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The Portland daily press., 1897-05-25
Rram Case Advanced.

Washington, May 24.-The Bran mur-
der case was advanced in the United
States Court and given the first place on
the docket at the beginning of the next
term of court in October.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-25

The sunlight of hope is just now
streaming down upon the tariff situation
1t is very likely, however, that in few
days the dark clouds will again hover
over it. This is the way it always is
when the Senate is considering an i'm
portant measure. The forwarding or de-
lay of a measure depends so much upon
the caprices of individual Senators that
there are as many hopes and fears as
there are caprices. just now Mr.. Morgan
has got the Cuban resolution passed and
is in good humor; Senator Stewart is
said to be in poor health and therefore
not likely to make many of his intermina-
BILE speeches; various other Senators have
got tariff schedules to suit them; and
German has smiled in q lamb-like way at
the suggestion that the debate should not
be over month. So happiness pervades
the chamber and hope reigns without,
But yesterday and those who have been
about the Capitol longest were predict
ing that October would arrive before an
adjournment would be reached Now the
barometer pointssto the middle of July.
But this will not last. The first time a
venerable Senator arises in his place and
informs his associates that his toes have
been trodden on, the indicator will whiffle
around to October again. The Republi-
can Senators are planning to talk very
little themselves in the hope of expedit-
ing the measure; but there is question
whether their opponents will not jump at
the chance to talk all the more.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-25

opposed the abrogation in the strongest
possible terms, while Senator Nelson OF
Minnesota made vigorous speech IN
support of the committee amendmenG.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-25

new leader, he has lent himself to many
efforts to ernbarrass and humiliate Bailey
producing divisions in the party where
there should have been harmony. So,
while by ability and service, Mr.. McNil-
Ian is naturally in line, the minority will
probably not turn to him, but rather to
chaos or Jerry Simpson. However, there
is not likely to arise situation demand
ing much leadership on the minority
side
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-25

Mr.. Bailey, the leader of the minority
has gone to Missouri on campaign tour,
to assist in the election of a Congressman
in one of the Missouri districts-the
First, which was represented in the Fifty
fourth Congress by Republican, M. C.
N. Clark. At the last election Mr.. Clark
was defeated by r. P. Giles, Democrat.
who died before taking his seat. The dis
trict has been Democratic safely, but Mr..
Clark came in on the tidal wave, defeat
ing W. I'll. Hatch, the old Democratic re-
preventative, by less than 500 votes. At
the last election Mr.. Clark had more than
1000 votes against him. This is the nor
NAL Democratic plurality probably, SO
the First Missouri district is as safely
Democratic as the Third Maine district
is Republican. There is some curiosity
to know who will lead the minority in
Mr.. Bailey's absence. Mr.. Mcmillan is
the natural lieutenant, but since the
party caucus he has hardly conducted
himself in such a way as to commend
himself to the Bailey men. Instead of
.ceasing his rivalry and supporting the
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-25
Thu CUBAN RESOLUTION.
Why House Will Not Permit Its
Passage.
MIR. HITT DISPROVES CHARGE OF
INSINCERITY.

Sunlight of Hope Streaming Down On
Tariff situation-Clouds May Come
Again In Few Days-A Maine Mans
Wonderful Autograph Album-some
Maine Personals
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
The Matter of EHecting n Permanent
Association Taken Up.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 29.-Today's session
of the national irrigation congress was
held in the state university chapel The
following officers were elected by accla-
nation:
President Joseph Cary, Cheyenne Wyo.
South Dakota.
Second vice president, Thomas E. Frost,
Minneapolis.
Minute clerk, O. S. McCutcheon. Michi-
gan.
The selection of treasurer will be left to
the executive committee.
Senator Carey accepted the gavel in an
appropriate speech.
Prof A. Blunt of Santa Cruz, n. NJ
read a paper on the History of Irriga-
ton"
A telegram of congratulaton was receiv-
ed by the convention from w. f. Cody
Buffalo BilD.
United States geological survey, read Il
paper on 'The Recent Progress of Irri-
CATION"
A paper by Secretary Heintz of Cali
fornia on Irrigation Building" was read.
II. W. f. Wright of Lincoln read a
paper on Artificial Rainfall" being q
slightly advanced idea on old theories of
rain making.
A. l.. Kellogg of Colorado called up the
matter of effecting n permanent assOcia-
ton and the adoption of a constitution
and bylaws, and on motion the charma n
appointed committee composed of Mr..
kellogg, c. b. Bottle, California, and FL
wood Mead of Wyoming to prepare plans
for effecting such an organization.
Features of the afternoon session was
an address by the Hon. w. J. Bryan. He
expressed regret that he was unable to
attend the earlier session of the congress,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
SPANISH CABINET CRISES
THE CABINET CHEERFULLY RE
SIGNS AND THE QUEEN ACCEPTS
THE REGISTRATIONS.
4 Liberal LEADER SENT FOR
He May Re Asked to Form n Rr,r
New Cabinet-The News in
Washington Last Night.
Creates Interest.

Madrid, Sept. 29-The Spanish cobi
net has resigned and the queen has ac
cepted the resignation, but has asked
Gen. Azcarraga to continue in Office
until Il solution of the crisis is found
Her majesty will summon the leaders
OF the various parties and the president
of the chamber tomorrow to consult as
to the situation.
Senior Sagasta has been telegrapbed
for, and it is believed that the liberal
leader will be asked to form cabi-
net.
The ministry whose resignation has
Just been accepted was constituted as
follows:
Prime minister and minister for war.
Gen.. Marcelo de Azcarraga; minister
for foreign affairs, the Duke of Tetan
minister of marine, Rear Admiral Don
Jose NJ. Beranger; minister of finance.
Don Juan Navarro Reverter; minister
of commerce and agriculture. Don Au-
reliano Linares Rives; minister for the
colonies, Don Tomas Castellano; min
lister for the home department, Don
l'ernando Gosh-Gavon.
! United States Minister Woodford. the
luke of Teutan and the president of
the senate, the Marquis Pazo de la Mer-
zed, held a long conference today and
Gen. Woodford presented to Gen. Az
carraga the members Of the United |
States legation. Owing TO the cabinet |
crisis the Cuban pour parlors have been |
postponed. 1t is said at midnight that
Senior Sagasta is in favor of suppressed |
ing Capt. Gen. Weyler and of granting
autonomy to Cuba Immediately.
Senior Gamazo will probably be min
lister for foreign affairs in the new cab
met
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Supply on the Death Rate of Chill

Supply on the Death Rate of Chill
dren."
1t was II o'clock when the confer
cree was called to order this morning.
The first speaker was Mayor Silas
Drake of Lincoln, y. j., the boom
town. that has three women delegates
from its council here, He introduced to
the convention Mayor j. A. Johnson of
Fargo. who argued for uniformity of
state laws pertaining to municipal or
CARNATIONS and urged upon the confer
ence the forming of permanent COM
mittee on legislation, one from each
state to formulate plan whereby the
legislators may make their municipal
laws uniform as to police powers, the
control of the social evil. gambling, and
the reformation of criminals.
The appearance upon the platform of
Hon. Josiah Quincy, mayor of Boston,
was greeted with a welcoming applause.
His address was scheduled as "Muni-
| cipal Affairs as Administered in Bos-
| ton," but its scope was much wider. 1t
| presented clear analysis of the differ
ences between federal, state. urban and
rural administration and defined the pos
| sibiities of municipal public service al
most limitless.
After the noon adjournment there was
| no further session of the convention
The afternoon and evening were given
over to sightseeing and the entertain
ment of the delegates.
| When the convention meets tomorrow
the report of the committee on perma-
nent organization is likely to cause a
sharp discussion. Friends of Il. f..
| Wilkison, publisher of the City Govern
| ment. are making n persistent canvass
for his election as salaried secretary of
| the permanent organization, but as both
he and his publication are pronounced
advocates of municipal ownership of
| public service plants, much opposition is
| developing. The conservative element
in the conference believes that any per-
manent organization that may be effect
ed should not be operated in the interest
of either side of this question.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
THE LABOR CONVENTION.
Mention cc Free Silver Turned the
Crowd Against the Speaker.

Chicago, Sept. 29.-There was a lively
row at the national labor convention to-
day and for time during the proceed
ings it looked as if an exchange of blows
could not be averted. DR.. III. s. Taylor,
one of Mayor Harrison's cabinet officials,
was the cause of the disturbance.
DIR. Taylor was present as delegate
and he wanted the privilege of speaking
in regard to the platform which had been
submitted by the committee, but the ma
jority of the delegates did not wish the
doctor to speak. The delegates expressed
approval, however. when the doctor said:
81 am highly gratified at the money
plank in the platform. The money plank
in the platform calls for legal tender
money to be issued by the government"
A change came when the doctor an
nounced that the time had not come for
the attempt TO establish system of ma
tional paper money. The doctor quickly
followed the announcement with plea
to have the 16 to / idea put in the plat
form to the exclusion of the money plank
already presented. The audience in
stantly turned against him and an uproar
ensued which did not cease till the speak
er sat down.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
TREMENDOUS CONFEDERATION.
Iroptou. O., Suffered Last Night from
Raging Flames.

Lronton. O.. Sept. pa tremendous
conflogration broke out here tonight ana
for n time the entire city seemed doome9.
At : o'clock the saw mill of Newman ~
Snencer was discovered on fire. Before
tbe fire department reached the scene the IN,
flames Ar had extended to the lumber YARD,
The long drouth mad made everything so
comhustiHle that the flames swept every ~,
tb;nr The fire also wiped out the mills
and lumber yards of the Pennsyivania
Inmher company. The local fire depart
mont r,"r was unable to cope with the flames
and neighboring towns were asked Tor re-
lief ~, how holm arrived.
ton acres that had formerly been occue
Mod hv business blocks, were mass Oh
bIoaing ruins. The local tiremen gamer
cnurare with the arrival of reinforcemen.s
o oua both surrounded the fire with long
lines of hose. and soon practically hau .me
f tirie, npder control although the contlagra-
, t;on viii hardly subside before mo rnnn
Ut The total loss is estimated at from s,,o'.
ooo ne 70 100000. with hardly half .t tnaa
amor,rt OF insurance. An area Oh ,n, o,,
Snnorrs in length and two squares pa'h
fI"m' the river was destroyed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Suspect Poisoning.

New York, Sept. 29.-Louis Melbourne.
GO years of age, died today at the New
Y.rk hospital. and the authorities suspect
that his death was due to accidental or
intentional poisoning. Melbourne was
horn in New Orleans, and came from old
Creole stock. He spent more than, fifteen
years of his life in Paris, where he was
editor of French paper. About twelve
wears ago Melbourne returned to America
and made his home in this city. lie was
engaged in newspaper work mere, ana woS
also connected with many musical and
theatrical enterprises at various times.
Lately he had been in reduced circum-
stances. and MS he suffered from asthma,
he was often respondent. Melbourne was
found unconscious in this room this morn
Ing and was sent to the hospital, where ne ne
died. Some bottles of deadly drugs were
found in the old mans room.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
LATEST FROM UNALASKA.
Mayor Wards Party About Ready
for Going Up the Yukon.

for Going Up the Yukon.
Port Townsend, Wash, Sept. "a
The United States revenue cutter Grant'
Captain Munger, arrived here from Una
lasEa and brought the latest advices
from 81. Michaels and surrounding
country. The stcame: had been at Una
laska September II: and reports TWO
Mayor Words party had their boat
nearly completed for going up the Yukon
and expected to leave ST. Michaels Sep
tember ii. They will 30 no further
thnn Munock for the winter. Ihere
will be a big crowd of returning miners
on the steamer Portland, and 1t Is esti--
mated that she will bring three tons OF
gold. ,ou
Urcnemr. left Seattle, August 10. for
s.. Michaeis. with lumber for building
boats for the Yukon river. At IL
o'clock on the night of September /. dur
ing n fog. the Hueneme went ashore, on
J-niake island completely wrecking her
self and cargo. All on board escaped
to land by means of life saving lines
that sailors carried ashore by jumping
overheard and swimming ashore. Elgnt
DAYS later the captain and hve men,
in small boats rowed from the wreck
and started for Unalaska. After pull
ing three DAYS in an open boat they were
picked up by the steamer Dora and
taken to Unalaska, where they were
transferred to the cutter Grant and
started for the men on the island. :,
After securing them the cutter started
for the sound the next day. September
20. The first day out from Unalaska
two sailors, A. Hood and Otto Severn,
were drowned by being washed over
board while furling the outer iib. Their
bodies were not recovered. Hood was
from this place, where his parents re-
aida
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

10 the governor general of Canada
mined by the British crown. An nav" ;n
rluent OF liberal cabinet viii, he tha
restofatlon of Martinez Cannes 70 y
p t'n Where he would be in nos;'
t ION 10 carry out the program of the ra-
iotineu government in its Cuban nolicv
ro t;inons diplomatic officials the resig.
. .h OF the Spanish cabinet ercitad
tne keenest interest and was the chief
SSoplc throughout the evening Tba
Ipallish minister left at 4 o'clocl, for
men9A ABOUT an hour before the fret
Moru OF the resignation had been re-
dJei,eu. lie had felt up to the time of
ueepHIlure that there was no indicotion
81 important developments at Madrid
anu nmu ne would undoubtedly have re.
na laiIeu mere had he anticipated the i'm
ed direct to Lenox. ''' " 'i'-
d;n dne ministry, it was explained by
u,ith Ia olnclals entirely familiar
ont 'Ie lacts, is conservative through
out: III was chosen after the assassi-
nation of Canovas. and was regarded ne
y continuance of the Canovas regime
AZ the time of its selection it was con
siuerea temporary, as the queen regent
Was was then at San Sebastian. without
.haI opportunity of full conference with
ieaaers' including the leaders of the on
posltloh. which takes place on the for
nation OF new cabinet. For this reo-
sun the designations are not entirely
unexpected. though they were not con-
suefed probable at this time.
a strong impression prevails in diplo-
matte circles that Senior Sagasta. the
eminent liberal leader, will be called to
form a binet. The conservatives
nave majority in the cortes at this
tli,le' so that formation of n Sagasta
ca Dlllet would necessitate a dissolution
OF the cortes and an appeal to the coun-
Try. There is said to be little doubt
that this would result in the return of
Il heavy liberal majority, owing to the
strong feeling known to exist through
out the country against the conserva-
tive ministry which has just laid down
its commission. But whether it be
Sasasta or another. the change is felt
to entail important considerations on
the Cuban policy. The present minis
try has been an aggressive one. sup
porting Gen. Weyler and refusing to
accept his resignation. although
strong element at Madrid has urged Il
more lenient policy. The choice of Sa-
;asta will undoubtedly. it is said lead
o the recall of Gen. Weyler, and a ma
erial modification of the aggressive
'olicy in Cuba.
nj the evtn of the formation of lib
raj ministry Minister Dupuy de Lone
would undoubtedly submit his resigna-
ion as Spanish representative at Wash
ngton, as is usual on change of po-
itical control of the cabinet, and the
Minister is moreover a conservative in
olitics.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
London story.

London. Oct. 1.-The Athens cores
pondent Of the Times says:
NJ Rail-. when presenting to the
chamber the preliminary treaty of peace.
took strong exception to its terms. at
tributing to Germany all that had been
done against Greece.
He declared that he would not submit
a resolution approving the treaty, be-
cause 1t was executory: also because
such step would be contrary to the
sovereign rights of the state and the
crown.
NJ. Delyannis expressed his approval
of this position, but blamed the govern
ment for again asking vote of con-
fidence, as this had already been ac--
corded. Therefore, presuming that the
government was actuated by other rea-
sons, NJ. Delyannis said he would with
hold his support. The vote was then
taken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Statesmen sim Consulting.

Tendon, Sept. 30.-A dispatch to the
Standard from Madrid says:
The consultations of statesmen and
generals are likely to last until Saturday
as Marshal Campos. Senior Sagasta,
Senior Pidal. Senior Montero and Gen.
Rios can not reach Madrid before to-
morrow friday. The queen regent
had long interviews with the Duke of
Tetuan. Senior Cas-Gayon and Senior
Elduaverus. The last named commend
ed n liberal cabinet should the conserva-
tive divisions continue.
The prospect of Senior Sagasta return
ing to power is well received in political
and financial circles and the decision
shown by the queen regent in Fastening
tie solution of the crisis Is much praised.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
A New Foci.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The official reports
to Surgeon General Wyman of the Marine
hospital service regarding the conditions
of yellow fever in the south shows the fol-
lowing results yesterday:
New Orleans. "a new cases. 3 deaths.
Edwards. Miss. 20 new cases. no deaths.
Biloxi, Miss. "a cases, death; Mobile, o
cases, death; McHenry, Miss, two new
cases, no deaths; Ocean Springs, Miss, iie,s
new cases and no deaths.
The cases reported at McHeSry are the :
first discovered at that place. The town.
is ON the gulf coast, and DIR. Wasdin re-
ports that the cases are strictly quarsu
tined.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
An English Morning Tip.

London. Sept. pa dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Madrid says:
The solution of the crisis depends
upon the policy to be adopted towards
the United States. Liberal politicians
declare that they will stoutly resist
Americas pretensions.
Gen. Azcarraga, in a long interview
with the queen regent today explained
the situation. 1t is believed he asked
her majesty if she was ready to con-
firm the governments powers in view
of the attitude of the United States.
After the interview he summoned the
cabinet. The meeting was attended by
Senior Reverter. the communicated
minister of finance. and Senior Gosh
Cavon, minister of the interior, both
of whom rendered their designations.
Shortly afterward the premier ten
dered his resignation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
CAMPAIGN CONCLUDED.
The Mohamands Have Been Severely
Punished by the English.

Simla India. Sept. 30.-The campaign
against the Mohamands has been sue
cessfully concluded and nothing now re-
mains but to collect the fines. The
Mohamands have been severely punished
and are accepting the terms of the Brit
ish commanders.
The raiders are looting the village OF
Hangu.
The tribesmen attacked Sudda .yes"
terdav. An English women have been
moved to places of safety in the kurruk
valley.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
GREECE BOILING
A Resolution of Confidence Voted
Down md the Cabinet Resigns.

Athens. Sept. 3O.-The boule tIegisla-
tive assembly met today to consider
the peace treaty with Turkey .gnd the
political situation in Greece. The gal
ieries were crowded and the proceedings
were followed with intense interest.
NJ Rail- the premier. mounted the
tribune and after reviewing the evHufs
leading up to the beginning Of the peace
conditions he invited the chamber to
vote confidence in the government. and
he proposed resolution. to that effect
Amidst the excitement the chamber de-
feated the resolution by vote OF TS
to 80. This defeat precipitated q crisis;
1t is deemed impractical for M. Rail-
to continue in Office with the cabinet
as now constituted. The Delyannists
are in large majority in the chamber
and no cabinet could conduct public busi--
ness without their approval.
The Greek cabinet has resigned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Yellow Jack Has Caused 1t to Close
It's Gulf Route.

San Francisco. Oct. lin consequence
of yellow fever quarantine in the southern
states the Southern Pacific company has
decided TO close its gulf route to all freight
traffic. Arrangements have been perfected
by the Southern Pacific with the Texas
and Pacific whereby connection may be
had with New Orleans and other points in
the southern part of Louisiana. Through
freight for the east will also be turned
over to the Texas and Pacific at FL Paso.
This arrangement. while only temporary,
will continue until the abatement of the
yellow fever epidemic. Another effect Of
the yellow fever scare is the decision of
the passenger department not to run the
Sunset limited to New Orleans this
winter. It will run to Chicago instead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Two PIeas of entity.

Brennan. Tex, Sept. 29.-(Special.) J.
Sandy West. the negro who shot and
killed Myssie Ameron near Burton Sat
urday, was indicted by the grand jury
today. The state could not establish n
case Of murder and defendant pleaded
guilty to manslaughter and was given
two years in the penitentiary. In an
other case against him for assault with
intent to murder he also pleaded guilty
and was given two years more.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
SWEET CHARITY.
. Nove Made to Assist People III '"e
Feyer-strfcken Districts.

g Iouis. Oct. 1.-Mississipplans Nv V,
inc ST. temporarily in St. Louis i as . ,n c,.y
Of of refuge from ny! ye nf b feT Tnd hfr hotp to-
ing IN nn .ne orp@anized to raise funds, food.
day gyn ana and medicine for their suffering Io
sup oppds and neighbors in the afflicted 20
friends lends az %H That state. r. H. Henry; edl-
ss o IF sPaSe1 Cd Of
Miss. anu hat a city, was made chairman.
mayer o On W." said he had received letter
f M5 H con- Rat giving an accurate at E a..
from rom Of Of the urgent necessities az Li-
co or1s and other places in Mississippi I2e
Snd he deemed e r fasaSs a fs sppns
such OF M ms into Itn't a body that would have
in t bor f!y to cali attention to Mississig
au ~ d;rc needs. A committee 70 WISH
pfs ore ants ants Exchange and solicit aid
the the. Named named. and a further meeting was
provided for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

become convinced that II is impossible to
reunite the conservatives in order to
form strong ministry, before she ac-
cepted the designations of the ministers
The opinion is general that Senior Sa-
gasta, the liberal leader will succeed
Gen. Azcarraga.
Many of the projects. under secre-
taries and director generals of the depart
ments have also resigned.