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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
THE NEW REGIME IN CUBA.
What Shall he Done for Gomezf-A
soldier of Fortune.


HABANA. January 1S-General Lud-
lows civil appointments, announced last
evening to go into effect at noon to7mor-
row, please the Cubans, but the Span
iards feel that their element is made
quately represented.
General Maxine Gomez. who is still IN
the interior, continued TO keep MS pro-
gramme before the people 1t is IN SUD
stance:
l. The island is not yet free and inde-
pendent
?. Cubans and Spaniards should unite
in making 1t so.
2. All the inhabitants Of the island
should give the United States full credit
and co-operate cheerfully for the present.
General Gomez has written to the prin-
cinal Cuban commanders. instructng
them TO keep the Cubans. soldiers ana
civilians. from committing any outrage
upon Spaniards and to aid In the arrest
and punishment of any Cuban guilty Oh
such an offence.
A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE.
General Gomez is regarded by the
United States military administration as
| scarcely suited to any high ofnce. lie ID
considered a soldier of fortune. His man
ners are Of the camp, and he is deficient
in education. but he will be received win
all possible courtesy If he comes to ha-
bana. though il does not appear how ne
could become part of the civil ADMINS
| tration as the form of oath prepared fof
| civil officials pledges allegiance to the
military government of the United States
in cuba. obedience TO all the orders oil
the military government, and conformity
IA all the existing laws, and such changes
as may hereafter be made in them.
sPANIARDS DEPART.
Advices from Matanzas City say tina
the last Spanish troops there embarked
on board the transport San Francisco Oh
Wednesday night. Captain-General cas-
tellanos also boarded the transport. IN
| city bells were rung, the Dand OF u
Twelfth New York Regiment PLAYED a
the Palace. and there was h1ework
display. The Cubans carried General fe
dro BetancOurt into the faiace "
their shoulders and he addressed thcn
from the balcony.
Nineteen men Of the Ninth Illinois Vol
| unteers had the measles when their reg
ment arrived here. The number is nov
| forty-fve In the Second South caro-
lima seven men are down with the mumps
in the Fourth Virginia Regiment fou
have the measles and in the Third Ne
braska Regiment two men are suherin
| with scarlet-teYer.
American notes and coin are selling a
! per cent. premium over the regular rat
of foreign exchange for Spanish an
American gold.
MURDERER TO BE TRIED.
Tomorrow the court-martial will NEE
to try Private Joseph Buckley, Compan
Z. Second Louisiana volunteers, 10
shooting and killing Private John l.
Hughes. of the same company, last Sal
urday at camp Buna Visa. Buckley ha
been confined at Camp Quemados.
General Lee says if sentence of deaf
is imposed Buckley will be hung, not sho
The verdict Of the court Will IN an
event 90 10 President Mckinley to b
approved or modified by him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
"a GORED BULL FEELS PAINv
General Eagnn Explained Ills Re-
murkabIe Course Last Night.

WASHINGTON. January l3.-commis-
sary-General Eagan consented to be inter-
viewed tonight. When the subject OF his
testimony before the Investigating Com
mission was broached. he first made clear
the fact that he and ne alone was respon-
sible for the statements, both as TO the
facts and language.
II had my own grievance" General
Eagan said. "A terrible charge was
brought against me. / was accused OF
cheating; / was accused of poisoning SOL
diers under the pretence of experiment
II it had not been for that charge l might
not have spoken before the commission
as / did For three weeks / chafed un-
der the charge of having poisoned SOL
dlers under the pretence of experimenting
with chemicals. II II had not been Tor
this charge probably / would not have
used such language before the commits
sion. Let those who criticise my language
be placed in the same position. in which
| was placed. There Is no gored bull but
what feels the pain"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
no p, ,CEED WITH VACCINATIONS
Wealth Committee Leaves the
,x,,.. ,,. Roard-Other Matters

,,, c,or,roittee on Health met last
r,obt and ratified the plans TOT u"e
80, ,.occ,ration laid down by the boaru
- uealth. This conclusion was arfi'eu
=, without debate and no question: "''
,aised as TO the authority OF 'he oo'',N'
,,od been expected. and as was tne
go four wears ago in a similar conlin-
-. Members present at the meeting
- Dressrs Hobson (chairman), Giosoh
Camp. Cutchins. Burton Grimes anu
Donohoe. -, -, hotb
ga. the resolution. adopted by po'h
,ro,cbes of the Council and approved pS
tho Navor. appropriating y2oOo lor 'le
.osos indicated above, had been reau'
W ~ o,nenhimer, president or the
L.a 30 IJaalfh. made a brief statement
=" oo',, 80 the necessity for these precautiOh-
60. ,,easures and explained IN detaii 'i,o
plans made by the DO"'
meet the issue. .,o-a ,ya q
o. ,,otioo of Mr.. Burton, the boaro was
,,ttor,7ed TO proceed with the Vaccina-
| - ON these lines. The doctors a'iS"uS
| norned with the exceptions or DTS. l,
ntHSoii and ST. Julian Oppenhimer' VINO
ta,'o dacIined TO serve, will meet to-nlgh1
is b. of1ces of the Board OF Health TO
oai,,a instructions and the necessary y
needles and virus.
WHAT ITS NEEDS AXE.
~ oc,anbirner submitted to the com
.it,oo on estimate of the needs Oh Ine
denartment for the present year: al
| or,oynt that the Finance Comniit'ee e W., W.
tn aslred 70 include I'm the budget Is Sos,Vlv
,rhis is an increase OF Sls'oo over ''s
.ar,s annropriation but the larger por,
.,,a., % mis- sum is to meet the pay-ro,
e,VN ~ .te force which has been increased
Iond 70 carry out the plans for the nioi'
ofective cleaning Of the streets
The committee decided TO ask the PEI,
,nIssion of the Water COMMITTEES W us'
water for flushing purposes. inis ,,t .t
heen tried on Cary street la.ely' W.
r,oet excellent results, much dirt penn
removed which the brooms Oh 'ne
sveepers could not reach
rha letter of the Charlton Manu1ac
,,r;ng company. concerning the Charltol
strest-sweeper. which was recently give
trial in this city, was read, ana refer
red 10 a committee.
COMMITTEE ON CEMETERIES
Tho Committee on Cemeteries met ]
.ha C,tv Hall at $50 o'clock. Presen
were Messrs Montgomery (sup-cilairi'l I., i'lai'
Minor. Whittet. and Williams Inc pay pay
roll of Oakwood, Riverylew' ana ohorno'
nm cemeteries for the last Two VIZ
december were approved ana orusiea
- naid The chairman was authorize
"a instructed TO appear before the Con
Ynittee on Finance, and advocate the az
nropriation of necessary funds Tor IN
maintenance of the city cemeteries durih
the wear 1899.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14

tors Office Yesterday. and at first seen'o
bard,v credible. Figures were at once
shown. however. clearly substan''a''"e
the assertion. .
There has been so much talk OF ths
depreciatlon IN land values, ana the az
sert,on was 80 frequently made ana never
con.radlcted during the session OF 'hc
last General Assembly that the ihcon'e
from real estate taxation would be greatly
decreased when the lands were ieassesscu
next wear. that it Will be matter Oh
great surprise that there VIII, IN an
likelihood. be an increase instead
The greet increase has been IN Va"
oo,r,ies and towns. The increase In these
over 1857 on lands was s152.@3; on lois III
towns ssss. s.7fe; on buildings, alZ5'V'i' d
total of si.sl21s6
The increase in cities over 1871 was
81 ,1l3lSo.
The total increase in the STATE over
1897 in the assessed value OF laho' io'S'
and buiulngs was s2.125'56e.
REAssEsSMENT WOULD INCREASE
This sum would be very 'nuch larger
had the land been assessed last year lhs
ereat increase. it will be seen. Is on Duiid'
ings. This is said to be due 10 the ia'
that more attention is being paid 10 the
assessment OF buildings; that many ne"
buildings are being erected sll over 'h'
state, and that land still stanfs AT 'n'
valuation put upon it in 1895, whereas III
( value has increased. - -
| The following table, prepared from re
turns received at the Auditors once pre-
sents at a glance a detailed story oil IN
Increase OF Virginia real estate values
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
M, weather Breaks Up Meetings.

The bad weather yesterday caused .nS
posiponement & Of seEeTSl vera Tbe mes'os Committee
WI W. i,,ncheon TO be given by the Daughters
on on he American Revolution did not meet nee.
on ON mis- account. and the board meeting ,,,nI.
of the Colonial DANES was also 'poS'-
pS'be Tbe Associated Hospitals held meet
,r, in the afternoon at the woman >
t,,iesr,sfian Association but 50 FEW were
nresent that no important business was
transacted. uvoo,,tiva
An important meeting OF the ,ds,a, ExeeTpye 1te,
Board of the Confederate MemoIfaI f,arnoon hosr
rarv Society is called for this alternooi,
at / O'clock at Mrs. b. 5. PurcelPs, IL IL
south street. 1t il important TO nave
full attendance. in order 10 MAKE az
ransements for the reception TO Genera
Wheeler on Tuesday next.
The committee on the "Midsumm,ef ms.
Nights Dream" met at the virginia dic,nns his-
torical society yesterday az O'CLOCK
and fixed new dates for the entertain
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
THE sEAB0ARD CASE.
Argument stiII On-Intervfew WIZ"
MIR. Williams.

BALTIMORE, MD, January b'-''pe
c,al)-Argument on the demurrer 10 '"o
su,, filed by Thomas F. Ryan, OF Ne"
York In the Seaboard case VIII pe oon
c,uded Monday. Bernard Carter cou,'-
col for the plaintiffs finished his speech, %
and John p. Poe began his9 The case WIN
ohohlv he held subcuria by Judges
Wykes and Stockbridge 49,, oroc, that
,,n nuinv' nrmd,cote contemplated eventually
er,ng rne :, connection with the Baltimore
laa"',1s MAJ Onto % railroad a; Washington, by
anu oa'o independent line from Guam
tico and bridging the Potomac ,'.a :, SSo,-
,on u' Williams. speaking on this statement st
.o1a .on there were no such plans on foot'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
THE FRENCH COAST SWEPT.
The Jetty nt Dieppe Destroyer
Great Damage Done.

DIEPPE. January 1.-THE destruction
Of the ietty here by the storm mas Dioch-
cd the channel with girders. The packet
boat from England, TO connect here WIN
the express for Paris. was unable TO en-
Tor the harbor this evening, and was
ohl,ged IN return to New Haven with her
passengers. J.. ,ho
Immense damage has been done 10 tne
place Gardens and Casino here, ana al
Pourville the gale has worked a similar
injury, the beach being torn up ana ,'inl The
valley flooded for an area of thirty kllo-
metres. Ten chalets facing the sea nave
been destroyed, forty batn'ns po4eS
washed away. and the Casino "'eoHeu "e.,'.l.,
tTe Treport. sixteen miles northeast
~ Dieppe. the Casino was half carried
ont TO sea and many chalets have been
damaged. The whole coast is strewn VIII
debris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
THE CzAR's PEACE SCHEME.
A Proposed Conference-li"i'"''o '"''oN
of the Growth of Armaments'

LONDON, January 1.-THE Vienna cor
RESPONDENT of the Standard says;
"a circular was issued on Thursuay "
the Powers from St. Petersburg statins
that the Cars magnanimous idea having
met with general appreciation the 'ime
,oa arrived to submit TO the cabinets
r,rooramme to be considered at the pro-
posed conference, which must De resarueu
as nothing more than basis ior 'Ne u'
liberations
"I understand this programme does not
mention disarmament. 1t restricts itSeli
80 nroposing limitation of the growth
- ornaments. especially with respect 10
-, inventions. 1t does not suggest any
nart;cular place of meeting but proposes
some other town than one OF the capl-
tals OF the great Powers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
1rDcE MAcKEY TO MARRY AGAIN
Charged With Bigamy, hut Admitted
to Bail.

CHARLESTON W. VA. January To-
Judge Thomas Jefferson Machey' the
South Carolina jurist. who was indicted
at the November term Of the Circuit
Court In this county on the charge OF
bigamy. left here. this morning in COM
many with Deputy-Sheriff $. c. Young
and his counsel, c. Leon Moore, for Mar
tinsburg. w. Va, where he was admitted
TO bail before Judge Faulkner.
He married Miss Katherine Porterlieia'
daughter OF Colonel G. e. Porterneid,
cashier of the Bank of Charleston, In July
last. and a few weeks after woman
claiming to be his lawful wife turned up
in New York She sued him for divorce,
which has been granted in that place ana
he will be remarked TO MISS ForteIneiu
N Iicanse having been issued yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
MIR. WILSON DENIES 1T.
He Saws He VIII Not BE President or
Yale.

A dispatch to the New York world rom
New Haven says: "The story that Will
liam +. Wilson has been chosen president
Of Yale is denied by Franklin b. Dexter
socretarv of the Yale corporation. He
said tonight that no definite acton To- TO-
wards choosing president Wouiu D0
taken for a month at least
A special to the Dispatch from iSAnhs- ,s-
ron saws that Mr.. Wilson himself denies
The report. and also says he never Wtote
n letter to a friend in Morgantown s,at-
ing that the position had been ohereo u
him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
RUSSIANS AND AFGHANs.
II 4. said They Have Formed an
Alliance.

LONDON. January 1.-THE Paris corre-
spondent of the Morning Post says: Ac-
cording TO news from st. Petersburg from
q source usually trustworthy a treaty OF
alliance between Russia and Afghanistan
was effected January Sd, despite the
strenuous opposition of Great Britain,
whose representatives. IT is said, offered
the Ameer money and troops, with view
of inducing him to enter upon hosullties
against Russia.
According TO the same source OF inior-
nation, the Ameer a few days before had
iesued q proclamation assuring the
Afghans of the Cars friendly disposl-
tion and Of the benefits likely to result
from Russia's building the Kushk railway,
adding: let us not listen. therefore, 10
certain evil-disposed foreigners VINO are
In the habit of uttering calumnies, but let
us be friends of the Russians as We
are of their Emperor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
Mystery at the Globe.

Some strange animal has found refuge
I'm the cellar Of the Globe Clothing COM
pany seventh and Broad. It's presence
was made known by the finding OF large
hole at the foot of the stairway leading
from the first floor 10 the cellar. seveIai
Of the employees have been chased py
this strange creature. Each one oescripes
IL differently. one says It's possuHn'
one a ferret. and the eleVstor-ooy says
"it's a bar" "shure as your born" The
Globe management offers a reward to any
one who will solve the mystery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
Cr,ctiou I'm California.

sACRAMENTO, CAL, January oa,nr
% tntdav the Democrats gave their compIl-
pent9ry vote to Mcguire; Colonel J. r.
Smith Of the First California Regiment'
now at Manila; Caminetu' ana na,,oy
a. succession. After the fourth pa1o',
-, ,,i,,h No change from the last ballot or
'sesterdav m.si An adjournment was had the
Soaater announced tnat a vote on
tinted states senator must De TAKEN
everv legislative day untll ohHeu
states Senator shall be selected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14

nor were there negotiations for traffic
agreement with the Florida Central.
DE Witt Smith, president OK the Rich
mond. Petersburg and Carolina railroad,
was In the city to-day, and said be did
not fear the injunction asked for In the
Richmond courts. He intimated that work
on the road would soon start. and would
be finished in six months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
To the Public:

We will offer to-day Spanish Mackerel'
Pompano. Habibut, Smells, Cod, Rock.
Bass. Salmon, Sheepshead, Silver and
White Perch, Lobsters, oysters, Quail
Venison. Ducks. Turkeys. Rabbits, SOUR
rels etc. GEORG.- Il. BULL CO,
Second Market.
Phones 800 and 1914.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
FLORIDA a. WEST INDIAN LIMITED,
Via Richmond, Fredericksburg nm"
potomuc Railroad md Connections.

on the schedule of trains now leaving
Byrd-Street Station. al 3SS a. M, north-
bound, and arriving at 7lO r. NJ from
the North, daily, a solid VestiDulen l'ain'
known as the FLORIDA and west III
dian Limited" has been inaugura'eo.
The coaches on these trains are re"
ana NJ the most modern design. Through
sIeeners 10 and from New York.
Through coaches between Washington,
ID G.. and Jacksonville, Fla, without
change
w. =. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
s, American Troubles.

LIMA. PERU. via GALVESTON. I.als$sG Sers 1an- to-
uary iSCable advises Iere,yra deuevra in in COM
day from General Rivademesrai forces in " Ecua
ma mano says. Ut ~ II am with victorious army
a1r ibsrys say dfty miles northeast Of Quito
n The D forces Of Aifaro president or, 0i EeSp %ere
doD tried 70 retane 0ow 1Hs about bout to % pursue
theu -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
INCREASE IN VALUES,
Reports to the Auditor Make a
Most Gratifying Showing
NEARLY 100000 OVER 81
The Counties and Towns Send IN
Especially Good Figures.
VIRGINIA LAND WORTH MORE.
The Relief Expressed That the New
Assessment Next Year VIII snow
Improvement-Mnny Inquiries as to
Farms.
VIRGINIA LAND WORTH MORE.
Farms.

II will be a surprise to many prooao'y
. majority of virglnians, to know that
during the year 1898 there was an IN
crease in real estate values In the o'"'e
aggregating nearly 100000. .u
Th,s statement was made Mt the Auui-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
wr ..u Gentry Dangerously Ill

MIR. James NJ. Gentry; the weli-knoWh
tobacconist OF Shockoe slip, Is dssperate-
~ an al his home, No. log north Morris
Street and IL is feared that the chances
are against his recovery. He has only
haan sick about two weeks. and II was
not thought that he was seriously III
until three days ago. when ne became
unconscious. and he has lain since In q
con,atose condition. He IS being attended
by Drs. Lewis C. Bosher and j. A. Hiiis-
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
DeollocIx ut Bismarck.

BISMARCK, N. D.. January B-The
deadlock i'm the Republican senatorial
csucus continues. Two ballots were
taken tonight without change, the Iast
resuiting. Johnston, %; Marshall II; Lit
,ia a. Tamure. Q; McCumber, &; Hanna,
6 and Cooper. T. There is no likelihood
now that a senator will be chosen IN
caucus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
PIANO BARGAINS.
Only Three Pianos Left at the EN-
bibit Sale.

We have three Pianos only to sell at the
great reduction price. To-day is the iasl
chance TO get Piano at the one-haii
rrice. These are beauties. and the best
80 tha LOT GEORGE A. MINOR,
Ninth and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
800 Reward

will be paid for every package
Of Munyon's goods in my stock that is not
genuine. twenty-five cent remedies at
i5c.; 81 Inhalers. complete. at 75 cents.
4. A. MILLER
No. 5l9 east Broad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
500 Reward

will be paid for every package
OF Munyon's goods in my stock that is not
genuine. Twenty-Five cent remedies at
lsc.; 81 Inhalers. complete. at rs cents.
r. A. MILLER
No 5l9 east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14

No Buffet should be without bottle OF
Angostura Bitters. the world-renowned
Appetizer and Invigorator. OF exquisite
flavor, endorsed by the medical profession
for its wonderful restorative power.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
800 Reward

will be paid for every package
Of Munyon's goods in my stock that is not
genuine. Twenty-Five cent remedies at
i5c.; 81 Inhalers. complete, at % cents.
r. A. MILLER
No. 5l9 east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14

Al official said at the Auditors onlSe
,.osterdav az that ne believed the farm iands nos
IN Virginia were increasing in value; value; ,ona nd
n, nv county" he said. 81 am confident ogo Ia"a a
n,s ,s more valuable Several months ago az, . .
- ilioa 1,,hono I know bought farm tor
smrn sn~a hat was thought to be good pflce, ,
a few months afterwards he sol sold IT, II ~ 7
ne,ghbor for an advance of Wv. ~, oT,,a-
Inow of other cases in my county 'ol'-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14

rake LAXATIVE Bromo Quinine Iaoiets'
o'nry,s,s r~fund money II falls TO cure.
Is cents. GENUINE has l. b. =. on ea'n
.ahlaA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, January S.-
NAM Forecast for Saturday,
For Virginia-Rain; warmer
weather; fresh TO brisk south to
southeast winds; fair Sunday.
For North and South Carolina-Rain;
warmer weather; fresh east to southeast
winds; clearing Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
r,rpDAY was cloudy and warmer, with
showers during the afternoon.
state OF thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-14

what similar. and 7 hear of such occur
ring all over the State.
Meanwhile. the Commissioner OF Agri-
culture Is receiving numerous inquiries
from other States regarding virginia
farming lands. These letters come chieny
from the North and West. Blizzarus,
droughts. and cyclones are forcing the
farmers of those sections TO seek homes
in the mild and fertile Virginia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-04
FOREIGN SUMMARY.

A treaty Of commerce and friendship
Is on the eve Of conclusion between Hol-
land and the Transvaal
The Nenes uelan foreign office building
at Caraca, was badly damaged by the
explosion Of {. bomb. No one was killed.
The German government has paid into
the Spanish treasury the sum of 25, OOO,-
600 pesetas, the price Of the Caroline
islands.
The Lisbon correspondent of the Lon
don Standard says he is able to deny the
rumors that negotiations are in progress
respecting Delagoa bay.
The London Daily Mail says that Mrs.
Langtry (Mrs. Hugo Gerald de Bathe)
is writing her "reminiscences. which will
be published about Christmas.
The Berlin municipal court has paid
Herr Kirschmer 1900 marks extra re-
enumeration for his service as chief
mayor, though the emperor has not
confirmed his appointment.
II. connection with the loss of the
steamer Scotsman at Belle Isle, N. F., 1t
Is announced that the governments OF
Canada and Newfoundland are nego-
tiating with Signor Marconi with view
to the establishment of wireless tele-
graphy stations on the Newfoundland
coast
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-04

1t Is expected that martial law will be
proclaimed Wednesday. Already all
civil procedures have been stopped, until
further orders, and another proclama-
ton postpones the sittings of the circuit
court.
The sentiment Of the Beers was sig
niflcantly manifested as the train carry
ing the Pretoria contingent to the front
departed Saturday. Members Of the
volksraad, who were looking, exclaimed:
THAT Is our ultmatum."
London Oct. SIT Is understood that
the colonial office received an important
dispatch from Alfred Miner yesterday.
the contents of which, however, have not
been made public.
A rumor, which, however, lacked con-
frmaton, was current at the clubs last
night that the Duke Of Connaught would
accompany General Butler to Africa, as
Imperial commissioner, to confer with
President Kruger and President Steyn.
A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company states that the Beers have
crossed into Natal and captured Dundee.
The British are said to have lost 81
killed. No confirmation has since been
received of this dispatch, and there Is
much uncertainty as to whether or not
the Beers have really begun fighting.