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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
TROUBLE AHEAD IN COREA.

Toxic, Japan, Oct. 2, via San Fran
cisco, Oct 24.-Japanese discomfort
about the state of affairs in Corea
grows stronger every day. 1t can no
longer be doubted that the king is
the leader of the anti-Japanese feel
ing in the peninsula. The shock of
the emeute that cost the queens life
produced such an effect on his males
tvs weak mind that he cannot shake
off an abiding fear of the Japanese.
He is persuaded that if he leaves the
shelter of the Russian legation he will
at once become mark for japanese
swords; he rails against Count In
Ouie for having permitted such min
lister as Viscount Miura to come to
Seoul and he denounceS as judicial
fiaSco the trial of the ViScount and
his fellow cOnspirators at Hiroshima.
The king has never welded much
power or exercised much influence in
his realm, but his present mood serves
the purpose of the Conservatives in
office and also sets the royal cachete
on the unpOpularity that the arbitrary
and masterful methods of Japanese
merchants and adventures have I'M
doubtedly engendered among all class
eS of CoreanS.
It is now frankly declared that the
determination of the COrean cabinet
not to grant to any japanese a con-
cession for building a railway between
Seoul and Gensan is due to the gov
ernment's alleged inability to preserve
peace and good order in districts
traversed by such line. The peoples
dislike Of everything japanese, it is
pretended, would impel them to. de-
stroy the line whenever an opportuni-
ty offered And since the Corean au-
thorities are neither preared to main
tain a force for its protection, nor
willing to allow the Japanese to main
tain one, the difficulty looks insuper-
able 1t remains to be seen whether
the Japanese will submit to this dis
elimination on such a pretense.
American citizens have been granted
a conclusion for constructing a rail-
way from Seoul to Chemulpo French
citizens have been similarly favored
in the matter of lines betwene Seoul
and German and Seoul and Win. The
Japanese are certainly entitled to
claim as much from Corea as she
grants to Frenchmen or Americans,
and it is felt that if they consent to
be deprived of their just privileges on
the plea that their unpopularity dis
qualities them from enjoying them,
the last vestige of Japanese prestige
in the peninsula will disappear.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
SPANISH GENEROSITY.
AMERICAN CUBAN sYMPATHIzBRs
ARE TREATED AS FRIENDS.
So Says Oleverly WOrded Manifesto From
The Willy spaniards-A LabOred Plea
For American Neutrality.

New York, Oct. PA dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says: Mad
rid advices are to the effect that the
result of the secret Ministerial caucus
which was hurriedly called last Sat
urday will be the reorganization of
the cabinet and the probable outcome
will be mixed. The government will
be made more national and all the
important political groups will be re-
presented giving the premier greater
authority and insuring an adminintra-
ton such as the actual situation de-
mands with sufficient strength to up
hold Spanish authority at home and
abroad, without fear of being check
ed by parliamentary opposition at an
inOpportune moment.
President Cleveland'S reported in
tention to recognize Cuban indepen-
dence unless peace is restored within
three months is more especially felt
by Senior CanOvas and other cooler
headed Spanish authorities, who, adj
vices say, processing confidence in the
presidents justice and good faith, have
managed so far in virtual defiance Of
public opinion to curb the growing
sentiment throughout Spain in favor
Of an open declaration of war with
the United States. Officially, Spain
has done much to court American
sympathy in this great struggle to
maintain her national integrity. The
leaders of the anti-American riots in
Spain, especially those who prompted
the demonstration in Valencia and the
American consulate there, have been
tried and sentenced to Imprisonment;
one Havana newspaper was suppress
ed and the editor fined for publishing
an article abusing Consul General
Lee; the commander of the warship
Condo de Venadito, who fired upon the
Allianca. was reprimanded and re-
lieved of his command and a diplo-
matte apology was made. Military
sentences against the Americans, Juan
Sanguilly and members of the Com
petitor expedition were reversed in
Madrid and the cases sent back for
new trials.
In addition to that an American
merchant in Matanzas, despite the ex-
istence in the hands of Capt. Gen.
Weyler of positive proofs that he was
an active member of the revolutionary
junta here, owing to his American
citizenship, was released through
courtesy to Gen. Lee and only few
days ago the chief of the harbor po-
lice here was reproved by his superior
for the attempted arrest of a reported
Spanish deserter on an American mer-
chant vessel in transit from New York
to Mexico. Many American planters
in Cuba known to have directly aided
and abetted the revolution and con-
tributed to its strength by the pay
ment of taxes to rebel agents have
not been molested, in respect to their
nationality while several American
newspaper correspondents champion
ing the cause of Spanish enemies have
been, and some are, acting, it is be-
lieved as messengers of the insurgents
in the field and have when detected
by the Spanish authorities, instead Of
being shot as spies, been courteously
treated on the simple condition that
they leave the island.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YOUNG MAN ON A LARK GETS
TOUHED
But Succeeds In Holding One Robber
Till the Coppers Come Robbers
We're Desperate Men.

New Orleans, Oct. pat an early
hour Mr.. Edward Russell, a gentle
man residing at 2547 Bienville street.
was attacked by highwaymen and
robbed.
Mr.. Russell had been out the even
ing before with several of his friends,
and it was between 8 and 4 o'clock
a. m. that he wendell his way home.
1t is usually his custom to take the
Canal street car, but as they only run
after II o'clock every hour it was
necessary for him to wait a consider
able length of time. He concluded
to hurry home on foot.
Mr.. Russell walked out Canal to
Franklin street and down the latter
thOrOughfare to Bienville street. Here
he met a friend and the two adjourn
ed to a neighboring saloon and took
a drink Mr.. Russell said that while
he was in the barroom he noticed a
couple of negroes lounging therein and
watching him very closely, but he
thought nothing of the matter. After
taking a drink he and his friend sep
arated and he started out Bienville
street for his residence.
He reached the corner of Liberty
street when he heard the negroes COM
ing up behind him at a rapid rate.
He turned to let them by. One pass
ed him but the second threw his
hands over Mr.. Russelfs shoulders
and grabbed him by the arm. The
other negro then went through his
pockets and succeeded in getting 81,
which Mr.. Russell had in his vest
pocket. Then the negro who commit
ted the theft ran away. The second
negro also tried to escape, but Mr..
Russell held on to him and yelled for
the police. \ desperate struggle en-
sued between the two men and the
whole neighborhood was aroused. Mr..
Russell. however, managed to hold on
to the highwayman until officers ar
rived on the scene and took the negro
to the Third Precinct station. Mr..
Russell was also taken there and a
charge of disturbing the peace was
registered against each.
On being arraigned before court it
was then that the story regarding the
robbery was brought out. The negro
who was captured is Will King, and
the one who escaped is John Jackson.
Both are desperate characters and
well known to the police. Mr.. Rus
sell made affidavits against them,
charging highway robbery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
A BUSINESS MATTER ONLY.

designations OF Marcus DAILY And
Others Only A Mere Formality.
Butte, Mont, Oct. 24.-This commu-
nifty has been excited over the report
that Marcus DAILY, manager, Francis
Z. Sargent, secretary and William
-Scanlon, counselor of the Anaconda
company, had been requested by tele
graph from New York to send in their
designations at once. Marcus DAILY.
when asked, at once said it was a fact
that the designations had been asked
for, but that it was usually the Gus
tom for the majority of the board to
resign at this time of the year and
then temporarily re-organize in Mon
tana and transact the yearly bust
ness and declare the regular divi-
dends.
Louis Haggin brought the resigna-
lions of three directors here from
New York, along with his own ap-
pointment as temporary director. He
organized the board, DAILY voting his
own and three directors stock, elect
ing himself, Scanlon and Sargent, thus
forming a majority of the board.
The business was then transacted
and by oversight Haggin went away
without he designations of the three
temporary directors. He wired for the
designations as directors which gave
rise to the rumors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
GEORGETOWN BOOMLETS.
A Wedding In Society-A New Col
lege Paper Launched.

"A "tuullS III SOCltiy-h new OOl-
'lege Paper Launched.
Georgetown, Tex, Oct. 24.-Special.
Ellis & Tanner, Georgetown, have
just turned out the first number for
1S96-97 of the Southwestern Univer-
sity Monthly" and the "An X" This
is the first season these journals have
been published here and the patrons
and friends are proud of the fact
that the typographical and artistic
work is almost equal if not equal to
that done in cities of more pretensious
size.
At high noon Thursday, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr..
Chas. A. Wilcox and Miss Stella Sny-
der were united in marriage by Rev.
j. r. Nelson. 1t was quiet family
affair, only relations and immediate
friends being present. At 1870 the
happy pair took the train for bridal
trip to New Orleans. The groom is
rising young lawyer of this city and
is universally esteemed for his many
noble qualities. The bride is the sec
ond daughter of J. w. Snyder and
was raised and educated here and is
a general favorite in society.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
CLASH OF AUTHORITY.

New York, Oct. PA dispatch to
the Herald from Valparaiso, Chile,
says: 1t is reported that President
Errazuruiz has had serious disagree
ment with the minister of the inter
iOr. The dispute arises through the
appointment by the minister of gov
ernors and other officials not salts
factory to the president. The pres
ident has called upon Senior Barrios
Lucca, a well konwn diplomat, to
form new cabinet in the event of
change. Senior Iucca has consented.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
PEARSALL POINTERS.
Judge Grass, Republican Congression-
al Nominee Speaks.

Judge Grass, Republican COngression-
al Nominee Speaks.
Pearsall, Texas, Oct. 23.-Judge
Grass of Corpus Christi spoke here
last night. A very large crowd was
present. He made a splendid talk
full of true and convincing facts. He
showed up the Democratic inability
to conduct the government in a man.
ner that would supply enough reven-
lie to pay her debts and urged the
people to give work to the laboring
man at home rather than Europe. 1t
was universally agreed that more en-
thusiasm has been shown over the
speech than any previous.
Capt. b. L. Crouch says that during
the last three years people OF South
west Texas have taken more interest
in protection than ever before. 1t
takes but a single application or free
trade to awaken the people who are
engaged in stock raising to see the
direful effects of such an injurious
policy.
1t is thought by some that this
county will go for Kearby. The
Sudden change of heart of Char
lie" and Kleberg are not in accord
with a good many Of our residents
ideas of sound Democracy.
The ladies of the different church.
es are preparing to give an entertain
ment and dinner during next week,
as that being District court week
there will be many county people in
town.
Service was held in the new Baptist
chruch Thursday night for the first
time, by the Rev. A. f. Starrett. The
church is we'll fitted up inside and the
whole building compares very fayora-
bly, with our other houses of worship,
Mr. Mason Nancy and wife are now
the possessors OF fine son, who ar
rived Wednesday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
ROTTEN EDGED HIM.

Columbus, Ohio, Oct. PA free
silver meeting to be addressed by G.
E. Taylor, colored editor of Iowa,
broke up in riot here Tuesday night.
Taylor was assigned to speak in the
18th ward-a strong colored center.
From the first the crowd was bolster
Gus and inclined to embarrass the
speaker. Soon they yelled him down.
After a few minutes he began again
but was obliged to retreat from the
platform amid a shower of eggs police
escorting him to his carriage. No ar
rests were made.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
BRITISH FREIGHT STEAMER
HELPLESS

San Francisco, Oct. 24.-The big
British freight steamer Linlithgow is
a wreck. The captain and twenty of
the crew have arrived at San Jose de
Guatamela, and report that thirteen
of the crew are in an open boat in
mid ocean. Five of the crew reach
ed Acapulco, Aug. 81, after sailing
500 miles in an open boat and suffer
ing great hardship and reported that
the steamer had broken her shaft and
was drifting helplessly. No aid was
sent to her though she was a costly
new vessel and carried n valuable
cargo of barley. 1t is possible the
thirteen men still missing have been
lost.
The Linlithgow left this port in
July for Liverpool.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
BRYAN WANTS THEM.
His Supporters In The A. p. A. Ranks
Declare For Him.

His Supporters In The A. p. A. Ranks
Declare For Him.
Chicago, Oct. pa Record special
from Washington says: A sensation
is promised in A. p. A. circles in a
few days when members of that or
ganization, dissatisfied with the Off
cial communication of the president
in opposition to Bryan, will reply by
circulars announcing their intention
to support the Chicago nominee and
preferring against the supreme presi-
dent and his associates charges of be-
ing in the movement to boom McKin-
ley. The circulation of the circulars
will be to permit all anti A. p. A. peo-
pie to understand the methods being
resorted to by certain men in the or
der in the campaign. 1t is alleged
this will make votes for Bryan. 1t
is learned that one of the chief OBJ
jects on both sides in the fight now on
hand is the capture of Maryland
where it is said are $1,000 A. p. A.
votes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
BRAzIL's FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

New York, Oct. 24-The Herald's
correspondent in Rio Janeiro, Brazil,
telegraphs that an important meeting
will be held on Monday to devise
means of relieving the serious finan-
cial crisis. The meeting was called
by prominent politicians and the bank
ers. 1t is rumored in Rio Janeiro
that the protocol providing for a set
tlement of the Uruguayan debt will
not be accepted by congress. An ex-
tradition treaty between Brazil and
Argentina will be signed at once.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
HANNA'S REPLY.
To The Charge That Workingmen Are
Being Coerced.

TO The charge Tnat WorKlngmen Are
Being Coerced.
Chicago, Ill, Oct. 24.-Chairman
Hanna, Of the Republican national
committee. gave to the press the fol-
lowing announcement:
The manifest policy of the silver
Democratic managers in this cam
paign as set forth by their candidate
for president, shortly after his nomin-
alton, has been to create belief in the
minds of workingmen that they were
being cOerced by their employers
TO vote contrary to their convictions.
One of their national committee, Hon.
JAS. Jones, has emphasized this poll
cy in proclamation in which he bold
ly charges the employing classes of
the country with having entered into
a conspiracy to coerce their employees
into voting contrary to their opinions.
This is a very grave charge, and it
has now assumed a form that justi-
fies giving it some attention. To CO.
cree voter is a crime against the
and Jones know of coercion they made
themselves accomplices of criminals
by not informing the proper authori-
ties and taking steps for prosecution.
While we consider the charge alb
surd and believe that American work
ingmen and employers are too indie
pendent and patriotic either to be CO.
creed or to coerce, the Republican ma
tional committee will do anything in
its power to protect the workingmen
in free and untrammelled exercise of
their rights, as citizens, and will
cheerfully unite with the Democratic
national committee having that OBJ
ject in view. The coercion of voters
is not only an un-American, un-patri-
otto, and despite usurpation of the
rights of the free citizen, but it is
the wrong that will inevitably recOil
on its perpetrators 1t is an arbitrary
use of power that is in direct conflict
with the principles of our government.
The civil compact of majority rule
means free majority for whose pro-
lection all constitutional powers
should be used, and without which
political victory would be barren of
the results worthy of a great party.
This committee will spare no pains
to secure to every citizen, whatever
his politics. the right to cast his vote
according to his convictions, and to
have his vote honestly counted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
NATIONAL WAREHOUSEMEN.
Officers And Directors Eelected-Den-
yer The Next Meeting Point.

Officers And Directors Eelected-Den-
yer The Next Meeting Point.
Boston, Oct 24.-The final meeting
of the National WarehOusemens' con-
ventiOn was held last night and the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, II. p. Camp
bell, New York; vice president and
chairman of the executive committee,
Samuel Bailey, Jr., Pittsburg; secreta-
ry, Percy Thompson, Kansas City,
Mo-; treasurer, John II. Lynch, New
York.
Executive Committee, the above
named officers, ex-officio and Phillip
Cooley, Philadelphia; L. C. Chase,
New York; G. w. Sheldon, Chicago;
J. G. Melvin, Boston; H. F. NJ. Dol
bert, New York.
1t is probable that the next annual
meeting of the association will be held
at Denver.
A committee was appointed to Sc
lect and provide for the maintenance
of a permanent secretary of the or
ganization in New York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
VALUED FRIEND DIED.
Republican Elector And Prominent
Mckinley Man Is No More.


Mckinley Man Is No More.
Canton, Oct. 24.-Hon. w. X. Miller,
an old time friend of Maj. Mckinley,
died last night about s o'clock from
results of stroke of apoplexy. He
was the Republican nominee for pres
idential electOr in this district.
He was stricken at the first Metho-
dist Church Monday last and We'd
neSday before he lost consciousness
resigned from the ticket lest he might
not recover The congressional COM
mittee named his son, Charles r. Mil
Ter, for electOr from this district.
Major Mckinley called at the Mil
Ter residence to pay his respects to
the family shortly after the end came.
Mr.. Miller was a devoted friend for
many years, having been identified
with Major McKinley's congressional
campaigns. He was n patent attor-
ney and prominently identified with
manufacturing affairs in this city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
A NEW ASSOCIATION.
Its Objects Will Be To Secure Con-
ventions For New Orleans.

New Orleans, Oct. PA very in
teresting meeting was. held at the
Pickwick by business men and other
public-spirited gentlemen of the city.
An association was organized and will
hereafter be known as the Merchants
and Employers Progressive Associa-
ton. Its purposes will be to attract
to New Orleans conventions and gath
erings.
Permanent organization was effect
ed and the following officers chosen:
President N. I. Schwartz; vice presi-
dent, Ed. Curtis; recording secretary,
d. Halter; financial secretary, PHI
meas Moser; treasurer, William Muir
ray.
Messrs. Geo. w. Young, Robert
Garratt and J. III. Denechaud were ap-
pointed a committee to devise enter
tainment for visiting delegates to con-
ventions, etc.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
THE SCAFFOLD FELL.

New York. Oct. 24.-Six men were
injured by the falling of a scaffold at
Weehawken and may die. The men
were at work on the house of the
Swift Packing company when one of
the joists which supported the scaffold
snapped from overweight and about
80 feet of the scaffolding fell, carry
ing down the men with it.
The injured are: Eli Decker, Aug.
Anderson, James Bragg, John Melon
nell, John Bengel, and Louis Gotchell
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
TO PEEP AT MARS.

City of Mexico, Oct. 24.-The neces-
sary preparations are under way at
the National Astronomical Observable
ry for the purpose of studying the
planet Mars.
1t is also learned that the formation
of a celestian chart, to which all Of
the worlds most renowned astrono-
mers have contributed with their val
liable contingent, has been consumma-
ted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
OFFICERS ELECTED.
For Collector.

Men Named To Guide The Beethoven
Maennerchor For The Ensuing
Year.
At the recent election of officers of
the Beethoven Maennerchor, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
c.. H. Mueller, president; Ferdinad
Herff, Jr., vice president; VIM. Schu-
wirth, secretary; E. Callsen, treasurer.
The following are the standing COM
mittees:
Building committee-E. Stoves, Carl
Harnisch and B. Engelke.
Finance committee-Ferdinan
Herff, Jr., Oscar Bergstrom and E.
Callsen. ...
Music committee-H. Karber, w.
Schuwirth, and Ferdinand Herff, Jr.
Amusement committee-C. II. Muel-
Ter, B. Engelke and Conrad Zuchslag.
House committee-A. Stoves, VIM.
McAllister and L. Schmitt.
Literature committee-B. Engelke
and L. Callsen.
Floor committee-Gus Bonnet, Erh.
Guenther and Louis Heuermann.
The directors are as follows: G. III.
Mueller, o. Bergstrom, Carl Har-
nisch, Z. Stoves, Albert Stoves, II.
Karber, E. Callsen, Ferdinand Herf,
Jr., Louis Schmitt, w, H. McAllister,
VIM. Schuwirth, Conrad Zuchslag and
b. Engelke.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
WHERE TO BUY PIGS.

Waterford, Ireland, Oct. pa quar-
rel has arisen here from the mer-
chants buying pigs direct from the
farmers instead of through the Bally-
bricken pig buyers. A number of the
latter waylaid four of the merchants
and beat them nearly to death. There
is great excitement and there are
fears of further disturbances.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
MRS. DRAYTON'S SECOND AT
TEMPT

New York, Oct. pa well defined
rumOr has gained currency in society
circles that Mrs. Astor will announce
soon the engagement of her daughter,
Mrs. Drayton, to an Englishman.
Mrs. Drayton, who is the divorced
wife of ]. Coleman Drayton, has late
ly been the guest of intimate friends
in England and Scotland, and is now
at the apartments of Mrs. AstOr on
the Champs Elysee, Paris.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
DEPENDS ON THE ELECTION.

Springfield, Mass, Oct. 24.-The rub
Der factory of Spaulding & Pfeffer at
Chicopee Falls, has shut down indefin-
itely. The employees were informed
that if Mckinley is elected they may
report at the factory for work on the
morning following, but if Bryan was
elected they would be notified when
wanted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
WORK For 100 HANDS.

Augusta, Ga, Oct. 24.-Sibley Mill,
which has been shut down for several
weeks, has started again.
King mill, which has been closed
for repairs since July has started
again. The two mills employ fifteen
hundred hands.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-24
HON. JAS. L. SLAYDEN

Will address the voters of BeXar
county on the issues of the day at
Beethoven hall, Alamo street, to-
night at 8 o'clock. Every voter
interested in the welfare of his
country should be present. La
dies also invited. Alt