Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 276, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 October 1899 — Page 1

IMBIANAPOLI JOTONA A WEEKLY rSTABLIFIIKD HVU VT TV Vf OTft INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 3, 1899. PRICE 3 CENTS. AT RAILWAY NEWS FTANPS. OX TRAINS AND SUNDAYS CENTS.

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FIGHTING ON THE NATAL BORDER EXPECTED BY TO-MORROW. Jtlne GrnernU Placed In Command of Column, and Jan Kock to De Cblef Field Slarshal. PRESS CENSORSHIP RIGID AND LO.XDON NEWSPAPERS UNAI1LK TO GCT DISPATCHES. Xlamor that Dundee Had Deen Captared Said to Hare Deen Started at Woolwich Arsenal, PORTUGAL MAY AID BRITAIN ALLEGED SECRET TREATY DISCOVERED II V A SPANISH PAPER. president 3IcKlnIey Reported to Have ' Declined to Interfere in the South African Dispute. LONDON", Oct. 3. No confirmation Is obtainable from any source of the: report contained in a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company tlat the Doers have captured Dundee. The rumor seems to have originated at tho Woolwich arsenal. Matters are at a standstill, and few dispatches from South Africa have been received this morning. A rumor, -which, however, lacks confirmation, was current at the clubs last night that the Duke of Connaught will accompany Ueneral Redvers Duller to Africa as imperial commissioner to c onfer with President Krugcr and President Steyn. A dispatch from Pretoria says: "General Jan Kock will command the Boer forces on tho Natal border, Commandant Cronjo on the southwestern, and General Rlchalberger on tho eastern frontier, while General Malan will be in command at Rust nburg. Altogether, there will bo nlno ge. "irals in command of columns. A complete plan of campaign has been arranged with the Orange Free State. A rigorous censorship Ls maintained over all press telegrams. President Kruger addressed tho troops which started for the Natal border on Saturday, appealing to their patriotism and wishing them Godspeed. Fighting Lj expected by "Wednesday." Tho Morning Post again complains editorially that, although the government put Its hands to the jH.jw h'rttfyTcto'er has arrived without visible progress having been made. Tho paper atka what they are waiting for, and expresses the opinion that "the expectant attitude maintained ls hardly consonant with the high-sounding- words that have been used." IMPORTANT DISPATCH RECEIVED. It is reported that the Colonial Office re ceived an important dispatch from Sir Alfred Milner, British high commissioner for South Africa, yesterday, tho contents ot which, however, have not been made public The Daily Chronicle says it has reason to Relieve that the formation of a naval brigade ls contemplated. The Chronicle, which has lately been advocating the policy of sending an imperial commissioner suggesting for the post the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava to meet Pres Jdent Kruger and try to arrange matter?, to-day argues that the ministers now see the mischief which Mr. Chamberlain has brought on the country. The paper goes on to comment on tho speech made by the Duke of Devonshire on Saturday last, which it characteri2cs as a remarkable appeal to the peace party and asks why Lord Sails, bury and the Duke of Devonshire did not interfere before. It then suggests that the Duke of Devonshire be sent as high pleni potentiary to negotiate with President Kruger. No exceptional activity was shewn at the government offices yesterday. Mr. Chamberlain and the Earl of Selborne were absent from tho Colonial Office, but Lord Lansdownc, General Lord Wolseley and General Sir Evelyn Wood were busily engaged at tho War Office. General Sir Hcdvers Buller called at the War Office yesterday afternoon and a special board meeting was held. Naturally nothing of the discussion was 'made public, but it ls understood that General Sir Redvers Buller will not proceed for the Cape until next week, except in case of unfore seen developments. M. IVS RETURNING TO TOWN. Many members of Parliament aro return ins to town In anticipation of an er.rly sum moning of the houses of Parliament. It is the general impression that, although some speakers may express disapproval of the government's policy, few will go to the ex trerae of voting against the required credit. It is considered more probable they will abstain from participating In a division. Sir William Vernon Hurcourt, Liberal leader, having in u, speech at Trexegar said, "The first and last word of these gold hunt ers is war in order to lead to annexation," a correspondent wrote to Iord Salisbury asking If it were not true that the government would make every effort to avert war and had no desire to annex thu Trans vaal If a settlement could b obtained peacefully. Lord Salisbury replied, answering affirmatively. The Duke of Argyll in reply to an inquiry as to what ho thought of Sir William Ver non Ilarcourfs words aid they were pure party claptrap, adding: "I have no respect for a petty state which Invites, rises by means of and depends upon the labor and brains of stranger3 und then refuses them the common rights of humanity and con demns them to an intolerable life of serf dom' A letter from an out lander received in Birmingham was published yesterday. If it reflects tho general feeling of the British residents In Johannesburg they must bo in an awful funk. Tho writer says: "If it comes to a light I believe the Boers will make a massacre of it, blow Johannesburg to bits and shoot us on fight. In fact, I have been told so by one In office." Reports from various arsenals and garri sons in Great Britain testify to the active continuance of military preparations. The reserves have received preliminary notice to lo prepared, and several regiments have been notified to hold themselves In rcadl nes for active service. The British government is chattering a large number of steamer, evidently for the purpose of transporting an army corps. Atr-rt frrty vessels are tQ be chartered, and - -.. 12, cf tfc? Cumrd lizz, 1 ,

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t,uMe already taken. It now appears that the alleged calling of the first-class army reserve was a hoax. The circulars were issued on official paper, and many members of the reserve presented themselves at the barracks only to find that the order was a forgery. The police now have the matter In their hands. An advertisement appeared yesterday morning announcing the formation of a corps of gentlemen rough riders, patterned after Roosevelt's Rough Riders, for service in South Africa. WAR PREPARATIONS. Movements of the Uoem Toward the Natal Border. LONDON, Oct. 3. A dispatch from Durban, Natal, timed 10:45 o'clock this morning, reports that atl trains from the Transvaal are arriving twenty-four hours late, having been obliged to give place to the Boer military trains. It is added that the trains which arrived last evening were packed and that the station was besieged by friends of the passengers. The latter said they had endured great hardships and had been subjected to insults by the Boers. The dispatch, continuing, fays that excitement 13 increasing at Durban. The streets are thronged with animated crowds and tho impression prevails that the Boers may commence hostilities at once. Altogether, over 1,W Natal volunteers have gone to the front. Trains from Lourenzo Marquez, Delagoa bay, are bringing enormous crowds, principally miners. A Boer command has arrived at the border town of Comantipoort. A dispatch received at Cape Town, to-day from Charlestown, Natal, announces that eighty members of the Orange Free State Artillery, with six guns, have arrived at Volksrust, a point in the Transvaal cloe to the Natal border, and that a marquee has been erected by the hospital authorities. The officials at Charlestown have received a telegram from the colonial secretary in answer to an inquiry Instructing them to remain absolutely still and offer no resistance. No women have been left In Volksrust and the natives are leaving Charlestown. The officials still remain, but are ready to leave at a moment's notice. General Joubert, the Vice President of the South African Republic and commander-in-chief of the Transvaal forces, has arrived at Volksrust, and his presence there will probably have a calming effect. The advices from Johannesburg say no commandering took place there Saturday. They add that many of the Boera are anxious to leave and that many of the young men are forming corps of civilian police and are acting in conjunction with tho Merchants' Association. Tho town ls quiet. The merchants' committee announces that British subjects under a permit will be allowed to remain, and that consular letters and passports will be accepted if the persons presenting them are of good character. Advices .from Lady smith. Natal, to-day say that 600 burghers have assembled- at Albertlna, In the Orange Free State, with the object of proceeding In the direction of the border, and that it is .feared that a raid on Ladysmith is meditated. A prominent Englishman, Dr. Wilson, has been commandered at Harrismlth by the Orange Free State. The Natal Field Artillery, Carbineers and other military commands are encamped at Show Ground, on tho road leading to tho Orange Free State. Reports from Cape Town debtor immediate rupture of the diplomatic relations between Great Britain and the Transvaal Is expected. The South African News says that the formal hauling down of the British flag on the agency building at Pre toria Is imminent. The correspondent of tho Associated Press at Cape Town has secured ah official denial of the statement that a train has been dispatched to fetch Conyngham Greene from Pretoria. No Instructions havo yet been Issued to Mr. Greene. All is quiet at Pretoria. Great excitement prevails at Cape Town, where it is reported that the Boers have occupied Lalng's Nek. This rumor lacks confirmation. A special dispatch from Johannesburg, dated Sept. 28, gives the report of the arrival of the "notorious Tynan." It is calculated that the Orange Free State already has 7,000 men on the border. Cablo company officials at the Cape say It is impossible to reach Pretoria over the Durban line. The Cape Town to Pretoria line Is still working, but it is glutted with official messages. ALLEGED SECRET TREATY, Portugal Bound to Give Britain Material Support In Case of War. MADRID, Oct. 2. El Liberal to-day declares that Spain cannot remain indifferent to the events transpiring, in the Transvaal, in view of the existence of the Anglo-Portuguese treaty, by the terms of which, in the event of Great Britain becoming engaged in war with another power, Portugal ls obliged to mobilize 100,000 men and allow Great Britain to use her forts and arsenals. EI Liberal follows up thia extraordinary assertion with the statement that a secret ventlon also provides that Portugal will cede to Great Britain Lourenzo Marqueze, on the north side of Delagoa bay, and Mozambique, on the coast of Africa, and calls on the government to take discreet measures In the interest of Spain. NO ARBITRATION. President McKinlcy Is Said to Have Declined to Act as Mediator. . NEW YORK, Oct. 2,-Charles D. Pearce, consul of the Orange Free State, to-day received a cablegram relative to affairs in the Transvaal. Consul Pearcc said the cable was of such a nature that ho could not make' it public, but he was at liberty to say the President of the Orange Free State had made an ineffectual effort to induce President McKinlcy to request other powerful nations to act with the United States as arbitrators between England and tho Transvaal. Mr. Pearce said the warm and closo relations between Great Briatin and tho United States prevented President McKinlcy moving In so momentous a matter. Canadian Minister Blames Kroner. VANCOUVER, B. C, Oct. 2. Hon. David Mills. Canadian minister of justice, is here. On being asked hi views on the Transvaal crisis ho said: "Kruger' a contention that aliens mutt become citizens before receiving the privilege of a franchise is not In itself an unreasonable one. But he has undertaken to discriminate between citizens and aliens and has dealt differently with British subjects from what he has with other aliens. If it is borne in mind that Queen Victoria is suzerain of the Transvaal republic it will be seen that British subjects can scarcely be regarded as aliens proper. I am In sympathy with Chamberlain's attitude and I think he is Justified in his course. If war results it will be because of Krugcr's stubborn and unreasonable position." Will Emrlnnd Dnref EONDOX, Oct. 3. Tho Berlin correspondent of the Daily News reports that recent Interviews between Lord Salisbury and Count Von Hatzfeldt-Wlldenburg, German ambassador to Great Britain, were held with reference to the Samoan question and hints that England can buy Germany's good will In Africa by meeting the view of the tCcaUnaed ca ZzzczS Psse.) .

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ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY REACHES THE NATIONAL CAPITAL, And I Given a. Hearty Welcome by the President, Cabinet nnd Fa tare . Fellon-Toirmmen . RECEPTION WHITE HOUSE WHERE THE MODEST HERO MEETS NAVY AND ARMY OFFICERS. And I Personally Greeted by the Chief Executive and Then Presented to Mrs. McKinlcy. CIVIC PARADE IN HIS HONOR THOUSANDS PASS IX REVIEW BEFORE DEWEY AND M'KINLEY. Pretty Electric Illuminations and Displays of Fireworks A Tiresome Do y The Trip from New York. WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The home-coming of Admiral George Dewey tor henceforth th3 national capital ls to be his homewas made the occasion for the greatest tribute ever paid by Washington to any Individual. After the preliminary welcome In New York, Itself unsurpassed In Its kind, it remained for tho highest and greatest in the official world to hold out the hand ot greeting to the famous admiral and to join with the people who are to be his fellow citizens in bidding him welcome. The citizens had made every preparation to make the occasion worthy of their hero. The decorations were elaborate. Pennsylvania avenue was one mass of colored bunting along the entire line of march from the station to the White House, and, not content with this, few private citizens failed to make some display of color on their residences. Unique designs in fairy lamps dotted the horizon, great searchlights threw broad beams of bright light across the blue sky of a. clear October evening and the stately Capitol stood revealed In Its queenly beauty in the powerful rays of many concentrated lights. The same device was ued effectively in the case of other public buildings wltbirt the range of vision of Admiral Dewey and the President as they reviewed the throng of people" from the prowof tho whlto Olympla projecting from the' center of the stand erected Just south of the' I treasury building at the "JX of Pcnnt-.; tama av?nue. On the facade of the newly completed government potUoffice building flamed forth two inscriptions set In electric points, the one reciting the famous message of the President, directing Dewey, ten thousand miles away in the far East, to go forth to destroy the Spanish fleet, and the other setting out the famous admiral's direction to the lamented Grldley: "You may Are when you are ready, Grldley," which marked an epoch in the history ot the United States. Twelvo thousand members of chic organizations paraded before him, besides tens of thousands of nonorganized citizens, and in a roar of cannon rockets and the blaze or red fire and the thunderous cheering of the populace and the warm greeting of the head of the Nation Dewey came to the national capital to a welcome such as has not been known here hitherto. ONE CONTINUOUS OVATION. The admiral's Journey here from New York had been one continuous ovation, limited in Its Intensity only by the density ofl population. Tho decorated special train, which left the Pennsylvania Railroad ferry slip in Jersey City at 1:50 o'clock in the afternoon, was fully in keeping with its distinguished passenger. It was made up of five cars, the Pensylvanla's prize special, the Atalanta, a dining car, a combination smoker and three parlor cars for the accommodation of the Washington reception? committee. The special was given a clear track and the run to Washington was made without a stop, except at Gray's Ferry, on the outskirts of Philadelphia, where engines were changed and a new train crew camo aboard. Almost immediately after going aboard tho train the admiral retired to his private car for luncheon, which was served for six, Admiral Dewey, 'his son George, his brother and wife, Captain Lamberton and Lieutenant Brumby. Thereafter the admiral lay down and tried to get a little sleep, but this was impossible, owing to tho continuous ovation along the line. It was said by the railroad officials and trainmen that the ovation during the run from New York to Washington was the most remarkable demonstration that has ever taken place along the line. Every town turned out Its full population and every house and crossroad settlement was turned Inside out to see the Hying special pass. It had been the intention Of the wellmeaning committee to notify all t'.ie towns along tho route at what hour the special might be expected, but the train dispatcher at Jersey City heard of It and entered a hasty protest, saying that it was next to impossible to get tho special out of town, and notice in advance would probably block the tracks. Apparently, however, the railroad telegraph operators had passed the tip along and the crowds were on hand as though they had been sent for. A bare stop was made at Princeton, where young Dewey had been a student, and tho admiral went to the platform for a minute, merely paying to the boys that he was pleased with tho reception they had given h!m. It was such a reception as an emperor might have envied, every student of tha college town being in evidence, as well as the whole population of the place, while college yells resounded above the rumble of tho departing train. PATRIOTIC LITTLE ONES. Admiral Dewey was particularly touched all along the line by the number of children who turned out to see him. They formed a very large part of the crowd In every town, and wherever there was a schoolhouse tho children had evidently been given a special recess to come out and cheer the train. There was another large crowd of children at Baltimore, and Admiral Dewey, who had come to the rear platfo:m for the sixth or seventh time on the trip, said to the trainmaster, who was standirg by him, that he felt more touched and complimented by the attention of tho children than by almost any other thing th:tt . had happened since his return to Americu, Ail aions the line every train, freight or

passenger, that passed the special saluted It with a long-drawn blast of the whistles, and In all the larger towns where the flyer slowed down within the city limits there was a continual roar of steam from factories, shops and the shifting engines and trains on the sidings. Every engineer seemed to have been bottling up steam for an hour in advance, and hung out of his cab window with hLs hand on the whistle ccrd, while the fireman, hanging to the hand rails and running board, swung the bell as though ringing for a crossing. Chester and Wilmington seemed to have come down to the depots en masse, and the train ran slowly between wide lanes of people from one end of the town to the other, while every lamp post, awning pole and shade tree bore a crop of young Americans, and the roofs and freight cars on the sidings were converted Into grand stands for

the brief instant that the train swept by. Tho Admiral responded good naturedly to all these calls on his stock of strength that he was reserving for the trying ordeal In Washington, and came again and again to the platform to bow as the train went by. The train, as. It reached the line of the District of Columbia, stopped for a few minutes at the little station of Deanwood white the reception committee went through the formality of presenting the Nation's guest the freedom of the District. The ceremony was performed by District Commissioner Wright 5n the presence of the Admiral's fleet captains, the military and naval members of the rarty and as many of the reception committee as could be crowded into the Admiral's car. PORTER GREETS HIM FOR M'KINLEY. John Addison Porter, secretary to the President, firs; extended President McKinley's greetings, to which the admiral returned his thanks very briefly. Commissioner Wight then said: "Admiral Dewey, you are now in the District of Columbia, and. representing the commissioners of the District, I have the honor of tendering you the freedom of the Nation's capiul, and. in behalf of the people of the District, from the most exalted to the humblest citizen, I give you a sincere nnd cordial welcome home. We feel gratified that Washington ls to be your future home. It is the best place in the world in which to havo a home and It is fitting that you. who have done so much for the Nation and have done such an important part for the Nation, should make your future home in the Nation's capital. The people of Washington will esteem it not only a pleasure but an honor to do all in U.-ir power io make your stay with us as pleasant as your services have been successful at Manila." Admiral Dewey's reply was as brief and characteristic as all of his other speeches have been. "I want to thank you very, much, my friends," , said he, "for this testimonial of your re gard. It is true that as long a9 I live, and I hope to live a long time cheers, I intend to live In Washington. I thank you again for this expression." Then; dropping the tone of formality In which this had been uttered, he extended his hands and said heartily, "Now, I want to see my friends. Charlie, old boy, how are you." and he grasped C. C. Glover by the hand and went through the party, shaking the hands of all who were within reach. In a few minutes the train was in the brilliantly lighted depot. The middle aisle of the station had been carpeted clear to the carriage entrance. The committeemen and the "fighting line," as the brilliantly 'uniformed officers were termed, all alighted while W. If. Moses, the chairman of the rerception rornmltte-- Theodore Noyes, of the ;'Kvtr!&5tSsrt Ross and Archibald Greenlees went into the admiral's car, and after u few words of formal greeting brought him out. Taking the arm of Mr. Moses, the admiral headed the procession down the station, while the officers and committeemen fell in at the rear. It was a procession as brilliant as a diplomatic reception. The throng about the railway station choked the streets for blocks about. PLAYED HIS FAVORITE TUNE. Troop II, of the Third United States Cavalry, under the command of Lieutenant MerUlat, which was to escort the admiral to the executive mansion, had drawn up on the east tide of Sixth street, facing the station entrance, nnd the United States Marine Band had formed on their right. The first of the party to leave tho station were tho committee of citizens and army and navy cfflciuls who had gone to New York to meet the famous admiral and escort him to Washington. They were quickly followed by the admiral himself, and when he appeared to take his seat In the carriage, the crowd went almost wild with excitement. The Marine Band gave the four flourishes which naval etiquette requires, and then played "Under the Double Eagle,", by Wagner, which is said to be a special favorite with the admiral, and which, at his request, the Olympla's band played as the fleet sailed out of the harbor of Hong-Kong to give battle to the Spaniards at Manila, and again when the famous warship started on her homeward voyage. The carriage which the admiral occupied with Mr. W. II. Moses, the chairman of the citizens committee, In going from the station to the White House, was strikingly handsome, and was drawn by four spirited bays, ridden by postillions. . As he took his seat the cavalry troop, at the word of command, swung out Into the street In front, and wheeling to the left, began tho march up historic Pennsylvania avenue. The entire escort being mounted, the party proceeded rapidly towards the White House, the cavalry at a trot, with the admiral and Ms Immediate escort closely following. There were scattering volleys of cheers, but the party moved so quickly that It was past the crowd on the avenue as a rule before it realized Dewey had gone by. As the admiral's carriage, swung around the treasury toward the White House a brilliant spectacle was spread out before him. To the right Lafayette Square was ablaze with electric lights, the great trees and flower beds sparkling with many-hued light?, while In the midst shone out in huge electric letters, "Welcome, Admiral." The Navy Department beyond was ablaze with lights, as were the White House grounds. A mighty roar went up from the crowd as the admiral alighted at the portico of the executive mansion. As he stepped from the carriage Colonel Bingham, representing the President, stepped forward to escort him to the East Room, where Secretary Long, Assistant Secretary Allen and a brilliant as semblage of naval officials were ready to extend to him the greeting of the navy. SECRETARY LONG S GREETING. Secretary Long wa3 at the door, and as the admiral entered the secretary grasped his hand and, with enthusiasm, said: "Admiral. I welcome you home. This Is the Navy Department for the moment, and your associates of the navy are assembled here to give you a hearty greeting." "Thank you, thank you." responded Admiral Dewey, first exchanging a rew words of greeting with the secretary and then with Mr. Allen and the other officials. These Included Rear Admirals Crownlnshield, O'Nell. Melville, Van Raypen, Hlchborn, Bradford, Sampson, Major General Miles. Adjutant General Corbin, General Haywood, commanding the marine corps; Captain Lemly, Judge advocate general or the navy, and many others. There was little need of Introduction. There was no formality, and after the first greetings Secretary Long Invited the admiral to accom pany him to the President's library, where Mr. McKinley and the members of the Cabinet were awaiting him. Arm In arm Secretary Long and the art(Continue;! cn Tccrth lc je.)

T DECISION IN ANGLOYE? EZt'ELAN CASE TO BE MADE AT NOON. Belief Prevalent at Tarls Last Mffht tixat the Award Will Be in FaTor of Great Britain. GEN. HARRISON NOT ANXIOUS PROFESSED IGNORANCE AS TO WHO WOULD GET THE DECISION. Ills Cause Was Just, He Said, "But in an Arbitral Tribunal Such as This It Is All a Toss-Up." ASIA MINOR'S EARTHQUAKE FIFTEEN HUNDRED PEOPLE KILLED IN AND AROUND AID1N. Whole Villages Were Destroyed and Tbelr Inhabitants Burled in the Ruins And ree's Buoy PARIS, Oct. 2. The award In the AngloVenezuelan boundary case will be made tomorrow at noon, and It is said on good authority that the decision will be a decided victory for Great Britain. The last session of the arbitration tribunal was held to-day. After the court had risen a reporter of the Associated Press called on former President Harrison, who professed ignorance as to how the award would go. Mr. Harrison did not seem anxious regarding the subject. Mr. II. Vignaud, secretary of the American embassy, who called on Mr. Harrison at the same time, said the latter's argument was very much appreciated by the court. To this Mr. Harrison replied: "We did our best in what I know is a right cause, but in an arbitral tribunal such as this it is all a toss up. It does not rcsmble an ordinary tribunal, to the Judges of which it is absolutely immaterial which party wins. I hold that for international disputes-there should be a permanent arbitration court, as I did when questioned on the subject, and not men specially appointed for a given object." Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Brewer will start for London on Wednesday and will sail for New York on the White Star liner Majestic Oct. II. Ex-President Benjamin Harrison will go to Berlin on Wednesday. From there he will go to The Hague, f.:3russels and London, where he will spend a few days prior to sailing for the United States Oct. 18. Sir Richard Webster, George R. Askwlth and Messrs. Imthurn, Buchanan ahd others go to London on Wednesday, l,SOO PEOPLE PERISH. Asia Minor Earthquakes More Disastrous than First Reported. CONSTANTINOPLE. Oct. 2. It Is now estimated that 1,500 persons perished in the earthquakes in Asia Minor around Aldin. The first shock occurred at 4 o'clock on the morning of Sept. 20 ahd lasted forty seconds. The effects were appalling. Whole villages were completely destroyed. The earthquake was felt as far as Slro, Mttylene and Smyrna. The latest advices from the stricken area show that men, women and children were buried in the xulns of their dwelling places before they realized their danger. Numbers of bodies still lie beneath the debris. About five hundred persons were killed at Sarakenl and some five hundred at Denizli, where three-fourths ot the buildings fejl. There was proportionate loss , of life In many smaller villages. The disturbance has not yet subsided, although Its strength appears to be spent. The shocks continue almost dally, but with no great violence. Tho population is encamped In the open. One consequence of the earthquake is the subsidence of the level of the Aldln district by two yards. Sulphurous springs burst out In the valley of Noander, and the country between Aldln and Denlzll became full of crevasses, out of which rushed black, muddy water with sufficient volume to wash away a flock of 1,000 sheep. The villagers of the valley of Noander report that for several days previous to the catastrophe domestic animals were greatly disturbed, bellowing, bleating and barking. ANDREE'S NORTH POLE BUOY. Examination of the Relic Found on Kinj? Charles Island. STOCKHOLM. Sweden, Oct. 2. The buoy marked "Andree polar expedition," which, with an anchor attached, was found Sept. 9 on the north coast of King Charles island by the master of the Norwegian cutter Martha Larsaal was opened yesterday In the presence of a number of experts and members of the Cabinet. It was found to be tho so-called north pole buoy, which Andree had arranged to drop if he succeeded In passing the pole. Nansen I'rgea Co-operation, BERLIN, Oct. 2,-Dr. Nansen, the Arctic explorer, said to-day to the correspondent of the Associated Press: "The United States out to join Great Britain and Ger many in co-operative polar exploration. Thus the three progressive nations would work for the common good of mankind and scl'ence. If the polar districts are ever to be. thoroughly explored It will probably be due to such Joint action." ' Poultney Blgelow has presented a written motion for the International Geographical Congress's adoption, saying that hereafter each colonial power pledges Itself to submit such new methods or questions relative to the treatment of natives as may come up from time to time to a permanent International committee empowered to decide upon them. This proposition coincides with that of Mr. Andrew White, the United States ambassador here, made at the re cent peace conference at The Hague. Nevr Austrian Cabinet. VIENNA, Oct. 2.-Emperor Francis Joseph has approved the following assignments of portfolios made by Count Clary Aldrlngen. to whom was intrusted the formation of a Ministry to succeed that of Count Von Thun Hohenstein: President of the council and minister of agriculture. Count Clary Aldrlngen; minister of national defense. Count Welsershelmb; minister of the Interior, Herr Koeber; minister of Justice, Dr. Von Klndinger: minister of public worship. Dr. W. Von llartel; minister of finance, Dr. 0. Voa Kniailoluckl; minister

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of commerce. Dr. F. Stibral; minister cf railways, Dr. H. Von Wlttek. Count Clary Aldrlngen was formerly governor of Styrla. Dr. Von Klndinger previously held the post of president of the Trieste provincial court, and Herr Von Kniaziolucki. Von Hartel and Stibral were departmental chiefs In the Ministries of which they are now the respective heads. Emperor Francis Joseph has conferred on Count Von Thun Hohenstein, the retiring premier, the decoration of the Order of St. Stephen of Hungary. Saved by Inoculation. PARIS, Oct. 2. La Fronde publishes the report of an Interview with Professor Calmette, the Tasteur Institute commissioner, who has returned from Oporto, in which the professor says that before his arrival the mortality among those stricken with the plague amounted to 33 per cent. Of fifteen treated with the scrum, he adds, not one died. This restored public confidence, and in three days he inoculated 423 persons. Army Recruits Killed. HAMBURG, Oct. 2. When a train bearing recruits en route for Metz arrived at the Klosterthor station to-night a number cf the recruits, contrary to orders, alighted from the cars and stood on the track. Another train passing the station struck the recruits, killing three and injuring thirty.

Tried to Imitate Tod Sloan. LONDON, Oct. 2. Frederick Charsley, a member of the Royal Buckhounds, has died at Stoke Poges as. the result of being thrown from a horse while showing some of his friends how Tod Sloan, the American Jockey, rides. State of Siese Raised. NISCH, Servia, Oct. 2. A ukase has been Issued raising the state of siege established in the department of Belgrade at the time of the attempted assassination of exKing Milan. FIGHTING NEAR IMUS FOURTH INFANTRY ENGAGED "WITH BANDS OF FILIPINOS. Several Encounters, In Which Two American Officers Were Killed and Eight Men Wounded. MANILA, Oct. 3,9 a. m. The Fourth Infantry Regiment, Major Price commanding, has had a series of encounters with the insurgents about Imus since Saturday. The natives were led, it is supposed, by a former mayor of Imus, and made a general attack upon the American lines from Imus to Bacoor. A captain and a corporal of the American forces were killed and eight men were wounded. A Filipino colonel is known to have been killed. Major Price requested Rear Admiral Watson to send two gunboats to bis support. The fighting began on Saturday, when Captain Brown' took the same battalion that distinguished Itself at Perez das Marinas, and Lieutenant Kabenshu's scouts against a large force of Insurgents on tho Perez das Marinas road, and a general engagement followed. The Americans, lying- In the mud In the rice fields, kept up a fire for an hour and a half, when reinforcements were sent to them, until seven companies were engaged. The insurgents retreated. During the engagement three Americans were wounded. The fighting yesterday began with an attack by the insurgents on a party repairing the telegraph lines, one member of which was wounded. General Alejandrlno and the two other Filipino envoys who accompanied him, returned to Angeles by special train. MANILA, Oct. 2, 5:45 p. m.-The Filipino envoys called on Major General Otis to-day and discussed matters with no result. General Abejandrino said to a reporter that he had no instructions, except to deliver a letter, which was rejected. He will return to Tarlac to-morrow. An expedition composed of an armored flatboat, armed with two three-pounders, with the gunboats Helena, Petrel and Mlndoro escorting It, proceeded yesterday to Orenl, for the purpose of bombarding that place, landing two hundred marines and bluejackets and raising the wrecked gunboat Urdaneta. The gunboats will approach to about 2.700 yards from Orenl and the fiatboats will enter the river. The expedition will return to-morrow. OtIsM Regular Death Report. WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-General Otis cables the following deaths since last report: Pulmonary Tuberculosis Sept. 1, Clarence Anderson, Company E, Twenty-third Infantry. Dysentery, Chronic Sept. 16, Peter Colson. Company C, Twenty-third Infantry; Sept. 23, Allyn B. Wilmot, Company A, Twelfth Infantry: John M. Preston, Company G, Twelfth Infantry; Joseph Illnes, Nineteeith Inrantry. Nephritis Stanislaus Stevan, Company D, Fourth Infantry. Typhoid Fever Sept. 23, Corporal Ulysses Coplex, Company P, Sixth Artillery; Joseph P. O'Rourke, Company I, Fourth Infantry; Sept. 26, Richard E. Bayless. Company E, Sixth Artillery: Sept. 27, Robert Marshall, Company D, Thirteenth Infantry: Christ. Meningitis, Cerebral Sept. 25, Sydney Rysdlck, Company F. Thirteenth Infantry. Atrophy of the Liver Sept. 20. Henry aiaru, company r iirteentn Artillery. ward Fitzgerald, Company B, Fourth Cav alry. Gunshot Wound. Accidental Sept. 26. Sol Copes, Company C, Twenty-fourth In fantry. Diarrhoea, Chronic Sept. 29, John Moran, Company E, First Artillery. OttMa Action Approved. WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-A dispatch from General Otis was received at the War De partment this morning giving an account of Ms meeting with the insurgent envoys. Gen Otis said the Interview with Agulnaldo's representatives indicated the leaders were maneuvering solely with a view to iecure recognition of the insurgent government. All such overtures were rejected and the envoys were informed that the only thing the United States would recognize was a white flag and the grounding of arms. He also informed the envoys that such capitulation on the part of the insurgents should come quickly In order to avoid the consequences of active war, as the United States did not Intend to permit any delay in the matter. The course of General Otis ls approved at the War Department. Secretary Root took the dispatch from General Otl over to the White House for the President's consideration. The Twenty-Eighth at 'Frisco. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2. The Twentyeighth Infantry arrived here to-day from Camp Meade. The soldiers were given a fine reception. Sir. Webb's Condition Improving. NEW YORK, Oct. 2. II. Walter Webb, vice president of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, who has been sick for some time, arrived in this city to-day and went directly to his newly-leased residence. Mr. Webb has been sick all summer. He left the Adlrondacks a month ago and went to hla country residence at Scarborough, on t'ne iludson. To-night It was reported at the iuse that Mr. Webb's condition has much Improved sines he arrived at Ccarborcv'h, V

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LITTLE CHOICE BETWEEN THE COLUMBIA AND THE SHAMROCK. Remit of Official Measurement of the Racing Machines a Surprise to InclitluK Sharps. ALLOWANCE FOR SHAMROCK COLUMBIA Ml" ST GIVE OVER SIX SECONDS IN TO-DAY'S CONTEST. Water Line of the Challenger la Shorter than the American Boat and Her Sails Are Larger. BOTH YACHTS READY TO RACE WENT DOWN TO SANDY HOOK I1AY AIT EI t BEING MEAMRED. Weather Indications Favorable for a Good Breese and Possibly Rough Water Off the Coast NEW YORK. Oct 2. The first race of th International series between the American vacht Columbia and British challenger Shamrock will be sailed to-morrow, weather permitting, over a course nrtecn miles to windward or leeward and return, eff Sandy Hook. The start is to be made at 11 o'clock from Sandy Hook lightship, unless a postponement is ordered. But no race of the series is to be started later than 12:30 p. m. One of the greatest surprises for yachts men since the arrival of the Shamrock In these waters was the announcement officially made at the New York Yacht Club to-night that the Columbia would have to allow the Shamrock six and thirty-one one hundredths seconds on a thirty-mile course. It was generally supposed by yachtsmen who have seen both yachts under fall and In the dry dock that the Shamrock, by reason of her greater sail spread and apparently larger hull, would have to give the Columbia something like a minute time allowance over the thirty-mile course whlcit they are to sail. It appears, however, that Designer Fife, while giving the Shamrock a larger sail plan than the Columbia has, at the same time so constructed her hull as to give her great freeboard, less displacement and consequently shorter water line by almost two feet. At 1 o'clock to-night two of the regulation, measurers' ccrtlflcates-rn ,lwwlng ih 1 Columbia's measurements, the ether tha Shamrock's were posted on the bulletin; board in the New York Yacht Clubhouse. They were signed by the club's official measurer, John Hyslop, and read as follows: Dimensions. Columbia. Sh&mrocK. Feet. Feet. Length of water line hS.OS fc'.O From after end of main boom to forward point of measurement 1SLC3 XS2.13 From foreside of foremast to forward point of measurement 73 7 Extreme of spanker booni 72.35 Main gaff M.S3 Topmast 57.W 4C-43 Height, upper side ot main boom to topsail halvard block 134.73 12S. SHAMROCK'S SPARS LONGER. Columbia's topmast, which is Ci.50 feet long, minus one-fifth, equals 51.C0; Shamrock's topmast. M.0G, minus one-fifth, equals 40.43. By these figures It will be seen that all Shamrock's spars except the topmast are longer than, those of Columbia. For instance. Columbia's main boom measures 108.27, Shamrock' 109.C7, making the latter spar L40 lonser than Columbia's. The measurement of the gaff shows 2.C3 In favor of the Shamrock. Shamrock's eplnnaker boom is 6.11 longer than Columbia, but her topmast is Mi shorter than that of the American boat. Judging from the stability of the Shamrock during her recent trial ?pins off Sandy Hook, Designer Fife has been able to giro his boat greater amount of lead ballast thrsr at first supposed by the yachting sharp?, who have predicted that the Shamrock would not tc able to carry her fail. Tho3 yachtsmen at the club to-night who heard of the measurements of the tw o yachts agrea that Shamrock will really prove a worthy antagonist for the tenth defender of tho America's cup. It was half-past 1 o'clock to-day before Shamrock was warped Into the drydock where Columbia had been measured ar.d the caisson closed, making the water smooth for the measure ments. Just before going on botird his yacht Sir Thomas LIim. ton said: "I am extremely wrry that Mr. Fife is not present. It ls a very unfortunate thing at this time. He Is unable to leave the hotel, but I hope he can be with U3 to-morrow. We have done the best wo. could w ithout him to-day." Sir Thomas, Vice Commander Sherman Crawfcrd and H. McGIU Downey, of tho Royal Ulster Yacht Club, with Henry F. Llppitt, of the New York Yacht Club, who will represent the latter on the Shamroct; during the race, then went on board with Measurer Hyslop, his assistant and Capt. Nat Hcrrcshoff, designer of the Columbia. After the measurer's tteel tape had been stretched Irom the topmast to the top of tha main boom and from tbe bowsprit end to tho main boom, all thce who will sail on the Shamrock during hor races, norno Hfty-three In all. Including Sir Thomas Eipton, sat down on deck on each fide amid hips, while Measurer Hyslop. Nat Herreshoff and Henry F. Llppitt proceeded to measure the yacht's v.ater line. This worli occupied two hours and a half. The yacht's water line was then marked cn eaclj quarter with a red letter V nnd at the bow by a broad white stripe across the Ftem. L1PTON IN GOOD HUMOR. At 4 o'clock Sir Thomns Upton ar.d hla party left the yacht, the caion was swur. open, lines cast off and the Shamrock, with housed topmast, was towed away from tho navy yard by a tug. She arrlvtd ar.d v.c made fast to her moorings In Sandy Ho ill bay at 6:10 p. m., rece-lviug taiutes us sho passed down the East river and the upper bay from almost every panning steamer. Just before leaving the navy yard for hi: steam yacht Erin Sir Thomas Upton called his captains. Hogart and Wringe, ana gavo them final instructions about the preparations for to-morrow's event, w hlch means ro much to him and to them. He had evidently gathered from what he had seen an htard while tho yacht was tclr.j ncacur;