The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-15
ForeIgn.

NAL. Marchand mas arrived NJ lou
lon, where he was greeted with i'm
mense enthusiasm.
Ex-President Harrison delivered an
address at the annual decoration by the
Americans of the tomb Of Lafayette,
in Paris, Monday.
A special dispatch from Manila says
that the insurgents attacked the out
posts Of the Fifty first Iowa Regiment,
at San Fernando, and that two Ameri-
caes were hit
The London Daily Chronicle An
nounces that Mrs. Florence Maybrick
is likely to be liberated shortly, as .
result OF the pressure brought to bear
by Mr.. Joseph H. Choate. United
States ambassador. in favor Of re- open
ing the case.
The winter wheat crop OF Southern
Russia has been completely destroyed
by q protracted drought. The spring
wheat crop is also in jeopardy from the
same cause.
The Queen regent Of Spain has sign.
ed q decree appointing Marshal Mar
tinez Campos to the presidency Of the
| Senate.
In paying the Cubans it becomes more
evident day by day that tho lists are
badly padded, ever man who ever
served in the Cuban army, dead or
alive, appearing on them.
The United States embassy at Brus-
sells has reported to the State Depart
ment that the Belgian government has,
by Q decree issued on the 2Sth instant.
rescinded the Introduction upon tho i'm
portation Of American cattle. The do
cree takes effect May 81.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs. Hay
Tuesday night entertained the new
Spanish minister and the Duchss!
D'Arcos at . brilliantly appointed din
ner in Washington.
New Orleans Tuesday overwhelming
ly decided in favor Of . special tax ol
two mills for sewerage. drainage. pure
water. paving, park and other improve
ments. The plan contemplatss an ex
penditure Of $l4, 900. 600 in the next few
years.
The final details have been arranged
for the laying Of thu cable between th'
United States and Germany, the las
step being . satisfactory arrangsmen
orcerning government messages ant
rates of cable tolls. The authoritie
in Washington have been informe,
that the actual work Of laying the cabl,
will begin during the present summer
l. Miscellaneous.
The transport City Of Pueblo has ar
rived from Manila. Among her pas
sengers IL General King.
A specal to the St Louis Rspubli
from Lebanon, Mo. says the conditio
of CONGRESSMAN Richard p. Bland VI
slightly better, the symptoms OF pi
ralysis being less apparent
The megaphone ID about to bs order
ed expsrimsntally into the Germa
/ navy, this summer.
Il Advices from Dawson City state tha
!, over 81. 600, 600 in gold 10 awaiting shiT
ment by the first steamer.
The aldermen of Greater New YoY
have voted $50. 600 for the celsbrstio
of the arrival of Admiral Dewey in thi
city.
Ton thousand Woodmen Of the Worl
were present ct the opening Of the n
| nua. conference Of the order in Kansi
City.
; General LawtoD has been given con
mand of the dsfences Of the city an
troops forming the line around Masili
which will be his division. Gener
: Macarthur commands the outlying "a
: risons and tho troops holding the raj
. road and river.
. Tho Virginia Legislature has decide
to hold . reunion in Norfolk and o
Point this summer. Rev. Chas.
t | Single, of Norfolk. formerly chapiai
Q Of the House, is making the arrsns
psuts. The Governor and his s,l
2 viii also attend. The party wiz nur
; Der about IS or 100. The board
, trade has extended an invitation.