The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-06-01

was over $50, 900, 600. -. At the general
meeting of the Institute of Mining Engi-
neers in London May 25th the address of
President Longdon was devoted to pes
Simistic review of the exhaustion of
British coal and iron. He said the evil
dence all pointed to the fact that $50
years hence we shall be practically depen-
dent upon the United States for cheap
coal, iron and steel, and our sons will find
an alliance with the United States for coal
ing our navy imperative. ..... The discov-
cry has been made that the Legislature of
1897, in revising the Iowa code, uninten-
tionally provided that hereafter Presiden-
tial electors shall be chosen by the
Congressional districts instead of by the
State at large. The law as it stands would
probably give the Democra tic party two,
and perhaps three electors in the Presi-
Dental election of 1900. The next legis-
lature will undoubtedly restore the old
law. There is no more encouraging factor
in the present business situation than the
confidence and hopefulness of the cotton
manufacturers. They are doing good bust
nsSs now and expect it to continue good
and improve. 80. The reins are being tight
ened considerably over the liquor dealers
OF Boston They are now being obliged
" edhc euSll NISpldN VI SuuuS out Oh Juelr
windows, on the ground that they inter-
fere with a clear view of the bars from
the outside. Rear Admiral Schley' S
progress westward since he left Omaha
has been a triumphal tour At every
town on the line people stood in crowds
on the Platforms eager TO catch a glimpse
of him. He appeared on the rear platform
and acknowledged their greetings. The
New York Senate, May 25th, by vote of
80 to Is, passed the Corporation Franchise
Tax bill. Three Democrats voted with
the Republican majority in favor of the
bill. The Assembly passed the bill by a
vote of 81 to t2.....A At the annual meeting
of the Associated Press in Chicago May
II, resolutions were passed indorsng the
movement for the purchase of home in
Washington by public subscription for
Admiral Dewey. All newspapers are au-
thorlzed to receive subscriptions, and no
large single contribution will be received
1t is hoped that the children of the coun-
try will become interested in this great
testimonial of the nations regard for the
hero of Manila. .... An order received at
the Boston navy yard May 20 directs the
immediate construction of SO boats. two
20 foot cutters and one whale boat for
each of the Is topedo boat destroyers now
being constructed by various shipbuilders
along the A tlantic coast. 1t is reported
to be the intention Of the Spanish govern
ment to ask permission to remove the re-
mains of the sailors from Cervera's fleet
who died while in prison and are Inferred
at the Navy Yard in kittery 1t is expect
ed that if this is done Admiral Cervera
will be sent to superintend the removal.
Arrangements have been made with the
post office department by which the twin
screw steamship La Grande Duchesse will
be placed in service between Boston and
Halifax, commencing June 10, redu cling
the mai time between Boston and Hal flax
and the English provinces from % to Is
hours. .... The death of Rosa Bonheur, the
famous animal painter, is subject for
interest aud sorrow in every land where
1.-The Horse Fair has been seen and ad-
mired, The famous picture was paint ed
in 1863, twelve years after she had won
her first success at Bordeaux with the two
pictures, "Goats and Sheep and "Two
Rabbits ''The Horse FAIR was in the
a. L. Stewart collection purchased by
Cornelius Vanderbilt, and is now in the
Metropolitan Museum in New Y York...
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania has come
out in approval Of the administration Of
President Mckinley ard advocates his re-
nomination. The senator declares that
he will advocate the adoption of a plank
in the State Republican platform to that
etfect... Former President Benjamin Har-
rison, who is acting as the legal represen-
tative of Nenezuelas on the boundary
commission, which meets in Paris on
June -. has arrived in that cit, The
United States ambassador, General Hor-
ace Porter, is arranging for an interview
between President Loubet and Mr.. Harri-
son.