davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
RESIDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES MINISTER IN PEKING
husbands service in the lower house one of the
most agreeable centres.

husbands service in the lower house one Of the
most agreeable centres.
The Duke d'Arcos, the recently appointed
Spanish Ambassador, is also well known here.
where as Juan Brunetti. he was attached to the
Spanish Legation some fifteen years ago. Since
then he has inherited the title and fortune Of his
childless uncle and has had a wide experience
in the diplomatic service of his country. where
ne holds a leading place.
His last post was Mexico. and shortly after ms
appointment to that mission he married Miss
Lowery one of the most charming young women
at the capital whose return will be warmly well
coined. The Dukes appointment to his pres
ent post is a promotion, and one that is con
sidered by his friends in the Diplomatic Corps
here to be well deserved. II is surely wise
move to name for Spains representative at
Washington a man whose personal qualities
commend him. who knows because of his previ-
Gus service. something of the American char
acter and point OF view, and whose charming
wife has a firm hold upon the affections 81 her
people at the capital to which he is accredited.
Professor Trentanove has recently finished a
bust OF the late Senator Morrill, that is an eX-
ceent likeness 1t made at the suggestion
OF the Library Committee OF the senate, ana
will probably one day be placed in a niche OF
honor in tina. building which is Senator Nor
rill's most enduring monument Ii represents
this eminent statesman he looked in the last
ten years and gives singularly accurate
idea Of his expression
News that Mr. Rockhill is to assume me
dictatorship Of the Bureau Of American Repub-
lies is received here with great favor. rms ac-
complished diplomat was one OF the most popu-
lar officials the State Department has ever mad
and there was no greater favOrite IN social
circles. His long experience in the East ana
his knowledge of Oriental characters made MN
peculiarly fitted for the Greek mission unhap-
PLY his residence there was saddened by the
loss OF his wife, and Athens is 80 replete win
unhappy associations that ne turns his race
homevard without regret Mr.. Rockhlil is sui
a young man, possessed of great ability and eX-
ecutive power and with high ambitions Since
it's establishment the Bureau of American Re
publics has grown from weakling into thriving
maturity but there is still much to be done and
no one could be mentioned in this connection
who would be more desirable or better equipped
for its direction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

The selection of Bellamy Storer as the first
United States Ambassador to Spain is an ad-
mirabl appointment, and another evidence OF
the Presidents knowledge of character ana Mt
ness Mr. Storer has all the qualities that VIII
make him we'll liked and popular in Madrid. tie
is a man Of the world with most pleasing per
sona characteristics. genial, pleasant and re-
sponsive with a thorough know edge of the
ethics Of diplomacy, and has, happily, what is
so necessary TO American representatives, who, Il
they depended upon the meagre salaries allowed
them by this Government would be the laugh
ing stock of their colleagues in the Diplomatic
Corps of the various capitals-a large fortune,
with knowledge Of how to dispense it.
His service in Belgium has been acceptable
both to that country and his own, and ii Is not
to be doubted that in his new and wider sphere
Mr.. Storer will be equally successful Mrs
Storer too, is a woman of great cultivation,
many talents and social abilities that made her
home in Washington during the period of her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

ings TO be the property of the States repre-
sented. According to the testimony OF a former
American Minister to China, it would give the
United States an added strength and greater
prestige if she should purchase suitable property
for the housing Of her representatives at the
Chinese capital
The present legation has been occupied by the
representatives of this Government for many
years. 1t is now rented from the former Min
ister Colonel DENLY, who purchased it some
time ago from the estate Of S. w. Williams,
missionary one time secretary of the legation
and author of The Middle Kingdom" The
legation is situated in an Enclosure Of some one
and one-half acres. surrounded by a high wall
which contains. besides the official residence
Office buildings and quarters for the Minister'S
staff Compared with her sister legations the
American establishment is modest and unpre-
tentious The mansion occupied by the Ensllsh
Government is surrounded by not less than six
acres and the homes Of the Russian, French
and German ENJOYS hardly less large and
Imposing, while the Austrian Government is just
about completing a new building at a cost Of
500 OO0-a fabulous sum for this purpose when
the cheapness Of labor in the Orient is con-
side red.
The climate Of Picking in the summer is insult
ferable the heat intense and constant and of
such moisture as to be almost uncomfortable
Following long-estabIished precedent Minister
Conger moves in summer TO The Hills, at the
foot Of the mountains some twelve miles from
the city. where he occupies an ancient temple
which has long been the summer home or the
American legation, presided over by an old
priest so weird and wrnkled that he might have
lived at the time Of Buddha. The climate OF
The Hills is pleasant life there has many at
fractions and since many of the Diplomatic
Corps are resident at this agreeable resort, fes-
tivities go merrily on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

The popular idea founded on the various tales
current Of the isolation Of foreigners in Picking
Is that those whose business makes il necessary
for them TO remain there have rather doefu
time Of IT, Society at that capital on the con
trary. because Of the smallness Of its circle, is
gay. and there is something constantly going on
Sir Robert Hart, the celebrated Englshman who
has charge of all the imperial customs for
China. and is one Of the best friends the Celes-
tial Kingdom has ever had. lives in most
sumptuous style and entertains regaly. The
ballroom Of his famous residence compares
favorably with any in London or New-York, and
he employs an enormous retinue, which includes
a splendid brass band composed Of Cinnamon
II has been said that Englishman who has
been long resident in the Orient is the most de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

time with the magnificent Interpreter. who
answered all his questions promptly and gave
the desired information, without discovering his
identity. Some evenings afterward, meeting the
Minister OF this especial legation, he expressed
surprise at his changed appearance. why, my
dear sir" ne said you are quite different from
the Minister l met the other day" Much
amusement was occasioned by the explanations
that followed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

Mrs. Conger, her daughter. Miss Conger' and
Miss Pierce the orphaned niece of the Minister,
who has long been member of his household.
take an active part in the social dongs at the
Chinese capital. and contribute generously 10 the
entertainment Of society. Thursday is observed
as reception day at the American Legation and
tea and cake served Of an afternoon, after
the custom at home, only it is impossible any
where this side the water to find tea OF just
the quality and flavor common in Picking.
feature of social functions of the foreign colony
is the number Of men present, the usual pro-
portion being about four Of the stronger to one
Of the weaker sex
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE RICHMOND "DISPATCB

stream and runs through a rich section.
with the expenditure OF a few millions
AT Richmond and a few miles down the
river. the ships Of the world could pass
safely up 10 the wharves at Richmond,
and 50 greatly strengthen the commerce
OF this entire section.
But In addition 10 this. 1t Is a matter
II supreme moment TO have a great in
land ship-yard. aud the william Il. Trigs
ship-BN. ding Company has abundanty
demonNtlNted its ability to supply this
demand.
I'VE ho0e >hat Congress viii discard
sectional INeiuNce and take this ques-
ton upon -. meNts."
Aside from ~ Nnehts which the ship
yards will necessity derive from such
improvements the city will be "a bene-
fciary I'm a thousand other ways. Ions
before the Trigg Company was thought
or our prominent businessmen realized
the nee ssty FOR governmental aid IN
deepening the channel Of the river. but
their efforts to accomplish the desired
end were futile.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
pRoPosED IMPRovEaLENTs

The Galveston OF course every one
knows this Us the name of The great snip
to be builO will likewise require c0nsid-
cradle additions % the yards, which VIII
boz greatly enlarged and extended. Though
no definite plans n this particular
have as yet been decided upon 10
is the company purpose % reclaim a
great deal OF the swampy. river iard
which now lies on. and between, the
south side OF the dock and Justls's Island.
while the latter VIII likewise Bee
utilized. if it can bo procured.
good part Of this property has already
been leased from the chesapeake and
ohio railroad. and in O. short while the
improvements Will b. begun. The pro
posed extension will reach from Eish-
teenth street Go the locks, and VIII
materially change the present appearance
off things on the south side. a great deal
of waste land. hitherto almost useless.
win be utilized. While the details have
NOT Vet been determined. 10 Is supposed
that the new cruiser Will not be launched
into the dock. d.. into the James. some
little distance below the present bounda-
RIGS of the yards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

jim years ago the story OF Jack and
m. Bcanstalk could hardly have seemed
much more improbable 90 the average
Echmonder than a statement that this
city should some day become the seat Of
a great ship-building plant. Although
our capacities in that line were very
obvious. and we had built vessels here du-
ring the war. in moro recent years
most Of us quite overlooked this great
advantage and failed 10 realize what "e
might accomplish On the way OF max
inr vessels IL remained for few QUICK
discerning minds 20 awaken TO our posi-
tsufies as ship-buiiders and TO put into
Immediate action the ideas which accom-
oanicd this realization. TO make long
nd very interesting story short, the
18th and instantaneous development OF
ae W. r. Trigg Company were almost
. remarkable as the fiction about Jack
.d his Bsanstalk. the only difference
r- chat one was vague myth while
t.. other is a good. substantial truth
And tlen. too. Ct might be added that
.l.a is nothing of the mushroom sort
about tre great plant which now employs
II our citizens. Though 80
.e INTO existence almost before the
world had time TO appreciate
hopes and ambitions. it. forthwith csc
l Itself in The public confidence
.r. uediately secured contracts which
rr Ok away the breath Of those who
-n. onths before would have pro-
bounced it am impossbility.
.ouPETEs WITH GREAT CONCERNS.
NJ course. as soon ass the w. r. Trisg
Company displayed it's strength ana the
score OF its powers. there were thou
90 welcome o.. bat long ere that
t.ms -he great corporation had shown
t.- nandcuce and ability 90 compete
vH mpetitors which were supposed 20
h Isl its superior.
no ono has heretofore explained in de-
frr low ~ was that the heads of this
great uterprlse first conceived the idea
of es. blishing ship-yard here. True
lr Tr-g who even now is yice-presi-
don't of The Richmond Locomotve-Works,
Hae no little experience with the
Eavr rapartment for several years ago
f. IuromOtive-W Works built the MAJ
l of the battleship Texas, and much
attention was attracted by this enterpfise
.t f0. time. but it now transpires that
several Unknown gentleman have been
considering Richmond's advantages az
slip-hgldlne town for good many years.
THE TROUBLE WITH VENEZUELA.
AZ the tim4 of the trouble with Veno-
zuc.a during the Cleveland aiministra-
ton. when a war-cloud hung FOR a short
whilo over the country AFr Trigg first
conceived the idea of building boats here.
Ifc Interested himself in the matter and
Lad some Communication with the Off
Gals 20 Washington. Representatives Of
fle Navy Department even came 20 Rich
u0r1. overlooked the field, and took care
fl note OF the situation. OF course tho
.sffoment Of The trouble with Venezuela
s.p0ned the necessity for adding
. the strength OF our navy. and had the
Nar with spain not occurred Richmond
.ou.I hardly congratulate herself on the
great enterprise she now boasts. But the
war did occur and when the first NUT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
MUST HAVE FINE SPEED.

The speed trial OF the vessels vol be
conducted subject 10 such conditions ass
may bee prescribed by the department
and II, on trial, the average speed shall
equal or exceed a speed at sea of 10 IL
knots for four consecutive hours, the yes
sells WIFI be accepted. i'm so far as speed
is concerned. II the speed fan below
16 ~ knots and exceed l512 knots an
hour. the vessels will be accepted at a
reduced price. the reduction being at the
rate of So 900 a Quarter-knot deficiency or
speed from lG l-2 knots 90 l6 knots. and at
the rate Of 5000 a Quarter-knot def
cheney Of speed from ~ 10 - - knots. II
the speed fan below - l-2 knots an hour
Che vessels will be rejected. In case OK
rejection. any money that may have been
paid tho contractors on account shall be
refunded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
HUNDREDS IN TIE CREW.

The present plans Of the government
contemplate a complement of twenty
seven officers and 253 men for the cruisers.
and provision will be made for bath and
wash-rooms, sick quarters. sleeping quar-
ters. cold-storago rooms dispcnsaries.
Libraries. storero0ms. Offices and every
thing calculated TO make lie aboard
pleasant The Galveston viii carry forr
months allowance OF provisions and one
years allowance Of clothing and small
stores.
There viii be much auxiliary machinery
IN addition 10 that pertaining To the main
engines and their dependencies including
o o5,o. =, o.h .. thins de9se-air iee-n'a-
one ton day. an evaporaing and dis
tling plant I'm two units. each having "a
capacity OF 1900 gallons n day: blowers
for hull ventilation electric winches for
hosting ammunition and two deck winch
es having four independent hosting
drums.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
SOME SMALLER GUNS.

The secondary battery will consist OF
not less than $ 6-pounfer r. +, guns; l.
FOUNDERS. and machine guns, so dis
posed as 20 give large arc Of fire; also,
field gun. The weight Of this battery.
with its mounts and accessories, will be
9S tons. The weight OF ammunition 20 be
carried will be l55 tons.
There will be an outfit Of small arms
ordnance stores. &c. and an armory Mt
fed up for the storage. OF 40 rifles and 80
reviewers, and other small articles will be
provided.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

will cost, exclusive Of armament. not ex-
ceeding N,1nSO each. and must have
about $500 tons displacement Each ship
is 10 be built. fitted. and equipped COM
plete for sea by the contractors. with the
exception Of sea stores. ordnance. and
ordnance outfit. and such other articles
as will be supplied by the government
The maximum time allowed for the
completion OF this cruiser will be limited
BY the Navy Department TO thirty
months for each vessel and failure to
complete the vessels within the times
specified in the contracts Will involve
penalties as follows: Namely, 500 q day
for the first month succeeding the expi-
ration 90 the period fixed by the con-
tracts: 500 a day for the second month,
and i60 q day thereafter until the vessels
are delivered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
IT'S HULL AND EQUIPMENT.

The hull Of the Galveston is to be Of
steel. sheathcd and coppered. having dou-
bic bottom and close water-tight subdi-
visions. 10 Is contemplated 20 III two
masts. with gans and signal yards, and
fitted for fore and aft sails The vessel
will probably carry ten small boats, and
will be- provided with a watertight deck
extending from stem TO stern, the sides
slOping and joining the vessels side be-
low the water line. There viii also be a
flush upper-deck. with hammock bertning
extending from about the fore TO the
main masts.
10 wood work Is 10 be incorporated I'm
the hull or fittings except such as IS ind.s-
pensablo, and The spar deck only is To-
be OF wood, and this IS 10 be laid on u
complete metal deck
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE CITY SHOULD HELP.

1t viii likewise be necessary and de-
sirable for the city itself 10 cooperate
with Nj. Trigg IN his ambitious ehorts.
~ the work on the protected cruiser ad-
vances certain alterations and additions
should be made 10 our present dock. Or
course. tine Council win have 90 act 100
this matter. but when one considers what
the enterprise means no Richmond lt
hardly seems possible that any chickering's
on doubts can arise. Ihe vast force
OF men employed az The yards should
alone control the question. They nave
located here and are spending thousands
OF dollars among us. and what accrues To
their benefit cannot be overlooked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

terings Of coming strife were heard As
misunderstanding Navy Roosevelt
conceived the plan Of making extensive
additions 10 our navy. His eye was on
Richmond as n place for a ship-yard. and
had his scheme not received some check
we would have to thank him for what
good fortune nevertheless brought us q
little later Subsequent events which fol'
lowed quite rapidly when once the ma
toms wrath was excited made III easy
for Mr. Trigg and his associates to crys-
tallize their ship-building scheme into
well-oQuipped plant. which forthwith be-
gan operations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE MACHINERY.

The following data cover the general re-
quirements for engines. boilers. and APP
purtenances: Engines two vertical, four
cylinder. triple expansion, of about $500
combined indicated horsepower. These
engines TO be- located I'm separate water
tight compartments on opposite sides Of
q fore and aft 'mdship bulkhead: each
TO be provided with approved auxiilarcs
and dependencies. Including pumps feed
heaters. feet. and filter tanks. D Twin
screws. Q Boilers six Of water-tube type.
of about 400 horsepower. This includes
the indicated horsepower of tho main
engines and the auXii2ries There viii
be two alright boiler compartments
with athwartship hre-r00ms. Approved
auxilaries must be provided for forced
draft and pumping facilities. There Will
Doe TWO tunnels 20 feet high and the yes
sci is 10 be heated by steam throughout
and lighted by electricity from "a plant
for that purp0sa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
49, mn - ENLARGED-

A glance az the plans and specifications
for the Galveston viii show the colossal
work involved in iis structure and VIII
demonstrate the necessity for an INN. -
date enlargement of the plant Though
the wards are now spleudilly equipped,
the building of such vessel as the
cruiser is a vast undertaking, ana, what
ls more. Sine company does NOT plrpos
resting upon ITS laurels but will con-
tiuue 90 compete for hieh-grade work of
all kinds Every day makes IL easier Ior
th. establishment 20 secure contracts p.
Its prompt recognition hy the government
gives So a standing which places it on
a parity with some of the largest con-
,.I.- n ite ard.. Boz truth. There is no
telling what the future ~ Richmond as ii
ship-uuuding town may prove TO be. IFS
inland position especially recommends 10
to public notice. and JOS possibilities deep
W impressed tle pre-iton ana Cabinet
officers when they came here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE CONGO MISSION BOAT.

beam; the after pair Of guns to train
right astern TO 90 degrees forward of the
BEAM the four waist guns 10 train at
least GO degrees forward and abaft the
beam Provision will be made for secur-
ing an the gun-deck guns In nearly
fore and aft position, thus leaving an un-
INSTRUCTED side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
WoRK WEIL ADvANCED

The work on the torpedo-boats and "de-
stroyers" is now We'll adyauced-in fact,
some Of them have almost reached com
pletion. though their .aunchings VIII not
be- attended with the same ceremnoies
which marked the launching OF the 5hu-
brick
Quite recently 90 was announced that
the Decatur. named iu honor Of the gall
liant commodore who destroyed The freate
Philadelphia during the war with the
Tripolan pirates VIII be christenod by
one of Norfolk fair daughters-Mlss
Maria Ten Eyck Decatur Mayo. great
great niece of the Commodore. and a
granddaughter Of Commodore stephen De-
Catur.
TO the uninitiated an inspection OF the
work on these vessels viii prove reve-
lation-especially in the case OF those
boats which are not So far advanced, and
which show the preliminaries Of ship
building They represent vast net
work of steel. which later will be cover
ed with thin plating and then painted.
The machinery in these vessels f. az the
most intricate sort, and VIII m aIl placed
IN position leaves but little space for
the officers and crew one who imagines
life on such craft a luxury VIII find him
self vastly mistaken and a tall man
could count on many bumps for his head
And vet the little vessels VIII be luNu-
riously fitted and equipped with every
thing which could contribute 90 comfort
under such circumstances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
MR.. TRIGG IS WORKING.

But Mir. Trgg. with his characteristic
energy. has gone boldly TO work in this
matter. Time and again he has been 10
Washington and pointed out TO the
powers tnat Dee the necessity for helping
las i'm our efforts. 10 ia not mere Idle nat
terry to say that Dee has accomp .ished
much. that the officials who can help us
have become deeply Interested. and have
promised their assistance. The tide OF
Influence has now dufted I'm Our favor
and there is every indication that Rich
mond will get what she asks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE BATTERIES

The Gaveston's main battery will con-
slst Of ten inch guns of 30 calibres in
length. mounted as follows: One forward
and one aft on the midship line on the
upper deck. and four on each side ON the
deck below, the forward pair Of guns %
train right astern % 80 degrees abaft the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
GENERAL DIMENSIONS.

The general dimensions, etc, Of the
Galveston may be judged by glance at
the following:
Length on load-water line (trial
Displacement, feet ................ ~
Extreme breadth at load-water
lnc feet ............-.. ............ rs
Trial displacement. tons ............3,l00
Mean draft at trial displacement
feet ....... ........... ............ Is 1-2
Greatest draft. fun load, feet. l6 %
Total bunker capacity, not less
than, tons ............. ............. fp
Coal carried on trial. tOns........ 40
Feed water carried on trial. tons. 40
Speed on trial. not less than knots 10 IL
Two triple-eXpsnsio four-cylinder
engines Of about, horsepower. 1900
Six water tube boilers. OF about
horsepower o.. .... ..............4IOo
Full load displacement, tons........3,aOo
Twin screws.