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HE TURNED LIKE A FOX.
Aeuinaldo Has Doubled on His Pursuers as
Sly Reynard.
BELIEVED THAT He IslN CAvI1E PROVINCE
Three Thousand Insurgents in linus
and Bncoor Are Keeping Amer
lean Soldiers on tho Alert.

Manila, December z. 1870 p. m The
expectation of catching Aguinaldo in the
north has been practically abandoned and
the probability now Is that he will turn
southwark, IL he is not already there, with
/ his destination Cavite province, his home,
where the insurrection began, and where
1t still has its greatest strength. The
Filipino soldiers in that province have
recently been showing increased enthus-
iasm and boldness and captured insur-
gents say that Aguinaldo is coming TO
| Join them with a large army. The I'M
preston prevails among :he natives at
Manila and elsewhere that Aguinaldo IN
tends to make his headquarters in Cavite
province.
There are 5000 insurgents before linus
and Bacoor, keeping the Americans Steep
ling on their arms and nightly awaiting
attack. The Filipnos have several can
mon. The first mayor OF linus under the
American regime, who ultimately desert
ed, is their leader in the assaults and Is
AMBITIOUS TO take the town. Three sci
diers of the Fourth infantry have de-
serted and are now with the enemy Most
of the Inhabitants of linus are so strong
in their sympathies with the Insurgents
that it is necessary to use part OF the
regiment to patrol the streets and to pre-
vent shooting from houses whenever an
attack begins.
The American forces in the north have
separated into many small commands and
are pursuing bands of Filipinos. General
Macarthur is engaged in clearing the
mountain country west Of the Manila
Dagupan railroad. General Grant is NOV
ing from Angeles toward Subig with 400
men. Colonel Bell is sweeping south from
Mangatarem. Thus far the Americans
have been unable to locate larn bodies OF
insurgents, although there were about 500
lin San Clementine, nine miles south of
Mangatarsm. early in the week.
Colonel Hood with the Sixteenth regimen
land cavalry and General Lawton, with
force from San Isidro, are operating
against General Pillars army in the San
Mateo valley.
Major Bachelor. with a battalion of
the Twenty-fourth infantry. is making a
daring expedition. He left Bayambong,
province of Nneva Viscaya. week ago to
march through Cagayan valley to the north
coast of Luzon, intending to reach Aparri
at the mouth of Cagayan river. the most
important northern seaport of the island
While no large forces are known to be
in his path. it may be that he has had
some fighting, although the friendliness
of the inhabitants is counted upon to help
him. When he arrives at APART he will
find a gunboat awaiting him
The Spanish prisoners in BANQUET re-
gion are escaping from the Filpinos and
Hooking into Vigan Several hundred are
there already and steamer will 20 there
to bring them to Manila.
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WILL cory AMERICA.
Germans Speak Wen of Manufac-
lures md Trade.


lures md Trade.
Berlin, December Since the return
of the German delegates to the Philadel-
phia exposition. deep interest has been
manifested here in the plans for founding
a commercial museum in Berlin upon the
Philadelphia model. The bureau fol
preparation of commercial treaties, which
is private organization of manufacturers,
hold meeting today and decided to draw
up plan for presentation TO the govern
ment, expecting TO get n large appropria-
ton. Other organizations are moving in
the same direction.
Herr Vossbergrekow one OF the dele
gates. said he examined the system OF
meat inspection In Chicago and found 1t
as thorough as 1t could possibly he, thus
destroying the claims Of the German agra
rians. Consul General Mason Will make
special report TO Washington OF the
statement OF Herr Vossbergrekow.
A high official of the marine office as
serted today that the prospects OF the
naval project were most excellent, the
government having resolved to force the
passage of the bill through the reichNag
or TO dissolve that body.
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CJiiNA's TRADE.
The Country HnvinE 1t Is to Re Com
graduated.

graduated.
London, December Ito Fong Lu, the
Chinese minister, who presided this even
ing Mt the monthly dinner OF the Article
club. where Rear Admiral Lord Charles
Beresford, many other members OF parlla-
ment and the Servian, Chilean and Uru-
guayan ministers were present responded
TO the toast Tho Development of British
Trade in China"
For tho first time in 5000 years" said
the Chinese diplomatist, Commerce is
represented in the Chinese cabinet. l
congratulate the nation enjoying the larg-
est share of Chinese trade upon he APP
polntment of ii Hung Chang to this de-
partment which I believe will lead to
great and good results. Newspapers,
steamships and other modern innovations
have grown upon China like the opium
habit. until now the Chinese could not
exist without them. am confident that
the foreign trade OF China will soon reach
6 $50. 900, 900 annually
Lord Charles Beresford. who pointed on,
| the unlimited opportunities offered by
the Chinese market said that Great Br,t-
aims policy ought to be to maintain the
vantage, but to secure equal opportunities
| for all. Chna's present, weak state he
characterized as menace 10 the peace
| of tho world" Lord Charles urged the
necessity OF reform In China and depre.
Gated an alliance with Germany or with
any other nation. except. perhaps, Japan.
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question was not on the merits OF the
Roberts controversy. There Is not man
ID the house, I fancy, who entertains any
sympathy for Mormonism and not one VINO
does not sbhor ITS most repugnant feature
---polygany. But Roberts was certainly
elected. His certificate OF election was
regular and under the great seal OF his
state. There was no contest: no one dis
puted his election. Judge Edmund. coun.
sci against Roberts. thought and has
said that Roberts on his credentials should
be seated and then. II guilty of any In
fraction of the law, expelled Richardson
took this view. 1t followed precedent and
3my support of that view seemed demand
ed by my oath OF office.
II entertain little doubt of Roberts
guilt, and l think 1t likely that the re-
port Of the committee to Investigate him
will be unanimously adopted resolu-
tion to amend the constitution OF the
United States and forever bar polygamy
from our country except in the Zulu is
lands where It's existence has been OFF,
cially recognized by a treaty lately made
by the administration has been presented
TO congress and will certainly pass
That will settle the matter forever ana
make impossible forever the disgrace
full conditions that were tolerated for 50
long time In Utah.
National Committeeman Payne OF WIS
consin is in the city. He comes here
to look after matters OF interest 10 the
republican National committee. which viii
convene in this city December IL. The
call is made for the purpose of aeterniia-
ing when and where the next National
convention will be held. as we'll as 10
transact other business now awaiting tho
committees consideration. Mr.. Payne g
the author of the movement .har there
shall be a reduction In the representation
I'm the convention from the southern
States, where the negro vote has oacn
suppressed.
Mr.. Payne is of the opinion that he
has secured enough support 10. warrant
almost the certainty that his proposition
will be adopted.
Texans granted pensions today: Orlg-
nails, Morris Dowler Tyler. SO: Jonathan
+ Hussong, Scurry, Si2 Widows-Ieabel
Phillips, Stone Point, SIS; Mary E. Clarke
San Antonio, S.
w. II. Bradley was today appointed
postmastor at Graveton, Trinity county,
Texas, vice T. ". Stevenson, removed.
Elmer F. Mold has been appointed
clerk in the custom house at Ell PaBo.
Hon r., B. Hawlcy arrived here this
morning lool;ing very much like genuine
Cuban. He was complimented on his
healthy appearance.
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WASHINGTON.


Cooper OF Texas has introduced a hiit
providing for the payment of the claims
for cotton oonfiscnted after the war.
Kleberg wants Arkansas Pass placed un-
der the continuous contract system
The press comments are now beginning
TO reach the congressman end they see
their error in dealing with the Roberts
case
Republican Committeeman Payne be-
lieve he has enough votes assured TO
cut down the negroes representation In
the National convention.
The Roberts committee held Its first
meeting behind closed doors.
Brigham II. Roberts makes an appeal to
the American people.
General Wood is to be the governor of
Cuba
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FOREIGN pRIEFs.

LIMA, Peru.---The ministry insists on re-
signing, and II Ia probable that it viii now
be permitted to do SO.
BERLlN.-The reichstag passed 10 third
reading OF the bill repeating tho law pro-
hibitng workmen's associations,
RoME.-~Cardinal Rampolla, the papal sec
rotary OF state. has Just notified the diplo-
mats that the pope is suffering from slight
cold aud keeps to his room only as pre-
caution.
MONTERREY Mexico.-A man answering the
description Of William +. Miller, the tuliiNe
manager OF the Franklin syndicate OF Brook
Ign, arrived In this city Ave days ago, but
fled when he discovered that he was being
watched
ST PETERSBURG.-The Noyoe Vremya
says President McKinley's message is an an.
swot 10 Mr. Chamberlain. Great Britain s
feelings OF kinship with the United States .
Il continues, win last as long us II is OF
advantage to England"
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SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.


r.. d. CARAT OF Galveston has sought
voluntary bankruptcy to clear his estate
The city OF Houston has been granted
the right OF appeal in the storrie case.
Arrangements have been perfected for
the good roads convention to be held at
Dallas today.
Indiana artillerymen are after battle
nag they lost during the civil war.
Printing pressmen of Waco have gone
on strike.
The Texas conference very nearly COM
pleted its labors
Several firms were burned out at New
Wnyerly
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LOVING CATTLE SYNDICATE
THREE APPRAISERS HAVE BEEN
APPOINTED TO FIX VALUES.
One of Them Is Charles Goodnight,
the Great stocISmun of the PAN
handle of Texas.

Kansas City, Mo, December 7.-George
been engaged for several months in e.
fecting combination of about fifty big
Southwestern cattle ranches under enc
management, announced the appointment
here today Of three appraisers, who are to
fix the value OF large number of ranches
TO be taken into the combination. TIE
appraisers are j. H. Stevens of Kansas
City, Charles Goodnight of Texas Pan
handle and ]. w. Light of Chckasha,
!. T. These appraisers will inspect the
ranches and report during the month oil
January.
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NEWS OF YOUNG.
He Draws the Enemy Mort, v.
Nigan.

He Draws the Enemy Mort,
Vigan,
Washington, December Ito q. X.
of the war department General "
has been heard from after a v.,s,, n
sence in the interior Of Luzon, c,,,]
Otis cabled this morning as !o,,uw.
Manila, December 7..-General You,,l
ports his arrival at vigan on ths M
of the 5th, having encountcred I,
OF the enemy at Narbaoan, .velve y
south of the city, whom he drove h 4
eastward of the same into San 0usa
canyon. The country is extremely NJ
and strongly intrenched. Our rasv,J2
we're one killed and twelve WOUNDED \
wounds mostly slight. Enemy left 4
trenches twenty-five dead, a lev NJ
several thousand rounds Of small ~
milton and forty shrapnel. Genera n
has sufficient troops to meet ali n
culties.
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GIVEN no THE JURY.


John IT. CarIisIe's Fntc Now Lies witt,
Twelve Men.
Dallas. Texas, December THE Jury
in the John T. Carlisle murder trial we
given the case for their deliberation at 4
o'clock this afternoon. At o'clock TO-
night no agreement had been reported and
they We're locked ~ and court adjourned
until o'clock tomorrow morning. Judge
clints charge was very long one and
much OF II was devoted to the subject OF
insanity. that being the plea OF defense
The tone OF the charge was not such as to
encourage hope for an acquittaL
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NO INFORMATION.
Ecuador Prizes the Islands ms n
Possession.

GCuBuor frtxfs the isthuuH ms n
Possession.
Washington. December Tho state de-
partment has no information that will
enlighten the senate as to the reported
attempt of Great Britain to acquire the
Galapagos islands as set out in the reso-
luton introduced yesterday by Senator
Lodge (Mass.) For many years rumors
Of the sale of tfrs island by Ecuador, have
been in circulation at intervals. In each
case different nations being named ms the
purchaser. In fact. the United States
government itself has been charged with
such an acquisition and It. was Mt one
time specifically set forth that Mr.. Ma
hany, at the time United States minister
TO Ecuador, had secured the cession Of the
islands AS a matter of fact, it is said
that Ecuador is very Jealous df this pos
session and had looked with disfavor upon
all attempts by other nations to secure
even coaing station in the group.
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SITUATION IN LUzoN.
r", oms Advises the War De-

"e"er"i OTIS Advises the War De-
p"rtment of Movements,
washington, December 7.-General Otis
mas caoled the war department as follows
respecting the military situation in Luz
zon:
Manila, December Tin Central I.uzon
there is no insurgent force Of ,mnort anoa
except IN Buiaean province, near The
mountains. where General Pillar holds To-
sether iooo or more men, who will he at
lacked soon. General Grant has moved Z
smali column down the east coast OF Bstas
province, encountering little opposition.
moving westward from the mountains. n
- expected to reach the western coast e
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TopAY's ENTRIES.

Tail, st. Casslmer Floridan 105. Prestome 102.
The Scot l0i, The Lady Zeiska 80.
FIVE aud half furlongs. selling--Mainstay
laGo Manzanllla, Formella. Yuie. silver Maid
skirmish, New Morn l09, Paramint l07, RAJ
mier. Whitefern, Zurich, Croker. strongoli
l0i.
Mile and fourth. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
~, G. D. Morris i07, Billy Mccloskey 166,
SILVER State lOi. stromo. Ulm, owyhee "a.
:, Nile, sellingMistrai II 49, Topmast 112,
Marcato III. Wyoming 100 Malay iO9. Ei
Eslro 100 Judge woford IS, orabee. Ter
Mile. selling-Tempo, Hohenlohe, Schiller,
Grand Saehem ioT
ns ssSsn frrlongs-Timemaker Ie7. May W lpi.
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THE RACES.
\ Track Record Lowered at New
Orleans

New Orleans La, December Five fav-
ortes were beaten in todays racing and tine
sixteen books on hand made the best of the
days business. The value of the improve
ments made to the track were again demon
strated in the first race when Sir christopher
clipped u of second oil the track record
for six furlongs; this makes the second rec
ord broken thus far, Pacemaker having re-.
duced the mile and one-eighth record to l.5i
yesterday. The foul in the last race was
palpable and occurred within few jumps of
the wire, Trebor crowding Kisme into the
fence. Trebor was promptly disqualified and
the race was given to Kismc The weather
was clear and cool and the track fast
Six furlongs-Sir Christopher, Merry Day,
Virgins. Time, 49,
sell r. Time, 1:i2.
Mile and a quarter-Lobongula. Walken-
shaw. Admetus. Time, 209.
One mile, handicap-Florizar. Andes. virgio
o. Time. 1;4i
One mile selling-Kisme. limp, Juanetta.
Time FAX. Trebor won. but was dsluali-
fed.
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LOCAL.

Death OF Mr. John Lang, wealthy
citizen of Sandy Point.
Houston Bowling club selects Its team
for the State bowling contest.
Tho San Jacinto street bridge is open to
travel.
Second days session of the colored Meth
odist conference.
Salvation Army will give a Christmas
dinner to the poor of the city.
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THE TRANsvAAb.

General Butler in the east and General
Methuen in the west are expected to have
simultaneous engagements.
Major scott-Turner was killed while
leading his men.
Kimberley is reported to b. we'll pro-
vlsioned.
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ronAY,s ENTRIES

Seven furlougs, selling-Dehride 12s, George
II. Ketchum 1875. Gallileo, X. c. 12+. Yuba
Dam, The SlugGard, San Durango. Dominis.
Roger p l2l, Chancery 1l9, uhlers, Lady
Dora 1l6
Mile and ones sixteenth. selling-Swordsman
106. Queen Safe 1902. Shinfane l0l, Chantlly,
DR.. Withrow 96. Radiant Heat 9i Bright
Night 80, Ninety Cents. Pat Cleburne 81.
Five and one-half furlongs-Fleuron, Tom
Gilmore, Minyon ITO. Miss Mae Day, Brooch
1OT, Dissolute. Little Smoke, Gold dor 1906,
Alex, Caloocan 103.
Six and one half furlonss handicap-Al-
garetta 1l6 Mint Sauce Qmp) l0s Digs,
Acusha 100. Dolly Weithoff, The Burlington
Route. Nekarnis 81. Maggie Davis "a.
Mile and one-sxteenth, seling-Monk Way
man 10, Forbush 103, Koenig, Aston 1o2,
Judge Steadman 100. Colonel Cassidy IS, lie
ando. Jim Hogg 90. Harry Preston "a.
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NOTICE TO ApyERTIsERs

owing to the unusually large amount OF
advertising for next Sundays Post It VIII
be impossible to accept copy for changes
Tor advertisements after l. D. m. satur-
DAY. Advertisers are requested to hand in
copy as early as possible. but under no
circumstances later than the time mem
toned above.
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THE PHILIPPINES.

Aguinaldo has gone to the south. It is
believed
General Otis gives official advices OF
movements OF troops.
Three Thousand insurgents in linus and
Bacoor are keeping Americans busy.
Chinese crew has been engaged for
the Mananeuse
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BoER ADvIoEs.
A Dispatch from Pretoria Under Date
of 9th.

Pretoria, December 0--ofacial dispatches
received here from the different Boer
forces say all is quiet except at Kimber-
ley where an armored train made an'ties
this morning.
The Orange Free State has proclaimed
the annexation OF Dordricht. about fifty
miles north OF Queenstown. Cape Colony.
A newspaper correspondent named Lynch
who entered the Boer lines at Ladysmth
Monday with the alleged purpose of ex-
changing newspapers. has been made
prisoner and will be brought TO Pretoria.
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RAILROADS.

There are various rumors regarding San
tn Fe changes.
The commission took the cotton weigh
ing situation under Adjustment.
opened with celebration.
Houston and Shreveport officers were
elected.
Officials of the Houston and Texas Cen
trail and the Texas Central are in the
State
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WILL GIVE 1T TO TAYLOR,
Contests VIII Follow the Resah
Kentuclky.


Louisville, KY, December ~
Courier Journals Frankfort speeisl ~
The board OF election commissioner n
give certificates of election to W'siEI
lor and all the candidates on Tue HPs'I
lican State ticket. It's opinion n0s-|
will state that the election ID sh,|
counties was illegal and that u lne ~
had the power to so behind tne w.
it would give Goebel the cerlihcae'
opinion, according to the coul'e'.
nal correspondent, will be iolos. NJ
contests in the legislature for 'ns
of governor and lieutenant govern ..s.,s
before the State election com9' wv
for the other State officers. y y MI
ed. however, that the repuoileau m n
dates will be regularly inaugui1ss x.
cember 12, leaving the contests % y
posed OF afterward.
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COMMERCIAL.

Good Liverpool and buying by Europs
sent prices up.
Sharp advance on wool is expected as a
result OF unusual scarcity.
Wheat, corn and oats closed at an ad-
vance and provisions declined.
The stock market was at times stag
nant,
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DOMESTIC.

A hosiery mill in Reading, Pa. was
destroyed by FIRE, several persons losing
their lives and sixty being injured.
An important decision affecting the
Texas and Pacific railway was rendered in
New York.
The Kentucky election case was taken
under advisement until Saturday.
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RICE MILL TRUST.
A Combination Forming 10 Control
Another Industry.

New Orleans. December Z "A movement Is
on foot here. backed by Eastern capitalists,
TO purchase and consolidate the rice milling
industry OF New Orleans. A circular letter
ninety days option on their plants. There
are thirteen mills in New Orleans. Those
who arc interested In the Undertaking de-
cline 10 give out details or to say what pro-
gress they made.
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Luzon on the 10th instant sr,s,,
gent bands are in the country rss!.
IN some instances numbering ihs M.
ants, who are being pursued IN i. ~
quite successfully. /" M
south of Manila the insur,.,,. \.
maintain their positions, but 4. ~
sary force to scatter them viii i.
there soon. "M n
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
List OF the Important Ones Intro
duced In the Senate.

UUctu III TIC oeHHtt'
Washington. December 7.--Among the
bills and Joint resolutions introduced in
the senate today We're tho following:
BY Mr.. Harris-Joint resolution proyid-
ing for the limitation of the time a presi :
dent shall be elected to one term Of six
years and making the terms OF members
OF the house four years.
Mr.. Tilman--A bill giving soldiers OF
tho Spanish war the same preference In
civil service appointments given TO SOL
oilers OF the civil war.
BY Mr. Stewart-A bin approprlatlng
$4,000 for the purchase of the submarine
torpedo boat Holland.
BY Mr.. Harris--A bill granting pensions
to persons who served In the Confederate
service and afterward in tho army an
navy of the United States.
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CHURCH AND STATE.
Motion to Separate Them WIS De-
fcatcd in the House.

fentcu In the House.
Paris December I'm the chamber Of
deputies today there was lively discuss
sion on the subject OF the credits for the
ministry of public worship. The socialists
opposed various credits. NJ. Bernard. ma
ionalist, amid tumult, moved the separa-
ton of church and state. The premier, NJ. .
Waldeck Roussea, opposed the motion,
which was defeated by 32S to l2S votes.
NJ. Waldeck- Rousseaus motion to re-
establish the credits for the stipends OF
tho bishops and clergy, which the budget
commission suppressed. was then adopted
by 1922 to 1914.
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TanfOrQu.

San Francisco December Results:
Three-fourths OF a miie-Hndoo Princess.
Heartless, Red Cherry Time, lis.
FiYe-eighths OF a mile-St Cuthbert, Valen-
cienne. Espirando. Time. l;00l..
Mile and sixteenth-Lothian. Espionage.
Daro H. Time :49L.
Seven furlongs-Flamora, Kings Carnival.
Aniou. Time, 1:siIa.
Six furlongs-G eyser. Loving Cup. DR..
Nembula, Time. 1913.
e--tlohen2ollern. Merry Boy. Napanmax
Time, 1;ilh
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FIFTY-sIyTU CONGRESS.

Tho House: The democrats objected to
unusual procedure regarding the financial
bill: committee on rules was appointed.
The senate: colloquy on athletics &C.
Cured; adjourned until Monday.
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Mutiny Of Police.

MANILA. December Z. 1880 y u
There has been II mutiny Of nsts
police in one of the towns Of Y
island of Negroes. An American
ficer was killed. No particular his
yet been received.