, 1898-03-02

Now YORK. EoDrV. Z0Gn-LOhuOh HoWs
announces that Lord FitzAaurice, q Liberal,
has been elected M. p. for Cricklade. The
result Of tbs poll was as follows: Lord Fltz'
maurice, 1924; Vlscount EmIyn, s. l35.
In the House Of Commons the Under
Secretary of State for War introduced tue
army estimates, in which it is proposed to
increase the number Of men by II, 700, the
greatest number ever asked for during peace.
Il is also proposed to provide for any sudden
small wars, by putting five thousand infantry
in the reserve, at one shilling instead OF six
pence per day, to be liable for service in any
81 Urgency.
Reforms at the War Office give generals
large powers without reference of minor at
fairs.
The Under Secretary of State for Foreign
AH.irs, replying TO q question by Lord Beres-
ford, said that the French Government had
assured Sir Edmond Monsoon that 40 naval
base was wanted in Chinese waters.
1t is reported that the German Minister 10
China has protested against the decree
authorizing u railway, presumably of Ameri-
can construction, from Tientsin to Chin King,
asserting Gsrmany's priority for railways
in the province of SIantung. 1t ~ further
reported that England objects to GeImany's
assumption Of q monopoly.
The 8. 8. 'Bremerhaven" on arrival here,
reports that on Saturday last when 1,%5O
miles east Of New York she passed q French
Liner lying to bat showing no distress sig
nails. doubtless the G. G.. 7. S. s. Il Cham
pagne" now overdue a week.
The Spanish worship "Vizcaya" sailed on
Saturday, presumably for Havana.
With regard TO the "Maine' disaster, all
official reports ARE non. c"mmItt"l pending
the finding of the inquiry now expected
Within @ few days. Unofficial reports are
49,: Jo;J., .O,A., uunrliLo II hAinU inn
possible to conceal the preparations beng
made for any event.
In Madrid popular opinion t"vours war
with the United States.
Washington news states that Senator Proc
tor has gone to Havana, ostensibly Tor III"
health and pleasure. but it is said really to
consult with Consul General Lee.
The U. S. S. Montgomery has left Port
Tampa, presumably for Havana.
Wall Street on Friday partially recovered
the serious losses of Thursday, this result
was much assisted by large British purchases
Of stocks. The fall i'll the rate OF exchange
on Saturday reflects the impOrts Of gold eStl-
mated at about three million dollars.
United States tours have declined four
and thIee eishths since the explosion on the
Maine. Spanish securities are also much
depressed.
A Washington TELEGRAM announces that
Mr.. William Fee Of Ohio has been nominated
Consul at Cienfuegos, Cuba, Woe Mr.. Owen
McGalr, who reported tue distress among the
concentradOs.
From Havana it Is reported that the wreck
Of the Maine has sunk several feet IN the
mud; also that Captain Sigsbee's private
letters and hs gold medal received from
Congress and the order OF the Red Eagle
from Emperor William have been recovered
Paris news states that IAe Government
have dismissed NJ. Lo Blois, " witness for M.
lola, from his position as D,pHty Mayor OF
the seventh reimbursement
London kilograms report the arrival III
that city Of Queen Victoria, an chat IL
drawing room was held on Friday. During
Her Majesty's drive to The Palace she was
most heartily cheered by the crowds.
The St. JAnes' q tz"tto s.ys that Mr.
Gladstone viii, shortly have t. undergo an
operation to alleviate tho pain caused by ne.
crosis Of the boue Of the nose.
A telegram from Madrid STATES that Gene
raj WoOdford, the United States Ambassador,
gave IL banquet in nonor of Senior Do Bernabe.
the new Spanish Minister to the United
States. Muoh political Importance is attach
ed 10 the incident.
Other London news states that in tbs
Hous, Of Commons, during the disc usstion
OF supply, MI Gibson Bowles, NJ. P. for