Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-16
Snap Shots at the World.


No JUR1sDICTIoN.-Judge Black, of the
supreme court of Missouri, stated in a decis-
ion that the state supreme court had no
power to discharge persons who are held in
custody by order of federal courts or CON-
missioners even though the judgments or
orders of the federal courts or commission
ers are illegal. The remedy in all such cases
Is in the courts of the United States.
CANADA's TARIFF.-Sir John Thompson,
the premier, has announced that the reform
measures which he has promised to bring
down next session will be on the lines of
revenue tariff, and that the protective policy
of the government is to be abandoned. This
will mean a decided discrimination against
the United States, as the articles upon which
the duties will be lowered, and which Can
ada cannot successfully manufacture, are
goods that Great Britain will supply, while
the higher duties will be maintained against
the products of the United States.
EVIDENT SURPMsE.-Muchs surprise was evil
dent when that section of the message was
read in the house, stating the ways and
means committee had embraced in Its plan
several additional internal revenue taxes,
and q small tax ON the incomes of certain
corporations. AS it was understood the inter
nal revenue features and income tax had not
heen absolutely decided upon, the presidents
prise.
Foor BALL AND BULL FIGHTs.-The facul-
ty of the University of California are con-
sidering an order prohibiting intercollegiate
foot ball contests. Besides deploring the
roughness of the game and the interior
ence it causes with studies of the students
the faculty say the effect on the spectators is
similar to that produced by witnessing
bull fight and foot bail has become bust
ness, not sport
SCOOP BY THE LONDON TTIEs.-While the
house had taken recess, waiting Tor the
presidents message to arrive, it became gen.
orally known that the message was printed
that morning in the London Times, and
that part of il of financial value on the ex-
change of New York had been cabled back
to New York and was in the hands of the
gamblers very early in the morning.
FOREIGN INTERFERENCE.-A rumor is cur
rent that a dispatch to Secretary Herbert
from Commander Pickering intimated there
were indications of foreign interference
again in Brazilian affairs. 1t has been sug-
gested that the dispatch asks additional
United States ships to be sent to Rio and
this is taken to indicate the state of prepare
ton for taking part in the affair.
Big CASH BoNUs.-The Wells Fargo COM
pany has contracted with President Hunt
ington to pay the Southern Pacific a cash
bonus of s., 10000 and 40 per cent. of the
gross earnings of the express company, over
the Southern Pacific lines during the term
OF the contract, which Is for twenty-one
years. This secures to Wells-Fargo the ex-
elusive right to handle express matter on
that road.
CoLoRADo SUFFRAGE.-The Colorado state
canvassing board completed its work. the
count showing woman suffrage carried by
6,34f, and Governor Waite Immediately is
sued a proclamation giving the women the
right to vote at state elections.
ANOTHER SHIP ARRIvED.-The American
brig John ID. Spreckles arrived at San Fran
cisco, eleven days from Kalahui, Hawaiian
islands. Up to the time of her departure
there had been no new developments In the
Hawaiian situation.
No HOPE FOR SILyER.-Senator Jones, of
Nevada, said: 1.-THE message contains no
suggestions or Recommendations which bold
out any hope for silver, while the present ad-
mInistration is in power"
SPECIAL STEAMER WITH D1sPArcHrs.-The
revenue cutter Corwin carries dispatches
from Secretary Gresham to Minister Willis
at Honolulu. What is the nature of these
dispatches is held secret.
A BISHOP BURIED.-The funeral services
over the remains of the late Bishop Daniel
A. Payne were held at the African NJ. E.
church, Baltimore. The body had lain in
etate for twenty-four hours previous and
was viewed by thousands of colored citizens.
LKH6z VALLEY REsoLUTIoN.-Mr. Hines,
of Pennsylvania, asked unanimous consent
for the consideration by the house of a reso-
luton for the appointment of committee
of five to investigate the Lehigh Valley rail-
way strike, its causes, the loss of life and
property, and to recommend any FEAST
bic general legislation for the prevention of
strikes in the future. Mr.. Kilgore, of Texas,
objected. and the resolution was referred
under the rule.