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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
TO CELEBRATE WASHINGTON'S
BIRTHDAY.

The 22nd of February, 1882, was the
luckiest day of American history. The
next anniversary of Washington's Birth
day will be celebrated in our progressive
city by placing upon the boards
at the Academy of Music the charming
play. "a Fisherman's Luck" Why may
not this anniversary be Il lucky day.
for us all? A talented cast has been Sc
cured including Raleigh's favortes, and
is being trained by Boston expert. The
play is full of exciting situations; it is
drawing, and we We're lucky to get it,
and hope you will be lucky enough to
see it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
A searchlight isn't necessary to enable
q man to find fault.

'After doctors failed to cure me of
pneumonia ] used One Minute Cough
Cure and three bottles of it cured me.
1t is also the best remedy on earth for
whooping cough. 1t cured my grand
children of the worst cases." writes Jno.
Berry, Loganton, Pa. 1t is the only HARM
less remedy that gives immediate re-
suits. Cures coughs, colds, Group and
threat and lung troubles. 1t prevents
consumption. Children always like it.
Mothers endorse it. Bobbitt Il Wynne
Drug Co, w III. King, Adams e Moye,
VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

taiIor-made suit. trimmed with brown fur,
with brown velvet turban trimmed with
fur and violets. Her flowers were Wlllte
brides roses and maiden-halr terms.
Immediately after the wedding the
guests and friends of the young couple
repaired to the residence of Judge iioke'
where a reception was held; hospitaiity
is inherent in this elegant home tlne
old faces in gilt-framed portraits, WIN
halos of evergreen thrown about them
for this especial festal time, beamed
down from parlor walls upon the merry
nroups on the floor, and seemed TO DE
thinking and smilingly lntlmatlng tnat
while Love and Youth were seasoned
with n little more of statelneSs ana stln-
starched courtlness in their aold stage
coach days of powdered queues and khlch-
or bockers, silver shoe-buckles, old lace
and high ulffes, nevertheless they were
very like Love and Youth are IN the
feverish. rushing, railroad schedule days
of the present time. Below these fine
old friends in frames, Mr.. and Mrs. Bry-
amt stood and received the congratufa-
tions of their host of friends. They were
assisted in receiving by Judge and Mrs
w. A. Holle. Miss Sallie Summer MISS
Addie Williams, Mr.. Ben. 70. Summer
and Mr. Victor s. Bryant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
IN HONOR OF MISS NORRIS.
(Atlanta JOurnal.l


Miss Vivienne Strong entertained al
cards last evening at the home OF hen
sister, Mrs. John Graham, in honor OF
her guest, Miss Norris, of Raleigh, y. G.
The house was prettily decorated with
ferns and pink flowers.
Miss Strong received her guests in q
pretty gown of Write silk. Miss Norris
wore a lovely costume of net over pinl;
silk.
Five-hand euchre was played. The la
dies prize, a pretty fan, was won by
Miss Lucy Newman, the gentleman's
prize by Mr.. Alec Stephens. Mr. Walter
Nash won the consolation prize.
After the games refreshments were en-
joyed, with pleasant talk
1t is a source of regret to the many
friends Miss Norris has made since her
stay in Atlanta that she leaves tomor-
row. Miss Norris has those charming
manners which readily win friends, and
she has received many attentions during
her visit to Miss Strong.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
LOOK AT TT ANY WAY.

Morally, socially, physically, spiritual
,ly economically way You may
choose at 1.-THE whiskey addiction is
the curse of the age. 1t robs a man
of his responsibility, makes his friends
desert him, wrecks his health, enlpties
his pockets and robes eternity in gloom.
All this can be avoided The Kelley
Cure at Greensboro Will entirely eradi-
cate ali thirst for strong drink and re-
instate him to his home and business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
LINEN WEDDING CELEBRATED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thad r. Manning, at
Henderson. \. {. celebrated their
Linen Wedding 02th anniversary OF
their marliage) last night, in magnificent
STYLE: 800 cards were issued handsome
" engraved on linen and most of, their
friends were with them, despite the
extremely cold weather.
Their home were brilliantly lighted and
decorated with palms and other ported
plants.
Misses Charlotte Young and Lila
Tucker received the guests at the door
and introduced them to the receiving
party, composed of Mr.. and Mrs. Thad
r. Manning; Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Lewis;
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Alderman, and DR..
and Mrs. Basse. The ladies were hand
somely gowned.
In a second parlor-Mrs. Ridley Mea-
chum. Mrs Matte Workman, Mrs.
James Lassiter and Miss Lemnne Jor-
dan received.
In the dining room Mrs. Rebecca
Wyche presided, assisted by Misses
Nena Davis, Virginia Watson and Sudie
Watkins
The refreshments were recherche and
elegant.
Noticeable among the dining room dec
orat5ons was the superb silver service
and lovely silver waiter, around which
perched little cupids, presented to Mr..
and Mrs. Manning on their bridal occa-
sion by the Henderson Tobacco Board
of Trade.
Many useful, as well as beautiful gifts
were rendered last evening with hearty
congratulations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.

Summerville, y. c., Feb. 3.-(Special.(
On Friday evening. January 26th,
"Decrhuret" the beautiful picturesque
home Of Mrs. Margaret Murchison Mac
Kay, presented quite gay scene Miss
Frances Reid MacKay, who always en-
tertained with so much ease and grace
excelled all other occasions to do honor
to her charming friend, Miss Margaret
Etheridge, of Selma, y. G..
The many guests were received at
the door by Miss Catherine Bryan and
Mr.. Jno. A. Rogers, while Miss Mae
Kay and Miss Etheridge received in the
parlor.
In the library quite a number of ia
bles were arranged. and after drawing
for partners-by divided quotations
carrems was the feature of the evening
and although the game was lively and
enthusiastic the lovely decorations of
ferns and white hyacinthe did not escape
the admiring eyes of all present
The prizes awarded. quite a dainty
menu was served. After which the
doors of the parlors were thrown open
and an impromptu dance closed an even
ing which will long be remembered by
those who were SO fortunate as to re-
ceiye invitations.
1t was the wee small hours of the
morning ere any remembered
How nOiseless falls the foot of time
When e'er it threads on flowers"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

boro celebrated their crystal wedding
on the 9th of January. 1t was de-
lightfuI event--one of the most elegant
social events in the history of Roxboro
Mr.. NOEL is editor of the Roxboro
Courier and one of the most progressive
men in the State.
Cards are out for the marriage Of
Lieutenant Robert McNeely, of the
Navy. to Miss Marie Calhoun, daughter
of Senator NJ. G. Butler, at st. Johns
church, Washington, ID. c., February
18th.
Mrs. Ernest Martin gave a dinner last
week complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs.
Kim w. Weathers, of Portsmouth.
Among those present were DR. Della
Dixon. of the Baptist Female Universi-
ty; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Newcomb.
of Raleigh; Miss May Jones, of Car
thage, and Miss LEILA Suttle, of Shelby.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
KNIGHT-THIGPEIN.

This wedding card has been issued:
Mr.. and Mrs, E. c. Knight invite you to
be present at the marriage of their
daughter, Lizzie Whitley to Mr.. VIII. A
Thigpen. Wednesday evening, February
18th, 1900, at o'clock at the Baptist
church, Mildred, n. c. Reception, $40
to IL p. m. Mrs. Hattie L. 1higpen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

AGENTS IN EVERY TOWN TO
sell Lace Curtains by sample or cata-
logue. Big profits. Cincinnati Lace
Co, Cincinnati, o., 439 Race st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

The Wednesday Afternoon Euchre
Club did not meet this week. 1t will be
entertained next Wednesday afternoon
by Miss Helen Primrose, at the home of
her father, Mr.. w. s Primrose, on West
Tdenton street at 800 O'Clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

The KentnesS Club was entertained on
Thursday afternoon by Miss Theodore
Marshall, the author under discussion be-
ing Robert Browning. Miss Mary Tur-
ner and Miss Adelaide Snow read most
interesting and charming papers ON the
great poets life and works
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

"Never quit certainty for hope"
Never take medicine of doubtful value
instead of Hoods Sarsaparilla, which is
sure to do you good.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
"TTIE LITTLE HUSSAR."
To Be Presented BY Mrs. Ships Com
pany on the 10Th of February.

pany on the 10th of February
Mrs. Fannie l.. Shipp of Portsmouth
Va, whose operas are always popular,
will give THE Little Hussar" at the
Metropolitan Hall on February 10th.
The opera is to be given under the ans
pices of the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy and Memorial Association. The
object is to raise funds for the Jefferson
Davis monument, the completion of
which has been periodically undertaken
by the Daughters of the Confederacy.
The men begun the monument and
raised $4,000, and at the last Richmond
meeting the Daughters agreed to raise
the additional $4,000 needed. North
Carolina will do its part toward raising
the fund as it did it's part in 1876.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Cards have been issued by Mrs. Her
bert Worth Jackson for a tea to be given
on tuesday afternoon Of next week, i'll
honor of her sister, Miss Josephine Phil
fps, of TaIiboro, who has been Mrs. Jack
sons guest during the past week and
Mrs. Henry II. Litchford Mrs. Jackson 5
cousin. This promises to be the event
of the week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

WANTED GENERAL AND LOCAL
agents for Fraternal Building Loan
and Investment Association for State
of North Carolina Address 605-607
Atlantic Trust Building, Baltimore,
Md. AT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
Auction Sale of Land Near
Raleigh, and Within | II
Miles of the A. and M.
College.

BY virtue Of power conferred upon
me by a certain mortgage deed, executed
by II. A. Bowen and wife, 5. Il. Bowen,
of date December Is, 1888, duly record
ed in Registry OF Wake county in Book
70, at Page ID, and by request of said
Bowen, l will offer for sale to the high
est bidder for cash, at the court house
door, in the city of Raleigh, n. c., ON
Wednesday, February Z, 1900, at II
o'clock M, tract of land, just west of
the city of Raleigh in IL miles OF the
A. and M. College described and defined
as follows:
Tract No. 1.-Adjoining the lands OF
d. G. Fowle, II. p. Haywood and 9TH
ers, and bounded as follows: Beginning
at a stake, thence south 124 poles to q
stake i'm a small branch in said Hay
woods line, thence with the same west
521a poles to a stake, in the old line,
thence with the same east 5215 poles to
the beginning, containing forty-one and
one-half acres (4112 acres.)
Tract No. 2.-Adjoining the above, be-
ginning at a pine, thence south " de-
grees west 1872 poles to stake, for
merly blackjack; thence west 42114
poles to a stake, formerly post oak,
thence south ~ degrees west 401a poles
to a stake and small post oak, DIR. Hay
woods line; northeast corner, thence
with his line west 221a poles to stake
in a. small drain, thence north 124 poles
to stake in the old line. thence along
the same east ST poles to the beginning
containing forty-one and one-half acres
(411a acres. Said land known as the
Bowen homestead and has upon 1t a
neat two-room cottage and other neces<
sary Out-buildings.
B. r. MONTAGUE,
Attorney Mortgage.
Raleigh, N. g., Jan. /, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
AN CAT HOME"

At Newton. n. c., very enjoyable
'At Home" was given at the residence
of Mr.. l.. l.. Witherspoon on Wednesday
night by Misses Beulah and May Wilmer
spoon, in honor of Miss Marybelle Hal.
of Hickory and Miss Carrie Harper, OF
Patterson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

1t has been announced that the Con
federate Concert, which was presented
with such great success last week. will
be repeated on Monday evening of this
week. The performance will be given i'm
Metropolitan Opera House, and will be
presented by the same lady managers and
the same popular young women, but for
the benefit of St. Luke's Home for Old
Women.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Mrs Abram Einstein, of Goldsboro, has
issued invitations to the marriage of her
daughter, Hilda to Mr.. Leslie We'll, eld-
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry We'll. on
Wednesday evening, February 18th, at q
O'Clock at the Temple Oheb Sholom in
Goldsboro. Mrs. Einstein and Mr.. and
Mrs. Sol We'll have also issued invitations
to a reception to be given at Mrs. Sol
Wells residence ON Wednesday evening,
February 14th, from $3.50 o'clock to $50
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs John A. NOEL, of Rox-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

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for a reliable fraternal insurance or
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
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YOUNG MAN AS
stenographer and typewriter in law
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dress. with references. Lock box II,
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Miss Mamie Moye will give tea party
tonight. complimentary to Miss Josie
Mitchell, of Standardization Free
Press.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Mrs. Thomas Martin Ashe and Miss
Mary Armistead Jones are named among
those who will assist Mrs. B. II. Griffin,
at a reception to be given at her home in
GOldsboro week after next, the occasion
being an anniversary of her wedding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Saturday afternoon Hiss Sophie Bus
bee entertained the Euchre Club. Her
guests included the usual membership of
tho club and several visiting young wo-
men, among them Miss lula Hawkins
of Ridgeway; Miss Josephine Philips, of
Tarboro; Miss Salie Cotton, of Cotton
dale; Miss FL Green. of Wilson; and
Miss Laura Carter, of Asheville 1t was
afternoon day with the Euchre Club and
the young women thoroughly enjoyed
Miss Busbee's hospitality.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN
FOR LESS THAN % CENTS AN IN
SERTION. CASH MUST ACCOM-
PANY ORDER. SPECIAL DIS
COUNTS ON LONG CONTRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Miss Mary Turner entertained ON Wed
nesday afternoon at a tea, COMPLIMENTS
ny to Miss Laura Carter, of Ashevile.
The parlorS at the home Of her father,
Dr Y. Il. Turner, were tastefully decor
Oted for the occasion. the refreshments
were served III most charming style, and
the afternoon was most enjoyable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

ROYSTER'S CANDY is ALWAYS
pure and fresh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Miss Mamie Norris, who has for the
past six weeks been the guest Of Miss
Vivienne Strong in Atlanta, is expected
home the latter part of this week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

A FINE OPENlING--FORR RENT AT
Falls, y. c., a two-story store, dwell
ing rooms attached. New iron bridge,
cotton mills building, families moving
in. Address, w. o. Allen, Palmyra,
n. C. 4-3t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

The students of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College are to entertain the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

TRY ROYSTER'S CHIPS AND
chocolates. Everything pure and
sweet at RoySter'S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

The Fo1'tnightIy Review Club was
charmingly entertained Thursday after
moon by Mrs. w. r. Grimes at her home
on Halifax street. "Up-to-date Nonsense"
was discussed in the best style and made
merry an afternoon that will not soon be
forgotten. Selections from Fables i'll
lSlang" and from other late catchy non
sensical productions that have caught the
public eye were read by the different
hneinbers of the club. Mrs. Grimes served
delicious refreshments to her guests.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

AGENTS MONTHLY SELL
ing improved nickel-plated Brilliant
Gasiight Burner: fits kerosene lamps,
beautiful gaslight without chimney.
Sample free. Enterprise Mfg. Co,
G.. $50 Cincinnati, O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

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drug business in good town in East
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs John A. NOEL, of Rox
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

Miss SalEie Bush entertained a few OF
her friends on Wednesday evening at q
Geography Party, which proved to be
one of the most enjoyable occasions OF
the week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

WANTED-MAN OR WOMAN TO
travel and appoint agents; salary or
commission. Wake Pub. Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

The young ladies of the two literary
societies of the Baptist Female Univer
sity are now busy arranging their halls
The literary societies Of Wake Forest
College presented each of the Female so
cieties with 500 and they are using the
funds to the best advantage in making
them attractive and beautiful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

people of Raleigh on one evening about
Washington's Birthday, when there will
be a debate between the LeaZer and Pull
len Literary Societies of that institution
A dance is TO he given about that time by
the College German Club, and it promises
to be as delightfully."- informal as the prev,
ious dances given by these young men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-04

The Klondile Club was charmingly
entertained at cards on Friday by Mrs.
George McGhee at her residence on East
Tdenton street. Dainty and delicious re-
freshments were served to Mrs. McGhee' s
guests.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-10-18
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on and
after october 20, 1900, the undersigned
will abandon the credit system. After.
that date terms will be cash.
DUDLEY & GRAHAM
Ell. f. SCHMIDT
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-10-18
HOMESTEADERS

If you want to sell your claim after
you proved up and sold yourpine, see
Street s. Reynolds, Bemidii, Mikn.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-10-18
Stops the CougI,
and works Off the Cold.

Laxative 5Bromo- Quinine Tablets
Scure a cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price rs cents.
Walter Borden and Maggie Taylor
were married Sept. Both at the resi-
dence of James Taylor, near Tenstrike
postofice. George Wetsel, justice Of
the peace, performed the ceremony.
The happy couple will reside at Black
Tuck. While we we're slow in getting.
this bit of news, we hasten to extend
congratulations.
An immense crowd thronged 5. A..
Lochen's New Store, at its opening
Monday evening. The store is mar
vel of artistic lovliness, from the show
windows clear through. For II years
Mr.. Lochen has been a window trim
mer, and TIE whole interior speaks OF
his cleverness. Mr.. Nelson,o Waph-
,erton, is assisting Mr.. Lochen and
wife. The new store is well stocked
with the very latest in female wearing
apparel and novelty, and both store
and stock would be a credit to any
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-10-18

Feelings of safety pervade the house,
hold that uses One Minute Cough Cure
the only harmless remedy that pro-
duces immediate results. tits infall-
ible for coughs, colds, Group and all
throat and lung troubles. 1t will pre-
vent consumption. Mayo's Drug
Store.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-11

Boston, Sept. 10-Local forecast: Fair
weather. Tuesday and Wednesday;
warmer Wednesday; lightvariable winds
tuesday. becoming south ana southwest
Wednesday,
Washington, Sept. 1O-Forecast for
tuesday and Wednesday: Light to fresh
Winds. mostly easterly.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
Portland, Sept 10, 1900 The local
weather. bureau records the following:
Sa. m.-Barometer. 3o.184; thermome-
e, 5S; dew point, 43 rel. humidity, 56i
direction OF the wind, NV; velocity OF
the wind, 6; state of weather, cloudy.
SIP. m.-Barometer. 3O.191; thermome-
eF' CO., dew point 48; rel. humidity, 90;
direction Of the wind, SW velocity Of the
Wind, z; state of weather, clear.
Maximum temperature, IS; minimum
Vmperature, 81; mean temperature, 81 ;
maximum wind velocity, IL NE; precipi-
nuon-24 hours, 0.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-11
THE LEGISLATURE.
Republicans Gain Two Seats From
York County.

1t is too early yet to give any figures as
to the standing of the legislature but
the indications are that the Republicans
Will have their usual strength IN the
House. The Senate is probably entirely
Republican, though Knox county which
was the only county IN doubt has not
been heard from. Lewiston and Auburn
both send Republican Representatives,
So also do Biddeford and Saoo and Kit
tery. South Berwick is the only town
in York to send a Democratic Represent
at I've, the Republicans gaining two seats
IN that county. Yarmouth and Gray in
Cumberland have elected Democrats.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-11
Where They Can BE Easily Sent
Back if Necessary.

Washington, September 1O.-The de-
velopments of the day In the Chinese sit
uatiOn still point to speedy withdrawal Il
of the United States troops from China
Gen. Chaffee has added the weight Of
his opinion to that already entertained
entertained by many officials here. It
probably is significant that the general s
statement on this point was given pub
ncity by the administration. No con-
firmation is at hand here of the report
that Great Britain and Germany have
Joined IN agreement to remain together
in Pekin regardless of the attitude 0T
the other powers. 1t does not follow
because the United States troops are 10
be Withdrawn this autumn from China
that our interests will be left completely
at the mercy of the other powers. On
the contrary such disposition will De
made of these troops that they, wi1n
others If necessary, can be returned 10
China in short order. 70 this end the
entire army of Gen. Chaffee VIII be
quartered in some of the pleasantest and
most salubrious portion OF the Philip
pines. If they are wanted again in China
they can be transported inside OF
week, thoroughly refreshed and h0red
for effective action.
Minister Wa has not yet been clothed
with powers by his government to effect
q settlement of the Chinese trouble d.
rectly with the Washington authorities.
The officials are inclined TO believe thai
no such large power as this will be con
ferred upon him, though he may, as 90
the Chinese ministers in Europe, play
most important part in the prelinl-
naries to the institution of regular nego-
tiations through commissioners for
final settlement.