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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
A HOT SHOT At England
PRESIDENT KRUGER ANNOUNCED
BRITISH sUzERAINTY OVER
TRANSVAAL A MYTH.
SITUATION IN india IS SERIOUS
The Uprising Is Spreading and ii
VIII Take Rigorous Measures
to Subdue It-President Faure
in the Russian Capital.

Pretoria, South Africa Republic, Aug.
25.-At meeting of the volksraad to-
day. President Kruger delivered a
speech which is likely to cause great
excitement in Great Britain. He said
that the relations between Great Britain
and the South African republic are reg
ulated by the convention of 1884. He
added that in the convention of Novem-
Der, 1881, u reference to the suzerainty
of Great Britain did appear, but that
in the next convention, that of 1884. not
a single word appeared bearing precise
ly upon that point, and since then
suzerainty had ceased to exist. This,
he continued, did not do away with the
fact that the South African republic
recognized the convention and would
endeavor to maintain it entirely, but
they could not recognize the suzerainty
of Great Britain because it was entirely
opposed to that convention. They wish
ed to maintain friendly relations with
the whole world. and in this way race
hatred would gradually disappear
Wherever love dwelt, said the president
in conclusion, the blessing of God woul,
follow.
President Kruger's remarks were
greeted with the loudest applause from
all present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
WHEAT Rebounds
Rise ON the New York Market OIL
4 Cents Per Bushel.

New York. Aug. 25.-There was pause
in the downward movement OF wheat
prices today. and at the best point OF ,lit
session there was Il rise Of &c busneii
from yesterdays close. but there vas sun
q 1-oc 10 regain to make the highest hg-
ure of the year on December ne IiinI
ket started out with the bulls IN cohtroi
and spirited competition Tor wheat W.
tween local shorts and continental houses;
Local speculation aroused into pronouilceu
activity several times. during the day. no.
fably at the opening, but as was the cas-
Yesterday, there was little or no ie'erlsn
excitement in the pit. 80, A. .;,.
Gable news was bearish, with the sll-
gle exception Of Liverpool, whicn; ai o1
onening 3D. lower, rallied l-4ml -;
and then easing off slightly closed at IL
az 3-4d loss from last night, ,
Paris markets opened and closed io"e -;
the final figures being 37m3o poihis om
on wheat. Antwerp was j point Io"el
for the day, while. Berlin was MARI
lower. so that with the exception OF cary
foreign buying and the Liverpool Ia.,s
todar's European cable news was detrl'
mental to confidence on the bull SIDE. :
Near the close the market was nrmly
sustained by rumors that exporters ha.l
n;cked up something like 100000 bushei,
at New York and Ontports t0day; Ina Ia
figures for the day were at oF1oS au
vance over last night. No. J.; nortneln
New York was quoted at W 3-4c, I'D,
aaoat. Total transactions today were up
wards Of 100000 bushels.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
BAR ASSOCIATION
Called to Order in CIeyeland-SeN'
eraI Addresses Delivered.

Cleveland. o.. Aug. 25.-The American
Bar association was called TO order this
morning with an attendance OF nearly
300 delegates President j. w. Wool
worth of Omaha. delivered an address TO
the association. which was listened TO
with marked attention.
President Woolworth introduced Judge
Samuel Il. Hunt of Cincinnati. the repre-
sentative of the state bar. Judge Hunts
address was largely one of c0ngratula-
ton that Ohio had been selected Tor
the meeting place Of the national Assoc
citation.
Virgil Cline was expected to deliver the
address of welcome on behalf OF 'lcVe-
land. but failed to appear. and Hon. Jas
ii. Hoyt took his place.
Officers for the association for the en-,
suing year will be nominated and elected
on Friday morning Among those whose
names are mentioned for president are
Judge Samuel f. Hunt of CINCINNATI
Judge Robert S. Taylor of Fort Wayne:
Ind. and Judge William Wirthowr OF
After electing sixty-ninc applications 10
membership the association ADJOURNED
and spent the afternoon enjoying Il iaKH
excursion under the guidance OF the local
association.
The evening session began ut ) and
voted to the reading of reports and MS
cussion thereon. The first report pre-
scented was that of the committee ON
Jurisprudence and law, which was feao
Inv William Writ Howe oi New orleans
The next report was that of the com,
mittee on judicial administration ana
remedial procedures. which was present
ed by Judge Alvin McCreary OF heokuk
la. The report, in brief, recommends
nf tI,raa hn Dnn(lntp I
nv the president. charged with the duty
Of personally presenting to the members
If congress and pressing for passage
an act to amend the statute creating
the circuit court of appeals 81 the
United States so as to provide FOR al
,nnenl for an interlocutory, appointing
receivers in a like manner to that pro
yided for interlocutory orders OF III
junction. The report was referred bac'
| 10 the committee. together Win Oh,
or two amendments which were offered
3'he reDort of the committee on lega
| education and admission to the bar was
presented by Judge Sharp OF Baltimore
| II recommended that the period of stud!
/ he fixed at three years and that all can
didntes for admission to lew school:
| shall at least have had high srho"
| education. The report was adopted.
| Judge Toilette Of Marietta. o.. sun
mitted the report OF the coli'ii''''V' W.
| international law.
The report elected Il somewhn' spirit
\ ed discussion respecting arbitrary ah'
other matters upon which internationa
law bears. The report of the committee
was finally referred to a special commit
tee composed of John Prentice Foe o
MARYLAND, James II. Hoyt of Cleveian'
| and Judge 4. b. Sherman of chicago
| who were instructed to receive all reso
lntions bearing on the subject and re
mort AT the session of the convention to
| morrow
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
They Sat Upon Senator Wellington
and Adjourned.

Ocean City, Nd, Aug. 26.-By vote Of
CT to 81 the delegates to the republican
convention today refused to indorse SEN
ator Wellington and his views as to the
leadership of the party in this safe. The
clash between the opposing factions began
almost at the fall of the gavel which called
the convention TO order.
Senator Wellington, as chairman OF the
state central committee. took his place
on the rostrum at 1885 p. m. When the
applause which greeted him had subsidized
he addressed the delegates.
After eulogzing the policy of the ma
tiopal congress and extolling President
McKinley's administration, he said:
~ have been severely criticized for what
some pronounce to be an unwarranted IN
reference in the preliminary contest in
Baltimore City and other sections OF the
state. | claim it is not only my right, but
NV duty. occupying the position / do, to
exert what influence | have toward the
end that fit nominations be made and suit
able principles be enunciated for the
guidance of the republican party.
1T is said / wanted political places 10
nav political debt. If by that is under
stood that would, all things being equal
have appointed a political friend III
preference to an enemy, then say yes,
now and forever more. In my judgment
the man who forgets the service OF ms
| poitical friends and fails to give them Jus'
| recognition is unworthy OF the trust: con,
| 6dence or respect of any man, be he 1rieiio
| or foe" .,..o,
DR.. Washington G. Tuck was elected
! tcmnorary chairman over the Wellington
| candidate by vote of I'll to 81.
After the appointment of committees OF
| credentials. resolutions and permanent or
canization the convention recessed uhu
| 4 p. M Az,
| When il reasSamblcd il was seen tina
| the supporters of Malster, together VIII
other clements of the party. opposed to th'
policy of Senator Wellington, had gainet
Il complete victory.
| Attorney General Clabaugh, chairmal
of committee on credentials, took tht
| floor ms soon as the convention was callet
| ia order and presented a resolution declar
| ing the republican primaries held IN bai
| timore on August %. 1897. to be nun ai'
| void because of irregularities, and tnat tn
| delegates from the city of Baltimore wer'
| not entitled to seats in the convention an
| declaring the seats of the sitting delegate
from that city vacant.
| The resolutions provide for the noluih'
of urinary elections and the hoidinS .
city and legislative district conventions y
The city of Baltimore on September III
when an entire new municipal ticket shal
he nominated and other delegates TO IN
state convention be chosen. =,
The resolutions were received WIN gu
thusiastic cheers and adopted without
dissenting vote. -, =.
TIE committee on resolutions asked ~
further time. which was granted.
| Mr.. Clabaugh presented ana tne con
vcntiou adopted resolution tnat we 30; !;
vcution adjourn to meet ID baines nan =
Raliinloro on September Is at noon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
A CHANCE FOR AUSTIN.
Air Line to He Built from COfey-
willie, Kan, to Brownsville.

San Antonio, Tex, Aug. 25.-(Spccial.l
The Business Mems club has endorsed
the proposal of the Chicago, st. Louis and
Texas Air Line Railroad to build rail
road from San Antonio to Brownsville,
and within ninety days work will be be-
gun on the road. 1t is the intention of the
company to build a line of road from
Coffeyville, Kan, or an air line through
Texas to Brownsville where connection
will be made with road upon which
work is Just beginning through Mexico to
Mexico City. This line will shorten the
distance from st. Louis territory to
Mexico over 600 miles. The officials of
the company give positive guarantee
that capital has been secured to build the
road, and what is asked of the people
along the line is sufficient bonus to
guarantee the interest on bonds for three
years, by which time it is expected that
the road will be on a paying basis. The
Business Mems club today appointed a
committee headed by Congressman
Slayden to raise $150,0O0 bonus in this
city. The final survey has been made OF
all but about sixty miles of the road, and
practically all the right of way secured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
THE RAPE F|END At WORK
TWO SUCCESSFUL AND TWO I'M
SUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS IN
BELLyILLE VICINITY,
NEGRO SUSPECT Has BEEN ARRESTED
He Is Believed to Have Committed
the Four Crimes-Armed Men
, Await His Identification.
ST. Negro Girl Raped.

Bellville, Tex, Aug. 25.-(Special,) y
Last night Sheriff Palm was called by
a runner from Sealy, who said that a
white lady had been assaulted by negro.
The lady in question was the wife of
William Suhr, a German farmer, who
resides few miles north of Sealy. The
arrival of the husband frustrated the de-
sign of the brute.
Earlier in the evening of Tuesday near
San Felipe, Mrs. Whitman, white lady,
had been attacked by young negro,
but here, too, the brute had failed to ac-
complish his designs.
This morning Mrs. Emma Alillheim,
ten miles away from the scene of the as
sault mentioned, was requested by a
negro to give him meal. She complied
and was in return assaulted by the negro.
Her screams were heard by nclghbor
and her assailant fed.
A few hours later Mr.. V. Koeton, a
farmer who lives but few miles from
the Zachas place. found his venerable
mother-in-law, Mrs. Kuno, aged 50,
stunned, bleeding and maltreated in the
most horrible manner. She had at the
last report not regained CONSCIOUSNESS
sufficiently to relate who had assaulted
her.
At 3 o'clock this evening John Pleess
and William Schneider, who had follow
ed the trail of the criminal from Mill
helm, overlook q young negro within a
mile of Bellville and brought him to
town. Many citizens of Millheim de-
manded that the negro be taken over to
Millheim for Identification. but the officers
considered it prudent to have the negro
placed in Jail for safe keeping. The
suspect was recognized as a negro who
was raised near Bellyille. but has, lived
at Brookshire, in Waller county, Of late.
He stoutly protests his innocence.
All indications lead to the belief that
all four outrages were committed by the
same party. Relatives Of the ladies as
saulted and many armed men are now
sion in their faces tells lynching bee
tonight if the negro's guilt is tablshed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02

which Mr.. T. T. johnson was killed and
another white man fearfully cut. Six
prisoners were brought here and lodged
IN jan last night and it was thought at
one tlme' that the entire gang would be
iynched. 1t was discovered, however,
tnat TWO OF the men under arrest were
innocent spectators of the bloody affair
and that the real ring-leaders, four in
number, all of whose names are known
TO the officers, are still at large. 1t was
decided to take no action until all the
guilty negroes should be captured.
The sheriff and his deputies, together
with scores of citizens and friends of the
murdered man. turned their attention to
the capture of the four negroes still at
large and when they are run down there
is no. telling what will occur. The Jail
here is not very substantial. and if de-
termined effort be made to take the
prisoners no guard will be able to pro-
tect them
Owing to Mr.. Johnson's great popu-
larity the whole community is enraged
at his murderers and they are bent on
vengeance.
Bill Wyatt, the negro who was lynched
Sunday morning, was undoubtedly guilty
of active participation in Johnson's
murder. but there are others who are
equally as guilty. Wyatt was known as
a desperate, and it is believed that he
melted the riot at the picnic. He and
another negro were taken from the of,
ficers late at night, it being the intention
of the mob to lynch them both.
In the excitement one negro broke away
and ran. He was shot several times, and
it is believed that he is dead by this
time Wyatt was taken to a trestle and
a rope tied about his neck, the other enc
being secured to cross tie. He was
then pushed off the trestle and his body
riddled with bullets.
1t is reported tonight that friends OF
the negroes in the Kendall neighborhoet
are arming themselves and intend tC
shield the negroes for whom the posses
are searching Should an encounter oc
cur there will certainly be great flow
of blood. as the whites are worked up t.
q fury of excitement and will not tolerate
any interference or resistance on thu
part of the blacks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
FAURE AND THE GEAR.
They Toasted Each other Mt Lunch
eOn-Rcviewed TrOops

ST. Petersburg. Aug. 25.-The ear
czarina. and President Faurc and their
respective suites. witnessed march past
Of 10000 'Ioops at Krasnoe Zcloe camp
today. The src rtaclc was most imposing
AZ the immortal guard passed the grand
stand The ear said: Thank you, my
men.
In the march past Prince Napoleon led
the rzar'na's lancers. himself galloping
to the front Of the imperial party, saint-
me- with his sabre and bowling low
Al the conclusion Of the march past.
military balloon assembled, bearing the in
Scription "Nive In Franchise, 1891"
The end of the spectacle was some
what marrcd by heavy shower.
At the luncheon which followed, Presi-
dent Faure toasted the ear and czarina
and the Russian army to whom, he said,
comrades. The ear replied by toasting
''Our comrades Of the valiant French
army"
Both toasts were honOred standing and
the Marseillaisc and the Russian national
hymn were played.
This evening the emperor gave ban
quet to NJ. Faure with a special invi-
tation to the officers of the French
squadron.
NJ. Faure toasted the Russian navy
and the car the French army.
Tonight immense crowds gathered to
witness the Examinations and fireworks.
The emperor and empress appeared upon
the balcony of the palace with NJ. Faure
and were accorded tremendous ovations.
The car and cZarina have accepted
an invitation to luncheon on the French
warship Pothuau tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
THE FALL OF ALI MUsJED.
Eleven Natives Deserted Before the
Troops Evacuated.

Simla. Aug. 25-It is officially en-
nounced today that Fort Ali Musjcd. in
the Khyber pass, was evacuated after
eleven of the garrison, composed of
Khyber rifles native levies), had de-
serted No news has been received of
the remainder of the garrison, and there
is no confirmation of the report that the
Afridis have massacred 300 of these
forces. Ali Musjed was burned by the
enemy.
Fort Jehangesa, which has been occu-
pied by the Afridis. is only tower and
not of much Importance.
A force of 1000 Afridis has advanced
to Lukarai. twelve miles from Fort Bars,
which is southeast of Jamrud. Gen.
Eles will attempt to cut off the retreat
of the enemy.
Fort Lundikotal has not yet been at
tackled.
The insurgents are reported to be short
of food and ammunition.
All the British army officers ON leave
of absence have been ordered to reJois
their regiments.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
Now I'm the Hands of European Cab
inets Cor Settlement.

Constantinoplc. Aug. 25.-The question
of the peace settlement between Greece
and Turkey has now passed out of the
hands of the ambassadors of the powers
and has become the subject of negotia-
tions direct between the European cabi-
nts. Germany objects to the Marquis
of Salisbury's proposal that Greece
should he asked to state precisely what
means she possesses for paying the in
demnity and insists upon the signing
of the peace preliminaries as already
framed.
Austria partly shares Germany's views
and Italy will adhere to Germany's poll
cy If the powers agree upon 1t. Russia
and France are inclined to support the
Marquis of Salisbury.
Tewlik Pasha. the Turkish minister
for foreign affairs. called at the foreign
embassies yesterday in order to urge
the necessity of Fastening the settle
ment of the conditions of peace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
Reassuring News.

London. Aug. 25-The important news
that the amccr has sworn fidelity to
Great Britain and read the dispatches
which have passed between Cabul ana
Simla at an open public durham, has n
reassuring effect both in India and here
rs tending to remove any doubt as to,
his loyalty.
Inquiries at the Indian Office late TO-
night "Wednesday elected the informa
ton that the question Of sending troops
from England remains open, as 1t is be-
lieved the forces already on the frontier
will prove sufficient to conduct the opera
tons.
Adviccs from Sima show that FUR
Their concentration of movements has
been decided upon; the troops are being
brought down from the hill canton
ments and stationed ut points along me
railroads. A.,
The Standard this morning takes the
government to task for having iett
Khybcr pass without British troops
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
WILL REDUCE GRAIN TARIFF.
If the Rise IL Not Speculative Pre-
micr McIine Will Recommend
Reduction.

Paris. Aug. 25.--premicr Mclin.e,, nd
dressing the delegates to the council gen.
eral of the department Of the Seine ana
the municipality of Paris today ON tne
rise in the price of wheat. declared that
he would submit the question to me
cabinet. adding that he would not hcsi-
tate to reduce the tariff II the rise was
genuine and not speculative. Inns, Nv
Continued. would need careful investiga-
tion. Prices were already beginning to
fail and promised to continue falling.
The government. the premier said, in
conclusion. would do its utmost to re-
duce the increase in price without sacri,
ficing the interests Of the agricultural
classes, ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
ONLY ONE LYNCHED.
nut There Are others on the LIST
ut Rison Ark.

Little Rock, Aug. 25.-The reported
wholesale lynching in Cleveland county
nroyed TO have been premature, though II
!" T liable to occur at any time. 1t seems
that the ringleaders il! Saturday ri2t
at ' Kendall's mill have not been captured;
The only definite information received
from The scene of the trouble tins even
i inoA Is contained in the following special
disnotch TO the Gazette: c;,h
u's .PRison. Ark, Aug. 25;-J; O. smith tn
Frank Matthews, Frank WRIGHT anu ha
George Callahan, the main actors III III, .Ie
n,urder of It. T. Johnson. near Nei'oan'
nn Saturday. are still at large.
Vi. There is no mistake about the mnfae IT
ous anticipation in this bloody ana ,;r,h %
the ..T Tre. are six negroes in jail her" al
tho nresent time, charged with beng con-
n Ine pI with the murder of Mr.: Johnson IN,
TSro Of the number are thought 70 pe 10 ~
no mo hut the other four are beievsu ~ ~
h no an;itV Greatest excitement prevails
ND on If IS difficult to state what the Du,,
anu ~ vii, be. The sheriff is srouIl URN.
t tpn country for the ringleaders WIN sre";'
termination nt and they can not escape
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02

nestly DESTROYS of making peace with the
insurgents. The dissolution of the
chamber of representatives, which was
the principal demand made by the insur-
gent chiefs at the conference. was
promptly repudiated by DR.. Larrota. as
an impossible condition. He told the
chiefs that neither the members of the
chamber themselves nor their friends
would ever agree to such a proposal and
that President Borda would not listen to
the suggestion even were he Or. Lar
rota) to put it before him.
The revolution. although active only
since last November, had its origin in
the bills dating back to 1901, when Rio
Grande Do Sui rebelled against The GOV
ernment of Brazil
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
REFUSED TO BUDGE.
j. T. Hill. Wanted in Tennessee, APP
pIied for Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Dallas. Tex, Aug. 25.-(Special;(-E.
B. Moseley. chief of the Memphis; Tenn,
police force. who arrived in Dallas this
morning to take charge of ]. T. Hill, who
is wanted in that city on the charge, OF
enticing a young girl away from her
home for immoral purposes. is having
trouble in securing custody Of his man;
When Hill was arrested he said he would
willingly 90 back to Memphis without a
requisition, and Mr.. Mosely at once came
to Dallas armed with an order, for the
prisoner. Upon his arrival here, however,
Hill declined to go without a requisition,
and through his attorney applied to
Judge Cline of the criminal district. court
for a writ of habeas corpus in, order to
secure his release from custody. The
hearing has been set for o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. Consequently the Mem
phis officers will have 10 submit to that
much further delay. 1t is said. however.
that Hill will waive legal claims and
leave for Tennessee at once.
The young lady, Grace Bryan. spent
nearly the day at the station house where
she carried on an animated conversation
with Hill through the door of his cell.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02
Foresters' Meeting.

Denver. Col, Aug. 26.-The time o.
the sumpreme council OF Foresters OF
American today was taken up with re-
ports of committees. The membership
and financial committees Of the order
reported, and the reports show both to
be on a very satisfactory condition. The
consideration of the report of the com
mlttee on laws occupied the greater part
of the day and was not finished when
the council adjourned.
hold open ballots IN all courts OF the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-02

GOO sailors were kept going continually
from fete TO fete.
The mobs along the quays and other
points of interest gave the scene such q
wild and disorderly aspect that many peo-
pie who had gone to look at the illumina-
tons turned back to their homes. 1t is
reported that six persons were trampled
to death, while NJ. Faure was being driven
from the French embassy to the railroad
station