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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24
TRUTH OF THE MATTER.
spain Recognizes No such Thing as
n Flag ~ Truce.

spain Recognizes No such Thing as
Flag ~ Truce.
New York December 93.--The excite
ment over the killing Of Colonel Ruiz is
still intense in Havana, says the Herald
correspondent. Many are disposed to blame
General Blanco, alleging that he forced
Colonel Ruiz to go in spite OF the latters
protestations that 1t meant certain death.
This story is improbable, but its circula-
ton served to arouse a very ugly feeling
among the firemen. OF whom Colonel Ruiz
was once chief and by whom ne was
adored The bitter feeling is intensified
by story that Colonel RUIZ contributed to
the support OF Colonel Arrangements mother
and that only few days before his death
sent to her $50 at Colonel Arangueren' S
personal request All accounts agree that
Colonel Arangueren was personally opposed
TO the intliction of the extreme penalty.
and would have saved Colonel Ruiz, but his
own life would have been sacrificed had
he refused immediate compliance with bis
superiors.
4 cable has been received stating tina.
General Lee had been instructed by Secre-
tary of State sherman TO notify General
Gomez. and the other rebel leaders that
they need expect no American sympathy
ii they continue TO permit firing under
fag of truce,
General Lee said be had no such instrrc-
lions and added that he knew OF no In
stance OF the display OF flag of truce
during this war. 1t has never been
claimed by the Spanish authotities that
! Colonel Ruiz was under flag Of truce. that
institution being unknown 10 the Span
ish army in Cuba--I's use being interdict.
ed as involving a recognition OF the insur-
! gents as bslligerents. This is SO widely
known that The Spanish, while desounc'
ing tie killing as sn oct Of savasefy
frankly admi, that Colonel Ruiz was un'
der 20 protection and had been a6undantll
warned Of the consequences of his actor
in approaching the raoel camp,
Much excitement was caused Wefpes
day when small white warship, hear.
! ing strong resemblance to the Unite
states suahoat Indianapolis. was seer
slowly approaching this barbor Runor;
spresd that an American wsrshlr wa
coming in and the people bscaDe frAnzief
when the strangers guns we're opened II
a salute 10 the forts. many believing tbs
city was being boniharded. II was soOl
apnarent that the vessel was the German
scboolship stein. but several hours elapsed
before quiet was restored in the city.
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AWAITING THE NEAT MOVE.
All Parties Are Closely studying m
Aitiiuuf. If Nfln ~

All Parties Are Closely studying the
Attitude of Others.
London, December ga dispatch TO the
Chronicle from Rome says II is rumored
that owing TO her obligations TO Germany.
Italy has declined EnElaad's proposal for
common action in the gar East.
According to the dispatch, it IS asserted
that England has proposed to raise con-
ference on the China question with a view
OF avoiding dangerous rivalry.
The Shanghai correspondent Of the Daily
Nail says: The Chinese government is
helpless. 1t IS modifying a few troops un-
der The least capable generals sho coz
Quoted the campaign against japan the
ssitish feet Ii st present at sea.
TIE Daily chrcn!rle says this morning Il
/; has good rsasuu 70 beiieve that the severn
lrsnh has decided upon watching policy
and viii refrain from occupying any CHI
nesa territory for the present but II sill
give it's moral support To Japan sud dis
tinet warnings to China concerning Eng
lands action In certain contingencies.
It Is understood, says the Chronicle that
Japan will protest in he strongest manner
against Germany's actions and diplomatic
circles ridicule the idea Of kusso-Ger-
man entente concerning China.
The German press Is evidently deeply
! interesfed In the altitude bieSt hIllsan anu
the United States are likely to adopt In
the Chinese affair. Every attempt Is be-
! ing made 10 create ill-feeling against Eng.
| land and TO represent her as Isolated The
| official newspapers pretend that japan has
scuuiesced In the German and Russian
moves and will take no aggressive action.
Everything indicates the anxiety that
hinges on the ultimate grouping OF the
| powers. Japans action In Withdrawing
| her protest with reference TO the course
! OF the United States al Hawaii is inter
! preted as showing a desire to be nnincum-
| bered abroad and to have her hands free
! to deal with the Chinese question,
| The Berliner Tagebatt ridicu'es the
| idea OF an Anglo Japanese American alli-
/ ance, We; seems TO fear II.
The Kolutsche Zeltung thinks America
will side with Russia.
Berlin, December 23.--The National Eel
| tung says; 1T is easy to believe that Eng
land will welcome active steps on The part
Of the United States. but II is hard to be-
lieve that the United States would adopt
such policy of friendship toward England
and OF hostility toward Russia. contrary
to all its traditions, for the sake OF either
England or China"
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MAY YET Be TROUBLE
Situation 10 the Far East Seems to
BE Mixed.
JAPAN IS NOT YET READY TO FlGHTs
Her Armies Said to Be Filled With
Russian Spies.
ITALY AND FRANCE ARE ALERT
Both Powers Dispatch warships to
Chinn--Jnpnn Is said 10 BE Under
Obligations TO Germany.
ITALY AND FRANCE ARE ALER1


hama, via Honolulu:
AT an extraordinary meeting OF the
Japanese cabinet, Baron Nishi. foreign
minister laid before the ministers all the
reports he had received from the Japanese
ministers in foreign countries relative to
the seizure of Siao chau by Germany. II
was decided, after prolonged discussion.
not TO NEEDLE with the affair at the pres
emit time, but TO await further develop
meats since nothi5g has so far transpired
In Gcrmany's action calculated to distu b
the peace Of the Far East and justify in
reference of third power
According to the Chinese papers. Niceroy
Chang Ginning has Issued proclamation
exhcrting his people to be more friendly
to The foreigners and warning them that
their hostility would be severely punished.
Commenting on the strained relations
between Japan and Russia over Korea, the
Chinese papers report that the Japanese
army is full of Russian spies. disguised as
japanese, and that the Russian army is
being tempered with by Japanese ennis
saries, who are doing all thsy can TO stir
UP disafection among the soldiers
Commenting upon the klao Chau AFFAIR,
the Asatia says that the action OF the Ger
mans in having suddenly seized Kiao Chau
on the pretext of the murder OF mission
aries is outrageous. and that It disturhs
the peace of the Far East admits OF no
discussion
| 'Japan being next 70 the scene can not
| regard the matter ligntls. sooner OF latrr
| a line Of policy to he pursued toward the
affair must be decided The foreign Office
has therefore gwen instructions 10 the
! Japanese ministers in variogs foreign
countries TO make reports concerning the
matte-,
Japan is indebted to Germany III many
waysr SAYS thu Chugai Shagyo. oder
military Organization has been copied az
ter Germany and her constitution and her
local legislation are founded on the Ger
man system,
BESIDES copying the laws ami adopting
medical science. etc, iara1 owes debt
OF gratitude 10 Germany. Lastly. Germany
| has now shown Japan another instance Of
her Kindness That is the seizure % Kiao
Chau bay. We need not dwell upon the
particulars Of her Kindness hsre. but the
| seizure OF kiso Chau may give the right
| to Japan the right to eminent possession
] Of Wei Hal Wei"
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Chestnut Street Material bank OF
Philadelphia closes It's doors. invoiv-
Ing the Chestnut street 'nmlins con.-
pany, Liabilities about ss00ooo.
John Anderson, cock OF the Olive
pecker, VIII, murdered the captain ANA
mate. found guilty ana sentenced 20
hang
Power block IN Cleveland. Ohio.
burned. Loss nearly million.
Jacob We!nanl Of ST Louis gar
rotted after a swad mad been poked
down his throat.
MiNman at Lake Charles. La, caught
IN betting and his HE pounded out.
a combination between Letter aGd
Armour to corner May wheat 70 said
to be probability.
Twenty-three persons were injured
and $4,000 Of property Destroyed BY a
fire In Chicago.
A bin for d National quarantine sys-
TEN is ssi1 70 have been drawn by the
Atlanta delegation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24

Washington. December 9, For Eastern
Texas--Thr. eaten.ng weather. with posi-
bly, showers on the coast; variable winds.
For Arkansas Oklahoma and Indian
Territory-Generaliy fair: rlorthelly winds.
For the Dakctas-Fair; warmer In cast
ern portion: variable winds.
For Nebras kaFair; variable winds:
warmer in extreme eastern portion.
Fer Kansas-Fair: variable w.nd.
For Montana-Fair; followed by in
creasing clondesS and lignt rain o. snow
IN western portion; warmer In southern
portlon winds becoming southeaNeriy
For Colorado and WyominS-Fair: va
riable winds.
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SOME ALLEGED PLANS.
ConEosfo Is Credited with Deep Laid
pinnG of Nillniny.

Plans of tiiininy.
Philadelphia. December 25.--Tns Press
prints letter from prominent resident
OF Havana, whose name is suppressed.
The letter says in part;
you know that the policy OF General
Blanco has alwayu bsen q combination of
bribery and You VIII not te
surprised. therefore. al what is TO follnw.
The information has been given 70 nue. by
a Cuban. who. owing to the autonomist
farce. holds a position 10 the council Of
the captain general. The friend tells ne
that Dir. Cornofto who Is thu Machiavel
Of Blsnco has several schemes in store.
but the most important ones. that VIII
give you clearer Insight into the meth
DDS OF paciftcaiion thar the spsniardt IN
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INSURGENTS. HARD BY.
Ruiz Reached Their Camp. Though
the Troops Could Never Find ".

Ruiz Reached Their Camp. Though
the Troops Cuuid Never Find w..
Havana December 2S.-The recent I'M
fortunate mission Of Colonel Ruiz TO the
camp Of Colonel Arangueren In ID prov
ince has called attention sharply 10 the
remarkable circumstance that Spanish
officer and also a messenger from the
American consulate could reach the insdr-
gent camp 10 few hours after leaving Ha-
vsna. when the troops never found IL, and
causes sharp comment on the military OPP
eratlons The camp is six miles frora a
Spanish fort and has been located there
for nine months
Ruiz's friends among the volunteers and
armed hremen OF Havana contjn.n censur-
ing General Blanco and demanding that
he execute vengeance on the insurgents
From their camp the Insurgents have semi
defiant message for the troops TO come
and take IL.
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CONN EnciAL.

The American spot cotton markets
close l-ie up and Liverpool unchanged.
with prlcea hardening.
Liverpool cotton futures 2-6i up,
New Orleans ! TO 2 and New York &c
4 higher.
Local trade IN hoqsday lines good.
Arrivals OF turkeys and chickens were
heavy, but prices were firm and nigh.
Nearly everything ba The line OF
stocks closes at an advance.
Sugar is up * cent on refined grales.
Grain IN Chicago active and higher,
also provisions.
cho.ce beeves In Chicago strong and
30 cents higher.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24
WAhHINGTON.

United states courts Will not in'etfers
~ wh!tecapping cases,
Under the GaaigiEs cf the BRITISH
American commission the United
States must pay $4,000 with interest
added. for seizures made in Berng
sea.
Treasury making efforts 20 prevent
moIeisy dsaiirblnces On January l.,
when the hords are redeemed. only
100000 will he wthdrawa fran cir
eulation.
A strc5g sffort VIII be made TO have
the orde, closias the New Orleans mint
rescinded
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24
WEATHER IMPORTATION.
Inst Nights Readings.

The barometer continues high through
out the cou,AIy, with the highest 81. 40
inches at Davenport, aud the lowest 30. %
at Jacksonville and FL Paso. The tenn
perature has risen generally throughout
bhe country. The weather is generally
partly cloudy to cloudy except over the
upper Mississippi valley and Eastern
Rocky Mountain slope, where it is clear
The only measurable rainfall reported to.
night was .02 of an inch al Corpus Christi
General opservptiOAs.
Observations taken by the United Stale,
weather bureau at D. m. 18th meridian
tine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24

A SUMMARY OF TODAY'S IMPORTANT NEWS.
CHINA.

Japsn VIII not at present take any
action.
Italy and France send warships TO
China.
Interested parties are very closely
watching the next move TO ba made by
the others.
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FOREIGN.

Indn willing TO accept any currency
standard. as the clcs.Es OF the nlafits
has made matters serious.
The Alshabsd Pioneer severely cri-
tcises English army officers for their
conduct Of the Indian campaisn.
An understanding Is said TO exist
between Carlists ana Cubarrs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24
LOCAL.

Christmas celebrations. in churches
and schools.
Express companies doing heavy
business doing heavy business.
Athletics systematically introduced
IN the Y. NJ, G. A.
Suggestions for Christmas dinners,
Thc school trustees SUSTAIN the sup
srtu,endent and principal NJ the H.gh
School.
FRS, meeting Of the right OF way
committee for the government channel.
Some damage suits for personal In
jurics.
An argument why Main street should
be properly paved.
A SUGGESTION 10 red!strict the county
into commissioner precincts.
j. W. Harris meets tragic death
BY being moderated while asleep IN
wagon.
The Mistrot reception compliment
AIRY 10 Misses Dapnis aalu Brouszarj.
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Indin wants = Money standard,

Calcutta. December %. The Bengal
chamber OF commerce has seut an address,
&c the government IN which 1t says that
the time has arrived to adopt the gold
standard. rolnting out that It IL foar years
wsti,oat currency system asserting that
tie etspenSien Is tarnfssl 10 the trade and
urging the government 10 dicloze my
lneasusss II iusy have IN csutemplstions
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24

state Board OF Equalization in favor a the
former The rev railway commission Ia
making out It's tax iisf assessed the rail-
waye and telegraph companies Ia tae State
about 10000 900 higher than the assess
niene 81 the previous, year. The companies
ihereurcn cnjoined the board o. 1uaii-crs
from certifying 10 the crmrirolisr me ap-
proved assesements, rhe couct granted a
temporary injpnelion but slih the pro-
Tlao tia. the railways pay tee taxes 10 the
state for 1861.
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RAILROADS.

state o. Texas fiied ten more penalty
euits against the Katy yesterday.
The si.ofa rate on Liverpool cotion
will EXPIRE today.
4 decision Is rendered against the
sarta Re N Kansas,
The Houston and Texas Central rail-
road osfces will be closed tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24

During the remainder Of the present
week the White House viii be practically
closed to ali except those who call upon Ut
cent OFFICIAL business or who have engage
ments 20 sec the president in order that
Mr. Mckinley may consider some important
questions and obtain needed rest. me
death OF the PRESIDENTS mother and the
more recent death Of his cousin, Mrs'
Charles r. Miller. of Canton. caused an en-
tire abandonment OF preparaNon 'or non
dsy fesiiyit!es at the White House.
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,pIi,a.

Nusez Gays that Ruis was properly
executed as a sny under military us
ages Of civlized warfare.
\ ree.dent = Havana writes that
corgcsto has iaid deep plan 70 as
eaasinat6 Gomez and irtilnateS Lees
life Is IN danger.
General Fando Admits that the IN
surgents win have to be conquered as
they can not be bought OF with an-
tcpcmy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24
SPORT.

some locaa baseball gossip. Griffin
siEnes to play shortstop.
j. D. Davis and the imported mare
Trarce ruled off The American turf.
Marcus DAILY says he IL the purchases
% Hamburg. bur did MOI pay 5000, for
hin.
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welcome was extended to the Stein by the
Spanish authorities,
All last night raging fires have been yis-
ible southwest OF Havana. only ten nlliss
distant. Standing canes on the Toledo
aud the Portugslete estates, which we're
about 10 commence grinding. were set on
fire by the rebels aud we're completely
destroyed. The fire caused great excite
ment in Havana.
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French Crufser for CHM.

Toulon, December 23--rhe French crnis-
er Pascal sailed for China today The
Pascal is second class cruiser OF about
1000 tons displacement She carries about
six four-inch quick firing guns. ten nine
inch guns eight ien-ineh guas and forty
four one-inch rapid firing guns. and hes
q crew OF i65 men. Her speed is eatimatsd
~ thirtt lpo4x
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24

London, December go. "A special dispatch
from Rome says that at meetiag OF the
Italian cabinet today It was decided tc
Dispatch squadron to TIE Chimes wa
tess.
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Tem,,oror,iy CnioIne..

NaahrnIe Tenn. December 2s.--Judgs
Clark Of the United stslts circuit court
has decided the case Of railways We the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24
WASHINGTON BRIEFS.

washington, December 2S.--The river and
harbor bill will go to the committee on
commerce In the senate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24

The statements recently published about
the killing OF prisoners In Guatemala are
without foundation. according TO reports
received py the Guatemalan minister here
He said today they are a repetition OF tbs
same story and emanated from agents o.
the rebels
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24

kG, Pa. Many poor children
~. be made happy al little
Wtoys We're distributed DUR
Tvs last year, and It is ex-
ves1 that number this year.
hon will take place at Old
.. m, on December q.
FoN--Today the treasury de.
nes.n the redemption. with
interest, Of the bonds U.s.
IN me Pacific railroads, com
a CURRENCY IS. and iaa-
}, 1898, and checks Will
~ u PAYMENT of PRINCIPAL
Matnfity OF all bonds pre-
Fthat date.
vN-roday goes into effect
einrg for ore year the
pr n completion of the
oioc of the boundary
sni'ed States and Mexico
n by the Rio Grande river
49, river. IRE convention
-.ts tASeHdeI lilu W0Uhd
ILLS December. leaving a
k Incomplete.
49, To-day is the date set
oi NJ. NJ, R:we. a ha {
murd,r Of How,fns Wolf.
x3Vss tried tv 4 Jury ccm-
: .cherokess. During the
zsNeek, /. T.. the jury Sal
S Mth taoks OF stolid in
Iain no attention to tire
NE case was given 10
asa into TIE jury room,
w Two lines and Instruct
n, rrNed tho man guilty 10
aek on one of the lines.
sseved Kim 'crnocent 10
ssr lire is a simIar man
hee with their pre,a r
placed the sticks on the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-24
AS A SPY
Nunr1 Saws Ruir Was Coudsmusd
according to Military Usage.
orolEs RULES OF war OF NATIONS.
Also Instances 40 Aet~of Spanish
Trsachcfy.
TRUCE FLAGS uNREcOGNIzED.
-------
spain HAS Never Acknowledged Of
ficiniiy TINT the Cnhnns Arc Iscl-
Iigcrcnts-Havana Excited.
)lEs RULES OF WAR OF NATIONS.
eucE FLAGS rNREc0GxizED.

New York. December 2a.--cencrai Emilio
Nunez, a member CT the stan of General
Gomez ard veteran 81 the ten years war.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

read, especially on that subject.
Two questions asked caused some laughter,
but Mr. Guynan volunteered no part in the
merriment.
Q How much do you get month?
A. Seventy dollars.
Q Do you think free silver would better
the conditions2
A. do.
The volubiliiy displayed by Mr.. Guynan
was at first interesting to the committee, and
to some extent amazing, but when he ad-
vanced the theory of nationaizing the coal
lands, mines and railroads, Senator COyle
joined the members Of the committee in
protestations.
81 believe the Legislature can say how
much the land owner should charge" said
Mr. Guynan "The committee differs with
you there" retorted Senator Coyle
by the right Of eminent domain believe
the state has tho right to fix the rate of tolls" 4"
continued Mr.. Guynan.
I'VE agree with you there" the Mahanoy
City Senator said with a pacifying nod.
Senator Coyle would like TO have your
opin on on the present condition of affairs.
What would you suggest as a remedy for the
present condition, outside of the taking hold
Mr.. Guynan was disposed to indulge
rhetorically, but Chairman Meredith said he
was obliged to insist that the witness give q
direct answer, whereupon Mr.. Guynan an
swered ITO call upon the corporations that
are carrying and mining coal to obey the new
constitution, that there may be more individ-
ual entt rprise, less competition among the
laboring men, and less among employers.
Besides, We have TO look after reducing the
tolls and royalties That can be done by
state control Of the railroads from the lakes
to the sea.
Q II coal was sold cheaper in the market
would we be likely to have more consump-
ton?
A. Yes, l don't believe there is too much
coal produced.
George Hughes was the last witness and
gave no evidence of any importance.
At this point Senator Coyle asked to have a
subpocnas issued for mine foremen and super
intend IS to show how much it cost to put q
ton Of coal into the cars under the breaker
Before we leave, we expect to have sales
agents to show what coal is sold for" said he,
'and in that way determine the difference
between the freight charges on bitumiuous
aud anthracite coal"
Chairman Meredith said the matter would
be considered in executive session.
The Sergcant-at-Arms was instructed to
COMPEL the attendance at the Mansion
House, Mahanoy City, en- Saturday morning
at $3.50 o'clock, of all people subpoenaed, anC
who failed to answer to the call of theil
names yesterday.