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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
GERMANY IN CHINA.
OF Won DIEDERICH
AND PRINCE HENRY CONFIRMED.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH GREAT POWERS.
Occupation of Kino-Chou
BAY as n Coaling station Desired,
and Probably to he Obtnined-Haiti
Incident Overshadowed.

BERLIN. November A.-The appoint
ment OF Admiral Won Deiderich to COM
mand the combined German squadrons
I'm Chinese waters. and Of Prince Henry.
OF Prussia, TO assume command Of the
second German squadron on. the coast
OF China. consisting of the Kaiserin Au-
gusta, the Deutschland and the Gefon.
which three vessels will probably start
for Kiao Chou Bay about December 10th
next, are officially confirmed.
The German squadron at Kiao-Chou
Bay is commanded by Admiral Dede-
rich. and consists OF the flagship Kaiser.
with GA men; the second-class cruisers,
Irene and Princess Wilhelm. with 2js
men each. and the third-class cruiser.
Aroma having a crew Of PSI.
The Kaserin Augusta Is first-class
cruiser. having crew of AZ men; the
Deutschland Is a second-class battleship.
having a complement of 6SS men, and
the Ge1on is a second-class cruiser. with
a complement OF 3l2 men.
Emperor William Is credited with the
inception Of the proposed naval demon
stration in Chinese waters.
THE APPOINTMENTS SUDDEN.
The suddenness of the appointment of
Admiral Won Diederich and Prince Henry
is shown by the fact that only week
ago the Prince was appointed Inspector
of the Navy. a post which is now re-
placed by Baron Bodenhausen. the COM
mander Of the Imperial yacht Hohen-
zollern. q
No German Prince has ever had an ac-
tive naval command so far from home.
The two squadrons will consist of eight
vessels and $500 men.
1t is semi-offically declared that the
pending diplomatic negotiations will be
conducted at Pekin and not at Berlin.
The new Chinese Minister to Germany
was on the point of starting for Ger
many, but on the occupation of Kiao-
Chou the Pekin authorities counter
manded his departure on good authorit.
II is said that Germany is negotiating
with the great Powers for permanent oc-
cupation of the bay as a coaling station
and that the negotiations promise to be
successful
The Haiti incident has disappeared In
the background, in view Of the weightier
Chinese matters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
PRINCESS KAIULANI.
uER PRESENCE IN HAWAII NOT
SATISFACTORY TO ALL.
4 BOOM At EX-QUEEN ILLS EXPENSE
The Younger Lady T. EndeavorinE
In Many ways TO Make Herself
PopuIar-Anti-Annexation Dcputa-
lions 10 Washington.

HONOLULU. November II. via SAN
FRANCISCO. November 2L-The pres
encc Of Princess Ksiulani is not salts
factory to the adhcrents Of the deposed
Queen. as they believe that the young
Somau has returned for the purpose OF
starting a boom for herself at the ex-
pcuse Of the former queen. Kaiulanrs
supporters claim that in the event OF
refusal on the part Of Congress to an
mex Hawaii, she will stand a good chance
OF being placed on the throne under a
limited monarchy.
The Princess has been giving public re-
cepuons az her home. and in other ways
is trying to make herself popular.
J. X Kaulia and ID. KalanokIiani will
leave for Washington to work against
the annexation Of the islands Both men
represent the Royalists Of Honolulu. AT
a later date they will be followed by
John Richardson and r. w. Wilcox.
both half-whites, and a. Marques, white,
who was selected by the queens sup
porters on the Island OF Maui. Wilcox
was originally in favor of the present
government. but after a time ne became
dissatisfied. and finally joined the ranks
Of the 1890 rebels. He was sent to prison.
and is now out on parole. He was sent
20 Italy by Kalakaua 10 receive a military
training. In 1891. shortly after his re-
turn 10 the islands. he started move
ment 20 dethrone the King. He and his
followers were repulsed by the whites.
samuel Parker, probably the most in
hJential Hawaiian I'm the country ana
an annexationist. says that delegations
can do but little in Washington. Con-
gress. he says, will have convened when
they arrive
Eleven large vessels, with total car
ryiug capacity Of $1,000 tons. have thus
far been chartered to carry sugar from
Hawaiian ports to New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
CUBAN OFFICERS DEFY BLANCO.
They Decline Release from Prison
on spanish Terms.

HABANA via KEY WEST. FLA, No
vember 2i--An order was issued to-day
for the release of General Rivera and
Colonel Bacalao, who were captured last
month. but before they We're actually
freed they were conducted TO the palace.
General Blanco received them. and pro-
posed that they should assist In the paci-
fication of the island. They declined 10
accept his proposition. and also refused
to promise that they would not again take
up arms against Spain. After this high
spirited reply they were promptly re-
turned TO the Cabanas fortress, where
they now remain prisoners of war.
Last Saturday seventy of the "reconcen-
trados." armed with machetes and re-
volvers. left Guira Melena for the coun-
try districts They have not yet re-
turned. and IL is believed that they have
Joined the insurgents.
General Ruiz, having arrived here from
Sancti Spiritus, has been ordered to re-
turn Immediately to reassume the COM
mand Of his brigade.
General Pando has sent into Eastern
Cuba and to Callaguey commissioners 10
offer money and office to such insurgent
leaders as will accept autonomy.
At Puerto Principe cane-grinding has
commenced on the Sinado and Lugarenne
plantations of Senores Sanchez and Ber-
nal. The plantations at Manzanillo are
preparing to grind and at Matanzas
twelve plantations are ready to begin,
but operations in Habana province are
entirely paralyzed.
According to reports from Sancti Spl-
ritus, mercantile circles there are greatly
agltated over Senator Morgan's letter adj
vocatng joint resolutions Of Congress IN
recognition of Cuban belligerency.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
British Home Affairs.

LONDON. November A.-Rignt Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain Secretary or state
for the Colonies, I'm the course or an
important speech on internal politics al
Birmingham this evening. said he ex-
pected that the greater part OF the
coming session of Parliament would be
given over to the government measure
granting local government TO Ireland
Mr. Chamberlain also announced that
the government would introduce COM
prehensive measure Of army reform.
based upon a careful consideration OF
England's military needs, though with
out attempting to rival continental armies
or TO alter the system of recruiting. he
said he considered that the army ought
to be strong enough to meet the possi-
bic, though improbable, emergency Of a
break I'm the navy"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
HAMPTON SOLDIERS HOME.
Great Interest Taken I'm the Pro-
posed Change of Management.

A Hampton special to the New York
Herald says: The proposal of General
Breckenridge that the control Of SOL
diers' homes be transferred TO the Sec
rotary of War is attracting a good deal
OF attention in the Hampton Branch
Home. When / called at the home 1
found Colonel p. Y. Woodfn. the Cover
nor I'm his office inspecting the morning
invoices for supplies. The average num-
Der Of men at the Hampton branch, he
told me, is $500. while the whole num-
Der enlisted is 1850.
do you think the efficiency and
economy Of the present system as good
as II can practically be made? L asked
Governor Woodfin.
81 have nothing to say on that sub
feet" was the quick reply. Even
though my opinions differed from those
now controlling the soldiers homes, |
would not express them. Those are
questions to be settled by the board and
Congress. and / have nothing to say on
the subject
1--WE buy our supplies from every mar
ket I'm the United States. Specifications
calling for bids on -four, meats, yegeta-
bles. etc, are sent to the different
cities. and samples accompanying the
DlOS returned 10 the lhtSS Shih
pies and bids are examined and tabu-
lated by a committee appointed by me.
/ make a report to General Franklin,
containing the tabulated list Of bids,
and he passes on the contracts before
they are awarded.
IL don't think the economy of the pre-
sent system can be improved. General
Franklin Is particularly adapted TO the
work. He is a man who looks after the
smallest details, and | am well satisfied
with the work of the board"
DO you think plan for consolidating
all homes. to be under the Secretary or
War. would be productive of better re-
sults?" / asked.
THAT Is beyond my jurisdiction" re-
piled the Governor, promptly, and l
have nothing to say on the subject. They
will never make anything fighting it on
those lines, though
| next inquired about the complaints
published in newspapers, and signed
Veteran"
"The complaints have no foundation.
he said ''The men are furnished every
thing-amusement both indoors and out;
good beds, the best medical attention,
and wholesome food. Less than l per
cent. of the men here do all the grum-
bling and cause most OF the trouble
"Then you see no reasons for change
in the present administration / asked
again.
''None whatever. and that is all l wish
70 saw on the subject"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Another Conviction for Assault.

CINCINNATI, O., November A.-Frank
alias Dad" Meiner. was tonight con-
victed at Newport, KY, of feloniously
assaulting Mrs. William Gleason, Octo-
Der 9th, and sentenced to twenty years
in the penitentiary.
CIaxson and Greer have previously re-
ceived the same sentence for the same
offence. There are five others to be
tried for this offence. and all Will, no
doubt. receive twenty years each.
The defendants belonged to a gang
that insulted ladies, and their assault
on Mrs. Gleason was such that lynehing
was averted only by the transfer OF the
prisoners to Maysville. Ky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
THEY WERE SHORT OF COAL.
Engines Rendered Useless During
London Fire-Public Aroused.

LONDON, November A-The inhabi-
tants of this metropolis, as a result OF
the outcry which followed the great fire
of Friday last, are much agitated in re-
gard TO the efficiency or inefficiency OF
the fire brigade. and the newspapers are
filled with letters comparing London's
system unfavorably with those in use
in America and other countries.
AT a meeting of the London County
Council yesterday evening the chairman
of the Fire Brigade Committee defended
the organization of the London Fire De
partment. claiming that 1t is aksad or
that OF New York, Montreal, and other
cities. adding that every appliance used
by the New York Fire Department Is en-
ployed by the London fire brigade. Con-
tinuing, the chairman OF the Fire Brigade
Committee said his committee believed
the London fire brigade had better en-
gines and other appliances than were IN
use elsewhere.
One member OF the committee here in
terrtIpted with the remark, land better
men than I'm any other town" This state
ment was received with cheers.
In spite of this rosy view OF the stua-
ton. most damaging testimony has been
furnished by a member of the firm of
Herring & Co, who has written a ,etter
10 the IiIntS Sdyillb libAt Nut tIlBllltH CHI
ployed I'm extinguishing the flames at the
great confiagration OF Friday last were
short OF coal and water.
The writer, continuing explains that he
inquired at different engines on this sub
feet. rs his firm had several tons OF coal
in it's cellars, and all the attendants Of
the engines replied that they were short
OF coal. but had orders not 10 go any
where for coal But, the men added. that
II coal were brought to them they would
use IL. Accordingly, the employees of
Herring & Co. carried coal to the fire.
engines until $50 p. NJ, enabling one en-
CINE TO resume pumping and making 1t
possible for another to keep up steam.
Two OF the crews OF the fire-engines re-
fused the proffers of coal, saying 1t was
useless. as they were short Of water.
The member of the firm Of Herring &
Co furnishes still further evidence OF
the inefficiency OF the London Fire Bril-
eade I'm statement during which he
points out that when one OF the engines
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
wEYLER AND THE NEWSPAPERS.
Attitude of Madrid Press-Dissident
Conservative Programme.

MADRID, November PA review of
the newspaper situation here shows that
ten newspapers are hostile TO General
Weyler while five are in his favor. OF
the military organs, two support the
former Captain General of Cuba, and one
opposes him.
General Weyler has written letter TO
a friend in Malaga, saying he is prepared
to support any political leader. ITO carry
on the glorious heritage Of Canovas," ad-
ding: IF | had been allowed to remain in
Cuba. the war would have been ended in
May"
Senior Romero Robledo, the former Min
lister of Justice. and a warm friend or
General Weylers. has convened meet
ing Of the Dissident Conservatives 10
take place early in December. The pro-
gramme which this party will be asked
TO adopt is as follows:
Strenuous defence of the national In
tegrity. and no concessions TO foreign
government. nor weakness toward the IN
surgents, protection for national LABOR,
and the maintenance of the same tarin
i'm Cuba as in Spain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED.
Men Pronounced Guiltiess by BaIti-
more Convict to Die.

HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA. November
2i.-Frank Wilson, OF Massillon. o.. and
James Farrell Of Allegheny, were to-
day sentenced in the Blair County Court
to be hanged. A motion for new trial
was overruled by Judge Bell.
The prisoners had been convicted of
the murder of Henry Bonnecka. an aged
miser OF Altoona, on April II, 1895. The
crime was committed I'm the miser's
house at midnight, while they were seek
ing his wealth. The evidence against
them was of circumstantial character.
The case was made remarkable after
it's trial and the conviction of Wilson
and Farrell by information that Henry
Hildebrand. a convict in the peniten
tiary at Baltimore, had confessed that
he and not the defendants. had muir
dered Bonnecka. Hildebrand took his
own life i'm the penitentiary after making
this confession.
In denying the motion for new trial,
Judge Bell likened 1t TO the case Of Dur
rant, the San Francisco murderer, as an
illustration Of the propensity OF crooks
TO assume TO themselves the commission
of NOTORIOUS crimes.
William Doran, who was with Wilson
and Farrell in the murder, fed from the
country, and has not yet been captured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
PIMLICO RACE-TRACK
A LARGE ATTENDANCE MARKS
THIRD DAY OF MEETING.
GOOD SPORT IS FURNISHED.
The winners Of the Five Events
Gaspard. Mohawk Prince, Billsiis
Mont d'Or, and squan-Events 1t
Nashville.

BALTIMORE, November "A large
attendance and good racing marked the
third day OF the Pimlico running meet
ing. Summaries:
First race-six furlongs-Gaspard % 70
81 won. Jack Donohue 6 TO u second.
Byron Cross G1-2 to u third. Time.
119i-4.
Second race-one mile-Mohawk Prince
OIL to 81 won. L. Il. Is to u second. Water.
man 6 to u third. Time. as Ia
Third race-seven furlongs-Billali @ to
u won. J. A. Gray g TO 81 second. Pre-
mier a to u third. Time. 1912.
Fourth race-six and q half furlongs-
Mont dor e1-2 to u won. Laboret q
to u second. Sensational g TO u third.
Time, 1:241-4.
Fifth race-one mile-Squan G2 to ~
won, Plantain a to u second. Abingdon
90 to u third. Time. las.
CUMBERLAND PARK.
NASHVILLE. TENN. November a.
Weather clear. track fact. Summaries:
First race-six firlongs-Can / See EN-
q to y won. Sister Clara q TO 5 and to
p second, Stockholm q to p third. Time,
lis.
Second race-nine sixteenths OF a nile
Octave a to u won, W. ID. Hamilton "a
to l and to u second, May Garrison u
to u third. Time. 56h.
Third race-thirteenth sixteenths Of
mile-Sim W. g TO 81 won, G.. Il. Cox q
to 1 and 4 to 81 second, Laura May Is 10
ID third Time, 1:2lk.
Fourth race-seling. six furlongs-Miss
Verne GU to u won. Cyclone q to and
2 10 u second, Glenmoyne a to 81 third.
Time, 1:3i.
Fifth race-mile and a STRENGTHENING.
ston Is to u won. Gioja % 10 and TO
u second, Lulu Fry a to u third. Time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Empty Stockings.

CEllen Manly in Christmas Ladies' Home
Journal)
Oh mothers. in homes that are happy,
Where Christmas comes laden Win
cheer.
or the merriest day In the year.
AS YOU gather your darlings around you
And tell them the STORY or old,
Remember the homes that are dreary.
Remember the hearts that are cold'
And thanking the love that has lowered
you
With all that Is dearest and best.
Give freely, that from your abundance
Some bare little life may be blessed.
Oh. go where the stockings hang empty,
Where Christmas Is naught but name,
And give-for the love OF the Christening!
Twas TO seek such as these that he
came.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Dr. Quinn Resigns.

WASHINGTON, November A-Dr.
Daniel Quinn, at the head OF the Greek
Department Of the Catholic University,
and one OF the most eminent Greek
scholars in this country, has rendered
his resignation.
No reason is assigned for this action.
and both DR. quinn and Manager Conati
refuse to make any statement regarding
il. but 1t is said that the recent contro-
versy over the Schroeder case FASTENED
DR.. Quinn's determination TO resign
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
'FRIsco's DIG FOOTBALL EVENT.
Over $4,000 Worth of Tickets Sold
for To-Day's Game. 3D..

SAN FRANCISCO. November A-The
football elevens of Stanford and Unit
versity of California are eagerly awaiting
the big game tomorrow. The teams are
in exceptionally fine condition. The ave-
rage weight os the Stanfords is i7s. while
the Berkeley men weigh ten pounds
lighter.
William Goodwin. the famous athlete
who has been identified with the game Tor
seventeen years. will referee the game
and w. c. Harvey. ex-centre-rush OF the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
will umpire over $4,000 worth OF tickets
have already been disposed OF.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25

arrived opposite the Herring e. Co.'S
warehouse an employee Of the firm
showed the fremen a hydrant; but they
would not try ii. saying IL was one OK
tho electric company's bores
After fruitless search along the
street. however the flremen returned TO
the place opposite Herring & Co.'s ware
house and found that the alleged elec-
trio company's bore was really ny
drant.
In spite OF this testimony, Sir Eyre
Massey Shaw, X. c. b.. who was chiei
OF the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Lon
don. from 1861 to 1891. Is quoted in an In
tervew as saying that he has studied
the lire departments Of New York, CHI
cago. Vienna. Berlin, and Paris, ana
he adds: London is ahead Of them all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Hampden-sydney Won.

HAMPDEN-SIDNE VA November
4.-(Special.)-T Roanoke College loot-
ball team was defeated by the Hampden-
Sidney team to-day by score OF ID 10 Il:
The game was close and exciting, ana
was well played. Ingles played the game
for the visitors, with Bull and stuart
for the home team. Bull made one run
of IS yards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
CIGAR MANUFACTURERS PROTEST.
They Say sumatra Wrappers Are I'M
ported rs Filters.

NEW YORK, November pa number
of prominent cigar manufacturers OF Ne"
York to-day submitted to Collector-ot-
Customs Bidwell a protest, in which II
was declared that the custom OF import
ing Sumatra tobacco as filters, instead OF
as wrappers, on which there Is a much
higher duty, is a common one. The Mu-
tual Protective Association OF cigar
Manufacturers has taken the matter In
hand, and will formulate series OF reso-
lutions designed to obyiate such frauds
i'm future. They will be received by Col
lector Bidwell and forwarded to WASH
ingtOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Eo,aIRaiIway Accident.

PARIS. FRANCE, November PA as
patch from Tarbes. capital OF the Depart
ment of Haute-Pyrenees, announces tha'
a ballast train to-day overlook pas
senger train during fog at the Iournay
railway station. Several cars were ground
into splinters. Twelve passengers were
Killed and nine severely injured The
bod,es of several were badly mangled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Turkeys Naval Plans.

LONDON, November 25.-The Con-
stantinople correspondent OF the stand
ard learns that the Imperial trade on
the subject Of the much-discussed naVai
plans Of Turkey, commands the Minister
~ Marine Hassan Pasha, 10 contract
with Herr Krupp to build four new IRON
clads hut gives no instructions as TO re-
pair OF the old vessels. He says: III
This be true. IT is probable that Germany
has induced Russia to consent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25

continue their opposition TO customs
autonomy.
This protest was not aimed at any par
ticular party. though the pro'estants
assert that the party securing peace In
Cuba without injuring the interests oil
Spain and Cuba, will receive the recog
milton hereafter Of the political ana
commercial societies interested in the
present movement.
The dispatch was signed by the Marine
Society. the Public-works Society, the
Athenaeum Society. and maay Republic
can clubs and other important associa-
tons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
HIS HOME FOR A. LIBRARY.
Intended Gift of l.. A. Ii. Wfdener to
Philadelphia.

The announcement is made in Pnilaoei-
phia that Peter A. Is. Widener, former
City Treasurer, intends to present TO me
city OF Philadelphia the palatial residence
now occupied by him, at Broad street ana
Girard avenue.
Mr.. Widener's object in giving the
house to the city is that it shall become
a branch OF the Philadelphia free library.
The dwelling was built about ten years
ago. and is an imposing structure OF
brown-stone, five stories in height. ana
elegantly finished throughout. The mouse
IS said to have cost 10000 without the
furnishings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
WAS 1T FOR LEE:
Dynamite Tube at Consulate Buiid-
ing I'm Habana.

HABANA, November 2-This evening
about O'clock the Waterman at the
American consulate building, La casa
Nueva. assisted by others. arrested
man who showed him tube supposed 10
contain dynamite, which he said he had
found in the building. 1t is believed tnat
he himself planted the tube at the spot
he indicated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
pos,-Omce mt Leaksviiie Robbed.

RALEIGH, n. c.. November A.-ihe
post-office at Leaksville was entered iast
night. the safe blown open, and |l1o ia
money and $40 in stamps taken. the ROD
beers are supposed to be four strange men
who passed Reidsville yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
FEVER OFFICIALLY ENDED.
Another Frost mt New Orleans
Quarantines Being Raised.

NEW ORLEANS, November 2t.-Ah Ell
forts are now being bent on raising qua
rantines, and the barriers will be drawn
sooner than at first announced. Baton
Rouge will remove restrictions to-mor-
row and as Mississippi has been waiting
On the Louisiana towns, that state WIN
follow within day or two.
There was another slight frost '"is
morning. .,oseo
The Marine Hospital Service has cioseu
,,s work. and the fever is officially ehoeu'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-25
Thanksgiving I'm Paris.

PARIS, November 2i.-The Thanksgiving
celebration in the American colony be-
gan here this evening, when the Univer-
sity Dinner Club gave its first banquet
OF the season at the Hotel Continental.
Consul General John Gowdy presided.