New-York tribune., 1900-05-10
sTetp-Dork Dailn Gribrs1e.
THURSDAY. MAY 10. 1900
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-It is reported in Cape Town that
lord Roberts issued a proclamation anneXng
the Orange Free State to the Queens dominions:
The Orange Free State Government has been re-
moved from KrOonstad to Hebron reports from
Rasutoland are 10 the effect that the Beers on
The eastern border Of the Free State are in full
ret eaJ To the north, being threatened by Gen
ercl Fsooertss advance. Lord Salisbury in
q speech at the Primrose League banquet in
London uttered 4 warning of the perils that
threaten England, and made acrid remarks about
Irish Home Rule. == 1t is reported at Accra,
Oh the Cold Coast. that Coomassie has fallen
into the hands Of the rebellious Ashartees. who
are being Joined by other tribes. The
nual meeting Of the Iron and Steel Institute
began IN London. among the speakers being
some Americans. --= The British mail steamer
-Atrato went aground off the harbor Of Kingston.
Jamaica. == The bubonic plague is reported
to be declining in India; a case of the plague is
reported at Smyrna.
CONGRESS- The section of the
Naval Appropriation bill relating to armor and
armament was under consideration throughout
the day, the debate being chiefly on the propo-
siton to establish a Government plant.
= House: The contested election of
Pearson against Crawford from the IXth North
Carolina District, was considered, without reach
ing vote.
DOMESTIC.-Governor Roosevelt called on
the President and several members of the Cab
inet: it is said that his visit to Washington is
n the interest of his candidacy for reelection
as Governor of this State =- The Republi-
nomination for Governor of Illinois was
given to Richard Yates, whose father was the
War Governor of the State. - The rival
Falls and Cincinnati and INDUCED in mutual
lecriminatioEs - The streetcar strike in ST.
Louis was continued. and no efforts We're made
10 run cars on the main lines in the city. -
The strike situation at Buffalo the Lacka-
wanna road became more complicated both
sides declaring negotiations off; the prospect
for settlement on the other roads bright
er = The Fyler forces were victorious over
the Fessenden following in the State convention
at Hartford the former being reelected chair
man Of the State Central Committee. 1t
is alleged that amendments TO the Dow School
law, adopted by the State Legislature, contain
provisions not in the bill when it was approved
by the Mayor and Common Council of Roch-
ester.
CiTY--stocks closed firm, after early weak
ness. = Winners at Morris Park: Lady
Gncas. Ashes Educate, Sparrow Wing. Brisk
Governor Griggs- The Commercial Union
Assurance Company is said to have rensured
all the business Of the Palatine Fire Insurance
Company. = John W. Gates discharged
on the criminal charge preferred by George AL
fred Lamb who threatens to have him arrested
on another complaint == The formation of
financial department of the Board of Education,
10 pay teachers salaries, deferred for two
weeks. = The Committee of One Hundred
met and made plans to collect funds TO aid the
sufferers in India. -=- The seVenty-fifth
nual meeting of the American Tract Society
held.
TIE WEATHER.-Forecas for to-day: Fair
and cool. The temperature yesterday: Highest,
o9 degrees; lowest AZ; average, oily