The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-18
INDIAN FAMINE
SERIOUS MATTER
Threatens Havoc to Silver Here and
Creates a Panic at
Home.
BAYARD AGAIN INDIsCREET
His Letter on Politics a Surprise TO the
EngIish-comment Of the Press-A
London Variety Actress Sues
for Big Damages.

Copyrighted. 'Oe, by Associated Press1
London. October 1.-THE famine in
Northern India. which now appears 70
be inevitable. causes the greatest anx-
iety here and II is recognized that the
import OF American wheat is likely to
be prime factor OF the situation. Prices
in the affected districts have risen con-
siderably. and California wheat en- route
is sold in advance at higher prices than
native wheat, Indicating the conviction
that prices will have risen still higher
by the time the imports arrive.
The Indian government has already
sketched out vast schemes for railroad,
canal and other relief work. The Stat
lstician points out that the position Of
silver is most unpleasant. though" 1t
adds, "the price may be temporarily
maintained. The opinion is growing
that the silver party will not be sue
cessful in the American elections. con-
sequently silver will not receive the
support OF United States purchases. and
the Chinese demand is Nil"
Continuing. the Statistician says:
THE threatened failure OF the crops in
India is a serious matter for silver. as.
with the scarcity OF food, the natives
are inclined to sell rather than to buy
ornaments. Hence the Indian demand
may disappear for a considerable time.
Thus ii appears that a serious fall in
the price Of silver is probable. unless
the silver party gains power in Ameri-
ca"
The letter of the United States am
bassador here. Mr.. Thomas f. Bayard-
to Samuel Bancroft. Jr.. OF Wilmington,
Del. advocating Democratic support Of
Palmer and Buckner, which was pub
Iished in the United States on Monday
last. and which was published in this
country today. surprises the English,
who. while approving the sentiments ex-
pressed, think Bayard has committed
fresh indiscretion."
A Daily Chronicle news placard reads:
''Bsyard Denounces Bryan and the
Daily Telegraph says: ITO English
Minds there is some incongruity in an
Ambassador taking an active part in po-
litical struggles
The St James Gazette remarks: Mr..
Bayard's letter is as sensible as all his
utterances; but we fear it is too sensi-
BILE for the great American nation and
it is not likely to please the mob Of wire
pullers."
The failure of the purity league, OF
vigilantes', crusade, against the licenses
Of music halls is hailed with delight
and as a sequel to the testimony before
the country council. Afadge Ellis. va
riety actress. is suing the league and
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed. who have been
prominently connected with IT, for
S25, 900 damages. Both persons men
toned swore that Miss Ellis, who was
singing at the Oxfort Music Hi, appear
ed in socks and bare legs. this impress
sion apparently having been conveyed
to their verdant minds by double-deck-
ed hosiery, the upper half Of light, some
times flesh color, and the lower half Of
some dark design, which Miss Ellis
wore. AS English judges and juries are
very severe in such matters, it is more
than likely that Miss Ellis will have
her hosiery vindicated in the most lib
eral manner and give a lesson to the
"prudes" who are addicted to -'prowl-
ing"