The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-15
THE POOLE TRIAL.

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THE POOLE TRIAL.
DUBLIN, Nov. 13.-In the trial of
Poole, for the murder of Kenny, the
the defense called no witnesses. Webb,
counsel for Poole, contended that the
charges were found upon the merest
surmises. After arguments the case
was given to the jury. After CONSUL
tation for an hour the jury announced
they could not agree.
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
PARIS, Nov. 13.-It is stated that
the French reinforcements landed at
Hal Phong. Admiral Courbett's first
attack will be made on Sontag and
Hang Hoa.
BRIGANDS.
CoNsTANTINOPLE, Nov. ia par
ty of brigands who attacked an Amer
ican caravan were apprehended at the
instance of the British and American
representatives.
GOING TO SEE BISMARCK.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 13.-Simul-
taneously with the departure of De-
Giers, secretary of state, for Switzer-
land, via Berlin, to visit his daughter,
the editors of the st. Petersburg news
papers received orders forbidding the
discussion of a probability of war
with Germany. DeGiers visits Bis
marck.
AMERICAN BISHOPS.
ROME, Nov. 13.- The American
Catholic bishops held their first meet
ing to-day. All the cardinals of the
propaganda were present. The prin-
cipal question was that of addressing
a demand to the government of the
United States that the relations of
church and state be based on canon
ical law.
STEAMER ASHORE.
NORTH SYDNEY, G. B., Nov. 49,
the Zaler Commodore. A furious
gale from the west prevents commu-
nication. She lies easy and will get
off unless the wind changes to the
north, which would drive her upon
the rocky shore and cause total
wreck.
VIERICK.
BERLIN, Nov. 13-Vierick, prom
inent socialist. is accused of melting
disorder, in having invited the readers
of the Sueddeutsche Post to see the
copy of the nihilist Leaflet.
LOADED SHELL.
LONDON, Nov. 13-A loaded shell
was found this morning in the road
way on the Belvidere wharf, Lambeth,
near the residence of an 1rishman.
The police are investigating.
Raglan music hall, Southwark, was
burned this morning.
DE GRIERs IN BERLIN.
BERLIN, Nov 13.-The Crown
Prince received De Griers on his
arrival to-day. De Griers afterwards
visited the Emperor, who gave ia din
ner in his honor. De Griers had g
long interview with Won Hatzfeldt
the German foreign minister.
FIRE.
TORONTO, Nov. 13,-The building
occupied by the Railway Supply &
Mfg. Co., and Jno. Pencher, pants anC
oil dealer, burned. Loss $4,000.
MANITOBA.
WINNIPEG, Nov. 13-Reports sent
regarding the anti-confederate o.
anti Canadian movement in Manitobi
have few facts for foundation. 4
strong feeling of hostility exist
throughout the country to monopoly
Since the farmers have commenced t,
market grain, they are largely pei
suaded that the transportation rate
charged are excessive and that tn
Canada Pacific railway favors larg
milling firms in various ways. Thi
added to the increase in duty on agri
cultural implements is bringing fuI
ther expressions from farmers, an
they propose holding meetings at var
Gus points to discuss the queStio
and TO prepare remonstrances fo
parliament at the next session. Th
anti-confed srationists is misnolue
and was applied by local papers to b
a literary org aniZation of young law
| dertook to discuss grievances @
province. The land reserves made b
the Canadian government have ais
aroused strong hostility. Thus IA
| however, there is really no dee
seated anti-Canadian sentiment, bu
a strong feeling exists for more int
| I1dL0 cOluLuCIC1dl IcldJlO1o Will III
United States and Canada must II
dress the grievances mentioned o
! trouble may ensue
A GREAT STRIKE EXPECTED.
LONDON, Nov. 13.-Burton's Typlt
sey cotton mill, near Bolton, Lam CT
shire, is burning.
A meeting of tho joint committe
of manufacturers and weavers wa
Geld at Manchester to-day. Repre-
sentatives of operatives reported tina
the result of the ballot last evenin
was largely in favor of strike rathe
than 20 submit to reduction @
wages. Thereupon negotiation swer
broken off. A great strike will pzSi
ably follow.
MEXICO.
MEXICO, NoY. PA telegram pul
lished in Europe alleging that Pres
dent Gonzales had stated that the Sc
tlement of the English debt by Carlo
Rivas, ratified by the Mexican cro-
gress, was irrevocable, isl forge~,
Congress merely authorized the pres
dent 10 settle the debt. He has nS
stated that the debt was settled, as q