mm IN CHINA
British War Ships Entered Port-
Arthur Last Week.
BRITAIN MAY AID JAPAN
Russian Occupation of Port Arthur
Said to Be Based .on the Visit of.
the British War Ship Daphne—De-
nial from St. Petersburg.
Berlin, Germany, Dec. 21.——The Paris
correspondent of the Cologne Gazette,
says that it is "stated on reliable au-
thority that the Russian occupation of
Port Arthur was connected with the
visit there of the British war ship
Daphne a week ago, when, in spite of
the protests of the Chinese, the Daphne
entered the inner harbor to ascertain,
is alleged, whether there were Russian
ships there. ' -
China complained of the incident to
the representatives of the powers at
Pekin. ' - ,.
The British Far Eastern squadron is
said to be at Talicmoan and is shortly
expected at Port Arthur. _
The Cologne Gazette regards the oc—
cupation as merely a continuance of
the co-operation of Germany with Rus-
sia in Eastern Asia.
A Russian statement. ‘~
St. Petersburg, Russia, Dec. 21.——The
Novosti declares the occupation of
Port Arthur has nothing political be-
hind it, adding: ‘
“It must be a matter of indifference
to the powers who are not planning
seizures of Chinese territory as to
which point the Russian squadron
:hooses for its Winter station.”
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' ENGLAND’S PROBABLE ATTITUDE.
Said that the British Squadron 'Will
Be Stationcd at Wei-Hui-Wel.
London, Dec. 21.—An unconfirmed re-
port is current here that part of the
British Far Eastern squadron will be
stationed at Wei-Hai-Wei this Winter.
if true, this indicates that Great Brit-
ain is working with Japan. The latter
still occupies VVei-Hai-Wei,' pending
payment of the Chinese war indemnity.
The evening newspapers are much
disturbed over the situation. “What
do we get?" is the burden of their com-
plaint. They all insist upon the neces-
sity for immediate action.
The Globe says: “Russia and Ger-
many now have the two most import-
ant strategetical positions in northern
China, and Great Britain, whose com-
mercial interests there are ten times
greater, must be content with the
crumbs from the St. Petersburg and
Berlin tables.” - '
The Pall Mall Gazette echoes the
Standard's inquiry as to America’s at-
titude, and remarks: “Of course, the
partition of the coast, which is bound
to come, will not be confinedfio Russia
and Germany. Every naval State in
the world is actively concerned in the
disturbance of the equilibrium in the:
Far East, Great Britain, France and
Japan especially. But the United
States cannot be treated as a quantity
to be ignored. Tame acquiescence with
these seizures is not worthy of our
past, and is fatal to our future. We
may remark that we shall not be with-
out sympathizers, as the Japanese will
most joyfully back any scheme to re-
dress the bitter humiliation they have
suffered at the hands of Russia.”
Advices from Paris show France is
awaiting Great Britain’s action. If
Great Britain follows the lead of Bus-
sia and Germany and occupies a sea—
port, France will forthwith- follow suit.
GERMAN SHIPS NOT FOR SAMOA.
A Report Concerning a. Menace to
the United States Ridiculed.
Washington, Dec. 21.—The assertion
that the German fleet under Prince
Henry will go to Samoa and Hawaii,
thus creating a menacing situation for
the United States is ridiculed in all Of-
ficial quarters here. When the reports
were called to tile attention of the Ger-
man representatives they laughed
heartily at the idea of a German di—
version against Samoa or Hawaii.
Nothing of this kind has ever been
considered. ‘
The German fleet will go to China
via the Suez Canal, and its destination
is Kiao Chou Bay. Germany, the Unit-
ed States and Great Britain are parties
to 'a tripartite arrangement for the
government of Samoa, and although
the plan has not proved satisfactory,
there has been 'no recent friction, and
at no time a condition which would
call for a naval demonstration. Ger-
many has taken no interest in the an-
nexation of Hawaii to the United
States, and her only interests there are
those of the 1,400 German citizens there
who form a considerable-part of the
wealthy sugar planting colony.
No Doubt of McKennn-‘s Confirmation
Washington, Dec. 21.——There does not
seem to be any doubt of the confirma-
tion of Attorney-General McKenna as
Supreme Court Justice.
be taken'up by the committee. shortly
after the holidays, and will be reported
to the Senate. There are nine members
on the Judiciary Committee of the Sen-
ate, .and it does not appear probable
that more than one or two of the mem-{
bers will vote against confirmation.
Senator Teller, of 'C orado, and Sen-
ator Clark, of Wyom g. bolting Re-
publicans, are on the committee. It is
not believed that the silver question
will enter into .the question of con-
firmation to any-great extent, but the
question of the Attorney General’s con-
nection with the sale of the Pacific
_ Railroad may influence two or three of
the members of. the committee to vote
. unfavorably on the nomination.
Boy Pnrriclde Gets Life.
~ Louisville. Ky., Dec. 21.——At Barbour-
ville Isom Lawson was convicted of the
murder of his father, the Rev. Irion
Lawson, a popular Baptist preacher,
and sentenced to the penitentiary for
life. The lad is only 14, and killed his
father because the latter saw fit to cor-
rect the youth for some misdeed.‘
Danntless Off to Sen.
Washington, Dec. 21,—The Treasury
lzepartment has notified the Collector
. ' Customs at Key West to look out
lJi‘ the tug Dauntless, which left Jack-
:unville recently, and which the Treas-
: :1 Department is informedhnt'ends to
. '-:e m a filibustering expedition at or
‘2. 211' 1‘5"” ”West.
The case will '
We are now closing out at a sacrifice several out:
styles of- new pianos, and a great variety of slightly
used organs and pianos to make room for new stock.
_ORcANs-
Catalogues, full particulars and
terms sent upon application.
SOLD on INSTALMENTS, IF DESIRED.
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b not having to constantly remove the
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The CALKS are REMOVABLE,
Steel-Centered and SELF-SHARPENING
When worn out new Calks can be easily in.
sorted without removing shoes. saving an
immense amount of time usually lost. at the
blacksmith shag).
On receipt 0 postal will mail free our de-
scriptive circular containing rices 0fC
\8h0e3,_ready to be nailed on. or trial, ofie
» this Winter at very low prices. -
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Blacksmith’sZSupplies.
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_ CHRISTMAS WEEK!
STORE”- OPEN a EVENINGS - UNTIL mCHBlSTMAS.
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Lo’ng Live the ' King!
This week the whole christian world is agog giving and receiving presents in commemoration of the scene
at Bethlehem when the three wise men presented gills lo the child. The parents give presents to their children,
the children return tokens of their love to their parents, the lover presents his love with what he thinks will please
her most. So all the world is happy at llerry llhrlslmas lime. This week we shall have a
_ GRAND .GIFT SALEI
We shall give a present every day for the next six days, commencing Saturday Dec. 18. No matter
what you buy, save y0ur coupon and you may receive’a present. One given away every day at closing
time. Here are the presents.
SATURDAY, NIGHT, Dec. 18th
. Two nice leather pocketnbooks with five dollars
in each. , ~ .
MONDAY NIGHT.
A pair 0f nice California wool blankets.
TUESDAY NIGHT.
A beautiful. dressed Doll.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
A $10.00 Jacket 01' it’s equivalent in other Mer-
chandise.
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THURSDAY NIGHT.
_ A Handsome Silk Umbrella.
FRIDAY 'NIGIIT. '
"Choice of any 10 piece toilet set in our China Dept A
. 11$” You will get a coupon with every purchase this week. Save it and you Imay be lucky. ‘ ,
Dolls, Toys, Games, Silver Ware, China, Bric=a=brac, Neckties, Umbrellas-Kid Gloves, Perfumery,
Handkerchiefs,“Jackets, Wrappers, Knit Jackets for children, Fascinators, Leggings, Blankets, Linens,
Towels, comfortables, Rugs, Lamps, Toilet Sets, Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Carving Sets, and everything else
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suitable for a‘Christmas present. Our prices Will be low this week ,to clean out all Holiday goods. "We
d0n:t want to take stockofanything in the holiday line.- , ‘ ‘ . . ~ '
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