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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-28

Nuestro amigo don Salvador Sierra
Malaret, ha Sido nombrado director de
la Red Telef6nics de este capital. Es-
ia compafiia ha sido comprada por la de
Ceballos y ahora funciona con ell nom
bre de Porto Rico Telephone.
NueStro amigo el sefior Sierra Sc
propcne poner dicha red 4 la altura de
las mejores del mundo y al efecto ha
encargado los Estados Uridos, unos
aparatos reguladores que seran inter-
calados en- ell circuito cortando a1gunas
pequefIas deficiencies que hoy Sc notan
debido a que en- algunos sitios los hilos
de la luz eletrica de Ia compafifa anne
ricana estan casi en- conexion con los
del telefono, neutralizando por este
motive las corrientes de induction.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-28

Fasajeros llegados al Hotel Iuglate
IRA: Procedentes de New York, sefio-
ra de Salazar E hijo; teniente A. F. S
Hyde y sefiora; Emilio Franklyn, C. A.
Rodriguez; de Chicago. Pedro Alvizua,
Rodolpho 0. Liebrecht: de San Louis,
Geo. Robinson; de Fajardo, Arturo
Zalduondo y fanilia; de Ponce, M. Sc
tral es; de Venezuela, Gustavo Fran
klyn. de Londres, Isaac Bendelec; de
San Petersh'lrgo, F F. Sorondo; de In
glaterra, I. Faurel; de San Juan F. A.
J. Aitken y A. H. Thulemberger.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-28

El dep6sito 6 carcel municipal de
esta capital Sc esta convirtiendo en- una
sucursal del Manicomic.
Aver eran dos los alienados que
habfa detenidos en- dicho establecimien-
to, hoy sou cuatro y 81 Sc sigue doblan-
do ell n1mero, ltegara el dia en- que
haya mas locos que detenidos.
iCuando Sc acaba de tramitar ell ex
pediente para Ell ingreso en- ell Mani
comic, de esos infelices?
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-28

tfsst not a distance Of In =
4AAirht failing, Defective and shoald have attention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
CASTRO'S POWER is WANING
Predicted That tte ReyOIuoaiss VIII Soon Gust
Him From His High office.
STORIES OF HIS MANY ExcESSES
Are Being Rstaed and the People Are Worked Up
Over the Acknowledgement Troops Are Poor
y Supplied With Fighting Material.
Especial to The POST

Port OF Spain, Trinidad, January 17.-President
Castro Is losing favor every day with the venezueans
The results of his ignorance and arrogance plain
ly visible in the unremtting blockade OF the ports by
the foreign fleets. Reports from Caracas and La
Guayra say that many stories Of the presidents mad
humor at La Victoria during Chrstmastide, when his
excesses not confined to Incorporate language,
are in circulation among the people with many
exaggerated additions. The respectable part of the
ton resents being ruled by president of question.
able morals The poor who feeling the bitter
pinch of starvation more keeny the blockade CON
tnues, loud in their denuncation Of the presl-
dent for his feasting and riotous living.
1t is the general belief in Trinidad that Castro
will be overthrown within the next three months
should the blockade continue At the close of the last
fight around La Victoria, his troops short Of am.
muntion and, although he captured several thous-
and rounds from the revoutionsts that will not last
forever He is in other ways poorly supplied with
means for carrying the conflict The revolution
lists, the other hand smuggling all the and
ammunition they want
Castro's forced resignation is talked Of every
hand and It is certain that nothing but force Of
arms will compel him to relinquish power.
In the Paria littoTal the forces OF the government
and those of General Metos have agreed arm.
stice Should Matos succeed that region will be de-
clared in his favor. II Castro should prevail the
re7olutonists will submit to the presidents rule.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
THE SULTAN is EQUIV(rI'
Gives an EyasiVe Answer TO The D,m,,,.
and Russia. Y
is NO CONCERT OF THE d,
Behind the Effort TO Enforoe Re,o,..
and He 10 Playing Hls usua, 1.
Keeps Him Posted
Especial to The pot,

Vienna, January 17.-Testimonv i. n
to the increasing pulse OF the n,,,..
Vienna where the Macedonian avt.a'
watched, the opinion gains ground thss
Austria-Hungary may have an oppor,rr..
efficacy Of the reform proposals thav ~,l
upon the sultan. The porte, relyinv 81,
assurances from Berlin that neither 49,.
cur the responsibility of exclusive s,as'
combined action on the part of all ~.
Of the question, has issued remops,,,..
the implications Of the Austro. Russ,,, N, ~ 1
insists that the existing law Is all thet,r s,.,
Macedonia relief, provided the people :, Z.
obey it. In this willy fashion does Aham !
lay and equivocate as Of old. Az N, y.
they make no secret OF their purpose ~.
April as the time of rising. The reen,, v
and the Sarafoff Annex will worn to...,s
scheme does not differ from that q, t,s M
tempt of last spring. The agitators bona q h
the Mussulmans to commit atrocities mn, n 4
ians and thus to provoke European occu,.a.
disturbed districts. The theory Is that ishI \
will grant autonomy in order to rid tbs NJ /
foreign soldtery whose presence would i. n
attront to his dignity, IN carrying Il,
into effect, the revolutionists reckon nosh,
blood they may shed or cause to be shs
Today the Frendenblatt, warning tbs vsss,
agitators Of the risk they incur in en- unts-aS
selfish and Ubiquitous, says; 'Tt would 5. !,
the organizers OF troubles to realiss thst tsn
have short shrift from Russia and Austr,s.
If their wicked endeevors should be even Ii III
cessful, as the two powers are absolutely n
whatever else is IN doubt, not to allow he d,
ment of another independent ststa in tbs H.ar
insula"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
MILD ACTION TAKEN
The German ReIchstas Tones Down Ii rua \
Resolution.

The German ReIohstas Tones Down Ii Ysaf
Resolution.
Berlin, January 16.-By vote OF III b II
reichstag today adopted ii substitute for the ns
of the Baron Heyl-zu Herrnsheim asking Ia n
ment to denounce the most favored nation ta7l
was directed against the United States and Asf1
The substitute requested the goyernnsii VI
nounce treaties in which experiences showed ak|
most favored nation clause was injurious
many's interest. Baron Heylzu Herrnsheim VIZ
his resolution in favor of the substitute
1.-THE opinion has been expressed IN do w.
that the sharp language used here against o. y
States will damage our interests In negcdsHissl
treaty with the United States I hold The sd'
opinion. 1t will strengthen the backbone q Y
gotiators when they can sayf We should tss "
concessions, but the wicked reichstag viii 10
u.s. Therefore It is a good thing to beat ~
and say we will not allow ourselves % % VI
upon any longer. Our lambs patience 10 nhsH
formed into impatience.'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
FAMINE IN NORTH SWEDEN
Perple Are Not Yet Starving Bot There Are very
Short RaOns for Them
RELIEF is NOW BEING FURNISHED
But Those Who Receive Supplies Are Compelled 70
Give Work or a Promise to Pay When They Are
Abe-Contributons from America
Especial to The Post.)

Luea North Sweden, January 17.-Througn the
generosity Of countrymen at home and abroad the
people of famine stricken North Sweden have Deen
carried over the New Year without experiencing the
catastrophe that has constantly threatened them dur
ing the past three months. While there has been
no starvation and little absolute restitution, 7oooo
human beings and 100000 horses and sheep nave
been living on the most frugal famine rations Inc
moment they are deprived of such support they Will
be utterly helpless.
These conditions must be met for the next eight
months and fund Of at least 100000 kroner $685.
o00) will be required for the purchase Of food, tod
der and seed grain sufficient to last until the new
harvest Is reaped in August Thus far only 20 per
cent OF the requisite money has been found MY
statements err Intentionally on the side of conserva
tism because do not want to overdraw the pictures
although conditions undeniably far worse than
dare express The sufferers are bearing their trials
manfully.
No food is dispensed to anyone unless worked for
and fodder and seed are supplied only the promise
of future payment. The government IS anxious not
to pauperize the people who are hardy thrifty and
proud. The relief system has been carefully organ
lied and only needed aid will be given matter how
large fund may be collected The people OF North
Sweden back their fellow countrymen and women IN
the United States for the lively interest they TAX
ing IN our cause Karl J. serggtror.
Governor Of the Province OF Norrbotten
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
FUTURE OF MIR. CHAMBERLAIN.
Looks Now as If He VIII Become the Leader of ths
Commona
Especial to The Post,)


Especial to The Post)
London January 17.--Mr. Chamberain's daily
and speeches still I'LL the papers and in
spire the leader writer's His energy is amazing. 1t
also is clear that he has lost of his power of
magnetizng opposing interests by the sheer force of
his business faculties his freedom from deep preju
dices and his obvious good intentions. Those who
most hate Characterization do not withhold such
tributes Lord Rosehery paid last night to his pro-
ceedings his present mission Yet behind these
tributes of friend and foe there Turk uneasy ques-
tionings as to what use this remarkable man will
make OF his triumph when he returns to the hurly-
burly Of English politics.
It Is significant that while he is fitting victorious
ly up and down Africa, his potent unionist con-
temporary Mr. Balfour, twelve years younger than
he, is showing painful signs of the effects of the
and tear of public life. Mr. Balfours frequent
attacks of influenza and feverish chls are watched
with alarm by those many followers who will
accept other unionis leader because they indicate
feebeness of constitution i'll suited to the double
strain of the premiership and the leadership In the
house of commons. 1t is suggested that 1t is not
signs of discomfort with the government at home as
evidenced in recent byelections notably at Newman
ket have depressed the prime minister and made him
peculiarly liable to the Ills which haunt him at the
season of the year. In months time he will have
the added strain OF parliament. Already talk of
the possibility that he may be forced by consdera-
tons of health, to accept splendid Punishment to
the house OF peers retaining the premiership and
placing the leadership of the house of commons else
where Then will the tussle for where else
can he place it than in the hands of Mr.. Chamberlain
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
THE CUSTOMS CONGRESS-.
Representatives Of the Various American Republics
Present.

Representatives. OF the Various American Republics
Present.
New York, January 1.-THE International Gus
toms congress- which held its first formal to-
day, elected the following officers;
President, o. L. spaulding assistant secretary Of
the treasury; first vice president. Eide G. Plerra
Cuba; second vice president Kenneth Barnhart Chi
cago first secretary NJ, Delpaso Mexico; second Sec
rotary, Il. I. Chamberlain. United States commits
soner of navigation; assistant secretary w p Mont
gomery attache of the American bureau OF republics
The session opened with an address by Mayor Low
He was followed by Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw
who said. in part: Mr. Chairman, Distinguished Rep
resentatives of American Republics and Guestst Is
not my province at this hour to enter upon an ex-
tended discussion of all OF any one of the many in
terestng and important questions that may properly
come before this customs congress. II Is mine simply
to give formal expression to what you must have al
ready discovered that the people OF the United
States welcome with the greatest cordialty the dis
tnguished representatives OF American republics OF
which this congress ts composed. The errand which
brings you is we'll calculated to strengthen the bonds
of friendship which so naturally unite us. American
republics have much In common, little in competition
and seldom anything in dispute. | can not well un
dersand how any unfortunate complications can arise
TO Interfere with These relations but do appreciate
how these relations in the coming years may and
ought to become more cordial and how each may he
ture and commerce. international visits like this
and the free exchange of ideas ought, and will re-
dound to the end have indicated, and which.
doubt not, is universally desired"
After discussing the tariff and various customs mat
ters Mr.. Shaw continued;
4 hope you viii pardon the suggestion which may
not be wholly germane to a customs congress that
in my Judgment the commerce between countries here
represented might be very largely increased and to our
mutual advantage The United States imports mil
lion dollars day OF tropical aud semi-tropcal prod
watch our sister republics snay laudably compete The
countries entitled to representation IN this conference
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
EUROPEANS ARE GETTING OUT
They Leave The Interior Of Morocco for The SeapOrts,
Where Qaietness Still Prevails.
OFFER FOR THE PRETENDER'S HEAD
Made by the Sultan Does Not Meet With Enthusiasm.
British Drill sergeants Hired to Organize tho
Army Have sent In Their designations.
Especial to The Post.)

Gibraltar January 17.-All Europeans have now
left the inland cities Of Morocco for Rabat Kad Mac
Lean, the Scottish officer whom the sultan has en-
ployed organize his army is still Fez and with
him ID Dr. Serbecia The four British sergeants en-
ployed by Kaid MacLean to assist him In drilling the
sultans army, arrived today, having resigned their
commissions in the Moorish army.
MacIean and his officers have been handicapped
an through in their attempts to give the Moors Eu-
ropean training account of the fanatical dislike
for foregners--infdels as the Moors esteem them
that prevails In Morocco and Is likely to cost the
progressive Muley Abid Ell Aziz his throne.
Muley has offered 10000 for the pretenders head
but seems inclined to 1t.
Quetness prevails IN the ports. Spain con
tipues to concentrate troops in Andalusia
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
SUPREMACY IN ABYsslNlA.
Tire British Believe That the Treaty Assures II to
Them.
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Especial to The Post)
Russian special mission to Abyssnia this week and
the revival Of the report that Emperor Menelik will
visit Europe next summer after the laying OF the
FIRST rail of the Abyssnian railway. attention is at
traeted anew to the rvalrlee Of the powers IN the
Mountain Kingdom. France will probably send 2
large military deputauon to the railway function 81
which the Negus will have a corps OF 5000 specially
selected troops many OF them veterans who assisted
inAlct terrible defeat upon the Italians Adowa
British craftsmanship and commerce however are
satisfied that the Anglo-Abyssinia treaty recently
signed viii keep Britain in predomnance in that part
CT the dominons Of the Negus which marches with
the Soudan. The frontier has been successfully de-
limited and there is longer any fear of collisions
between the mountain warriors and the AngloEgypt.
ian troops who hold the lands ruled by the
Mahdi
What rs OF greater Importance to British trade in
that quarter is the stipulation by Menelik to al
low any barriers to be constructed across the Blue
Nile, the Sobat or Lake Tzana. This means that the
waters of the Blue Nile which carry richer deposit
than those OF the White Nile, to be available for
the ends of irrigation when AngloEgyptian enterprise
repeats in the upper Nile valley the splendid works
OF engineering at Assoun and Assiut. Lake Tzana
viii day be magnificent reservoir OF nexhausti-
bic resources, from which will be drawn, may be
needed, the rivers heavy with alluval wealth
that is TO make the east country fertile and habitabe
TO whites.
In an interesting review of Britain,s opportunities
under the treaty the Echo says IL British traders
don't grasp the privileges offered It Is morally Ger.
tain that Americans will sooner later get footing
here
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
QUARANTINE WELL MAINrMSuh

connnittSe Appointed by Congress- to oels's Z
sary Funds.
Laredo, Texas, January ia Mexico spsdl \
The permanent commission of congress has H'a'
committee to collect funds for the plague guy
at Ma4atlan.
Dr. Eduardo Lcega, president Of mo ~
health officially denies the report that W w
appeard at Guadalajara and other poil!s, ~ n,
not believe the plague will spread Deyo1a ~ V. q
of the State of Slnaloa, as such pef1e1 W. W
regulations have been established as % mAI y.
most impossible for anyone infected 70 81 r
other State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
ELECTION OF NEW ARCHBISHOP.
King Edward Recommends Candidate In ouain
Phraseooqy.

King Edward Recommends Candidate In Quaint
Phraseology
London, January 1.-THE members Of the An
aent Chapter of Canterbury met Friday to take
The first step in the formal election of new arch
bishop of Canterbury In succession to the late Dr..
Temple The chapter clerk read letter recon-
mandatory, signed by King Edward whose quaint
phraseology in suggesting that DR.. Davidson fill the
vacancy follows:
"Trusty and welI-beloved greet you well.
Whereas the archbshopric of Canterbury is at this
present time void you wot that for certain consid
srations at this present moving, of prince.
y disposition and ZEAL being DESTROYS prefer up
the same archbshopric person meet thereunto, and
considering the virtue, learning wisdom gravity and
other gifts were with the right reverend father in
God. right trusty and wellbeoved counsellor,
Randall Thomas Davidson, doctor in divinity, now
bishop of Winchester is endued, have been
pleased to name and recommend him TO you to be
elected and chosen to said archbshoprc OF Canter-
bury"
The election is fixed for January 81. It Is purely
formal procedure and follows the kings nomination.
rs matter Of course.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18

annually import nearly s5o0o0oyOo0. largely food
products and manufactures For this prize the coun
tries represented should compete with more earnest
ness than at present manifested The means Of inter-
communication are very unsatisfactory. To what ex
tent they VIII be improved In the near future
can predict. But they be materially improved
and with moderate expense to any of the countries
represented must be apparent to every thinking per
son. You will pardon the hope which I venture TO
express that the time will come and perhaps sooner
than we dream-7for commerce is the great leveer
az wen as the great civilzer and great educator
wnen the peoples represented here will be speaking
common language and If so, then that language will
De the most convenient language of commerce; when
THESE peoples will have uniform standards of weights
and measures, but If these standards shall ever be
unined the choice must be made of those most con-
yenient to commerce. when standards Of value and
denominations of money shall be uniform and inter-
nationally interchangeable, but If this is to be realized
the adopted standard must be the best and the de-
nominations the most convenient when standards OF
wages shall be measuraby uniform but IL this shall
ever be accomplished then that standard must be the
highest There is greater blessing to any people
than highpriced labor. The commercial Importance
of a country is measured by the consuming capacity
Of it's people Therefore, in the hope that the &C.
quaintances formed here the interchange Of IDEAS in
dulged in here, the hopes and aspirations that may
be inspired may tend, at least in degree TO the
betterment of the condition of all the people repre-
sented, again you, gentleman, that you are
very welcome"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
RusslA's REPLY.

Britain s Accused of Attempting interference Wl+h
Domestic Matters.
st, Petersburg. January 17.-Russis has replied IN
the British note of November so last on the subject 80
the sugar convention. She reiterates the views ex.
pressed In previous notes says she consdersthe Brit
sb contentious to be attempts to interfere In her d.
nestle legislation and repudates the idea that another
State may in It's interest press for change IN
Russian internal legislation, or In the event OF Rus
a not agreeing to its proposals. that 1t can penaiza
Russias products without violating existing CONNER
cial treaties The note declares that Russia can In
no eyentuality, give her adhesion to the Brussels
agreement.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
THE MEXICAN BUDGET.

large Customs House coIIeetions--Much Activity In
Real Estate
Mexico City, January 1.-THE customs house col.
ections for December amounted to s29s6,945. Many
Importers FASTENED to bring in goods to avoid
the increased duties in January In accordance with the
new sliding scale in conformity with the rate Of ex
change.
There Is much activity here In real estate opera.
tons and companies which have undertaken to build
new residential quarter find active demand for
lots.
President Diaz has contributed $4,000 to the Mazat
Ian sufferers and French residents here have con,
tributed $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
STATEMENT IS DOUBTED.

Garfield In London, but Probably Not sitting for
Portrait.
New York, January t7-Much establishment has
been caused among Mr. Whstlers intimate friends by
vtatemeuts IN the New York courts that Richard Can.
ed had to London to sit for his portrait IN the
Chelsea studio. says the Trbunes correspondent In
London. Canneld IL In London at Claridge's where
Bourke CockrAn and other Americans are staying but
Mr. Whistler IL not In good health, and It is doubt.
ful II work can be going on In the Chelsea studio on
this portrait. Those who know Mr. Whistler well
and sec him constantly have heard nothing OF this
portrait Of Canheld. Mr. whistler ordinarily allows
admiring fdends to know what he s doing but has
been strangely silent about this unique subject for
pcrtraiture.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
castro Must Give security.

Berlin, January 17.-In the negotiations which are
about to begin ct Washington Great Britain and
Germany as the result of further correspondence
quite determined that the irreducible condition OF
bitration is that President Castro shall pay give
collateral security for the sums already specified.
The powers Will not consent to raising the blockade
until Venezuela complies with this unalterable con-
dition The allies place the responsibility for further
delay upon Venezuela
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
chilean courts Take a Regt

Valparaiso, January 1.-THE civil Judges Of the
courts appeals and supreme court closed yesterday
their offices for the yearly lasting un.
I'll March 1. This custom worthy only OF medieval
ages or OF African sultanates leaves the case OF
man whether innocent not paralyzed during fortv.
five days.
The petty civil ofenses the only ones dealt with
during the recess but nobody appeal TO the courts
in criminal civil cases
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
AmIoabIe separatIon ERECTED.

Berlin, January 1.-THE local Tepfe''-, VA
the crown prince and princess OF raAv% -. a
ranged the terms for their separation - NM
abandons all rights, titles and dlgnities ga
her marriage. and resumes her maiden nsnt 4
crown prince has expressed his willinsps ., N
her $1,000 yearly. The agreement docs NJ ca
the right of the crown princess 70 Sc ~