New-York tribune., 1901-10-24
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER "a. 1901.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-Colombian Government troops de-
feated an insurgent force on october D, the rebel
General Lombana being among the killed; Presi-
dent Castro of Venezuela is sending war sup
plies TO the Upper Orinoco TO the Colombian
rebels. - Unreasonable weather in the Bull
garian mountains, il is hoped, VIII hasten the
release OF Miss Stone the abducted American
missionary. - Large steel concerns in Great
Britain deny that they intend to combine. but 1t
is believed that the smaller plants may DO So
The removal Of General Butler from the
command Of the First Army Corps has stirred
- II is said that the Nobel prize viii be
awarded TO Dr. Henri Dumant, the Swiss physi-
clan. - American troops continue to leave
Manila for Samar. where General Chaffee does
not anticipate further disasters; the Filipino
Central Committee has confirmed Malvar as the
successor TO Aguinaldo. "A statue TO W. e.
Gladstone was unveiled at Manchester. England.
- The popularity Of Minister WI IN this
country is expected TO lead to his recall TO China.
- Strike leaders in France were warned by
the government that an order to the miners
would render them liable 10 the death penalty.
DOMESTIC.-Yale University conferred upon
President Roosevelt and many other distin-
exercises OF the day brought TO close her BIZ
centennial celebration; the President
ceived with great enthusiasm in New-Haven.
80 A plucky express messenger on a train
in oregon defended his safe against train rob-
hers, despite the fact that they fired four shots
of dynamite in the effort 10 destroy his
- Admiral Schley is expected TO begin his
testimony before the naval court Of inquiry to-
day; eight witnesses gave evidence for the de-
fence at yesterdays session. - A hot fight
over the Cuban question is expected 10 occur
early In the forthcoming session Of Congress. the
Democrats insisting on free trade and annex
ation while the Republicans viii solidly oppose
both propositions. - Secretary Root
sumed work at the War Department and found
many important questions awaiting his atten-
ton; alarm is felt by officials over the situ-
alton in Samar, and General Chaffees force is
not TO be increased. - The Appellate Di-
vision, Fourth Department has declared consti-
tutional the law prohibiting the use OF preserva-
tives in milk. - The sesquicentennial Of Car
lisle. Penn. was celebrated with especial exer-
cises-
ClTY-Stocks were strong and higher. -
Justice Jerome carried big audience in Cooper
Union by storm. - Governor Odell replied to
z. M Shepard's attempt TO place the RESPONSE
bility for the retention of Murphy and Devery,
turning the tables on the Tammany candidate.
g. Mr.. Shepard and Senator Grady spoke at
ST. Nicholas Rink: Mr.. Shepard made strong
pledge for civil service reform administra-
ton. and Senator Grady. not having heard Mr..
Shepard advocated the opposite doctrine. -
The police decided that the deaths OF a man and
woman who were found lying side by side
the floor OF Raines law hotel were due to
murder and suicide - Three horses and
Jockey were killed in the racing at Morris Park.
THE wEATHER--Forecast for to-day: Fair
and cooler. The temperature yesterday: High
est, rs degrees; lowest, "a; average. Ga.