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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
THE ALLIANCIA AFFAIR.

Washington, March 19.-There is
reason to believe that there may be fur
Iher interesting developments in connec-
zion with the Alliancia affair. Informal
ton is said to be at hand that a schooner
which recently sailed from Savannah Ga,
after having been watched by custom
officers, had on board arms and ammuni-
don concealed under a deck load of lum-
Der. Her destination is supposed to have
seen Cuba and the information concern,
ing her is of such character that Span
iSh SunbOatS are now on the watch.
Nothing is known of the reported action
of the Spanish Isabel or the Arcedo firing
on an American vessel. There are good
grounds, however, for beleveing that the
ship sailing from Savannah with Cuban
arms win furnish an actual case of deten-
ton ii She is overhauled. Careful investi-
cations are proceeding as to the cr1go
shipped Dy the Alliancia at Colon, allcga-
tions thar arms were taken aboard under
cover Of darkness having been made.
Conhrmations have been received in
washington from Cuba that the Conde
de Venedito was the Spanish waIs slip
that fired upon the Alliancia. The al.
vices said that the latter ship was flying
Il British flag.
There is no further doubt as to the re-
ceipt by Secretary Gresham of reply
from Spain as to his demands, but there
is reasOn to believe that the published
reports have failed to state some important
reservations made by Spain.
One parC of Spain's answe' may con-
Sist in Gazing attention to the fact that
IN November last a number of Spanish
Cubans were fishing in the Gulf of Mex
leo, when hey were fired OH by q United
States cutter, first with cannon and later
with small arms. The firing is alleged to
have occurred IL miles from land. The
lpaliards were carried to New Orleans,
where, Il said, the United States court
FOR the Southern district of Louisiana re-
leased them. Spain has not thus far
auadn a protest, but may do so now that
the United Stater ) protested against
the firing On the Alliancia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
REPORTED THAT GRESHAM HAS
DEMANDED THE RECALL OF
MINISTER THURSTON.
THE SECRETARY REFUSES TO
AFFIRM OR DENY.
Minister Thurston Also Declines to Dis
cuss the Report-A Rumor Also
That the Spanish Minister'S Re
call Has Been Demanded.

Washington, March 19-It was re-
ported here this afternoon that Secretary
Gresham had demanded the recall of
Lorin a. Thurston, the Hawaiian minis
ter to Washington, on the ground that
he was persona non grata. When Sec
retary Gresham's attention was called
to this statement he positively refused to
say one word i'll confirmation or denial
and other officials of the state depart
ment allege ignorance of the matter. 1t
is known, however, that there has been
much friction between the minister and
the state department in the transacting of
business, dating back to Mr.. Thurston' S
appointment as minister. Probably be-
cause he was aware of the feeling toward
himself he has always been singularly
guarded and discreet in his public utter
ances as far as can now be recalled, so
as not to subject himself to censure.
Every effort has been made officially to
disguise the real state of affairs. The
Hawaiian minister's name has been scru-
pulously included in all state functions
in which the diplomatic corps plays part,
and at least on one occasion has been
rendered the honor of special dinner
by Secretary Gresham, but it is known
that there have been stormy interviews
between them.
Minister Thurston was seen and posi-
lively declined to discuss the report. He
was mt the legation Office and was busily
engaged in preparing budget of official
mail for Hawaii. He said the report
was of such character that he would
maintain absolute silence. He did not
want this taken rs an intimation of af-
firmat ion or denial. He was asked spe-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
GEORGIA COTTON GROWERS.
An Address to the Farmers on the Ne
cessity of Concerted Action.

Atlanta, Ga, March 1S.-Delegates
from number of counties in the state
met here today and organized the Georgia
Cotton Growers association, with State
Senator w. A. Broughton as president
The following address was adopted:
TO the Farmers of Georgia-Realizing
the Importance and necessity for con-
certed action of all engaged in the growing
of cotton for mutual protection, we, the
Cotton Growers Protective association,
in convention assembled, do hereby ap-
peal, not only to those engaged in grow
ing cotton, but all interested in it for their
active cooperation in an effort to better
our condition. The imports into Georgia
exceed her exports. Therefore, there is
an imperative necessity for reducing our
expenses of all kinds, from ton of grain
to q barrel of potatoes. Our home
products are superior to any. We should
encourage the establishment of factories
of all kinds, as by that means the en-
ployes may become consumers of our
products. The contraction of the cur
rency may be relieved by system of
bartering between the farmer and the
merchant. We appeal to you to aid in
this effort.
First-By the raising Of supplies of
every kind possible to be produced on the
farm for the sustenance of man and
beast.
Secondly making the cotton crop a
surplus crop, intensifying it's culture
on every line.
Thirdly the use of more home made
fertilizers and the use of less CONNER
cial fertilizers.
In everything we ask your cooperation
we assure you that there is no fees, dues,
or charges made for membership and no
salaried officers, but each county is left
to pursue its own plan of carrying out the
plans of our organization.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
SAILED FOR LIBERIA.
The Steamer Horsa Sets Sail for Liberia
With Negro Emigrants.

Savannah, Ga, March 19.-This after
noon the Danish schooner Horsa, with
1897 negro emigrants, sailed down the
river on her long journey to Liberia. The
docks were crowded with the emigrants
and their baggage. The wharves along
the river have been crowded with both
negroes and whites for several hours.
Thousands of negroes were waiting to
cheer the emigrants, who returned the
cheering. The emigrants carry an i'm
mense amount of baggage, probably 500
large boxes having been taken on the
steamship. They expended several thou
sand dollars here for agricultural imple-
ments, household goods, ETC., and are
thoroughly equipped for the new life.
Many of them carry considerable money
with them. They will be given land by
the Liberian government. Those on board
sang farewell songs, of which the refrain
was taken up by the thousands of negroes
on the wharves. Great crowds followed
the steamship to the ends of the wharves.
nearly two miles away. The emigrants
continued to sing until the steamer had
been lost to view.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
AMERICAN CATTLE.
Under the Rigid Inspection it is Impossl-
BILE to Export Diseased Cattle.

Washington, March 19.-Secretary Nor
ton and DR.. Salmon, the chief of the bu-
reau of animal industry, visited the
wharfs at Baltimore of the Johnson line
of steamships, which carry cattle from the
United States to European ports. They
found upon personal inspection that the
accommodations for cattle was entirely
satisfactory and the care given animals
in transit is good. During the year tbs
company took from Baltimore to Liver
pool 29,067 head of fat bullocks. Out
of that number only 6 head We're lost.
These figures demonstrate the sanitary
condition of the, animals shipped to have
been superlatively good, and that the
handling of the stock in transit must have
been skilful and careful. The same line
transported from Boston to London dur
ing the same period of time 19,0G6 head
of cattle with Il total loss of only 80 ami
mails. In the face of these facts the sec
retary says it will be difficult for Ger
many and France to make it appear that
any diseased cattle have been shipped
from the United States during the year
1891 The fact, he adds, is that it has
been impossible, under the rigid system
of inspection, to ship any diseased cattle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
CHANG ARRIVES IN JAPAN.

Washington, March 10.-Li Hung
Chang's arrival in Japan is regarded in
official circles as one of the most signi6-
cant events Of recent days. 1t is the first
time in his life that the venerable states
man of China has set foot outside of
Chinese soil. At his advanced age he now
journeys to China's traditional foe to
offer concessions as means of securing
peace. 1t can not be stated positively
and authoritatively that the general terms
of the peace already understood and what
remains to be settled is the arranging of
details within certain specified limits.
The general terms have been brought
about by the efforts of United States
Ministers DENLY in China and Dun in
Toxic. 1t was even feared at late day
that Ii Hung Chang's mission might fail
through the vagueness of his authority to
treat for the ceding of territory. This was
arranged, however, through the activity
of the United States minister in showing
that the mission would otherwise prove
futile The general terms of Iii Hung
Chang's authority are to cede territory
pay cash indemnity, guarantee the i'm
dependence of COrea and arrange treaty
relations with Japan by which Japan's
territorial jurisdiction in China will be
maintained. The exact amount of the
cash indemnity is not fixed, nor is the
kind of metal it is to be paid in agreed 30.
This and the boundaries of the ceded ter
ritory are yet to be arranged. SO far
have the arrangements advanced that LII
Hung Chang's mission is expected to be
consummated within few days unless
some unexpected hitch occurs.
The report that Russia will intervene
to stop arrangements as to territory are
known to be misleading from positive in
formation received here.
These reports satisfy the authorities
that there will be no word of protest from
Russia. The same is believed to be true
ms TO France with the same certainty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21

and managed to prosper as much as
when her husband lived with her. They
had been in their present home number
of years and were well known to cattle
men. 1t is just this acquaintance that
undoubtedly brought about the crime She
was the principal witness against a young
fellow charged with stealing horses. 1t
is believed that he knows something of
the crime. His whereabouts are not
known. The county in which the crime
was committed is far remote from tele-
graphic communication and there is no
means by which information can be Sc
cured. 1t is thinly settled and of such
character that it is not improbable that
there Will be more violent deaths added
TO the list and never be explained.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
CIVIL SERVICE OPINION


Washington, March 19.-Attorney Gen
eral Olney has sent to the postmaster
general an opinion in the case of the ap-
pointment of seven men in the Baltimore
postoffice, the legality of which was ques-
toned by the civil service commission.
He holds that the first appointments grew
out of presidential order made on Nov.
20, extending the civil service law over
clerkships and other places in postotllces
Prior to this order the postmaster at Bal
timore had removed seven employees and
had appointed their successors, but the
removed office holders held over few
days awaiting qualifications of their sue
cessors. The department thereupon re-
fused in November to approve his ap-
pointments and new complication arose
when the postmaster gave his new men
places as watchmen, intending to promote
them. Subsequently the postmaster re-
considered his action and decided to stand
on the legality of the first appointments.
The attorney general holds that the noti-
fication of Nov. 1, of the removals and
appointments was sufficient and operated
before the order of the president, placing
these officers under civil service rules took
effect.
He quotes an opinion of Attorney Cen
eral Miller on the subject of railway
clerks to sustain this view. the fact that
the postmaster allowed the incumbents
to remain in office after they had been no
titled of their removal gave them no title
to positions which had already been filled
by the appointing power.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
AMBASSADOR BAYARD MAY HAVE
QUITE A DELICATE MIS-
SION TO PERFORM.
GRl1AT BRITAIN MAY BE ASKED
TO EXPLAIN.
Further Developments in the Alliancia
Controversy Looked FOr-Rumbred
the Alliancia Had Arms for the
Rebels Concealed Aboard.

Washington, March 19.-It is probable
tlat Ambassador Bayard will be instruct
ed By cable to call the attention of the
British government to the British ulti-
mstura addressed TO Nicaragua, and to
ask for some expression in the nature
OF an explanation of the British purposes.
The subject must be handled with great
deiicacy md prudence, and taken in con-
hectiOp With the attempt Mr.. Bayard is
making IN accordance with the German
resolution adopted by congress, to secure
submission to arbitration of the boundary
,"Spute between Great Britain and Vene-
HUeia viii test his diplomatic abilities to
The utmost to maintain cordial relations
with the government to which he is ac-
credited while persisting in forcing upon
its attention the disagreeable subjects,
1t is apnrehended here, in view of the
statements made in parliament yester-
day Dy Si: Edward Gray, the parliament
tary secretary for foreign affairs, that
Mr.. Bayard has already met with a
check IN his attempt to push the arbitra-
ton Iuntter. This would be very unfor-
fortunate just at this time, for it would
oblige the president to consider and de.
eide what further steps are necessary to
give effect to the intentions of congress
and protect the republic of Venezuela
rom encroachments upon her territory.
1t is felt in diplomatic circles here that
The signs are certainly in evidence of ap.
proachiug trouble in the south. British
warships are bound for Nicaragua to col.
lect indemnity under duress; French
war vessel is bound for Laguaria, Vene.
zuela, TO jake the expelled French minis
ter aboard, leaving a wide breach of dip
iomatie relations, and other European
nations are threatening to follow Great
Britain's example in coercing the small
central md South American republics
INTO ,mynents of debts and indemnitics.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21

Washington, March 10 90 A. the agri-
cultural department it was thought there
had been misunderstanding of the
nature of the governors proclamation. 1t
is thought the proclamation referred to
is merely the usual one issued about this
time establishing local regulations in con-
formity with the regulations made uy
the department to prevent the introluc-
tion of what is known as Texas fever
among Northern cattle. The department
has recently issued its annual prolama-
ton restricting the trade in Texas oattle
between February and December.
There is no pleuro pneumonia in Texas,
it is said at the agricultural department.
The department has numerous agents in
Texas and receives reports Frequently
from them. The disease known as Texas
fever does not int 'eefe with foreign
trade because no live cattle 50 afflicted are
Pc. lni,tpd to be "NDi ted n t." disease
can not communicate through slaughtered
beef
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Buck Kilgore to Get One of the Oklahoma
Julgeships.

Washington, Mrach 15.-(Specal cor
respondence.) )-There seems to be an es-
pecial rush for offices within the gift of the
president just at this time, the result of
recent Legislation creating the positions
for which the applications are coming
from all sections of the country. AL
though the number of fat berths is of
course much smaller than Immediately fol-
lowing a presidential election, the earnest
ness evlnced by the present applicants is
proportionately as great and their per-
| sistence not one whit less. Among the
most desirable of the places President
Cleveland now has at his disposal are those
made necessary by the bill passed during
the closing days of congress reorganizing
the Judiciary of Oklahoma Territory. This
will call for the appointment of two
United States judges, two marshals and
one district attorney. For the judgeships
is may be said that nearly every one of the
outgoing Democratic congressman is an
applicant besides a large number of the
Oklahoma legal fraturnity. The salary
being S0,OO0 per annum, it was to have
been expected that there would be a rush.
| Here in Washington it is generally be-
lieved that one of the fortunate men is
as good as named in the person of Con-
gresham Buck Kilgore of Texas, who
has the support of his delegation and is
known to stand well in the good graces
of Mr.. Cleveland.
| Other good places to be filled are those
calling for an examination and classifica-
ton of mineral lands in the grant to the
Northern Pacific railroad in Montana and
Idaho, no less than II such examiners
are to be appointed, at an annual salary of
$2400. The bill porvides that at least
one of the three examiners for each dis
trict shall be n resident of the district in
which he shall be employed, the remain
ing two to be appointed as the president
may see fit. AS three of these districts
are in Montana and one in Idaho, it will
therefore be seen that number of out
sders will get chance at these plums.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
HORRIBLE DOUBLE MURDER.

Jonesboro, Ark, March 19.-News was
received here today from Buffalo Island,
in the extreme southeastern portion OF
this county, of horrible double murder.
John Gargus, prosperous farmer, to-
gether with his wife, were mur-
dered while in bed asleep,
Sunday night. Their baby, who
was also in bed with them, was not
molested. The heads Of the aged couple
were both crushed. There is no clue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
STRUCK A CLEW.

Butte, Neb., March 19.-The authori-
ties think they have struck clew that
may lead to the apprehension of Mrs.
Holtons murderers. Mrs. HOltOn was
a German woman and fairly well to do.
Her husband, Theodore Holton, was sent
to the hospital for the insane at Norfolk
abot.t 1S motnhs ago Since that time
the wife bad lived alone on The ranch,
the couple having 10 thil1f:1.
She looked after the cattle they owned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
PYTHIAN UNIVERSITY.

Nashville, Tenn, March 19.-The board
of regents of the Knights of Pythias Of
the World, appointed by the Supreme
lodge at its melting in Washington, ID. O.,
last fall, to look after and superintend
the erection of the Pythian University in
Gallatin, Tenn, met in that city yester-
connection with the university.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
SHORT-LIVED LIBERTY.
A Released Convict is Rearrested on a
More Serious Charge.

Brooklyn, March 19.-George Chamber.
lain, alias Doolittle, a cowboy, was ar.
rested as he left the Kings county peni.
tentiary this morning, after having served
a term of imprisonment as a United
States convict. He is wanted at Soc.
corro, n. NJ, for the alleged murder OF
Eustis Labeete, a sheep herder, in June
1893. He escaped and went to Paris
Tex, where he was arrested a year ago
for selling whisky to the Indians, fo1
which he got years Imprisonment, and
tentiary as United States prisoner
Chamberlain will leave tonight in the
custody of detective from New Mexico
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
NEW oRLEANs TROUBLES.

by a reporter of the Associated Press this
morning Governor Foster said there was
absolutely nothing new to report about
the labor troubles. He said that nothing
tangible has been accomplished as yet
looking towards settlement of the diff
culties, and from present appearances he
could not see how the matter will be fixed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
CLERGYMAN DEAD.

Nashville, March 19.-Dr. II. w. How
ard, one of the most prominent clergymen
in the state, died at Tullahoma this morn
ing. DIR. Howard came to Tennessee
He was a prominent Mason, Knight of
Pythias and Odd Fellow, and held promi-
nent positions in those orders. He was
graduated from Bowdoin college.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21

The upset price fixed by the court was
$3,700,000. The road will be offered for
sale again on the first Tuesday in April
with the upset price fixed at $3,OOO,00O.
Secretary of the Interior Hoke Smith,
counsel for the trustees of the bondhold-
ers, says the road shall not be sold for
less than that sum.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY

Colon, March 10.-Letters which have
been found upon the rebels who were
captured at the time of the recent attack
upon Bocas del Toro, when the Mexican
bandit CARA was killed, diclos IS the fact
that certain high officials in Nicaragua
contributed funds and arms TO rebels who
were engaged in the attack upon that
place. For instance Senor Cabezas gave
the rebels the sum of $4,000 and 80 rifles.
1t is also believed that another attack
upon Bocas del Toro is contemplated
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
TEXAS FEVER.
The Governor of South Dakota Issues
Proclamation Thereon. 2

Sioux Falls. S. d., March 19.--rhe gov
ernor has issued u proclamation prohibit
ing the importation of cattle in South Da-
Eota from Texas ali other S,'.II,ru
states, where The Texas fever is epidemic
among live stock. The proclamation has
caused sensation rs it was not lnoMn
that the Texas fever was epidemic any
where in this country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
NEGROES IN MEXICO.

Washington, March 19.-The secretary
of state has been advised by the diplomat
ic representatives of the United States
at the City of Mexico under date of
March 6, 1895, that between 700 and
500 negro families have recently arrived
from the United States at Ilahualilo,
Durango, Mexico, as colonists under a
federal concession granted to w. II. FL
lis, an American citizen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS.

Washington. March ia statement
prepared by the commissioner of internal
revenue shows receipts during the eight
months of the present fiscal year to have
been as follows: Spirits, $50, ,O95, ,53S; in
crease over the same period last year,
$40S5, 7S3. Tobacco, $19,671,7 ,741; in
crease. S1,O96,999. Fermented liquors,
$50, ,76S: decrease, $120,O99. OleO-
margarine, $1,109,276; decrease, $22S,-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
''-'''' SEN TOR MORGAN TALKS.
He Gives His Opinions on Existing Con
plications.

Washiugton, March Ex-senator Nor
gan of alabama, chairman of the senate
foreign re- iations committee, has remained
In WASH gton since the adjournment of
congress- and is watching with interest
II don't know what is being done," he
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21

1S4. Income tax, S11, SIS; miscellaneous,
$436,320; increase, 343, ,324.
The total receipts for the eight months
were $100,532, ,466; increase, $5,1S0,622.
During the month of February, 1895,
there was an aggregate decrease in the
receipts over February, 1894, of S1,701,-
145.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
INsURRECTION SIJPPRESsED

Buenos Ayres, March ia dispatch
from Quito says that the insurrection in
Ecuador has been suppressed and that
the leaders have been arrested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-21
A DRUG ON THE MARKET

Macon, Ga, March 19.-The Georgia
Southern and Florida railroad system
was put up at receivers sale for the sec
Ond time today, but there were no bidders