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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
POSTAGE sTAMI' nEaUmEMENrs.
The Country Expected 20 Use 3,444,-
I67. 600 This Yenr.

10000 This Year.
Washington. June 2l.-Assstant secre-
tary Vanderlip to-day advised the director
Of the bureau Of engraving and printing
Of the probable requirements OF the post
Office department for stamps during the
fiscal year ending June 30. 1s98 These es-
timates, based upon the number used In
previous years. are as follows:
Ordinary stamps. 3444. i67. 900; newspaper
and periodical stamps. $4,000; postage
due stamps. 2i.i6SO00. OF the ordinary
stamps, 2.5OO,OOO.oOO are OF the 2-cent de-
nomination. and 100000 are Of the lO-cent
special delivery series. AS compared with
the requirements Of the present year
these estimates are an increase of aboui
295,0O0OO0 In the number OF ordlnar
stamps. an Increase OF 10000 In the sp(
cial delivery, an increase OF $4,000 :
newspaper and periodicals and a decreaa
Of 900 In the postage due series
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
BATEMAN ATTACKS BRYAN.
The Late Presidential Candidate Ac-
cused of Political Forgery,

N
cused of Political Forgery.
Lewiston, Me. June 2.-Prof. l.. C.
Bateman of Auburn, who was the candi-
date. of the peoples party of Maine for
governor last year. and who is a leader OF
the middle-of-the-road forces In this
state, to-day published am attack on VIII
liam J. Bryan.
Prof. Bateman says that populist con-
gresham Freeman Knowles of South
Dakota, while on a recent trip to his old
home at Skowhegan, Me-, gave out the
information that Mr.. Bryan's recent gift
of 1880 to the populist national commit
tee was made with the distinct under.
standing that no action against fusion
should be taken by the peoples party be-
fore the next national convention. This
Prof. Bateman says, Is nothing more or
less than direct bribery.
Prof. Bateman also says that Mr. BRYAN
has appended his (Bateman's) name 10
Senator Aliens letter OF notification. given
out last September. Mr.. Bateman was
secretary Of the notification committee.
but did not sign the letter in question.
He says that Mr. Bryan's action in print
ing his name on the letter In his new book
is an act Of political forgery.
Prof. Bateman Is delegate 10 the mid
dle-of-the-road national conference az
Nashville, July 4. He says he will bring
these matters before that body.
Staunton, Va, June H.-Hon. William
j. Byran came here from Culpepper to-
day. He Is the guest OF Hon. IA. S..
George Tucker. Tie spoke over two hours
tonight to an audience numbering about
$500 In an open field beside the park from
a temporary platform. Mr.. Bryan was in
troduced by Mr. Tucker and sat IN A chair
while speaking having been unwen for
several days. After speaking pleasantly Of
Staunton he launched into his usual free
silver speech, interspersed with humorous
anecdotes, which kept the crowd amused
He leaves here tomorrow morning at
4.20 o'clock for Cincinnati.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
COTTON TIES on THE FREE LIST.
A Warm Contest Looked For over
Senator Bncon's Amendment.

a warm AomAfHt AsuOkfu TOT OEef
Senator Bacon's Amendment.
Washington, June Ex-senator Bacon
has given notice Of an amendment 20 the
tarin bill to put cotton ties on the free
list. There will be a warm contest over
this amendment, as Senator Bacon claims
that Senator Allison. in charge OF the Bill.
has partially promised that cotton ties
and binding twine shall be treated alike
The Senate committee on finance has
recommended an amendment putting bind
Ing twlno. used principally by the western
farmers In marketing their wheat, on the
free list. Tho amendment Will be taken
M before Senator Bacon8 proposition for
free cotton ties ia considered. II tho re-
publicana put binding twine on the free
list and then refuse 70 DO likewise for
cotton ties, there VIII be a long ana Bit
ter debate and Il may delay the passage
Of tho tariff bill beyond the limit axed by
the republican leaders.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
cOssrAsrINorLE ooSFERnNcn.
The Sultan submits n scheme OF
Frontier DeIimItation.

constantinopic. June 2i.-Tbe peace con-
ference held another session to-day aud
Tewhk Pasha, on behalf OF the sultan.
submitted a counter project for the do
Limitation Of the frontier.
The conference discussed also The quos-
tlon Of indemnity and the proposed aboli-
tion OF the capitulations No decision has
been reached as 70 any Of these points.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
FUNDS ron THE VANISHING.
The Contributions From This Conn
try Expected 90 Reach 100000.

New York, June A.-Thomas Cooke g.
Sons. the bankers. received from the
Christian Herald to-day $4,000 for tho
famine-strlcken people OF India. That
amount will be forwarded. free OF charge
by cable to Bishop James r. Thoburn.
chairman OF the inter-donominationald dis
trlbuung committee who Is iaborlnr
among the unfortunate natives OF India.
Thus far 100000 has been cabled. Next
expected that the amount that win aid In
relieving the starving people viii reach
gg00 O00
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
BnoNEH SEYMOUR Acquitted.
Escapes on the Ground That lie HAD
Not Been legally Summoned.

Not Been legally Summoned.
Washington. June I.-Judge Bradley
this morning instructed the jury 70 acqult
Broker Seymour on trial for alleged con-
tempt Of the Senate sugar trust inyesti-
cation committee. The ground was that
Eeymour had not been legally summoned.
John w. Mccartney Of Washington, the
last OF the recalcitrants, was placed on
trial
Al the conclusion OF the arguments
Judge Bradley took the case under ad-
visemont and the court adjourned until
tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22

Washington, June 2i.--Tho Secretary Of
the Treasury has Received information
that SiQa0.0oo IN gold coin was Withdrawn
for export
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
Frost In New YorIs sta,e.

n heavy frost IN Sullivan county last night.
Considerable damage was done to crops.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Rejected by Secretary Long.

Washington. July 29-Secretary Long
has rejected the offer of the armor com
panies to supply the diagonal armor for
three battleships, the Alabama. Wiscon-
a and Illinois, now building. at price
% he hereafter fixed by the navy depart
ment itself. The companies made this of
fer under the impression that as the armor
of this kind is entirely within the hull and
superstructure Of the ships, the failure
of the government to procure it would stop
the work on the ships entirely. There
fore. while they refused to furnish all of
the armOr wanted at the price fixed by con-
gress. they undertook to supply diagonal
armor, leaving the prices to be adjusted
afterwards. Secretary Long. however. has
found that it will be possible to go ahead
with the work of building the ships and
allow the armor to be placed later
The construction bureau has professed
its ability to do this with as little disturb
ance of the ships structure as would re-
suit from placing boiler in the hull
Besides, the secretary felt there was n
doubt as to his authority to commit the
government in this way to an indefinite
expenditure. and as the act of congress
has pointed out the course to be pursued
in the event of the failure of the armor
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
BOicheff Found Chilly.

Phlippopolis. July 29.-Thc trial of
Capt. Boitcheff. .cx-aidc-dc-camp to
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria. and Pre-
feet Of Police Novelties. with their accom-
plicc Bogdcn, on the charge of numbering
Anna Simon. Il beautiful singer of Buda-
Pest, and the mistress of Boitchcff, which
began on July II, was concluded yestcr-
day. The court found Boitcheff and
Novelties guilty of murder and Bogdcn
of being accessory to the crime.
Boitchcif and Novlics were condemn, d
to death, but it was announced that their
sentences would be committed to inlpris.
onment for life. and deprivation of their
civil rights. They were also ordered to
pay 200 pounds sterling each to the child
of Anna Simon and TO bear the expense
of raising the child
BOgden was sentenced to six and one
half years Imprisonment, to he followed
by the loss of his civil rights for eight
years. BOitchcff wcpt bitterly when his
sentence was pronounced. His wife
rushed into the dock and. throwing her
arms about his neck Showercd kisses
upon his face. calling him "AIy innocent
husband"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Nicaraguan Canal Commission.

Washington, July 29.-Admiral
Walker, Capt. Carter and Professor
Haupt, the new Nicaraguan canal COM
mission, held II preliminary meeting in
the engineers office ut the war depart
mcnt today. Although they have not re.
ccivcd their commissions, they discussed
at some length future plans. Arrange
ments have been made for Il room for the
commission in the state department. and
there the commission will work for the
present. All the previous reports made
by the government, and also by the Mica.
raguan Maritime Canal company, Will
be examined and the commission will en-
deavor to inform itself of such facts as
NAV be obtained here. There is no pres
cnt intention ,of visiting Nicaragua. but
before final report is made the commits
sion will make a personal examination
of the route and its surroundings.
Admiral Walker. by virtue of his rank,
and being first named on the commission.
will he president. He had long con-
fcrencc with Acting Secretary McAdoo OF
the Statc department.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05

indianapolis. July 29.--A meeting Of
delegates from daily court papers of the
United States was held in. this city today
for the purpose Of organizing court
press association.
Daily court journals in the following
eighteen cities were represented: :,
INDIANAPOLIS. st. I.ouis. Chicago, Bal
timorc. Cincinnati, Los Angeles. San
Francisco. Denver, New York. Detroit
Buffalo. Columbus. Washington. Kan
sas City, Toledo, Dallas. Omaha and Du'
luth.
Joseph T. Ellicott. Jr.. of the Indianap-
oils Daily Reporter. was elected presl-
dent. G.. Il. Thompson Of the Detroit Ie'
gal News. vice president. and II. Il. More
of the st. Louis Daily Record. secretary
treasurer
The association is formed for the pur-
pose of procuring foreign advertising. for
the projection Of its members against the
unjust opposition and attacks. and for
the exchange of business ideas and social
-colrtcsics
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
THE INDIA UPRISING.
Believed to he Due to Ignoring the
Castles During the Plague.

Believed to he Due to Ignoring the
Castles During the Plague.
Bombay, July 20.-The editor of the
newspaper Naibhan, published at PoOna
has been arrested and brought here
charged with sedition.
Scidar Batwantrac Uatu and Huripant
Ramchunder Natu who were arrested
yesterday on a charge of disloyalty, and
escorted outside of the limits of the
POona cOllectOrate. have been deported
under the act empowering the viceroy to
issue warrant for the arrest and de-
portation. without trial. of persons on.
gagged in disloyal practices.
This power has not been exercised for
many years. 1t was last employed dur.
ing the vice royalty of Lord Dufferin
when Dhuleep Sing was arrested at Alden
while EN- route to stir up discomfort in
the Puniaub in furtherance of plans
formed during IA sojourn in Russia.
Its present employment has made Il
great sensation among Europeans and
natives alike.
1t is believed that the hostility of the
Natu family is due to the fact that one
of the brothers, who had been afflicted
with plague, was sent to the Poona scgre
cation camp along with the low castles
The neighbors of the Natus could not
understand why II wealthy Scidar should
be treated like common people. and on
all sides was heard the significant re-
mark
You will see what will happen when
Natu comes out
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
A Beer Tax Circular.

Washington, July Reconnaissance
Forman today issued the following circu.
lar to collectors of internal revenue:
You are hereby instructed to collect
from all brewers in your district the dis
count of 1 ID cents which was allowed
on beer stamps delivered by you on or be-
fore the 24th inst, without regard to the
date of the order for stamps. In case OF
neglect or refusal of brewers to pay the
same after demand you will report them
for assessment on your July list. You are
informed and will SO advise all brewers
in your district that stamps bought and
delivered before the oath inst, and upon
which the discount of - cents has
been allowed may he used for their full
face value
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05

Washington, July 29.-The incident at
Monterey, Cal, on the Fourth of July, in
yolving the destruction of Portuguese
ment. A report has been received at the
state department from the governor of Cali
fOrnia upon the results of the investigation
made by the state authorities into the case
at the request of the department This
shows that the affair was the work of
some irresponsible persons whom it has not
been possible to identify and punish, and
the people of Monterey are unanimous in
condemning the insult.
With proper expression of regret on
the part of our government and the enclos-
ure of this report it is believed the incident
will be closed satisfactorily.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
for the lake markets. The output this
week is larger than last weeks.
A Pugili.tic Trust.

San Francisco, July 29.-The mana
gers of three principal prize fighting clubs
are trying to agree upon scheme which,
if carried out, will practically give them
q monopoly of the business in this city.
The idea is to convince the supervisors
that only limited number of permits
for fights should be issued every month
and that they, as the established clubs,
should have the permits. If this can be
done only two fights each month or three
fights in two months will be pulled off
and the National, the Empire and the
Columbia clubs will alternate with
events. II the pugilistic trust be formed
there will no longer be any rivalry in
bidding for fighters, and large purses and
percentages will no longer be given.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
ENGLAND'S LATEST GRAB.
She scoops Up a Batch or Pacific
Ocean Islands.

London. July 29.--Accor1ing to the Of
fetal colonial list, Great Britain has cs-
tablshed protcctorate over Jarvis is
land and the Phonecian group. compris-
ing Phoenix, HULA. Gardner and Sydney
islands and over Washington (of New
York; island and Palmyra and Johnson
island. After the words johnson is
land is an asterisk referring to Il note
which reads as follows:
''Since withdrawn and acknowledged
to belong to Hawaii Oh condition that the
right to land cable is conceded if de-
sired"
The astcrisk however, does not clear
" indicate whether the foot note refers
to the last named island Johnson only,
or 10 ALL
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
EDITORIAL on SILVER.
Japan's Discontinued Purchases
Caused the Present Decline.

tauSeu tne i'Ttseht
A.nJ London, July 29-The Globe, comment
- on the fall in silver, says:
NJ An augmentation of the worlds gold
ycould not fail 20 increase the value of sil.
yer. When California and Australia poured
their auriferous riches into the market sll,
YER. like all other commodities, acquired
an enhanced value. But the United
States then held no Accommodations OF the
white metal, whereas now these have be-
come 50 enormous that silver sales can
only be effected at sacrifice. rms
weeks collapse could never have happened
some time back but for the CONTINUOUS
purchases On japanese account, lbat
demand has ceased and China and INDIA
are supplied. What steps the Amerlcah
silyeriteS will propose to rountcract ms
disastrous state of things remains 10 Ne
seen. Their attitude is SPECIFIC threat W
tamper with the currency.
president Mckinley, possibly ioresee-
ing an attempt of this sort. has given an
emphatic warning that he will be no party
TO such Derilous work. 1t is fortunate
that the India minis are closed: otherwise
The rupee would be more deprecated than
il is. The coin keeps its value remarkably
well. and if America ceases to force the
silver market, there may he an improve
mpnt soon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Severe Punishment Of Anarchists.

Liverpool. July ga band of anar
chists who had been expclled from Spain
arrived here today on their way to Lon
don. Several of the members of the par
ty were interviewed and related their
experience in Spanish prisons. They said
they had been fed upon salt fish and
had been deprived of water for eight
days at time. The prison authorities
promised to give them water If they
made confessions. Owing to this treat
ment one of their number went mad and
was shot down in his cell. Others were
branded with hot irons. had their finger
nails pulled out and were tortured in
other ways.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
A SHIP LOAD OF NEWS.
The Butler Trial In AustraIia-News

From Honolulu.
San Francisco, July 29.-The steamship
Alameda arrived from Australian ports
this morning via Samoa and Honolulu
Nothing of Importance has occurred at
Hawaii since the departure of the pre-
vious steamer. On July % Foreign Min
lister Cooper made public the Hawaiian
side OF the recent diplomatic correspond
ence with Japan. The Hawaiian gov
trnment in this crisis maintains its right
,Sn regulate Japanese immigration and
/ 'Sgfy offers to leave the settlement of
A. itficulties to arbitration.
IA IF. Lansing has been appointed min
Of finance to succeed 1;eed ;; NJ Damon
Lansing will probably retire until Mr.
Danon's return. The Alameda brings
from Sydney, papers describing the trial
and conviction of Butler, the murderer
who was captured in San Francisco and
returned to Australia, and who has since
been hanged. The trial lasted four days,
and IN some respects was sensational
On the last day of the trial Butler made
an unsuccessful attempt to cut his throat
udwith the metal tag taken from a plug of
tobacco. On the same day, while being
led into court, Butler made Il fierce strug-
gle with the guards. but was finally
dragged into the court room handcnffed
and forced to keep still. When the pros
ecution finished its case Butler was asked
if he had anything to say. The murder
| er was in q state of collapse apparently.
hand the court adjourned until the after
moon TO give him time to recover. He
then, in low tone made Il rambling
statement that he started for the mines
with Wellers ut Wellers' solicitation. On
the way Weller acted uueery, and when
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
VISITED BY LABOR LEADERS.

Charleston. W. Va. July 20.-Mcssrs
Gompcrs. Ratchford and Sovereign. the
committee who came here Yesterday t.
confer with Governor Atkinson. left
early this morning. Gompers went to
Washington. Ratchford to Columbus. o..
and Sovereign to Fort Wayne. Ind.
The governor told them that as soon
as he received an official copy of the in
junction issued by Judge Mason and cx-
amined it he would send his reply by
mail to each member of the committee.
The governor has telegraphed for copy
of the injunction and he expects 10 re-
ceive it by tomorrow
Governor Atkinson had a long CONVEX
sation today by telephone with ex-Gov-
crnor Fleming nj Fairmont, relative 10
the Injunction
Governor Atkinson was of the opinion
that it was too far-rcaching in effect, but
Governor Fleming said that il had been
prepared with great care and was in
accordance with all decisions of the
courts upon the subject.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Consular Appointments.

Washington. July 29.-The president
has made the following appointments in
the consular service:
John Jenkins of Nebraska consul at
San Salvador: John n Rufiin Of Tennes-
see consul at Ascension. Paraguay: Hes
ekiah A. Gudger of North Carolina. CON
sui at Panama. Colombia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
wArrS FROM WASHINGTON.
Postmnsters Appointed.

Washington. July 29-The president
has appointed the following postmasters
Arkansas--W. A. Prince, Clarksyille
J. A. Brouse, Lonok; Winsficld :. Holt
Little Rock: John w. Matthewson. Nam
moth Springs; William Baker, Wynne.
Oklahoma-George A. Reidler. Okla.
homa City.
Edward Blanchard, San Angelo.
A number of these are reappointmcnts.
OccasiOned by failure of confirmation OF
previous nominations sent to the senate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Indis.s Finances Discussed.

London. July 29-ln the house of com
mons today. Sir Samuel Montague. radi-
cal asked the secretary of state for In
dia. Lord George Hamilton. whether. in
view of the great increase of fduciary
notes and the large contraction of paper
currency. the Indian government intend
cd to coin on its own account silver
rupees sufficient to place the paper cur
rcncy on sounder basis?
Lord Hamilton replied that he was not
aware that the Indian government had
any such intention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05

OF twenty years Imprisonment. instead of
under the treason-felony act of 1913. De-
Quoting for good conduct communication"
the term of Imprisonment would be fifteen
years. All the five have now entered the
hfteenth year of their Imprisonment. and
there are strong hopes of relief before
the expiration of this year. as there seems
TO be pressure to bear on the government
supported by large section of the press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
snanisb yincynrds Devastated.

Madrid, July 29.-A dispatch from Bar
ccIona says that severe storms have pre-
vailed throughout CATALONIA for the last
few days. with devastating effect among
the VINEYARDS.
Out Of 10000 hectares of vinelands,
scarcely 5000 have escaped. In the dis
tricts of Tarrgona and Gorgona at least
10000 hectares of vinelands have been
seriously damaged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
NATIVES FOUGHT FIERCELY.
Returned with ReinfOrcements
After the First RepnIse.


London. July 30.-A later dispatch
from Simla says that on Wednesday the
enemy returned with renforccmcnts and
Mt 10 o'clock at night renewed the attack
with equal determination. charging as on
Monday night, right up to the breast
works, They were repulsed. however,
at all points. The British losses were
much smaller than on the previous night.
bcing only three officers wounded and two
native soldiers killed and eight wounded.
A renewal of the attack is expected To-
night Thursday. but the troops are
so strongly mtrcnchcd that no anxiety is
felt.
Large supplies of ammunition are on
route by railway to Mowshera.
Maj. Taylor has died from his wounds.
The list of casualties well demonstrates
the necessity for an increase OF brltisii
officers in the native regiments.
Heavy losses are almost inevitable in
event of more fighting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Want Lady Somerset as Leader.

London, July 29.-By an overwhelming
majority the executive committee of the
British WOmen's Temperance association
mas voted to request Lady Henry Somer-
set to withdraw her resignation of the
presidency of the association, which she
rendered as protest against the refusal
or the branch associations to be govern
Ell by her desire that they should not
approve or sign petitions to Lord George
Hamilton. secretary of state for India,
against the renewal of the contagious
disease acts of India.