New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
Nfp1lnrk Daily Gibts,rs
MONDAY, FEBRUARY -, 1901.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-General French has had sharp
fighting with the Beers in the Eastern Trans
Naal killing or wounding IL and making a
large number prisoners. besides capturing a
great quantity of war ma terfal and live stock
she British losing 15S officers and men killed or
wounded: Colonel Plumers force has scattered
DE Vets force i'm Cape CHl0ny, taking many
prisoners, the Boer chief, Il Is reported, escap-
ing acrose the Orange Rive IA boat. -- \
largely attended open Ell meettys under the
auspices Of the Evangelical sfurch (sas held IN
Manila. where the AiethodisnArepo-t the bap-
rism of 25S converts last weS it is rumored in
Manila that the insursenf ee1eral Torres has
surrendered - Empress Frederick took a
half hours ride in sleigh and was visited by
the Kaiser; her physician issued a favorable
bulletin regarding her condition. -= Semi
official organs at St Petersburg print articles
sa wing the tariff policy of Russia rs ap-
plicahle against Western Europe as we'll as the
United States =- There is fear 0f serious
disorder throughout Italy owing to the impover-
ished and distressed condition Of the people.
DOMESTIC The likelihood of the calling Of
an extra session Of Congress was regarded as
1essened at Washington, although il is not yet
ct rtain that il he avoided. = The con-
ferrees Of House and Senate on the War Reve-
Reduction hin met, and it is believed that
agreement viii he reached by concessions re-
garding beer tobacco and bank checks. -
John p Mitchell elected United States Sen
ator by the Oregon Legislature, 10 serve for the
fourth term, on the hfty-thrd ballot of the ses-
sion. - The QuaTtermaster of the City of Rio
Janeiro reported that Consul-Cieneral Wildman
lost his life by remaining the deck OF the
vessel awaiting the purser. whom he had sent
10 the safe after tin box. == 1t is believed
ia Omaha that Pat Grove who is wanted in
connection with the Cudahy kidnapping is in
hiding near that city. == Governor Odel said
the New-York Police law had not been enacted
10 oust Devery, but TO place responsibility for
ahalrs i'm this city where il belongs -= The
bili 70 abolish referees in divorce has been
Tracked 10 pieces by conflicting interests in the
Legislature. == 1t reported I'm Albany
that the Republican leaders have decided 10
give two Of the new Congress districts to New
YORK City and one up the State
CIT1-Poice Commissioner Murphy was at
hls ONCE before Devery. Cortright or Titus
reached headquarters: he talked guardedly
bout the appointment Of Devery and Lewis
HiNons indignation thereat: no word was re-
CelNed from Richard Croker in response to Mr.
->Nons cable message asking the Boss whether
or not he had authorized the choice Of the ex-
mel as first Deputy Commissioner. 49, Con-
inoller Coler said he favored a method Of let
Ing the public schools supply the Civil Service
- The German American Citizens League Of
brooklTn demanded the removal Of the May0r
and otto kempner in address vigorously at
lacked prevailing police conditions. - 4 bi,
benent performance was held AZ the Academy of
Music for the White Rats
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Fair
ne temperature Yesterday: Highest o6 do
enees lowest, Il; average, 217s