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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-06

action OF the meeting was the acceptance OF the
resignation Of g Henry whitconb Of Worscester
J. W. Fairbanks. &C. Of Templeton. to take his
place The tTeasuser report showed the ,n college s
income has been Increasing steadily during the
last few years. Mr. Whtcomb has been the treas
two years ago, but his business interests make 4
necessary for him to resign Mr.. Fairbanks Will
take Office in February. President Gates announces
that the establishment OF department OF music
is under consideration. and II Is probable that In
short time this department Will be opened. This
question has been agItated for n long time by the
students.
4 bcouest for site for new astronomical OBJ
seryatorv has been received. and apparatus
win soon be purchased by the Department OF AS
tronomy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
WeyIer mt sancti Spiritus.

Havana, May 1O.-Capt. Gen. Weyler,
after rapid march from San Juan de
las Veras. through Manicarauga Do
mento and Santa Lucia, arrived I'M
expectedly at Sancti Spiritus at a. m.
yesterday. escorted by the principal regi-
ments. He passed the night in COM
pany about one league from the city and
on entering Sancti Spiritus had to wait
for Maj. Marcos Garcia to open the mill
tary headquarters. The Mallroia bat
talon arrived at Sancti Spiritus last
night, and Col. PintOs, with the Arapeles
and Puerto Rico battalions and the Ire
yeni squadron from Arroyo BlancO, ar
rived today.
Gen. Obregnon, with the Tarifa squad
son and the Alfonso XIII battalion, has
left Sancti Spiritus with a convoy for
Caibuguan and Arroyo Blanco.
Gems. Bazan, Mernande and Velasco
have arrived here.
Former Civil Governor Purrua, who
was replaced on April 30 by the Mar
qus Palmerola, sailed for Spain today
with Delegates Martinez and Cavarjal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Prince Constantine Roasted.

London, May 1.-THE Daily Mails
correspondent at Nolo says:
From the first day of the war Crown
Prince Constantine in his capacity of
chief censor, blocked all the news which
the English correspondents sent from the
scene of the hostaities. They were
obliged to adopt the plan of posting their
message to Athens. but even then many
of these were not forwarded. The min
lister of war issued official reports daily
which We're Incorporated with the tele-
grams. These explain the inaccuracy
obvious in SO many cases. The crown
prince. who understands English perfectly.
altered the news so as 10 make it favor
able to himself. For instance. in tele-
gram to Il New York newspaper describ-
ing the cold" reception given him at
1.arissa the prince changed it to ZEN
thusiastic" reception.
When the correspondents went to him
in a body and protested vigorously he an
swered evasively. The Greek disaster
was due primarily to Constantine him
self. He destroyed the morale of the
army by ordering the evacuation of
kurtsovali and the retreat TO Tyrnavo
and then he ran away in shameful fight
from Larissa when the disgraceful scene
was witnessed of Greek colonel shrek.
ing with terror.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

hers and the latter declared that it was
an outrage to force legislation through
the house without consideration by or in
formation from a committee appointed
to examine it. In the Indian bill, he
said, two or three jobs had been found.
The most conflicting statements were
made on the floor, and members could
not vote intelligently. He said he
would continue to oppose and protest
against such proceedings.
On the question of the adoption of the
order, the democrats divided, Bailey and
his followers voting with the republicans,
and several of the democrats, including
Messrs. McNIillin and Bland, with the
populists. against the order. The vote
resulted Ill to 10.
Mr.. Cannon, in charge of the time for
the majority, yielded fifteen minutes to
Mr.. Lacey (rep.) of Iowa, chairman of
the committee on public lands of the last
house. who criticised the senate provision
restoring to the public domain the reser-
walton created by the order of the presi-
dent last February. He though the
order should be suspended, pending an
examination.
Mr.. McRae (dem) of Arkansas also
took ground against the complete revo-
cation of the Cleveland order. The pres
ent overflow of the Mississippi and its
tributaries was largely due to the denuda-
ton of the forests at the headwaters of
these streams, and, in his opinion, should
be a warning to congress that there is Il
necessity for the preservation of our
forests.
Nr. King (dem.) of Utah, Mr.. Knowles
(pop.) of North Dakota and Mr.. Hartman
ISL. rep.) of Montana supported the SEN
ate amendment for the unqualified sus-
pension of Mr.. Cleveland's order and the
restoration of the lands to the public do
main. The latter characterized the or
der as 'the parting shot of the greatest
enemy the American people ever had"
Mr.. Wheeler (dem.) of Alabama used
a pro forma amis to refer rather sensa-
tionally to 'the very important admis-
sion" made in an interview by the distin.
guished chairman of the ways and
means committee, Mr.. Dingley, to the eff
feet that the real purpose of the tariff
bill was to create a surplus and impOund
the greenbacks.
Il made no such statement" inter-
rupted Mr.. Dingley.
A number of amendments were then
concurred in.
When the amendment relating to the
forestry reservation was reached. Mr..
Hartman of Montana moved concurrence.
Mr.. Lacey moved concurrence with the
amendments providing for the suspension
of Mr. Cleveland's order until March /,
1898, when the order, as it may be modi-
fed shall go into effect, and substituting
what is known as the McRae bill for the
provision permitting the use by bona fide
settlers of timber and stone on such res
ervations.
Messrs. Shafroth (sil rep.), Bell (pop.)
and Jones CpOp) urged the adoption of
the senate amendment.
1t was agreed to take vote on the
pending propositions at 1 o'clock tomor-
row.
The house, at 5 o'clock. took a recess
until noon tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
IN BISMARCK'S HONOR.
A Big Procession and Speeches.
Bismarck Spoke with Old
Time yicOr,


Friedrichsruhe. May 10.-Three thou
sand men were in line in torchlght pa
rade this evening in honor of Prince Bis
marck. A heavy rain was falling, but
in spite of this Prince Bismarck appeared
upon the balcony and witnessed the pro-
cessiOn pass by. The crowd then gath
cred in front of him and listened to a
brief address by DR.. Senior. congratu-
lating him upon his recovery from his re-
cent illness. Despite the rain, everybody
uncovered heads when Prince Bismarck
began his reply. He changed his family
cap for n cuirasser helmet, and the in.
cident was greeted with a storm of
cheers. He spoke deliberately and dis
tinctly and with much of his old time
vigor. He referred to the fact that it
was just fifty years ago when he en-
tered parliamentary life, and added:
Zone of the advantages of becoming
old is that one becomes indifferent to
hatred, insult and calumny, while ones
capacity for love and good will is in
creased"
In conclusion he expressed his love for
all who had done him the honor of the
evening. called for cheers for Hamburg
and then left the balcony and sat in a
tent erected in the park to witness the
further proceedings.
Count Herbert Bismarck. Count Won
Rantzau and DR.. Schweninger received
numerous floral tributes on behalf of the
prince. Everybody was delighted to see
the venerable eX-chancellor looking so
we'll
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
We'll, This IN COmicuI.

London, May 1.-THE Athens cores
pendent of the Daily Chronicle says: The
real and only cause of the Greek retreat
TO Pharsalos was the blunder of one who
mistook the retreat of the enemy for n
forward movement designed to outflank
the Greeks and therefore ordered hasty
retreat. Crown Prince constantine left
LariSsa before he believed the eXaggerat-
ed reports of danger to his force.
1t is fact, however, that on the even
ing of the retreat Edhem Pasha. des-
pairing of breaking the Greek lines, had
ordered his army to retire to Eassona,
while the sultan had dispatched special
commissioner to the Greek government.
The state of the Turkish army at the
moment was simply pitiful and terror
reigned at the Yildiz Kiosk.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
San Saba Siftings,

San Saba, Tex, May 1O.-(Special.)-
District court adjourned Saturday and
Judge Allison left for Llano where he
holds court next The important eases
were Dea Graves, theft of cattle, years;
James Meocham, assault, 2 years: l..
Barfeld (Menard county,. theft 2 years.
The case of Lee Wright, who was ar
rested in Arizona for the killing of J. C.
Lane in this county about eight years ago,
was called and continued to next court.
In the habeas corpus proceedings in this
case before Special Judge J. G. Cook of
Burnett, Wright was denied bail.
Capt. w. j. Mcdonald of Ouanah is
here locking after the rangers stationed
at this place.
The continued rains have caused the old
settlers to predict that we will have the
best crops here his year that we have had
for twenty years. The prospects for
wheat were never better.
Mrs. Mary Armour Rogan. wife of DR.
]. G. Rogan, died here Friday night aged
60 years. She had lived in the county for
forty years and was a noble Christian
lady whose acts of charity were COM
mended by all. Probably more children
have been named for her than for any
other lady who ever lived in Western
Texas. The funeral was the largest ever
seen in this section. S.. i
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.
The Vacancies as Filled by the
Committee.

Washington, May 10.-The democrats
of the senate held Il caucus today to con-
slider the report of the committee
which filled the vacancies in the senate
committees. The report was adopted.
The most important changes assign
senators as follows
Approprations-Berry and Murphy.
Fmance-Turpie.
Indian Affairs-Earle and Rawlins.
Interstate Commerce-Tfllman.
udiciary-Chilton. Bacon and Gray.
Military Affairs-Pettus.
Naval Affairs-Butler (pop) and Nc
Emery.
Pacific Railroads-Harris (popD, Raw
Inns and Smith.
Patents-AIills and Berry.
POstofiices and ostroads-NIitchell,
Pettus, Clay and Kenny.
Privileges and Observation-Disclosures,
Gallery, Allen (pop.) and Pettus.
Public Buildings and Grounds-Mur-
ply Rawlins and Turner (pop.).
Public Lands-Allen (pop), Cannon
(sil rep.) and McEnery.
Rules-Pascoe.
rritories-Heitfeld (pop.).
The new men in the senate get the fol-
lowing places:
Clay-Agricultur and forestry, claims,
immigration, postotfices and postroads, to
establish the University of the United
States.
Earle-Claims. coast defenses. immi-
grafton. Indian affairs, international eX-
positions select.
Harris (pop) of KanSas-Civl service
and retrenchment. irrigation and recla-
nation of arid lands. manufactures, Pa
cific railroads. construction of the Mica
| raguan canal (selecD.
Hetfeld tDODD of Agriculture
and forestry, irrigation and reclamation
of arid lands, mines and mining, terrific
ries. International eXpositions Select.
kenney-Civil service and retrench-
| ment, District of Columbia organization.
conduct and expenditures of the execu-
tive departments pensions, postoffices
| and postroads.
McEnery-CenSus. Improvement of the
| Mississippi river and its tributaries, naval
| affairs, public health and national quar-
| antine, public lands.
Pettus-Military affairs, postoffices and
postroads. privileges and elections, rail-
roads, transportation routes to the sea-
board.
Rawlins-Claims. immigration. Indian
| affairs, Pacific roads, public buildings
| and grounds.
| Turner (popl-Coast defenses, fisheries,
| immigration, pensions. public buildings
and grounds. transportation rates to the
| seaboard.
The majority chairmanships in which
| changes have been made are as follows:
| Revolutionary Claims-Walthall.
Investigate Potomac River Front
| Gray.
Additional Accommodations for the
| Library-Gorman.
Five Civilized Tribes-Berry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

Mexico City, May 1O.-The steam yacht,
Rhouma, from England, is expected daily
to arrive at Vera Cruz with large party
of English capitalists, who are coming
over to investigate the chances for bust
ness investments here. A party of local
bankers and capitalists start tomorrow for
Vera Cruz to meet them and accompany
them to this city. 1t is the largest and
wealthiest group of Englishmen that has
ever visited Mexico.
Gold exports from this country during
the first half of the current fiscal year are
officially stated at S3,635, 1888, an increase
of 81 ,222, 1872 over the amount exported
in the corresponding half of the previous
fiscal year. Gold is being found here in
annually increasing quantities, and will
he extensively mined in the state OF
Guerrero, which is about to be opened up
by the Mexico, Cuernavaca and Pacific
railway. The state is known to abound in
gold.
Many cotton mills are running on short
time at Puebla owing to scarcity of water.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
House Proceedings.

Washington. May 10.-The house to-
day resumed the transaction of business,
which has been suspended since the In
dian appropriation bill was sent to con-
gress three weeks ago.
The consideration Of the senate amend
ment of the sundry civil appropriation bill
was entered upon under special order
providing for a recess each day until dis
posed of. Mr.. Simpson of Kansas pur.
sued his tactics Of the last few weeks
attempting to harass the majority with
points on quorum, but without success
and the democratic lack of harmony on
the subject of party policy was again in
evidence.
Mr. McAIilin and Mr.. Bland both crti
cised the method of procedure pursued by
the majority. The former said il
marked the continued decadence of the
rights and powers of individual mem
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Turkish Rule at VOlO.

Constantinoplc, May 10.-Edhem Pasha,
the Turkish commander in Thessaly, has
telegraphed from Vlestineo to the ministry
of war, giving details of the occupation of
Voo by the Turkish troops, the institu-
ton of Ottoman administration there, the
withdrawal of the Greek fleet from that
port and the seizure Of large quantities of
munitions of war. He has requested
the Turkish customs officials be sent to
Volo to insure continuance of business
mt that port.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Southern Loan Association Case.

San Antonio, Tex, May 1O.-(Special)
In the United States circuit court to-
day Judge II. S. Naxey decided the case
of Nj. G.. Shacklett and s. II. johnson
VS.. The Southern Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION of Knoxville, Tenn, for appoint
ment of receiver. Judge Maxey held
that the suit pending was not ancillary
to the suit filed in the federal court at
Knoxville and which was later dismissed
on the grounds that the association was
solvent. Judge MaXey appointed w. 9.
Richards as receiver for the concern in
this state. He also appointed as CO.
receivers D. A. Carpenter and John w.
Common. The present receivers in the
chancery court of Knoxville, Tenn, re-
curing of each bond of $4,000. The
associations assets in Texas amount to
about SS0O,0OO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
RInc for Revolution.

London, May 1.-THE Daily Nails
Berlin correspondent says:
1t is reported here that the king of
Greece has summoned Nj. Delyannis in
view of n possible cabinet crisis.
Mt. Stevens, the special correspondent
of the Daily Mail in Thessaly. declares
that the province has been lost by rank
cowardcc.
The correspondent of the same paper at
Patras says:
Everything is ripe for serious politi-
cal crisis or for revolution. The army
is Disguised and the armed peasantry
are universally Disguised. The Greek
National society could not have a better
opportunity"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

Greek troops. 1t is stated that when
the municipal authorities asked the mill
tary commandant what they were to do
when the Turks arrived, he replied
"Do what you like; its no concern of
mine"
The Greeks at Almyros are in state of
panic. The newspaper correspondents
with the Greek forces are subjected to the
scverest censorship. Gen. SmOlenski is
highly praised but the prevailing opinion
is that the majority of the Greek officers
have had only smallest practical training
and entirely fail to command the CON
fdcnce of their men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
INTERVENTION IS IN SIGHT
THE POWERS HAVE DRAWN UP A
NOTE WHICH GREECE WILL
READILY ACCEPT.
TURKEY SENDING Rt|NDRCEMENTS
To the Front and Preparing TOT
Rnpid Advance on the Greeks
Prince Constantine Censors
Reports of the War.

Athens, May 10.-The conditions in
sisted upon by Germany, the chief OF
which js that Greece shall give her formal
consent to the principle Of autonomy for
Crete. will be accepted by the Greek
government.
The note of the powers has not yet
been presented but it has been drawn
up and is to the following effect:
Upon formal declaration by Greece
that she will recall her troops and agree
TO such autonomous regime for Crete ny
the powers in their wisdom shall deem
best and accept unreservcdly the cOunselS
of the powers, they will intervene in the
interest Of peace.
The note will probably be presented
tomorrow after the German minister has
received final instructions.
II il understood that Greece in her re-
ply will assent to all the conditions.
G:3O y. mn Rail-, premier, and NJ
Skouloudis, minister Of foreign affairs,
had long interview this afternoon with
Mr.. Edgcrton, the British representative,
which has causcd considerable comment.
II is believed to be connected with the
expected Intervention Of the powers.
A dispatch from DomokOs says that
heavy rains there prevented fighting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Turkey Pushing Matters.

London, May 10.-Apart from the
peace negotiations, the principal feature
of the eastern situation is that Turkey is
pressing reinforccments forward and pre-
pairing for rapid advance. Unless the
powers succeed in quickly forming a set
tlement the Greeks are likely to suffer
another heavy loss. Fighting is prob
able within the next few days unless the
powers intervene.
The fleet is at Lami and the transport
and other services are still deficient.
while n serious outbreak of typhoid
fever and dysentery threatens Arta.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
sALIsBURY's STATEMENT.
The Powers Not of One Mind on the
Crctnn Question.

London, May 1O.-Thc Earl of Kim
berry, the liberal leader in the house of
lords, asked today whether Greece had
announced her willingness to withdraw
her troops from Crete and whether she
had requested the powers to mediate with
Turkey.
The Marquis of Salisbury replied that
If he answered In the negative il would
be strictly correct yet such II reply might
be misleading. Therefore. he would say
word on the subject.
1.-THE Greek government had not asked
for mediation, but members of that gov
eminent had expressed II desire for
mediation. The Greek government as a
whole, the premier added did not intend
TO the best of his belief, to ask for media
ton"
Regarding Crete, the premier said there
is some Indebtedness at the present stage
of affairs. The Greek government does
not conceive that II will be consistent
with its position to promise an immediate
and definite withdrawal of the Greek
troops from Crete, but, he u.ord Sails,
bury) understood though the government
had no official information on the subject,
that the Greek government is preparing
10 say that it will withdraw its troops
from Crete in the not very distant fu-
furc.
Continuing, the Marquis of Salisbury
said:
II am sorry to say that as we stand at
present, | do not think this assurance is
entirely satisfactory to all the powers.
However, | have only to answer for
ourselves and our instructions have been
to join in any procedure for the purpose
of entering upon mediation which is ac-
ceptablc to the others. In our view the
main point is to arrest, as far rs possible,
the effusion of blood, and we are not very
particulars about the forms. regret cX-
cecdingly that the Greek government is
more particular about the forms than the
circumstances of the case justify
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
LOOSE QUARANTINE RULES.
Southeast Texas Will Ask PrOtec-
ton From the Governor.

Beaumont, Tex, May 1O.-(Special)-
Mr.. Jos. o. Osgood, from Sabine Pass,
this evening says that the people there
are very much alarmed over the IN
efficient quarantine service given. by the
government and that Il meeting is to be
held there tonight for the purpose of tax
ing some action in the matter. AS 1t Is
now, the vessels are coming, IN from m
fected ports and their sailors are al
lowed to 90 unmolested among the citi-
zens. The governor will be asked to
help the people there, and, in fact, the
whole of southeast Texas, out of the
matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Application Denied.

Washington. May 1O.-The supreme
court today denied the application made
for writ of habeas corpus by the attor-
neys for Charles Johnson, under sentence
of death for rape in the Indian Territory
1t was contended for Johnson that the
court for the Eastern district of Texas
had jurisdiction over his case. The court
adjourned until the oath inst.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
THE COTTON ACREAGE.
Contemplated Acreage Shows an In
crease Of 5.4 Per Cent Over
Last Year,

crehse o. Oh fer Cent over
Last Year.
Washington, May 1O.-The department
of agriculture in its report says:
The proportion of land planted in cotton
on May l was S1.9 against $40 last year.
Estimated by states it is as follows:
Virginia, 81; Florida, 80; Alabama, 81;
North Carolina, y; South Carolina, 80;
Georgia, 80; Mississippi, so; Louisiana,
Sc; Texas, SO; Arkansas, 70; Tennessee,
5S; Missouri, 40.
The contemplated acreage shows an in
crease over last year of ga per cent.
Acreage by states is as follows:
North Carolina, 1OS; South Carolina,
103; Georgia, 103; Florida, 101; Alabama,
1O4; Mississippi, 102; Louisiana, 102;
Texas, 100; Arkansas, 1O4; Tennessee,
1O5.
In the northern part of the belt planting
has been delayed by late season and
heavy rains.
The general average of 1854 per cent
represents the opinion of the agricultural
department correspondents estimates of
the breadth that will be planted this year
as compared with last year..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

St. Thomas, Ont, May 1O.-Capt
Dunn of the government cruiser Petrol
on Saturday, between Rondeau anC
Port Stanley, gave chase to three United
States vessels found fishing in Canadian
waters. The vessels succeeded in es
Gaping, but the captain of the Petre
seized seventyseven nets and about two
tons of fish the Americans were forced
IN abandon
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Luncheon rendered Hay.

London, May 1O.-A luncheon was
given at the st. James club today in
honor of the United States ambassador,
Col John Hay, in order to enable him to
meet the leading English bimetaists.
The Hon. Hicks Gibbs, Sid David Bar
bour. Sir William Houlderworth. Henry
X. Grenfell, Barclay Powell and Henry
White, secretary of the United States en-
bassy, were among those present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
The DinSIey Bill in Rome.

Rome, May 1O.-In the chamber of
deputies, the minister of finance, replying
to Count Della Rocca, said it would be a
serious error to retaliate against the
United States, since the Dingley bill
permits a new convention. Italy. the
minister added, will open negotiations to
protect her interests, which include
nearly all agricultural products.