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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11

from some of the European nations. Now 1t is known that in all Europe she has not single friend, and many believe that her enemies are only awaiting an oppor- unity to attack her and deprive her of some of her vast possessions.
 A dispatch from Berlin today if 1t is true, shows that there is some sort of understanding between the powers as to the action to be taken by them relative to England. This dispatch states that unless Great Britain accedes to the de- mands of the Transvaal, which include the abrogation of the treaty of 1884, Ger many will urge President Kruger to ap- peal to the European powers to support him in his demands. This, if it means anything. means that Germany is in position to know that the powers would support the Transvaal, and the only way such support could be given. unless Eng land receded from her position, would be to declare war upon Great Britain. That this will be done few persons believe. The situation is a complicated one and the more it is studied the wider the vista of it's possibilities becomes. But with the hands of all the powers against her Great Britain is awaiting to see from what direction the first blow will be de- 1ivered. Should an attack be made upon her she wi.J be found not unprepared. In every direction measures are being taken to ward off possible dangers. and the nation is rapidly putting herself in position where, if events warrant such course, it will itself be able to deal the first blow. The greatest activity is be- ing displayed at the dock yards where the torpedo boat destroyers which are to be attached to the channel fleet and flying squadron are being prepared to go into commission. It is believed that orders have been sent to the British Mediterranean fleet, now at Salonica. orr dering certain vessels to be in readiness for other service. Were it necessary to send further vessels to Delagoa bay or to reinforce the Cape of Good Hope squad ron the vessels now at Salonica could quickly reach South Africa, as they are not far from the western entrance of the Suez canal.
 Colonial Secretary Chamberlain start ed today from London for the Isle of Wight, where he will visit the queen and lay before her majesty the full de- tails of the situation and explain to her the naval and military preparations that are under way.
 Much interest is felt in the cabinet council, which, 1t is said, has been sum- moned to meet tomorrow. It is believed that Lord Salisbury will then lay be. fore his colleagues a full exposition of recent events and secure the approval of the governments policy.
 Though on the surface the situation appears to be threatening, those best qualified to judge still view matters op- timistically, and declare that the clouds will soon blow over. This view Is borne out to a great extent by the course of events at the stock exchange, where, de- spite the alarms and rumors of war, the markets today were quiet ana steady. Even in Kaffir mining shares, which would be disastrously affected by war, or at least by hostilities in the Trans vaal, there were fractional advances, showing that spectators have no fear of trouble.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
The Abrogation of the Convention of 1884 Is
 Demanded.
THE QUEEN THANKS MIR. CHAMBERLAIN
to the British Government Through Sir Hercules Robinson, Sending
 His Regards to the Queen.

London, Jan. 10.--A dispatch from Jo- hannesburg, says the Standard, publish es the statement that the release of Dr. Jameson and those of his followers who were taken prisoners by the Boers will be made conditional upon the abrogation of the convention of 1884. The Pail Mall Gazette asserts that a second special squadron, consisting of fast cruisers, is about to be formed. Joseph Chamber lain, secretary of state for the colonies went to Osborne today to visit the queen George J. Goschen, first lord of the ad- miralty, paid a visit at Portsmouth to- day, where he inspected ships at that yard which are destined for the flying squadron.
 The queen has addressed an autograph letter to Joseph Chamberlain, thanking him for his services in connection with the disturbances in the Transvaal.
 A dispatch to the Central News from Berlin says that unless Great Britain satisfies the demands of President Kru- ger, which include the abrogation of the convention, Germany will urge Kruger to appeal to the European powers to SUD- port him in his demands.
 The government has received a ca blegram from Sir Hercules Robinson governor of Cape Colony, embodying President Kruger's reply to the message communicated to him by MT. Chamber lain, expressing the satisfaction of the queen at President Kruger's decision to turn over the British Africa company prisoners to the officers of the imperial government The reply is addressed to Governor Robinson and Is as follows:
 "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the telegram received by your excellency from the secretary of state for the colonies, requesting you, by com mand of her majesty, the queen, to in form me of her message, in which her majesty expresses her satisfaction at my decision to hand over the prisoners to her majesty's government As have already informed your majesty, 1t is real ly my intention to act in this matter so that Dr. Jameson and the British sub jects under his command may be pun ished by her majesty's government. I will inform your excellency of my final decision in this matter as soon as Jo- hannesburg shall have reverted to qui- etness and order
 Tn the meantime request your excel lency to assure the queen of my high ap- preciation of her words in proffering her my respectful good wishes and to ex- press my thanks for the same
 "S J. P. KRUGER"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
MUST SURRENDER THEIR GUNS. Otherwise the Uitlanders Will Be Dealt
 With Severely.


 London, Jan. 10.-A dispatch from Cape Town under date of January says that Messrs. w. $. Schriner, crown advocate, and P H. Faure, colonial secretary, de- cline to cooperate with the new premier of Cape Colony, Sir J. Gordon Sprigg.
 A dispatch from Pretoria says that the Transvaal government Is greatly dis pleased at the slowness of the Uitlanders in delivering up their arms. They are reported to have had in their possession 3000O rifles whereas only 2000 have been handed over to the authorities. In con sequence of this the government has is- sued a proclamation declaring that un- less all the arms are delivered up by 6 o'clock on the evening of January 10 the defaulters will be dealt with according to law. Those who comply with the de- mand will be pardoned, with the excep- tion of the leaders of the revolt, who will have to suffer the penalty of their acts
 The Nordenfeldt company, manufacturers of arms at Erythe, on the Thames, have obtained permission from the British government to consign two truck loads of small arms to Preto- ria for the Transvaal government. The arms have already been shipped.
 A dispatch from Cape Town ito the Pail Mall Gazette under date of January 8 says it is asserted there that Cecil Rhodes was aware of the whole plot which led up to and included Dr. Jameson's raid into the Transvaal. Rhodes, the dispatch says, is i'll at Cape Town.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
WHAT AILS TENNESSEEp Two Judges Had Row in Court-One Had
 Gun,

Chattanooga. Tenn, Jan. 10.-Yester- day Judges Holtzclaw and Springfield engaged in lively war of words in the county court. When the session was opened this morning the court was in- formed that Holtzclaw had pistol in his desk. The county judge ordered it removed and sent Constable Toler to get the gun Judge Holtzclaw fought for the possession of the weapon, but he was overpowered and the desk at which he sat was taken from him until the gun could be removed. Holtzclaw said that he had put the pistol in the desk to defend himself with and he proposed to use it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
An Inquiry to Be Made.

London, Jan. 10.-Mr. Chamberlain has cabled to Hofmeyr, the leader of the Af- rikander bund a party having a large majority in the Cape parliament, and a supporter of Cecil Rhodes and the Brit ish South Africa company, informing him that there will be a full inquiry into the British South Africa company's raid into the Transvaal and that further vio- lation of the territory of the South Af- rica company will be prevented.
 It is reported that the inquiry will be conducted by a royal commission, which will investigate the origin and circum- stances of the whole affair
 It is reported that Dr. Jameson will be taken to Natal, where he will be embarked for England to be tried upon charges of violating the foreign enlist ment act, which declares it punisha ble offense to prepare warlike expedition against a friendly state.
 dispatch from Pretoria dated Jan uary says that prior to the issuance of ing the Uitlanders to deliver up their arms by o'clock on the evening of Jan uary 10, Sir Jacobus F. Dewet. the Brit ish agent at Pretoria, went to Johannes burg to hasten the work of disarming the revolutionjsts. A government com mission was sitting at Johannesburg with the object of insuring the execution of the conditions of the surrender. Sir J. A. Dewet was to attend the sittings of this commission and render 1t all as- sistance possible.
 The dispatch says that 10000 Boers were under arms and will not return to their homes until the matter of disarm- ing the Uitlanders is finally settled.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
Made an Assignment.

Columbus. O., Jan. 10.--A. D. Ady, a large dealer in real estate, made an as- signment today to Ben Monette. At a meeting of his creditors held yesterday MT. Ady stated that his assets were about $55O,000 and his liabilities about $420,0O0 Inability to realize on his large real es- tate investments so as to meet pressing obligations Is given as. the cause of the failure,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
Another Richmond in the Field.

different aspect to the senatorial contest today, Col. William G. Yerger of Wash ington county having arrived and an- nounced his candidacy for the George succession. He is a strong man, espe- cially in the river counties. and on ac- count of the prominent and influential family connections 1t Is thought will make a good race. Colonel Moneys friends. however, claim sufficient votes to put him through on the first ballot. That is now not probable.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
AVestibule Train Wrecked

Columbia, s. C., Jan. 10.-Last night thirty miles from Columbia the New York and Florida vestibule struck pile of ties near trestle. The engine, mail and baggage cars went through the tres tie. The engineer and mail agent were injured; how seriously is not known. The road is blocked and wifi not be cleared for a day or two. Railroad officials are Inficenf U L...
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
Mckinley the Fayorite.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 10.-The repub- lican state central committed, in session here yesterday, decided to hold their state convention in Milwaukee, March IS. A canvass of those present showed 2 decided preference for Mckinley as the presidential candidate.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
Charged With High Treason.

Johannesburg. Jan. 10.-Twenty-tw members of the national reform commit tee, whose efforts were devoted to fo- menting the recent rebellious acts of the Uitlanders, were arrested by officers of the Transvaal government at the rooms of the Reform club last evening on a charge of high treason. They were all taken to Pretoria. The prisoners includ- ed Colonel Rhodes, a brother of Cecil Rhodes; Sir Drummond Miles Dunbar, Lionel Phillips and other leading resi- dents of Johannesburg. The arrests cre- ated no excitement, the populace main- taining perfectly indifferent attitude to the action of the authorities.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
Shot Herself.

Atlanta, Jan. 10.-Mrs. J. c. Pitts shot herself fatally at Williamson, Ga., to- day She was unbalanced and said that the Lord had told her she must die. While her husband was absent she killed herself
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
John Johnson Hung.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 1o-John Johnson, a negro, was hanged at Cuthbert. Ga, to- day. He murdered another negro named George Rawson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-11
The Rebels plspersed

Havana, Jan. 10 A dispatch from Banes, in the province of Pinar del Rio. says that on January 8 force of 800 Spanish troops, composed of cavalry and infantry, pursued for two and a sslf
 
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-16

There will not, however, be moro than
three votes for W. ]. Bryan.
While the Populists will not discuss for
publication the possibilities of fusion
with the Democrats it is made very evil
dent that if Bryan be Endorsed at st.
Louis the Popuists will demand in turn
very large share of the Congressional
plums throughout the Nation. They may
be willing TO let Bryan have the White
House and all that goes with it if he can
get it, but their price will be the law
making power. 1t will be hard and in
fact practically impossible for National
party authorities to carry out any deal
which might here and there give the Con-
gressional elections to the Populists as far
as the Democrats are concerned, because
State and district influences will be apt to
act Independently.
So the smallness of the chance of a
fusion between the Democrats and Popu-
lists is thereby seen to be still more
remote.
The silver delegation, which will leave
tonight on the first-class overland train,
will have a little more style, money and
possibly clean shaves about it than may
be observed in the Populist special cars
which leave in the morning.
There may or may not be much news of
great importance floating backward from
the silver delegation on its trip to st.
Louis, and when it reachas st. Louis it is
possible that the silver convention will do
nothing more than ratifv the nomination
OF w. J. Bryan and thereby cast into outer
darkness large proportion of the strength
that now belongs to this inchoate move
ment
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-16
MARGARET MURRAY's ESTATE,
Charles Connell Claims That His Step
father Is Appropriatfur 1t.

Charles Connell Claims That His Step
father Il Appropriatiug 1t.
Charles Connell of Sonoma County yes.
terday filed a contest to the will of Mar.
garet Murray, who died June 49, 1896,
leaving property, mostly money in bank,
valued at $4323. Dennis Murray, husband
of the deceased, filed the documents for
probate and petitioned for letters of adj
ministration.
Connell is son of Mrs. Murray's first
husband and objects to his stepfather
being appointed administrator, because OF
the latter's age and physical condition.
Murray is so years old and the complaint
recites that he is consequently possessed
OF poor Judgment, helpless, senile and in
competent. Connell. who is 4S years of
age, asks THAT he be given charge of the
estate. 1t is also charged that Murray
retained $500 OF his wife's estate and ap-
propriated it to his own use when the
estate was appraised
The other heirs are Mary O'Brien, Le-
nora McKeon and Gertrude, Nellie and
May Gould, the first two being daughters
and the others grandchildren of Mrs. MUIR
ray. All reside in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-16

Republican and Democratic parties-the m on.
uments of their infamy.
Them. oh, suffering countrymen, in the
name OF an ancestry that broke the kinply en-
thrallment of twenty centuries, to give us this
Republic; in the name of our civilizatjon
which is imperiled; in the name of God. who
planted in our souls the ideals of liberty. we
call upon you to join US at the polls for the re-
peal OF these vicious laws
Obeying the moral and economic command
Love thy neighbor as thyself," and insnired
by justice, mercy and fraternity, let us repIaca
these infamies with the principles of his piat.
We believe these principles, enacted into laws
Will bring happiness to our weary toilers tn q
year OF jubilee to our now mortgaged homes
purity In public office, and honor and exalted
greatness to our beloved country.
Wnen this consummation shall have COMA
tnen every American citizen can posse.s I'D
enjoy the threefold attributes of liberty.
ity. ny autnor-
The right to govern himself.
ates. WI Aaoor ere
Dr. Daywalt was seen last evening and
asked 10 state his views on the conrse
hkely to be pursued by the California
oeiegatlon as regards indorsing BRYAN.
The Populists of this State y he re-
Piled, feel very kindly toward Mr..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-16

Abraham Lincoln. In 1890 he was APP
pointed Circuit Judge for the Eighth Cir
cult of the United States Court of Ap-
peals, which includes ten States west of
the Mississippi River. His decisions in
corporation cases have especially en-
deared him to the Populist party.
Opinions are not freely expressed for
publication by leaders in the Populist
delegation, but Mr.. Caldwell is unques-
tionably the favorite, if there is one. One
may hear the California delegates talk
nicely about PETER, Allen, Holcom b,
Judge Hines of Georgia, Page of Virginia,
ex-Congressman Thomas Watson of
Georgia, +. V. Debs and two or three 9TH
ers, and one may easily hear a great deal
that is favorable to Teller, but when one
has talked with a number of the California
Popuilst delegation, he makes up his mind
that the delegation will do something or
other that will depend upon circum-
stances which will be set forth at the con-
vention.
There is positive opinion in the dele
cation" said John S. Dore yesterday, ''in
favor OF. the nomination of an out and out
Popullst. And we want some Populist
who has been Matched long enough to
have his pinfeathers showing. We are as
lar from one OF the old parties as from the
other"
Chairman Wardall will say little that is
uenHite ABOUT Wnat the delegation will do,
but intimates that Mr.. Caldwell would
win the confidence of both the laboring
and the capitalistic classes.
So the California Populist delegation
leaves this morning without pomp and
without style TO cast twenty-nine votes in
a National convention which has great
National significance, and it leaves with
Judge Caldwell of Arkansas as it's favorite.
but ready to plump the twenty-nine votes
for something or other that may be drawn
from the lottery that is just ahead.
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in Washington, the Senators and others
who formed the American Bimetallic
Union out of the three or four then exist
ing silver organizations, it was tacitly and
honorably agreed among the leaders there
assembled that neither the PopuliSts nor
the silver men should boom any candidate
for the Presidency or otherwise take a
leading part in the campaign until the
two National conventions should convene
in st. Louis. 1t was well understood that
at those joint conventions conference COM
mittees should be appointed, and the
Popuiists and the Independent free-silver
men should endeavor to agree upon
platform and candidate.
This taclt agreement has been kept by a
part but not all of the leading men of both
parties. The Endorsement of Bryan by the
silver delegation from California the other
night was distinct violation of this
agreement; so was the silver Endorsement
of Bryan by the Nevada delegation.
This makes the Populist delegation feel
sore. The California Populist delegation
is not for Bryan, and while it recognizes
the fact that the California silver delega-
ton was not wholly bound by the confer
ence of the silver leaders in Washington.
still the Populists feel that in indorsing
Bryan the agreement has been violated
and IN arrangement has resulted.
The unit rule has not yet been eclared
to be in force in the California Populist
delegation, but it may be ordered before
the delegation reaches st. Louis. The
Populist National delegation is not torn
by intense partisans of anybody. In it are
many friends of Teller. the majority of
whom would support Mr.. Teller for the
Presidential nomination if he would come
out and declare himself Populist.
The Populists, however, insist upon the
nomination of Populist. Bryan they do
not trust very much as a rule.
Judge Caldwell is at this particular hour
the fayorite of the California delegation.
The delegation leaves San Francisco
bound oy no unit rule, uninstructed by
anybody, divided as to preferences and
ready to vote for the man who may seem
the most available one when the party
representatives convene next week.
Still, their favorite is Judge Henry Clay
Caldwell of Arkansas. This man was
much and seriously talked about during
the early conferences of the Populists and
Silverites. He is the sort of a man that
the majority of the Populists are looking
for. He was born in Virginia, was reared
in Iowa, and in 1860 became a volunteer
officer in the Rebellion. In 1864 he was
appointed District Judge in Arkansas by
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-16

self-preservation belongs to the Nation, 1t may
control or stop immigration; that the public
school system should be generously supported
and extended, so that no citizen can remain
ignorant; that taxation should be limited
solely to public uses and never devoted to sec
tartan purposes, and that to preserve the natu-
raj right of every citizen to the free exercise
OF his religion the church and the state should
be kept forever separate.
Fellow-citizens, hear US: Beneath the stars
and stripes our land proudly stands, with its
resources unmeasured, pable of supporting
in abundance the whole human race of fifteen
hundred millions of people.
In contrast with this possible plenty you
find poverty and misery everywhere and our
&c, 600 900 of population, fguratively, in the
ashes OF desolation.
Beneath that same banner there are Is OOO-
900 laborers endowed with every Capacity
and skill and furnished with marvellous ma
chinery. thus under just conditions equal to
providing food, clothing, comfort and educa-
ton in fullness for ALL
In contrast with this happiness, naturally
born of equality and justice, you find an in
solent moneyed piutocracy, law-breaking
monopoly which are debauching all public
service, and swiftly reducing our once free
yeomanry to serfdom and vagabondage.
What are the causes Of this poverty aud
criminalityf
There can be but one answer.
Our laws bring these criminal discrimina-
lions and soul-crushing burdens.
These are the statutes and policies of the