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= —and great L PR ON, UNDAY < A S AA A A OO0 MGES WALES IS GRACIOUS Heir Apparent of England's Throne Seems Anxious to Cultivate Democracy. 1S UNUSUALLY GRACIOUS TO MR. BAYARD Meets the American Ambassador at a Re- coption of the Honorable Artillery. DISCUSSING EXPLORER CHANLER'S PATE He is Thought to Be Now in Pretty Cl7se Quarters in Centr®l Africa, LONDON HAS SOME SOCIAL SENSATIONS -in-Chief the Center of oine of of One, and the Pretty I Manipur the Cause the Ot1 (Copyrighted 1594 by Press Publishing Company.] LONDON, Feb, 3.—(New York World Cable—Special to The Bee)—A very con- spicuous soclal courtesy was extended on Thursday night to Ambassador Bayard and to the United States ministry attache: in being the only foreigners invited to the smoking concert of the Honorable Artillery company, on the occasion of the visit of the prince of Wales to the company's armory. The cordiality of the reception of the Amer- feans was also very marked. In a social regime so definite as is that of England, this may be accepted as exceedingly sig- nificant of a desire on the part of the prince , to show his friendship for country through its official representatives. As s well known no guest is ever invited to meet the prince except, as is generally the case, on the prince’s own invitation, and never unless his wishes have been con- sulted in advance. The incident has not yet found its way into the London papers, but T have details from one of those pe: ent. This particular function was a very notable one because, in appearence, there has been some friction heretofore between the prince and former commander, the duke of Portland, and the visit of the prince on Thursday night the first for soveral years. The artillery com pany is the oldest militia company in Eng- land, incorporated in 1 , and is officered by the most fashionable men in the pecrag The captain general is always the sovereign when the sovereign is a male, otherwise the heir apparent holds that office. The earl of Denbigh is not the acting commander. The Honorable Artillery company of Boston has some connection with the English or- ganization and there have been communica- tions between the two bodies. Doubtleses to this fact was due the especial courtesies extended to the Americans. SCENE IN THE ARMORY. The armory was beautifully decorated. At the end of the hall was a stage, very thor- ough In all its appointments. At some dis- tance from the stage, extending across the room except for a narrow passage at either end, was o long table. In front of this table and facing the stage were arranged seats, the center one for the prince and the others for the most honored guests. Back of the tables were seats for the members of the corps and other guests. On thé tables were placed boxes of cigars and cigarettes and bottles of Scoteh whisky and aerated waters. The prince of Wales, accompanied by Prince Louis of Battenburg, the duke of Teck and prince’s suit arrived early. At 11 p. m. the officers at the door called out “Make way for the American ambassador,” and Mr. Bayard, leaning on the arm of Colonel Ludlow, entered. The prince of ‘Wales and all about him arose and the prince extended his hands in a cordial greet- ing as Mr. Bayard approached and placed him in the chalr immediately to his left, Lord Denbigh occupying the one on the right. Colonel Ludlow was given a place only three or four seats away. The performers included Mme. Trebelli, Miss Florence St. John, Hayden Coffin, Lionel Brough, and all the noted stars of the music hall stage. Another feature was an exhibition by the corps of halbert ex- ercises as practiced in 1726, In the in- tervals between the numbers the prince of Wales conversed constantly with Mr. Bayard. Supper was served at 1 o'clock in the morning, when Mr. Bayard was given a seat on the prince’s right with Lord Denbigh on the left. After, as the com- pany was parting, the prince returning from the coat room, met Mr. Bayard and Colonel Ludlow and halted the line while he bade them a very cordial good night. PROBABLE FATE OF AN EXPLORER. Much anxlety over the position of William Astor Chanler is felt among a large class of men in London interested in exploration and geographical ayggtions. Tho most intel- Iigent exploration has originated in this city Interest is taken in the rich young man who has assumed the dangerous work. His Kilimanjaree expedition won for him a vespectable rank among explorers. His only serlous defect is his lack of scien- tific knowledge. 1 have asked Henry M. Stanley for his opinfon concerning Chan- ler's position and the explorer writes in reply: “Accounts from Chanler’s expedition are eager for anyone to be n})lu to give an Bosides, hie holds hfs fate in his hands. Ho I responsible to no one but himself. If he cannot proceed he can return He in a gallant young fellow and his sacr fices in behalf of exploration are extreme creditable to him: 1f he Is obliged to re- tire unsuccessfully he will be just as much entitled to praise as it he had: succeeded, because his sacriice In money, time and health and his perseverance amply entitle him to success and praise Mr. Kellte, secrotary of the geographical society to which Chanler has sent his let- ters for publication, says: “I do not belleve he is In any danger. No one is lost in Af- rica nowadays. I believe the telegram re- celved last week was inaccurate, that he was deserted by all except eighteen of his followers. 1 think he has been desorted by the elghty men sent from Mombassa to take the place of the Dokaris that died. He should have about 100 men still. The nost competent man to discuss the question 18 Dr. Gregory of the South museum, who was in the same time as Chanler. F Kenyla with most sults. He had on our Kensiagton country at the explored Mount interesting scientific re- forty men with him, and said that he was doing a most danger- ous thing. If he could go forward with forty men Chanler should be able to retreat with 100." Dr. Gregory, who is now attached to the natural history department of the museum, at once expressed his opinion that Chanler was in great danger, and it s ould be borne in mind that thig is the opinion of a man who has been in the same country, whereas previous remarks come from gentlemen who have not. Dr. Gregory started up the Ani river with Villler's expedition, which in- cluded Sir Henry hborn It broke down, owing to the impracticability of the young men who led it Gregory returned to-the coast, and, having very limited funds, started fnland for Mount Kenyia. Having only a small force he obseryed conciliatory ways with its natives. He gave me a map showing the course of his expedition and the expedition of Chanler. “Chanler,” he said, *is undoubtedly in serfous danger. One great cause of this is the fact that he had serious fighting with the natives on the way to Diacho, where he now is. He is extremely plucky, and in- dulged in gome injudicious fighting. 1 find no news that has been deserted by all but elghteen his follower: Very prob- ably be started with 180 men. He had to send at least forty back with Lieutenant Von Hoelienel, and then there were eighty additional men sent from Mombassa to take the place of the Dokaris who deserted him entirely. Death and destruction would hardly reduce the others to eighteen. The tribes in the country which he has to pass through are troublesome and giv to rald- Ing, but Chanler is very brave. However, It they knew where he was they would attempt to surround and capture him. A rescuing force to go to Diacho could be formed with only the help of the British st Africa company., That company could, I belie do it easily and at no ‘great expense. 1 understand that Chan- ler going north to Lake Rudolph and would then strike out with the object of reaching the Red sea coast at Berbera. In that case he would have gone through only an unexplored portion of Africa. There is a large river running from the north into the lake, of which little is known, and the ex- ploration of which would be of the greatest value. It is at least ten months' journey. The return to Mombassa could be made in six weeks. I should be very sorry to hear that anything had happened to Chanler, for, like every one who has had anything to do with Africa, I admire him very much. He probably took the best equipped expedition that ever went into Africa. 1 belleve it cost £10,000.” SOME SOCIAL QUESTIONS. While the announcement by the Pall Mall Gazette of Gladstone's resignation has given London papers abundant opportunity to sneer at “imported American journalism,” it is not at all unlikely that the news may be verified before many weeks. In this corre- spondence mention has been made of the premier’s precarious health, and very sig- nificant signs of failing powers within the last few months. My information has been very authoritative and has been repeated since the guarded and rather Delphic denial of the Pall Mall Gazette's statement. Apropos of Mr. Astor's paper, a report whioh has aroused much gossip in soclal and political circles s that a change Is about to be made in the editorship. The present chief is Henry Cockayne Cust, M. P. He was an amateur in journalism and was known only as one of the smartest young men in the social sircle in London. It is announced that Mr. Cust has notified his election com- mitte that he will not again contest his seat in Parliament. More or less definite reasons are given for this sudden retirement from public life of one of the most promising young men among the tory politicians, but none that is tangible at present. His secret marriage was announced only four months ago. He belongs to one of the oldest Lin- colnshire families, is already a large landed proprietor in his division and as heir to the eavldom of Brownlow he willinherit furthe oxtensive estates. Another soclal question which has aroused more curious interest than any of its kind since the Baccarat scandal has followed the publication of the following extragrdinary advertisement in the London Times of yes- terday: “i25 reward. Whereas certain false and clanderous repor:s have been circu- lated In soclety about Mrs. Frank Grimwood, late of Manipur, the above reward wil be paid by her to any one who within one month from this date furishes such informa- toin as will enable her to take proceedings against the author of these —calumnies. Information to be furnished to Lewis & Lewis, Ely Place, Holborne." She will be remembered as the heroine three years ago of the defnse of the British residency at Manipur, an Indian frontier state, when her husband, the British agent, and nearly the whole of his escort were massacred. She, with two surviving officers and a few men, assisted in defending the residency two days, and displayed such bravery that on her return to England the queen decorated her with the Victoria cross, being the first woman who ever received the distinction, and granted her a special pension of £40 a year. The princess of Wales at the time started a subscription for her, which was generousl responded to, and she was the lion of the season. She Is young, extremely pretty, tall, graceful and clever. It is surmised from the adoption of the des perate expedient of public advertisement that whatever these stories may be they must have seriously jeopardized her social posi- tion. They have been current for some woeks. he of was THEATRICAL GOSSIP. Perhaps you have been informed in press dispatches of the remarkable seneation caused by Miss Olga Nethersole, a young and good looking English actres, this week in a very bad play called*The Transgressor,” and somewhat similar in plot to ‘Jane Eyre.” Every morning paper on the day after the first production united in condemn- ing the play, but praising Miss Nethersole in reallyextraordinary terms. The Telegraph devoted two columns to her. Heretofore she had been but little talked of. Afternoon and weckly papers followed in extravagant encomiums, and the stately Atheneum, organ of the highest English literature, went to the unprecedented lengeh of a spe- cial paragraph In regard to lher which Is that of a young girl de- celved into a bigamous marriage, but who elects to cling to the man after the discovery to the world of his crime. The paper believes that the part has a psychological interest, but adds: ““Wrong it may be, but It at least is human. The effect would have been but for the beauty of her per- formance. Every aspect of the character is shown with admirable skill. The whole is charged In an unusual degree with imagin- agination, beauty and passion, and stamps Miss Nethersole as an actress of high, per- haps the highest mark.” Augustin Daly has achieved remarkable success at last with “Twelfth Night." The papers are unanimous in phrose of the ex- traordinary beauty of the stage setting and the ideal merit of Ada Reh , and, in fact, of the entire company in this romantic play. The house is crowded nightly, and it will undoubtedly contipue to erowd the thea ter until Mr. Daly is ready to return to New York. WYALLARD SMITH, role, MAYBE THIS MONTH Emperor William Expects to Soon Return the Oall of Prince Bismarck, RECALLS SOME ONCE PROPHETIC WORDS Letter Written by the Man of Blood and Iron Thirty-Two Years Ago. ALL BUSILY DISCUSSING THE INCIDENT Press and People Having it Upand Down Over What Really Happened, COUNT HERBERT WILL NOT BE AN ENVOY He Has no Indlination to Enter the Service Agaln, and the Government ows Little Desire to Have m There. LCopyrighted, 189, by the Assoctated Press.] BERLIN, Feb. 3.—(New York World Cable—Special to The Bee.)—The exclusive information furnished in the World's special t Sunday that the emperor would speedily return Prince Bismarck's visit to Berlin was fully verified by the announcement Friday that he will make the visit about the middle of the present month. The effect of the reconciliation continues to be the absorbing topie not only in Ger- many, but of every nation of Europe. In a letter to his sister, as far back as 1862, Bismarck says: “Since my illness I have be- come so exhausted that I have lost my elasticity in dealing with Intricate affairs. Years ago I might have made a successful minister; now I feel as if T were a sick cir- cus rider.” He might write these words again today, only that he may be certain that history will not repeat itself now, and he will not for a second time after his fit of melancholy develop an unexampled energy. It was thirty-two years ago when he said in the same letter, “I am afraid of the min- istry as I am of a cold bath.” He parted four years ago from Berlin. He did not then think he would return in the,manner he did. He intended to return as a Wallen- stein, who stamps armies out of the ground, asa dictator, before whom the world bows, but not as a private citizen, grateful for the friendship of his king and he wanted by the imperitl grace and affection. It is now universally admitted that during his stay at Berlin Bismarek received no government officials except Count Eulenbers, prosident of the Prussian ministry. To him Bismarck expressed his gratification at the touchin proofs of aftection showered on aim by the emperor and the people. Oun the whole the fatigue of the day, so far from being injur ous, has proven a stimulent to the old chan- cellor. On his journey home he leaned com- fortably back in his seat, sv.cked his pipe and chuckled and chatterel incesantly with Herbert and Dr. Schweningsa. Ha did not tire of expressing his gratitudc to God that he should he spared to live to see that he was the most popular man in Germany. He also pointed out the unselfishness manifested on the oc- casion of his return, and which touched him more than anything else. He said he was sure the emperor would return his visit. He interpreted the emperor's parting words thus—“Auf wicdershehn.” Immediately on his return to Friedrichsruh he dispatched a long telegram of thanks to the cmperor, who telegraphed a most gracious reply the next morning. The Munchener Zeitung in- dulges in following evidently the inspired outery raised by the insinuation that Dr. Schweninger did his best to prevent Bis- marck’s visit to Berlin.’ DISCUSSING THE VISIT. On the contrary he never objected, but only made a condition that Bismarck should return home on Friday in order not to have to spend a possible bad night, after an ex- citing day, in a strange bed and surround- ings. Prof. Schweninger reached Fried- ricshruh late on Tuesday night, but the prince had already announced his visit in the letter delivered by Count Moltke. The prince, contrary to report, was given no choice of vehicles on his arrival in Berlin. When linked to the arm of Prince Henry he issued from the station he was urshered into a closed carriage that had drawn up.in front. The prince had no need for the support of Prince Henry, as reported. This is proved by his daily walk in Friedrichsruh, where e hardly ever uses his stick, but according to his cus- tom, carries it between his elbows and back. Prince Henry is considerably shorter than Bismarck, but greater arm power. In order to walk arm with arm with Bismarck he had to lean forward, “it s to Prof. Sehweningen that the em- pereor and the people owe thanks for B marck's being able to come to Berlin once more, that the large gulf cre. d on the 20th of March, 1880, should be bridged over, even it only temporarily. There are not many physicians who would have been able to cure the 78-year-old prince of pneumonia and a whole complication of maladics, and only recently of a troublesome cough and a serious attack of influenza. Tt was all the painful to see that, for Bismarck's ph; no court carriage had been sent and that Schweningen had to drive away from the station in a cab. It is said that at the cas- tle the emperor graciously shook hands with Lim, but he was not invited to sit down at the ‘table at which the 'cuirassiers and naval officers sat. He and Dr. Chrysander, Bismarck,s private secretary, were given places at the so-called marshal's table on the third floor.” All this emphdsized the fact that on the continent, as well as In England, physicians had nothing like the social rank he occupies in the United States. It was stated that the Empress Frederick kept Bismarck waiting three-quarters of an hour at her anteroom. Hhis erroneous. The fact Is that she was not at home when he called at her palace, but came in shortly after and greeted him with extreme cordiality. They afterward ¢ versed for half an hour or so, no one else being present. This interview is the sub- ject of wuch speculation. This and the eir- mstance that the prince of Wales a before he appointed honorable f the First regiment of Dragoon Guards, of which Queen Victorla is chief, furnishes further proof of the statement last Sunday that the British queen had been Instrumental in bringing about the reconciliation Another subject of wide comment long Interview given by the emperor Leszeynskl, the retired general, former com- mander of the Ninth army corps. Ho re- signed his command because he was an in- more clan n- is the to von timate friend of Hlsmarck and had caused much displeasure tiergby t4 the emperor. HOW BERLIN BNJOYED. How Jubilant the people were 1s illustrated in a letter written by a lady.. She writes: “We came to Berlin from the country to take part In the festivities bt the great day. We wanted to see Bismarck on the 26th and the emperor on the 27th. We saw the car- riage in which Bismarek was seated. Aftor- ward we saw tho flewing white feathers in the cmperor's helmet. That was all we could see, but wé enjoyed the day all the same. We enjoyed tha attitude of the Ber- liners and the dry jokes of the crowd while standing for hours jamimed on the pavement. A small boy ecomplained that he could not see anything. ‘Why do you want to sce? his father sald to him, ‘There are events of such importance and magnitude that It I8 not nocessary to sce them. You ought to be, happy. to ho allowsd a square foot of the pavement in the crowd.’ All rumors as to the Count Herbert Bis- marck’s forthcoming entrance into the dip- lomatic service are growndless. He was re- ported to have been selected as successor to Prince Reuss, the retired ambassador at Vienna, but Count Eulenberg has been ap- pointed. There i8. mo other am- bassador's post vacant, and it s neither the intontion of the government to offer one to Herbert Bismarck nor is it lis intention to accept one if offered. This is confirmed by the |Munchener Zeitung, which says he has not any intention of re- entering the service of the state. His lib- erty s too valuable to change it for. a thankless task and to give himself up to a policy that is contrary to all his convictions. As to the Austrian embassy, there s a law forbidding an ambassadar being appointed to a country to which his Wife belongs. Count Herbert Is married to a Hungarian Coun- tess Hoyes, ARE BETTER FRIENDS, = Emperor William and’ Blsmarck Are Draw- ing Closer Together, BERLIN, Feb. 3. —Every day adds to the urgent desire of the efperor to have it un- derstood that his atfitude toward Prince Bismarck is changing his old admiration into friendship. His thanks, officially announced in the Reichsanzeiger, his special thanks to the municipal authorities, his renewed letter to Prince Bismarck and the interview with the minister of war, Gengral Brensart von Schellendorft, all bear testimony to this point. General von Schellendorff, when presenting his report on Thursday last, thanked his majesty on behalf of the army for arranging the reconciliation with Prince Bismarck. This caused the emperor to aim in a tnoe of surprise and pleasure: “In the name of the army too. CHANGED WITH THE EMPEROR. Even those who at first were disgusted with the change of policy are beginning to recognize it as a fact that, while Chancellor von Caprivi himself opposed intrigue, in whatever form it might show itself, there is certainly among his men in the forelgn ofice some who, foe e ing the change in the d'rec. tion of a Bismarckean era would injure them, did their best In timesipast to jeer at what they supposed to be a flead lion. The Assotiated press coprespondent cannot vouch for fhe fact, by- -thie report is widely circulated In parllamentary circles that a duel was near at hand between Count Her- bert von Bismarck and Countvon Holstein of the foreign office and that it was prevented only by the mediation of prominent men, who pointed out that this was not the time to create a new excitement. The movement to erect a monument in honor of Prince Bismarck in front of the new Reichstag buildings is being pushed forward and it is hoped the corner stone will be laid on April 1, In anticipation of the commercial treaty with Russia, quite a number of Russian buyers for importing houses are ‘now here for the purpose of studylng German trade and preparing orders, which will be placed as s0oon as matters warrant it. Confidence in Italian finances is again re- turning and Italian rentesi as well as Italian railway stocks, show a steady, even if a slow rise. Most of the leading German news- papers express the opmion that Premier Crispi will find a way to smooth the difi- culties which may still remain in the way of restoring financial stabllity to Italy. Under the direction of the empress, Count von Mirbach has been pressing the munici- pal authorities of Berlia to vote the sum of 500,000 marks, which s still needed to finish the Emperor William memorial church, upon which 2,000,000 marks have already Leen expended. With this object in view, Count Mirbach visited the aldermen personally and the appeal of the- empress now seems likely to induce the opposing municipal authorities to relent and provide the funds necessary for completing the church, JUST A RUMOR. The Kreus Zeitung declares the report that Dr. Von Schelling, minister of justice, is about to be replaced by Dr. Bosse, minister of education, is unfounded. The royal opera ball last night was the only ball attended by their majesties and their guests. Hon. Theodore B. Runyon, United States ambassador, and Mrs. Runyon were present for the first time in the posi- tion reserved for ambassadors. The United States attaches, Messrs, Coleman and Jack- son, and thelr wives werg present in attend- ance upon Mr. and Mrs. Runyon, Emperor William made the round of the ambassa- dorial circle, speaking. to every member prosent. Eefore the provincial cpmmittee of Alsace- Lorraine on Friday, Ur. Petrie, national liberal, pleaded for 'the formation of the Relchsland into & .\ellduxu-mlmll federal state. Dr. Petrie conténded it was only' after being placed upon g footing of equality with other states of the empire that it would be possible to repeal the existing ex- ceptional laws. Dr. von Putkamer, In'reply, sald the ful- fillment of this wish was Impossible, as it meant a grave constitutional change, in- volving a modification of the rights of sov. ereignty definitely seitjed by the Frank- fort treaty, and of whigh it was impossible to see the far-reaching consequences. The Berlin exhibitiop of 1896 Is assuming proportions almest justifying the govern- ment to make it a national affair. Already 5,000 exhibitors have demanded space in the exhibition bulldings and the guarantee fund amounts to, 4,500,000 warks. Chancellor von Caprivi and Count von Eulenburg, president of the Prussian min- istry, have expressed full sympathy with the popular desire to make the Berlin exhibie tion a national affalr, but both dolare no funds for this purpose should be asked from the government, The Cologne Gazette today publishes a d patch from St. Petersburg describing the al- leged Russian hostility displayed toward x-King Milan of Servia. This hostility is said to be due to the fact that the latter pledged his word never to return to Bel- krade, and that under this understanding th {(CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE. | PAGE 1804—SIXTEEN CAUGHT BY PEIXOTO His Patrol Seizes an English Tug Loaded with High Explosives, SHE WAS MAKING FOR DA GAMA'S SHIP Protests of the English Captain Were of No Avail in This Case, EXCITEMENT CREATED BY THE INCIDENT. England is Expected to Take Some Action in the Matter, 2 INSURGENT INCREASES IN THE SOUTH Report of a Battle at Caritaba in W Mello's ich de orces Were Succossful - Rebel Troops Moving North-A De- cisive Battle Expecte: [Copyri ted 1894 by the Associated Press.] RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 3.—The excite- ment created in this city and vicinity by the actoin of Admiral Benham a few days ago in firing upon onc of the insur- gent warships in order to teach the revolutionists that they must not wantonly bombard vessels carrying the stars and stripes had not died out when a fresh sensation was created yesterday by the summary seizure of a British tug by order of President Peixoto. The English friends of de Mello and da Gama, it has been asserted, have not only g rifles, powder and batl to the but have gone so far as to attempt to sup- ply them with dynamite. Peixoto and his advisers have for a long time felt a go0d deal of anger on this point, and The Brazillans who favor the government cannot be persuaded that the explosion some time ago in the harbor, by which a party of English sailors were killed, was rot due to the fact that these sailors were just en then engaged in manufacturing dynamite for the rebel navy, and they insist that the explosion was caused bygan order from Peixoto to throw a shell into the midst of the dynamite makers and put an end to their attempt to aid the insurgents. HAD A CARGO OF DYNAMITE. The boat captured by Peixoto's men is the tug Cardift. $he'is the property of an English caol company. She sailed from Cardiff on November 2, touched at St. Vin- cent November 24, and arrived here some days ago. She was loaded with coal, which she, promptly proceeded to discharg, and has since remained in the harbor. Shortly after she left the wharf at which she had been loading with a cargo about which her men are reticent, she was overhauled by one of Peixoto’s boats. With some reluctance her captain obeyed the order and the Brazilians went aboard, despite the vigorous protests of her captain. The Cardiff, it was then found, was taking dynamite to the insurgent warshipTrajano, Iying just outside the entrance to the bay. Informing her captain he had been detected in the act of smug- gling the explosive aboard a vessel belonging to the enemies of the government, the Brazilian officials compelled him to re- turn to the wharf, where the dynamite was taken ashore and put in possession of those loyal to Peixoto. The matter was reported by the captain of the Cardiff to the British officials, but nothing has so far been done, except the calling for the captain's state- ments and of Peixoto's reasons for making the seizure,to the home government. The action of England over this incident is awaiting with mnch itnerest. The English residents here are disposed to con- demn Peixoto, and to grow indignant over what they term the lll-treatment of the Cardiff’s captain; but in all other quarters Peixoto is considered to have been fully justified in doing as he did. Outside of the English colony Britain’s preense about observ- the neutrality between beligerents re- celves little credence, people cannot im- agine how she will be able to explain so violent a breach of faith with Peixoto. It is believed here that the rebel warship Re- publica s hovering around the coast near Santa Cruz and that she will in a very short time try to land troops. These troops are intended to march against Nictheroy and join in a combined attack with the naval fleet upon that city. WANTS RECOGNITION. Admiral da Gama again asked the foreign ministers in Rio to recognize the insurgents as beligerants. They have, however, up to the time of sending this dispatch, made no reply. TROUBLE RIO HARBOR. glish Account of the Passage at Between the Americans and Da ¢ (Covyrighted, 1874, by the Associated i LONDON, Feb. 3.—The Times has re- celved the following advices from Rio, of Tuesday's date, by the way of Montevideo Friday matters between the American and Brazillian flects reached a climax. Farly in the morning the insurgents fired upon an American bark, which was entering the landing stage. The American warship im- mediately cleared for action and steamed into position, the Detroit lying between the shore and the insur- gent cruisers Trajano, Guanabara and Lib- ertado. Shortly after she had come to anchor the Detroit fired a shot from a six- pounder Hotchkiss gun the Trajana. The latter replied with a blank shot. The Detroit then fired a rifle shot, which hit the stern post of the Trajano. The zent vessel was not daunted, and again replied with a blank shot. Immediately after this an American officer boarded the Libertado and asked If the blank shots fired by the Trajano meant a cessation of hostilities, Admiral Da Gama r shots were fired merely as a protest against the actions of the Americans. DISCUSSED THE SITUATION, At a late hour Admiral da Gama called a ting of the senior officers of the Insur- gent fleet today to discu the situation re- sulting from the action of the American commander. The officers expressed entire confidence in Admiral da Gana and placed themselves unreservedly in his hands. After these assurances da letter to Admiral Benham United States government fere in the domestic Today he 1 tved an answer from Admiral Benham ting he had no intention to interfere in the Brazillan trouble, but this action on Monday was take for the of American Arms ma. on8. | ovel ins ied that the blank Gaema sent asking if the meant inter- quarrel in Brazil to to solely protection commerea, He added he would not undertake to protect rr——— insurgent sailors,, LLETIN. einity— Girds Shifting South. THE BE Weather for Omaha Fair; Warm Page 1. Princo of Wal Kulser Rrazil's Little Clv, How the Boston S .« Waus Burneds W. Childe' Deathhed. ent Social Cirelos, Musical World, Pract in Charity. Echoes from the Ante loom. uneil Bluffs Local News. Towa Legistature Passing Bills. udge Hallett Helping Out the Gulf Rond tost 1 Case. nell on the Beindorf Bl Makes Off with the Boss' Wife. nse of the Northern ¥ Story. ent, swip. Omaha's Trade Conditions Improve, mercial und Financlal. tock Markets Reviewed. Griswold's Weekly Grist of Sports. American ships which came into the direct line of fire, but he told the insurgent admiral in unequivocal language that he would use force to proteet ships flying the American flag against a deliberate fire on the part of the insurgents. In an interview today Admiral da Gama id: “We can continue here as things are now for several weeks. We expect reon- forcement of troops next week. Our force then will probably be sufficient to en- able us to effect a landing and take up a po- sition on the shore and there await the ad- vance of the southern army. JHORT OF AMMUNITION. ‘] The admiral said his supply of ammunition was short, but it was sufficient for present neds. Many volunteers are joining da Gama There is much discontent at the manage- ment of the government under President Peixoto. A steamer loaded with amunition for he Brazilian government was wrecked this side of Bahai last weck. Her cargo was lost and only three of ler crew were saved. The minister of finance yesterday called a meeting of the leading banks and stated that the government wished to raise the rate of exchange. He asked if the banks would lend their assistance to tide over thg present embarrassment. No direct answer has yet been made. A constant artillery fire is kept up. The minister of finance has resigned in consequence of the general bad treatment of the officers of the army. Many of the officers have been imprisoned because they were suspected with being in sympathy with the revolution. The successor to the minister is General Costalat, the di- rector of the military school. He has been a strong supporter of the policy of Presi- dent Peixoto. WANT TO RECOGNIZE THE INSURGENTS The forcign diplomats have held a confer- ence to discuss the rights of the insurgents to be recognized as belligerents. No actual decision was reached, but the feeling was favorable to such recognition, except on the part of the American representative, A majority of the ministers have sent dis- patches to their respective governments in- forming them of the deliberations of the for- eign representatives and advising them to recognize the insurgents as belligerents. Bra- zlllans on both sides are distinctly averse to the action of the American fleet. At a conference of the maval officers of various nationalities today the note of Ad- mirald da Gama was discussed, saying that the city was now fortified, and there was, therefore, no necessity to give notice in the event of a bombardment, No declsion was reached, but the officers who attended the conference were of the opinion that Admiral da Gama should give notice if he intended to bombard. There is much dissatisfaction among the ministers o Pelxoto's cabinet and a number of them threaten to resign, their complaint being that the government does not show sufficient action in the present crisis. Martial law has been extended to Febru- ary 25 25, GOVERNMENT CRUISERS DISABLED, Insurgents Get kYt Nictheroy and the Americn, LCopyrighted, 1854, by the Assocwated Press.) MONTEVIDEO, Feb. 3.—Dispatches re- ceived lere from the Assoclated press cor- respondent at Rio de Janeiro, dated Junuary 30, seem to confirm the reports previously recelved here as to the disabling of the dynamite cruiser Nictheroy and the cruiser America. It is now again stated in Rio de Janeiro that the machinery of these two vessels had heen damaged by some unknown and treacherous members of the crews, It is added that the machinery of the Aurora has also been disabled in the same manner, and that these vessels now in the bay of Bahia are undergoing repairs which will make it impossible for them to lea for the south before February § at the carliest, The ennouncement is made at Rio that swift government transport, the Itapau, is about to leave Bahla, having on board a regiment of soldiers intended to reinforce the troops of President Peixoto. This an- nouncement - conflicts with the dispatches recelved here yesterday, in which is stated the Ttapau had joined fssue with the in- surgents and that she was blocking the port of Bahia, owing to the disabled state of the Nictheroy and America. APOLOGIZED TO BENHAM. Admiral Benham, after having considera- bly cooled down the ardor of ihe Insurgent sailors in the bay of Rio de Janelro, has turned his attention to President Pelxoto's party in Rio itself and has demanded and received an apology from a newspaper there which has undoubtedly acted in a calculated to offend the dignity of the Amer ican admiral The Tiempo is the paper which has been forced to apologize. This newspaper recently published, officially, a letter from Benhain to Peixoto with many interpellations, which were considered offensive by Admiral Ben- ham. The latter abjected, and the paper apologlzed. *As there has been no confirma tion received up to the time of the filing of this dispatch of the capture of the town of Nictheroy, it Is believed the report Is unfounded Rumors re Montevideo a rebel success in the and of the reinforce- Work on manne ched south FIRES OUICK WORK Property Valued at Over Two Hundred Thousand Destroyed by Fire, BOSTON STORE TOTALLY DESTROYED — ’ 8t. Magdalene's Catholio Church and School are added to the Flamoes, OTHER BUILDINGS HEAVILY DAMAGED Flames Were with Great Difficulty Proe ments of arms being received by them. vedted from Leoping the Street, CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC WIRING d MWlocks) Suffor-e Injured — Lives of Clerks Imperilod —Water Pressure eble—~Detalls of the Havoe, The Boston Store, at Sixteenth and Douge las streets, together with an fmmense stock of dry goods, was totally destroyed by fire early last evening. St. Magdalen's church and school, which occupy the lot immedis ately west of the Boston Store, were ine cluded in the conflagration, a liquor store on the north, and the business blocks were all more or loss damaged. The fire raged with uncontrollable fury, and for half an hour the business center of the city was seriously imperiled, After an hour of gallant fighting on the part of the fircmen the blaze was under control. The loss Is estimated at $225,000, about twoe thirds of which is covered by insurance. The first spark was seen in one of the Sixteenth street show windows of the Boston store at 6:45 o'clock. An electric light wira communicated a tiny flame to an awning around the window. The blaze sputtered fit fully for an instant, then touchel the folds of linen with which the window was draped and in four minutes more the entire building was clothed in a mantle of furious flame. Thera has never been a fire in Omaha that spread with such ruinous rapidity. In a single hour it had spent its fury and left its prey in ashes, When the blaze first appeared in the wine dow there were about 175 employes in the building. At that hour there were but few, customers and these made their way to the street as soon as the first alarm was given, Arthur and Hugo Brandels were in the of« fice at the rear of the store and had barely time to escape from the building with their, clerks. Springing from the window the flames reached the ceiling of the first story, and before the extent of the conflagration was realized the entire structure was burh- ing with a ferocity that secmed to delay the floods of water that Were belng brought tq Dear. - WAS A HOPELESS CASE. A telephone alarm was turned in as soor as the blaze was noticed from the street and was followed by a general alarm » fow minutes later. At first it seemed that the firemen were powerless to check the progress of the flames. A stiff breeze from the north drove the sparks in clouds over the blocks to the south, and the intense heat generated by the inflammable materials with which the building was stocked sot fire to the windows of the Young Men's Christian association building and the flats on the south side of Douglas street. The heat drove back the firemen who ens deavored to make their way to where their streams could be applied with effeet and the hose melted and burst in the scorching glare. St. Magdalen’s church was mantled in flame and the surrounding buildings secmed destined to share in the general ruin. Here was shown the effectiveness of the engines as compared to the weak elfects of the streams which relied on hydrant pressure. The three engines were among the first apparatus on the ground. One was statloned in front of the Young Men's ristian association building on Sixteenth street and the otlier two on Douglas stree east of Sixteenth. The hose was quickly, laid and their powerful streams saved Omaha from a still greater conflagration, The fire burned with too much intensity ‘to last long and the firemen directed all thelr efforts to prevent it from spreading further. The streams from the engines casily reached the roof of the Young Men's Christian asso- clation building and by a prodigious effort the structure was saved. On the west three companies were hard at work to prevent the fire from extending from the church to the new three-story brick block on the corner. The cornices caught veral times, but the flremen pressed gal- lantly into the vacant space between the buildings and in spite of the heat, whicl scorched the skin from their hands and faces, kept their streams playing until the church walls crumbled and all danger of further damage in that direction was over, As the walls of the Boston Store began to g0 down in sections the were able to lay hose on Douglas s nd from that moment the fire was under control, Seve cral lines of hose were directed against the walls of the buildings on the south side of the stret as a measure of precaution and the heat abated sufficiently to allow the firemen to bring their streams to bear on the interior of the store FIRE HAD ITS OWN WAY. One by one the walls swayed and fell, until only a single tall column remained. The flames still fed upon the ruins, but the fight was won, and, with the exception of & few companies who remained at work most of the night, the weary firemen were sent back to their houses. Had the fire occurred at any other time than the supper hour, when the big dry goods store was partially deserted, there s no doubt that the destruction of property, would have been accompanied by a destruce tion of life. As It was, many of the eme ployes barely escaped with their lives, Manager McKnight and Phil Aaron stae tioned themselves the front aud reag marshaled out the employes in There was no semblance of a stampede, which was all that prevented a loss of lite. Many of the received burns before they could stree All of them left their tribute to the destroylng Hugo Brandies and Arthur Brandies lost his overcoat. So rapldly did the flames spread that the cashiers were even unuble to snateh up the money that lay in the tills, The books Kkeeper had gone to supper, and the books burned where they were left lying loosely the desks. The safe open when the was e dared to tempt death by When fire surrounding firemen reet, o at doors and regular order clorks he wraps behind as & clement. Mo, 10, coatlesm, reach escaped hatless on door was alarm iv and no walting to close ity its zenith the the was at