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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.
Cool Weather Brings Big Crowds.
Memphis and Cotton Day Program.

Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 1.-The weather
today was very pleasant and thousands of
people visited the Tennessee centennial
exposition. The attendance is growing
rapidly since the cool days have set in.
A very interesting propram has been
arranged for the celebration of Shelby
county (Memphis and Cotton day. on
September IA. Several thousand people
will come from Memphis and will be ac-
companied by the Nicely Iouaves. In the
auditorium addresses will be delivered by
President Thomas of the exposition, Hon.
John Ovcrton, Jr.. Senator Turley. Hon.
X. G. Graves. Judge j. Nj. Green, w. j.
Crawford and James Lee of Memphis
Governor Taylor, Maj. w. w. Willis, the
mayors Of Nashville and Memphis. Judge
John c. Ferris and Mrs. Van I.eer Kirk
man. A reception will be given in the
evening followed by a grand display of
fireworks. A "Mother Goose" carnival
will be given ut the exposition on Child
ren's day, September Is.
Alabama day, September 30 will be
celebrated with appropriate exercises in
the auditorium. Addresses will be deiv-
cred by Governor Taylor of Tennessee
and Governor Johnston of Alabama. Capt.
A. J. Harris will welcome the visitors
in behalf of the Alabama club and re-
sponses will be made by prominent Ala
bamaians.
The Mississippi Press association will
arrive in this city on September %, and
take part in the celebration of Mississippi
day. The association will be accompanied
by number Of prominent citizens of the
state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
IMPERIAL ROT.
Emperor William Speaks In obi
vine Right" Vein.

Coblenz, Sept. 1.-Emperor William, in
proposing toast to the Rhine province, at
the provincial banquet held here last ev-
ening after the unwilling by his majesty
of the equestrian monument erected in
honor of William l. at the confluence of
the Rhine and the Moselle. made a long
speech on the subject of his grandfather,
during the course of which he said: MY
grandfather went forth from Coblenz to
mount the throne as the chosen instru-
ment of the Lord. and as such he re-
garded himself. For all of us, more
especially for us princes. he raised the
throne once more on high. browning 1t
with the bright rays of the treasure
which may we ever preserve in its sub
Unity and holiness. ] mean the kingdom.
by the grace of God. the kingdom with
its heavy duties. its never-ending. ever
enduring tolls and labors, with its re-
sponsibilities to the Creator alone, from
which no man, no minister no house OF
parliament, no people can release princes.
For me it will be a sacred duty following
in the ways which the great ruler has
shown us and in sOlicitude for my house
to hold my protecting hand over this
splendid Jewel. and in the tradition which
has descended to us and which remains
stronger than irOn-yes. even than the
walls of Ehrenbreitenstcin-to take this
province to my heelful heart. the heart
of the father of his country. and wish
with all my heart that her people may
grow under the protection of long last
ing peace"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.
Nashville Day Declared Public.
Holiday by the Committee.

Nashville. Tenn, Sept. To-day
Mayor Mccarthy issued his proclama-
ton declaring Nashville day public
holiday, and further impetus has been
given the enthusiasm of all the citizens
to make Nashville day great success
The total attendance up to September
was 992,S81, and the attendance to-
day shows steady increase. Today
the woman's building was well filed
both morning and afternoon and many
of the visitors were from other states
In the morning Mrs. Christine Nelson
Drew of Chicago and Mrs. Ada SAKE Of
New York gave most attractive mu
steal festival, witnessed by a large au-
dience. In the afternoon the Indiana
and Illinois woman suffragists held Z
well attended convention.
Company d, Tennessee state troops, !.
went into camp on Military plaza. Sep
temper IL the United States cavalry
comes. Delegations from Louisville,
New Orleans and Savannah have mott.
fed the organization committee that
they will attend on Irish American day.
Indications are favorable to the grant
ing of reduced rates from the east to
those coming to the exposition. Die.
Trunk Line association will meet Sep,
TENDER and pass upon the application
for reduced rates.
President Gilman of the Johns Hop
kins university has been requested to
serve as literary commissioner In con-
nection with the congress of authors
and artists. The jury of awards will
organize October and Immediately pro-
coed with the examination OF exhibits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
FOR SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE.
The Pittsburg md Gulf Road VIII
Operate Steamship Line.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. "a steam
ship line from the gulf to the principal
points of Central America and the West
Indies Is to be put into operation by the
Kansas City. Pittsburg and Gulf Rail-
road. Robert Gillian, general manager
of that road is now arranging for the
steamers, and within thirty or sixty
days. 1t Is said. the new line will be
doing business. 1t Is the intention, if
possible, to bring business here that
otherwise would go to eastern ports
The plan originated with President A.
T.. Stillwell of the Gulf road, and in
cludes the establishment In Kansas City
of a bureau of information where west
ern merchants may find out about the
tropical countries from which II Is ex-
pected to secure trade. A compli-
mentary trip is to be given to the Mer-
chants association of Kansas City.
Omaha and other neighboring western
cities in order to work up trade and
familiarize the merchants with the pos
sibilities of new business in South
America
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Military Movements in India.

Bombay, Sept. Military movements
are reported from many places and rapid
progress is made in the organization of the
punitive expeditions being sent against the
umn of troops from Peshawur has arriv-
ed safely at Kohat without having met
any opposition on the part of the insur-
gents. The Afridis, according to the lat
est reports, have apparently left the Khy-
Der pass
The British post at Gazarbund Beluch.
istan, which was held by native levies,
was attacked on Sunday night last by Il
number of Brahuis. who murdered and
robbed the levies and some travellers who
had sought refuge there.
Many new signs of disaffection are re-
ported from various points along the In
dian frontier
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09

with certain nations, Secretary Sher-
INA nLah addressed the following letter TO
the governor of Iowa:
Washington, July p, 1S97-His Ex-
ceiiency, the Governor of Iowa, Des
molnes-Sir: 1t has been orally represent
60 70 TINS department by the minister CT
switzerland at this capital that the state
OF Iowa has laid tax on the premium
income of European insurance compa-
mes greater than the tax imposed upon
the premium income of American COM
panies. As this action operates to the
disadvantage of Swiss companies doing
business in Iowa, the minister submits
That 1t is in violation of the treaty as set
forth in article of the treaty concluded
November %, 1850, between the United
States and Switzerland. In order that
the bearing of the reported measure en-
the treaty rights of Swiss citizens may
be duly taken into account | have the
honor to quote the pertinent provision of
said article ), as follows:
No higher impost tax, under what
ever name, shall be eXacted from the
citizens of one of the two countries re-
siding or established in the other than
shall be levied upon the citizens of the
country in which they reside, nor any
contribution whatever to which the lat
ter shall not be liable
JOHN SHERMAN,
Secretary of State
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
CUBAN SITUATION.
Insurgents Elect a President Today
Military Affairs Unchanged.

Havana. via Key West. Sept. 1.-The
situation in Havana ana In all Cuba is
unchanged from that of the past month,
from military standpoint. The insur-
gents will hold their elections for prcs-
dent of the Cuban republic tomorrow. 1t
it said they have about $4,000 men under
arms and are possessed of sufficient sup
plies to last through the coming winter
should the war continue. 1t Is reported
that the insurgent leaders are anxiously
awaiting the action ut Madrid of Gen.
Woodford, the United States minister.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
INDIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS.
, Sale of Bills of Exchange Suspended
by the Bank of England.

London. Sept. 1.-The following notice
was posted on the Bank of England today:
The secretary of state for India. in
council. gives notice that the sale of bills
of exchange OH Calcutta. Bombay and
Madras has been suspended for period
of not less than zen weeks.
The government has very little money
in India to draw on. owing to the famine
and the plague having rendered the collec-
ton of taxes slow. The present time may
be opportune to accustOm the Indians to
the use of gold instead of silver, though
ii would not have been admitted had not
the scarcity of money arisen.
The Daily Telegraph, anticipating the
action of the Indian council, says today:
'The council may refuse to draw alto
gether, thus sending exchange up to the
gold point and render possible the estab-
lishment of the gold standard in India"
The aim of the Indian council has at
tracted but the slightest notice in the af-
ternoon papers, and has not affected the
rate of exchange, which is normal.
The Westminster Gazette, commenting
on the subject, says:
"The decision was altogether uDexpect-
ed, being the outcome of the financial stu
alton in India"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
COTTON CROP COMPLETE
THE 1S96-97 YIELD TO BE
s,757,984 BALES.
THE TEXAS YIELD WIS 2.24V,554
For the First Time in History the
South Has Passed the Million
Bale Mark in Its Cotton
Consumption.

New Orleans, Sept. 1.-The totals of
Secretary Hester's annual report of the
cotton crop of the United States were
promulgated today. They show receipts
of cotton at all United States ports for
the year of 6,S25, 100 bales against
5,420, 426,b bales last year; overland. 94O,-
49, bales against SI3,465 bales south
ern consumption taken direct from in
terror of the cotton belt 9SS,3S2 bales
against S63.635 bales. making the cot
ton crop of the United States for 1861
amount to S,7j7, 064 bales, against
1,1oI SAG bales last year and 0.9O1 ,251
bales year before.
Mr.. Hester has made his usual inves-
tigation into the consumption of cotton
by every mill in the south, including
wooden mills that have used cotton, and
the results show total of 1.042,671.
but of this o4,2S9 were taken from out
ports included in port receipts. This
total shows that the mills of the south
have used up nearly 13S,000 more than
during 1896, and that the south has
for the first time in its history passed
the million-bale mark in its cotton con-
sumption.
He makes the actual cotton crop of
Texas, including Indian Territory, 2.247, :
Dol bales, or, say. 2JI. 30 bales more
than last year, and states that the ac-
tu"i III phu'tioh vi ItIIltOTN WAS
So. rs bales against 64,340 bales last
year.
Mr.. Hester also gives the actual pro.
duct of Oklahoma, 1886 bales; Mis-.
souri,, 20, 157 bales: Utah, 1915 bales
Kansas, 81 bales. His report on the
crop of the different states is given as
follows. in thousands of bales.
North Carolina. 800; South Carolina
500; Georgia, 1900; Alabama, 1900
Florida. GO; Mississippi, 1226; Louis,
lana, $50; Arkansas. 700; Tennessee
800, Texas, 2o4S. Total cotton crop
1858.
North Carolina above includes Ken
lucky and Virginia; Tennessee includes
Oklahoma. Missouri, Kansas and Utah
Texas includes Indian Territory.
Mr. Hesters full report. which viii
be issued tomorrow, will contain inter
esting facts in relation to the increase
| in the spindles of southern mills and tC
new mills which will come into opera
ton during the new commercial year
He will show number of spindles thai
have been affected by bad trade and I'M
settled monetary conditions, which ht
states have made the years consump
| ton in the south about 10000 bale.
| less than it would otherwise have been
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Woodford En- Route to Spain.

Washington. Sept 1.-Mr. Woodford,
the United States minister to Spain. has
advised the state department that he Will
leave Paris today for San Sebastian, the
seat of the Spanish court i'll summer.
Contrary to the original expectation. 1t is
not believed that Mr. Woodford will be
presented to the queen regent at San
Sebastian. as it is only in exceptional
cases that such presentations are maze
there, the royal family being in retire
ment. Mr.. Woodford. however, Will not
he prevented from relieving MIR. Taylor.
the retiring United States minister, nor
will he be stopped entirely from the per,
Torrance of his duties. 1t is expected
that he will be informally presented to
the Spanish minister for foreign AFFAIRS at
San Sebastian, and that he will be recog-
nized by the Spanish government i'm
mediateiy thereafter to the extent OF
transactfng business of an emergency
character and such as does not involve
questions of international policy. ms
limitation will delay for time the eXecu-
tion of such instructions from President
Mckinley as Mr.. Woodford may have on
the question of Cuban autonomy ana the
abatement of the present conditions IN
Cuba. but the delay will only last until
the Spanish court returns to Madrid.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
sunreme Court Docket.

Washington. Sept. 1.-The docket for
the next term of the United States su-
nremp court. which will begin on the llth
of October. is being prepared. 1t con
tains to date 446 cases. showing an addi.
ton of 63 cases since the adjournment
of the court in May. OF those cases
12S are from the state courts: I'D from
the new federal court of appeals. AZ from
the United States circuits, As from TIL,
territorial courts. 80 from the courts OF
the District of Columbia; % from the
court of claims. % from the private land
courts and II from the United States
district courts. There were go cases
ON the docket when the court convened
in October 1896. This year the num-
hor will he fully 100 less. The constanIt,
Ealing off indicates that tn" court VIII
soon be quite M to date with its 'ns
ness. The diminution of cases comm?
70 this tribunal HIS been caused mr'nrl,
nallv by the creation Of the united
States courts of appeals. consins a
falling off of from 1000 to 400 cases
nor wear in the cases brought to TINS
court from the United States circuit
courts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Will TEST HE LAW.
New YorIx's Anti-scalping Law WIN
He Tested.

New York. Sept. 2.-The ticket brokers
have instituted test case by which they
hope to have speedy adjustment of the
anti-scalping law. which went into eff
feet yesterday. Sweetzer, Pembroke &
Co., merchants, caused the arrest of Fred
erick NJ. Bolles. a clerk in the employ Of.
Gustav G. Lansing, charging him with
having sold the firm ticket to Norfolk,
Va, over the Pennsylvania road, for $3.50,
the regular fare being $3.50.
The case is friendly one. Bolles was
arrested and arraigned in the Center street
court He admitted that he was not an
authorized agent of either of the trans
portation companies.
Examination was waived and Bolles was
committed to the nominal custody Of the
Tombs warden.
Later Justice Beach. in the supreme
court, granted writ of habeas corpus In
the Bolles case. The writ is returnable.
ON September 8. Bodies. In his appIica-
ton for the writ, says that the anti-gcaIp
ing law Is unconstitutional. /.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
FLOODS IN JAPAN.
Many Persons Were DrOwned-ScOres
of Houses Washed Away.

Victoria. b. c.. Sept. 1.-The Empress
of China has arrived with oriental ad-
vices TO August 10.
BY floods in a prefecture of Japan. over
100 houses were destroyed and six lives
lost in the Nishima district. All bridges
on the Oshima railway line in Higarhi
Kubiki district were. broken down by
floods, and the road also damaged in
many places. Over forty houses and
twenty go-downs were swept away, and
twenty-four lives lost in the village of
NIatsngaski Sado district. BY the set
Ting of the Agno river. 1900 houses in
Sanjo Mach and 100 houses in the vii
lage of Ichinikido were submerged At
Izimukais one shrine. two gO-dOwns. four
temples and half score of dwellings
were crushed Try iandsiides from the
mountains and five lives were lost, and
ten persons severely wounded. 4 dis
patch from MaOotsu says that the houses
flooded numbered 1900. and the dead and
wounded 300. while coo persons were
saved from drowning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Carey Will Be Released.

Washington, Sept. In the case of
the American citizen James Thomas
Carey, who has been held captive by the
Spanish authorities in Cuba, Consul Gen
eral Lee today cabled the state depart,
ment was born in Cedar Falls. Ia, and
lived twenty-three years in Chicago. He
has been engaged in the insurrection for
eight months, but the consul general has
succeeded in arranging to send him out
of Cuba bound for New York next
Thursday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Talked About the Canal.

Washington, Sept. To-day Admiral
Walker. president of the Nicaragua
canal commission, had a conference With
Secretary Sherman regarding some OF
the details of the work of the commas
sion which il now making thorough eX-
animation of the great mass of papers
and documents relating to the canal. 1T
is expected that. Capt. Carter, the en-
hoard will return about the 18th of this
month. and meeting will he held in
New York Immediately on his return:
The commission does not expect to get
through its work in Washington so that
if can sail for Nicaragua before Novem-
hpr |
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Famine Almost Certain.

San Francisco, Sept. News received
in letters to the Alaska Commercial COM
pany that famine is almos certain ON the
Klondike next winter receives confirmn-
ton from Mr.. Goodhue, newspaper cor
respondent at st. Mchaels. lie states
that the Yukon is unusually low, and that
the chances of getting food enough tu
Dawson to support those now there an,r
those hocking in are slender.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
r co,,.c,or,. Safe Robbed.

Washington, Sept. THE sale OF the
district tax collectors Office was robbed
Last night of all it's contents. amounting
To- about $4,000. received during the day
for taxes. The safe has not been tam
nereG with and the police believe that
Varick Hawkins. the negro, messenger,
,aarned the combination and robbed the
safe after office hours. He escaped ana
hos not been captured up to midnight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
To Dock the Portland.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The navy de-
big government dock at Bremerton,
Wash, for the docking of the merchant
steamer Portland. which is Fastening
preparations for another voyage to. the
Klondike gold regions. The owners of the
vessel will be called on to pay dock
charge, which will be moderate, but suf-
ticient to insure the navy department
against the charge of unfair dealing with
private dock owners.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
,, school Teacher Killed.

Narouez. Tex, Sept. 2.-(SpeciaI.J,,
d orm6nd Burnson, colored, was shot and
i. Iii din in the county few miles from here
i h'e night, He and minister were near
l lho Thor where services were to be held
, .nS n he was fred upon from ambush.
NE " he denuty and magistrate have gone to
t dme Mace where the killing occurred;
I pm-n p was a school teacher and stood
nurn;; - t6a community, ~ q
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Minister woodford Arrives.

San Sebastian, Sept. 1.-Gen. Stewart l..
WOodford, the United States minister TO
Spain, arrived here this afternoon. Ex-
ira precautions had been taken by the au-
thorities to prevent any hostile demon
stration being made, but these apparent
had gathered to witness the arrival was
perfectly orderly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
VIII side With Uncle sam.

Victoria. b. c., Sept. 1.-The Japanese
noners state that a commissioner is to
he sent by the japanese government 20
the Washington sealing conference TINS
fail and that he will be instructed to SIDE
with the United States as to the RENE
dial measures for the preservation "l
Saais and seal offers. 1t is suggested Ivy
ono naner that Count Okuma should he
onnointod az he could use his influence
w,b;le there to hinder the bringing OF
the Hawaiian annexation treaty before
the senate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
An Outbreak In Malabar.

Madras, Sept. IAN outbreak is report
ed among the MOplaps, or fanatic Mo-
hammedans of the Malabar coast. 1t has
not yet assumed serious proportions.
Malabar is district of India in the
Madras presidency and on the west coast
of India, but the term Malabar coast is
also applied to the west soast of India in
general.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Amendments.

Washington. Sept. The president
has appointed Mr.. Harry DemaS as Ia.
tional officer of customs 1or tne uissils'
v, nIer limited States navy: Howell i.
Wrtor. commissioner to allOt lands TO
The Uncomphagre Indians in Utah.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Alabama Cotton Crop short.

Montgomery. Ala. Sept. 2.-Reports
received at the Office Of the commits
sioner of agriculture from fifty-four Of
the fifty-six counties as to the condition
of the cotton crop. show that the out
year's CROP
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
IOWA CALLED DOWN
Secretary Sherman Quotes the "
Concerning Foreign Insur
ance Companies.

Washington, Sept. The att EN- ION to TO
the state department mas p pe,ro u hv Stat,
the fact that tsmh ae sta to Sc against
foreign insurance conpan H. were indi-
ness in that STATE. intsntio tom on the part
ca a nsb o, states s and the matter Was
ch in violation of the treaties m"ue
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Gifts From the Sultan.

Constantinople. Sept. 1.-The Afghan
sheik. Yadahi, who has been on visit
to this city, has been loaded with pres
ents by the sultan and takes back with
him n number of valuable gifts aud an
letter addressed by the sui
tan to the ameer of Afghanistan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
The oueen at BalmoraI.

Aberdeen, Sept. 1.-Queen Victoria ar
rived today at Balmoral. At Perth, Abrr-
deem and Ballator enthusiastic crowds
gathered TO greet her majesty. Decora-
tons were plentiful and at Graphic a
handsome jubilee arch was erected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
THE POPE COUNTY TROUBLE.
The Department Of Justice Giving
the Matter Its Attention.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 1.--Much APP
prehension Is felt here for the safety of
the men who have gone into the noun
tains of Pope and Searcy counties to
run down the moonshiners who muir
dered a party of revenue officers ON Sun
day. Nothing has been heard direct
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Hanged for wife Murder.

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. 2.--Robert
Henry, colored, was hanged today for
the murder of his wife in February,
1896. Enoch Doyle was also to have
been hanged for rape, but a respite was
granted for ten days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Greek Deputies Adjourn.

Athens. Sept. 1.-The chamber of dep
uties today adopted the government bills
and adjourned 1t is stated that n ma
jority Of the powers approve the Greek
proposals for a guarantee of the in
demnity loan
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
BishOp of Alaska Dead.

Victoria, b. c., Sept. IA private tele-
gram received here announces the death,
near Conan, Guatemala. of Right Rev.
Bishop LemIhens. Catholic bishop of Van
couvcr island end Alaska.