Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-02-03

purpose OF merely creating terror and
proloDging the blockade, would not be
permitted so far as Americans and
American vessels were concerned. To
this commune alton the insurgent adj
miral made no response.
The captains of several American
vessels lntimated that they wanted to
90 and notify De Cana that it was his
intention to convoy them at sunrise on
Monday.
Fearing trouble, Benham ordered the
vessels of the fleet to be cleared for &C.
ton. The captain of two of the slips
weakened and failed to come into the
harbor. The Amy was the only one
that ventured in and she was escorted
by the United States cruiser Detroit.
AS VIEWED FROM WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Referring to
the Brazilian situation Senator Sher-
man said: "As Admiral De Cana Is at
the head of a band of insurgents and
represents no organized govern ment, it
Will not be necessary TO declare war,
but he and bis fol overs can be treated
as pirates. i do not court war, but
when we get into it, / am for fighting
it out"
HALIFAX, Jan. 31.-The schooner
Gertie L. Foster, of Glouchester, was
driven ashore In a gale last night. Five
of the crew tried to reach the shore but
the boat capsizsd and they were drown
ed. The remainder were rescued this
morning.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-The house
NxVnn int Il L. Ill
according to the special order of the
day, and devoted to debate. under the
five minute rule, the whole of the
internal revenue amendment, the same
being open to amendment.
Tate, of Georgia, offered an amend
ment striking out the section relating
toe bonds period and the manner of
collecting the tax.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. 31.-A special
to the Bee says that last night while
special car, occupied by Mrs. Stanford,
was on side track at Vina, a gang of
roughs surrounded the car and began
hiring revolvers. They remained about
for some time and SO frightened Mrs.
Stanford that she sent a servant to the
VIVA ranch for help. Before the people
OF VIVA found out what was going on
the gang had dispersed.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-The resolu-
OF the treasury to issue the pro-
posed bonds came up. Allan, of
Nebraska, took the floor to reply to
Sherman's argument of yesterday. He
declared that the authority to issue
hnpHc nndor tho o. did or
continue in power but ceased with its
first exercise. Hoar followed Allan
and said: "In my opinion the bonds
issued and sold by the treasury depart
ment under existing circumstances will
be illegal and will carry no constitu-
tiopal or lawful obligations of the gov
eminent for their payment"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-The house
at once resumed the tariff debate.
Covert, democrat, of New York; con-
tinued his attack on the bill which he
declared sectional. He reminded the
southern members that northern demo
Gratis assisted them to defeat the force
bills and asked them to return the COM
pliment by assisting to defeat this sec
tlonai measure.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Psrkins, of
California, presented petition from ten
thousand wool growers of California,
irrespective Of political party, against
the reduction of the duty on wool.
Quay, of Pennsylvania, Dubois, Of
Idaho, introduced resolutions which
kept up the discussion. Sherman and
Teller taking leading part in it, the re-
solutions went over without action.
The election bill vas taken up. agreed
at for next Tuesday. when final vote on
1t will be taken.