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Op e Danbury and No Railroad depot‘ No . Conn. Stylish Sin r Double Team wit ithout drivers’ lat sea for women and ran. . v ‘ADDLE H SES A SDECIAALTV MEE COAL CO, GOAL, OD, BRICK, LIME, C III, IILE PIPE. OFFICE WIT "."NVARD SELLECR ,I WALL or T. sonwz LR. *SPAIN’S OOBAN '- PLAN. —- Autonomy Must Await Pacification of Certain Previnces. A LIBERAL LEADER’S VIEW. He Holds Weyler Responsible For Delay. Washington Post Reiterates Its Statements Concerning Eu- ropean Intervention. MADRID, Dec. 31.—The Spanish premier, Senor Canovas del Castillo, has informed El Imparcial of this. city that Spain would not accept the intervention of the United States in Cuba nor introduce re- forms in that island so long as the rebel- lion is not confined to the eastern prov- inces. The premier, however, adds that Spain will soon introduce reforms in the island of Puerto Rico. El Liberal publishes an interview with Senor Sagasta, the Liberal leader, in which he is quoted as saying that Spain has the sympathy of Europe in maintain- ing her sovereignty in Cuba, but that Eu- rope desires the establishment of reforms in that island. , . Senor Sagasta is also quoted as saying that he believes Senor Canovas del Castillo is only waiting for a report from Captain General Weyler to the effect that he has cleared the province of Pinar del Rio of insurgents in order to grant reforms which will be followed by autonomy. Continuing, Senor Sagasta declared that Captain General Weyler is himself an ob- stacle to the pacification of Cuba, as he is impotent to quell the rebellion, adding: “Diplomacy is more able to secure peace than force of arms. The vacillation of the government and waste of time are ex- hausting the resources of the country. The Liberal programme concedes the most ample constitutional and tariff reforms. ” Washington Post Reiterates. WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—The Washington Post returns to the subject of. Cuba 1' af- fairs and American interference today with an article printed conspicuously on its first page, saying: “ The recent publications concerning the attitude of the powers of Europe in the event of a war between the United States and Spain have naturally created much comment in diplomatic circles. Notwith- standing the seemingly sweeping denials of Secretary Olney and several of the for- eign offices of Europe, it can be asserted on incontrovertible authority that Europe will make a concerted effort to prevent hostilities between the two countries. “Senor de Lome, the minister of Spain, has on more than one occasion hinted to . the secretary of state that his country would endeavor by all means consistent with the preservation of the national in- tegrity to ' prevent any serious difficulty with this government. If, however, the United States forces Spain to protect her own at the point of the bayonet, she is prepared to strike, and she will not stand alone. ‘--‘:It is known to Senor do Loans, and equally to Scoretary Olney, that every rep- resentative of a European government now in Washington has received instructions that the instant the United States oficiai- ly espouses the cause of Cuba against the power of Spain a protest will be entered at the state department. This protest is not to be considered as a war challenge to this government. It will ,be simply a diplo- matic hint that Europe has called a halt on our pretensions of protector to all American colonies. In other words, the powers of Europe have reached the agree- ment that this government must prove its ability to enforce the Monroe doctrine. France and Germany have been by far the most prompt and aggreSsive in coming to this conclusion. Denials Disprove Nothing. “ The fact that their foreign offices now deny that they are preparing to throw themselves into the breach disprOves noth- ing. The governments of Europe, in dip- lomatic parlance, are absolutely ignorant that the relations between the United States and Spain are not of the most amicable character. They have received no official notification of the existing difficulties. Until such a. communication is received no government is supposed to convey to another country the least hint of. what course will be followed in an emergency. Notwithstanding this usual prOcedure, it is a notable fact that the ofli- cial organs of the F re‘ h republic and the Russian empire published simultaneously, on Nov. 5, 1896, an editorial in which they emphatically denied the rumor that their respective governments would, in case of trouble between the United States and Spain, espouse the cause of the for- mer. They assured Spain that both govern- ments Would preserve a strict neutrality up to a certain point. “This utterance from two of the most prominent powers of Europe was most significant. It was immediately cabled to Senor dc Lome by the political agents of Spain at Paris and St. Petersburg and by him communicated to Secretary Olney. ‘ ' Germany has not yet publicly expressed an opinion, nor has Great Britain. ‘ But Germany is not idly watching develop- ments. Spain has received several inti- mations that the war lord will not allow her to be deprived of her richest colony by American interference. The state depart- ment is cognizant of a side move on the part of.Germany that we cannot avoid con- sidering unfriendly. Germany is now on- gaged in browbeating Denmark into sell- ing her possessionsdn the West Indies. Germany wants a foothold in the new world. But most of all she desires to be in a position where she can place limita- tions on what Europe terms our self estab- lished dictatorship.” The Dnnntless Maddie. WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—For the first time since the present struggle in Cuba began this government has given permis- sion to a customs official to clear for- Cuba a vessel loaded, according to her manifest with munitions of war, and presumably intended for the insurgent army. . The vessel in this case is the well known and alleged filibuster, the Dauntless, but the concession that under these circumstances she is entitled to clearance papers leaves the situation, so far as she is concerned, quite as invOlved, as before, as the statutes prescribe that before clearance shall be granted for any vessel bound to a foreign port the owners, shippers and consignors of the cargo shall state under oath’the for- eign port at which the cargo is to be land- ed, and severe penalties are prescribed for violations of this requirement, including the confiscation of the vessel. Some time yesterday the secretary of the treasury re- ceived a telegram from the attorney for the owners of the Dauntless at JacksOn- ville stating that the owners of the Daunt- less and her cargo would apply to the col- lector of Customs at Jacksonville for bank, whose trial, will follow. clearance to a Cuban port with a cargo of arms, stating, however, that the oaths required by the statutes would not be taken. The question was asked whether under these circumstances papers would be issued. Later in the day a telegram was received from the collectdr at Jack— sonville stating that application to clear the Dauntless for the port of Nuevitas, Cuba, with a. cargo of arms, had been made and asking instructions. Today the secretary replied substantially as follows: “If the master of the vessel and the own-'- ers, shippers and consignors of the cargo comply fully with all the laws and regula- tions concerning the manifest and take the oaths required, you may grant a clearance to Nuevitas, Cuba. The oaths must be taken and subscribed in writing, as re- quired by sections 4197, 4198 and 4200 of the Revised Statutes. ” The pogt named in the application as’the destination of the cargo is on the northern coast of Cuba and is occupied by the Span- ish forces. The treasury ofiicials, there- fore, are of the opinion that the oaths re- quired by the statutes will not be taken. Don Carlos Bubbles Again. LONDON, Dec. 31.—A special dispatch from Madrid says that Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, again denies that he will resign the leadership of the Carlist party in favor of his son, Don Jayme.. who, the father adds, is in perfect accord with him on the question. In regard to Cuba Don Carlos believes that Spain ought ”to concede Cuba administrative auton- omy, with a Viceroy of the royal blood. As to the insurrection in the Philippine is— lands, Don Carlossays that the recent events therewill weaken the prestige of the religious orders. Referring to home politics. Don Carlos is quoted as saying that the politicians of Spain are worthless and only unite out of desire for ofiice. The masses, however, he asserts, are standing together. In conclusion Don Carlos is said to have remarked .that the formation of a national government is at present im- possible. Spain’s Philippine Bulletin. _ MADRID, Dec. 31.—,—A special dispatch received here from Manilla says that the Spaniards under General Macao in two en- gagements have defeated the insurgents, killing 107 of the latter. The Spanish loss was small. The insurgents have captured the seaport of Moron, province of Bataan.'- General Rios has driven the insurgents out of Balinag, killing 350 of them. “’ant the Bullion Start-(l. DENVER, Dec. 31.—Governor McIntyre has received a letter from State Senator C. W. Beale of Nebraska proposing that the Colorado legislature appropriate Inonry to con truct a depository at Denver for silver bullion. Beale’s idea is to have the bul- lion deposited and certificates to be used as money by the people. Beale says if he can get any encouragement from silver producing states he will introduce a bill to that efiect in the Nebraska senate- Bank President on Trial. DENVER, Dec. ESL—The trial of Frank K. Atkins, president of the defunct Colo- rado Savings bank, has begun in the dis- trict court. There' are ten indictments against him and an equal number against his brother, C. O. Atkins, cashier Of the They are accused of wrecking the institution. The specific charge is that of accepting deposits when they knew the bank was insolvent. Waring Defies Tammany. NEWPORT, R. 1., Dec. 31.—-Colonel G. E, Waring, Jr.', street cleaning commis- sioner of New York city, spoke before the Business Men's association here. He said that if Tammany Hall should again got into power it wOuld not dare to interfere with his department. He further said that all departments in all cities should be run in the same manner to make munici- pal government a success. ‘ The Duh of Orleans' Letter. PARIS, Dec. 3l.—The letter of the Due d’Orleans placing the zeal of his family connections at the service of French inter- ests abroad was written to decline an offer of a candidature for the chamber of depu- ties from Brest, made vacant by the death of Mgr. d’Hulst, which will new be con- tested by the royalist Comte de Blois, the abbe of Chermettant and probably a Re- publican candidate. - Supervisors Like Their Jobs. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3l.——This- city is threatened with two boards of supervisors. All of the outgoing board except three are so well satisfied with their official posi- tions that they desire to retain them for another term. To that end Supervisor Wagner has applied .for an injunction to restrain T. W. Rives, the newly elected su- pervisor from the Twelfth ward, from taking his seat. ' The Horrors of \Var'. PARIS, Dec. 31.—There is an exhibition at the Volney club of 100 realistic paint- ings of Napoleon’s Russian campaign, by Vcrestchagin, being a terribly vivid and impressive lesson of the horrors of war. Verestchagin has prepared a catalogue passing severe judgment upon Napoleon’s enterprise, but the couunittee of the club Bank May Quit Business. DENVER, ifec. 31.——Dr. D. H. Dougan, president of the Carbonate National bank of Leadville, has accepted the office of cashier in the Bank of Commerce, this city. At the January meeting of the Car- bonate bank a votewill be taken to reduce the capital stock. Before the close Of 1897 in all probability the Carbonate National will have passed out of existence. Ready For Black's Inauguration. ALBANY,’ Dec. 31.—-—Secretary of State Palmer has completed every detail of the ' programme for the inauguration Of Gov- ernor Frank S. Black on Jan. 1, and, though the ceremonies will n't be unusu- ally pretentious. they wili m el'theless be a. little more elaborate than they have been for some years past. For a "Child S'..'udy” Department. SYRACUSE, Dec. 31.—At the New York state council of grammar school principals Principal C. F. Norton of Binghamton, chairman of the committee to consider the formation of a. child study department, re- ported in favor of the council appointing a board of nine to direct that work for the year. Double Murder by Robbers In France. PARIS, Dec. 31.-—A shocking double murder has occurred of‘ a. wealthy widow, Mme. Royerharat, and her servant, who were found strangled to death at Vitry-le- Francois. ’Ihc perpetrators had stolen 6,000 francs. . _ Virginia Earle Better. , NEW YORK, Dec.,.31.—It was announced today that Miss Virginia Earle, the actress, who is ill with peritonitis, was slightly improved. THE UNIQUE, FRENCH. Doumor’s Acceptance of a. Foreign Post Denounced by His Party. PARIS, Dec. 3l.—A chorus of Radical de- nunciation of M. Paul Doumer, formerly minister of finance, who is accused of de- serting- the Radical cause and of allowing the government to shelve him by appoint- ing him: governor of Indo-China, is not likely to be diminished. by today’s an- nouncement that M. Doumer has resigned his seat in the chamber of deputies instead of merely asking for leave of absence. as this signifies that he has no intention of returning to France for a long time. . Rumor credits the government with an intention to similarly shelve M. Burgeois, the former premier, by appointing him governor of Algeria, with increased pow- ers to be arranged by a special bill in the chamber, M. Cambon, the present govern- or, belng appointed ambassador to Lon- don. Probably there is little truth in the rumor. It is known that the London em- bassy has been declined by the Due de Montebella, the Marquis (le Reverseaux de R-ouvray and M. Cambon, French embas- sador at Constantinople, who is a. brother of the governor of Algeria. The reason for the refusal is that this post generally finishes a diplomatic career. Forgers Extradited. PROVIDENCE, Dec. 31.—Detective Ser- geants‘Cowles and Poronto of New Haven appeared before Governor Lippitt and pre- sented requisition papers from the govern- or of Connecticut asking for possession of William Rossetter and Lewis Leslie, want- ed in that city on a charge of forgery. The two fugitives from justice were represent- ed by Attorney Hogan. Governor Lippitt finally granted the request, and the men were delivered to the New Haven officers and taken to Connecticut. The men in custody are wanted by the Boston police on charges of extensive forged check oper- ations in that city. ' Deserted From the Adams. SAN FRANCISCO, , Dec. 31.-——When the United States steamer Adams got in from Honolulu, she was minus‘48 of her sailors and a quartermaster. The sailors were all enlisted in San Francisco, and their desti- nation had been barely reached before the men began deserting and heading back for San Francisco. Nearly all of them Were back here months ago, and the vessel had to return short handed. Big Claim Against Venezuela. BERN, Dec. 31.——A Frenchman named Fabianis, lodged a claim for 46,000,000 francs ($9,200,000) some time ago against Venezuela on account of a denial of jus- tice by the Venezuelan courts. The mat- ter was eventually submitted to the arbi- tration of the president of the Swiss re- public. who, ‘it is now announced, ‘has awarded Fabianis the sum of 4,300,000 francs ($860,000). For Another Gas Franchise. ALBANY, Dec. 31,—The complication over gas meters is to be added-toin the legislature by the introduction of Senator 'Cantor’s bill of last year to grant a fun- chise in New York to the Acetylene Gas V company. The bill proposes to give to a special company the power to tear up the streets Of New York, Kings, Queens, Rich- mon'd'and Westchester counties and to lay mains, etc. The Minneapolis Bank Troubles. MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 31.—The following announcement has been made by the clear- ing house committee: “The clearing house committee deem it their duty to announce that their investigations warrant them in advancing whateversum of money may be needed by the Swedish-American Na- tional bank to. meet promptly any calls upon them by depositors.” Adirondacks Lack Snow. SARATOGA, Dec. 3l.——-Lumbermen say there is pressing need for snow in the Adirondacks, where comparatively few inches have fallen so far. Lumber camps have been opened in the various sections, but hauling logs cannot begin until after a heavy snowfall. The ice harvest through- out this section was begun today, and a large force is at work. . . Governér Bradley Refuses to Tell. ‘ FRANKFORT, Ky. Dec. 31.-—Govern01 Bradley now‘ refuses to discuss the rumor that he intends to resign the office of gov- ernor soon. He admits that he did write to Major McKinley a letter several weeks ago in which he informed the president elect that there was no office within his gift which he would accept. New York's National Guard. ALBANY, Dec. 31.—The annual report , of Inspector General McLewee‘for the past year has been preéented. The aggregate strength of the national guard and the naval militia is: Ipfantry, 12,110; cavalry, 260; ‘signal corps, 1:55; artillery, 402; naval militia, 411; commanders in chief of staff, 85;_ total, 13,423. New York Cabmen's Strike. NEW YORK, Dec. 31.——There is nothing new in the situation of the cabmen's strike. Both sides remain firm. The New York Cab company reopened its stables today. A detail of police of the West Forty-seventh Street station were there ready to prevent any trouble, but their services were not needed. , Prominent Manufacturer Dead. ROCHESTER, Dee. ESL—A special from Seneca Falls, N. Y., says: James H. Gould, president of the Gould Manufacturing company, died here today after a short ill- ness, aged 52. Deceased was also president of the Exchange National bank of this place. ' ‘ Postmasters Appointed. WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.'——The fourth class postmasters appointed today were: ' Pennsylvania—Brinksrton, J. W. Dov: erspikc; Brunnerville, J. K. Reddig; Rathbun, J. M. Schnieder; South Wil- liamsport, G. R. Lean-~13. One Day's Government Receipts. WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—Nationa1 bank notes received today for redemption? $632,- 321; government receipts from internal revenue, $189,834; customs, $672,987; miscellaneous, $56,597. —-—’——‘— a, Big Blaze In an Ohio Town. NELSONVILLE, 0., Dec. 31.—The factory of the" Nelsonville Sewer Pipe company was burned today, throwing 150 men out of employment for the winter. Loss fully $100,000; partly covered by insurance. French Quick Firing Artillery. PARIS, Dec. 31.—-—Fr0m the activity of the government is preparing new quick firing guns for the artillery. , Bertram Currie Dead. LONDON, Dec. 31.—Bcrtram Currie, who was the English delegate to the Brussels monetary conference. in 1892, is dead. \I‘ I\V. » the Bourges gun factory it is believed that _ \ name insures The the “Boss Line” 'of tobaccos that can be bought anywhere, at any price. 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