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preparing for the Queen Regent.

London. April 1.-THE Vienna corre-
spondent of The Daily Telegraph says:
How seriously the situation is UNDER
court circles already believe that
Queen Regent Christina may soon re-
turn to her native land. Suitable prep
aratlons are already making at the pal
ace Of her brother. Archduke Lugen.
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to reach base of supplies near this
continent. or to effect junction with
the Vizcaya and the Oquendo, which
were still at San Juan De Porto Rico
Friday. The United States has no con-
sular officers in Spanish ports to com
municate the movements of vessels, but
a comprehensive system will go into
operation for securing trustworthy in
formation promptly.
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SITUATION AT PORTO RICO.
United States Consul Seeks Safety on a
British Vessel

British Vessel.
New York, April 11.-A dispatch to
The Herald from st. Thomas says: So
serious has the situation become in San
Juan de Porto Rico that the United
States consul there, p. c. Hanna, has
been ordered to this island, where the
rule Of Denmark will insure his safety.
Fearing an outbreak against foreigners,
and particularly against Americans,
Consul Hanna and all the members of
the American colony spent the night on
board the British steamer Virginius.
They did not care to remain In their
homes. not knowing what direction the
fury Of the populace might take.
Military rule, which always prevails
In Porto Rico, has now become most
stringent. The censor will not pass any
news, and I am forced to use special
boats to this island to file my dis
patches. Even with the greatest ef-
forts the police and the troops have
not been able to prevent bloodshed.
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NV K,l,.d nv Elecsr,c,tv.

New York, April 11.-Mike Telanto. 10
years old, went into vacant cellar
with several playmates to pick up
chips. A wire hung suspended across
the cellar. Hey. fellers. let's swing on
dis" said the boy, and he caught the
wire In his hand. In a moment a cur
rent of 1000 volts Of electricity had
passed through the boys body. and he
was deau.
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FLoT1LLA AT CAPE VERDE.
Captain viliamil's Torpedo Boats Take on
900 Tons Of Coal.

Captain viliamil's Torpedo Boats Take on
600 Tons Of Coal.
New York. April 11.--A special from
Washington says, The navy depart
ment has received information that the
Spanish torpedo f1otilla purchased 900
tons OF coal at st. Vincent. Cape Verde
islands, and Is now ready for sea, await
ing orders. Not only did each of the
six torpedo boats fill their bunkers, but
the accompanying transport ship laid
In full supply OF fuel. 1t is consid-
cred likely that the fiotilla was pre-
pairing to resume Its voyage to the
West Indies when the situation became
30 acute several days ago, and that 1t
is now held under orders from Madrid
In readiness to return directly to the
Canaries and receive further reinforce
ment and protection from Cadiz. So
long as II stays In port 1t causes no
particular concern at the navy DEPART
msnt, but should 1t sail with an un-
known destination, the strategy board
will strongly urge the immediate dis
patch of the flying squadron for q
cruise In the vicinity Of Porto Rico to
intercept the little feet in any attempt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-17
AUTHORITY in COLONIES.
Secretary Chamberlain Talks Of Ensland's
Experiences and Intentions.
JAPAN IS BECOMING AN IMPORTANT POWER
England on Good Terms with Ger
many and the United Stntes--itc-
suits In Chinn satisfactory.

London, November 16.-Joseph Chamber
lain. who was the guest OF the Conservative
club here this evening. replying TO a toast
10 his health. stoke at length on colonie!
matters.
The secretary OF state for tic coionIts
said that almost all international troubles
Of recent years had arisen from the compc-
tition of nations for the undeyeloped ter
rjtores and worlds surface In the possess
sion of barbarous tribes or decaying ma
tons. He dwelt upon these vast tracts as
outlets for the teemipg population and
tTade of civilized nations.
Mr.. Chamberlain predicted an immense
future for Rhodesla. He warmly defended
the governments Chinese policy, contend
ing tibet Great Britain had good reason to
be satisfied with the results" lie said
Experience has taught us that we must
acquire better guarantee than a paper
agreement to SECURE the policy of an open
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TROUBLE IN PHILIPPINES
Fears Entertained that the Insurgents May
Massacre the People Of lloilo.
AMERICA CAN NOT CONTROL SITUATION
ruIl Harrison Is Needed az Manila.
Aguinoldo Refuses TO hibernte the
Friars or civilian Prisoners.

Washington, November 16.=-Reports OF
a somewhat disquieting nature have been
received from General Otis, in command al
Manila He says that the province of lloiio.
in the Islard OF Panay, which has been
technically occupied by the Spaniards' Is
surrounded by insurgents and that fears
arc entertained that che Spanish population
ard garrison will be massacred by insur-
gents. The capital OF the province is 300
miles from Manila, but this and the other
islands, with the exception Of Manila and
Its adjacent country, Is not under control
OF the Americans.
Heretofore the United States officers have
tried to prevent disturbances between the
Insurgents and the spaniards through
gooI offices and council.
Indications are. however, that the pres
ent situation in lloiFo can not be controlled
by tho upite1 States army ut Manila On
the insuUgent leaders there, and II serious
consequences are averted some other
method Will have TO be adopted The troops
under General Otis are not available for
ary such duty and under the terms OF the
protocol, pending peace negotiations, IL is
not desirable to send force from the
army to the Islanl of panay. There Is no
intention at present Of sending additional
troops to General OTIS, but the situation
there Ia such as to strengthen the deter
animation Of the administration not to re-
duce the available force under his COM
mand.
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A NATIONAL QUARANTINE
Convention to Discuss the Subject to Meet
in Memphis Today.
A POINTED LETTER FROM SENATOR VEST
H.. uotds Tint No National Lcgtsin'
dion Can he Adopted-TcN"s NV
n Party to the Meeting

Memphis. Tenn, November 16.--All IS In
readiness for the National quarantine cou-
yeption, the opening session Of wnich "i'
lake place tomorrow morning In German"
hall Tho local committees TO whom the
details of preparation for the reception vi
the delegates and their comfort and con-
yenience during their deliberations nave
left nothing updonc which would con-
tr,putc TO this end. Many delegates arrived
today and II is believed that good repre-
sentat.on from the communities most deep
~ Interested will be present at the OPEN
itg lession. The convention VIII be catled
to order by James NJ. ksene OF the local
committee and an address of welcome VIII
be delivered by Mayor j. j. Williams Ihe
convention win then effect an ORGANIZATION
and enter on its deliberations
Early in october the call for the conven-
ton took definite shape. All over the couh-
try there was feeling that something
must b. done for the Sou,h in combating
the deplorable situation resulting in re-
peated eptiemics or threatened epidemics.
Not only was human life Iisked, but the
paralysis of business and the consequent
ruinous financial conditions were felt
throughout the whole Southern territory no
less than in the stricken communities. Dis
satisfaction with the inefficient quarantine
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WILL BE INVESTIGATED.
Government viii Try to Learn Why lolDert
Was Run Ont Of South Carolina.
PROSECUTIONS NOT LIKELY TO FOLLOW
To,bert WA. Only Deputy nj
Eo,r,b-Cln.s Offcc and Not In
the Employ of the Government

Washington, November ls.-The government
has decided to investigate the circumstances
u,6or which James Tobert, assistant post
master Mt Mccormick $. g., was compei'eu ny
ina threats of an armed mob to abandon MS
office and home. With that view the matter
has been placed in the hands OF ohiteu S'a'e'
Attorney Lathrop, with instructions TO loon
ipio the matter with view TO the prosecu-
tion OF auy violations of the Federal statu,es
in tLis or any other cases growing OUT VI w
recent race riots in those localities
As preliminary step MIR. To'bert mas sun
4. telegram to Governor Ellerbe at Columpia'
asking to know whether, as governor oil SCUM
Carolina. he can and will afford him protec-
tiou in returning to his family and Office
Concerning the claims OF interference WIN
the postal service it is stated at the postol-
flee department that there Is no eVluehcs
that the postal service has been HitSrie'eu
with. that officially the department mas ilo
Knowledge of Tolbert, who IS only inc 10
distant postmastc. at Il iourth-ciass poslo. !,
flee. and therefore appointed and employed
BY the postmaster and not by the department.
The postmaster il tho wife OF robert, ana as
she is not tntsrfnred with the department Oh,
fIcials say there is nothing to snow that lue
departmcnt should act In the matter.
MI Tolbert called on Postmaster uehoiai
Smith with view to securing some acuon
in the tlpmises ut WAS told of the con-
cusion of the department that there was hotn-
ing of which it could take cognizance.
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A BANK PRESIDENTS SUICIDE.
FAILURE or FIRST NATIONAL or
EMroRtA, KAN, the CAUSE.
The ncud President Was IL breeder
OF Hereford Cattyc, hut Had Lost
Money in Spccuintton.

Ernporia, Kan, November 16.-1hs af.
ternon the First National bank of Empolia
was closed by order OF the comptroller of
the treasury. An hour later Charles S
Cross, the banks president, and one of the
best known breeders OF Hereforls IN the
West shot and killed himself at sunni
SLOPE his famous stock farm. near town.
SPECULATION is said to have led 10 Cross
DOWNFALL Ills fortune had undoubtedly
gone down with lie bank. Among The
heaNy losers are Igor county and the city
oil Einporia. All the city and county funds
were deposited in the institution. Gross
was custodian of his fathers estate. when
IS also sad TO be in wrecked condition.
when Cross left the Isnk today he waved
MS hand pleasantly TO all his assoclates
ana seemed no different than usual. There
was . smile ON his face as he passed his
lllehds on the street He Went iuluaIiatt
" 10 sunny slope" farm and. spsal,ins
pleasantly to the employees. passed inin tb9
bedroom OF Manager Evans house When
ne ulu not come ON Evans entered the
room. He found Banker Cross living in n
rool OF blood with "a pistol in hIa hand
oie shot had been fred and II ven
through the back OF the head Death m,,sf
nave been instantaneous. The news of NJ
ueath was on the streets of Emporla in a
le" moments after the white card appear
ca on the bank door aud created a m1st
intense sensation
me banks statement has been CROWN.
pad hIsl causing comment last NAV. The
S,stement issued ON September 20 last
showed no material Improvement in ia
coN0itioh. Small Withdrawals of depnstts
resulted but most OF the business men kent
lhiln IN The bank and NJ to today helyy
depasits We're made,
The last statement issued showed Can
n va Nooooq' surplus and profits sIOs
lsv'os. due 10 ieposAors, hanks and b.ni..
elf. Sol3.59ai ~; circulation. soy. 800 To,,,i
resources, S7S7. $3.50
Examiner Homes has been wrastIine Win
tue problem of he assets for n week ana
y 70 authentiealy reported that he baa
FOUND them badly snrunken
ioung Cross was thirty nine yaar, ~
nss ana had worked In the bank ,vhich hi,
iather helned organize since boyhooG Thl,ss
terh yeers ago he became interested i,
s . ielslng and in 1892 began line lmpor.
mion OF me hereford cattle. for which
n nv tarm is known all ever the counir.
sunny SLOPE farm was one OF ,ha ~,
s,oeksd anywhere and II was Cross' amhl.
Won 10 make 1t the leadinS farm on H. Iva
w ,he United States Cross was nersoneIIy
very POPULAR and had innumerahie frie51s
re leaves widow and daughter.
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regulations and state of affairs which
unnecessarily paralyZed an entire section
of country because of few infected points,
ie>utlDg in complete commercial damor-
alizat,on. was apparent. and nowhere was
the feeling tina. q change of m5thod must
come more widespread than here in Mem
phiA
Az meeting Of the Memphis Merchants
exchange, ealle4 for the purpose set OF
| resolutions setting forth the situation and
the neel of taking acton TO secure effective
National control of quarantine were sub
m.tIed and adopted without a diss ming
voice, AID an invitation was sent OUT ask
ing all interested to meet in convention i'll
this city on November II. is and 49, The
questions OF epldemcs and quarantine VIII
be taken up ans discussed eXhaustively.
Many prominent scientists Wlii pe pres
emit Dr. John b Hamilton of Chicago,
who was twelve years TIE surgeon general
If the United States marine hospital SER
vice. arrived yesterday, Surgeon General
Nyman OF the United States marine hos
pila service has autographed that he would
be unable to be present and asks taat
Surgeon II. c. Richter, who arrived today.
be received by the convention as MS rep
resCntatiye,
Among ,he letters received is one from
United States Senator George Vest OF MIS-
Sauri, in which he regrets he can not at
,end the convention. Senator Vest is ohair-
man OF the senate committee on public
health and as such ne says at the last ses-
sion of congress he tried to enact law
placing the entire quarantine system under
one head. The measure was opposed by
the senators from all the States most af-
fectei by yellow fever with the exception
Of Louisiana, besides those OF New York,
Maryland, Massa husetts and Delaware,
and they were powerful enough 10 defeat
he bill offered. Senator Vest furthermore
does not believe that ANY legislation can
be had doing away with the present COM
pick and conflicting conditions us TO the
quarantine
The State boards OF health" the letter
concludes, ARE determined to retain their
jurisdiction as it now exists, and this is alb
solutely inconsistent with the idea Of such
National quarantine as will secure rapid
nd efficient opposition to yellow fever
Several prominent delegates arrived TO-
night, among them Doctors S, II. Durgin
and II. F. Wolcott Of Boston, Mass; r. b.
Fulton. chancellor Of the University OF
Mississippi oxford. Miss; DR.. II. a. Cant
Watervalley, Miss; w. r. Carter Of New
Orleans representing Surgeon General Wy
man, and Senator Money OF Mississippi.
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DOMESTIC.

Immediately inter the closing of tho
First National bank OF Emporia, kans.,
President Cross committed suicide
At the instance OF the governor OF Arl-
IONA the state department has demanded
the release of Temple uider extradtion
proceedings.
National quarantine convention VIII be-
gin its sessions at Memphis, Tenn. today.
Texas Is not a party to the meeting.
Armstrong a. Co. OF Dallas, Texas, Will
probably secure tho contract for furnish
Ing beef for the soldiers In Cuba his bid
being lO9i cents pound butchered there.
Supreme court OF the United States has
affirmed the Indian depreciation case OF
Sam w. Hood.
Alabama delegation will put forward j.
II. Bankbcad for the democratic leader
ship OF the next house,
The department Will investigate the ex-
tatriation of James Tolhert from South
Carolina. Postal officials say that as he
was only assistant postmaster at foursh-
class Office they can take no official &C
ton.
Coin" Harvey explains the workings of
tho oomnitto on Ways aud means OF the
democratic general committee.
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pnlEE TonEIGN ITEMS.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, --Failing to negotiate
n reciprocity treaty with the United States
tbs Islanders will seek annexation TO Canada.
MADRID Blanco writes that the keen.
est sorrow of his life is surrenderlng Cuba
With an army of 10000 and 800 guns"
PARIS. Francis dc prossens has been ex-
PEELED from the Legion OF Honor because oil
his denunciation Of the treatment OF Drey-
fus.
QUEENSTOWN. The British steamer Mas
sapequeQua from Hull November 8, for Neg
York. has put in here with propeller dab,.
aged.
HAVANA. Transports capable OF carving
5000 troops have been ordered TO Nueyitas:
this eimharkrion will complete the eyaoua-
tlor OF Puerto Principe.
ClXHAVEN,--Th Irltish steamer Bede Of
London. from Norfolk October 2e for Ham.
burg. grounded oil Mitlelrucken. at the mouth
OF the river Elbe, lad has broken in two.
vALETTA. Island of Malta -Emperor VII
linn visited the British bauleship Caesar
took luncheon an the tattieshlp Ramlllls
HAvANA.-Ca Carbonell OF General
Lees staff and his wife. Eyapgolna cisneros.
whose esrape from prison here about two
years ago caused q great sensation. have ar
rived here
WASH NGroN. --senor corea the dipio-
matte representative OF the Unned States OF
Central America, says the reported uprising
IN salvador. which is part OF tho new union
Is an unimpnrtant affair aud viii he quickly
crushed BY thN federal troops. IL II amounts
to enough TO call them into use,
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Two New Corporntio Have File
Their Charters.

Two New Corpora tons Have Filed
Their Charters.
Austin. Texas. November 1.-THE fol-
owing corporations flied charters with the
secretary of state toiay: The Lone stan
Aco'olsre Gas company OF Tyler. CAPITAL
stock, $4,000, lncorporators: d. =. Ewing.
y. W. Palmer Thomas Henderson. ". A.
stspp. The Hunt Counay Baptist assooia.
ton OF Greenville. Assets 500, 900. Incor-
rorators: r. ID. Thompsor, John 4. Grad
dock, c. l.. Elder, b. f. Looney.
ms Burlespn College corporation of
Greenville fled an amendment to lis char
ter authorizing the hodlDg OF lands, etr
10 an amou.t nos exceeding 5000 OD0 mi
also providing that the property known as
Bnrleson college, shall be held in trus,
Tor the Hunt County Baptist aAsonjat,cn
The National Benevolent societyl of Kan'
sas City obtained a permit to do Slsinais
~ the StaGe. -''eSs
X. H. Ward OF Austin aud L. ii. Browne
sah a.SIeos were to1ay appointed spe
clai Justices OF the court OF civil apnaals
n the case OF Hamisk ct al VS.. Gtnlev al
disqualified. are
The city democratic executive com,,,,.
mas appointed a committee N nr.,,a.e
alnendmefes 10 the city charter 10 he s,,t'
mlitta 70 the next Legislature for an 49, -,
ment the principal one OF which ,r,..'a,
mat All cliN charter officers shall ha No.
eieelNe hsifAd of having maios,,''
them appolntiyo, rs AZ pfeser, "
Hon II. n. LocAett has conc =, Ca.
IN search OF data connected win '% n ssloh
10 come up before tho railroaI -. matters
in the near future. 'Vnniission
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HAS RETURNED TO o.mnam,>n.
The Chinese Emperor's Ideas of Pro-
grcss Demolished.

Especial Dispatch to The Post.)
shumbun has officially published an inter-
view between Marquis Ito and the emperor
OF China, which took place September 20.
1t IS important IN the light OF subsequent
events The translation runs that after
Ito had thanked the emperor for the au-
dienee, his majesty said: THE administra-
ton OF your oountry's AFFAIRS since the
restoration of peace, marquis, has evoked
the admiration OF all nations and the great
part played has been universally applauded.
Japan and CHINA are III the closest rela-
lions Of Friendship and form part OF the
same continent. Tho necessity for reform
presses urgently upon this nsltlon at the
present jnncture. and trust you will tell
Tsung III Wang your ideas as to how 10
proceed in the work Of reform. for desire
a unanimAty of sentiment between the Two
countries"
Marquis Ito replied that this had been
his own dream and he echoed the senai-
ments OF his mnjesly, the emperor Of
Japan. This was Two months ago.
The latest dispatches say the Chinese
government has issued an edict that all
applicants for military service must pass
examination Ia archery aud stone throw
ing; further that all newspapers, unless
under the direction Of the government,
must stop pubioaIlon. and further, that all
Christian chuvhes must be closed.
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FOREIGN.


At the opening of tho Italian paflia-
Rcnt King iiumbcrt expresses his indorsc-
ment OF the czar's peace proposal.
Emperor William viii reach spain on
Saturday Ills visit viii be inoosnito aud
no nonore will be rendered ln,
Sccrctpry Chamberlain's Manchester
rpcech has stirred mp tho French poll
tici.eis aid they now talk of an alliance
with Germany
Reported that the Moors intend 10 drive
Spain out Of Africa.
AT Tho conservative banquet Secretary
Chamberlain says he IS satisfied with the
rtsults In China aud that England Ger
many and America arr ON good terms
in september the emperor OF CHINA IN
formed Marquis ito that he intended fol"
lowing Inpan's progressive IDEAS but AL
ls changed and the empire has fallen back
into barhnrism again.
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I.OCSs.

The closing Of the annual chrysanthe-
mum show.
The sudden and unexpected death OF Mr..
Henry FoH.
Interest Is spreading in the T.. T. and
V. Festival.
Houston after the Rock Island and Cot
ton Belt roads
After ten years Judge Nasmcr gets a
verdict in che Vasmcr vs.. Williams case,
growing ont of a contested election.
}. A. Thomson is Killed on his place
in LIberty county aud the body taken
through to Huntsville.
Tho city council will today Investigate
charges against Chief of Fire Department
Jiussey ii
A fire over Booth Bros, confectionery
store on Main street.
Directory publishers say there is no de-
crease in the city's population us might
bo inferred from the registration.
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wan ALTERNATE.

Al the peace commissions Joint meeting
Spain's reply to Americas ultimatam
was submitted and an adjournment taken
Until Saturday. America may offer be-
tween $2o,oco,ooo and s4o,ooO,ooo In order
TO placatc Spain.
Ten regiments OF regulars ere being
held Mt their posts ready to move at
moments notice and furlougbed volun-
teers are not being discharged.
General otis cables that the situation ut
Iloilo is critical aud beyond control OF the
United states troops. Aguinnldo refused
to comply with Otis request to release
friars and civilians.
Cubans at Santiago ineenscd over ths
-ffray between the negro troops and rural
guards at San Luis.
Captain McCalla authorized TO abandon
the wreck OF the Maria Teresa
Tho Havana commissions agree that
Spain will evacuate the island by Janu-
ary Is. though January is theoretically
the dpy
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ire Houston and Texas Contra! invites
the general passenger agents oi Texas 10
make reduced rates for the Fruit Flower
and Vegetable Festivai. &
Chairman Campbell of the Southwestern
freight bureau ST. Louis, visits Houston.
Manager Van Week secures u valuable
land In San Antonio for the Southern IA
cihc.
An ingenious correspondent at Austin
turns himself loose on the subject OF
Southern Pacific land locations.
a St Louis newspaper intimatos that
negotiations between Huntington and
Galveston, by which the Southern Pacific
was expected to do business at the Island
City, hayo been cut off.