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IN FAVOR OF LOWER DUTY ON WHEAT.

Rome Jan. 5l.-In the Chamber OF Deputies to-
day the Minister Of Finance, Sgnor Luzzat, reply
ing TO questions the subject, declared the Gus
toms duty on wheat could not be entirely aool-
ished; but he added II could be safely reduced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-01
HJSlf4RCES HEALTH TuPROVING.

Rern Jan 3l-The health OF Prince bismarck Is
,murovine There has been marked diminution IN
MIS- pain and his Insomnia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-01
PLOT TO MURDER THE SHAH.

Rerlin Jan 3l.-"rhe Post" says that II learns
from Russian sources OF the discovery OF a con
snjracy at Teheran Persia. 10 murder the Shah
srd 10 install younger brother al the fa!ace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-01

MouzaNer ed-Dn. the Shah Of Persia. has six
,,ounger brothers, Of whom the eldest is Massoud
Mira. born in 1880. and the second is Kamran
Mira born in 1876
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-01
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
,EF-EAr OF THE TELLER RESOLUTION PRECEDED
BY AN EXCITING DEBATE.

Washington. Jan. 3l.-There was sreat activity
among the leaders both sides before the House
met to-day in anticipation OF exciting debate
over the Teller resolution. declaring the bonds ot
the United States payable in gold silver AT the
option OF the Government, which those In control
had decided 10 defeat before sundown tonight.
The members both sides had been Informed In
advance, and the attendance on the floor was
large. The struggle opened Immediately after the
reading OF the journal when Mr. Dingiey CRep..
Me). chairman OF the Ways and Means Commit
tee reported back the resolution with the recon-
mendation that II do not pass.
Mr.. Henderson Rep., Iowa.. one OF the leaders
Of the majority. followed this by presenting tho
special order adopted by the Committee on Rules.
providing for the immediate consideration OF tho
resolution. and a without intervening motion
az o'clock The rule was an follows:
Resolved That Immediately upon the adoption
of this resolution the House shall proceed TO the
consideration of Senate concurrent resolution NO:
q Ohe Teller resolution, that general debate shall
be had thereon until the hour OF o'clock, at which
time, without any intervening motion; vote shall
be taken upon the passage OF said resolution:
General leave to print upon the subject Of said
resolution tor five days from this date Is hereby
granted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-01
THE WHEAT OUTLOOK IN EUROPE.
THE RUSSIAN YIELD NOT so LARGE AS
USUAL-A BAD AGRICULTURAL
SITUATION

London Jan 3l-"The Mark Lane Express TO-
day in its weekly review Of the grain market says
Although tho French wheat fields promise well IL
Is feared they are affected by rankness and weeds
Austria Hungary is suffering from a plague OK
field mice and moles, which is spreading over the
vast plains OF the Leytha and Danube.
The news from Russia is satisfactory. 70 far as
the Azima wheat OF 1895 Is concerned, out the
threshng OF the 1897 crop indicates that the yield
is very small In the provinces which have hitherto
been credited with an average crop. Large sales
OF Russian wheat point, therefore TO very oad
agricultural situation. showing that Russia, whiie
not Increasing her total production. Is becofnihs
through agricultural poverty. a prompt selier LOT
cash after the harvests. With America also
weaker holder must be prepared for Increased
fluctuations at lower prices from october 10 reo-
ruary and higher from March 10 June In ordinary
years. from July TO September. harvests may De
expected to control prices In accordance with
actual reapings. The reduction Of Italian DUTY on
foreign wheat IL expected to cause the BULK OF
Russian and Roumanan wheat TO be shipped 10
Genoa Naples and Venice in February and March
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-01
THE CHICAGO WHEAT CLIQUE DENOUNCED

Baltimore. Jan. 81 (SpeciaD-Presdent Ramsay,
OF the baltimore Chamber OF Commerce. in his re-
port at the annual meeting to-day. bitterly de-
nounced TIE Chicago wheat clique. He said that
Notwithstanding the unprecedented volume OF ous'-
ness ha.lded at this and other Atlantic ports dur
ing the last year, the volume had unquesdonaoly
been lessened and the legitimate operations OF OK
porters hampered and curtaled nv the excessive
wildcat manipulation OF the Chicago wheat mar
ket by those whose proper sphere would seem 70
be the gambling table the betting ring. Al
no other time in many years had this country such
an opportunity egitimatey to dispose OF its crops
with enrching returns. Countries which had then-
selves been exporters, entirely independent OK
outside supplies forced 10 become purchasers
The sources Of supply were nlrrowed down prin-
cipaly to this country and Canada. Everything
pointed 10 the United States holding the key TO the
situation Europe must here for wheat
But the curse Of the grain trade had 10 be reckoned
with The speculator had TO have his innings.
The legitimate trader could not tell whether when
a cargo 10 Europe offered overnight he would
have to pay one cent three cents more next
morning for his grain This state OF things threat
ems 10 continue. still further paralyzing not only
the wheat business. but all It's products. Unfortu-
natey for the legitimate trader, there Is no IA"
I'm force at present that reach this pest OF tne
trade" But some remedial legislation must oe
enacted sooner or later. he said, that VIII forever
stop the curse OF cliques and corners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-01

Had the storm not Continued so heavily 'hroush
the afternoon there would have been plenty u
seishiug I'm Central Park and along fNe'''N'
Drive As il was, few sleighs were out a'lho's'
the unaccustomed jingle OF bells was occ"''o,'"h'
heard To-day v,ul urJhaby see the drives Of the
PARK fuI OF the cutter turnOuts. whose owners
have thus far had little for them this winter.
In the outlying districts. notably on Long lSlahu
and Staten Island the storm had fe" terrors ioF
the owners OF sleighs and fast horses. ana ".
sport was thoroughly enjoyed. even at me heIbh'
or the storm. go.
The snow continued 10 fall throughout the even
Ing. and ID stN coming down al IHIHiilBHt; al,
last uieht oVe Inches OF snow had lal ell. with a
prospect Of little more The weather autn1flueS1
sad. however that the storm was almost over anu
that the snow would soon cease 10 fall. The "lhl
never b.ew more than thirty~two miles an hour
yesterday and the Thermometer never got above y
degrees Its lowest point was al midnight sun
day when 81 stood at Y degrees. a coid wave -
Ing weather. y, sterday's storm was Widespread.
States
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Madrid Press k.lated Over Alleged
shrewdness of Their Admiral


MADRID. May 15.-The official Core
spondencia publishes a note as to Cuban
affairs which IS much commented upon
The note asserts that affairs III Cuba wear
a mort reassuring aspect, that the sub
mission of numerous insurgents is expect
ed aud that the Spanish negotiations with
the principal iusurgent chiefs offer possi-
bilities OF success.
The Madrid press are elated over the al
legged smartpess OF Admiral Cervera In
sending Admiral Niianl to Martinique
thirty-six hours after the former was well
on ais way toward Havana. While IL was
supposed that Viiiamil was scouting ahead
he was really the sQuadnon's rear guard.
the Srani2rfs thus gaining valuable time,
Senor Gull0n. ia rensy 10 a newspaper
representative, said the Americans were
blamewprthy for bofnbarding towns
without giving notice. and added that the
government would address a note 10 the
powers on the subject.
With reference to the speech Of Josaph
Chamberlain, the British secretary OF
state for the co.onles. at Birmingham. or
Friday night. Seno- Gallon said il had
real Importance. not only fer Spain. but
fer the future OF Europe. He declared
also that red book would be- presented
10 tae chamber on Wednesday next. in
which the government dec.ar.~ the
blockade OF Cuba ineffective and will ex-
press the hope that the powers in Europe
ara America will refuse 10 recognize it
The cabinet council this evening ter
minated at 90. minister who was inter
viewed or the situation declared thar
nothing definite rad been decided tipon "a
20 changes in the cabinet pending a con-
ference between the queen regent and
Senior Sasasia-
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SECOND EDITION
For Latest News See Page E.

is impossible unless the mea gu almost
Totally unnrepsred for the duties they may
he required to perform in the Philippines.
They have not been supplied with suf-
fciens clothing or their arms and ammu-
milton. The troops need shoes. overcoa;s.
underclothing. rifles and ammunition. II
has been determined by the officers 10
ask for krag-Jorgensen rifles. and IL these
cannot he secured. 1884 model SrringiieIds
will be asked for.
The auartermaster's department is un-
able to supply the thirty days rations
necessary for the first months service,
and these must be secured before any of
the troops can leave.
The City of Peking doubtless will he the
first vessel ordered to the Philippines. and
she is not in a condition to receive the
troops. but a large force of men IS ut
work on her, and she can be prepared fer
the reception of the men at twenty-four
hours notice. Orders have been received
to get the first regiment ready for de-
parsure, but this cannot be done until the
necessary supplies have been received.
Several small steamers and schocners are
engaged In transporting supplies from
Mare Island to this city for loading on the
Peking.
The steamers Australia, City of sydney
and Ohio are being gradually prepared
for service as transports, but 1t Will take
at least week or ten days before they
are ready for sea. IL was given out this
morning that the steamer Conemaugh
has not been chartered by the govern
ment, as previously reported.
Nearly 5000 troops from Minnesota, Col
orado, Utah and Oregon will arrive here
Wednesday and Friday next. and will go
into camp at the Preside. The Shtr.
infantry regiment of Minnesota. comprls-
ing l.o6o men ard officers. win leave st.
Paul tomorrow and arrive here on Friday
morning. One complete regiment from
Colorado, numbering over 1000 men.
battalion from Utah. numbering several
hundred men and officers. and another
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Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteligereer.
WASHINGTON, May la.-~That a great
naval battle, the decisive engagement of
the war. is soon to be fought, no one here
doubts. AT the navy department anxious
watchers all day and night await cahlo
dispatches. No other thought than that
of the destruction of the Spanish feet IN
entertained. Schley has sailed for Aa.
vana with the same orders givea to
Dewey, Capture or destroy" Un.ess
fleet cruisers Of the Spaniards can show
clean pair of heels and keep out OF thu
way of cur big battleships. these orders
viii be obeyed about Tuesday. IL Admiral
Carrera is seeking fight. Il Will happen
much sooner.
Secretary Long believes the Spanish
fleet will keep south of Jamaica and make
for Cienfuegos, hoping 10 destroy the
small vessels of our blockading squadron.
They have been warned. however, and
will retreat at the first signs of danger un-
I'll our flying squadron comes to their as
sistanee. Meantime Sampson Is In con-
stant communication with the department
trail ports. where cable communication can
be had. He knows the whereabouts Of the
Spanish fleet, and will chase IL ne cannot
intercept them. The Oregon was irstruct-
ed at Bahia to join Sampson south OF Porto
Rico, and Is In no danger. Furthermore.
naval officers say she would give good
account IL attacked, and many believe
would come nearer destroying all SPANS
cruisers than being sunk herself.
In tha opinion OF naval experts tho
Spanish feet hopes to get under the guns
of Cienfuegos or Havana before giving
battle
portion of Dewey's message to tho
president today urged tho Fastening OF
sufficient troops TO do police duty. They
will not be needed to make war. but
simply to keep order In the city OF Man.
la. and see that the insurgents, who will
rout the Spaniards whenever the signal II
given. do not commit any overt actA
Dewey's dispatch Is so clear and positive
as to change the view hitherto expressed
by the president and Secretary Alger.
that al least 15oO0 troops would be requir-
ed In the Philippines.
Information from Europe Is that the re-
port of Spain raising an army for the Phil
ippines is pure bluff. Sech being the case.
not more than 5000 Americans viii be sent
tn Mania.
The two Americans captured In Cuba
as spies are newspaper correspondents
who landed 10 communicate with tho Gu
ban army.
ALLAN Il. SI.AESON-
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are suffering greatly. but the men do not
eompiain. Although their tents are sur
rounded by miniature lakes. and small
riyu,ets OF ra!nwater course through the
csuan. underneath cots and shakedown
beds. net a whimper Is heard. Last night
was the most disagreeable experienced by
the men: fires would not burn, and the
,roons had 10 content themselves with cold
lunches and an occasiona. cup OF coffee
which the good people Of the Red Cross
society prepared fer the shiYering soldiers.
Although blankets In plenty had been dis
frgbuted during the day. little sleep Vas
ohtainable. owing 20 the inconveniences
with which the men had TO contend. The
sen;riss suffered most OF all All day yes
teraav and last night they tranped stead
f,v nm and down their beats. wet 10 the
skin. Most OF them lacked oysrcoats, bur
one hy one they were supplied with this
comfort bv their more fortunate comrades.
vh, eould get under the shelter OF tents.
4. sx e1pecied that by tonight the men
v,{l b. made more comfortable. There
has been so much 70 do and 50 little lirne
"a do IL in that K has been impossible for
the officers 20 look after every detail and
they were greatly Handicapped owing to
their Inability 10 secure the articles nee
essary for IRE cosnfogt - IRE fnen. The
stocks q lceal merchants be'ng depleted
Early IN Toe week.
TIE Charleston il Still AZ Mare Island
Netbsng d.fn!ie can be learned regarding
the time Of her departure, or whether or
rot shs vii conway one or more os the
sreopships ~h.eh have feeH chartered TO
taka supplies sssd usn - Admrai Dewfy
II hax been given ous at me Psesieio.
unofncially. that the first sssspioaa Of men
VIII leAys tomorrow Or Tuesday, lat tals
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MAY HAVE DESIGNS
ON HAYTI'S TERRITORY
German WarshiPs Have been Making
Soundings at Several Of the
Hrtnefpa1 Ports.

Copyrighted, is9s. by the Associated Press.
PORT Az PRINCE. May Sherman
warships some time ago made Solndlngs
in the principal ports OF fiayti-the Mole
81. Nicholas. Cape Hayfien, st. Marie.
Jerrnie and Jacmel. What Germany
might undertake. 70 do intth.ss part OF the
world in the event Of a general conflict
of nations. dread Of which Lord Sails
bury "a said "a have expressed III recent
speech. Is 4 question that IS occupying tire
attention Of tie public men III Hayti. Welt
informed foreigners residing ,ilero do not
doubt that Il America were Involved On
one side Germany would send a fleet TO
seize this island German traders fer
ventiy cherish this hope. Tier feeling
against the Hsyglans since the I,eadera n
eldest has been intense. and ~ FAR as a
volatile people Is capable Of cherisllng Oh
scores the animosity Is recsproeatea
The Germans are ny far the most uuner-
OILS cia#s of traders here. I: Tsay be that
this has MOI a little 10 do y.th fae ac:ssn
of tAs government So esas.ae~:gsg f.ss foi-
fllraeut % aftle.s > - gsse sFeaty With TIE
United ssatcS. granting tfse Americans the
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Uncomfortable Time in Camp
at the Preside.
COULD NOT BUILD FIRES.
San Francisco Could Not Furnish
the Necessary Supplies.

The Qunrtermaster's Department TN
able to Obtain In That City Ra-
tions for Thirty Days for the Men
Who Are Expected There Within
the Week-W0rk of Preparing
the Transports to Move the
slowly, and 1t VIII He a Week
Before the Troops Can Get Away.
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CHEERING NEWS
COMES FROM DEWEY.
TIC Insurgents Are Investtng Man~
lila. and He Can Take the City
whenever Necessary.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE dispatches
from Hongkong brought welcome news
today from Admiral Dewey 10 tho preki-
dent, and particularly to Secretary Long
and the naval officers who are watching
the admlrafs movements with so much
interest. While no apprehension existed
as to his security. nevertheless the assur-
ance OF safety is always pleasant. The
telegrams Indicate that Dewey has lost
none of tie prestige gained In his MEM
orgoia fight OF two weeks ago. and that
while he refrains from taking the cisy Of
Mania. he has II practically at hss mercy.
The admiral expressed the belief that the
rebels are hemming the city in by land.
bfs, The fact that he says explicitly that
they have made no demonstration seems
10 d,sprove thoroughly the published re-
ports that they bad already entered Man
fla and had beaua i career OF bloodshe1
ard rapine.
The best evidence Of the effectiveness Of
80 ntaakade maintained by the American
admiral ard aIso OF the work of the In
xarzeafs in surrounding the city r. shown
hy fhs statement n the dispatches
ma: psoglsgors are scarce Ia the city of
Martha. ahIch seesns 10 INDICATE TO Admiral
De1sy a. eas.y surrender by the Span.
.xh authorities. Another published report
seems also 10 be refnted BY the admirars
sgysces. and that is that the rebels had
raidsd cavife. where the Spanish naval
a.at.on was gecassd aid wAsse, presumably.
.arss sapp..ss of arms AID anmuni,isn
wire kept IL tae rehsis have been ssip-
plying themselves with arms It must ~
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special trainload from Oregon, will arrive
here Wednesday morning. The transpor-
tation OF troops and supplies is testing
the carrying capacity OF the Southern Pa
eific eompany's lines 10 the limit. and
there is shortage OF passenger cars in
consequence.
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SPANISH D[|9)YS
NOT SUCCESSFUL.
An Attempt to Entrap the
Blockading Fleet Fails.
VESSELS ARE TOO MANY.
VESSELS ARE TOO MANY.
Two Warships Make a Dash From
Havana, Apparently to Sea.

when the Mosquito Fleet, Now Do
ing Blockade Duty, Chased Them
Along shore, They swung
Around and Retreated Cnder the
Batteries, Expecting the Ameri-
can Vessels to Follow, hut They
Forts, and an Ineaectual Fire
Was Opened ut Long Range.
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SAN FRANCISCO. May 15.--All night
long the rain. which commenced falling
yesterday afternoon. continued to dreneh
the 1900 men encamped at the Preside
awaiting orders to proceed to Manila.
The Preside Is sea OF mud and the
troops, most of whom are lacking proper
clothing to withstand the cold and damp,
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IfSpanish Admiral Wants q
Fight, Will Get It Soon.
ScHLEY'S SHIPS AFTER lilra
The Orders Are the Same as Thors
Given to Admiral Dewey.

IL Ii Thought the Spanish Fleet VIII
Try and Reach a Cuban Port n
Possible. Under thc Protection of
the shore Dattertcs-lt Is Now
Thought Tint spain VIII Not Try
To Reinforce Manila, and Conse.
quently Not Nearly a. Many Sol.
dters Will He Sent In Dcwey's As-
distance as Was First intended.
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Copyrighted 1893 by the Associated Press
CAPE HAYTTEN. Republic of Havff.
MAY 1.-THE torpedo hoas Porter and fhg
st9rc STRIP Supply. wfsctE Ssye hEen bsrs
waiting orders. hags sailed u 53ta Admiral
SampSo1's squsdroa. The squadron pass
I'd cape kaytsen today. j, IS uncertain
whether it viii turn south ward 10 uae:
the Spanish Csc; & SO Eyfs Ia e8sJ Hsat
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MADRID Nav f5--Further dispatches
from Havana descriptive of ire engage.
Teni 81 Porto Rico say ;har vn.Ea the
ngat was "a progress large America n
warzaip suddenly banked her ires and
VAS towea away by consort
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GSntinued on Page q.
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Spanish Ships Ordered Out, Of Curacao.
spec,a, Dispatch to the post-inte,iecacer.

Dispatch the Post-lntelgcMcer
NEW YORK, May 15-A special from Curacao says
Vizcaya and Maria Teresa, of Admiral Cervera's
Spanish squadron the day in this port taking on
a supply The other ships of the squadron, the
Cristobai Colon Amirante Oquendo Furor and Pluton
spent the day outside scouting around and keeping
lookout American vessels. At O'Clock the entire
fleet departed destination unknown. The government
the Spanish boats must leave in order to
observe neutrality decree There understood to
be several Spanish coal ships with the fleet.
MARKHAM.
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Sampson Will Try to Inter .E$ Them.
Special Dispatch to the Post-Intcliigenccr

Special Dispatch to the Post.1ntcIigehScr
NEW YORK, May 15.-A special from Washington
says: The strategy board tonight mapped out plan of
offense and defense for the navy. Admiral Sampson,
who was north coast of Hayt yesterday will cruise
through the Windward passage and the Spanish
squadron entering Santiago de Cuba the Span
sh make effort to do the naval engagement will
occur off that point. MARKHAM.
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The United Commercial Travellers Hous-
Ton Council loase 40 81. held rousiug
mee'ing At their ball a thc Fox building
Saturday night March %. Besides the
twenty regular members present hey had
Sterling Prize and 5 II speir of san An
lonio and y Robinson Of Galveston 10 as-
isi thfm iu Initiating that prince al IN
noeepis John r KnigAt into the mysteries
81 he { G. Z IN the different ranks Of
perfection dr knight gracefully fcok his
ice water bath. waited nimhls with inc
india rubber man a5d when the 'bogle
man lnnl sitter him n The last degree he
proved himself an acrobatic wander b.
citartng Tie hetiomless pit al cne jump
Nerhatopheies used every avtifi-e to lose
him in tho mountains. but he sucrecdsd by
indnmitalle courage in reaching the beau
iiful city, where he was accorded hearty
welcome By the Numbers Of No 30 who
bad preceded him, Eight NOR victims are
on me carpet fer Saturday night April ..
ana moro coming Tho council wiz mat
regularly every Saturday night until ali the
lambs have horns