, 1898-06-11

Continental news reports that the Russian
version of the disaster in Central Asia is that
the Chief l,cham attacked them after declar-
ing u holy war. and that after II temporary
defeat he Russian soldiers rallied and dis
persed their aSSailants, eleven being killed
and the leaders captured. The Governor of
rerghana has been deposed for permitting
the attack.
A despatch from St. Johns reports the ar.
rival of the steamer ''Corea" with 25S sea-
men for British w~arships, all Compliments
being filled up. H. NJ. 5. "Talb,t" has heen
ordered ftOm Nassau to Havana to remove
refugees, including all newspaper corre*pon-
dents, who are hereafter to be treated as
spies.
A Telegram from the NIalrid correspon-
dent cf the London STANDARD" reports that
there is grent enthusiasm in Santiago de Cuba
and Madrid regarding the "Mprrimac" Incl.
dent, and that he successive failures of the
United States a'e giving the SpAniards the
idea that the Americans are ready 10 make
peace.
a Washington Government paper publish.
es Admiral Sampson'S report stating that
naval constructor lI0bson aud Z assistants
most CALAMITY sunk the "Merrimac' across
the channel, and that Admiral Ccrvera, re-
cognizing their bravery. received them ON
C'pAO 'Ao bAsIs - LIOh g OlikASl y OlAu
ed. Under u flag OF nuce he later offered to
exchange them, aud Admiral Sampson has
requested authority to approve their ex-
change for prisoners at Atalanta.
Six vessels of the Spanish squadron are in
the harbOr anil ale unable 10 avoid capture
or destruction.
According TO . press telegram Hobson con-
Ceived and executed the idea of sinking the
"Merlimac" by himself, exploding a torpedo
on boarI Of her.
A Spanish telegram says that Admiral
Cervera'S fleet is not at Santiago de- Cuba,
and that Admiral C"mara's fleet is u weeks
journey towards reinforcing Admiral Cerver0.
The st. Petersburg "NovOSti' editorinlly
says it is time to end this senseIess and
criminal war, and that Europe should rnise
her mighty voice aud restore peace, and
that America must voluntarily submit her
pletemSionS to a tribunal Of the Powers.
1T also adds Tint with 2 long exposed coast
lines the United States cannot resist 2 or
3 combined fleets.
Cape llayti news reports that Ndvices re.
ceived from Porto PLATA confirm he rrpulSe
Of the revolutionary party at Monte CIisti,
and TINT General Morales and Homeiero
Buetz were killed aud 5 other rebels cap
tured and Shot. Some others escaped on
the steamer 'Juanita' supposed to be bound
to Cuba. President Heureux and 3 war.
ships have left the capital.
Berlin news states that the press of that
city is very bitter over the concessions
obtained by France from The. United States
in the last reciprocity treaty.
Dispatches from Rome announce that
several Deputies and Journalists have been
sentenced to eight TO ten years impriSon-
ment for connection with the recent
agit"tiOn.
kilograms have been received from
Buenos Ayres denying the report of AN
enrly war between the Argentine Republic
and Chill, but it is StHted that both countries
are now making extensive war preparations.
Washington news announces Tint the
Senate has approved a bill for the monthly
coinage of four million silver dollars.
From Mole St. Nicholas, Haiti, ~ rnmour
has been circulated of I'm engagement on
Sunday between 3 Spanish and 4 American
warshipa near that place. 1t is stated that
the Americans retired after u short engage
ment, but no confirmation Of the news hns
been received and it is considered impro.
baby.
New York, June 9Th From Paris it is
reported that Baron Rothschild, the owner
of the winner of the grand prize of Paris has
gwen to the poor Of that city The winnings
amounting to two humid ell thousand francs