The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-13
LATE NEWS ITEMS

II tHt NtNdlP. On tnc Jin. iitlt nuSi-
ness OF interest was transacted. Ares
olEtion. offered by Mr.. Iloar (Mass.),
directing the committee on foreign re-
~laticns to report 10 the senate whether
the treaty of Paris makes any proyi-
sion for the claims of citizens of the
United States against Spain. which
were in existence before the present
var. and the status OF such claims af-
ter the ratification OF the treaty. was
adopted. lin the house quite a num-
Der of bills OF minor importance. re-
ported from the judiciary committee.
were passed. The remainder Of the
day was occupied in continuing the
consideration of the bill TO codify the
laws Of Alaska.
The Madrid newspapers continue 10
charge the Americans in the Philip
I pine islands with all kinds Of atroci-
ties. As a sample of the current 'ic-
tions. they accuse the Americans OK
delivering UP a Spanish naval l%ieuten-
ant. who is alleged TO have surrcn-
dered to the United States forces. TO
the insurgents. who subjected him to
all kinds of ~togture~s
Mrs. Bloomfield Moore. OF Philadel-
phia. who was largely interested in
the Neciy Motor Co.. died al her
house in Great %Stanhope street. Lon
don. where she had lived for "A dozen
years. on the 9TH. She was a yolum-
nous writer for the press. and con-
stantly fought what she considered
the battle for nm
The Chicago Timcs-Herald says:
Greater Chicago is in sight. Steps
have been taken 10 secure Legislation,
10 consolidate the city aud county gov
ernments and abolish the different
township organizations within the city
limits. TO accomplish the desired re-
suit al amendment TO the constitution
will be necessary.
The sword of honor TO be presented
al the direction of congrcss to Rear
Admiral Dewey. as a national recogni-
ton Of his victory at Manila. has been
York. and placed in a window for pub
lie exhibition for a few days. when il
will be shipped TO Washington.
Maj. Estcrhazy. now known 10 be
the author of the Dreyfus bordereau
has been summoned 70 appear before
the Paris court of cessation. on the
18th. II is understood that he will
be free from arrest coming and going.
Reports received from the interior
Of Cuba indicate the willingness Of the
insurgents to disarm if left 10 them
selves.
In the senate. on The 9th. a rcsolu-
ton was adopted in secret session
calling on the president for informn-
ton as 10 instruction 10 the commits
sioncrs who negotiated the treaty or
Paris. etc. Mr.. Gallery spoke in favor
OF the Vest resolution opposing rs
pansion. MIR. Morgan announced the
acceptance Of q modified form of
amendment to his Nicaragua BILL.
In the house. i,committee Of the whole.
the legislative. c~ccutive and judicial
appropriation bill being under discus
sion. on motion. the appropriation for
the civil service commission was strick-
en- out.
The correspondence. published Of
fcially. on the 9th. in connection with
the peace treaty contains much Of in
tercSi from Consul Williams. who a
stationed AZ Manila. prior 10 the war.
HE was in constant communication
with Aguinaldo for some time after
the battle Of Manila bay. and his let
tiers throw much light upon the rela-
tionS with the Philippine chieftain.
Madame Teresa Carreno. the famous
pianist. arrived at New York on the
Travr. from Bremen, on the 9th. She
will make her first appearance this
season in Boston as soloist with the
Boston symphony. with which organ
ization She will make n weeks tour in
Guiding the principal eastern cities.
The reply Of Lord Salisbury to the
proposal 81 Emperor Nicholas for a
disarmament conference Of the powers.
which is just published. promises the
cordial cooperation Of the British gov
eminent. and asks for an indication Of
the heads Of discussion at the confer
encc.
In well-informcd quarters in Paris
1t is regarded as probable that France
and Great britain VIII reach an agree
mrni on the New fomndland shore Gues-
non which, will b. satisfactory 20 Great
Britain.
Articles Of incorporation Of the
United States Lighting and Heating
Co. with an authorized capital Of Sl2.-
O0O. 900. were fled with the secretary
Of state AZ Trenton. n. ~. ON the 9Th.
The statement of the condi tion OF
the treasury issued on the eth showed:
Available cash balance. s29i. 15.3Cs;
gold reserve. safy.41g.41o.
Failures for the week ended on the
9th were 2i3 in the United States.
against 322 last wear. and - in Cana
da. against ~ last year.
The cabinet. AZ It's mcctings. on the
9th, gave special consideration 10 the
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