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waswtnoton, July 29.—Forecast till 9 p. tn
Thursday: For eastern Texat: Generally
fair, stationary temperature, south winds.
THE WEATHER.
Th* Newb weathor forecast for Texas, prepared
from data on charta furnished by the United
Status Weather bureau at Galvostou:
For convenience the atnt^ it divided into throe
subdivisions. That purt within 1U0 miles of tho
coast is styled Southern Texas: that east of the
ninety-ninth meridian is styled East Texas, that
west of the ninety-ninth meridian, West Texas.
Galveston, Tex.. July 29.—West Texas:
Weather cloudy and temperature 76 to 78 this
morning. Prediction for to-morrow: Showers;
North and east Texaa: Weather partly cloudy
bad temperature 76 this morning. Prediction for
to-morrow: Generally fair; slightly cooler at
night.
South Texaa: Weather clear and temperature
80 to 82 this morning. Prediction for to-morrow:
Fair weathor, stationary temperature.
COTTON REGION BULLETIN.
For the twenty-four hours ending at 6 p. m.
T5th meridian time—July 29:
Galveston
Abilene..
Bel ton
Brenhara
Corsicnna
Columbia
cttfvo
Dallas
Hearne
Houston
HnutsTille
Clingy iew
tiling
Orange
Palestine
San Antonio
Sherman
Tyler
Waco
Weatherford
Mean....
Temperature.
Max.
94
95
98
96
90
98
96
92
94
941
96
96
90
94
88
92
98
90
93.6
Min.
82
76
85
74
76
74
72
78
72
70
747
76
74
74
72
72 *
72
74
74
74.8
Hain
fall.
.00
.'6o
.00
.00
.00
.00
.85
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.02
!62
.00
.00
.00
Galveston. Tex., July 29.—Tho following was
the temperature and condition of the weathor at
the points named below at 8 a. m. this morning,
as reported by the United States signal service:
Stations.
Oklah'ma C'y.
Fort Sill
Palestine
Shreveport....
San Antonio...
Galveston
t'orp's Christi.
•Rio Grande.,
Brownsville..
a. m.
Bar.
29.92
2f»!p6
29.98
29.96
:w.oo
29.96
29.98
29.96
Mim.
Ton.
70
**72"
74
74
82
80
80
80
Pro-
cini-
trn.
Wind.
V^Dir.
NE
"sw
sw
BE
SW
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VOL. L-NO. 128.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1891.
ESTABLISHED 1842.
LORD SALISBURY'S SPEECH
DELIVERED AT THE LORD MAYOR'S
BANQUET YESTERDAY.
State of
Weather.
Cloudy.
P y Cl'dy
Cloudy.
Cloudy.
Cl'dless.
Cl'dless.
P'y Cl'dy
P'y Cl'dy
liespeotablo Married Women Go Burgling.
Milwaukee, Wis., July 29.—Mrs. l'ayo aud
Mrs. Gregg, Bisters, wore arrested for tho bur
glary of Mrs. Robinson's house and stealing
about $100. The women are respectable mar-
ried women and eon fosse d, but were not pros-
ecuted.
James Gordon Bennett Indicted.
Nbw York, July 29.—James Gordon Bennett
has been indicted for publishing an account of
tho Sing Sing electrocutions.
The Ozar's Message to O&rnot—The Chilian
Complication*—Objections to Bal-
maceda's Successor.
London, July 29.—Lord Salisbury, in his
speech at the lord mayor's banquet to-night,
reviewed the lubors of the present session of
parliament. He said hard aud valuable work
had been done, and that the obstruction
formerly hindering legislation had almost
disappeared. He rejoiced at the passing of
the education bill as calculating to support the
system of religion which tho people loved.
Regarding Ireland, Lord Salisbury said that
the government had applied a success-
ful remedy to evils long suffered
there, and could look back on its
policy with satisfaction. Five years ago he
had expressed tho belief that Ireland must be
governed resolutely. Balfour's success was
largely due to the fact that those serving un-
der him were assured that they would be sup-
ported aud not handed over to their enemies.
Balfour's administration owed its success to
persistence and resolution. (Cheers.) A re-
spect for the law followed, the people feeling
that resistance to the law was futile.
"Tho land act," Lord Salisbury declared,
4twould be found not to be a temporary palli-
ative, but a permanent cure for the troubles
of many generations. It would draw closer
the bond uniting the two countries. England
in tho last eleotion declared against the sever-
ance of this bond, and I believe the decision
is irrevocable." [Cheers.]
Referring to foreign power, Lord Salisbury
said he never knew a period when Europe was
more tranquil than at the present time. In
South America alone was there weary quarrel
and constant disorder. Tho Euglish govern-
ment had been pressed to arbitrate in the
Chilian dispute and in the adjustment of the
Argentine provinces, but England could not
undertake either task.
Refering to the eastern question Lord Salis-
bury said that the problem had not yet been
solved, but that Egypt and Bulgaria were
showing such rapid development that they
promised to settle tho difficulty without any
exterior interference. The premier next spoke
of the valuo of the visits of Emperor William
and the prince of Wales in assuring the world
of peaceful bias of tho great powers. He hoped
in the course of a few weeks to welcome to
England the fleet of the French republic
[cheers 1. There had been talk, he continued,
of certain treaties threatening the peace of the
world, but he new nothing of them. He be-
lieved that the nations would work in har-
mony with each other, more 011 account of
their kindred interests than on account of
mere paper treaties.
An Anti-Reciprocity Vote.
Ottawa, Out., July 29.—At 4 o'clock this
morning tho home of common, divided on
Sir Richard Cartwright's amendment to Hon.
Mr. Foster', motion to go into committee to
consider the resolutions containing tariff
changes. The amendment, which sets forth
that it be resolved, '"that the government
should forthwith reduce all duties on articles
of prime necessity, aud more particularly on
those most generally consumed by artisans,
fishermen, miners and farmers, and, further,
that negotiations, which tho house has been
informed are to be opened in ashington in
October, should be conducted on a basis of the
most extended reciprocal trade between Can-
ada aud the United States in manufactures ns
well as raw products," was defeated. Tho vote
stoixl 88 yeas to 114 nays.
To Succeed Balmaceda.
Valpabaiso, July 29.—Claudio Vicuna has
been chosen as Balmaeeda's successor as pres-
ident of Chili by the electoral college. Ho Is
Balmaceda's choice and will carry out his
policy. Ho will take charge on September 18.
His torm is for five years and at a salary of
$18,000 a year. , . . „ .
The insurgents recently received supplies of
arms and ammunition supposed to have been
smuggled out of San Francisco. Tho Lnglish.
German and French squadrons have assembled
at Coquimbo bay, aud a battle there i. ' vp.)ji-
nent.
A Breach of Promise Case.
London, July 29.—The sensational brcachof
promise case of Miss Valerie Wiedmann
against Captain Robert Horaco Walpole, in
which the plaintiff asked for $100,000 damage,
and which had been in and out of the courts
for more than two years past, resulted on
June 17 last in a verdict of $1500 damages for
plaintiff. Captain Walpole took the case to
the court of appeals, and to-day that court re-
versed tho verdict of the lower court, holding
that there was no corroboration of the state-
ment. that defendant had promised to marry
Miss Wiedmann.
The Congressional I'arly and Vicuna.
Paris, July 29.—The Chilian congressional
party havo iBsued a statement to the effect that
the election of Vicuna as president was null
and void for several reasons: Becauso a. pres-
ident of the cabinet he organized a coup d etat
in January last, thus violating tho constitution;
because the election was not carried out in
conformity with tho law relating to elections:
because only a part of the country voted, and
because the election occurred during tho buh-
pension of the tribunals charged with the set-
tlement of electoral disputes.
A Matter of Clinking Glasses.
St. Phthbshubo, July 29.—The Novoe
Vromyn to-day published an interview with
Admiral Oervai. of the visiting French navy
in which he declare, that he haB not been en-
trusted with political messages to Russia, but
only to convey to Russia the friendly senti-
ment. of the French government aud its peo-
ple. The entente between Russia and France,
Admiral Gervais declares, is aualagous to that
between the member, of the dreibund aud is
purely defensive.
Alexander Tickle* Stulle by Wire.
Pakis, July 29.—The text of the czar's telo-
graphic message to Presidont Carnot in re-
gard to the visit of the French fleet at Cron-
stadt is as followa: "The presence of the
fleet is fresh testimony of the profound sym-
pathy uniting Franco and Russia. 1 have at
heart to express to you my warm satisfaction
on this account." „
Cardinal Gibbons' Letter Printed.
Roue, July 29.—Tho letter of the Pope to
Cardinal Gibbon., in which he condemn, the
suggetition of Herr Cahensly and St. Raphael
societies tn regard to appointing Roman Cath-
olic bishops in the United States of the same
nationalities as the people a. to whose spirit-
ual want, they minister ha. been published
here.
Damaging Floods In llombay.
London, July 29.—Dispatches from Bom-
bay state that there have been heavy rain, and
.erious flood, in that presidency. Road, are
damaged and sixty mile, of railroad has been
injured by washouts. Rivers in the district of
Poouah are swollen, and thousands of acres of
laud arc submerged.
A Dead Sea Captain.
Litupool, July 29.—The new American
wlialeback steamship Charles W. Wettnore
was to have sailed for New York to-day with a
cargo of machinery. The captain was found
dead in his berth this morning, and the vessel
will be detained until a new captain is
selected.
Cholera Ravaging Mecca.
London, July 29.—Dispatches received here
from Mecca Btate that the doath rate from
cholera is 140 per day at that place and thirty
at Djaddah.
HIS NAME IT WAS JONES,
But He Wa. Scalded in a Wreck on the
Iron Mountain.
St. Louis, Mo., July 29.—A special to the
Republic from Searcy, Ark., says: A wreck
occurred at 1 o'clock to-day on the Iron
Mountain about one mile south of J udsonia,
and singular to state no one was killed
and those injured were not Seriously
hurt. Paasrkiger train No. #3, which
left St. Lotus at 9 o'clock last night consoli-
dated at Baid Knob with the train from Mem-
phis as is usual, and wasproceedingbouthward
when after crossing Little Red River the en-
gine Jeft the track, carrying with it the bag-
gage and express cars and three coaches. The
accident occurred at a .harp curve on an em-
bankfhent six feet high, aud the engine and
five cars rolled to the bottom and turned
over on their sides. The only car re-
maining on tne track was a Pullman sleeper.
There were about forty passengers in the de-
railed cars and, strange as it may seem, no
one was killed, not even the engiueer or fire-
men. The latter, whose name is Jones, was
seriously scalded and bruised, but his
wounds are not regarded as necessarily
fatal. Tho passenger, received a vigt r-
jus shaking up, but only eight were
hurt and they not seriously. Dr. W. B. Outten
of St. Louis, chief surgeon of the road, hap-
pened to be only fire miles distant from tbo
scene of tho wreck and mmUtered to the in-
juries of those who were hurt. The accidont
was caused by the spreading of the rails, due
to recent heavy rains, which made the road-
bed soft. ^
Conference at Cape May.
Caps Mat, N. J., July 29.—General John W.
Foster left here early thi» morning for Wash-
ington. During his etay here General Foster
was the guest of the president, and the two
gentlemen were bu.y tho entire time of Gen-
eral Foster's stay in conference together re-
garding reciprocity treaties now being nego-
tiated with various countries. No confirma-
tion or denial of the reported elgning of the
reciprocity agreement between the United
States and San Domingo on June 4 last could
be obtained here. Tho president, when ap-
proached on the subject, Btated that all such
information must come from the state depart-
ment.
Pawned HI. Watch-Pulled Hi. Freight.
Boston, Mass., July 29.—Lord Oscar Hal-
den, reported to bo very wealthy aud on tho
books of tho peerage in England, ha. disap-
peared mysteriously. He had been subject to
melancholic spells, and the last heard of him
he pawned his watch at the Thorudiko hotel
for a sum of money.
Crushed Beneath a Collapsed Building.
Pittsburg, Pa., July 29.—Tho puddling de-
partment of tho Frankstown mill, collupsed
and four men were killed and eight wounded.
Tho men wero erecting a ouilding when the
support, gave wuy nnd the building felL
Frauds in Housier Finance..
Indianapolis, Ind., July 29.—Inquiry at
Washington why Indiana had not been paid
her war loan claims of $48,000 has disclosed
the fact that £S00.000 was really duo tho state.
Some remarkable frauds havo boen disclosed.
Ho Will, for a Certainty.
Louisville, Ky., July 29.—A negro made
an unsuccessful attempt to outrago Miss Rcn-
fro and escaped. A band of tho lady's friend,
are in pursuit, and if caught tho negro will be
hung.
Delaying the Lightning.
Albany, N. Y., July 29.—The cases of Mc-
Elvaine aud Troz/.a, sentenced to bo electro-
cuted in Sing Sing tlii. week, have boon ap-
pealed to tho supreme
States.
HAVING FRIED THE FAT
OUT OF THE MANUFACTURERS DUD-
LEY JOINS QUAY
And Both These Saints Leave the Com-
munion of the National Republican
Executive Committee.
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Washington, July 2D. — I Special]—The
meeting of the executive committee met here
to-day at 3 o'clock, aud the tirst tiling dune
was to throw about the proceeding all the se-
crecy and mystery poeaiblo. Quay has been
threatening all tho time to resign. The bal-
ance of tho committee hat* opposed this
course, but it is agreed that Quay intends to
quit not only the executive committee, but the
national committee as well.
The proceedings during tho afternoon were
devoted to a discussion of how to raise money
for two purposes. The first is to pay $50,000
which the committee owes from the last cam-
paign in the three state® of New York, Iowa
and Ohio. The detifcit of last year was as-
sumed by Quay, Dudley, Clarkson and Fassett.
By close attention to Collections here and
there Quay and Dudley got their part of tho
money, but there is still au amount due to
Fussett and Clarkson.
This matter was discussed for an hour or
two. It was finally agreed that the repuolican
leagues, of which Clarksou is president, should
be worked for the funds for the campaigns in
the three states. This will be done as follows:
Clarkson has the league matter worked u^>
pretty well and he is iilst rueted to go ahead.
He will call a meeting of the leagues or their
representatives in Now York on August 5.
This of course will bo for the leaguo in that
state. The best horqs will blcwn
and the boys asked to pui up for the campaign
in that state. The same (king tfill be douo in
Iowa and Ohio. The mbn^y collected will be
put in the general fund the deficit of last
year assumed by Quay and the other three
will bo run in against the fund. Thus beuig
in charge of it, they will nip out their part.
McKinley has already a-ked for money
for his campaign. The executive committee
seems uiore interested in letting back what it
is out than helping him at tho present time.
It will see him later. The committee is in
session late to-niglit and very little can bo
learned of what it is 4oing. There is ono
thing suro and that is that it is solid against
Harrison.
Meeting of the Republican Executive Com-
mittee.
Washington, July 2B.-*The national repub-
lican executive commit* o met at the Arling-
ton hotel in this city at A o'clock tliis after-
noon. Of the thirteen numbers of the com-
mittee there wore present I>ut seven, namely:
Chairman M. S. Quay of Pennsylvania, Vice-
Chairman J. S. Clarkson ti Iowa, Secretary
J. F. Fassett of New Tork, W. W. Dudley of
Indian*, Bamnel Fess-cjUlen of Connecti-
cut, Garrett A. ITobart of New Jersey and J.
M. Haynes of Maine.
The first business before the committee was
the consideration of the accounts growing out
of the last campaign, submittted by Treasurer
Dudley. This proceeding was, however, inter-
rupted for a time in order to allow Colonel
Scott of Oinaha, Neb., to make a glowing
speech in favor of the holding of the next re-
publican national convention in that city.
Colonel Scott had reasons in plenty
to support his argument, based largely
upon the precarious state of party
in western states adioining Nebraska, which
might be improved by the infusion of party
spirit engendered by a great national conven-
tion in the neighborhood. He also offered
substantial proposition* looking to the facility
of the convention's work and the comfort of
the delegates. When he had concluded the
matter was referred to the general committee,
and tho executive committee resumed the con-
sideration of the treasurer's account. A
large mass of correspondence was also laid
before the committee by the chairman and
secretary for discussion. Many active i>oli-
ticiane in different parts of the country had
suggestions to make and conclusions to draw
from the outcome of the last congressional
election. Somo pointed out tho dangers of
tho alliance movement in their states and sub-
mitted ingenious plans to meet its threatened
^nroads on the republican party strength, aud
Others referred to various grievances and
causes of dissatisfaction among republicans
which might bo overcome by proper treat-
ment. All of thoso communications that ap-
l>eared to be of value were carefully consid-
ered, and particular attention was enlisted in
behalf of an elaborate table ana-
lyzing in detail the last voto
of the congressional election. Somo discussion
followed as to the time aud place of meeting
of tho full national committee, and it was
finally decided to eutrust tho selection of tho
place of meeting and the exact time to Chair-
man Quay and Secretary Fassett for determi-
nation, with a proviso that tho meeting Khali
take place some day in November. If tho
time-honored custom of allowing six months
before the meeting of tho nominating conven-
tion is to be observed, this action is an indica-
tion that tho next national republican conven-
tion will be held not later than May next. Af-
ter selecting W. J. Campbell of Illinois as a
member of tho committee in place of Geo. B.
Davis of the same state, tho committee took a
recess for two hours.
When the committee reassembled at 8
o'clock all approaches to their room wero
closed and no communication could bo had
with those inside. Tho tlrst business of the
evening was tho presentation of Chairman
Quay's resignation, which came before the
committee in the shape of the following letter:
Washington, July 29.~Hon. J. S. Fassett,
secretary of the National republican commit-
tee: Dear sir: This is to apprise you that I
have to-day forwarded to Hon. Win. H. An-
drews, chairman of the republican state com-
mittee of Pennsylvania, my resignation us
a member of the national republican commit-
tee from this state. Yours truly,
M. S. Quat.
Upon motion of Mr. Clarkson the following
re»k)lution was adopted:
Resolved, that we accept against our judg-
ment and with much doubt as to the wisdom
and expediency of it for the party'ji interest tho
action of Senator Quay on his resignation as
chairman and member of the national com-
mittee. In submitting to it with so much re-
luctance nnd regret we desire to express from
our knowledge of the tacts of his pro-eminent
service to our party the deep obligation under
which ho has placed the republican party and
the cause of good government and patriotism
in the United States. He undertook the lead-
ership of a doubtful cause at a time when the
republican party was disheartened and tho
democratic party confident in tho power of
supreme control in the government and nation
and when the odds of the contest were against
us, and by his matchless power, his uuequaled
skill in resource, his genius to command vic-
tory, won for his party an unprecedented vic-
tory in the face of expected defeat. We know
as no one else can know that tho contest which
ho waged was ono of as much honor and fair
methods as it was of invincible power and
triumphant victory and that it was won
largely by the power of his superior
generalship and h«s unfailing strongth as a
political leader. In tho great contest of 1888,
in tho months of severe eliort, aud during the
years of close personal association with him
we have learned to know tho nobility of the
man, and wo desire in this con-
spicuous manner to place on pub-
lic record for the present and
for the future as au enduring answer to parti-
san assaults of a defeated enemy our testi-
mony in appreciation of his public service aud
his personal work.
Foollwing this came the report of the com-
mittee on auditing, and it was in the following
terms:
Your committee, appointed to audit the ac
counts of, W. W. Dudley, treasurer of the na-
tional committee, would report that on a
thorough insertion of the books and accounts
we aro enabled to state that all the monies
received by lli<- treasurer are actually mul
fully accounted for and sustained in every
partUmlar by vouchers And proper receipts*
We are enabled from this examination to ap-
prove of tho treasurer's account, and to ex-
press to the com'ii it tee our sense of its great
obligation to tho treasurer for his faithful aud
efficient service to it in this capacity.
J. S. Clabkson,
(iauuAT A. Hoakt,
Samuel Fessendkn.
Committee.
The chairman then read tho following
letter:
"Washington, July 29.—Kxecutivo Com-
mittee of the Republican National Committee
—My Friends and Associates: Inasmuch as
you are about to reorganize the executive com-
mittee for immediate preparatory work pend-
ing the approaching presidential elec-
tion of 1892, and as my
business engagements will demand
all my time and attention duriug the coming
year, I am compelled to sever the pleasant re-
lations which have existed and still exist be-
tween us, and 1 therefore tender my resigna-
tion of the office of treasurer of your commit-
tee and of the republican nutional committee.
Respectfully yours, W. W. Dudley.
Tho committee adopted the following resot
lut ion:
Resolved, that while we are left by General
Dudley's own wish no other course than to
consent to his retrement from the committee,
we feel that liis action deprives the committee
and the party oi the invaluable
loyal service of one who has
proved himself one of the ablest and
most faithful public men of his time. In
every field of honorable contest and patriotic
purpose, as soldier winning in his boyhood
the stars of a general in the union army, as a
public official serving with equal fidel-
ity his country in prominent places,
iu the political neld with like
ambition for the nation's good, ho has proved
himself always worthy of the respect aud ad-
miration of his countrymen. In bis whole
fiublic career, iu his unselfish service and with
us generous nature, he has given freely his
time aud lubor, never thinking of private
profit or personal emolument. His whole
life is a proof of his manliness
of purpose and of h5s patriotism as a citizen.
Speaking from what we know of his rare abil-
ities and universal devotion to party and coun-
try we would express this evidence of what we
know the republican party owes to
him for his services in so many
of its contents, and especially in
memorable struggle of l!$88. W e part from
him officially with sincere regret, and in doing
so we wish to put on the re<*>rds of this com-
mittee this expression of that patty's grati-
tude and personal friendship, in which we
know he is so worthy to be held.
The resignat ions of Chairman Quay and
Treasurer Dudley were then finally accepted
and laid on the table, subject to tho approval
of the full republican national committee at
its next meeting.
Clarkson was elected chairman of tho exec-
utive committee and Hobart was elected vice
chairman in place of Clarkson, the chairman
beiug authorized to select a treasurer to suc-
ceed Dudley. The committee then adjourned.
Complcxtou of the Committee.
Washington, July 29.—[Special]—Tho
resignation of Quay creates no surprise,
though the quitting of Dudley does. It was
not expected of him. The best information
as to the standing of the committee as organ-
ized on the presidency is as follows: Clark-
sou of Iowa, Blaine; Bayno of Wisconsin,
non-committal; Conger of Ohio, Blaine; Fas-
sett of New York, non-committal; Hobart Of
New Jersey, non-com in ittal; Fessender, of
Connecticut, Blaine; Sanborn of Michigan,
Blaino or Allison; Christ of Arizona, non-com-
mittal; Campbell of Ohio, Blaine; Davis,
the new member, Harrison. The hotel
in which the meeting was held was closed
against correspondents. After the meeting
Fassett came down and gave out the reports.
The matter of Quay's resignation will bo sub-
mitted to the national committee. Clarkson is
bound to succeed him. Both he nnd Dudley
aro highly eulogized for their upright conduct
in managing the affairs of the party. The
meeting adjourned about 11 o'clock to-night.
Somebody Is I.ylug About Chill.
Washington, July 29.—The Chiliuu envoys
in Washington emphatically deuy tho truth of
the reports sent from Santiago to tho effect
that thousands of soldiers of tho congressional
army at Iquiquo refused to leavo there when
ordered to Atataeama becauso they had not
received their pay. The soldiers of tho Iquique
government they say aro volunteers, but aside
from this fact tho government has plenty of
money with which to pay them. Balmaceda,
they affirm, sought to negotiate a loan in Eu-
rope and also in tho United States, but was
unsuccessful. The government of Balmaceda,
they assert, has made no progress since the
commencement of tho revolution, and each
month since it began has experienced a loss.
These losses, tho envoys say, have been as fol-
lows: In January tho navy, in February tho
province of Tarapaca, in March the province
of Antafogasta, in April the province of Tacna,
in May tho proviuee of Atactama, in Juno the
Lobos Guano islands, and during tho present
mouth the valley of Hussco. Balmaceda has
not, the envoys insist, been able to recover
any of tho losses which his government has
sustained.
Postmasters aud Pensions.
Washington, July 29.—[Special]—Post-
masters appointed for Texas to-day: M. L.
Watts, Arcadia, Galveston county; M. E. Do-
bordo, Fairfield, Freestone county.
Pension for Texas. Original: Martin Dead-
wiloy William J. Briggs, Joe Graeff. Origi-
nal widows, etc.: Nancy Thomas, Caroline
Mason, mother and minor of James Lysit.
Treaty with Sun Domingo.
Washington, July 29.—An important treaty
of reciprocity between tho United States and
San Domiugo has boen concluded under tho
provisions of the McKinley bill. The treaty
dne'j not reouire tho senate's ratification and
tho treaty will g6 into force without deluy and
the full text be published in u few days.
Ordnance Hoard to Meet.
Washington, July 29.—-Tho board of ord-
nauco and fortifications will moot Saturday,
when General Schofield will attend. Tho con-
sideration of bids received by tho w ar depart-
ment from three private firms for 100 Iiigh
power guns for the army will bo had.
Paying the Ited Men.
Washington, July 29.—At the Sao and Fox
agoucy, Indian Territory. Agent Patrick has
WOJtiun.
just-—. L)JOqfrj id Fox Indians
the fourth installment of tnu treaty fund aris-
ing from tho sale of surplus land. The In*
dians nave now received $126,OCX) of the treaty
money. There yet remains $60,000 to be paid
to them upon approval of the schedules of al-
lotment.
Clotting ou a War Footing.
Washington, July 29.—Twenty-five recruits
will be assigned to the Tenth infantry in Ari-
zona and the samo number to the Eighteenth
infantry iu Texas.
TOO MUOH RESPONSIBILITY
fEaUblUhed 1U1.]
j. 110BS1S'm
Hardware, Mill Supplies
Kentucky Cane Mills,
I. X. L Evaporators, Charter Oak Stores
Onion Meal Uasoline Stoves,
47,49 and 51 Main St., Houston, Tel.
I. AND G. N. COMMISSION.
And Too Little Authority Attaohod to the
New York Collectorshlp.
New Youk, July 29.—Collector Erhardt has
given out, in reply to various quostious put to
him touchiug his resignation of tho collector-
ship auuounced to-day, tho following state-
ment :
*'I have resigned because the collector has
been reduced to a position where he is no
longer an independent officer with authority
commensurate with his responsibility. I have
given bonds for $200,000. I havo received for
the government during twenty months last
past $.122,GD7,158 40, aud I am all tho time
personally responsible for enormous values in
money and in merchandise. My duties are
necessarily informed through about 1600 em-
ployes. 1 aui not willing to continue to l>e
rcsi>ousible for their conduct unless I have
proj>er authority over them. The recent policy
of the treasury' department han been to con-
trol tho details of custom administration nt
the port of New York from Washington, at
the dictation of a private individual hayiug no
official resixmsibility. The collector is prac-
tically deprived of power and control, while
he is left subject to all the responsibility. The
ottico is no longer iudci>cndont, and I am
therefore constrained to say: 4Wo have
separated.'"
A COLD WATEB COMBINE.
The Republicans of Iowa Trying to Fuse
with the Prohibitionists.
Des Moines, la.. July 2U.—Within the past
few days facts have drifted to the surface in
Iowa politics which would not rtuder it sur-
prising if the prohibition ticket was with-
drawn from the field. If ibis step is not
taken it will be because of the 80,000 anti-pro-
hibition republican votes. The latter party
will bo afraid of losing if it shoulders the
prohibition burden outright.
That negotiations have been pending for
somo time between republican and prohibi-
tion leaders looking toward tho amalgamation
of the two parties none deny. A circular lias
been issued by Thomas Orwig, the acknwl-
edged leader of the prohibition part), in
which he attempts to feel the public pulse by
praising the republican party aud by hinting
that in view of tho fact that the republicans
have in times past assisted the prohibitioni-ts
all iu their power, a return of the compliment
would uow Im) in order. His circular is now
the topic of conversation in tho campaign,
and it has led the democratic press of the
state to make bold the assertion that the re-
publicans have sold their party to the cold
water men.
Status of tho Negro.
Pubcell, I. T., July 28.—Indian Agent Leo
Bennett has addressed a letter to Governor
Byrd of tliis nation, asking tliat he dedne tlio
status of the Chickasaw freodmen bo that he
may adviso with the superintendent iu regard
to their removal wheu operations begin again.
Much apprehension is felt by the citizens as to
what the governor's answer will be, osing to
the stand he took during the last congress by
ottering to execute the third article of tho
treaty of 1806. provided certain moneys were
paidnim. The negroes havo somo tine farms
and aro considerably worried, as tho sentiment
of the natives is much against that of the gov-
ernor.
The statement sent out from Ardmore and
Gainesville last week to the effect that George
R. Buller, a banker of this place, had been
arrested for issuing bogus permits, is entirely
erroneous. Buller is an influential citizen of
this nation and president of the Bank of Com-
merce at tliis place, and has never issued a
bogus permit. This explanation is duo a
much wronged gentleman and business man.
Another Edwards Claimant.
Wood villi, Tex., July 29.—Robert Ed-
wards, whose estate is in question, left two
brothers. John and Bay den Edwards wore
survivors and heirs of Robert Edwards.
Lady Jano Grey Edwards was John Ed-
wards' daughter, and she married Doctor
Samuel L. Hough of Loudon county, Va.
He loft two sons, Silas Hough, who died sin-
gle, and Hanson H. Hough. His wife, Mrs.
Hough, is now living in Woodville. She has
living two daughters and a son—Mrs. Laurti
Gerald, living at Warren, Tex.: H. H. Hou^h
and Mrs. Edwards Summerlin, residing in
Woodville, Tex.
Mrs. Summerlin has shown tho writer one
old silver spoon marked H. and two silver
spoons marked L. J. H., somewhat in mono-
gram style; also one silver spoon marked in
this manner: R. K., with the initial letter B
above, also one silver sugar tongs marked L.
J. H. These have always been in tho family
and aro treasured as family relics.
Sprigs from Smithville.
Smithvii-le, Tex., July 29.—The cotton crop
over the valloy here is equally as good as that
of 181)2 and tho merchant and farmer are alike
hopeful of general prosperity this fall. Many
farmers are picking cotton, nnd in two weeks'
time tho fleecy staple will begin to come in in
balsn. Tho army worm has struck several
farifis and is webbing up. No damage done
yet. Tho fanners aro prepared to poison
them and do not anticipate serious trouble.
A histrionic club and a juvenile minstrel
club have been organized here auil are ar-
ranging for entertainments in a few weeks.
Head End Freight Collision.
Atoka, I. T., July 29.—A head end collision
between two Missouri, Kansas aud Texas
freight trains near Stringt-own this morning
resulted probably in fatal internal injuries to
Conductor Grant, breaking both arms at tho
wrists.
One of the engines was totally demolished.
The south bound mail traiu was delayed sdvcu
hours. ^
Compliment to an Editor and Bride.
Huntsvills, Tex., July 29.—Quite a pleas-
ant social event was a ball given by the young
inen of Huntsville at tho Eastham hall last
evening, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. F.
B. Robinson, who were married at Calvert on
the 8th and have just arrived, after their bridal
tour to St. Paul and the northwest. A large
number of couples wero present and dancing
was participated in to a late hour. The atluir
was one of tho grandest of the season.
Conlackers Caught in tho Haokenssok,
Evukka Spkinoh, Ark., July 29.—Ben Ca-
tron, Wilson Beaver and M. M. Swope, of
Beaver, were arrested by a United States mar-
I shal, charged with making and passing coun-
terfeit money. Catron was dismissed and
turned state's evidence. Tho other two were
placed under $2000 bond each.
BOMER AND WHITAKER WRITE A
LETTER OF INQUIRY.
The Commission Has No Power to Puma'
for a Sefu&al to IcE'ify—Pre-
paring a Report.
Austin, Tex., July 29.—The International
aud Great Northern investigation eomuiitU o
are at work on their report to-day, but in th j
absence of Gresham and Garwood can n< t
make a final report.
They also are delayed by not receiving the.r
records and by the Whitakcr-Bonner matte.-.
They received a lotter from these gentlem< :i
stating that tlicy still regard the stand th< y
took at Galveston as proper but think they
ought to be advised of what action tho com-
mittee proposes to take with regard to their i -
fusal to testify. They write: 14We do not wi: li
to be held in contumacy or in any mann r
in contempt, nor have wo ever Im» >i
willing to sutler punishment of any kind or
from any source ou account of our refus; '.
Our situation in tho matter is very peculi r
and almost impossible of explanatio .
without going into tho facts of the case. If <6
is the intention of the committee that wo a j
to suffer in any way or from any source I r
our refusal to testify, then wo wish to be a i-
vised of it. This is a right which we think vo
have before the committee adjourns. Any tes i-
mony given by us in this connection must i -
pend upon the action of the committee in ; --
quiring it under compulsion. Please adv j
us before adjourning as to what will bet '.o
consequence of our refusal to testify."
Tho committee sent a telegram in respoi o
to this letter stating that the attorney gene: tl
advised that the committee l.ad no power ro
punish.
The legislative committee this evening is
waiting patiently for their record, includ ;
theofllcial testimony and briefs of coum ,
which Colonel McKinney entnisted sevt I
days ago to the International and Gr: it
Northern railroad to convey to Austin wl a
he left Huntsville. It is suggested the Ini r-
national and Great Northern receivers havr it
under consideration. Colonel Andy Fat.li-
ner of the Central lias it somewhere on t
western branch. The committee is in do
whether Whitakerand Bonner will yet testify.
They will testify, so their letter is constru
if the threat of force is held out. The et -
mittec will report their refusal to the legi. -
turn and recommend thai they be forcec to
testify. This would seem to meet tho cont
geucy they mentiou.
MEXICAN MATTERS.
Schemes of the Clerical Party—Insurr -
tion in Guatemala Imminent.
St. Loi ib, Mo., July 29.—Late advices fr i
tho city of Mexico to tho Associated press iy
that the two Aipencan papers published t
that city are n.akiug considerable noiso o- r
tho recent letter of the so-called Prince It
bide, which is now used as a banner cry ' y
the church party, who seem to hate some coi -
coaled candidate against President Diaz f.'i I
are using this foolish, ignorant boy and Lis
backer, Verdugo, to cover up appearam i.
The creation of the new archbishop of R is
and five new bibhoprics by tho pope is con-
sidered signiticant. The Indians, who fo n
nine-tenths of the population, aro very loyal lo
the clergy.
President Diaz is again well onough to 11-
tend to executive business, but ho bears tnu-es
of his recent sufferings. His family wish' 4
him to go to Europe for rest, but his ambiti a
keeps him here and will for some time yet.
The press is more restricted than ever.
Tho governors of tho different states f"0
coming here to consult with ex-Preside it
Gonzales. All this gives rise to many 1 i-
mors. The president is known to have hau a
serious misuuderstandiug with tho minister of
finaw .
Letters from Guatatnela say two attemj is
have been made on the life of President Hi. r-
rilas nnd that a revolution is inevitable.
The dearth of corn and other articles of
prime necessity in causing great suffering a? .1
people are refusing to work unless food is su . -
plied them. Revolutionary pamphlets euia i-
ate from San Salvador.
At the Ouatamalian presidential electic i
the Snlvndorian money plays an importn. t
part and it is said here that Mexico is Likely to
take u similar part in coming ntfairs.
WEST'S NAME IS DENNIS.
JudRO Blod«tott*s .Decision Oust. Him or
Ownership in the Chicago Time..
Cuicago, III., July 29.—J nines J. West suf-
fored a crushing defeat at the hands of Judge
Blodgett this morning in n suit brought
agninst West by Herman C. Huiskitmp and
other owners of tho Times newspaper to de-
elare liis ownership of stock in tho newspaper
invalid. West also fllcd a cross bill against
complainants which tho court dismissed.
West's defeat was complete, the court declar-
ing that hit hud overissued stock to the amount
of 600 share, and this was invalid and should
be cancelled* The court nlso held tlmt West's
conduct in the purchase of the Tune s was
fraudulent. Tins leaves the pn .petty in con-
trol of the claimnnts, who constitute the pres-
ent management. West's uttoruoy gave no-
tice of an appeal.
TIRE RECORD.
BUM at Ulomiom.
Blossom, Tex., July 29.—Last night aoont
12 o'clock tho store of D. G. Flenniken caught
lire, damaging the house and stock to the
amount of $1000, which is covered by insur-
ance.
Armory Ilnmuged.
Chicaoo, IU., July 29.—The Second regi-
ment armory, on the lake front near Madiso:i
street, was badly damaged by tiro tliis morn-
ing. Loss ubout $25,000.
Erhardt's Successor.
New Yobk, July 29.—It is reported that Joel
B. Erhardt, collector of tho port of Now York,
had tendered his resignation to Presidont
Harrison, and that it would be accented. Ho
declined to talk on the subject. S. U. Dutcher
of Brooklyn will most probably be his suc-
cessor. ^
Derailed and Capsized.
KiimsviLXB, Mo., July 29.—The track on tho
Quincy, Wabash and Kansas City railway
spread and tho passenger train was derailed.
Two coaches were capsized and several passen-
gers injured, but none seriously.
Gavo Him Twenty Years.
Cousicana, Tex., July 29.—The jury in tho
J. T. Bono case rendered a verdiot this morn-
ing giving Bone twenty years in the peniten-
tiary.
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