San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-31
Te|eID0l|S B[ieIed

OF heayy gales on the brltlSn coast.
India famine cost the treasury $780,,
600 and 100000 in loans. Charitable
contributions were f1,75O,OOO. A total
of nearly s15,OOo,oOO.
Steamer Topeka sails from Tacoma
with 200 passengers for Alaska.
Town of Lebanon, near Nashville is
in danger of burning up, several build
igs already consumed.
Canada consents to United States
soldiers going through her territory
with the RELIEF expedition.
Meeting of American chemical soci-
ETY. concluded at Washington.
Regulations are promulgated for the
enforcement Of the new sealing bill.
No sealskins, in fur or clothing, can
now come in to the United States
without certification that the skins
were from seals killed in accordance
with United States law.
Congressional committee on lands
and territories are working out a
plan for government Of Alaska.
Public sentiment crystalizes into a
belief that Hawaii will be annexed
this session Of Congress-.
Looniis, minister to Venezuela is in
Washington on leave of absence.
A British fleet of eight war ships
and four torpedo boats arrives at
cherulpo.
Japan Is making the most active ma
val preparations and is seemingly in
understanding with Great Britain.
1t is said that the French seized Hal
Nan the same day that Russia seized
Port Arthur. Coincidence or collision?
French consul reports to government
practically without limit.
There is a rumor that the British ma
val reserves are to be modified, but
not credited
French ministry do not accept the
seizure of Hal Nan as probable. They
know nothing of it.
British fleet off Shemulpo is there to
demonstrate with Corea over dismiss
al of British Brown, superintendent
of customs at Corea.
Military manuvers in Japan are as
active as during the late war with
China.
Sir Henry HayelOck, commander of
the Irish regiment in India Is missing,
captured and killed in all probability,
as his dead horse stripped Of his trap
pings was found.
Madrid says that the majority Of
the Insurgent leaders desire autonomy
aud war is practically over.
Blenheim palace has been turned in
to song and dance hall, with semi
10 IN ~,
the restoration of ST. MaIry's church,
Woodstock.
Anti-Hannaites caucus and fuss at
Columbus without any material re-
suits.
Bell county Republicans meet and
endorse Green's pretensiOns to the
state craftsmanship.
Alabama POpulists call a convention
to nominate full state ticket.
Fayette and other counties are in
nne behind Sayers.
Antonio GOWN, offered the post of
minister of the interior, for Cuua, by
Spain, declines.
Embago on all expectations from
Havana will shortly be raised so says
Havana dispatch.
Correspondent Scovel of the World
and his wife return to Havana from
visiting Gomez.
The Ward line will carry supplies
| for relief of Cuba free from the United
States.
Bill to reform proceedings in naval
courts martial will come before Con-
gress.
Postal department will soon adver-
a. lie ON nj
stamps.
Venezuela wants tariff reciprocity
with the United States.
Report of Investigation into conduct
of Mare Island ship yard is made, but
not published.
President Mckinley will attend the
banquet of the National Manufacture
ers assn. Jan. % in New York.
Eckels retires from control of the
treasury.
Chicago is to have Corn Exchange
National bank, capital 100000.
Committee will report favorably on
establishing a national park at Vicks-
burg.
Fixed white lens light will be placed
at mouth of Brazos river Jan. 10TH,
with fog bell signal.
All the Paris deputies involved In
Panama intrigues are acquitted on in
vestigation.
Turkey is forbidden to place in
Crete any soldiers to take the place of
those whose time is out
Whiskey distillers Of Kentucky are
talking OF forming pool.
Herring Hal Mervin safe works in
Hamilton, o., closed by the court and
an inventory ordered. @ ri n. - +.
There is a marked decrease in srail-
way foreclosures and receiverships.
Colorado mine owners forestall the
threatened strike and close down.
Full time is restored in the Union
Pacific shops at Omaha.
Rear Admiral Walker and the Mica
aragua commission arrives at Grey
town.
Ex-Juror Smith in the Durant case
is sued for $4,000 damages by the
Durant pater and mater.
Houston confessess Judgment in that
railway land suit, in order that the
new depoS may be built.
WIND AND SNOW.