The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-20
Photographic News.

New YORK, Dec. 1.-THE cat show
opened to-day in the American museum.
A Pera correspondent says: The Turkish
government obviously feels its capability of
resistance exhausted and would gladly
make peace upon reasonable terms, but it
appears to have no definite programme.
A Washington special says Senator Jones
is of the opinion that the silver bill will re-
ceive no injury, but on the contrary will be
benefited by postponement over the recess
Neither of the other leading silver advo-
Gates thought it best that Matthews resolu-
ton should be disposed of before recess be-
cause they want the president TO act upon
them, and he could have avoided action by
pigeon-holing them for ten days which
would have been as good as Il veto. Jones
predicts that the amendment put ON Blands
bill by the senate committee limiting coin
age, will be rejected by Il majority from five
to twelve in the senate and that the bill will
then be passed as it came from the house by
vote of - to %, or in that proportion.
This is the result Of careful canvassing. He
has made repeated canvasses and keeps a
very close watch of the luctuation of opin
ion III the senate.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. l7.-Farlcy was nomi-
mated for senator ON the seventh ballot. The
Rain all over the state of California is
making glad the heart of the average farmer.
New York, Dee lG.-Tho Herald's
Washington special says: The secretary of
war says the disturbance on the Texas bor
der has not the scmblanco of national
troubles. He looks upon it Us purely a local
question, incident to the locality and ilnpcr-
feet civilization Of the people living on the
l. L. ~
the disturbance VIII probably reach there to-
night or tomorrow. a demand will restore
peace without trespassing upon Mexican
territory.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-Thc prospect in
the house now seems quite good for the pass
age of u bill extending for ten years the time
allowed TO the Northern Pacific Il. H. Co. to
complete its line. Sympathy for the pres
ent bondholders in that unfortunate enter
prise is very marked. This has secured the
support of their pending application by
many who are earnest opponents of subsi-
dies 1t is expected to receive its worst OPP
position from Senator Mitchell in the inter
est of the Portland, South Pass and Salt
Lake Railroad, which many lclievo has 10
real purpose but to cripple the Northern
Pacific.
GALVESTON, Texas Dee l5.-Latcst dis
patches from FL Paso report five rangers and
Il merchant named Ellis killed by McXicans.
State troops are entrcncho1 on san Elzarice,
surrounded by Il mob OF several hundred
Mexicans from both sides of the river.
New YORK, Dee. lG.-The Worlds Wash
inston special says: The protocol of friend
| ship made yesterday between Blaine and
Conkling was fully carried out to-day in the
executive session of the senate. Their seats
are but step from each other and both met
face to face and simultaneously extended
their hands after the lapse of twelve years.
The greeting lacked only the blue cotton
umbrella to be perfectly touching. Both sat
down and they entered into Il protracted
conversation. The new condition is made
much of by scandal monEers of the hotels,
but laughed at by all sensible people.
The treasury now holds SIS, 593 $50 in
bonds to secure national bank circulation,
and Sl4, OBS, 900 to secure public deposits.
Senators Conklmg and Gorlon had n tilt
in the senate the other day. Peace was
restored and duel prevented by the timely
interposition of friends.
ST.. PETERSBURG. Dec. 1.-THE Russian
loss to December 18th was 1850 men.
BUCHAREST Dee l7.-Col. Wellesley,
British military attache, says Osman Pasha
had less than 80, COO men ut Plcvna, and in
his sortic lost 6, 600 killed and the wounded
have been 5000 more.
CONSTANTS oPLE, Dee. lit is gener-
ally believed here chat the portes appeal for
mediation OF the powers viii have no result.
Layard, the British ambassador, has IN
formed the Turkish government that Eng
land viii continue to observe neutrality.
CoNSrANrINorLE, Dec. lot is reported
that England has sounded Russia rs to the
conditions of peace The Porte, however
has been informed that Russia desires Tur-
key to negotiate directly with her and that
mediation would only make the terms
harder. The peace party seems to be gain
ing ground somewhat There is great dis
content among the population Mt STEAMBOAT
Seditious placards are frequently found.