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BRITISH-V -VENE zUELA DISPUTE.
APPROACHING MEETING OE
COURT OF ARBITRATION.
Expected Only Second in Import
ance to the Meeting or the
Peace Commission.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-The ap-
preaching meeting at Paris OF tine BTU
ish- Venezuelan court OF arDltTalloh'
of which Chief Justice Fuller ana JUS
tice Brewer are arbitrators in behalf OF
the Republic, will be hardly second III
Importance to the meeting at Rarls
of the Peace Commission, owing to the
crisis which the Venezuelan question
raised between the United States and
Great Britain during the Cleveland Ad-
ministartion, and the extent to Which
the Monroe doctrine is involved.
The present plan is for the court u
hold a preliminary session in January
at which time Justice Brewer Will go
to Paris But Chief Justice F'uller Is
not likely to go to the first meeting, as
the Supreme Court will be very pusy
and two members of the bench cannon
be spared at the same time. Justlce
Brewer probably will arrange Tor
postponement until May, at Whlch
time he and the Chief Justice WILL De
free to ioin the other arbitrators, and
take up the serious business Oh the
commission.
The cases and counter cases between
Great Britain and Venezuela have beeh
completed Minister Andrade OF VEN
ezuela recently submitted to the Brit
ish Embassy here the counter case OF
the Republic, and simultaneous with
this the British counter case was
handed to DR.. Roias, the venezuelan
agent in Paris. The papers make one
of the most voluminous cases ever
brought for arbitration. The case ana
counter cases will fill eleven large vol
umes. one atlas and number OF de-
tached aliases. Thus the court VIII
have before it a record comprising sew
enteen volumes, four aliases and some
additional maps.
With the record all made up, 1t re-
mains only for the counsel Tor the Two
parties to submit their briefs Ihe
Venezuelan brief will be prepared by
ex-President Harrison, eX-Secretary
Tracy and Mr.. Malet-Provodt The
British brief will be presented by the
foremost lawyers of England, including
Sir Richard Webster 1t is expected
that Mr.. Harrison and General Tracy
will he present and make oral argu-
noents when the court ASSEMBLIES In
Nav. Thus the personnel of the ad-
vocates as we'll as the arbitrators, will
| oiva ,,nusual importance to the hear
ing.
The British arbitrators are headed
by Baron Herschel, former Lord Chan
cellor of England. and like Chief jus
tice Fuller. the head of the judiciary
Associated with him is Sir Rlchard
Collins. The fifth arbitrator, who oc-
cupies the attitude of an umpire, IS the
noted Russian jurist and international
law writer, Maertens Inc Iatter Is
acting for the arbitrators up TO the
time of their meeting, receiving papers,
briefs, etc.
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MONTANA REPUBLICANS.
Those Supporting the Administra-
ton Nominate a Ticket.

HELENA, Sept 24.-The Admins
tration Republican convention was held
to- day and nominated Thomas c. Mar
shall of Missoula for Congress, Judge
Theodore Brantley of Anaconda for
Chief Justice, George H. Grubsl of Kali
spell for Associate Justice, and Benja-
min Webster of Helena for Clerk of the
Supreme Court.
Senator Carter was made permanent
Chairman of the convention, and made
a long speech. He thanked the conven-
ton and greeted the delegates as the
chosen representative of a reunited
party.
The platform does not include the
words silver and gold, the financial
plank being as follows:
1--WE indorse without reservation OF
exception the declaration of principles
adopted by the last National Republi-
can Convention as promising wise poll
cies of public action and bringing to the
country prosperity which We nave not
heretofore known"
The Administration is indorsed as
follows:
I'VE renew our abiding faith in the
prudence, the courage, the intelligence
OI w 1llldul NchlilSy, L CSiNACAI "
these United States. He has borne
himself in his great Office as becomes
the successor of George Washington
and Abraham Lincoln.
I'VE congratulate him that it has
been his felicity to emancipate from the
thralldom of arbitrary power So many
millions of human beings, and confer
on them the priceless heritage of lib
erty. And in this good work to be car
ried to it's ultimate conclusion we
pledge him the unwavering support OF
every patriotic Republican. In the
discharge of the duties of peace he mas
entitled himself to the unquallhed COM
mendation of all his countrymen.'
The other planks relate to the glorles
of the war with Spain, the Nicaragua
Canal, etc.
By a large majority the convention
voted down an equal suffrage resolu-
ton.
Thomas c. Marshall left the Dern0-
cratic party two years ago, and 1oui
days later the epublicans sent him as
a delegate to the ST. Louis conVentlon
He did not walk out with Teller and
Hartman, but did not vote for the plat
form adopted.
Judge Brantley is the nominee Oh lhe
Silver Republicans for the ONCE OF
Chief Justice. The other two candl-
dates are pronounced g1oId standard
men
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FIRES IN COLORADO.
A Small Town Has a Close Call
From Destruction.

DENVER, Sept. pa special to the
Republican" from Steamboat Springs,
Col, says: Hahns Peak, the county
seat of Routt County, has been for sew
eral days threatened with destruction
by fire. The fire was started by a
camp fire left by tourists in that vicin-
ity. The District Court IS now in ses-
sion. and the population of the town
is augmented from its usual dozen in
habitants to several hundred. To this
fact alone is due the saving of the
town, and last night not Il man slept.
but er)m Judge Rucker to the jury ev-
cry man was 1gniing FIRE ht one time
the flames came to within a few feet
Of the courthouse. With careful watch
ing all danger IS now considered past
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EVACUATION OF CUBA.
Spanish Troops Will Leave Before
Their Health is Endangered.

WASHINGTON, Sept 24-No delay
in the evacuation of Cuba by the Span
iards will be permitted beyond a time
before which the health of the troops
would be endangered by the occupa-
ton.
Meanwhile the United States forces
are being put in readiness for occupa
ton, and every bureau of the War
Department will have it's supplies and
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Bosborough, the Earl of Devon and the
Marquis of Normandy.
The French Mediterranean squadron,
consisting of six vessels, gave an ex-
hibition of firing in the presence of the
Minister of Marine, M. Lockroy, at
Toulon, on Tuesday, the range being
two miles. The ships fired $50 shells
at a wooden ship before setting her on
fire and sinking her. The result was
considered very satisfactory.
The Cretan question has taken step
towards final solution in the accept
ance by the four great Powers OF
Italy's proposals, which include the
dismissal of the Turkish troops and
functionaries. The Admirals of the
Powers in Cretan waters have decided
that the ringleaders of the recent mas
sacres are to be tried before court
martial composed of British officers.
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CRETAN TROUBLES.
Powers Will Coerce the Sultan
Into Submission.

ROME, Sept 81 -Withi1 twenty-four
hours Great Britain, Russia, France
and Italy viii append their Signatures
to an agreement for the pacification of
the island of Crete. including Il plan for
coercion of the Sultan irto submission.
The scheme has for some time been
drafted, but its enforcement was de-
layed to invite the participation OF Ger
many. which country declines.
At the beginning of the week the four
Powers will seEI an ultimatum 10 the
Sultan of Turkey, summoning him to
accept the project, and informing him
that unless he does so measures will be
taken to enforce his compliance. The
Powers nave irrevocably decided to set
tie the Cretan question Immediately,
and will not hesitate to send their fleets
to the Dardanelies, ani beyond if neces-
sary.
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BASEBALL.
Baltimores Give the Washingtons a
Bad Drubbing.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-The New
York Philadelphia game scheduled for
to-day was postponed on account of
threatening weather.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 24.-Weyhing
was an easy mark for the Orioles to-
day Score: Baltimore IA. hits 10,
errors 2: Washington 3. hits Z, errors
3. Observation-Disclosures and Clarke
weighing and Casey. Umpires-Brown
and Andrews.
BOSTON, Sept. 24.-Boston-B Brooklyn
game postponed on account of rain.
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Block Of Business Houses Burned

MINNEAPOLIS (Minn.), Sept. 24-
An Edgmont. S. D., special to the
journal says: Fire destroyed an en-
tire block Of business buildings last
night. A special to the Journal says
the revised losses foot up to $50, 100,
with insurance of only 81 600 The fire
started at 30 and burned till 6 D m
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Tennessee's Governor verv IlI

KNOXVILLE tTenn.), Sept. 24.-Ad-
vices from Johnson City to-day are to
the effect that the. condition of Gov
ernor Taylor, who has been i'll for some
time, is alarming.
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Probably the smallest theater in the
world is Professor Herkomer's, in Eng
land. It seats only 130 persons.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
KYLE AND EDDY TALK
 TO A MADEIRA THR0NG
Largest Political Rally Ever Held by Any Party in the
 County

MADEIRA, Oct. 1.-The Republican campaign was opened here this evening by the largest and most enthusiastic political meeting, ever held in Madeira County. T. " Eddy and c. w. Kyle were the speakers. They were received at the station by the reception com mittee, the Madeira brass band and large concourse of citizens. The hall was filled to its utmost capacity with throng representing every political faith from every part of the county and neighboring towns in adjoining coun- ties.
 Major Kyle declared that fusion was a confession of weakness and that the Democrats and Populists knew that neither party represented issues sound enough to form a respectable party, so they concluded to fuse. He said the Democratic orator has to hop around on three legs while making political speeches in order to keep the confusion blanks from flying up and hitting him in the face Major Kyle closed by com plimenting the Republican administra- tion in its management of the late war.
 Colonel T. V. Eddy entertained the audience with a severe arraignment of the deception practiced by the little giant" on the stump in regard to his Congressional record, the railroad issue and the single tax.
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on the prospects of his election as Re corder, but got a bad attack of stage fright. He stammered laughed and wiped the beads of perspiration from his fore head and withdrew after announcing that he would give a business-like administra- ton.
 Barclay Henley started off with sketch of the days of the vigilantes. then leaped over time to the days of the Wallace Grand Jury and wound up by declaring it the religious duty of all to vote for him for District Attorney and incidentally the rest of the ticket.
 Dr. E. E. Hill kindly informed his auditors that if he was elected Coroner he would treat them decently if they ever reached the Morgue, He then gave way to Mayor Phelan. 'I think it a good omen,'' said the Mayor, ''to come after the Coroner. I believe it presages my re- election" Phelan then dwelt at length on the charter fight and said that the al- lied bosses and corporations were fight ing the Democratic State and local ticket He urged every one to vote for both tick cts straight, in the interest of reform and good government.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO
 DISTRICT CANDIDATES
How the Nominees of the Several Parties Will Be Placed on the
 Rio Ballot


 SACRAMENTO, Oct u.-Secretary of to district candidates on the State ticket as follows:
 Board of Equalization: First District-John r. Dunn Of San Francisco, Peoples Party Democratic; J. G. Edwards of San Francisco. Republican.
 Second District-Alexander Brown of Mil ton, Republican; Thomas Scott of Livermore, Third District-Richard H. BeaIner of Wood land, Peoples Party-Democratic H. O. Fqrinton or Pleasant Grove, Republican
 Fourth District-Georse L. Arnold of Los Angeles, Republican, Thomas O. Poland of san Buenavenutra. Peoples Party-Demo- Railroad Commissioners: First District-E. D. Edson or Gazelle. Republican; H. M La Rue of Sacramento, Peoples Party Demo- cratic.
 Second District-w. M. Hinton of San Fran Laumelster Of San Francisco, Republican.
 Second District, for unexpired terrn-Wil- liam M. Hinton of San Francisco, People Party Democratic.
 Third District-N. Blackstock of San Buena- ventura, Republican; J. L. Dryden of San Diego, Peoples Party-Democratic
 Congress: First District-John A. Barham or santa Rosa, Republican; Emmet Seawel of santa Rosa, Peoples Party Democratic.
 Second District-Marion de Vries of StocIS- ton, Peoples -Democratic; Frank D. Ryan Of Sacramento, Republican.
 Third Dfstrict-Thomas r. Burns of Vallejo, Socfalist-Labor Party; John Aubrey Jones of Frutvale Peoples Party Democratic; Victor H: Metcalf of Oakland, Republican.
 Fourth District-James H. Barry of San Francisco. Peoples Party Democratic; Julius Ram Of San Francisco Republican; Joseph P. Kelly of San Francisco Independent Dem ocracy; W. J. Martin of San Francisco Sc- cialist-Labor Party
 Fifth District-William Craig of San Fran
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GRAND PARADE IF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Most Gorgeous Ever Seen in Pittsburg. TWENTY THOUSAND IN LINE RAIN FAILS TO DAMIEN THE
 ARDoR OF PARADERS. Brilliant Reception and Ball for the
 Knights and Their Ladies
 at the Duquesne Garden.
TWENTY THOUSAND IN LINE
RAIN FAILS TO DAMIEN THE
 ARDoR OF PARADERS.

PITTSBURG, Oct. 1.-The parade of the twenty-seventh triennial conclave of the Knights Templar is now an event of history. Whatever had been antici- pated in the way of gorgeousness, splendor and general all-around success was amply realized, that is, all but the rain, which was not expected. But even at that it was the grandest parade ever held in this city. In point or num- bers-there were 10000 marchers in line it easily doubled similar occurrences of the past, and as far as the appear ance of the men, their uniforms, the trappings of their horses, as well as the perfection of their movements were concerned, Pittsburg has never seen anything to equal it.
 The day started with not a cloud in the sky, a soft, gentle breeze blowing, and long before the booming cannon announced the start of the marcherS there was a multitude Of people packed together in an impenetrable throng along the line of march. The number of onIookers on the streets, in the win doWs on roofs and in the reviewing stands has been variously estimated at from 500,0O0 to 100000 people:
 The rain commenced at l:30 o'clock and for a while it looked as if the pa rade might be broken up, but no, the Knights walked along with the same spirit and displayed the same martial, dignifled bearing in the rain as they had done under the sunshine.
 The splendid uniforms Of the Call fornia commentaries, their golden swords and their chargers, attracted a great deal of attention all along the line.
 The parade disbanded at Shenter Park, and immediately after the Grand Commandery met in Conference Hall for the first actual business of the con- clave After addresses of welcome by Chairman Arthur B. Wigley, Mayor H. P. Ford of Pittsburg, and State Grand Commander Kuhn, the Grand Encamp- ment was declared open and Grand Master Warren La Rue Thomas de- livered the annual address, after which the reports of Grand Treasurer Lines and Grand Recorder Mills were pre- scented.
 The social feature of the conclave took place tonight at the Duquesne Garden. This was the reception ex- cfusiveIy for members of the different Knights Templar communicates, and no laymen or any one. except ladies. without a Templar uniform was ad- mitted.
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right to represent the Democratic party in the district, nominated the petitioner as candidate for Congress. Regular cer- the. respondent by the representatives Of each convention. He filed the certificate of Barry and refused to file the certificate of petitioner, who therefore, asked a writ commanding him to reverse his action.
 We think the respondent was clearly right in the course he took. It was his duty to decide which of the two certfh- Gates was issued by the regular convention. There was no law to guide him in deter mining which was regular, and necessa- rliy he was compelled to resort to the test of party usage. Mir. Barry was nominated by convention called in conformity with the established usage of the Democratic party, and recognized as regular by the State convention of the party. This, in our opinion, Is decisive. Writ denied
 BEATTY, c. J. We concur: Harrison, J.; Temple, J.; Van Fleet, J.
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SUPREME COURT
 SUSTAINS BROWN
Spelling-Barry Contest Decided in Favor of the Stand Taken by
 the Secretary of State.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1.-The Su- preme Court to-day handed down the following opinion:
 In Bank.
 T. c. SPELLING. Petitioner.
 V. S. F. 1853.
 L. H. BROWN, Secretary of State, Re-
 pondent.
 Mandamus.
 Prior to the general election of 1896, the State Central Committee of the Demo- cratic party called State convention of the party, and provided among other things that the delegates to the State con- yentfon from the respective Congressional districts should form district conven- tfons for the purpose of nominating candi- dates for Congress. In pursuance of this call the State convention met, and the several district conventions were also or ganized and made nominations In the Fourth Congressional District the dele gates elected t6 the State convention an- ticipated the meeting of that body by or ganizirig a district convention and nomi- hating James G. Mcguire as their candi- date for Congress. At the same time they appointed a campaign committee.
 In the month of August, 1S9S the regu- lar State Central Committee of the Demo- cratic party called another State conven- tion for the purpose of nominating candi- dates for State offices, and again provided that the delegates to the State convention from the respective Congressional districts should meet in district convention for the purpose of nominating candidates for Con- greSS In pursuance or this call, a State convention met and organized, and subse- quently the delegates from the Fourth Congressional District organized a district convention by which James H. Barry was nominated as the Democratic candidate for Congress in that district.
 In the meantime the campaign commit tee representing the district convention of 1896 had appointed delegates to a district convention which met, and, claiming the
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heard, for when he was just gettihS into the poetical flights Mayor Phelan bobbed upon the stage. It had been eI- ranged that he make his appearance after Lanes speech, but he was few minutes late. The crowd cheered Phelan, while Bienfeld went on with his reading. About all that could be caught of his ae- dress was something about desert plains, mountains and valleys" and 'the wilds of frontier life" He concluded with nice word painting representing Mayor Phelan as 'the hand of destiny.''
 James Denman told the audience that he had been in public life for thirty-three years and that he expected to have a bet ter office holding record as he felt cer- tain that he would be elected Superin- tendent of Schools.
 R. F. Doolan electrified everyone pres ent by stating that there were no strings on him at the present time and that there never will be any on him. He promised that if he is elected Superintendent of Streets he will "clean out all of the deputies at present in that office. He fur ther pledged himself to give the city good streets and to act in cooperation with the Mayor, Supervisors and Merchants Association.
 Deuprey then called upon the candi- dates for Supervisors to step to the front to be viewed by the audience. He said that it was too late for them to make speeches, so they contented themselves with lowing as they were introduced. He made a few mistakes in introducing them, but like in the Lane incident there was no objection raised.
 John H. Grady, candidate for Auditor, and Edward L. Fitzgerald. nominee for Public Administrator, next told the peo- ple what good and efficient officeholders they would make if sent to the City Hall.
 Michael Meagher had speech prepared
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Metcalf at Willows.

Republican nominee for Congress, was warmly welcomed by a large crowd of Glenn County people here this evening and there was plenty of enthusiasm al through the meeting. which Mir. Metcalf addressed. The campaign is beginning to warm up Tn this section, and 1t. is evil dert that the Republican vote of Glenn County is going to be surprise to the enemy
 MT Metcalf's speech won for him many friends, Its manly. straightforward tone and its freedom from personalities ap- pealing strongly to his hearers. The met ing closed with cheers for Gage, Neff and Metcalf
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
LOS ANGELES NOMINEES.
Complete Ticket Named by the Re-
 publican Convention.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1.-The Re- publican city convention completed. it's Iabors this evening, the following ticket being nominated:
 For Mayor-Fred Eaton.
 Superintendent of Streets-John H. Drain. Assessor-Ben E. Ward.
 Treasurer-W. A. Hartwei
 City Attorney-Walter r. Haas.
 AudItor-Ed A. Carson.
 Tax Collector-W A. White.
 City Engineer-Frank H. Olmstead
 City Clerk-Lafayette Martindale.
 Councilmen-Wil H. Pierce, Fred L. Baker, Louis D. Vetter Herman Silver, Charles H. Toll Dr. w. c. Edwards, Ben s. Lauder, D. F. Brandt, E. L. Blanchard.
 Members Of the School Board-W. J. Wash burn William Chambers, R. L. Horton, C.. c. Davis William Wincup Charles Udell, H. I. Jones Will D. Stearns. J. ". Hendricks.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Conclave of Cburchmen

WOODLAND, Oct 1.-The Min isters and Deacons' Conference and thirty-ninth anniversary of the Pa cific Baptist Association will meet in the First Baptist Church of this city tomorrow afternoon and will be in session five days. Rev. A. J. Cable of Petaluma will preside.
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cisco, Peoples Party Democratic; E. T. Kings ley of San Jose. Socialist-Labor Party; Flu gene F. Loud of San Francisco, Republican
 Sixth Distrct-Charles A. Barlow of San Luis Obispo, Peoples Democratic; James T. van Rensselaer, of Santa Monica Socialist Labor Party; Russell J. Waters of Los Angeles Republican.
 Seventh District-Curtis H. Castle of Merced Peoples Party-Denocratic James Carson Needham of Modesto Republican.
 The Silver Republicans did not indorse or nominate @ single candidate for Con greSS
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
SON OF T'UNG CHI
 WILL RULE CHINA
Selected as the New Emperor by the Empress Dowager and Im-
 neriaI Clan.
periaI Clan.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-The Empress Dow ager of China and the Imperial Clan, ac- cording to a special dispatch from Shang- hai, have adopted as the new Emperor. son of the late Emperor TUng Chi, who will shortly be proclaimed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
RoIIsing Republican Rally.

SANTA CRUZ, Oct. 1.-The Republi- cans held a rousing meeting at the opera house this evening. There was music by the band. campaign songs by male quartet and speeches by the candidates for county offices. The rally was full of enthusiasm
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12
Coppinger Retired.

WASHINGTON, Oct 11.-Major General John Coppinger, U. s. ", was to-day re- tired as brigadier general of the regular does not affect his standing in the volun-
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They Appear at Met
 ropolitan Hall.
PROMISES MADE OF REFORM
EUGENE N. DEUPREY MADE A
 POOR CHAIRMAN.
He Did Not Have Programme and Consequently Got Tangled Up Tn His
 Lines.

Eugene N. Deuprey. acted as master of ceremonies last night at the ratification meeting of the nominees of Boss Phelan s