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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17

any other part of Mexico. II
borders on Guatemala, and Il coHSidera bic
portion of its frontier population is made
up of political refugees from the Central
and South American countries. This dis
turbiug element is the cause Of much of the
discomfort and rebellions against the Mex
can government that have taken place IL
Chihuas at various times, This state mas
no railroad in her borders, her capitol, San
cristobal, being 200 miles in the interior.
Mr.. Rabasa is making his first visit 20 the
United States. He is u most intelligent
man, but has no knowledge of American
ways. He is accompanied by an interpra-
ter. who made known TO him your CORE
spOndentS desire for an interview. In re
ply to question as TO whether there was
any prospect of 4 revolution i'll the state
o. Hhihuas, the governor said: 1.-The war ia
Jatcmala naturally effected the state OF
ChihuaS, and great many of the defeated
factions have sought refuge IN that part OF
Mexico. but so far as there being any indl-
cation of revolution in the Chihuas or any
other part of Mexico | have no knowledge.
There never was time when Mexico en-
ioyed such prosperity as she has during the
Diaz administration. | have no dOuot bul
that there is a slight revolutionary senti-
ment in some localities of the republic, but
there is no danger of IL assuming any
formidable proportion, as the masses are
advocates oI INC present auHihiSlEdtloU'
DO you welcome American capital 20
your own states'' he was asked.
II am very glad to have Americans or
citizens of any other foreign country invest
their money in enterprises in the Chihuas
so long as they confne themselves 10 q
legitimate business. II has been the custom
for English and Americans to secure con-
ccssions of valuable mineral and agricuit-
ural land and other rights from the gov
eminent To- the sole purpose of tra:ficlIing
in them. This practice has been carried
cut so extensively that in New York and
London Mexican concessions have become u
drug on the market President Diaz has
now adopted the policy OF declaring the
forfeiture of all concessions whose owners
have not fulfilled the terms under which
they were granted"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
THE EXPLANATION.
WHAT THE ENGLISH AMRASSA-
DOR TOLD THE TURK.
The Landing on Mitylene Was Simply a
Part CT the Boat Drill of tho
English Navy.

LONDON, Sept 15-While it is now ad-
nitted that British force has not seized
the island of Mitylene, the news to the
effect that the island had been occupied was
received from Mitylene and elsewhere by
various embassies at ConStantinople, French
Russian, Italian and Turkish governments
and the sultan personally received informa-
ton of the alleged landing of 4 British force.
These reports concurred in stating that
terranean feet had landed at
Sigri force of sailors and marines
This force being augmented by several
field pieces and Calling guns, that Slgrl had
been occupied and fortified and that British
war ships had surrounded the island with
submarine torpedoeS.
The new Turkish minister of the interior
telegraphed to the British ambassador at
Constantinople, Sir William White, asking
the latter to explain the reports as TO
the landing of British
f2Fee on MI; Turkish l5s1 territory .s Sir
ignorant of the whole affair, buthe added
it was probable that the crew of some
British war ship may have landed on the
island of Mitylene in course of regular
boat drills and landing exercises.
The British ambassador assured the Turk
ish minister that no Notifications had
been constructed on the island by British
troops. This view of the case was con-
frmed by dispatches received here
during the night which stated that the force
which had landed from the British war
ships had re-embarked, and that the men-of-
war had left the island of Mitylene for Mari
mota. Sir William White made the same
explanation to other embassies. The affair
caused great excitement in diplomatic cir
cles for short time and it is still asserted
that these same maneuvers had at least the
purpose of showing the sultan and his adj
visers how easily England could change her
boat drills and landing exercises on the
island of Mitylene into dangerous reality.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17

SARATOGA. \. V, Sept 15-The Demo-
cratic state convention was called to order
az noon. George Raines of Rochester was
chosen temporary chairman and delivered a
lengthy address. When Mr.. Raiaes re-
ferred TO Governor Hill and the governors
utterance, y am Democrat, the conven
ton raised its first cheer, and it was cheer
of vigOr and of long duration. The speaker,
during the course OF his remarks, paid
graceful and hearty tribute to F'assett's
private life and domestic relations, and he
was heartily applauded by the entire body
of the convention.
The most conspicuous plank in the plat
form recently formulated by the ReDub-
lican state convention is the precise ac-
acknowledgement of reciprocity in trade with
foreign people as advantageous to all our
industries. The temporary chairman pointed
with pride TO the growing commerce of the
country under reciprocity with our Ameri-
can neighbors induced by the matchless
foresight of Secretary Blaine. The fore
sight so commended dates from February,
1890, aud was very hateful to a Republican
congress. 1t came too late 10 stop the
movement of the people in every state to
retiresthat Republican congress The fore
sight of people had been exercised at
much earlier period; it has been kept alive
by the wilful refusal of congress TO give
such reduction of the tariff IS would make
it competitive, not prohibitory. 1t is along
the lines of state affairs that this contest
must be waged most keenly.
The speaker then referred to the period
of 1864 when the question arose as TO
whether the interest on the bonded debt
created before the war should continue TO
be paid in gold or "thrice-debased cur
reucy," and continued: 1.-The peo-
pie are weary of this dicta-
ton of legislation not charged by
the people with the Office. They realize
that Platt's within has been the breathing
nostrils of Senator Fassett during his who
career. Fassetts leadership has been
forced upon his associates by every appli-
ance of machine politics. He has had by
the throat the largest interests of the state
until they gave up the bride of peace or
subservience to the ambition of Plat" In
concluding. the speaker eulogized the ad-
ministration Of the executive Office as fol-
lows:
In coneratulating him (HilD upon the
honorable fame he has achieved, am well
aware | speak the sentiment of every mem
Der of this convention. May the mantle of
succession to the high Office of governor fall
upon as brave and skillful leader and as
true Democrat as Governor-Senator Hill
of the Empire state"
Among the many resolutions introduced
and referred was one congratulating Arthur
p. German OF Baltim IRE for his leadership
in opposition to the force bill.
The usual committees were appointed and
the convention took recess until 10 4. N.
tomorrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
England Has Not Seized the
Island Of Mitylene.
1T WAS ONLY A PICNIC PARTY.
The Terrible Floods in Spain Destroy Thou
sands of Lives.
The Great Powers to Send q Fleet to China
to Protect Foreigners-Another Col
Hsion In the Mediter-
r1nean.
Balmaceda Escapcs.

VALPARAISO, CHILL, Sept. 15.-While the
soldiers Of the iunta Were guarding the
passes of the Andes and others were search
ing the monastaries for Balmaceda, he was
concealed in Valparaiso. He disguised him
self Sailors clothes having been furnished
him by Admiral Brown and after dark
left his shelter, passing along the streets,
pretending to be drunk \ boat manned
by United States sailors was in waiting,
and the pretended sailor tumbled into the
boat and was rowed to the San Francisco,
when he sought refuge in the cabin and
did not show himself again until the San
Francisco left Valparaiso, which it did this
evening. sailing for Callao and thence to
San Francisco. Admiral Browns action
may increase the bitterness towards the
United States.
The Baltimore returned here from Callao
to-day, having landed the refugees there.
The junta has sent officers to Europe to
bring over the new Gillian war ships, Pinto
and ErraZuriZ
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
a NEW ALLIANCE.
The Missouri Farmers Eject Permanent
Organization.

Organization.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. ia meeting of
the Missouri delegation to the anti-third
party convention which met here this
morning was held tonight for the
purpose of forming new state
Alliance. A permanent organization was
effected by the election of officers
as follows: F. w. Davidson, president
and J. K. Pool. secretary, and an executive
committee. This action of the Missouri
delegates is very significant, inasmuch as
it points without doubt to the with
drawal Of the anti-sub-treasury men from
the old organization and the formation
of new order on their line of thought.
While there is not the slightest doubt that
there is some opposition to the organization
OF new national Alliance it is said that
the action or the Missouri delegation is one
of the best possible strokes of policy to in
tuence the objections and force them TO fall
into line in the convention tomorrow.
There is no question but that the founda-
ton will be laid here for an organization
which will absorb the best element OF the
Farmers Alliance and in the near future
become powerful organization. Some Of
the Missouri delegation say they have not
succeeded, but outsiders who were present
at the meeting say the new organization is
an accomplished fact
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
The County Commissioner.

The county commissioners are holding
their monthly session AZ the courthouse.
+. c. Taylor was granted a certificate o.
good moral character, which is necessary
for him to secure il order to secure q L.
cense to practice law.
The marine school district was given per
mission to sell their old school buildings
and grounds and apply the proceeds 70 the
erection Of new building on new site.
The report Of the poor farm was re-
ceived 1t shows twelve inmates at pres
eut, seven male and five female. During
the month four were admitted and two dis
charged.
The returns from the special school a.ec-
ton special tax of 20 cents on the 500 for
school purposes had been carried and the
election was accordingly declared il favor
of the proposition.
Claims amounting to some $50 for jack
rabbit scalps were allowed.
Claims amounting to $500 were allowed.
Bridge bonds 70 the amount OF $1,000
of the tgenty-years' series, 6 per ceats,
We're ordered issued to the Hepburn bridge
and construction company OF Cleveland,
Ohio.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
A TEST CASE.
Suit Filed at Waco to Test the Constitu-
tionality of the Alien Land Law.
Special to the Gazette.

special 10 the Gazette.
WACO, Ten, Sept. 15.-The State of
Texas vs.. Theodore Mallinson is the style
of a suit docketed in the district court this
morning and is the first action brought in
the state under the now famous alien land
law passed by the Twenty-second
legislature. NIallinson is resident
citizen. He is native of Hun
terrified, England, and has never
so the petition says. declared his intention
of becoming citizen of the United States
or Texas, but is a subject of her majesty,
sovereign ruler of Great Britain. Plaintiff
further alleges that defendant on Septem-
Der 3, 1891, purchased of Travis Jones a
part of forty-six acres of land in this
county, as shown by deed records.
It is further alleged that said
defendant is an alien, and that he is UNDER
taking to hold said lands contrary to the
laws of this state, therefore plaintiff brings
this suit and prays that defendant be cited
to appear and answer this petition, that
upon trial hereof plaintiff have judgment
that sand lands be escheated TO the state
of Texas, that plaintiff prays for all gen.
eral. special, legal and equitable relief.
The suit will be watched with interest.
Mallinson has employed counsel TO repre-
sent him, and will fight it as test case TO
try the constitutionality of the law.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
-McAilister interviewed.

Inan interview with W. l. McAllister Of
Mississippi, who represents the head and
front of the autiAub-treasury people, he
said: 1.-The Alh.nce is hopeless under its
present regime, that OF Macune and his
emissarics. The organization as now con-
stituted is being used ny set of mercenary
frauds, headed b. Macune, for spoils only.
They have stirred up degree OF fanaticism
unheard OF in this country, the extent of
which outsiders have not the faintest
idea or conception of. 1t means
Leading the farmers blindly into
decoys and srares in promotion
CT their Sc ii SD projects and schemes. The
snb-trcasury and land loan schemes and
proposed government ownership of rail
roads are samples Of the economic tollies
that are being promiscuously promui-
gated by these maraudiug bands.
| am in favor of reorganization
Of the Farmers Alliance on 4 basis of con-
servatiSm and Intelligence. BY that / mean
to admit TO membership classes and pro-
fessioILs heretofore excluded, without the
aid of which no institution or organization
can succeed. l am in favor of max
ing an honorary member of every
editor of every newspaper in
this country of good moral
standing There is Omniponent energy in
modern civilization, and that institution
that assumes an attitude of aUstere hos
tility towards it as the farmers have under
the inspiration of Macune and the Reform
press association, must sooner or later fall
under its wrath"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
AMALGAMATED.
The Brotherhood of TeIegraphers and
Railway TcleSra pliers Unite.

ST. LOUIS, No. Sept 15.-The long
talked-of amalgamation between the
Brotherhood of Telegraphers and the order
of Railway Telegraphers, was accomplished
at to-day's session of the grand lodge of the
former organization. NIessrs. Ramsay and
Thurston appeared in behalf OF
the railroad men with power to consum-
mate the consolidation under the agreement
arrived at at their meeting in June last and
Mr.. Eugene V. Debs was present
as arbitrator on any question
of difference that light arise.
The matter was thoroughly debated in
secret and the action resolved upon by the
executive officers of each body was ratified
by delegates present. Officers of the rail
road operators will exercise their power
and the laws of the association will be
recognized as applicable to the new union
until the annual convention, which will be
held at Chattanooga, Tenn, in June next.
1t was also resolved at today meeting that
the operators organization make application
to be admitted to the Federated Council of
Railroad Employees. 1t is foregone con-
clusion that they will be admitted. Ad
journed sine die.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
DlAZ' DAY.
THE MEXICAN PRESIDENT RE.
CEIVES AN OVATION.
He Addresses Congress on tho State of
the Republic, Making an E1-
cellent Showing.
Diaz' Birthday.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 15.-This is Presi-
dent Diaz' birthday and it is being cele-
brated throughout the country here By
feasts TO the poor, charity balls and numer-
Gus other entertainments and a grand pub
lie procession. Congratulations, both private
and public, have been rendered the presi-
dent. The city was gaily decorated with flags
during the day and tonight is beautifully
illuminated by yariegated torches and
lights. There is great interest manifested
to hear President dag speech opening
congress tomorrow, the 10th, which the
Associated Press received tonight. The
president is the recipient of many demon
stratious of affection.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17

the will of Keliiahondi, one of the ancestors
of the Kalakaua family, who died in 1919,
leaving very large estate to his wife.
This is the third attempt to
set aside the will on the ground
of forgery. The petitioner Is
Junius Kalal. who claims an intetbst
through his deceased wife. The case in
wolves the title to some of the finest prop
critics in the kingdom.
Hawiian papers say that trouble re-
Gently occurred 1T Kohala between
some plantation natives who had
been impressed as special police, and about
one thousand Chinese laborers who had
been brought from China by one Asen. Be-
ing dissatisfied with their wages they
called on Asen in body, but he
would not see them. When they were re-
turning home in squads they We're folio wed
by the native special policemen, who were
armed with bul ocl whips. Some Of
the Cinnamon becoming alarmed at
the attitude of the natives picked up
stones. The policemen thereupou attacked
the Cinnamon with whips, and, not salts
fed with putting them TO flight, broke win
dows and demolished the property in a
number of Chinese houses. Then forty
Cinnamon were tied to the pommels
of the saddles and driven to leper cells,
where they were imprisoned, their clothing
being appropriated by the men. The fol-
lowing day they were released by the
court
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
Gave Bond.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 15.-Judges
Fell and Georgon, sitting as committing
magistrates in the criminal court, to-day
heard the evidence in possession of District
Attorney Graham against the banking and
brokerage firm Of Robert Glendening & Co.,
on the question of their criminal liability
with Treasurer John Bardsley in the un-
lawful conversion of public money. At the
conclusion of the presentation of the evil
dence the court decided that it was suffi-
Gent. and warrants for the arrest of Glen
dening and E. II. Hugh, comprising the
firm, were at once issued. Bail for their
appearance at court was fixed at $4,000.
Glendening and Hugh, who were present,
at once entered bail.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
How 1t Operated.

LONDON, Sept. l5, p. MIN spite of the
explanation furnished in regard to the
Niitylene alarm, foreign securities were un-
settled on the stock exchange to-day.
Turkish securities closed 4 per cent
better. except Turkish defense, which
were down =. Hungarian and Italian Sc
curities gained Il Renewed buoyancy
marked the dealings. Buying of railroad
securities was brisk from opening to the
close, and there was good
street business. Atchisou gained
~ on the day. Norfolk and Western pre-
ferred, and Atlantic and Great Western
frsts IL. Louisville and Nashville IL,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
Urgently Protest.

TEN TsEN, Sept. I5.-Foreign ministers
at Pekin have urgeLtly protested to the
Chinese government against the latest out
RACES at Tchang on the Yan-Tse-Kiang,
when the British consulate was destroyed,
the houses of Europeans were burned to
the ground and even the church, school and
orphanage of the Sisters of Charity set on
fire and consumed by the flames. The North
coast government is dispatching explicit
instructions to the governors Of the central
provinces, ordering them to protect for
eigners and residents having business in
the interior
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
iGNATlUS TALKS.
Donnely Says tho Minnesota Alliance is
Not Doing It.

nelly, president of the Minnesota Alliance
said: ut should be distinctly understood
that the Farmers Alliance of Minnesota
has nothing whatever to do with the various
circulars that have been issued from ST.
Paul advising farmers to hold their wheat
for higher prices. These circulars, l I'M
derstand, have the approval of what is
known as the Reform press association at
Washington, although that association is
not paying the bills. The Minnesota ALI
ance has taken no action in the matter and
will take none, as the members Of the exec
utive committee of the Alliance of this
state agree with me in believing that such
advice cannot be safely given.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17

PARIS. Sept. 15.-L'Antoville says: Ac-
cording to latest advices from China the
powers are deeply affected by the recent
outrages perpetrated upon foreigners, and
say they have agreed in principle upon joint
action The only detail remaining to be de-
termined upon by foreign nations on behalf
of the powers, according to this paper, is TO
designate which of the powers is 10 control
the proposed operations to be directed
against China by combined feet.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17

and the other American railroad secure
ties "a to l per cent. Advices from
continental financial icenters show that the
bourses were unsettled at Paris. Italian,
Russian and Hungarian securities lost IA
per cent. At Berlin the average
drop in foreign securities was = per
cent No operators are known to
be interested in the MIitylene scare. The
suspicion that it was a bourse canard is not
entertained in bourse circles. The report
naturally originated from the movements
of the British in the Levant
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17

LONDON, Sept. IA dispatch has been
received here from Algiers, Spain, on the
west side of the bay of Gibraltar, stating
that the third collision between the steam
ers that has occurred in the Mediterranean
within the past week, took place of that
port to-day and that sixty-five lives were
lost. The name of neither of the steamers
is given in the dispatch, but one Of them
was Greek and the other Italian. Both
vessels were so badly damaged that they
sank ksss
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17

CITT OF MEXICO. Sept. 15-The rumored
change in the United States legation here is
denied,
The chief Of police is striving to ascer-
tain who concocted the story of the threat
cned revolution in Mexico.
The Spanish transatlantic line will con-
tinue trips to Mexico, merchants having
decided to make up Il subsidy. All steam
ers touching 1T Vera Cruz will hereafter
touch at Tampico. German merchants op-
pose reciprocity with the United States.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
Mckinney Democrats.

Special to the Gazette
MCKINNEY, COLLIN COUNTY. TEX, Sept.
IA Democratic club was organized here
last night, responding to Il call of the ma
tionai committee. W. 7. Beverly was
elected chairman. The club will hold
monthly meetings until the campaign of
1892 closes. An orator from Fort Worth
aud Elder Jennings, colored. addressed the
cOlored voters favoring the third party and
Suh-traaSurv
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17

15.-There will be no change made in the
gauge Of the East Line road at present, as
was at first believed. The other improve
ments projected will be carried out, how
ever as soon as practicable. The road is
doing good busiucs ..l,. pays its employees
prOmr-lv
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-17
LARGEST IN THE WORLD.
A Contract to Furnish $1,000 900 Worth
of Lumber-East Texas in 1t.
~ 90

of Lumber-East Texas In 1t.
Special to the Gazette.
BEAUMONT. JEFFERSON COUNTY. TEX,
Sept. 15.-What is perhaps the largest sin
gle lumber contract ever let in the world
was to-day closed with the Reliance lumber
company. 1t is with the company which is
building the railroad from Omaha to Gal
weston. The total amount of the contract
is sS,OO0,000. The government contract
for deepening Galveston is only S., ?00,-
coo. Coming at this time, after a long
depression in the lumber regions of Texas,
and after the mills had been shut down, it
is a veritable Godsend, and all the mills III
East Texas will at once begin operations,
as it will require the entire milling capac-
ity of Eastern Texas and Western Louis
lana mills to saw out this vast amount of
lumber. Another welcome feature is that
as the transportation will be interstate,
the Texas railway commission cannot inter-
fere.