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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
THE GERMAN MINISTRY.
Almost Certain That Important
Changes Have Been Decided On,

Changes Have Been Decided On.
Berlin, June 17.-Emperor William
gave an audience this morning to DR.. Won
Boetticher, minister of the department of
the interior and vice president of the
Prussian ministry, and then started for
Cologne to unveil the statue of Emperor
William l. DR.. Won Boetticher will also
be present at the ceremony.
From Cologne the emperor will 60 on
a cruise in the North sea, touching at
Norwegian ports. This will continue I'M
til the end of July, while the visit of the
emperor to the car at st. Petersburg
has been arranged for the beginning of
August
In the face of this prolonged absence
of the emperor from the capital, it is
generally taken for granted that the res
ignation of DR.. Won Boetticher in favor
OF DIR. Miguel and the relieving of Prince
Hohenlohe of all but ornamental func-
tons have already been virtually decided
upon, although the formal announcement
may not be made for some time to come
1t is thought probable Prince Hohenlohe
will not resign his functions until he has
returned from the visit with Emperor
William to st. Petersburg.
DIR. Won Boetticher has not proved sue
cessful in influencing the reichstag -
favor of government measures, andh
estimation.
Probably he will be appointed pres
of Schleswig-Holstein. Other subsid
changes are rumored. But the importd}Iy
fact is that Mr.. Miguel, as representing
the emperor's personal policy, becomes
the chief spokesman of the government.
and that Rear Admiral Tirpitz is expect,
ed to reintroduce his big naval scheme
during the September session of the reich
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Martindale Mention.

Martindale Tex, June 16.-A weei
has passed without rain. Warm weather
and sunshine prevails, to the gratitude
of the farmers. Prospects for big cot
ton crop were never better
Mr.. X. j. Jennings, a wealthy ranch
man from Pearsall, came in last night
and will gemain several days, visiting
relatives and friends. He reports that
his section is in a flourishins condition.
Mrs. w. II. Jennings, with her sister,
Miss Leila Glen, went to San Marcos
this morning, where they will remain till
the close of the commencement exercises
at Coron institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Martindnle are in
Austin, visiting the parents of Mrs. Mar
tindale.
Mr.. Tom Collier the hustling represent
tative for John Or, was talking groceries
to our merchants today.
Mrs. Il. $. Petty and Miss Alto Petty
returned last Sunday evening from the
exposition. Mrs. I. S. Petty left for
Dallas this morning, where she will spend
the summer
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Tariff Bill Conferences.

Washington, June 9 17.-Conferences
have been going on between republicans
and democratic senators with II view
Of securing m agreement which will
make more speed with the tariff bill.
Nothing definite has yet been agreed
upon, but the republicans are hopeful
that an understanding may be reached.
The republican senators have suggested
that time be allotted for various sched-
ules and after the time has been con-
sumed there shall be vote In this
way the consideration of the different
schedules could be determined and con
clusion reached as 10 when bill would
pass. The republicans believe that a
thereby.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
EiNe Men Injured.

Chicago, June 1.-THE engine and
smoking car of suburban train on the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul road
ran into the Chicago river tonight at
Kinzie street. Five men were hurt, but
II is not expected that any of them will
die. The injured are:
Elmer Goshorn. brakeman: Frank G..
Cleveland, engineer; William e. Stevens,
fireman; George Upchurch and j. NJ.
Merkley, passengers; unknown man, hurt
in chest and slightly injured.
The train was moving slowly or the
passenger coach, containing about thirty
passengers, would probably have gone
into the river. The accident was due to
disarranged signals. which failed to show
the drawbridge 20 be omen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
TARIFF GAUGES
Republican Senator's DISCUSS Tobae-
co, Flax, Hemp and Jute.

Washington, June 1.-THE republi,
can members of the senate finance COM
mittee were in session until after II
o'clock at the Arlington hotel tonight
Two important schedules, that relating
to tobacco, which has been passed over
by the senate temporarily, and that re-
lating to flax. hemp and jute, which is
next in order in the bill, were under
consideration. Most of the time tonight
from senators who are interested in the
two schedules.
Mr., Fairbanks of Indiana made a
strong plea for the retention Of the SEN
ate rates on the Sumatra wrapper and
the Havana filler tobacco where the
same as those in the present law, and
spoke in opposition to the house rates,
which are 80 cents per pound higher on
the wrapper and 80 cents per pound on
the filler tobacco than those proposed
by the senate bill. The senator took the
side Of the cigar makers in the cOntro-
versy, pointing out the Importance of
the industry and the harm which he be-
lieved would befall 1t aid those engaged
therein should the higher rates prevail.
Senators Hawley and Hoar of Massa-
chusetts submitted arguments in sup
port Of the house rates, contending that
luS DIOlDStt lntlCusSD NtIC 81 SilSut
as to not injuriously affect the amount
of trade that is now done.
The senate's reduction of the duty on
fax, as proposed by the house, met with
strong opposition from Senator Davis of
Minnesota. He made an urgent plea
for more protection in the interest of
farmers in the west who raise the raw
material from which the flax is manu-
featured in the hopes of building up the
industry. Representative Stewart of
New Jersey, who represented the manu-
facturers, was also present and content
ed himself with listening to the observa-
tons made by the opponents of the rates
proposed by the senate on the raw ma
terial.
Vice President Hobart and Senator
Sewell. who are interested in the COM
mittee's action on the flax schedule, were
also at the meeting.
The members of the committee came
to no final action, but will hold meet
ing tomorrow for that purpose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
LIKELY TO GO OVER.
Opinion Prevalent That the Treatv
Can Not he Ratified This Sess;o,

Washington, June 1.-THE imnros
sion is now prevalent in the senate ev rs
by the friends of the Hawaiian anneva
ton, that the treaty can not be rati6aS
at the present session. The proerar.
now is that the treaty will be reportaa
from the committee. and after the tariff
bill has passed it will be called up. ma
senate will be asked if a time for yo te
can be fixed and upon the objection hv
opponents to the treaty its friends viii
say they are content to allow it to liz
over until next session. One reason for
not pressing the treaty in the face of an.
position is to gain sentiment which NAV
be only partially opposed to the treaty
1t is also believed that senators who are
now undecided may become influenced
favorably after mature consideration
and after finding out what the drift Of
sentiment is in their states, may sup
port it..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Important Pension Decision.

Washington, June 17.--Assistant Sec
rotary Davis of the interior department
has rendered "A decision that will affect
many claims for pensions. He reversed
the action of the pension office in the
case of Catherine Geronzne (widow of a
soldier IN the Ohio infantry which re-
jected the claim for pension because
there was no proof of the death of the
soldier. Geronznc left home in July,
1866, since which time nothing has been
heard from him. The assistant seere-
tary holds that further inquiry should be
made concerning the man, and if nothing
is thereby developed throwing additional
light upon the case, death may be pre-
sumed under the act of March 10, 1896,
making seven years absence from home,
without intelligence of his existence, suf-
ficient for a presumption of death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
HAWAIIAN TREATY.
Full Text of the Hawaiian AnneNn-
ton Measure.

Washington, June 1.-THE following is
n full text of the Hawaiian treaty sent
to the senate yesterday:
The United States of America and the
republic of Hawaii, in view of the neutral
dependence of the Hawaiian islands upon
the United States, of their geographical
proximity thereto, of the preponderant
share acquired by the United States and
its citizens in the industries and trade of
said islands, and of the expressed desire
of the government of the republic of Ha-
wall that these islands should be incor
porated into the United States as an in
tegral part thereof and under its sover-
eighty, have determined to accomplish by
treaty an object so important to their mu-
tual and permanent welfare. To this end
the high contracting parties have con-
ferred full powers and authority upon
their respective appointed plenipotenta-
| ries, to-wit:
The president of the United States,
John Sherman, secretary of state of the
United States: the president of the repub-
lie of Hawaii, Francis March Hatch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Two Deaths Near Bertram.

Bertram, Tex, June q7.-(Special)-
Last night at 8 o'clock Mr.. ]. X. Arnett
died at his home, two miles north of this
place, after a very long and painful i'll
ness. Mr.. Arnett was a good man and
Christian and belonged to one of the old
est families in this part of the county.
This morning at 8 o'clock Mr.. John
Louis kincheloe died at his fathers
home, four miles west of this place. He
was suddenly stricken down Sunday
night, his bowels being locked. There
were three good doctors attending him,
and everything that could be was done
for his relief, but it awaited nothing
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24

out serious difficulty arising with o,..
European power. Therefore We aa
satisfy our desire for some sort Of % al
nexation without running the risL aa.
serious complications. Moreover 1 ~ u
wall is so near America that it is on ms,
out of the question that it should be do,'e
to any other power, and it's goyernmaaass
is so weak it could not resist if ana
other power really tried to take it. 'nS
although not worth much, Hawai-,
will make an excellent coaling stat;aaaa
and it might prove otherwise useful y
other ways. Unless we annex If non
we should expose ourselves to comnI;c'
tons with the japanese, who would sOos
outnumber the Americans in the slanSs
while now we have to fight nobody ;"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
American Bimetallists Present.

Paris, June, 17.-At the garden party
at the British embassy here today in
honor of Queen Victoria's Jubilee. the
United States ambassador to France, Gen.
Horace Porter, the staff of the embassy,
the leading members of the American
colony of Paris, Senator Edward o. VOL
colt, eX-Vice President Stevenson and
Miss Stevenson and Gen. Charles Jack
son Payne of Massachusetts were pres
eent. The British ambassador, Sir Z. ].
Monson,. warmly welcomed the bimetallic
commissioners, Messrs. Wolcott, Steven
son and Payne.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Berlin Press Comment.

Berlin, June 1.-THE Vossische
Zeitung thinks the action of the United
States imposes upon Germany and Eng
land the necessity of devising measures
to prevent the adoption of a similar
policy rs to Samoa.
The Post, however, expresses the au-
thoritative view held here when it SAYS:
Germany has long regarded Hawaii
as within the sphere of American inter.
ests and can scarcely find any pretext
either to question the right of the United
States to annex. or to interfere by pro
test or by obstruction"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24

For three years we have never been
without Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in the house." says
A. Ii. Patter, with e. G. Atkins & Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind, and my wife would
as soon think of being without flour as
bottle of this Remedy in the summer
season. We have used it with all
three of our children and it has never
failed to cure-not simply stop pain, but
cure absolutely. 1t is all right, and any
one who tries it will find it SOL Fol
sale by Chiles' drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24

London, June 1S-The Madrid corre
pondent of the Standard says:
Hitherto no ambassador has ever pre-
scented his credential while the court was
sojourning at San Sebastian. Therefore
it is not expected that Gen. Stewart L.
Woodford will arrive here before autumn.
In the meantime Mr.. Taylor accompanies
the queen regent and court to San Sc
bastan.
Il understand that the attitude of the
United States will be based chiefly upon
the reports presented by w. ]. Calhoun
and the American consuls as to Cuban
conditions"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
IRISH MEMBER OPPOSED 1T.
A Motion to Attend Church in HID
of the Queen.

London, June 1.-THE house of CONF
mons today resumed its sitting after the
Whitsuntide holiday, with sparse at.
tendance. Mr. Balfour. first lord of the.
treasury, moved the house attend the
church of st. Margaret WESTMINSTER on
Sunday in order to celebrate the anni-
versary of the accession of the queen to-
the throne. Mr. William Redmond.
Parnellite, in behalf of his constituents
and, he believed, in behalf of the ma
joritty of the Irish people, opposed the
motion. In doing so, he said the Irish
could not join in the ceremony. for al.
though Great Britain had reaped great
benefits from the, queens reign, it was en-.
tirely the reverse with Ireland. There
fore he protested against the motion,
which, however, was carried, without a
division, nobody rising to support Mr..
Redmond's motion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
WOIcOtt on Annexation.

London. June 1.-THE Times CORES
pondent in Paris says:
Today cThursdayl in the garden of the
British embassy | met member of the
American senate, citizen in high stand
ing, who said to me:
I'm one way or another we were bound
to take Hawaii. 1t has, first of all, the
advantage that it can be annexed with
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
(SeaD JOHN SHERMAN.
lSeaD FRANCIS MARCH HATCH.
(SeaD LORIN A. THURSTON.
(SeaD WILLIAM \, KINNEY.
LONDON PRESS COMMENT.
The Annexation of Hawaii rs Viewed
in England.

London. June 1.-THE Pail Mall Ga
zette this afternoon says that the Mar
quis Ito, the Japanese statesman who
was interviewed yesterday in Paris on
the Hawaiian annexation question, has
declared Japan will not create interna-
tional difficulties in connection with the
annexation of Hawaii. and certainly no
other country would object to the acqui.
sition of Hawaii by the United States.
Commenting upon this utterance, the
Pail Mall Gazette says:
president Mckinley may call annexa-
ton merely a continuation of existing re-
lations, but it is an undoubted departure
in the colonization sense. 1t does not
mean that Cuba will follow, or anything
of that kind, but it means Il strong naval
policy. The United States will certainly
be a great naval power in the future
Her commerce and seaboard necessitate
that, and Hawaii will be of the greatest
value if it means naval expenditure now
and it may well repay with compound
interest in the future"
| The Globe says:
'The American grab is breach OF
good faith, if not violation of the treaty
rights, and there is all the more reason
for anticipating prompt and watchfu
attitude upon the part of Lord Salisbury
now when it is remembered what a fab
contemptuous world in the case of Vene
zuela. No English ministry. however
strong, can afford to repeat that policy
often. All Englishmen heartily desire
to cultivate and maintain friendly rea
tons with the United States, but oul
transatlantic kinsmen must not be al
lowed to believe that England can be bull
lied into submitting to any kind of off
hand treatment, whether for electioneer
ing. or other purposes. Lord Salisbury
and his colleagues should stiffen theil
backs and tell President Mckinley DO
litely but plainly that Great Britain
claims the right to be consulted befor,
the annexation of Hawaii is finally de
cided upon"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.
Reproduction of the Alamo Almost
Completed.


Nashville, June 1S.-Though there were
no special events set for today, there was
a good attendance upon the exposition
and an excellent attendance tonight.
Tomorrow will be essentially devoted
to music and half II dozen concerts end
ing with fireworks and an Illustrated con-
cert at the auditorium at night.
In the Texas building reproduction
of the famous Alamo is completed, and
it may be formally opened during next
week.
President John w. Thomas has received
from President Mckinley letter express
ing the pleasure resulting from his recent
trip and congratulations upon the scope,
perfectness and success of the exposition
and the thanks of the president and party
for the pleasure afforded and courtesies
shown by officials.
At the request of Governor Johnston,
Alabama day will be set for Septem-
Der 30.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Ghosts on the Pay Roll.

Kansas City, June 17.-An official of
the Santa Fc said today that the in,
vcstigation of the dead men pay rolls
on that system had already disclosed a
loss to the company of over $4,000. OF
this amount it is said that over one-half
had been made good to the company
The company decided to send out a
pay ear between Kansas City and Chi
cago. the first sent out in three years
The investigation is being Systematically
and thoroughly carried on.
SENSATIONAL AFFAIR.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Pronounced a Spanish Canard.

Sherman, Tex. June 1T.--(Special) y
The Cuban League of this city met this
evening at 8 o'clock. President Horton
and other leaders of the movement here
say they have the hest reasons to believe
that the report of the landing of Surgeon
Foster r. VIM at New York is a canard
sent out through misrepresentation of
Spanish emissaries. They passed resolu
tions on the death of Mr.. Foster of
Sherman. asking congress to make an in
ypstiCatiOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24

Paintvlle, Ky. June 17.-Washington
Craft, the primitive Baptist minister on
trial in the Floyd circuit court for the
murder of Lindell Higgins, was placed on
the witness stand this morning He de-
MED killing Higgins. claiming he was
forty miles away at the time the deed was
committed.
On cross-examnation Graft broke down
and admitted killing his uncle. Wiley
Craft, and William Cook, fifteen years
ago. Craft has long been suspected of
killing these men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Decreased Earnings.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 1S.-The an
nnal statement of the Lake Erie and
Western. Railway, made public today,
shows that the gross earnings for the
year suffered decrease of STA, $780,
The net earnings show corresponding
decrease of $175,945 and the surplus,
after paying charges of dividends, de-
creased S174,7S5.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
A Young Lady Drowned.

Sulphur Springs, Tex, June 1S.-(Spe-
cial)-The daughter of A. w. Formby,
a prominent farmer living ten nils south
from town, was drowned yesterday. The
young. lady was missed from the house
and the family had begun to look for
ted in the yard. She was about % years
of age.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Wreck of n Sextuulet.

Boston, June 16.-Jimmy Michael,
Welsh bicycle rider, arrived today from
Buffalo with his pacemaker, ready for to-
morrow's race with Eddie McDuffie. While
being paced this afternoon the Chicago SEX
tuplet machine collapsed, throwing all the
riders. Michael was uninjured, but
cambridge of Chicago was hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Il thOrOughIy Cnrrlcd on.
SENSATIONAL AFFAIR.
A Tragedy Occurs mt the Depot at
LadOnia.

Latonia, Tex. June 17.-(SpeciaL)-A
tragedy occurred at the depot here this
morning about 10 o'clock just before the
passenger train arrived, which resulted
in the death of II. L. Kilgore and the
wounding of s. Il. jackson.
The finding of Justice j. D. Brame at
the inquest is that T. +. Kiigore came to
his death at the hands of Miss Fannie
jackson, c.. Ts jackson and j. A. Jack
son, daughter and two sons of Col j. +.
jackson. one of the wealthiest and most
influential families in town.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24

Fort Worth, Tex, June 17.-(Special.) y
Jim Thomas, aged. II years. residing in
the eastern part of the city, was killed
by train on the Katy about three miles
south of here today. In company with
some companions, he was riding and all
were put off by the brakeman. As the
train started again all attempted to board
it and succeeded, save Thomas, who fell
beneath the wheels.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24

Washington. June 1.-THE house was
in session an hour and n half today. most
of the time being taken up with roll
calls.
Mr.. Sulzer (dem.) of New York, sue
ceeded in injecting into the proceedings
brief speech in favor of Cuba, in
which he denounced Weyler as "a
thief and murderer"
The bill for the relief of the residents
of Greer county, o. T., was passed.
At 1876 p. M, the house was adjourned
until Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Foster Was suceessfuI.

washington. June MA cablegram
received at the state department from
ex-Secretmy Foster, who has been in
ST. Petersburg. engaged in negotiations
with the Russian government for the
better protection by mutual agreement
Of the seal life in the North Pacific and
Behring seas, announced the complete
success of his mission. The commits
sioner is nov on his return to the United
States
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Kentucky Toll Gate Raiders.

Maysville, KY. June 17.-Toll gate
raiders, thirty-eight in number, tore down
the gate beyond blue Lick" last night.
They captured the guards, James Daw-
son, Harrison Green and Charles Daw-
son. The raiders placed rope around
Charles Dawson's neck but released him
on condition that he would collect no more
toll.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Three Men Killed.

Windsor Locks, Conn, June 1S.-At
1870 a quantity of powder in building
attached to the plant of the Hazard
Powder company at Hazard exploded
and three men and horse were killed.
The dead men are:
Richard Caya, workman.
D. s. Stratton, head mechanic.
NJ. w. Pierce, overseer of mills.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
A Young Lady's CHASTITY Suicide

Covington, Ky, June 1S.-Immediately
after prayers this morning Miss Amelia
Baer. aged % years. went into the parlor
and cut her throat from ear to ear with
her brothers razor. There was nc. known,
cause for the suicide. She was wealthy
popular and educated. The coroner'f q
verdict was temporary insanity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
Peace Settlement Reached.

London, June 1S.-The Athens cores
pondent of the Daily Telegraph, says it
is reported here tonight Thursday the
peace conference and the porte have ac-
cepted settlement giving Turkey either
the town of Ligaria, southwest of Milou-
ana, or Nezerous, south of Larrisa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-24
woodford Accepts the Mission.

Washington, June 17..-Stewart L..
Woodford of New York, the newly ap-
pointed minister to Spain, was today in
consultation with the president and for
mally accepted the office.
The new minister declines to say
when he starts for Madrid. He will
return to New York tomorrow, and it
is. probable he will not sail for a couple
of weeks.