The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-04-11

Treasurer Hillhouse. At / o'clock
conference was begun between the
Secretary and q number of prominent
bankers, whom he had invited TO NEE,
him. The meeting was strictly private
The object, it is understood, is to in
tsrchamge views IN regard to the finau-
practica5itity of resumiDg specie pay
ment January l.
Mr.. Wood spoke three hours and q
half to- lay ia support of the new tariff
bill. He claimed the needs of the gov
eminent would allow an abatement OF
$40, 900, 900 from the burdens of the
people, and that the proposed bill
would realize $50, 900. 900 in excess Of
the present tariff. The internal reYe-
nue., which was most burdensome on
the people, could be reduced to that
extent, say 500. 900, 900.
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, April 9.-Hi
ram Weeks, cashier of the Merchants
National Bank, has disappeared with
$43, 900 of trust funds.
LONDON, April 9. In the House of
Commons, Sir Stafford Northcote,
Chancellor of the Exchequer, again
stated that the House would adjourn
for the Easter recess on the sixteenth
instant, provided the pending debate
on the address of the Q leen concluded
tonight.
A Berlin dispatch to the Pal Mall
Gazette says that, notwithstanding the
favorable reports in Berlin, the press
has reason to believe that NJ. Brattisno,
Roumanian Premier, is dissatisfied
with the result of his visit here.
Germany has declined to use direct
pressure upon Russia for the with
drawal of her claims to Bessara-
Gia and the government has advised
NJ. Brattisn to lay his case before the
Car and endeavor to come to terms by
an amicable arrangement.
st. PETERSBURG, April o. The
Journal de 50. Petersburg, adverting to
the hopes of the maintenance of peace
which have gained ground during the
last few days, points out what would
have to be done in order to effect So
fusion of the crisis. Russia. it says,
demands that the benefits obtained
for the Christians shall not be secur-
ed by inefficacious stipulations
like those of 1856. but by material
guarantees. Russia cannot accept the
ephemeral decision of congress, be-
cause 1t could not assure peace. If
Europe be disposed to undertake a set
tlement of the European question in
the sense of emancipating the Chris
tians, Russia will not raise any diffical-
ties; but discussion of the question at
iscue must be inspired by confidence,
not by jealousy.
The Pail Mall Gazette, in leading
editorial, says: "In view of the fac
tious opposition, which, not daring to
make hostile resolutions, seeks to ham
per the government by such speech
es as Lord Grauville's, Lord Derby's,
the Duke of Argyle's and Mr.. Glad
stones, we call upon the government
to dissolve Parliament, and thus term
mate the anarchy which has partially
paralyzed it during the past two
years."
CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 8. = The
Russians are completing Notifications
commenced by the Turks at Schjme
aud Dertkos. Fresh Iu chases of
arms are being made by the Turkish
war Office.
VIENNA, April 9.-The Oficisl Wei
ner Abend Post states that by the minis
terial declarations made last night in
the British Parliament the prospects
of the assembling of congress are
again thrown into the background.
ATHENS, April 9.-Eight thousand
Thessslians from the burned villages
in Thessaly have taken refuge in
Greece. They are utterly destitute.
LONDON. April o. la the House of
Commons tonight the debate to adj
dress the Queen in reply to her recent
message was continued. Sir Wilfred
Lawson, on behalf of the Radicals,
moved an amendment. of which he
had previously given notice, contest
ing the necessity OF calling out the re
serves. The amendment was rejected
by a vote of $40 to Ga. The Marquis
OF Harrington, Mr.. w. E. Forster, and
many other Liberals, abstained from
voting. Mr.. Gladstone and Mr.. Bright
supported the amendment.
The amendment proposed by Sir
George Campbell, praying her Majesty &c
accept the pre- 'iminary conference sug-
gested by Germany, and abstain from
the isolated action, while declaring
England is ready to support the other
powers against the spoliation of Rou-
mania, was withdrawn. The address
was then agreed to without division.
LONDON, April 9.-The bark Win.
burn, from Hall for Savannah, is ashore
on the rocks off the coast of Corn
wall.
LONDON, April 0. - The Mark Lant
ErpreSs in a reviewof the corn trade,
says that with the exception of a few
isolated complaints of damage from
vermin, wheat Is looking we'll, but APP
parently has suffered a temporary
check from the recent severe weather.
Potato planting and sowing of spring
corn has engaged the attention OIL
farmers. In Ireland the reports state
that both operations are carried on uD-
der favorable auspices. DELIVERIES oil
English wheat, at Mark Lane and in
the provinces, have been very moder.
ate, as growers, who could afford to
hold their stocks, have done so, in the
hope of realizing further advance
should the country become involved il
war. AS it is prices have rallied
from two to three shillings pei
quarter for English wheat, from
the recent lowest point, but the uncer-
tainty of politics has caused miliers
to follow the rise with manifest re-
luctance. American wheat is coming
to hand freely of late, still trade has
for the time being found sufficient
support in the disquieting political
rumors to prevent prices giving away
under the weight of supplies. Mon
day business was active. Although 6
sufficiently strong tone has prevailed,
the number of sales made are decidedly
limited. Some exception may be made
in favor of Calcutta wheat, which was
In better demand than other varieties
owing to the scarcity of good quail.
ties and the impossibilitv of stocks be.
iug replenished for some time, undei
which circumstances prices may bt
noted shilling per quarter dearer or
the week. Increased strength has
continued throughout the week.
Markets BY TELEGRAPH.
GALVESTON Markets.
GALVESTON, April o. Gold 102
Silver par. Mexican silver 80. Ex
change New York sight Is per cen;
premium; New Orleans sight q PEI
cext premium
Hides quiet; dry selected 151kc; ligh
salted 13I6c; stack, salted, 1O1zc; kip.
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