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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
rprNCH OCCUPY FRESHODA.
.,cu,ND EXPEDITION TAKES TOWN
on WHITE NILE.
..rpA. KITCHENER MOVING HIS FORCES
THOUSAND DERVlsHEs KILLED-THE
KHALIFA SURROUNDED.

,ordon. sept l6.-The Constantinople corre-
.aent of The Daily Mail says:
news has been received here of the occupa-
=. Fashoda con the White Nile south of
,,s.r,oum) by the French expedition under Ma
uarchand. assisted by 10000 Abyssnans
,.r Bas Makonnen. the Principal-G General of
Emperor Menelik
,.,do,. Sept 1.-THE Daily Telegraph's"
.,ol correspondent with the Anglo Egyptian
,,,css in the Soudan. telesraphed that he has
s.d an interview with the captain Of boat
u,,,ch has returned from Fashoda. and that the
oo,,ain's description of the flag raised there
,aoves no doubt that it is French
The captain SAYS that the garrison at Fashoda
...raco him and would have sunk his boat If
,,av had possessed a gun. After getting out
of the zone Of the garrison fire the captain
,.,dod and ascertained from natives that the
n.rx;sh4s at Fashoda had been attacked by a
torce NJ eight Europeans and a hundred Sene-
s.,ese soldiers who defeated the Dervishes.
,med hundred and drove the rest In precipt-
tate flight from the towr.
DThera is no doubt" says the correspondent
",hat this is the Marchand expedition.
The dispatch wgs sent from Assouan. ana the
cantain interviewed belonged to the steamer
r.,.sliab one Of the Dervish steamers which
surrendered to General Kitchener on its return
from Feshoda.
The correspondent describes General Kitche-
rar,s efforts 10 prevent the news reaching Eng
land. He says
u wired this identical news a week ago from
omdurman. The Sirdar fatty refused TO allow
anv correspondent 10 accompany him south Of
omdurnoan or to go independently He com
neuea us 10 s2ll our horses and camels and then
told US that unless we returned northward forth
with he could not guarantee us transportation.
General Kitchener has sent eighteen hundred
soudanese two hundred men Of the Cameron
uighlonders. TWO batteries OF Nordenfeldt noun
tain guns and several Maxims. on board the
runboats Sultan and Sheikh. The Sirdar ao-
companies the force on the steamer Dal Proba-
bly they have already arrived az Fashoda."
The correspondent says also. detailing an
earlier movement. that the gunboat sultan was
sent up the Plue Nile 10 intercept Dervlsh
garrison $500 strong, coming to reinforce the
Khaifa The gunboat found and engaged the
enemy. killing a thousand and driving the re-
mainder back. ---------------- s-s-~ =
II is ofioially announced that the Khalifa is
now surrounded. and must be taken, alive or
dead within few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
CONGRESS- OF INSURGENTS.
TO FORM A GOVERNMENT FOR
THE PHILIPPINES.

London, Sept l6.-The Manila correspondent
Of The Times telegraphins on Thursday
says
II attended today the insurGent congress at
Malolos which has been selected the tempo
rary capital Of the revolutionary government.
Early this forenoon Aguinaldo accompanied by
a large staff OF generals and minister's moved in
state from the convent now occupied his
military headquarters, passing between lines Of
infantry and through streets decorated with
palms and banners and packed with thousands
Of peasants in holiday dress. to the church half
a mile distant
Here he was received by the Asse mhly dele
gates and conducted 10 platform in the chan
Gel from which he delivered brief message
in the Tagalon language afterward repea ting II
in Spanish. The substance OF the message was
mostly conGratulatorl on the happy termination
Of the revolution. and the complete conquest Of
the terri Dry. He made a howery appeal to the
delegates asking them. by the memory Of the
illustrious patriots of Philippine history to fol-
low the example Of England America and
France in preparing a constitution and pro-
mitigating laws 10 secure the complete and per
mancnt liberty NJ tho people of the Philippines.
The message excited but little enthusiasm,
because II was absolutely non -committal.
The Assembly then proceeded to organize,
preparatory to a discussion on the proposed
constitution and code Of laws. and the election
Of president. The absence Of several or the
mos, prominent and influential natives was par
ticularly noticeable. as indicating an intention
10 hold aloof until the policy of the congress Is
fully declared
"A strong party intoxicated hy the present
measure of success. favors opposition 10 any
foreign protectorate being confident that the
people can govern themselves Wiser counsel
lors strenuously oppose such a suicidal policy.
apparently unanimity now exists only I'm the
determination 70 free the islands forever from
Spanish rule This is the universal feeling. ana
il will probably prove the controlling power In
determining the .inal action ~ 'he congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
DAMAGE IN BARBADOES.

Trinidad British West Indies. sept IA
steamer which has arrived here from Barbados
reports that fearful havoc was caused there by
a hurricane on Sunday. 1t is believed that TWO
hundred persons were killed. and thousands
were rendered homeless and destitute
The shipping suffered seriously The snip
LoanGa a bark and two barkentines broke from
their anchorages and were driven to sea Many
local vessels were wrecked or blown out to sea.
Bridgetown. the capital OF the island OF Bar
BADGES is a scene y desoiation and ruin De-
noished or roofess houses are 10 be seen on
every side and hardly tree is standing.
Particulars from the country are still lack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
CRET4N RIOTERS ARRESTED.
TURKISH AUTHORITIES DELIVER RlNGLEAD-
ERs TO BRITISH ADMIRAI-ULTIMATUM
MAY Pc COMPLIED WITH.


CANDIDA Island Of Crete Sept. 15-An aide de
canp OF Dtevad Pacha boarded the British
flagship Yesterday evening and announced that
he had an important Communication for the
Admiral He SAID that thirty-nine houses from
which the British troops had been hred upon
had been demolished. and that ll3 OF the ring
leaders of the disturbances had been arrested
He added that the Embassies OF the Powers al
Constantinopie. in Difference to the request or
the Sultan had agreed that the prisoners De
tried by an international commission
This alleged decision Of the Embassies does
mot accord with the dsrna nds made by the Brit
,sb Admiral. Gerard Henry Noel and viii IN
crease the difficulty experienced IN disarHi"s 're
Mussulnans as II encourages them IN 'he p'iei
that the Sultan OF Turkey stiH Influences 'ne
Embassies Of the Powers at ConstanthopIe'
Later in the day the ringleaders u no han peeh
arrested were delivered to the British Aoniira|
II was believed that all the terms or MS ui'l-
noatun would be complied with without resist
ance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
WANT NIcARAGUA CANAL CONTRACTS.

Mansgua. Nicaragua. Sept l5-Edward F. Cra-
gin a Chicago contractor and engineer. Is here
with Edwin Eyer and Frank Washburn. of New
York City endeavorine 10 confer with high off,
cials Of the Government OF Nicaragua with refer
ence 10 a new contract for the construction Of an
interoceanic canal
Mr. Cragn and his associates expect 10 renal
several days.
Colon. Colombia. Sept. i5.--The local newspapers
here referring TO the visit OF the Messrs Cragin
thc Chicago contractor and engineer. and Eyer
and Washburn, TO ManaGua, ASK wnat IL means
and suggest the urgent necessity Of mmedia to
meas asures to put end to the present inactivity
along the line OF the proposed Panama CahaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
OI-EEV VISITS SICK SOLDIERS.

Madrid Sept lathe Queen Regent paws
daily visits To the sick soldiers who hav" re-
turned from the Coloniss. She has ordered the
convalesCerts to he conveyed I'm the royal car
rages "a the casa del Campo. In the Royal
Park and is paving from her own purs" FOR
proper food for the IuValids
The involids and others who have returned
from Santiago De cuba ex'ol the kindness of
the Americans after the surrender They DO
not display the slightest animosity against the
Americans; bur entertain bitter feelings against
the CuhanS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
REFORN HOVEMENT ~ CHINA.

Peking Sept. i5.--An edct has been published
extending the postal operations throughout the
Empire and replacing the present system OF Gov
ernment couriers
The frequent edicts introducing reforms and cut
ting down expenditures prove that the Emperor 8
advisers are bent upon a policy which can only be
the result of a complete change OF opinion. Most
NJ the Chinese and the old European residents
look upon the change being too sweeping and
Irritating But IT is evident the Emperor has de
cided ro abolish many abuses. and his efforts are
welcomed BY all the enlightened Chinese who.
however. counsel moderation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
THE L4URENTIAN GOES ASHORE.

Montreal. Quebec. Sept. l5-The Allan Line steam
or Laurentian ashore just off Point Aux
Trembies ten mile below Montreal this afternoon.
and from present indications considerable difficulty
will be experienced in getting her ahoat
Her cargo which Is being lightered consists of
100 bushels OF grain. $500 boxes OF cheese. $50
head OF cattle and miscellaneous articles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
EMPEROR on SERIOUS TINES"

rrenzlau. Prussia Sept. 1J.-Emperor William
wGermany arrived here to-day for the purpose
" attending trc army manpuvres Replying 10
'n' Burgomaster's address Of welcome. HIS
,'a'esty said they lived in serious times and
A' Evolutionary designs must be forcihiy COM
oa''ed He addId
Inc necessity for this was shown by the ac-
'O'seo act Of a few days ago. Every citizen
'"ould support the Emperor and his Govern
ment"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
BLOWN FROM PORT AND WRECKED.

Barbados Sept. 15The British ship Loanda,
Of Al tons Captain Dodge, from Rio Janeiro,
and the American bark Grace Lynwood Of 392
tons Captain Gilley. from NewYork for Port
Spain both lying at this port when the recent
hurricane arose. were blown out 10 sea and have
not been heard OF since.
Further losses have been reported, principally
coasting vessels.
ST. Vincent. Sept. The ship Loanda and
the bark Grace Lynwood we're cast ashore here
and wrecked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
NORWEGIAN BARK BTRNED.

Lynn. England. Sent. lS-The British steamer
Ethelwalde. Captain Evans from Philadelphia. ar
rived here to-day with the OF the Norwegian
bark Veritas. Captain I.orenzen. from Bathurst.
n B., for Manchester which was burned In the
Atlantic
The Veritas reported passed September s.
latitude is longitude 81 with loss OF fore and main
topu.asts and deckload jettisoned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
ENGLAND YIELDS TO RtSSIA.

London, Sept. 16-The Peking correspondent
OF THE Times says:
Despite Lord Salsburys declaration that ne
would brook no interference from any other
Power in the New -Chwang Railway loan con-
tract he has now yielded TO all the conditions
Russia imposed AS a result the negotiations
with the English syndicate have been broken
off and those with the Russo Chinese Bank
have been resumed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
MANILA SITUATION IMPROVED

INSURGENTS COMPLYING WITH GENERAL
OTIsS DEMAND THAT THEY WITHDRAW.
Washington. Sept li.-Thc War Department
received the following cable dispatch today
from General Otis al Manila.
Manila, September II. ls9S
Adiutant- General. Washington. n C.:
Affairs much moro satisfactory. Demands tor
withdrawal insurgent forces compiled with and
all Withdrawn or Withdrawn to-day. except
small forces in utlying districts. which are not
obeying insurrent leede-. Agunaldo requests
Few days In which withdraw them By detach-
rnents and punish their commanding officers
over two thousand already Withdrawn. No con
cAesione granted insurgents. but strict compii-
ance with demands ~ Nth inst. required 'en.
eral good feeling prevailing Manila quiet ana
business progressing fsvorably. 80 difficulty an
ticpated lave been compelled 10 connne span
ish prisoners temporarily within limits ~ walled
citv. OTiS. commanding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
TO FORTIFY ST. JOHN'S.

ST. Johns. y. F. Sept. 1.-THE British Special
Service vessel Columbne. duty I'm these waters
for fisheries supervision. has been engaged for n
week in surveying the Line twenty miles north
and south OF this port. Parties OF naval officers
have been making surveys along the shore in con
junction with the COlumbne.
There is good reason to believe that the surveys
have been undertaken with view OF fortifying
ST Johns which. II is reported, is In the plans OF
the British Admiralty for spring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
MAROTIS Ito IN PEkING.

Peklng Sept. "A delayed In transmission).-The
MARQUIS Ito. the japanese statesman. who is un-
derstood 10 he visiting China for the purpose or
arranging an offensive and defensive alliance be-
tween China and Japan. arrived here to-day. and
was received at the railroad station by noabilities
specially ordered by the Emperor TO welcome the
disfineushed visitor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
LABOR socIETY's PETITION.

Barcelona sept. 1.-THE National Labor So
cety has sent a petition 10 the Government
asking II 10 do everything possible 10 retain
possession ~ the Philippine Islands and 10
demand a preferential tariff in cuba and Porto
Rico for Spanish goods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
FEAR AMERICAN COMPETITION.
Exactly the same spirit prevails among u

Exactly the same spirit prevails among the
planters especially the smaller ones who had
hoped to sell at good prices the old French ana
Belgian machinery for viii n they paid dear and
imported under excessive duties. They realize
thst the Americans Viii orins American ma
chirery establish large central market. close
theirs and push then 10 the wall
The awakening ~ all such dreamers 70 the
reality of The future nature Of American com
petition causes them now 10 shout loudly for
Cuban independence. under which they could
expect 70 enjoy the blessings of lenient laws
without fear OF active comp etitlon
All this amounts practically 70 silent admis-
sion Il Cubas inability ~ offer. II left to her
self the guarantees Of stability that would in
duce foreign capital 20 come here 20 deV aiop the
islands natural resources The deduction seems
to be this with cuba independent. no foreign
capital end no competition. with Cuba under
American rule a competition against which the
Cubans would not have the energy or the power
10 succeed
These questions are uppermost In every mlnd,
making for general uneaSness and discomfort.
preventing the resumption Of the normal condl-
tons and blocking trade and traffic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
ANOTHER ARREST IMMINENT.

Paris. Sept. 16.-The "Aurora.' NJ. Clemen-
ceau's paper. announces that the arrest or an
officer who assisted in the preparation Of the
Dreyfus dossier is imminent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
APPEAL FOR ASSISTANCE.
ing

Kingston Jamaica. Sept. - The sovernor ~
St Vincent has cabled 10 the Governor of ia
ynaica imploring the latter to send prompt as
sistance 10 the sufferers
The island Of ST. lucia has also suffeced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
THE DREYFIH SCANDAL.
REASON FOR HESITANCY or THE CABINET
AS TO REVISION-IOLA PREPAR-
ING AN ADDRESS

Paris. Sept. 15.-Thc "Maiin' to-day SAYS that
while the Cabinet Is divided as 10 tho authen-
ticty Of certain documents in the Dreyfus case
all the Ministers admit they were not comrnuni-
Gated to the defence. Hence the paper adds a
revision Of the trial will bring up IN" question or
the responsibility Of General Mercier who was
Minister for War az the time Dreyfus was con
victed This it is explained. is the reason FOR
the hesitancy of tho 90 binot.
The Echo de Paris says that NJ Zola VINO IS
In Switzerland viii return n Paris early in oc-
tober IT is said that he is preparing an ad-
dress 10 the public. which will be posted in the
principal toWrs OF France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
KING OF CORE4 RECOTERTNG.
CROWN PRINCE STILL Ill BELIEF THAT THE
poisoNER WAS 4 woMAN

Yokohama. Sept. Further advlces received
here from Seoul the capita Of Corea. say that
the King % Corea who. with inc Crown Prince.
became III on Sunday last, the supP"siiion being
that they were poisoned Is recovering. The Crown
Prince however. is still quite 81.
II is now believed the poisoner was woman OF
the household hnt doubts are expressed as 10
whether she was actuaied by jealousy or political
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
ERUPTION or MOUNT VESrVIrS

Naples Sept. i5-Mount Vesuvius Is pre-
sentine the grandest spectacle since 1872 due
violent activity The central crater and a number
of new mouths are sending forth lava and ashes.
Three streams flowing down the mountain
side burning the chestnut woods at the base. de-
stroying part OF the railroad and threa tening the
barracks OF the Cara 5lneers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
NUMBER KILLED N ST. VINCENT

ST Vincent, British West Indies, Sept 10
The official reports reduce the number OF deaths
caused by the hurricane in this island II was
at first estimated that three hundred lives were
LOST but it is now believed the number is con-
sderahy smaller The exact figures are not
given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
SPANS CABINET COTNCTL.

Madrid. Sept IL The Queen Rogen' presided
al the Cahinc, Council to-day. Sehor Sagasta.
the Premier. outlined the situation. and SAID
that the Government had received no reply from
Washington TO as request for the repatriation
Of Spanlards in the Philippines
Tho Peace Commissioners Will he appointed
,o-.~orroU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
sEpyOTS RIOTING N CHINA.

London. Sept 1.-THE Shanghai correspondent OF
orha Daily News" says reports have been received
here Of serious rioting AT Ho-Chau. hfty miles
from Chung Kiang.
The American and French missions nave oeen
s,cked and the latter aIrned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
Adty,ant- General. washington. y .:
AGT1NALDo AND HIS PRISONERS.

Madrid Sept l5-According TO reports from
Manila one-thrd 81 the prisoners ~ General
Aguinaldo have died Of bad treatment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16

81 % SUNDAY EXCURSION TO MAUCH CHUNK.
Via Central r. r. Of New jersey on Sunday Sept;
18th Leave New York. foot OF Liberty Street. 90
A NJ South Ferry. foot Whitehall Street. S:2o
A M-AdYt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
ANARCHIST MEETING N pERLIN.

berln. Sept. l5-At an Anarchist meeting
ne'd here last night the speakers avoided re-
.,s 10 the assassination Of the Empress OF
pesns ana cautiously discussed the proposed
spesch anu h-niperor "HiaH s'i'"e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16

Berlin Sept l5-The Russian Minister ~ FL
nance H. dc Witte. has arrived here for the pur-
pose OF efeciing new Russian loan among the
German bankers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16

The distance from Rarbadoes 10 ST Vincent
is about a hundred miles The vessels we're
evidently swept along in the general direction
of the storm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
NINE NEW YELLOW FEVER CASES.

FOUR AT oRwooD AND FIVE AT TAYLoRs STA
TON MISS.
Jackson Miss Sept l5.-Four cases of vel
low fever were reported 10 the Board ~ Health
to-day from Orwood an" Ave from Taylor's sta
tion Miss Lulu Taylor. al the latter place is NOT
expected TO live. Inspector Cant reports TWO sus
pcious cases at oxford They ar, now being inves-
tigated.
raised so 10 permit the Shipment or articles
moi likely TO carry Infection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
AGENTS WORKING HARD.

How far the influence Of the party agitating
for Cuban independence may extend II is al
present difficult estimate: but the fact is It's
agents are working like beavers. Some former
synnpathizers with the annexation movement
are 10 be found to-day in the ranks OF the IN
dependent movement
This violent impetus given 70 the agitation tor
independence is the result. apparently. of the
arrival Of the Resolute. or rather Of the arrival
OF Nj Porter and The examination hc Is max
ing into tariffs. municipal taxation ana other
matters Of internal government "hlcn thH
Cubans had expected TO handle and administer
themselves Mr.. Porters operations are viewed
with suspicion by IN important section Of the
Cubans. who keep on calling meetings and pro-
testing against a "usurpat.on of privileges pur-
chased AZ such sacrifices" They insist upon
absolute freedom, unrestrared liberty or fight
10 the death.
One reason Why many Spanards who at first
favored annexation have now changed their onin-
ion is that hey fear the competition OF Aneri-
can rivals as storekaepers. hotel mana gers ana
merchants They ale afraid that the Anleri-
cans instead Of coming 70 buy out their estab-
ushments ard stocks ar fabulous prices base
upon he old Spanish duties. viii open shops
next door. import goods at low duties under the
new regime. rum their business. and reduce
them 70 povcrtv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
FOR CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
LEADERS NOW INVITING COOPERATION
OF SPANISH RESIDENTS.
GOMEZ FAVORS THE MOVEMENT-MR
PORTERs PRESENCE GIVES AN M
PETuS TO THE AGITATION

Havana. Sept. 1J.-The predominant feature
Of the situation is the feverish and widespread
agitation of the Cubans in favor Of the abso-
Lutte independence of the island at all costs
NJ rifestos are being circulated inviting the CO.
operation of Spanish residents, and merchants TO
this end, and pointing out that either annexa-
ton or an American protectorate would mean
death to all trade with Spain in a couple Of
years.
General Maxine Gomez. who. only fortnlgn'
ago. gave expression to extremely moderate
views Counselling harmony and patience, no"
expresses himself as strongly in favor Of "a
solute independence or nothing" He says that
the Spanish element cannot afford ~ delay unit
ing with the Cuhans. as a necessary basis Tor
the establishment of conditions that Will forbid
and prevent the United States grabbing and
taking easy advantage Of the treasure Doth
Spanards ard Cubans have fought for at the
expense Of rivers Of blood on each side.
General Gomez says that those who fear in
dependence belong to the same family Of cow
ardy ours who fed from Havana at the first
rumor Of bombardment. These, he declares
are. however. a minority; and-to quote him
further-"amost the entire Spanish population
remain. protecting their homes and de'ying the
dangers Of war and will nov remain 10 unite
their efforts with those of the Cuban party.
working together with the Cubans for the de-
velopment Of the island and the return Of pros-