New-York tribune., 1899-12-08
Netu2lork DAILY Gribn,re
FRIDAY, DECEMBER s, 1899.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Generals Methuen and Clery con-
tinue In nightly communication with the be-
leaguered garTsons Of Kimberley and Lady
smith, in each or which 1t is reported that every
thing is going on well; General Methuen has re-
sumed command at Modder River; the Beers are
intrenching themselves strongly at Spytfontein
in preparation for General Methuen's expected
advance: a number of European officers arrived
at Lourenco Marques on their way to join the
Beers - Aguinaldo. IT Is believed, has
escaped through the American lines and Is MAX
ing his way to Cavite Province. in south Luzon.
where the nsurgent activity Is now the most
marked. an American officer was killed as re-
suit OF the mutny OF native police in the island
of Negros: General Young has reached Vigan on
the coast ====- The Governor OF the Province OF
Shan-Tung China. has been dismissed in conse-
quence OF his inability to deal with anti mission
ary troubles 80 The POpe's cold is said 10 be
only slight - The Canadian duty on lead
ores refined in the United states has been
modified.
CONGRESS.-The sessions OF both branches
were brief - Senate: Several bills were in
troduced, among them one by Mr.. Chandler for
the promotion Of athletic sports at West Point
and Annapolis House: Speaker Hender-
son appointed the Committee on Rules, which
will bring in order to-day for consideration
OF the House Currency bill
DOMESTIC. C.-Representative-e e-elect Roberts OF
Utah. issued address to the American people;
the House special committee to investigate his
case held its first meeting - 1t is expected
that General Leonard Wood Will be appointed
Military Governor Of Cuba when General Brooke
returns to the United States - United
States Senator Thomas S. Martin was renomi-
mated by the Democrats OF the Virginia Legis-
lature. - The final arguments were heard by
the State Election Commissioners at Frankfort,
KY. and the decision which II is thought will
favor Taylor. will be rendered to-day or to-
morrow. == BY a fire in hosiery factory
at Reading Penn at least two girls were killed
and about sixty were injured. out Of six hun
dred employed in the building -= No action
has been taken by Governor Bradley OF Ken
u the matter lVQChinR
negro murderer at Maysville, and ii is believed
that could be convicted for the crime
= The Rev. John Reid, OF Detroit, Is
pected TO accept call to the pulpit of the Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church, of Brooklyn
ClTY.-Stocks dull and heavy. -
William ]. Klnsley. the handwriting expert
testified in the MoineuX trial, and Assistant Dis
trct Attorney Mcintyre was examined briefly
Recorder Goff rebuked counsel for their frequent
wrangles. =- 1t reported that the sudden
adjournment Of the Mazet Committee was due TO
MI Mosss intention to call Senator Platt as a
witness. - The regular monthly meeting OF
the Chamber OF Commerce held II was
learned that about $4,000 had been pledged
already toward the new building. The
agents OF the j. w. Taylor announced that that
steamer would sail for Queenstown without a
cargo. - The will OF exMayor Frederick A
Schroeder of Brooklyn was filed for probate
- The State Charities Aid Association held
its annual meeting. - fire fed by celluloid
goods damaged the upper floors OF the buildings
at Nos 571 and $40 Broadway, running through
10 Mercer-st.
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Rair
snow The temperature yesterday: Highest
81 degrees; lowest %; average, 31%.