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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
THE COLLMA WRECK.
Consul Battle at Acapulco Sends tn,
State Department an Account Of It.

Washington, June 24.-An account of
the wreck of the Colima has reached
the state department from the United
States consul, Eugene Battle, at Acapulco
Mexico, dated June 8. He transmits the
statement of Mr.. Chilberg, corroborated
by three other passengers and two sea
men, saying the wind and heavy sea were
the cause of the wreck and probably q
leak in the vessel. Twenty-one persons
were picked up by the San Juan and ten
who went ashore on a life raft were
taken care of by the governor Of Colima.
Two American steamers rendered prompt
serviceI One hundred and siXty-ive
persons were lost and thirty-one were
saved, and the consul believes that but
little more of the missing will ever be
known.
Mr.. Chilberg of Seattle says that the
Colima, putting out from Manzanlla at
o'clock, May 26, experienced heavy
weather, making only about eight knots
all night, labOring heavily. About DO
miles from port and 10 to Is miles from
shore there came terrible wind. No one
could stay on deck. He thinks the officers
were trying to put the ship about to re-
turn to port when she was struck by a
heavy swell at q critical time with such
force that she capsized and sank in 10
lulHultS Ill lOO VI Wdttl.
Chlberg was washed overheard, caught
a life raft with four others and got ashore
after being in the water 33 hours. He
thinks the steamer sprung leak as she
listed more and more before the accident
and never seemed to recover herself
in the least One of the RATS had eight
men on it, but the sea was so rough that
the raft made three complete revolutions,
losing a man every time, leaving five,
who made shore.
The people ashore received them with
the greatest kindness, giving them food,
water and the best accommodations
their humble abodes could provide. At
Colma the governor provided them with
food and clothing and gave them trans
portation to Manzanill0.
Consul Battle suggests that the state
department recognize in some manner
the good offices rendered by the governor
of Santa Cruz in behalf Of distressed
American citizens.
lean citizens.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
WARMING UP LOUISVILLE.
CLEVELAND AND AiNTI-CLEVE-
LAND DEMOCRATS WAGING
A BITTER CONTEST.
SILVER MEN IN CONFERENCE
LAST NIGHT.
A Conservative Element Wants to Re.
affirm the Platform of 1892, and
Stop There, But Silverites OBJ
ject-Hot Fight for Today.

Louisville, June 24.-Tonight the con.
test between the administration and the
anti-administration delegates to tomor-
rows State Democratic convention has
been more bitter than ever.
Senator Blackburn, who has more at
stake at this convention than any of the
State candidates, and more even than
Secretary Carlisle, was disposed to con-
cede to the conservative plan of an
equal division of the two members at
large upon each of the committees. but
the radical silver men opposed it and a
meeting of silver men was accordingly
called for IL o'clock tonight. The silver
men may be in conference all night pre-
paratory to the fight, which begins in the
congressional district meetings in the
morning. The principal contest is for the
temporary organization, with Il view of
securing the chairman, two members at
large of the committee on resolutions
and control in the rules and in order of
business, SO that nominations shall be
made before the platform is adopted
AS General Hardin claims enough votes
to nominate him. the "honest money
delegates want their platform adopted
first. There are some delegates instruct
ed for Hardin who are opposed to free
coinage. General Hardin is reported to
have said that he will insist ON free
silver platform, and when seen he decln-
Il 10 Sc, ~, IL. al hn Ia,
could not run on a Carlisle or admins
tration platform after the canvass he has
made with Blackburn and others on the
free coinage issue.
There is Il conservative element, want
ing the convention to reaflrm the nation
al platform of 1892 and go no further on
the financial question, but the silverites
say that would be an endorsement of the
administration.
Senator Blackburn favors the reaffirm-
ing of the platform of 1892, with an addi-
tonal affirmation that the pledges of 1S92
have not been fulfilled by President Clcve'
land and Secretary Carlisle. The con.
servatives argue if General Hardin is
nominated and so controls the convention
as to prevent the reallirming of the ma
tional declarations of 1892, that the State
ticket and platform would be outside OF
the party and that there might be some
justification in the threatened bolt of the
utra-gold men. The conservatives hope
to have the balance of power in the con
vention, but they evidently have very lit
tie influence in the fighting that is goina
on tonight for fine chairmanship anc
control of the committees. 1t is tight
ing to the finish when the delegates NEE
at 10 Il. IN. tomorrow and when the con
vention assemblies in the Afternoon thcr'
will be Il general engagement at th'
start.
Chairman Carroll holds the gavel unit
the convention selects its temporary
chairman and the first thing in order i
the election of temporary officers on which
at this time depends the fate of the sen
atorial gubernatorial, and other candi
dates and the metallic platform.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
nHE DANA LIBEL CASE.
Application for a Writ of Removal De
MED by Judge Brown.

New York, June 24.-Judge Brown OF
the United States circuit denied the appli-
cation for writ of removal in the case
of Charles A. Dana, indicted by the
grand jury of the District of Columbia
for an alleged criminal libel against Il. B.
Noyes of the Washington Star.
Judge Brown did not pass upon the
question as to whether the defendant
did or did not libel Mr.. Noyes, nor did he
consider the validity of the indictment
found by the Washington court. The
refusal of the writ Of removal is based
upon the technical grounds as stated by
the judge:
"First-Because of the nsufficiency of
this indictment as basis for removal
proceedings under the practice required
by section 1914, and
"Second-Because the offense charged,
resting wholly on the common law of
Maryland, continued in force there by
the acts of congress, does not belong to
the class of 'offenses against the United
States contemplated by section 80 of the
judiciary or by section 1914 of the re-
vsed statutes upon which this applca-
ton is based"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
WEEKLY COTTON LETTER.
New York, June 20, 1896

A distinct bearish feeling has developed
in the cotton market during the past week
and prices are substantially lower. Inc
market has been supplied with every kluo
of bull tones known. Bad crop accounts
in plenty have been received from the
South: the various bureaucratic estimates
of reduced acreage have been relnforcea
and corroborated upon every hand II!
private advices, but although rallies have
been established thereon, the trend nl
prices has been toward lower level.
The reason for this is found in the fact
that the trade demand from spnners on
hofh sides of the Atlantic has not shown
itself adequate to the absorption OF cot
Ton that SPECTATORS had accumulated Tor
resale. Until the situation in TINS respecl
is altered it hardly seems likely tiiat any
further infusion of strength can be mao.
Meantime, while as above noteu, inc
sentiment is bearish, it has thus lar talien
to express itself in any very eAlenslSe
sales for the bear account. \ period on
declining market divides itself generally
into three distinct movements. There IS,
first. the moment of hesitancy that marks
the elimination of advance; thera Is toen
the realization of profits on me part OF
the successful spectators; this IN turh
is followed by the enforced liquidation
of holders whose resources are eNhansted
at the decline and who are forced TO sell.
and there is finally the period OF weak,
ness that is the reflection of the genera !
conviction that prices ale 100 hlgh ana
that money is to be made out of operations
for n decline. AS yet the cotton market
has hardly reached he last two phases
named, hut considerable number OF
tirnd holders are commencing to take ac-
count of the SITUATION with view OF SELL
ing, and shout nothing develop to iucuce
them TO refrain from making sales, a
further decline would seem to be Enihl-
nent, All this is stated in view OF the I'M
Mediate speculative situation. so Tar as
Tho ultimate situation and value OF cot
tnn ;s concerned. and in whatever meas
ura the prospective conditions of neX'
Years supply and demand now seem hk e
70 affect it. there is but lit tie room 1or
reasonable doubt that Z cents is It's 1alr
vaIue. This opinion is based not only
upon the fact that all ascertainaole 1acls
point TO a largely decreased production,
but that they indicate as well a Iargely
increased consumption. Business
throughout the country continues 10 IN
prove. On every hand wage-earners are
receiving more pay; capital is earning
more liberal return; enterprise IS re
viving in activity, and the, conditions
promise TO experience cumulative increase
during the months that are yet to come.
PRICE, MCCORMICK & co.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
NEW YORK FIRE BUGS
Three Indictments Found by the Grand
Jury Yesterday.

New York, June 2G-Three indict-
ments were found today by the grand
jury against alleged members of the gang
of firebugs, whose operations were re-
vealed to the police by Samuel Mich. q
fire insurance agent, last week. The
men indicted are: G. G. Holt, fire in
surance adjuster; Kopell Friedland, who
was member of the firm Of l.. Coin &
Co., and Charles LEM, the man who was
formerly detailed for duty at the Office of
Fire Marshal Mitchell.
All the indictments are for completely
in the incendiary fire of the shirt factory
of Louis Gordon. Holt is indicted for
arson in the second degree; Friedland for
arson in the third degree and LEM for
bribery in taking money to suppress his
knowledge of the work of the frebugs.
An indictment was also found against
Henry Cohen, member of the firm of L.
Cohen & Co., for completely in the fire
at Il White street 1t is expected that
as result of today's work before the
grand jury bench warrants would be is
sued for the arrest of other insurance
men, number of clerks in the offices Of
different insurance adjusters and for at
least one high insurance company official.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27

or $62,951 per mile of line. This is an
increase in the amount outstanding during
the year of 500, 23S, 403. The amount
of capital stock was $4,S34, 075,659, of
which $4,103, 5S4, 166 was common stock
and $3.50. 491, 493 was preferred stock.
The funded debt was $5,356, 5S3, 019. The
amount of current liabilities was $685.
S15, 135. The total amount of dividends
was S95,575,976, or an average rate on
the dividend paying stock of 5.41 per cent.
The number of passengers carried was
GIG, 6SS, 1879, an increase over the previous
year of 26,127 ,5S7, and was occasioned
by the Worlds Fair travel. There was a
large decrease in freight traffic, the num-
Der of tons carried being 63S, 1858, as
against 745, lis, 4S2 in 1893, decrease of
06,932, 929 tone. The gross earnings of
the railways for the year were $1,073,-
361, 1877, a decrease as compared with the
previous year of $147, 39O,O77.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
CoRBDTrs DIVORCE SUIT.

New York, June 24.-Mrs. Ollie Cor
belts suit for divorce from James ]
Corbett, the prize fighter, is to be tried
before Edward Jacobs, whom Judge Nc
Adam, in the special term of the supe'
rior court, named as referee in the case
today. The action is brought upon stat
utory grounds. The referee is also di
rected to take testimony as to the finan
cial standing of Corbett, and ascertain
the amount of alimony Mrs. Corbett
would be entitled to should her allega
tons be sustained.
MIR. Corbett denied all the accusations
The correspondent is said to be married
woman from Chicago with whom, it is al
legged, Corbett stayed at an uptown hote
for fortnight a short time ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
THE GOLD RESERVE.

Washington, June 24.-Although the
books of the treasury department do not
show it, the gold reserve is practically
above the $10O,000,000 mark today for
the first time since last December, when
it was forced to that point by an issue
of gold bonds. According to the treas
ury statement today the gold balance is
$99,S17 $3.50, but this statement does not
include a consignment of $1,225, 900 in
bar gold brought to New York by the
Campania on Saturday for August Bel
mont n Co. on account of the government
bond syndicate. The gold was taken to
the New York assay office for examiua-
ton, and in a day or two will be deposit
ed in the United States subtreasury in
payment for bonds. The treasury books
will show this increase in day or two,
and at least before the first of July.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
THE MOsoTITO TERp1Topv

Colon, Colombia, June 15-(Correspond
ence Associated Press. The semi-officia
organ, El Pervin of Carthagena, publish
| ed the following:
'In November last, when we published
| in this paper the interview we had wifi
| Commander O'Neill bn the limited
States steamship Marblehead on the oc
currences at Bluefeld, that distinguished
seaman told us that Nicaragua had taken
| absolute and indisputable possession OF
the Mosquito coast.
eve do not accept what Commander
O'Neill has asserted, that the Nicara.
guans were in undisputed possession OF
the Mosquito coast, as it is disputable that
she has possession of that which belongs
to another and that which by title be-
longs to us.
Nicaragua has asserted her dominion
over that territory and we do not doubt
the truth of the generally expressed opin-
ions that that territory has gained by
the accidental change of proprietary, as
the Nicaraguans, forced by circumstances
have expelled the natives and offered rela-
tive tranquility to the inhabitants of
those places. 1t is but natural that
they should have obtained more sympathy
than the former possessors."
The Colon Telegram says that the
Colombian government has not abandon
that as the Nicaraguan government seiz-
ed that territory after evacuation of
Corinto by the British, this proves by
an official act that she has assumed domin-
ion over these regions. Thus it is claimed
the occasion has arrived to obtain by dip
lomatic means a friendly solution of the
matter without making much trouble.
AS a result of the "gratutous possession"
due to the proceedings of the republic of
Nicaragua, the widow of DR.. Nunez,
late president of this republic, has adj
dressed a letter to the minister Of foreign
affairs, .Bogota, to the following effect
"In the interests of the honor of this
country, beg your excellency to enquire
through our ministers in England and
France if there has been at any time in
the banks of London or the Bank of
France any sums deposited by me or by
my late husband to his credit or to my
order"
The cause of this inquiry, we are inform
ed, is an accusation in some papers that
the late president left large sum Of
money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
YOUNG GIRL SUICIDES.

PHILADELPHIA, June 24.-Disappointed
shirt waist, 14-year-old Katie Mccoy,
who lived in the rear Of 1907 Lawrence
street, committed suicide today by hang
ing. The child lived with her sister, Mrs
Mary Baker, who had promised her the.
coveted garment on Saturday, but failed
to keep her word.
Katie was much chagrined when she
learned of her disappointment, and last
night she quietly crept upstairs and at
tached a clothes line to her neck and theu
hanged herself.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
INVESTIGATING AN OLD CLAIM.

LAREDO, Tex, June 23.-(Special)-
Some years ago Benjamin We'll secured
Judgment against the Mexican govern
ment for the value of 1914 bales of cot
ton alleged to have crossed to Mexico
between Nuevo Laredo and Piedras
Negras in 1864, which was seized and
contiscated by General Cortina. 1t is
understood the judgment aggregates the
sum of 100000. The amount was al
lowed by the internatioal commission,
paid by the Mexican government and de-
posted in the United States treasury. 1t
seems that there are suspicious that the
judgment was secured on fraudulent rep
reservations, and the United States gov
eminent are now suing the heirs of We'll
for the amount of the judgment. Last
night Hon. VIM. A. Murray, ex-assistant
United States attorney general under the
administration of Presidents Arthur,
Cleveland and Harrison, accompanied by
General Jas. e. Slaughter who is repre-
senting the interests of the Mexican gov
ernment arrived in Laredo. The former
represents the United States in the case
above mentioned and today they are tax
ing the dispositions of various old citizens
here. 1t may take two more days to
complete the testimony they expect to
secure here. United States Commission
er s. T. Foster is attending to the clerical
part of the work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
SCOTCH-IRISH.

Lexington, Va, June 23.-The Scotch
Irish convention closed tonight to meet
next June in Harrisburg, Pa. A number
of valuable historical papers were read to
day, among them being those by A. G.
Gordon of Stanton, Va; Rev. William
Ruffner, DID, LID; Rev. John McIn'
tosh of Philadelphia and Hon. Helm
Bruce Of Louisville, Ky. General G. w
G. Lee, president of Washington and Lee
University, entertained the members OF
the congress and the public at a reception
this afternoon. In the university chapel
tomorrow night DIR. James Hall of New
York will conduct an old-time coyenanters
meeting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
CLAIM AGAINST VANDERBILT.

New York, june 23.--Deters OF admlnls-
tration are to be issued to Arthur Brown,
of Fairfield, Conn, son of the late VIM.
H. Brown who died some time ago. leav-
ing as his only estate claim for $1,000
600 against Cornelius Vanderbilt. which
is now being prosecuted. Brown borrow
ed a considerable sum of money from
Vanderbilt in 1861 upon line of steam
ers trading from Nicaragua to other
ports. Brown alleges that the steamers
repaid the loan in very short time and
that Vanderbilt never made any account
ing for the profit of the steamers subse-
auently, his share of which he says is
50 100000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
NlACBDONIANs REBEL.

Sofia, June 23.-The Prawo news
paper states that the Instruction in
Macedonia is spreading and has extended
to the country between Pshina and
Kriva. Numerous insurgent bands,
armed with Martini rifles, are fighting
the troops. Three cart loads of the killed
at Palanka. The heads of the rebels arc
displayed in the streets of Palanka. A
body of insurgents surrounded the troops
in the village of Gherman. The troops
have been resisting for five DAYS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
WAR SHIPS ON HAND

st. Johns, n. f., June 23.-The French
flagship La Cocherita arrived here today
from st. Pierre. 1t is supposed that hel
visit is due to bill by the legislature
dealing with the French shore question
The French gunboat Hazard is also
here and the English flagship Cleopatra
and gunboat Huzzard.
y serious storm occurred today al
Logy bay, near here. Several fishing
craft were sunk with all their equip.
ment and the fishing premises near the
water were swept away.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
INSURGENTS SURPRISED.

Havana. June 23.-Major Delgado,
knowing the insurgents were at planta-
ton near San Jose, district of Remedies,
surprised their body with $50 troops and
killed two of the insurgents, wounded
thirteen and made two prisoners. Cap
tain General de Campos is expected here
at 2 o'clock in the morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
ASSIGNMENT.

Cincinnati. June 24.-Mr. ]. r. Speck-
err. doing business as Speaker Bros. & Co.,
wholesale dry goods, assigned today to
Adam Kramer. The assignment is a
direct result of injury TO his credit be-
cause Of his relations with the recently
suspended Commercial National bank.
Suits have been brought against him
on that account, and they precipitated
this course. His assets are said to be
S750.000 with liabilities less, though not
definitely stated
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27

Ings in II the circuit court to prevent the
New Orleans, June 24.-Toe federal
grand jury has returned an indictment
against John Devonshre, who was clerk
of the United States district court from
February, 1876, to Marcl, 1894. The
Indictment charged Devonshire with en-
bezzlement of $1,000 of the funds Of his
office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
FIVE SHORES RJTRNED.

Macon, Miss, June 24.-Fire this morn
ing destroyed FIVE brick stores and most
of their contents, entailing loss Of $780,
600, with $4,000 insurance. The heavi-
est of losers are d. Owens, ]. Il. Jones,
C. J.. Heinrich, s. NJ. Irwin and j. B.
Ford ISL
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
WEATuER INDICATIONS.

Washington, June 24.-For Georgia.
Fair, warmer in extreme northwest por
ton, southwesterly winds.
and western portion; westerly winds
Mssissippi: Fair, warmer in eastern
portion: southwesterly winds
Louisiana and Eastern Texas: Fair,
westerly winds. .snr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
TN THE NEW CANAL.

Grunenthal, June 23.-The Augusta
Victoria grounded in the Baltic canal
today and was tOwed to siding till the
canal should have been dredged sufficient
ly to enable her to proceed. 1t is ex-
pected this will be tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
JAPAN HAS TROUBLE.

IOnuOn, June 23.-The Times dis
London, June 23.-The Times dis
patch from Kobe says: The Japanese
an agitation of their policy. The joint
committee of the opposition parties has
been dissolved and their meetings pro-
hibited. Despite these measures re-
of the cabinet is probable.
Count Inoyue has returned TO Japan and
the Corean question is being earnestly
discussed ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
VISITED BY THE EMPEROR.

Kiel, June 23.-EmperOr William visited
the United States ship San Francisco,
flagship of the American squadron here
today. He chatted pleasantly with Ad-
miral Kirkland and with the officers.
and expressed his, admira ton of the
American warships present and his ac-
acknowledgement of their participation in the
Kiel fetes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-27
SILVER CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

III I7It Nl1-N IINAII OONIII II 11II.
Little Rock, Ark, June 26.-A poll of
the Democratic State central committee
on the currency question has been made
by newspaper of this city. Out of a
total membership of 10, letters are pub
lished from II committeeman. Eleven
favor the free, Independent and unlimit-
ed coinage of silver and six favor the
gold standard.