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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-03
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
THE BLOCKADE STILL EXISTS
Grave Complications May Arise Unless BOckadiug
Squadron WitIidraws Soon.
AN AMIcABLE SPIRIT is SHOWN
BY Great Britain In Negotiations Conducted by Mr..
Overwhelmingly Has Given No Answer
to the Proposition.

Washington, January 24.-An active exchange is
going on between England and Venezuela, as repre-
scented by Mr.. Bowen, respecting the atters proposal
to raise the blockade OF the Venezuelan ports as
condition precedent to further negotiations The
British government is showing amicabe spirit in
this matter and there hopes of a satisfactory
conclusion II Germany be induced to accept the
agreement about to be arrived at between Ambas-
sador Herbert and Minister Bowen. The German
government however, has SO far, returned no an
to Mr. Bowen's proposition and this is the sub
ject Of unpleasant comment here,
1t is learned that the guarantees offered by Mr.
Bowen regarded by the United States government
eminently reasonable and sufficient They include
a proposition by President Castro to turn the
entire Venezuelan customs system to the allies for
the collection of their ndemnities, and authorize the
allies to place official in each of the Venezuelan
custom houses to make sure that they secure their
proper proportion OF the receipts. Venezuelas prop
osition to the allies remains unanswered by Germany
tho blockade continues. This is the situation in
a nutshell today but it, by no means, indicates the
diplomatic activity in Washington at this time. The
feeling is increasing here that unless the blockading
squadrons withdraw from Venezuelan waters within
comparatively short time, grave complications may
arise
Sir Michael Herbert British ambassador was Mr.,
Bowen's first caller this morning, and long con-
ference followed Tho ambassador brought advices
from London but beyond this statement neither he
nor Mr.. Bowen was willing to discuss the meeting.
The Venezuelan situation under discussion
throughout the day. The attitude of Mr.. Bowen re-
mains unchanged regarding the blockade. He has re-
peatedly assured the representatives of the powers
that he has fun powers to act whether for peace or
war though he reiterated that his visit to washing
ton was a peace mission, provided honorable terms
could be obtained.
The Italian ambassador signor NJ Dos Planohes
and the German charge d'afalres. Count Quadt. are
still without advces from their governments as to
the raising of the blockade. Italys traditional policy
has been one of arbitration and her representative
has maintained a conciatory attitude throughout the
Venezuelan trouble but it is intimated that she may
be compelled to follow Germany in continuing the
blockade.
Senior Pulido venezuelas charge, in confer
ence with Mr.. Bowen when the British ambassador
called but left when the latter was announced
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
COMPLICATIONS
The Reciprocity Treaty Between United States and
Cuba vitality Concerns
ENGLAND's COMMERCIAL POLICY.
strenuous objection Has Been Raised by British ror-
ean office, but Washington Government
Refuses TO Reoede.

London, January 24--The reciprocity treaty De-
tween Cuba and the United States threatens 10 F"se
one OF the most serious differences OF OPINION pe
tween Great Britain and the United States that mas
occurred for many years. So much significance Is
attached TO the matter that meeting OF the caOne'
is being specially summoned to see what action can
he taken. There is of course, alarmst feeling
as to any possible straining of diplomatic relations
but Great Britains entire commercial policy Is be-
ieved TO he vitality concerned The matter came to
head through the deputation from the chamber OF
commerce of the United Kingdom, which waited upon
Foreign Secretary Lansdowne recently IL lncluueu
several members of parliament and represented the
most powerful business interests from all the BRUSH
Industrial centers Replying to the delegates argu-
ment that all the advantages which the government
had gained by securing the abolition of the sugar
bounty would be sacrificed If the Cuban reciprocity
treaty became operative Lord Lansdowne said he
thoroughly realized the gravity Of the situation ana
proceeded to read dispatches showing that Amoas-
sador Herbert had forcefuly represented the British
objections the treaty, pointing out that was TO
all ntents and purposes discrimination against III
the British possessions in the West lhules. .,
Secretary Hays reply maintained that the united
States was doing more than 1t had the right 10
do and intimated that 1t had no intention OF mouy-
ing the Cuban treaty.
Lord Lansdowne added that all the information
available pointed to the fact that the treaty would
pass but he announced that the cabinet would con
slider If anything further could be done.
The delegates said they understood that the treaty
contains secret clause STIMULATING that no further
measures of reciprocity shall be undertaken by the
United States toward the British West Indies. II
such was the case it was suggested to Lord Lans
downe that Great Britain would be only within her
rights in retaating with an Increased duty on grain
The foreign secretary gave intimaton on this
poiut, which apparently only suggested in the
hope that some of the members Of the cabinet who
are reported strongly IN favor of a more protec
ZIONIST policy, might use 1t as handle to forward
, their views.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
TIE PHILIPPINE FRlARs.
A Copy Of che papai suit Given Out 'or Ss's


A Copy Of the papai Bull Given Out sor W.
ton. rs,
New York, january 2A--A copy Of me psu =
concerning religious questions In the Snls
which have furnished much controyszW a"'. .
past year, was given out today. In1s pua !. (
rest the question of the Immediate wfsnd :.
friars, as Pope Leo distinctly says that tns! W
main in charge of the parishes until then p'ASa
be taken by native priests.
The Pope also comes out squareiy for tns - ~
government and enjolns obedience on Oh -.
to the new government. He also urges ua y
ton Of native priests and prohibits tner ''A''
in politics in these words: "
"The clergy are to be strongly urged n''~ j,
low themselves TO be separated from s'"r' 4,
though the common law provides thar .no, ,sarsA
enlisted in the host of God shall not s"s T., IA
up to secular cares we are anxious phD.ss
specially avoided by the clergy IN INV
Islands today" ..a Id
That portion OF the bull which mas wv
canoe In the United States follows: .hs.rttt
Now remains for us to address SONS ~, "a >
inspired bp paternal charity TO me he n' I'M a {
Philippine Islands and to exhort them aSsos
soul to preserve unity in the bonds % ~. IL
profession of Christianity demands .sst a W
brotherhood of Christ is greater tnah III ~ Isss
for the brotherhood of blood pears o ~ III shcm
of the body but the brotherhood OF un-tteo;
unanimity of heart and soul as u 10 we ou. y
The multitude OF the believers Ne'o
and soul" "a nv re 2
"And the same things are demanaeu Sr
ests OF religion. which was the CHIEF a,uatg y
gin OF those noble qualities which hA,s
ished in the Philippines in former tli1 my by HyI
Finally, this concord is deman ~, hun W
triotism. for the country can only SUM- rem sha
jury from public disturbances lie. "a acoft1'
the reins OF government be reyeten..eer ls iren y
The precept of the Apostle for al powe' dsancs
And, although we are separated By IONS . I tbs
he people OF the pope's let them 49, w, vAh j
are under the protection Of ne Holy Il never ~
thom especially dear and when wa
look after their interests
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
THE COERCION MUST CONTINUE.

The ALLIES Have Agreed Mr. Bowen's Proposition
Can Not Be Entertained.
London January 24.-It was learned today by the
Associated Press that Great Britain, Germany and
Italy have agreed that Mr.. Bowen's proposition that
the blockade OF Venezuela be Immediately raised can
not be entertained and that eoercive action must con-
tinue until proper guarantee is forthcoming. The
foreign offces hold that any other would en-
tail failure Of the attempt to bring about a settle
ment by diplomacy at Washington
Regarding the position Of the other claimants
against Venezuela, the bookading powers contend
that their claims must be satisfactorily settled before
the demands of the countries who are not actively
asserting them can receive attention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
Mr.. eoWEN's STATEMENT.

Positive In Belief of Early and Satisfactory Set
Element.
Washington, January 24.--At midnight Minister
Bowen gave out this statement: 81 have good reason
to believe the controversy between the allied powers
and Venezuela will be settled and satisfactorily"
Mr. Bowen said he able to make this positive
statement after number Of conferences held during
the day and evening with tho representatives Of the
allied powers. He expressed his qualification over
the prospects, Of speedy settlement Of the difficulty
He had nothing TO say, however, TO whether the
assurances he has received Include Immediate
raising of the blockade.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
seeret clause Featuro penIed.

Washington, January 24.--The state department is
considering the advisabiity of extending the period
of time allowed for the reafhrmation of the Cuban
reciprocity treaty, pending before the United
States senate. The time allowed for ratification
pires week from to-day While the senate leaders
are confident of their ability to the approval
the treaty within the time limit the president and
Secretary Hay have about concluded they will scarce
ly be warranted in rskng the loss of this important
convention and they therefore contemplate the draft
ing of a special article in the shape of a protocol
which will provide for safe extension of the period
allowed for Teaffirmation.
The attention of officials who have had to do with
this treaty directed today to the statement made
in London to Lord Lansdowne by the delegates Of
the chamber of commerce of the United Kingdom to
the effect that the Cuban treaty contained secret
clause, STIMULATING that further measure OF re.
ciprocty shall be undertaken by the United States
toward the British West Indies It was explained
that there secret clause IN the treaty. What
the delegates undoubtedly had reference TO was the
amendment to the treaty made by the senate COM
mittee, prohibiting for term of five years any
diminution Of the duty the sugar tariff the effect
being TO prevent the confirmation of any reciprocity
treaty with the British West Indian colonies, or in
deed with any country permitting reduction Of
sugar duties. This amendment is declared obnoxious
to the administration, but whether its inclusion would
the loss of the treaty not be foretod at
this moment
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
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The CONDITIONS I'm SWEDEN.
Thousands Of Humans and Cattle on the Verge
OF Starvation.

OF STARVATION,
Especial to The Post)
Gelvare, North Sweden, January 24--I3ight
days in the heart Of famine stricken North swe-
den across desolate, freezing country. accessi-
Bile only by means of sledges, confirm the re-
ports sent week ago by the star correspondent
as to the critical conditions that confront the
peasants of these high ATTITUDES In certain dis
tricts King Oscars Arctic subjects are in a state
that borders on complete restitution
The most pitiful conditions were found at ev-
cry point visited Only the most meagre relief
supplies, which have temporarily ceased in GER
tain districts stand between the peasants and
starvation Were the relief resources to sacken
for any considerable number of days during the
next six months, 1t is hard to conceive how
thousands OF human beings and cattle could es
cape death from hunger. Even now they are
subsisting on less than half the regulation
tlons Of famine times.
This description of the situation is based
personal inspection of topical districts and it Is
Endorsed by government officials pastors, school
teachers, inn keepers and others in hourly con
tact with the widespread misery Such authori
ties vigorously condemn the action of the saw
mill companies in forcing the famine sufferers to
work for beggarly wages and then propagating
the fiction that their condition has been grossly
exaggerated.
At present the problem that is giving the
relief authorities most concern is the need for
securing sufficient seed grain--principally bar.
ley-in order to enable the ruined farmer to SOW
new crops. Only a small percentage is required,
Six hundred thousand bushels are in sight. If
there is any American grain grown far enough
north to ripen in the Swedish high ATTITUDES the
government will import 1t.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
cRAoow ALDERMEN HAVE TROUBLE.
Went Out Of Their Way to Have a Bad Job Done on
Water System.
Especial to The Post.)

Especial to The Post)
Cracow, January 24,-There is trouble in store for
the fathers of the city who made the contract for
the construction Of the new water system The main
pipe has been a source OF continual ANNOYANCE IN
account of its frequent breaks during the past year
and the other day a break occurred which kent the
city without water for several days
Instead OF awarding the contracts for the vorh -
the regular Polish and Bohemian contractors who
piled for the lob. the council determined to give ~ ~
German Arm Now the citizens are up in arms
against the council High water rates have boo,
charged and yet the supply has been wrstebod
The immense outflow OF water from tho br.irr
main undermined several houses but fortunatelv nc
river yistua being close at hand the greater
OF the food ran into that stream N''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
CAN NOT ESCAPE RgspoNslsILlrY.

Blame,
New York January 24.-The attempt of the Ger
naval authorities TO destroy the Carlos fort
fcations. capture gunboat in Lake Maracaibo and
interrupt the passage Of supplies from Colombia east
ward, ia considered most inopportune by English
writer's commenting the affair, since It ia direct
afront TO the Washington government. which is
striving 10 make peace and procure satisfactory
settlement Of outstanding claims says the Tribunes
London correspondent According to the Berlin
press whatever 10 done the coast OF Venezuela is
by Joint authority II Germany be guilty OF unfriend-
~ conduct toward the United States England as a
partner In the alliance with her, b also responsible
This obligation lends emphasis 10 the warning from
Tie strongest conservative journals thar there viii be
grave dissatisfaction throughout the United Kingdom
b tbe alliance With Germany involves England la
any sort Of trouble villa The United States,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
IMPORTED LABOR NOT WANTED.
Trades Unions Of eydney Tried to Keep Out elk
hsttere from England
Especial to The Post)

sydney New South Wales, January 24-Labor
legislation has occasioned very strange case in this
city. Six English matters, VINO had been specially
engaged by leading hat making firm In this city
prevented from landing on their arrival The
of the hat making craft asserted that the new.
liable to exclusion under the law which
provides that persons under agreement to perform
manual labor within the commonwealth shall be for
hidden TO land unless possessing special skill required
in the country.
After much trouble, Mr., Anderson, under con.
tract to whom the men came easily proved that thev
were possessed OF the necessary qualification The
labor unions asserted that contract labor was a
species OF slavery"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
PENSION lNcRgAslNa DAILY.

Brazil and Bolivia Arc Getting Angry over Acre
Dispute.
New York. January 24--The tension OF relations
between Brazil and Bolivia because OF the Acre dis
pute lie increasing daily according to the Herald s
Rio de Janero correspondent and II Is believed here
that break is approaching News of the departure
of the Acre expedition from La Paz has caused great
excitement
naval forces only to the Amazon but also TO the
Ifoyince OF Matte Crosse, the southern frontier
OF Bolivia The cruisers Mariscal Deodoro and TunI
and several smaller vessels have received orders TO 70
10 Manaos to which will also be sent a military
division under command OF General Caesar Sampaio
The government believes the United States viii
remain neutral in the Acre dispute
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
INDIGNANT AT CRITICISM.
German Foreign Office Insists That Bombardment
Was Juatisbe.

German Foreign Office Insists That Bombardment
Was Justsisble.
Berlin, January 24.-The foreign office representa-
tyes today in conversation with the correspondent OF
the Associated Press referred in agsreyed tones to
the American press comment the bombardment OF
san Carlos. Ono official said In view Of Commo
dore scheder's report Germany has a just right to
feel indignant that portion Of the American press is
aroused the false statements OF what occurred
San Carlos without awaiting the facts in the
End thereupon attacking q friendly power. The
Panthers action the official report shows, strict
IS within the limits OF tho international law. She
proceeding the fort to enter the lagoon of Mara
cabo, in order TO prevent the importation of contra
hand articles from Colombia and she fired upon.
The Panther, of course answered the FIRE. she
entitled to do, The attack not made by u.s. but
ny the Venezuelan forts. We quite unable TO
why neutral should express diBapproval because
the Panther replied because vessels afterwards
leVeed tho forts since It hipdrance to an eff
fective blockade The assumption that want to
prevent settlement oil the matter ut Washington
and the speedy raising Of the blockade Is wholly
taken We want the blockade to be raised just soon
the powers have adequate guarantees In hand that
their claims will be made We do ask for the
immediate payment of money but only for guarantees.
We can not raise the blockade empty-handed with
out any form Of guarantee"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
WHAT TO DO WITH LYNCH.
The British Government Now Has Problem on lts
Hands.
Especial to The Post.)

INC bTItIah UONtTnmeht NOW Tab a PrpbIem on tie
Hands.
Especial TO The Post)
London, January 24.-of course the sentence OF
death passed upon Colonel Lynch is not to be taken
seriously The crime of high treason is so remote
from the advanced political ideas Of today that
the marvel to most people is why law OF barbarous
and efete times has been evoked for so unmportant
person.
The problem now before the government is what
to do with Lynch7 The Times suggests penal servi.
tude for life.
Public opinion would be revolted BY such severity
while the effect would be wholly bad upon ireland
ana South Africa, just when statesmanship aeems 10
demand hearing Influences in both countries The
Saturday Review true TO rs Torey traditions thinks
t timely 70 note the possibility OF the King ordering
beheading instead OF hanging
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
IA oFFIcLAL plapATcH.

Claim That Forty-four Shells Took Effect In the
Fort.
Berlin. January 24--An official dispatch from
willemstad, Curacao, dated January 2S. says:
The Vineta arrived In the Gulf OF Maracaibo Jan.
uary n and approached within 1900 yards of the
shore. At II O'Clock she began bombardment
which continued, with hour OF intermission until
p, m. The Panther. which was standing by OBJ.
served that fortyfour shells took effect
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
supervising oppositlOn'

Rio Janeiro, January 24.--An otne,a ths .
ceived here from La Paz Bolivia conn pss III =
that President Pando was to leave ~ .,.ousry :
today IN command of the second eA ny" srst lisf 4
and added that he had imprisoned sns ma Acre y
dent Colonel Volasco. who oppossu and tsss
s ss sa ss' Of 70 ta the presidency 70 the
dent, CaprflA-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
sultan Of JoIo Not Dead.

Manila, January 24-The sultan OF Joio has an.
position. "a
II was erroneousy announced from here. January
10, that the sultan had died OF cholera II was ths
aultAn's mother who died at that tina wa 'no
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
ReIoIcIna in Peru.

Lima, Peru, January 24.-The announcement OF
the signing OF the treaty between the United States
and Colombia providing for the completion of the
Panama canal has caused great rejoicing here
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
The Protocol RATIFIED

Paris, January 24.-After brief debate the sen
today practically unanimously ratified the protocol
for the Brussels sugar convention
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1903-12-25

A ADMIRAL SCHLEY, one of the foremost
II notable heroes of the Nineteenth Century.
A name that starts terror in the heart of every
Spaniard. A man of steady nerve, clear head,
undaunted courage and prompt decision.
Approached by a friend recently, his opinion
was asked as to the efficacy of Peruna, the
national catarrh remedy. Without the slight
est hesitation he gave this remedy his en-
dorsement 1t appeared on later converse
ton that Peruna has been used in his family,
where it is favorite remedy.
Such endorsements serve to indicate the
wonderful hold that Peruna has upon the
minds of the American people. 1t is out of
the question that SO great and famous man
as Admiral Schley could have any other
reason for giving his endorsement to Peruna
than his positive conviction that the remedy
is all that he says it is.
The fact is that Peruna has overcome all
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1903-12-25

Col. Battersly, n"t having seen his
sister in ten years decided to spend
Christmas at her house. A desultory
correspondence had made him vaguely
aware of the fact that her husband, Cal
vim Murdoch, had grown rich, and tna'
she had two children, a boy and girl.
But he was not prepared for the luxurl-
ant conditions which he found upon en-
tering their splendid home. He was
never estranged from his sister, but
when she married Murdoch the soldier
brother had made up his mind that his
sisters husband was not "h1z KIND.
In frontier barracks and foreign camps
Col. Battersly's life had been lonely.
He was a silent, elemental, passionate
man, whose rigid habits gave cold ana
even hard exterior to a nature essential
ly tender.
But the Murdocks gave Uncle Batter
sly a grand welcome. His sister kissed
him. the two children gave him their
hands with trained graciousness, and the
heSd Of the house said: welcome to
tho warrior-see, the conquerlng nero
comes!' This made the old campaigner
Ill at ease. He blushed like a girl, ana
thereafter found restraint in the, to
him, artificial atmosphere Of the grand
house.
When the Christmas presents began
to arrive, and his sister showed them to
him. the colonel suddenly realized that
he must buy something for the children.
He said nothing about it, but spent half
Of the next day buying for his niece
French doll, with complete wardrobe,
and fully equipped steam battleship
for his nephew. 1t was soldiers
choice-love and child for the little
woman, power and war for the little
man. "He was very careful about the
address, 'tMrs. Murdoch, 2441 Penrose
street,
He wondered why his gifts did not
soon appear in the grand array, but said