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The sun., 1898-01-19

William A. Brady and 8. ZieRfeld. Jr.. have
taken n lease OF the Manhattan Theatre for five
years. The name of the theatre will be changed
to the Comedy, and comedy by Lotie Blair
Parker, entitled Way Down East" will be
produced.
The sun., 1898-01-19

Special Gable Eespdtch to THE Sun.
LONDON. Jan. 1s.-Mrs. A. Barclay Walker,
wife of the owner of the racing yacht Ailsa. has
obtained q separation from her husband upon
enness. Mrs. Walker brought suit against her
husband for judicial separation several days
The sun., 1898-01-19

Metropolitan Wants All the seeend Avenue
Stock.
The sun., 1898-01-19
venosta win Retro from omce.

Special Gable Dsspatch to THE Sun.
ROME Jan. 1s.-It is said In political circles
that the Marquis yisconti Venosta, Minister Of
Foreign Affairs will retire from public life,
owing to the unexpected death of his son.
The sun., 1898-01-19
Forty sIon Killed In Russian Mine.

Special Gable Dsspateh to TEE SUE.
ST. PETERsBURG. Jan. 1s-Forty men were
killed. and eighteen injured by an explosion
which occurred to-day in the Donetz Company o
mine in the Taganrog district.
The sun., 1898-01-19

personal END; he would vote TO maintain those
rules without regard to how that vote might
ehe"t some question to be affected by that vote.
sAiewerihg Mr. Dineley, Mr.. DeArmond sa,d
that the gentleman from Maine knew or could
know, that rulings were made time and again
not In accordance with tho rules or with the con.
ception of the gentleman in the chair at the
time. but to carry out the plans OF the managers
Of the House on the question at issue. Iustra-
tive or this. he said. were rulings made al the
last extraordinary session OF the House. when
In disregard of the rules
While this discussion was proceeding the Re-
publican whip was hnsily engaged in hurrying
absent members 10 the House, it being recoR.
nized that the vote, owing to Republican syni.
pathy for the object sought to be attained by the
amendment. might be uncOmf0rtaby close. The
managers desired TO preserve the Admlnistra-
tlon from the embarrassment that the insertion
Mr. shnpson supported Mr. T De ga Armonds M%%d sIsf pos
ton calling attention to the fact that at tho last
session, when the motion Was present ed to require
the speaker to appoint the committees In ac-
cordance with the rules, the Republicans under
the leadership, OF the gentleman from Maine,
. monn on record as supporting that violation OF
Mr.; Henderson of Iowa answered Mr.. De Ar.
naond's assertion that he wanted new rule that
would permit the House to express Itself He
explain Sapiniaed' M nrst. TIE reason for ihe delay in re.
coptended he HIenderson) had promised
,ssoatd a,eD se done within thirty days after
mad not been an assurance, but merely
An expression OF his personal opinion Tho gen.
eleman from Missouri, Mr.. Henderson went on
70 say. did not want rules for tho orderly con,
duct or the House, but rules TO be trampied on
AZ occasion might present itself. as he was pro-
political and partisan advantage.
ME. Cannon Of Illinois declared that the rules
ot tho House, being authorized by the Constitu-
tion. and mado In pursuance thereof had ali the
force of law. " '"'
|. And tho effort TO override them now" be
said; is actuated by the same revolutionary
sptrit which animates those peoplewho are not
eARsolRs R 81 IsS ssisgSESr6ment:' ns nr6 soI,c ,.
hedeclared 70 DO Mr.. Dingey's erroneous dec.
lAration, that the rules came down from a Dem.
eeEAte House Ibis ipy0lyed him in = oolloquy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
OCEAN POSTAGE REDUCTION.
WHAT is SAID ABOUT THE PROPOSITION By THE
BRITISH AUTHORITIES

WHAT is SAID ABOUT THE PROPOSITION By THE
BRITISH AUTHORITIES.
London. oct. 19-Inquiry made at the General POST
office here shows the London postal authorities know
nothing officially OF the fact that the Third AS
.sistant Postma General OF the United states
j. A. Merritt will In his annual report this year
recommend the reduction of ocean postage between
the United States and Great Britain TO two cents
a half-ounce which would mean a great saving 70
business houses both sides Of the Atlantic nav
ing a large correspondence. The only Information
which has reached here was contained IN capie
dispatches announcing these facts The officials OF
the British Posoffice say the matter stands as
follows:
when a reduction OF the postage between Great
Britain and her colonies decided upon. the ldea
Of similar Arrangement with the United states
was mooted and well received by the British au-
thorites But. they add the only objection Is
that the United States may wish TO make 1t
step for similar reduction with other countries OF
the Postal Union for which Great Britain is not yet
prepared" a,,. -
But" one of the British postal officials re-
marked, "for such arrangement with the mten
States the great English speaking ma ilol haNlhs
the closest commercial and social relations with
us, quite ready.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
REPORTED FIGHT AT MANILA.
THE NEWS COMES FROM MADRID. HOW
EVER-AMERICANS AND INSURGENTS
SAID TO HAVE FOUGHT A NAVAL
ENGAGEMENT

London. Oct 2O.-The Madrid correspondent
Of The Times" says:
Captain Arnon, the Minister OF Marine has
received a dispatch from Manila announcing
naval engagement between the Americans and
the rebels. in consequence Of Admiral Dewey
forbidding the latter to fly the rebel flag from
their ships. The dispatch adds that there were
losses on both sides. but that the Americans
captured the rebel ships.
The scene OF the engagement is not stated;
but It is supposed to have been Manila Bay
Madrid, Oct. 20-The Cabinet has decided to
forward to the Spanish Peace Commissioners at
Paris an official dispatch received yesterday
from Manila reporting engagement between
the American and nsrrgent warshlps growing
out of the refusal of Admiral Dewey to allow
the insurgents to fly their flag from their ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
ETACT4TION or CUBA.
THE PROGRESS SO FAR SATISFACTORY TO
THIS GOVERNMENT.

THE PROGRESS so FAR SATISFACTORY IO
THIS GOVERNMENT
Washington, oct. 19.-General Wade, presi-
dent Of the American Evacuation Commission
at Havana telegraphed to the War Department
last night that six thousand Spanish soldiers
had already embarked for Spain. and that ar
rangements had been completed by the Spanish
Commis soners for the embarkation of forty
thousand more troops in the near future. This
rate OF progress in view Of the limited resources
Of SPAIN is believed to be reasonable SO long
as disposition TO carry out In good faith the
evacuation Of the island is exhibited this Gov
crnment is not likely to complain. and the state
ment that the American Commissioners at Ha-
vana yesterday delivered a formal ultimatum
on the subject is said To he erroneous This con-
clusion. however. does not apply TO the transfer
Of sovereignty. and. while permitting the pres
ence Of Spanish troops in Cuba on and after De
cember J. Il is the purpose Of the War Depart
ment TO take complete possession Of the entire
civil establishment Of the island on the date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20

NEITHER DEWEY NOR OTIS HAS MEN
TONED ANY FIGHT WITH INSURGENTS.
Washington Oct. 1870. far as could be
certained. no information regarding the reported
naval engagement at Manila has been received
at the Navy Department nor has General Otis
made any reference to it in any communications
he may nave made to the War Department. The
dispatch created considerable interest in Wash
ington. Recently the newspapers contained
statement tnat Admiral Dewey had dispatched
one or two of his ships to another position in
the Philippine group on mission Of some i'm
portance. and the suggestion is made unoflicay
that it may have been these vessels which have
been engaged in combat with the insurgents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
DEWEY AND THE FILIPINOS
AN ALLEGED STATEMENT BY AGONCILLO DI
CREDITED BY general MERRITT.

CREDITED BY GENERAL MERRITT.
London, Oct. ls.-"The Globe" this afternoon pub
lshes an interview which a correspondent had with
Agoncillo. the representative Of Agunaldo before
the former left Hong Kong for San Francisco
his way to Washington and Paris to present the
insurgent leaders views, II possible before the
United States Peace Commission the French
capital AgOncllo In this interview Is quoted
declaring that the insurgents had formal agree
ment with Rear-Admiral Dewey whereby absolute
freedom was promised them in return for theic as
sistance. When Agoncllo asked II the agree
ment In writing he said
mo. We do not regard the United States as
grasping Power. and felt that verbal agreement
quite sufficient
Major-Genera Wesley Merritt. who has arrived
here from Paris, whore he has been giving the
United States Peace Commissioners the benefit Of
his observations commander OF the American
forces at Manila. in an interview to-day dscredited
the statement attributed to AGoncillo. General
Merritt said that from conversations which he had
with Admiral Dewey ne satisfied tha;
rangement had been entered into with the Philip
pine leaders. The General added:
"If the Filiplnos allowed Independence now
T. would result in fighting between the leaders,
which would be disastrous than any revolu-
tion which has hitherto broken ou.. Agunaldos
following is slim. and II there an election to-
day do not believe ho would be president
The trend Of Genera Merritts evidence or advice
furnished to the United States Peace Commission I
at Paris may he gathered from the following state
ne1ts which he made to-day:
While some of the Fipinos able, am not
acquainted with any one OF them who is capable
of governing
II do not believe the insurgents will resist the
Americans. But there * Ger anty-they Will
never submit to being ruled again by the Spaniarfs
III America takes possession Of the Philippine
Islands IL Will result in n era In the Philippines
and In own country. The islands are Of i'm
mense strategic value navally and commercially
and they easily defended
My study OF the British colonies has greatly in
terested me. They ought to prove a valuable
obiect-lesson to the United States. The British
system is perfect is devisable"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
WRECKS on TIE BRITISH COAST.
DISASTERS TO SHIPPING WITH SEVERE LOSS OF
LIFE

DISASTERS TO SHIPPING WITH SEVERE LOSS OF
LIFE.
London oct 1q-The Norwegian bark Frivod. or
979 tons from Boston England. for Arenfal, her
n make the harbor of Spurn Head. The Kilnsea
Rocket Brigade established communication with
her but before the crew able TO secure the
whip the vessel was overwhelmed by a terrific sea
which swept the members OF her crew over
board. drowning two Of them The survivors sue
ceeded in reaching the shore parts Of the wreck
age The vessel broke up Immediately.
The Norwegian brigantine Augvald OF 21 tons.
hailing from Haugesund hound from Portsmouth
70 Norway has been wrecked at the mouth OF
Gourdon Harbor Two OF her saved and
six were drowned.
The Russian three-masted schooner Wilhelm. OF
291 tons from Boston. England. for Memel has been
wrecked on St Andrews Sand. Five Of her
crew were saved and man drowned.
The German bark Heinrich Botc. Of 47S tons Cap
tain Stehr. which arrived at Huh on september p
from Savannah. and which subsequently left there
terday during the gale in the Grimsby Roads, with
the Norwegian bark Concordia: hailng from Dram,
men Both vessels were considerably DANA sed ana
were towed into HUI Roads
The Norwegian bark Adelgunde. of NJ tons, cap
tain Olsen which arrived here or Angus; % from
Paspebiac. and which halls from Tonsberg. went
ashore at Bolmer. wh!ls on her way to Chrstiani2
and Is likely 10 prove total wreck Eleven or her
crew were saved and man was drowned.
Reports OF shipping disasters continue 10 come
in and the east coas. Is strewn with wrecks. in
most cases the crews have been saved. but upward
Of thirty persons have been drowned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
CHEERS FOR KAISER AND KATSERIN.
DRIVE THROUGH THE STREETS OF CONsTAN-
TINOPLE AND VISIT TO THE
GERMAN SCHOOL.

Constantnople. oct. 19.-The Emperor and
Empress OF Germany heartily cheered
while driving to the German School yesterday.
Their Majesties engaged in long conversations
with the teachers and children, and made minute
inquiries as to the progress made by the school.
Emperor William remarked that there was
large number Of foreign children in attendance
at the school, and he said this demonstrated the
victorious force Of Germanism" number OF
songs, including the Turkish hymn were sung.
The Emperor afterward drove through the
streets preceded and followed by two squadron3
Of cavalry and accompanied by a numerous
suite The houses Of all the German residents
were festOoned with eVergreens and decorated
with German and Turkish flags.
At the gala dinner given at the fildiz KIOSK
yesterday evening l2O covers were laid
The local newspapers publish sympathetic ar
tiCles the visit OF the Emperor and Empress
Of Germany to Turkey and assert that II VIII
further consolidate the friendly relations De
tween Turkey and Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20

RUSSIA SEXES NEW-CHW4NG.
BRITISH GUNBOAT IN THE RIVER DOES
NOT MAKE ANY RESISTA nee.

London. Oct 2O.-A dispatch from Shanghai
TO a London news agency says:
"A Russian regiment occupied the town Of
New-Chwang province of Lau- Tong. and the
forts at the mouth Of the River Liaou on Oc-
tober 15 thus securing complete possession Of
New-Chwang The native troops fed without
making any opposition. under orders from the
Empress Dowager and Ii Hung Chang.
"A British gunboat was in the river at the
time. It's non-resistance Is regarded the
virtual British abandonment of the whole OF
Manchuria to the Russians. and gives Russia
an invaluable strategic position. Great Britain
is certain to lose the New Chwang trade, Of
which II has had so per cent"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20

MANIFESTATIONS OF GENUINE GOODWILL AT
SOUTHAMPTON.

Southampton. oct. 19.-The American Line
steamer ST Louis Captain Rande. which left
Ncw-York on October j. arrived here this after
noon. and received most hearty greeting this
being her first trip across the Atlantic as n
passenger steamer since she entered the service
Of the United States Government AS IN auxiliary
cruiser. IN the outbreak OF the war with Spain.
American flags were flying from all the public
buildings here the church bells were rung, large
crowds assembled on the qu2ys. and the Uni -d
States Consul. representatives Of the American
Line and delegations from the various pt5lic
the steamer one Of the delegations was from the
Chamber of Commerce. OF Southampton. and us
members We're bearers Of congratulatory ad-
dress from the Chamber. which was read TO Cap
tain Rande and his officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
CHINA'S SICK EMPEROR.
HIS EXAMINATION BY THE PHYSICIAN OF 7HE /
FRENCH LEGATION.


FRENCH LEGATION
Peking. Oct. IS delayed in transmisson).-It was
the suggestion OF the British Minister. Sir
Claude NJ Macdonald. that the Chinese Foreign
Office requested the physician attached 10 the
French Legation TO examine the Emperor, the
reason assigned for this step beAg that this
physician the only one officially attached 70 "A
legation. The examination OF the Emperor by
foreign doctor is complete innovation. II has
often been urged. but has always been refused by
the Emperor himself and the Dowager Empress
has evidently taken this step for the purpose or
silencing rumors to the Emperors condition
The physician, who visited the Emperor this
morning. made minute examination OF His
Majesty in the presence OF the Dowager Empress.
Prince Ching and number of mandarins Exact
details as to the specific disease from which the
Emperor is suffering not obtaina ble. But he
Is weak anaemic and requires constant care. he
Is in no immediate danger was cheerful and showed
the utmost Difference 70 the Dowager Empress.
The doctor promised send His Majesty pre-
scription
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
HARD FIGHT FOR NOMINATION.
DEMOCRATS OF THE xTH MASSACHUSETTS CON
GREss DISTRICT UNABLE TO AGREE
OK A CANDIDATE

Roston. Oct. 1a-The Xth Democratic Congress
District Convention. which called 70 order
shortly after o'clock last night held A continu-
ous session until O'Clock this morning, when an
adiournmenc was taken until tonight no choice
having been made IN twenty ballots. One of the
five candidates for the nomination. Boariman Hall
% Dorchester leads. receiving forty OF the votes
out OF the sixty necessary for a choice. Henry +.
Naphen stood second 10 Mr.. Hall.
The convention met again this evening but up to
a late hour the question of A nominee had not been
decided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
ACTIVITY AT TOULON NAVY YARD.
ENBARKATIOH OF WAR MATERIALS AND SUP
PLIES CONTINUES DAY
AND NIGHT.

PLIES Nr-Es-WORKING DAY
AND NIGHT.
Paris. oct 19.-In spite Of semi-o official denials,
the Echo de Paris" asserts to-day that the
embarkation Oh wa materials and supplies con
tnu-s al Toulon adding that extraordinary ac-
tyity reigns at the arsenal there. Besides the
,ronclads Amiral Tr6houart Bouvines. Jem-
mapes and Yalmy. the cruisers Alger. LeNrier
ana Caiman IL claims. are getting ready for
service embarking ammunition and war ma
tevias. In addition. Il is further asserted. the
Transports Bien-hoa and Gironde almost
ready FOR sea
All the French naval officers on leave Of alb
eence have been ordered 20 return to their yes
tels. The naval authorities at TOulOn are very
fetioent.
dispatch TO the Petit Farislen" from Tou-
ION confirms the reports OF the Echo de Paris,
and says the greatest activity prevails in the
navy yard, where work is proceeding with
'eNersh speed day and night
The Temps" commenting upon the sensa-
uora stories Of naval mobilization says:
While the political situation necessarily in
uuces unusual vigilance and activity, II must
not be forgotten that the present naval move
.'ehs arc principally an inauguration OF the re-
'Orms planned bY NJ Lockroy when he was ap-
pointed Minister OF Marine. and which he de-
s"es 10 have completed prior 10 January next
reforms whereby the squadrons and ports VIII
s"ays be ready and clear for action and fully
@Supped within few days"
AFTER enumerating the proposed future
strength Of the various squadrons intended for
vast defence the Temps" concludes as follows;
q, ashore our military works are quite ready.
~ :, certainly the best disposition is being mace
- ,Ae means at the disposal OF the navy, even II
te.ofe the date mentioned the hoped-for solu-
III, agreeable to both countries, should be
Inu Tor the Fashoda question"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
-, STRIKING INCIDENT AT HALIFAY.

Halifax y. S. oct 10 (speciaD.-The reemental
spors Of the Royal Canadian Battalion Of Imperial
troops to-day were marked by an unusual incident.
Al the conclusion Of the sports one hundred men.
the pick Of the garrison, formed pyramid by
mounting upon one another's shoulders. and the
man AT the apex fine specimen or the BRUSH
soldier stood waving in one hand the tnion JACK
ond :, tho other the Stars and Stripes. This hnale
Us cheered by the large number OF spectators
PIeHfnx that men OF British regiment had dis
,ia~ed the flag OF another nation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
COSTLY GIFTS FROM THE PORTE.

Constantnople. oct. 19.-Ths Sultan has pre-
sentod to Emperor William magnificent sword
and to the Empress a diamond necklace or
almost priceless value.
He has also authorized a German syndicate
TO construc. a commercial port at Haidar, op-
poste Constantinople a concession long sought
hY German promoters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
LATHAM WINS TIE CHAMPIONSHIP

Brighton England. oct. l9-Tatham Of Manches-
ter. won the tennis championship to-day. defeating
Petit Of Boston. Mas. Latham three sets
10 love thus winning the championship by
sets to love. Latham won the first set by .. the
second by G-j nd the third by "a.
The galleries overlooking the court were crowded
with spectators. who Enthusiastically cheered the
victory of Latham.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
NORTHERN COAST sTORM-sWEPT.

ST Johns " F., oct. 19.-The entire coast line 81
the island has been swept by the recent storms and
IL is feared that there has been great devastation
in the northern section and along the Labrador
shore It is already known that two were
drowned az Rose Blanche 225 miles west Of ST.
Johns and it is feared that many others have
shared the same fate because number Of vessels
were driven seaward near that point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
UOVEHENTS or WARSHIPS.

Boston. oct 19-The gunboat Wilmington. Com
lander Chapman 4. podd. left here to-day Tor
Charleston. s G.. where Is to take part In
peace jubilee celebration. The United states snip
Dolphin also sailed to-day. She is bound for
Philadelphia by way OF Provin retown. she Is
expected to take part In the peace jubilee eAer-
cses at Philadelphia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
AMERICAN LOAN To THE TRANSTAAL.

London. oct ia dispatch to "The Times
from Pretoria says that Mr.. Hope. representing
ar American syndicate offers TO loan the Trans
Vaal Government f2.AOOco at per cent. and 81.
per cent commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
H4ILSTORM SWEEPS OVER MALTA.

valetta Island OF Malta. oct. IA halstorm has
swept over this island. doing an enormous amount
OF damage 10 property. some of the hailstones
Weighing a quarter Of a pound
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
TfpEySH EIODTS From CRETE.

Canea Island Of Crete. Oct. H.-The turkish
,.oo,s with arms and baggage. started fer Suda
ua,, his morning where they will embark for
Turkey The merchant ships in the haIbor have
an board many families OF oineers ana oi'c'a''
uho are returning TO Constantihop's'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
PREMIER RRISSON NAY RETIRE.

raris Oct 19-The "Matin" says that the
s'a"h Of the Premier, NJ. Brisson. is such that
ae wishes to retire from the Cabinet. and is con-
snca1g with the President the choice Of his
III. sor' Which may possibly be NJ. Bourgeois
p'esent Minister Of Education.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
DEATH From BUBONIC PLAGUE ~ VIENNA

London oct ia dispatch from Vienna says
that an empoye in the meteorological depart
rnent Of Professor Nothnagle's establishment died
~ the plague The professor. y Is added re-
III, rrturned from Rom bay. and has been Guilt
waiting the bubonic plngue bacillus for purposes
OF inVestiga tior.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20
NR. WYNDHiM'S NET OFFICE.

London. oct l9-George Wyndham. Conservative
Member OF Parliament for Dover. has been APP
pointed Under Secretary for War IN succession to
the Right Hon. William 81. John Brodrici. recently
appointed Under Secretary OF State for Foreign
Affairs In succession 10 Lord Curzon. OF Kedeston.
the new Viceroy Of india.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-20

TO REPRESENT GERMANY AT THE VATICAN.
Berlin oct 1a-The North German Gazette"
SAYS Paron Won Rotenham. the German Minis
fer 10 Sweden has been chosen 10 represent Ger
many at the Vatican, in succession to Baron
Won Bulow who recalled.