The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-07-26

slstS vi Oujy tWO VESSELS, lue CGUls6fS
Baltimore and Monterey. They are
both at ChemulpO, Corea, and it would
be impossible for them to properly
cover the enormous territory OF sea
coast. Owing to the demands of seal
patrol service there is only one vessel
at present available in addition to
the two vessels now there. This
is the Charleston at Mare island.
However, on August the close of the
season in the seal waters expires, and
as it will be necessary after that date
to protect only the small go mile zone
around the Prybilotf Island, it is
probable soma of the vessels of the
patrol fleet can be spared and ordered
to proceed directly to China. In this
case, the choice probably would fall
on the Yorktown, the Concord and
the Petrol, leaving the Mohican, the
Adams and the Alert with the Ranger
to guard the seal islands.
SUGAR. TRUST INVESTIGATION.
Edward o. Levy, "a New Y ork broker,
was before the sugar trust investiga-
ting committee today. While not a
member of the firm of Vince er & Co.
ne acts as personal representative of
Mr.. Guilladeau of that firm in his alb
senOe, and it is understood that his
testimony substantiated that given
by Mr.. Guilladeau when before the
committee and 1t relates to an order
for stock alleged to have been given
Senator Camden. Witnesses who
have 80 far been ex-
amined have named Battershal as
the man who at one time had in his
possession orders from senators for the
purchase of sugar stock. The com.
mittee regard the disappearance of the
witness wanted at this time as signif-
icant. His absence is also delaying
the final consumation of the commits
tees work. Senator Camden was ask
ed ii he desired to make any state
ment concerning the report in the
newspapers to the effect that the tes-
timony had involved his name in SUI
gar speculation. He replied that he
did not desire to say anything at the
present time, but would defer any
statement that he might have to
make until he could have an oppor.
tunity to see the testimony.
Many rumors were reported from
the committee during the afternoon
that they were on the trail of an i'm.
portsnt discovery. 1t is acknowledged
that Battershall is the missing wit
ness that is so much desired. One of
the persistent rumors that were in
circulation was that the committee
had obtained copy of an alleged or
der for sugar stock signed by sen.
ator. This was repeated to member of
the committee, who said he had no way
of telling how much information he
got out of the committee. He said it
would be unfair to the accused to pub
lish any testimony until he had an
opportunity of making defense.
The committee said that it was an
unsavory affair all around. 1t is
claimed by the senator whose name is
understood to lie on the copy of the
alleged order, that it is forgery and
was gotten up for Matchmaking pur-
poses.
CHINESE BLOCKADE.
The action of the Chinese govern
ment in closing the Yang river on ac-
count of the complication with Japan,
growing out of the Corean eruption, /:
regarded by naval officers as mos
| important strategic measure from 6
defensive point of View, Shanghai
one of the most populous and wealthy
cities in CHINA, is situated on the Woo
Sung river, a short distance beyond
its iuncture with the Yang Use K.iaDg
The Woo Sung bar at the mouth
of the tributary made navigation ex
tremely difficult and the Chinee gov
eminent has prudently refused tt
heed the oft repeated suggestions o.
European commerce powers that the
channel be improved at this point
AS it is the sinking of juncts loaded
with stone In the narrow and crooked
channel will easily and effectualy Close
the Yang Use Kiapg and Woo sung
above, thus protecting Shanghai OF
the Woo Sung and also the enormous
ly expensive ordnance factory nea
the Yang Use Kiang which would b.
simply invaluable in case of hos
tilities.
TREASURY BALANCE.
The cash balance in the treasury a
the close of business today was $124
291, 27S, of which SOL, 772, 522 was gol
reserve.
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
The democrats of the senate toda
decided to retire behind closed door
for the purpose of settling their differ
ences on the tariff and trying to reac
an amicable understanding.
program was arranged for
caucus, and accordingly at 3 o'cloc
the senate adjourned and the Demo
cratic members walked into tn
marble room and closed the door,
Messrs. Fill, Murphy and Irby wer
the only Democrats present at tn
capitol who did not respond to tn
call Mr.. Hill was not notified OF tn
Intention to hold caucus until thu
asst minute and then declined
to enter it because of hi
attitude on the bill. Senator Irb
left the capitol without giving an
explanation of his absence. Senate
Murphy went away pleading an ell
gagement. The caucus continued fC
three houre and without reaching an
conclusion or taking vote on an
proposition, adjourned until tomorro
at 5 o'clock when another meetin
will be held.
Mighty is the Truth
And it will prevail. Against unde
hand competition and spurious imitt