The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-01-07

EoREIcN.
Feb 7-Mussulmans in Crete massacre
Loo Christians.
Feb. 1i-Cnristians lombard Canea.
Greek war ship fires on Turkish vessel
conveying troops thither and governor Of
crete takes refuge on Russian man-of-Nar.
Feb lY-Dr Richard Ruiz. a naturalized
American citizen. beaten to death by his
Jallors IN a Cuban CELL. .Spaniards kin 500
INSURGENTS In battle on Philippine islands.
Apr l2-Greek troops attack Turks stimuli
~taneousiy from 3 different points, advanc-
Ing some distance into Turkish territory.
Apr ls-Turkey declares war against
sitions from Nezeros TO kontra.
apr N-Grecks after desperate battle cap
ture and burn Damasi and repulse Turks at
Apr 2i-Greek troops after a stand at
Matt forced TO retreat from both Larissa
May 4-In Paris $50 persons perish as re-
suit OF fire in a crowded charity bazaar.
May o-Pharsalos taken by Turks. Greek
troops retreatlng 10 Dokomos.
army.
May 9-Greece asks the mediation OF the
powers 70 bring war to a close.
May l5-Turkey demands cessioa OF Thes-
sally and 100000 indemnity before COM
plying will demands of powers for an
noun TO cuba reports hat accounts Of
starvation and misery forwarded by con-
suiar oihcers had not been exaggerated.
Jun killarney Barnato. South African
diamond king, commits suicide by lump
me from steamer off western coast Of Mo-
Jun 2o-Queen victorIa's diamond ,ubI-
lee celebration opens with a private service
IN 81. Georges chapel. Windsor ca stle. at
tended BY queen and members OF royal
Jun 26-Msgnihcent naval display par
tlcipated in 10y all maritime nations with
lee hghting ships in line, closes queens
jubilee. Mrs. Margaret O. Oliphant, ia
nous novelist, dies in London; aged 70.
Jul zl-sultan signs trade sanctloning set
Iement OF frontier question according to
Jul &mTreaty signed by Guatemala.
costa Riea, Nicaragua. Honduras and
salvador TO take effect Sep Is. union named
republic OF Central America. Cuban
insurgents attack outposts of Havana and
sweep through It's suburbs.
Aug S~-canovas del Castillo. premier OF
Spain. assassinated at Santa Agueda. by
Michele Angiollt.
Aug l5-Gen. MARTINEZ Campos appointed
president of new spanish abinet
Aug 2i-British. French and Prussian min
isters TO Greece agree Greece cannot pay in
demnity exceeding GS.ooO.Ooo. =. midas out
p9sts on Afghan frontier captured by the
Sep l4-Ambassadors Of powers reach an
agreement in peace negotiations, provid-
ing for an international commission to
control Greek revenues to meet indemnify
and evacuation OF Thessaly.
Sep l7-Armulfo Arroyo attempts 10 as
sassinate Pres. Diaz in City Of Mexico and
Sep ls-Treaty Of peace between Turkey
ana dreecc signed.
Oct 23Sagasta, liberalleader intrusted by
queen regent OF Spain TO form new cabinet.
Oct Gin Philippine islands 400 Europeans
and 5000 natives perish In typhoon.
Oct sISpanish cabinet decides on recall
or Gen. Weyler and appointment OF Mar |
sinai BlancO as gOvernor-general OF Cuba
Oct 22-Correspondence in regard TO BIZ |
proposals OF United States none |
tary commission issued by British foreign
Office; England rejects all offers to enter |
tain proposals.. ,
Victoria. dies In Richmond. Eng. aged Ga.
warehouses; $40, 900. 900.
Nov 26-Hayana advices say no American
citizen Is now confined in prison in Cuba
/. hoyai decree granting autonomy to
and Porto Rico published; Cuban
government refuses autonomy, declaring ,
absolute independence.
Nov 30.Russia adopts gold standard.
Zee HERMAN soldiers take possession OF
Dec 7-ltayti, in the face Of Germany's
lispiay OF force, makes satisfactory ar
to settle DENIM demanded
for alleged imprisonment OF German snb-
and salutes German nar....Cuban in
surgents capture town Of Guisa: SCI Span
ards slain in battle.
Dec ll-Haytian ministry resigns.
Dec l5-Sen s~aneuiily, "a Cuban leader,
'eported TO nave deserted TO the Spaniards.
Dec lC-Sagasta, Spanish premier. an
lounces complete paciication in Philippine
stands. .~..Alphonse Daudet, novelist. died
n Paris: aged 81.
- NuhaHs put 10 uedtn Col Rui7,
tent 10 induce Aranguren, an insurgent
eader, 10 surrender.
Dec 22-China grants Russia permission
winter a squadron at Port Arthur.
Dec 25-Cuban insurgents reported TO be
burning cane fields within 10 miles OF Hav-
ina.
Dec 2f-Spanish squadron a gunboats and
tugs forced from mouth OF Canto river
~ insurgents.
Dec 21-Iiaiders from K~oordestana mas
'acrcd 800 inhabitants Of a Persian Chris
ian town near Salinas. Two commissions
proposing peace to insurgents with au-
onomy hanged in Pinar del Rio province
...KuSsla occupies kin-Chau. China.