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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12
OUR TROUBLE WITH MEXICO.
Tne Mexicans, According to the Diplo-
mates, Have Law On Their Side.
The State of Feeling on the Border and in
Nexico-A Sensational Story from
SonOra-General News.
VIEWS OF D1PLoMATEs.
Ex-Afinfster John w. Foster Says Mexico
Has Good Law Her side.

Ex-Minister John w. Foster Says Mexico
Has Good Law on Her side.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. d. O.. August 11.-Hon. j. W.
Foster, who has been our minister to Spain,
Mexico and Russia, says the Importance of the
Cutting case has been exaggerated. He had
taken up residence in Mexico, and subjected him.
self to the laws of the country. He crossed the
river to utter libel, then went back to his Mex.
lean domicile again. Writers on international
IAw do not agree that under such circumstances
man cannot be tried for any offense committed
outside of the country. Italy. France and Bel
GUM have legal provisions like that of Mexico,
that an offense committed outside of the country
Is punishable within the country. Hence Mexico
has some precedent for her claim in this matter
The case is not properly an international one,
but shoold lead to an eventual modification Of
the laws complained Of
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view of q Foreign diplomatic.

CITy OF MEXICO, Aug 1.-THE public senti-
ment here regarding the Cutting case. is still
aroused. owing largely TO the threats of war from
the State of Texas. In an interview to-day
o European diplomatic said:
''The United States and Mexico cer-
tAinly should be able to settle the case
in dispute even If they have to
regort to friendly arbitration 1t is certain that
the State of Chihuahua has as good right to her
peculiar code as has France, from which coun-
try Chihuahua took her example 1t 10 not
likely that the United States, in case Of SIM
liar kind with France, would make peremptory
demand for the release of her citizens. The
United States view of this case will not be the
yicw Of European countries.
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MINOR MATTERS.

Stockslager Thinks the Dispute in His Dis
trict W i'll Be Adjusted.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 11.-Mr. Stockslager said
to-day that he expected the controversy between
Howard and himself will be amicably settled be-
fore the election. ''The whole question hinges
on the regularity of the two conventions" he
said, ''and is principally difference of opinion
as to the right of the old congressional commit
tee to hold over. 1t is probable that the State
convention will take notice OF the case, and that
the new State central committee will be author
lied to settle the differences. shall be willing
to abide by it's action
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Another Case for MIR. Bayard.

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 11.-A former resident Of
Dallas is said to occupy cell in the same prison
in which Cutting is confined. The individual is
colored mar named Albert Stevens. Stevens
went to Paso del Norte, and the Mexican officials
mistaking him or another person who is wanted
for some offense against the law, sought to ar
rest him. Not understanding the language of
the Mexicans and seeing no badge or official in
sigma about the men who were attempting to
arrest him, he concluded he was being made the
victim of robbery. and drew his revolver and
opened fire. The officers succeeded in effectng
now languishes. His friends think his case is
ore which calls for diplomatic correspondence.
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Decisions in Customs Cases.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE following is a
synopsis of sundry decisions rendered by tine
Treasury Department in customs cases during
the past week:
Under the tariff, brandy or other spirituous
liquors, in bulk, only be imported in casks of
the capacity of fourteen gallons greater.
Wines, brandy and other splrituous liquors. in
bottles, must be in packages of not less than one
dozen bottles each, and malt and fermented
liquors are not limited to any particular.sized
packages. Shocks for tomato crates are dnti-
able under the provision in Il. l., New 23l. for
packing box shocks of wood not specially
enumerated or provided for" Bitumnous coal
for use on United States revenue vessels is not
entitled to drawback, but may be purchased in
bond at a price which does not include the duties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12
The Soldiers, Roll in the House.

Washington Special.
For great many years the list of attaches of
the House, belonging to what is known as the
soldier roll, comprising Republican ex-Union sol
diers the names of those filing the places hav-
ing been stated in the appropriation bills. AT
the session Just closed the names were stricken
out. leaving the matter in the control of the
door-keeper, who will have the right to appoint
whomsoever he may. There are ten of them. all
of whom are Republicans Door keeper Donald
son says he proposes appointing in their places
crippled Democratic ex-Federal soldiers. 1t is
understood the places are to be given out upon
the recommendations of Representatives Hol
man and Morrison, with three each. and the
balance to be distributed among the New York
delegation.
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The State Department Heavy Man.

Wash1ngton Special
The writer of the diplomatic correspondence
in1sfs sxsr, it is understood as in nearly all
other eases of Importance. is the recently pro
NOTED Second Assistant Secretary, Mr.. Adee.
His diplomatic education was begun in the Span
ish school as secretary Of the legation and charge
d'affaires at Madrid, where he had an excellent
opportunity TO study the Spanish mind and char
acter. 1t is the habit of all the Spanish nations
to write long diplomatic documents, indulging
in obscure statements and ambiguous phrases.
In all this Adee is an adept He is, in fact.
word d-monger and word-coner But out of it
all, it is expected at the State Department, will
be brought peace and quiet to the-Texas border.
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Feeline Among the Mexicans.

ST. Louis, Aug. 1.-THE following interest
ing account of the feeling in different parts Of
Mexico in regard to the Cutting affair is tele-
graphed from Laredo, Tex, to the Globe Demo
crat:
Mexico, confirm the suppostlon that the revolu-
tionary party in Northern Mexico are in for
crossing swords with the United States 1t is
reported on good authority that General Casas
who has recently deprecated in the vicinity of Sa
binas, has offered to join hands with the fed
eral government and clean out the Yankees.
Government dispatches from Victoria. the capi-
tai OF the State of Tamaulipas, received in Nuevo
Laredo are to the effect that the town is much
excited over the Ell Paso and Eagle
the justification of Mondragon is divided.
some claiming be was justifable and others con-
demning him. The Governor of Tamaulipas is
said to have assorted that If he were in the posi-
ton Of Governor Bernal, OF chihuahua, he would
never give Cutting up, and the people of his
State appear to uphold him in his opinion. From
Parras Linares the news comes that the pros
pect of war with the United States is hailed
wit! with delight, as many In that SEQ
remembrance of their defeat at Palo Alto, Mon
terey and Buena Vista. Their Unborn antipathy
and intense hatred for the Gringoes creeps out
daily. as is shown by their insulting and annoy
ing treatment of Americans who are so unfortu-
idtc dS w Uo uSiuS al tHoiE uo 0OSCrnoE
of Coahulla seems to be more conservative than
eitherot those of Tamaulipassor Nuevo Leon and
is is said to be in favor of peace and conciatory
measures.
Stockmen arriving from Mexico state that the
news of the trouble with the United States has
just reached remote towns N the interior, caus-
ing great excitement, and making it dangerous
for stock buyers TO stay ir their midst. Import
ers in Nuevo Laredo, are countermandlng orders
for goods IN contemplation Of trouble, as they
ar Wi "a I'M
The present suspense is paralyzing business on
the border.
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RECORD OF the PROCEEDINGS.

Senator voorhoess Speech, the Platform, and
the BallotinG ON the Nominations.
RAP! rap! rap! went the gavel as Eb Hender
son, chairman of the State central committee,
at half past 10 o'clock, called the convention to
order. Mr.. Henderson did not pipe loud enough,
and voices all over the hail cried louder,
louder" Lincoln Dixon, of Bartholomew
county. who has voice that can be heard,
called the roll of counties During the rollcall
the candidates and their workers were busy with
the delegations w. Scott Ray, of Shelby, read
the report of the committee on permanent or
ganization. announcing that the committee had
selected Daniel w. Voorhees, as president of
the convention. and Hon. W. j. Craig as secre-
tary,' without giving any reason for the invidi-
Gus distinction in the bestowal of the title, 'hon
orable." AS Senator Voorhees, arose and came
forward he was greeted with much cheering, the
demonstrations of applause being hearty and
long continued.
SPEECH OF CHAIRMAN VOORHEES,.
Senator Voorhees, esteemed it "a great honor
to be called upon to preside over this great con-
venton." 'There ere some reasons he said.
(which occur to my mind why Indiana Demo
Gratis ought to expect to succeed if they close up
ranks and engage in the coming battle in conf
dence of successful issue. We have Constitu-
ton. framed fashioned and put in force and exc
cution by the Democratic party. During two
thirds of the time we have had that Constitu-
ton, the public affairs of the State have been ad
ministered in all departments by the Democratic
party. During this time, taxation, in the main,
has been equal and moderate The people have
not been oppressed. Public schools and institu.
tions of learning have prospered and
multiplied; the morality of the people has ad-
vanced with their education; the laboring classes
have been cared for in legislation; our foreign
born citizens have been welcomed here; sump-
tuary laws have not been enacted by the Demo
cratic party but freedom and rights have been
guaranteed to the people. Indiana is day the
foremost Commonwealth in the Nation in educa-
ton and morality and in the organization of her
natural resources
The present administration of the affairs of
Indiana is Democratic and full Of success and
honor. The public interests call for no change.
Let as see to il that there is none. / have also
some reasons why Mr. Cleveland's administra-
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asked him, he says, particularly as to his alleged
circulation personally in Mexico of the
going over to the Mexican side on
the morning of the publication. 1 had in
my pocket copy of the paper Ell Sentinel I
entered a corner cafe kept by friend of mine
and casually handed him paper. the only one l
had. This is al did, and is the very truth as
to the story of my circulating great numbers of
papers in Paso del Norte 1 asked Cutting
whether he intended to appeal his case to the
Supreme Court of Chihuahua. He said his at
torney, young Mexican student just out of the
law school had determined to do So
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12
A Convention Of Creditable Character, In
Which. However, Federal Office Holders
Are Very Noticeably Conspicuous.
A Platform Adopted That Is Susceptible
of Various interpretations.
The Candidates Composing the ''Slate Com
bination" Are All Nominated-The Con-
gressional Fights Muss Go On.
The Democratic State Ticket.

For Lieutenant-governor-JoH @. NELSON, of
Cass county.
For Secretary of State-RoBERT w. MIERs, of
Monroe.
For Auditor of State-CEARLEs A. MUNsoN, of
Allen.
For Treasurer of State--THoNAs B. BYRNEs, of
Vanderburg
For Attorney general-HUGH d. McMULLEN, of
Dearborn.
For Judge of the Supreme Court-JoHN R. Cor
FRoTH. of Tippecanoe
For Clerk of the Supreme Court-MARTIN T. KRUE-
GER, of DaPorte.
For Superintendent of Public Observation-Disclosures
ANDER NJ SWEENEY, of Dubois.
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Miles Says 1t Is Not True;

DEMING, N. NJ. Aug. ia special to the
Associated Press says General Miles arrived
here this evening, and in an interview he
states there is not word of truth in
the report of Lawton's capture by
Mexican troops. He parted with
Governor Torres, Of Sonora, at o'clock this
morning, and has concluded arrangements by
which Mexican troops will aid our troops in the
pursuit Of the Indians. He states that the Mex
lean authorities in Sonora are in perfect sympa-
Thy with our government on the Indian question.
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ing the entrance Of the obnoxious persons,
and secondly, in causing the return of those al
ready within our borders to the country whence
they came The provision for fine and imprison-
meut for violation of the restricting law does
not, in Judge McCue's opinien, seem to be prac
tical as in effect it keeps in the country the very
persons whom the law proposes to exclude. He
suggests, as the violations of the law complained
of occur through contiguous territory of friend
ly nation, that the attention of the Secretary of
State be called to the subject
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12
An Enelfhh View of IL.

LONDON, Aug. 12-The Standard says: s'It
would be misfortune, or rather foolish. if the
Cutting business should end in war. At all
costs Mexico should avoid struggle that could
lead only to defeat and disaster. and which
would throw her hopelessly back in commercial
progress. Even il Mexico Is in the right 1t
would be better for her to suffer wrong than to
attempt to vindicate herself at SO ruinous a
rrina
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12
SQUIRE to Have an Early Trial.

NEW York, Aug. 11.-District Attorney Mar
tine has decided to try the cases of Commis-
sioner Squire and Maurice B. Flynn early in
September He will require that the defendants
be tried jointly, although he anticipated that
counsel will ask for separate trials. AS the
charge is one of misdemeanor, the district at
torney has the right 20 insist on a joint trial
Theprosecutor will notify defendants counsel to
prepared when the case is called.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12
Rec for Dismissal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. lL-General Sparks. the
Commissioner of the General Land Office, has
recommended the dismissal of Mr. Seth w.
Clark the recorder of the Land Office. AS Mr..
Clark is presidential appointment, the recon-
mendation will be referred to the President
The salary of the Office is So, 600. Mr.. Clark has
been in the Office for the past twenty one years.
and has held his present position since 1876.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12
Mother and Children Drowned.

CoNNEAUT, o., Aug. 1L-Mrs. Slough, the
wife of laborer, went to the river to wash,
taking her three children with her. One of the
little ones fell into the water, and in the effort
to rescue it the mother and the children were
drowned The bodies were found close together
in six feet Of water
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12

The yard engine Of the Louisville & Nashville
railroad at Lexington, KY. exploded her boiler
yesterday afternoon wrecking the engine. The
engineer. William Suckles, of Louisville, had a
leg blown off, and died few moments after be-
ing taken to the hospital. Pete Dair, the fire.
man, was probably fataliy injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12

ST. Louis, Aug. ia special from Little
Rock, Ark, says Adolphus Parker, the sixteen
year-oid train robber, was pardoned yesterday
by the Governor. Young Parker was one of the
four men who stopped the Valley Route train
near this city in December. 1884, and robbed the
passengers. He was only sixteen years old at
the time and took no active part in the robbery.
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A sensational story from sonora.

Special to the indianapolis journal
OMAHA Neb., Aug. 1.-The. Herald's Tomb
stone, A t., special says: George Baker. a
gentleman we'll known, came in this afternoon
from Sulphur Springs Valley. bringing the
startling report that the Mexicans have
disarmed Captain Hampton and his COM
mand IN Sonora, and have taken them
prisoners. and that when this became known at
Fort Huachuaca a company of troops was sent
from there with orders to push on to Hampton's
relief. and stop for nothing-fghting their way
through It necessary. Couriers went through
here In great haste this morning bearing sealed
dispatches TO officers in Dragoon.n
The HeralG's correspondent is q we'll known
oficer in General Mile:s command.
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uneasiness at Laredo.

LAREDO, Tex, Aug IA general uneasiness
prevails here over the unprotected situation of
this city. Many Americans who have been So
journing In Mexico, some on pleasure and others
on business, are coming over to this side Of the
river in anticipation of trouble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12

Ell PAso. Tex. Aug 11.-An American news
paper correspondent, In company with Samuel
Field well-known citizen of Dallas, saw Cut
ling in the Jail at Paso del Norte yesterday.
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Roo Happy to ResIgn.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK. Aug 11-Surveyor Beathe denies
the rumor that he intends to resign. He is
greatly pleased with the appointment OF Mr..
Magone as collector, and says that there viii
now be perfect harmony in she Custom. house.
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lianapolis journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 11-Senator Logan and
party left this morning for trip up the Mspa
valley. He is expected to speak at Sacramento
where arrangements have been made for great
demonstration in his honor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12

The Postmaster-general has issued an order
directing that hereafter all mails for Mexico be
sent by rail- crossing the border at El Paso. Tex.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-12
BALLOT

That took everything! You saw that did
youf Well, it still holds good. THE WHEN
takes everything just that way. For instance,
in hot weather goods:
A DOLLAR SEERSUCKER.
This Is good, and warranted to wash. Then
a White Vest
FOR so CENTSl
Then, If you want to keep on in this way,
we offer you a thin Trousers for 80 cents, and
then you have
WHOLE SUIT FOR $2I
We have other goods in thin Summer Cas-
simeres that we would recommend for more
wear in more weather-that is, they will be
useful to you in summer rain as well as sum-
mer sun. But that is a matter of taste. and
we suit all kinds of tastes at THE WHEN at
alower price than anybody else in the market
can.
Come and see if we can't.
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WHEN INDICATIONS.

THURsDAY-Local rains, slight
ly cooler.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-15
Delegate clifford ON Statehood.
Delegate Clifford saws on the snbieo

1 = ntyS on J., IL. II
| >. a.atets, '"' oN WIG Suolee'
u s'"'enoou'
Ii You VIII quote me as | ought to be
quoted, yon Will say that the democratic
party Will commit not only great
wrong upon our people by keeping them
out OF the union, but that party will be
guilty OF political blunder which will
cost them dearly IN the next popular
election. 1t Will not pay them, it never
pays either individuals or parties to
commit hagrant wrongs for personal or
party gam. l am now inclined to be-
lleVe that possibly our party leaders
were guilty OF imposition IN forcing the
suffrage upon the Africans before they
were prepared to receive 1t, and they
were guilty OF forcing wrong upon the
whites OF the south IN SO doing. The re-
hublican party is suffering to-day for
that wrong, blunder, error, or whatever
you may choose to denominate it.
we are short OF votes in the
electoral college by that very fact. If
the democratic party compels us to re-
main out OF the union, for merely par
tlsan reasons, the result will be anything
but beneficial to The party in the long
run. Our people will never forget it as
partisan wrong perpetrated without ex-
cnse or reason. Massachusetts and all
New England fought against Louisiana
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-15

In settlement just made by the COM
missioners of Minnehaha county with
the treasurer of the county, G. X. How
ard, check for $4,000, drawn by the
cashier of the First National bank, was
turned over by the treasurer, together
with $1,000 in currency, as county
funds. The bank now refuses to cash
the check, claiming that Mr.. Howard
has not the money on deposit there,
though it was supposed he had at the
time the check was drawn. The infer
ence is that the treasurer's bondsmen
will be called upon to fix up the matter
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-15

Senators Moody and Edgeston are
quoted as having converted Senator
Voorhees, to the project for the division
OF Dakota and the admission of the
south half, and it is announced that he
Will not only vote for the Harrison bill,
but will make speech IN favor of it's
passage. This is given out with the pro-
vlso that the republicans of congress are
expected to. vote for the admission of
Washington territory as state. Sena-
tor Voorhees, has personal interest
IN the admission of Washing.
ton, his son being delegate
IN congress from that territory.
1t possesses population of 10000 and
is looked upon as an available candidate
Tor place in the union. If, by aiding
Washington in its statehood aspirations,
Dakota can succeed in accomplishing its
object, there is no reason why it should
not take advantage of the opportunity.
1t Is no part of our business to discuss
the various features of the Washington
case. 1t is the Dakota case we are inter
ested in, and it would be no disadvantage
to US If oil the territories should lash
themselves to the tail of the Dakota
kite when the gate to the union is flung
open,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-15

[, has been reported that the Fargo
convention is in control of the friends Of
division on the forty-elxth parallel.
Some OF the Indications point III that
direction and others do not. Waldo Nj.
Potter, fsrty-slxth parallel man when
last beard from on the subject, Was made
temporary chairman. He appointed the
following committees: On credentials
Piummer of Trail, Bray, of Grand
Forks, Ryan OF Cass, hapes of Nelson,
DJckey of Dlckey, johnson OF Ransom
and Wing of Barnes; on permanent or
G nizatlou-E. p, Wells of Stutsman,
Alex G7lggs of Grand Forks, L. P.
Condor of Dlckey, S. G. Roberts
of Cass, CHARLES Billodeau OF
Wells, D. f. Ellsworth, of Sargent, and
j. o. Kjolsberg, 81 Eraill; on programme
-McLaren, of Steele, Jordan, of Cass,
Stevens, of Cavalier, Breed, of Ransom,
Root, OF Barnes, William @. White, OF
Stutsman. and Geo. FL. Walsh, of Grand
FORKS. Mr.. Potter was made chairman
on motion of Col. Plummer an Ord
Wayite