The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-20
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NEW YORK, Dec. l9.-The Worlds
Washington special says: Gen. FRS
bic. one Of the most prominent specula.
tors in Mexican mines, railroads, etc,
testified before the Special Committee
on Mexican Affairs to day. Gen. FRS
bic is charged with having entered into
an alliance with Diaz, whereby in con-
sideration of Frisbie's influence to Sc
cure the recognition of Disz by the
United States - temporary ruler Of
Mexico. be is to give Fr;sbie several
lucrative franchises. It is also alleged
that Diaz is to have a share Of the
profits Of these franchises. Frisbis's
statements to the committe to-day were
! chiefly concerning the trade and COM
merciAl intercourse which should be
promoted between the United States
and Mexico, the same as was published
several weeks ago. Of course he de-
scribed in glowing terms the great adj
vantsges which would result from the
Official recognition of Diaz by this
country. Frisbie left Washington for
California to- Knight. He says he shall
not return to Mexico until quiet is as
sured there.
CHICAGO. Dec. ia dispatch re-
ceived at Sherman Heights from Capt.
Blair. commanding at Fort Bliss. con-
firms the report of the surrender Of the
Texan Rangers 1t San Elizaro and the
shooting of Howard, Atkinson and Nc
Bride. The Rangers were disarmed
and liberated and the mob dispersed
No help was given them from the
Mexican side of the river. The mob was
composed entirely OF native Texans.
The 7imes' leader says much anxiety
is felt over the situation with references
to peace, ana that now 10 the most criti.
cal period Of the conflict.
Turcophile organs share prevailing
uneasiness as to the possible outcome
Of the reception given by Germany and
Austria to the appeal of the Porte for
mediation believing nothin g will come
of il but that the Russians will push
ub to the, point which may force Eng
land to interfere to protec. her ieterests
A Times Bucharest special says that a
movement on part Of the Russians is
being made through Balkans to turn
Ksnorb.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 19.-The agent
in Russia of the Baldwin locomotive
works says the war has absorbed all
the railway plant and it is being rapid
ly used up, meanwhile the largest
crop OF wheat ever raised in the south
ern part of Russia and Bulgaria is rot
ting in bins for want of transportation.
This wheat which usually finds outlet
from Black Sea ports will have to be
transported by rail to Baltic ports.
This accounts for the fact that grain
dealers here are having 90 little appre-
hension of competition from southern
Russia.
WAsHiXdTON. Dec. 19.-The Presi.
dent to-day signed the pardon OF
John A. Joyce, convicted of conspiracy
to defraud the United States OF taxes on
distilled spirits. The pardon il full
and unconditional.
BELGRADE, Dec. l9.-Thc Servians
have occupied the Fort Inrawor, near
Nisch.
CHICAGO, Dec. 10. - The Journal,
Washington special says information
was received here to-day from Colum.
bia, S. c.. to the effect that Senator
n. G Buffers efforts to have the fur.
Their criminal proceedings against Sen
ator Patterson stopped have resulted in
failure. owing to the opposition Of
Gov. Hampton. The prosecution will
be pushed vigorously aud Hampton
friends are determined il they canno,
have Patterson brought into the State
for trial to force him out Of the Senate
by exposing his alleged corrupt trans
actions.
CHICAGO. Dec. 19.-Thc Times Ell.
peso correspondent says that firing at
San Elezaro WAS active ON Saturday
aud Sunday nights. The exact mum.
Der Of casualties is not learned, but it il
believed to be heavy.
Sheriff Kerber has been unsuccessful
in raising the one hundred rangers au.
thorised by the Government.
The U. 8. Nail Coach was allowed
to pass the line of Mexicans at San
Elexaro without molestation. The driver
reports that fighting was in progress.
when he left the scene of conflict on
Sunday morning. Shortly after his de-
parture he heard loud explosion. and
believes it to have been caused by the
blowing up Of . house where the mill
tary had taken refuge. and which it is
known the mob had undermined for
the above purpose. On Saturday the
4exicans crossed the border. and after
ao,ue exertion so~or>1 ooa huc1.>1 -.