I lie Royal is the highest grade baking powder ,Iuowu. Actual testsghow it among- third further than any other brand. 1:”..‘3; vm‘ .‘1 PDWIEB Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER 60.. NEW YORK. LOCAL AND OTHER (NEWS. The annual meeting of the Grace church parish will be held Monday evening. The directors of the Catholic club will meet to-morrow afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Bates, Mrs. C. Howard and Mrs. George Ralph drove to Bridgeport yesterday, where they were the guests of friends and relatives. The Misses Hannah and Lizzie Dougherty of Danbury are visiting Miss Margaret Larrigan on Railroad place. —Prof. M. S. Rosen, the well-known oculist optician, can be consulted at his office in the parlors of the Mahackemo Hotel, South N orwalk, Tuesday from 'a. m. to 8 p. m. Eyes examined freei g f5-tf. Mrs. William E. Buxton is convales- cent _of a two weeks severe illness. Rev. J. J. Furlong of St. Mary’s church, sailed to-day on one of the ocean steamships‘for Europe. He be- lieves that the war will be over before , he returns, and he does not expect to be ’absent ahy great length of time either. Mrs. Mary A. Townsend, of Elm Grove place, went to Bayonne, N. J ., yesterday, having been summoned there by‘the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Harriet Hendrickson. DMrs. S. B. Wilson, of Belden avenue, has been visiting in New York. Edward Delany, of Danbury, is the guest of South Norwalk friends. Mr. and Mrs. H C. :Durant, of Bethel, have been ' guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Murray, of Cross street. The marriage of :Miss Delia Collins, . of: South Nor-walk, and John McGinnis, --of Danbury, will take place June 30th. it is reported upon good authority that the engagement of Frank R. Starr and Miss Florence Williams will short- ly. be, formally announced. Miss Jennie Dixon has purchased a ‘ new bicycle. Miss Florence Sammie, the :well- ‘known violinist of Stamford, will play ‘at'the Men’s Sunday Evening club meeting to-morrow night , and Miss lJennie Bouton, of Stamford, will sing , a solo. Rev. Gerald H. Beard will ' preach by request on Prayer and War. Mrs. Emma. Bernard and daughter, - Mrs. C. M. Anderson. of St. Paul, ._ Minn., who have been visiting Mrs. J. A. Waters, of Day street, have re- turned home. The Klondike Social club‘ is making elaborate preparations for the obser- vance of Memorial Day. The members will have a Clambake in the afternoon on the grounds near the new club house. Mrs. H. O. Benedict of Westport, has been visiting friends in town. Rev. J. McClure Bellows will lecture before the Young Men’s club of VVest~ port, Thursday evening May 19th. The residences of J. A. Osborn and E. J. Hill in West avenue are being re painted. _____ The residence of M. \V’. Starr in \Ves‘t‘po‘rt'avenue is being thoroughly renovated. AndrewR. Henderson 0f VVinnipauk, is visiting friends in Tottenville, Staten island. ' E. A. Henderson, of 'Winnipauk, and .l. A. Jackson, of Norwalk, left Tues- day for a month’s trip through the . W815i” Mrs. James Golden and daughter Agnes, have been visiting in Ansonia. Among the passengers on the Cunard line steamer Lucania, sailing ,to-day was H. N. Wood who is booked for Liverpool through the J. M. Layton agency. Est-Councilman Elbert S. Adams has , his right arm in a sling. Rheumatism. _ E. J. VVVadham‘s is visiting friends out of town. " The ladies’ auxiliary of the Ger- manic Stengerbund are making prep- . partitions for a strawberry festival. I to-day, Harlem and Noroton. Miss Ellen \Vaterbury of Boston, is visiting friends on Noroton Hill. The Wee Burn Golf club will con- tinue the play of the handicap match weather per hitting. The match commenced last Saturday. Miss Jessie St. John of Darien, who has been spending some weeks in Stam- ford has returned to her home. A. delicate surgical operation was performed on. Mrs. R. W. Mackey, last Tuesday, by Dr. J. Hutchins White, of Norcton, assisted by Dr. Tiifany, of Stamford. The patient is doing nicely. Mrs. Isaac Selleek has been enter- taining her brother, J. B. Mather of Buffalo, N. Y. At the Congregatioual church to- morrow a collection for the Board of American Missions will'be taken. Captain J. N. Coe of the Soldiers’ Home, was elected one of the council of administration at the meeting of the Conn. G. A. R. held in New. Britain yesterday. Hugh McAdams formerly of the Norwalk and South Norwalk Electric Light works was in town last night. He is located at New Haven and is in the employ of the Southern New Eng- land Telephone company. _.... -_ ‘ There is to be a circus in South Nor- walk on the 13th and 14th. The Germania Stengerbund will give a musical and dance in their hall next Monday evening. —Edison’s War Graph at'Hoyt’s Theatre. On Monday and Tuesday evening, May 9th and 10th, a series of most at- tractiveentertainments will be given at Hoyt’s Theatre. The Edison com- pany will present their marvelous liv- ing picture scepe of moving acting scenes, which have been so successfully exhibited in all the large cities. Of their recent exhibitions in Hartford, the Courant says: “It is one of the finest and most successful exhibitions that has visited Hartford. It has drawn crowded houses the entire week, and the great military scenes, the Maine explosion, Cuban war, and other won- ~ - derful life like scenes have been re- ceived with continued applause.” , In addition to their regular exhibi- tion, will be shown the latest sensation, The War Graph of actual moving war and naval scenes, taken by Mr. Edison’s representatives. on board the U. S. Battleships at Havana. This exhibiti )11 G. A. B. Encampment. 'B.‘ 8. Keith Placed on the Administration Council. I ' *4; ,_ . New Britain, Conn., May 6 —-The3lst annual encampment ofthe Connecticut G. A. R. at New Britain was brought to a close after a two day’s session yes- terday afternoon. The concluding business was the installation of _the newly elected officers by the retiring board. , ' The ofiicers elected for the ensuing year are: Commander, William E. Simonds, Hartford; senior vice-com- mander, Thomas Boudron, Bridgeport; junior vice-commander, Henry Loomis, Rockville; chaplain, Henry Upson’ New Preston; delegate-at-large, George A. Hammond, Putnam; delegates to the national encampment, Alexander Eades, New Britain; John Bowles, Willimantic; W. H. Whitlaw, Hart ford; D. H. Brown, New Hartford; H. C. Heyden, -Meriden; Henry Whit- more, Putnam; council of administra- tion, A. S. Chickening, Putnam; J. N. Coe, Noroton; B. S. Keith, Norwalk; I. R. VVildman, Danbury; George B. Howe, Thompsonville. The council of administration will meet soon and decide the date. and place of holding the next encampment. BICYCLE VOTE. Olive Gray, , 572 Vivian Soderstrom, 557 John Murphy, 575 Fred Smith, 525 Lester Comstock, 567 Mary Duffy, , 151 Fred E. Conley, 223 Bessie M. Stanley 260 Joseph Methias, 100 _ Lucy Wicks, 22 George Bertine, 59 R. M. Rose, 21 Annie Dauchy, 20 Willie English 56 Edith Foster, 129 Arthur Evans 51 May Smith, ‘ 23 Annie Clune, . 12« May Williams, , S S. Louise Sutton, ' 22. Charles Mott, .31 Thomas Hunt, 10 ' George H. Hewitt, 50 Hugh Marron, 10 Frank Fitzgeral l, . 4 Mena Ambler”, 3 Eugene Davis, 3 J. H. Carpenter, 2 J. McNerney, 9 C. F. Osborn, 43 Tillie Spicer, 25 F. McNaughton, 45 Lillie Hyatt, 2 ' Florence Carl, 2 ? asses . . . u)" C being far ahead of anything before pro- duced here, will undoubtedly be well patronized. A Twelfth Night at he Central Club. One of the events of the season is down for next week, Wednesday even- ing, atthe Central club house, when Marshall Darrach that versatile artist : and reader will give a recital of “Twelfth Night.” Mr. Darrach is a Shakespearean devotee and gave a. series of matineas at the Waldorf- Astoria during March under the pat- ronage of New York’s society ladies. The Central club has secured Mr. Darrach for two recitals selecting. “Twelfth Night” for the first and “A Merchant of Venice for the second, the latter to be given Wednesday the 18th inst. A large number of Nor- walk’s society people have subscribed. ————<o.O>———— A Disgrace. The, station-house at South Norwalk, as to its conditions, is a disgrace to the town. Every effort at the hands of the janitor to keep the same in good condition are used, but the fact re- mains that it is a menace to the health of Whatever prisoner may be placed therein. Something ought to be done in the way of a change. A V Recent Deaths. Mrs.‘Ella Street, daughter of the late Theodore Street, and wife of Harry E. Bailwitz, died yesterday aged 25 years. The funeral will be attended from the home of her sister, Mrs. E. L. Wilson, on Chestnut street, Monday ‘ ,South Norwalk, and _Olsen Bros. , Shoe Store, Gazette Building, Norwalk. BICYCLE BALLS-OT.) Ballots can be left at Saunders’ Bicycle “Headquarter ' 12 North Main Street, ONE ENJOYS , Both the method and results when, Syrup of Figs istaken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts afternoon. . Mrs. Jane A. Pelham wife .of Ad- I gustus Pelham, died, at her former! home in Silver Mine, last night, aged 93 years. - Mrs. Mary F. Taylor wife of Edward Taylor, died yesterday at her heine:"'on Union avenue after an illness of but a few days. ' Mrs. Sarah lt‘. Hubbell, widow of Edwin Hubbell, died at her home on Lowe street, this morning, aged 72 years. Margaret, wife of Patrick Monohan, died in Bridgeport, Thursday, aged 85 years. Her remains were brought here for interment to-day. 'The de- ceased was a sister of Bernard Feeney of Cross street. .. —~‘o-o>—— ——Live Merchants keep their. names before the Public. An Advertisement gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the eyes tem effectually, dispels colds, head- aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-. ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only. from the most healthy and agreeable" substances, its many excellent qualities'commend it to all and have made it the most- popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug- gists. Any ; reliable drug'gist ”who may not have it on hand will'pro- cure it promptly for any one who Wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitutes. , ‘ . ~04LIFDIIIIIA no map .00. m l‘HF GAZETTE white road. , , ‘1“- 1,...2 . _, _- cu FRANCISCO. cu. ...»WIUE. in. new mm". l a --\..w ....... " _ portant "on iii'jhio RICO Admiral Sampson Instructed to Intercept the Spanish Fleet. BATTLE EXPECTED TO-DAY Cuban Invasion A'wnits the Action ‘ 0f the Fleet—Not Believed ‘that the American Anny \Vill Be sent Until Admiral Sanulson Hus Takcn' Porto Rico—News Expected Very Soon. Washington, May 7.—A ,member of the Cabinet has stated that Admiral Sampson’s fleet is sailing toward Porto Rice with instructions to intercept the Spanish fleet, and in case the fleet does not show up, to capture Porto Rico. The same official is authority for the statement that the reason Havana has not been bombarded is because our Government has an understanding 'with the English Government to the effect that unless-Spain yields after the next naval battle the powers will in- tervene and compel her to make terms with the United States. England, it seems, has strongly ob- jected to the bombardment of Havana, because a great deal of valuable prop- erty there which would be destroyed by tile bombardment is owned by English subjects. LONG EXPECTS NEWS SOON. Cuban Invasion to Be Postponed Un- til Porto Rico In Taken. Washington, May 7.—Secretary Long informed the Cabinet yesterday that he would have something to report - from Admiral Sampson’s fleet to-mor- row or Monday. The Secretary meant that Porto Rico would be seized either to—day or to-morrow, and that he would have word immediately. The Cabinet discussed the situation, ‘and it was decided that the troops would not be taken to Cuba. until after Admiral Sampson finished his mission to Porto Rico. ' Small expeditions, to land ammunition and supplies for the Cubans, may continue, but until Ad- miral Sampson has seized Porto Rico and met the Spanish fleet, it is not ‘probable that the troops will invade Cuba. This Government will send a. number of expeditions conveying arms and ammunition and volunteer, recruits fer the Gomez army, to be received by the Cubans, at designated places, the- I expeditions tobe similar to the one re-. ported yesterday. ' This move is in accord with the plans of Gen. Miles, which contemplate post- ponement of an invasion until such time as a large army can be safely sent to Cuba to make the occupation com- plete. ' ”In this connection it is asserted that the troops which will be Sent with these various expeditions will be those which have volunteered for that par- ticular purpose, and that the army of QCCupation sent late under the enlarged plan of Gen. Miles will be composed v‘ery largely under the call for 125,006 men, and that the army would be so within a very short time after landing. The prospects are 'that if this plan should be followed the war will be over before the “Grand Army of Occu pation” moves upon Cuba. . . Nuvul Meu Confident. . Washington, May 7.—“We expect im- news from .. Rear“ Admiral Sampson's fleet about, t'o-morrow Knight,” said a member of the Cabinet ‘ last night. Rear . Admiral Sampson, “with a. number of-‘ his ships, is rapidly 'Sai'lln'g toward thé'Porto Rican coast. The Spanish Cape Verde fleet. Which fits-believed to'be making for" SanJuan, Porto Rico, should make its appearance some time Sunday. Should the two ‘ :powerful fleets meet, as‘no'w seems im— "" : minent, the greatestnaval battle of the World will be fought. ' American authorities as presenting , a very formidable array of fighting ves- sels, and the abillty of its commander, Admiral Vlllomll, is well known. But the naval officials have no fears of the result of a battle between the two fleets. T0 ATTACK THE CANARIES‘? Said We Advised British Government to Remove Its Subjects. London, May 7.—A story is published here to the effect that the British Ad- miralty has been advised by the Wash- ington Naval Strategy Board to re- move British subjects from the Canary Islands. It is added that this accounts for the second class cruiser Charybdis being ordered to Las Palmas, andleads to the conclusion hat Rear Admiral Sampson may attack the Canary Isl- ands, which would either draw the Spanish fleet out of Cadiz. ~'or give the United States a naval basis from which to attack Spain. AFFAIRS AT PORTO RICO. Purser of the Steamer Abydos Ille- lntes Condition of Things 'l‘lnere New York, May 7.——In -an interview with J. J. Radford, purser of the New York and Porto Rico line steamer Aby- dos, which arrived from Porto Rico yesterday, he said: “The feeling at San Juan, the last port in Porto Rico from which we came, is intensely anti—American. In fact, that state of affairs prevails at nearly every seaport on the island. Martial law was in effect when we left San Juan, and I understand that the military authorities advised all foreign— ers to appear before the military boards, and every American and Amer- ican sympathizcr was told that it would be policy to leave the island. “The amount of coal which has been stored at San Juan and other places, does not. in my .;oplnlon, reach 40,000 tons, as stated. I have traveled pretty extensively over the island, not only at the Coast cities but in the interior, and at a rough‘estlmrite I should think that the amount-storm for the use of the'Spanish vessels will not exceed 10;-. 000 tons. At the gas house at San Juan : the‘ authorities, wiere informed that the coal in its poSs‘esion‘ must. be considered as Government property, and should not be used for illumina ting purposes. -“The mounted civil guards patrol the streetsvof Ponce and ether of the larger , cities. to preserve order and ,to act as a i , , ..3\ large as to entirely possess the island" The Spanish fleet is considered by the. temporary» police patrol. At Ponce therewereiseveral riots, during which' the rioters’ were fired upbn by the civil guards. At Yauco, the scene of last year’s outbreak, mounted guards also patrol the streets. ‘ - "'Not only is the feeling toward Amer- icans very bitter in the minds of the. Spanish people, but- their animosity will be directed against all foreigners residing there, the feeling among the less intelligent being that all who are not Spanish must be Americans. They are especially bitter against the Brit- ish residents. It has been said that the younger element of the Spanish residents, who have nearly all been educated in America, would not sym- pathize with the Government. "This, I feel confident, is incorrect, as I have heard a number of students say that in case they are needed, they will gladly serve in the Spanish army. . “Food is decidedly high throughout the island, and for two weeks preced- ing our departure from there all prices had doubled on almost everything eat- able. The currency, which is silver, is, of course, affected, and the rate of ex- change rises with the increase of price in provisions, and is now proportionate. The business element of the island seem to think that America intends seizing ' the island and confiscating everything,on it. Shippers are of the opinion that it is hardly safe to send goods here. The only towu of import- ance on the island that is at all forti- Ified is San Juan, and there the guns are of not very much use. I heard of, but did not see, the large number of rifles which are said to be stored there for the Spanish.” ~.;.-" PLANE lljllllillNTllN Powers Trying to Persuade En- gland to Interfere in the War. ,, . GREAT BRITAIN REFUSES. Austria and France the Leaders in a Movement to Save the Queen Re- gept and the King—The Former’s Personal Appeal to Victoria. and the Pressure Brought on the Vati— can. New York, May 7.-—A cablegram has been received here from an English source so authoritative as to make the statements it contains practically offi- cial, stating that the European powers, outside of England, are determined. upon intervention between the United States and Spain, and that this’so called concert is trying to persuade England to join it in its proposed ac- tion. The greatest pressure is being brought to bear upon the British For- eign Office and upon Lord Salisbury personally.‘ The Queen Regent of Spain has also sent messages of a per- sonal 'nature to Queen Victoria, and has induced other sovereigns to do so. begging her to join with Europe in saving Spain, and, particularly, the present Spanish dynasty. So. far, however, these personal and. The purser further said that across the mouth of the harbor of San Juan is sunk the wreck of a Spanish steamer. the Cristobal Colon, and that he was informed that mines and torpedoes have been placed in the wreck for the purpose draught vessel that may attempt to enter. ' - DUN’S WEEKLY REVIEW. General Activity Follows War— Wheat Makes a. New Record. New York, May 7.——A state of war was so greatly dreaded by those who have seen nothing like itfor more than thirty years thatlits coming has hurt less than its apprehension. Especially since the victory at Manila indicated superiority, of the American navy. gun for gun, expectations ‘that the war will not last longha’s influenced all mar- kets, and stocks have advanced, the average of prices for railroads $2.79 per share. The general condition of busi- ness has~ been materially improvjed, One day’s work by the officers and men at Manila has given many day's work to thousands of people at home'of whom they knew nothing and has placed all American industries and in— terests on a stronger footing for any conceivable future. Millions living, as well as millions not yet born, owe to them a debt. Considering only the business aspect feature is the indication that, in any such-form as to cause watchful defense of coasts and guarding against attack. the War is net likely to last long. ‘Wherever 'the Spanish fleet may-go; it can hardly'escape such crippling that the country, will soon be relieved from fear of attack. There has been distinct increase in demand for the products of all the chief industries, many who had delayed now coming forward with or- ders, while there has been material and most important relief in the ease of the money markets for industrial and com— mercial needs. The proportion of com- mercial loans made by, ten of the lead- ing banks has increased from 15 to 25 per cent. of the aggregate. _ ' The most sensational of all changes, and the most practically important, has been the rise in wheat—13 cents during one day’s session, 211/2 cents from Tuesday to Thursday night, and 25% cents for the week—throwing into the shade all past advances and all ex- pectations, though reaction of 1%, cents naturally followed on Friday. West- ern receipts, after averaging less than 2,500,000 bushels per week for four months, have suddenly risen to more than 3,500,000 bushels. The remarkable rise on Thursday was largely due to the removal of duties by. France, and to prohibition of exports by Russia, both showing the extraordinary needs abroad, so that the rise of 25%; cents for the week is not without excuse. Corn failed to advance correspondingly, though the exports were 3,000,000, against 2,725,043 last year, the aggre- gate since July 1 having been 178,000,000 bushels, larger than ever before to date, although wheat exports have also 'been larger than last year, far greater. than in ordinary years, and nearly the largest on record. Industries have received a wonderful stimulus from the conviction that hes- tilities will not last long, and from heavy Government orders. If is not 'due to domestic conditions that orders from the Russian Govern~ ment for two big war ships have been taken by the Cramps, and orders for rails from Mexico have given a good start to the rebuilt Colorado works. Four large merchant ships have been ,ordered from the Delaware works, plate mills ’are crowded, and at the same time one establishment far in the interior is- bidding on a foreign order for 5,000 tons, while car and rail works continue to receive large orders, and demands for agricultural implements and fencing go beyond the ability of works in some cases. Textile establishments have been re- ceiving large orders within the past few days outside those from Govern— ment ‘0 that the stoppage or reduction of ti in four woolen mills early in the week may have been premature. No decline whatever appears in the prices of staple cloths or dress goods. The railroads report better earnings by 17.5 per cent. for April than last 1892. Failures in April, in spite of ex- pectations of war, and during the last ten days’ actual war, have been small- er than in the same month for four previous years, and the details by branches of business given to-day show that the improvement is general. Fail- ures for the week have been 238 in‘ the United States, against 221 last year, and 25 in Canada, against 36 last year. Queen Notto Abdicate. _London, May 7.—-~"f.'-2'ae Officials of the Spanish Embassy herehave issued a catagorical denial of the reports‘in'cir- culation here and elsewhere-"to 'the ef- fect that the Queen'Rege'nt'intehds to abdicate the thronerof Spain. " ' ‘ ‘ ‘ of blowing up any deep} of the week’s news, its most important. year, and 11.0 per cent. better than in . ,. official appeals have been unavailing, and it is‘ stated with emphasir. that Lord Salisbury will not yield, but, on the contrary, that England, while 'maintainlng an absolute neutrality, will do all in her power to show her friendship for the United States, and her desire for an Anglo-Saxon alliance, which, in, the opinion of English states— men, is one of the certainties of the future. ' The leaders in this movement are primarily Austria and France. The house of Hapsburg is bound by family ties to the Spanish dynasty, and it is well known that Franz Josef has been most outspoken in his efforts to pre— vent the defeat of Spain, which means either a republic, a, return of the Car- lists or a dictatorship under Weyler. At any rate, a. defeat, orlrather, the defeat (for that is a foregone Conclu- sion) means the overthrow of the dy« nasty, and the European royal families are too closely bound together to view such an event with any degree of equa- nimity. ‘ ‘The position of France, the cable— gram states, is less clear. Several days ago, L’Aurore, which is a sensational Paris-sheet, published an-article to the effect that the French fleet was being put into condition for active service. This report has never been confirmed, although the cable dispatch above re- ferred to says a French fleet is being hurriedly put in condition for active sea service. The news from Key West of the capture of the French steamer Lafayette with contraband of war may be a commentary on the French posi: tion. ' . The cablegra‘m also comments upon the use being made of the Pope in this matter. While believing, it says, in the sincerity of his desire for peace, Eng- land holds to the opinion .that Leo XIII. has been made a catspaw with which to pull the Spanish dynasty out of the fire and for personal reasons 3.1-. most entirely. , , ' There is one othertthing that might alarm Europe in the situation. and that is .the victory othdmiral Dewey in the Philippines and possibility of a. [change of balance in the Chinese situ- ation. , . ,_ . ., Europe, so the dispatch says, w0uld view with ' great alarm any suggestion ‘that the United States might give to 'England a hold on the Philippines in ‘exchange for English possessions of i more use to, the United States. . England, however, and the ministry will remain firm and will resist any at- tempt at coercion by the powers. That these statements will all be denied, is, according t9 9 dispatch. 9 foregone conclusion, bu they are authoritative and may be relied on. 1“ '-.I' WANT TO INTERVENEfu‘Wi-i Powers \Vant' Another Attempt to Get England’s Support. London, May 7.—Certain powers, it has been learned by the Associated Press, have again made overtures to Great Britain looking tointervention in the war between Spain and the United States, but Great Britain has ,again refused to take part in any such movement. - It is a significant fact that the Brit- ish naval authorities have decided to immediately commission two new bat— tleships, just completed. The Yorkshire Post, which is one of the-best informed and most influential newspapers in the Kingdom, referring to the efforts of certain powers to in- duce Great Britain to reconsider her determination not to take part in any intervention between Spain" and the United States, says: “America W’ould rightly resent any interference. at all resembling Europe’s interference _with the Sultan. If,the 1 Continental powers attempted it, they would be confronted by an alliance be- tween the United States and Great Britain. The V are well aware of this, and Russia, which has always culti- vated the Iris fiship of the United States, which she hoped to enlist against Great Britain in case of need. is already anxiously regarding the ac- tion of the Marquis of Salisbury and President McKinley, asking herself what will be the change in the aspect of questions in the Far East if the United States departs from her tradi- tional policy and is determined to re- tain possession of the Philippine Isl- ands. ‘ “It is, therefore, practically certain that the powers will not intervene for Spain unless this country acts" in con— cert with them, and there will be no movement upon the Marquis of Salis- bury’s part without a complete prior understanding with President McKin— ley.” ' Mail ‘for Soldiers in the. Field. Washington, Riley 7.—'"«‘irs’t Assistant I—‘-::-ln:aster General Heath says 'that friends and relatives of soldiers in the field. in adressing letters _ to them, should mark plainly the company and regiment to which they belong, as, by domg so, the distribution of the mail will be facilitated. , This applies. to both the regular troops and the militia - volunteers. ' I f » . . . , ' ' l
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