30 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
The Two Republics
Location
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
Date
Dec 30, 1891
Page
1
The Nacional refutes a Telegram news item alleging an assault and robbery between Hacienda Echagaray and Tlalnepantla in the State of Mexico, deeming the report absolutely false.
United States reports from San Francisco and Washington on naval movements toward Chile and a potential arbitration demand. Admiral Brows asserts no war fear. Blaine–Chillan minister talks continue with no quick resolution. Grants warns of frontier tensions with Garza’s band. Also updates on Speaker Crisp and Mills, and market notes on silver, coffee, and cotton.
In Valparaiso on December 29 reports say no dispatch reached Mr. Egan from Secretary Blaine. Arrests target those tied to the train wrecking. Chilean officials question Egan's absence from Montt's inauguration. mixed readings range from courtesy to deliberate contempt. The Esmeralda arrives with bodies from the Blanco Encalda disaster and a military naval funeral is planned. Potential cabinet formation delays hinder new policy moves with the United States, as arbitration is debated.
Bern reports public demand for repeal of a law allowing sentries to fire on citizens who do not respond to calls. In Berlin on December 29, officials announce multiple German diplomatic postings with transfers to Washington Tokyo and Mexico.
The St. Petersbur a flour scandal emerges after Batley flour bought by dealers at Labau to regulate wheat prices and aid famine relief is found adulterated with chalk and other substances. Government analysis tested the consignment to confirm the adulterants as the inquiry continues.
In St PeiensBurg on December 29 the police report extensive arrests in Russian Poland including historian Smolensk. Investigators disclose that 7,800,000 pounds of flour were adulterated with chalk dust, creating a dangerous health risk for consumers.
France reports no details on the Chadouine incident as M Ribot tells the Chamber of Deputies the matter is with the Porte which has asked Bulgaria for an explanation of expelling a French journalist. LA SEYNE Chilean warship Pratte to cost over 20 million francs as its armament nears completion. Paris Archbishop of Aix declines candidacy to fill the deputy vacancy left by Freppel.
Alfred Collier dies of influenza in London. Prince Christian of Schleswig Holstein is accidentally shot at a royal shooting party by the Duke of Connaught and will lose an eye. Five miners cremated at Castleford Pit in Yorkshire. London notes mark Gladstone's 82nd birthday with an official banquet in Chester. Lord Randolph Churchill rumored to be named British Ambassador to St Petersburg.
The Argentine Republic report notes the Rosario province race between Mitre and Irigoyen amid two candidates per province. It also mentions the anticipated arrival of The Yantic tomorrow and three ships from Commodore White’s squadron signaled off Montevideo.
Advices from the South Sea report New Hebrides natives have become singularly brutal toward white inhabitants. Victims include both French and British subjects, with extensive attributions of savage butchery.
Mapnip reports the cabinet has finally adopted the new tariff today. It will be published January 1. The measure imposes minimum duties on imports from treaty countries with Spain and sets a maximum rate on all imports from other nations.
Rome December 29 The Pope held mass at the Sistine Chapel. Monsignor Foulchi admits a Vatican deficit of 18 to 20 million lire. A seven cardinals finance commission will be appointed to oversee finances.
CarcuTra Dec 29 The British launched a forward move against the Hunganiger tribesmen and captured Fort Nilt after a desperate struggle. Seventy tribesmen were killed and four Sepoys were casualties in the action.
From Buenos Ayres dated December 29 records that Brazilian authorities have shut down the Imperialist papers. The alert notes government action against the publication with no further details on casualties or motives.
R L Piton of Union Sewing Machine Company recalls his 1883 pursuit of Catarino Garza across the Rio Grande. He describes capturing Garza near a Brownsville ranch after Garza attempted to flee with about 45 horses and had prior embezzlement of 1800 dollars and later 600 dollars. Piton details forcing Garza to surrender with a 45 and settling for roughly fifty cents on the dollar.
New Orleans spot cotton prices show low middling at 6 43, middling 72, good middling 78 with London and New York figures across Mexican dollars and metal prices. El Paso notes Mexican dollars at 73 cents. Paris reports Mexican National Bank at 605 francs and London exchange at 25.22.
Gen Sturm reports over two kilometers of the Mexico Cuernavaca and Pacific railroad finished near the Veronica causeway with graders working both directions. Grading will extend to connections with the National Central and Vera Cruz railroads to aid tracklaying, as J H Hampson is expected back this week to bolster the crew toward Contre ras.
At the Metropolitan Opera in New York the other night Meyerbeer’s Les Hugonotes featured a renowned roster led by Valentina Mile Nordica and Mile. Pettigiant Urbano with Lillian Nordica, Margherita di Valois, and others in a rich cast. Nearly all the singers have appeared on the hoards of the National theatre of this country.
Indianapolis traders push a corn relief plan after Joseph Robinson urges free shipment to famine areas in Mexico. Mexican Minister Roseiro responds that government will consider free entry and rail transport if Congress approves foreign grain import. About twenty carloads are proposed, with donations sent to the Board of Trade for consolidation and shipment to Durango and other famine regions.
A Balmacedist naval officer in the city defends United States Minister Egan for skipping the inauguration of Chilean President Montt. He says the absence was prudent to avoid trouble and avoid provoking further complications between Chile and the United States. He rebukes critics who blame Egan and notes the Montt faction seeks sympathy but risks weak grounds.
Telegram from Tampico reports a vessel 134 feet long passing the bar as water stood 6 inches below high tide and a channel depth of 15.1 feet. E L Corthell and BE H Whorff plan to return to the United States today in Whorf's special car.
A brief note lists January issues and outlets including Harpers for January Scribnera 8 Outing as St Nicholas 45 Popular Science for January Harpers Weekly Pack and Judge Hoeck and American exchange seadver.
A feature on long forgotten Mexican mines and their two eras of workings. Spaniards left regular tunnels while pre Columbian workers crafted irregular shafts. Discoveries in Ixtapan and Chiapas reveal vast pay, 10 million tons, and untouched copper deposits amid dense tropical forest ruins.
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