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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
Sheriff Martin and His Deputies Acquitted
on tito First Ballot.

on THO First Itallot.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Nilkesbarre, Pa, March o. - The
jury in the csse of Sheriff Martin and
his deputies. charged with killing
strikers at Lattimer on September 10th
last. returned, this morning, verdict
Of not guilty.
Long before the time for court to
convene. there was largo crowd wnit-
ing to gain admission TO the court
room and whom the doors we've thrown
onen, there was wild rush, but only a
limited number was admitted.
Judge Woodward did not take his
seat on tho bench until five minutes
after 10 O'Clock. the jury coming in a
few minutes later. When the Jurors
had taken their seats. the roll was
called, each man answering TO his name.
This clerk then asked: Gentleman of
tho jury have you agreed upon vcr-
tlictf" The foreman replied: "Ws
have" ut tho same time handing the
clerk the writton verdict, which was
promptly passed TO Judge Woodward.
After reading tho verdict, the judge
rstuined tho paper to tho clerk. The
latter, addressing tho jury, snid;
"Gentlemen, your verdict in the case
OF the Commonwealth 70, James Martin,
ct al, is not guilty. go say you all?"
"We do" was the reply.
Tho jury was then polled. and zach
juror answered mot guilty" as his
name was called. There was an at
tempt at applause, but il was quickly
suppressed by the judge.
When the jury retired last evening,
it took only one ballot, and it was
unanimous for ncquittal. 1t is said
that the jury wRa prepared to render
q verdict before leaving the box. The
ballot was taken only for form sake.
After the jury had been thanked and
discharged by Judge Woodward, Dis
trict Attorney Martin asked that tho
defendants ha required to continue
their bail bond, as there are still II in
dictments for murder hanging over
them and u for feloniously wounding.
Tho bond was continued, as requested.
District Attorney Martin says that he
baa not decided what to do with these
other cases, but will confer with the
prosecuting committee. This com
mittee, 1t 10 said, will insist upon
further prosecution.
The trial of Sheriff Martin and his
deputies began on Tuesday, February
Let. and continued for five weeks, about
$50 witnesses being called by the com
nonwealth and tho defence. Tho case
was bitterly fought by both sides. and
excited more interest than any casa
ever tried in this section of the State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Chcstertown, Md. March 0. Valuable
town property Was put on the market
yesterday by Philip Tuck OF Baltimore.
The store, dwelling and farm OF the
late Thomas W. Wicies were sold at
mortgagec's salo. The store was sold
to Capt William d. Burchinal IN bid
of S3, S25. On the property is IN an
nual ground rent of 50. TO- The home
on Queen street now occupied by Mrs.
Wickes was hid in by the mortgages.
Samuel X. George OF Baltimore. on
bid of 300, The farm OF 24s acres,
in the Fifth district, and known as
Mount Pleasant, and the j.. G. Hynson
farm. of the same estate, were bid 10
by Mr.. George on bid of $1,000 Per
acre.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Greensboro, Nd. March 9.-Farmers
are encouraged over the pfospecis for
the coming season. So far the fruit
crop Of all kinds, including peaches. is
safe. A large yield Of wheat ia OK
pected, and The increased acreage has
set the PHOSPHATE factory humm hing.
The Increased price of wheat has re-
vived farming in this county. Fewer
shetiffs' snlus are recorded and more
young farmers nre reported than usual
The acreage OF Strawberries In the
vicinity of Goldsboro is much increased
above that OF former yeurs. Ridgsly
Las heretofore been the main shipping
point for berries, hut Goldsboro has
bscome a strong competitor, and may
eventually surpasa Ridgely.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

The United States Circuit Court of
Appeals has issued mandates in the
cases of the Ford Morocco Co. ct al.
appellants, va.the Tannago Patent Co.,
respondent, and ". j. Clerk Co., and
W. b. Clerk rs. the Tarnage Patent
Co., affirming the decrses OF the Cir
cult Court. with costs. The DEGREES
were made juno 10th, 1907. and granted
to the Tannnge Co.. preliminary in
junction restraining the defendants
from using patents numbered 29l, 7S4
aud 90I, 1856,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

testified to paying MGrphy while ho
was laid Up. his pEy lniog gt.}1 hey.
= ~ 5oatur'lay morning s sutglon Angelo
Iinetli, VITO had caarce OF The engine,
testified for thU defence, Garminu hi
Marc acting rs intsrpIptsr.
Mr.. illiios, Tar the plaintiff, recalled
Abel, anh his testimony concluded tho
evidence.
Mr.. Hillea submitted prayers for the
plaintiff, ami Leonard Il. WaloH prayers
TOR tue defendant 10th Bidcs then
closed the jury, James II, Iiollocsog,
j., sneaMipg for tho Geienca.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
@arriagrs.

UGHMAN-MoRRIs-In this city, OH March
81, 1873, by the Rev. John y. C.. Hanna, George
j. BouEhman and Miss Lille VI. Morris, both
OF this city.
-sCHUITz-- At St. Georges, DOL,
on March "a, 1895, by the Rev. Robert a. Dayi-
son, Gugtavs j. Canddus of New York and
Mis- Anna Schultz Of Sc. Georges.
GIiEENNALT- TIL MPsoN-At the home OF
tho brides sister, Mrs. IL. d. Seeds, M 1915
West Tenth street, this city, on March I'd, 1893,
ny the Rev. Francis Gordon Merit |, Lewis NJ
son OF this city.
RANSoM-JACKsoN-o March 9Th, 1895, by
the Rev. John France, Leyi A. Ransom OF
Smyrna, Del, and Ella Jackson OF this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

William M. Field will tender re-.
ception ut his home, at Kentmere, on
March 2lst, TO Bishop Newman. The
reception will he held from 8 to
o'clock, p. M, and will be an inter-
osting affair. The ministers of the
Methodist Episcopal Churches of this
city have beon invited to be preaent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Chestertown, Nd, March 2. Eugene
Bergman, colored, 6 years old, was ac-
cidentally and fatally shot yesterday
afternoon. lie was in room with his
S-years old brother and the latter says
he got gun, which was standing in
the corner of the room, and commenced
playing with it, when the weapon wns
discharged, the entire load taking effect
in the eyes and upper portion of the
younger boys face. Tho child, after
lingering several hours, died.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Cleveland, o., March 9.-After more
than two months hard fighting, the
Globe shipysrd strike has been settled.
Tho battle 10 declared off, and the men
are compelled to acknowledge a defeat,
which may mean the disintegration OF
thoir local union. Bstween 400 and 500
perGons were involved in tho strike.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
THE NATIONAL DEFENCE.

House BIN ApprUprmtinE FIFTY Million
Dollars Passed by ihs Senate Tho Prep
Arations for ErigsncirH.
Associated Press DlipnDnes by Special Wires.
Washington, March 9.-The Senate
has passed. without any debate the
House bill appropriating so, 1888, 600 Cor
tho national defence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

AssocInts Press 1tt.n oY sDaNll Wlrel
Philadelphia. Pa, March 8. = Tho
large fur felt factory of the II. W.
Johns Manufacturing Co., Twenty
fourth ami Hamilton streets, was
damaged by fro to the extunt of $50, GOO,
to-day. The origin of the fra is I'M
known. The loss is fully covered by
insurance,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Seattle, Washington, March 9.-.The
result of the municipal election was a
victury for the Republicans, who elected
mayor, comptroller, treaHurer and
majority of the Council. Mayor Humes'
majority is about 700.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
TRYING TO FoREsrALL SPAIN.

London, Eng, March 0. The indica.
tions are that the United States govern
ment will not wait for the arrival here
OF Commander Willard ~. Brownson in
order to purchase warships Dofinite
building here, with the view Of fore
stalling Spain, which is supposed to be
bargaining for the same vessels.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Washington, March 9,-W. W. Day
was, to-day. appointed postmaster at
Farmington, Kent county, vico Edmond
u. Redden, removed. aud George e.
Harrison at loves Cross Roads, Sussex
county, vice Elijah W. Short, resigned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Assoc stsdPro,a ospat m ny snsaiai wirsl
Philadelphia, March 9.-Wheat. Arm: No.
Pennsylvania REQ In export elevator. SlG1 "a
i.0g13. 49, :, - = = - - S'''''4~
Cora, steady: No. for local trade. ssas5lSc.
Oats, arm: no, white, 3tl4aalc.; No. swhite,
Bran, nncnangsd; winter IN bulk, si6aI65J:
sprnE.in sacks, $Nal550.
Re1heu sugars, steady: powdered, 57-l6c.;
granuinted, 5hc.: cOnfeioners A., 6ssc; Key
Btone. A, 4Ttc.
Butter, steady: fancy Western creamery, eic.:
do. tennsylvAnia prints, ssc do. Western prints
Eggs. were Y. lower; fresh nearby, lie; fresh
Western, lie.
Baltimore Markets.
Associated Pros. Dispatch By sperlal Wires
Baltimore, Nd, March 9.-Flour, dull, un-
changed.
April, slGolf r. Loo: Nay; Sl;oGstalG; steamer
9Bc.aS.0l: do. on grade, ab19c.a$kIHL9.
Corn, ARM spnI and month, a5s4asa7Gc April,
ssSsr M Msy sSf o SsipS &
aS oaits. steady: No white, aa14Aa5c. No. mixed
Rye hrmcr; No. nearby, b5@c; No. 9
Hay, ARM choice timothy, ia.sOals.oo.
Sugar, strong unchanged.
Butter, nrm, unchanged.
EGGS, quiet, unchanged.
Cheese, steady, unchanged.
Whisky, unchanged
New York Markets.
Associated Press oIspat;1 BY Special Wires
New York. March a.-Flour. State and West
ern, steady on a moderate iooblng trade.
Rye flour, nrm, S2.s5a39b.
Wheat, No, red May, SLOOl sal0il4; July,
B2a02jfc.; September 6s1saSil1c
Rye nrnl; No. . Western 5515h59c.
Corn, No. Q May, 85ail5 l-i6c.; July. 90 Lilo.
Oats. No. dull but steady track white, s3a55c
Beef, steady.
Porh easy.
LARD steRdler, nominal.
Bute steady: State dairy, i9n19c.; Stnte cream
cry, ltfi0tsc.: Western do, l5aeUc-; elgins, 20:
factors, llalbc.
Chefso, qulet large white September sHc.;
small 30. b4lgc.: lurgo cOorod. Soptember,
Bkc: Hmall d., Ba3a9l.: large October, Saskc;
small do, ~ asNc.; light skins, 6a6kc.; part do
dabkc.: full skins, 2nar.
Eggs.stoady: State and Pennsylvania, lia1l5Sc.:
Western, lie; southern, l0Aallc.
SUGAR, raw, steady. fair refining, 95Ec.: contri-
fugal gH cost, Ic; refined, quiei; crushed, 54c.:
powdered, b 7-l6c.; graduated, sic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

DR.. William r. Bullock. who has
been seriously i'll with pneumonia at
his residence. Tenth and Jefferson
streets, is reported slightly better to-
day and hDpos of his recovery are
entertained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Bombay, India, March 9.-Sorious
plague riots havo occurred in the native
quarter Several persona have been
killed or wounded, Troops and blue
Jackets have been dispatched to the
sceae of the disturbance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Albany, Ore, March 0. -Crosby Mat
thews, agent of Wells, Fargo & Co. AZ
Newport, has been arrested on charge
of larceny, and held in $500 bail. 1t
is said that he Is 81, QUO short in his
accounts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
SPAIN HAS NOT PURCHASED BRAZILIAN
CRUISERS. #....=.

Washington, March 0. The admins
tration has definite information. from
source which is regarded as beyond
question, to the effect that Spain
has not purchased tho two Brazilian
cruisers Barboso and Amazonas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
INTERESTING DrsrArcH rs.

Russian WarsIips At Hong Kons--Riots III
India.
Associated Press Dispatches by special wlros.
Eong Kong, China, March 9.-Ths
Russian warshipa Sissoi Veliky and
Navarin, both belonging to the Black
Sea flesr, have arrived here. The politi-
cal situation in the far East is causing
uneaalnosn among the population Of this
port.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

In the ronns, lrRnin Institution; to pay the bal
hncr for tas state dousr ALTERATIONS.
Speaker Wrgin offered pint resolution pro-
vdlng tor typewriting machine f0r the lnsar-
ance ror NIL hloner, which was laid over rEtil
afternoon.
Recess to3 pm.
house rnassaniblad ut ais p. M.
fasued--ln relatian to idotc children; to
chahft the nam9 Of Jh0mas Bree. 10 Thomas
q. Mhxweli,
Joint resolution In reference "a q typewriter for
tle lnsuranco commission r referred 10 sparial
committee Of Mehsts. Davis fliaHOn and smith.
Adjourned to 10 q. M. Tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
coMMANpEn pnowNsoN,s MrssroN.

New York. March 8. Commander W.
II. Brownson, U. s. N, sailed for
Southampton, on the American Line
steamer St. Paul, day. lie said to a
reporter: 81 am going to England
under orders direct from the Navy De
partment, not from the President. My
mission is to prepare for the exigenciea
of the situntion, and to see what can
be had and what can lie done, in case
of war;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Fort Sill, Okla. March 9.-Capt.
Clayton S. Burbank, U. S. A., died
here yesterday. He was son of the
late Gen. Sydney Burbank.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Charles II. Treat. formerly Of George
town, ia on applicant for the position
OF collector of internal revenue for tho
district Of New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
TIE HARBOR OF WILMINGTON
A Bill Authorizing City Council
to Borrow Money
FOR IMPROVING THE CHRISTIANA
Passed by One Branch of the
Legislature.

The Proposed Loan Contingent Upon Con
eress Granting IA satisfactory Appropria-
lion Proposition To Eemoys Whining
ton's Sewage From tho Stream.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
ELEcTEp A nErREsENrAr1yr rrrr.

Dublin, Ireland, March 9.-Baron
Castlomaine has baer elected repre-
sentative peer in the place of Baron
Clarina, deceased.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

TTH@NT y mo TtNs T NJ NIIIIIs II -NbW IuBtI6s
Passod.-l'o extend the time for recording
private acts; 10 amend the charter OF smyrna
charter ot smyrnn; by Mr.. Donaldson, 10 APP
point m additional notary public Tor Whining
ton: by Mr.. lhompeon, to provide for dispensnry
physiciang.
Noilce-Dy Mr.. johnson, to nmond chapter 10,
Revised Codo.
Mr.. Donaldson presented a communication
from tho lawyers. Koferrod.
Recess to p. M.
House met at $40 p. m.
lntroducod--By Mr.johnsnn, to amend chapter
a. Revised Code: by Mr.. empsey, In relation to
tile registration Of votore Referred.
Pnssed-To permanently improve the Christi
ana tivor.
Adjourned to 10 a. m. tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
SOLDIERS AND CARTRIDGES FOR CUBA.

Madrid, Spain, March BIT became
known to-day that the Spanish trans
port steamer Alfonso XII. sailed for
Cuba. from Barcelona. on Saturday
last, having on board four officers 300
soldiers and 4, 900, 000Mauaer cartridges.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Mp. Badly of Bramwell, w. Va. ia
visiting Mrs. Georges q. Hall.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-20
DIARY OF WAR.

The war began on Thursday, April DIST
and has lasted 113 days. Its memorable
dates are as follows:
April 2I-Aunister Woodford leaves Ma
drid-North< Atlantic squadron sails for
April 2-Nashviue fires first shot of the
war.
April z3-President calls for 125,O0O vel
unJeers.
April 25-Declaration Of war by the
United States.
May Battle of Manila.
May 11-First naval engagement in Gu
ban waters, the Winslow fight
May 2-Bombardment of San Juan,
Porto Rico.
May 19-Admiral Cervera arrives at
Santiago.
May 24-Oregon arrives off Florida;
journey $4,000 miles.
troops.
June 3-Iieut. Hobson sinks the Merri-
mae in Santiago harbor.
June l0-Invasion of Cuba by Americans
begins.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-20
THE SIGNING.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-With sim
plicity in keeping with republican insti-
tuuons, the war which has ragged be
tween Spain and the United States for
period of three months and twenty-five
days, was quietly terminated at ABB
o'clock this afternoon, when Secretary
Day, for the United States, and NJ. Cam
bon, for Spain, in the presence of Pres
ident Mckinley, signed a protocol which
will form the basis of q definite treaty of
peace.
Throughout the ceremony all but the
two signers remained standing. NJ. Cam
bon, in signing for Spain, occupied the
seat which Secretary of the Navy Long,
now away on vacation, usually oc-
cupies.
As this ceremony was concluded, Acting
Secretary Allen of the Navy Department,
Secretary AIger and Adjutant General
COrbin appeared, having been summoned
to the White House by the President and
they were admitted to the Cabinet room,
just in season to witness one of the most
impressive features of the ceremony,
when the President requested the hand of
the Embassador, and through him re
turned thanks to the sister republic of
France for the exercise of her good offices
in bringing about peace.
He also thanked the EmbassadOr per
sOnally for the important part he has
played in this matter, and the latter re-
piled in suitable terms. AS a further
mark of his disposition, President McKin-
ley called for the proclamation which he
had caused to be drawn up, SuSpending
hOstilitieS, and signed it in the presence
of NJ. Cambon, who expressed his appre-
citation of this action. Without delay,
Acting Secretary Allen hastened to the
telephone and directed that cable mes
sages be Immediately sent to all naval
commanders, Dewey in the Philippines,
Sampson at Guantanamo, and the other
cOmmandants at Navy yards and stations
to cease hostilities Immediately.
There is also a dispatch boat at Hong
kong, and it is believed that it can reach
Gen. Merritt in forty-eight hours at top
speed.
on the part of the Army, while S ere
tary Alger availed himself of the tele-
graph, Adjutant General COrbin braved
the storm and rushed across to the war
Department, where he Immediately IS
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-20
QUEEN,S SPEECH

LONDON, Aug. 12.-The Queens speech
at the prorogation Of Parliament began:
My Lords and Gentlemen: My relations
with other nations continue friendly. L
have Witnessed with the deepest sorrow
the hoSulities which have taken place
between Spain and the United States.
two nations TO which my Empire is
bound by many ties of affection and ira
clifton. Negotiations recently opened
give fair ground for hoping that the de-
plorabe conflict will be brought TO a ter
mination by the conclusion OF an honor.
able and enduring peace.
Il have seen with much qualification
that YOU have this year added TO the
statute book an important measure as
similating the local institutions OF Ire
land TO those of England and Scotland.
l trust this reform Will tend to strength
en- the bonds which unite the people OF
Great Britain and Ireland and increase
their common affection for the funda-
mental institutions of the realm"
After expressing satisfaction at the
adoption of bills enabling accused per-
sons to testify in their own behalf. the
speech ends: Il pray the blessing OF Al
mighty God may attend you"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-20

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-The protocol
which was signed today by Secretary
Day and NJ Cambon, the French Embas-
sador provides as follows:
Ffrst-That Spain will relinquish all
claim of sovereignty. over and title to
Cuba.
Second-That Porto Rico and other
Spanish islands in the West Indies and
an island in the LadrOnes, to be selected
by the United States shall be ceded to
the latter.
Third-That the United States will oc-
cupy and hold the city and bay of Ma
Mia, pending the conclusion of a treaty
troll, description and government of the
Philippines.
Fourth-That Cuba. Porto Rico and
other Spanish islands in the West Indies
shall be Immediately evacuated and that
commissioners to be appointed within ten
days shall within thirty days from the
signing of the protocol, meet at Havana
and San Juan respectively to arrange
and execute the details of the evacua-
ton.
Fifth-That the United States and Spain
will each appoint not more than five
commissioners to negotiate and conclude
a treaty of peace. The commissioners
are to meet a t Paris, not later than the
1St of October.
Sixth-On the signing of the protocol
hostilities Will be suspended and notice
to that effect viii be given as soon as
possible by each government to the COM
manders of its military and naval forces
The above is the official statement of
the protocols contents, as prepared and
given to the press by Secretary Day.
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clan, while leaving the House of Parlia-
ment this afternoon, said: I'VE shall be
back here before Christmas. Salisbury
viii ask for a vote of e2O, 900 ($1OO OOO,-
000 apparently for purposes of war, but
really to avert war"
The references in the Queens speech to
the situation in China are regarded as
halting and tnconclusive. Regret is ex-
pressed generally that the speech did not
contain an explicit statement Of Eng
lands determination to maintain her in
terests in the Yang-tse valley.
LONDON, Aug. 13-The morning pa
pers express the growing Indignation of
the country at the position of affairs in
China.
The Daily Graphic says: eff this state
off of themselves" D."
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Mail, who processes to divulge the
terms of a long-eXisting treaty between
China and Russia, says: 1T is nothing
less than an offensive alliance. China
undertakes to regard Russia as having a
prepOnderate influence on all questions of
commercial and internal policies, while
Russia will support China against all
Open-dOOr' demands.
Russia finances China in internal de-
velopments and China grants Russia pref
erential rates in certain areas, and rail
ways built in the joint interests of the
practical control. Russia viii assist China
in developing her military and naval
forces and China viii cooperate with Rus
sia ally.
This treaty has been in allegiance
since Ii Hung Chang visited the Gar.
That it has become operative at the
present moment in respect to the Peking
HankOw and Newchwang contracts is
significant"
If the Daily Nails version may be
trusted, it will explain much that has
been hitherto ineXplicable in the develop
ment of the question. The manager Of
the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in
London, in the course of an interview
Yesterday, said: Il believe the Peking-
Hankow line, owing TO natural obstruc-
tions and its cOstHness. VIII never be
built, Russia merely wishing TO keep
England out"
The French press comments gleefully
upon the situation and the newspapers
at Berlin and Vienna are at no pains to
hide their satisfaction at the discontinue
of England. The Continental press re-
CARDS the project of an Anglo-American
alliance as chimeTical. These consider
that the United States has had enough of
war for the present and viii not care
to give Great Britain anything more than
, moral support in China Therefore, they
argue, England is not likely TO pick a
quarrel with Russia, but will content her
self with seeking compensation else
where.
A special dispatch from Shanghai says:
'The Russian agents are again intriguing
70 obtain control of the Chinese Maritime
Customs Department