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THOUSANDS DIE IN CYCLONE Loss of Life Estimated as High as Ten Thousand. 'A despatch from Papeete, Tahiti, Via San Francisco, Cal., says: The most de- structive cyclone ever experienced in the Society and Tuamotu Islands occur- red on Feb. 7th and 8th. The damage In Tahiti is estimated at $1,000,000, and presumably a similar amount of pro- [erty was destroyed on the Taumotu Islands. The City of Papeete was inun- dated and about 75 Fuitdings destroyed, Including the American Consulate and the French Government building. The shipping in the harbor oi Papeetc es- caped injury, owing to the direction at the wind, but fears are entertained for vessels which were cruising near the Tuémotu Islands. The cyclone reached the velocity of 120 miles an hour. It struck the islands about midnight on Feb. 7th, and con- tinued until about 4 o‘clock the next anemoon. The Island of Anon, Tua- motu group, is believed to have been the centre of the storm. At Papeete, about 7 pm. on Feb. 7th, the sea began to break heavily over the reef, and washed over the quay. There was no perceptible wind. Toward 10 o'clock persons dwelling on the water front abandoned their homes. The merchants and clerks went to the stores and warehouses only to discover that it was impossible to save goods on the lower floors. An hour later high seas broke over the entire oily, completely demolishing the Government slip and buildings. besides causing great dam- age to the coal sheds. The Village of Turona, near the ar- scuai, was completely swept away. The mission buildings and homes of native converts of the reorganized Latter Day Sainls’ mission have disappeared. SOME CLOSE SHAVES. At Taunoa the family of one Herman Menell had a narrow escape. Their home was tom down by the waves, and the family fled to a native house. Fre- quently during the flight the water was up to their necks. and time and again they were compelled to cling to trees to save themselves. A settlement nearby. composed of dwellings of several hundred Cook Is- landers, British subjects, was complete- ly destroyed. Farther east on the beach road all the houses were swept away {or about half a mile. Mrs. Gooding, an aged American, was caught in the debris of a wrecked house \‘Vill Make Reparation [or Murder at Missionaries. A Pekin dcspatch says: The Govern- ment has instructed the» Governor of Nanchang, Province of Kiangsi, where on February 25 six French Jesuit mis- sionaries and four British subjects were killed, to punish severely all partici- pants in the massacre, and declares its willingness to make any reasonable re- paration demanded. Many foreigners 0t Pckin know the Governor of "Nan- chang and consider him to be efficient and friendly. They believe his version M the troubles and credit his statement that he waslunabie to prevent the dis- turbance. American. British, and Ger- man gunboats are proceeding to the nearest possible point to Nanchang. February Customs Returns a! Monflcal Show ert Increase. A despatch lrom Montreal says: Cus- loms collections on imports at this port of Montreal during the month of Feb- ruary amounted to $1,015,811, being the largest amount on record for the second month of the calendar year, and an in- crease of $136,610 over the same month last year. It‘is estimated that at the rate at which Customs collections have been increasing in this port the close of the fiscal year, June 30. will show a to- ial for the year of $13,500,000. Big English Company May Establish Branch in Canada. A despatch from Ottawa says: There is a prospect of a big English company, the Coventry Ordnance Company, estab. tshing a. branch in this country. Ne- gotiations are at. present in progress with the Department of Militia. The company is willing to erect a large tac- tory in Canada it the Government will guarantee them any orders they may be placing for field guns or field gun ammunition. it is quite recognized that the requirements of the Dominion in this respect would not be likely to keep a large plant in constant use. but if one is erected it will no doubt be employed also for the manufacture of machinery of various kinds. Rev. R. C. Fillinghnm's Apology to ms ‘Lordship Doesn‘t Save llim. A despatch from London says: The Rev. B. C. l-‘illingham, rector of Ilexton, who was condemned recently by an ec- clesiastical court to lose his living unless he apologized to his bishop for going through the ceremony of ordination with a NoncontormisL wrote to the bishop regretting that he unwittineg commit- ted the illegal act, but has been sus- pended from his clerical functions for two years. CHINA T0 PUNIS" ASSASSINS. ENGLISH HECTOR SUSPENDED TO MAKE WELD GUNS. LARGEST ON RECORD. TERRIFIC VELOCITY. at Papcete, and narrowly escaped swept" out to__sea envy-4 Vuv ‘v -W At 8 u.m. the American Consulate col- lapsed. In the absence of the American Consul, his mother, Mm. Doty, supervis- ed the removal of the archives, aided ly several missionaries. Mrs. Doty’s life was in jeopardy several times. The 1e- (rords were temporarily stored in the Latter Day Saints’ Mission house. Mrs. t[)(l>ty’s family also ucceplcd their hospi- a iiy. The substitute guardian at the quar- untino station at Monauta Island, Pa- reete harbor, was waving a lantern for many hours during the night, as he and his wife clung to the topsof coconnut trees in the midst of waves that dashâ€" ed 30 feet high over the island. On shore, M. Andre, the chief pilot, called out to Commander Hurbin. of the gun- boat Zelee, to let him have a boat and crew to rescue women at the quaran- tine station. Commander Hurbin prom- ised to let M. Andre have a boat with- out a crew. Pilot Andre requistioned tour prisoners at the local jail, and with them proceeded to the Zelee. As Com- mander Hurbin did not wish to risk the lives of his crew, even to send a boat ashore, the four native prisoners who were splendid swimmers, went to the rescue. 1V1. inmuuun, u - nun... .w ...... , sea in a cutter. and after three days reached Tahiti, reporting that the Govâ€" ernment buildings, Roman Caiholic church and all the dwellings had been swept away. He ieared that many would succumb to hunger, thirst and exposure. ,.__ n... There is much distress among the homeless people. The local Government opened the military barracks as a tem- porary refuge, and provided food when needed, but the Iunds at the treasury are exhausted. .v.u ., ___ l"-“‘“.' :3 â€" r’ 7 needed, but the Iunds at the treasury are A despalch from London exhausted. Duke of Lancaster, as King I The Islands of Moorea. Huahoni, be known for two months, Emma, and Tohaa. of the Society nay night for a holiday in group, have sustained $100,000 damage Biarriiz, and a subsequent c: ..s-:n-.‘1 y ...... I I,AA:‘A‘-nnv\nnn Thn Kind b‘vurs --»-'~ -â€"~ 7 , s The steamer Mariposa waited beyond her sailing time with the request if Gov. Jullien, who hoped that the French gunboat Zelee would return from her xe- lief trip to Tuamotu Islands. The vessel had not been sighted when the Mari- posa departed. ‘ Local newspapers state that 10,000I persons perished during the storm on Tahiti, and that several of the adjacent islands have disappeared. The damâ€" age is placed at $5,000,000. Resident of a Reserve in Manitoba Killed by a Fellow Redman. A despatch from Griswold, Man, says: Wambidiska, a 'highlyrespecbed Indian of Oak River reserve, about four miles north of here, was on Wednesday morning shot and instantly killed by Wally Bear, an Indian from the Pipe- slone reserve. The trouble was over a horse deal. ‘ The murderer is still at large, but is being pursued by con- stables. A Brandon despatch says: Woolly Bear, the Indian murderer who attempt- ed suicide after perpetuating his desper~ ole crime, is now in the hospital here, and will probably recover. The bullet went clear through his body. He claims that prior to shooting Wambidiska they had fought with knives, and several gushes on his body would appear to confirm his story. A despatch from London says: Some- thing 0! the distress of the unemployed was revealed by a medical examination of those desiring to leave Leith for Can- ada. Thirtyâ€"one adults and six children who passed a rigid inspection were found to be suflering in some cases from lack of food. It is thought halt the 400 unemployed are physically unfit for the arduous life in the Canadian West, and plans are being discussed with a view to training them on farms at home be fore a large emigration is attempted. The Dundee Distress Committee is also considering emigration to Canada as a solution of the problem. They have decided not to assist any married man to go unless he takes his wife and fam- ily. Many of Unemployed Emigrants are Weakcned by Lack of Food. British Premier Points On! That the Colonies Pay Them. A London despatch says: In answering a question in the House on Wednesday the Premier said the Government was considering the question of payment of members, and pointed out what was the existing practice in the colonies. Can- ada. he said, {or a session of more than 30 days, paid $2,500, and for 30 days or less $20 for each day’s attendance. Aus- tralia paid £400 a year. New Zeahmd 30 days, paid $2,500, and for 30 days or less $20 for each day’s attendance. Aus- tralia paid £400 a year‘ New Zealnnd £300. Tasmania £100, West Australia £200, South Australia £200. Queensland £300, New South Wales £300, Victoria £300, Cape of Good Hope members resi- dent within fifteen miles from the House 11' guinea [or each day‘s attendance uni for more than fifteen miles a guinea re- muneration and allowance for personal expenses for every day’s absence from iome on Parliamentary duties. In New- foundland payments were voted annu- ally. Under the Public Service Act 1i MANY MAY DIE. M. Marcadi, a French residgnt, pu‘t‘ alar NOT EQUAL TO FARM “7011K. INDLAN SHOT DEAD. MAY PAY MEMBERS. for 36 members in prom- oat Wilh- uistioned and with $8,300 being Principal Business Street of Meridian City Wipcd Out. A despa‘bch from Mohille, Alabama, says: A message received from Meriâ€" dian, Miss., states that a cyclone from the south-west struck the place on Fri- day evening at 6.30 o’clock, doing thou- sands of dollars' worth of damage to the business district. Front Street, the prin- cipal street in the city, was swept by the cyclone. The building in that section of the city left standing is the Amour Packing Company’s building. Part of the roof and the rear end of that has Packing Company’s building. ran 01 the roof and the rear end of that has been swept away. Thousands of people are on the streets. which are in total darkness, the lighting system having been put out of business at the same time. Several large fires broke out among the ruins of the whole- sale district. and are raging fiercely, de- spite the terrific downpour of rain at this hour. A number in the ruins ing with c them. One about 150. The Western Union telegraph omee reports they lost: 15 miles of wire this side of Meridian. Miss., which means that all trains will be subjected to inde- finite delay. Three entire squares were leveled to the ground in the business district, to- gether with the North-Eastern freight depot. Thousands of dollars‘ worth of freight were ruined by the water, and another large amou‘t by fim. The Grand Avenue Hotel, one block from the busi- ness district, was badly damaged. Several fine residences in the east end were blown down, and a number were more or less damaged. A large number of negroes are reported to have been killed in one of the buildings blown ness dist Several fir were blow more or 16 of negroe killed in down. killed in one of the buildings blown down. The Union Depot is one of the build- ings blown away. The telegraph wires are still down between Meridian, Mobile and other points. ' He “'ill Travel lncog. as Lancaster A despalch from London says: The Duke of Lancaster, as King Edward will be known for two months‘ left on Fri- oay night for a holiday in Paris nnd Biurritz, and a subsequent cruise in [he iediierrzmean. The King, who is at‘ tended only by Gen. SlI‘ Stanley Clarke and Hon. Sidney Greville, spent the night on hoard the Royal yacht at Ports- mouth, leaving early on Saturday morn- ing for Cherbourg, and arrived in Paris on Saturday‘ night. He will stay at the! British Embassy until Tuesday, and dur-'3 ing his visit to the French capital will see President Fallieres, whom he has not yet met. From Paris the King goes to Blarritz, France. and will stay there unlil the end of March, afterward joining the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert in 1h} Medilrrranean, where, it is said, he will meet Emperor William. During his stay at Biarritz King Edward will see King Allonso and discuss the details of the latter’s marriage with the Princess Ena ol Battenberg. Comprehensive Scheme to be Presented to Parliament. A despatch from Ottawa says: The Minister of Public Works will present to Parliament next session a comprehen- sive scheme of improvement on the Up- per Lakes, the execution of which will mean a great deal for the Canadian ship- ping interests of those waters and for the railways operating to the Georgian Bay ports. The object is to provide 20 feet of water at Port Arthur and Fort William on Lake Superior. at Depot Harbor and Midland, the Grand Trunk terminals. and at Victoria Harbor, the new Canadian Pacific Railway termin- al on Georgian Bay. The large expenditure that this work involves will be spread over six years. It will be left for the railways to build their own docks and terminal facilities. All the Government is undertaking is to provide them with 20 feet depth of watex Loss at lntercolonial at Moncton Was Not Covered. An Ollawa despatch says: There was no insurance on the lntercoloniul Rail- way buildings burned at Moncton. The loss was nearly a million dollars. A Manifesto Has Been Ordered and Incorporated A despatch from St. Pe‘tershurg says; As the result of a series of special coun- cils held at the ’l‘sarslioeSelo and com- posed of forty high dignitaries, Minis- ters and members of the Council of the Empire. under the Presidency of the Emperor, the main guarantees of liberty have been granted. and a manifesto has been ordered to be coded and incorporat- ea in the fundamental laws of the em- pire. The main points are as follows: No yaw will hereafter be effective with- out the approval of the National Assem- bily and Council of the Empire. The lat.- ler body will consist of an equal num- KING ED‘VARD 0F! CYCLONE S\VEEPS CITY. “'ATER AT LAKE PORTS. mbcr‘ of bodies are known to he “Inns, and the rescuers are work- ith candle light trying to reach One report places the number at 50. Western Union telegraph office they lost 15 miles of wire this Meridian. Miss, which means trains will be subjected to inde- HAD NO INSURANCE. as the Duke 0! FOR HOLIDAY. ollm‘s‘ we the water fire. The 1 from 1hr. udly dal BREADSTUFFS. Toronto‘ March 6.-â€" Wheat â€" Ontario â€"No. 2 white 786. red 77%c mixed 77c, spring and goose 740, at outside points. Wheat â€" Manitoba â€" Kc easier. No. 1 hard 87c, No. 1 Northern 84%c, No. 2 northern 820. No. 3 northern 81c, at iake ports; all-rail quotations, at Norm Bay, are 3%c more than these prices. Flour â€" Ontario â€"â€" For export, $3.10, LEADING MARKETS Flour â€" Ontario -â€"â€" For export, $3.10, t-uyers‘ bags, at. outside points, for 90 per cent. patents; high patents, at. T0â€" ronto, bags included, are quoted at $3.- 65, 90 per cent. patents. $3.50; Manitoba firm, $4.30 to $4.40 for lst patents, $4 for 2nd patents and $3.90 for bakers’. Millfeod â€"- Ontario bran firm, $16.50 to $17. in bags, outside; shorts, $16.50 to $17.50; Manitoba bran, $19, shorts $20 at Toronto and equnl points. Oats-«go ensier, 34%c for No. 2 white and 33%(3 for No. 2 mixed, at outside points. Barley â€" P‘irmer, 48%c to 49c for No. 2. 46c to 46%,6 for No. 3 extra and Mo rm. Barley â€" Firmer, 48%c to 49c for No. 2, 46c to 46%0 for No. 3 extra and MC for No. 3. outside points. Peasâ€"77c to 77%0 outside. Rye ~â€" 690 to 700, outside. Corn â€"Canadian â€" 41c to 42c. Cha- tham heights: American easier, No. 3 yellow 480. mixed 47%0. at Toronto. Buckwheat .. 49c to 49%c, outside. Butter â€" The demand for creamery continues heavy in the absence of choice dairy! and prices are firmer. Creamery .. .. .. .. .. .. 25cio‘46c do solids .. .. .. .. .. 23ctoz‘lpc Dairy 1b. rolls, good to choice 18c to 19¢ do large rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17ci.018c do medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16ct01'7c Choose â€" 13%c for large and 13c '0 Me for twins. Eggs â€" New-laid are firmer at 16c to 17c, and storage are quiet at 13c to Me. Poultry thin 7c to 7c: geese, we to no; turxeys, me lo Inc for choice small lots. Potatoes â€" Ontario. 650 to 75c per bag or. track here. 756 to” 850 out of store; mstem, 700 to 80¢, on track, and 800 to 900 out. of store. Baled Hayâ€" Unchanged at $8 per ton for No. 1 timothy on track here in car lots. $5.50 to $6 for No. 201' mixed. Balod Strawâ€"Unchanged at. 85.50 to $6 per ton for car lots on track here. Montreal, March 6.~â€" There was some inquiry for Manitoba wheat by cable to- day, but bids were out of line and busi- ness was very quiet. 6(- Flourâ€"Manitoba spring wheat patents, $4.50 to $4.60; strong bakers’, $4. to $1.â€" ‘10, winter wheat patents. $1.25 to $4.- 50; straight rollers, $4 to $4.10; do, in rags. $1.85 to $1.95; extras, $2.65 to $1.75. Miilfeed â€" Manitoba bran in bags, ..19; shorts, $20 per ton: Ontario bran in bulk, $14.50 to $15; shorts, $20; milled mouille, $21 to $24; straight grain mou- iile. $25 to $27 per ton. \VlLL BE TWO HOUSES. There will be two Houses, both of whom will have power to initiate legis- lation which does not efiect the funda- menlal laws of the empire, the question of succession, etc. The annual sessions will be convoked and closed by Imperial ukase. Both the Council of the Empire and the National Assembly will enjoy the right to interpellate Ministers for 'alleged unlawful acts. be public. Rolled Oats â€" Per bag. $1.90 to $1.95. Cornmeal, $1.30 to $1.40 per bag. Hay â€" No. 1‘ $8 to $8.50; No. 2, $7 to $7.50; clover, mixed. $6 to $6.50, and pure clover. Cheese â€" No change in the local cheese situation. . An improved tone continues and a good inquiry was reported ‘his morning. Asking prices unchanged at 130 to 13%0. Butter â€"- (kmtinues steady with weak undertone. Demand is only fair. Prices steady at 220 for choice and 210 to 21%0 for undergmdes. Eggs â€"- A slight improvement is re- ported/ in the local market though there was no change in the price this morning. Receipts of new laid were rather limited. The demand was rather good for fresh at 16c to 18c, fall stock selling at 130 to MC and limcd at lie to 123. Provisionsâ€"Heavy Canadian short cut pork. $21; light short out, $20; American short cut, $20: American cut clear fat hark, $19 to $20; compound lard. 6%0 n'o 7%(2; Canadian pure lard. 1134c to 12c; kettle rendered, lflxc to 13c: hams, 12c to 13%0~ according to size; bacon, ltxc; fresh killed abattoir dressed hogs, $1020 $10.25; country dressed. $8.75 to $9.50; alive, $7.75 and $7.50. selects and mixed lots. ber of appointed and elected members taken from the clergy, nobility, zemst- \‘05 and Academy of Science, universi- ties, trade and industry. MONTREAL MARKETS COUNTRY PRODUCE â€"â€" Fat chickens. 10c to 110, 84:: fat hens. 7%0 to 8%(3, thin ducks, 120 to 130. thin 6c [0 100 to 11c; turkeys, lie to I5c The session: will Buflalo, Mhrch 6. â€" Flour â€" Steady. Wheat â€"â€" Spring easy; No. 1 Northerm 86)“ asked, car-loads; Winter dull; No. 2 red, 85c. Corn â€" Steady; No. 2 ye!- low, 46c. No. 2 corn. 45%c. Oats â€" Frm; No. 2 white, 34%0; No. 2 mixed, 33)“. Barley â€" Opening shipment quoted L5 to 460. Ryeâ€"Dull; No. I offered 70:; New York, March 6. â€" Spot easy: No. ‘2 red. 86%0 elevator; No. 2 red, 890 1.0.9. afloat; No. 1 northern Duluth, 910 {.01}, afloat. Toronto, Mar. 6,â€"The market ta-day, notwithstanding a heavy run, held steady. The export cattle went well at from $4.90 to $5.10. Good short-keen feeders were in good.) demand and firm at $4.25 to $4.50. Butchers’.â€"The market was siendyfor' the general run of hulchers’ cattle and‘ perhaps a little firmer for (he choicest' picked. There was a little falling of! in? quality of fhe market as a whole, with too many rough, unfinished butcher cattle offering. Choice. well-finishej butcher heifers were scarce and high. A pair of extra choice heifers, weighing 2.070 lbs. the pair, sold for $f~.7(l. Good ordinarv heifers and steers sold at $3.90 2.070 Tbs. the ordinary new to $4.10. Heavy Fee are firm at $3 Siockersâ€"~Good smokers are wante'dx Sheep and lambsâ€"Market slightly easier’for grainâ€"[ed lambs. Hogsâ€"Market is steady at the rise of the latter part of last week. Cuoiations were unchanged to-day at $6.60 to $6.85. Greatest Navy Will Aitempt to Force Gibraltar‘s Straits. A London dcspalch say: ant note of the British nav which began recently in Iheir secrecy, says The attaches or privileged stra allowed on board, and ex cers are forbidden to be hnguished general officers deI'stood that they would to go with the fleet have been refused permission, and have been ohliged to remain on shore. Several fortress gun- very ollicers were also desirous of at» Lending in order to learn something ol ship working, but they have been told that they cannot go. As every effort is being made to comrdinate the working Cf the navy and army in war-time, the attilude of the Sea Lords in refusing ta allow the attendance of army officer: desiring instruction is not very well re ceived in the sister service, and the mat ler has come under the notice of rho lung. The fifty warships constituting ffie fleet have 730 primary guns, not one 0! which is less than six-inch calibre. and hundreds of smaller guns, bringing ihq total to nearly two 1housand pieces 0! ordinance. King Carlos, on his yacht. will greet the squadrons as they sail im in Lagos Buy to concenlrale. and the Thames-built Portuguese cruiser Vascn (m Gama will welcome the. arrival of the British ships in Portuguese waters. The fleet, is to manoeuvre in Dmtection of the trade routes and me shipping bound for home ports with land-stuffs. An attempt also will he made to force lhe passage of the S'mils of Gibraltar. There will be a conference n! Admirals and the fleets will have slmlogical ex- c-xeraises. More than 40.000 seamen an! marines will be engaged in the manm uvres. A despatch from St. John, N.B.‘ says: As a result of a demand by temperance bodies that wholesale dealers should not be allowed to send liquor by express in- to the counties where prohibition is in force, Premier ’l‘weedie on Wednesday introduced important amendments to the Liquor License Act. This measure forbids any licensed wholesale dealer sending liquor to persons in Scott Act districts who they have reason to be- lieve are engaged in the sale of liquor. It also makes it unlawful tor express companies to carry liquor C.0.D. to Scott Act counties in this province. lteavy fines in both cases and loss of license in the first are the penalties. New Brunswick Government Will Amend the Act. In introducing the bill Premier Tweedie said the Government would do all pos- sible to lessen the evil of intempcranoac but could not at. prcsem see that a pm- vincial phohibilory law would be likely to be enforced in cities and towns. 'l‘horclorc he would not introduce such Therefore legislation Rumors are Denounced as Malicious Inventions. A Vienna despatch says: Dr. on, King Edward's Marienbad physician, has taken the occasion of his return from his visit to England to publicly 'deny the rumors of his Majesty’s ill-health. These. Dr. Ott declares‘ are malicious inventions, possibly traceable to politi- cal motives! Kin;r Edward was never in better health than at present. British Admiralty Test at Speedy Trans. pox-lalion. A despalch from London says: Two hundred sailorg leave per stemshm Luke Manitoba on March 13 for Vancouver as: an experiment by the Admiralty ta find out how speedy in case of neces sity troops can be transported to 156 II BAR LIQUOR FROM DRY COUNTIES. NEW YORK \VHEAT MARKET. KING NEVER “MS BETTER. “US” 0!“ BLUE JACKETS BRITISH MANGSU‘VRES. BUFFALO MARKETS. CATTLE MARKET dcspafch says:' [he British naval n recently in L: y, says The E) British naval mam: rcently in Lagos E says The Express. zileged strangers w I'd, and even amt Jen to be present. ml officers who ha Good‘ heavy feeders igex‘s will he an arm offi- u-esenl,. Dis- who hail un~ be permit-led been refused The domin-