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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-06
MEMPHIS ASKS HELP.
Relief Committee Calls on Other
Cities for Assistance.
SUFFERING IN FLOODED REGIONS,
The Break at Flower Lake Causino
Fearful Destruction.
IFFERING IN FLOODED REGIONS,
THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF CROPS.
Waters Mny Not Reccde in Time to
Allow the Planting of Cotton.
Devastation In Arisnnsas.

Memphis Tenn, April 5.--The prediction
made in these dispatches Friday that great
disaster to the Mississippi delta would fol-
low the breaking of the levec at point
On the east side of the river north of
Helena. Ark. has been terribly realized.
Tho break at Flower Lake. which occurred
yesterday morning, has rapidly grown
from a dozen feet in length to thousand.
This was the condition of the crevasse
this Afternoon at o'clock, when an As
eooiated Press representative left the le-
wee north of the break. Efforts were be-
ing made to tie each end of the leyee. but
owing to the difficulty in getting material
from Little Rock. fifty miles away. the
success of the effort is doubtful. The
crevasse is at the head OF the delta. and
Will eai!so an overflow OF the northern
tier Of counties In Mississippi with an ex-
ceptlon of a part of Tunlca. The cues
ton that now confronts the planters Is
the duration of the food If the water Ia
out OF the delta In May. crop OF cot
ton can be grown. but cotton planted as
late as May 10 has little chance of matur-
Ing before frost. There is still another
danger These crevasses must all be closed
before the June rise or there would be
second overflow. The dolta country pro-
duces annually no less than half million
bales OF cotton.
The river at Memphis is stationary to-
night.
Much suffering Is reported from the over
flowed regions. Relief steamers are maxi
ing daily trips into Arkansas and Missis-
sippi. rescuing hundreds Of people and
bringing them to Memphis. The local re-
lief committee is doing everything DOS
siblc for the unfortunate refugees.
At meeting of the committee late this
afternoon 1t was decided TO ask other cities
for help. Tho following appeal was issued:
The city OF Memphis has been pro-
vlding for tho distressed food suffer-
ers from tho overfiowed districts OF
Arkansas and Mississippi, with some
little outside assistance. for several
weeks We Tcnncsseeans are In need of
no aid, but the demands on Memphis
for others are very great. and are In
ercasing each day. Indeed. Ito de-
mands on our people have grown 10
such proportions that we feel unable
to meet them alone, Heretofore we
have been able to carry on the work
without soliciting contributions from
other, cities, although many cities have
generously given us voluntary aid II
the kind people Of other towns and
cities now feel disposed to lend a help
ing hand In this matter. all donations
received by the relief committee Will
be highly appreciated and iudiclously
managed. Donations of meat. meal
and money are preferable. The Mem
phis relief committee Is well organized
and can use money to the best advant-
age. as It is cognizant of the ncces-
sitios ~ tho situation. All remittances
should be made TO Ben r. Price. treas
Juror OF the citizens relief committee.
Memphis. Ter"
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c'sion. causing n well known parsonage
here TO remark: England makes q prop
ositson, which we accept, and before our
reply has time to reach London she has
Siansod her mind and launches another
iuta. canccling the first. For instance, II
was Lord Salisbury's cabinet which sug
gesicd the blockade of Volo. Now they
don't want 1t, Thus II ~ cosy TO under
stand the irritation which EXISTS at tho
present unsatisfactory condition OF af-
fairs. for which RUSSIA IS IN nowise re-
sponsible but Into wh.ch sho Is unwilling
" yet inevitably drawn"
Meantime, the utmost efforts are being
made to procure an efficient governor for
Crete. Rclginm has been approached. but
although sho has many competent men.
none care to risk lie and rcruta don
among the cvl reputed Cretan slandcre
whose latest massacres OF Riussulmans.
women and children, in which even priests
have taken part. IN the village Of S.cro.
arc still fresh In memory
The definite appointment of AdmNat
Cancv0rc 80 the direction OF AFFAIRS, fail
Ing the selection of another governor ,s
approved hero. but apparently objected 10
Inv thN French
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I.IsVEI1s
OItLI1 ANS.
The Flower Lake Crevnssc Inun-
dntcs several Towns.

The Flower Lake Creynssc Inun-
dntcS several Towns.
| New Orleans, April 5-The river stands
tonight at about 1T.6 feet. This, taken in
conjunction with the most favorable ell
matte conditions, ushers in what is credit
ed with being tho most momentous week
In the history Of the present high water
stage, so far at least as the city of New
Orleans IL concerned. 1t is satisfactory
to report that oil OF the leyees within the
city limits are found to be In first class
shape and the same. in a general way may
be affirmed OF the levees up to Baton Rouge
and down the river to Burough. There are
of course few weak spots, but they are
insignificant. because prompt attention Is
reducing these to a minimum as danger
points. There are weak places In this dis
trict, but prompt attention has been paid
to them.
a dispatch from Greenyille tonight says:
The people of this city are taking every
thing easy. Business is confined chiefly
to the demands of the town. A local relief
boat returned from a trip up the river and
the reports of breaks is vivid, They found
the water within four feet Of the top OF
the telegraph poles.
All the small bridges Of the country and
many larger ones will be lost and fear
full expense VIII be heaped upun the
country to rebuild them. Inc president
of the board OF Mississippi favee commits
sion issued his call today for n special
meeting OF the board TO be held April II.
The purpose OF tho meeting Will be to is
sue certificates Of indebtedness at least
TO the amount OF $4,000 to close the GREY
asse In the levee Just as soon as the water
begins to fall. The importance OF this
can not be over estimated. To make
crop Is the vital concern OF the people.
Greenyille has so far been able TO care
for the overflow sufferers. In Eoliver
county about Rosedale there Is some suf-
fering aud aid Will be thankfully received
Governor McLaurn's telegram to the
leyee board officials and leading citizens
here was answered in substance az follows:
mo government aid needed II distress
comes and We are unable to met demands
upon us We will notify you promptly"
The creyasse at Flower Lake, Miss, has
completely inundated the following towns
along the line OF the Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley railroad: Clayton, GAINESVILLE, Lu-
lu and coahoma, and If the river remains
anywhere In Its present stage for some
days other towns, including Jamestown and
Clarksdale. both thriving places. will feel
the ban OF the flood.
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Referred to The powers.

Canea, Aprll Sin reply to the demands
of the Russian consul here for an o~pla-
nation OF the Mussumans attack upon
the insurgents and their families as the
latter were leaving Akrotiri on Saturday
last, going inlard with tho consent of
Admiral Canavero, the officer in command
of the International fleets. Ismail Pasha
the Turkish governor. has replied bv
pointlng TO the fact that by the terms Of
the circular Just ISSUED by tho foreign
admlrals on March % the whole of the
police of caneA and its ne'ghborhood VAS
placed in the hands of tho European com
manders
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pAcIFIcATTON OF CRETE.
England and Russia the Only MI
IIOns Showing Activity.

New York. April 5,--A dispatch to the
Herald from st. Petersburg gays: 1t be-
gins 10 look very much rs II England and
kuss.a wero undertaking the pac ghicntion
OF Crete. as they at the present moment
are tho only two power, actively disposed
The 81, Petars burg Herald today says:
"As matters appear we merely await the
day when the telegraph will bring us the
news that England. with one OF the other
powers, has received mandate to pdc!fy
Crete"
II is understood that England ;ntlmates
a Willingness. in case Of need, to co-ope-
rate with another power, at the same tlme
letting It be known that the task Is dis
tasteful enough and undertaken only In
case of absolute need TO prevent massa-
cies.
The position of Germany, which has
been much criticised az being the power
that urged strong action and falls 10 act
up to her part. needs definition. 1t IL dis
tinctly given thus: Germany advoealeu
d ate blockade OF Greece as the solution IN
the cause OF peace, but that waz six weeks
ago Then neither the Greek nor the
position of the king Of Greece would have
been saved For lack of promptitude IN
action. England, France and Italy have
been deemed by Germany to have encour-
aged the Greeks and Cretans in their law
iessness and brought about tho deploraoe
and discredttabie position In which mat
tiers are today, for which Germany refuses
all RESPONSIBILITY. That Is the reason why
troops and 10 sacrifice herself for the re-
suits Of the weakness OF others.
In Russia, England is held TO have been
the greatest offender in her fatal indie
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KING uuMnnRT's SPEECH.
sntd the Concert of Powers Tended
To HrcscrNG palEc.

said the Concert of Powers Tended
to Preserve Peace.
Rome, April king Humbert In the
speech from tho throne ut the opening OF
parliament today. said the accord OF the
powers Ton the Eastern question: tended
to preserve peace and prevent massacrcs
The king said in part
Faithful to our alliances. c0ngratu-
late myself on the cordial relations EXIST
ing with all the powers. when Italy uni
ted her interests to those of the concert
OF Europe In accordance with the dictates
of duty, she brought loyal Co operation in
maintaining peace and she s taking care of
Italian interests. The blessings OF peace
permit parliament to devote itself to In
terral reforms and the stability of our
military organization, which the govorn-
ment desires TO see finally perfected.
Current events Ia the Mediterranean
and the increase OF emigraiion impo~, upon
us the Dity Of strengthening tho navy.
'Fu,urc budgets must be consolidated
for the development Of National economy
by an equitable revision OF the taxation aud
administration which will honestly come
TO repair our country's credit"
At tho close Of the speech from the
throne their majesties and the royal fam
lily proceeded In state carriages to the
palace The route WINS lined with troops
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MURDERED ny ROBBERS.
The House Was Then Burned and
the Uody IncInerntcd.

Inc House Was Thcn UUrnrd and
the Uody Incinerntcd.
El Paso, Texas. April 5.-Charles Rich
ards. who tended bar at "Rhoin's Rest"
a road house in East I'll paso, was muir
dered this morning at G o'clock by white
tramp and two Mexlcans. who then set
fire to the house, burning It down on the
dead man. A Mexican who claims TO have
witnessed the killing told the officers. The
Rangers are now after the murderers,
Charles Richards, the murdered man,
was known here as "Shorty Anderson" He
kept "Rhotln's Rest" open all sunday night
spending money for drinks. The charred
remains with a crushed skull were re-
covered from the ruins.
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APPEAL TO TBE PRESIDENT.
Condition of Flood Sufferers Dis
neutrality-suspicious. for Relief.

Washington, April 5.--The president
had an interview with Representative Car
mack of Tennessee. aud r. c. Graves and
~. s Mcnkin of Memphis chairman ot the
relief committee, at 3 o'clock, at which the
food situation was reviewed. Mr. Graves
subsequently prepared written statement
containing all the details in his possession
as to The condition of the sufferers Mr..
Mckinley has not decided whether he Will
send the special message TO congress to-
morrow or Wednesday.
Representative McMiliin received the
following telegram from Governor Taylor
of Tennessee.
Have oor delegation urge appropriation
for food sufferers. Property md life can
be saved by speedy action"
Mr.. Bate of Tennessee offered n resclu-
tion IN the senate today which was agreed
to. for the relief OF the Hood sufferers along
the Mississippi river. II provides that the
president shall direct the surgeon general
of the marine hospital service to distribute
fonts and blankets. foyd aud supplies out
OF the present eridem.. fund. Tho rcso,u-
ton cannot pass the house until Wednes-
day as ii Will not be In session until then
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THE DEMOCRATS WON
Victory Crowns the Adherents of the
White Metal.
SWEPT THE ENTIRE STATE OF ONO.
Very Gratifying Gains Were Made
in Michigan.
FEN REPUBLICANS ELECTED.
The Homes of Mckinley nnd Bush-
nell Went Democratic, Rs hid
the city of Cincinnati.

Detroit, Mich. April 5.-Returns from
Charles u. Long, republican. as Justice OF
the supreme court. Charles ID. Lawton and
William j. Cocker. republican candidates
for regents of the University OF Michigan
are also elected The vote was light and
tho free silver sentiment was shown 10
several cities moro strongly than IN tho
November election. This appears to have
beon especially true in the southern tier
Of counties. In few cases on the votes
for city officers. republican majorities OF
last fall were turned Into fusion Victories.
AZ usual the results az to local officers Us
considerably split up politically.
William C. Maybury (dcmocraD was
elected mayor of Detroit by about 1000 ma
fority over Captain Albert Il. Stewart ire-
publican) Mayhury's election is looked
upon us decided defeat for Governor PIN
greo, who practically named Captain Stew
art an his successor AS mayor after the
courts had oyerrulcd the governors con-
tentou that he could hold both the offices
Of governor and mayor
At Battle Greek the silver men elected
Or. Metcalt mayor 10y coo majority and cnr-
rled the city ticket Last fall Mckinley
carried that city by a3b majority
Davis republican, was elected mayor OF
Lansing. The eilvcritcs gained three AID
ermen aud clerk
The republicans won Mt Sault Ste Marie,
the democrats mailing gains of over 400.
Tho silver ticket, With the exception of
the treasurer, won at ST. Joseph The re-
uuhlicons carried Petoskcy and Muskegon,
Benton lIarhor and Bay city by decreased
maiortlcs. while the democrats were sue
cessful I'm htainstce
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Cuban Feeling In Mexico.

Mexico City, April 5.-The tension be-
tween the Mexican people ana resident
Spanish population is iessening. The de-
termined tone of the Mexican papers In
maintaining the right OF all citizens to
contribute TO the Cuban cause has shown
unrnistakably how strong is the trend OF
public sentiment IN favor OF the Cnbans,
and tho revelations made by the London
Times correspondent regarding the hor-
ribIe condition OF the island, confirming
private advices received here. have aroused
and intensified public sentiment In favor
of the independence OF Cuba more thah
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u.,,,sh Altitude Discussed.

London. March 5.-An important meet
ing of the leaders OF the liberal party WAS
held today at noon at tho residence OF Sit
william Vernon Harcourt. with the Earl
Of Kimberly. the MARQUIS OF Ripon. Earl
Spencer and John Morley present. They
discussed for an hour the attitude they
would assume In the event OF warships OF
Great Britain taking part In the protested
blockade OF the Gulf Of Athens.
Sir William Vernon linrcourt is now re-
stored to health. and was able TO attend to-
days session OF the house OF commons.
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Distribution IN ARKANSAS.
Thousands in Need OF EoOd-Gov.
crnor Jones' Estimate.

crnor Jones' Estimate.
Little Rock. Ark. April 5.--Govcrnor
Dan w. Jones. tho State board OF trade,
the local board and the local relief COM
mittoes have Joined forces in the gathering
OF Information as to the number OF people
who are suffering on account OF the flood
aud the amount OF money necessary to
furnish relief. This work, in addition to
keeping the supply boats moving and col
lccting funds from the local sources. con-
sumes the entire time OF the local relief
comittee, of which w w. Dickinson Is
chairman. Helena reports between 1000
ard 1000 already suffering in that county.
Mayor Taylor OF Mariana telegraphs that
1000 are needing help In Lee county and
tho mayor of Forest City reports 800 TO
date in St. Francis county needing as
sis'ance Owing to the great difficulty in
securing information $40 definite news
has yet been received from Crttenden.
Miss Dosha. Chcot, Monroe and Arkansas
counties. Tho local relief committee is
airc4,y supplying 500 sufferers in Monroe
aud ,voral hundred Ia Arkansas county.
II would not be below the figures to say
25,o00 people. mostly colnred laborers, are
really suffering for food and their stock.
II not already drowned, IS In the same con-
d!ton IN Eastern Arkansas.
Exccpt at Helena and Arkansas City tho
leyees seem TO have disappeared.
Governor Jones in response to an inquiry
telcgraphed President Mckinley today "a
follows:
1T is impossible to even approximately
estimate the actual damage caused by the
food In this State. The loss of property is
enormous and the suffering OF the people
is very great l feel safe In saying that
$50. 900 from the government. added to our
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rouR HOURS FIGHTING.

CtNEA. APRIL 5.--THE BLOCK
HOUSE OF BtrrsINARIA WAS At
TACkED FROM SEW ERAL DIREC-
TJ0NS ny THE INSURGENTS TO
DAY, AND THE INTERN ATIoSAL
TROOPS REPLIED WITH AHrIL-
LISuY FIRE. THff FIGHTING
LASTED FOUR uOIHS. THE
FRENCH COMMANDER REPORTS
THAT THE GREEK THOOPS
TOOK PART IN THE ACTION.
TWO EUROPEAN SOLDIERS
WERE WOUNDED.
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Cumberland SIN Rising.

Nashville. Tenn. April 5.-The Cumber-
land river is near thirty-nIne feet tonight
and rising. The heavy rains OF Saturday
night and Sunday morning exceeded more
than two inches OF precipitation here. ex-
tended to the head waters of the stream
and a heavy food IS reported coming from
burnside. Tonight direct trains to Chi
cago will be resumed via Evansville. the
first since the breaks in the tracks some
uaoltg opo
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Zniu,is md Gladstone.
New York. April THE journal this
morning prints the following:

Athens, April 4-M. znimla. president of
the boule. tho single Creek Legislative
body. sent to Mr.. Gladstone a messaee
of gratitude for the stand hc has taken
tlalis.
Hawardon. Aprl 4.-Mr. Gladstone has
replied as follows 10 me president Of tho
Greek parliament: My tract was not
written TO confer favor on Greece. but
to discharge a solemn dut. contributing
to redeem my country from any risk OF
dishonor which would have been incurred
by placing Ourselves IN aWblgonlsm to the
high interests Of Justice ana freedom Nv
opinion Is thot ~ the Greeks continue dis
Greet and the Cretans firm, their rea-
sonoble self-aascriion will carry the day"
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McIxInIey's Homo Democratic.

Canton. Ohio. April 5.--As usual. With
William Mckinley not on tho ticket. Can
ton went democratic MAYOR Rice for re-
election carried II by between 400 and 500
majority. The remainder OF the ticket d.
vlded democrats winning majority Of
tho offices. Tho vote was lighter than last
fall.
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GREEK ANNIVERSARY.
Celebrat ion of the Declaration of
independence Today.
PREPARATION TO PREVENT OUTBREAK
FRINGE Constantine Has Given Warn.
ing to His Forces.
GREEK B AIDE EXPECTED.
Confidence . 'essed That II WIN
he EoiIs % If Not Preceded
by ii :, alton of WAR.
GREEK B,

Athens. AT 1.-THE preparations for
the celebrate = eorrow of the anniver-
sary of the 9 Z :tion of Creek indepen-
dcncc in lsi2s 2 been completed. A pub
lie meeting & e held here to protest
against the i- of the powers toward
Greece and pledge support to the Greek
government II 1t may think IT. The dec
orations of the city are being completed.
At night Athens will be brilliantly iilun-
mated. In this connection. there has been
belief that the celebration tomorrow will
be followed by declaration OF war against
Turkey. This feeling, however, is not gem
cral. Tuesday In Greece is regarded as an
unlucky day to enter upon anything of
great Importance and on this more than for
other reasons political or military, is based
hope that the independence celebration
VIII pass of without incidents which arc
likely TO participate the struggle for which
Greece has been preparing for the past
two months.
Although this week is likely 10 he a
fateful one for Greece. the orders of Prince
Constantine the crown prince and com
mandor In chief of the Greek forces In
Thossaly, are strict that anything In the
shape OF a Demonstration In the direction
of the Turkish frontier must be suppressed
The soldiers and armed peasants, however
are IN no mood to be curbod and nobody
will DO astonished to hear Of an agrees
sive movement AT the east on the part OF
the Greek irreguiars.
The Turkish commander I'm chief. Ed
hem Pasha, is fully alive TO the difficulty
and dangers of the situation aud has al
ready strengthened the frontier outposts,
besides taking other means TO meet any
contingency which may arise. Fifty thous-
and Turkish troops. at a few hours notice
can be sent across the Greek frontier. and
according to unbiased military experts,
the Turkish flag might be flying over Lar
lisa few days later. The Greeks. while
animated by fierce enthusiasm and desire
for war. are not nearly so we'll disciplined
as the Turkish troops and the German Of
iicers assisting Edhem rasha In the cam
paign preparations anticipate littlo dit
flculiy.
II is stated that the queen of Greece has
decided TO start Immediately for Thessaly
in order to superintend with her daughter
n-law. the Grown Princess Sophia the
field nurses attached to the Greek ambu-
lance corps
The next actual step anticipated In the
Eastern game Is the proclamation of the
admirals of the foreign fleets to blockade
the Gulf Of Athens This WAS to have oc-
CURED today but a hitch has occurred at
the last moment. Nobody here seems to
doubt that the blockade OF the Gulf of
Athens would be followed, II not preceded
by declaration of war against Turkey.
Numbers OF correspondents OF English
newspapers have arrived here and nj Sa
lonica and others are at Larissa or at
Elassona. There are mon whose advent on
any scene naturally means the outbreak Of
war is regarded as almost certain. The
tod
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Approyed by Venezuela.

New York. April 5.-The World tmor-
row morning VIII publish the following
copyright cable dispatch from Caricas,
Venezuela:
"The congress OF Venezuela has vi anil
mously and enthusiastically ratified the
Guiana boundary arbitration treaty with
Great Britain which was negotiated by the
United States. Both branches took action
today Monday. President Crespo will
sign the treaty next Friday.
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yassos VIII Resist.

Athens. April 5.-The Greek press do
clares with ono voice that in the event
Of the powers attempting to drive him out
OF Crete. Colonel yassos Will retire to the
mountains near sphakia. where with his
insurgents he will resist TO the Last the
attacks Of the foreign troops.
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Fall ut Helena.

Helena, Ark, April 5.-There has been
total fall of twenty-five inches on the
Helena gauge since yesterday morning, six
inches of which was recorded today. This
gives the people Il much needed breathing
spell, but 1t Is at n fatal cost to friends and
neighhors. At the Hubbard place tho
cravassc was 500 feet wide this afternoon
and still cutting out