davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-21
abroad by Hall, and that he has them
now In London.
HASTINGS EXPLANATION.


The published abstract Of Tweed's So
called confession contains this sentence
" He gave to Mr.. Hastings q check Tor
$40, 900, dated three or four days after
the passage Of the charter OF 1870, with
the understanding that the money was
also to go to Senator Woodin.
Mr.. Hastings, who Is the well known
editor Of and proprietor OF the CONNER
cial Advertiser, says in reference to the
above paragraph, that the affair WAS
purely business transaction, the check
being made payable to his order, and
passing through the hands OF his banker
and broker in o legitimate way. Had
the transaction not been entirely pro-
per. OF course it would hare been easy
for him to get Tweed to send the check
Hastings emphatically denies that upon
any occasions any moneys passed
through his hands to Senator Woodin to
secure his vote, or for other purposes.
Referring to the meeting Of Gould
and Tweed, Mr.. Hastings says he did
bring them together, as he believed
they had some differences, but at that
time Tweed was considered q very
respectable man, and was associated in
business matters with the most eminent
citizens.
GREAT EXCITEMENT AMONG POLITICIANS.
Great excitement prevails among poll.
ticians and others over Tweed's confess
sion, as published In morning paper.
All the ing membeT5sare hard to lind,
and will say nothing when found.
STATEMENT OF SENATOR wooDIs.
ALBANY. April 17.-Senator Woo1i n
says he will reply to Tweed's confes-
sion, so far as 1t relates to himself, from
his place in the Senate tomorrow morn
ing. He added: "The confession is alb
solutely and unqualifiedly false in every
particular in its assertions touching my
conduct. never received any money
from William NJ. Tweed, directly or in.
directly, either from him or any other
person on his behalf, and never was up.
preached on the subject OF New York
legislation by any man. living or dead
in an improper manner"
A FEW MORE.
Justice Bixby denies that his brother
Senator Bixby, ever proposed immunity
| to Tweed in 1871, provided he would
have $150,0OO OF Jas. O'Brien's claims
against the city audited asd paid.
Recorder Haeket declined to say any
thing about the statement that his
house paintings. and book cases wert
paid for In city money.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-21

No choice and the Senate withdrew.
Prior to the baliofiog -eDsto- Allain Withdrew
the anne OF A. CaleSa, Mr.. Bvidgss thai OF w. w.
Farmer. Mf. Bilhu that Of Col. McCnllom, MIR.
Young that Of Capt. j. J. Brown; hir. Stewart
that Of Efzngham Lawrence and nominated ]. II.
Oglesby.
Senator Zscharie nominated E. Fl. Wilde; Sena-
tor Mitshell, Geo. w. Darree; Senator Bryant,
Gen. Moaillens and Mr.. K5lly. Of Winn, Albert
VOORHEES,.
The pending bill was taken mp by the House,
Senate bill xela'ige to cenmssion for the pur-
pose Of considering post changes, licenses, etc.
the bill. ths object OF which was 10 fsducs port
charges and other bnrdens on commerce, and
abolish, il possible, license taxes on trades and
professions.
M7. McGehea moved TO postpone indefinitely.
Lost.
Referred 10 the Committee on Commsrce.
House bill No. 356, relative TO 81 appropriation
Contfnaed ON Last ksKss
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-21
BY TELEGRAPH.
They Are to be Withdrawn Tues
day Mt Noon.
Packard 10 be- Left t. Ills Own Resources.
lsadicall, m Dead in the South.
Leuisiana at Last Free.
Especial 10 N. o. De norst. !

k5p6elhl 10 Ns VI DaueE8Wi
WASHINGTON, April 2o.--The usual
meeting OF the Cabinet was held to-
day; all the me mbers were present.
The President communicated to the
Cabinet the latest telegrams he had re-
seived from Louisiana, showing that
there were now seated In the Nichols
Legislature more than quorum in
j. sach body OF members returned elected
BY the Returning Board, and whose
election was undi sputed and uncon-
tested.
General satisfaction was expressed at
this news, which was considered full
and entire solution of the Louisiana
matter. Tho presl lent In particular
seemed delighted at the manner in
which the Louisiana question had solved
itself.
After some discussion on the matter
or troops, the Cabinet concluded that
the termination OF the Legislature i'm
broglio, and with 1t the hitch incidental
upon the dual governments In Louisi-
ana, necessitated action similar to that
taken In South Carolina with reference
to the Federal forces stationed in OF
near the State House.
The Cabinet, therefore, concluded
that the removal Of the troops was
necessary. Tuesday next was chosen as
the day for this withdrawal. At noon
on that day, therefore. In accordance
With this resolve OF the Cabinet, the
troops now stationed In or In the neigh
borhood OF the State House, and those
sfs the Custom House, will be withdrawn
20 the Barracks near New Orleans, and
Packard left to his own resources.
The President and the entire Cabinet
B of opinion that this withdrawal ol
troops will not be attended by any riot.
Gus proceedings on the part Of the citi
y5ns on New Orleans or violence OF any
kind,sa they have perfect confidence
that Gov. Nichols will initiate the ex
ample set by Gov. Hampton, and pro
csed to peaceably eject Packard through
the courts and legal processes.
Packard is advised to gracefully re-
tire. The anti ti-Administration Radicals
are still seeking to instill some courage
and obstinacy into him, but they have
little expectation or hope that he viii
pretend to resist, as 1t IL well knowr
thatall his followers have already dc
serted him. It Ia generally believed
herr that be will graceiy1 retire with q
prcnstnctdn,ento against the President
after the style Of Chamberlain.
rhe friends OF Louisiana here arr
delighted over this settlement OF he
dfflculties. J.G.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-21
TEE CABINET MEETING.

Much satisfaction Expressed over the
Adjustment Of the Louisiana Case.
WASHINGTON, April 2o.-All the men,
bers OF the Cabinet were present at the
meeting to. day.
The President laid before them the
telegraphic communications received
from the Louisiana Commission, and
much satisfaction was expressed with
their tenor, which indicates an early
adjustment OF the political difficulties
in that State.
THE LOUISIANA QUESTION.
The HeraId's Review OF the Situation
Reported Offer Of Propositions by
Packard's Caucus.
WASHINGTON, April 20.--The Herald's
special says Packard still maintains q
bold front and claims he has abundan,
ditch until the President Is compelled
TO flood It.
His legislators, he thinks, will come
hack To him alter the Nichols Legisla
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-21
TEE STOLEN YoucHERs.

The Tribune tomorrow publishes a
statement that the vouchers stolen from
Connally's Office some time ago, and
eaid TO have been burned, were shipped
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-21

In another column, speaking OF sour
Mails" we state the fact that the Postal
Commission sent South to investigate
the Southern post-offlces is In Georgia.
Instead, 1t has but just left New Or
leans for the North, after having
investigated the manner in which
the mail service was conducted in this
State. 1t is hardly probable that this
commission will again visit Louisiana,
although there are many complaints OF
the manner in which the mails are car
ried In this State, that might we'll be
investigated and examined by it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-21

SUPERIOR INVESTMENTS ON POSITIVE SALES or
REAL EsrATE AT AUCTION his DAY.--Paraes In
search of hrst-c ass re mauerAtive Investments in
real estate should read the advertisement, in
another column, and attend the sales, BY ID essrs.
Nash Il Hvdsson, auctioneers, ali the 81. Uharies
Auction Exchange at IL O'clock M to-day, when
the above frm will sell an extensive list Of valua-
BILE and desirable store. warehouse and residence
properties, on long terms and easy payments,
the sales being positive s1d wishout limit or re.
sefve, TO pay mortgage, and in liquidation, and
for division Of intsettts. The plans, with meas-
urements, eto., 60 bs seen q The piacs Of saO.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

scenery is attfsrting hundred. of per
mAnsut settlers So soon As this road
passes Fort Worth, aud branch pene~
trates this elo ieas region, thousand
upon thou and. will flock there We
have territory gaongh there to make a
state as large as Ohio aud far richer,
which only Reesis the stimulous of "a
facilities within reasonable distance,
TO produce such state as before which
the bright suo of Buckley dom itself viii
pale.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08
THE ANGRY WATERS.
The English Channel Covered with
Fields of Wreckagc--GheC City of Ber-
lin Neatnered the storm.

The English Channei Covered win
Fields of wreckagc--Ghe City of Ber-
lin Neatnerea ihe storm.
LONDON, December 6-An expert.
enced pilot who landed at Falmouth,
Tuesday, reports that while coming
down the channel he passed more de-
bris OF vessels, parts of vessels and
wreck stuff than he ever remembers
Some times whole fields Of wreeksge
were visible, A special watch had to
he kept To avoid collisions.
The projectors of the Inman steam
ship line express entire confidence 10
the safety OF the steamer City of Ber-
lin, now twelve days out from New
York for Queenstown and Liverpool.
They do not believe that her shaft or
machinery is broken, but. think proha-
bly, her propeller is damaged by con
tact WITH wrecksge. They say she
msy possibly have something in tow.
NEW YORK, December 8.-The
agents oft steamer City Of Berlin.
hence November %. for Liverpool, ex-
press no doubt other arrival verysoon
as they think she has met with some
accident TO her machinery. The same
vessel was towed back to Queenstown.
June last, with broken shaft, at which
time. there was great fears of her loss. In
December last she was also given up by
many as lost, but arrived here six days
overdue, after very stormy passage.
WASHINGTON, December 6.-The
signal service observer at Cape Halter.
as, reports the Mary A. Chase, Cap
tain w. Law, tonnage two hundred and
NIFTY, with eocoanuts and Iogwood,
bound from Barsnaco, West Indies, 10
New York, came ashore five miles
south of this station, on the 5th. The
vessel and cargo are a total loss. She
lost her main mast on the second in
slant The captain and crew were
saved.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08
W. TEXAS AND PACIFIC.

Ever since the late happy utilization
OF tho Texas delegation in congress upon
the Texas and Pacific bill, the measure
has been steadily gaining ground in
both house and senate. The midals
and western states, with the frankne.s
characteristic of them. are beginning to
look at the measure as one of siuple
justice TO a section of our common
country which, for various causes. for
the last two decade has had a very oner-
Gus burden TO bear, and which is TODAY
msnfully bearing its own proper share
OF that placed upon its shoulders by the
completion of the Union Pacific. a road
which benefits the northern and mid,
die states directly. and the south only
IN a general way. IL at all. The repre-,
sentatives from those states are becom.
ing convinced that the management of
the Texas and Pacific has no Credit
Mobilier attachment to the road in
view, that they propose to build it at
once, and in as economical way as
possible, and that it is willing to give
congress all possible guarantees as to
the safety Of all the interests pledged
TO. or concerned 10 its construction.
There have been scores of the leading
business men of the northwest here this
fall and winter. looking over the route.
and the country penetrating and ada
cent to II. and they all go back home
enthusiastic for the road. This circum
stance cannot fail to have beneficial
effect upon the fortunes Of the bill be-
fore congress. The policy of the adj
ministrstion regarding paci6cation and
the protection and fostering of the en-.
terprises Of the south is favorable, also
TO the hopes Of the friends of the bill
IL is believed, and with good ground.
too that it will encounter no hostility
from the executive head of the nation.
There is silent but none the less pow,
erfui European pressure also in this
direction Persons living in the great
commercial centers OF Europe, and being
Interested in Indian and Asiastic enter.
prises generally are greatly concerned to
havethh shorter. sure and cheaper route
opened. the prices now charged for
passage and transportation on the
Union and Central Pacific route.
amounting almost to prohibition.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

JHr trsnps are moving upon the
southern states three hundred thousand
strong. They, like their more fashion.
able fellow~creatures, are coming south
TO winter The advance guard has al
ready arrived in Texas, and it behooves
her 10 find some means Of utilizing or
forcing them OFT.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

ova farmers who buy fine stock
should be particular in their manage
mcnt They should not be exposed TO
Indictment weather. no matter how mild
the season. Good food and shelter are
nsoe>ssry. The lack Of these was what
originated the false ides that superior
breeds. especially cattle. would not do
well here II has been proven, how
ever. that where they receive pyoper
care they do ~ we'll as in any state IN
the union.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08
FOREIGN NOTES.
The Turkish Victory at Elena Adds
Ten Bstiniions a. the Army OF su-
hensan rasha-Ihe French Tausl.
Points 10 a DufouEe Casfn.r.

The Turkish Victory al Elena Adds
Ten Bstiaiions 4. the Army OF su-
Herman rasha-Ibe French TangIs
Points TO a DufouEe Casfnet.
MANCHESTER, Dec. 6.-The Guard-
ian's Paris dispatch states that a dele.
CATION of Eiheof manufacturers called
at the EIysse, Wednesday, to present
petition to President MacMahon. and
that they failed to see even a secretary.
but were received aud bowed out By an
usher and returned to Eiheuf will,
their memorial.
CONSTITUENCIES, Dee. 6.-The Turk.
ish div ision. uBder Tuad pasha. Is
within three hours march from Tir-
piva-
Condition of Pins TX,
LONDON. December 6.-The Times,
special from Rome states that the
hands and arms of the pope are swell.
ing ana respiration Is laboriouS. His
mind, however, continues clear. The
opinion here Is that his end l. ranioIv
approaching. Very little concern i
shown as to the political consequence
of his death.
Later-Piu. ~. is better 10 day. so
much so that he has left his bed.
LONDON, December GA dispateb
rom hasgrad to the Times says tn.t a
turkish division from Sarnssafjoar hss
crossed the Lom and taken Popake
As3 Is no" marching la the direction
A special to the Daily Telegram
rom AdriAnop!e says that the victory
at Elena removes the danger Of nm -,
tack on Hair bosghss pass and en,.,,i.'.
ten Turkish battzlions, which nav.
hitherto been guarding It, TO jo,n sn.
lehman pasna army.
The Times' Belgrade correspoudeo,
says Austria has sent n rernonstranc.
against Serviss participating In ia,
war. NO Dote has bee1 received from,
turkey or England. Final arrange
ments between S-rvia aud Russia a.,
not seem 70 be complete.
a bucharest dispatcis says the R,u
nshnisns have teen old. I'd: IL, -. -,
thsir sivs.scr op Widen.
PARIS, December The ryoIr can
sicers that there are strong ipd.ea,,op-
oil tue formation Of Dufoure cabinet
a Reuter- dispatch from Pan, say.
negotiations between President NJ.
MAhIn and NJ. Dufoure were r-sum.s
to-day, IN consequence Of steps taksn
by senator Batbi..
Note-M- Batbie is probably acting
for the Ofiesnist senators The Soiis1
states that 81. Dufoure IL WILLING n
conduct negotiations to the point nj
forming ministry, but IL un Willing N
accept Office himself -
Inc Figaro names as among the
prooAbis ministers: NJ. Ba,k1s A.
minister Of justice; NJ. Lousay. minis
Ter OF finance; M. Waddington. MIME
Ter OF the interior, and NJ. ChfistopIe.
minister OF public works.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

Tr troubles along our Mexican bor-
der seem 10 be increasing. and militia
ry railroad from San Antonio to the
Rio Grande Is talked of more than ever.
In case Of war with Ne xieo, it would
be of great advantage. and in tune Of
peace Il would serve to transfer supplies
troops stationed along the border.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08
GEORGIA ELECTION.

Gordsu's Re-eieciieB fo the Senate
Assured Atlanta the Failure Capt.
tai Of the state.
ATLANTA, December "a large
vote was poiied aud quiet reigned
throughout the state. The result indi.
Gates that the constitution has BEE
adopted by large majority; that At
ianta will be made the permanent cap
itsl OF the state, and that the new lex is
iature Will be overwhelmingly in favor
OF returning Senator Gordon TO the
United States senate. Mr.. Gordon Is
exceedingly popular in the state, and
there is no rival who can have hope
of defeating him.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

CIvu SERVICE RsroRN doesn't flourish
IN sSecative councils like a green bay
tree. The president hasn't gone back
on IL, but there is very evident cool-
ing OF which gives the ms great con-
hdence, and contrarywise fills the
Quit with dismay
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

TW HrRAlD is glad to soc so many Of
our most prominent citizens taking &C
tive interest in the proposed railroad
from this city to Cleburne The citizens
Of Cleburne appear to be fully alive to
the situation, and IL the two work in
unison. il will not be long before the
road il built
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08
A aArurs Sensational r.nor, !, 40,

a aArHra sensational report is going
the rounds Of the Texas as well .. the
eastern papsv, ola 81 Louis drummer
who . represented IS writing to pa
per an that city stating that he was
shiPwfecksd upon the coast of Mexico,
taken prisoner ard carried to Mexico.
In his latter he says that troops pa-ade
the streets - though war had already
been declared against this country. We
san get more substantial news and
closer home than this.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

AcconDrSs TO an an act Of the last
legislature providing for the purchase
of grounds for the erection Of univer-
atty for the oolored youth Of the state,
the plantation Of Mrs Kirby. near
Hampstead has been purchased as a
suitable site At twelve thousand dol.
L..
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

THE republicans continue to denounce
Patterson and Conover in the most
abusive manner, but 1t comes little
late. No matter what their motive was
In voting 10 seat Butler, u is the most
meritorious act Of their senatorial ca
resrs1 Their rasoaiity wa. wInked a.
BY their party until they fdied to 70
nth IA
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

SINCE the recent Russian successes,
England has been taking greater in.
terest in the eastern war. 1t is said
that Disrseli on the part OF the British
government, has given notice that he
will not permit the armies OF the czar
10 occupy Coustan,'nople. Ii may yet
turn out 10 be general European war.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

lr IL true tina, the recent rains have
caused slight irresulsrity in the punc-
ANAL arrival Of trains. yet not enough to
warrant the irresularity of the mails
and especially the paper mails, being
laid 10 that source. II Is either the
mail agents or the postmaster fault.
and should be looked into at once, as
~ causes unnecessary and great incon.
venienoe 10 the public.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
fhs Ina h"wo r-spIe sisSke a
spie"tis Lsss $500 and Two
LeaSfas shesd -incosnnssae and "a.
marlin Win shr SECOND aud THIRD
Raee

shs INA Eowu e-spIe strsN~ a
sPIesafs Load $3.50 and fv,
LcasEas ahead -lecosnrussa anu sf.
Martin Win shr second and THIRD
Race.
NEW eiLEASs, December 6.-L1uisi-
ana Jocky club second day.
First Tsee-Oriesns stake for three
year dds, So entrance, feur hundred
added, two miles. Fila Rowet; wen
hy two lengths, General Phillips sec
ond. fyphoou third, beating Little
sige. Aunt Betsy, Vermont, Belle Isle.
Blue Gown, Bradamantrus. Time,
S:55t
Pool on the track-General Phillips
SO, Brsdamanthus $50, Aunt Betsy
and Typhoon SIS, field s.. The
French mutual pool tickets on Ell
la Roweit psid ss7 80.
Secoud SAGE CLUB purse $3.50, hurd
red pounds on each, three year oid-.
To carry their proper weights, one mil.
laeommode won by four lengths,
Butt and Blue second, Starts third.
beating Miss Tilton, H. Locker, hi.
burn, City and Cannon. III eI:5lt.
Pooi ON the track -Hnburn Sl6, field
$50.
Third race Club purse $50, all ages,
two mile heats:
st. Martin .,.
Trump ...........
Ten vi -..... a..
Time, 1868 I:00S
Pool on the track ST. Martin 500
| field SO.
Weather clear and cold, track very
heavy and attendance small.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

A'D1 Rorucmls. the Croesus OF the
world. has been robbed by his steward
Of one million aud eight hundred thou
sand francs after which be left for parts
unknown. We sympathi1e with poor
Roichehild in his great loss. He is not
quite wrecked however.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08
DALLAS. TEXAS.
SATURDAY xeKyise DEcKxska S

Tm Cincinnati Eagurcr. the other
day, filed nearly eight columns Of its
space with cable dispatches from Eng
land, describing the Duke Of Norfolk
aud Lady Florence Hastings whose
pe,lierecs run hack to Adam. Just like
c,tr.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

MANY OF the papers throughout the
northern aud eastern states are indig-
nant that Texas asks for protection
against the ihieving and murderous
Mexican banditti, yet they Thoughts it
all right TO eight Sitting Bull TO the
bitter end. OF the two. the Indians are
bY far the most preferable neighbors.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

No soop citizen ever sanctions mob
law. no matter how strocious the crime
they seek to sveuge. In some portions
OF the state mob law has been practiced
To an extent that makes Civilization
shudder. We have laws to punish Of,
tenders. aud this is the only medium
through which TO bring them 10 justice.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

THE New Jersey colonists who have
recently settled at Rice have divided
the land, which was common property,
into one hundred acre firms allowing
sufficient roads between. They will
erect good church and school build.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08
= : -
ReAeeR Accom-.

Philadelphia Times; A Maryland pa
per has nominated General Garfield for
the presidency. The general had bets
ter accept us the best he can do at
this time. and the only chance he has
to get even with Hayes and Stanley
Matthews.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08

The following named gentlemen
~. l. Keller, Alex. Saeaer. i. W.
Sfowdus. I. E. 6chneidef. John IL
Stone, n. ID. 0ariingtoo, w. G. Con.
nes, g. N 6wink and n. UIiman-
membern Of the commiites To buiIj
the Dallas and Cieburpe narrow Rnn,-
resiroaov VIII please attend Z mesfins
O. NE oommlttse % - held Il ths
CITY Rant, q ~ O'Clock Z. q, RF1dsv
OocoDbof IN. AZ. HxnkG1 -
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-12-08
Association Of rresuux aorse Brees.

NEW York, December 5.-The first
annual meeting of the National A-so.
sociation Of Trotting Horse Breeders
was held to-day. The report for the
year showed that the executive com.
mittee had held twelve meetings, and
the association ni,hers niaety-five
members. Tae years report showed
the receipts to be Sl2.sso, disburse-
ments ss727. balance of ssi52. Obi.
cars were elected for the ensuing year
with Major Mcdowell, Of Kentucky,
president.