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that they would be quite likely TO favor such
comprehensive treaty as the one outlined
In the London advicos as II carries forward
the arrangement between Great Britain and
Russia. In which the former secured sphere
OF influence in the Yang Use valley and Rus
sia directed her activities to the north
Since returning from abroad the German
ambassador. Or. Won Holenben, has stated
that German policy In Kiao Chou was dis
tinctly that of the open door" and Count
Cassin, the Russian ambassador, has stated
the same as to the Russian port OF fallen
Wan. British position favorable TO open ports
is well known and, since Lord Pauncefote' S
return. occasion has been taken TO re,terate
II. Beyond this, however. there has been
nothing from any of the foreign representa-
tives concerning the future of China and.
without exception, the representative Of
the powers having interests In Chiua state
positively that no instructions have been
received as to treating with reference to
China. This also applies TO the Japanese
minister and the French charge d'atfairs who.
while they have made inquiries OF the state
departn' ent az to the basis for current re-
ports, have no Instructions respecting China.
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HLyAnp's ENGAGEMENT.
Beers Driven from Beacon Hill just
AT Dnybrenk.

London November 26.--A special dispatch
from Estnourt. dated November 20. and de-
scribing the engagement at Willow Grange
says: General Hilyard's plans were 70 at
tack Beacon Hin and the hill beyond with
the bayonet. Both were occupied by the
Beers In force with entertainments and With
four guns in posi- ion on Beacon Hill, which
Ia about 40 feet high. column under the
command OF General Hllyard marched I'VE
miles over uudulatng ground and then be-
gan the steady work OF climbing the height.
The naval gun and battery of field artillery
we're dragged by sheer strength and with
the greatest difficulty over the veldt and up
an almost inaccessible eminence.
The Beers retired on the on side OF Beacon
Hill, while the British were climbing the
near side At this moment a terrific thunder
storm burst. continuing for hours AT 6
O'Clock the weather cleared and few artil-
lcry and rife exchanges closed the days
operations darkness falling and the pros
peci being very dismal. The heavy rain was
renewed but when the storm had spent itself
the Br tlsb march was resumed until. after
several hours Of dangerous and tedious work
climbing the hills and crossing swollen rivu-
lets. the advance plckets Of the Beers were
reached in the small hours Of the morning
The Wegt Yorkshlres were moving steathiiy
along and were within bayopet striking dis
lance. when an oyer-neryous private hrcd
his ride. This warned tho Beers and they
soad esrns he Beers em re Anal i ,a
ton just al daybreak, with three ringing
cheers.
The Beers rallied and attempted to ride the
British down but when the bugie sounded Ills
n aFoa III the Hrffiau fesUOQlCi Win Qloer5
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THE KENTUCKY ELECTION.
II IL believed GoebeI VIII Apply
for an Injunction.

IL bebeNCu UcN"~'
for an Injunction.
Frankfort, NY, November 2e.--A quiet sun
day brought a lul in the political SITUATION
"a all outward appearances. There was no
significant Developments from Goebel head
quarters. though Goebel and his managers re-
manned In conference during the day lhere
is general impression outside that soiiio
;r,nortant movement is to be made by inc
(,osbeI side early this week and 1T is gen
era,Iv supposed that a mandatory Injunction
srit m nreyeut the state election board from
counting the vote OF Jefferson, hhox anu
Johnson counties will be a part OF IT, tnousp
this ,s not confirmed by any one IN au-
thority. ans, ,,ou,a
!. so,btrul II Governor Bradley Woul"
T. ,,za Goebel as governor If given GER.
t,ecate of election by the State election pol'o
unless the action was in obeaience 10 w
r,,,,ny Of the court of appeals. In tnat event
he would resist no further, but would ADVISE
Tavlor to contest before the legislature
Neither Bradley, Taylor nor any oil the re-
publican leaders. however, believe that 'he
court OF appeals, in face of Its decision IL IN
the Nelson case yesterday. VIII grant au ~
iunttion and are today more confident than
ever that the State election ooaru VIII sNe
RI ylor certificate of election.
In Taylor circles 1t Is claimed that Two u
the three state commissioners, Ellis anu
PRYOR, are sure to vote to stand by the Yote
In every county as II appears on the race OF
tho returns
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WILLIAM IN ENGLAND.
Gcrmany's Emperor and Empress
Are Enjoying Their visit.


London, November 26.The Sandringham
party to meet Emperor William and the en-
press includes the Duke and Duchess OF York.
Prince and Princess Charles OF Denmark.
nuke of Cambridge, Prince Albert OF schless-
Wig Holstein. Lord Wolseley, DR.. Aandell
Creighton. lord bishop Of London, Lord Ac-
ton. Sir Frank Lascelles, Brltish ambassador
TO Germany. and other distinguished persons.
Their majesties occupy the rooms known as
tho queens suite. This forenoon the kaiser
walked ON tho lawn and later the etitire parry
went to sandringham church. where DR..
Creighton preached. The empress aud the
ladies' with her drove home, but the emperor
ard the gentlemen with him walked through
the park, his majesty being rospectfuly
greeted in the ne ghborhood. During the a.
ternoon the kaiser and the Prince of Wales
Inspected the princes stables. kennels and,
stud farm shoe Ing party has hcen ar
ranged for tomorrow Their maies'ies are
thoroughly enjoying their quiet VI H. Elah-
crate police preparations have heen taken IN
the neghhorhood All strangers arc closely
watcfed II Is arranged that the imperial
yafht Pohenzollfrn is TO remain at SherDess
with tho imperial party on board until
Wednesday moraing.
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TELL HIM THE REAL TRUTH
ORGAN OF THE CENTER CALLS ON
HOHENLoHE TO RETIRE
Unless He Keeps His Promise to Alb
rogate the Prohibition of Political
Coaiition-Rathcr sisnificant.

Berlin. November 26.--The Cologne volke
Zeitung, In powerful editorial. calls nnon
the impe'ipl chancellor, Prince Hohenlohe.
to keep his promise 10 abrosate before Jan
uary / the prohibition OF political coalition
declaring that II this promise is not kept he
must retire II asks him to tell Emperor
William "the real truth about the interDa-
tlonal situation In Germany. adding that
the emperor will then surely abandon thess
INCREASING experiments to fctter nbiL
thought and to devise bills TO squeeh politi-
cal opponents" This was written on behalf
of the center (the clcricalsl party, the section
Of the reichstag which makes or mars legis-
llation.
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I'VE ARE All HOME
In the Highlands Of the IrsawssI and
Free State"
THE MESSAGE FROM JOUBERT.
British Must Be Prepared TOT Stimuli.
taneous Attacks.
Beers HAVE $4,000 MEN IN FIELD
And Her MaIesty's Forces Must Contest
Every Step Under Difficulties.
A WAR OF DEFENSE SUITS GEN. JouBERr
And when II Is Necessary He win
Establish n Guerilla Warfare that
the british Can Not Endure
soERS HAVE $4,000 MEN IN FIELD
And Her maIcsty's Forces Must Contest
Every Step Under Difficulties.
A WAR OF DEFENSE SUITS GEN. JouBERT
And when II Is Necessary He win
Establish Guerilla Warfare that
the British Cnn Not Endure

Brel!n. November ee.--The psutscho zei.
tung publishes letter purportiny to come
from General Jouhert. and dated at Lady
smith, October %, In which the writer says:
Even II we do not succeed in preventing
tho concentration Of General Buffers troops.
the British army VIII DO weakened from
natural causes to such nm extent that not
more than $4,000 troops. or ao.oco at tho out.
side. can take tho field. The others must
be employed to protect communications. In
this connection 1t is to be borne 10 mind tina,
not only Natal. but Cape Colony, with base
OF operations covering ass miles. must be
considered.
"our bases OF supply are at homo aud or
ganizod on the relay system In three dircc-
tons. To protect these does not require
moro than 600 men. II one base should he
seriously threatened. tho supplies VIII be
destroyed A war of defense. of which We
need not think for considerable time, would
present far greater advantages than ali Of
tonsive war. We are at home in the high
lands of the Transyaal and the Orange Free
State. The British will have to contest
every step under Uncomfortable difficulties,
and must be prepared at any moment to light
on two or three fronts. Then will begin
guerilla war. which the British Will not he
able to endure Already we have So,ooo men
in the held. 10 we do not need to calculate
upon a rising of tho Bocrs in capc Colony
and Natal. Nevertheless, II the British stir
IN tho natives and employ them to fight us.
n rising of the whole of Afrikanderdam Is
certain"
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HEAVY LOSS.
Twcnty-one British Were Killed ma
Many Were Wounded.

London. November 26.--At Wellington bar
racks. Londop the following teiesram was
posted from Colonel Crabbc Of the Grcnadler'
Guards. respecting the fight at Belmont. "The
Grenadiers. on the right and the Scots
Guards. ON the left, successfully gained q
height cast Of Belmont. The battalion fully
maintained tho reputation OF the regiment
Tho casualties show that in addition TO Lieu.
tenant Fryer being killed aud Colonel Crabbc
and six other officers wounded. twenty-one
men wore killed and elghty-cight wounded
with iivo unaocounted for"
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CAMPAIGN AGAINST ROBERTS.
objection VIII BE Made to Ills TAX
ing the Oath of Office.

Especial to The Posi-.
washr gton, November 26.-The plan OF
those representatives who do not want Rob-
erts OF Utah to sit in this congress, is said
to be ready for execution On the opening
day. When the members are being sworn in
objection may be made to Roberts TAXING
the oath. II the speaker overrues the oo-
lection the house may be appealed to and
majority can override the speaker, II is
contended that this course would efcctually
prevent Mr.. Roberts taking his seat. and
obviate the necessity of obtaining two
thirds vote. which would be necessary to
expel him.
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THE TIMES ANXIOUS.
II Urges the Mobilization of Another
Division.

London. November "a. a. m,--Despite the
bright outlook today the Times IN It's re-
view of the situation voices The anxiety felt
and snys: 1.-THE activity the oBcrs display
at points separated by hundreds OF miles,
their ability to invest several towns. their
readiness TO OFFER battle at Belmont and again
al Graspan, their widespread operations south
action in Natal seem to indicate numbers far
in excess Of our cstlmates II In clear that
tho military requirements were at first great
ly undereB.imnted and that q sixth division
ought Immediately be prepared for embarka-
ton" This, coming from the hitherto opti-
mistic Times, Is significant
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BRITISH CASUALTIES.
Ofnccrs Of Her Majessy's Navy
Were lxiIlea.

London. November ss.--The admiral
~ Is in receipt OF the following dis
patch nom Rear Admiral Harris,
dated capetown, November IS; II.
deeply regret to report fbe following
casualties In the action at Grsspan
yesterday;
''K!lled--Commande Etheiston. OF
the Powerful; Major Plumbe Of the
Doris; the captain of the Monarch.
''wounded-Fla Captain Prothcro,
of the Doris, severely Lieutenant
Jones. OF the Doris.
The other casualties are not yet
known. Commander De Horsey. Cap
tain Morgan and Lieutenant Wilson.
all Of tho Monarch, have proceeded to
Join the naval brigade with Lord
Methuen."
Among tho killed. is Captain Gus.
senior OF the Royal marines of tho
Monarch.
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FOREIGN MARKETS.
London Finance In Nervous Over
African Troubles.

London, November 26.--Therc was little
temptation offered to spectators on the stock
exchange last week The condition OF money
had distinctly restraining influence. The
uarbet was decidedly nervous over the cit
uation in South Africa notable feature
was the continued selling OF consois. when
closed q point lower on the week. TINS. OF
course. Influenced the prices OF all g'it-eofeu
securities. but the decline was only moderate.
Americans ware irregular although me tread
was generally upward. under continental buy
ing
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Adynnce to CoIenso.

London. November 27.--special dispatches
from Pletermar.tzburg annource the arrival Of
General Butler. who met with . splendid
reception. Railway communication between
Estcourt and Moot river has been restored
by Lord Dundonald's force and the Moot
,i,er c, iumn entered Es.court sterday Sum
day). tho Estcourt column Immediately start
Ing the advance toward Colenso.
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PrNlnhilitieh.

washington, November 26.-Forecast:
Eastern Texas--Fair Monday; Tuesday part
ly cloudy. with rain near the coast; fresh
portherly winds.
Western Texas. New Mexico. Oklahoma and
Indian Terrltory-Fair Monday and Tuesday;
ysriahle winds
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THE PLANS OF BRITAIN.
What Will Be Done In South Africa After the
Beers Have Been Beaten.

special &c rho Post
New York. 20.rhc World
hasco
Bocr repu
a desired
hich
n ter %
Of
Free state, unds of The
In of
nntiv q
for the wi he the
taxes
denim 4. paid. There o
of the
witt
with their to the conn
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naer pri.oners Arrixe.l,

Boer prisoners from belmont arrived this
evening. The wounded prisoners went TO
the military hospital at Wynbers aud the
others to q convent which has been converted
into military prison. All appeared 20 have
lost heart and were In q fearfuIly diiapidatsd
condition. ~ =
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London, November 26.-rhis afternoon
the war office posted the following dis
patch: Capetown. November 26, 2:26 p M.
To-day from General Forester Walker;
Lord Methuen reports that he moved yes
terday Saturday at $3.50 a. m. with the
Ninth brigade. tho mounted corps. tho
naval brigade and two batteries, the
guards following with the baggage. Near
Graspan, about tn miles north of Bel
mont on the railway line to Kimberley
$500 Beers with elk guns and two machine
guns opposed him. The action began OF
6 u. m. Our batteries fred shrappel very
accurately until the heights seemed clear
The naval brigade and infantry advanced
to the assault. The fighting was desperate
until 10 a. m. when the heights were car
ried The Beers retreated On the line
where the Ninth Lancers we're placed TO
intercept them. The result, was not known
at the time of telegraphing. The artillery
took immediate advantage OF the encmy's
retirement.
Early In the day 500 Beers attacked our
rear guard. The naval brigade met this
and also protected the TANKS. The naval
brigade acted with the greatest gallan.ry
and suffered heavily. but no particu.ars
are yet known. The enemy showed the
greate ST stubbornness and must have sur
1ersd greatly. Twenty we're buried. II
Ia known that thirty-one were killed and
forty-eight wounded. More than ATTY
horses were found dead In one place. One
battery fred 500 rounds.
Our force must halt one day at Gras-
pan TO TeplcDish ammunition. The force
worked spiendidly and is prepared to over
come many difficulties. The naval bril-
gade, the Royal marines. the light in
fantry and the First battalion OF the
North Lancashire regiment distinguished
themselyes
Regarding Thursdays fight eighty-one
Beers killed are accounted for and sixty
four wagons were burned. large guam
tity of powder, $4,000 rounds OF ammnnl
tion and $50 shells were blown up
Commandment Albrecht tchief Of the Or
apge Free State artillery commended the
Boer artillery, General Rolewy wss 10
chief command.
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SOUNDS LIKE A JOKE.
Fought Six Days ana Nights with
Lille LOss.

London. November 81. 8 a. m.--Ffve hun.
dred Beers attacked thurman in Bechuana-
land November 10. Tho fighting lasted almost
for six days and nights but the
Beers were finally beaten off with loss OF
thirty killed and twenty eight wounded. The
British lost one killed and one wounded Tho
Beers suddenly disappeared. for some reason
unknown TO the British.
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Indicat lions of SNOW.

l''n Texas. November 26.-Iutensoiy
80 wet weather has prevailed here
8 pas twelve hours. with indications OF
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g sssesse eWs
MAY INTERVENE.
Notification by England that War Exists
Opens the Way.


n
republics IN October IL.
in givi
subju@ating rebels"
position
not
are goin~ md to
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General UhseryatInn.

II sss'0ls taken by the United States
"a bureau at all stations. at s D. M,
nHldan time. yesterday:
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IN EGYPT.
General Winsate Captured Nine
Thousand PtsOners.

Cairo. November 2esir Francis wingats.
In the battle with the khailfa's forces near
Gedid. captured 600 men. women and chill
drsp. osmsn nispa. the princinal general Of
|ths khslifs. 4 stiIl = barge. -
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Beers IN FRONT AND REAR
GEN. METHUEN ENCOUNTERED THE
ENEMY NEAR BELMONT
EnCnuemcnt Occurred Saturday tie
suItinE In Heavy Loss to
Roth Sides.
Cnpctown. November :6-The Beers
occupied stormbcrg, Cape Colony
sunday morning.
Durham, November 26.-Noon.-reie-
graphic communication win Is'-
court has been restored.

Estcourt. November 2d.-Noon.--
commandment General Joubert is re-
firing from Mooi river on Ladysmith'
Durbnn, November 25.--sir Redycrs
BuIicr, looking the pink of health
arrived here this evening and pro-
cceded up the country In the COVER
nor, car. He was enthusiastically
cheercd by the people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-11

bought farm last Summer, not think
ing particularly about the tolls. but
now finds them such burden that he
wishes 10 dispose of his farm.
over nifty farms l had for sale, one
OF the chief reasons for selling is The
tolls take so much of our profits We
cannot profitably continue in business"
THESE illustrations 1 presume are suf-
hcient to call attention to this Octopus.
and call upon interested parties TO
give VOICE to the matter JUST NOW.
before this ferry fund is appropriated
10 other uses. II OF itself can wipe
OFF this incubus on our progress. Nor
do L think the county should bear all
the expense. Our city rcaps the largest
share OF profit from this trade and
should bear a SHARE OF the expense.
lie; them say. care for two miles of
road out from the city boundary and
the counties do the rest. II Norfolk
county will take the initiative no doubt
Princess Anne county will gladly fol-
low. Without further trespass on your
columns, l am for free roads.
/. G. WADE.
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BERkLEY.

Miss Penney Gayle and Mr.. Clayton
G. Wallace. of South Norfolk. were mar
ried Thursday evening ut 1880 O'clock
The ceremony was performed in the
parsonage of Rev. Paul Bradley, of the
South Norfolk NJ. II. Church, Mr.. Brad
ley officiating. Only q few friends Of
the contracting parties witnessed the
event.
The Ice cream social given by the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Main Street
CHRISTIAN Church ut the residence OF
Mrs: Axle Baxter. on Liberty street OK
tended. last night, was the source OF
much enjoyment. The program. con-
sisting OF recitations. vocal and instru-
mental music, was excellent. Follow
ing were the participants: Misses w.
b. Snow. Il. w. Huntingdon and Miss
Pattie Butler and Miss Nettie Brown
Miss Mamie Eley furnished instru-
mental music.
Attorney George d. Parker, Jr., is
quite sick at his home on Pine street,
Judge George d. Parker. who has
been confined to his residence, on Pine
street. severa! weeks. is convalescing
and 1t is thought he will be able to he
on the street as soon as the weather
is favorable
Rev. 5. S. Robinson. of London
Bridge, who accepted the passionate of
the South Norfolk Baptist Church
family To Oakdale and entered upon the
service of the church. Mr.. Robinson
comes to this section highly recon-
mended rs a pastor. lie will preach
Sunday 1t II a. m. and 100 p. M.
Mayor Mccoy has issued an order
prohibiting boys from congregating
and converting the sidewalks into
skating Kinks.
Mr. Brooks, of the Bank of Berkeley,
and Mr.. j. l.. Grimes are conducting
fine insurance business in the town.
Old Captain George Briggs. we'll
known by the people OF the town be-
cause OF his humble residence, on the
river shore. near Little Bridge. died
last week, near Blossom Hill, Va lie
was spending the Winter trapping In
that section. His remains were buried
by the citizens of the community in
which he had lived
The Pandaze Social Club held anoth-
or social session last night at the resi-
dencc of Miss Jessie Wicks, on Berk-
ley avenue.
Mr. Phillip Jones, after being con-
fined TO his home, on Washington
street for several days with grip. was
out yesterday
TIE SENATOR IN PORT.
Fhe stC1n1 yacht Senator. owned by
MI {. II. Fuller. of the Rhode Island
nacht Club. in command of Captain
49, - i!iHS at BilEcn wharf. Mr..
ruler, wife and two daughters to-
gethcr with the crew, have been on tho
Pamlico. Albemarle ana Currituck
sounds for the past three weeks en-
Toying the sports of that section. The
Senator will remain here about n week
Tor some slight repairs to be made. The
yacht Is very handsome little craft
ana her crew are iovlal set OF good
te4oWs: From here the Senator Will
proceed up the James. visiting the diff
ierent points of historical note on that
river. '''''