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COMPROMISE EXPECTED
miners FORCED to Accept a Five In
stead Of Ten Per Cent Reduction.

miners Forced to Accent n i1iv,. In
stead Of Ten Per Cent Reduction.
Chattanooga, Tenn. December 29.-Tue
miners strike in the coal fields along the
line OF the Cincinnati Southern in Ken
lucky and Tennessee. which began last
May over reduction of wages 10 per cent
lhauSurated by the operators of the va
rlous mines in this territory, was declared
OH To-Day by the men. This action was ,ha
result OF a conference held at Rockwood
rem between the committee representing
the strikers and an executive committees
Oh the operators. The strikers have been
suIierlng greatly, and several times com
mtteeS from the strikers have solicited
alu Tor their starving families. To-Day uruo-
osiuons We're submitted by the operators
TO make the reduction per cent instead OF
~ as originally proposed. After IA brief
pariey the men accepted the reduction
contracts were signed for year and the
men went to work. Between 2500 ana 1000
men are involved
This settlement does not include ,he
trouble at the mines OF the Dayton Coal
ana IRON com9apy. where 300 miners ara
out The men at Dayton are out because
OF demand OF the company that wages
seail be cut 10 psr cent whenever the coal
mined by them shall contain a certain per-
centage of slate
II %es stated today that the strike will
extend TO the mines AT Grahamsyillp where
the Dayton company is now obtaining coal
during tbs tendency OF the strike
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FIGHT FOR A SENATORSHlP.
Legislators Are Beginning to Assem-
bic at Columbus.
SOME DEMOCRATS ARE 0BDuRATE.
say They VIII Not Vote for II Repuh-
Iicnu Even TO Defeat iiaDna-B0th
Sides Claim Victory.
SOME DEMOCRATS ARE 0BDuRATE.

Columbus, Ohio, December 29.-There
was an influx of legislators tonight and
the scenes about the hotel lobbies Indicated
that the senatorial election is the leading
question. although the scramble for place
in the organization in the house and SEN
ate is livelIer than for several years. That
the anti-Hauna mon, led by Charles
Kurtz, will test the strength OF their
forces In the organization of The legislature
was indicated by The unofficial announce
ment that Representative Mason Vi Cleve-
land would oppose Representative BoXwell
Of Warren county for speaker. MI Mason,
accompanied by Representative Bramley
of Cleveland both OF whom are known TO
be uufriendly TO Senator Hanna. opened
Headquarters at the Great Southern hotel
today, and IL was generally unders God that
the auti-lIauna men would conduct their
campaign from that place.
Allen O. Myers is the apparent leader Of
the democrats who are 20 form fusion
with the anti-Hanna republicans. Mr.
Myers has given it out that the remocratic
members of the house Will support Repre-
sentative Mason for speaker and g. II. Ger
IRISH OF Columbus, one o. MIR. Kurtz's leu
tenants, for clerk Of the house in opp0si-
ton to John r. Malley. The and-Hanna
republicans, 1t is generally understood, are
TO turn all the other offices Of the house
over 90 the democrats in consideration Of
tho election of men chosen by Mr., Kurtz
for speaker and clerk.
conference OF democratic members Of
the legislature and party leaders Is TO be
| held Friday 10 discuss t:e proposed fusion
| with the anti Hanna republicans
Within the last few days strong opposi-
ton has arisen from certain democrats 10
the proposed fusion. and II is now certain
that all the democratic members can not
be whipped into line. Several democratic
members rho arrived in the city tonight
stated omphatically they would not vote for
any one except a democrat for United
States senator, These members will serve
their first term and say that if they voted
for any republican to defeat Senator Hanna
they would not be returned
There was a conference OF republican
leaders al Major Dicks rooms in the Neil
house this evening and tonight IT, was
stated they We're merely talking over the
situation. Major Dick said Senator Hanna )
| election was assured.
| 1t was significant fact that Represent
alive Taylor OF Taylor county. who was
formerly counted as an anti-Hanna man.
! was conspicuous at Major Dicks head
! quarters aud working in Senator Hanna's
| interest. Several republican members nm
their arrival today were claimed Nv Mr.
Kuri2's lieutenants as opposed to Senator
Hanna. but on being pressed admitted tbev
intended to vote for him
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OUT IN THE FAR EAST
SITUATION IN CHINA ruZZiING
DIPLOMATS.
Germnny May Not Have Interior
obiccts--Frnncc Not Uneasy.

Washington. December 20. ~ The rapid
movements OF events in the Far East con
tlnue to be an absorbing topic in diplomatic
circles here particularly at the embassies
and the legations OF the powers which are
aligning for an apparent struggle fer Chi
nese territory.
There is no further talk of the United
States as q possible factor in the contest
as the recent understanding at n cabinet
meeting is accepted as removing this GOV
ernment from the field of controversy
AZ the same time an eminent authority
on International affairs said today that a
situation might develop when the United
States would be called upon TO go much
further and protect American interests at
the treaty ports In China, This situation
would Come, he said, IL the scramble for
Chinese territory went to the extent OF ex-
tinction OF China and the complete absarp-
ton of the old empire by foreign nations
such was the apparent DRIFT of the present
movement, he said. and IL IL became a re-
aiity. then question wonld arise similar
to the eXtirpation OF Poland Poland had
established precedent In international az
fairs, he said, and. Following that prece-
dent II China was to be absorbed, then il
WAS question whether the United States.
IL common with all nations OF the world.
must take cognizanoe OF H. Until This
final movement occurred. however IL was
pain that the United States had no interest
IN the matter. In the meantime the diplo-
mats are much concerned in the move
nents OF their respective governments.
leading japanese diplomat said TO-DAY /;
u do not look at the question as involv-
Ing the partition OF China and no eycnt
has occurred thus far 10 Indicate tha,
China Is about to be divided among the
powers. The only tangible fact is that
Germany has occupied kaio Chau boy and
Russtl has fleet at Port Arthur. But
Gerinany's action WAS taken TO collect an
indemnity tor an indigniiy 20 German
missionaries. just as she enforced inde,n-
nifty from Hayti Beyond this Germany
nay seek to establish a naval station at
Niao Chan aud thus save n naval base OF
operations on the Pacific. But that does
nor involve the taking OF any consideraAl e
portion OF Chinese territory and 1t is yvl
10 he shown that Germany viii take more
than coast port and such land lmms al
ately adjacent as TO afford the goyernmeat
proper fort facilities, II 1t comes TO talxin,,
territory the course Of China must moi l,e
overlooked. While China Is weak from a
military aud naval standpoint vet she has
an enormous number OF men ready 10 taxa
the field, while the entire force OF Germans
az haio Chau can not exceed a few fho,,
elnd men, Even weak nation Is strons
w deftndirg lis avn territory. There ara
reports that japan would aid China IN an
extremity, but there Is nothing In thar
japan douotess Will act alone II there A.
any reason fer acting at all Thus FAR
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cuban government at washington. as he
was not allowed to correspond directly with
foreign powers,
CHANCE TO INTERVENE.
sunfusa Acceptance Of Charity Gives
the United states Warrant.


New York, December Ex-Governor
General Blanco's acceptance OF President
McKinley's request that the American peo-
pIe be permitted to relieve the sufforings
OF concentrates In Cuba Is tantamount 10
the acceptance OF an offer of Intervention
by the United States In the conflict so long
IN progress between the people OF Cuba and
me Spanish government" said Thomas Es-
trala Palma, chief OF the Cuban junta in
this city, TO an Associated Press reporter
today ''As the administration believes
peace in Cuba can be restored only by po-
liticsl Intervention. 1t can not reject the
favorable opportunity that thus presents
iself to intervene for the purpose OF ending
the war in Cuba.
''rhe deplorable condition of the recon-
centrados has been caused by the cruel
warfare waged by Spain and the govern
mont. finding itself unable to relieve the
situation. has applied 20 the United States
for aid President Mckinley must sec by
now that there is no chance for peace TO
be established In Cuba without interven-
ton. and living up to his word as given In
his previous message, he must Intervene,
aud Spain can not nationally and consists
entity reject such Intervention.
"Thc only way TO relieve the concentra-
dos, and in fact all the Cubans, is to stop
| this distress by the introduction OF peace
and independence. With peace restored,
he concentrates will be able to return TO
their farms and their residences. We have
money. tooe and materials that will set
these people right at work again. Let the
American people know that the best plan
is to intervene for peace. They should In
| tef-vene imfncdfately"
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LABOR IN Politics.
IN English Leader Says the Amcri-
cnns Are n stupid Lot.

IN English Leader Says the tmcri-
cnns Are n stupid Lot.
New York December 2a,--Edward Har-
ford. who with Eayelock Wilson. member
Of parliament, oenatituted the British
trades unions delegation TO the Nashville
convention Of the American Federation Of
L2bor. sailed for Southampton today. Re-
fore sailing Mr.. Hartford said. THE policy
OF the American trades unions In no en-
gaying In politics as 4 body IA stupid How
can they expect to obtain any lasting re-
forms II they hold aloof9 ny pursuing their
present mummy plan, Ignoring control OF
political machinery as the means OF better
ing their sondition, they not only ara fatally
ignoring their chances. but inviting the
soorn OF politicians. the very class from
whom they expect to get better laws for
the masses,
your American politician, as A rule. ts
moved 10 legislation for the masses only
by a show OF superior force. Exalted feel
ing be has none Let the trades unions
force this style OF pupoet into retirement
and send men 10 the boards OF aldermen
LEGISLATURES and congress who will not pre-
tend to be friends OF the people IN speeches
ana in secret sell out TO corporations and
the money power.
Things In England used 10 be- much -,
they are in the United States but tnev
nave changed. We trades unionlsts o.
right INTO politics. We have succeeded in
making political parties there defer in
US, and why should We no.? We are In
the majority. In every country The wor,.-
ere are In the majority"
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SHORT NEMS STOKES.

NASHVILLE, Tenm.-The statement
sent out from New York that the British
Hosiery company OF Thornton, r. H. i'll
fenced TO remove TO the South and locat g
a plant in Nashville can not be confirmed
here.
NEW YORK--Charles Addison Miller, Of
this banking firm of Doubleday < Miller, Is
dead, aged so years
CLEVELAND-The convention of the
Ecoromic association IS In session here.
FL RENO, o. T.--Gustave Thean, pres
ident OF the State Exchange bank: Mi
chael Eichoff, cashier; Charles A. New
man. assistant cashier, and Lewis Eicholt
a member of the board of directors. have
been arrested or charge of receiving de
solvent.
NEW Y2RK-The postal savings banks
nea IS hst a popular one in New York
banking circles, y canvass OF presidents
OF PROMINENT institutions developed that
fact clearly
NhW fCRk-Chan.es Manning Foster.
q. We.l KNOWN banker and broker died at
H'S nome IN TINS city, aged a years
NEW IoRK-Word has been received
az tte office Of George Could that the
countess Castellane, formerly Anna t5oald
gave birth TO a sen Tuesday moaling.
NlENNA-An imperial decree mas been
g"%tltef authorizing the government dur
M me proroeat!on Of parliament, to levy
-. all IiSNlue Ior the state eXpenul-
'ure from January to June 8 next.
LoNDON-Ricnard Arthur Prince. Inc
srper who assassinated William Terr:ss,
me actor. on December Ii. has been for
maAy committed for trial
PARASITIC Figaro says that the MN
mter Tor foreign affairs, NJ. Hanotaux. VIII
ccnNe an international conference WIN.
oul DELAY for the naturalization of me
Newfoundland banks during the 6sning
SEE son. ''o i's'""e
,LoN,OON-The SSth birthday OF Rignt
non; William II, Gladstone was observed
ny me usual congratulations being scnl
70 70 hawandtF, and Cannes, where Mr..
r,,heepche Is IMPROVING. though still SUI
ietiHF from neuralgia.
pNDoN--It Is rumored that the Mar
9uls ci HEREFORD VIII succeed I,ord Abcr-
uesh as governor general of Canada.
LITTLE ROCK. Ark. &. Allen. the
MYSTERIOUS Arkansas convict, has been
ST. LollIS--colomel Kidder OF ch,car
,sssAef OF Kathryn Kidler. il authority lor
a 'os =, S'a.ement thst the actress Will never
ashln apprar on the stage.
SPRlNGFNlDLD Mass.--t;eorge y rIoas
city p,sdInsnt o. the Haynes hotel IN this
vi's ara The fremont house in Ner "a,
Ven, Conn, was arrested here eha,.re.,
ri,t neshg AZ accessory TO arson, COM
49, 49, ~ attempting to SET tire II the
rr Ni,'s,ss "ote, IN New Haven, Christmas
a,NEW fokk-Whcr the PAN Amenic.r
Irs'',nsit.hlp Fnanae sails down ~. ~ =
NJ ,,.ss enc VIII have oar hoard fourter, 81
i.n,,sn prominent contractors OF me
To irs S.ates, who will 60 to Nicarassra
!. ee'' 'he survey OF the proposed Ca
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THE PORE FOR SPAIN.
a Pronunciamcnto RcbuI,Ing Car
JiNtx

"A prOuunciamcnt0 RcbuI,Inu Car
lists.
New York, December ga special 10
the Journal and Advertiser from Washing
ton says: 1t Is current news in Catholic
circles that on Christmas day the pope
made a very Important communication to
the Spanish government concerning the
Cuban war and tho attitude OF tho vatican
toward Spain In the present crisis.
About two weeks ago it became known
that Il has been represented to the pope
through the Usual channels of information
on this side of the Atlantic that tho cause
OF spain was lost In Cuba This was 80
powerfully Influencing European opinion
that the pope took occasion on Christmas
to address an important communication of
his nunclo at Madrid.
me pope declares emphatieally that the
vatican upholds every form OF legal gov
ernment which Is not anti Christian in IT'S
character. He proceeds then to discuss the
spanish situation and calls the Carllsis TO
account, stating that they no less than
other subjects Of Spain owe implicit alegi-
ance TO he reigning monarchy and must
not attempt TO use the cloak of religion
10 cover purposes that are Interior TO the
proper aims and objects OF the church This
VIII tend 10 orcnmvcnt the Carlist nlpts
and in large degree will shear them OF
Importance as the main hold of the Carl
lists has been tho positive support received
from the Carliat priests of Spain II viii
solve, or ut least modify, the dilemma OF
the present ministry
Following this pronuncamentO the pope
deals with the existing war and sends his
especial blessing to tho soldiers Of his god
SEN the present king of Spnin DISCUSSING
the Cuban Instruction. the positive state.
ment Is made that the vatican has neye,
made any decision or announcement tina
could be construed into an approval of tn,
Cuban cause or dsapproval of the con
duct OF Spain. II has suggested chat whar,
possible the rigors OF war should he mlti
gated, but under no circumstances has I
uttered a word that might tend TO en-
courage their parrlcdal and fratriclda
strife
Notwithstanding this minimizing, tn
pronunciamento II u distinct victory 10
the reigning dynasty, The whole influenc
of the Austrian court was thrown into IN
balance to bring II about Christiana. til
queen regent, Is Il liapsburg princess an
for her sake and the love the pope bear
his god son, tho power OF the influenc
of the vatican in Spain has been again cX
erted TO save the falling fortunes of Ia
present DYNASTY
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Thousand Rendered Homeless.

Port au Prince, December pa II
o'clock last night al fire, which assumed
considerable proportions on account of lack
of water to supply the pumps, broke out
and destroyed 500 houses, including a num-
Der of warehouses; a hotel, a church of st.
Joseph and its parsonage. About 300(
People were rendered homeless. This
morning at GAO there was an earthquake,
the disturbance running from north to
south, lasting half a minute aud causing
slight cracks in the earth. There We're no
accidents. but the populaoe was greatly
nlalmnd
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Seal Prohibition.

Washington, December 29,--The presi-
dent approved the bin prohibiting the
Milling OF fur seals in the waters OF The
North Pacific ocean. !"
the act prohibits the killing of seals by
american citizens except as they may be
@ken on the Pryhaloa islands by the
also prohibits the importation OF seaiskins
into the United States, whether raw.
dressed. dyed or manufactured. The pen !
elty Tor violation of law is a iine OF not
1858 than $500 nor more than $4,000 or i'm
prisonment for not more than six months
or both, for each oifense, including the
forfeiture TO the United States of the vessel,
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HOUSTON
Gas Light Com
j. j. McKEEVER, T.W. MI
General Manager. \

tn Our Patrons.
Houston, Texas. Decembet Il q
that the long evenings have c,r1
YOU Will need an increased sl53
tlflcial light. we would esteenIi I
if YOU will notify us. by teleybal
or otherwise, of any mater peI
YOUR gas lighting that may Be il
tory. out Of order. or needing u
even in the slightest particular q
ceipt of such notice VIZ mi
give the matter OIL, inreddls1
tion, \
If any of your fixture keysv
or are loose. let Us know. and MI
them in good order
If your burners are old We vii
and put in new ones.
If your burners are out 1 A
give out forkcd and irregular shi
You can easily clean them by drsv4(
edge OF a card TIN ough the slis;; z
us and we will send you buiret
made for the purpose.
IL your burners blow "
certain times. consult with U
remedy.
j. j. Mckeever, General Manass|
ton Gas Light Company, lSp
Avenue. Phone 20.
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4 Strike TX I,nnro,on,.

FAN River Mass, December 20.-Thc ac
ton Of the operatives conference commit
tee at meeting last night has changed
the sentiment regarding opposition 10 the
reduction Of wages and the chances ara
now IN favor OF the adoption of the recon-
iuehuatioas against an immediate strike.
vote stood l26 to IL against a strike sac
retaries OF the various unions have iss,,es
calls for special meetings to be held this
week and urged the advisahility Of accent :
ing tao reduction OF the conference com
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PANDO WAS BADLY DEFEATED.
insurgents Inflicted Really Loss Spaniards at
River

General fahao
there
his troops cauto river
with
of which he started there
believed many Oh heru
Of IKE via
by Spanish
him. because he ueu
the is
his positions famine spread among
met @
the handof
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Havana, December 29.The American
steamer Soledad, Captain panier. which
cleared from Mobile. Ala. on December 9.
with cattle for Brlnckershoof, OF Matanaas
struck on the Puuta Guantas reefs OF the
nort or Matanzas, and soon afterward sank
The captain, HIS wife and sixteen men
composing the crew We're saved and are
being cared for by United States Consul
Hrce
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Pnndo on the Defensive.

Havana, December 2s.--Goneral Pando,
falling to continue his march into the IN
surgent stronghold In Eastern Cuba on ac-
count OF insurmountable obstacles, has
been compelled to construct military line
and posts along the river Cauto to Ba-
yamo, He reports an extensive zone, shell
terfng thousands of insurgents, which can
not be invaded. as he has no posts to sup
ply his troops with food thus being COM
PEELED TO construct military posts.
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MESSAGE DELIVERED no GOMEZ
He VIII Answer the Presidents
OvcrtMres in ~ short TImc.

ltc VIII AnNWtr tnc GreNideutS
Ovcrtures in a. short Time.
Havana, December 29.--Many friends Of
Senior Canaleias and Mr., Sylvester scovell
correspondent OF the New York World
went to the railway station TO meet them
and were greatly disappointed ~. their
non arrival. They ARE confidently expected
tomorrow. News has arrived here ahead
of them this evening that Mr. Scovell is
back from The field after having presented
President McKinley's letter TO General
Maxine Gomez. The rumor that MIR. Scoveu
had been sentenced TO death appears TO
have been we'll founded The Insurgents
sent word to General Gome7's oamp TINT
two Americans, Senior Madrigal and MIR.
Scoyell, were on their way to induce Cen
eral Gomez to surrender. General Gomez.
enraged, directed that both be court
martiaied and shot, But learning that they
We're special ENJOYS from Secretary Sher-
man. acting under orders OF President Me.
kinley. he instructed that they be released
and agreed to meet them.
senior Madrigal. United States consul at
cancu Spiritus, explained 10 General
Gomez that President Mckinley, In accord .
ance With promise to Spain 10 use his
friendly Influence With the insurgents Ia
bring the war to an end, had selected him
selr tSenor Madrigall ana MIR. Scoyell IN
carry out the mission. He then presented
secretary Shermans letter to General
Gomez The latter had the same translated
Ior him and gave orders that the commits
sioners should be treated with all eonsid-
eration. he fixed an appointment for the
tonowina day, promising during the In
1eryal to confer with the Cuban govern
ment. The following morning General
Gomez assured Senior Madrigal and Mr.
seove'i that he was much pleased with The
interest shown by the Amtrioan govern /.
ment with the affairs Of the island Of Cuba
and that he would reply to President Nc
Kinney through tho representatiye az fhn
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WELCOME TO THE FRENCH.
Chief SainOry, Long an Annoyance,
Has Been Subducd.

Paris, December 29.--The French it is
announced, have occupied Odienna and
Sambitigila. 1t is believed this indicates
that an advance against Chief samory is
imminent.
Chief Samory is West African chieftian
who for over twelve years past has been
the most dangerous antagonist the Eu-
ropeans have had to deal with. After ten
years of guerilla warfare he was driven
out of Scudan. but he made swoop upon
the region of Koong. dependency of the
French, Since then Chief Samory has re-
poatedly been heard from and last August
his forces surprised and routed detach-
ment of French troops sent TO occupy ter
rltory which it is said Samory had offered
to evacuate.