New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16
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IS The mantle Of Morrison has fallen upon
sCongr Mills of Texas, who is pfspar-
ing g tariff bill for presentation to the next
house OF representa- tivcs which provides for
the removal Of duties upon every thing ea-
cept what he considers the injuries 81 life
that is, food, clothing and manufactures
which are in common use by the poor
classes OF people. The duties on silk and
and satins and velvets will be retained, but
that on wooden goods, cottons, linens and
other fabrics OF ordinary use will be re-
moved or greatly reduced.
The Madrid correspondent of the News
says: Germany has consented that the
Vega and Valencenes consul matters may
be settled separately, and allows Spain s
voluntary action in giving satisfaction, the
apology to be verbal or printed, in order
the best to prevent a fresh popular out
break, which would tend to strengthen the
opposition to the monarchy. The Spanish
reply, while not totally rejecting arbitra-
ton. will contend that Spain 8 prior rights
are sufficiently proved to Justify the ter
mination of the dispute by direct negotia-
ton.
Sir Robert Hart resigned the British am
bassadorship at Pekin, because he feared
that a German would be appointed inspec-
tor OF Chinese customs, and would combine
with France to oppose English interests.
The earl Of Carnarvon being banqueted
by the Belfast harbor commission, made a
speech, saying it was time to institute an
impartial and searching inquiry into th.
relative nature OF free trade and protec-
ton. lie indirectly favored state aid t."
develop the natural resources Of the Wesa
of Ireland.
The Crown Prince Frederick William has
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crown prince assures King Alfonso OF the
friendly desire Of Emperor William not to
encroach on Spanish rights. A definite
settlement of the pending questions can
only be settled by a full agreement between
tile great powers.
Thomas Scott, OF Prince Albert, on his
trial at Regina, Manitoba for treason. fell
ony, was acquitted by the Jury and released.
The well known Indian, 'Lean Man."
pleaded not guilty and was released The
commission appointed by the government
to investigate the charges OF corruption in
the transport service is sitting now with
closed doors Gigantic swindles are said
to have been discovered.
The mayor OF New Haven, Conn, called
apublic meeting to raise III oney for theG Grant
monumentfund. The only parsons present
were the mayor and the ianitor, and they
Hon. Francis A. Walker is in California
assisting Hon. Leland Stanford to mature
plans for a great college at Calistoga Hot
Springs, upon which he will spend some OF
his great wealth.
About half OF the memorial stones have
been set in the various walls OF the Wash
ingtOn monument.
Within twenty eight days sixty postotti
hnV
The average loss in each case was less thar
500, which falls upon the government.
A. NJ. Kelley has formally rendered his
Austria, and the resignation has been ac-
cepted.
Charles H. Chamberlain has filed suit
against the Burlington & Quincy at St.
Louis, asking 100000 damages for in
juries received in an accident on that road
near Woodburn, Iowa, ten years ago.
The Westinghouse Air Brake company
intends increasing it's capital stock from
100000 to So, 900, 900, from the surplus,
with annual dividends OF IL per cent The
company has paid a dividend OF 60 per
cent a year.
Two Of the class OF 1881, OF the naval
academy have committed suicide-Ensign
j ohm A. Shock, who took his life at Green
wick England, and Ensign Rider who shot
himself at New Orleans.
A commission consisting OF Capt. James
Kincannon OF Mississippi and Mr.. Wood OF
Tennessee has been appointed by the secre.
tary OF the interior to open negotiations
with the Choctaws, Creeks, Cherokee and
Seminole indians in the Indian Territory
for the purpose OF having their undivided
lands thrown open for settlement.
Lars L. Gunderson, who embezzled So
57l while postmaster at Cumberland, Wiss.,
and then fled to Norway, but afterward
returned to Winnipeg, where he surredered
himself to the authorities, pleaded guilty
In the United States court at Madison. He
appeared before Judge Bum, and was SEN
tencedto serve two years in states prison
beside refunding to the government the
amount embezzled.
Deputy Register Titcombe rendered his
resignation at the request OF Register Kosen
Grams to take effect on the appointment and
qualification OF his successor. Mr. 1itcombe
has been in the treasury department for
over twenty one years. He will be retained
in the registers office as a clerk at the
salary Of 81 500. The president appoint
ed Ross a. Fish OF the District OF Columbia
to be assistant register Of the treasury, vice
Mr.. Titcombe.
."God bless Mr.. Higgins is the postal-card
invocation waited over the seas from Min.
lister Cox
In the reply to theprotest ofthe women's
national labor convention against the Civ.
ing out OF the washing OF towels for the
treasury by contract. upon the ground
thatitopenedthe way for a Chinese monop.
oily, the secretary of the treasury has re
Piled that this work in several OF the de.
partments is given out by contract, and in
every case it is given to responsible steam
laundry establishments which employ
American labor, and under no circumstan-
ces will it be given to the Chinese.
Elwood and Wilson, the two burglars
captured at New York and now being held
at Toledo, Ohio, have been identified by
means OF goods found in their possession.
Ex-Alderman Joseph Culture OF Mansfield
Wis, was robbedof $50 in cash and pock-
etbook containing several hundred dollars
worth of notes and drafts.
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