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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Judge Kelly Passes Away.

Judge Kelly died at 20 this evening.
His death was painless. He was uncon-
scious at the last. He will be buried in
Laural Hill cemetery at Philadelphia. The
immediate cause of his death was intestinal
caaarrh, brought on by a cold contracted
Christmas week. For some years he had
been an almost constant sufferer from a
cancerous growth in the side of his face,
removed about six years ago, The relief thus
obtained was only temporary, and it had
developed 90 rapidly during the past year
that it must Soon have conquered him.
During the last year of his life his health
had not been good
He wa. born in Philadelphia April IL,
1914. and lost his father in early life. He
learned the printers trade, later serving an
appre nticeship to q Boston jeweler. In
the study of law. A year later he was ad-
mitted to the bar. While praciicing his
profession he devoted much time to literary
pursuits. He was elected attorney general
Of Pennsylvania in ls45, and in 1876 judge
Of court of common pleas in Philadelphia.
In 1860 was delegate to the national re-
publican convention, and same year was
elected to Congress, where he has served
continuously ever since. Has heen chair
man of some of the most important com
mirtees. Iotably the Ways and means. H.
served in the lower house longer than any
other member, and was often called the
Father of the Hcuye.f At one time he
was free trader. Many years known a
| Pig Iron Kelly" Later he became ar
ardent trotecrionist, writing several work,
in opposition to the free trade theory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
FOURTEEN woRKMEN KILLED
BY Collapse OF Bridge Caisson-Na
row Escape OF Others.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Jan. 9--Fourteen mer
killed this morning by a collapse of cais-
son of the new bridge now being bull
across the river between Louisville and
Jeffersonville. Is men at work in calsson
No. /, about 100 yards from the Kentucky
shore were about to stop work when the
structure fell into the water.
Csisson stool in about 25 feet of water.
While the workmen were excavating, the
river burst in under the edge of the huge
machine. Four of the men heard the frs,
alarm and running up the ladder escaped
through the nanhole. OF the men killed
six were c0lored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
NATIONS CAPITAL.
Increased Duty Needed on Pro
ducts Of the Soil.
Judge Kelley Dead-Fiorida Swamp
Lands-Evolution Squadron 4 Sue
csss-Nominatious Confirmed.

WAsBISGroS, Jan. 9.-Frye, from the
committee on commerce, reported Z bill
granting American registers to the vessels
Bernard" Of Philadelphia. Mexico" OF
Pensacola. 1t was placed on the calendar.
Chandler introduced bill to increase
the efficiency Of the navy. hwas referred.
Call called up = resolution directing the
Secretary of the Interior to report all the
evidence in the general land Office relative
to the swamp lands of Florida, upon which
the commissioner Of that office based his
charges of fraud in the selection of such
lands He quoted letter from the Gov
ernor Of Florida declaring sshe statements
of the commissioner were 1t variance with
the facts. Pending the action Of the Sem
ate it went into secret session when At 3. 25
the doors we're opened and it adjourned un-
til Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Jan. ..
Money call easy, ranging from to 6.
Prime paper at 81 TO II.
Exchange. dull and steady
Government bonds, dull and steady.
Railroad boz ds, quiet, generally hrm.
The following are the closing quotations o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

MApHIp, Jan. a-king Alphonso was
thought to he better as he has been in less
pain but Queen Christina has tclcgraphcd
the Emperor of Austria that he is much
worse, tonight
L, NJ Tine gravesi fears are felt for
the hte of Alfonso. threatening feature
10 the much Increased prnsiration.
Midnight. condition of Alfonso 10
regarded as hopeless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
NO CHANGE AT HAvERalLL.
Manufa oturers and Employer Cannot
Agreo.

HAvEnHrLL, Mass, Jan. 9.-The strike
at j. ii. Winchell 4 Co.'S shoe factory con
tinues. The Shoe Manufacturers Associa
ton held an adjourned meeting this after
noon and evening at which the matter was
discussed, The demands made by the
Shoemakers' Union upon manufacturers
are: All workmen employed by them
shall have close card of Union member
ship; all work shall be done by the piece
according TO price list arranged by the
Union; all troubles arising between EN-
ployers and employees shall he settled by
the officers of the Union. The manufsc
turers consider these demands unreason.
able, impraciicable and oppressive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Senate Confirms Nominations.

The Senate confirmed the following nom.
nations
J. p. G Pitkins. Louisiana, Minister to
the Argentine Republic.
Clark f. Carr, Illinois. Minister and
Consul General to Denmark
William W. Bates. New York, Commis-
sioner of Navigation.
Samuel v. Halliday, Pennsylvania, Com
missioner of Customs.
Richard G. Lay, District of Columbia,
Consul General At Ottawa.
Consuls-Jsmes F. Hsrtigsn. District Of
Columbia, Trieste; Aulick Palmer, Dis
trict of Columbia, Dresden; Edward E..
Dimmick, Massachusetts,, Barbados.
George & Benedict, Vermont, Collector
of Customs.
John NJ. Bailey, Surveyor of Customs at
Albany, n. Y.
Donald Mexican, General Appraiser of
Merchandise, New York City.
Orlow W Chapman, New York. Solicitor
General.
William P. Hepburn, Iowa. Solicitor of
Treasury.
A number of Indian agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
CONDEN SED DISPATCHES.
The Pith OF the News Taken From the
Current Events OF the Day.

The body of a man found run over near
the Boston & Lowell depot, Boston, Tues
day has been identified as being that Of
William B. Gearing of Portland
l.. ?. Scoville of Chicago, nephew of
Guiteau the assassin of President Garfield,
has disappeared, and his whereabouts are
unknown. He was sc cretary of the loca
Building and Loan association, and it is al
legged he is short in accounts $4,000.
The West indianapolis hominy mills
were burned Thursday. Loss, 5000
insurance, $40 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
PORTUGAL BACKS WATER.
Bismarck Offers to Act as Arbitrator
in the Matter

LONDON, Jan. 2,-'rhe Standards Lis
bon correspdndeni writes; Scnor Gomez,
Portuguese foreign minister, agrees to so
much Of England's Il, mands as requires IN,
suspension of all action on Shire river aud
in Nyassal land, aud the withdrawal OF
armed forces from territory in dispute.
In the event of the failure of negotis-
tons, Portugal will appeal to the good Of
hcvs of the great powers As England
shows no inclination TO meet the hiuts AS 10
arbitration. consequently there is pros
rect of direct settlement and better
feeling prevails
The Times Vienna correspondent writes
that II is rumored that Prince Bismarck has
offered 10 srbi,rnte between England aud
Portugal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
A Card.

We employed from 90 to rs men In the
town Of R0xbury. Ne. last winter cutting
AMI drawing timber. Many Of these men
were afflicted sith colds. rhsumarism, etc
Some brought medicine and remidies with
them but they did not relieve the men from
pain and cold. We finally obtained . small
quantity of Brorn's Instant Relief. 1t not
only relieved our men Immediately bat they
used il the balance Of the winter in prefer
enee to all other remedies. We join With
our men in Recommending Browns lnstAot
Relief As the bes, medicine out for colds
and xinter diseases.
c. Z. FosTEK & Co.
Paris, Me, Oct. 7, SO.
janld& s;ftopcollp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Alleged 6windler Arrested.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. Frank ID. Les
ceIide, was arrested here by detective to-
day on a telegrsphic description from the
Chief Of Police at Pittsfeid. Mass, who
said Lescelide vas wanted for swindling w.
g. Backus & Co, of that place, representing g
that he was agent for X. q. Dun & Co.
The prisoner i. is said, s~indled number
of merchants throughout New England OF
small amounts By representing himsen to
be such an agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

work. Assistant Postmaster General James
5. Clarkson said to a personal friend to-
night: Il accepted this place under coer-
cion and party pressure and for . term Of
months. instead of yesrs. The present
rumors of my resignation are premature.
bus may prove prophetic. Several very
tempting offers in the newspaper world
have been made. Ny own Iowa paper is
good enough for me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
TRADE MARK IN FRIN0B.
An East Wilton Company gets favor
able Decision from q. 8. Court

FARMIsGroN, Jan. 9.-Notice has been
received here from the United States Cir
cult court for the northern district of New
York, that in the suit of the Hiram Holt
COMPANY of East Wilton vs.. David Wads-
worth, ct al. for infringement of their trade
mark Lightning" as applied to hay knives.
that the court DEGREES in favor of plaintiff.
holding that the trade mark is valid both
at common law and by the act Of Congress
of Marcn 81. 1881. and the decree is for an
Injunction and for an accounting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

CHICAGO, Jan.
FLous-pfces firm
WHEAT unsettled, No spring. 7ets771 !.
No 2red, 76ia771.
CoRS-So 2, 81
OArs-yo 2, nia21l.
RrB-quiet at u AL
BARLEY-55ss7.
PoKK-at zok0 %.
LANDAU s0a 5 s2i.
BrLK NEAT-Sho1lders, ~: short rfbs
8 50, shoSt clear %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
ABOUT DUDLEY's ARREST.
No Instructions Have Been Give
District Attorney Chambers @
Indiana.

The Vice President laid before the
Senate a communication from the attorney
general in response TO resolution adopted
yesterday stating that no instructions oral
or written have been given to District At
torney Chambers of Indiana, on the subject
of arrest of W. w. Dudley and that no
communication has passed between him and
the Department Of Justice on the subject
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

IspIAxAr5LIs. Jan. 9.-Judge Gresham
yesterday entered decree in the case OF
the Central Trust Co. of New York and
Frank S;ursis against the Ohio, Indians
& Western Railway Company. The decree
of the court 10, if the amounts due pIaint-
ifs. amounting to about 500. GOO, are not
paid in ten days, the special master COM
missionsrs shxiI sell the railroad to the
highest bidder At public auction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
MARINE MATTERS.

Notice has been given by the Lighthouse
Board that the can buoy on Spring Point
Ledge and the Eun buoy on Stanifords
Ledge, Portland barbor, have been re-
placed by spar buoys for the winter sea-
son.
The captains Aid osners Of vessels have
requested the lighthouse inspector to place
. steam whistle On Libby Island. This is
one Of the most important points on the
Maine coast and the present whistle 10 moi
powerful enough. Tarse new light-houses
are to Be erected this spring on the Maine
coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
FOREIGN intelligence
British WarshipS ConsreSate
| al Zanzibar.
Portugal Now Commences 10 Back
Wafer.
Bismarck ofters to AIbitrate-Alpho
90 Worse Ministerial Crisis at Mad
rid.

Z,NsIa,s, Jan. a.--The largest fleet Of
British war ships ever assembled in these
waters is now here and other men. of-war of
the same nationality are constantly arriving.
The excitement caused by the presence
of this fleet is intense aud speculation 10
rife concerning the object of he gathering
of the war vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Work for the Senate

The election by the Montana Republican
legislature of two Republican United States
senators, and by the Democratic Legislature
of two Democratic senators, removes the
Montana election controversy from that
State to the United States Senate, which
will have to decide which of the senators
elected shall be admitted to seats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Schooner Ada Ames Wrecked

PORTSMOUTH. n. H., Jan. 9-The
schooner Ada Ames, from Perth Amboy
with Eve hundred tons Of coal for j Albert
Walker Of this city, went ashore on Ger
ri.h island this morning. The life saving
crew at Gerri.h Point hope TO save the YES
eel as we'll as the crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

The British steamer Sandman sailed
from Portland for Liverpool Thursday af-
ternoon with a cargo valued at about Sl25,-
000
Searsport schooner Lackawanna wrecked
at Hayti through carelessness of negro
pilot. Captain has laid case before U, $.
Minister Douglass at Port au Prince.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
FINANCIAL.
INVESTMENT
SECURITIES.

The attention Of eoBssryatiye investors Is called
"a th- foIls.ins securities. which se recommend
after careful insestiyatboa-
fartfsnd 4 Odgsasburg. 20 year, S.
d,asran ed b. MAiDs Central.
Psooir's street Railway Electric Light Pow
r. Co
let mortgage 81. ST. Joseph. Mo.
Dee Hsiass Beit Line, lst mort zsze "a.
Ellsworth W atsr Co, lat mortgage Sc.
i.Mars Iowa, Water Llght Co., lst mort s.
International Loas & frast Company dsbeHtnre
gr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Train De,ailed on Union Pacific.

SIDNEY. Neb.. Jan S.-The fast mail on
the Union Pacific road was wrecked near
here about daylight this morning. two mail
cars and the baggage car we're turned.
Most of the mail and all Of the baggage
and express matter was destroyed. Some
of the passengers we're bruised badly bu,
none seriously hurt Baggage master seri-
ously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
ONE ENJOYS

~ ~ - -
Both the method and results vile
syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasai
and refreshing to the taste, and act
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIC syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. sG "tw yoSx. Nv
unarasdAvfv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

PORTLAND, Jan. civilian T. Thomp-
son, employed at S. A. & J. II. Trus's,
this afternoon caught his arm in q grinder
in the grist MILL crushing it into shapeless
mass and making amputation below the
elbow necessary. He was taken to his
home on Chestnut street, where DR.. Weeks
attended him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
RELEASED FROM CUSTODY
Many Prominent Citizens Sign Bail
Bonds.

TRENTON. N. j.. Jan. 9.--Dr. A. s. Knif-
fen and Miss Emma Purcell, the alleged
murderers Of Mrs. KniheD, were released
from custody today on a writ of habea.
corpus. Bail 800 900 each. Twenty-eigh,
mos, prominent business of Trenton signed
the bail bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Capital Chat.

The President and Mrs. Harrison gave
their state dinner last night in honor of the
Vice President and Mrs. Morton aud the
members of the Cabinets and their wives.
The floral decorations were unusually elab-
crate and beautiful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

The navy department has received the
Official report Of Rear Admiral Walker in
regard to the cruise of the squadron #
evolution from Boston to Lisbon. II con-
hrms in all essential details the Newspaper
accounts Of the voyage. The admiral says
that the vessels proved themselves to be
excellent sea boats, being easy and COM
Portable in all kinds Of weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

LEWISTON, Jan. 9.-The vaults Of the city
treasurer and the water board office in
ruins of the city buildings, we're opened
condition. City clerk. vault has not been
opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Ministerisl Cliats Continne. at Madrid.

MAnnlp, LIN. . IN, ministerial crisis
continues. The queen has consulted
Caroyas del Castlh ant thc presidents OF
the two chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
sUPFRIoR COURT.
Ron. VIM p. Whitehouse. Judge
Presiding.

W. s. CncATE, Clerk.
L. T. CARLETos, County Attorney.
+. A. SMALL, Stenographer.
THURSDAY, Jan. 9.-The case of Kenne-
bee Log Driving Co. vs. Oliver Moulton
was concluded a, noon. the judge renderin 9
q decision in favor of the plff,. for el40.T.
In the case of David Moore W. the es-
tate of Theodore Saunders. the deft. con-
sented to default for 4l94. There was &
tender of SI95 before commencement OF
suit, which gives costs for the defendant
Court adjourned until tomorrow at $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Bridge for the st. Croix.

The Senate committee on commerce at a
meeting today, ordered favorable report
to the Senate upon the bill for the erection
of bridge over the St. Croix river in
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
IneStinable
As a Leavening Agent.

The Royal Baking Powder possesses
a peculiar quality, not possessed by
any other leavcning agent. 1t provides
bread, biscuit, cake, mullins, dumplings
or rolls, which may be eaten when hot,
without inconvenience, by persons Of
the most delicate digestive organs.
With most persons it is necessary that
bread raised with yeast should lose its
freshness or become stale before it can
be eaten with safety. Distressing re-
suits likewise follow from eating bis
cult, cake, pastry, etc, raised by the
cheap, inferior baking powders that
contain lime, alum, phosphatcs or
other adulterants.
The hot roll and
muffin and the deli
cious hot griddle
cakes raised by the
Royal Baking Pow
der are as whole
some and digestible
as warm soup, meat
or any other food.
This is qualification peculiar to the
Royal Baking Powder which makes it
inesimable as a leavening agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

Stanley is expected to reach Cairo on
Monday.
The queen mother of Portugal has the
influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
workmen Crushed pv Falling r,mbsr

CHcAso, Jan. "a pile Of timber In
Higbee Pares lumber yard toppled over
on four workmen this afternoon. Two
wefs crushed to death, otherS each had q
leg broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Ohio Democrats Nominate Brtce.

CoLuxBUs. Ohio, Jan. 9-The democrat
ic caucus tonight on second ballot nomina-
ted Brice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
BRITISH SHIP WRECKED
Mate and Six Men were Reported
Missing.

san FRANCISCO. Jan. 9.-The steamer
City of Pekin arrived from Hong Kong
and Yokohama this morning, Chinese
advices report the wreck of the British
ship Nye Ghau, from Yarmouth, n. s on
the Pro as shoals. November 20. Captain
Butler and eight men arrived at Hong
Kong in small boat four days later
Another boat containing Mate Beggs and
six men are missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
The Elmwood Under New Manage
ment.

WArERvILLE, Jan. 9.-The Elmw ood
Hotel at Waterville will chscge hands
again next Monday, Messrs. Murch & Son
retiring. They will be succeede d by
Messrs. Henry Judkins, conductor on the
Maine Central, and Benjamin Reed, now
clerk at the Falmouth. Portland. Mr.
Reed will have active management Of the
house, Mr.. Juikins remaining on his train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
Pensions Granted Maine People.

Pensions have been granted to the fol-
lowing residents of Maine
Original-Isaac NJ. Kenney, Abbott viii
lage; VIM. Burgess. Forrest City; Thomas
J. Roberts, Bradford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

Notcs

LoNpoN Jan. 9.-fhc Earl of Spencer
has the influenza in very bad form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

At the coming meeting of the Maine
Press Association, Hon. j, o, Smith, Of
ikowhegan, viii be essayist, and j. G..
Chlcot,, of Ellsworth poet. Both have
assured the committee that they will be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL HERvICE
Westhss Ync.ca ttons for the Hsxt ~
HougA

WAR DEPARrMRHr,
0flce of the Chief Signal Ofhcef.
WAsaIsores. Jan. 10. 4. n.
For New Eng land: Fair. followed BY
snow. Wind northerly. shifting to easter
ly; colder Friday morning, followed
by rising temperature. Cautionary signala
displayed from New Haven TO Portland.
Storm signals At Eastport.
Mets0rolosical Report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-10

From Philadelphia, Pa i am selling
more OF Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup than all
,ther cough remedies combined, and the
lemand is still increasing.
b. J. G. TOBoLDT, Druggist,
257 s Second st.
"Thcre's such divinity doth hedge king
hat treason" fears 10 touch him. But
rheumatism /. no respecter Of persons, and
Royalty would do veil to patronize Saliva
lion Oil, the great peiu-cure.
janl0dltfolrm
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-07-11
ANGLo-SAxoN zoLLvEREIN.
A New Zealander Talks on Wool and
Pau-Britlsh Confederation.

A New Zealander Talks on Wool and n
Pau-Britlsh Confederation.
WASHINGTON, July 7.-IIon. Robert
Oliver, of Dunedin, life member of the
New Zealand Legislative Council, who
has been visiting Washington for several
days, in an interview respecting the
United States trade relations said: ''Of
course we in the colonies are much in
terested in American matters. We are
extremely anxious to have bett,r trade
relations. i, myself, am a sheep
raiser, and interested, of course,
in the wool question. My sheep
are a cross of Leicester and Lincoln
shire sheep. with an original strain of
merino. ship 1000 frozen carcasses of
mutton to England every year. 1t
strikes us as absurd that the bulk of OPP
position in America to our wool comes
from men owning less than thirty sheep,
when the greatest possible increase in
price of their fleeces by the tariff. al
lowing that there is any increase at all,
will not half pay the increased cost of
the wooden goods they are obliged to
purchase. The difficulty is that they
are raising sheep for wool on high
priced lands and are not paying
enough attention to mutton. l read
Mr.. Blaine's letter to the Senate
in regard to Pan-American reciprocity
and regret that he could not see his way
clear to favoring an extension of recip-
rocal relations to the English speaking
colonies of Australia and to Canada, all
of which are closer in blood, in customs,
in spirit and friendship to the United
States than the SpanishAmerican ma
lions can possibly be. We would
eagerly welcome reciprocal trade rela-
tons with America. Sir George Gray,
ex-Premier of New Zealand and one of
our foremost statesmen, is not alone in
hoping for great Anglo-Saxon zollver-
elm and confederation in the future"