Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-15
Straps and faets.

VLSSp. 4NNoiiy Oil oiS VI VIVA
in different parts of this country. Ii
is requested that all cases of cattle
poisoning be reported to the agricui-
tural department, with description OF
the symptoms, and poison suspected,
that measures may he taken for exter-
minating the plant.
"A report from South Africa says
that during a recent hot fight between
the British and the Beers, the Beers
hoisted white flag, and while the
British were advancing to see what
it meant, they were met by MUIR
derous volleys. The story has been
several times repeated; but it seems
to be altogether likely that there
must be some mistake about the
circumstances. The Beers charge
the British with having fired on Red
Cross flag, and the British claim that
although they did so it was by mistake.
The flag, also, they claim, should have
been three miles behind the firing line.
- The monthly report of the statisti,
clan of the department of agriculture
for October, will state that the most
thorough investigation of the cotton
situation that has been made since
1895 has just been completed. Special
agents from the Washington office have
visited all the principal points in the
cotton belt, and investigated both acre
age and production. Pending the re-
ceipt of the final reports as to picking,
due December 1st, no detailed state
ment will be issued but the statisti-
clan states that on the basis OF the
highest estimate of the area under
cultivation for which the department
can find any warrant, %, 10000 acres,
the crop cannot exceed $4,000 bales.
This estimate is based on the most
complete and trustworthy information.
- Russia's S,644,1 100 square miles OF
territory extend over one.seventh OF
the earth's surface. It's waters cover
293,O1S square miles. 1t has Is souls
to every square mile or 130, 900, 600 in
habitants. One-twelfth of the worlds
population pays tribute to the Car.
1t has II 900, 900 men able to fight. 1t
can send l 1,255, 900 men into the field a
few days later. It's total prepared
fighting force is 100000 men and
497,415 horses. The government owns
1861 miles of railroad private par
ties, 5000 miles. 1t has fleet consist
ing of % battle ships, IA coast defend
ers. 16 cruisers, 2S cannon boats and 96
torpedo boats. The marine forces are
made up of l ,249 officers, 326 engineers,
$4,000 men. It's commercial marine con-
sists of 522 steamers and 2,135 sailing
vessels. The river shipping has a fleet
of 10000 ships, manned by 90,350 men.
- Speculation is rife in Washington
relative to the attitude of Hon. David
B. Henderson, prospective speaker OF
the house of representatives, on the
status of members of congress who
have accepted commissions in the
United States army, in view of the
recent letter of Major General Joseph
Wheeler, who is reported to have writ
ten to friend in Alabama that he in
tends to return from the Philippines
and resume his seatin congress. Dur
ing the last session of congress, Speak
er Reed persistently refused to recog-
nize General Wheeler whenever he at
tempted to gain the floor. There were
not a few who agreed with Speaker
Reed in his contention that all the mem
bers of the house who had accepted
commissions in the army had vacated
their seats in congress, basing his opin-
ion upon that part Of the constitution
which declares that member of con-
gress shall hold no other Office during
his term as congressman. From the
most reliable source comes the infor-
nation that General Henderson will
probably refuse to decide the question
himself; but will submit the matter to
the house.
The American advance against the
Filipinos was commenced last week
with greater energy than heretofore. 1t
is explained that during the last cam
paign, for lack of sufficient force, it
was impossible to hold advantages as
fast as they were secured. Now the
Americans are sweeping forward with
enthusiasm, even the private soldiers
believing this campaign will be the
last. A dispatch of Sunday says that
unless Aguinaldo succeeded in crossing
the Caraballos mountains within two
days he would be captured. General
Young's forces on Saturday captured a
native telegraph operator with dispatch
es from Aguinaldo, at Tarlac, to one of
his lieutenants. One of the dispatches,
dated Tarlac, November 6, has been
forwarded by General Otis to the war
department. 1t reads as follows: "Otis
did not accept proposition today ene-
my attacked our outposts because Otis
promised to take Tarlac today; think
they cannot break through; take care
of prisoners, as therein lie our great
hopes, especially GoD our wives.
There is no such (miscruiD either by
the government or by Miong. Spanish
commissioners tried to deceive US
dealing with us as insurgents. Our
government sent them away and they
withdrew greatly displeased. Quadru-
pie alliance between Germany, France,
Russia and Spain is fact. Before
December We will know our fate.
Throughout Europe there is sympathy
for our cause. American Democrats
clearly in our favor; they are sure of
Bryan's triumph next election. Pay
no attention to your affairs and never
mind the rest.n