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mm # : GRAUSTARK , . . By . . . *# m GEORGE BARR M c C UT CH EO N Copyright, 1 901 , tig Herbert S. Stone ■ ! said Qulnnox In hoarse, discordant part o f Graustark north o f a line drawn tones. He stood before the throne with directly from east to west between the his captive, but dared not look his mis provinces o f Ganlook nnd Doswan, a tress in the face. As they stood there truet comprising Doswan, Shellotz, Va- the story o f the night just passed was ragan, Oeswald, Sesmal and Gattabat- told by the condition of the tw o men. ton.’ You have two alternatives, your There had been a struggle for suprem highness. Produce the gold or sign acy in the dungeon, nnd the prisoner the decree ceding to Axphain the lands had won. The on*’ had tried to hold stipulated in the treaty. 1 can grant the other to the dungeon’s safety after no respite.” his refusal to leave the castle, nnd the “ You knew when that treaty was other had fought his way to the halls framed thnt we could raise no such above. It was then that Qulnnox funds in fifteen years," said Ilalfont, hi\d w it enough to change front and forgetting him self in his indignation. drag his prisoner to the place which, Guspon and othe, men present approv- i most o f all, he had wished to avoid. rd his hasty declaration. “ The prisoner!” shouted the northern “ Am 1 dealing with the Princess of nobles, and In an instant the solemn Graustark or with you, sir?” asked Bo- | Ihronerooin was wild with excitement. laroz roughly. “ Do not sign that decree!” cried some ‘•You are dealing with the people ot Graustark, and among the poorest, I. me from a fa r corner. “ Here is your man. 1‘rinee Bolaroz!” I will sign the decree. There is noth ing to be gained by appealing to you. cried a baron. “ Quinnox has saved us!” shouted an The papers, Gaspon, quick! I would have this transaction finished speed other. The princess, white ns death and as ily,” cried the princess, her cheeks flushing and her eyes glowing from the motionless, sat bolt upright in her royal flames o f a burning conscience. The seat. “ Oh!” she moaned piteously, nnd, groan that went up from the northern nobles cut her like the slash o f a knife. clinching her hands, she carried them “ There was one other condition,” to her eyes as if to shut out the sigh t said Bolaroz hastily, unable to gloat as The Countess Ila lfo n t and Dagmar he had expected. “ The recapture of ran to her side, the latter frantic with alarm. She knew more than the oth ers. “ Are you the fugitive?” cried Bo- luroz. “ I am Grenfall Lorry. A re you Bo- 'n r o z ? " “ The father o f the man you murder ed. Ah, tills is rapture!” “ I have only to say to your highness I dul not kill your son. I swear It, so help me God!” “ Your highness." cried Rolaroz, step ping to the throne, “ destroy that de cree. This brave soldier has saved Graustark. In an hour your ministers and mine w ill have drawn up a ten years’ extension o f time, in proper form, to which my signature shall be gladly attached. I have not forgotten my promise.” Y etive straightened suddenly, seized the pen and fiercely began to sign the decree in spite o f all and before those about her fairly realized her intention. Lorry understood and was the first to snatch the document from her hands. A half written Yetive, a blot and a long, spluttering scratch o f the pen told how near she had come to signing “ / have the prisoner, your highness.” away the lands of Graustark, forgetful the assassin who slew my son would o f the fact that it could be o f no bene have meant much to Graustark. It is fit to the prisoner she loved. unfortunate that your police depart “ Y etive!” gasped her uncle in horror. ment is so inefficient.” Dangloss writh “ She would have signed,” cried Gas ed beneath this thrust. Yetive's eyes pon in wonder and alarm. went to him for an instant sorrowfully. "Yes, I would have signed!” she ex Then they dropped to the fatal docu claimed. starting to her feet, strong ment which Gaspon had placed on the and defiant. " I could not have saved table before her. The lines ran to his life, perhaps, but I might have gether and were the color of blood saved him from the cruel injustice that Unconsciously she took the pen in her that man's vengeance would have in nerveless fingers. A deep sob came vented. He is Innocent, and I would from the breast o f her gray old uncle, give my kingdom to stay the wrong and Gaspon’s hand shook like a leaf as that w ill be done.” he placed the seal o f Graustark on the “ W hat! You defend the dog!” cried table, ready for use. Bolaroz. “ Seize him, men! 1 w ill see “ The assassin's life could have saver] that justice is done. It is no girl he you,” went on Bolaroz, a vengeful has to deal with now.” glare coming to his eyes. “ Stop!” cried the princess, the com She looked up and her lips moved ns mand checking the men. Quinnox i f she would have spoken. No words leaped in front o f ids charge. “ H e is came, no breath, it seemed to her. Cast my prisoner, and he shall have Justice. ing a piteous, hunted glance over the Keep back your soldiery, Prince Bola faces before her. she bent forward and roz. It is a girl you have to deal with. blindly touched the pen to the paper. I w ill say to you all, my people nnd The silence was that o f death. Before yours, that I believe lam to be Innocent she could make the first stroke a harsh and that I sincerely regret his capture, voice, in which there was combined tri fortunate ns It may be for us. H e shall umph and amazement, broke the still have a fair and a just trial, and I shall ness like the clanging o f a bell. do all in my power, I ’riuce Bolaroz, to “ H ave you no honor?” secure Ills acquittal.” The pen dropped from her fingers ns “ W hy do you take this stand, Ye the expected condemnation came. In tive? W hy have you tried to shield sheer desperation, her eyes flashing him?” cried the heart broken Ilalfont. with the intensity o f defiant guilt, bit She drew herself to her full height, ter rage w elling up against her perse- j and, sweeping the threatening crowd cutor, she half arose and cried: with a challenge in her eyes, cried, the “ Who uttered those words? Speak!” tones ringing strong and clear above “ I, Gabriel o f Dawsbergen! Where the growing tumult: is the prisoner, madam?” rang out the “ Because I loVe him!” vdlce. As if by magic the room became sud "T h e man is mad!” cried she, sinking , denly still. back with a shudder. “ Behold an honest man. I would “ Mad, eh? Because I do as I did have saved him at the cost o f my hon promise? Behold the queen o f per or. Scorn me if you will, but listen to fidy! Madam. I will be heard. Lorry this: The man who stands here ac cused came voluntarily to this castle, Is in this castle!” “ H e is mad!” gasped Bolaroz, the surrendering him self to Captain Quin- first o f the stunned spectators to find nox thnt be might, though Innocent, stand between us nnd disaster. He his tongue. There was a commotion near the was safe from our pursuit, yet return ed, perhaps to his death. For me, for door. Voices were heard outside. “ You have been duped!” Insisted Ga you nnd for Graustark he has done briel, taking several steps toward the this. Is there a man among you who throne. "Y ou r idol Is a traitress, a de would have done as much for his own ceiver! I say he is here! She has seen country? Yet he does this for a coun him! L et her sign that decree if she try to which he is stranger. I must dares! I command you, Yetive of commit him to prison once more. But,” she cried In sudden fierceness, "1 prom Graustark. to produce this criminal!” The Impulse to crush the defiler was Ise him now. before th^ trial, a royal checked by the sudden appearance of pardon. Do I make my meaning clear to you. Prince Bolaroz?” tw o men Inside the curtains. The white lips o f the old prince could “ He is here!” cried a strong voice, and Lorry, breathless and haggard, fram e no reply to this daring speech. “ Be careful what you say, your high pushed through the astonished crowd, followed by Captain Qulnnox, upon ness!” cried the prisoner hastily. “ ! whose ghastly face there were blood must refuse to accept a pardon at the cost o f your honor. It is because I love stains. A shout went up from those assem you better than my life that I stand bled, a shout o f Joy. The faces o f Dan- here. I cannot allow you and your peo gloss and Allode were pictures of as ple to sutler when it Is in uiv power to tonishment and. It must be said, relief. prevent it. A ll that 1 can ask is fair H arry Anguish staggered, but recover ness and Justice. I am not guilty, and ed himself Instantly and turned bis God w ill protect me. Prince Bolaroz. eves tow ard fja h riel. T h n t w o r t h » ’. I call upon you to keep your promise. Vegs tremblea ana ms ja w dropped. I am not the slayer o f your son. but 1 •*J have the prisoner, your highness,” g in t h e m e n » m i w o o 'd s c u d t o *t*e v i, ' ,.v or innocent.” -kc the princess dropped a the chair. In r rash courage A -uir near the doorway fol- !■■< ((including sentence, and the •r Am " H e a t » stepped forward, his s', awing his excitement, fe u* Id -ic as.” he said, " l should .cm sooner. My lips were part- 1 an.I ready to cry out when Prince i Interposed and prevented the o f the decree. Grenfall Lorry 1 no kid the young prince. I can • luce the guilty man!” C H A P T E R X X V I. rue u i ’ essixo o r an g u ish . T V I i : startling assertion created a fresh sensation. Sensations had j come so thick mid so fast, how ever. that they seemed eompo- it parts of one grand, bewildering max. The new actor in the drama id the center o f the stage undisputed. "H a r r y !" cried Lorry. "Prince Gabriel, why do you shake - a leaf? Is it because you know ! it I am going to say?” exclaimed w-iilsh. pointing his finger accusingly t the astonished Prince o f Dawsber- i -n . G Uriel’s lips parted, but nothing -ora than a gasp escaped them. In- olnntarlly his eyes sought the door, ■(’ ii the windows, the peculiar, uncon- ibuble look o f the hunted coming In- . them. Bolaroz allowed his gaze to ap instantly to that pallid fuce, and : y eye in the room followed. Y etive .is standing again, her face glowing. "A ll accomplice has confessed all. I ve the word o f the uiau who saw c crime committed. I charge Prince .ibi-lcl with the murder o f his high- s P rim e Lorenz.” With a groan Gabriel threw his . to his heart and tottered for- il. glaring ut tlie merciless face o f e accuser. ■ bufessed! Betrayed!” he faltered. bc:i lie whirled like a maniac upon s little coterie o f followers. “ V ile .u im r he shrieked. " I w ill drink air heart’s blood!” V. ,tb a howl he leaped toward one f tic- men. a dark faced nobleman lin’d Berrowag. The latter evaded hi and rushed toward the door, cry- • " i t is a lie, a lie! H e has tricked on! I did not confess!” . he prince was seized by his friends, ;gling and cursing. A peculiar ..ii,’ lit up the face o f Harry Anguish. " I repeat, lie is the assassin!” Gabriel broke from the detaining naps and, drawing a revolver, rushed the door. ¡ut o f the w ay! I w ill not be taken Vllode met him at the curtains and ped him In his powerful arms, ■nil Dangloss and others tearing the voapoti from his hand. The utmost infusion reigned—women screaming, iien shouting—and above all could be .card the howls o f the accused prince. "L e t me go! Curse you! Curse you! will not surrender! Let me kill that rnltcr! Let me at him!” Berrowag ad been seized by w illing hands, and tw o men glared at each other, one r: : y with ruge, the other shrinking with fear. Dangloss and Allode half carried, idlf dragged the prince forward. As a neared Bolaroz and the princess he ilhipsed and became a trembling, Henning suppliant for mercy. An- nisli’s accusation had struck home. “ Prince Bolaroz. I trust you w ill not „‘.•¿{gt if *he Princess Yetive substl- ‘ •.,(-s the true assassin for the man amed In your promise to Graustark,” aid Anguish dramatically. Bolaroz, s if coming from a dream, turned and -.licit before the throne. ".Most adorable Yetive,” he said, “ I n*’ for pardon. I l » w low nnd lay my <’ii heart before the truest woman In he world.” H e kissed the black lace i.em o f her gown nnd arose. “ I am yonr friend and ally. Axphain and iranstark w ill live no more with hatred ii their hearts. Prom you I have learned a lesson In justice and con stancy.” Prince Gabriel was raving like a madman as the oificers hurried him i ltd Berrowag from the room. A shout went up from those assembled. Its ho. reaching the balls, then the gar- iens. was finally taken up by the walt- ng masses beyond the gates. The news dew like wildfire. Rejoicing such as had never been known shook Edel- cVs until the monks on the mountain ooked down In wonder. A fte r the dazed and happy throng bout tlie tlirone had heaped Its ex- • ¡-‘•ssions o f love and devotion upon tie radiant princess a single figure knelt n subjection Just as she was prepar- ug to depart. It was the Duke o f MIz- ox. "Y ou r royal highness. Mizrox Is ready -o pay his forfeit. My life Is yours,” k sa.d eainilv. She did not r-omnre- [ bena until ner ttncie remmerea ner o f the oath Mizrox had taken the morn ing after the murder. "H e swore on his life thut you killed Lorenz,” she said, turning to Lorry. " I was wrong, but I am willing to pay the penalty. My love for Lorenz was greater than my discretion. That Is my only excuse, but It is one you should not accept,” said Mizrox, as coolly as i f announcing the time o f day. Lorry looked first at him and then at the princess, bewildered and uncertain. " I have no 111 will against you. my lord duke. Release him from his bond, your highness.” "Gladly, since you refuse to hold him to his oath,” she said. “ I am under an eternal obligation to you, sir, for your leniency, and I shall ever revere the princess who pardons so graciously the gravest error.’’ Yetive begged Bolaroz to continue to make the court his borne while in Grau- stnrk, and the old prince responded with the declaration that he would re main long enough to sign and approve the new covenant at least. Before step, ping from the throne Y etive called in low tones to Lorry, a pretty flush man tling her cheek: “ W ill you come to me In half an hour?” “ For my reward?” he asked eagerly. “ Aeb!” she cried softly, reprovingly. Couut H alfont’s face took on a trou bled expression as he caught the swift communication In their eyes. A fte r all, | she was a princess. She passed from the room beside Ilalfont, proud and happy In the vic tory over despair, glorying in the ex posure o f her heart to the world, her ! blood tingling and dancing with ths joys o f anticipation. Lorry and An guish, the wonder nud admiration of all, were given a short but convincing levee in the hallway. Lords and la dies praised nnd lauded them, over whelming them with the homage that l comes to the brave. But Gaspon ut- l tered one wish that struck Lorry’s warm, leaping heart like a piece of ice. “ Would to God that you were a prince o f the realm,” said the ministei of finance, a look o f regret and long ing in his eyes. That wish o f Gaspon’s sent Lorry away with the sharp steel o f desolation torturing Intensely us 11 drove deeper and deeper the reawak ened pangs o f uncertainty. There still remained the fatal distance between him and the object of his heart’s de sire. H e accompanied Captain Qulnnox to his quarters, where he made himself presentable before starting for the en chanted apartment in the far end of the castle. Love and fear combined to give him strength; from his eyes fled the hopeless look, from his brain the doubt, from his blood the chill. “ Quinnox, give me your hand; don’ t mind the blood! You have been my friend, and you have served her al most to the death. I injured and would have killed you in that cell, but it was not in auger. W ifi you be my friend in all that is to follow ?” “ She has said that she loves you.” said the captain, returning the hand clasp. " I am at your service as well as hers.” A few moments later Lorry was in her presence. W hat was said or done during the half hour that passed be tween his entrance and the moment that brought them side by side from the room need not be told. That the interview hud had its serious side was plain. The troubled, anxious eyes of the girl and the rebellious, dogged air of the man told o f a conflict now only in abeyance. “ I w ill never give you up,” be said us they came from the door. A wist ful gleam flickered in her eyes, but she did not respond in words. Near the head o f the stairway an ani mated group o f persons lingered. H ar ry Anguish was in the center, and the Countess Dagmar was directly in front o f him, looking up with sparkling eyes and parted lips. The Count und Count ess Ilalfont, Gaspon, the Baron Dan gloss, the Duke o f Mizrox, with other ladies and gentlemen, were being en tertained by the gay spirited stranger. “ Here he comes,” cried the latter as he caught sight o f the approaching couple. " I am delighted to see you, Harry. You w ere the friend in need, old man," said Lorry, wringing the other's hand. Y etive gave him her hand, her blue eyes overflowing. “ Mr. Anguish had just begun to tell us how he—bow he” — began Dagmar, but paused helplessly, looking to him for relief. “ Go ahead, countess. It isn’t very elegant, but It’s the w ay I said it. H ow I ‘got next’ to Gabriel is what she wants to say. Perhaps your highness would like to know all about the affair that ended so tragically. I t ’s very quickly told,” said Anguish. ” 1 am deeply interested,” said the princess eagerly. “ W ell, in the first place, It was all a bluff,” said he coolly. “ A what?” demanded Dagmar. “ Bluff,” responded H arry briefly. “ American patois, dear countess.” “ In what respect?” asked Lorry, be ginning to understand. "In all respects. I didn't have the slightest sign o f proof against the fes tive prince.’’ “ Do I understand you to say that you have no evidence against Gabriel?” asked Halfont, dumfounded. “ Not a particle.” . “ But you said his confederate had confessed,’ 1 protested Dangloss. “ I didn't knoir that he had a confed erate, and I wasn’ t sure that he was gu ilty of the crim e,” boasted Anguish, complacently enjoying the stupefaction. “ Then why did jrm say so?” de manded Dangloss, excitedly. “ Gnessed at i t ! ” ’ cried Mizroy. ‘ T h a t ’ s it. I t was a bold stroke, Vmt it won. Now, I ’ ll tell yon this mucl ; (T o he continued.) ARE AT WORK TO PREVENTW AR. C h ie f O bject o f the N a v y U n ite d S ta te s . Short Session of 53th Con Washington, Dec. gress Called to Order. | Navy Morton, in of the 7— Secretary ot the his annual report, ! says: BOTH HOUSES SOON ADJOURN Day a G ala O n e — G a lle r ie s , R a th e r T h a n F lo o r, P r o v e C e n te r o f A t t r a c t io n . Washington, Dec. 6.— W :th the sen ate in session 13 minutes and the house 53 minutes, the last session of the Fifty eighth congress was assembled yesterday. The tim e of both sides was devoted entirely to the usual form ali ties of opening day. lb e re were the greetings between members, the grand floral display and the hundreds of vis itors with beautifully gowned women predominating. Corridors, committee rooms and cloak rooms wete thronged. Prom the lethargy which has charact erized Washington eiuee early in the spring, tile city awakened to a nrw era, and heralded with appaient joy the d ly w hich opened both the official and social sessions. v The streets were crowded with peo pie intent on witnessing the cere monies. Carriages flocked about the hotels ready to carry guests to the cap- itol. and two hours before noon a steady stream of vehicles hearing gay parties made its way to the east front of the ouilding. Many newlv elected members were at the capitol, although they w ill not snter office until after March 4. In both the senate and the house committees were appointed to wait upon the piesident and infoin. him ihat congress was ready to receive any communication he had to send. Resolutions oi respect to the memory of the late Senator Hoar, of Massa chusetts, ami Quay, of Pennsylvania, were adopted by both houses, and the adjournment taken wb b in further trib ute to their memory. The only business outside of (he usual first day routine was the adop tion of a resolution in the house extending until January 5, 1905, the time within which the Merchant M a rine commission may make its report. T A R I F F B ILLS POUR IN. C o m m is s io n to F ix R a te s and D ra w back a re M o st F a v o re d . Washington, Dec. 0. — Several bills relating to the tariff have been intro luetd in the house of representatives. The hill of Representative Spalding, of North Dakota, provided for a tariff commission. The pieamble of the bill recites that no ordinary session of con gress can fully investigate the subject and determine what changes w ill best promote the general wellure. Nine I’ommi’ sioners aie to investigate aud report to congress recommendations a* to the necessary changes in the tariff. Representative Kordney, of Michigan, also offered a tariff commission b ill. Representative Lovering, of Massa chusetts, pioposed three bills. The first provided for the allowance of a drawback, and the remission of intern al tevecne tax s oil articles consumed on vessels clearing for foreign countries from United .•Mates ports. The second provided for a drawback on imported articles, on which duties have been paid, which are used in tlie production cf, or are joined to, or form an insep arable part of articles produced In the United Stales, and the third provided that where imported materials on which duties have been paid are used as cov erings or wrapping ol aiticli h produced in the United States there b I ih II be a l lowed exportations of sueh articles a drawback equal in amount to the du ties paid on the materials used as such coverings. Representative Baker, of New York, introduced a resolution reciting that i he tariff is a fraud on the American people wherever it is levied on any ar ticle whose labor cost i s b s s i n t h e United States than anywhere else. He also introduced a resolution call ing on the attorney general to commun icate to the house his opinion as to the extent to which the alleged combina tion of sleel manufacturing companies to restrict the output and fix the price of eteel constitutes a violation of law. Ja m e s M. T y n e r is Dead. Washington, Dec. 7. Ex-Postmaster General James M. Tyner is dead. Mr. Tyner vtas postmaster general (luring General G rant’s administration. His last official duty was as assistant at torney general for tlie postoffice depart ment, from which office he was removed last year and afterwards indicted on a charge ol conspiracy in connection with the use ot the mails by certain alleged “ get-rich quick” concerns. On this charge he was acquitted by a jury. He had been ip ill health for a number of years. W o rk in g on R o ck e fe lle r In stitu te New v 0rk. Dec. 7.— Construction work on the Rockefeller institute for tlie investigation of the causes of dis ease, at Sixty-fifth street and avenue A , this city, has begun. The buildings, with their equipment, w ill cost $1,200. The corn* rstone of tho central building has been laid, and the structure, which is to cost $340,000, w ill be erected at one?. When completed the building w ill be publicly dedicated to the dis covery and study of the bacteria. “ I lie naval estimates for the fiscal year are large, the largest ever sub mitted, notwithstanding the fact that they have been cut down from those sent in by the bureau more than $17,- ObO.OOu. We have asked for lest than the money actually required to contin ue the uacal program as laid down by the general board, of which Adm iral Dewey is the head, notwithstanding all who have studied the question careful ly agree that this program should be carried out. “ The past year was an important one in the history of our naval construc tion. Never before were so many war ships launched by this or any other na tion in one year. Vessel for vessel and type for type, 1 believe our new ships w ill compare lavorably w ith those of any navy all ’at, and every American should be pioud of the progress and character of the work now being accom plished, not only in constrution, hot in all branches of the service. “ New ships necessarily require more officers, more marines and more enlist ed men, and the appiopriations are quite likely to increase steadily for some time yet to come. The more ships we have, the greater onr fixed charges w ill i-e and the greater our facil ities necessarily must be in the way of vaule and docks, and the ab ility to make repairs aud take propel care of the fleet. “ It is just as essential to keep onr ships in thorough repair as it is to Imild them in the first place, and to permit them to run down for any length of tim e and go without repairs would oe the height of folly. It costs a good deal of money to keep the fleet moving in inanouvers and target practice, but this is the only way officers and men can gain experience at sea, and it Is our well defined policy to maintain a high standard of efficiency throughout the service. “ Last year the navy cost a little over $1 per capita. It cost little compared to what war would cost, and it is the beet insurance we have against war. We want such a navy in style, size and sand that no other navy w ill desire an en; agemant with ns. It is our greatest exhibit in favor of peace. W e are bound to occupy a prominent position among the great nations of the earth, and while doubtless we shall always be in the lead in every international movement to promote peace, it is much better for us to be at all times so w ell prepared for war that war w ill never come.” F E W E R C O M E IN. Im m ig ra tio n to U n ited S t a t e s F a lls O t f fo r F is c a l Y e a r . Washington, Dec. 7. — Im m igration to the United States decreased materi ally during the last fiscal year, and it is a notable fact that the moral, in tel lectual and physical qualification!! of the immigrants udmitted to this conn- try during the past year are higher than ever before have been chronicled. These are two salient features of the tnmial report of Frank P. Sargent, commissioner general of immigration. During the past fiscal year 821,870 aliens arrived in the United States, of whom 549,100 were males and 203,770 females, an increase of fem iles, as compaerd with last year, of 19,870, and a decrease in males of 04,040. Of the total nun her 3,953 could read but not writ, ; 108.903 conld neither read nor write, and it is presumed the remain der, 040.012, could both read and write; 95,575 htought w ith them $50 or more each, and 501,530 brought bss than $50 each. The total amount of money shown to officers by these 312 870 aliens was $20,894,383, or $4, 770 870 more than was brought by the j 857,040 arrivals of last fyear. — F a ir B u ild in g s Go C heap. St. Louis, Dec. 7.— It was stated that a contract for the sale of the 11 big pal aces, stock barns, festival hall, the colonnade of states, pavilionB, aero drome, hank, intramural railway, hos pital, press building, police and fire ' stations, with other W orld ’ s fair struc tures that cost $15,000,000, w ill be signed this week with a Chicago wreck ing company for $386,000. Everything except the rolling stock of the intra mural railway, which has been sold separately, the state, foreign and Pike buildings, are include! in the deal. G e rm a n V e s s e l R e fu se d Coal. Cardiff, Dec. 7 — It is stated that the captain of the German collier Captain Menzell, has been forbidden by the gov ernment to ship another cargo of coal from here. The foreign office took this action on proof that a former cargo taken by the Captain Menzell had been discharged to the ships of the Russian Pacific squadron off Dakar. The action of the foreign office wns taken under the foreign elistment T u rk ey and R u ssia Ex ch a n g e V ie w s act. — London, Dec. 7.— The Morning Poet N ot to r th e E a r E a s t. learns that there haa been an unofficial Ht. Petersburg, Dec. 7. — Adm iral exchange of views between Russia and Turkey concerning the exit of the Rus Wirinens, chief of the general staff of sian Black sea fleet through the Dard tl n Russian army, when queetioned anelles. Turkey, at present, according tonight, said he knew nothing of any to the Morning Post, deems it advisa ( intention to send the Black sea fleet to ble to adhere strictly to the Berlin and the Far East. He believed the qnee- | tion had not been mentioned. Paria treat lea.
