The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-23

outbreak by angry sympatbizers. and
the police we're compelled to restore
order.
The Cabinet crisis in Japan almost
led to a political panic. Another Of
flcial resigned and the outlook was
uncertain. ....
According to a special Manchester
despatch a serious lockout of cotton
mill employees is about to be inaa-
gurated.
Captain Ben" Parker, famous
yacht skipper, who twice came to
America with Sir Thomas Upton.
died In Southampton.
A special Madrid despatch says
that King Alfonso and Queen Victo-
ria, before leaving Madrid for Seville,
are giving a series of official and pri-
vate entertainments.
New York State prisons cost So
900 less for maintenance in 1907
than the previous year. Mr.. Collins
states In his annual report.
The Haytian government has cap
tured the city Of st. Marc and It Is
believed that the rebellion practically
is at an end.
Governor Lopez of the Province Of
Panay. in the Philippines. was mur-
| jered by a disappointed politician,
said a. special cable despatch.
Lord Curzon, formerly viceroy Of
India, received majority OF votes
to fill the vacancy among the repre-
sentative Peers of ireland caused by
the death of Lord Kilmaine.
In a special despatch a prominent
financier Is quoted as saying that
there is no truth in the report that
French financial men are encourag-
ing a war between the United States
and Japan.
Several houses were destroyed in
Hayti by severe earthquake shock
which was followed by a tidal wave.
Brazilian officials continued their
welcome of the American fleets off,
GERS and men. Thirteen of the bat
tie ships finished coaling.
The eightieth birthday OF George
Meredith, novelist, Is to be appro-
priately celebrated in February, says
a special London despatch.
A cable despatch from Paris gives
details of the case of Lemoine, "the
diamond maker"
The British navy will in all prob
n hn f1, I'd
ing to a special cable despatch.
A London special dispatch says
that the liberal crusade against the
house of Lords Is doomed to failure
| because of the divided opinions in
the ranks of the more radical faction
Of the party.
British naval circles are deeply
stirred by the report that Germany
will spend millions in fortifying Heli-
goland, according to a special Lon
don despatch.
A special cable said that Baron
Rosen, the Russian Ambassador to
| Tmerica, might be compromised
through the Tsar's approval of Ad-
miral Dykoff's action in ordering an
naval alta he to interview President
Roosevelt against the Baron's advice.
The Vienna ran ashore off the
Hook of Holland In a dense fog. but
none were injured. said special
cable.
Apprehension over the Japanese
situation was reflected in aivices re-
ceived by officials of corporations in
Manila. who were warned to prepare
for emergencies.
Special cable dispatches from Rio
Janeiro said twenty-four hour fam
inc had been cause in the market by
the enormous purchases for the
American feet.
A special cable despatch from Lon
don gives extracts from evidence TAX
an by the royal commission on con-
sestion in Ireland. showing causes Of
constant drain on population.
Argentina is disturbed by the anar-
chist propaganda. according to a ,le-
spatch firm Beunos Ayres. ani the
Foreign Minister has ben in consul
ttatfon with the Supreme Court on
the question.
| Nine. Tinayre. the noted novelist,
now regrets that she scoffed at her
proposed enrolment In the Legion Of
Honor.
M. Andre Tardieu. . noted Paris
Ia. political writer. has been engaged
to deliver the Hyde series Of lectures
at Harvard.
General Stoessel sent a protest d.
rect to the Tsar, complaining that
his witnesses are benig excluded
from the court martial.
The King of Siam an dmany men,
ber- of royalty attended the state
funeral Of Henry Strobel. advisor to
the Siamese government.
Special cable dispatches stated
that the American torpedo fotilla has