New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-12
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER IL, 1899
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Reports from South Africa stated
that the Beers had crossed the border into Ma
tai; Mr.. Balfour and other Government leaders
spoke in England. placing the blame for war on
the Beers: unconfrmed report from Pre-
toria announced that Mr. Greene. the British
agent, had been assassinated. - General
Schwans expedition is returning 10 Manila
after Furnishing the rebels south Of that city
American soldiers Angeles were fired on
from ambush. - An American fishing yes
sci was seized at Skbbereen Ireland for fish
ing within the three mile limit. - The
Government forces in Venezuela retreating
e Noteworthy social courtesies are being ex-
tended to General Harrison in Berlin - The
bubonic plague has appeared in North China
and In Asunclon Island.
DOMESTIC.-The President addressed veter-
ans In blue and gray at Evansville. Ind. and
started on his trip further West, speaking at
Vincennes on the way - Samuel Spencer
president Of the Southern Railway. testified be-
fore the Industrial Commission in regard to
transportation problems. An understand
ing has been reached by which the United States
consular officials in the Transvaal and the Or
ange Free State will look after British interests
in case of war. - The trial Of Ingham and
Merritt. charged with completely in the revenue
stamp counterfeiting conspiracy. was continued
in Philadelphia - The Episcopal Church
Congress at St Paul discussed the Sunday ques
ton and newspapers. - George Harris was
1naugurated president Of Amherst College
- Admiral Dewey arrived at Montpelier
from Sheburne; q great crowd was present at
the station. - The report OF the Board ap
pointed to investigate the management Of the
Hudson House Of Refuge for Women showed
that many abuses existed. - The State
Commerce Convention met at Utica and adopt
ed resolutions urging Improvements in the canal
system
CITY.-Stocks were dull and irregular at small
price changes. - Winners at Morris Park
Decameron. Lambert Toluca Goldone Rafael
To- Glorian. - The Republican County Con
venton nominated George c. Barrett and Joseph
r. DAILY for justices Of the Supreme Court
James NJ. Varnum for Surrogate, James A
Blanchard for Judge Of the Court OF General
Sessions. Samuel Seabury and Herman c. Kud-
Itch for Judges Of the City Court. and William
j. OBrien for Sheriff - The Tammany
County Convention nominated George G. Bar
Tett and James A. OGorman for Justices OF the
Supreme Court. James NJ. Fitzsmons and Louis
j. Conlan for the City Court. Abner g. Thomas
for Surrogate Warren w. Foster for Judge Of
the Court OF General Sessions. and William F.
Grell for Sheriff. - The Mazet Committee
held another session yesterday and took up the
Civil Service. the auxiliary fire alarm system
and the delays in putting in the electric road in
Carnegie Hall last night and advocated reprisals
against England the Alaska boundary for
her treatment Of the Transvaal. - Supern-
tendent Maxwell. in his first annual report to
the Board Of Education criticised the local com
mttee system in Brooklyn he was attacked by
several Commss ioners and an attempt was
made to suppress his report - Steamship
and ferry traffic was much hampered by one Of
the heaviest fogs in years.
THE WEATHER. Forecast for to-day
Cloudy and threatening. The Temperature yes
terday: Highest. 66 degrees: lowest. 30; aver
age, 607a.