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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
GRANTS REPUBLICAN, PA
PER.
E.lltnr Wnnte,l.

Speaking Of the weekly republican
newspaper which DR.. Grant contem.
plates publishing In Dallas, he said that
he had not abandoned bis scheme by
any means. In fact, he had been 20
busy M Washington, and then caring
Tor bis appointment aud msrshalsh.p
Interest," IN Texas, that the creation Of
The sheet had been uuavoidably delayed.
Then, again, he has not secured an ed
iiof, and nov il chance for a bright
young republican journalist TO gain fame
aud a good, fat Office. There is not on.
y an opening and fne opportunity
for The right man, but the position has
really gone begging, judging from what
DR.. Grant remarked % The News report
or.
He said ihai while there are plenty
Of able and very brilliant Newspaper
men in Texas, and many Of them thor
oughly conyersant with the political
hiaiory oftbe state, there isa scarcity
Of the genuine republican Article 10 be
selected from the army Of scribes In
TEXAS. There are, Of course, number
Of true blue republicans among the
newspaper men In the state, but their
long and trained association with dem
ocratic doctrines in theif writings may
have a tendency 10 unfit them for the
position Of editor in chief ola republi-
can newspaper. There are also plenty
Of brilliant republican editors outside Of
Texas, who no doubt would jump at the
offer an Office like unto tho one DR..
Grant has at his disposal, but then they
are not familiar With the great political
history Of this grea. state, ang there
you are, or they are, and the job il still
open for the right man.
Mr.. Grant isno a stranger Calves
ton, and has ahost ofideuds here. bic
has been here numerous occasions. bui
said be has always been rushed flr time.
lieeSpressed himself as grieyei because
be and his wife can not syend week
or two IN the city and enjoy pleasant
soiourn by the seashorc, bat business
qefore pleasure aud recreation, aud II
he can arrange his business affairs they
will leave Galveston to-night.-Galyes.
ton News.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Miss Willie Crook Of san Antonio. al.
ter visit % Mrs. Carroll II this city,
went to Hampstead yesterday.
Judge Mann returned to Galveston
yesterday after attending district court
here the past week.
Mrs. j. b. Sanders returned from A
visit to Houston yesterday.
John Majors vas in from the Brazos
bottom yesterday.
d B. Knox returned from Chicago
yesterday.
Miss Kate Brieiz is visiting in Texar.
kan.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
NEED PASSPORTS.
Consul General Lee Give. Important
Advice to Americans.

Adfice To Americans.
Washington, March IL Consul Gen.
eral Lee communicates to the depart.
ment Of state information derived from
the passport bureau IN Havana TO the II.
feet that no changes will b. made affect.
ing passports beyond holding passports
for q hours before delivery. Although
Americans are allowed to land without
passports, no one can leave the port or
obtain a passage ticket by outgoing yes.
sells without presenting passport duly
signed by the government, which is
kept by the consignces vessel for police
inspection on board, when il is then re.
turned to the passenger II in order.
The consul general recommends that
all Americans intending TO visit Cuba
should provide themselves with pass.
ports from the department OF state,
which will serve to identify them prop
erly while in Cuba and greatly facilitate
their departure when ready TO leave the
island.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

ST. Johns n r., March ~. Tho
budget presented 10 the colonial legis.
lnturo shows an estimated deficit of
$4,000 Tor the fiscal year ending June
8O, next, due largely 20 abnormal OK.
penditurcs last autumn by the White.
way government for election purposes,
but partly due 10 shortage OF revenue
resulting from poor fisheries and low
prices last season For the year ending
juno 30, 1893, It is estimated that the
expenditures viii be sl,188. 900 The
revenue Is expected to meet this through
the changed tariff and the improvement
IN trade that will result from the con.
clusion Of the recent railway contract
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Sam symms was here from Millcan
yesterday.
Prescription work specially at D..
Reeds drug store. %
Lum Holden OF Tabor, was in town
yesterday.
For Sale Cheap-A second hand phas'
ton and buggy John @ Tebar 50
rs Wilcox returned nov yeIa co
al-seaiTof America best Dc cigar ia
Bryan. For shie by Howell B,os lOC
Mrs. Bes lie Lawrence RETAINED ysster.
day from visit to Nayasohl
For Reni-The cottage next 90 my
home Apply 20 Mfs. J. u. Roberts. ~
w.p saber and W. C Boyot, were
here from College yesterday.
For Accident and Life lururauco
either in Lodges or stralgh, liz. Com
pnniea see Joe y. Reed %
Dr. Triley viii address me members
Of the y. NJ. c. a. at their rooms over
James drugstore this afternoon at o
O'clock.
Send me your lawn mowers 20 sharp.
en-. do all kinds Of tin aud water pipe
work on short notice. Phone ll6. Ny
ers. ~
The grand jury was not in session
yesterday, having adjourned over until
Monday. II will probably be Ia session
al next week.
Tin and plumbing department, Your
patchwork wanted. / can mend your
tin cutters, water pipes, tin roofs etc ,
quicker and cheaper than anyone.
Phone JIG. Myers. on
Basoo and Roberts, the comedians
with "A Tramp Luck, do the funniest
burlesque irapcza ever attempted. 10
see them once is 10 always remember the
act. Opera house next Tuesday night
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
Trustees sale.

Whereas, G.. H.. Wy-e execltel ON
January ., lohS, hii certain trust deed
conveying 10 me, Z. W. Downard. for
the bench, Of certain creditors named
therein, al Of bis entire stock q.
goods, wares and mer,h andiie of eyery
character aud description contained In
The brick building On Main street in
the city u Bryan, Texas, SAID building
known as the Smith building al.o ali
notes, bills, book accounts aud eli l.es
IN action, iron safes, office furniture
and store fixtures In aid luilding. and
whereas II ~ provided IN sad lust
deed that said trustee shall sell Aid
stock Of goods. ware, and metch An.
disc, notes, bills. book accounts. eho. IN
IN action, iron safes, Office fnrniiure
ana store fixtures, or enough Of same
sutieien ~ pay Oft al of the credi ors
mentioned in said deed Of trust and in
the manner therein mentioned. Now
therefore, |, r. W. Downard, trnstee
Aforesaid, will sell, on the 2lst day Of
March, lsls, between the houfs Of 10
O'Clock q. ~. and o'clock u. mall Of
the entire stock OF good, wares aud
merchandise, hllls, notes, book &C.
counts, chooses In action, iron safes. of.
ice furniture and store fixtures a
aforesaid NJ public ale in bulk. 10 tia
highest and best bidder for cash. Ia
compliance with said deed Of trust.
X. w. D0wnafd, Trustee.
Bryan, Texas, March 10, 1898. mch2l
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Boston, March l2. Work OF mount
ing the new iO-inch guns az Fort War.
ren and Long Island head, Is being act
lively pushed The last one Of the three
lO-inch rifles at Fort Warren Is pacti-
cally completed OF the five which will
be mounted at Long Island head, three
are in position and work on the other
two is far advanced Tho work on Long
Island head, has been pushed with the
utmost yigor and the mounting Of the
guns will b. completed In less than half
the time which some people calculated
on at the outset. II Is thought that all
the guns will be in position within ten
days.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
NO HELP FROM GERMANY.
spain Cannot Get Any Assistance Prom
That Country,

Berlin, March y The Berlin foreign
Office has instructed and inspired the
press to deny emphatically that Ger.
many will aid Spain IN case Of war with
the United States, and has instructed
these newspapers to poi-t out that the
United States is an excellent customer
OF Germany, and that Spain, since the
Carolinas' squabble, has repeatedly
shown unfriendlincss TO Germany.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

currents The engineers have decided
70 protect the channel between Fort
Wadsworth and Fort Hamilton. with
fish torpedo's. which can h. shot frnm
the land with the sIeed Of bullet, and
can BE- perfectly controlled for a dis
lance Of $50 yards. One Of these can
sink the greatest haitlcship
A consignment Of fish torpedoes will
b. sent 20 Fort Wadsworth and Fort
Hamilton in a few days.
At Sandy Hook the conditions are all
that can BE- desired. and If IL Is ncces-
tary to mine the entrance TO this harbor
the torpodos would BE- placed there
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

New York, March l2.-Tho Hcrald's
correspondent In In Libcrtad, san Sal.
yador says that the diet OF the Greater
Republic OF Central America sent an
ultimatum to the Costa Rican govern.
ment ON March I, demanding atisfac.
ton and the payment Of indemnity
within 10 days for her Intervention in
the revolution in Nicaragua last Fcbru.
AIRY.
Senior Fialoro, secretary Of state OF
Honduras, in replying to message, says
Honduras is cndoayoring TO maintain
2eace between Nicaragua and Costa
Rica.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Washington, March l2.-In making
preparations for possibilities OF the IN.
ture, the navy department by no means
overlooked sirategical defense OF the Pa.
ciiic coast. To guard properly this i'm.
portant seaboard It has been found nee.
essary TO send an advance guard some
distance down the southern Pacific
ocean. Battlcship Oregon. one Of the
most powerful vessels in the navy has
been selected FOR this work
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
ATTITUDE OF GERMANY.
Words Attributed To Emperor william
show lie Lean. 10 spain.

rAffHH"AAfA ~ AaANIfHNNN " imam
show lie Lean. To spain.
New York, March IA dispatch to
The World from Madrid says:
The Madrid Correspondence prints the
following telegram from Berlin:
II know from a SURE source that last
night at a family dinner party in the pal.
ace, at which was present Princess Irene,
the wife Of Prince Henry, the empcrors
brother, who Is now in command Of the
German squadron in the far east. VIII.
lam Ill uttered the following really
startling words in consequence Of the
conversation having turned upon Cuban
affairs:
"The German emperor, Placing the
hilt Of his sword on the table: What
| declare, Is as long as Emperor William
III Is emperor Of Germany, the Yankees
shall not take possession OF Cuba"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Washington, March l2.-Tho senate
committe on immigration reported nd.
ycrscly ON the nomination Of Hon. 4. V.
Powderly 60 BE- commissioner Of immi.
grafton. The nomination has been held
mp in committee Tor several weeks ON
account OF the absence Of Senator Chan.
der He having returned 20 Washing.
ton, the matter was brought up and the
vote being taken, Mr. Chandler united
with the Democratic senators 10 secure
an adverse report Il is believed that
the report will bo made the basis OF an
animated controversy In the senate.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Kansas City, March l2 II. A. Xii.
grove, OF Kansas City, Kan. awoko a
few mornings ago to lind his ,.months.
old baby dead IN hi. arms, one OF which
tightly encircled 10. neck Coroner
Glasscock decided that death was due TO
stmngulation, and that the father was
not to blame, having stmnglcd the child
in his slpcp
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

New York, March i2. The rebels con.
time their hostility. They have attack.
ed the Spanish quarters at Subig and
Apolit, Philippine Islands capturing
arms and ammunition. The northern
provinces are affected. Many rich ma.
tiyes and halfcastes are closing businos.
and leaving the islands. The natives
refuse TO pay the taxes. The land lines
in connection with the cable az Manila.
were destroyed on March 7, near Bolin.
rs. No particulars are obtainable.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Frankfort, March 1.-THE senate has
passed the Goobcl election bill over the
governors veto aud the house will do
so. The house passed the bin originally
bya larger majority than the senate.
This bill puts the entire election ma.
chinery In the hands Of three commits.
sioner who are expected to be- w T.
Ellis OF Owonsboro, W. s. Prcer OF
New Castle and James h. Poyntz Of
Maysville' These commits toners APP
point all the election officers in the dis
triois and counties.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
RUSHING THE WORK.
Maynard at vallejo I. at Work Night
and DAY.

Maynard at vallejo I. at Work Night
and Day.
Vallejo, Cal, March l2.-Everything
Is stir and hustle at the hayward here.
Hundreds Of workmcn are being added
to the usual force 10 rush the work Of
preparing the Charleston, Philadelphia,
Hartford, Pensacola and Adams for
service. The Yorktown is awaiting ~.
pairs, but no orders have been received
from the navy departmentrcgariin the
work 20 be- done ON her. The Charles.
ton and Philadelphia have been ordered
10 BE- completed az once, aud il is chiefly
ON their account that 80 many extra en-.
ployes have been added 20 the payroll,
though other departments at the yard
arc also swelling their working lists.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Denver March ~. w. G. Bradbury
q Co. Of Denver, in connection with the
Nassau Construction company Of New
York, have closed contract for the
construction Of l2j miles of railroad
from chihuahua 10 Guerrrro, Mex, az a
cost OF S2,jO0,0OO. The road will be-
built by syndicate, including Colonel
Payne, ex.Socretary Of the Navy W. G.
Whitney and Moore & Schley OF New
York. The object is to reach the rich
mining districts in the vicinity OF Guer-
rpro
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Washington, March ls.-Blancho X.
Bruce, register Of the treasury, is seri.
ously III at his residence here. and 1t is
feared he may not survive. He has been
suffering from acute stomach trouble,
and this week his illness took alarming
form. He is well known throughout the
country as the leader Of the negro race.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Guthrie, o. r., March ~ The 100
men charged with the burning Of tho
two Seminole Indians have issued a
manifesto aud appeal, calling uron the
public TO contribute funds 70 help them
IN the courts, as they arc poor and una.
Die to provide proper defense without
helm.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
BERNABE RECEIVED.
Tho New spanish Minister welcomed
by President Mckinley.

Washington, March i2.-Scnor Polo
y Benabc, the new Spanish minister,
who succeeded Senior de- LONE a. repre-.
sentative Of Spain here, was formally
presented 10 President Mckinley today.
About 1880 the minister, accompa.
MED by Mr. DuBosc, charge d'afaires,
the two secretaries Of the legation and
the war ami naval secretaries, attircd in
full court dress, called 40 the state de-
pariment, where they were received by
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Chicago, March l2 Mrs Lizzie X.
Spaulding, wife Of Former Bank Prcsi.
dent Spaulding, now under sentence for
embezzlement, was granted divorce in
less than five minutes after she had filed
a cross bill to her husbands application
for divorce.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
CARGO OF TORPEDO CABLES.
The Caroline Goes To liar Iarbor. Taking
Material Tor Torpedos..

fh Aef Aofpfunfs-
New York, March l2.-The steam
lighter Caroline has left the dock at
Williettes Point, l.. l., with Load con.
sisting Of % drums Of torpedo cables,
consigned to Bar Harbor, Ne, where
Lieutenant McKinstry is in charge OF
the torpedo works. Each drum or spool
OF cable weighs abont three tons. Re-
cent orders received at the fort call for
l4O drums Of cable to he sent TO various
points south, where the torpedos are TO
be laid, and force Of engineers and sol.
diers Is kept busy all day and some
times until late at night, prcparing the
various supplies for shipment These
supplies consists Of cables, plugs, switch
boxes, mooring rope, storage batteries,
and 800 and 1000 pound anchors.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Mckinney, Ter, March i2.-Mrs
Sam Sprales died five miles northwest OF
Mckinney, from an overdose Of NOR.
phine administered through mistake.
The dose contained two grains Of the IA.
tai drug. The victim leaves a young hus.
land
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
DI.mI..od rrom mn. po,t.

Yokohama, March IA dispatch
from Seoul says that the leader of the
Russo.Phile party has been deprived OF
his post Us privy councillor. Tho police
dispersed public meeting held to di
cuss the situation.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Ottawa, March l2-Hon. David Mill
stated In the senate that the Canadian
government was pressing In the colonial
Office In London the necessity Of an early
settlement Of the disputed Alaskan boun.
daf-,-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
THE MARKETS.


Chicago, March Cattle Receipts,
200.
sheep-Reccipts, 800; steady.
s. Louis, March l2.-Cattle Receipts,
'OOi no Texans; steady; Texas and In.
iiau steers, s3.5O@L0O.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Madrid, March IL. The Spanish tor.
pedo flotilla hNs not yet left Cadiz. The
vessel will sail for Canary islands as
soon as the weather moientcs.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Chicago, March ~. Henry Lover.
son Of Chicago has lifted two lO.pound
dumbbclls from his side arms length
above his head 1900 times in hours aud
~ minutes, breaking the record, which
was previously three hours. George
Siler was referee.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
aENoR rnLn nEHNAnE

Secretary sherman who, soon after, es-
cortcd the party TO the White House. The
reception took place in the blue parlor.
IL presented a very beautiful appearance.
the decorations which hal been arranged
for dinner 20 the Belgian Prince Friday
night, being allowed 10 remain. Intro.
ductions 70 the president werc by Score.
tary sherman, exchange Of greetings
were most cordial and occupied about 20
minutes The ceremony was such rs
usual ON such occasions and passed OIL
without incident.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Washington, March An j Walter
Blandford, private secretary to Attorney
General Gnggs, died hero. lie served
Secretary Olncy in the tame department
OF justice and state.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Springfield, Mass, March i2.-The
Williams Basket Manufacturing com.
pany Of Northampton has received a
rush order for 5000 baskets for the naval
coaling station az Brooklyn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR.
The Eagle Is authorized TO announce
CLIFF 4. ADAMS

a. candidate for rCel,ciioI 10 the
Office of Mayor u Bryan At the ensuing
city election TO he reid Tuesday, April
3, lsgS.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Miami, Fla, March ~ Senator Proc.
tor left at $50 o'clock this morning Tor
Washingtnn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13
WILL USE FISH ToRPeooEs.
Channel at the Narrows Too Deep to
lie Mined.

New York, March l9.-The heads Of
the United States engineering corps
have discovered that the channel at the
Narrows cannot b. successfully mined
with torpedos. For week or more
soundings have been made and of Fort
Hamilton a depth Of 1850 feet was reached.
II would be- impossible to place torpedo
mines In such depth or control them
with certainty.
Experience has demonstrated that sub
marines can be operated with great sue.
cess In shallow water at low tide, and
eight feet below at high water When.
ever the anchorage cable of the torpedo
is moc than 30 feet in length, II is al.
most impossible to tell just whcro the
mine Is located, for the reason that IL ia
carried hither and thither by the strong
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-13

Guthrie, o. T. March i9..-Near Long.
wood, John Armstrong, was fatally in.
iurud by bucket Of rock and part Of the
derrick falling into well ON him.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-22

The United States has acquired
territory by purchase six times in
its history, taking in nearly three
million square miles and at 9
cost of sixty-four million dollars
in round numbers. This country
has new grabbed" foot Of ter
ritory. Even in the case of Mex
leo, when victory MI BIT have just.
fled conquest, the territory &C
'qu'red was paid for. 1t is noted
by those who have kept close
watch iu national affairs, that the
public men who opposed these
anuexations or purchases thereby
brought about their political ruin.
The reasons for the annexation
of the Hawaiian Islands are more
potent than those which inspire d
the purchase of the other terri
tory now part of this Union,
and the price, as compared with
that paid in previous purchases,
Is hardly worth mentioning. The
Hawaiian Islands would b. good
bargain, even we're their strategic
i'm portauce as the key of the Pa
ci6c Coast left entirely out of the
question. The few Senators who
oppose annexation will do we'll to
read up the history of those VIII
opposed the former annexati, rs,
for their fate will be equally Ger
tain If they do not change their
views. - Tacoma Ledger.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-22
certificate Of the Minister of the Inter.
lorl in re Bank Of Hawaii, Limited

!, JAMES A. KING, Minister of the
INFERIOR OF the Republic of Hawaii. de
neHDy CERTIFY that in accordance
with the requirements of Section 10
Chapter XXIII of the Session Laws Of
lSSf, the same being an "Act to pro.
vlue Ior the Incorporation of Banking
Companies" have examined into the
condition of the "BANK OF HA.
WAll, LIMITED" a corporation
formed under said Act and located i'm
the City of Honolulu and am salts
fled that the said Corporation has fuI-
~ complied with the provisions re-
CURED ,iit by said Act, to be complied
with before commencing the business
OF Banking, and the said Corporation,
the Bank of Hawaii, Limited" is
hereby authorized to commence bust
in WITNESS WHEREOF, T have
nereunto placed my hand and Official
seal seal this 23rd day Of December, A. ID.
20, Slghedl j. A. KING,
'of-zm Minister of the Interior.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-22

Frames made at short notice
for all kinds of pictures or
diplomas. King Bros, ITO Hotel
street.
City Carriage Co., j. s. And
rade, manager. Ii you want a
hack with good horse and care
full. driver ring up Telephone l13,
corner of Fort and Merchant
streets. Hack at all hours.
Houses cannot be built without
walls and homes cannot be made
comfortable without pictures to
cover the bare places on, the walls.
If you have the walls, we have the
pictures to cover them. Yours
truly, King Bros, 10 Hotel
street.
The Oliver Typewriter Is pro
nounced by experts, the best ma
chine in the world. 1t has many
valuable features, which have to
be seen in order to be appreciated.
The Oliver can be seen at the
office of A. V, Gear, No. 2lO
King street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-22
Demand for More BattIeships,

The Secretary of the Navy has
demanded more battleehips, aud
there can be no doubt that Con
gress will consider his recon-
mendations. Protection is what
our seaports require, and fortif-
cations will not adequately supply
this. Defense against all dis
orders of malarial type is, how
ever, adequately afforded by the
liberal but judicious use of
"Rainier beer" On tap or in
bottles at the Criterion Saloon.
Phone 1888.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-22

Officers of the steamer Empress
OF China, the latest arrival of the
line at Victoria, denied that the
vessel had been requisi tioned at
Hongkong for naval duty. Tuey
admitted, however, having receiv-
eel a notification from the naval
authorities that the steamer
might be required. At the same
time there was talk of mounting
her guns, but this action also was
deferred.