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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-24

The consequence of a diseased condi-
tion Of the stomach and digestive and
nutritive system are most disastrous to
the whole body. One by one every
organ may become involved The mis-
cry is maddcning. The most extreme
cases Of astomach trorblen and the evils
resulting from it have been cured by DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t
Strengthens the stomach, purifies the
blood and builds Zip the body with sound
healthy flesh.
III was taken with severe headache writes
Thomas A, Swarts, Box Ic3 Sub-Station c, Co
iufnbus, Ohio, then cramps IN the stomach, and
my food would not digest, then kidney and liver
trouble, and my back got weak 50 ] could
scarcely get around. Just gave money to lie
doctors whenever tionsht they would do me
any good, but the more doctored tho worse
got until six years passed had becoine
poorly could only walk in the house by the aid
Of chair, aud got 90 thin had gfpsn NJ 10 afs,
thinkiug thnt could not oe cured. Then saw
advice and take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and make new man out Of yonrself. y
The hrst bottle helped nc 80 thought would
get another, and after had taken eight bottles
IN about six weeks YVES weighed and found I
had gained twenty-seven t77) pounds. ] have
done more hard work in the past eleven months
than did ;u two years before, aud I'm as stout
aad healthy to-day, think rs ever was"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
biliousrcss.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-24
FORAKER

Was Urged on by 0ick-Aad His
Reasons.
Colopcl c. W. Dick is credited with
furnishing the Inspiration for Senator
Foraker's attack on the leaders or
the Anti-saloon League, by politicians
in Columbus who are familiar with
tho circumstances.
1t Is alleged by these gentlemen that
Senator Hanna wrote his brief letter,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-24

Sound advice to those who have kid.
ney and bladder troubles, is to take a
safe, sure medicine like Foley's Kid
ney Cure. II always benefits the Kid.
neys.
j. NJ. LATER, j. Lamparter & Co.,
A Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-24
POSTPONED
Hearing Of Centennial Case-Auditor
GiIbert's Answer.
Especial Correspondence, ;,

lSpeclaI Correspondence)
Columbus, May 24.--At the request
of Senator Foraker and Judge Brad
bury, counsel for the commission, the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
He Then Drew His Sword and De
Tended Himself Till Aid Came.
WORTHY THE WCTORIA CROSS
Colonel TuIIock Speaks i'll the H'shcs'
Terms Of the Licutcnant's Action.
No Treasure Found. Owing to
Death of The Infor:ncr-ErIt-
fsh Minister Not Author
izcd to Sign A:rccnt.
Ry Associated Press.)

1,E,KrS. Dec. 15-The British Minister,
S;r Ernest Satow, has received COM
n,,n,ca;ion TO the effect that at present
he is not authorized to sign the JOINT note.
He expects definite instructions to-mor-
row.
The Germans report that their detach-
,nent at lIo 81 WI was attacked Wniie
fora-inr. They killed thirteen and wound
ed twenty Chinese. The Germans had
tour men wounded.
sColonel Tuilock has returned mere. hh0
reports having had an exciting eNter-eiioe'
ITS deta chnent was fired upon e!sh1 laleS
from Pekin. He could not discover 'lie ~
sailants. as they used snoke!ess po"uol
ard modern guns. lie campeu loi t,40
rtpht al A place called kao III Hlns, eish-
teen miles from here. meeting Win Si4Stie ~
n1yaos:tlnn. but he was Informed ne "ou.u
be attacked the next day by Boxers from
Och Hal Wing and sent for relni orce-
merts Fifty men under Lieutenant NJ
J,harsprl of the Twenty-SiNih Beluchislu'l
Regiment. were sent to MS ass.s'ahvT.
lmned. .ately after their arrival Iuliock
attacked the town. which had to De en-
tered by the use of scaling ladders
GALLANT DEED.
In The attack MCfneTSDn distinguishes
him, ,elf. He led The scaling party which
reached the town, jumped down -into the
,,i..a md e,npt:ed his revolver, killing
iya men. He then drew h-s sword ana
defended himself until his men arrived in
force and saved him from impending
death.
co4onel Tuliock speaks highly of the
l..eutenant's action. He says he oeleVes
he id a deed which merits the Victoria
Cross. in h : jump TO what Was apparent
IL certain dsath. in order TO let his men,
who were coming UP the ladder arrive
Fortunately the Chinese had only Il leW
-oar-nes and were bad shots. and none OF
the British troops were wounded during
The fight. Forty Boxers were Killed. a
uunlger were wounded and many were
captured and brought TO Pekin
owing to the killing of the informer, no
treasure was ottained.
HELD IN CONTEMPT.
Tullock says the people of Pekn do not
realize the contempt in which they are
he'd in the country districts He adds
that one of the wounded Ch.naman sad
while dying: You can kill me, but You
cannot Kill the Boxer movement, which
will exist until every foreign devil in
China is killed"
The French report the approach on
the Chinese Imperial city Of ten thousand
men. Puo Ting, Their garrison, fifteen
miles west being attacked by the ad-
vance guard. They have Appealed to Ii
Hung Chang and demand that he prevent
r4e march of these troops, owing TO the
peace negotiations.
The railroad opening. which was to have
taken place to-day, has been postponed
owing to the road not being ready for
traffic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
SHOWED SHE HAD NERVE.
ssissVVclls Displays Remarkable Calm
ness and Cool Judgment.

The ,,ost remarkable incident of the fire
last evening, which broke out ABOUT 6:3e
o'c,ock in THE third story OF No, III East
Broad Street. was uhe remarkaote heroiSm
ana devotion to. duty displayed oN Miss
BETTE D. Wel.s. the operator in charge OF
the switchboard OF the Richmond Tele-
phone Company. which is iocnted i'll that
building. While the hea; from the flames,
MiIch had gotten considerable headway
in the room which she occupied, was
seorchins her garments, s:liseing her hail;
and melting the combs whicl. she wore
in her hair. Miss Wells remained at her
post of dlty. and with coolnoss and great
presence of mind gave the alarm TO the
dre department, and continued her atten-
ton to the patrons of the company.
At the board she remained until all
chance OF her escape by way cf the stairs
was cut off. Then 10 save herself she was
forced TO ciirlp from a window on TO
renr porch three stories above the ground,
and from there lower herself by means of
an adjoining sned roof TO the porch below,
thus escaping uninjured-
The fire originated in an adjoining room
occupied by officer T. {. Wilkinson by
the overturniug of an oil stove. When the
accident occurred Mr.. Wilkinson picked
up The stove and ran TO the bathroom
just in the rear of the telephone eX-
rhnnge. where he attempted to smother the
flames with rug Mrs. Mamie Curtis,
who rents the second and third floors
of the building and conducts a boarding.
house. ran to his assistance. nut on
reaching the scene found THAT the cur
iains in the room had become isnited and
that the destruction CT the building was
threatened.
Companies Nos. 3 and 4. engine No. C.
wagon No. and truck No. responded,
and I'm a snort time had the flames cxtin-
guished. The damage to the building.
which is owned ana occupied on the
ground floor ny Stokes q Dunn. was very
Little and may be covered by 500.
After the fire and the fright Miss Wells
returned to the board. which had not been
seriously damaged. and there with her
chair elevated on piauks 10 escape the
water which had flooded the floor, she
was foiund by one of the managers of the
company. and after commencing her ac-
ton had her relieved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16

The general opinion here e.. IS ., mat the nc
verdict was founded upon 'i--'' |it" 'iese.
American law. g:lat the nan whose W.
man kin * 6etoauchea by ancaher, may
+al.a. ,,ar.,o,,,1 ,,e1,se4nce ana so trnpun-
ished by the law
fDistrirt Attorney Alan. III iEs powerful
closing speech for the prose.ur,on @ ttl.a iI, %
terncon, said: Il wondeG ho' t'''t "iie.t q
man. who was a mere WofN-iiahu III l.'s
l.old os a snip, can become an ''iil'o''alil
officer in a city. that tt'y "ai''eu i,,S =,
prisoner tried in the courts % 80 S:s ~
stead Of in this court o g
gentlemen
SHARP WORDS
..ubon Mr. ,rhorp battered himself that
,, 'tsi W., i,Idse and jury cf Vir-
ainia as,,,ie,,in in this court uhe comfort
a. $50 - 49,, ,,at from the law he would
- ~. - h.r,,.h but in the hope that
Ia eo,,;d esereoate the Jury from the
l.o,,rt a~, while the judge took the law
irtn I;s of,ica the jury could decide the
case upon an appeal TO rhe prejudice and
,sass,ions os the jurors regardless OF the
law
The principal theme una, rha mas caiiea LOT
condemnation by MI "as .he us
torv of ,.annon,s s.n. the esancient modes
=. y. ,,nishment and the fact that in
sITirsi,;, ,be nenalty is ONLY a fine of $40
ya, h. tarls you that Il man must go ex-
cused for killing another for crime that
tbs ,arr nf Virginia only furnishes with a
mne ~ 500 nv friends speech. snid he,
was not prepared for the United States
court. but for a state curt. the court
that would have tried this case if.
Michael prince had knoEn that he was
9raeteay stspph o1a not have c iury s,1nh
MS his counsel would like him to have.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
THE BRITISH DISASTER.
Four Companies are Missing ano
Thought TO BE- Prisoners.
(By Associated Press

LONDON. December I5.-L,0rd Kitchener
reports that eighteen officers and five
hundred and fifty-fIve men are missing
from General Clements force. They con-
sist of four companies of the Norlhumber-
land F'usiieers.
Judging from the message, these were
captured by the Beers.
Clements casualties December 18th.
amounted to five officers and nine men
killed and apparently many wounded.
DETAILED REPORT.
Lord Kteheners message to the War
Office is follows:
PRETORIA. December 1i-CIements
brought in his force to Commando Mex.
unopposed. The casualties We're | re-
gret to say. heavy-killed, five officers and
nine OF other ranks; missing. eighteen
officers and five hundred and fffty-hve ot
other ranks. These latter We're companies
of the Northumberland Fusileers. who
were stationed on the Hill. and sono
Yeomanry and other details sent up to
support them. Names and nature ot
wounds are being telegraphed from Cape
town.
BOERS SUFFERED.
'.Broadwood's brigade took no part in
severely Knox drove De Wet north to
the Thabanchlt-I I.adybrand line. which was
held by cur troops. De Vets force, cut
3.GGO strong. made several attempts to get
through during the day, assisted by
force Of Beers operating from the north.
These attempts were driven back. though
some OF the Beers from the south were
able to get through the line
DE VETS FORCE LOST.
Wiring later, December 18th, Lord
| Kitchener reports that while passing the
| lines in the neighborhood of 'Tha5anchu.
| De Vets force lost considerably. The
! South Africa Light Horse and 'rhorney-
| croft's mounted infantry captured fif-
| teen-pountier. taken at Dewetsdorp. a
| pompon several wagons with ammunition.
| twenty-five prisoners and some horses and
| mules y portion of the enemy has not
! been able 20 pass north.
WORST OF THE WAR.
| General Kitehener's supplementary
| dispatch. referring to the disaster
| at the AIasalies Berg. confirms
| Yesterdays most pessimissic fears. and
| demonstrates that the catastrophe is
| ayncng the worst of the war.
| The matter was brought up in the
| House of Commons to-day but the Sec
| retary of War, NJ. VIM ST. John Brod-
ck. had no information To add. excepe
| that the wounded numbered six officers
| and forty-five men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16

Red Bill alias VIM. Henry Wilson VINO
was arrested IS an associate OF ihe
gang turned states evidence and gave
such valuable assistance in the capture
of the gang thar he was discharged.
THE CONvICTs.
The following are those convicted:
George Hill alias George Beverly, two
years.
Ernest Stuart alas Back Man. a
boy, five years in the Colored Reforlna-
tory.
Ed. Smith alias Geo. Davis. two years
on two counts, making a t,4ai of four
years.
Charlie Taylor alias Curry, four
years and six months
Willie Jones alias ALEC" Jones, six
years.
John Williams alias Shorty alias
William Smith, four years and six
months.
Robert Patsy alias Robert Peasants.
turned over to Buena Vista authorities
on the charge of arson for trial there.
Richard D. Hawkins aEas Richard Cal
loway. on the same charge to be tried in
Corporation Court, Buena Vista, now ir.
session.
John Jennings, one of the gang is in
Fincastle Jail, charged with highway
robbery He has been positively idsnti-
fled.
Jim Smith and Thomas Jackson. con-
victed of highway robbery, sentenced to
five years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
Detective Duke Confirmed in His
Belief as to Two Men.
THE SAME He SAW HERE THEN.
They Robbed the Cars of tho Company
.,d Terror!1cd tho People Along
the Road Before Captnrc-Were
Very Heavily Armed.
The Gang Well
Broken Up.

Darective Duke, Of the Chesapeake ana
o,io Railroad. returned from Lexington
,ort evening, where he has been constant
" on the witness stand for nearly week
j, connection with the trial of a NUMBER
If desperate colored thieves who nave
,o,ha1 the cars of the company many
times.
The arrests were made just a inonu'
$50. and eleven were convicted OIL the
crimes charged Among them are some
Of the most desperate characters known
=. tho detectives in the history OF the
State.
ORGANIZED GANG.
This Gang has Tor months worked
o1org t1e chesapeake and Ono Road
fron, Newport News TO Cincinnati. lhes
havo spre1ll CONSERVATION and terror
amcnr the country people along t-ie
line and robberies, !lod-ups and muir
- have been committed by the Wnoie-
sale. ~, oet
The capture of the gang was the mos mos
important detective work that mas peei'
dCre aIcng the line for a long tine anu
~. D,lka and his assistants deserve much
red, for the clean sweep made. mere
ara still two or three Of the gang at
LARGE but the lesson has been so saiutaFS
tfat thcy Wi not likely r7tufn 10 the1i
ole haunts again.
some Of these men when arrested car
riad some Of the most formidable weapons
cver seen, two having pisttls OF Is ca!lpte
and one big gun Of II ca lipre
AUsTIN'S MURDERERS:
Mr. Duke is confirmed in the beleef that
Charlie Taylor and Willie Jones las
Acc Jones, are the men who tock the NE
Of brave officer Bob Austin.
Mr.. Duke feels sure they are the same
men he saw o1na the morning OF the muir
der of AustinS sand their testimony OF
crcss examination indicated that they
were in Richmond at the time the oiliee'
WAS killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16

-TeIephone girls heroisrl.
Harris case set for tomorrow.
Order of Chosen Friends in receivers
hands
secret marriage in Fulton.
Major Cutchins TO resign
Politics and politicians.
state
Hon. Walter Jordan succeeds the late
]. e Booker as county chairman In Nam
Michael II. Prince. the slayer Of
Charles Cannon, in Norfolk declared noe
guilty. and goes forth a free man.
Big car-manufacturing plant may lo-
cate at Norfolk
a number of desperate railroad thieves
convicted at Lexington
Gener ].
War revenue reduction bill passed oy
the House Pension appropriation meas
ure also enacted
Many amendments offered TO the Hay
Pauncefote treaty. Diiatory tactics
threatened to prevent an early vote.
american team wins the StN-6ay race
by wheels length
Foreign.
British disaster caused by ammunition
giving out. ~
was dismissed.
-British Minister to China has not been
authorized TO sign the agreement
British nSicer does very gallant 49,
In China.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
Mr.. Chamberlain Was Also Severely
Attacked.
AN OUTRAGE ON CIVILIZATION.
The Remarks of John Bryn Roberts
Liberal, We're Particularly Sting
sanains-Blaspheniv sana he Declared to
Hold Christian Services Iii
Connection with Rot
erts' Return.
CRy Associated Press.)

LONDON, Dec. 15.-Parliament was dis
missed to-day until the middle OF February
with the reading of the shortest of the
Queens speeches. 1t was as follows:
s.Ny Lords and Gentlemen,-I thank you
for the liberal provision you have made
for the expenses incurred by the opera
tons of my armies in South Africa and
China
The proceedings to-day in the House Of
Commons were a repetition il miniature
of the debates of the brief session.
vIRULENTLY DENOUNCED.
The ministers were heckIed, the war
was virulently denounced and Nh Cham-
r,erlafr was further attacked. The war
funds were finally voted after the secre-
tarv of State for War, Mr.. Broderich'
had given assurance that the Government
during recess. would cordially cooperate
with General Kitchener in an endeavor to
end the war.
Particularly singing were the remarks
of John Bryn Roberts UTberaQ He de-
claret the British treatment of the wo-
men in South Africa was an outrage on
civilization, and that it was blaspAenE 70
hold Christian services in st. Pauls IN
correction with the return Of Lord Ro-
berts.
Mr. Broderick hotly denounced Mr.. Bryn
Roberts charges. asserting that it was
criminal to make allegations which could
not be proved, but which. however, would
be telegraphetl to South Africa TO increase
the discomfort existing there He held up
Mr.. Bryn Roberts to the censure and re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
LOCKED TOWN MARSHAL UP.
Iiobhcrs The: Preceded to Use Dyna
mite freely,
(Ey Associated Press.)

BRIGHTON, ILLS, Dec. 15.-F'svc men,
posing as t-a1ups, were permitted TO lodge
in the lookup here last evening. DER
ing the night they overpoWered the town
marshal. locked him in IL cell, ana broke
into the private bank of Blodett Brothers.
Several olrarses Of dynamite were ex-
picded. but the vault, which Contained n
large sum, was only partially wrecked.
and the man gave up trying 10 secure It.
The general store of Edward Butler was
next visited. Here the safe WITS blown
open, and several hundred dollars secured
The men were entering another store wfen
an alarm of fire was sounded.
Meantime TIE robbers escaped. 4 posse
with blooahounds is in pursuit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
Reed and Ho,,son.

SEw YORK. Dec. 75.-At St Iuke.s
Hospital today, ii was said there was no
change IN the condition of Roland Reed
40 rev COMPLICATIONS have arisen and
there is hope for his recovery, although
t1.s condition Is serious.
aieutenant Hoh.on. who Is at the Pres
bytef.an Hospital. has improved and all
Indications are favorable for his recoy-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
a Small Fire.

small fire occurred at the residence -cs
Mr.. Abram Schwartzman. No. 40. East
Leigh Street. late yesterday afternoon. IN
some manner a bsd caught fire On the
sacond floor. but it was quickly extin-
s,1isfed by the chemical engine before any
iaa1nage of consequence was done,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
SnoIipnx in Nelson.

Information received here from Nelson
.ounty Yesterday is to the effect that
smallpox is raging In Rockhsh VALLEY.
and the citizens OF that section are much
axercIsed over the matter.
The disease seems to be confined, so far,
rincinaiIY to negroes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
III the Senate.
tBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15-Only routine
business was transacted by the Senate to-
day in open session.~.At 1925 the Hay
Pauncefote treaty was taken UP in secret
session The Senate adjourned at o:45.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
Fire Prince George.
Special Dispatch TO The Timcs. )

(Speciai Dlspatch TO The Timcs.j
PETERSBURG. VA, Dec. little out
frouses on the farm OF Mr. Vanpelt, in
Prince George county. near Jordon-Point
Lighthouse, were destroyed BY FIRE last
night. Tbs loss was small
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
PLOTTING REVOLUTION.
(By Associated Press.)

Prominent VcncZuclans Arrested on
Filis charge.
(By Associated Press.)
KINGSTON. JAMAICA, Dec. 15.-Ad-
vices received here from Demarara. Brit
ish Guiana. under date OF December 9th.
announce the arrest in Caracas, Venc-
zrela, of hfty-six prominent Vens,zuefans
en- the charge OF plotting new revolu-
ton. The arrests, 1t Is added, have created
great excitement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16

probation of nearly every member Of the
House of Commons.
These remarks were greeted with
cheers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
The Verdict App|auded and Prince
Given an Ovation.
GENl ALLAN CAUSES 0FFENSE.
Nudge Waddil Makes Il Statement
From the Bench and the District At
torney Follows it With an Expia-
Misunderstanding Before the
Court to Indicate Nor
folk Wicked c ty.
Especial Dispatch to The Tlmes.)

NORFOLK. VA. December 1.-White
as the tombstone, which many believed
would soon be erected over him. Micheal
Prince, slayer OF Chas. Cannon, stood this
afternoon before the jury in the United
States Court who should in moment
say whether he should die, should fill a
felons cell or should go free. Few gamer
men perhaps ever stood at the bar. Beside
him sat that brother, Jim Prince, who has
stood by him from first to last.
A TIME OF SUSPENSE.
In the court room several hundred men
who. since the jurors retired an hour ago,
sat and waited Among these the belief
was general that the jury would fail to
agree.
At 4:22 o'clock the jury, having sent word
TO Judge Waddiil that they We're ready to
report. were brought into court by Mar
sha! Treat. When they were seated in the
box. Clerk Bowden said to them solemn
ly:
A SURPRISE VERDICT.
Gentlemen of the jury, have YOU agreed
upon a verdict" There WAS silence for
some seconds, then, to the surprise oE
most. they answered. I'VE have"
Gentlemen of the jury, look upon the
DrisOner.' said the Clerk. as solemnly as
the rook with the book rs he guilty as
charged in the Indictment or not guilty?i
Prince, TaleIy stood facing fham, ana the
sentence of death which might lal from
their lips Not guilty said the foreman,
Not guilty" chined the other eleven, and
Prince was practically free.
Cheers, sharp and shrill, sounded in the
court room. and men stamped their feet
Some pounded on the floor with sticks. Or
der was shortly restored, and Prince, after
she usual forief fonmalities, was literally
carried cut c!f the building by his friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
KRUGER DELIGHTED.
Heard News of Boer Success With
Great Satisfaction.
(By Associated Press

(By Associated PFess1
TFyE HAGUE. December f5-'Fhe dinner
given by queen Wi'heEnina st the pa!ace
yasterttav evening was private. Mr.. kru-
aar SAT- next TO Her Majesty. opposite the
CONTINUED on Second PaseJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
WEATHER. FORECAST.

ssrecast for Sunday and Monday
rf-ginia-Fair and warmer Sunday 30
Monday: light northerly winds
North CaroIina-Fair and warmer sun
day and Monday; fresh north easserss
winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16

tcontinued On sessnth Page.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
IA oE OF oFTHERs1oMErEE

The thermometer ranged as follows at
THE Times office yesterday: A. NJ, "a; IL
fd-. s6: p. M. sss: 6 p. NJ. 2s: P. NJ, "a;
q Il, q. Average temperature, q 1-s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16
SUMMARY OF To-DAY'S NEWS
Local.

Telephone girls heroism-
Harris case set for tomorrow.
Order of Chosen Friends in receivers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-16

PEKrN. Dec 15.-The British Minister
Sir Ernest Satow, has received COM
.n,,,,ca,ion to the effect that at present
he is not authorized TO sign the joint note
lie expects definite instructions to-mor-