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05 dngcles Xtathj (Limm THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1000. 6 PROVINCE FAR FROM PACIFIC. Headquarters for School a NBT TOP lAOEa Or I' I Books and School Supplies Oriental net top laces In widths 1 up to 6 Inches; black and cream; pretty patterns; fine Quality net; durable edges; actual 15c values. On sale Today in the Annex, the yard, 8c. IS Tenth Anniversary Sale in Gold Free for Store Service Suggestions first act of Gen.

Mlstchenko on his arrival at Vladivostok will be to send the mutinous Infantry regiment to the railroad barracks outside Vladivostok. Advices received by the Minister of the Interior supplement Gen. Llnevlteh's dispatch referring to the restoration of order at Chita. These show that the city was In the hands of the revolutionists three days. MEDALS FOR VETERANS.

Medals for all those who participated In the war with Japan have been ordered, according to an Imperial rescript published in the Russky Invalid today. Those who defended Port Arthur are singled out for particular distinction. They will be given a silver medal, and light bronze medals will be bestowed on those who were engaged in battles on land or sea. The soldiers "who were not under fire, will receive dark bronze medals. Gossip Is busy with changes at the Admiralty.

The Slovo, which usually Is well Informed on naval matters, says Admiral Birlllff, the Minister of Marine, has been succeeded by Admiral Dlkoff, and that Admirals Cheouknln and Batnik have been chosen for the posts of Vice-ministers of Marine, recently created. A conference of Russian Insurance men at St. Petersburg has decided not to pay losses sustained on account of agrarian movements, riots or armed revolts. The Russ asserts that the government has decided to compensate those who have suffered from the agrarian troubles and has already apportioned 117,000,000, of which sum the estate owners in the Baltic provinces will receive 15,500,000. Replying to an fhqulry of Premier Wltte as to the causes of the agrarian troubles, twenty-seven Governor-Generals attributed them ta the propaganda of the revolutionists, and eighteen said they were due to the scarcity of land.

$50 MADE VEILS GOOD 35c ONES 19c Made veils 1 yards long; fancy mesh black and colors; finished with 2 and 3 rows of chenille dots; good 35c value; specially priced for Today in the Annex, choice, each, 19c. all communications pertaining to Besides the strong daily bargain features that make this Tenth Anniversary Sale attractive, we are making it an occasion whereby we can strengthen our business organization. If you have noticed any weak points in our etore service we want you to tell us about it, and we are willing to pay liberally, as we will distribute $50 In gold among the three persons making the- most practical suggestions which can be Incorporated in our store rules. First prize, second prize, third prize, $10.00. The contest is open to any one with the exception of the employes of the store or the family of an employe.

Contest closes Tuesday, February 13, and the winners' names will be an nounced in the papers of the following Sunday, February 18. Address this subject to Advertising Manager, the Broadway Department Store. MEN'S SHOES An assorted lot High-Grade $3.00 Shoes $1.98 Pair SMART STYLES FOR MEN OR WOMEN shoes; made of vlci kid, patent colt and box calf; lace and Blucher styles with hand-welted WOMEN'S SHOES Made of either vie! kid or bright patent colt; button or lace styles; bright or dull mat kid tops; extension welted soles; stylish toe shapes; Cuban and military heels; excellent for street or semi-dress wear; exceptional values at good range soles; straight or easy swing smart toe shapes; shoes that you cannot duplicate for less than although the lot is a large one, the best numbers will be picked out first, so we would advise early selection if you're Interested; specially priced for the Annl-versary Sale today, pair. $1.98. of sizes, but of course the best numbers will go the quickest; spe cially priced for the Anniversary Sale.

Today, choice, the pair, $1.98. Don't let this opportunity slip by. YOU CANT AFFORD TO PAY TRUST PROFITS ON GROCERIES We Defy the Trust Choice Fard dates; regular price 13c; Today, the lb vC Crosse Blackwell's kippered herring; regular 25c cans; Today, I eillC Choice eastern sugar corn. On qq sale Today, the doz. cans Manzanita brand white asparagus; put np in pound cans; specially priced for Today only, the IOC There Is plenty of food for thought when you consider the conditions which prevail In the Los Angeles grocery business.

Previous to the opening of our grocery department, it was an unknown thing to have staple groceries at cut prices. A strong monopoly controlled the field, and dictated the price that all groceries should be sold at. Now things are changed. We refused to abide by their dictates and are selling and will continue to sell the most staple groceries at our own prices. I Her Ladyship $1.50 Corsets50c Women's $1.75 Gowns 98c Famine and Revolutionists in Trans-Baikalia.

Peasants Tell Witte They Want Land as Gift. Premier Thanks Heaven That Russia is Autocratic. BT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS P.M.I ST. PETERSBURG. Feb.

7. The Brovince of Trans-Baikalla, where the peasants, under the leadership of revolutionists, rose and raided the government, ammunition magazines and seized 25,000 rifles and much ammunition, Is far from pacific. Many of the rifles have been received at Chita in damaged condition. The captured revolutionary leaders were tried by drumhead court-martial and shot. A telegram to the Ministry of the Interior states that a famine Is threat- ened in Trans-Baikalla.

The supplies of flour are exhausted and relief measures must be immediately taken. Reports from the Baltic provinces say that Soltogub's plan of sweeping the revolutionists and their leaders from the province is rapidly approaching completion. The columns of troops by Gen. Orloflt which have gradually closed in on Riga are driving the Llvonlan revolutionists before them. The advance guard has arrived at the outskirts of the city.

In Courland. the columns are approaching from the south. The trap will soon be sprung and the revolutionary chiefs, who are being gathered by the hundreds into Riga, will be captured. The disorders now are chiefly confined to the northern part of Courland and Riga. A delegation of citizens of Ekaterin-odar, Caucasia, sent to St.

Petersburg to obtain the Emperor's personal assurance that the land question would not be settled by the present government, but bv the National Assembly. was received in audience by Premier Witts yesterday. Interesting accounts of the Interview were published today. The Premier Dointed out that the agrarian proDiem could not be solved by a division of the state lands alone, amounting only to 16,000,000 acres, much of which Is forest lands. The peasants must be prepared to buy private lands on the easy Installment plan, as provided by the imperial ukase of November last.

AS A GIFT. The spokesman of the delegation replied that the peasants did not wish to buy the lands, but were determined to receive them as a gift from the government. At the close of an informal discussion, the Premier thanked heaven that the conditions in Russia were different from those prevailing in other countries. He said, according to the published reports, that the French President Is dependent upon the electors and the English King on Jewish bankers, but the Russian Emperor Is independent. The consummation desired by the revolutionists, that the country be ruled by Polos, Armenians and Jews, would not be realized.

The Premier is said to have udded: "The greatness and happiness of Russia is due to the Emperor. Without the Emperor, you who now wear long coats and high hats would still be peasants." The Premier is reported to have remarked in conclusion: "If only it had not been for this unhappy war, if only victory had fallen on our side, all would now be well, but God did not so will it." At the conclusion of the conference, the Premier promised the delegation that they would be received In audience by the Emperor. TRANS-BAIKALIA PACIFIED. Gen. Linevitch, commander of the Manchurian armies, telegiaphed to the Emperor yesterday as follows: "Gen.

Rennenkampff entered Chita, Trans-Baikalla, February 6, without bloodshed. The inhabitants of the town have "been disarmed and work has been resumed; 200 revolutionists havo been arrested, but a number of the leaders fled. Gen. Helsjeonikoff, military governor of Chita, has been relieved of his post for Inaction. Gen.

Rennenkampfl reports that the measures taken assure a speedy pacification of Trans-Baikalla. Quiet is restored among the troops at Vladivostok and Harbin." Advices from Vladivostok say that outwardly all is tranquil. Gen. Arta-moff, who is temporarily in command there, fearing that the reports that Gen. Mlstchenko will use his strong force of troops, now approaching Vladivostok, to punish severely the mutineers, will cause a renewal of the outbreak.

Issued a proclamation reassuring them that the troops are not to punish the mutineers but to replace army reserve men who are to be embarked on steamships for home. Accommodation for 140,000 has been provided. Gen. Mlstchenko has supplemented this by a message saying that decisive measures will be used only "if resistance is offered to the entrance of the troops into Vladivostok. The A broken line of Her Ladyship Corsets; all good models; medium bust; long or short hip style; well boned; bias gored; made of standard batiste and coutil; white, drab and black; size3 from 23 to 31; these are positive $1.50 values; specially priced for this sale Today, second floor, each, 50c.

98c Cambric Skirts 49c Women's cambric skirts; full flounce trimmed with Val. and torchon laces; some have Insertion in the flounces, others with clusters of hemstitched tucks and trimmed with embroidery; these are actual 98c values; specially priced for the Anniversary Sale Today, second floor, muslin underwear department, choice, each, 49c. Women's gowns, made of fine cambric and nainsook; cut wide and long; trimmed with Valenciennes and torchon lace3: also embroidery trimmed; square and round yokes; many chemise styles; rsgular $1.75 values; specially priced for this sale Today, second floor, each, 98c. i- Women's 75c Drawers 35c Women's drawers, made of cambric and longcloth; prettily trimmed with wide torchon lace and insertion in the flounce, others trimmed with embroidery and hemstitching; cut extra wide; clean, sanitary garments; actual values up to 75c; specially priced for the Anniversary Sale Today, second floor, muslin underwear department, choice, 35c. will Silk Chiffon Veiling 49c to 69c Values.

83c New Plaid Silks Regular $1.25 Value mm Pea tires STOCK COLLARS OK REGULAR 75c ONES. ZUC Fancy stock collars; new line; made of silk and chiffon: also wash materials; neatly trimmed; many with fluffy Jabot effects; values to 75c; Today in the annex, choice, each, 25c. of men's fine HO Buckwheat flour; prepared ready for use; 18c ir specially priced Today, each. IOC Choice large Santa Clara prunes; On sale today, 3 lbs. 25c I Armour's Vienna sausage; reg.r 10c cans.

On sale Today, each. I Lowney's sweet chocolate; 1-lb. cans; regular price, 35c; Today, each 26c 25c Fine embroidery edges and inser tions; widths up to 12 inches; well worked designs; actual values to 35c. On sale Today, i the IOC Give Me the Opportunity And I Will Cure You If you an troubled with waknes. varicocele.

trlcture or ny contracted dis ease you ow It to yourself to sat cured When disorders of mch a character are carefully and Intelll-lontly treated It Is not a difficult matter to completely eradicate the disease. I experience practically no trouble In curing chronic, stubborn, sg-(ravated and deep-seated cases. I give personal attention to each patient. and noting each Chan re toward restoration of health. Th result Is exactly what you expect and precisely what I promised positive and lasting cure.

Em-Ination and consulta tion is tree. Dr. Morton 31 S. Broadway 2-KAR. GUARANTEE All rielany glasses are s.5,d Jwtth a wrli'en ruxraniti that they attsniuui correct.

We Ota mir tire time to the stngle science 01 Mies. DELANY, 809 Fo. SPTUNO STKiKT lasts; ft. "f5 Plllt ill II I Silk chiffon veiling In plain black and white, witlj fancy embroidered dots; desirable colors for veil-' ing, with plain and fancy borders; regular 49o and 69c values. On sale Today, the yard, 25c.

35c Stock Collars 19c Pretty stock collars of linen and meroerlzed materials; neatly trimmed with chiffon and lace; tab and jabot effects; excellent values at 25c. Today, each, 19c. 35c Net Top Laces 19c Oriental net top laces; white, cream and ecru; wldthB up to 8 inches; also Venice applique an $7.50 Reduction On Tailoring A good many men are convinced that a Silverwood suit Is worth 120 cents on the dollar at any time, measured by ordinary tailoring standards, Now is your chance to try Silverwood tailoring and save $7.50. To clean out our stock of suits we otter this reduction $7.50 on all suits except plain blue and black. F.

B. Silverwood 221 South Spring St. Broadway and Sixth tKHaitcIhi nces Depend on the quality of the watch. A poor watch is not cheap at any price. We are offering good watches at very tempting figures.

Get our pricea on high grade watches. SB Son Jewelers Established 1869 323 South Spring Street ST. VALENTINE'S HEADQUARTERS It's marvelous with what ingenuity Valen-tlnes have, been wrought Into delicate, intricate designs and fanciful figures. We've every desirable kind here, suggestive of the season. FORD SMITH LITTLE 313 South Broadway.

MM Salt Lake Coal the sew fuel Order this fine hard coal. Costs no more than soft. Careful coal buyers come to us we are careful coal sellers. Only Direct Distributors DIAMOND COAL COMPANY 235 W. Third St.

BothP hones 315 SAVAirS GREAT VOLCANO, New Eruptive Furnace Visited by an American and Wife Who Found It Terrifying. fBT DIRECT WIRE TO THE TIMES. I SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 7.

Exclu sive Dispatch. James Cameron Conner, a wealthy mining man of Colorado Springs, who arrived yesterday in the steamer Sonoma, was the first Amer ican to witness the eruption of the volcano that broke out on the Island of Savaii, August 2 last. Conner made a tedious trip overland to view the outbreak. He believes it will become one of the sights of the world. "With my wife," he said, "I visited the volcano, and at six miles distance we could see and hear the eruption.

It was like armies bombarding, each other in sound, the rattle of shots being followed by booming like heavy artillery. Up In the sky there were flares of Are. "As we neared the volcano at night. the sight became more terrifying. Our guide took us over the road that was fairly good, but we came to crevices beneath which we could make out molten lava, and that was enough for me, so we halted.

All about us was lava, not altogether cold. "The flow of lava from the volcano went down Into the sea. The depth of water off shore was said to be sixty feet, but the lava has built up a strip of atone four miles long and two miles wide, which extends like a huge pier Into the ocean." PREPARING FOR CHINA. Gen. Wood to Hold Field Ma-neuvers in Philippines So as to Fit Troops.

fBT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A.1I.1 MANILA, Feb. 7. Leonard Wood is preparing for field maneuvers as soon as the additional regiments being sent to the Islands arrive. The operations will extend over the larger part of the Island of Luzon, so as to fit the troops for possible service In China. ill New plaid silks in Louisine and chiffon taffeta weaves; latest color combinations; satin stripe effects; never sells for less than for this sale Today, the yard, 83c.

$1.00 Black Taffeta 66c Black dress taffeta, 27 inches wide; soft finish; manufacturer's guarantee on the selvedge of every yard; positively 1.00 value. Today, the yard, 66c. $1.25 Homespun 96c Homespun suiting 62 inches wide; strictly all wool; popular shades of gray; proper weight for spring tailored suits or coats; regular $1.25 value. Today, the yard, 96c. $1.00 Mohair Suiting 69c Mohair suiting, fine Sicilian weave; sheds the dust easily; comes in navy, cardinal, royal blue, reseda, tan, gray, myrtle green, oxford, brown and mode; actual $1.00 value.

Today, the yard, 69c. bands; durable patterns; well worked edges; unusual values up to 35c. Today, the yard, 19c. 98c Valenciennes Lace Edges 69c Venice lace edges and insertions; new patterns; both German and French laces; sold by the dozen only; regular 98c values. On sale Today, main floor, lace department, thf dozen yards, 59c.

MUTINOUS ON MARBLEHEAD. REPORTS FROM SOUTH SAY HER CREW WAS STUBBORN. Claimed That Sailors Refused to Coal the Ship, Wrote Offensive Mottoes, and Lagged in Their DutiesGot No Shore-Leave or Vegetables, Say Men. BY THE ASSOCIATED SAN DIBGO, Feb. 7.

The cruiser Marblehead, commanded by Richard Mulligan, arrived here today from the Pichilinque Bay coaling station and Santa Barbara, and brings a story of discontent among the crew, for which severe measures were adopted by the of ficers in repressing it. Although the trouble is said to have been brewing for some time. It did not become acute until the vessel arrlvel at Pichilinque Bay. There the men openly shirked their work and Commander Mulligan found it necessary to read to them the articles of war covering mutiny. According the stories told by the sailors, they have had practically no shore-leave since the cruiser arrived at San Francisco from Port Angeles two months ago.

When the Marble head came to San Diego three weeks ago, shore-leave here was ekpected, but again refused The bluejackets com plained too, because the cotnmander ordered what they term a "penitentiary hair cut," because they did not have enough fresh vegetables, and because their pay was not forthcom ing on pay days. At Pichilique Bay, the sailors say, while nobody refused to coal the ship. most of them worked so leisurely that the Job took five days instead of one, and much of the coal with which the Marblehead was charged was dumped into the sea Instead of into her bunkers. Offensive mottoes', It Is said, were written on the coal bunkers. Punishments of various sorts were meted out with liberal hand, and when the vessel arrived at San Diego today she brought thoroughly exasperated crew.

Tlui greater number of men have only three or four months to serve, and they declare that they will not reship. The story of the trouble on the Marblehead is obtained wholly from members of the crew, but the versions of the affair given by them tally very closely with each other. Commander Mulligan tonight flatly declined to say a word about the affair, and the other officers are equally reticent. SCHENCK'S FEMALE RIVAL. NEW YORK.

Feb. 7. Exclusive Dispatch. Dr. Schenck, the cerebrated Austrian physician whose theories and treatment cor the regulation of the sexes before birth startled Europe, a few years ago, has a formidable rival In Mrs.

S. J. Pratt of Manchester, from whom a letter was received today by Magistrate Wahle of the Torkville Police Court. Inclosed in the letter to the magistrate was one to a Mrs. Heinbold, who recently charged her husband with assaulting his baby girl, he being angry with her because she was not a boy.

Mrs. Pratt wants to come to America to exercise her knowl edge, so that such cases of disap pointment may occur no more. lieved Castro used duplicity In his statements, he replied: "Yes, that Is it" M. Taigny said he would proceed to Washington immediately. CABLE SERVICES DELAYED.

BT DIRECT WIRE TO THE TIMES. CARACAS, Feb. 7. Exclusive Dispatch. The delay in the cable service continues to greatly annoy the various legations.

It amounts to practical suspension. One dispatch was received by Mr. Russell yesterday from the State Department, the first he has had since January 10, when the French cable office was closed by' the Vene-suelan government. This cable was dated January 15 and was brought to La Guayra from Curacao by the Dutch steamship arriving January 20. Why it was not sent by English cable to Port of Spain, Trinidad, to be brought over to Chrlstobal Colon by the Venezuelan government packet and telegraphed to Caracas over the national telegraph line, which is the manner provided for a cable service to this capital by President Castro, is not known.

NOT AFRAID OF PAPERS. BT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A.M. PARIS, Feb. 7. The thrtat attributed to President Castro of Venezuela to publish documents proving disloyal actfons upon the part of France Is regarded with equanimity In ministerial circles here.

The papers referred to were offered some time since to the recent French representative at Caracas, who refused to them on account of their insignificance. 60c to 60c Taffeta Silk 37ic Taffeta silks In all the popular colors; light or dark shades, also black, white and cream; good quality for costumes, drop skirts or coat 50c to 60c value. Today, the yard, 37 c. VENEZUELA APPLIES TO UNITED STATES. BT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A.M.) Imitation cluny laces; white only; widths up to 5 inches; excellent patterns; good values at 10c; specially priced for this sale A Today, the TU turns In reading to the Jury from the report of Commissioner Garfield and the probability is that the reading will continue over Into Thursday.

Moody left Chicago this afternoon for Haverhill, Mass. He had received a telegram that Joseph M. Pearl, with whom he had been associated for years In the law business, had died suddenly. WON'T SUSPEND INVENTORIES. PARIS, Feb.

7. Premier Rouvler 'n the course of a conference with the Liberal deputies who demanded a suspension of Inventories until the administrative regulations under the church and state separation law ore drawn up, justified the government's action and added that the authorities were deter-malned to carry out the law. The deputies are considering the advisability of raising a debate on the subject in the chamber, owing to the Premier's unsatisfactory PREVENT COLDS Grippe or Pneumonia By building up and fortifying the system with Hostetter's Stomach Sitters. Pthere's nothing else to equal It, as our 53 years' record of cures proves conclusively. Therefore we urge you to keep a bottle of tfosietter's Stomach Bitters handy all winter and you need not fear the lnclem ent weather.

A dose before meaJp and at bedtime will prove the best safeguard against attacks of Chills, Colds, General Debility Indigestion, Dyspeosia. Sick headache, Costiveness or female Ills. Don't accept a substitute if you value your health. STOMACH em TRIED ON WEDDING GOWN. Miss Roosevelt Has Her Busy Day at th Shops Diplomatio Circles' Heartburnings.

BY THE ASSOCIATED CHICAGO, Feb. 7. A dispatch to the Record-Herald from Washington says Miss Alice Roosevelt spent another busy day shopping yesterday. She had a fitting of her wedding gown, and it Is understood that the entire outfit will be ready by the end of this week. Miss Roosevelt has been Importuned for photographs in her bridal finery, and she has partially promised several friends that she will consent to this ordeal.

It was stated at the White House that all details about the trousseau of the President's daughter will be made public before the wedding. This will include a full description of the material, which was specially designed. A list of the most important of the wedding gifts also will be made public. The presents are catalogued as they arrive, and then sent to the attic. The most valuable of plate and jewels will be transferred to a bank vault.

In the Diplomatic Corps there is an aggrieved feeling because only the heads of embasssles and legations and acting charges d'affaires have been asked to the wedding. Even the daughters of the British and Russian ambassadors, Miss Josephine Durand and the Baioness Elizabeth 'Rosen, have not been included, although both girls are on friendly terms with the bride-elect In society, as well as among the relatives of the family, the President and Mrs. Roosevelt have observed the rule of asking only two out of each family. Only those girls who are the Intimates of the bride-elect are to be present In the Blue Room. The ceremony will occur at a temporary altar, erected between the great windows which face the east.

Miss Roosevelt yesterday received the wedding present which the French government had Intended for her. The gift consists of a beautiful Gobelin, representing "Justice," and was offered to Miss Roosevelt by M. Jus-serand, the French Ambassador In this city. It was understood that the President had Informed several European powers that it would not be agreeable if they sent especially ex pensive guts. FIGHT A DRAW.

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 7. Exclusive Dispatch.) The Goigv Uunther-Jaek Flackniirn tutu ner tomsht a a draw- DOWIE'S DEPUTY-GENERAL. Wilbur Glenn Voliva Will Rule the World of Zion Under "Elijah IPs" Orders. fBT OIKECT WIRE TO THE TIMES.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7. Exclusive DIs patch. At a rally of the followers of John Alexander Dowie in Shiloh Tabernacle, Zion City, tonight, public announcement was made of the ap pointment of Wilbur Glenn Voliva as Deputy-General Overseer of all the affairs of Zion throughout the world. This is an office created for the emergency, and places Voliva above all other officers in the church save the "First Apostle," Dr.

Dowie himself. The announcement was made by Judge V. V. Barnes, who read a copy of the cablegram sent by Dr. Dowie in Jamaica to Voliva.

It was as follows: "Voliva, Melbourne, Australia. I have appointed you Deputy-General Overseer. Legal documents will be found executed on your arrival at Zion City. You will take absolute charge of the direction of all business affairs under these powers from date of your arrival. Proceed therefore to Zion City, where you will find full instruc tions.

Signed "JOHN ALEXANDER, "First Apostle." Acting under these instructions, Overseer Voliva left Melbourne January 15 with his family. They arrived at San Francisco Tuesday, and are expected In Zion City Monday next The appointment means that Voliva will succeed to the apostolic office at Dowle's death, and rule absolutely. Voliva is an Indiana man, having been born near Newton, Fountain county, in 1870. He is a graduate of Union Christian College at Marlon, and of Hiram College in Ohio, receiving the degrees of A.B. and D.D.

He is said to be a man of great executive ability. GARFIELD REPORT READ TO JURY CHICAGO. Feb. 7. The csbo of the packers was devoid of Incident today.

The attorneys for the packers took TTT ASHINGTON, Feb. 7. The Venezuelan government has re-Quested the government of the United States to take charge of its consulate In France. Secretary Root has decided to comply with the request, and will give the necessary instructions to the American Ambassador in Paris. TAIGNY DOUBTS CASTRO.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A.M. NEW YORK, Feb. 7. Oliver Taigny. former French charge d'affaires at Caracas, Venezuela, who arrived here last night on the steamer Zulla, from Curacao, talked briefly upon landing of conditions in Venezuela.

He expressed the opinion that the industrial classes in that country are not giving active support to the government's position on French affairs. 'The people of Venezuela," he continued, "were quiet when 1 left there, and their interests seemed to me to center principally in bettering their conditions industrially. "The difficulties with Venezuela began September 18 last, when, on behalf of my government, I protested against the seizure of the offices of the French Cable Company." M. Taigny said that relations later became so strained that he was thjs only member of the diplomatic corns at Caracas who did not receive an Invitation to the official New Year's ball. Asked to explain what are President Castro's objects in the present controversy.

Mr. Taltrny said: do not know, "perhaps President Castro does not know himself." Asked whether he meant that he be.