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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

island and Presque isle. The crew of
the Florida were rescued by the Roby,
which was badly damaged and turned
back and arrived here this mornig.
1t was very fOggy at the time of the
collision. The steamers exchanged pass
ing signals, but they had not sighted
each other in time to avoid coming to-
gether. Capt. William Smith, who is
in command of the Roby, states that
when he first sighted the Florida through
the fog he stopped and backed his en-
gines, but the two were so close to-
gether that it was impossible to avoid
the crash. The Roby struck the Florida
on the starboard side about amidships.
A hole twelve feet long was cut in the
steamers side. 1t was Immediately seen
that it was only question of few
minutes before the Florida would go
down. The Roby steamed alongside of
the doomed boat and took off part of her
crew. The remainder of the crew had
instantly lowered the yawl boat and
had succeeded in getting free of the sink
ing steamer. They were picked up sub
sequently by the Roby.
The Roby was badly damaged in the
bow and will go into dry dock here.
The loss to the cargo of the Florida is
estimated at about 100000. The Florid
estimated at about 100000. The
Floridas valuation was about 100000.
She was insured for $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

confidence that your excellency will
readily see, that it has been forestalling
it for a long time past. 1t follows, there
fore, as matter of course, that it will
comply with it in a practical manner as
soon as circumstances make it possible.
Your excellency will have seen, never
theless, how the announcement of this
concurrence of views has been re-
ceived. The insurgents, elated by the
strength which they have acquired
through the aid of certain number of
citizens of the United States, have con-
temptuously repealed, by the medium of
the Cubans residing in this republic, an
idea that the government at Washington
can intervene in the contest, either with
its advice or in any other manner, on
the same position that declarations of
disinterestedness on the part of the gov
eminent of the United States are false
and that it wishes to get possession of the
island one of these days.
Hence, it is evident that no success
would attend such possible mediation,
which they repel, even admitting that the
mother country would cOndescend to
treat with its rebellious subjects as one
power with another, thus surely jeopar-
dizing its future authority, detracting
from its national dignity and impairing
it's independence, for which it has at all
times shown such great earnestness, as
history teaches. In brief. there is no
effectual way to pacify Cuba unless it
begins with the actual submission of the
armed rebels of the mother country"
The concluding portion of Minister de
Lomes letter. in which the offer of
mediation by Secretary Olney is de-
clined, was made public yesterday, in ac-
cordance with the original communica-
ton of Secretary Olney.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Texas dental Associntion.

Waco, Tex, May 21.-tSpecial.) 1.-The
seventeenth annual session Of the Texas
Dental association came to close to-
day. Some highly interesting papers
were read. The works of the clinicians
covered wide range and were very
instructive. Officers were elected as
follows:
DR.. J. L. Buchanan of Bonham, presi-
dent; DIR. NJ. s. Merchant of Giddings.
first vice president; DR., John w. David
of Mexia. second vice president; DIR. A.
museum; DR.. J. G.. Fife of Dallas, sec
rotary and treasurer; DR.. J. n. Nash of
Brennan, two-year member of the execu-
tive committee.
The association adjourned to meet next
year in Waco, the date of the meeting
to be announced hereafter by the execu-
tive committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
batteries meanwhile were blowing forth
an ever-increasing storm of shells and
shrannel ~ n

batteries meanwhile were blowing forth
an ever-increasng storm of shells and
shrapnel
1t was then z o'clock in the evening,
and neither side had gained any very
great advantage. The Greeks stubborn
ly resisted the advance Of their enemies.
But it is true the soldiers of the sultan
had gained ground. and were fighting with
as much dash and brilliancy as when the
FIRST cannon shot announced the opening
of the engagement.
The sun finally disappeared and dsrk-
ness spread over the bloodstained country,
and with undated vigor.
Toward o'clock the Greeks. having
calamity held their entertainments against
superior forces, and having given proof
of the greatest courage deserving Of all
praise, began to slackcn their fire.
The firing of the Turks at the same
time was abated, and soon 1t ceased alto
gether ON both sides.
While the main fight was in progress
there was a strong movement forward on
the Turkish right. intended to outflank
the Greek left. Bur the Turkish conn,
mander at that point was too slow, and
caused the whole division to be stopped
by few Greek batteries, which inflicted
heavy losses on the Tarkish forces.
On the other hand the Turkish artil-
lery on the left of the Ottoman line, which
had been pushed forward, succeeded in
forcing back the Greek right nearly to
Domokos. But. taking it alb IN all, and
allowing for the greater number of the
Turks, the battle reflected the greatest
credit upon the Greeks and certainly was
in no way discreditable to the Turks. The
loss of Turkish forces during the. days
fighting was quite heavy, and 1t IL not be-
the Turks, but it is impossible to- obtain
accurate figures.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
THEY ARE STILL SK|RM|SH|NG
SEVERAL ENGAGEMENTS TOOK
PLACE YESTERDAY BETWEEN
GREEKS AND TURKS.
The Turks CONTINUED 70 ADVANCE
Apparently Ignorant of an Armis-
tice-Details of the Battle of Do
mOlSOs Show That the Greeks
Made n Great Fight.

London, May 20.-The latest reports
from Athens show that skirmishes took
place in many places yesterday. The
Turkish commanders in Thessaly, pend
ing. definite orders from Edhem Pasha,
will only accept an armistics of twenty
four hours. There is little doubt, how
ever, that a fortnight's armistice viii be
arranged.
1t is difficult to learn just exactly what
occurred after the retreat from Do
mOkos.
Apparently the Turks continued to ad-
vance, and either in ignorance or will
fully ignoring the armistice negotiations,
attacked the Greek rear guard. After
several .combats, lasting three or four
hours, the Greeks were compelled to re-
tire about Z o'clock in the morning to-
wards LAMA. The news of the fighting
caused general fight from Lamia DUR
ing the night. The telegraph officials
fled with the rest and thus cutting off
communication, led to the widest ru-
mors at Athens until the clerks could be
induced to return and communication with
LAMA was restored.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
BELLIGERENCY MEASURE.
Speaker Reed VIII Consult the
Presidents Wishes.

Washington, May 21.-No official infor-
nation could be obtained as to what ac-
ton the house may take on the Cuban
resolution passed by the senate yesterday,
but it was understood that Speaker Reed
would have conference with the presi-
dent on the subject at an early date and
no action would be taken until after that
conference. The Inference was that the
action of the house managers would he
guided to large extent by the results
of the conference. 1t is probable that
some attempt will be made on the part
of the democrats to have the resolution
considered as soon as it reaches the house,
but this can not be done except by unan-
imous consent. which will not he given,
or by a special order from the committee
on rules. The special order will not be
brought in till the republican leaders are
ready for action.
Senator Davis, chairman of the COM
mittee on foreign relations, had confer
ence with the president by appointment
today 1t is understood to have had ref
erence to the effect of the senate's action
on the Morgan Cuban belligerency reso-
luton and upon the general subject of the
administration attitude toward Cuba.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
WHAT PREMIER CANOvAs SAYS.
Spain Will Never Accept Any Inter-
VentiOn.

Madrid, May 21.-Senor Moreti Prem
dergast, former minister, asked the gov
eminent, on behalf of the liberals, in
| the chamber of deputies today, to submit
| all the papers relating to the rebellion in
Cuba and the diplomatic relations of
Spain with the powers.
Senior Canovas, the premier, replying,
said the government could only attach
credit to such information as was sent
by Capt. Gen. Weyler. He severely
blamed the American newspapers for
disseminating false news, and cited as
case in point recent statements attributed
to Oonul General Lee.
The premier said:
"Spain's relations with other powers
continue cordial, but the advice which
the Americans are Offering to us as to
Cuba can not be followed because Spain
will never accept any intervention in
matter which peculiarly concerns herself.
The documents which have been asked
for would only refer to this advice. The
government has accepted full response
bility for everything which has been done
by Capt. Gen. Weyler."
Senior MOreti Prendergast asked if it
were true that the United States SEN
ate had recognized the belligerency of
the Cuban insurgents. The premier re-
piled that the report to that effect was not
Il surprise TO him. as it was question
of creating more difficulties for President
Mckinley in connection with the tariff
bill. which he believed President Nc
kinley, like Mr.. Cleveland. would de-
eide for himself.
In the course of his reply to the inter
pellatiOn Senior Canovas said that the
exchange of opinion between Spain and
the other European powers on the sub
ject of Cuba had always been unofficial.
The powers had shown great reserve in
defining their views, and this attitude had
led the government to believe they were
unwilling to offer any effective interview
ton between Spain and the United
States. The exchange of views had been
friendly, but Spain had refused the prof
fered mediation.
The guarded tone adopted by the pre-
mier in reference to the beligerency vote
of the senate has made profound i'm
preston, but the general opinion is that
President Mckinley and Secretary Sher-
man will not allow the senate to drive
them into Il conflict with Spain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
COTTON NsoXHMENT.
Secnetary Hesterp New Orleans Cot
ton Exohapge Statemeat.

ton EAohaRge Statemeat.
New Orleans, May 21.-Secretary Hes
ter,s weekly New Orleans Cotton Elk
change statement, issued before the close
of business today, shows a decrease In
the movement into sight, compared with
the seven days ending this date last year,
In round figures, of 5000 bales, an in
crease over the same days year before
last of 1000 bales and an increase over
For the twenty-ope days Of May the
totals show decrease under last year
of 10000 bales. For the eight months
and twenty-0ne days of the season that
have elapsed the aggregate Is ahead Of
the eight months and tweaty-one days of
last year LABS, 900 bales.
The amount brought into sight during
the past week has been 27.S73 bales
against 3O.65S bales last year, and for,
the twenty-one days Of May 1t has been
| 109,475 bales against 119,425 bales last
year. fsmra ~
These make the total movement for the
eight months and twenty-one days, from
September 1 to date, S,254,94 bales
against $751;, 252 bales last year.
The movements since September 1
show receipts ut all United States ports
of q, 613, 244 bales against Dbl, O56 bales
last year.. overland to northern mills NIL
and Canada, S61 800 bales against 193,-
| 406 last year. .ofFwta
Foreign exports for the week have
been 56,582 bales against 39,l3O bales
last year.
The total takings of American, mills,
north and south and Canada, thus far
| for the season, have been 2,420,306 bales
against 1890, 447 bales last year.
Stocks at the seaboard and the twenty
nine lending southern interior centres
have decreased during the week 1874
bales against a decrease during the cor
responding period last season Of 23,7iV
bales, and are now 63.713 bales less
THAN at this date in 1896. n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
STATE NEWS.
Commercial TraYeI,

Commercial Travellers of America.
Galveston, Tex, May 21-(Special.)-
The annual meeting of the Texas grand
council of the United Commercial Tray
elers of America convened here today
with about IS delegates present. But
one delegate is allowed for each seventy
five members or fraction of that number
in each subordinate council.
Grand Chaplain Howard w. Peek of
Fort Worth invoked the blessing of the
Deity, and, in the absence of Senior
Counsel James M. Moore, Junior Coun-
sci w. J. Hughes welcomed the visitors.
On behalf of the grand council Grand
Counsellor B. %. hartman responded.
The council then appointed commit
tees to arrange the work of the order
and adjourned until 2:3O p. M, when
the secret work of the order was
taken up.
At 5 O'clock the delegates and members
went OH an excursion to the jetties, and
tonight the Pagoda bath house kept open
house for the members and their friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
PRESIDENT MKINLEY ANXIOUS TO
STOP BLOODsHED IF 1T CAN
BE DONE PEACEABLY.
SENIOR D'0MES answer 70 OLNEY
II Is Given to the Public In Full-The
Spanish Minister Politely De-
clined Mediation, Saying
1t Would Do No Good.

Washington, May 21.-The cabinet
meeting today was not of long duration.
The principal subject of discussion was
that of our relations towards Cuba. The
action OF the senate yesterday in passing
the Morgan joint resolution that state
OF war exists in Cuba, was regarded as a
movement that threatened, if carried out
to the end, to interfere seriously with
the efforts of the executive branch of
khe government to accomplish something
hbstantial for the Cubans. The details
bf the plan which President Mckinley
has in mind have not yet been disclosed,
in fact it may be said that they are sub
ject to Encouragement upon the basis
of the latest official information that is
received from Cuba, presumably from
Mr.. Calhoun, but it was clearly mani
Tested in the cabinet meeting today that
the president has made up his mind to
another forward step, and that while up
to this time he has, as he promised in
the beginning of his administration, con-
fined his efforts largely to securing abso-
lutte protection for American citizens in
Cuba, he has now come to the determine
ton to use his powers to stop the blood
shed in the island so far as this can be
done without involving the United States
in war.
There was some talk respecting appli-
cation of relief measures in favor of
American citizens in Cuba now that the
resolution suggested by the president has
passed both branches of congress. 1t
was decided that the delay of the formal
signature to the resolution would not nee
essarily prevent the immediate applica-
ton of some of the money to feeding the
people who are represented as in great
distress, though the drafts can not be
= ived before the formalities are COM
d and the resolution becomes a law.
IRE were other matters briefly dis
- ID in the meeting, among them being
e full report of the forestry commission
Upon the reservation question, which has
caused so much debate in congress, but
no action was taken on this subject.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY.
Judge LeutwefIer of Paris Found
Guilty on Two Counts.

Paris, Tex, May 21.-(SpeeiaI) -E. H..
Leutweiler, formerly United States ccm-
missioner at Duncan, l. r., who has been
on trial in the United States courts in
this city for two days past upon charge
of bribery, was today found guilty as
charged in two of the indictments.
Owing to the prominence of Judge
Leutweiler the trial has attracted wide
spread attention and the court room was
thronged while in progress The evidence
upon which he was convicted shows that
he had accepted a bride of $125 from a
physician in a liquor case and bride
of $500 in another case from a wealthy
farmer whose relative was in trouble
upon another account. Leutweiler does
not deny receiving money from the par
ties named, but claims that it was not
received as Il bribe but in payment of
attorney fees due him in cases in other
courts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Athens omrini! natYetrn..

Athens, May 19.--An Ssieiab budIetin
just issued says:
1.-THE Turks attached the asmg Of the
crown prince at the moment It reached
the line of the Othrys range. The fourth
regiment was dislodged from Andbniiza,
northwest of LAMA, and tlYe1 inhabitants
are evacuating Lamia. The eastern
squadron has been ordered 70 prcceef to
Stylis, on the north coast of the Gulf of
Lomiay and there to and Coli Vassos' and
his troops.
Gen. Smolenski has BEEN appointed
general Of brigades, coIamanaSng; the 6fst
divisions. l tss
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
(DE LOME's REPLY TO OLNEY.
kdiatiOn Declined by Spain-Elab-
crate Alleged Reasons.

Washington, May 21.-The full cor
spondence between the United States
nd Spain relative to Secretary Olney's
Tier of mediation on the Cuban question
Eradually coming to light. Mr.. Olney's
er was made public during Senator
raker's recent speech, with brief ex-
let from the Spanish minister's reply.
day the fun reply of Minister Dupuy
LONE became available. 1t is as
lows:
Legation of Spain, in Washington,
ashington, June 4, 1S96-Mr. Secreta-
AS had the honor to inform your
kcellency some time ago, l lost no time
IA communicating to the minister of state
of his majesty, the king of Spain, the
text of the note that your excellency was
pleased to address to me under the date
of the fourth of April last, in regard to
the events that are taking place in the
island of Cuba.
'In his answer, dated May %, last, the
Duke of Tetuan tells me that the i'm
portance of the communication here re-
fo1ed to has led the government OF his
= esty to examine it with the greatest
and to postpone an answer unul
time as its own views on, the COM
ted and delicate Cuban question
lid be officially made public.
The minister of state adds that since
pextensiye and liberal purposes OF
FtSpain toward Cuba have been lad be
fore the cortes by the Spanish throne
the previous voluntary decisions OF the
Spanish government in the matter may
serve, as they are now serving Us 'ne
basis of a reply to your excellencys ho'e'
"The government of his majesty appre-
ciates TO its full value the noble frank
ness with which that of the Unlted
States has Uniformed it Of the very ueh-
mite opinion it has formed in regard 10 the
legal impossibility Of granting the iecos
milton of beIIigerency to the Cuban insur-
gents. :.
"Indeed. those who are now fighting III
Cuba against the integrity OF tne span
ishfatherland possess no qualifications ell
titling them to the respect or even 10 'ne
consideration of the otner eou h,iieo, Il
do not. as your excellency expresses, ID ~,
possess any civil government es. aat and
and organized, with known. seat anu any
administration of defined territory, a mo
they have not succeeded in permanent!
occupying any town. much less any CITY
large or small. A., o+,
Your excelency declares, in the nott
to which l am now replying, WIN srea
legal acumen and spontaneity that II \
impossible for the Cuban insurgents u
perform the functions of a regular gov
much less TO exercise the rights and full
fill the obligations that are incumbent oil
all the members of the family of nations
forever, their systematic campaigning
destruction against all the industrle,
the island and the means by whiG!
hey are worked, would of itself be sum
hent to keep them without the pale
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Getting Data on "a Murder Case.

Bonham, Tex, May N.-(Special-l- wv.
b. Durham of Austin, one of the mem
bers of the board of pardons, is in the
city. As he has visited the Jail and
made inquiries of many prominent citi-
zens. it is thought he is here Investigate
ing the case of Dan Wallace, whose
death sentence has been twice respited.
Dan Wallace was convicted for the muir
der of his wife. and according to the
last respite, is to be hanged next Fri
day, the 2Sth. unless the governor again
ipterferes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Congressmen Take an Outing.

washington, May pa party of
about sixty members of both houses of
congress left Washington this morning
for a days outing at Monticello, the old
home of Thomas Jefferson. The SER
gcant-at-arms of the senate, Col. Richard
Bright, was in charge of the party.
Speaker Reed was among the representa-
tives of the house side. The party occu-
pied three Pullman cars. They returned
to Washington tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Santa Fe Shops Nesting.

Galveston. Tex, May 21.-(Special)-
a largely attended mass meeting was held
tonight to protest against the removal of
the Santa E'e Railroad shops from Gal
weston to Cleburne. One hundred and
seventy-three families will be affected by
the change. Speeches were made and
resolution adopted urging the company to
let the shops remain here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
BOZ AccidentnIIy KiIIed.

Grovetap, Tex, May 21.-gSpsoiaL)--
Yesterday morning, while out on a camp
hunt, the 12-year-old SON Of Jack Rogers
WAS accidentally shot with q 22-calibre
rifle. He. and another boy about the
same age had been az the camp, and,
through careless handling. the gun was.
discharged, the. ball entering young
Rogers left side. mean the third rib and
passing through the bowels, from which
he lived only few hours sof qfeH
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Charged with Arson.

Comanche, Tex, May 2@-(SpeoiaL)t--
The examining trial of Newman Walker
and A.. Il. Walker, charged before
Esquire J.. r. West with arson. closed
this morning, the defendants declining to
introduce any testimony. Both the de-
action of the grand jury, their bonds
being fixed at $3.50 each.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
The Tariff Bill.

Washington, May 21.-The republican
senators will hold caucus Monday TO
consider the tariff bill.
The principal object of the caucus is
to agree on a plan for the limitation of
the time for debate, and under the pres
ent rules this can only be done by mutual
consent.
The democrats will also hold caucus
soon to decide upon line of action,
especially upon the subject of amend
ments.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
CASE Of FAITH CURE.
An Evangelist Reported to Have
Restored u Woman to Health.

Hillsboro. Tex, May 21.-(SpeciaI)-
This city is in high state of excite
ment over case of alleged faith cure.
For twelve months Mrs. G.. III. Cor
nelius has been an invalid, bed-ridden
most of the time and often apparently
lying at deaths door, Wednesday even
ing she was visited by Evangelist J. w.
Byron. He conversed with her few
moments, read some Scripture and
was instantly and miraculousIy cured,
according to the story of herself. her
husband and other members of ,the
household and of neighbOrs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
ordersa to defend Thernruvyyas.

Athens May 19.-The' government has
ordered Gen. Smolenskii to sceupy and
defend Thermopylae and MaIos, which
will constitute the chief line 5f Check
defense!. A telegram received ut md
erts calming influence upon the ncDu-
.lation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
they auarreIed over Crops.

Richmond, Tex, May 21.-(Special.)-
james McCloy and a negro tenant on
his plantation quarreled today over a crop
agreement. As result Oliver Robin
son, the negro, is dying of pistol wound
and Needy is being treated for pain
full. but not dangerous, bullet hole in the
leg.