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MExIcAs NOTES

Mexico city. February ie.Teiesrams
rtceived today from the state Of Guerrero
announce sharp earthquakes ~ Various
rents 1T TAI this morning. Ths shocks
were vertical. accompanied by subtorran-
can noises. No loss OF life is reported.
United States Minister Clayton has ra-
turned from his Southern trip Precedent
Disz placed at his disposal the warship
zaragosa and provided him with special
trains on the Tehuantopec railway, not
usual courtesy TO e-%irsign minister
Legal counsel for vilacentio, one OF the
chief insiigators OF Tho lynching OF Arroyo
having recovered from his ird.s2ostion
Il u now expected that the appeal IN this
celebrated csse Will soon be heard.
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NAY COST HER HER LIFE.
['ious Oncrntion 10 BE Performed
-.-- Oh silI lar In.


Oncrntion TO BE Performed
On Sarah Rcrnhartt
af's February 2.--After a consults-
~ o' Physicians it has been decided 10
'vfm surgical operation upon Nine.
80 hernhardt The operation VIII be a
.'S's one, and may cost the nctress ntr
~ sho vii, leave her residence IN il,s
s'ssard Periere for the Maison dc san't,
sSse Inc operation will be performed IN
z we direction OF Pozzi
Y some time past the great actress f5s
a. suffering from internal pains. Sine
"em The first time when in the last
~ q les Mauyis Bergers.p she mad
~ At full length. She was advised
ke extreme care and avoid all fatigue.
~ she did. but the pains consllred
.'ns forty performances OF he riest.
Wnsulted pozzl, who diagnosed h.
,s. ~ enc Of serious internal trouble and
~ upon an operation. to take la'c.
Nine. Berrhards wa5 anoni to
"a 2 Provincial tour. bit she had I,
~ re arrangement. and It was decided
'tm the operation at once.
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ENGLANp,s PARLIAMENT
Secretary Cnrsnns Makes TT
at tho Very Outhct.

Secretary Cursnns Makes Iss
at tho Very Outsct
London, February IL. Copy
1saS, by the Associated Press. )--Pai
opens Without anything in tho abs
grent sensation, but With genera
on both sides of the house that mat
take Il liyelior turn later. Most
prophets arc OF the opinion that j
a foreign policy session, the posltls
government depending very larg, esupo,l
the extent TO which 1t can Justify Its rcla.,
tcns with the powers. Il
The general tone OF the lobby CONVERSE
iion showed that dissatisfaction with th,i
action OF the marquis OF Salisbury wal,
widespread amoug his supporters, particl
ularly In regard 10 the Chinese loan antl
West Africa The parliamentary seereta,,
for tho foreign office, George N. Curzons
started tho session badly by making
enemies. All parties resent his bruta
tnunt OF Mr.. Michael Davitt during Thurs
days dissonsions over slavery In zangi.
bar Mr.. Dayitt asked II some OF the femp'
prisoners wero kept In irons
''Possibly they were" responded
Curzons, "and perhaps the HONORABLE
tleman knows that there arc people
country who nro not unacqualnted
handouts.
Mr. Dnvitt promptly replied: ~
myself"
Then there were such cries OF "Sha ~.
"Withdraw." and "Apologlzei" that oven
the honest complacency Of Mr.. Curzons was
upset and he said:
II have no desire to be offensive and
am quite ready to apologize for having
tempted tho honorable gcntleman's inter-
ruption."
At the end of this speech Mr., Cnrzons
said he wished TO repeat his apology and
Mr.. Davitt raised his hand aud smiled
good -hilmoredly.
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nAnnIos NOT 4 pArnIor.
ole xican Herald Not An Admirer of
GuatcmaIn's Dead Ruler.


Mexico City, February IL. The Mexican
Herald says tho late President BarrIos va,
en- energetic man. but no was not a pa
trlot He was Eelfshly ambitious, ostonta ).
tious and dictatoral. His heart was not
with his people. lie did not give j, rsolt
absolutely 10 the work OF advancing public
good as does the ruler o, Mexico He was
not intellectually of wide scope Vi mind
and he came Of family that gave TO
Guatemala tho tyrant, Ruhno Barrios. a
soldier without scruples.
The murder OF Juan A. Parcio, AT
Quezelaltonnngo by order of Barrios, has
been avenged We sincerely regret. how
ever, In the Interest Of the public order,
that the late President Barrlos was slain
by an assassin. II is Il bad and gloomy
business and tends TO confirm the OUTSIDE
world In It's opinion that Latin Americans
ure Incapable OF maintaining public order,
for after a murder comes an inevitable po-
liticaI uphoayal. and the same old story OK
tntrigues and the Anal seating In the pfesl-
Dental chair OF some new boss who VIII
govern Guatemala on the TammaDy basis.
Meantime, the sober minded, peaceihi
portion of the Guatenlaians are signing Tor
relief from the Incubus OF plundareis ana
bulIies. They would do well TO Join Mex
leo. and merging their fortunes with this
peaceful nation, advance In the path OF
progress and tranquility
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s5ts y --.i--s7a--. Tl1s-'-.i=s X. 49,. X
MORALES MATCHING.
WIN MT Hun for the Presidency un-
less tho rc0pic Mnnt Mim. u.

y
less tho People Want uim. ,
Mexico city, February ts,-Gcncrai
iroasrio Morales, the Guatemala reyclu-
tionary leader and asprapt to the presi-
dency, may return shortly 20 Guatemala
In an interview today Gcnoral Morales
raid
Il wax a candidate for the presidency at
the limo at tho last revolution, but | hardly
say that l am II formal candidate now !
am awaiting developments in Guatemala
where everything lis In turmoil. In no
case would be candidate OF the official
element, but only of tho people and
should make sure before accepting that tho
voice OF the people was unanimously de-
clnrrd, =
The general added that he had had no
communication With General Fucntos since
the latter went to the senate.
They have not conferred since the assas-
sinatiun OF Barrios. In case of becoming
president he should remain loyal 10 tho
liberal marty. in which he had been reared,
1t WAS plain from the aubseIucnt con-
versation that Morales. if he leaves that
official ring ut Guatemala CITY who have
pundercd the people, Bgrrios accumulate
ing $5.000.000 In n few years, should an
attempt be made 20 fofat II corrupt man
on the nation he would return and start
another revolution. Morales contends thnt
Estrada Cabrera has ,isurped the office, his
term as first substitute 10 Barrios having
expired and he has neyor boep redasignated
by congress. Under the constitution tho
presidential election must be held within
six mouths. Morales fears the acting pres
ident viii use tie army TO perpetuate him
self IN power.
Morales is an alert, courteous nan, OF
medium hoight aud all OF his party. while
Irevretting the manner Of Barrios death,
are plainly not dispeaaod with the turn Of
~
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ENGLAND IN riin EAST.
No Power VIII He Allowed Ia Iutcr-
frrc With CHINESE Treaties.

London, February i2.--Althc1gh the
Chauvinlsts noisily persist IN dstortlng TIC
situation In the Far East the gre;t. ma
jority nro abundantly satisfied With the
Marquis of salisbury's statement and there
IS reason 10 believe that they will be Sill
more gratfied in no far distant future.
Wien the government shall be u, a posi-
ton TO lay the papers on the subject be-
fore parliament 1t Will be seen Thar the
conduct of the affairs has been IN h,iict
compliance with the principles oauna,atcd
by half a dozen cabinet ministnrs. Ot
course tho premier lis not IN 4 position
TO reveal the whole story MS there Is >nboh
yet to settle. but ho wlil be able to relieve
all anxiety with an explicit statement that
he will allow no power TO Interfere With
treaties with China which give freedom TO
every peft which may become open under
authority or ut the request of amy power
whatsoever
by his attitude IN regard to kiao Chau
bay the Marquis of Salisbury has paved
the way for community OF political action
between Great Britain and Germany, which
will not only produce excellent results In
bility OF the general international sit
uation. This is already shown by tbs
transfer of Herr Dietring, the commits
sIoner OF Chinese customs, TO the govern
ment service In Shan T,ing province. he
having admittedly gone TO Pelin to under
mine Sir Robert Hart, the Engihhman
who has been minister OF customs since
1885, Great Britain's agreement with Rus
STA will also be found to be more far
reaching than a written assurance that
Port Arthur will be Il free port and agree
ing to the opening Of Ia Lien Wan when
the railway reaches there
The British warships now on their way
Az China nre the first class battloshiT
Victorious the first class batileship Bar
neur, the first class cruiser Gibraltar aud
the second class cruiser Bonaventura.
When they arrive. on March or there-
ahouts, Great Britain Will have pre-
ponderance OF $4,000 tons OF wnrships over
Russia and France combined In these
waters.
The publication OF tho treaty with Aby5-
einnia Will prove sensational, The rirnors
Of a big British concession arc groundless
Great Britain has another open door. and
Is the most favored nation treatment In
respect TO imports and local taxation.
King Mcnelik undertakes that the caravan
route between Harrar and Zolla viii &c
kept open fer British trade and promises
to prevent arms and ammunition fion
reaching the Mahdists. whom he expressly
declares TO oe the enemies OF his empire.
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ENSIGN DROWNED.


washington, February IL. The follow
ing cablegram has been received at the
state department from Consul General Lee
at Havana, dated yesterday;
..Ensign John r. breckenridge Of the
Gushing was washed overheard and drown
cd a few hours before the arriyal Of tina
vessel in this port The body was recoN-
cred and | am arranging TO have Y en-
bnlu,ea and sent home tomorrow,
Captain sigsbce of the Maine makes INC
following report Of the navy department.
on the sumo subject; -,
"Ensirn Breckinridge Of the Cushing iel!
overheard in heavy SEA y peilhs q
life line and drowned. Body recovered,
Department break news TO FANNY. Hhi
send body back 10 Key West tolnorioN
by O1ivette il practicable. Otherwise ny
Cushing, viii send Gushing back When
sea subsidies. 49,. o,da-a
The navy department has given oIaefs
that naval OFFICER shall meet the remains.
which arc expected 10 reach key Mss.
tomorrcw afternoon on the oiiyeIte anes
III, he inferred at the home OF the young
onl.er al Lexington, Ky.
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un.nrnrI from Cubl,.

Assumption. III. February 12,-coionel
.F. w. Hatch, a commander in the lsts
war. has Just returned frem trip to CUBA.
His Journey Was through dpe six PROV
,,coa hepinn,ne with Santiago lie Cuba
ana ending with piuar del Rio referring
Is he condition Of things Az they APP
pearod 10 him he said the insurgent army
II. after three years OF strife. well armed
and capable OF CARRYING on the war 10
definitely aud that they wire continually
growing ntrsnger ms the War continues.
On the other hand ,isnsri blanco iate
r,nvs 10 bribr to lnsurgent officers has
greatly weakened hts cause. even among
ihe friends OF autoro.aY. and. In fact. Win
soyne az the officers NJ the army.
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WORSE THAN CuILISooT.
Difficulty In Securing Reindeer I'M
the Arctic Forests.


the Arctic Forests.
London. February 12.-rhe corresponding
Of the Associated Press Mt Alien. Norway.
reports that the expedition headed by tho
Rov. Sheldon jackson and Lieutenant d.
-. Deyore, military secretary OF the United
States secretary for war, met with diff
culties. Mr.. William Kjellmann, superin-
tendcnt OF the government reindeer herd
In Alaska. who started ahead OF Messrs.
jackson and Deyorc, has secured the
country with Six assistants sedging 5000
miles through forests, in Arctic night
Trained reindeer arc scarce. and he ha0
10 pick up lots of three or four. which were
eventually concentrated into six herds ag-
gregsting 500 II was difficult to persuade
tho Lnplanhers TO leave their homes. but
nifty drivers were frally secured.
Mr. Jackson said the travel necessary to
collect tho reindeer was more dangerous
than travelling IN the Chilkoot Pass.
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seccssIon In Drnnii.

New York. February IL. Adyices from
tho Herald's correspond1nt III Rio Japeiro
state that there is some reason TO bsiiese
that representatives OF the state Of Rio
Grando do Sui. Para Santana cnlprina
aud Minas Geraes VIII snDn meet and
proclaim their separation fiom Brazil ana
establish AN independent republic.
Recent orders from Brazil 10 the United
States for twenty locomotives are regard
ed by Tho urcfs Of flo Janciro NJ sign
OF a renewal Of the commercial relations
between tho t@o governments.
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SAN JOSE nuGAnOO.
Germany Only Excludes Two Out OF
Fonr Th0Msnnd PncI<Mges.

Four Thousand Packages.
Berlin, February 12.--The government
expert Investigation to ascertain whether
tho San Jose scale may exist Ia sun-dIied
fruit continues. II was reported to the
United States embassy that out OF 1000
packages OF fruit which arrived at Ham-
burg this week two small lots shipped
from infected California districts we're
stopped. No Northern fruit has thus far
been found infested. The lots stopped dur-
ing the past fortnight from California were
Sonora apples. During the coming week 200
packages are expected. Afterwards there
VIII be few struggling lots
The government tests are quite fairs.
Samples arc only taken for the purpose
Of examination. though the exaHinamn
takes q long time. n
Mancuycrs In the East.
New York, February l2.---tll the Rts-
sian warships except one. have left Chs
muIpo. says the Yokohama CORRESPONDENT
OF the Herald, NJ 800 = 4
Tho British admiral. leaving On tFals-
or. has sailed for Naeasakt. RI
The Japeness warships arc disldlng int4
two squadpps, ono At Yok0guka, the ctheul
at Shimidsu. They arc not likely - leaNQs
Tho United states cruiser Concrr4 sall1'
hence on February ~ 70 relieve the
ton III Chemulpo. a.
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GunlcmnIa's CnbInct.

Guatemala City. Guatemala, February ~.
+ rho following Is the new cabinet Of Qua
iemala;
Senior Antonio Barrios. minister Of pub
lie works.
senior Anguiano. government ana for
eiRn atfarE,
sunor Domingo Morales, minister OF in
struction.
Senior Rafael selszar minister OF finance.
General saiyuipr Toledo. minister OF war.
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Nicaragua, Nicaragua, via Galveston Feb
ruary ie.--A detachment OF forty marines
fiom the warship Alert landed q few days
ago nj san Juan d.l Sur and will guard tho
United States ronsnlate and cable offlcea
as long as the revolution lasts.
Another British. watsliip arrived today
at corihlo aud two more are expected this
week.
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Ex-rrlc.t sinttery,. rroubles,

Edinburgh. Scotland, February II -JOf
eph slattery and his wife, the iecturitf
expriest and former Sister Of Charity,
who were mobbed at sayaina and oIfeI
American cities. we're charged at \ lice
court here today with sql:;ng indecent
books. supporting to be al exposure q
Catholicism. The court was crowded With
Catholics mud Professionals. Slattery rom
ised 70 destroy the LOOKS and the cass
was adjourned In order 10 annbis him 70
fulfill his promise.
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The little
Gently he
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In
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bath
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New York. February Is,-- Nceording TO
the Lima. Peru. correspondent Of the
Herald. an agreement hstwFen Chile ana
peru Tor the settlement Of questions about
arc ownefrhip AZ tho provinces OF Taena
ana Aricn * practically a act /.
This agreement Il IL said, y the result
~ The visit Of Vice President Billing
hurst.
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THE BODY EMBALMEp.

Havana. February 1.-THE body of Jos.
C. Breckenridge. who was carried oynr-
board from the American torpedo boa,
Gushing as the vessel was entering The
harbor yesterday, and who died shortly
after being taken from the water. has beer
embalmed and will be sent TO the Uplted
States.
Captain Blanco, Immediately on learning
of Ensign Breckenridgs's death. cent u
message OF coincidence TO United States
Consul General Lee. and through the con-
sui general to Captain Slgsbee of he
Maine and the other officers OF that snip
and of the Cushing. and offered facilities
for the return of Mr.. Breckenridge body
to the United States.
General Blanco has ordered that provi-
s!cns and all other supplies for me Maine
shall be delivered without interference by
custom house officials.
General Pando viii sail for Santiago de
Cuba next Monday TO conduct operations
In that district.
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London, February AZ. The Saturday Re-
view hears on good authority that SIR
Glssst is suffering from specific COM
plaint Some OF the specialists call II me-
croyis OF the bone Of the nose and others
fear cancer.
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during a stormy voyage of the Gushing
from Key West 10 Havana, carrying stores
TO The Maine, The body was recovered.
The lost officer was a son of Inspector Cen
eral Breckenridge of the United STAGES
army and a member OF the famous Ken
lucky family.
Ensign Breckenridge clutched tue life
line as he WAS swept aft. The line parted,
however, and Breckenridge went overhoari
Seamen Everett and Coppage started &c go
to the rescue in the life- boat, but !, was
swanped in lowering, and the men were
thrown into the water. BrecSnnrdgc's
strength was fast failing, as he was en-
numbered with heavy oilskiD boots. as he
was going under, the cook, DalIl Atkins,
went overheard to the rescue.
The Gushing finally obeyed her helm and
swung around near the men in the water.
Atkins, Coppage and Everett were rescued
by lines. and Ensign Breckenridge was
taken on board in the same manner. III
forts to revive him failed.
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washington. February i2.--consui Cen
oral Lee has cabiei a department that
ieargt's yacht, the Bueeneer. LEFT Havana
nj C D. m. yesterday.
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sroRy or THE DROWNING.

NV york. February is Ensign Ne
r preekenridse executive officer Of The
,orpedo boat Cushing was Washed oyerbo"' 9
from the deck OF the vessel and drownea
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n1LLor AVERs pREYTus' GulLT.

Paris. February 12,--In the chamber OF
deputies today eevcral members souglt 70
revive the Dreyfus discussion, but The min
ister Of war General Billot. and lie pre-
mier. NJ. Melinc. urged that the interpella-
i,on be deferred until the trial OF ~. zola
md Nj Perrieux is flushed ", Roche
attempted TO reply. but Was sallsd 10 order
and the government was sustained by 41S
ito ~ votes.
General Billot denounced the -eports that
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the regular meeting of the stock
holders of f. Peck & Co., Limited,
held this day, the following officers
and directors We're elected to serve
for the ensuing year:
James L. Mclean ........ President
w. VOTERS ............ Vice President
+. Peck ..... Treasurer and Manager
c. c. Conradt .............. Secretary
\. f. Gedge ................ Auditor
The above officers constitute the
Board of Directors.
C. C. CONRADT,
Secretary.
Honolulu. March 25. 1898.
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ASSOCIATION YEAR CLOSES.

On Thursday of this week will
close the year for the Young Mems
Christian Association. Secretary
Coleman is busy collecting in member
ship fees and paying bills. On Mon
day evening will occur a business
meeting for the election of officers. \
week or so later public meeting will
be held for the reading of reports.
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BY AUTHORITY
SEALED TENDERS,

VIII be received at the office of the
Minister of the Interior until 10
o'clock noon of Wednesday, April 20,
for 81 pieces of cast iron pipe.
specifications at the Office of the
superintendent of Public Works.
The Minister does not bind himself
to accept the lowest or any bid.
(Sig.) HENRY e. COOPER,
Minister of the Interior ad interim.
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II al ESTATE:
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Safe Deposit Building,
400 FORT ST.. Telephone 1874
FOR RENT.
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All men are more or less alike. .ne
only difference is that occasionally
one has a conscience.
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w. w. WRIGHT, Proprietor.
Best Residence Lots for Sale.

There are only EIGHT LOTS situat-
ed on the mauka side of Beretania
street, and lying between Punchbowl
street and Miller's lane, for sale. 1t
is the only centrally located premises
for sale, convenient for residences, in
the market.
Prices are very reasonable.
For terms and further particulars
apply to
W. C. ACHI & CO.,
Real Estate Brokers.
Honolulu, February 16, 1898.
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POSITION WANTED.

A young lady wishes position as
stenographer. Address r. W., care of
Young Mems Christian Association.
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ANOTHER PACIFIC CABLE.
1t is proposed to lay a submarine
cable from Cape Colony to Australia,
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WANTED.

a nurse girl. American or German
preferred. Apply at The Star Office.