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Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
AFFAIRS In MEXICO.
An Incipient Revolutionary
Movement.
The Bandit Garcia at His Old
Tricks. \
He Crosses the Bio Grande With q
Band of Raiders.
President Diaz's speech at the Opening
of the Mexican Congress The
Country in a Prosperous
Condition.
Associated Press Dispatches.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. 16.-An au-
thentic report of an incipient reyolu-
tionary movement in Mexico WAS re-
ceived here today. Captain Randall;
Fifth infantry, commander of Fort
Ringgold, wired General Stanley today
that the notorious G. G. Garcia had
crossed Rio Grande and Starr counties,
into Mexico, with fifty armed men, for
the purpose of melting revolution.
He crossed fourteen miles below Rio
Grande City. to the town OF San Fran
cisco. General Stanley ordered Randall
to take detachment OF cavalry and in
vestigate the case, patrol the river and
cut off retreat in case the band returned.
The Mexican authorities at San Miguel
have been wired, and they are in pur-
suit of the invaders.
Garcia is a professional disturber,
bandit and raider. He is the desperate
character who once had power in Tam
mepulia. but has been out with the
government some years. He has been
wanted in Starr county, Texas, for mis-
deeds and escaped the rangers about six
weeks ago, when he crossed from MEXICO
to organize. 1t is said he formed his
plans and started ON his raid this time
from Charco Alemonte, in Starr county.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
MEXICO,s PROGRESS.
President Diaz's Spec Ii at the Opening
of Congress.


of Congress.
CRY OF Mexico, Sept. 16.-President
Diaz opened congress last night. In his
speech he said: "Our foreign relations
are excellent. l have named com-
missioner to a monetary convention
at Washington; also commissions
er to arrange treaty of recis
procity with the United States.
The convention with Guatemala for
arranging the frontier limits, has been
extended two years. Treaties of peace,
friendship, commerce and navigaki0n
have been signed with Santo Domingo
and Italy. The Mexican government re-
fused coal to the Chilean vessel Esmer-
aida, but afterward consented to supply
a small quantity which was absolutely
necessary for the sailing of the ship.
The Chilean Junta asks for recognition,
but we have demanded time for investi-
cation, as we wish to be neutral. Diplo-
matte relations been commenced with
Japan, Argentine Republic and Russia.
Mexico sent commissioner to the geo.
graphical congress recently held in
Switzerland. A new ministry, that of
communications and public works has
been established. A new sanitary code
has been promulgated. The
penal code has been reformed /;
the school system improved Mining
is progressing; public land is being rap
idly taken up; agriculture is flourish
ing. Mexico has accepted the invita-
tion of the United States to attend the
congress will grant the amount
Nf loL
we may make a showing worthy
of the place we occupy among the civil
lied nations. Our postal relations with
foreign countries are good. In the in
terror we are extending postal facilities
and routes. Seven new steamship lines
have contracted to carry mails without
subsidy. The government telegraph lines
are being extended the same as rail-
roads. There are now 100, 900 kilometers
of railroads in operation. Work at the
ports of Vera Cruz and Tampico is pro-
crossing. The Tehauntepec route will
soon be open from the Pacific to the
Atlantic. Works for the drainage OF the
valley are progressing. A new customs
tariff has been published with liberal
reform to increase commerce. | am sure
that our receipts will more than cover
the expenditures. The Indian troubles
in Sonora have ended. The army is be-
ing modified scientifically"
In conclusion the president said !:
"You see the country is progressing and
developing it's natural elements without
the precipitation of commissions of any
kind, and consequently without the risk
of crises or panics, and we show the world
country is satisfied with its institutions,
dedicated to the peaceful development
OF it's natural resources and tending to
the consolidation of her credit by pru-
dent business reserve and respect for
obligations.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
Various Eminent Men ventiIate Their
Opinions.

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 16.-In the
irrigation congress today Francis d.
Newlands, of Nevada, argued that the
field OF individual effort in the matter of
irrigation was now exhausted, and that
the time was ripe for action by the gov
ernment and states. The United States
should make grants in the arid regions
with view to developing the school in
terests. The government should also
enforce the preservation of the forests.
A resolution was introduced and re-
ferred calling for the issue of bonds to
the amount Of $3.50 900, 900 for irrigation
the bonds to be redeemable in treasury
notes issued against them.
In the afternoon, Judge Goodwin, of
Salt Lake, Senator Warren, of Wyoming,
and w. H. Mills and John 2. Irish were
the chief orators. Irish did not favor
the ceding OF lands, to the states and
territories by International government.
but thought that the state and the
government should assume the relation
Of trnstor and trustee, on plan similar
to that OF Illinois In the days OF Stephen
A. Douglas. The question OF irrigation
be considered largely OF population.
Congress should be asked tordeed the
arid lands to- the respective states and
territories in trust.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
TRACY,s POLICY.
Why Small Ships are Assigned to the
Chinese Station.

Chinese Station.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Secretary
Tracy makes a lengthy statement
respecting the policy of the gov
ernment in sending small ships
to Chinese waters instead Of
assigning new ships to that station. The
secretary's reason for this is. in the first
place, that our large ships, 5000 tons or
over, are not so available for the protec-
tion Of American missions and other in
terests in China, as smaller YES
sells of lighter draught. For the
purpose of ascending the rivers
upon which our missions are located,
small gunboats, drawing from ten to
twelve feet of water, are the most
available vessels. Another reason for
not sending our large ships is on ac-
count of the difficulty attended
with their proper equipment. To
equip modern ship with modern guns
and modern appliances in manner that
they can be safely relied upon under all
circumstances, cannot be accomplished
without many tests and experiments.
1--WE are completing our new ships as
rapidly as possible" said the secretary,
"but until they are fully completed and
equipped and tested by actual expert
ence near home workshops, it would be
mere foolhardiness to send them to
China. Our naval force today in the
Pacific is more than twice as effective as
a military force than it has been in any
previous time in the history of our
naVV" I"
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
Hax and Grain Burned.

SuIsUN, CAL, Sept. 16.-E.P P. Hilborn's
hay warehouse was discovered to be on
fire this evening. The flames destroyed
over one thousand tons of hay, belong
ing to E. p. Hilborn and Scott & Nc
Cord, of San Francisco. On the wharf
adjoining the building were over $4,000
sacks of wheat, the property Of w. Cicle,
of San Francisco. About 200 sacks OF
grain have been burned, but the firemen
will save the remainder. The loss will
reach almost $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
LOHENGRIN IN PARIS.
The Wagnerian Opera at the
French Capital.
A Great Audience Witness the
Performance.
No Disorders in the Theater but Tur-
bulent Scenes Outside.
Police and Cavalry Compelled to Charge
the Mob - One Thousand Arrests
Made-The German Em-
bassy Guarded.
Associated Press DISPATCHES.

PARIS, Sept. 16.-The performance of
Lohengrin commenced at o'clock this
evening. The precincts of the opera
house were crowded, but up to that time
only slight attempt had been made to
create disorder, which the police easily
suppressed. The police had strict or
ders to take energetic action if neces-
sary. The ''cliques" seats were occu-
pied by detectives. All the approaches
to the corridors were occupied by police
and an inspector stood by each check
taken, to scrutinize the incomers.
Mounted republican guards kept the
streets clear. The house was crowded,
there being no special difficulty in OBJ
tanning admission. The overture was
listened to in profound silence, the au-
dience breaking into rapturous applause
at the conclusioA The opera was ad-
mirably mounted and finely rendered.
Van Dyck and other artists were re-
called several times, and applauded to
the echo.
There was a noisy demonstration out
side the opera house during the per-
formance. A band of students sang the
Marseillaise, the crowd responding with
cries OF give la Francel" GA bas
Wagner" Portions of the mob con-
tinualy made rushes against the police
Gordon, and the police, whenever these
incursions became formidable, assumed
the offensive and charged the mob,
which would take to fight in
hot haste. Then the singing and
shouting would soon be renewed
and the rushes and charges repeated.
In some cases the zeal of the police
seemed to outrun their discretion, and
respectable on-lookers were roughly
handled, arrested on the slightest prov
ocation, and then cuffed if they ventured
to make the mildest protest.
Fully $50 persons had peen arrested
by 10o'clock Then force of cavalry
and mounted police forcibly patrofled
the scene of disturbance and cleared the
streets.
Altogether about 1000 persons were
arrested during the night, but all will
probably be liberated before morning.
The German embassy was strongly
guarded throughout the night. A party
of 200 roughs smashed the windows OF
q German cafe.
A curious incident occurred in the
course Of the evening. One Of the men
arrested, on being taken to the police
station, announced himself as Rus
sian. He was forthwith liberated with
bow, and polite "Passez, monsieur.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
RUssIA's CHEEK.
Austria AstOunded by Most Extraordi-
nary Request.

LONDON, Sept. 16.-The Russian gov
ernment has requested the European
Danube commission to permit Russian
naval cadets to take passage on board
vessels belonging to the commission, in
order that these young officers may
be instructed in the pilotage of
the Danube and become familiar
with the navigation of that river. This
strange request, following close upon
the Dardanelles incident, caused consid-
cradle astonishment in official cir
cles. The Danube is the chief
national highway for the commerce
of large portion of Europe's shipping.
The request just made would seem to
indicate that Russia would like her ma
val cadets to be instructed in naviga-
ton above and below the iron gate.
1t would also seem that it is hint that
she may not now consider binding, for
her volunteer ships at least, the clause
of the treaty of 1875, stipulating that
''ships of war" should not navigate the
Danube below the Iron Gate.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
keystone Farmers, Alliance.

GREENsBURG, Pa, Sept. 16.-The at
tendance at the state convention of the
Farmers Alliance, today, WAS very
slim, less than seventy-fve delegates
being present. A platform was adopted,
among other things demanding the elec-
ton OF the president, vice-president and
United States senators by direct vote OF
the people. A resolution to endorse the
Democratic candidate for state treasurer,
caused lively discussion. Finally 1t
was decided to place no ticket in the
field, but to allow the members of the
Peoples party to choose for themselves,
from among the candidates of the two
great parties.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
Judge sawyer,s VIII

SAN Francisco. Sept. 16.-The will OF
the late Judge Lorenzo Sawyer was filed
for probate this morning, together with
a petition of the executors, Leland STAN
ford, Timothy Hopkins and Charles
Crocker. There are no schedules accom-
panying the petition showing the pro-
bable value of the estate, which
consists largely of lands in vari-
GUS counties of the state and
residence property in this city.
The chief provisions OF the will
relate to the management OF the estate
and the education of the testator's sons.
Houghton and Prescott Sawyer. A
number of bequests are made, and it is
stipulated that when his sons shall
become 25 years of age one half of their
share shall be paid to them. The bal
ance is to be put at interest in good real
estate. 1t is said the estate is worth
about $500 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
AT THE CAPITAL.
Worlds Fair Foreign Commissioners
Visit Washington.


Visit Washington.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-A conference
between the worlds fair foreign COM
missioners and the principle officers of
the treasury department, respecting the
modification of certain features of the
customs regulations, SO as to facilitate
the free entry of foreign exhibits at the
fair, was held at the treasury depart
ment this morning, with closed
doors. Secretary Foster assured
the commissioners that he would do
everything in his power to meet the
needs of foreign exhibitors. and where
notifications of the existing statutes
were required he would cheerfully rec
ommend to congress the necessary
amendments. The commissioners made
it plain that the suggestions they had
brought forward embraced the wishes of
intended exhibitors in every European
nation visited by them. AT the conclu-
sion of the hearing the commissioners
proceeded to the white house, where they
were received by the president.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
A BREACH OF FAITH.
The Cause of the German Disaster in
East Africa.

The Cause of the German Disaster In
East Africa.
BERLIN, Sept. 16.-Further details
from Zanzibar in regard to the disaster
which has overtaken the German expe-
dition under command OF Captain Zal-
ewski, show that while Captain Zalews-
ki's expedition was at Wahehe the chief
ruling over that district promised
friendship to the Germans, but he sub
sequently robbed thirty members of
the expedition at Mwapa. AS the re-
suit OF this breach of faith
the German forces stormed the fortress
of the stronghold Of the chief and sue
ceeded in capturing it. While Captain
Zalewski later on was marching further
inland into the Wahehe country, his
command was surprised by natives and
almost annihilated, Lieutenant Teten-
born is expected to arrive shortly at the
coast with the remains of Captain Ia
lewski's defeated corps.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
SPANISH DELUGE.
The First Account of the Disaster Not
Exaggerated.

The First Account of the Disaster Not
Exaggerated.
MADRID, Sept. 16.-The loss at Con-
huegran by the floods is estimated at
$2.50O,O00. The misery existing is in
tense. The inhabitants are compelled
to sleep in the open air, and the food
supply is of the most meagre descrip-
tion. Sixteen robbers have been caught
riding the clothing of corpses. So far
945 bodies have been recovered and the
search still continues. The relief fund
has reached 100000. Students are col
lecting money for the sufferers in the
streets of Madrid. The town of Temple
que has been converted into an island
by the flood, and communication with it
is almost impossible.
The storm wrought immense damage
in Murcam, Saragosa and Malaga. The
railway works at Ronda are greatly dam
aged.
A gendarme at Consuegra, who was
an eyewitness of the disaster, gays the
storm was accompanied by terrific thun-
der and lightning. He and compan-
ion, on the order of the mayor, ran to
the river to assist the unfortunates
whose houses were being flooded. With
much difficulty thirty persons were
saved. Tie mayor arrived on the scene
and appealed to all possessing carts to
assist in the transportation of the unfor
tunates to the upper part of town, but the
people were 80 terror-stricken that they
could hardly move to the assistance of
their drowning comrades. Those in
danger seemed incapable OF realizing
that danger. Houses collapsed cne
after another, and were swallowed in
the seething torrent. Daybreak saw
hundreds of men and boats struggling
in the water, whirling along so rapidly
to destruction that they could not be
saved, and were soon lost to sight. 1t
was sight never to be forgotten.
MADRID, Sept. 16.-Further distress
ing particulars in regard to the flooded
provinces continue to be received, each
additional report showing that the ex-
tent of the disaster has been in no way
exaggerated. The latest information is
from Jaen, the capital of the province of
the sane name. The governor of that
province telegraphs that the whole
commune of Aubeda is submerged; that
the damage done is enormous, and that
there has been considerable loss of life.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
The Kaiser at Mulhausen.

MUNICH, Sept. 16.--The emperor of
Germany today started from Erfurth for
Mulhausen. The road to the railroad
station was lined with children who
cheered the imperial visitor, and threw
flowers across his path. After inspect
ing the troops, the emperor entered
Mulhausen on horseback, riding at the
head of his staff. The emperor will re-
main at Mulhausen until Saturday,
when he will probably return to Berlin.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
Hall and Polk.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1G.-In an interview
tonight, A. S. Hall discloses the cores
pondence which passed between himself
and President Polk, of the National
Farmers Alliance, on the subject of
fealty to the sub-treasury and land loan
schemes. Hall insists that the cores.
pondenee shows that President Polk held
that no man could be faithful to the
Farmers Alliance cause without indors-
ing its principles in toto, including the
treasury and land loan schemes.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
Suicided with Gas.

CHICAGO, Sept. 16.-The dead body Of
J. HI. Stetthamer was found this morn
ing at the Stafford house. He had
closed his room and turned ON two gas
Jets, thus suiciding. He came here
from San Francisco two months ago,
with plenty of money, and determined
to enjoy himself. For the last week he
had been almost entirely under the in
fluence of liquor. Nothing is known of
him, except his name, and that his res
idence was in San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
SOME OE THE REASONS WHY
The Mutual Life Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK


UNITED
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Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
Fresno Weather.

FRESNO Sept. 16.-Today was bright
and clear, after the rain of last night.
Nearly quarter Of an inch OF rain fell,
but the vineyardists had been fore
warned and the raisin trays were mostly
stacked. The loss will be little, if any.
A few spots where hail fell suffered
damage, but several vineyardists state
that if clear and warm weather contin-
ues the second and third crops of raisins
will be heavy and fine.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
An Abducted ChiId Found.

PrTrsBURG, Sept. 16.-Detective Negus
left for Portland, Oregon, tonight, with
seven-year-old Harry Whitebeck, who
was kidnapped from the residence ofshis
father, millionaire of Portland, when
an infant. The child was in the family
OF mill worker named Long, at Home
stead. Mr.. Whitebeck has spent $780,
600 looking for the child. The detect
i've will receive $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
Cochrane Exonerated.

OTTAWA, Sept. 16.-The privileges and
election committee, today, adopted the
majority report exonerating Cochrane,
M. p, from completely in selling gov
eminent Offices. The report will be
moved as an amendment in the house.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
A Misplaced Switch

OAKLAND. Sept. 16. = A misplaced
switch caused the Sacramento train to
be derailed this evening near tie Six
teenth-street station. The engine, bag
gage and mail car ploughed into the
earth. No one was injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
HUNGER BREEDS CRIME.
Alarming Accounts of Brigandage In
South Russia.

South Russia.
vienna, Sept. 16.-Alarming accounts
of brigandage growing out Of famine
come from South Russia. Murders and
outrages are of daily occurrence. Bands
OF starving peasants haunt the roads
and forests in the Caucasus lying in
wait for travellers and resorting to pill
lage and murder. In many villages a
state OF complete anarchy prevails. AT
Elizabeth fifty brigands recently sur
prised two houses at midnight and
murdered twenty-three occupants. A
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
Negotiations WIN Continue.

PARIS, Sept. 16.-The scare caused by
the reported occupation of Mitylene by
England has made the bankers less
pliable, and the negotiations concerning
the price of the new Russian loan will
continue,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
A BIG COMBINE.
The Santa Fe and Denver and Rio
Grande Going TO Unite.

DENVER, Sept. 16.--The Republican
this morning stated that from informa
tion in it's possession, it is beyond the
question of doubt the Santa Fe and
Denver and Rio Grande's intention to
combine, which is virtually the consoli-
dation of the two systems, and that no
president or general manager will be
appointed to the Rio Grande without
first receiving the indorsement of the
Santa Fe.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
BaImaoeda,s RuIIion.

SOUTHAMPTON, Sept. 16.-The British
steamship MoselIe arrived today from
Montevideo, having on board $500, 900
in silver, shipped by ex-President Bal
maceda, of Chile, to Europe, in order to
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17
FoUND HER vooATIoN.
Miss yefa Ava Signs Articles with a
Dime Museum.

Dime Museum.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 16.-Miss Vera Ava
has found her vocation at last. This af-
ternoon she closed an engagement with
o dime museum, to appear on exhibit
ton and tell the visitors about her alb
duction. She will receive $500 per
week. Her engagement commences here
tomorrow afternoon and will continue
until the end OF the week, when she
will 90 to Chicago for two weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17

pay for war material. This is the silver
conveyed to Montevideo by the Espiegle.
The bullion will be stored in the Bank
OF England, pending the settlement OF
the legal questions involved.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17

A Suit fits well and proves Fine Tail
oring when selected from the large New
Stock OF II. A. Getz, 125 West Third
street,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-17

week ago diligence was attacked in
broad daylight. All the passengers were
poor women and girls. The brigands
murdered the former and outraged the
latter.