New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-03
Ae,ui1ork Dailr lribn,1e
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1898.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The Prussian Government mas
issued a decree excluding American fruits from
entry to the Kingdom on sanitary sioul'us n
bassador White has presented strong reHioh-
strances against this ininlcal step = me
news of Englands backdown In regard 10 the
opening OF Talien- Wan caused surprise ana ek-
element in London. - Many changes in its
diplomatic and consular service in the CniIeo
States have been ordered by the French Govern
n1ent. - II is eported in Christiania that 'he
Eagerup Ministry will resign and that TO
former Minister Steen will be entrusted the TASK
OF forming a Cabinet. - Fatal storms ' ate
prevailing throughout Europe lives being dOst
in the British Isles and in Italy. - ne
Turkish cities Of Brusa and Balikesr IN ASA
Minor have suffered severely from earthQu TN.
shocks; many persons were killed. - Inc
Bulgarian Agent has presented to the Porte de-
mands which have caused sensation III III III
hart has decided TO remain in India TO REGAIN ,
ground lost through the disaster 10 the p'i''''
Fourth Brigade at Shinkamar
CONGRESS-Both houses in session. -
Senate Most OF the day was spent IN cepaie oi,
the Hawaiian Annexation Treaty behind ciose1
doors no business OF importance was transacted
in the open session - House; The Dlsu'ct VI
Columbia Appropriation bill was paSs ie anu
consideration Of the Fortilcations Dill was
begun.
DOMESTIC-A delegation OF business men
called on President Mckinley TO urge the crea-
ton OF a Department Of Commerce ana In
dustries - Secretary Gage Issued resuia-
lions governing the transportation Oh net-
chandise TO the Klondke region. - John
Wanamaker was eSked 10 become CaIui"o'0
for Governor Of Pennsylvania by conference
of anti Quay Republicans In Philadelphla' =
A score Of sailors bodies We're washed ashore
from wrecks on the northeast coast the cam.
ace by the storm in that section is estlmateo
AZ 50 600 600 - Governor Merriam has COM
pleted the plans for relief expeditions TO the
Klondike. - An amendment 10 the STATE
Constitution providing for biennial sessions OF
the Legislature adopted by the Senate Ju-
dietary Committee, and will be reported to-day.
- The Republican caucus at Albany unani-
n1ouslv renominated Charles r. skinner TOT
State Superintendent of Public Instruction:
- The cruiser Montgomery has been ordered
70 visit several ports in Cuba. - T.. C. COW
din has purchased the racehorse Requital from
7 7 McCafferty - Twenty-Five thousand
men are engaged in the ice harvest on the
Hudson. >.fa ...
CITY-W J. Quinlan. jr.. cashier Of the Chemi-
cal National Bank was obliged TO resign by the
directors The decision Of the Rev Dr.
John Hall TO withdraw Internationally his
resignation as pastor CT the Fifth Avenue Pres
byteran Church announced at meeting
of the congregation. - II vas announcer
that the counsel for the Rapid Transit Com
missioners had prepared the papers for their
appeal TO the courts. - An appeal FOR har-
niony IN the party signed by Ex-Governor Nor
ton and other prominent Republicans, was made
public - A prediction OF another snowstorn
was issued by the Weather Bureau. but was
recalled the forecasters believing that clear.
cold weather would continue for some time.
- The New-York Board OF Trade Of Cycle
Manufacturers last evening Endorsed The Trib-
unes plan Of keeping Washinstons Birthday as
Bicycle Day. - Stocks were irregular on
profit sales and bear pressure
THE wEATHER.-Indications for to-day:
Fair The temperature yesterday: Highest. 10
degrees: lowest. S; average 1884.