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Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
LocxuARr HAS LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
General Power-Pnlmcr succeeds To
the Command of Indian Forces.

General Power-Pnlmcr Succeeds TO
the Command of Indian Forces.
CALCUTTA, Jan. 16.-The queen has ap-
proved the appointment of General Sir Ar
thur Power-Palmer, X. c. b., to succeed
General Sir William Lockhart as commander
of the Trah field force, on the west frontier
Sir William Lockhart, after completing the
report on which he is engaged concerning
the future Indian frontier policy and the
measures to be adopted. will return to Eng
land on three months leave. General Power
Palmer, it is understood will act during MS
absence, being succeeded in his own present
command by General Files. The forces VIII
otherwise remain unchanged, except for a
temporary reduction of the headquartero
staff.
Sir Power-Palmer has been commander oil
the Punjab frontier forces since 1893. he
is now in his 5Sth year. He entered the IN
dian army in 1857, and during the mutlhy ne
served with Hudson. In 1868 he was on the
northwest frontier. He served in the Aoys-
sInlan war from 1867 TO the end OF 1868; WIS
with the Duila expedition in 1894, and com
manded the Chin Hills expedition OF the
previous year. He served also during the
Afghan war. 1878, and in the Soudaa eXpedl-
ton. 1885. He received the rank of major
penerll in 1893.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
ENGLAND AND CHINESE QUESTION
Great britain is willing to Assist the
CcIestiuIs.

Great britain is Willing to Assist the
CcIestiHls.
LONDON, Jan. 16-The Peku correspond
ent of the Times says:
Yesterday Saturday Sir Claude MacDon-
ald British ambassador to China, in the
course of an interview with the Tsung-Li-
Yamen board of foreign controD, stated that
England was willing to assist China to
llquidate the japanese Indemnity and would
provide loan of f12, 600, 900 at par to run
fifty years, the service to be per cect net,
including sinking fund under conditions as
follows:
First, The opening of three treaty ports,
Talien-Wan, Slang In and Nan Ming, Thereby
increasing the customs revenues; second, a
declaration that no pOrton OF the Yang tse
Kiang valley snail be alenated to any other
power; third, the right to extend the Bur-
nah railway through Human province (the
most southwestern in Chna).
In the event of her default China Is TO
place certain revenues under the control of
the imperial customs. On this basis tne
negotiations will proceed. China regards
them as advantageous, but fears the threat
ened opposition of France and Russia, es-
pecially to the opening of Talien-Wan and
Nan Ming.
The Times, commenting on the report
suggests that Slang In, which the corresponu-
ent describes as in Human province, is a
telegcaphic error, and means either Slang
Yang, in Hu-Pei province, or SianS-Iang' IN
Huuan province.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
WILL BE LAUNcHED ON THURSDAY.
Jnpan's New War Ship Knsasf Ready
for the Wnfer

PHILADELPHIA, jan. 16.-The launching
of the Japanese war ship Kasagi, which is
being built at Crlmps' ship yard, will take
place on Thursday at noon. The Kasagi Is
the most important ship ever built in the
United States for foreign account, and is the
first foreign war ship launched in this coun
try since the Zobiaca in 1873.
The ceremonial attendant upon the launch
ing of the chip will be exclusively IN the
hands OF the Japanese minister, and the af-
fair will be conducted in accordance with the
customs of the japanese in such matters.
On the part of the Cramp company there will
be no special provision for guests but the
ship yard will be open to the public at the
time of the launching.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
DIG INCREASE IN THE EXPORTS
Indications that Our Foreign Trade is
Growing.

WASHINGTON, Jan, 16-The monthly
statement of the exports and imports, is
sued by the Bureau of Statistics shows
that the exports of domestic merchandise
for December last amounted to $123, ,1S1,743,
an increase as compared with December,
1896 of over $7000o00. For the twelve
months the increase was over 1893 900, 000
The imports of merchandise during De-
cembec last amounted to $51514, ,733, of
which $24 5SS was free Of duty. This
is a falling off in dutiable merchandise OF
over S. 500 900. For the twelve months the
increase was about $54, 100000.
Tho gold exports for December last
amounted to $573,53S and the imports to S2,-
110,013. For the twelve months there was a
decrease in the exports of $2S, S73,0S7 and a
decrease in the imports Of $736Sl 1872.
The exports of silver during the last
month aggregated $5,S0O,27l. and the i'm
poets 81 ,O63 ,352 The years figures show a
decrease in the silver exports of $4,711 ,062
and 1857 1927 in the imports,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17

Matt Freeman Breaks Jail the Second
Yime in Yenr.

GUTHRIE, Okl., jan 16.-Matt Freeman.
the last of the old Seip Wyatt gang of out
laws, escaped from Jail at Taolga Friday
night, it was learned today, for the second
time in year. Freeman and his wife for
merly conducted ranch in the Glass noun
tains and it was the headquarters for the
gang. Mrs. Freeman was Wyatt's most
trusty lieutenant. One time the gang was
beseiged for a week by deputy marshals
She rode the gauntlet of their bullets and
escaped to bring reinforcements and am
munition. Later she was captured and
spent year in the federal Jail here. She
was converted while in Jail and is now
travelling as an evangelist.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON SAILS
Equipped for a Long Voyage, with
Mngnaincs McII EiIlch.

Magazines We'll Filled.
NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 16.-Iiaving COM
pleted coaling and all provisions for their
winters cruise in gulf waters, the ships
Of the North Atlantic squadron, which have
been anchored in Hampton Roads for the
last ten weeks, the flagship New York and
the battleships Indiana, Massachusetts, and
Iowa left lOld Point Comfort at 10 o'clock
this morning and two hours later passed
out the capes, southbound. They put to sea
in the teeth of nOrtheaster which is blow
ing off Hatteras tonight. 1t is Admiral
Sicard's intention to keep well away from
the stormy cape. The fleet will proceed di-
rectly at 10-knot speed to Dry Tortugas its
headquarters for the, gulf evolutions. This
point is within such easy reach of Havana
that the ships could be summoned in a few
hours should their presence there be neces-
sary.
The Texas will join the flagship off the
South Carolina coast. The torpedo boat
Foote was forced to take the inside route
owing to the heavy weather off Hatteras.
The ships are equipped for long voyage
and their magazines we'll stocked.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
PEACE SAID TO REIGN IN HAVANA.
Washington officials Receive No Re-
nnrts of DiSOrlerS.

ports OF DSOFUeTs.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Grave apprehen-
sion was felt by both the officials of the
State department and those Of the Spanish
legation that disturbances OF a more or less
serious character might occur in Havana
today, owing to the fact that many persone
otherwise occupied during the week would
be comparatively free on this day to follow
their own inclinations.
Advices received by Minister de Lone
early today, followed by others at later
hour, indicated, however, that Havana was
perfectly tranquil Shortly after noon the
minister received a dispatch conveying the
information that at II o'clock this morning
there had been no riotisg, nor even
sporadic disturbances of any kind. AS q
precautionary measure. General Blanco had
carefully provided against cny trouble, but
so far rs surface indications went the pre-
cautions he had taken were entirely unnec-
essary. The advices were that the better
judgment Of the people was uppermost Good
feeling prevailed generally throughout the
city, and no disturbances were anticipated.
Up to 8 o'clock this afternoon State de-
partment officials had received no word from
Havana. ani they accepted this Us an indl-
cation that no trouble had occurred or was
anticipated. They regard the r!oting of llst
week rs merely furry which spent It's force
in the few hours it laGted. General Lee is
under instructions to notify the department
promptly of anything unusual or in the least
way threatening, and the fact that no dis
patch was received from him clearly indl-
Gates that the city is practically absolutely
quiet.
Secretary Long has received no additional
information concerning the movements of the
North Atlantic squadron, and said that he
expected none. Admiral Sicard will simply
carry out the orders previously issued to
him, and sail today with the main body of
the squadron for southern waters to enter
npon the usual winter maneuvers.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
GETTING READY FOR ALASKA TRADE
Cramps Are Reftting Several Ships to
Ply the Pacific.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 16.-The negotia-
tions between the w. A. Cramp & Sons Ship
and Engine Building company and the In
ternatonal Navigation company, for the pur-
chase and sale OF the "Ohio" Indiana"
Illinois" "Ponnsylvania' and Come
maugh" for the trade between the Pacific
coapt and Alaska, have resulted in the Inter-
national Navigation company deciding TO or
ganize a company to be under its own man
agement This company will be called tho
Empire Transportation company, OF which
Clement "A. Griscom will be president.
Cramps chip yard Is now busy thoroughly
overhaullng these boats and rehtting them
with passenger accommodations especially
adapted for the Pacific coast-Alaska trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
HIS son.
cts Leader
GENERAL BOOTH "
Head of Snlvntionis
of NoIug

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-At<t an Interview
between General william Booth of the Saliva
tion Army and Commander Halllngton Booth
of the Volunteers of America, this afternoon at
the Windsor hotel, the following statement
was given out by those who witnessed the
interview:
General William Booth and Commander
Ballington Booth today at the Windsor hotel
met in the presence of Rev. DR.. JOSIAH
Strong and Rev. Charles Cuthbert Hall.
The interview was purely aS between father
and son. Nothing transpired calculated to
lead to any amalgamation of the two move
ments 1t was agreed that all public contro-
versy in the press or otherwise between the
two movements should as far as possible
come to an end.
JOSIAH STRONG.
CHARLES CUTHBERT HALL"
Hundreds of people who attended the serv-
ices at Salvation Army headquarters tonight
were disappointed because of the absence OF
General Booth. After the meeting Adjuant
Hillested said: "Omcially we shall take no
cognizance OF the generals presence in
America until a few weeks before his re-
turn in April, after his visit through the
western states and Canada. when we eX-
peot to arrange a series of monster recep-
tions and meetings in honor of General
Booth" The general will leave for Canada
tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
CHARGES DIRECTOR WITH FRAUD
| Sensational Suit Instituted Over
| Arizona Mining Property.

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Jan. ia sensational
suit has been filed here in connection with
the Crowned King Mining company an Illi-
nos corporation. The plaintiff Orrin F.
Place, owner of one-third of the stock, sues
the company and five former directors n.
C. Shekels, J. NJ. Taylor, Reuben Wlk.son.
w. T. Vandever and C. p. Harrington. al
leging that Shekels and Harrington, own
ing more than half the stock have depre-
ciated its value by mismanagement. by an
improper issue Of stock, upon which it is
claimed the defendants paid themselves ST.
600 in fraudulent dividends and also that
the salary roll was improperly sweled The
plaintiff asks for a receiver and for an ac-
counting.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
MORE OUTBREAKS IN HUNGARY
Police Are Called in and Many Ar
rests Are Made.

VIENNA, Jan. 16.-Five thousand socialiat
workmen made demonstration here today In
front of the Rathhaus because DR.. Leuger,
the burgomaster, had forbidden them to hold
a meeting in the building. The police dis
persei them and made several arrests. There
are ominous rumors of trouble In hungary
and Bohemia. The agrlrian socialist move
ment in Hungary is serious, especially in the
szabolche district, where the land owners are
menaced.
The town hall at Nyir Bakta has been
partly destroyed by an Incendiary fire ana
the local magistrate has been seriously IN
iured by the mob Many arrests have been
made ard the district is now occupied by
gendarmerie.
PRAGUE, Jan. 16.-There were outbreaks
promoted by students here today, together
with soclalis.ic demonstration, which the
pohce Dispersed
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17

Duration of i<ino Chnu Lease is Not
Determined

PEKlN, Jan. 16.-Germany has demanded
a ninety-nine years lease OF Kiao Chsu and
large area surrounding It, China offers to
lease the bay and shores only for fifty years
Here the matter rests. The Germans insist
on the right to build railroads and work
mines whenever they wish. 1t Is reported
that railroad from Kiao Chau to Blnan
Flu has been agreed to, the Germans acquir-
ing mining rights for a mile on each side
of the line, and the Chinese to be admitted
as shareholders.
Germany has renewed its demand for an
indemnity OF 100000 taels for the erection
OF cathedral and for compensation to the
amount OF several thousand taels for the
relatives OF the murdered missionaries.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17

Little ApDreGensiOn is Felt of Any
ScriOus Damage

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. 1G.-The Ohio river
at this point at 10 o'clock was forty-two
feet and ten inches and rising one inch per
hour. 1t may reach the government dan
ger line" of forty-fye feet before 1t recedes
The danger at forty-ive feet and even at
fifty feet is merely nominal. At the latter
stage a few cellars will be inundated but
navigation will not be embarrassed in the
least. Today the towboat John Woods passed
down with the largest tow of coal ever
moved on the upper Ohio 1t consisted of
twenty-five barges, aggregatlng $50 600 BUSH
els of coal Not the slightest damage has
been done here
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
INCREASE IN THE WOOL IMPORTS
There IL "a Decrease In the Imports
of Sugar.

WASHINGTON, Jsn. 16.-The advance re-
ports of the Bureau of Statistics show that
during December last the imports Of wool
at the three leading ports amounted to H.
76S246 pounds, valued at S1,9OS974. This ia
an increase, as compared with the December
returns for 1896 for the same ports, Of over
1900 900 pounds and $SSO,OOO in value.
The sugar imports at Boston, New York
Philadelphia, Baltimore and San francisco
during December last, exclusive OF Hawaiian
sugar free, amounted to 100, 0,132,l4S pounds
valued at $l,923,793. This is decrease over
November, 1897, OF about 23 ,275 900 pounds
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17

bishop Bouchesi OF Montreal, in causing the
encyclical to be promulgated, had 1t accom-
panied simply by a short letter, recommend
ing It to the careful consideration of the
faithful. He also caused to be read the pas
toral issued last Sunday by Mgr. Begin, ccad-
jutor to the cardinal archbishop of Quebec
Bishop La Fleche OF Three Rivers did like
wise and in a pastoral letter of mis- own
urged his flock to continue in It's endeavors
to have the rights of the Catholic minority
in Mani. obj restored to them.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17

Steamer I'm DiaIreaA.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Jan. l6,-The unidenti-
fed disabled steamer supposed TO be the
British steamer Parkmore) that was lying
off this port last night. has been driven sea-
is felt for its safety. A tug went to search
for 1t this morning. but failed TO find It,,
at daybreak tomorrow. 1t is feared the
steamer Is helpless
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
TERRIFIC TORNADO IN OKLAHOMA.
Timber BIockndcs Ronds, but No Ono
is Killed.

IL kIIEPN.
CHICAGO, Jan. IA special to tho
Chronicle from Guthrie. Okl., says:
A terrific tornado, accompanied by heavy
rain and hail. passed across Pottawatome
county, near Maud postofIice last evening.
Men from that part of the county say that
the path of the storm was about half
milo wide and that timber was blown down
and broken off so as to almost completely
blockade the roads. No enc was killed.
That part of the country over which the
storm passed had been almost deserted by
the families living there on account OF the
Indian scare.
The tornado travelled In northeasterly
direction and passed over into the Seminole
nation, where on account OF the thinly pop
ulated condition of the country little dam
age WAS done
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
wand sugnr nountlcs AhoIished.

BERLIN, Jan. 16.-Tle Society OF German
Sugar Producers at special meeting today
adopted resolution declaring that the aboli-
tion of bounties would only be acceptable
provided all countries abolished both direct
and indirect bOunties. further resolution
was adopted calling upon the government to
give the sugar producers a years notice.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
Cireumstnnces Point 10 Murder:

OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. 1G.-The authorities
are investigating the death Of Joseph Rae
side, a horse trainer whose mangled corpse
was found alongside the railroad track at
Shell Mound, there being a strong suspicion
that he was murdered and his body placed
upon the track for the purpose of destroying
all traces of the crime Thursday last Rae
side won 5000 on Ricardo and cashed his
ticket before going TO supper After supper
he left his boarding house and nothing mora
was seen Of him until his mangled corpse
was discovered next morning, when only q
few pieces Of silver were found In his pock-
cts. 1t Is the theory OF the police that Rae
side was killed and robbed by race track
touts who knew of his winnings
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
HANNA HAsTENs no WASHINGTON
senator is Called to the Capitol by
TeIe/raph.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. Ex-senator Han
ma left for Washington at $40 o'clock this
afternoon very unexpectedly. His hasty de-
parturc is said to have been brought about
by the receipt or message urging him to
come to the capital at once. II Is believed
that the Hawaiian treaty will be taken up
this week, and that his presence was de-
sired on that account
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17

Reaches San Francisco on the
Steamer Peru.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 16.-The steamship
Peru from Hong Kong end Yokohama. via
Honolulu, passed In Golden Gate tonight and
Is anchored in the stream. A small boat put
out at 10 p. m to the Peru and President
Dole OF Hawaii was hailed from the deck.
President Dole and Mrs Dole are anxious to
get ashore end proceed with all possible
haste to Washington. 1t is doubtful, how
ever, If they will be permitted to land to-
night the custom OF the quarantine service
being that incoming vessels be not boarded
between sunset and sunrise.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
Ceiesina's Crew In Port.

NEW YORK, Jan. lG-On board the
steamer Antlia, which arrived this even
ing from Nassau, were the mate and nine
seamen of the crew OF the Italian brigantine
Celesna, which was lost on the south side
Of Watllngs island while on voyage from
Venice TO Savannah. The vessel was a
total loss. No lives were lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
serious Floods in sDnin.

MADRID Jan. 16,-There have been seri-
Gus floods near Valencia, capital of the prov
ince of that nlme. and thirty houses have
collapsed
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
Receives French Ambassador.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE new French
ambassador, Jules Cambon, was presen,ed to
President Mckinley yesterday. The presenta-
tion was performed by Secretary Sherman.
who did not receive the ambassador at the
State departEent, according to the usual
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
Hny VIII Take a Sail.

LONDON, Jau. 16.-The United States am
bassador TO Great Britain, Colonel John
Hay, and family. will sail from Genoa on
the North German Lloyd steamship Prinz
Regent Luitpold on January 20 for Egypt, fol
tour up the Nile.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
Fish Dealers Combine.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 16.-The fish deal
ers of this city. Sandusky, Lorraine Erie and
Buffalo have formed combination, OF which
a Mr.. Carter of Erie Is the sales agent. The
object OF the combina tion Is to control the
price of lake fish In the eastern markets and
a noticeable stiffness OF prices has resulted
already.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
Empress Health Alarming.

BERLIN, jan. 16.-The condition of the
health OF Empress Augusta Victoria excites
comment she will go in the spring to some
southern air cure. Her physicians still for
bid her leaving her rooms.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17

custom, but met him at the White House.
The speeches were a little out of the or
binary run Of commonplace, from the fact
that they breathed on both sides an attach
meat growing out OF an ancient alliance Of
the United States and France
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
rope's EncycIicaI rs Read.

MONTREAL, Jan. l6.-The pope's encycli-
cal on the Mlnitoba school question was read
today In all the churches Of the dioceses of
Montreal, Three Rivers, Sherbrooke. St.
Hyacinthe, Chicoutiml and Rymouskl. Arch
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
Lieutenant Turner Escapes.

CALCUTTA, Jan. 16.-The report OF the
escape of Lieutenant Turner OF the Britieh
survey party recently attacked by tribesmen
in the proyIne of Mekran, Baluehistan, is
confirmed.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
Movements of Ocean vessels, Jan. 10.

Movements of Ocean Vessels, Jan. 10.
At Hayre-Arriyed-La Bretagne, from
New York
At n-saled-Campania, fov
New York
At New York-Arrived-La Normandie.,
from Havre; Algonquin, from JacksonyillesI sI
Seryla. from Liverpool Sailed-Moble, for
London; Werkendam for Rotterdam; Styria-
for Trieste, via Pensacola. -
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
withdraw the Eight-Hour Demand.

LONDON. Jan. 16.-The official engineers
Joint committee has notified the employers
federation OF the withdrawal on behalf oi
the men, OF the eight hours demand
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17
TEMPER AZURE AT OMAHA.

having established the busnes ! under
the name OF the Penn Ircu During
the Mexican war the firm bV : mber of
vessels for the government 50 hile the
war Of the rebellion lastef :. Instructed
engines for 100 governme1 some of
them the largest in the SO Mr.. Neahe
was born December 20, ' Monmouth
county New Jersey. 50.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-General Chris
topher Colon Anger. U. s. A. retired, died
of old age at his home in West Washington
tonight. General Anger was one OF the three
surviving members of the class of '43 at
West Point, the class with which General
Grant graduated. General Anger served
with Grant in Mexico and afterward with dis
tinctioa through the civil war. After the
civil war he saw considerable active service
in the Indian uprisings on the frontier and
wae later In command of various departments
OF the army. He was retired in 1885. and
has since lived In Washington. Subsequent
to his retirement he was shot by negro
desperate in the doorway OF his home. but
though seriously wounded, recovered, He
has two sons now in the army. Captain Colon
Anger, stationed at Fort Riley, Kan, and
Major j. Anger, at Leavenworth.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l6.-Jacob C..
Neafe, president OF the Neafe & Levy ShIq
aud Engine Building company, died OF heart
failure at his home In this city this after
noon, The concern operates large plant
on the Delaware river front In this city,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-12-27
Death Of DR.. Whitley.

Usage, Ic,wa. Dec. 19.-Dr. John L.
Whitley, one of the best known ply
sicians of Northern Iowa, dropped
dead in his Office here in Usage, be-
tween and o'clock Friday evening.
For the past year the doctor has been
very sick, but during the past month
or so has been much improved, and
hopes were entertained of his entire
recovery. DR.. Whitley was for years
associated with DR.. Chase, In the
pactice OF medicine in Mitchell coun-
ty, under the firm name of Chase &
Whitley. The doctor leaves wife
and four children to mourn his loss.
For years DIR. Whitley has been
prominent in politics of the state,
and has filled many prominent places
in the Masonic lodge of Usage as well
as well as the grand Communicates.