Indianapolis Journal, Volume 52, Number 352, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 December 1902 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS J OUR NAT" THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1902.'

ERIES BETWEEN LEADERS u.uiuunts avox rout games rno3i Tili: TISII-I-3IO.NCSOS. GrrII nnd iarlncr Hulled IIIkU Score Iluy ttl Won Six Stralekt Individual Score. The most Interesting series in the InBcpendent League games last night was between the TIsh-l-Mlngoes and Ilamblers at the Pastime alleys. The Ramblers won four of tlie games with high scores. Graft anI Gardner cut quite a figure in the &00 cores. Craft scored 213 in the third pme and Ixrdner rolled 235 in the first game for ;he second division. The Tish-i-Mlngoes 12 WEATHER FORECAST. Cjlr To-Day nnd To-3Iorrorr, irlth Frfih Went "Winds. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. Forecast for IhursJay and Friday: For Indiana Fair on Thursday; fresh fc-cst winds. Friday fair. For Illinois Fair on Thursday; fresh west winds. Friday fair. For Ohio Fair on Thursday; fresh to brisk west winds. Friday fair. Local Observations on "Wednesday. Bar. Temp. Il.II. Wind. Weather. Tre. fa. m..30.24 22 1 S'west. Clear. 0.01 I p. m..S0.1l 31 TS West. Clear. O.OO Maximum temperature. 38; minimum temperature, !. Comparative statement of the mean temperature and total precipitation on Dec. 17: Temp. Pre. formal . St H Mean 30 0.01 Departuro 1 "'S3 Depanure since Dec 1 4S 0.94 Departure since Jan. 1 31 5.i3 FJus. W. T. BLYT11E. Section Director. Yesterday Temperatures. Stations. Mln. Mar. 7 p.m. Abilene. Tex S3 53 52 Amarillo, Tex 20 42 3S Atlanta. Gu 31 U 42 lUstnarck. N. D Vi 40 22 Buffalo. N. Y 2S 35 26 Cairo. Ill 2S 46 42 Calgary. Alberta IS 41 40 Chattanooga. Tenn 32 52 42 Chlcag-o n 30 2S Cincinnati, 0 23 42 33 Cleveland. 0 2ß 34 34 Concordia. Kan 4 23 1G iavenport. la 18 28 26 Denver, Col 8 46 26 Des Moines, la 12 34 24 Dodffe City. Kan 4 20 14 Dubuque. Ia 12 30 24 Duluth, Minn 14 32 30 F.l Faso, Tex 3S 52 4S Fort Smith. Ark 2S 2 44 Galveston.. Tex 44 54 52 Grand Haven, Mich 2S 34 32 Grand Junction, Col.... 10 23 Z2 Havre. Mont 10 36 34 Helena. Mont 4 14 12 Huron, 8. D 0 20 12 Jacksonville, Fla 41 CO 4S Kansas City, Mo 16 IS 34 Lander. Wyo 2 21 14 Little Rock. Ark 32 52 44 Louisville. Ky....: 28 44 40 Marquette, Mich 28 32 32 Memphis, Tenn 34 CO ' 46 Modena. Utah 22 28 ' 26 Montgomery, Ala 36 52 46 New Orleans, La 42 SI 52 New York city 34 38 31 Nashville. Tenn 32 50 44 Norfolk. Va 4) 48 41 North Platte. Neb 0 21 14 Oklahoma, O. T 28 54 44 Omaha. Neb 12 30 28 Palestine. Tex 36 60 52 Parkersburg, W. Va.... 32 38 38 Philadelphia 34 40 34 Pittsburg. Pa 30 34 32 Qu Appelle. Assin 16 32 30 Itapid City, 8. D 12 41 2S Bait Lake City 20 30 30 St. Louis 26 46 40 Bt. Paul. Minn 12 30 30 Santa Fe, N. M 20 42 40 Springfield,. Ill 22 Zd 32 BnrlnKtteld. Mo 22 46 40 Vlcksburp. M!ss 3H 54 4 Washington, D. C 31 38 34 MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. NEW YORK. Dec. 17. Arrived: Perugia ind Karamanla, from Naples; Blucher, from Hamburg. Sailed: Oceanic, for Liverpool; St. Paul, for Southampton. LIVERPOOL, Dec. 17. Arrived: Canad ian, irom rew xotk; xunisian, irom u John. N. B.. and Halifax. Sailed: Celtic, for New York. YOKOHAMA, Dec. 17. Arrived: Empress of China, from Vancouver for Hong-Kong, ate. GIBRALTAR, Dec. 17. Passed: Phoenltla, from New York for Naples and Genoa, SOUTHAMPTON. Dec. 17. Arrived: Phil adelphia, from New York. ANTWERP, Dec. 17. Arrived: Switzer land, from Philadelphia. QUEENSTOWN. Dec. 17. Arrived: Teu tonic, from New York, MOVILLE. Dec. 17. Arrived: Furnessla, irom New York. LONDON. Dec. 17. Arrived: Mesaba, from Kew York. NAPLE3, Dec. 17. Arrived: Lahn, from New York. I Mufflers and Dress Shields, Oxford Mufflers. Jllack and fancy colors öOo to 82.00 DRESS SHIELDS, S1.00 to $3.00 Square and Scarf Mufflers All neatly packed, one in a box. SUSPENDERS. NECKWEAR, HANDKERCHIEFS, DRESS CLOVES. Boxed s Ingly without extra charge. FUR CAPS AND FUR GLOVES IN MINK, BEAVER. OTTER AND SEALSKIN. UMBRELLAS For Ladles and Men Some very exceptional values. A apeclal drive at for t'sht roll, taffeta Mlk Umbrella with gold and allver trimmed Cape Horn, Ivory und prl handles; all elegant, new designs. Umbrellas Eoxraved Frc:. SILK HATS, OPERA HATS AND HAT TRUNKS are amon; our list of Glveablcs. orilS KVKHY F.VKNINQ UNTIL ciIUtaTMA.S." Banbury Hat Co. No. Eafct Washington St.

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rolled a 313 score. The Royals played a

consistent pame and won six straight from the Columbias. Erdelmeyer's score of 232 was high in that series. The Centrals took Ave from the Standards. The Prospects and' Alcazars split even, and the Stone Palace team won four from the Deweys. The scores: TISIM-MINGOES VS. RAMBLERS. (Pastime Alleys.) -First Divlslon.Tlh. 1. 2. 2.

Itamblers. 1. 2. 3. CJraft lfi 173 213 Ke-ter 2ri 1st l'2 I las ft Id ....111 15- 7 Nleman m 170 1SI Klump Iii 173 1'J2 Totals ....KB 8C3 S:: Division. Ramblers. 1. 2. 3. Gardner ....2C ITS IT'J Malnoll ITS VA 193 Hclloway ...1SJ 157 Schmidt 13 K.4 173 Ileltkam ....ICS 17! lis Totals ....919 S-j Ml

Pritchett ...ITS 178 201 Klmmel Ii3 113 IV Olflow Y,'i ICi Ui Talbert 1M IM i: Buchanan ..132 202 1S Totals ....850 s;j st; Tlsh. 15? Rlflken ICS 201 lSj auace 145 in iw J. lTitcn.ett.lKl Iii 2iß hrlstena ..ii ik is Parnin VA 132 136 Totals ....820 13 843 RAMBLERS VS. COLUMBIAS. (City Club Alleys.) First Division. Rorals. l. 2 2. Colum. 1. 2. S. Rfstner 1C3 ls7 YJ) Klels 135 13 190 Beck 151 IM Mueller IsS 202 132 Nelser 144 171 20 1 Kinne 134 137 191 . Kroeckel.ls3 IIS lS7Kaislne lL'J 177 2i Noltlngr 190 179 lloltman ....143 Yi 144 Totals ....872 872 121 Totals ....734 Sö 87Ü Second Division. Rovala. 1. 2 Colum. 1. 2. Kleine 147 103 I5u.ll 137 ... r.rlnk US 117 Holtz 142 im liars 106 14 Gruner 1S5 3. 134 167 124 216 132 Pek in irr Erdelmfyer .lio 232 157 . Kroecitfcl.161 133 202 Herrmann ..15 157 Petersen ....170 171 1W Totals ....807 833 SCS Totals ....730 SüO STANDARDS. CENTRALS VS (Turner Alleys.) First Division. Centrals. 1. 2. 3. Standards. 1. Fuehring ...i:.8 2. 134 3. 113 13 117 161 103 Haverstick .203 126 IDS Knalow 151 171 167 IMauvelt ....13 1SJ I'awllni? ....132 132 Flnrroek ...133 160 C. Fiel 167 111 Oiinstelner .190 i:3 2' Kaiser 170 174 167 lloffmcyer ..112 111 163 Totals ....S72 763 811 Totals .833 803 C36 Second Division. Centrals. '1. 2. 3. Etandards. 1. 2. 3. Geisel 125 143 löl WestCOtt ...161 143 111 Roberts Iu7 103 191 McGroarty .133 100 142 Tomllnsou ..123 143 177 II'lr'fsrT .134 15 143 LltCh'nb'g ..180 153 141 Davis 122 121 127 Carter 123 lis 130 layers 137 140 1:2 Totals ....633 CD2 713 Totals ....650 C33 602 PROSPECTS VS. ALCAZARS. (Marion Alleys.) First Division. Pronpects. 1. 2. 3. R. Ch'bm'n.162 179 193 Haines 133 131 1S Telford .....154 16S 157 Hutch'nson .172 147 174 Fox 171 222 1S3 Alcazars. 1. 2. 3. Rowman ...163 173 159 Urlewtcz ....133 190 213 Ruzatt 195 123 154 McClellan ..173 211 161 Allen 171 1&3 17S Totals ....733 E67 SS3i Totals .S35 &2 s;o Second Division. Prospects. 1. 2. 3. E. C. Ieller.lS3 131 133 McMacter ..13 159 142 Roberts 1SI 170 177 II. Ch'hm'n.173 133 1SI Kubush 136 131 133 Alcazars. Ioomas .., Gols 1. ..1:1 ,.i;6 ..12; ,.16 ..174 3. 187 132 170 931 146 ITS r.j 134 123 Coval. Coval, Smith Kasse Ste-nzel sr.. Jr.. ToUIs ....824 768 774 Heckman Totals ....7S6 747 DEWEYS VS. STONE PALACES. (Washington Alleys.) First Division.

Deweys. 1. 2. 3. i Stona P. 1. 2. 3. Johantses ..168 127 123 Sax 2tf 155 177 . hmttb....l34 154 1S7 Smith 137 131 lid Hughes 171 1S5 PH2 Jans 140 B. Boyle 165 130 153 Laubert ....2i5 126 16Ä Jackson 138 147 110 llonr kson ..147 192 153 Cassldy 135 1S3 Totals ....733 743 763 Totals ....811 7:3 733 Second Division. Deweys. 1. 2. 3. Stone P. 1. 2. 3. C. Smith.. ..1X5 173 133 Satelle 113 C. Boyle 115 Fahrner ....127 143 110 Kepner 132 Leets 87 ShuRleton ..132 Alchorn ....113 Hereth .......136 132 145 Wagner 133 142 149 Baron 179 lOi Jam 144 169 Wiese 113 107 Volloath 112 US Thompson .. .. 143 157 Volmer 143 131 Totals ....670 800 631 Totals ....5S1 715 707

Xctr Yorkers Are Enthusiastic. Mayor Bookwalter, who is president of the National Bowling Congress, made a wonderful "hit" with the bowlers of New York when he appeared before them Tuesday night and urged them to attend the national tournament to be held in this city in February. A large crowd of New Yorkers will come to Indianapolis, and they will support Bookwalter for re-eleetlon as president of the National Congress. VENEZUELANS TOR PEACE. (CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.) Wisconsin ät San Francisco, lis it had been planned to send her to the Puget Sound dry dock to be extensively repaired. It is stated, however, that no orders have been given to the ship to proceed to the isthmus, from which she only recently returned. BALFOUR'S STATEMENT. A State of "War Already Exists and the World Will De So Informed. LONDON. Dec. 17. In the cours-3 of a long statement In the House of Commons to-day Premier Balfour said there was no such thing as a "pacific blockade." A state of war actually existed with Venezuela and an Intimation of the blockade would shortly bo given to the powers. k Mr. Balfour added that the blockade would be carried out with as little inconvenience to neutrals as possible. Nothing definite had occurred with reference to the arbitration proposal since his previous statement on the subject. The premier also said the operations were reluctantly undertaken, not to recover debts, .but, after a long and patient delay, to recover compensation for assaults on British subjects and the seizure of British vessels. li'e believed the Germans also had claims besides the financial ones. Mr. Healy, Irish Nationalist, asked if the United States assented to a blockade which would exclude United States vessels. Mr. Balfour replied: "Neutrals are not consulted when you are In a state of war with a third party." "Is .war declared?" asked Mr. Healy. The premier replied: "Does the honorable member suppose that without a state of war you can take vessels and have a blockade?" Replying to further questions, Mr. Balfour said he had nothing to add regarding arbitration beyond what was contained in his previous statement on the subject. Papers were being prepared. and would be presented to the house as soon as possible. He assumed they would include the communications which had passed on the subject of the blockade between the United States and Great Britain.- Mr. Balfour concluded his statement with saying he could make no announcement as to whether the offer of arbitration from Venezuela would be accepted by Great Britain. Mr. Iftilfour's statement was made In reply to the desire of the Liberal leader. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. for Information on the Venezuelan situation. After reiterating Lord Lansdowne's brief statement In the House of Ixrds yesterday, the premier continued: 'The blockade will bo carried out by Great Britain and Germany along different portions of the coast, and, though the tw; fleets will have the same object, they will not act as one force. We never had any intention of landing troops in Venezuela, or of occupying territory, even temporarily. We do not think it desirable on either military or other grounds. All the conditions governing such a blockade have been carefully considered and will be published in due time for the Information of neutrals. The government is most anxious that these operations, the necessity for which we deeply regret, should be as little inconvenient to neutrals as they can possibly be made. No difference will be made between the vessels of the various neutral powers. I think It Is quite likely that the United States will think that there cannot be such a thing as a "pacirlc blockade," and I. personally, take the same view. evidently, a blockade involves a state of war. ATTITUDE OF GERMANY. It la in Accord with Britain ou the Blockade (inestlon. BERLIN, Dec. 17.-A formal notification of the blockade of the Venezuelan coast by the war vessels of the allied rowers is likely to be issued to-morrow. It is understood that ships of the United States will be on precisely the same basis as those of other nations. Germany considers uut President Cas

tro's proposal to arbitrate is Jnadequate, unaccompanied, as It is, with guarantees to pay If the arbitrators decide against him. and a reply In that sense has been or will be cent through Minister Bowen. Great Britain will make a similar answer. These statements are not made officially, but are derived from an excellent source. The Foreign Office denies explicitly that the German squadron in Venezuelan waters has orders to seize Margarita island, adding that no occupation of the territory of Venezuela will occur. The Foreign Office officials allege that a systematic effort is apparently being made to represent Germany as the propelling power in the coercion of Venezuela and as being responsible for all the harsh measures. For Instance, they say, the bombardment of the forts at Puerto Cabello Is ascribed to German initiative, whereas the officials say without reservation that the bombardment was at the British commander's suggestion, the Topaze being the British ship. The German commander participated in the firing as a loyal ally. The German government Is not insisting on more severe measures than the original plan contemplated and regards the sinking of the two "diminutive, wholly unseaworthy craft" as an "Insignificant incident." The Berlin newspapers to-day print from Kiel a statement that the German cruisers Ariadne. Amazon and Niobe are again being equipped for departure to Venezuela, but the correspondent of the Associated Press is informed officially that no such orders have been given and that it will depend later upon the demands of the blockade whether additional vessels will be sent. BHITOXS WANT PEACC.

Comments of the Press on nnl four's Speech and the Situation. LONDON, Dec. 18. The developments in the Venezuelan imbroglio, as revealed by Premier Balfour's statements in Parliament yesterday, have resulted in bringing out in the press this morning stronger expressions than ever of the desire to reach some pacific settlement of the dlfllcuity. "If the seizure of Venezuelan gunboats does not result" as we all hope, it will be necessary to proceed to a blockade," said Mr. Balfour, thus conveying the impression of possible, though as .yet unnecessary, further hostilities, but also that arbitration on the same basis might be accepted. Immediately after having spoken these words the premier said that In the event of a blockade no difference would be made between the ships of neutral powers, who would not be consulted. He then ridiculed the idea of a "peaceful" blockade. When he said, "I think It quite likely that the United Slates government would not think there Is such a thing as a pacific blockade, and I personally take the same view that evidently a blockade does involve a state of war," , the house expressed its approbation. Throughout the discussion the tenor of questions and answers showed regard lor the views of the United States. Mr. Balfour assured the house that the papers In the Venezuelan matters were in course of being prepared as rapidly as possible, and, answering a question by Sir William Vernon Harcourt, he said they would include the communications with reference to Venezuela that had passed between his Majesty's government and the United States. Sir William Vernon Harcourt asked this question: "So we may know how we stand with reference to the government of the United States?" It is said on behalf of the government that even in last July, when German co-operation was tirst mooted, the British government fully recognized the possibility of war with Venezuela and only postponed action until the winter at the suggestion of the Admiralty In order to avoid the unhealthy season. On the other hand, those who declared that the government of the United States forced the government of Great Britain into a virtual declaration of war are not lacking. Certainly a considerable portion of the British public was rather disagreeably surprised to find that Great Britain actually was at war, and that this war might for many months to come require the presence of a large naval force in the Venezuelan waters nnd put a fctop to all British trade with Venezuela. Added to this is the apprehension as to whether or not Germany would be willing to accept the status of a belligerent blockade which would entail the stoppage of her trade also. Heely Norman, M. P., in a newspaper article published this morning, in which he emphasizes the dangers of the position Into which Germany is dragging Great Britain, contends that the only safe and dignified course for Great Britain Is to seek satisfaction through co-operalon with the United States. Mr. Norman asserts that "serious and urgent warnings, private in their origin, but virtually official in their destination, have been cabled from the United States during the last few days." Mr. Norman's opinion reflects a very widespread feeling with regard to the Anglo-German agreement and concerning the question of how the United States would view the existence of a state of warfare between the powers and Vene zuela. The newspapers this morning ask: "What would happen should Germany choose to seize Margarita island as a base for the blockade? The Dally News, in an editorial article. roundly declares that the new European concert "is not to coerce a bankrupt re public, but is a revolt against the Monroe doctrine." The education bill having passed all its stages yesterday. Parliament will be pro rogued to-day, consequently no information concerning Venezuela will be gathered from the ministers except as parliamentary pa rers are occasionally issued. A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from The Hague says that all rumors that Hoi land is acting against Venezuela are at least premature. The Dutch government in tends to remain strictly neutral in the mat ter. A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Wil lemstad, Curacao, dated Dec. 17, says the Venezuelan rebels are approaching Valen cia. Thrt population of Caracas is urging President Castro to resign. It is rumored in Willemstad, says the correspondent, that the President Is in hiding. It Is reported that British marines have landed at Ciudad, Bolivar, on the Orinoco. Foreign Office Blundered. LONDON, Dec. 13. The Times this morn ing gives prominence to a letter from Sir Robert Glffen declaring that the Foreign Office gravely blundered In associating it self with Germany against Venezuela. Sir Robert contends that a blockade will be useless against a bankrupt state, while the seizure of the customs. will be tanta mount to annexation and full of danger. considering the peculiar relations of Vene zuela to the United States. "Further," continues the writer, "however much we m.iy bring Venezuela to its knees no sol vent government will remain with which to deal." Sir Robert strikes his most alarming note when he refers to the danger of Germany's embroiling Great Britain with the United States. He believes that Germany would not hsltate to occupy v enezuelan territory and he thinks the less said about British claims the better. He says he doubts If Great Britain has any good moral claims against Venezuela and concludes with these words: "The best course is to cry 'keep oft at all hazards and, at the utmost, exact punishment for the In jured stamen by getting hold, if possible. of the guilty enezuelan officials." The Times, without Indorsing Sir Rob ert's gloomy views and while it repudiates his suspicions cf Germany, says it can not hide from Itself either the actual or the contingent difficulties Involved in this most uisigrecaoie undertaking. CAN' 11 AI Sil A It MV OF -400,000. Military Strength of Venezuela Caraenn Impregnable. PARIS. Doc. 17.-M. Thlesse. formerly minister of France to Venezuela, who ne gotiated the convention of 15 and who lived many years In enezuela. has been Interviewed concerning the situation there. He said: "Venezuela can put 400,000 men in th field, and even foreigners there are liabl for military service. The regular Venc zuflan arnxv numbers onlv lO.oOO mn. . number of the younger officers received their education In the military schools of France and uermany. The Venezuelans are armed with Martini and Remington rifles nnd have a few Maxim and Krunn puns They have no cavalry. Caracas is almost imoregnable .vlng to the fact that It l situated on '.he other side of a mountain range abou six thousand feet high. These mountains ere imnassable excont hv itn mule paths where twenty men could stop a whole regiment There is a railroad from Laf uayra to Caracas, but the destruction of a tingle bridge .would render tno

line useless. If by a miracle Caracas were

taken the Venezuelans would wage a guer rilla warfare, as they did against Spain. ESCORTED II V 3IIMSTEII BOWEX. Italian .Minister and Consul Leare President Castro's Capital. CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec. 17. The Ital ian minister left Caracas this morning. At S o'clock Minister Bowen went to the Italian legation In a state carriage, accom panied by Secretary Russell, and took the Italian minister, SIgnor De Riva, and the Italian consul, SIgnor Gazzurelll, and conducted them to the railroad station, where they were met by the leading Italian residents of this city. Mr. Bowen then accompanied the minister to his car, shook hands with him and handed him papers and cigars for his Journ:y to Laguayra. The Venezuelan newspapers are still Ignorant of the fact that the Italian minister presented an ultimatum to the Venezuelan government yesterday and therefore there were no crowds at the station and no hostile demonstration. The city is quiet to-day. LAGUAYRA. Dec. 17. SIgnor De Riva, the Italian minister, arrived here at 1 o'clock p. m. He was accompanied by the personnel of the Italian legation, and immediately proceeded on board the Italian cruiser Giovanni Beusan. The crowd at the railroad station when the minister arrived was very orderly. The minister, left his wife and family at Caracas. The correspondent spoke with Senor Lelclbabaza, prefect of Laguayra, on the subject of the Italian ultimatum. The prefect said he could not understand Italy's precipitate action, but thought that country had been influenced by Great Britain and Germany. There are a great many Italians in Laguayra. They all show signs of being afraid and do not uphold the action of their government. The German cruiser Gazelle arrived here this morning, but left at 11 o'clock, steaming to the west. The French steamer Ossun, which was captured Dec. 10 by British marines when the allies took possession of the Venezuelan gunboats, was handed over to her owner to-day and towed Into Laguayra. The delivery of the Ossun was obtained by the French charge d'affaires, M. Qulvroux. The captain of the Ossun claims that certain articles on his ship, the property of himself and his crew, have been wantonly destroyed. He has lodged a complaint in the matter. The steamer Is leaking badly. Italian interests in Venezuela are at present in the hands of the American minister. Satisfaction in Italy. ROME, Dec. 17. The announcement of the presentation yesterday afternoon of Italy's ultimatum to Venezuela was received here with general satisfaction. Apart from the desire to recover the claims of Italians, there has been longstanding ill feeling between the two countries consequent on the persistent hostility shown by tho ruling clerical element in Venezuela against Italy because of the struggle between the Vatican and the Qulrinal. The rejection by Venezuela of the Italian ultimatum was expected, consequently the announcement that this had been done created no sensation and no surprise. During the day frequent communications were exchanged between Italy and Great Britain and Germany on the question of arbitration. The friendly attitude of the United States is particularly appreciated here. Opinion generally favors arbitration, although it is understood that Germany and Great Britain are the leaders in the matter by reason of their heavier claims and their priority In the present action. At the weekly diplomatic reception held at the Foreign Office to-day Ambassador Meyer and Signor Prlnettl had a lengthy conference on Venezuelan affairs. The Jtallan cruiser Agordat has been ordered to proceed at once to Venezuela. VIEWS OF LATIX AMERICANS. Comment In Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa It lea. and Colombia. MEXICO CITY, Dec. 17.-In discussing the Venezuelan Imbroglio the Mexican Herald says: "The famous Monroe doctrine is being- subjected to a sharp test. It cannot emerge from this proof quite the same as it was before." El Pals, a penny Catholic daily, vigorously sustains Roosevelt and denounces Castro. It says of the Venezuelan ruler: "The Insolence and positive barbarity which characterize all the acts of that dictator are clearly proved by his savage conduct in ordering the arrest of all Germans and Englishmen. Without doubt Dictator Castro placed his reliance on an odious interpretation of the Monroe doctrine, but that doctrine has been interpreted In an honest manner by President Roosevelt, who has declared that, while the doctrine in question is a barrier to European imperialism in America, it cannot prevent European nations from exercising their rights; it cannot be a shield to protect from chastisement the excesses of despots or crimes of tyrants. That doctrine does not disinherit any nation or any man of the birthright of Justice, nor was it created to give the support of the Northern colossus to the dementia or frenzy of agitators. For this reason and in this respect all educated people in Mexico must range themselves on the side of Roosevelt's interpretation." MANAGUA, Dec. 17. The Nicaraguan government and people view the action of Great Britain and Germany towards Venezuela with great Indignation. They consider the sinking of the Venezuelan ships and the bombardment of the forts at Puerto Cabello to be acts of unwarranted violence, as unprecedented provocation and as blows at the Monroe tloctrlne. The press is also incensed, sympathizes with Venezuela and comments strongly on the seeming lassitude of the United States. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica., Dec. 17. The Costa RIcan government will not discuss the Venezuelan situation, but it can be said on good authority that the ministers favor President Castro's attitude. Public feeling here is bitter against the British and German action. The United States is much criticised and the Monroe doctrine is ridiculed. Finally, President Castro is looked on as setting a good example to Spanish America. Venezuela Rebels Active. NEW YORK, Dec. 17. Senor Rojas, agent in this Island of the Venezuelan revolutionists, according to the Herald's Port of Spain (Trinidad) correspondent, denies the report that they have Joined common cause with Castro against the allies. On the contrary, according to reports received, the government troops under General Velutlnl have been twice defeated by the revolutionists, first at Guirla and second at El Chlco. where they were completely routed and flexi in disorder. Moreover, it is reported from Alta Gracla that General Rolando, at the head of 6.000 revolutionists, is marching on Caracas with the object of capturing the city and overthrowing Castro. The rebels In Trinidad believe that if Rolando's move proves successful he will treat with England and Germany and thus elect a new President who will quickly end the difficulty. Venezuelans United. NEW YORK. Dec. 17. The consul general of Venezuela in this city to-day received the following cablegram from Torres Cardenas, secretary to President Castro: "Bankers, bar, commerce, society and clergy, constituted in committee, approve the government's attitude, and offer President Castro their aid unreservedly." Ilelglum'a Claim. BRUSSELS. Dec. 17. The Belgian claims against Venezuela amount to several million francs. They arise chiefly from the nonpayment of interest on Venezuelan government bonds Issued as purchase money for the water works at Caracas, which was promoted by a Belgian company. Ills; Claim Ajgalnst Pern. LIMA, Peru, Dec. 17. The French legation here presented to the Feruvlan government on Nov. 8 of this year a claim for I16.071.9R in favor of tho Dreyfus brothers of Paris, in accordance with the findings of the Lausanne Court of Arbitration. Up to the present time the government has made no reply to the presentation of this claim, and It is probable that the French legation to-morrow will reiterate its request for a settlement. Hunter Will Stay for Revenge. LOUISVILLE. Ky.. Dec 17. In a letter written to a friend in this city, W. Godfrey Hunter, minister to Guatelama, says: "I will not leave Guatemala until I have put tilts conspirators In the penitentiary."

Minister Hunter In this letter designates five men whom he claims were in a conspiracy to kill his son, who shot Wm. Fitzgerald in Guatemala City last months FOOTBALL BENEFICIAL.

Its Good Points Noted hy President Northrop, of Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS. Minn.. Dec, 17. An analysis of football was sent to-night by President Cyrus Northrop, of the University pf Minnesota, In response to a letter from Luden R. Norden, of the Milwaukee School Board. "Football is here and I think it will stay. I have watched the game for several years and have surely come to the conclusion that it is on the whole desirable, though not lacking some features that are to be regretted. Selfpossession, courage, promptness, strict obedience, temperance, alertness, quick perception, manly resolution and vigor are all cultivated and doubtless other good qualities which I have not specifically named. The intellectual training received by the team at the hands of a good coach is quite equal to that received in many classrooms, involving, as it does, the essence of mathematical correctness and combinations." Baseball Peace Conference. CHICAGO, Dec. 17. President Johnson, of the American League, to-day announced tha, the annual meeting of his league would be held in this city, probably next Monday, and that the first conference between the peace committees of the rival leagues would be held in Cincinnati on Jan. 5. Concerning the outlook for peace, Mr. Johnson said he believed a satisfactory compromise could be reached, but he declined to talk in advance of the probable terms. There will be two leagues, and not a consolidation into a twelve-club league circuit. No Consolidation of Lengnei. CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 17. Relative to the statement made by Harry Pulliam, the new president of the National League of Baseball Clubs, that a possible result of the peace meeting In Cincinnati next month might be a consolidation of the American and National leagues, Vice President Somers, of the American League, said to-day that no matter how much such a step would be desired by certain National League club owners that the American League will not enter into any such agreement. No Ball at St. Paul. CHICAGO, Dec. 17. President Hlckey, of the American Association, announced today that there will be no association baseball club In St. Paul next year. That the St. Paul club will be transferred to some other city is a certainty, but whether or no it will come to Chicago is not yet decided. OBITUARY. Gen. Henry M. Cist, ' n. Cincinnati Lawyer and Anthor. CINCINNATI, Dec. 17. Word was received from Rome, Italy, to-day of the death there of Gen. Henry M. Cist, a wellknown lawyer and author of this city. General Cist was sixty-five years of age and enlisted as a private in the civil war. He won promotion after promotion and retired from the army as a brevet major general. He is the author of "The Army of the Cumberland" and has written a number of articles for periodicals. He had been traveling for his health, accompanied by his wife and daughter. i Other Deaths. CHICAGO, Dec. 17. Col. R. E. Beebee, of Beebee, Miss., whose name was conspicuous In connection with President Roosevelt's recent bear hunting trip, died to-day at the Hahnemann Hospital. Blood poisoning resulting from liver .trouble caused death. He was fifty-five years of age. NEW YORK, Dec. 17. "General Peanuts," who for a number of years was one of the best known midgets and clowns connected with Barnum's, Forepaugh's and Sells's circuses, was found dead in bed today. The midget was a Japanese, thirtyeight years old, and two feet one inch high. BRISTOL, Tenn., Dec. 17. Col. Abraham Fulkerson, former congressman from the Ninth Virginia district, died at his home this morning aged seventy. He was a colonel in the Confederate army and organized the first company of Confederate Infantry to go from East Tennessee. SAVANNAH. Ga., Dec. 17. Mrs. Mary E. Bulloch, widow of the late Dr. W. G. Bulloch, who was a relative of President Roosevelt, died here this morning of pneumonia. NOW IN THE LEAD. Indianapolis Polo Team Played a Sen

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Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RICHMOND, Ind., Dec. 17. In a brilliant contest here to-night the Indianapolis polo team shut out the local team by a score of 10 to 0. It was a case of hard luck for Richmond, as her work on the floor was of a high order. Jessup, the local goal tender, played a poor game. Score: First Period Hipson, 8:23. Second Period Coggshall, 2:03; Hipson, 1:40: Coggshall, 1:26; Way, 1:20. Third Period Gavltt, 5:10; Hipson, 3:20; Coggshall. 1.23; Gavitt. 1:1S; Gavitt, 2:00. Berry, the Indianapolis goal tender, had forty-two stops and Jessup twenty-six. Two fouls were called on Way, one on Houghton, and one on Hadley. Attendance, 1,500. Referee, DeMontreville. Racine in Second Place. RACINE. Wis., Dec. 17. The Anderson polo team to-night defeated the Horllcks 5 to 4. Both teams "played a fast game. Goals by Horllcks Reichert (2), Dawson. Smith; by Anderson Murphy (4), O'Hara. FIGHT FOE A SENAT0BSHIP. important Move in Contest for Control of Colorado's Legislature. DENVER, Col., Dec. 17. The Court of Appeals to-day dismissed the writ of mandamus granted by District Judge Palmer requiring the state board of canvassers to certify the election of C. A. Cooper, Republican, Instead of J. T. Whltelaw, Democrat, as representative from San Juan county, holding that the courts had no right to interfere thus with executive officers in the performance of their duties. This decision has an important bearing on the election of United States senator, for it leaves the state board of canvassers at liberty to seat two Democrats whose seats had been contested If certain certificates are given to both Democrats the House will consist of thirty-three Republicans and thirty-two Democrats, and the Democrats are hopeful that with a majority of only one the Republicans will not attempt to unseat the Democratic members from Arapahoe county, and thus secure a majority on Joint ballot. KOREA ASKED TO PAY. United States Reported to Have De manded One Million and a Half. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 17. It is announced from Seoul that the United States minister has demanded the payment of $1.500,000 due to the builders of the electric railroad. Gen. Svrayne Probably Dying. NEW YORK, .Dec. 17. Gen. Wager I M A 1 Swayne. wno nas Deen in tor some time at his residence, was to-night reported to be vorv low. His recovery Is not honed for. General Swayne served with distinction in the civil war, oeing Dreveiiea major general for gallant and meritorious service, and roHrort frnm the United States armv in 1870. He has practiced law in New York 4B4 14VV VVW rtrtPA I xi 1 f

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