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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
PARTITION OF CHINA.
Britain's Demand for Wei-Hai-WeA
Indicates the Work Has Begun.

LONDON, April 4.--The Peking CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
England has demanded Wei-Hai-Wei fol-
the same period and on the same terms as
the Russian tenure of Port Arthur"
The Daily News says it understands the
British demands with reference to Wei-Hai-
Wei involve no claim to the hinterland. Ii
says England only desires a coaling sta
ton further north than Hong-Kong. Rus
STA, we believe, will acquiesce in the ar
rangement, and Lord Salisbury has all
along sought friendly arrangement with
Russia"
The Times explains that the hinterland
of Wei-Hai-Wei is a portion of the province
of Shan-Tung, and therefore Germany
sphere The editorials in the morning pa
pers express satisfaction at the news, espe-
cially as implying an understanding pc
tween England and Japan. The Daily
Chronicle and the Daily News, however. al
though they admit the advantages, have
considerable doubts as to the wisdom of the
policy, which seems likely to 1rrltate Ger
many, and perhaps Russia also. The Daily
Chronicle says: 1T means that the policy
of an open door is frankly abandoned, and
the partition of China actively begun. 1t Is
therefore, an admission of the failure OF
British aims. "
The Chinese Tsung Lii Yamen has an
nounced officially the opening TO trade OF
three ports: One on the island in Samah in
let;, the second, Yok-Chou, at the head OF
Tung-Ting lake, long desired by merchants
trading on the YangTse, and the third
Chin-Wang-ToX, near Pei-Tal-Ho, on the
Gulf of Laio-Tung. These concessions show
that China is alive to the situation, and the
opening is evidently intended to secure
Samah inlet against foreign aggression.
1t was sem-offlcially this evening an
nounced that Great Britain has made ar
rangements with China to take over the
port of Wei-Hai-Wei, on the Shang-Tune
peninsula, when the Chinese government
has paid the war indemnity due to Japan
and the Japanese troops have evacuateo
the place. The arrangement, it is added
was made with the knowledge and approx
al of Japan, with which country an under
standing had previously been arrived at
The latter fact was kept secret until China
has actually agreed to the lease and the
British fleet had assembled in the vicinity
1t Isl said on good authority thai neither
Russia nor Germany is pleased at the ar.
rangement, and it is added that the islanC
of Leu-Kung-Tau, at the entrance of Wei
Hai-Wei, will be strongly fortified. 1t is sale
to be capable of being successfully de-
Tended, while the land batteries destroyed
by the Japanese can speedily be recon
structed.
The Peking correspondent of the Times
says: The indications are that France will
demand coaling station at the mouth OF
the min river, near Fu-Chou province OF
Fo-Kien, where the French engineers con.
troll the arsenal and dock. The delay in the
concession of the recent French demands
is attributed to English opposition and thu
lack of Russian support.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
TO PROTECT HARBoRs.
Submarine Mines and TOrpedOes Will
he Put in Position.

WASHINGTON, April 4.-General Will
son, chief of engineers, has taken prompt
action for the immediate utilization of the
additional allotment of $1,0Oo,00O made to
his department by the President. Orders
have been given for the resumption of work
on Notifications and arrangements have
been made also for the establishment OF
system of submarine mines and torpedoes
at harbors along the coast where such
means of defense are deemed essential in
case of hostilities. These orders have ne
cessitated partial Encouragement OF the
Engineer Department as at present organ
lied Nearly all the younger members or the
corps engaged in river and harbor works
in the interior have been detached from
such duty for the present and ordered 70 re-
port TO the officers engaged IN strengthen
ing the defenses of the coast by the cree
ton of batteries and submarine mines rms
action will not result in any neglect In the
prosecution of river and harbor work IN
progress. as other arrangements have been
made for that, but, on the other hand, VIII
enable the department to expedite the prep
aration for the national defense
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
SOUTH SEA TRAGEDIES.
Women and Six Children Killed and
Fifteen Sailors Lost.

VANCOUVER, B. c., April 4.--Mail adj
vices from Australia brought by the steam
er Miowera give details of a chapter of ter
rible accidents and tragedies. From Tas-
mania comes the report of tragedy which
occurred at Triabunna, on the east coast.
Mrs. Glover, the wife of special constable.
with her six children, disappeared. Search
parties went out and found the dead bodies
of the children with their threats cut Sub
sequently the body of the unfortunate
woman was found in the water at Spring
bay. The children's bodies We're found all
lying together and appear to have been
sleeping when killed
AT Broken Hill early in March J. Reed,
j. Cunliffe and j.. Goff. miners, were in
stantly killed, and L. Burns and w. il.
Tremlett, truckers. were injured by a cave
in.
On the arrival at Port Adelaide of the
loss Of fifteen men during a northeaster
gale, was reported
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Rev- Eugene
May, who has been travelling in Cuba, re-
turned to his homo here yesterday. His re-
port of the condition of the island differs in
no essential detail from that of Senators
Proctor. Thurston, Gallinger and others
who have recently spoken and written on
the subject. DR.. May says, in addition:
1.-THE recent revocation of the reconcen-
trado order is a farce, as the people to
whom ii applies are too i'll to work and
have nothing With which to start had they
strength. Blanks have been issued to the
starving wretches which are to be filled out
with acquisitions for whatever they need
and sent to Havana The mockery Of 1t Is
that the farce ends with sending in the
banks. Nothing more is heard of them.
The relief work is going forward rapidly IN
30 towns. but there are between $1,000 and
10000 reconcentradoS who must die, how
ever generous the relief, for they are al
ready beyond help
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

WHEELING, w. Va, April 4.-The twen-
ty-round contest between Eddie Gardner,
of Minneapolis, and Jack McClelland. OF
Pittsburg. required nineteen rounds to de-
eide it tonight in the arena of the Metro
politan Athletic Club. Over one thousand
enthusiastic sports saw the battle. 1t was
the cleanest and most exciting contest seen
here recently. Gardner was not tall enough
and did not have the reach TO do good work.
There was no loafing by either man, both
mixing up at every opportunity. Gardner
was countd out in the nineteenth round
while trying to evade punishment. he put
up plueky contest and received severe
punishment. espe eially ~ the face and
head. The result WAS a. surprise IA Card
nor's record seemed to show his superiority
over the Pitfsburger. Gardners tactics
were ll-advised and contributed 70 his de-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

NEW YORK. April 4.--Anong the COM
munications received to-day at the off1ce
of the National Volunteer Reserve. was
one from Gen. Lew Wallace indorsing the
reserve. He has signed an enlistment
blank. Governor ]. II. Budd, of California,
sent assurances of his loyal and hearty
support. Gen. James r. O'Brien wrote: Il
can secure brigade of 5000 men already
organized and equipped at their own eX-
past, differed and prepared to march. l
would like to have the military auLnorl-
ties of the government designate ana rec
ognize them as the Irish Brigade Eolun-
teers.'" Ex-United States Senator M. Z.
Butler sent assurances of his hearty sup
mort.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
Democratic Gains i'm Michigan.

DETROIT, Mich, April 4-Municipal
elections were held to-day in all Michigan
cities excepting Detroit and Port Huron.
The Democrats showed decided gains in
most of the larger cities, but the Republic
ans retained control in a majority of the
smaller ones. In Grand Rapids Republican
majorities were entirely overthrown. Geo.
r. Perry Democrat, was elected mayor on
the issue of personal liberty against rigid
enforcement of Sunday and liquor laws. All
the new city officers are Democrats. The
latter elected all the ward supervisors and
most of the aldermen. Saginaw Democrats
swept the city ticket and elected thirteen
Democrats elected the recorder and mi
nority of the aldermen. Republicans elected
the entire West Bay City ticket. Jackson
reelected a Democratic mayor and ma
jority of Republican aldermen. The Coun-
ell, however, remains Democratic Benton
first time, with a Republican Council. Kali
amaZoo Democrats elected their mayor and
a majority of aldermen. At Marquette the
citizens mayoralty candidate defeated his
silver Democratic opponent. Muskegon Re-
publicans elected mayor and five out of eight
aldermen.
Democratic or fusionist mayors won in
Manistee, Ypsilanti, ST. Ignace, Marshal,
Albion, Sturgis, Ionia and Owosso. RepuD-
lican mayors were elected in Traverse City,
Adrian, Coldwater Stanton, Eaton Rapids.
Battle Creek, Big Rapids, Saulte Ste. Marie,
Hillsdale, AlRena. Holland, Cadillac and
Menominee. Negaunee elected labor candi-
dates. j. w. Milliken, Republican, was
elected state senator in the Traverse dis
trict to succeed Covell resigned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
Clnims Against spnin.

WASHINGTON. April 4.-Claims against
Spain aggregating s16.OO0OOO for injury and
loss incident to the war in Cuba have been
filed with the State Department by citizens
of the United States residing in that coun-
try. They cover claims for personal in
jury, Imprisonment, loss of stock, burning
of sugar plantations, etc. All are properly
indexed at the State Department and then
sent to Minister Woodford at Madrid, where
they are presented to the Spanish govern
ment for adjudication. There has been a
perceptible falling off of these claims and
during the last few weeks none whatever
have been nreSented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
OFF YEAR ELECTIONS
CINCINNATI DEMOCRATIC, BUT
CLEVELAND REPUBLICANS WIN.
Rather Surprising Heavy Democratic
Victories in Number of
Michigan Cities.

CINCINNATI, o., April 4.-Little interest
was taken in the election here to-day ex-
cept in a fractional fight among the Repub-
leans. Edward p. j. Dempsey, Democrat
was elected superior judge over John Dali
vim, Republican, by 1,6S2. There were $4,000
votes cast, much less than half the usual
e.
The vote at the municipal elections in
Ohio were very light. A chilly, drizzling
rain fell most of the day. Only municipal
officers were elected and the issues were
purely local and often personal. 1t was an
off election on an off year. The following
prominent cities elected Democratic officers
Sandusky, Mansfield London, GAINESVILLE,
Fremont, Wooster, Upper Sandusky, Ga
lion, Marysvile and Jackson Courthouse.
The following cities elected Republican Off
GERS: Massillon, Ravenna, Urbana, PiQua,
Elyria, Warren and Mount Vernon. Ma
jorities were generally small.
Among the cities that went Democratic
were: Dayton. by majorities of 600 to 100;
MiddIetown, by good majorities, for the
first time q complete victory in several
years; Tiffin, and Canton, by electing all
municipal officers. A feature of the cleo
lions all over the State was the enormous
vote polled by women for school trustees.
Bowling Green reelected the mayor who
fined himself for getting drunk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
A Republican Gain.

CLEVELAND, O., April 4.-The municipal
election to-day resulted in Republican
victory H. o. Sargent, the Republican
candidate for school director, is reelected
by about 1000 majority over Charles p.
Salem, Democrat This is a Republican gain
of about 1000 over the majority at the State
election last fall. All the Republican candi-
dates for the school council are elected, as
well as the candidates for justice and con-
stable by larger majorities. The City
Council will be Republican by about the
usual majority. The vote was light. Sew
eral thousand women voted for The candi-
dates for school Offices
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
War RisIxs High.

NEW YORK, April Numerous requests
for war risks'' were received by marine in
surance companies to-day. One American
company asked 10 per cent. for covering
American sailing vessels loading on the
south side of Cuba Steamships from same
ports are per cent. Future sailing was
regarded with less favor by the underwriT-
ers, as usual bringing high rates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
win Recruit Cavalry.

IRONTON, o., April 4.-Captain George
H. Holiday, of this city, who served during
the civil war and is the author of ION the
Plains in 1S61-65,' has received the sanction
OF Adjutant General AXline to recruit reg
inent Of twelve companies of cavalry In
this section to serve in case OF war with
Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
A Mammoth Evaporator.

CLEVELAND. April A mammoth
evaporator was shipped from this city to-
day to Key West with orders from the gov
ernment that it be rushed forward with all
possible haste The evaporator will be To-
Gated permanently at Key West for the pur-
pose Of supplying fresh water to war yes
sells - 1t is guaranteed to distill $4,000 gal
Ions of pure drinking water per day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
Erb Defeats Neal.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, April 4.-Frederick
Erb defeated Elmer C. Neal. of Chicago,
this afternoon in shoot for the Grand
Hotel championship cup. The contest was
at one hundred targets and the. score was
a tie at lightweight. In the shoot-off at
twenty-five birds Erb scored twenty-four
and Neal twenty-one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
One of spain's Dangerous Vessels.

QUEENSTOWN, April 4.-The Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer Osado sailed for
Ferral this morning. The Audaz, sister
boat of the Osado, which was damaged con-
siderably by the elements, necessftaung her
putting into Waterford to which place she
was towed by the Osado, went into dock
this morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
Spanish TrOOps surprised.

HAVANA April A Spanish report says
that a party of 200 insurgents, at the plan
tation of I'll Desquido, province of Puerto
Principe, recently surprised twenty-five
Spanish soldiers, by ambuscade. killing one
officer and twelve soldiers and wounding six
soldiers. 1t is added that detachment of
some hundred Spanish troops went to the
assistance of the surviving Spaniards who
were surrounded and dispersed the inSur-
gents. infiicting considerable loss upon the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
WANT no DIE bike HEROES.

ThOusands OF Spaniards An Cuba En-
Hstfng-A Patriotic Bishop.
HAVANA. April There is great enthu-
siasm here among the Spaniards and thou
sands OF them arr, enlisting in the battal-
lens OF volunteers. The Spaniards say they
prefer to fight with great ration. rather
than with smaller one. as they would
rather Idle as heroes than live as towards. "
They add that Spain has always had a spe-
cisl providence In great conflicts. and they
have confidence that providence win not
abandon Spain in her defense Of justice
and her rights IN spite OF this Scent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
Democrats Carried Dayton.

DAYTON, O., April 4.-The Democrats
carried Dayton by pluraiities ranging from
ZOO to 1,600. The Democratic mayors plu-
rality is 1,307. For the Board of Education
seven Republicans were elected out of
eleven. Five Republicans and FIVE Demo-
cratic councllmen were elected, making
that body tie
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

NEW YORK, April 4.-The Evening
Worlds correspondent at Havana cables to-
day a denial, on the authority of Consul
General Fitzhugh Lee, of the report that
he General Lee had asked the British
consul general, Mr.. Gollan, to take charge
of his effects, as he was about to leave the
country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
Curry whipped nv Jordan.

LONDON, April AT the National SPORT
ing Club in this city tonight in a twenty
round contest for $500 and the bantam
championship of the world, Ben Jordan, Of
England. beat Eddie Curry. of New York
city, winning in the seventeenth round.
Curry proved game, but was much pun
ished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

philadelphia Record.

FbliadeIphla fleCOIu.
The appeal of the Cuban autonomists TO
President Mckinley not to give them indie
pendence, but to help them to home rule.
suggests that they aspire to initiate the
loyai attitude of "Our Lady of the Shows"
when the exclaimed Daughter am in nay
mothers house, but mistress in my own"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

fore, Spain need not fear the fantastic
superiority Of the United States fleet"
Spanish bank notes rose four points to-
day. which is regarded here as a good sign
for peace.
Advices received here from Matanzas say
that ten guns have arrived there from Ha-
vana, to be mounted on the Notifications
at the former place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

SPRINGFIELD, o.. April 4.-John M.
Good. recently ousted from office as Mayor
for the violation of the Garfield corrupt
practice act in securing his election was
to-day elected TO that office by 800 majority
to fill out the unexpired term.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
No Change at Columbu..

COLUMBUS, o., April 4.-Justices of the
peace were the only city officers elected
here to-day. Roach (Rep) and Helwagen
(Dem.) were elected. Roach'S plurality was
about 800. This is TO political change
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
Mother and Babe Burned.

SISTERSVILLE,W VA, April 4-The res
ideace of James MichaeIs, two miles from
here, was discovered on fire. An entrance
was forced by neighbors and Mrs Michaels
dead on the door almost burned TO crisp
rne mother had her arms about the little
ones neck. Foul play is suspected. Michaels
cannot be found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
An old Nsea Dogs, Leg Broken.

BOSTON, April 4.-Commander Blocker,
of the cruiser Bancroft, which arrived here
to-day had his leg broken during a storm
at sea on March %. He was taken to the
hospital, where the physician in charge says
he will have to stay month
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
.Combineo Of Art Tile works.

AKRON, o., April Alt is announced
here to-day that a deal Is nearly completed
for the consolidation OF all the art tile
number. The largest are al Trenton. NJ u.
GAINESVILLE, o.. and Barberton. suburb cs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

South. where he Is to make arrangements
a. the various seacoast cities for connect
ing posts end forts with electricity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
Good Idea.
Washington Pos

Washington Post.
BENJAMIN Harrison thinks he can serve
his country best by keeping silent. The
Harrison notion should be cultivated on
Capitol Hill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
He May.
washington Post.

washington TOSt.
Owing to the action OF the Democrats az
Indianapolis Mr. Bryan may have to co
little missionary work in that town.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

feat He constantly played for the head
which he could not reach on account of the
superior height and reach of his antago-
mist
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05

NEW ORLEANS, April 4-The govern
ment to-day purchased the new seagoing
tug r. w. Wilmot one of the finest ever
built in America. The price is not stated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
Indorned bx cen. Lew WalIace.

to secure any suitable guns or ammunition
for the United States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-05
TEN VESSELS
ADDED TO The AUXILIARY NAVY BY
SECRETARY LONG.

Important Purchase of Fast steam
ships, Which Arc tn BE Converted
Into Cruisers Soon as Possible.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-20
TO RANCHERS.

The object of the extra free eircul-
alton OF the APPEAL or Sundays, in
and Lyon, is to put the people of
this section more in commercial touch
with each other than formerly.
When people are charged with short
sightedness in sending away for
things which can be produced in Ne
vada they invariably reply that they
do not know where to get the pro
ducts mentioned.
In order to do away with any foun-
dation for this excuse the APPEAL
will say to the 1~anchers, that it will
ad vertise, free of charge, all products
which the owners desire to sell. If
YOU have any sort of farm products
for sale send your announcements to
the APPEAL and they will be pub
lished free of charge on Sundays, and
Carson will be flooded with extra
papers so that every in this
City will know where 10 buy Ne
vada products and not be obliged to
send money out of the county for
lack of information on the subject.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-20
CONGRESS TO REMAIN IN
SESSION

The ru1no1 that Congress COntem
plated adjournment and leave it to
the President and his Cabinet to settle
the destruction of the Maine with the
S%parialds is proved to be wholly I'M
founded. The Senate is almost nan
inously opposed to an early adjourn
ment, and the Democrats, Populists
and Silver Republicans in the House,
as we'll as several Gold Republicans,
will vote to remain in session until
the cause of the Maine disaster is
known and the Cuban question settled.
1t is we'll known that the President
could not declare wal against Spain
or any other nation, however great
the provocation. The Constitution
EN- powers Congress and Congress
only to declare war and grant letters
of marque and reprisal. The adjourn
ment of Congress, therefore, at this
i%uncture, would imply that the Ad-
m1n1Strat1On does not intend that
there shall be war with Spain, though
the report of the Court of Inquiry
should show that the Maine was
blown ub by a submarine mine OF
torpedo.
This is the long session of Congress
which usually lasts until July OF
August, and for it to adjourn at the
present time, or until the trouble
with Spain is settled, amicably OF
with the sword, would be a virtua'
declaration that our Government will
not have val with Spain, though il
blows up our vessels in its harbors
and starves and butchers the Cubans
to a greater extent than did the in
fidel Moslem the Christian Armeni
ans in Asia Minor.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-20

We are in receipt of the newly pre-
pared course OF study issued by the
State Board of Education, and after
having examined it carefully and
compared it with those Of other states,
do not hesitate to pronounce it the
best we have ever seen. 1t is replete
with good suggestions and aids to
teachers and SO judiciously arranged
that pupils and teachers in both
graded and ltngraded schools through
out the State can keep IN touch with
each other. Superintendent H. c.
Cutting certainly merits the apprecia-
ton of every teacher in the State
Empire Student.