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ADMIRAL vILLAMIL.
Remains Found Near Ell Mora Pos
itive1y Identified.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, March 49,
Yesterday General Leonard Wood, Mil
itary Governor of the Department OF
Santiago, in the presence of the Ad-
jutant Generals Of the Department
Colonel Bacon and Captain Gilmore
Captain Scott, Captain of the Port, and
other officers, positively identified the
remains of the Spanish officer discov-
cred few days ago among the rocks
on the shore about four miles west OF
El Moro, as those of Admiral Villamil
who commanded the Spanish torpedo
boat destroyers in the naval battle
which resulted in the destruction of Ad-
miral Cervera's squadron.
Accompanied by the officers named
and by others, General Wood went in a
tug to investigate personally as to the
truth of the report that the body of q
Spanish officer had been found, tied in
an arm chair, at the point designated.
The report proved well founded. Near
ly opposite the point where the wrecked
torpedo destroyer Pluton lies General
Wood found an arm chair with ropes
around it, a skull, bones on the ground,
and the ragged remnants of the uni
form of Captain in the Spanish navy.
1t was evident that the buzzards had
stripped the bones of flesh.
1t is understood-though as to this
there is no certainty-that Admiral Viii
lamil was taken ashore from the Plu-
ton in a dying condition, tied in an arm
chair, and the supposition is that ne
died Immediately on reaching the shore,
the body being left abandoned among
the rocks where it remained undislcov-
cred until a few days ago.
Admiral Villamil, it is known, was
wounded in the right arm and left leg.
General Wood put the bones together,
showing the unmistakable marks OF
wounds in these places. The identifi-
cation was in every respect complete.
In the pocket of the coat was found the
fleet countersign for June 10Th, signed
by the late Captain Oviedo Busta-
mente then Admiral Cervera's chief OF
staff.
Colonel Bacon and Captain Gilmore
carried the arm chair, the battered unl-
form and bones, tied together by q
handkerchief, to the tug which lay
about four miles off.
The identification caused sensation
amang the. Spaniards here. as Admiral
Villamil was one of the best known
strategists in the Spanish navy, and a
man held in high esteem by his coun-
trymen.
General Wood, through the War
Department, VIII notify the Secretary
of State OF the finding OF the remains,
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WASHINGTON, March 13.-After
numerous conferences and the exchange
of notes between Secretary Hay, the
British ambassador, and the German
Embassador a satisfactory understand
ing has been reached between the three
Powers interested in Samoa as TO the
conditions there. This seeks to open
a new account of Samoa, and to oblit-
crate the troubles among officials which
have recently occurred there.
To this end Dr. Wilhelm Solf, who
has been nominated by Germany as
President of the Municipal Council at
Apia, to succeed DR.. Raffel, will be rec
ognized by the British and United
States authorities. Already this rec
ognition is assured, but it remains for
the Consuls at Apia, to carry it into for
NAL effect, in accordance with the let
ter of the treaty of Berlin.
In order that this may pave the way
to an agreeable and harmonious adj
justment, DR.. Solf will go to London
and make himself acquainted with the
authorities there, and afterward come
to Washington and become acquainted
with our officials, so that there may be
mutual understandings
DIR. Solf will reach Washington the
latter part of this month, and will be
presented by DR.. Won Holleben, the Ger
man ambassador. He will then pro-
ceed to Samoa, reaching there in May.
His assumption of the municipality,
with the approval of the Powers, is ex-
pected- to smooth out matters among
the officialsgand go a long way toward
adjusting the entire matter In reach
-; he io1c of ha
three Powers have decided not to ar
tempt a settlement of the Samoan
Kingship for the present. That is left
open for adjustment when each of the
three Powers have had opportunity to
present full information. In the
meantime the satu quo is to be main
tanned. IL
The last advices indicated that Ma
taafa was exercising de facto Kingsnip,
while Malietoa was on board the Brit
ish ship Perpoise, and has the support
of the British and American Consufs.
According to the understanding
reached, there will be no move to per-
manently establish the one or the other
of these claims. The best wishes of
the Samoan people will be consulted,
and with "a more agreeable feeling
among the officials of the three Pow
ers the Kingship will be settled by a
full conference as soon as all the in
formation on the subject is obtained.
DR.. Solf is described as an accom-
plished diplomat, with service in Cal
cutta and more recently as District
Judge Of the German colony at Dar-A-
Saam, in South Africa. 1t is a post
much similar to that of Judge Cham
bers in Samoa.
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chicken
cheaper
than
chuck
steak !!

the battle-dust of Granicus a person.
ality in which all was combined that
inspires mems enthusiasm and COM
mands their allegiance. In his twenty
second year, the flush and vigor Of
splendid youth upon him, no one called
him a STRIPPING; he wore the crown of
successes that genius, and not luck,
had won him, and that age might
envy. His character was as frank and
open as the sky; indirection of every
sort he abhored. He could plan, or
ganize, think; to will and to do he was
quick and strong; in business affairs
he was definiteI and orderly; but he had
a heart, was loyal to friends. loved
much, and was much beloved. Generous
to a fault, and unconscious of self,
meannsss and fear were unkonwn to
him. His respect for woman and mis-
moral cleanliness made him an excep-
tiOn to his times. Practical minded as
he was, he was swayed by ideals He
loved music and song, and the con-
versation and association of men; knew
the charm of letters, and gave to The
gods their due Whatever his failings,
these were his virtues.
Of the physical man Alexander, b.
ographers and artists have left us a
IedSoHdDly ulSllIlct picture LySlppuS
portrayed him in bronze, the painter
Apelles in color, the engraver Pyrgo-
teles on gems; but the portraits made
by Lysippus, men said, were the most
lifeIike
Alexander was of good stature and
muscular, wenproportioned figure. He
had the blonde type of the old North
man Aryans, blue eyes and golden hair.
which survived latest in Greece with
the ariStOcratic families. His skin, as
Plutarch particularly emphasizes, was
clear and white, with ruddy hue on
cheek and breast. A characteristic
feature were the massy locks that rose
up mane-like from above the center of
his forehead, and, coupled with deep
set eyes and heavy brows gave his
face the leonine look to which Plutarch
refers. The upward glance OF the eyes,
which had the soft, melting. or, as the
Greeks called it, moist expression.
that artists gave to the eyes of Venus
and Bacchus, the strong, ely-shapcd,
almost aquiline nose joined high to the
forehead, the sensitive, passionate lips,
the prominent chin-these complete the
picture that pen and chisel have left.
That he was beautiful to look upon all
accounts agree.
smooth-shaven except the Pompeiian
mosaic, where a light growth on the
cheeks perhaps serves to- indicate
youth
Tondoy, hos opA V,,;1o<, .e .4..x-.
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DELAWARE sENAToRsH1P.
The Legislature Adjourns Withou1
Breaking the Deadlock.

DOVER, March 13-After one of the
most exciting scenes that has ever
been witnessed in the General Assem-
bly, of this State, the session of 1899
enced at 3.O6 o'clock this afternoon
without electing a United States Sena-
tor to succeed Hon. George Gray. 1t
is the first time in the history of the
Senate that there is an unquestionable
senatorial vacancy, and owing to the
precedent OF the upper House of Con-
Sress in refusing to seat Gubernatorial
appointees after the Legislature of a
State has had opportunity to elect, the
seat OF Mr. Gray will remain vacant
until the General Assembly of 1901
shall choose his successor. At the same
time the term of Senator Richard r.
Kenney will also expire, and it will
therefore devolve upon the next Legis-
lature to elect two Senators.
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WASSERMAN, KAUFMAN & co,


had done wrong in accepting Porter's
proposition. Until that moment, saiG
the speaker, he acted in the best inter
ests of the Cubans, but at that moment
he went over to the side of the United
States, neglecting Cuba.
Senor Aguero said that Gomez should
never have conferred with the United
States without the Assemblys consent
He should have resigned as soon as he
had determined not to act with the
Assembly. The Cuban soldiers were
not mercenary. They were remaining
under arms in obedience to orders, not
with the idea of gaining any more
money. He cited other cases, in which
he declared that Gomez had disobeyed
the Assembly since his arrival in Ha-
vana, especially in failing to inform the
Assembly of the nature of his confer
ences with General Brooke, which it
was the Assembly's inalienable right to
know, and the duty of Gomez to COM
municate.
The speaker censured the Cubans fol-
crying out Death to the Assembly
because such cries tended to promote
disorder.
General Sanguilly declared that
Gomez had transferred his adherence
from Cuba to the United States after
talking with Porter and General
Brooke.
Senior Portuendo said that Gomez al
ways opposed the civil authority dur
ing the revolution and was now ready
to use his influence to disarm the Gu
bans to the Americans, II only $1,000
600 were paid. Cuba, the speaker as
serted, was full of bandits and it
was the sacred duty of the Assembly
to prevent this great wrong. Violently
attacking the Cuban civil Governors,
he declared that the Assembly would
lead Cuba to liberty, no matter what
means were employed. This declaration
was received with cries of Long live
the Assembly"
The general effect upon the people OF
to-day's session was bad. The people
say the Assembly does nothing but as :.
sail and malign Gomez, and they ask
whether it will dissolve before it's mem
bers are sent to jail as disturbers of the
public peace
The proceedings however, were not
marked by any disturbance, and the
meeting was over at 4:3O.
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Special Prices in
Fancy Art Goods.

Sofa pillows, made of cotton
tapestry and cretonne, in Or
iental shades and conventional
designs. Reduced from $1.25 to
75c.
Cotton tapestry sadd1ebag
headrests, in Oriental designs.
Price, 35c.
Point d'Esprit pillow shams.
Reduced from $3.50 a pair to
$1.5O a pair.
Point d'Esprit bureau scarfs,
size 1884 inches. Reduced from
$1.25 to Csc.
Point d'Esprit scarfs, 1896
inches. Reduced FROM 81 to Csc.
Stamped linen doilies and
trays. From &c up to 75c.
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Watson to Become a Rear-Admiral

VALLEJO, Marc1l l:?.-rhe navv per-
sonnel bill which became a law last
week makes several important changes
among the officers az Mare Island.
Commodore Watson becomes Rear
Admiral, with the pay and allowances
of a Major General in the army; Cap
tain KenDff obtains the same rank,
with the pay of t:rigadier General.
The rank OF Commodore is abolished.
Captain Cotton is No 4 in the list of
Captains; Lieutenant Commander
Drake becomes d commander: > Chief
Engineer Trilley will De commissioned q
Captain; Lieutenant Nicholson. who IS
in command of the Farragut, is made
Lieutenant Co:nmanler; Naval Con-
structor Baxter is promoted to the rank
of Commander, and Naval Constructors
Hibbs and Hun are promoted to be
Lieutenant Commanders.
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BRIGHT new MILLINERY.

Truly wonderful millinery during the
opening days just stinulate the
OF Spring Winter
cry and Winter tireoely dull It's
that
tion to discard them for this weeks selling
supply of beautiful bits of headger
which will distinctive
that
constantly repnished
styles and prices
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Sterling Silver
Novelties.

Sterling silver and gilt hat
pins, with and without setting.
Reduced price, 25c.
Pressed glass salt and pepper
shakers, with sterling silver top.
Reduced to 19c.
A nice assortment of cuff
links, in sterling silver and
ename1ed; 1Oc and 15c.
Dura pearl waist set, in hight
blue, pink, lavender, pearl and
green; 19c.
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Hundreds of Lives Lost.

BRISBANE (QueensIand). March 13.
"A search steamer which has lust re-
turned here from Cooktown. on the
Endeavor River, this territory, reports
tnat three schooners and eighty luggers
We're lost, and that 400 colored per-
sons and eleven whites were drowned,
during the recent hurricane that swept
the northeast coast of Queensland
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Judge Seth F. Daniels Dead.

OAKLAND, March 13-Judge Seth
F. Daniels, pioneer of Oakland, died
at his home to-day, after an illness of
several months. He was born in
Orange County, n. Y, in 1924. Afte.
coming to Oakland he practiced law
and served a term as Police Judge. He
was Judge Advocate of the Grand
Army of the Republic. He leaves
widow and one son, G. B. Daniels,
manager of the Oakland Enquirer.
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GRAIN RATES CASE.
The Railroad Commissioners Grant
a Postponement Of the Hearing.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.-The
Railroad Commissioners met to-day and
granted postponement of the grain
rates case until next Monday, at which
time Commissioner Blackstock prom
ises to have ready complete report
upon which the board can act.
The board decided that it has no
jurisdiction to fix the rates and fares
of the Pullman Palace Car Company.
In a. letter from William F. Herrin to
the Railroad Commission the chief OF
the law department of the Southern
Pacific reported that he has carefully
investigated the case of Frank J. Pat
terson of Los Angeles, who alleges that
ne tagged two sections of train at
Hen5y without having any attention
paid to his signal Mr.. Herrin's con-
clusion is that no blame can be at
tached to the railroad company.
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Raisin-Growers' Association.

FRESNO, March 13.-The long stand
illg differences between the commercial
hackers and the California Raisin-
Growers Association will be settled to-
morrow by the signing of a compact
between the packers and the associa-
ton by the terms of which the former
are to handle the raisin crop at profit
Cf 1iapf a cent a pound. This marks the
failure of the scheme inaugurated by
President Kearney of the association
to exterminate the packers. The sue
cess Of the Raisin- Growers Association
is now assured.
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Baldwin Hotel Ruins.

SAN :-EANty.5,O, March 13--The
Supervisors have decided that. the walls
surrounding The Baldwin Hotel ruins
must come down, and without further
delay. A resolution was adopted To-
day setting forth hat the standir g
walls were dangerous - life. and the
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department
was directed to take steps I: have
them razed, Baldwin having refused 20
do SO.
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Her Majesty's
Unbreakable COrSets.

We call your attention here to
a corset fully, yes, almost solid
ly, steeled, and every steel Is SO
nodded to the form, and SO finely
tempered that, while they brace
the body firmly, they are supple
and easy, and will not break at
the hips, making it the most re-
markab1e corset made. We will
be pleased to show you "Her
Majesty's Corset" any time you
may call at our Corset Depart
ment.
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Improvement Of Alviso Channel.

SAN JOSE, March 13.-A mass meet
iag of citizens was held this evening to
ratify the action of Congress in appro-
priating $4S,O for the Improvement
of Alviso Channel. c. M. Catcher pre-
sided. and resolutions were adopted
thanking Senators Perkins and White
for the energy and ability displayed in
securing the appropriation.
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Killed by q Train.

PASADENA, March 13.-G. w. Bar
nard, an aged resident Of South Pas
adena, was struck by the express car
on the electric line about noon to-day,
and received such severe injuries that
he died shortly after being removed to
tn Pasadena Hospital. Mr.. Barnard,
who is IS years Of age. and very deaf,
did not hear the repeated ringing of the
bell as the car came around a corner
at the South Pasadena station and
stepped directly in front of the car
which could not be stopped in time to
save him.
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Torpedo Boat Fox.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13-The
torpedo boat Fox, built at Portland, Or,
for the Government, arrived here to-
day. She made the run from Astoria
here in forty-five hours, but at no time
was going at full speed. She did not
come to an anchor on her arrival, but
went direct to Mare Island. She will
be turned over to the Government in
a day or two.
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A GODLIKE MAN.
Alexander the Great After His
Victory in Asia Minor.

Professor Wheeler, in his life Of
Alexander the Great In the Century
Magazine presents a striking portrait
of the young conquerer after the battle
at the Granicus.:
To say that Alexander had now the
absolute confidence of the army would
be too little; men trusted him, loved
him, adored him. And no wonder. Men
of any time would. He emerged from
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Ex-senator White.

LOS ANGELES, March 13.-Ex Unit
ed States Senator Stephen M. White ar
rived in this city to-day over the Santa
Fe road from Washington. He was met
at the station by a delegation from the
various business organizations of the
city. Tonight he was rendered re-
cept;on by the Chamber of Commerce.
Hon. Will A Harris delivered an ad-
dress
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Fatal Crossing Accident.

SAN BERNARDINO, March 13.-Mrs
Charles Green was run over and in
stantly killed this afternoon by the
Redlands local Santa F'e train. Mrs
Green, in company with her son and
her mother, Mrs. Alva Warren, were
attempting to cross the track in bug
gy, when the train crashed into them,
throwing them in every direction Mrs
Green was instantly killed and Mrs
Warren and young Green were seri-
ously injured.
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woman's Temperance Union.

LOS ANGEL. .ES, March 13.-It was
announced to-day that the annual
meeting of the w. C. T. U. of South
ern California will be held at Santa
Ana, Orange County, from May 9th to
10Th inclusive. National President Mrs.
Lillian N. N Stevens and National
Vice President Miss Anna Gordon will
he at the convention and deliver ad-
dresses.
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Fruit Damaged by Frost.

NAPA, March 13.-At Calistoga and
vicinity there was a heavy frost this
morning, the thermometer registering
IS degrees. Much damage has been
done to peaches and prunes, which are
i'll full bloom. In Capelle Valley every
thing looks well, but rain is much
reeded. At Yountville prunes are in
bloom, and a heavy yield is expected.
Tie frost has been general in this sec
ton
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Boys Blouse Waists.

Boys percale b1ouses, made of
best quality percale, large sailor
collar and cuffs, some have ruff
fes down front and some plain,
light and dark patterns; ages 4
to 10 years. Price, soc.
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Sir julius Vogel Dead,

LONDON, March 13.-Sir Julius Vo.
gel, the stateSman-Writer, is dead. He
was three times the head of the Gov
eminent in New Zealand and he held
offices as Colonial Treasurer and Post
master General in the Government
formed with Sir Robert Stout
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so that they can be removed to Spain.
II the Spanish Government so desires.
Pending final disposition, they will be
kept at the arsenal here. The tattered
UNIFORM will also be held subject to
Spanish orders. The arm chair is a,
present in charge of Captain Scott
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General Booth Critically Ill.

NEW YORK. March 13.-A cable
gram from Melbourne Australia. to the
Journal reports that General Will
lam Booth, head of the Salvation Army,
is critically i'll there.
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Shooting of Zach Brown.

RED BLJFF, March ii3.-M MCGEE,
who shot and dangerously wounded his
stepson, Zach Brown has been charged
before Justice Madison with assault
with a deadly weapon. His defense will
be that he acted inself -deiense.
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Joe Bandeni's Death.

SAN JOSE, March 13.-The inquest
to-day on the matter of the death OF
Joe Bandeni, who was killed on Satur-
day night after a row with his father
resulted in a verdict of death at tbs
hand of some person unknown. The
father is still in Jail, but no complaint
has yet been made against him.
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San Francisco data: Maximum tenn
perature 81. minimum 43, mean Al.
The weather generally is cloudy over
the Pacific slope this evening. Light
rain or snow has fallen from Cape
Mendocino on the coast, and Northern
Nevada in the interior northward. The
amounts have been small in all dis
trictS.
The pressure has fallen slightly along
the Oregon coast and risen over Mon
tana.
The temperature has fallen in all
districts.
Conditions will become somewhat
threatening in Northern California
Tuesday.
jected."
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Boys Shirt Waists.

Boys unlaundered mothers
friend shirt waists, with detach-
able band, in light and dark pat
terms; ages A to 12 years. Price,
SOC.
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WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Will be Somewhat Threatening in
Northern California To-Day.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13 > p. m.
Weather conditions and general fore
cast Following are the seasonal rain
falls to date as compared with those
of some date last season and rainfall
in last twenty-four hours:
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The Vanderbilt Party.

DEL MONTE, March N.-A special
train of six coaches and an observation
car has arrived here bringing Cornelius
Vanderbilt, Jr., and party from South
ern California for three weeks stay.
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Quaker Bonnets.

Children's white Quaker bon
nets trimmed in either lace OF
embroidery, are pretty for little
folks; an old style, now new
priced, as to quality, at soc, Use,
81 and $1.5O.
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Oakland Election.

OAKLAND, March 13-The munich
pal election to-day resulted in the elec-
ton of Snow for Mayor and the other
Republican candidates indorsed by the
Municipal League.
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Infants BOnnets.

Infants fine white swiss bon
nets, with pretty lapels of fine
tucks with lace ruffies, a variety
of styles and qualities, priced as
to grade. Prices, Soc, 75c, 81,
$1.25 and $3.50.
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Rain at Eureka.

EUREKA (Cal), March 13.-It has
been raining here all day. with good
prospects Of a heavy downpour for sew
eral days.
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come to the
market and

come to the
market and
see our pouI-
try. It's away
down now
in price and
you may as we'll
have some for a
change as to pay
a big price for
beef and mutton.
Curtis & Co.'S
Market,
3OS K st.
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Children's Spring
Hats and B0nnets.

A new style in chi1d's null
hats has full Tenn O'Shanter
crown, full rufne over brim,
edged with straw, large bow
edged with straw, colors pink,
blue and white. Price, 81.
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London has 1880 miles of streets;
Paris 600.
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The SAMAON
CONTROVERSY.
Little Danger But That It Will be
AmicahIy Settled.
The Three Interested Powers Reach a Sat-
lsfactory Understanding.

There Will Be No Move to Perma-
nently Establish Either the
Claims Of Mataafa or MaHetoa
Tanu to the Kingship Until the
Wishes of the People Of the ISL
ands Have Been Consulted.