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HS, nsqg- are the only pills TO take
hiOCsi . lAAS with Hoods Sarsaparlla
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
THE CZ4RS ARDOR FOR PEACE.

INTERESTING STATEMENTS RECENTLY
MADE BY HIM TO AN ENGLIsHMAN
London. Nov. o9-The Paris correspondent Of
The Times says:
THE Matin' Will publish tomorrow Crues-
day. an interview OF an English politician with
Emperor Nicholas The interviewer. who es-
pecially remarked the kindliness and modesty
Of the Cars demeanor. says he spoke sadly
and regretfully OF the attempts to embitter the
relations OF England and Russia. The con-
versation mostly turned, however. on the dis
armament conference. TO which the Car
spoke with the utmost ardor declaring that he
wanted a tangible practical result.
His Majesty suggested that the Powers might
bind themselves not to increase their armaments
for lustrum five years.. at the end OF which
they might meet again to decide upon future ac-
don. They might also settlo their attitude in the
event Of menace or prospective hostilities.
He suggested. as an example OF possible ac-
ton that the recent Fashoda dispute might
have been referred by Great Britain to the
United States. and by France to Russia If these
failed TO agree, there might have been recourse
20 an arbiter. say the Emperor Of Austria. In
any case delay would have made for peace.
THE Car protested. his interviewer says. with
great Indignation against the Idea imputed to
him of urging France and England into con-
fict. characterizing it as monstrous.
The Dreyfus case was not mentioned during
either of the two conversations which the Eng
lish politician had with the Car"
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
THE ATTITUDE or EUROPE.

nEsENrMENT TOWARD AMERICA En-
PRESSED BY ALL EXCEPT ENGLIsHMEN.
Paris Nov. 2S-There is no denying the fact
that the whole European Continent will resent
American acquisition OF the Philippines. This
sentiment is not confined to diplomats. but es-
pecaly here In Paris 1t Is the opinion constant
~ heard in the most exclusive society. A high
official OF the French Foreign Office said yes
terday
THE appearance Of the Americans in Eastern
waters Is a disturbing factor 10 the whole OF
Europe Americans. is we'll known, lack
diplomatic manners. and will surely bring con-
stant trouble to all Of us.
As TO the general sentiment William l.
Stead who has just returned here from a tour
of France Belgium. Germany, Russia. Austria
Turkey and Italy and who has seen the Leading
politicians in each country. and In some cases
their rulers said to-day to a correspondent or
The Associated Press:
THE immense majority OF Europeans are or
course absolutely ignorant Of what has hap
pened. Intent upon their daily toll. they neither
know nor care what occurs In the other heini-
sphere. But Europeans who read the news
papers are able to form what may be called
practically unanimous on the matter outside
of England. have not met a single Ameri-
can who was not opposed 70 the expansion or
America. Nor through my whole tour of Eu-
rope have | met a European who did not re-
ceive the protestations Of the genuine sincerity
with which the American people entered on the
war with more less mockng increduty
Mr.. Stead reports tha; the bitterest hostlhty
OF all was found at the Vatican
The leading article in the Temps to-day.
column long. is devoted to a severe arraign-
ment OF the American attitude toward spain
In 1t America is made TO appear as merciless
conqueror imposing Draconan conditions on
helpless foe and "exacting the signature OF
treaty the point OF the bayonet' The
TEMPS adds:
The Spanish Commissioners should. in sup-
mitting, protest TO the civilized world against
the spoliation Of the weak by the strong
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29

Paris Nov. 2s.-spain has accepted the
United States offer of $20,OOoOoo and at
toint session Of the Peace Commissions th's
o,torpoon she consented without condition 10
relinauish Cuba and cede Porto Rico' "ua'''
and the Philippines 10 the United states.
The document presenting this acceptance con-
talns only about three hundred words IL ne
gins with a reference to the final terms oi '"7
United States. and says that the spanish 'o''-
missioners. after having taken cogn%an'e VI
the terms proposed by the Americans repy
that their Government has tried 10 give aS
eouitabe an answer az possible. but that they
were not prepared to commit their GoVerr'"e''
70 the acceptance Of the principles emood'eu III
rho American argument. Spain rejected these
nr,rc,nIes "as she always has rejected them
pos,ng her attitude upon the justice Of her
cause. she adhered to the principles "h'ch S"e
has heretofore invariably formulated.
In her desire for peace the note continues
che had gone so far as 10 propose certain com
nro,,,ses which the Americans had always re-
mitted to arbitration some OF the ma'ena'
po,nts upon which the two Governments III"
fered These proposals for arbitration the
Americans had rejected.
THE ARBITRATION PROPOSALS.
These illusions in Spans reply refer to her
nronosal to arbitrate the construction Of the
third article Of the protocol and also to submit
the Spanish colonial debt Of Cuba and the
Philippines to arbitration. The last PROPOSE
ton was made in a written communications
After its presentation. and In return FOR sue"
arbitration. Spain offered to cede the territory
in dispute The Americans refused both propo'
sitons for arbitration.
Spain's reply to-day in substance continued
by declaring that the United States had oHereo
as a kind OF compensation to Spain something
very inadeauate to the sacrifices that country
made at this moraent. and she felt' therefore,
that the United States proposals could not be
considered just and equitable.
Spain had however, exhausted all the re-
sources of diplomacy in attempt to justify
her attitude. Seeing that an acceptance OF the
proposals made necessary condition TO
continuance Of negotiations, and seeing that
the resources Of Spain were not such as 10
enable her 10 resume the war, she was prepared.
IN her desire 10 avoid boodshed and from con-
siderations Of humanity and patrotsm' 10 SUD-
nit 10 the conditions of the conquerng nation
however harsh they might be. She Was. there
fore. ready to accept the proposals OF the Amer
tom Commtssion as presented at the last sit
ting.
The reading and the translation Of the docu-
ment occupied less than fve minutes When
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
FATAL EXPLOSION N H4TiN1.
AMMUNITIoN STORED IN HOUSE AND HANDLED
BY CHILDREN IGNITED.

AMHl N1TION STORED IN a HOl 81 AND HANDLED
BY CHILDREN IGNITED
Havana. Nov 2S-A box Of powder exploded this
morning IN the Avenue Infanta. between the Santa
Clara and Reina batteries Many boxes OF powder
stored in private house, which also con-
tanned five rooms full OF Mauser and other
cartridges The careless handling OF one Of the
boxes Of powder caused the explosion. which killed
or more or less seriously injured hirty-eight per-
sons
Most Of those employed in opening the cart
ridges, evidently their only duty on the prem
!ses were boys and girls under seventeen years old
and they formed the majority Of the victims. The
employment of the children in such a dangerous
occupation and the presence Of such large quan-
tity of explosives within the city limits are Doth
in contravention Of the municipal regulations
Whether there was some ulteriOr motive IN slOT-
ing explosives in the house cannot be said, Dut the
casualty suggests the possibility that there may De
other similar deposits unknown 10 the autnofltles
Sehor de Castro. the Civil Governor OF Havana
has stationed a guard the unexploded powder
ordered.
s45 p m-Nobody killed outright by the eX-
plosion. but three of the injured died this after-
noon, and the condition Of most OF the others -
more or less critical Al least hfteen are not eA-
pected TO live
1t now appears that a man known as Jeronim99
Smith had acquired several hu dred thousand
cartridges OF an old pattern the various artillery
depots here for a mere song. and was arranging 70
turn his investment 10 account by removing tne
gunpowder from each cartridge with a view 10
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
KAISER PROPOSES TO ACT.
AN OFFICIAL DECLARATION ON THE DREY-
rr-c CASE EXPECTED IN BERLIN.

AN OFFICIAL DECLARATION ON THE DREl-
FUs CASE EXPECTED IN BERLIN.
Berlin Nov 2S.-It is learned from an authori-
tatlve source that Colonel Schwarzkoppen. the
former German military attache at Paris. while
supplng with Emperor William at Potsdam on
Sunday. detailed the whole of the inside history
Of the Dreyfus Esterhazy and Picquart cases to
His Majesty. who contemplates taking some ac-
ton in the matter Prince Hohenohe. the Inn
perial Chancellor Baron Won Btlow, Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, and General Won Hahnke. chief
Of the Emperor's Military Cabinet Will be sum-
moned to Potsdam this week to discuss the ad-
visibility Of an official German pronouncement
on the subject 1t Is said that the Emperor dur
ing his recent tour conversed with several per-
sons about the Dreyfus case. and II Is added that
the new points which he has heard have prompt
ed him to his present action.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29

the separation OF the judicial and executive
powers was then adopted by vote OF 49, 10 3D.
In the Hobbies Of the Chamber NJ. Dupuy
speech was interpreted as an invitation 10 the
Court OF Cessation to ask for the production OF
the petit bleu and other documents In the fic-
quart case. which the Government would I'M
medlately produce. thus indirectly leading 10
postponemcnt Of the court martial. whicn tne
Government has refused TO grant under duress'
1t was also held that the Premier had admitted
the right Of the Government to intervene re-
garding General Zurnden's action. but mao
only refrained from fear that Intervention woulu
be m.sinterpreted
DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE STREETS.
An immense mass meeting was held this even
ing in favor Of Colonel Picquart. Thousands OF
persons shouting "Conspuez Rochefort! ana
"Conspuez Drummont" marched to thc
Cherche- Midi Prison. where Pcquart Is conlned'
and cheered there his behalf. The anti-fic-
ouartites rallied. and there were several con-
nicts between the two bands.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
WORK YET TO BE DONE IN PARIS.
SOME OF THE QUESTIONS AT ISSUE MAY
RE LEFT FOR FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS.

SOME OF THE QUESTIONS AT ISSUE MAY
pr LEFT FOR FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS.
WASHINGTON Nov. 2S.-The officials Of the state
Department without hesitation accepted as a Gu
rate the dispatch from Paris announcing that
the Spanish Commissioners had accepted the
American terms. although Official adVices 10
thar effect have not yet been received. Secre-
tarv Hay has been confident from the beginning
that such would be the outcome. although at
times in the negotiations there were signs OF
serious disagreements.
II is the impression at the State Department.
IN tho absence OF anything except press reports
of the proceedings in Paris to-day, that the
Commissions work is now end. and
that about two weeks will suffice to close II up
This idea is based on the belief that, instead Of
undertaking to arrange all the matters yet to
be settled in the treaty of peace. general clause
Will be inserted in the treaty binding each OF the
parties 10 begin negotiations in the near future
on those subjects. Such a clause OF necessity
must be carefully drawn to insure the United
States resumption of commercial relations
with Spain on fair terms. though II cannot go
far into details. and must be limited in scope to
some hing like a general pledge to yield 10 the
United States favorable conditions. 1t was SAID
at the State Department that the next step IN
order will be 10 begin negotiations for the acqui-
siton of Ualan in the Caroline Islands. for
cable station. This is not 10 be made the SUD-
tect OF a demand on Spain. but Will be an oner
TO purchase the island at fair price. IL Is nut
intended 10 take all OF the Caroline group.
The instructions sent 10 the American COM
nissioners last week were 70 arrange Tor N-
newal of the denounced trade treaties Win
Spain. for the acquisition OF Calan TOT oota'h-
ing concessions for cable connections IN otnsr
quarters and for procuring religious tolera'o"
In the Carolines. These things are not hKeiy
70 be easily disposed OF. 1t is thought that
the American Commissioners will feel that they
have compiled with the spirit OF their instruc-
tions II they succeed in including In the peace
treaty provision binding the Spanish Govern
ment 10 negotiate hereafter on these subjects on
lines that may be broadly defined In the peace
treaty.
The exact text OF the agreement reached In
Paris is not yet known 10 the State Department
although OF course. IL has knowledge OF the
general terms OF the agreement. Consequently,
1t is not possible at present to obtain . copy Of
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
LOSS or sz50O0O IN KANSAS CITY,

Kansas City Mo. Nov. 2s-Fire In the furniture
establishment OF Robert Keith & Co. Eleventh-st.
and Grand-ave.. to-day caused loss on stock esti-
mated al s2l0000 and building OF $4,000. The
store OF the biggest OF its kind In the
West. and carried n stock valued $3.50 600
The building Is seven stories In height. fronting
three hundred feet Grand-ave. and taking a
half-block on Eleventh-st. The fire started at 420
O clock this morning on the top noor. which
stored with mattresses and other inflammable ma
teriaL The stock on the fourth NTH and sixth
floors was destroyed and that on the other floors
was soaked with water Tho stock was insured
for ~, per cent Of is value. The building. owned
by John Bryant. ~ Independence. was amply pro-
tected.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29

The Dowascr Duchess Of Sutherland while on
board a train bound from Paris Calais early last
month. lost satchel containing jewery worth
$4,000 The Duchess reported the loss TO the police
but she had cew to the thief II was thought
the satchel taken while the Duchess was out
side her compartment conversng with friends
Among the jewelry Was "A necklace valued at t. 400
Immediately after the discovery OF the theft the
Duchess offered reward OF 5000 for the recovery
Of her property.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
TRANSPORT BOUND FOR CUBA AGROUND.

TIE CHESTER WITH THE FIFTEENTH INFANTRY
ABOARD. STUCK IN SAVANNAH HARBOR
Savannah Nov. 2S.-The United States trans
port Chester loaded with 800 men of the 10Th
Infantry. and their horses. mules nmunition
and supplies sailed for Nuevitas, Cuba. to-day
-Four miles from the city she met the United
States transport Manitoba coming In. dreds-
ing-boat ran between them and forced the
Chester out of the channel and she ran aground
She remained stuck in the channel below the
city. but il was believed she could be pulled
off at high tide.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
RTNORS or ANOTHER NASSA GRE.

GRAVE REPORTS AFTOAT IN THE TURKISH
CAPITAL.
London Nov 2o-The Constantinople correspond
ent Of THE Times says:
Vague reports are In circulation here Of mas
sacre at Van. capital NJ the vilayet of the same
name In Turkish Armenia. The embassies are
retcert on the subject. and the Turkish papers
publis. an official denial from the Vail of Van"
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29

the translation was finished. the Commissioners
empowered Secretary Moore. OF the American
Commission. and Secretary Ojeda. OF the Span
ish Commission. to draw up articles which are
to embody the relinquishn ent Of Cuba by Spain
and the cession OF Porto Rico and the Philip
pines. These articles will be ready for submis-
sion Wednesday,
ACCOUNT OF THE MEETING
The two Commissions arrived at the Foreign
Office to-day in carriages In the rain almost
simultaneously. and. repairing to the confer
ence-"oom, Immediately opened the only bust
ness before them Montero Rios president Of
the Spanish Commission, has usually preceded
the presentation Of a Spanish communication
In writing by summarizing II verbally but to-
day he was silent and unusually grave His
face was deeply lined. and he clearly showed
the mental strain under which he was laboring
as he approached the REIMBURSEMENT OF spain's
colonial possessions. Without a word he pro-
duoed two typewritten sheets and passed them
to Mr. Ferguson. the Interpreter of the United
States Commission who read them substantially
as cabled the outline Of the Spanish document
being furnished later to n correspondent Of Ths
Associated Press by Sehor Ojeda.
The Commissioners left the Foreign Office i'm
medatey after the secretaries had been d.
rected to prepare the articles OF the Peace
Treaty There was scarcely any conversation
between the American and Spanish Commission
ers after the 2 ijournment.
Among the Americans only the most grave
consideration for their Spanish colleagues was
apparent The Spanlards seemed to be relieved
Mt having arrived at the end OF long contro-
versy.
After the joint session the Spanish Commis-
sioners repaired to their quarters and held
long and animated session.
OTHER QUESTIONS TO BE SETTLED
Having embodied in the treaty articles all the
protocol questions the two Commissions VIII
enter upon friendly negotiations regarding the
matters suggested in the American ultimatum
a week ago. matters incidental to the principal
provisions which must form part OF the peace
treaty as finally signed. These include the re-
ligious freedom Of the Caroline Islands as
agreed 10 twelve years ago; the releace OF pohu-
cal prisoners now held by Spain as a result OF
the instructions In Cuba and the Pnllipphes'
the taking o,er Of the island OF husale' OF
Ualan. in the Carolines, for a, telegrapnic anu
naval station; cable-station rights az other
places in Spain's jurisdiction, and the rehe""a
Of certain treaties previously In force between
the United states and Spain which nave lapseo
or been vitiated by war
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
VICTORY FOR THE MiD UTLLAH.

DIR TRrBEsMEN BEATEN ~ THEIR FIRST FIGHT
AGAINST HIM.
London. Nov. 2s.-Special dispatches from Smla.
the summer capital OF British India. say the Mad
Mullah has been successful In his first fight defeat
ing the Dir tribesmen and killing a number Of them
The Nawab OF Dir has sent army against the
Mullah and the British native frontier troops are
moving toward the Swat valley. where the outbreak
has occurred.
The Mullah is trying 10 arouse a fanatCal out
break against the British.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29

- he remembered as marking the Closing
scene Of A glorious colonial history All agree
that the Government has adopted the only pos
stbIe policy. though much bitterness is displayed
toward the United States
II is said that Don Jaime. son OF Don oar'oS'
the Pretender is now at Saint Jean de Luz IN
Bases Pyrenees France.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
SPAIN ACCEPTS PEACE TERMS.
HER DECISION ANNOUNCED AS A MERE YIELDING TO
SUPERIOR FORCE.


The Commissioners at Paris delivered the
their of
embodied American
she submits sonlyr OF circumstances
will be
instructed formulate
will ereadvio dscusion
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
MR.. ALDRIDGE AND THE CANALS.
WOULD NOT OBJECT TO a GRAND JURY INQUIRY.
But DOES NOT THINK HE SHOULD
RE SUSPENDED

George W. Aldridge. the State Superintendent or
Public Works. talked with several friendly pohu-
clans at the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday. but he
would saw nothing TO newspaper about the
canal scandal about the report that he might be
suspended by Governor Black pending an investiga-
ton by the Grand Jury. His friends said he thought
he could not he held crimnally responsible for any
frauds that might have been committed. that ne had
been compelled TO accept true the reports or the
engineers and inspectors who certified 70 the cor
recness OF bills. and that it would have been physi-
cally irnpossi e for him verify all the reports
personally Therefore. it was said by the politi-
clans he would not object 10 an investigation by a
Grand Jury bat he did not think the Governor
should humiliate him by suspendng him from ONCE
Inc hotel about noon. saying he going back 10
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
SARATOGA DEADLOCK BROKEN.

Saratoga n. Y. Nov. 2s (speciaD.-The Saratoga
County Board OF Supervisors. which had been in
deadlock since November II on the question OF
electng n chairman effected an organization TINS
afternoon. The Board consists Of ten Republicans
end ten Democrats. Walter !. Caveri. a Democrat,
~ Charlton was elected chairman. and benjamin
Robinson. a Republican, was chosen clerk During
the thirteen days Of deadlock almost four nun
ia haiIofs were taker The breaking OF the
deadlock WIS due to a conference and co"p'o
InlA
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
JOYFUL WORD FROM DREYFTS.

Paris Nov. 2S-Mme. Dreyfus. the wife or
Captain Alfred Dreyfus. the prisoner OF DeVlls
Island. has by permission Of the authorities. re-
ceived the following telegram from her husband:
Il rejoice with all Of you. My health is NOR
ally and physically good"
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
MADRID CALM But MOURNFUL.

Madrid. Nov 2S.-The city this evening Is
calm There have been no disturbances result
Ing from the announcement OF Spain's accept
ance OF the American conditions. The news
papers however publish gloomy articles. sadly
reminding the country that the day Is one long
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29

Newcastle. Nov. 2S-The second-class protected
cruiser Kasagi. built by the Cramps for the Japan
ese Government. and which left New-York on No
vember for this port to ship her Armstrong guns
has sustained considerable injury by running into a
bridge abutmcnt al this place.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-29
EiRTHOTAKES ~ GREECE.

Patras. Greece. Nov. 2sAt $40 o'clock last even
Ing severe earthquake shock occurred here. caus-
ing the Inhabitants to become panc-stricken. At
1920 p. m. a second shock experienced No
fatalities have been reported.