The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-07-20
TIE NATIONS CAPITAL.
ou1TF A NUMBER OF PENSIONERS sUs.
PENDED.
War etween France and siam-Cholera
Rel rts Not Confirmed "A Case Of
Yellow Fever Reported From
Mississippi.

WASHINGTON, July 14.-The depart
ment of state is without information
further than that contained in news
paper dispatches regarding the revolt
in Rio Graude do Sui. Captain
Parker of the warship Philadelphia,
now at Rio Janerio, has discretionary
power to remain if emergency de-
mands, but it is believed the situation
is not alarming and that he will sail as
soon as his ship is coaled. Latest
official reports from Samoa make no
direct reference to active hostilities,
but do state that serious complications
have arisen. These reports prepare
the department to give credence to the
unofficial reports of impending hos
tilities between Maiietoa and Mataafa,
and the Philadelphia's presence there
is desired.
FRENCH-SIAMESE WAR.
The only official news of the trouble
between the French and Siamese re-
ceived at the seate department was a
brief cablegram from Acting Consul
General Boyd at Bangkok stating that
after an hours engagement the French
vessels passed the fort below Bangkok.
1t is not the present intention of the
department to dispatch American war
vessels to the scene.
PROTECTION FOR sIAMEsE. MISSION.
ARIES.
There are about twenty mission
aries in Siam, mostly Presbyterians,
and their friends in this country have
become concerned about their welfare,
now that actual hostilities have broken
out between the French and Siamese,
Rev. Gillespie of New York, represent
ing the Presbyterian mission board,
today telegraphed Secretary Gresham
to inquire what provisions would be
made for the safety of these mission
aries and numerous children in their
charge. In view of the present war
outlook Secretary Gresham replied as
follows: II am informed by the sec
rotary of the navy that there is not at
present on the Asiatic station any YES.
sell capable of entering Siamese waters,
Missionaries should communicate with
the legation at Bang Kok for usual
diplomatic protection. Signed, Wal
ter @. Gresham.
CHOLERA REPORTS NOT CONFIRMED
WASHINGTON, July IA Specials
have been published in New York al
leging the existence of a disease in
Northampton county, n. c., resem-
bling cholera. Surgeon-general Wy
man, of the United States marine
hospital service, directed inquiries to
be made. No confirmation came. The
press agent at Raleigh wires, There's
no information here of any disease in
Northampton county, N. O., or any
point in North Carolina" A special
to the News and Observer from Garys-
burg, Northampton county. says;
"TheSe is no disease in this locality re-
semblihg cholera"
YELLOW FEVER CASE.
The marine hospital bureau is ad-
vised that there is a case of yellow
fever at the Gulf quarantine station at
Chandelier Island, Miss, via schooner
John Q. Smith from Havana.
PENSIONERS SUSPENDED.
There have been 1850 pensioners
suspended up to date under Secretary
Smiths recent ruling requiring bene-
ficiaries of June ~, 1890, to prove tota
disability where they are drawing
pensions of $12 per month. Suspen-
sioners are not confined to any particu
lar locality.