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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
OPPOSITION DEVELOPING RAPIDLY.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IlKELY TO PIT ITSELF
oN RrcoRD IL CONFIRMATION OF THE

OK RECORD IN CONFIRMATION OF THE
M-AS,-RE NEXT TUESDAY
Public opposition to the passage of tho Ellsworth
bn a5osh!ng the present Rapid Transit Com
mission ard substituting a bipartisan BOARD Is de-
velop:nr with great rapidly. was TO lie expected
Tho puolic Is rot NJ all pleased with the plan 10
take tho solution ot the rapid transit problem out
OF the hands OF the present responsible Commits
son whom it seems likely before long 10 the end
OF rs labors and 20 place It in the hands OF men
who's appointment would be dictated by political
bosses and whose chief responsibility would be to
their Political creators.
The Chamber ot Commerce IS known 20 he almost
unanimous IN rs condemnation Of the bill. and II
VII in ell probability put itself on record TO that
effect az special meeting that has been called for
next Tuesday. The call for this meeting was issued
Yesterday and It's signers include some Of New
York's beyt-known and most influential citizens.
The call reads as follows:
Alexander T. orr President.
, Dear Sir: The UNDERSIGNED nemters Of tho Cham
De- OF Commerce Cf the State Of Ncw-YOrk hereby
bsr 70 be hcld in the han Of the chamber on
aarch p ,Sss. ~ 2:51 o'clock in the afternoon of
coasdST what s any @ acilon I he chaSdr S ought
70 sake y reference 10 the b'n recently INTRODUCED
gTny = Ellsworth removing the Board Of RAPID
rrsEst Railroad commissioners ana amending the
"aPij Trensit act IN other particulars.
Tho call IS eirned by ". Bayard Cutting. John
Harsen Rhosdcs. Abram s. Hewitt, william L.
Dodge. Jacob H. schN Morris K. Jesup. John A.
stewart. =. d. Tappen J. Edward Simmons,
GUSTAV Ii SchYab and j. Kennedy Tod.
ihe Executive Committee % the Citizens Union.
"s already announced IN The Tribune, has taken
''eps leading 20 the appointment Of a committee
% arrange for public protests against the passage
- 10" Ellsworth bin. Arthur you Bciescn, chair
ava" OF the Executive Committee. IL row engaged
"a se'ect!HS tie incuibe:s Of this committee OF fifty.
ara VIII be able 20 announce the names IN a day
~ TWO II II expecteA that this committee Will act
-, ''rJNnciOn with tho representatives OF The
'o!''ef OF Commerce IN the Arrangement Of mass
'".""ss ana otie er mediums through which the
F~~'c may make known is sentiments on the sub
% ~ ne Ellsworth bnL IL is certain that II the
' % ever pressed 20 vote the legislators will
~, ~ "e allowed 20 cast their votes the bill in
go, a'ce oi The Asht In witch the citizens OF New
I'm regard he proposed measure. Many close OBJ
:. s are inclined to think that such volume
gatam,n, mrpn, protest will be aroused that the imst
sass.g"' 'he Dill will deem IL unw!se 10 attempt us
gorSne seton OF the Rapid Transit Commission re-
funneis NY certificates and the contract for the
Is 10 ic %nu, - temporarily In doubt. The meeting
alTen6y nsh next Tuesday. but the attendance, as
Wycy ~ og-o'Htsd out IA The Tribune, Of Mayor Van
denni,a y. IoniTollcT Coler is necessary TO any
e dcton OF the Board All the other Commis-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
SCENE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

DIR. TANNER FOR VIOLENT LANGUAGE rs
ORDERED OUT OF THE CHAMBER
London. March 1s-While the House was IN COM
mittee discussing the estimates. Dr. Tanner. Anti
Parnellite. Member for MidCork twice called
to order for irrelevant and somewhat incoherent
marks about the unprotected condition OF Hong
Kong.
AS he kept on shouting and defying the ru-
ings OF the chairman OF committee. James w.
Lowther, Conservative. Member for the Penrth
Division Of Cumberland Mr.. Lowther finally or
dered him to leave the House Or. Tanner ex-
claimed:
with greater pleasure than I ever entered It,"
Then. saunterlng slowly toward the door and
scornfully pointing TO the chairman. he hissed out
II hope the French will beat you Cecils Sails
bury's nephews. do your dirty work as long you
like"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
GREAT BRITAIN AND HAWAII.
THE SENATE COMMITTEE DECLARED TO HAVE
HAD no FACTS ON WHICH TO BASE
THEIR STATEMENTS

- = .
London. March 1S.-The Government OF Great
Britain Is surprised at the report OF the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. which. after pre-
sentng a joint resolution for the annexation Of
Hawaii set forth that Great Britain was plotting
for the absorption Of Hawaii. high official OF
the British Foreign Once said to-day:
1T is unfortunate that the committee has such
erroneous impression. | cannot imagine upon
what supposed facts they base their report. Il
improbable that the Senators would issue off,
cal statements other basis than rumors and
suspicious As a matter Of fact. nothing is further
In any way with the existing regime IN Hawaii.
No steps in that direction contempla ted.
On the contrary, Her Majesty's Government has
recognized that the United States has the fore
most interests in Hawaii and that It is natural
and inevitable that Hawaii should be under Ameri-
can influence"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
/, RECORD BREAKING COTTOy CROP

New-Orleans March H-The most interesting
feature In Secretary Hester's weekly New Orleans
Cotton Exchange statement issued to-day. Is tha,
Il shows more cotton marketed during the six
months and eighteen days that have elapsed Of this
season than has been moved In any year
kn. Nn TO the history Ol the traue. 4ig.l.s
e975 COO bales have been brought into sight this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
ONLY CENSURE FOR CRISPI.
VERDICT OF THE COMMISSION WHICH HAS

VERDICT OF THE COMMISSION WHICH HAS IN
vEsTIGATED THE EX-PREMIER
Rome, March 1s.-To-nSht the Chamber Of Dep
uties received the report OF the Parliamentary Com
mission appointed on December last TO inquire into
the charges against Signor Francesca Crsp, former
Premier, in connection with the Bank or Naples
scandals and the alleged illegal traffic In decora-
tions.
The Commission decided unanimously that there
ground to impeach Sgnor Crsp before the
Senate the ordinary courts for peculation. but
that his conduct Minister OF State merited the
censure Of the Chamber OF Deputies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
MR. GLADSTONE'S HEALTH.

A p1scoURAGING BULLETIN ISSUED BY HIS
PHYSICIANS.
Bournemouth, March ls.-The following bulletin
has been Issued With respect to Mr.. Gladstone
IN the absence Of any Improvement in Mr.. Glad
stones condition It has been settled in consultation
that he should return TO Hawarden next week"
The bulletin Is regarded having only one
meaning II ls understood that the grievous facial
pains have returned and VIII longer yield TO the
us,al remedies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
rTCTJVS or THE CHICAGO FRb.

sr,,t,x nopIEs RECovEREp-A LIST OF PERSONS
WHO PROBABLY Persisted ~ THE FLAMES.
,.htoogo March 1S-rate last night the names OF
tho following persons supposed TO have been cadsnt
-, .ho building at No. 2l5-221 Wabash-ave.. which
n.os oestroved by fire Wednesday, were reported
,o thc police as being among those who probably
pcrished:
rDGERTON 9. IL. Burlington wh9 r~rgs'eFsI ~ en-,
ncrnfng Leland Hotel: seen 10 enter
tho Aver Building a few moments before the IRE boHe
~, "a Ia. not been heard from since.
cp sVTs Philip. cmp.oyed by W. A Oimsteel Sonphny.
Itcrt enp;oyed by ". A. Olmsead Company;
ie,, seen by friends and thought 70 be dead.
M, iIspr Mis-. snlesWoman for w. a. Oimsiead Com
,,pfpARD Charles H.. employed BY Presbyterian Board
OF Publication. . -. .r,on. m. r,,.s,,v n. v,a
III ~ "a iriidlng shortly before the fire broke out
Albert Biery. reported missing. has been ac-
oounted for The number OF dead recovered Is seven
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
COLLIERY DISASTER IN SPAIN.

SIXTY BODIES TAKEN FROM y MINE !" "h''h
THERE HAD BEEN AN EXPLOSION
Madrid. March 1s-A terrible explosion took
,acn today in the Santa Isabel mine, at
Relnez Province Of Cordova
sixtv corpses have already been recovered and
-, mon are as yet unaccounted for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
WANT TO SHUT OUT AMERICAN HORSES.
AGITATION IN FRANCE on THE SUBJECT.

AGITATION IN FRANCE on THE SUBJECT.
Paris March 1S-The horsc-brecders Of Brittany.
Normandy and the southwestern departments gen
orally raising an outcry that the fall OF prices
Is due 10 the increase in the importation OF Amer
lean horses and clamoring for n duty OF 20
francs about 500 each horse imported together
with a quarantine and a branding Of the animals.
The various Chambers Of Agriculture support the
n.lt 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
THE WINDWARD SAILS FOR AMERICA
HOSTING THE STARS AND STRIPES OVER THE
PEARY ARCTIC SHIP.

Grayesend. England. March 1s.-There was a
picturesque ceremony here to-day, when Alfred G.
Harmsworth. proprietor of THE Daily Mall"
hoisted the Stars and Stripes over the Arctic
steamer Windward. which is moored few yards
from the Amazonas. The Wlndward Is here
her way to the United States. having been pre-
sented 10 Lieutenant r. f. Peary. the American
explorer. The steamer Is in the pink Of condition.
Mr.. Harmsworth having Just expended f2.J0O
overhauling her engines. boilers and rigging
Lieutenant Peary's private cabin IS beautifully
fitted up. and has In It portraits Of the Harms
worths. Dr. Nansen and Other explorers.
The Stars and Stripes hosted p. m. all
on board saluting the flag went up with three
cheers and wishes for the success Of the explorer
The Windward sailed from here at o'clock this
afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
BRITISH CAPITAL IN RUSSIA.

AN ENGIIsHMAN BUYS A GREAT PETROLEUM
BUSINESS Mt BAKU.
s.: Petersburg. March ia dispatch 10 the
"Novoe Vremya" from Baku. Russian Transcau-
CASH says the great Mantaschen petroleum busi-
ness. valued at g. 5000 has been purchased by an
Enellshman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
EIGHT KILLED By DYNAMITE.

FATAL EXPLOSION IN GOVERNMENT WARE
HOUSE IN JAMAICA.
Kingston Jamaica Cvia Bernuda). March 1s-A
dynamite explosion took place this morning In the
Government storehouse on Montego Bay.
Eight men were killed and many injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
THE MONARCH RETURNING FROM HAVANA

Tho big derrick barge Monarch. towed by tn,
wrecking steamers u. &. Arnott and Right Arm
which were sent 10 Havana 10 work on the Maine
we're reported of Sandy Hook last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
GREAT BRITAIN WILL INQUIRE
Up OVER TREATY hhfohI Ff''"'
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON.
London. March 1S.-Replying In the House OF
Commons to-day to question the farila'ieh'"ry
esecretar, for the Foreign Office. George y. cur
= aid the British Ambassador at Madrid. Sir
1T" y Dymmmond- Won. would be instructed to in
r,,,ro into the report that the Spanish Minister
at Washington. Sehor Polo de bernaDe. had re-
,rdo ,r,ont Of American products in the Spanish
Wost indies as under the existing treaty British
Goods were entitled to the minimum colohiai
rin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
FIGHTING on THE BULGARIAy BORDER.

salonca March Is.-Rumors are in circulation
here Of encounters at various points on the frontier
between the Bulgarian bands and the Ottoman
troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
pEFENcEs FOR PORTSMOUTH. N. H.

Portsmouth. " H. March H--The schooner Fihe-
man. Captain Knowlton. arrived this morning from
New-York with a cargo Of ammunition and two
s-nch guns Tor iorincations at Newcastle. The
work OF unloading began at once, and the defence
OF Portsmouth Harbor will be pushed as fast as pos
sblo TO completion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
STILL AFTER THE O'HIGGINS.
COMPETITION LIVELY BETWEEN THE
UNITED STATES AND SPAIN
TIE PICTURESQUE CEREMONY OF THE TRANSFER
or THp AMAzoNAs TO THE AMERICAN
YAvY-MR. HARMswoRTHs PRESENT
To LIEUTENANT PEARY.
TIE PIcTURES(
my CABLE TO THE TRIDUSE.l

TO LIEUTENANT PEARY
my CABLE TO THE TnIDUSEl
London. March 1S-Negotiations respecting
the purchase OF the Gillian cruiser OHiggins are
still proceeding actively, with lively competition
between the United States and Spain. am IN
formed from trustworthy source that the
American Government is now likely to succeed
In obtaining this fine ship.
The transfer OF the Amazonas to-day to the
American flag was a ceremony unique In its
Jeffersonlan simplicity Lieutenant Colwell went
to Gravesend at II o'clock with two graduates
Of Annapolis. Mr.. Robinson and Mr.. MacMorris.
who completing their studies In England
He exchanged compliments with the Brazilian
officers and the green and yellow flag was
hauled down. The American flag was then run
up in the presence Of Consul General Osborne
and n small band Of Journalists. and Lieutenant
Cowell was captain OF the ship. with one ensign
engineer cadet and twenty nondescrirt
seamen. eight Of whom deserted In the course OF
an hour. The Brazilian officers and men orcu-
pied the greater part Of the afternoon packing
up and leaving the ship. When the San Fran
cisco came In sight Lieutenant Colwel turned
over the command 10 Ensign Robinson, the
youngest officer ever in charge Of n warship, and
went out in n small boat 20 report 10 Captain
Howell. The keys OF the magazine were In the
pocket Of the young student Of architecture. out
no sentries were at the doors. The San Fran
cisco fired salute the crew cheered Justify. md
the band played the Star Spangled Banner as
the Amazonas passed. The British fortif
cations opposite saluted in return. and the
American flag nuttered over many houses In the
old town. The Anazonas was manned toward
evening by officers and a crew from the flagship.
Conspicuous in the river with American colors
flying, was the Windward. which sailed during
the night for New York, whence It will start
under Lieutenant Pearys command for the
North Pole The vessel has been reftted at Mr..
Alfred Harmsworths expense and generously
presented to the American exploring party. Mr.
Harmsworth, who was one Of the spectators at
to-days singular transfer Of naval flags IN
British port. has not neglected anything which
is essential TO the comfort Of Lieutenant Peary
and the success OF the American expedition
N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
A RUSSIAN SPY AT HATFIELD.

ACTING AS A FOoTMAN IN THE SERVICE OF
LORD SALISBURY.
Rrm,nghan, Marcr 1S.-"The Gazette" Of this
citv asserts that a Russian spy. In the guse Of a
tootrnan has been discovered at Hatfield, the home
Of the Marquis of Salisbury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
4 STAMPEDE FROM DAWSON PENDING
FIFTEEN HUNDRED APPLICATIONS FOR PASSAGE
SOUTH By THE FIRST STEAMERS


Tacoma March is-H. c. Petit OF Snohomish
who returned from Alaska on the City Of Seattle
brings news to the effect that next June and July
will witness q stampede from Dawson that will be
cqualled only by the present rush OF goldseekers
to the Klondike. Up 10 February S. when Petit
left there had been about one thousand five hun
dred applications for passage south. The accom-
moda tons OF all the first boats had been sold and
no more applications would be received When
bookings open FOR the second boats there will be
another rush Practically every OF the one
thousand five hundred are anxious TO get out early
and Will bring gold. many In large amounts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
A BRITISH GENERALS VISIT.

THE COMMANDER OF THE FONCEs n CANAUA
GOING TO WASHINGTON.
uaIjfax Y s March IS (SpcciaD. D.-General A. G.
MONTGOMERY Moore commanding the Brtish iand
forces I'm Canada, will start by the Canadian Pacinc
express Tomorrow morning for Washington. he
vii be accompanied by his chief OF stan, captain
j. G. r. l.. Cobourne, Mrs. Moore ana MISS Co''
bourne the Generals niece. The GehcrhI iT1@hhy @
said no. night: captain Colbourne nrd myset eave
for Washington tomorrow TO call on Her Majesty
Ambassador. Sir Julian Paunce!ote -. =, a..
General GascOigne coTnmandcr cnIei VI ."e
Canadian militia. Is said TO be Ia washington nov"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
IN HIST "a HOURS

vou make the trip between New-York and Chicago
by either THE Lake Shore Limited" or the North
shore Limiied'-the banner trains OF the New
York CentraL-(Adv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19

PARCrALs" STORY
Rome March lS.-An official denial Is given to the
report that the armored cruiser Varese has been
sold.
London March 1s-The United States naval au-
thorlties here were disappointed at news from Mad
rid to-day contained In dispatch to the I'm
pnrclal" from Rome. saying the Italian Minister OF
Marine confirms the report Of the sale Of the ar
mored cruiser Varese to Spain for which vessel the
United States naval authorities were competing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
YIELDS TO THE RUSSIAN DEMANDS.
NO OTHER COURSE LEFT TO TIRE HELPLESS
PEKING GOVERNMENT.

London. March 1S-It is announced to-day IN
a dispatch to THE Times" from Peking that the
mission of Shu- King Chen. the Chinese Minister
to Germany who sent to St. Petersburg In
an effort to prevail upon Russia to modify her
demands upon China, has been unsuccessful.
and It is added there is no alternative but to
agree 10 the Russian demands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
WILL AWAIT A SPANISH CRUISER.

CANARY ISLANDS.
Madrid. March 1S.-The "Imparcial" to-day
says: The instructions sent to the torpedo flo
tilla TO remain al the Canary Islands are due TO
the Governments desire that the squadron
should be escorted to Cuba by cruiser. and for
other reason"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19

MILITARY TOURNAMENT: MADISON SQUARE
Hi'A GARDEN.
Nv special request. CHILDREN's Matinee satur-
aav go D. n. AL seats. w cents.-AdVI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
THE FRENCH DEMANDS ON CHINA.
DISPLACEMENT OF DRITIsH OFFICIAL
AND A COALING STATION INCLUDED.


AND A COALING STATION INCLUDED.
Poking. March lS.-The French demands upon
China, In addition to those cabled from Pekng
last night 0hat China shall not cede any portion
OF tho four provinces OF Kwang Tung. Kwang-
81. Yun-Nan and Kwei- Chau. that the railroad
from Lung -Chau-Tng on the northern frontier
OF TonQuin. shall be extended, via Pase Siam
into the Yun-Nan Province. and that coaling
station be granted to France Mt Le-Chau-Fu. in
the Hen-Chau Peninsula. north Of Hal Nam. in
ciude that the Director OF the Imperial Post
office be Frenchman. evidently with view Of
separating It from the control OF Sir Robert
Hart. the Director Of the Chinese Imperial
Maritime Customs. and the cesson OF a coaling
station at Kwang-Chau is demanded on the
same terms as Kiao-Chau Bay. ceded TO Ger
many. with a railroad concession to include ex-
elusive mining privileges
Eight days are allowed China in which to reply
to the French demands. and the threats are in
terpreted to indicate the French occupation OF
the Province Of Ha-Nan unless the Chinese
comply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
ENGLAND's POSSESSIONS MENAcED.

NEW FRENCH DEMANDS IN CHINA.
London. March 19.-At the Cabinet Council
yesterday there was an anxious discussion Of
the new development OF French demands In
China The Duke Of Devonshire. Lord Presi-
dent OF the Council, who presided has decided
to postpone his intended departure for the Ri
viera. All the newspapers this morning COM
ment the impossible nature OF the French
demands. The Times says:
China is inclined to yield through her fear
Of an occupation Of Hai-Nan. 1t may be neces-
sary TO make 1t very plain TO the Chinese mind
that worse things than the occupation OF Hal
Nan will happen II China undertakes TO settle
by a mere ex parte agreement with a third
Power questions which Immediately affect the
safety and prosperity OF one OF our most I'M
portant possessions In the East"
The Daily Mali says: What does II mean
coaling station and railway are all very
we'll: but II 1t comes to admitting a French
title to the hinterland OF Murmah and Hong
Kong, Great Britain must oppose to the utmost
Of her influence and power"
The Morning Post" thinks it time for Eng
land to present her list Of requirements
"'Th. Times" publishes this morning military
article showing that Russia's strength on the
Manchurian frontier is considerably less than
is generally supposed. and is certainly made
quate to meet a wellequppcd adversary.
Commenting ednorially upon the conclusions
drawn by its contributor, THE Times" says
Japan evidently has taken the measure OF
Russia's strength and the result is seen In Rus
sia's withdrawal from Coree- Japan has made
no fuss but she has acted. and she has acted
so quietly that her action stands revealed for
the first time by It's results. 1t forms an ad-
mrable object-lesson for the British Govern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19

Albert Bierly reported missing. has been ac-
onnted FOR The number OF dead recovered Is seven.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-28
COMMISSIONER
SCOTS RULING.
Anti. Toxin is Taxable Under the War
ne,ende Law.
----
ALSO Dl-cHL0RIDE OF COLD.
Used in .hc keely Trcatment-Seais
Kcportci on tho Dccrc.sc-Nirgin-
ians Promoted in Internal Rev
cnue OGicc-Postai Changes
ALSO BI-cHLORIDE OF GOLD.

WASHINGTON. September 2L-Spc-
cial.-The Commissioner Of Internal htN-
enue has decided that anti-toXin is tax
able as a proprietary preparation pe-
cause Of the manner in which II l5 put
up and the name indicating for what
disease II is intended as specihc.
Bi-chloride OF gold for the cure Of those
addicted TO the use of liquors ana mar
cOtics is also taxable under the same law.
He also rules that literary CLUB Oh
women giving lectures 10 when mem
bers are admitted free and a small au-
mission charged outsiders to help ueiIay
expenses for instruction and education
solely is not liable to the pecihc tax ior
a show or exhibition. This Us based on
the statement that the lectures are not
given for profit.
FAILURE TO POST STAMPS.
circular has been issued hy Commits
sionor Scott calling attention TO the fact
that failure 20 post stamps in a conspic-
nous place when required by law as an
evidence that special taxes have been
paid subjects tire derelict taxpayer to
heavy penalties
The government Of Venezuela has de-
clincd TO admit free Of duty official con-
sular supplies from the Department or
State for the use Of its officers IN -
country anu gtI4IAuAF A.nNA i4eH az 'Nt'
sequence directed collectors and other
officers Of the customs 10 assess duty on
similar supplies sent TO this country from
Venezuela.
DECKEASE or SEALS.
Special Agent Murray in charge OF the
Seal Islands reports that during the past
season 1901 skins were secured. This is
q decrease OF about 500 in the number
taken I'm 1897. lie reports q general de-
crease in the seal herd.
POSTAL CHANGES.
Special mail service has been discontin-
ued between Cherry. Washington county
y. C.. and CreswelL
Railroad mail service has been estab-
lished between Glcndon and HaiIiston. ".
c.. by Putnam over the Durham and
Charlotte Railroad Company six times a
week, each way.
Among the visitors 20 the city are
these: At the Metropolitan: Thomas IA.
Battle. Rocky Mount ~ C.; Arthur r..
Clarke. Richmond; Paul W. Garrett
Leesburg; Thomas l.. Moor, Richmond.
ST. James: o. T.. Wcisiger. Richmond
Mrs. Harry Lane and Master r. II. Lane,
Fredericksburg. G. j. Cleveland, Rich
mond: 4. r. Worth and wife. Petersburg;
l.. y. Royal. Norfolk.