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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
THE GRANT CAsKET.
The Work of Opening 1t Bcgun-phc-
Public viii he Excluded.

New York, April 9.-The work of
opening the steel cas'xet containing the
remains of the late Gen. U. s. Grant was
begun today. The outer casket. which
includes the case, was fastened by 100
bolts, the heads Of which are nearly one
inch in diameter. The heads must be
drilled through and pounded down before
the case can be opened. 1t is estimated
by the men in charge that the work
would take three days to perform. but
one of the workmen, experienced in that
line of work, said that he thought by
putting in lot of overtime the work.
might be concluded by tomorrow night
Whenever the case may be removed the
public will not be given an opportunity to
view the removal of the casket. That
will be done under cover Of night, and
at an hour which will not be made pub
lie,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Southern Circuit Bike Races.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 9.-Tonight
the Southern circuit bicycle meeting was
opened at the Coliseum in this city.
Fully 1000 were present and the interest
was general. There were eleven warmly
contested events, each contest being for
mile. The event of the night was. the
magnificent duel between AL Weining of
Buffalo and Big Eli Winsett, the official
pacemaker of last year, both men reach
ing the tape only few inches apart.
Finals:
Mile open professional, AL Weinig, Buff
falo, N. Y, won: Eli Winsett, Tacoma,
Wash, second; Walthour, third. Time,
219.
Mile, invitation, professional, Carroll
B. Jack, Reading, Pa, won; b. l.. Deck
buck, Philadelphia, third. Time, 2.19.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
AUSTIN WEEKLY STATESMAN, THURSDAY APRIL Is, 1897

United States for the northern and mid.
die districts of Alabama, was appointed
by President Harrison and was removed
by President Cleveland in May, 1888
after he had served about three years
Parsons declined to surrender his papers
and afterwards applied to the court OF
claims for the fees for the remainder OF
the term. That court overruled his con
tention that the president had no power
to remove him except for cause and the
cause was appealed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
WORK ON The D|AGLEY BILL
THE SENATE COMMITTEE FINDS 1T
SLOWER WORK THAN
CONTEMPLATED.
DISPOSITION 70 MAKE REDUCTIONS
Insistence of Senator's Interested In
High Duties on Various Arti-
cIes Makes Reductions
Difficult Matter.

Washington, April 9.-The republican
senators who are acting as sub-commit-
tee on finance in preparation of the tariff
bill are inclined in their estimates now
to postpone the date of it's presentation to
the senate committee beyond the limit
originally fixed by them. They express
the opinion that it may be two weeks
from the present time before it will be
in shape for presentation. Some OF
them placed the time as two weeks from
next Monday. The committee is making
very satisfactory progress with the bill,
and many schedules have received favor
able consideration, including the chemi
cal and cotton. The committee deemed
it wise to leave the rates on sugar, coal.
lead ore, wool and other important sub
iects until the simpler matters can be
determined. They take the position that
they can settle the disputed points more
satisfactorily after the other features OF
the bill are thoroughly digested and the
probable revenue determined. Many OF
the smaller items accordingly have been
decided upon.
( While no detailed information can be
secured, it is understood that many re
auctions in duty have been made. The
disposition of the committee is to make
u quite general reduction, but this ii
| found to be task not easy of accom-
plishment because of the insistence o.
senator's in having the strongest possible
protection on articles in which they arr
particularly interested. Some of the de
mands are so pressing that members o
the committee find themselves cOnsid
erably embarrassed between their de
sire to satisfy senators whose votes ar
Essential to the success of the bill ant
their convictions that the good Of tn
party demands another course.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
STATES ITALY'S POSITION.
The Foreign Minister'S Statement in
Regard to Crete.


Regard to Crete.
Rome, April 9.-The chamber of depu-
ties was crowded today on the resump-
ton of the debate raised yesterday by
the Interpolation of Signor Imbriani, the
socialist leader in the chamber. The
Marquis Viconti Venosti, foreign minis
ter, replied for the government, which
had been charged by Signor Imbriani
with being guilty of the "odius policy of
leading free Italy to commit inconceiva-
BILE acts of violence against Greece and
to trample upon the laws of nations"
After reviewing from its inception the
whole story of the Cretan crisis, the for
elgn minister said:
From the outset proposals having
been made for the settlement of affairs
in Crete, Italy always supported the
work of reforms.
"Unhappily the work of reform has
been interrupted by the insurgents
caused by the tergiversations of the
porte. 1t was decided there should be
a restoration of order. 1t threatened the
peace in the east and the balance of
power in the Mediterranean. Italy de-
slres to aid those wishing to escape from
turkish authority by securing autonomy,
but this policy must sometimes be set
aside in the interest of peace. Govern.
shIoi dppltuse.) AuuilIdl Oul hdhNo hou
faithfully and effectually represented
Italy in the concert of powers. ZAP
plause) If only Greece had lent an ear
to the counsels of moderation no humili-
alton would have been involved for her
in deferring to the wishes of Europe.
If Greece had deferred she would have
attained her object, namely, the liberia
ton of the Cretans.
Nevertheless, if war can not be avoid
ed, If Greece intends to embark in
blind venture. it will be done without
the consent of the powers. 1 could not
subscribe to the eloquent manifestations
of sympathy which the Cretans and their
cause had in this chamber, because no
government dare assume the responsil,,
bility of isolated action in the east.
CHEERS from the government members
The foreign member recalled to the
chamber that Italy has lowered the ma
tlonal flag by surrendering to Garibaldi.
Here Signor Imbriani interrupted with
violent and scarcely Ineligible pro-
test against the statement of the min
lister. There was great excitement. Inc
debate was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

of affairs on the frontier: The COM
mander at Soufellani telegraphed to the
commander at Eversani that the Turkish
troops and a band of insurgents had
crossed the frontier and attacked three
Greek Positions those at Fronica. Thelma
and the Tomb of Bemberca. The COM
mander added that firing was still in
progress. AS he asked for only one
company of reinforcements he evidently
did not anticipate a grave situation.
The correspondent of the Times at
Grevna says:
At 5 o'clock this friday morning 500
Greek insurgents crossed the frontier
near Krania, where they encountered the
Turkish forces. The fighting lasted all
day, with some loss of life and some
minor casualties.
The Athens correspondent of the Times
says that the invaders consisted Of 500
carefully picked men, who had been
armed by Ethani Ethari.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
PILLAGING AROUND CANEA
BY Mussulman Refugees-War Prep
arations Continue Mt Athens.


arntions Continue Mt Athens.
London, April 9.-The Times will pub
fish tomorrow the following dispatch from
its CORRESPONDENT at Canea:
The pillaging around Canea continues.
The pillagers, for the most part, are
Mussulman refugees from Candimo and
Selino. Preparations are being made to
take these refugees to Asia Minor. The
Austrian consul, who has returned from
Kisimo, reports that the Austrian admi-
raj on his arrival there, sent boats from
the Austrian ship to embark the fugitiyes.
AS the boats approached the shore the
insurgents fired several volleys, where
upon the warships bombarded them,
firing about fifty sheels The Mohamme-
dan women and children were then EN-
barked. The insurgents continued to
fire on the boats as they returned to the
ship. 1t is believed some of the insur-
gents were killed.
The Daily Telegraph's war correspond
ent at Larissa SAYS that much satisfac-
ton is felt there that Russia has agreed
to plebescite for Crete. Under this pro-
vision it is felt that war may vet be
averted, as it was beginning to be felt by
the Greeks that they were not as well
prepared to take the field as the Turks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
GREEKS and TURKS FIGHTING
RAND OF IRREGULAR GREEKS
CROSSED THE TURKISH
FRONTIER.
FIERCE FIGHTING LASTED NIL DAY.
situation is Grave and If 1t Is Found
That Greek Regulars Are With
Invaders the Fun Will Be-
gin In Earnest.

Blassonia, Macedonia, April 9.-Noon.
Bands of Greek bandits have entered
Turkey at Krania, in the vicinity OF
Greyna. The Turkish troops have been
engaged with them, and the fight has been
proceeding since 5 O'Clock this morning.
At the Turkish headquarters this
news is looked upon as being of the
grayest description, in view of the ex-
citement here.
Edhem Pasha has sent orders to have
everything in readiness for an advance
of the Turkish army in force. 1t is not
yet known whether Greek troops were
among the bands that have entered Turk
sh territory.
A p. ma dispatch received at the
headquarters here from Grevna says that
fighting between the Greeks and Turks
continues. The Turks, following out the
Instructions of Edhem Pasha, have sur
rounded the Greek irregulars, and a
greater part of the Turkish division sta
toned at Grevna, under Haiku Pasha,
is now advancing.
1t is impossible to distinguish whether
the invaders are supported by any sub
stantial portion of the Greek regular
army, as the Greeks have taken up po-
sition in the middle of forest. But
the correspondent of the Associated
Press is informed that the moment the
Turkish officers ascertain the uniforms OF
the Greek regulars in the ranks of the
aggressors, Edhem Pasha will order the
advance of the entire Turkish army. The
situation is most serious In the mean
while Edhem Pasha remains at the gen
eral headquarters awaiting news. HI
has already notified his generals of di
visions to hold themselves in readiness fol
instant action, and the reserves have al
ready left the encampment here in orde
to move closer to the first line of defense
Grevna is eighteen hours march from
here and Krania is ten hours marcl
southwestward from Grevna.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Bryan Mt Tallahassee,

Tallahassee, Fla, April 9.-W. j. Bry-
an arrived here at o'clock today. He
spoke today at Lake City, where he was
greeted by large crowd. Upon his ar
rival here he was met by a committee
of officials. When asked IL he felt any
serious effects from his fail yesterday,
Mr.. Bryan said:
II am all right, but was considerably
shaken up. My chest and legs are very
painful"
been built in the park, and Mr.. Bryan
spoke there this evening. He denied any
intention of attempting to influence the
senatorial election in the legislature.
Mr.. Bryan will leave for Jacksonville
at 7:40 a. m, where he is to speak to-
morrow night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Very discriminating Document.

London, April 9.-The Paris cores
pendent of the Daily Chronicle says: 1t
appears that the most discriminating
document in connection with the Panama
scandal has not left London. Its own
err has been advised not to disclose its
contents except on the condition of his
free return to France and his restora-
ton to civil rights. Those who have seen
photographs of the papers declare they
include written reports from the COM
panies engineered by deputies and sena'
tors and evidences of the utmost crooked
ness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Restoring Veterans.

Washington, April 9.-Secretary Bliss
is carrying out the policy. of the govern
ment in restoring to the classified service
old veterans who are held to have been
improperly removed from Office by the
last administration. Tonight he he rein
stated Capt. Henry &. Potter of Ohio
to his old position as chief engineer of
the general land office, and Capt. Roy of
California as chief of accounts in the
general land office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Turkish Army In Good Order.

Elassonia, April 9.-The Associated
Press correspondent was permitted this
morning to make close inspection of the
Turkish line of defense. 1t revealed the
fact that everything was in perfect
shape. The transport service is in good
working order Thousands of pack mules
are used and enormous supplies of arms,
ammunition, medicine, and, in fact
everything needed by large army, has
been rushed to the front.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
About the Blockade.

London, April 9.-The attorney general,
Sir Richard Webster, replying for the
government today relative to the blockade
of Greece, said the intention of the powers
could not be announced until decisive
step had been taken. He could not say
whether the blockade would be pacific or
belligerent. If pacific it would apply to
would allow vessels of neutral powers
already in Greek parts to complete their
cargoes within reasonable time. Neu-
trail vessels trying to enter a blockaded
port, he said, would be likely to be
turned back.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Dallas, Tex, April 0.--(Special)--
men and commercial peope, to map ont
line of action to be pursued before the
hearing of the interstate commerce com
mission at Austin on the 18th. 1t was
decided that the Texas railroads and the
Texas jobbers should be fully represent
ed at. Austin and that they will all stand
together,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Y. w. C. A. Convention.

Detroit Mich, April 9.-At today's SEES
sion of the International Association OF
Young Women's Christian associations,
committee was appointed to look into the
reasons for the failure of negotiations fol
a consolidation with the other Young
Women's Christian associations.
Addresses were made by Dr.. Taylor
of Chicago. Professor Moulton OF Chica'
go and others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
TURKS WERE AGGRESSORS.
According to Dispatch From
Athens-Exciteme Runs High.


Acknowledgment Runs High.
Athens, April 1O.-At 2:40 a. m. a
dispatch from Larrissa says that ad-
vices from Kaladak are to the effect
that a Greek irregular force, desiring to
return to Greek territory, were attacked
by the Turks. But the excitement is
telling here and there is no telling what
the effect will be in the present in
dammable state of the public mind.
The conviction still prevails here that
the blockade of Greece will soon be en-
forced, though some diplomats do not
believe it will be an accomplished fact.
The government is said to be prepared
to barter Crete for territory assigned to
Greece by the Berlin congress. 1t is
said that the powers can not lawfully
prevent Greece from advancing to the
boundary line granted her by the Berlin
congress, and of which she was de-
prived by the contumacious refusal of
Turkey to accede to the decision.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Ma,Iorv Trnmc Mnnnrer.

Galveston, Tex, April 9.-(Special.) =
]. b. Bartholomew has been appointed
traffic manager for Texas of the Mallory
line, officially known as the New York
and Texas Steamship company, with
headquarters in Galveston: The appoint
ment takes effect April 10 Mr.. Bar
tholomew will arrive from st. Louis on
Wednesday, April IA.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Strained Relations.

London, April 9.-The Daily Mail will
print tomorrow the following from its
correspondent at Larissa: The relations
between the Greek officials and Turkish
consul have become somewhat estranged
The consulate has been subjected to mil
itary espionage. Various personages of
doubtful reputation have been arrested
and the arrests protested against by the
Turkish consul.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
AResidence Robbed.

Fort Worth, Tex, April Especial
The police department reports that the
residence of Fred Kelley, on the south
side, was robbed this evening and
watches and jewelry valued at $500
stolen. Petty thieving and house
breaking in residence sections have been
rapidly on the increase of late, so the
police say.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Ten Persons were killed.

Buenos Ayres, April 9.-An immense
amount of damage has been caused by
the explosion of car loaded with fire.
works. The explosion occurred near a
block of buildings adjoining the bourse
and the buildings almost Immediately
caught fire. A whole block was destroy
ed before the flames were under control.
Ten persons lost their lives in the ex-
plosion and during the conflagration.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
The Rivera Resolution.

Washington, April 9.-The senate reso-
luton protesting against summary pro-
Ceedings by the Spanish officials in Cuba
against the captured insurgent leader
Ruiz Rivera. has reached the state de-
partment through the White House.
Secretary Sherman regarded it merely as
the sense of the senate and as an adj
visory rather than a mandatory resolu-
ton, and is not likely to carry out its
recommendation on account of the infor-
nation received that Gen. Rivera is not
about to be shot.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Texas Bookkeencrs.

Greenville, Tex, April 0-(Special.) J..
The State Bookkeepers' association held
its second days session yesterday. The
following officers were elected for the
next year. w. X. Graham Of Greenville
president; w. r. Howard of Fort Worth.
vice president; j. N. Hunter of Leonard,
secretary and treasurer.
Greenville was selected for the next
place of meeting in April, 1898, and the
convention adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
FOREIGN ITEMS.
Rritish OGlciaI Deny II.

London, April 9.-The officials Of the
British foreign Office deny that British
squadron is going to Delagoa Bay in Or
der to take possession of Ynick island, as
announced by the Cape Town Argus, on
advices which it received from Pretoria.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
MussuIman Refugees.

Canea, April 9.-Mussulmans and
others who had taken refuge in the
fortress at Kisimo arrived here today on
board an Austrian transport. The Turk
ish garrison there was under con-
tinuOus fusilade all day from the insur-
tinuous fusillade all day from the insur-
The Russian warshp bombarded the in
surgents, compelling them to HE to the
hills.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
TARIFF BILL PROTESTS.
1t Is Known That Germany Has
Cabled a Protest.

Washington, April 9.-The state de-
partment continues to persistently deny
that the German government has pro-
tested against the tariff bill, but whether
it has been received or not it is known
definitely that such protest has been
forwarded by the German ambassador,
Baron Won Thielman, acting on cable in
structions from Berlin. These instruc-
tions were received early in the week and
the ambassador promptly forwarded the
protest. The protest follows the general
lines of the protest of August -, 1894,
presented by Baron Sauerman. the then
German ambassador. to Secretary Ores
ham, to the Wilson bill, then pending.
In 1881 the German charge d'affares,
Herr Won Mumm, entered into an agree
ment providing that German products
should not be hindered and Disseminated
against, and that German sugar import
ed into the United States should not be
Disseminated against. The protest sets
forth that the discrimination in duties
against sugar would especially operate
against Germany.
Other foreign representatives to The
United States have presented protests
against the tariff bill, but none of them
were so strong as the protest of Germany.
While the Foster-Von Mumm agreement
was called to the attention of the state
department, it was stated that the agree
men had long gone out of existence. 1t
was based on the reciprocal section of the
Mckinley bill. which the Wilson bill re-
pealed, thereby ignoring all the agree
ments made under that clause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Insurgents In Macedonia.

Larissa April ct was learned here
today that three insurgent bands, each
numbering about 600, have assembled
in Macedonia. It is feared these bands
may cause hostitlties. The Greek steam
err for Thessaly, after landing passengers
at Volo on Wednesday, was sent urgent
ly to Spechta to order the massing of
the Greek squadron.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Al Jacks for Umpire.

San Antonio. Tex, April 9.-(Special.)
The Texas Baseball Leagues staff of
umpires has been completed by the APP
pointment of AL Jacks to the vacant
place. President Heurman made the
appointment today. Jacks is an old
time professional ball player and is well
known throughout the state. He is at
present in La Grange, playing with a
semi-professional team,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Cameron, Tex, April 9.--(Special y
John Bradford, negro barber, who was
arrested at Rockda1e and taken to 'Conroe-
on a charge of murder has entered suit
against Constable G. G. Ansett aud his
was not the man wanted for the crime,
committed ten years ago, and brings,
suit on that ground
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Jameson Indignantly Denied 1t.

London, April 9.-Before the parlia-
mentary committee investigating the
Transvaal raid, DR.. Jameson today in
dignantly denied having told the officers
that he had the English government at
his back, saying it would have been
idiotic of him and untrue for him to
say so.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
omcinI Private Secretaries.

New York, April 9.-The sheriff's Off
GERS have taken charge of the mail adj
dressed to Il. s. Dean & Co. and turned
it over to the postal authorities. Re
ceiver Norris arrived in this city today.
He says he has nothing to do with the
New York branch but is receiver of the
New Jersey branch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Concession for a Railway.

Tegulicalpa, Honduras, via Galveston,
April 9.-Congress has decided to grant
concession to a Honduras syndicate
acting in conjunction with part of New
York capitalists for an interoceanic rail
way from Puerto Cortes on the Atlantic
to Amalpa on the Pacific.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
French Senate Adjourns.

Paris, April 9.-After passing some
bills and accepting the statement of the
government on the Cretan question and
expressing confidence in it's vigilance, the
senate today adjourned until May Is.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Rivera Arrived at Begla.

Havana. April 9.-Gen. Ruiz Rivera
and the other insurgents captured with
him at Bacala arrived at Regla today.
They were transferred to tug and pro-
ceeded for Havana. They seemed in
good condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
News From the Philippines.

Madrid, April 9.-Dispatches received
from Malta, capital of the Philippine Isl
ands, say that the insurgents have killed
several monks and burned several
churches.
Notifications in favorable positions. The
Spanish military operations are almost at
a standstill
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
VIII Give England an Advantage

Paris, April 9.-The Temps publishes
letter from Sierra Leone that it is rumor-
ed there that Great Britain is about to
make loan to the Liberian government.
1t is said the conditions of the loan
would give Great Britain preponderant
position in Liberia to the detriment of
France, Germany and the Netherlands.