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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
New York Press Comment.

New York. Oct. 29.-Thc Mail and
Express Uow) says:
"Henry George is dead The only
man in the field who now represents that
for which Henry George gave his life is
Seth Low"
The Daily News Crammany) says:
Henry Georges sudden death is an
event of deep sadness, and one that will
cast n deep gloom over the entire coun-
try. The fact that he became radical
in his utterances about his opponents
is forgotten in the presence of his lifelesS
body. His following in this fight for the
mayoralty has been largely u personal
one. and what those who intended to
vote for him will do will be problem v
The Evening Post low says: =,
1--WE believe every word that he said
i'm this canvass will, now that he is gone,
rebound to the advantage of Mr. Low.
The Commercial-Advertiser (Tracy)
says: 80,
"Henry Georges party disappears with
Henry George, though its elements re
| main as dubious menace. No Other
leader can be found to hold the party to
gether, though some of it may follow al
anti Croker democrat. But the seethini
mass of discontents. the restless seekers
after a vague social revolution who made
| I'D a large part of it are left leaderles'
and purposeless. Much of the vote NJ
promised to poll will be silenced or di
yided. The campaign is flung upon al
absolutely new basis four days before
election"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
.rr.urements for the Funeral.

The committee in charge of the funeral
services of Henry George have arranged
the following order of service:
From sunrise on Sunday. October 81,
until sunset of the same day the body
of the great leader will lie in state IN the
Grand Central palace. fishers VIII bc
present to direct the people in their pas
sage before the platform upon which the
body will rest. Every one who feels the
nobility and single-heartedness of Henry
Georges life work are invited to be pres
ent at this ceremony. During the az
ternoon, beginning at } o'clock. orations
will take place. A.,
The funeral car will start from inc
Grand Central palace at I O'Clock on
Sunday evening. and proceed by route
to he announced later via the Brooklyn
bridge to Brooklyn city hall. In this IN
formal procession every friend ana ad
mirer of Henry George is invited to take
part.
The pail bearers have not yet been So
lected. Mr.. Henry George was al
Episcopalian. but was not very regular
in his attendance ut church. His wldo"
is Catholic. and II was often said hel
husband intended to embrace Catho
licism.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
FOREIGN NEWS.
REGARDED AS CONCILIATORY.
Members of the Cabinet informally
Discuss Spain's Note.

Members of the Cabinet Informally
Discuss Spnin's Note.
Washington. Oct. 2S.-The Spanish re-
ply to Minister Woodford's note con-
corning Cuba. which was received here
yesterday, will be laid before the cabi-
net at the regular meeting tomorrow.
Meanwhile the members of the presi-
dents official family have not seen the
message. 1t has, however. been talked
of informally by the president and sew
eral of the cabinet ministers, and 1t may
be stated positively that the administra-
ton regard the note, so far MS its tenor
Is revealed by the abstract cabled by
Minister Woodford. as being concilia-
tory and as not calculated to breed an
issue. 1t can also be stated that graf
ification is felt that an answer was
Forthcoming in so short period of time
after the delivery of Mr.. W0odford's
note. having regard to the intervention
of the Spanish cabinet crisis anu
change.
The acts already performed by the
new cabinet towards u correction OF
some of the evils of which we complain
in Cuba are regarded as an earnest OF
lthe intention of the Spanish government
TO faithfully carry out the entire reform
program, and If there should be speedy
alienation of the frightful condition OF
the unfortunate reconcentrados In CUBA
through prompt revocation OF Weylers
concentration order, 1t is felt that our
government will have little further TO
ask
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
HENRY GEORGE. JR.,
rendered and Accepted Nomination
Made Vacant by His Fathers
Death.

New York. Oct. 29.-The Thomas JEFF
ferson democracy this afternoon substi-
tuted the name of Henry George, Jr., for
the name Of his father. Henry George,
as a candidate for mayor of Greater
New York.
Mr.. George has accepted the nomina-
ton, which was rendered unanimously.
Henry George, Jr., was born in Sacra-
mento, Cal, in 1862. He was educated
in the public schools of San Francisco.
He was taken from school and put to
work in a printing Office, and helped to
set type for progress and Poverty" He
came east with his father in 1880. In
1888 he went to England as his fathers
private secretary.
After his return he was employed for
some time on the editorial staff of Truth,
n daily paper then published in this city.
Afterward he was assistant to the late
James Redpath when the latter was edi-
tor of the North American Review. When
the Standard was founded by Mis- father
as the recognized exponent Of the single
tax movement he became managing edi-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04

ever gave his life for his country more
evidently than Mr.. George has laid down
his life in behalf of the city of New
York.
Pure in motive, high minded abso-
iutely devoted to the service of his fell
low men as he thought they could best
be served, he has fallen in the thick of
ruption of one-man power, which controls
the political machine and thus deprives
the people at once of their rights as free
men, and of control of the government of
the city in public interests.
Il would like to avail of this oppor-
tunity to express to the family of Mr..
George my sincere sympathy in their ir-
reparable loss"
The following was sent by Judge Van
Wyck to Mrs. George:
Il am inexpressibly shocked. No
words can express my regret or my sin
cere sympathy.
Chairman Elliott Danforth of the
democratic state committee said today
1.-The news is so sudden that can but
express my deepest sorrow and tender
through the press by sympathy to his
bereaved family"
Mayor Gleason of Long Island City, a
candidate for mayor of Greater New
York, said:
| "Mr. George was, indeed, the friend
of the working man-honest, capable anG
conscientious. His sudden death will
completely change the complexion of thu
political situation. The vote which
would have been cast for Mr.. George
next Tuesday will now be split up, ant
as most of Mr.. Georges followers wer,
workingmen, fully believe that rs pc
cent of them will now come over to me.
Gen. Tracy, the republican nominee TO
mayor, said at his headquarters:
81 regret exceedingly this unfortunat
affair. l have the highest respect TO
Mr. Georges philosophy"
The campaign committee Of the Git
zens' union unanimously passed a resC
luton deploring the death of Henr
George, in whom the committee recog
nized pure, high-minded man, an unse
fish patriot and brave and uncompromi.
, ing champion of the peoples right
against political corruption.
The resolution tenders to Mr. George
, family the sincere coincidence. and to h
followers and generous sympathizers
r the same battle for political freedom.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
Death Was Sudden.

\, New York, Oct. 29.-Henry George,
the candidate of the Jeffersonian de,
mocracy for mayor Of Greater New
iork, died i'll the Union Square hotel at
4:45 o'clock this morning.. Death is
thought to have been due to apoplexy.
MT. George arrived at the hotel at
O'Clock this morning. He had just come
from several mass meetings in the Dor
oughs of Queens and Brooklyn. The
work of the night seemed to have told on
him., He complained of being tired
but his friends and relatives who await
ed him thought it only the natural ia
work as Mr. George had been doing.
Not long after reaching the hotel he
retired. Mrs. George awaited him. 1t
was about $3.50 o'clock when Mrs. George
was awakened. She found Mr.. George
sitting in an arm chair.
Il am not feeling quite comfortable"
said Mr.. George to his wife.
Won't you go back to bed?" inquired
Mrs. George, anxiously.
IL will sit here awhile" he said.
Mrs. George at once grew anxious as
to her husbands condition.. MIR. George
gradually grew worse and lapsed into
acknowledgements Mrs. George was
now thoroughly alarmed and called he
son, Henry George, Jr, from an adjOin
ing room. Mr.. George was now uncon
scious. A call was sent to DR.. Kelle!
and he came without delay. Mr. Georg
was still unconscious. All efforts to re
vive him failed.
Without sign of recognition of thos
around him he passed peacefully away
Mrs. George is bearing up well unde
the strain, but her friends fear that sh
will soon give way. There is talk o
taking her out of town Immediately afte
the funeral.
A guard of honor, composed of prom
inent George men, will watch the dea
body till its interment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
1.-THE DAY We GIVE THANKS
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY ISSUES HIS
FIRST THANKSGIVING PROC
LAMATION.
THURSDAY. 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER
Asked to Return Thanks for Mani
fold blessings and the Wave of
Prosperity Which In Said
to Infest the Country.

Washington. Oct. 29.-President Nc
Kinley today issued his first Thanksgiv-
ing proclamation as follows:
'In remembrance of Gods goodness to
us during the past year, which has been
so abundant, let us offer unto Him our
thanksgiving and pay our vows unto the
Most High. Under His watchful provi-
dence industry has prospered, the condi-
tons of labor have been improved, the
rewards of the husbandman have been in
creased, and the comforts of our homes
multiplied. His mighty hand has pre-
served peace and protected the nation.
Respect for law and order has been
strengthened, love of free institutions
cherished, and all sections of our beloved
country brought into closer bonds Of fra
ternal regard and generous cooperation.
"For these great benefits 1t is our duty
to praise the Lord in spirit Of humility
and gratitude and to offer up to Him our
most earnest supplications, that we may
acknowledge our obligation as a people to
Him who has so yraciously granted to us
the blessings of free government and ma
terial prosperity, /, William Mckinley,
president Of the United States, do hereby
designate and set apart Thursday, the
18th day of November, for national
| thanksgiving and prayer, which all Of the
people are invited to observe with appro-
pirate religious exercises in their respec-
tive places of worship. On this day of
rejoicing and domestic reunion let our
prayers ascend to the Giver Of every good
and perfect gift, for the continuance of
His love and favor to us that our hearts
may be filed with charity and good will.
and that we may be every worthy OF His
benfcent care.
Tn witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at Washington this, Goth day Of
October, in the year Of Our Lord, one
thousand, eight hundred and ninety-sev-
en-, and of the independence Of the United
States the one hundred and twenty-sec-
ond.
(Signed) civilian MKINLEY.
(SeaD JOHN SHERMAN, :.
Secretary of State"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04

1 iauer bqshel. You know what I be-
m 1eve' ~, 1 believe in meeting my fellow
w; Will anu talking to them. If elected /
t Mn,i honestly, fearlessly and conscien-
ff'o Sts. carry out the principles for which
to the result" u u''
thd men Henry George broke away from
o one crowd; His long days work was
tser' MS busy life was done. He went
10 MS hotel after midnight, hoping to get
rev hours sleep and rise strong enough
Lor a still more arduous days work, foI
ne was to have addressed six great meet.
lngs tonight.
Mr; George arrived at the hotel about
l o'clock this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
Statement by Senator Plat.

In Il statement issued this afternoon
Senator Platt says:
"Unless the Jeffersonian democrats are
betrayed by Tom Johnson. who has been
their hoodOo from the start, their votes
will be consolidated on the other candi-
date. The disreputable deal between
Johnson and the Citizens union has fur
Their possibilities, so far as Johnson is
concerned, but not so far us the real
friends and followers of George are con-
cerned. They are not deliverable in bulk
to anybody except to another bona tide
candidate of the party.
Gen. Tracy will not lose Il single re-
publican vote as the result of Mr..
GEORGES death. The republican party
tirety for Gen. Tracy and nothing could
or can affect that fact. The republicans
recognize the Low movement as a dem
ocratic conspiracy. They see in Low
an attempt to revive Clevelandism and to
betray the republican party by another
of those characteristic tricks of the
Cleveland democracy.
1T is an old and well understood thing
in every political crisis during the last
twelve years that the Cleveland democ-
racy has undertaken to divide the reub-
lican forces by withdrawing from the re-
publican candidate the support of repub-
lican voters upon Il dishonest pretense
of reform.
SIN the existing situation Low stands
for Cleveland methods and maneuvers.
but republicans understand their game.
They remember its consequences to the
public and to the republican party in for
mer periods. Attempts to stampede
them now excite only their Indignation
and disgust.
"They will support their party. their
party's trusted principles and their par
tvs unconquerable candidates. If the
George party should split up the socialist
democratic element may be carried by
Johnson to Low. Low is something of
socialist himself. or rather he is so
much of a demagogue that. as he says.
he is willing to stand on any platform
that will fetch him a handful of votes.
This will affect Gen. Tracy's chances
favorably.
"If George had lived he would have
secured an enormous labor support that
will now come to Tracy. The working
people appreciate what the republican
party has done for them. not only at
Washington by restoring prosperity, but
at Albany also, by protecting them and
encouraging the development of their or
CARNATIONS. Tammany can not get
their vote. 1t has been estranged from
Tammany hall and in this election it is
supporting Tracy and it will now sup
port him more strongly than ever.
"Of all the candidates in the field the
republican candidate has much the best
of IL ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
THE NEW POLITICAL SITUATION.
Death of Henry George Has Changed
the Municipal Election Aspect.

the Municipal Election Aspect.
New York. Oct. 29.-The practical pol
iticians are said to agree that the huge
democracy of Thomas Jefferson built up
by Henry George in three weeks will
not be principal factor in next Tues
that he would have polled more than
100000 votes If he had survived the
campaign, but these votes are probably
not transferable. Some of the leaders
here today were in favor of throwing
the influence of the organization to Low,
but the campaign committee decided not
to give UP the fight and nominated young
Henry George to take his fathers place
They also issued n strong address to the
George voters, asking them to support
the substitute. Young George has none
of his fathers ability as campaigncr
and organizer, and is not well known.
The Tammany leaders have regained
their confidence that was haken by Henry
Georges extraordinary canvass during
the. past week. They have called in
their anti-Gcorge literature. silenced
mourning publicly for George ns a good
man ard hope to get the greater part Of
his vote. Seth Low will probably get II
smaller share. A few thousand voters
will stick to young George. They prob
ably expect nothing.
| County Clerk JACOB worth, Tor many
years republican leader of Kings county.
made public tonight letter, in which he
declares himself unequivocally in favor
of Seth Low,
| The main hall of Cooper union was
| packed to the doors tonight with men,
hers, supporters and followers Of the
German-American Reform union, who
favor Seth Low and the other candidates
of the Citizens union. About quar-
ter of the large audience were women.
A strong resolution expressing deep re-
greet at the death of Henry George was
adopted unanimously
Charles s. Farchld, Carl Schurz and
Seth Low were the principal speakers.
Speaking of Henry George, Mr. Schur2
said:
"Let us speak of n good man and Il
great man who has passed away. Every
body should take of his hat to Henry
George. He surely belonged to the work
ing people. His was an honest and
warm heart. He always stood up fol
the rights of the people. Never was
there more clearly shown this principle
than in the last few days. when he bold
ly arraigned the bosses before the judg
ment of the people, and it was on hi
lips when he died. Let us lay laure
upon his grave" (Cheers)
Seth Low also eulogized Henry George
rs did also other speakers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
Bryan Pays a tribute.

Logan, o., Oct. 29.-'I have just re-
of Henry George. The suddenness with
which the summons came will render
more keen the sorrow which the public in
general will feel at the loss of so pure and
brave man. By his own genius he
made himself familiar to the thinking
public of the world around Those who
agreed with his theories found in him al
ideal leader, while those opposed to him
admitted his ability and moral courage
He was one of the foremost thinkers OF
the world. His death will prove loss
to literature. society and politics.
civilian J. BRYAN"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
Hanna's Opinion of George.

Cincinnati, o., Oct. Ex-senator Han
ma, before leaving for Cleveland, was ad-
vised of the death of Henry George. The
senator said
1T is shock to the country. Henry
George was an honest man. man OF
honest conviction. but as far as his use.
fulness was concerned it was neutralized
by his own ideas. Had he been broader
in his views he would have been a great
benefactor of his country, but he was nc
demagogue. George was winning many
votes from Tammany."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
News From Havana.

Havana. Oct 2s.-Gen; Weyler VII W.
Ia Ia tnmorrow on the Monteseratt. lie
will be accompanied only by me- genera arsape
staff officers and aid de camps her s
will be no other passengers. aa -. %
o'clock tomorrow afternoon, p ,e, tbere
u ua hn n great popular manifestation ID
his honor. The volunteers, ACCORDING ~
the program. will take prominent part
I'm the demonstration. c,u,, had.
" 1t is announced from Spa,n,ish. o.n neat Of
Quarters that local guerrilla force %, OF
pinanr del Rio has surprised Two III
surgent camps at Picom ana ra;usa' q,
nroyince of Pinar del Rio, resulting III
~ biliine of the insurgent major, An
tonic tne Socarras, well known leader;
Tjemt Vincente Lopez and several other
insurgents and the capture OF three ON he
GERS and ten servants belonging 10 'he
insurgent force.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
secretary WiIson,s neport.

Washington, Oct. 29.-Secretary Will
son today presented his report to the pres
ident, reviewing the operation OF the de-
partment of agriculture for the past year.
The most important recommendation
made by him is one that agent, agents q tor t the
of our more important American embas-
sies for the collection of information OF
interest to American farmers.
The secretary recommends an increase
l., Tho onnropriations in aid Of the bureau
Of an animal industry, Of the weather bu-
re reau, and the publication Offices: lie re- :.
fers to the efforts Of the department 10
extend the foreign markets for our DAIRY
and live stock products, which he thinks
can he done by making the foreigners
familiar with them: ...;..
The extension Of the meat inspection
work 10 abattoirs engaged in interstate
business is recommended, as is the con-
tinuance Of the inspection OF export ant ant
which has been secured for them in 9TH
or countries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
THE SEALING AGREEMENT.
The Result of the Washington Con-
ference Promises to he Gratf-
flying.


Washington, Oct. 29.-Complete official
confirmation was given today to the an
nouncement that the Boring sea confer
ence had reached an agreement Tor the
complete suspension or material limita-
ton of pelagic sealing
The acceptance of Russia and Japan is
even more positive than has been hereto
fore stated, as the delegates from those
two countries accept the proposition, re-
serving only the right to communicate
their action to their respective govern
ments for the purpose Of having It APP
proved. This has been done by cable. In
The meantime, however, the acceptance
stands and the proposition Is regarded as
an accomplished fact. The only. ques-
ton which it is felt can arise is the dis.
approval at st. Petersburg or Toxic OF
what the delegates have done, and TINS
Is not anticipated.
The proposal consists OF three main
| features of an alternative character. line
| first conteniplates an absolute suspension
of all pelagic sealing. Another Is Tor re-
striction of such sealing within various
| limits. The nature of the third PROPOSE
ton is not disclosed
The action of the conference in seeking
the cooperation of Great Britain, other
| than inviting a breach, Is a special source
of qualification among those Interested.
Canada continues to be the one influence
| In the way of an immediate and satisfac-
tory agreement, which shall include not
only the United States, Russia and ia
nan. but also Great Britain and her col
onies The continued absence OF MI
Macour Is somewhat of a surprise, ana
| no little irritation Is felt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04

tor of the paper, holding that position un-
til 1891. Then he went to Washington
as special correspondent for western
paper. in 1892 he spent six months in
England as correspondent for several
American dailies. In 1893 he went to
Jacksonville, Fla, to assume the news
management of the Jacksonville Citizen.
He held that position for two years and
ry and assist in the revision of the new
book on political economy which was
nearly completed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
Father McGIynn's Tribute.

The Rev. Edward G. McGlynn said:
Henry George died as Abraham Lin
coin died. Lincoln was assassinated
inst after his great work of saving the
Union was consummated. 1t was said
that he was mercifully spared the pet
ty annoyances and chickering's of the re-
construction period. Henry George was
struck down by fate in the zenith of his
power. But the great work that he in
augurated will 60 on.
"As a man and philosopher 1t will be
long before his like will be seen again.
His goodness and greatness singled him
out among all men. and with others,
almost worshiped him."
When DIR. McGlynn was able to think
calmly over his intercourse with the dead
man. he recalled that his friend had re-
Gently expressed to him his premonitions
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
Well Remembered In Frisco.

San Francisco, Oct 20.-The news of
the death of Henry George created pro-
found interest here where he is well
known. Mr.. George, as editor, of the
Evening Post of this city. which paper
he founded, was prominent factor in
California affairs many years ago, and
his career since he left this city has been
watched with interest. He had large
number of followers in this state, who
believed in and advocated his single tax
theories.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
The News MT Washington.

Washington, Oct. 29.-The startling
news of the death of Henry George
spread quickly through the city. The
almost dramatic attitude Mr.. George had
occupied in the New York contest and
his strong personality and the fact that
he had many personal friends and very
large number of admirers here, rendered
his sudden death shock. to the whole
community. The question asked by near.
ly every one was, where would the vote
for the mayoralty contest now go, and
how would it affect the election?