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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-12

ats own ashes, hut no such horror and
confiagration and devils work The
heart stirred by the story of Bunker Hill
turns with loathing from such tales as
these. 1t is not war, hut incendiarism,
destruction by the torch, murder and out
rage. 1t is the widest stroke of saw
agery. | will never vote to give aid and
comfort to leaders whose exploits are
thus chronicled.
"There is another side" Mr.. Hale was
proceeding, when Senator Sherman in
terrupted him and asked him how long
we were to allow this state Of affairs to
continue.
'"That," replied Mr.. Hale, sis TIE
same question which was put TO the
diplomatists of Europe during the war
of rebellion. When even our armies
sustained reverse they were asked
whether that did not close a state Of
war. That was the great burden which
rested most heavily on those then at
the head of our affairs. That question
gave a stOop to the tall shoulders of
Lincoln. 1t weighed most anxiously
upon the able Seward and broke down
the lion-hearted Stanton. The answer
to u is TO be found in the instructions
of Secretary Seward"
But" interrupted Mr.. Sherman,
Spain, England and France had ac-
knowledged the belligerency Of the Con-
federacy before single battle was
fought, in language indentical with that
in the first of these resolutions"
Il am not speaking Of belligerency"
replied Mr.. Hale, "but of independence.
Stewards answer was that the United
States were engaged in one Of the most
herculean tasks in the annals Of the
world
"Charles i. Adams, Mt the court of
st. James. and our minister to France
we're instructed to say that the United
States would suppress the rebellion, but
in way to be selected by us and that
no foreign power could be allowed to
interf, ie.
Mr.. hIta said he dcplored the aggrcs-
sive spirit of the last year, the desire
to incitc lfOublc, the building of in
struments OF war, instead Of those of
peace; the turning aside from the
plough and the taking up of the sword
This was miitarism. There was but
one result when militarism took posses
sion of great people. The arts of
peace disappeared and in their place
came vast armament and the dominion
of some great military chieftain. This
was the growing spirit of the day in this
country. Out of 1t all, however, Mr..
Hale said, he felt that the good sense
of the American people would assist it,
bringing peace rather than war.
Mr.. Hale concluded ut 3 o'clock.
Mr.. Mills urged Mr. Sherman not to
endeavor to reach n vote today as sew
eral senators desired to he heard.
Mr.. Sherman yielded to the sugges-
ton and the Cuban resolutions went
over
Mr.. Turpie Dem) of Indiana was
then recognized for an argument
against the claim Of Mr.. Dupont to n
seat In the senate from Delaware The
senator had not concluded when, mt 4:35
O'Clock the senate held brief executive
session and soon thereafter adjourned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-12
TIIE uOIFSE.

Washington, March 10.-The house
today witnessed the perennial attempt
to cut off the appropriation for special
mail facilities between Boston via New
York and Washington to Atlanta and
New Orleans. This appropriation has
been carried in the postoffice bill since
1873 This year it amounted to $780,
600, and coupled with it were appropria-
tons for special facilities between Kan
sas City and Newton, Kan, and Chicago
and Council Bluffs The latter items.
however, went down before points of
order.
An attempt was made to rule out the
Southern subsidy also on Il point of or
der, but Mr.. Payne of New York over
ruled the point. The melton to strike out
was defeated 90 to III.
The postofiice bill was not disposed Of.
During the morning hour bill was
passed making a years continuous res
idence in Il Territory prerequisite to
obtaining divorce in such Territory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-12

TREASURY STATEMENT
Washington. March 10.-Tba troas,,u,.
today lost Sl64. 400 in gold coin and d" sSTS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-12
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

idence in Il Territory a prerequisite to
obtaining Il divorce in such Territory.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Washington, March 10.-On motion of
Mr.. Gillett (Rep) of Massachusetts, IL
bill was passed making one years CON
tinuous residence in Il territory a pre-
requisite to obtaining Il divorce in such
territory The bill was aimed ut Okla
homa, where but 30 days residence are
required.
| "As a result said the report on the
bill, leases are not Investigated as their
Importance demands. Scandal and I'M
morality result. The bill abolishes these
temporary divorce colonies and estab-
fishes in the territories a safeguard
found necessary in nearly all the States.'
y senate bill was passed to authorize
the auditor of the war department to
audit certain postmasters' vouchers al
legged to belong to John Finn of st.
Louis.
The house then went into a committee
of the whole on the postotfice appropria-
|. ton bill
Mr.. Bromwcl RepJ of Ohio read
letter from the second assistant post
master general stating that the appro-
priation of 100000 was inadequate for
the transportation of mail by electric
ours on routes Hot cAccculHS ~ HllleS
in length
Mr.. Picker Rep.l Of South Dakota
inquired why. in the face of such a state
ment from the department, requisite
sum had not been provided.
Mr.. Loud, chairman of the pOstoilice
committee, replied that the letter had
not been laid before the committee.
Why asked Mr.. Picker, was this
undigested bill brought before the
house"
1t had been rumored, he stated, that
there had been wide difference of opin-
ion in the committee. 1t had been said
that the chairman bore down on the com
mttee on many occasions and carried
his point.
Mr.. Loud declared that this was ut
tcrly false and Mr.. Ogden Dem) of
Louisiana also entertained Il protest
against Mr.. Pickler's statement.
The provisions relating to the meth
DDS of transporting mail by street cars
and providing for free transportation of
letter carriers on street cars We're
stricken out as new legislation.
When the provision appropriating
$19600O for special mail facilities on
trunk lines from Boston via New York
and Washington to Atlanta and New
Orleans was reached, Chairman Loud.
who opposed this and the two other mail
subsidies in the bill from Chicago to
Council Bluffs and from Kansas City
to Newton. Kas, but who was out voted
in the committee) raised a point of order
against these provisions.
Mr. Crisp Dem.) of Georgia termed
this action of the chairman of the com
mittee "a complete novelty" He called
attention to the fact that the bill of last
year contained the provision for the spe-
cial mail facilities from New York to
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
LORD russell FOR INTERNATIONAL ARB|IRAIION
SILVER CAUSED A BREAK.
Views of Don DIckinsnn's Law Part.
ner Caused n DIssoiutiOn

Detroit. Mich. Aug. 2O.-The law firm
of Dickinson, Thurber and Stevenson,
which ls comprised Of Hon. Don Nj. Die
kinson. Henry n. Thurber, private secre-
tarv Of President Cleveland, and Ell
lott G.. Stevenson, late chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee,
has dissolved on account of political
differences which have arisen between
MessrS. Dickinson and Stevenson since
the Chicago convention.
In the Chicago convention Mr.. Stew
cnson posed as the mouthpiece OF Mr..
Dickinson. who represented the admin
istrntlon. Stevenson was chairman of
the Michigan delegation and also chair
man of the State Central Committee.
He declared he would resign from the
latter position, not on account of the
platform but because of the treatment
of the Michigan delegation in the con-
vcntion. Mr.. Stevenson did resign, but
his resignation wns not accepted, which
was considered personal victory rather
than one for gold or the administration.
Later Ma. Stevenson resigned again
and made way for Fred A. Becker, a
silver advocate. retqlning n place on
the committee however. Mr.. Steven
son has been taking an active part In
the campaign In the interest of Bryan
and Scwall.
This action so incensed Mr.. Dickinson
That the relations between the members
of the firm became greatly strained. Ar
ticles of dissolution Of the firm were
signed Saturday.
Mr.. Thurber will remain with Mr..
Dickinson. This law firm probably had
II larger revenue than any other similar
firm in the State. Mr.. Stevenson, be-
sides being one of the most conspicuous
Democrats In Michigan, Is considered a
lawyer of great ability. He came here
from Port Huron n few years ago to be-
come the Junior partner of the firm and
Immediately took high rank among De-
troit LAWYERS,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
How 1T COULD BE DONE.
Republicans Sny How TO Achieve In.
tcrnntiOnaI Bim etaIlism,

Cincinnati Aug. 2O.-The Cincinnati
Post publishes to-day special letters
from Senators Sherman. Lodge, Thurs
ton. General c. II. Grosvenor, Congress
man Bartholdt and others, ms to how
the Republicans will fulfill their party
pledges to promote international BIZ
metallism.
Mr.. Sherman writes: "I do not think
1t advisable to prophesy for the future,
based upon contingencies that ! do
not know will happen"
Mr.. Lodge advocates compact
through the regular forms OF diplomatic
negotiation.
Mr.. Thurston wants q monetary con-
ference convened.
Mr.. Grosvenor proposes that the Presi-
dent himself. upon the very threshold
of his administration. should in diplo-
matte. but most earnest language, sug-
gest to the great nations of the earth
the prorety of such an adjustment OF
the relative values between gold and
silver as money and that Congress
should pass an act authorizing the
President TO appoint a commission to
draft and submit to the great financial
nations plan for n bimetallic agree
ment and call upon those nations to re-
snond by the appointment of like COM
missions.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
Mnpnimg ont nProgrommc.

PHILADELPHIA Aug 20.-At a conference
OF prominent gold Democrats here to-day
IL was agreed that al the convention here
Tuesdav permanent chairman shall he
appointed immediately after the opening
o. the convention, temporary organiza-
tion being d, cmed unnecessary. Two
deiegates from each congressional dis
lrict ana two Tor each OF the Congress-
men-at-lurCe Will be elected to attend tho
National Democratic Convention Mt In
dianapolis on September 9 The con-
vention will also select Presidential cleo
tors-at-large. The platform will I've
snort and will probably be a repetition
OF the sound money plank of the Demo-
cratic State Convention
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
MIR. BRYAN'S ITINERACY.
Ii Includes Several Speeches I'm New
York Rud Ohio.

uDDer Red Hook, N. Y, Aug. 2O.-Mr.
Sryan CAV out another itinerary this
morning. 1t contained n program of his
movements from Erie to Lincoln and
was dictated in this way by the candi-
date
Leave Erie for Buffalo on Thursday.
august "a, where i will speak I'm the
evening. From Buffalo will go to Me-
dina where l will speak Friday after
noon. thence to Niagara Falls. where I
will spend the night Leave Niagara
Falls on Saturday morning for Hornells-
vile where will speak In the afternoon.
Thence to jamestown in the evening
and going to Chautauqua for Sunday.
On Notwithstanding l Will leave Chau-
tauuua FOR Cleveland, speaking there
In the evening of the 31st. From there
to Columbus. o., where / will speak
on the evening of September ]. Thence
TO Toledo. o.. where / will speak on the
evening of the End. Thence to South
i5end where l will speak on the even
ing of the Sd. The 4th will be spent
In Chicago at the Democratic National
headuuarters and go TO Nebraska over
the burlington route, arriving ut Lin
coin on the 5th. will not stop Mt
any point between Chicago and Lin
coin
Hon. Elliott Danforth. who presided
at the Madison Square meeting came
over TO Upper Red Hook last night on
MS way to Albany and had q talk with
the nominee. Mr.. Bryan says the visit
mad no political significance. This
morning son of James w. Hinkley,
chairman of the Democratic State com
mittee. who was one of the gold lead
crs at Chicago. called on Mr.. Bryan and
extended an invitation in behalf of his
father to visit Winnesook Lodge, on
Sled mountain In the Catskllls. Winne-
SOCK Lodge is the summer home OF n
number of Democratic State politicians
and Mr.. Bryan promised to spend q
night there this week. Another invita-
tion came from C. l.. RickersOn. He
wanted Mir. Bryan to visit Santa Cruz
Lodge i'm the Catskills, but the nominee
was Obliged to decline. Mr.. Bryan will
sneak at Tivoli. in this county. Satur.
day night
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Gold Reserve.

Washington. August 20.-The Trea-
sury gold reserve declined to-day 10
sl03 ,932.7ll. The days Withdrawals
were sl29. 700. and for the month they
aggregate s7,750,0C0.
New York August 2O.-The steamer
Norman!a, sailing from Europe to-day,
carries s250.000 gold, consigned to Selig-
man & Co. President Tappen, of the
Gallatin Bank. and President Simmons.
OF the Fourth National, VINO have been
in consultation with regard to the mat
ter OF assisting the importation OF gold.
have decided that the situation does not
call for the necessity of concerted action
by the banks for the present at least.
There is n rumor In the street tina, mr..
rangements are under way by q large
commercial house for importing s.. 600.
600 more gold.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
A Ii,iiy story,

Atlantic City. n. j.. August 20.--Cus-
toms Collector Il. a. Iiigbee, of Port
Somer's Point. has received Instructions
from Washington TO fully Investigate e
the report that twenty armed men were
carried in a naptha launch from thi,
city August 26th aboard large steam
er lying in wait off Great Egg Harbor
Inlet. The Coilecto' to-day said he placed
little If any credence in the report. He
has learned. however, from a fisherman
that large steamer did lay al anchor
for several hours off Long Point on
the day named, and that the whistle
was repeatedly blown, it is supposed
as a signal Of some kind
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
WILL MEET M'KINLEY
Mr.. Bryan Ready 10 Meet His Opponent,
But Will Debate With No Other.
A MANLY AND DIGAlFIEO CHALLENGE
TO tho Republican Candidate to feet
Him on tho Austtngs-He An.
cludes speeches I'm New York and
Ohio, Then Back to Lincoln.

Upper Red Hook. August 20.-Willam
j. Bryan &hrew down the gauntlet to- day
to- Major Mckinley.
1t was dignlfied challenge, for In
IL he refused to discuss the Issues of the
campaign with any person except the
one that stands his equal In office-seek-
Ing ambition.
He was asked II he inteded to answer
Mr.. Cochran, and said in answer that
he was receiving many invitations from
prominent met to debate the silver
question In order to avoid further in
Vitations OF this nature he said he would
not consider any proposition to debate
any question with anybody during the
campaign unless n debate should be ar
ranged between Mr.. Mckinley and him
sell, and he added that so far as he
knew no plan for such a debate was
under consideration by either National
Committee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
Tho Tc1ns Democracy.

Fort Worth, Tex. August 2O-The
State Democratic Convention concluded
It's labors With the following nomina-
tions: Governor, c. A. Culberson; Lieu
tenant Governor, @. II. Gester: Attorney
General NJ. II. Crane; Comptroller, X.
w. FINLEY; Treasurer, w. B. Wortham
Land Commissioner. A.. ]. Baker: Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction. j.
NJ Carlisle. The platform adop. ed rati-
1es the acts of the Chicago Convention
The convention declined the Popul.st
request for division of electors on any
terms Tor president or Vice President.
Ii empowered the incoming oxecutivn
committee to later on give the public
Its reasons for so doing, and adjourned
sine die ''e VI
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Give Unreservcd Support.
Editor of The virglnian:

The Democratic press seems to be i'm
bued with the idea that it Is necessary
Tor them to announce In nearly every
editorial that while they cannot agree
with MIR. Bryan on the financial uues-
tion' they will support the ticket for
various and sundry reasons.
Unfortunate it is that the good Demo-
cratic press of the land thinks differ
entlv from Mr.. Bryan and those who
nominated him. but should this be any
reason why every editorial should car
rV with 1t. by way OF parenthesis. the
statement. while we cannot agree, with
Mr.. Bryan on the financial question, etc.
etc.
Point out to your readers the I'll ef-
fects of Republican rule, and then fight
out the battle In the interest OF Demo-
cracv along the strongest lines which
YOU conceive the platform to contain.
and the people will do the rest.
The country Is thinking on the money
question. and there are many Demo-
Gratis who will sacrifice their convic-
tions on this question on account of
Graver interests. but there will still he
enough big. hrainy men In the party.
and their followers to elect Mr.. Bryan
because their views and his coincide on
the burning question of the hour
c. H. b.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
Coast Defence.

Washington. August 20.-Acting Sec
retary McAdoo. OF the Navy DeDart-
ment, to-day detailed a board composed
OF Commander in Chief OF the North
Atlantic Station, the chiefs of the
bureaus of navigation and ordnance
the president of the war college. and
the chief Intelligence officer, to consider
ana revise the plans for the defense
OF the coast prepared at the Naval War
College. The plans. when passed upon
by the board. will be submitted to the
Secretary of the Navy for approval, az
ter which they will be filed with the
chief intelligence officer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
The BoIters, Conyantion.

Indianapolis, Ind, August 20.-The
leaders OF the National Democracy are
much encouraged over the outlook OF
the convention September Cd. The Nc
Kinley managers are making a strong
effort TO have the convention endorse
the Republican nominees. Mr.. Bynum,
chairman of the National Democratic
Executive Committee, says the conven-
ton that meets September I'd Will be
Democratic. Ii will adopt Democratic
platform and nominate Democratic
nominees
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
NORFOLK vIRGINIAN: FRIDAY. AUGUST 21. 1896

lion sterling. The Telegraph says that
1t is understood that n similar amount
was taken to America short time
ago for a similar purpose.
All of the financial articles published
In the London dailles make lengthy
comments upon the condition of the
money market In America.
The Times. limits financial article this
morning predicts a sharp money squeeze
In New York shortly. the result of pecu-
liar financial conditions now obtaining
In America
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
COURT MARITAL PROBABLE.
MenocnI May BE Charged with Caus,
Ing Brooklyn Dock Disaater.

Washington, August 20.-The proceed
inss and findings of the court of inqui-
ry in the Brooklyn dry dock case have
been received at the Navy Department.
The record is volumnous and is being
reviewed by Lieutenant Lockheimer,
acting judge advocate general. When
he concludes his examination of the evil
deDce. Assistant Secretary McAdoo will
take the matter under considera tion
and issue the necessary orders 1t is
semi-ofiiclally stated that the result will
be trial by court-martial of Engineer
Menocal as being responsible for the
accident.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
"nUnRAH FOR THE FRAN"
Says Doctor Nansen OF His staunch
Little Graft.

London, August 20.-Advices have
been received here that DR.. Nansen's
Arctic exploring steamer Fran has ar
rived safely at SlSjorvoe.
Christiana. August 20.-Shortly after
receiving news of the arrival of the
Fran at SkJorvoe and her intention TO
sail from that place at once for from
soc, DR.. Nansen started for the latter
place To meet her Before leaving Ham
merfest, DR.. Nansen wired Captain
Svrodref, commander of the Fran, as
follows: "a thousand OF welcomes to
you all. Hurrah for the Framm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
watching tho Laurdn

Washington. Aug. 20.--It was stated at
the Treasury Department to-day that
customs officers were watching the sus-
pected filibustering steamer I.aurada
under orders issued some weeks ago.
Thi Sc orders included also the Three
Friends. Dauntless and other suspected
vessels. The supposition of the officials
Is that out of the issue of these orders
grew the report printed to-day that a
commissioner had baan appointed 10
investigate the departure of the Laurada
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
AInrxInnd Hnlicrs

Baltimore, Aug. 20.-A conference OF
sound money Democrats was held TODAY
nj the office of cx-Congressman Isil 1r
Ravner. at which Ii was decided ito ISSUE
call for mass meeting of the gold
Democrats of Maryland for the purpose
of selecting sixteen delegates to repre-
sent tthe State at the indianapolis CON
vention September 2. Details have not
been completed, but it Is thought that
the meeting Will be held in Music Hall
within a few days
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
Brief Campaign Notes.

New Orleans. Aug. 20.-The sound
money Democrats OF New Crl4ans to-
dav issued call for State CONVENTION
of sound money Democrats 10 meet in
this city on Thursday. August Y, f,I
the purpose of clectins delegates 10 The
INDIANAPOLIS convention.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
Nominated for congress.

Winston. n. c.. August 20.-The
Democratic Congressional Convention
Tor the Eighth District at Wilkesb bo, o
to-day nominated Lieutenant Governor
Il. y. Doughton for Congress on the 132d
ballot.
Atlanta, Aug 20.-Judge Charles Ad-
amson was nominated today Jy me
Democrats OF the Fourth Congressional
District TO succeed Charles Moses.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
Want ScwaiI VIII drawn.

Louisville. Ky, Aug 2O--At a NEE ling
Of the Populist State Executive Comnit-
tee at Lexington yesterday afternoon j.
A. Parker. II. j. Taylor and F.. Elten-
wald were appointed committee. to con-
vey greeting 10 the Democrats ana ask
them 70 withdraw Sewall. They were
instructed to state that the Populists m
tended to stand by Watson and that
s wall is odious o them and that they
VIII make no concession.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
DucIfo Death.

Savannah. Ga. Aug. 2O-A Valdosta
Ga. sprcial TO the morning News sav.:
Two negroes named Morgan and Page
fought n duel TO the death on Colonel
Vests plantation Just across the Florl Ia
line Yesterday. They became engaged IN
quarrel. when both pulled -evolvers.
Graphing one another by tie arm. both
began firing. Page fell into Morgan's
aims and died. and in moment Morgan
fell from n wound believed 10 be NOR
tai.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21

Syracuse N y. August 2O.-The Pro-
hibition State Convention wound up its
work this forenoon by the nomination
of the following ticket: Governor, VIII
liam w. Smith, OF Poughkeepsie; Lieu
tenant Governor. DIR. G. II. Latimer,
of New York Judge of the Court of APP
peals. Hon. Darius Root, OF North Ton
awanla
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
Bryan and SewnliCluh.

The Bryan and Sewall Free Silver
Club will meet tonight at Richard
sons Han, corner of Bank street and
CITY Hall avenue. Prominent speakers
Will address the meeting, and voters
or free silver inclinations, irrespective
OF party, are invited to be present.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-21
prcdic,.n MONEY Squeeze.

London. Angus: 20.-The Daily Tele-
graphs financial article this morning
says that with the object of Keeping
exchange down one leading American
firm has b cn borrowing money in Lon
don. the amo"'.. obtained being mil