The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-05

fortifcations. Two Russian cruisers have
arrived at Alden and other vessels of the
Russian squadron are expected shortly, on
their way to China.
Edward Richard Henry, assistant COM
missioner of the police of London, has been
appointed commissioner in succession 10
Col Edward Bradford, resigned.
The Frankfurter Journal, one OF the old
est newspapers in Germany, has suspended
publication. Its age is not known, but the
paper was first mentioned In 1913.
With reference to reports concerning an
inpenuing release Of Mrs. Florence May
brick, il is said that, according to Gus
tomary usage in the case OF prisoners OF
good behavior, she could be liberated IN
April. 1904.
The general elections in Japan passed on
calmly The returns received up to the
present time show that 1S3 members OF the
Seiyukai (the constitutional political asso-
citation formed by Marquis lto), " Progres-
sives IA Imperialists and "A members or the
Independent party have been elected. This
gives the opposition 275 members.
The London Times correspondent at Paris
discusses in a dispatch published Thursday
morning the proposed continental union TO
boycott the United States. He believes the
promoters of the movement themselves are
aware of the impossibility OF Its eonsum-
nation, but are using it as device for the
furtherance OF Germany S present economic
designs.
D. r. Francis, president of the st. Louis
exposition, arrived at Madrid on Wednes.
day. He was met at the station by United
States Minister Hardy. After a snort con-
ference with Minister Hardy, Mr.. Francis
called on the minister of agriculture, ac-
companied by Secretary Sickels, of the
United States legation, who. is In close
touch with the Spanish officials,
The German Crown Prince Frederick
William and his brother. Prince Eitel Fred
erfck, arrived at Brindisi Wednesday from
Milan. and were welcomed by the local
Axrr1 ~ a1n
The princes embarked on the yacht Sap
phire for their journey TO the Orient. The
Italian gunboat Iride fired salute as the
Sapphire sailed at noon for Egypt 1t Is
to Khartoum, and that they will visit the
Holy Land later.
The practically complete failure of the
rice crop last year has caused widespread
distress in japan, eliminating In famine
in the northeastern provinces From an
official report it is learned that the destltu-
ton is much greater than supposed; The
number of starving, so far as ofnclaily
these figures being greatly increased. The
foreign element is now beginning a move
ment to supply food to the starving thou
sands and subscriptions have been opened
for the purpose of raising the funds TO re-
ieve the distress.
The country medical practitioner in Ger
many is TO have an opportunity TO learn
the latest Developments in surgery and
general medicine from a travelling uni
versity that will bring postgraduate in
struction to the nearest large town in his
vicinity free of charge. Emperor William
gave his signature on Monday to the plans
for this work. which will be paid for by
the government and by small contributions
from medical societies. Great specialists,
such as Professors Lassar. Bergman and
Rumpf. will charge small fees for their
services. Professor Lassar already has
contributed one thousand specimens OF skin
diseases to the museum which will be car
vi io6
appliances.
tinuing the debate on the budget for the
Ministry of Finance. adopted Wednesday
night an appropriation of 100000 annually
for increasing the old-age pensions paid by
employees. This appropriation was one of
the principal promises that the government
made TO the miners at the time of the re-
cent strikes. IT Is expected that Wednes-
days appropriation will bring the pensions
TO which miner is entitled on reaching the
superannuation age from So francs TO $50
francs per annum; The measure was a
part of the Socialist programme and is
avowedly the first step In the direction of
providing old-ase pensions for all the work
ing classes.
The civil tribunal of the Seine on
Wednesday took up the case of the Count
of police. and the Countess De Kenatry,
who asked the court to annul the marriage
of their son. the Viscount Hilarion De
kenatry, and the ViscOuntess De Kenatry
The parents alege that the marriage was
contracted in the United States while the
son was a minor and without their con-
sent. The preliminary pleadings showed
that the marriage took place in New York
In 1898. that the brides maiden name was
Bausiam. that she was first married TO
John Mullins. of New York. contractor,
and that she was a widow at the time she
met the viscount. The hearing was not
finished and was adjourned. until March is