The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-12-13

reichstag palace. In the corridors around
tie session hall are arranged busts of
noted German parliamentarians. Under
meath each is a golden letter, and these
letters each successfully form a motto
First the Fatherland, then the Party
fnnce Bismarck expresses his thanks
through The Nueste Nachrichten today
Tor the manifestations of sympathy from
nome and abroad which he has received
since the death of his wife.
The Hamburg senate recently sent ex-
perts Herr Boissen and Vollers to Eng
lahd with instructions to inspect the
methods obtaining there with regard to
the Importation of American cattle. They
nave returned with the report that no
nlndrance is placed on the importation of
American cattle on account of the Texas
fever and the English authorities regard
IL as quite mucous. 1t remains to be
seen whether this report will lead to the
withdrawal of the restrictions placed
upon the importation of American cattle
and meat into Germany.
deductions in railway tariff over the
German and Russian roads for Russian
petroleum have just been published These
reductions will put American petroleum
at greater disadvantage in the competi-
ton for the German market.
| Il. knill, representing r. G.. Dun &
Co, has returned here from a circular
trip through Germany. In an interview
today with the correspondent of the As
sociated Press he says: 'The most pal
pable revival of the export trade to Amer
lea is noticeable in the textile industries
OF SaXony, especially in the cities of Glau-
chau, Chemnitz, Cora, Greitz, Plauen and
Crimmitschau. This is due to the fact
that the new tariff law lowered the duty
| of textiles from 30 to 40 per cent, to take
effect after Jan. l, 1896 The Crefeld
silk industry is reviving slightly. The full
effect of the new law is not expected
within a year: A revival in the export
trade to America is also occurring in
woolens, chinaware, glassware, paper
ware, gloves, toys, tinwdre, drugs, chemi-
articles.
The tariff muddles had suspended the
effects of the worlds fair, but they are
now becoming apparent. The American
exports which are sure to inc ease are
furniture, carriages, drays and plated
goods.
The reports, which Frank K Mason,
the United States consul general, at
Frankfort-on-the-M Main has forwarded to
Secretary Gresham on the reasons which
German financiers have for distrusting
American railway bonds are generally
commented upon in the German press.
The Berlin Tageblatt agrees with Mr..
Mason's views.
A farewell dinner to Mr.. Chapman
Coleman, who for many years has been
secretary of the United States legation,
was given. at the Kaiserhoff yesterday
evening. Among those present were
United States Ambassador Hon. Theo-
dore Runyon, Mr., Charles Dekay,
United States consul general, Directors
| Hellwig, Richard and Meuhlberg of the
! foreign office and representatives of all
of the embassys A private dinner to
Mr. Coleman is being arranged by his
personal friends.
LONDON WHEAT MARKET.
London, Dec. S.--Farm work has been
proceeding satisfactorily during the past
week The market has been gutter
and easier for River Platte wheat, which
is now offered at q shilling decline from
the previous prices.
INDIAN MARAUDERS.
Ures, Mex, Dec. S.-A ranchman
named Francisco Morales has reported
to the authorities that band of Yaqui
| Indians visited his ranch and killed
three sheep herders and drove off a
large number of cattle A detachment
of troops will be sent in pursuit.
WAR CLOUD DISAPPEARING. ]!
City of Mexico, Dec. S.-The Daily
Universale published a telegram from
Tuxtla, Chiapias, stating that General