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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
AFRICA DISCUSSED IN LONDON
A STATEMENT BY Mr. CHAMBERLAIN ON THE


WEST AFRICAN NEWS.
London, Feb H.-Replylng TO a question IN the
Secretary OF State for the Colonies said ne re-
ceved yesterday dispatch from Lieutenant Pitcher,
commanding at Lokojah stating that he had re-
ceived information that four French officers. with
a hundred men, had arrived at Argungu (or Ar
gungD on the Sokoto River. and within the sphere
OF British influence. Mr.. Chamberlain added:
al cannot believe that pending the negotiations,
the French Government have authorized this
invasion Of territory which rights have
been recognized by the convention between Great
Britain and France"
Great activity is manifested by the Colonial Of
hce officials. the West African Department and
among the higher military officers who are going
out TO the Lagos hinterland The latter are In
clined to discredi the news which reached Akassa,
Niger Coast Protectorate. yesterday to the effect
that two French expeditions advancing toward
Sokoto, capital OF the Sultanate OF that name.
which is within the British sphere Of influence. But
followed by declaration Of war.
The st. James's Gazette" this afternoon COM
menting the subject,
IF the invasion of Sokoto is directed from Paris,
II admits but OF Interpretation and the serious
ness Of the situation is increased when II Is remem-
have been planned weeks before the present ferment
in Paris over Dreyfus. II would appear that the
French Cabinet foreseeing the revelations whlch
should be caused by the trial Of NJ. Zola had de-
termned bring affairs in West Africa to crisis
to renewal OF Its popularity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22

Mayor have the honor TO present to you, Cap
tam Eulate, commander OF the Spanish man-of
war Vizcaya, which is now in the harbor He
desires to pay his respects to you and the peo-
pie OF New-York City on behalf Of the Govern
ment which he represents"
Mayor Van Wyck then arose and bowed stiffiy
without saying a word Captain Eulate re-
turned the bow gracefully, and expressed his
compliments to the Mayor in good English The
Mayor instead Of replying. stood looking into
space He acted as II he expected the Spanish
oHlcer 10 make an elaborate speech, but as this
was not Forthcoming the Mayor still remained
silent. The Consul-General mentioned the fact
mat the Mayor had been Judge and then, as
lhe captain did not understand repeated the
remark in Spanish. Captain Euate bowed low
again, but said nothing, and the Mayor said
hotnlhg Ihe situation was becoming embar-
rassing for the Consul General who FASTENED to
say: i see, Mr. Mayor. that you are a busy
man. and a large number of persons are wait
Ing to see you We will depart
stu the Mayor said nothing. The Captain
ana Consul General bowed again, and the Mayor
returned the bow. Then the Captain bowed TO
the newspaper men and the politicians and went
out with the Consu-General. outside the City
Han a large crowd surrounded the cab which
the visitors entered, and part Of the crowd
followed the cab short distance down Broad
way. After leaving the office they went direct
to the Spanish Consulate. where Captain Eulate
remained for several hours In consultation with
ul-Genera Baldasano.
At the Consulate Captain Eulate, In talking
with a Tribune reporter said: Il received
most courteously and kindly by both Admiral
Bunce and General Merritt l also called on
the Mayor of your city" The Captain would
not say so, but 1t evident that his recep-
ton by the Mayor had not been exactly what
he expected.
When asked when his vessel would leave
New-Y York, he said that as yet he had received
orders He did, however, expect to remain
here several days. The captain did not return
to his vessel until late last night. He was
guest Of the Consul-General at the latters
home. at No. 6S West Ninety yseventh-st., last
evening. where he met few of the prominent
Spaniards OF the city in an informal manner.
To-day the Viscaya will observe Washing
toms Birthday The ship will be dressed, and
the National salute Of twenty-one guns will be
fired at sunrise In fact, the Spaniards will
observe the day In the same manner as II 1t
was one OF their own holidays. and the sailors
will have all liberties Of such days, with the
exception Of shore leave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
MRS. W. c. WHITNEY HURT.
KNOCKED FROM HER HORSE BY A Low
BRIDGE WHILE RIDING TO HOUNDS


Aiken. S. c., Feb 21 (speciaD-While on a
fox hunt this morning. Mrs William C. Whitney
was badly hurt. and is now lying at the Whit
ney cottage. where everything possible is being
done for her. When the accident occurred the
party were just leaving the tea cottage OF Mr..
Thomas Hitchcock jr. at Robinson Pond about
two miles from Aiken. In the party were Mr..
and Mrs Whitney, Sir Edward and Lady Cole
brook Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock jr..
Sidney Paget Mrs C. f. Havemeyer. Miss Whit
ney. Miss Randolph Mr. and Mrs Duncan
Elliott. Dr. and Mrs. Valentine Mott and sew
eral others
To reach the public road from the Hitchcock
Park it was necessary TO ride along the top Of
the dam. and pass through rustic covered
bridge Mrs Whitney had passed this place
many times before. but always. 1t is said,
mounted on smaller horse than the one she
rode to-day. She wore a thick ve as the day
was windy, and was at the rear Of the party,
Mr.. Whitney being slightly in advance. AS she
attempted to ride under the bridge her head
struck violently against the rafter. and she was
thrown unconscious to the ground. Mr.. Whit
ney and the others at went to her assist
ance, and DR.. McGahan was sent for. At first
1t was feared her skull was fractured but on
closer examination It was found that only a
scalp wound about six inches long, across her
head, had been made.
Conveyances with mattresses were sent from
town. and Mrs. Whitney taken at once to
her winter home here Nurses have been sent
for. and will arrive in the morning. Mr. Whit
ney's private car is at the station. and It had
been their intention to leave In the morning
with Sir Edward and Lady Colebrook on a
short pleasure trip But. of course. this sad ac-
cident has obliged them to postpone It The
presence Of Sir Edward and Lady Colebrook
Is great comfort to the family in their trouble.
Dr. G. T. McGahan says the wound Is not nee
essary dangerous, but Mrs. Whitney Is seri-
ously hurt. She is resting quietly tonight. 1t
Is said the blow on her head paralyzed both
arms for a time. The many occupants Of cot
tages and residents OF the town express great
sympathy.
Mrs Whitney is daughter Of Or. Frederick
May. OF this city. and is sister Of Mrs. William
Wright and Of Mrs. J Beaver Webb and Of Fred
erick May Her first husband was Captain Arthur
Randolph. OF England, 10 whom he was married
in 1876 She married to Mr.. Whitney on Sep
tember 49, 1896.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
WAR VESSELS FOR SALE
THEY ARE BUILDING IN BRITISH YARDS FOR
SOUTH AMERICAN GOVERNMENTS

London. Feb. 21-Six armored vessels six pro-
tected cruisers. thirteen torpedo-boat destroyers
and five torpedo-boats now building In Great
Britain for foreign governments. of which a num-
ber purchasable. although Japan is supposed to
have the option several of them. Those warships
which have been ordered for South American gov
ernments are considered as being for sale TO the
highest bidders.
Thomson Brothers inform the Associated Press
that Spain has arranged to the two remaining
destroyers OF the four completed some time ago al
the Clydebank Yards, but they not delivered
presumably owing to lack OF payments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
MORE BODIES FROM THE MAINE.

TWO OF THE VICTIMS RECOVERED BY DIVERS
QUIET IN HAVANA.
Havana, Feb 21-The divers this morning
recovered two bodies from the Maine.
some files Of documents and some books.
There were no signs Of disturbance here to-
day. anc Carnival Week is apparently closing
in perfect quietude, there being much less ex-
citement than usual.
There is no truth in the report that another
explosion has occurred at the wreck OF the
Maine as might have been inferred by the re-
ports which reached Key West on Saturday.
Gunner Charles Morgan, of the cruiser New
York arrived on the Mangrove, and is in imme-
diate charge of the divers. IL is believed that the
salvage by the wrecking company will be con-
siderable and valuable
To-day nnety-ive officers and $50 sick soldiers
started on their return TO Spain.
Several sugar estates in the Guantanamo dis
trict have begun grinding cane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
CARNIVAL OPENS IN NEW-ORLEANS.

New-Orleans Feb. 2l.-The New Orleans carnival
was opened to-day by Rex and his retnue. The
river was covered with brilliantly decorated flo
tilla when the royal yacht appeared with the King
of Mirth The three warshps In port-Austrian
French and American-were attractively dressed
The revenue cutters took part. The procession in
cluded the military the Kings retinue. Lords OF
the Realm and citizens. Proteus appeared to-
night followed by a ball. Tomorrow Rex appears
during the day and Comus at night. and both give
hal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
POOR JOKE ON CAPTAIN EULATE.
A PACKAGE INTENDED TO BE TAKEN FOR AN
INTERNAL MACHINE RECEIVED FOR HIM

AT THE SPANISH CONSULATE.
Some person who had distorted idea OF humor
sent a small package to the captain Of the Vizcaya
yesterday. which evidently intended he should
believe was an Internal machine. The package was
addressed to "Sehor Antonio Eulate Spanish war
ship Vizcaya. New-York Harbor" 1t was received
at the Spanish Consulate yesterday morning and
opened by Secretary Suarez.
The Secretary was frightened when he saw In the
small pasteboard box lead coffin about two inches
long. The coffin grotesquey marked and at
the end a push button. which made Sehor
Suarez think that II was an Internal machine with
out doubt. Finally, after 1t had been soaked In
water for several hours It was opened. and found
tached' on which was written The name Of CAPTAIN
Euiate. on the wrapping Of the box which con-
tained the coffin were the words "Sic semper
tyrannis "
The whole affair looked upon by both Cap
tain Eulate and the Consul-General as an exceed
ingly poor attempt at Joke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
BRITISH ALARM PREMATURE.
THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT DISAVOWS AND
DENIES THE ALLEGED INVASION
IN AFRICA.

Paris. Feb. 21-The Government has no news
Of the French having crossed the Niger into
the Sokoto country, and. 1t is added any such
unauthorized movement would be disavowed
by the Government.
semi official note issued this afternoon says
It is quite untrue that French forces have en-
tered the Sokoto region. and that the story is
merely the revival Of an exploded rumor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
THE CRUISERS VISIT SHORTENED.

WILL PROBABLY SAIL on THURSDAY.
Washington, Feb N.-The social courtesies which
the Government intended TO extend to the officers
OF the Vizcaya have been abandoned. on account
OF the Maine catastrophe AS result the stay
OF the Vzcaya at New-York probably will be ma
terially shortened. and she is likely to sail within
the next three days. probably on Thursday
The ship probably VIII proceed direct to Havana
not stopping at Charleston other ports as had
been suggested during the earlier preparations.
The Vizcaya will not coal at New-York according
to the understanding here. will Il be necessary
for her TO take coal before reaching Havana This
determination gives relief 10 the authorities here
as the taking on Of coal in time Of public excite
ment is attended with less risk the coal
affording opportunity TO extremists for the Sc
cretion Of explosives, despite the precau-
tions that may be taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
BEBEL CALLED AN "ETERNAL ENEMY
GERMASY's MINISTER FOR WAR SPEAKS FREELY
OF FIGHTING THE SOCIALISTS.

OF FIGHTING THE SOCIALISTS.
Berlin. FEB. A.-In the Relchstag to-day during
the discussion OF the army estimates. Herr Bebel,
the Socialist leader deprecated large army. and
General Won Gossler the Minister for War replied:
Herr Be6el appears to favor revolution and he
who does that is eternal enemy. Should. this
enemy some day proceed TO action we should ad-
vance against him without hatred but with the
same sang froi1 as against a foreign foe. and IL
Herr Bebel was the generalissimo | could only re-
gre this. in the interest Of himself and his troops"
Laughter and cheers)
Herr Behe answered that he had not advocated
iorce 10 revOlutionize the existing order Of things
sooing that he had expressly condemned barricade
and street hghting. The deductions OF General Won
'osser. therefore. were incomprehensole.
violent alteration between Count Won Kar-
eorn c', leader OF the Right and Herr Singer. So
cialist. ensued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
YALE-HARVARD BASEBALL DATES.

Cambridge Mass. Feb. A--The dates for the
Yale Harvard baseball games were announced to-
day The first one will be at Cambridge on June
q the second at New-Haven on June 28 and the
third i'm OF tie. at New-York on July 2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
AN ACCIDENT. SAYS sAGAsTA
THE SPANISH PREMIER ANNOUNCES THAT RE.
PORTS OF DIVERS. AT THE MAINE

WRECK PROVE 1T.
Madrid, Feb. 2l.-Sehor Sagasta, the Premier,
says the reports Of divers. which have since
been confirmed. prove that the disaster to the
Maine was the result OF an accident.
The Government has received no information
tending TO confirm the dispatch from New York
to the "Imparcisr with reference to alleged ex-
tensive military preparations In the United
States.
Admiral Bermejo. the Minister OF Marine.
visited United States Minister Woodfo-d this
afternoon in order 10 communicate. II is sup
posed. dispatches with reference to the Maine.
The Vizcaya will leave New-York tomorrow
or on Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
CONFEDERATE BATTLE-FLAG RETURNED.

Concord. ~. H.. Feb. 2-Mrs. Persis F. Chase,
Of Lancaster. sister OF the late Colonel Cross, OF
the 9Th New Hampshire Volunteers. has returned
TO the 4th North Carolina Volunteers, C. S. A. the
batte-fag captured from that regiment by her
brothers regiment at Antetam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
GAMBLING DEBTS NOT GOOD.

MORE CHEATING ALLEGED IN A BACCAKAT
GAME IN ENGLAND
London Feb. n.-The suit Of Dudley Gerald. 6
welknown sporting man. to recover the sum OF
Il S3S from Martin Rucker. a former promoter OF
bicycle companies opened to-day in the
Queens Bench Division Of the High Court OF JUS
tce. Rucker. 1t appears gave l. o. US for the
money while playing baccarat at Newmarket, and
says ne was cheated. He pleaded the gambling
statute
The ended in FIVE minutes in a judgment for
Mr.. Rucker. on the ground that the documents
were not proper l. O. us.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
PRINCE RUNNING AN ELEVATOE.
DOWNFALL OF A sPENDTHRIFT SCION OF EURO
PEAN NOBILITY.

London Feb H.-"rhe Pail Mall Gazette" this
afternoon announces that the bankruptcy proceed
ings against Prince Franz Auersperg have
been concluded The Prince, II is alleged squan-
dered an immense fortune before he was twenty
six years Of age and disappeared from society. 1t
is reported according to "The Pail Mall Gazette
that the Prince is running elevator in big
New-York hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
IIcu ARr IN RAILWAY EouIPMENT.

The New Pennsylvania Limited is an example OF
the highest ART in paacecar construction and dec
Grafton II is O club a home. hotel. and an OBJ
seryatory on wheels. The most perfect passenger
train In the world.-Advt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22

FRENCH BATTiE-sHIP FOR THE FAR EAST.
roulon. Feo. A.-The French battle-ship vauban
f fs.,a Admiral de Beaumont on board sailed to-day
'of the far East;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
THE CHINESE LOAN.
AN uNcoNFIRMED REPORT THAT 1T HAS BEEN
SETTLED WITH GREAT BRITAIN

Shanghai. Feb n.-The North China Daily
.'e"s says an unconfrmed report is current that
ene chinese loan has been settled. at Peklng. with
Great Britain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
wiSTRY WEATHER IN ENGLAND.

.,..'N feD. 1.-THE weather here, which was
s"Ae es,n' last week. with nacs budding In the
and Ias turned bitterly cold and sharp frosts
AAantrv's SHOWS are reported throughout the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
THE NORTH SHORE LIMITED.

Morning train TO Chicago In "a hour. sp tns
Hudson River and through the eeau,hga Iaroas ride in
the world ilayes Grand Central Station lo.vo ear
morning arrives Chicago 900 next morning'-Ao'|
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
ADDING TO PACIFIC COAST DEFENCEa
NEW GUNS TO BE MOUNTED AT THE MOUTH OF
THE COLUMBIA RIVER

Portland. Ore. Feb. 1.-Two coast-defence guns
for Scarborough Head at the mouth OF the colum-
ba River. on the Washington shore, have arrived
here and as soon the excavation has been COM
peted they will be put into position. The guns
are OF ten-inch bore and weigh seventy thousand
pounds each. They are companion pieces Of the
guns recently set up at Fort Stevenson, on the
Oregon side. and with those that are to follow WI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22

The Constitution OF Venezuela obliges the Presi-
dent to resign on February co. from which date,
or until the time that the Venezuelan Congress
has deemed valid the election Of General Andrade,
the Presidency will be temporarily occupied by
General Guzman Alvarez. the President OF the
Government Council
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
PRESIDENT CRESP0 RESIGNS.
CONSTITUTIONAL FORMS OBSERVED IN vENEz-
UEI.A

UEI4A.
Caracas Venezuela Feb. A.-President Crespo
finished his Presidential term yesterday. and. In
accordance with the Constitution. he remitted the
Presidential power to General Guzman Alvarez
the First President OF the Government Council
The republic is extremely quiet. and General
Andrade the President-elect. viii take office about
February IS March 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22

Mrs Whitney Is daughter Of Or. Frederick
May. OF this city. and is sister OF Mrs. William
Wright and of Mrs Beaver Webb and Of Fred
erick May Her first husband was Captain Arthur
Randolph OF England, 10 whom he was married
in 1876 She married to Mr.. Whitney on Sep
fernher 10 1896
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-09-24
A Rising Man.

Gov. Pingree, of Michigan. was
nominated Wednesday for reelection.
Que of his reforms swiped a whole
lot of imperative laws out of the
Michigan code, one of which, if the
JOURNAL remembers accurately, was
a periodical pay law.
This is not mentioned in order to
give any professional labor paper a
preteXt to misrepreSent the JOURNAL
as opposed to the semi-monthly pay
law, but only to show that the wrong
animal is sometimes gored when impet-
uous reformers appeal to the law and
thus force courts to ascertain that it
abrldges some personal or impinges
upon some property rights that are
inherent.
1t is named to show the difference
between a successful broad-guage
labor reformer in Michigan and some
narrow guage professors in these parts
Later-In accepting the nomination
the governor said
am just the same old, bald-headed Pin
gree was two years ago; the kind Of repub-
Hcan that believes in principle before party.
The governor is one IN score.
The other nineteen believe in party
before principle.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-09-24
GENERAL ITEMS.
Religious.

The Maryland State Sunday School
Convention will be held in Baltimore
October l3-l4, in the Third Reformed
Church, Saratoga and Paca streets.
A splendid program has been arraug-
ed and able speakers engaged. The
Sunday Schools of the State will be en-
titled to two delegates each, who will
be entertained for the two days in the
hospitable homes of Baltimore. Elk
cursion rates will be secured from the
railroad and steamboat companies.
Pastors and superintendent are del
egates by virtue of their offices.
Superintendent throughout the State
are requested to send their names, ad-
dresses, the names of schools and de-
nominations, to State Superintendent
Geo. ii. Mock. SO that the illustrated
programs can be mailed to them.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-09-24
Tale Of Two Cities.

Thursday y inspectors entered a
campaign of legal prosecution against
the users of soft coal in New York
Yesterday the diggers of soft coal
were told in Homecoming by the ReyieD
that ''it is useless to complain of low
wages so long as they will not take the
first step toward securing 80 cents per
TOM
Thus we have a movement to- com
pei consumers to quit using our coal in
New York, and IN Homecoming the pro-
ducers are reproached for not charging
consumers more for diggingit.
Like the frog in the hands of the
boy with the barlow, the consumer
catches it ga gwine and a-comin."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-09-24
MD. SEPTEMBER a, 1898.
A Little Logic.

"A hSoS~"
mo one questions the right of a man to
hire whom he pleases on any terms upon
which they can agree, yet if that employer
should discharge the employee and then
prevent his getting employment, he has
committed grave crime and should be
severely unished.-For"n.
That is to say, man can have his
own way about hiring, but when it
comes to discharging he must consult
and follow the employees way.
1t is clear, therefore, that the en-
ployer makes his leading mistake
when he hires.
1t is then and there he exchanges
liberty for bondage.
1t is then and there he "agrees" to
pay, not only so much wages, but all
that the employee afterward thinks he
is able to pay.
1t is then and there he unconscious
~ enters into bond to observe the rule
that he is not free to discharge the
man who is free to strike.
1t is then and there he binds him
self to regard q striker as one who,
by striking, has not left his employ
ment.
And it is then and there he engages
to suppress his Unborn freedom of
speech in the interest of man whom
he cannot deem worthy of further
favor or trust.
The JOURNAL does not favor boycott,
blacklist, nor blackleg.
Anyone of the three is almost surely
an echo of one of the other two.
But the Forums logic leads in
evitably to the conclusion that if en-
ployers did not employ, then the
Three Graces, Faith, Hope and
Charity, would flap their meek wings
triumphantly over the dark trinity,
and hereafter men would know that
the proper time to strike is when they
are unemployed, and that the thing to
strike for is not wages, but employ
ment.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-09-24
SEMI-LOCAL NEWS.
BreVitieS

If apples are really as valuable for
regulating the liver as some people
claim, this is likely to be dull season
for anti-bllious pills.
In one of Boston's busiest thorough
fares there is a sign which reads
"Cole Il Wood, dealers in Wood and
Coal"
Mr. Pink Whiskers of Pocahontas
writes that IA baby was born near this
place the other day which weighs only
one pound" And yet that mite of
humanity is likely to grow up and be-
come Mayor of Pocahontas- it's q
boy. Or the MAYORS wife-if a girl
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-09-24
From the Bows,

a small poster announced the "dedi-
cation service Of the LIST w: Va.
Chapel Tent, at Lincoln Park, Sunday,
Sept. IS" One of the prominent
features of the extended service is the
statement that ''the Hill Brothers of
the Regimental Band, will sing "a duet.
The brothers are Thomas G. and G.
May Hill, talented sons of Thomas
Hill, Of this place.