05 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
The Two Republics
Location
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
1
Markets were generally dull with gains in consols and investment stocks. Americans in London closed near the lows, Paris bourse firm with payday tomorrow, Berlin steady though unincentive, and New York irregular with a heavy industrials market showing fluctuations.
In Breslau on December 4 the emperor met with Matinal Kopp archbishop of Breslau for two hours. Also on December 4 Baron Von Koeller Prussian minister of the interior was relieved of his duties after discussions with the imperial household chief and will take a long vacation. The moves follow attempts to prosecute Professor Hans Delbrueck for criticizing the ministers policy against socialism and closing socialist unions. Von Koeller faced condemnation by colleagues and popular disfavor.
A correspondent in Atlanta reports on the exposition crowds, local sights, and daily life. He details the city’s lack of a market house, the overwhelming use of coal soot, the bustling Southern railway depot project, and varied observations from food quality to street signs. The writer also covers football culture, Sousa’s band, crowd rules, and Mexico’s exhibit success, with lively commentary on scenes, people, and ongoing displays.
United States news reports the Senate Republican majority finding the president's message disappointing for lacking a revenue plan. Silver advocates protest. sound money factions oppose. Delegations in Wasurnevrons and Wasutxevoix report debates over finance policy, Cuba, and Venezuela with various resolutions and executive nominations noted.
Special dispatch from Via Galveston reports that the grand duke csarowitch is absolutely hopeless in health. The dowager czarina departs for Abas Tuman in the Caucasus to be at his bedside as the czar receives daily briefings on his brother's worsening condition.
New York reports from Vienna say the Porte shows no activity on firman for extra guardships to pass the Dardanelles. Ambassadors receive instructions to act. Constantinople Armenians plan a petition to powers via Austrian envoy. Diplomatic efforts strain as Russia aligns with others on second guardships.
Paris reports the inquiry into Admiral Gorvais for the grounding of French ships Formidable Coubert and Baudin in the Mediterranean will end today. The Gaulois views Admiral Gervais as likely to be acquitted, based on testimony heard.
The Baptist society has received advices from Sannyan dated October sixteenth reassuring officials about the safety of missionaries in the Chinese Shen Si province, where Mohamadan rebels were reported to have captured the area.
In Rome on November 4 the chamber of deputies passed a vote of confidence for the Crispi ministry by 267 to 131. The vote centered on colonial Turkish policy and the government faced sharp attacks from ex premier Rudini and allies on the right.
The report from Breslau notes the emperor will honor the poet and minister upon return. Deutsches Tagesteilung contends Von Keller's disgrace becomes a triumph for Jewdom and highlights similar views in the periodical.
Interior items report Monterey to host a mining exchange after January 1. A small Guadalajara earthquake occurred December 2. Proposals include a Gulf railway branch through 120 miles touching Nicotencatl and other centers, with Mexican coffee land interests and a Veracruz exploration by California orange farmers. Also notes a petition drive in Guadalajara for Cuban insurrectionist belligerence recognition, a fatal accident at Monterey, and a Chihuahua case easing from a death sentence to imprisonment.
In Havana decd Antonio Maceo crossed the Troncha and entered Villas pursued by Vai des and Luque troops. A locomotive engineer and conductor are imprisoned at Remefiios. Rebels damage railroad track. Insurgent leader Laeret attacked at Cienfuegos and his forces disbanded.
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine Senate endorses President Pellegrino's plan to lay a cable from the city to southern regions ending at the Falkland Islands. In other notes, Peruvian Colonel Carnegi buys two thousand cavalry horses for deployment via Bolivia, and Argentine Minister Garcia Meorou heads to Uruguay replacing Moreno who moves to Rome.
In Valparaiso a Senate committee weighs a bill to pension officials ousted after the 1891 Balmaceda victory at Concon Placilla. Passage could block a new foreign loan as Balmaceda supporters resist the measure.
Lima dispatch reports the Danish barque Braz Sehwals with a cargo from Ecuador to Hamburg entering Callao port today. The vessel’s arrival underscores ongoing shipping routes through Peru's principal port, marking a routine entry for international trade.
The concession of General Herman Sturm of the Metropolitan Belt line in this city has been extended to December 31, 1896.
President A A Robinson and General Manager H R Nickerson along with Thomas Moran returned from an extended tour of the main line and branches. Nickerson discussed work on the Pacific extension, delays due to titles and rights of way, Tampico wharf nearing completion, and planned customs house grading. He noted November earnings are ahead of last year and praised the company’s business contributions.
In days past rumors and slow melds give way to fashion and speed as riders train for a 100 mile race at the holiday meet. The piece notes nuptial bicycle tours may spark a matrimonial trend next year and lists Dr. and Mrs. Bray and Mr. and Mrs. McDonough as new bicycle army recruits along with Mohler and De Gress receiving a 96 Rambler praised as perfect by judges.
In Guayaquil on December 4 a Colombian minister said his government pursues conciliation and aims to resolve pending issues with Ecuador. He described his mission as one of peace. Rumors report a clash between Alfa ro forces and Colombian invaders led by Bishop Schumacher and Antonio Orellans, with ten exiles arriving in Central America aboard a German steamer yesterday.
At a cabinet meeting in Rio de Janeiro on December 4 the president and ministers resolved to refuse England's terms for arbitration in the Trinidad matter and also reject France's views on the Amapa district. It is likely the British minister will withdraw.
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