The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-12-17
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II J. reported in Washington that spain ha'
demanded OF Guatemala the immediate re-
vocation by that Republic Of her recognition
Of the Cuban insurgents a. belligerents, and
that a similarly imperative demand has been
made upon Bolivia, Colombia. and other
South American Republics which have recog-
nized the Cuban patriots. Rumor has Il
that proper regard for the Monroe Doc
trine will compel the United States 10 take
the part Of Guatemala and the rest a. against
the reyengefui aggressions Of spain, and
that this new phase Of the situation furnish
e. more cogent explanation than any vet
given OF the extraordinary and continued
preparations now going forward by the Navy
Department.
The commission appointed 10 investigate
Une subject II ship canal between the At
lantic and Pacific recommend the Nicara qua
route. The estimated cost Of the work j.
~. 900 90. The commission j. anxious for
the United States to take immediate action
in order to forestall England and France.
who may be induced to aid this project.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has APP
pointed A. L. Wilson. Of Louisville. to be
Chief Clerk Of the Treasury Department. to
nil the vacancy caused by the resignation Of
VIM. q. Avery.
The public debt statement for November
shows decrease during the month Of $3.50,
e7s; coin balance, so, 40i $40; currency
balance, 81. Ola 49,; special deposit for re-
demption Of certificates Of deposit, S42,-
600.
The report OF General Meyer, Chief Signal
nfsear NJ y. A rv,,v dar.tnp.trasaa ,ha ,.u.
fulne-s TO commerce Of the Signal sery lee.
OF the number Of cautionary signals di--
played during the year seventy six per cent.
have afterwards been reported a. verified.
No great storm has prevailed at any Of the
ports which was not pronounced. General
Meyer claims that the property saved during
the year by means Of these signals would
mvre than pay the entire cost Of the service
since it, inauguration.
Hon. Benjamin Il. Avery, American Min
lister to China, recently died in that coun-
try.
Gen. Babcock has written letter 10 the
President. demanding a court Of inquiry and
an immediate investigation into the charges
made against him in connection with the
Whisky Ring at -. Louis.
The Democratic caucus for the nomina-
ton Of candidates for Speaker and other
officers OF the House Of Representatives was
held in the hall OF the House at the Capitol
on the evening OF the 4th. Hon. l.. q. c.
Lamar Of Mississippi was chosen presiding
officer. The result OF the baloting Tor
Speaker was a. follows: First ballot-herr
Of Indiana, 7i Randall OF Pennsylvania,
10; Cox OF New York, 81. Second ballot
Kerr, II: Randall, 90; Cox, II; sayler. !.
Third ballot Kerr. 90; Randall, 6l; Cox,
:; sayler, 1. Upon motion Of Mr..
Randall, the nomination Of Michael
&. Kerr was made unanimous. For Clerk,
George M. Adams OF Kentucky was nomi-
mated on the fifth ballot, his principal CON-
petitor being Col. r. II. Crittenden OF Mis-
sour. John g.. Thompson OF Ohio was
nominated for Sergeant at Arms, and l.. II.
Fitzhugh OF Texas for Doorkeeper, each on
single ballot.
The Republican caucus for the nomina-
ton OF House officers renominated Blaine
for Speaker together with the rest Of the old
ofiicers.
The President has granted the request Of
General o. y. Babcock for a court OF inqui.
ry into the charges recently made against
him in 81. Louis, and has designated Lieut.
enant-General T.. II. sheridan, MAJOR Gen.
eral W. ;. Hancock and Brigadier- General
III. Terry TO compose the court, to meet In