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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
LONDON COMMENTS.

London, Dec. 3.-Newspapers will very
generally contain editorial coments upon
President Cleveland's message to con
gress.
The Graphic says:
"The crudities and indiscretion of Presi-
dent Cleveland's present pronuciamento
on foreign affairs might have been evolved
by the late Mr. Blaine in his worst mood.
Can anything be more absurd than the
proposal that the SchOmberg line lin
Venezuela), should be submitted to ar
bitration?
"The reference to Cuba is infinitely
preston of sympathy with filibustering."
The Times editorial says:
president Cleveland has drawn a
startling picture of the difficulties created
by the vicious currency system and we
shall be greatly surprised if the plans he
suggests are not warmly welcomed by
business men throughout the States.
But, flushed by election victories, it is
probable enough that the Republicans will
refuse to allow anything to be done in
the direction indicated. Meanwhile the
remainder of the message, especially
with reference to foreign relations, will
give the impression hat he is marking
time. Nothing. he says, commits him to
new aggressive foreign policy, whilst
II will task the igneuity of his oppon-
ents to make out that he has in any way
compromised the dignity or been careless
of the interests of his own country" :.
The Daily News, the liberal organ, will
say:
president Cleveland knows better
than to treat the Monroe doctrine as II i
were rule of international law. 1t is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
was modest and full of good feeling, bu'
non-committal as to policies.

was modest and full of good feeling bu
non-cOmmittal as to policies.
However. it was not expected that tn,
speaker would touch the questions to b,
dealt in by the house.
EX-Speaker Crisp assumed the leader
ship of the minority, and it was signif
cant that Mr.. Payne of New York mad,
the motion which usually devolves upoi
the leader of the majority. This is takeI
to mean that he is to be the chairman O.
the ways and means committee and the
recognized leader of the Republicans OF
the floor. An arrangement was entered
into by which the Republicans should
have the first tiers of the seats on the
Democratic side and also the last two
tiers. Three hundred and fifty-six num-
bers We're placed in a box and shaken up.
A blindfolded page drew out the ballots
and the members selected their seats as
their names were drawn. According to
the usual custom, the house granted the
eX-speakers, Mr.. Crisp of Georgia, and
Mr. Grow of Pennsylvania. the privilege
of selecting their seats without drawing.
Mr. Crisp selected a seat in the heart of
the Democratic minority and Mr.. Grow
took seat near the center of the Repub-
lican side. tlir,
The name of Mcclure Rep), Ohio,
was the first drawn from the hox
Messrs. Owens DemD, Kentucky. the sue
cessor of Mr.. Breckinridge. was the sec
ond and Mr.. Parkins Rep.), Iowa. was the
third. Popular members were applaud
ed as they came forward and selected
their places, and the page boys scooted
from desk to desk, conveying floral
pieces sent by admiring friends. Before
the dra wing was half completed the array
of desks was transformed into bower
of roses. Among those who were thus
were ex-Speaker Crisp and
Mr.. Bartlett Dem) of New York, who
drew the "booby prize"
His was the last name called. AS soon
as the drawing was completed the house,
on motion of Mr.. Payne of New York.
adjourned until tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
A WHOLE RAFT OF BILLS.

Washington, Dec 3.-There were 272
bills and IL resolutions introduced in the
senate today, but large majority of the
bills were reprints Of measures which
failed to pass last session. Many of
these, as also large proportion Of the
new bills, were for private purposes.
There we're also several for the modifica-
ton of the pension laws.
Senators PETER, Stewart and Squire
introduced their bills Of last session per-
tanning to silver coinage.
Senator Pettigrew introduced q bill
to establish a uniform system OF bank
ruptcy and reintroduced his bill of last
session to prevent the determination OF
the. fur bearing animals of Alaska.
Senator Vest reintroduced his bill Of
last session TO prohibit a monopoly in the
transportation of cattle to foreign coun-
tries, and also his bills for the compnl-
sorry education of Indian children and the
settlement of private land claims.
Senator Chandler reintrOduced his bill
for the exclusion of alien anarchists and
his bill for the regulation of immigration.
Senator Frye introduced a bill pro-
viding for the amendment Of tariff laws
80 as to admit free Of duty all material
used in the construction or equipment OF
vessels built i'm the United States.
lie also presented several other bills
for the encouragement of American ship
building, and general bills to amend the
laws relating TO navigation; to prevent
discrimination against American sailing
vessels engaged in the coastwise trade.
In the house large number OF bills
on Joint resolutions were introduced,
many of them measures that failed dur
ing the last session.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
HOUSE Bulls INTRODUCED.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Representatives
Aldrich of, Illinois and Poole of New
York (the latter by requesD today pre-
sented in the house resolutions adopted
by the citizens of South Chicago and
Syracuse, respectively asking for the
recognition of belligerent rights of Cuba.
Mr.. McRae of Arkansas introduced
bills to strike out the provision of the
constitution against levying a capita
ton or direct tax Ia result Of the income
tax discussion), to define trusts and to
authorize the free importation of arti-
cles covered by them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
PRESIDENT NOMINATED RUFUS
W. Observation-Disclosures
ALMOST ASSURED.
HOW THE message WAS RECEIVED.
Republicans do not Approve of the Eli
nancial Recommendations, While Sill
yer Democrats are .Silent-Resolu-
tons on Venezuela Questions.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The president to-
day nominated Rufus w. Peckham of
New York, to be associate justice of the
United States supreme court to succeed
the late Howell Il. Jackson of Tennessee.
lie also nominated Richard Olney to be
secretary of state and Judson Harmon
attorney general The two last nomina-
tions were Immediately confirmed by the
senate. Senators on both sides of the
chamber express themselves as highly
pleased with the nomination of Judge
Peckham.
Senator Hill of New York is in the
West but Senator Murphy said there
could be no doubt of speedy confirmation.
lie did not believe that Senator Hill
would make any opposition.
The judges of the United States su-
preme court are understood to have ex-
pressed satisfaction with the selection
Judge Peckham is known to the mem
bers OF the court through his decisions
and is highly esteemed in that quarter.
lie appeared before the court on several
occasions before his elevation to the New
York jurisdiction and although a COM
paratiyely young man, he is still remem-
bered for his thorough and effective
manner of presenting his cases.
Senator Pugh, chairman of the commit
tee on jurisdiction, will call meeting of
the committee for next Monday for the
purpose of considering Judge Peckhams
nomination.
Rufus w. Peckham is resident of
Albany, N; l., and judge of the court OF
appeals of New York. His name has
been mentioned frequently for the office
to which he was nominated today. 1t is
believed his nomination will be satisfac-
tory to Senator Hill, whose opposition
was successful in preventing the confir-
nation of Messrs. Hornblower and
Wheeler Peckham, the two New York
ers whose names were sent in by Presi-
dent Cleveland for the supreme court
justiceship, now held by Justice White.
Senator Hill, ON several occasions, has
spoken very highly of the new nominee.
The nomination will go first to the senate
Judiciary committee, which always
scrutinizes closely the record of persons
named for the supreme court bench. but
in view of the high reputation of Judge
Peckham it is believed confirmation will
follow as speedily as consistent with the
importance of the Office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
FIYf)URTHQ|N|lRESS
BlIl 8f01Gles Of The N0IIO1lI LegiS-
I1IQI8 Were Called Together
n HIgl Noon Monday
RIED IS INSTALLED SPEAKER
kSYERY REPUBLICAN MEMBER
NOTED FOR HIM-HIs IN
AuFURAL SPEECH.
|6i PRESIDENTS MESSAGE WILL CONE TODAY
A4 Message From the White House
Annolnlced That 1t Was Not Yet
Y Ready The Usual Floral Trib-
,ssA 9tes 10 Congressmen-Only
Routine Business Trans
aeted-The Drawing
M For Seats.
BEtSID5YTS MESSAGE WILL CONE TODAY

h washington, Dec. 2.-The house today
,assed into The hands of the Republicans
ind *Thomas Bracket Reed of Maine
lgaih triumphantly assumed the speak
RS gayel. The opening session was, as
s usual animated and brilliant, set off
With provided galleries in holiday attire;
ifNxicating with the perfume of hun
lffds OF floral tributes to popular men,
)ers, and provided with spirit of jublia-
ion and good nature. Old familiar faces
we're absent, but there were plenty of
leW ones TO take their praces. Still,
he proceodiugs themselves, us usual with
opening sessions, were of routine char
lcter and devoid of interesting features.
nhe house simply organized. adopted
he usual r. solutions to notify the presi-
lent nnd the senate that the house was
eally for BUSINESS, and wound up by
hduIging in the biennial lottery or seat
pe coutost
Sneaker Reed was beyond question the
tarof the occasion. His appearance was
he signal Tor a most flattering and en-
husihstic demonstration. His inaugural
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
PROGRESSING FAvoRABLY.

New York, Dec. 3.-President G. T..
Huntington of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship company and President ]. Edward
simmons of the Panama railroad had a
conference today in regard to the proposed
agreement between the two companies.
Mr.. Huntington said subsequently that
everything is progressing favorably and
that the negotiations will probably be
definitely concluded this week. President
Simmons said that matters are going
along all right and that the contract will
probably be signed within "a few days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

neither dignihed nor polite for the ad
nlnlstration at Washington to take ur
] the quarrels of South America communi.
ties which do not observe the usages OF
| civilized nations.
America will find some day that this
sort OF patronage involves n correspond
ing responsibility and they will not like
| that Mt ALL"
The Standard, the Conservative or
| gan, says:
I'VE cannot but regret the tone of
President Cleveland's reference to Vene-
zuela. If we may judge from the tone
and substance of Mr.. Olney's dispatch.
from the paraphrase thus impaired to
congress, we are not surprised that no
answer has been received, and we fur
ther undertake to predict that when the
report reaches the White house it will
furnish the president with n deal of mat
ter Tor serious reflection. We must be
pardoned if we venture to say that the
whole passage referring to Venezuela is
Il tissue OF unreal assumptions and I'M
supported deductions. If the Americans
desire to carry out the views thus eX-
pressed they will do SO after the calcu-
lation of the cost. Even if we were
eager for arbitration, the experience of
the Behring sea controversy would
hardly encourage us. 1t is not easy TO
argue calmly when we find that Presi-
dent Cleveland has already preiudiced
the merits of the dispute. But eyen
strong States have rights, and though
Great Britain is able to maintain its
dignity and interests it ought not to be
q mark for public affront in a presi
dental message. We are not much i'm.
pressed with his currency proposals; he
suggests palliative and not n cure"
The Post Conservative, says:
-
the message appears to be framed on
lines which Senator Chandler might ap-
prove. In regard to Cuba, there are
similar signs of disposition to con
ciliate the feelings of popular agitators
These things are incidents of any presi-
dental campaign and President Cleye-
land never pretended to be superior to
them"
An editorial in the Chronicle says:
1T is very doubtful if congress viii
accept President Clevelands currency
plan. The message sounds cautious. but
there is note in the direction of free
trade.
"The reference to Armenia must be re-
garded as the definite adherence of the
United States to the European concert.
Few honest critics can say anything
against President Cleveland's reference
to Venezuela. We agree with him that
the boundary dispute is eminently suited
to arbitration and undoubtedly our gov
will take the same view. 1t
must be remembered that this question
is quite distinct from that of the repara-
ton due us by Venezuela for injuries.
When such reparation is made every
liberal in the country will acquiesce in
demands"
The Chronicle concludes its editorial
by asking whether America is ready to
the responsibility thus incur
red for the faithful discharge of their OBJ
legations by the American republics
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
SIN NEGROES DRoWNED

Tampa, Fla, Dee. "a part of the
crew of the sponging schooner Sham
rock, which arrived here last night, re-
ports that last Wednesday, while in Saint
Martins reef, 70 miles north of here, Il
heavy northwestern capsized the schoon-
er. Six negroes who were below the
matches were drowned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
HOW THE MESSAGE TOOK


Washington, Dec. 3.-Both curiosity
and interest were manifested by the
members of the house in the presidents S
message. Members express surprise
that no recommendation was made for
the supply of the treasury deficit. In the
discussion of foreign affairs the portion
devoted to the enforcement of the Mon
roe doctrine, in connection with the
boundary line dispute, and the sugges-
tions regarding Cuba attracted special
attention, but the main interest centered
i'll the recommendations for the retire
ment of the greenbacks and the eXten-
sion of the National banking system.
Several of the Democratic leaders who
differ with the president on the financial
question refused to express their opin-
ions for publication.
The Republicans of the senate do not
approve the presidents message so far
as it concerns finances. 1t matters not
whether they be silver men or not, they
all have something to say against it,
Many senator's expressed the opinion
that the message was disappointing, be-
cause it did not provide method for
raising revenue.
All of the Republicans who are known
as sound money men were especially dis
appointed on account of this feature of
the message. The silver men, of course
were very emphatic in their disapproval
of the presidents views on silver. For
the most part however, the Republicans
spoke in terms of approval of the posi-
tion of the president regarding foreign
affairs, but more especially as to what
he said about Venezuela. The silver
Democrats had very little to say regard
ing the message and it was for the most
part a disappointment for them. There
was general impression in the senate
that the proposition of the president to
retire the greenbacks would not be sue
cnccfuI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
NnCuANTcAr NNcINpppe

New York, Dec. 3.-The thirty-second
semi-annual meeting of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers was be-
neers were present from all over the
country. Technical topics were taken
up for informal discussion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

BAPTIST MINISTER KILLED.
Montevallo, Ala, Dec. 3.-Rev. n. L.
Lucas, q Baptist minister living near
here, was shot and killed today by vii
liam Seels In quarrel growing out of the
ownership of land.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
Made An ASSIGNMENr.

lNNIJII NY ltloININI Y NJ ny T, NJ
Shelbyville, Ind, Dec, 3.-The Shelby
vile Cabinet company made an assign
ment today. Liabilities, $4,000; assets,
$4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
What shall l buy for
Christmas!

Is question which will bother
not a few Of our friends, big and
little. That depends, of course,
upon the capacity of the pocket
book. We have a variety of use
tul and pretty articles, and more
OF them coming, some of which
may fill the bill. Among them
variety of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
A SHORT CAuCIIS

A SHORT CAUCUS.
Washington, Dec. 1.-The Republican
senators were not in caucus for half an
hour after the senate adjourned today,
but adjourned until Wednesday without
taking any action on the reorganization
of the senate.
Mr.. Sherman was elected chairman of
the caucus and Mr.. Dubois secretary
The discussion was informal and centered
around the question whether the Repub-
lican senators, having plurality between
Il majority of the senate, should attempt
reorganization with Republican officers
and Republican chairmen of committees.
1t was evident that the prevailing senti-
ment favored Republican organization
and some strong speeches were made,
notably by Messrs. Davis of Minnesota
and Aldrich of Rhode Island, urging
that there should be no combination or
Republican ranks. This appeared to
voice the general view of senators, and
no opposition speeches were made.
The question arose, however, as to
whether the test of strength should be
made on securing the committees or
choice of a president pro TEN. In order
to prevent this issue Mr.. Hoar moved
the appointment of committee on COM
mittees, to have charge of move to Sc
cure reorganization on Republican lines.
Mr. Hale offered an amendment for a
test ON the choice of president pro tenn.
In the formal discussion following Mr..
Frye's name was mentioned as the prob
able candidate for president pro tenn.
Some senators raised the point, however,
that the president pro TEN could not be
elected while the presiding officer was
present, and acting under the same rules
it was finally decided that no vote should
be taken at present, and Messrs. Hoar
and Hale withdrew their motions.
The understanding was that definite
line of action would be agreed on at the
meeting Wednesday following the ses-
sion of that day. The main reason for
the withdrawal of the motion to appoint
the committee by the chairman was the
discovery of the fact that there was
large element in the caucus opposed to
the selection of the committee by appoint
mcnt.
MONTHLY DEBT STATEMENT.
Washington, Dec. 2.-The monthly
treasury statement of the public debt
shows that on November 30, 1895, the
debt, less cash in the treasury, amounted
to $94S AT .611, an increase for the month
of $2.046.503, which is accounted for by
the decrease of $2,541 ,611 in the cash in
the treasury. The debt is recapitulated
as follows: -is
Interest bearing debt, $747, 1861 $50;
debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity, S1.676, 1S0; debt bearing no in
terest. $376,S45, ,S57. Total debt. 81, 125,-
SS3.997. This amount, however, does
not include $5S2.987, ,673 in certificates
and treasury notes. which are Offset by
an equal amount of cash in the treasury.
The cash in the treasury is classified as
follows:
Gold. S129.967. .445; silver, $500, 164, ,742;
paper. S153.SG2. IA: bonds. disbursement
officers balance, etc, $15, 1928 261, making
total of $S01. .120.692. against which
there are outstanding liabilities amount
ing to Se23 IA 300. leaving a cash bal
ancc of $177, ,406,3
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

Government experts pronounce DR..
Prices Baking Powder the purest and
best
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

Gifts to fool the public in adulterated
baking powders. Dr. Prices alone is
pure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
Pocket Cutlery

Bought for the holiday trade, the
prices of which are within the
reach of every one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
Pocket Kodaks.
A very fine article for the money:
price $500
Bicycles.

Almost An any price, $50, $G5, $7a
$S5, 500.
by making your selection early
should You want anything special
you will have ample time to have
1t ordered and you will be Ger
tain TO get it in time, as you will
be ahead of the holiday rush.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-09-05
Personal.


Miss Name Buchanan is severely i'll
with typhoid fever.
Fred Rowe came up from Minneapolis
on Monday night.
Nelson w. Rice of Brooten, was in the
city on Wednesday.
w. S. Dean made a business trip to
Minnea polls on Saturday last.
John J. Theis made successful BUSH
ness trip on Tuesday, selling fine bills of
cigars.
Miss Gertrude Garfield has been the
guest OF her uncle, M. F. Garfield. Of
Long Prairie.
H.A. Bretzke is in the office of w. S.
Dean & Co.. assisting VIM. Rain in
bookkeepln 6.
Daniel Bay spent the first part OF the
week with his tamly in GAINESVILLE. He
returned on Wednesday.
Miss Lura Catterson and Eta Oren-
dorff went to st. Cloud on Monday
They returned on the night train.
The Buckley brothers who have been
visiting O.. S. Case, returned to their
home at Lake Mills Oh Saturday.
Charles Perry, veteran of the Third
Minnesota will attend the annual re.
lnion of that regiment in Minneapolis
on September 18th.
Charles Johnson lett today tor Min
neapolis to enter the University. He is
a bright and energetic young man who
will make credltable record.
. Dr. Dubois went to St. Paul on Satur-
day morning, returning the same even
ing accompanied bv Mrs. DUB, is and
the boys, who were on their way home
from Lake Mills, Wis.
Lulu McNeice, who has been at Brow
erville with her father, Join, McNeice, for
some time, has returned to this city to
attend school, and Will make her home
with her aunt, Mrs. S. Simonton.
Miss Lydia Howard went to st. Cloud
"Wednesday to attend the wedding of
her father Thence she goes to Pit. Mag
ara, near Buffalo, NJ Y, where she will
spend the winter in the family OF Cap
..ain Raymond. who is in command at
lie fort
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-09-05

One fourth pound imported French
sardines with key opener only 121ac.-
worth 1Sc. One-halt pound imported,
no key, 17c-worth 25c., at L. S.
Bishops.
A trip to st. Paul and Minneapolis
during the past week demonstrated the
fact that business men there arc fever
ishly inter, sted in the agricultural well
fare of the interior of the state. At every
turn the question came: How are the
crops turning out in your section Of the
stated"
ACCORDION pleated skirts. made of
black mohair brilliantine are now all
the rage. The Northwestern Mercantile
Company, 500 New York Life Building.
Minneapolis, will make one to your
measure for $3.50 40-43
The death of Geo. Tileston will not
in any way interior with the conducting
of his milling interests in st. Cloud. His
father-n-law, Col. D. E. Lyon of Du-
buque, man of wealth and largely in
terested with him, will stand behind the
business which will continue as hereto
fore.
The big bankrup. sale is still in pro-
gress at Madsen & Bjone's. A thousand
and one useful articles stillo ou: shelves
which are going fast at bargains never
before offered in Sank Centre. Come IN
before they are ali gone.
Mrs. T. F. Clearly OF Little Falls, 8
sadly bereaved in the death of her infant
daughter Daisy Bernice, aged five
mouths. She was visiting her father
]. D. Dobbs. Of this city. when the little
one slcken and died. The funeral was
held on Friday from the Methodist
church.
have been authorized to sell round
trip tickets to Little Falls from Sept.
4th to 7th, good to return Sept. 9th for
$50 each. on account or Morrison
county fair. Sank Centre Aug. 14th.
!. w. Ward Agent N. P. r. K.
The Worlds Fair Tests
showed no baking powder
so pure or 50 great In leav.
ening power as the Royal.