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The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
THE YALE CORPORATION.
ebership In the Yale Corporation
to Fiji Vacancies.

New Haven, Conn.,, May 1.-The
Yale Alumni Weekly publishes the Of
fetal list of the nominees for elction
to membership in the Yale corporation
to fill vacancies. The list follows:
For the full term, as successor to
Frederick j. Kingsbury, of Wate.-
bury; Joseph r. French, of New Ha-
ven; Henry II. Dimock. of New York;
Eli Whitney, of New Haven; DR.. Vim.
II. Welch, of Baltimore; Alfred l.. Rip
ley, of Boston; Norris G., Osborn, Of
New Haven.
For the unexpired term of the late
EDWARD &. Mason, of Chicago; Wilson
5. Bissell, of Buffalo; Eli Whitney, Of
New Haven; Fredrick $. Parker, of
Brooklyn; VIM. NJ. Balnum, of New
y ork: Alfred l.. Ripley, of Boston;
Hon. Wm. p Taft, of Cincinnati; Nor
lis G. Osborn, of New Haven:
Of the above nominees, Messrs.
French, Whitney, Welch, Barnum'
Taft and Osborn decline to stand for
election, and Mr. Ripley, of Boston,
declines the nomination for the tull
term.
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TRIBUTE TO A GOOD SOLDIER.
The Enlisted Men of the sixth Mis-
sourt Present Col. Letcher Har-
demnn with "A $500 sword.

Savannah, Ga, May 11.-A striking
tribute from the volunteer to the reg
ulair. army officer was noted here, Tues
day, in the presentation to Col. Letch-
er Hardeman, of the Sixth Missouri,
of q magnificent sword by the enlisted
of his command. COL Hardeman is a
regular, being a captain in the Tenth
cavalry, which rank he will reassume
upon the muster out of the regiment.
No commissioned officer was permit
ted to contribute "a cent toward the
cost of the sword, which was intended
sto express the thanks and appreciation
of the men in the ranks. The sword
cost $500 Col. Hardeman was at first
unpopular with the men, because of
his strictness in discipline, but as time
passed, and the regiments sick list
was kept down, and its bill OF fare
kept up, the men changed their opin-
ION
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REAL HARD ON CARNEGIE.
The London Chronicle Reads n Lit
tie Lecture the Carnegie.
brand of PhiIunthrophy.

London, May 11.-In the course of
ar editorial commenting upon the re-
ported intention of Mr.. Andrew Car
negie to retire from business and, dur
ing his lifetime, to spend his millions
the Chronicle INDUCES in severe criti-
.cism of the alleged means by which
Mr.. Carnegie built up his fortune, and
says:
I'VE all remember how the Home.
stead works were shut down tcr
months because the men refused to
have their wages lowered, and how
barbed wire fences. charged with
electricity, were set up, the place for
tilted, Pinkertons sent for, and, nm
ally. after a state of war and siege,
the Steel Workers union was smashed
To- atoms and the milliOnaire's works
we're filled with Poles and Hungari-
ans"
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THE TIN-CLAD GUNBOATS.
The Lngunn De Bay and CnvadonEa
Make Another Raid Up the
Rio Grande.

Manila, May 10, 4;10 p. 1m.-TlIe
army "tin-clad" gunboats Lagona de
Fay and Cavadonga, under command
of Capt. Grant, steamed up the Rio
Grande to- Calumpit to-day, clearing
the entire country of rebels from the
bay upward.
When the vessels reached Macabeebe
about thousand of the inhabitants OF
ths place assembled upon the banks If
the river, cheering the expedition lusti-
lv. Capt Grant was given an ovation
wien he went ashore.
Many of the Maeabeebes expressed
themselves as being anxious to enter
the service of the American navy for
the campaign against the Tagals.
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NASHVILLE At ST. LOUIS.
The United States Gunboat Nash.
vile Safely Anchored Near
the Eads Bridge.
THE VESSEL 6IVEA 4 NOISY WELCOME,
The Levees and Every Point of Van.
tage Crowded with People Anx-
iOus to See and Greet the Vessel
that Fired the First Shot In the
War with Spain.

st. Louis, May 1.-THE United
States gunboat Nashville, Capt. May
nard, the vesesl that fired the lrst
shot in the war between the United
States and Spain, lies anchored in the
Mississippi, just below the Eads
bridge, the first ocean-going warship
of the United States that ever pene-
trated so far beyond tide-water.
The trim little craft arrived at her
anchorage at IL: 80 p. m, and was
greeted with noisy welcome from
the thousands that lined the levees ON
both sides of the river, with artillery
sautes and the blowing of every
whistle on which steam could be
brought to bear. "A
The local reception committee left
at Q: Is a. M, on the city harbor boat,
and met the Nashville just below JEFF
ferson barracks, returning with her.
As soon as the vessel was sighted
below the barracks, word was tele-
graphed to every tire-engine house in
the city, and all of the bells were set
ringing to announce the approach Of
the vesesl to the city. The big bell on
top of the city hall, and factory whis-
ties throughout the entire city Were
also set going and bombs fired to no.
tify the public.
This was the signal for people who
had leisure to hurry to points of want
age to watch the approach of the gun
boat, and when noon came and the
vessel had not yet arrived, every street
leading to the levee was filled with
througs who took advantage of the
neon hour to ''see her come ir."
Coming Around the Bend.
About 12: Is a screech from whistle
on the Illinois shore announced that
the Nashville was coming around the
bend, and few minutes later her two
tunnels and cut-down masts came into
view, and then pandemonium broke
loose and continued until after the re-
ception salutes had been exchanged.
The Nashville dropped anchor at the
foot of Walnut street, and all the af-
ternoon, despite the threatening wealth
er, thousands made their way to the
levee to take look at the long-expect-
Ell ship.
1t is not known as yet how long 4
stay will be made, but 1t is very GER
tain that by the time the officers, at
least, will be tired if they participate
in all the festivities mapped out for
them, and the "men behind the guns"
will not be overlooked, either, in the
dispensing OF hospitality.
Thursday has been proclaimed holi-
day, and one of the events of the day
will be parade, in which the officers
and crew of the Nashville will partici-
pate. e.
Every train coming into the city is
bringing crowds of people anxious to
see what real fighting ship looks like.
At a distance it doesn't look very
formidable, but one can see its teeth,
and with the knowledge that when the
guns bark, the bite is god for FIVE
miles distant, it becomes quite an in
teresting object.
Capt. Maynard says he may remain
several weeks. if the stage of water
permits. ...
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PRESIDENT TAKING BATHS.
President Mckinley Has Begun the
Treatment Incident to the Nir-
yinia Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, Va, May 11.-Presi-
dent Mckinley has began the treat
ment incident to the medicated baths
of this resort. His thorough rest of
Tuesday, and night of good sleep,
evidently benefited him. He did not
leave his apartments until 1890, when
he stepped across the viaduct leading
from his hallway to the bath house.
The president was attended by the
usual official of the bath department,
and by DR.. RiNey. After his bath, Mr..
Mckinley returned to his room for
short sleep. Luncheon followed. In
the afternoon a drive over the mount
ain roads was enjoyed.
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RoosEvELT's ROUGH RIDERS.
Their First RcsimentnI Reunion
VIII Probably he Held mt
AIbuauerauet n. II. - g.. =,

Albuquerque, n. NJ, May 11.-At a
meeting Of the CommerciaF CLUB, a
committee was appointed to extend
an invitatien to the Roosevelt Rough
Riders 4 their first annual re-
union in = city, Letters We're read
showing t..at Col. Brodie. the presi-
dent of the organization. had decided
upon June "a as the time, and New
Mexico as the place. The Rough Rid
ers of the southern. part of the terri
tory have voted unanimously for AL
buquerque, and almost every officer Of
the regiment is in favor of the same
place
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Live stock Market.

st, Louis-Cattle-Fan exports. s.. 151
500; utchers, = $4,00a4S5;' stockers, SSfo4
4. 40 cows and heifers, s25OT4S0. Hogs
Packing, 350a3 95; butchers. 3.45n3.s5:
light. Sd 20a3,65. Sheep-Mutton sheep, $3.50
az. 10; lambs, s50d5.50; spring lambs,
SO0alo.OO.
hicago-Hogs-AA and butchers.
Sc 606fS SIlh; good heavy, S3.75n395; rough
heavy 81 556i3 65; light, SS6Oq3.S5. Cattle
Beeves, 81 25a5.50: cows and heifers, 500
T5 90: Texas steers 81 .40GaSe stockers.
and feeders, S35Od5.l0. Sheep-Native
sheep. $4 006I525: best shorn Colorado
wooled lambs. S5.65n6.25,
Kansas sCity-Cattle-Native steers, $3.50
as Is Texas steers $4,10m4.SO; Texas cows.
81 O0di4 20s native COWS and heifers Sl.5o9
Ass; stockers and feeders, S5Od4s5; bulls.
Sc 56dA00 Hogs-HEeavg, 3oIlan3.sO 50; pack
ers, 50 S3556f3.I5; mixed, 50. s.5Oa3.i2h; lisht,
81 45d360: yorkers, $3.556rS60 Sheep
Lambs, 50 75aT2 25; muttons, S25Oa5.OO.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at $3OOqS.sO.
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AMERICAN BEEF is THE BEST.
y,,. w,r Depnrtment VIII supply
All Army Transports with the
American Article.

Washington, May 10.-The war dc
partment has demonstrated TO IT'S sat-
isfaction the superiority of the Amer
lean beef over Australian beef. The
experiment was made on the trans
ports plying across the Pacific from
San Francisco to Manila. Secretary
Alger has decided that the ships shall
he proyisioned with enough American
beef on the outward passage to last
them through the return trip, and 10
this end the transports of the Sherman
class will be fitted out Immediately
with refri rigerators.
London, MAY 1t.-Princess Christian
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
The Indians nre suIIen.

Durango Col, May H. Two Indians
have been brought here under arrest,
who are charged with killing sheep
and beating sheep herders on the
Florida mesa, in the recently opened
Ute reservation. The Indians are un-
usually sullen, and it is feared that
serious trouble may yet result from
the opening of a portion of their for
mer reservation to settlement.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
NATIONAL BANKRUPTCY ACT.
A Meeting Called to Consider and
4 Present to Congress Amend
ments to the Law. ..

Chicago. May 11.-A call has been
sent out for a convention of repre-
sentatives of leading credit mems as
sociations, members of judicial com
mittees of the house and senate, Unit
ed States district juries, experts on
bankruptcy laws, and referees in bank,
ruptoy cases, to consider and present
to the next congress amendments to
the national. bankruptcy act. Chicago
has been selected for the convention,
which will be held late in June.
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Royal DrawlnG-RO o o m.

London, May 11.-Princess Chris
tian, on behalf of Queen Victoria, held
the third drawing room of the season.
The weather was fine, and there was
the usual large crowds on the Mall.
but the customary gorgeous state pro-
cessions from Marlborough house and
st. James palace were lacking, as
those homes of royalty are at present
unoccupied.
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Conference over Rates.

Washington, May 11.-The inter-
state commerce commissionheld con-
ference with a number of railroad men
or the question of rates. Many com
pInints have reached the commission
To the effect that some of the roads
'are failing TO observe their published
rates, and. the conference was for the
purpose of securing compliance with
the law in this respect.
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conditional oner by Carnegie.

Birmingham, England May 11.-Mf.
Andrew Carnegie has written a letter
TO Mr.. Jospeh H. Chamberlain, offer
ing 10 contribute the last e $4,000
(S250.OO01 which Mr.. Chamberlain is
irving to raise for the University of
Birmingham, prodide the scientific
school be made tire principal depart
nent in the institution.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

BY direction Of the president, who
approves the findings, Acting Secretary
OF War Meiklejohn made public, on the
7th, the report and findings of the mil
itary court appointed to Investigate
the charges made by Maj.-Gen. Miles,
commanding the army. that the peer
supplied to the army during the war
with Spain was unfit FOR the use OF the
troops. Both Gen. Miles and Gen. la
gan were censured; but thereport con-
demns the use of canned roast beef as
4 continuous ration.
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River News.
Gauge a hours In "a hrs
Change Rainfall
THE MARKET REPORT.
THURSDAY, May II.
Grain and Proyisions.

ST Louis = Flour = Patents s375d3 IS;
other grades. s3.O0a3,55. Wheat-No: red.
75iz476ia Corn-No. mixed, 33i2c: Oats
No 2 CSC Hay-Prdirie, S.OOqs 80:
lIIc: dairy l24l4c. Eggs-Fresh. 101.c.
Lard-Prime steam. Also. Pork-New
mess, $500 Bacon-AClear rib, 5l2c.
Wool-Choice tub washed. 2oq26c.
Chicago-Closing quotations.: wheat
Corn-May, 32ilc; July. 3SIsc; September,
335sc Oats-May, 25Ac; July. 3H23lsc'
September, 2O%c. Pork-May, ss25; July,
'niiv' 4sTI5; September, sS55 Lard-May,
81 30, July. 4s7Ia; September, Sl0@S. l2ls.
Short ribs-May, si.521a; July, %.G2ls; Sep
ternber $4.75.
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Dispatch from Admiral Knutz.

Washington, May 1.-The following
Washington, May 1O.-The following
cablegram was received at the navy
department from Admiral Kautz, on
board TIE cruiser Philadelphia:
Auckland, \. H., May 10. Apia, May
3.--Secretary Navy, Washington: Bru-
tus arrived April 20. All quiet at
Apia Condition of affairs much inn
proved, ! have withdrawn marines
from the shore, as their presence will
be required no longer. KAUTZ.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

Judge Shiras, of the federal court, at
Dubuque, Ia, made decision, on the
sth, establishing a precedent in bank
ruptcy cases. He ruled that the Unit
ed States court had no jurisdiction in
bankruptcy proceedings. the district
court being the only tribunal.
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THE TRANSPORT BADGER.
The Vessel with the Samoan Com
mission on Board is Now
Due at Apia.
IMPORTANT CHANGE OF CONDITIONS.
Their Arrival. VIII Practically Sus-
pend the Treaty of Berlin, End
With 1T the Functions of the Rep
resentatives of. the Three Powers
on the Islands.

washington, May ll.-Ihe united
States naval transport Badger, with
the Samoan commission aboard, is
now due to arrive at Apla, Samoa, and
there is much interest among officials
in the important change of conditions
which will be brought about when the
commission assumes charge of affairs.
Will suspend the Berlin Treaty.
1t will involve practical suspension
of the treaty of Berlin, and the system
of administration by which the ISL
ands have been governed for the last
ten years, and the temporary rule of
the commission, with supreme, execu-
tive and administrative authority. By
arrangements made before the Badger
sailed, she will enter the harbor of
Apia with the flags of the United
States, Great Britain and Germany dis
played.
FOrmnIities to be Observed.
The warships of the three countries
lwill fire the salute accorded to min
listers, and there will be an exchange
of calls between the naval comman-
With these formalities over, the con-
sulss of the three governments, Herr
Rose and Merrs. Maxse and Osborne,
will suspend their functions, as all the
authority heretofore exercised by the
consus and other officials, for the
time being, will be in the hands of the
joint commission.
Suspension of Functions.
The same suspension of functions
will occur as to Chief Justice Cham
bers, and the president of the muni-
ripal council.
Cable advices that all is quiet in
| Samoa affords renewed assurance to
officials that the work of the commits
sion will be productive of good re-
suits, as it will enable them to begin
their labors free from the excitement
Of open hoStilities.
Alleged German Claims.
In view of the Berlin press reports
that a number of German claims
would be pressed, growing ont of the
recent bombardment, it is tated in an
authoritative quarter that no such
claims have been presented, and that
if any claims are made by individual
Germans, they will be passed upon by
the Joint commission, their functions
having been made broad enough to
permit them to pass on all such ques-
tions. Their report, however, would
be confined to the merits of the
claims, amounts, and the parties liza
BILE, and it would remain for the re-
spective governments to carry out the
recommendation by making the nee
essary appropriations.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
BUFFALO DOCKER'S STRIKE.
1he Report of bishop Quigley to he
Presented to the Men and Likely
to be Accepted.

Buffalo, N, V, May 1l.-A confer
ence was held between ex-Congress-
man Rowland Il. Mahany, p. J. Me
Mahon, president of Local 81, and sew
eral others. The report of the bishop
was discussed, and after the confer
ence. Mr.. Mahany authorized this
statement:
The report of Bishop Quigley will
be presented to the men. 1t will rec
ommeRd a basis of agreement. 1t
probably will be accepted"
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

A dispatch from Manila, on the 7th,
said: "To clear the. Filipinos out OF
Bacolor, about fiSe miles southwest OF
San Fernando, will be the next task OF
thu Americans. The rebel general Mas
cardo has force of 5000 men there,
well-armed and possessed of plenty OF
ammunition. ffis troops have never
met American soldiers, and they think,
according to reports carried to San
Fernando, that they can whip the
whole lot" -... ..t
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Ordered to Manila.

Omaha, Neb., May 11.-Lieut.- Col.
A. Towar, for four years chief pay
master of the department of the Mis-
souri,, has received telegraphic orders
to proceed at once to the Philippines
and relieve Col. Charles Mcclure, chief
paymaster of the islands.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
A New Trolley road.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 1.-THE Vest
inghouse Electric Co. mas received an
order to equip a trolley line between
Philadelphia and Atlantic City. The
company will be known as the West
Jersey and Seashore electric railroad.
and is expected that it will be in full
operation before the summer rush
heginS
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
rhc nn1eIgh rnIninrcd.

Washington, May 11-A dispatch to
the navy department from Capt. Cogh-
Ian says that an examination of the
Raleigh. after she floated. Tuesday
night, shows that she sustained prac-
tically no damage in grounding oil
Charleston.
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victory for the Contractors.

New York, May 11.-0f the 1900
Italians who went on strike Monday
at the Jerome Park reservoir, only 400
remain out, and they are expected to
return to work shortly. The affair is
practically ended, in victory for the
contractors, the laborers going back
at the original $1.25 day.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

Mai.-Gen. MaeArthur's division ad-
yapced to San Fernando, z. l., on the
5th. and found that the place had been
evacuated by the rebels, who left only
n small detachment to cover their re-
treat by train. Gen. Macarthur occu-
pied the burning town without loss.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
"sanitary Science and Hygiene"

Chicago, May 1f.-"Sanitary Science
and Hygiene" was the subject under
discussion at the meeting of the llli-
nois Homeopathic Medical association
here. Two interesting papers. were
read by Lieut.. c. Bruce Walls, assist
ant surgeon of the First Illinois volun-
teers, and DR.. Leslie w. Beebe.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
stove Manufacturers In Council.

Cincinnati, May 1.-THE twenty
eighth annual convention of the Ma
tional Association of Stove Manufac-
turers convened here with about 900
firms represented, and over 30 per cent.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
Not in the Combine.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 1.-THE firm
of Jones & Laughlins make an au-
thoritative denial of the report that it
was to be included in the great steel
combine, said to be now in process of
formation.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

The former cruiser Reina Mercedes,
which was sunk in the channel of San
tiago harbor during the lombard
ment by Admiral SIMPSONS fleet Oh
July 6, last, and which was recently
raised, pumped out and taken to San
tiagc de CUBA for repairs, left her
moorings, on the 5th, and was towed
to the center of the harbor in readi'
ness to start for Newport News, Va.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
Made a millionaire.

San Francisco, May 11.-Rev. Ed
ward Morgan, late assistant rector of
the Church of the Good Samaritan, in
this city, is reported to have been
made millionaire by the death of an
aunt in New York.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

P. T. Whalen, one of the largest
paint manufacturers in the country,
states that the meeting soon to be held
in Chicago is for the purpose of rails
ing the price of paint all over the
country. He also stated that a COM
bine might result from the meeting.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

Lieut.. Col. Lubois has been promoted
bv Gov. Gage to be colonel in COM
nand of the First California regiment
at Manila, to succeed to the vacancy
created by the recent elevation of Col.
Smith, made brigadier general by the
nresident.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
VIM. N. Bogss' Sentence.

Wilmington, Del, May 11.-Wm. N.
Roggs, the defaulting teller of the Do
YER national bank, was sentenced in
the United States district court to five
years in the Trenton On. j. peniten-
tiary, and a fine of $4,000.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
,.rchnnIcnf Eheincers in sessIon

Washington, May 1.-THE first busi-
ness session Of the thirty-ninth meet
ng of the American Society of Me
.hanical Engineers. was held in the
1arlors of the Arlington hotel this
morning. Over 450 members of the
lociety were present.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
Gold from AustrnIia.

Sydney, n. S. W., May 1.-The
stamer Alameda sailed from this port
for San Francisco with s15o,00o in
gold on board
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

Brig.-Gen. George w. Davis, appoint
ed to succeed Maj.-Gen. Guy V. Henry
a, military governor of Porto Rico, ar
rived at San Juan, on the Sth, on board
the United States transport McPher-
son. He was welcomed by the insular
secretaries and officials of Porto Rico
an0 San Juan
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

Another meeting of citizens opposed
to the continuation of war in the Phil
ippines is to be held in Chicago before
tie end of the month. Invitations TO
attend are to be issued to all governors
and senator's who have gone on record
as being opposed to the fighting in the
Pacific islands.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
A TORNADO IN KANSAS.
A Large Amount OF D"mhGe n""' Wy
n Tornado at ColdwTer' NAN
One Man Killed.

Wichita. Kas., May IA special 10
the Beacon says that u tornado slrucN
Coldwater. Kas., at ten o'clock iues-
day night. completely destroying Il
houses and killing Joseph Bowers
nrominept cattle man. Aldrich's gen
eraI store was wrecked, brick block
an Main street was blown down. The
Presbyterian church was blown away
and the courthouse was unroofed'
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

From cablegram received by the
president, on the 9Th, from the head
of the Philippine commission, it is be-
lieved in official circles that the end of
the campaign against the Tagals is
near at hand. II was intimated that
Aguinado had sued forpeace, and that
most liberal terms had been offered
+ by the commission.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13
Transnort. CnminR Home.

Washington, May 1.-THE following
dispatch received at the war depart
ment:
Manila, May 1o.-Adjutant General.
Washington: Transport Pennsylvania
left for San Francisco to-day; Nelson
leaves 11th; Cleveland, 18th; st. Paul.
18th inst. OTIS.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

The French minister to Pekin. M.
Tichon, has demanded mining conces-
sions to the value of 100000 taels in
the province of SEE Chuan, one of the
largest In China, and trayersed by the
Yangs-T Use Kiang, as indemnity for the
regent imprisonment of a French mis-
5onary. The demand is considered ex-
orbitant,
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

The United States cruiser Buffalo
arrived at New York, on the 18th, from
Manila, after very quick run of A
days, which included stops at Singa-
pore, Port Said and Gibraltar. The
Buffalo brought about 500 officers and
men of Admiral Dewey's squadron,
mostly long-term men whose time had
expired.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-13

Col. Alfred Mordecai, ordnance de-
nartment, has been relieved from COM
nend of Watervliet (N.Y.) arsenal and
assigned to the command of the Bene-
cia (Cal.) arsenal.