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New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
CHiTRuAN B4BCOCK'S STATEHLNl
HOUSE REP1BLICAN BEYOND THE SHADOW
OF A DOUBT.

uO1-sE REPI I-BLICAN BEYOND THE SHADOW
OF 4 DOUBT.
Washington. Nov. a.-Chairmsn Babcock Of
tho Republican Congressional Committee said
this evening that the House OF Representatives
30 tho IVrth Congress would be Republican
without doubt
Throughout the day and evening corps OF
noIitical statisticians has been at work in Re-
nubIican Headquarters compiling and analyzinG
the returns ---.
In statemen. this evening Chairman Bah
cock said
There can be no longer any reasonable argu-
ment over the political complexion of the next
House Of Representatives. 1t VII. he Republi-
can beyond the shadow Of a doubt Our ad-
vices show the certain election Of lN' Re-
publicans. six more than enough 10 give us
control. These are straight Republicans. and
our majority will he over the combined opposi-
ton. Our information induces w 10 place nine
districts in doubt These are the With, in Cali
fornia: the Hid. WITH Nth and With, in Ne
braska: the XVIIth. XIXth and NXVlth. in
Pennsylvania and the XIIth. in Texas We
are reasonably certain to get some Of these
Without them. however. We have clear ma
jority and are resting perfectly easy.
The With Iowa which was in doubt for a
time has certainly elected Representative
Lacey (Rep.). In Kentucky We have elected
not only Seitz in the Xth District, but Pugh IN
the TXth In Kansas have A solid delega-
ton. although il was not until this evening that
We put Kirkpatrick. OF the lid District in the
certain Republican column. In Maryland We
concede the defeat Of Jackson. in the LIST Dis
trict. and McIntre in the Nth. Minnesota re-
turns a solid Republican delegation. Judge Nor
ris having defeated Charles a. Tovne. in the
With District. In Massachusetts We concede
the election Of Democrats in the lid, IAth ana
Xth districts
According to our advices. the delegation from
New York will stand fifteen Republicans 70
nineteen Democrats. In North Carolina We
claim the election Of White. IN the lid District
and Linney in the With. but we may be
counted out in both OF them. In Pennsylvania
The delegation stands twenty Republicans, seven
Democrats and three doubtful; Texas, one he-
publican. eleven Democrats and one doubtful
the XIIth District--and in West Virginia We
carried the lst lid and INth districts. While the
opposition carried the IIId.
From our point Of view that is the SITUATION
asi IL tonight. | fully believe that the returns
We shall receive tomorrow will increase the
figures ! have made tonight
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
SUPRENACI' ASSERTED.
MAssMEETING AT wILMINGTON. y
TAKES HIGH-HANDED ACTION

WASHINGTON. Nov. "a dispatch to The star
today from Wilmington. y. c. gives the details
Of mass meeting Of six hundred citizens OF
tina, city AT the courthouse there today TO
assert tho supremacy Of lhc white man EX-
Representative Waddell presided and read a
series Of resolutions recitiug the determination
Of the white citizen f,rever to rule the city and
to begin the work Immediately. declaring that
hereafter white labor should have preference
over colored and calling for the Punishment Of
Alex Manly the negro newspaper publisher
Gently. An amendment was offered calling on
The Mayor and the Chief OF Police and Board or
Aldermen 10 vdcate their offices now. instead or
waiting until their terms expire in March
Thes- resolutions were referred to commit
tee and while awaiting its report seVeral
speeches were made. one OF the speakers, Repre-
sentative elect Belamy. urging the expulsion OF
Manly in twelve hours. but counselling modera-
tion in other respects The committee soon re-
ported its conclusions favoring the expulsion OF
Manly as proposed. urging the employment ot
white labor az far as possible and resolution
reciting that the Mayor and Chief Of Police
having demonstrated their incapacty. their con-
,inuance I'm office being n menace. should re-
sign The report was unanimously adopted
and = committee OF twenty five was appointed
IN carry into effect the resolutions adopted.
II is understood that Manly has already ei'
the city. The Mayor and Chief Of Police say
thev will not resign az the resolutions cali ior'
but will serve their terms.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
CONTROL OF THE NEXT HOUSE.
RETURNS IN WASHINGTON INDICATE NOT
LESS THAN THIRTEEN REPUBLl-
CAN MAJORITY.
Inv TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]


Washington Nov. 9-Returns received mere
indicate that the Republican majority in the
next House Of Representatives will not fan DE-
low thirteen and II may be seventeen or more
According to information which has been re-
ceived ~ The TribIne correspondent from
sources which are absolutely trustworthy a.
least 1sj Republicans ard 1853 Democrats Pop
ulists. Fusioniss and Silverites have oeeh
elected and the result in nine districts ~ sun
in doubt with an exceedingly strong propaph-
ity that three OF them. at least. will return ke-
publican Representatives. II so. the Hepuon-
can majority over all will he nineteen.
This Is a smaller majority than Chairman
Babcock Of tho Republican Congressional COM
mittee had counted on, and smaller than ne OF
anybody else had a right to expect. assuming
that Republicans and sound money men gen
orally would be as alert and energetic as they
were In every State west OF the Aleghenies
Losses were expected in Pennsylvania and New
York but there was good reason to suppose
they would he large or that a Sound Money
district in Massachusetts, would return Gold
Democrat who will vote for free silver eandi-
date for Speaker. The loss Of a district in Bal
tinore also was unexpected.
Tie following table indicates the political
complexion Of the next House Of Representa-
tives according 10 the latest trustworthy infor-
nation received here:
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
FRANCES SILENCE APPROVED.

Paris Nov. 9-The French newspapers gen
orally approve the silence Of the Chamher OF
Deputies on the subject of Fashoda and con-
grctulate NJ Brunei on his withdrawal OF the
Interpolation which he intended TO address TO
the Government on the subject.
The "Secie' says ii regrets that Major Mar
chand did not observe the same reticence at
Cairo
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
FRANCE AND ABYSSTNI4.

ASSERTION THAT MARCHAND AND MEN
ELEK ARE IN COMMUNICAT1ON.
London. Nov 1O-The Rome correspondent Of
The Daily Mall says.
1T is asserted positively that Major Marchand
has established communication with Emperor
Menelek Of Abyssinia. and that France is now
intriguing with that monarch"
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
GOVERNOR AND SENATOR.
TALKING ABOUT MURPHYs sUccEssoR-REPUD-
LIcAN MAJORITY IN THE LEGISLATURE 30
on JOINT BALLOT-wooDgUFF ONLY
BEHIND ROOSEVELT

LICAN MAJORITY IN THE LEGISLATURE 30
on JOINT BALLoT-wooDRUFF ONLY
5000 BEHIND ROOSEVELT.
More complete returns from the counties com.
posing the city Of New York show that Van
Wyck's plurality for Governor was about 81 OOO
Elsewhere in the State Colonel Roosevelt had as
indicated yesterday. nearly 100000. His plural
lty in the whole STATE. so far as ascertained.
therefore upward OF 5000 The soldiers
vote may carry II is W to 10000 o. even higher.
Woodruff behind his ticket in New-York
County about 5000 votes 1000 in Kings and
2'oOO more elsewhere. But there can be no doubt
as to his election. Bacon Independent candidate
for Governor poed nearly or quite 900 votes in
the whole State
The Secretary OF State says that about 5000
soldiers from the Empire State now or recently
In the service Of the National Government were
privileged to vote at this election. but the actual
number Of ballots cast by them will not be
known until the canvossers examine them next
month. Here and there the choice OF a Con-
gresham State Senator. Assemblyman
Moyor is likely to be determined by the mill
tary vote. At least two Senate districts and
five or six Assembly districts are yet in doubt
on this account
The Legislature is safely Republican. how
ever. Even II all Of these contests We're decided
in favor Of the Democrats. which is highly i'm
probable, II would be impossible for Mr.. Murphy
10 secure reelection 10 the United States
Senate
The latest returns respecting the Legislature
declare that the Senate Will be composed Of
- Republicans and % Democrats and the As
sembly OF s. Republicans and 62 Democrats
When the Republican successor to Senator Ed
ward Murphy. jr.. is elected in January there
fore the Republican majority on joint ballot Sill
be 30 votes.
There was considerable talk among Republic
can nembers-elect OF the Legislature yesterday
regarding the United States Senatorship. Among
the prominent Republicans spoken Of 10y them
as those who may BE- supported for Senator in
the caucus Of the Republican members of tho
Legislature were Chauncey VI. Depew. Joseph
II. ChOate General Stewar; L. Woodford late
Ministcv to Spain. and Benjamin r. Odel IT,.
chairman OF the Republican State Committee.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
THE NEW PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD CAE
SERVICE AT WASHINGTON. II. 9.

The Pennsylvania RAILROAD Company has Just put
into operation in connection with tts Sixth street
Station. Washington. u. G.. Tplcte and efficient
cab service. similar to that in operation al Broad
Street Station. Philadelphia and West Twenty
third Street station. New-Nork. The service Is PEE
formed by nrand-new ruhber-tred coupe~. VictOrias
and omnihuses at We y reasonable rates. and In the
same prompt and satisfactory manner thar has
characterized the service I'm other cities The ve-
hicles Will he found At the cab stand az the y
Street entrance the Washington Station. and
may be engaged D. the trip or b. the hour-Advt
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
CERMANrS EMPEROR GoING TO SPAIN
INFECTED TO ARRIVE At CADiz oN NovEM
BER 20

Madrid. NOV. 9.-inquires made here concei ming
the proposed visit OF the Emperor Of y armany TO
spain show ihat the Spanish Government has been
Informed that TWO German warships. one of them
having the Emperor ana Empress OF Germany on
board aill arrive at Caiz November % IL Is
said that +. not yet known whether the visit of
Their Majesties Is OF private or OF an ofical
character
II s asserted AZ the Foreign ONCE this evening
that Emperor William and Empress Augusta VIC
toria after visiting Cadiz. will visit Cartagena.
The Queen Regent viii invite them 10 visit Madrid.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
BELGTlNS' QIEER OFFER.

THINK SPAIN STILL OWNS THE ISLANDS
AND WANT TO LEASE THEM.
London. Nov 10 Tho Madrid correspondent
OF The Daily Mail" says:
"A Belgian syndicate under the presidency
Of King Leopold Of Belgium has offered 10
lease the Philippines. under Spanish sovereignty,
paying Spain large rent
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
THE LORD MAYORS SHOW.

ITII1 I@'I'I MY '''f' '"'IE'''
CROWDS APPLAUD A CAR REPRESENTING ANGLO
SAXON UNION.
London, Nov. 9The Lord Mayors Show 20
day was favored with fine weather and was wit
messed by the usual crowds of pc pie. The en-
thusiasnl was divided between the car repre-
senting tho Soudan. with the soldiers Of the
regiments which took part in the battle Of ON
durham. and the car representing the British
speaking races. The latter displayed among
other things Britannia and Columbia seated be
meath Il canopy, while the American flag vas
horne by a British sailor and the British flag
by an American sailor There was also an illus
tration Of Admiral Tatnals Blood is thicker
than water" and Of Admiral Kimberley's repeu-
tion OF the same expression to Captain Kane
after the disaster at Apia. Samoa This car was
warmly greeted.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
sIGNIFICANCE OF THE VISIT

London. Nov. lo-The Madrid correspondent Of
THE D4ily Mail" says
"sonor Sagasta declares that Emperor William l.
coming TO Spain incogniio. There is a good deal Of
comment upon the fact that he docs not plan ("
sion at Gibraltar. where the cOallng facilities are
much greater than n; Cadz. and IT is pointed out
that he wiz arrive at critical moment in the his
tory OF the Philippines
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10

or the nine districts under the head doubt
ful" there are encouraging Indications tha' a'
least three will return Republicans.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
MARCHAND's RETURN TO FASHODA.

M4EtHANJS > KE IT nv To NNIIVTN'
Cairo. Egypt Nov. 9.-Major Marchand ana
Captain Raratier start for Fashoda on Thurs
day or Friday, 10 carry out the evacuation OF
that place by the French garrison. which VIII
retire by way Of Abyssinia T. Jibutil. six
mOnthS' Journey
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
MOODY ELECTION DAY ~ TEXAS.
AT LEAST SIX MEN WERE KILLED AND sEvERA
WOI NDTD.

81. Louis. Nov. a telegram to "The Post
Dispatch from Dallas Tex. says.
''Yesterday was Il bloody Election Day In Texas.
At Hubbard Stevens County. Rosarc Mccarthy
Joseph Ramby and Jefferson Squires were killed.
and j. + McCartery and Riley Squires probably
mortally wounded In an election quarrel. AT Steu-
ben. I'm Hopkins County. X. +. Sutton and George
Y,ing were killed. William Young is In jail as a
partv 10 the killing OF sutton who had murdered
Younc's brother. At Aubrey. Denton County
Deputy Sheriff Taylor was shot through the neck
by Lee Webb and dangerously wounded lie
shot webb through the lcS. Al Sheffield. IN Trinity
County. j. " Ashehed was killei and his father
probably fatally wounded by persons whose names
have not been learned. Many minor anrays Oc-
CURED in various parts OF the State AS the result Of
election differences "
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10

'The figures here for 1896 and 1894 represent N.
county existed before Its recent division ths
rev Queens County having the boundaries the
Borough ~ Queens Nassau County. Fer 1898 sep
araie printed FOR The county borougf
Of Queens ana Nassau County
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
ruE NEED OF WAR PREPARATION.

Referring again TO the war preparations ana
asking his hearers to look at the state OF the
world Lord Salisbury added:
"rha Car has invited Congress TO proVde 'o'
the disarm ament of the world. but while we orfer
Our heartiest tribute 10 his motives. and are VIII
ing 20 assist and sympathlze IN every way unui
the happy day when his aspirations are crowned
with success. We must still provide precautions
needful 10 counteract the dangers surrounding
u. In .or,e respe.ts this era this great epoch
in the history OF man. is marked by unhappy
onen.. 1t is the first year in which the mighty
force Of the American Republic has been intro-
duced among nations whose dominlons are ex-
panding and whose Instruments TO certain ex-
tent are war.
Il am not implying the slightest blame. Far
Arizona republican., 1898-06-16
MUST SMOKE PIPES NOW.
Famine in Havana Tobacco Has at
 Last Become a Reality.

New York, June 15.-The much talked-of and long expected tobacco famine is practically here. Before the war with Spain began the air was ill., ed with prophecies of such a famine. The Cuban rebellion was on, but still there was genuine Cuban tobacco to be had. As the rebellion dragged along stories were heard about the price of tobacco going up and the quality go- ing down. But Havana tobacco was still to be had for a price.
 The importers knew all about it some time ago, but it fell upon the smokers unawares. It has even reach ed the clubs which were supposed to be plentifully supplied with the fragrant weed. It has developed that the stock of Havana cigars is almost exhausted, and that the importers are holding on to the remainder with a death grip. The supply is to be apportioned so that it may last as long as possible, and for that reason the sales of box lots are almost entirely prohibited. One of the largest clubs in the city, a club that a year ago bought over 150,000 Havana cigars from a single importing house in the city, is almost in sight of its last cigar. It had laid in such heavy stock over the winter that it was will ing to sell to members in any quantity for almost any price, and now it will not sell box at any price. The most that smoker can get is handful.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-16
AFTER THE FLEET.
Why Santiago Was Made the First
 Point of Attack

Washington, June 15.-Some of the congressional visitors at the war de- partment have questioned officials as to the exact purpose of the military expedition to Santiago. An idea has gotten abroad that Santiago was to be made the base of operations against Havana It is learned, however. that the departments plans do not con- template this.
 The sole purpose of the landing of troops at Santiago and the capturing of tbe town is to destroy or capture the Spanish feet Therefore, it is said, that as soon as Santiago is reduced and the Spanish fleet disposed of, the United States troops will be dispatched to some other point, either Porto Rico or Havana, leaving the insurgents in eastern Cuba to prevent the Spaniards from reoccupying Santiago.
 If the insurgents cannot be depended upon to do this, and it must be con- fessed that officials are beginning to be possessed by very great doubts as to the amount uf service to be expected from the insurgents in natural war fare, then some of the United States troops, perhaps 5000, will be left in the vicinity of Sanuago under the protec- tion of some of the American cruisers which by that time will have effected an entrance into Santiago bay.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-16
LETTERS NOT OPENED.
Denial of Statements About Postofice
 Inspectors.

Washington. June 15.-Postmaster- General Emory Smith requests the As sociated Press to state that all reports indicating that postoffice inspectors or other officials have been detailed or authorized to open letters within the mails are untrue and misleading. The privacy of the mails at no time, under any condition of circumstances, any where, will be invaded during the war. All mail properly addressed, and upon which sufficient postage is paid, will be delivered to the addressee as expedi- tiously and scrupulously as tt ever has been. The postoffice inspectors de- tailed for duty at Key West and Tampa and the various military camps are simply performing duty in connection with the establishment and perfection of the postal service. All postoffice inspectors so detailed are under the di- rection of the chief of inspectors, post office department
Arizona republican., 1898-06-16
Our Generalship has Led Us to VICTORY! ]!

We have just closed a deal with HANDEL, PURSCH & WIENER, tail- ors and manufacturers of "Higt Art Clothing" We made them very low offer for lot of their fine, stylishly made suits. Our offer was so low we little thought they would accept it, but they did, and the goods are in our store. We are not going to take ad- vantage of this important purchase by selling at regular season prices, but as we bought them cheap. we propose to boom our business and make the month of JUNE A RECORD BREAK FER and TRADE BRINGER. To do this SUCCESSFULLY, GREAT VAL UES and LITTLA PRICES will be coupled to accomplish our purpose.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-16

if Spanish shot pierced the Vesuvi- us and got into her dynamite magazine it would result in a terrific explosion and the wiping out of the ship, officers and crew.
 Considerable hesitancy is also evil dent over firing these huge masses of dynamite, as naval officers believe it has not yet been proved that they will not explode getting under way. These are some of the causes that lead up to the lack of service of this cruiser A desire is shown, however, to find out one way or the other what dynamite will accomplish in warfare, and the appeals which have been made prob ably will result in bringing the Vesu- vius into the ranks of the fighting ships.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-16
ITALIAN TITLES.
Sometimes They are Not Held in Very High Esteem.


 Throughout Europe Italian titles oi nobility do not enjoy very high rep utation; so much so, that as a general rule a mere Austrian baron is more
 highly considered than an Italian mar
 ouis. One explanation of this fact is
 that many of these Italian nob1es with |high-sounding names are not in a very
 enviable financial situation; many
 astounding instances may be cited of
 Italian dukes and counts who occupy
 the strangest positions abroad; some
 are coachmen; others hotel porters:
 one an interpreter in railway sta
 ton; another is butler in the family of aI American millionaire In New York
 there is well known Italian count
 who has run an elevator for several
 years past In southern Italy, where
 poverty is greater than in other DOT uons of the peninsula, the great noble families are compelled to resort to the most extraordinary stratagems to save appearances. In Naples poor families have adopted system of mutual car riages and horses, which is somewhat curious; five or six families agree to pay the expenses of a luxurious estab- llshment, generally a four-in-hand. with coachWan and footma1f; the car riage door, with the various coats-of- arms of the different families, is alone changed, according to the family which uses the carriage. On great occasions these families draw lots to see which shall use the carriage and horses.
 But a strange fact is that now, when SC many noble families have become the Italian government is about to increase the price of titles. IE future the man who wishes to bear a princes crown must pay $S000 to the government; to become a duke. S6,000 is sufficient; for $5,000 one may be marquis, and for $4,000 count; S2,400 is sufficient to become a baron. and 1000 for the simple prefix de" These figures apply only to the titles conferred by the king. But besides these royal titles are the dignities con- ferred by the pope, with which several American merchants and business men have been honored. These papal tt- ties are somewhat cheaper than those conferred by the king At the vatican a brand-new count may be created for Sz,4OO and marquis for S3,00O. Amer ican amateurs should take note of this fact
 It is hardly necessary to add that the proud old Italian aristocrats look down with the greatest contempt on these parvenu noblemen, whether ere sted by the king or the pope These proud Italian ariStocrats Of ancient lin cage, such as the Colonna, the Borg hese, the Crsini of Rome, the Strozzi Of Florence, and the Visconte of Mi Ian consider themselves vastly super for to the most ancient nobles of France and Great Britain, and the equals of most royal families Some of the old Roman nobles even claim direct descent from the days of ancient Journal.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-16
REVENUE BUREAU WORK.
It Will Be Largely Increased By the
 War Tax Bill.

Washington. June 15.-The bureau of internal revenue Is now busily en- gagged in preparations for the enforce ment of the war revenue bill. Nearly the entire work involved will fall upon the internal revenue service, the ex- captions being the bond issue and the coinage of the silver in the treasury. The increased tax upon beer that has been removed from the brewery prem ises and stores will be collected by as- sessment, as will also the additional tax of cents per pound imposed on stocks of tobacco outside of factory premises, and the additional tax on cigars and cigarettes, where such stocks of tobacco, snuff. cigars and ci- garettes are in excess of the exempted quantities.; that is to say, one thou sand pounds of manufactured tobacco and snuff and 10000 cigars and cigar cites. While the collection of the above taxes by assessment instead of the afixing of additional stamps will greatly simplify the work in this con- nection, yet there are many blanks to be prepared, printed and distributed within the thirty days allowed, in which those interested are required to make sworn returns of their stocks on hand.
 The hardest problem presented to the commissioner, however, is the preparation of designs and the print ing of the vast quantity of stamps which will be required for the sched- ules A and B, under which stamps are required for almost every character of commercial transaction, from the or dinary bank check to the first mort gage bond of a trunk line railway. An other problem will be the devising of methods and regulations for the tax ing and supervising of what is known in the bill as mixed four"