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Every Effort Will Be Made by Roberta' General lo Bring Oa a Dccltlve Cr rijtiticjt, But Such Pronpecl It Now Comldcred Very Doablfhl. LONDON. April :'J. Z.M a. m. -The lolul absence if new from the acat of w ir In Hotitli Africa during I" l"t 24 hours Indlcato. It Ik presumed, ihat oMTiillnti are progrcsHlng which It la deemed n ul nt to keep secret. Ho fur un tli- situation In the south eastern part of the Free Htaic mn be worked out from the latent )lHiuti-)i'M. thi muln body of the Hocra, composed (if the force recftilly holding Thaban i hu. Leu.v Knp and Dcwetadorp, la retiring, iirulmiily with a view to Join ing In the neighborhood (if IjuI brand the roinm.wi lui from the vicinity of Wepener who, according to a dispatch from All ay North, (luted April 21. have r:iule good their retreat to Lady brand. Thu main body nf tht Uocra la being followed by General Hamilton, lira bunt. French and Hart, while. Oi'neral Rundle also ia en the apot. The Brit ish thu have an overwhelmingly u--rliir force and ought to w ipe out the Itocnt, It they succeed In overtaking them and brlmiing them to buy. lt mi) lie assumed that the Hocra are to the eastward of the line drawn from Th.ibanchu to Wepener. The retreat, It seem, la bilng aarrled nut without fighting, which Indicate that the Boer have a good start, and the dis patches any lliut they are not hamper ed much by their transport and leave no visible wheel track behind them on th veldt. Thla militate aKalnat the probability of their being overtaken and forcej to a conclusive action. hile It la poxalMe that the new of auch a battle may come at any mo ment, the chance acema even that the rclrea'.lnu; tomnmndoa may fret away without bclmr forced to flKht. fuNFIDKNOH IN UDHKUTS. In Siite of ;he I-ack of IVtlnltc New It I Believed Hid MovemenU Have Produced UimhI Ite sults. NKW VOKK. April :S.-A dlapatch to the Tribune from Iondon saya: The rlKoruUH ceimoishlp haa excluded picaa new fnun the Free State for 24 hour. The war corrvapomlenta, owIhk to the extensive ileploymut of five dl vlHlon and two cavalry briKiide, have, with one or two exceptions, re turned to headquarter at Hloemfon leln. and their conjecture reapectlng the dliection of the line of the Boer re treat nnd Hrltlah operation have not been In accord. General RobertH, in a midnight dis patch, preented a brief summary of the situation a he understood tt at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, but left several points in doubt. General Ham ilton, with the mounted Infantry and one brigade of the lorth division, had reached Thubanohu, where General French Joined him with hla cavalry brlKiides yesterday morning, Rundlc's dlvlalon being a few mile aouth. The Doers were atlll holding the eastern outlet of the town, and French and Hamilton were preparing to turn them out. Both Hamilton and French had made fine forced marches, but It was not clear whether the main body of the Boer had retired to Thabanchu from Dewet'a Dorp, or had gone across the country towards ConBtia, to effect a Junction with Ollvler'a forces retreat ing from Wepener. The former theory was more probable,, but even in that case It was uncertain that the Boers remained In force or had left a rear arunrd In the town. General Roberts reported that Gen eral Drubaxon, with the Yeomary cav alry, had gone as far as Wepener and returned to Dewet'a Dorp, where Chermslde's division was still halt WE AKE SOLE VBID'S INLAID LINOLElf.1 There is nothing better in the market for floors. Colors run clear through to the back.' We also handle an extensive line of plain and printed linoleum. "We call special attention to our line of All Wool Ingrain Carpets ranging in price frcn 50c to $1.00 CHARLES HEILB0RN & SON ing. I'ole-Carow'a dlvlalon was :narch nr toward Ttuibanchu. There was nothing from Wrjwm-r and no other ofllclul new ex:ept a few casualties and a rep irt of an outpoat affair near Hithulle. General Itobert' operation are now conducted on o large a acule that the public here la daxed by them and re (julre. some definite result, like an other Paardeburg, In order to be con vinced that he I making progress. The expert regard hi maneuver a nianterly. KKHUMl'TION OF PARLIAMENT. Overshadowed by t lie War, It Arouses Little Attention or Comment , In Indon, 'orr''Hpoinb'ric of Asaoelatcd Pre.) LONDON. April 28. ThouKh the event of the wc-k in England ha been the resumption of the etiiim of par llarrent. it ha scarcely justified even a patudng comment. Lethargy has marked, and probably will continue to m irk, the deba'e. Tulk of dissolution Is in (he air but all of the members of the house of onn'iions row seem to realize that their happy release from Westminster de-p'-ii'ls entirely uiion the progress of the war In South Africa, although, as was announced wevks ago in Ihese dls l atches, onill Lord Koberi brings the canipnlrn to a climax, the government will continue to kill time, adopMng a non-committal attitude towards any home measure that might engender a mtIous controversy and holding t.-ack any announcement of any perman-nt policy in regard to South Africa until the Issue pending at arms simplifies the miiltltudlous problems Involved. TUP Qt'KEN'S SYMPATHIES. Chambeiluin Table H.t Condolence and Offer of Assistance to Mayor of Ottawa. OTTAWA, Ont. April 28-The fol lowing cable dispatches have been re ceived by Lord Mlnto, the governor general, from Joseph Chamberlain: 'London, April IS. Her majesty has In-ard with deep regret of the great fire at Ottawa, and has commanded me to desire you to convey to th? Immedi ate sufferers nad to her people In Can ada an expression of heartfelt sym pathy in the calamity which has be fallen them. She '.rusts that there has been no loss of life, and would be lad to have any further particulars you can furnish." "LONDON, April IS. I have received with the deepest concern your message reiortlng the disastrous fire at Otfia. I nm sure the people of the .nother country would be triad to have an op portunity of contributing to the relief of the misery and destitution caused to their fell'jw-subjccts in Canada by this calamity, and I propose to ask the lord mayor to oiwn a fund for this pur pose." THE STOCK MARKET. Shock of the Cut Announced by Steel Wire Company Ia About Over. NEW YORK. April 28.-The stock market has bhown some recuperation from the shock of the deep cut in prices announced by the American Steel ft Wire Company. The over-extended short interest had much to do with the range In prices, especially In sugar, which dominated the tone of the whole market for sev eral days. The apparently unanimous testimony of authorities in the Iron trade that prosperous conditions have undergone no change, has served to off set to some extent the Influence of the steel und wire episode. Railroad earnings continued at a very high level, and the failure of predic tions of large exports of gold and con tinued ease of money counteracted the efforts of the bears for reaction. COMING TO OREGON. California Scientists to Gather Fossils In the John Day Fields. SAN FRANCISCO, April 28. The University of California will send an expedition Into Oregon this summer to gather fossils In the famouB John Day Held. The party, whleh will consist of Dr, J. C. Merrlam, assistant professor of palaeontology and historical geology, and four students, will leave Berkeley May 9 and will not return until the middle of August. AGENTS FOR PETTIOREW TRIES ANOTHER TRICK While Senate Slumbers Calls Up His Boer Resolutions. LODGE WAS ON GUARD Motet Its Reference U Foreign Relation Committee, Bui While It Prereit De. bale, (be Rewlulto It Left oa toe Clcadr. WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Quite un expectedly today the senate was brought face to face with a proposi tion to ex'.end its sympathy to the Boers In their war with Great Britain. It was In the shape of a resolution, offered by Pettlgrew. Without a word of debate the vote was taken on Lodge' motion to refer the resolution to the committee on for eign relation, thirty-one senators voting In favor of the reference and eleven against it. As the vote dls clotted the absence of a quorum, an effort was made to secure one, but It was unsuccessful and the senate ad journed. Party line were not drawn In the vota to refer. While all those who voted against' reference are in favor of the adoption of the resolution, sev era! senators on both sides of the chamber who are known to be favor able to the resolution voted to send It to the committee. A a quorum was not present and voting, the resolution retain its place and Is subject to call at any time. DOLE IS THE FAVORITE. McKlnley Considering the Question of Appointment Under the Ha waiian Government Bill. WASHINGTON, D. C, April 28.-In anticipation of the final enactment of the ' Hawaiian government ' bill, the presjdent Is devoting some attention to the selection of the various officials of the new government who are subject to executive appointment. It Is his Intention to make these ap pointmeiits very soon, In order that there may be no delay In the Inaugu ration of the new government and to secure a speedy relief from the em barrasjmems of the preient anomalous condition of affairs. For governorship there are no less than four candidates In the field. The name of President Dole leads the list; Harold Sewell, late minister at Hono lulu and now United States agent in the islands, is making a formidable canvass and there are two persons of Hawaiian birth, prominent in the af fairs of the island, whose names al so are under consideration. There Is ground for the belief that of all these candidates. President Dole is looked upon most favorably. SPANISH WAK CLAIMS. Referred by Senate to Court of Claims Revenue Cutter Officers and Men Rewarded for Their Cuban Services. WASHINGTON. April 2S. The house passed a number of bills of Importance today, and the major portion of the session was devoted to the senate bill to create a commission to adjudicate the claims of citizens of the United States against Spain assumed by this country by the treaty of Paris. The bill developed considerable op position and was finally recommitted to the committee on war claims, with instructions to report bacK a bill to refer the claims to the court of claims. Senate bills to recognise the service of Lieutenant Newconib and the offi cers and men of the revenue cutler Hudson, which rescued the torpedo boat Winslow at Cardena9, Cuba, by conerrlng gold and silver medals up on them and to retire Captain Hodg son of the revenue cutter Hugh Mc Cullook for meritorous services were passed. TURKEYS QUEER PROPOSITION. Wants to Cover Up Payment of Amer ican Claims In the Guise of Building a Cruiser. WASHINGTON, April 2S.- Ferrouh Bey, the Turkish minister, called at the state department this afternoon and spent half an hour In conversation with Secretary Hay. It la gathered that the Turkish effort is still in the direction of finding some other means of escape from the present situation than a cash settlement. Thus, there is believed to be more talk of the old proposition to build a Turkish cruiser here and settle the claims und-ir cover of such a trans action. TAYLOR'S BRIEF FILED. WASHINGTON. April 28. The coun sel for Hon Wm. Taylor and John larshall. In the contest In the su preme court over the offices of 'gov ernor and lieutenant governor of Ken tucky, today filed their brief. THE ONEIDA OIL KWINDLER. Arrested Yesterday In San Francisco Hin Plan of Operations Ex plained. SAN FRANCISCO. April 2S.-John P.arstow, alia James Uuckner, alia Junits Ji. Rlair, alia Robert Deuprey, was arrested today on a charge of us Irz the mails for fraudulent purposes. He nosed as the Oneida Oil Company, Incorporated for fiKO.OOO, with alleged oflica In this city. He had a contract with a clipping buieuu to furnish him all the death notices that occurred In California. Ore gin and Washington. Some weeks af ter th? Jeath of an adult male. Bars tow or Uuckner woul aend a notice to the address of the deceased, asking for the last payment on 3tock of the One- Ida Oil Company whith deceased had purchased and paid for, except that one payment. The notices were invar iably accompanied by a letter telling of the valiK- of the stock, which was fi King at par, with an upward ten dency. The balance the swindler asked for a due on this valuable stock was usually small, $1 share, and amount ing to from $j to 115 In each case. It Is estimated that Buckner' receipts were from US to 140 a day. NOTHING FOR FORT STEVENS. Senate Committee Ha Decided on the Fortifications Appropriations, WASHINGTON, April IS.-The sen ate commute on appropriations has completed consideration of the forti fications appropriation bill and made the following additions to the bill: Two hundred and fifty thousand dol lar for the purchase of land on Cush ion's island, Portland harbor, Maine, on which to erect additional batteries and buildings for troops: JUS.OOO for building sites on Sullivan's island, Charleston. 8. C.;. JU5.140 for the com pletion of field and seige batteries; $40. 000 additional for the A. H. Emory.Ele vatlng Carriage; 1100,000 for the pur chase of the right to manufacture and use the ' Isham " high explosive shell and Tuttle's high explosive thorite. The additions made by the committee agsrejfate 1640.140, bringing the total appropriation made by the bill up to $:.7.'B,6'.,8. CHICAGO IS AROUSED. Slayor Harrison Forced to Make an Appeal for the Settlement cf the Industrial Troubles. CHICAGO, April 2S. Mayor Harrison today Issued an appeal to the citizens of Chicago to use their influence in settling the lal-or troubles, which In volve practically every branch of In dustry. The city administration, he says, has done all in its power to bring about a settlement by arbitration but has failed, owing to the refusal of the contractors' association to appear before the arbitration board appointed by the city council. The mayor strongly recommends that every Justice of the peace Impose the maximum fine of 1100 In every case of assault of non-union workmen brought before them and heavier pun ishment, if possible. AN IMPLORABLE RUMOR. Chintse Ccnsul Wildman Said to Be . Coming Home to Run for Vice President. NEW YORK. April 28.-A dispatch from Hong Konk says It is reported here that Rounseville Wildman, the American consul general, la leaving for the United States on a political mis sion. ' Wildman, It Is said, has been asked bv the republican leaders In the West to become a candidate for the vice presidential nomination. .U. OF P.'S RELAY CARNIVAL. Preparations for That Important Ath letic Event in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA. Apill :3.-The University of Pennsylvania's, annual relay carnival, in many respects the most Important event In track athlet Isc of the year, will be held on Franklin Held. Philadelphia, this afternoon. Two Intercollegiate relay champion ships will be decided in the one and two-mile events. In addition to these, many minor races will be run. In which more than 100 colleges and schools will participate, while the pick of college track and field athletes will contest in the special individual events. In all about 500 athletes will be en tered In the many competitions. WORKMAN INSTANTLY KILLED. ST. PAUL, April 28. One man was Instantly klled and another seriously injured In an accident at the new state capitol yesterday. Alfred Swansen, a mold caster, was killed by the break ing of a scalTold on which he was working. Frank Thlery, working with Swan sen, fell and suffered a fracture of the let, leg above the knet. PARIS VISITORS ARE UNWASHED Washerwomen On a Strike lor Higher Wages and Less Hours. SITUATION REALLY SERIOUS Hotel Msnifcri, Restaurant Kerpcrf tai Pri vate Families Are All Sufferer Oilier Labor Troubles Threaded on Com. plelios of EpoitIo Building. (Correspondence of Associated Press.) PARIS, April 28.-The famine of clean linen is more disturbing to Par isians than the Incomplete condi tion of the exposition grounds. Eight thousand Paris washerwomen have struck for higher wane and s.iorter hours, and a serious inconven ience has a1 ready been caused. Hotel managers and keeper of res taurants bitterly complain that halt their linen Is not returned from the wash, and private families are also feeling the pinch. The laundry-workpeople around Paris number 20,000 and 30.000. and if the strikers succeed In se curing their adhesion, the mass of Parisian and exposition visitors will have to go unwashed. This ebullition of labor difficulties calls attention to the serious possibility of much graver disturbances when the thousands of workmen will beconit idle by the completion of the exhibition. The problem the government has now to face Is the dispersal of these men through the country to avoid a great labor crisis !n Paris, the consequence of which It would be difficult to fore see. It is estimated that 40,000 laborers wil be Idle. CONGER'S RENEWED DEMANDS. American Missionaries In China Must Be protected Marine Will P Landed in Nicaragua. - NEW YORK. April 28. A special to the Herald from Washington, says: Minister Conger has Informed the state department that he Is making renewed demands upon Tsung LI Ya men for protection to Americans In China. The department's advices are to the effect thut the hostility of the Chinese to the missionaries has now extended to all foreigners and Minister Conger's latest representations deal with the protection of American salesmen who are travelling in the empire. Commander Burwell, commanding the tun boat Wheeling, ' whioh is at Taku. has reported her presence there to Minister Conger and will cooperate with the latter In protecting Ameri can interests. It is the expectation of administration officials that Rear-Admiral Kemey will place a sufficient force under Rear-Admiral Kenpff's command adequately to protect Amer ican interests in China. Admiral Kempff will probably be charged with matters relating to American interests in Asia, while Admiral Remey will de vote his attention more especially to the Philippines. Tt Is the belief of the officials that Rear-Almiral Kempff will proceed with his flagship to Chinese waters, and the presence of a flag officer and .several American vessels at Taku will un doubtedly have a good effect upon the Tsung LI Yamen. PNEUMATIC MAIL SERVICE. Company Gives Notice That It Will Discontinue Its Operation i , at Once. NEW YORK, April 28. The first effect In this city of the action of con gress in refusing to appropriate money to continue the pneumatic ' mail tube service, ts the stoppage of the service by the Tubular Dispatch Company. General Manager Bogardus, of the company, has notified Postmaster Van Cott that the service for transporting mail from the lower part of the city to the uptown stations will be discontin ued at once. Mr. Bogardus said: "Our contract with the government does not expire till July 1, 1900, but there seems no recourse for us except to submit. With the appropriation for the service shut off, the contract Is re pudiated. We cannot carry on the service without compensation." Postmaster Van Cott,- when ap proached on the matter said: "I am not here to criticise congress, but I hope something can be done tn this matter. I suppose we will be forced to send the mall from this otllee to the uptown stations by the Third Avenue railway, as formerly. It only takes seven minute to get a letter to station H at present, where It will take an hour If the service is discontinued." COAST RECORD BROKEN SAN FRANCISCO, ..Apiii la. ;ny Blbsy today broke the record of t coast for a niile and a quarter, mol , the distance In 205X. and bta'.'a.;; i Ormonde.