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The Monte Vista journal., 1898-07-09

II WAS hoped that the breach
between the two wings of the
populist party would be healed at
the Omaha meeting, but such
seems not to be the case. The
middle -of-the. readers are rejoicing
over the republican victory IN
Oregon and continue their vile at
tack on such men ms Senators
Allen and Butler and denounce
nearly every man whom the peo-
pie have elected to important
Offices us unworthy to be consulted
in party affairs. The southern
press appears to be doing all It
can to aid the republican party.
Such n condition of things is not
inspiring.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-07-09

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

the bounty system, while running the
West Indies bring a gain estimated at
100000 pounds sterling yearly to Great
Britain. The government, he said, be-
lieved the country generous and just
enough to remedy this crying injustice"
He was glad that Belgium had Joined
Great Britain in calling conference
on the subject, and he hoped this ight
succeed better than former conferences.
There We're many objections, he con-
tinued to countervaiiing duties which
wouiL Involve us in commercial treaty
difficulties with foreign nations" but the
main objection was, that while the trade
they wished to save amounted to 100000
tons, Great Britains own sugar imports
amounted to 100000 tons. 1t seemed
unscientific to benefit the former by in
juring the latter. therefore" he said,
"the government has decided to exhaust
every alternative before having recourse
to such drastic measure; and feeling
the recommendations of the commission
ers though good, would not work quickly
enough, the chancellor of the excheuuer
has consented to propose to parliament
Il very large grant aid to the West In
dies. The grant will not be so large as
the incidental gain to be derived from
the bounty system; but it will be large
enough to enable the industry and the
population to tide over crisis until con
tinental nations recognize the impolicy
of the bounty system"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
New Mexican Railroad.

Ciudad. Juarez Mex, Jan. 1S.-The
last ceremony connected with the official
inauguration of the Rio Grande, Sierra
Madre and Pacific Railway was perform
ed here this morning when Governor
Miguel Ahumada, acting for himself and
ms the representative of President DiaZ,
officially christened the railway the
"Sierra Madre line" The governor was
attended by his military staff, together
with many prominent citizens of the re-
public, and the day was observed as n
holiday. Military bands from Chihua-
hua were in attendance. Governor
Ahumada, in his speech with much feel
ing referred to the wonderfully rapid
obstruction of the new railroad. George
Rowland of New York. secretary of the
company, and ]. Z. Ramsay, manager,
replied to the governor, particularly re-
ferring to the growing love and good
will between the two republics.
The railway has just been completed
and is 100 miles in length, extending
from this city to Casas Grande in the
state of Chihuahua. Casas Grande is To-
Gated in the eastern foothills of the
Sierre Madre mountains, so famous for
their mineral wealth. Across the range
from Casas Grande is located the famous
and fabulously rich Acqui gold fields.
The officers of the road are: A. Foster
Higgins, president; Scion Humfries,
treasurer and George Rowland, secreta-
ry, all of New York City.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
THE GALLAHER TRIAL.
Four Witnesses offered, to Whom He
Confessed He Killed His
Mother.

Galveston, Tex, Jan. 1S.--(Special.)-
The taking of testimony in the ease of
Virgil A. Galnher. the young man
charged with killing his mother by cut
ting her throat, on August 10, 1897, was
commenced in the criminal district court
today and when court adjourned Mt q
o'clock the state was about ready to rest
its case.
The state offered the testimony of four
witnesses to the effect that Gallnher had
confessed mis- guilt to them. Two of
these witnesses testified to the same
statement, and two others to separate
and subsequent interviews with the de
feidant, but none of them differed ma
terially. The defendants counsel con
tested every inch Of the way, and sue
ceeded in showing that Gallaher had been
subjected to what they termed an ordeal
in the sweat box" ut the police sta
ton before he had made his first nj
legged confession. They also showed Ivy
one of the states witnesses, an intimate
friend OF Mrs. Gallaher. that Mrs. Gal
laher had not worn the bangle. which.
according to the statement of one of Gal
laher's alleged confessions, he had taken
from his mothers neck after the COM
mission of the crime.
The defendant showed by two of tho
witnesses, women who had been EN-.
ployed at the variety theater, which Gal
laher visited on the night before. or on
the early. morning Of the day he is al
legged to have killed his mother. that he
was upon that occnsion drinking good
deal, and was pretty well under the in
fluence Of liquor.
DR.. Wariield testified that Mrs. Gala
hers death might have been caused by
either the wound in the throat or by
suffocation. He would not attempt to
say which. The Indictment charges that
she was killed by her throat being cut
with razor or some sharp instrument.
During the examination Of the first
few witnesses Gallaher sat with bowed
head, but later on he assumed more
erect position, and frequently conferred
with his attorneys. He is not taking
the trial very coolly and he is a little
restless, but not agitated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Such IL Water Way VIII Increase the
Nations Commerce.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 1S.-During
today's session of the Nicaragua Canal
convention resolutions were adopted urg-
ing upon congress the necessity of legis-
lation to secure the permanent construc-
ton of the canal. The resolution re-
cited that the operations of such wa
ter way would greatly increase the ma
tons commerce, would stimulate the
activity ip shipping. and would double
the effective value of the United States
navy. A committee was appointed to
visit Washington ard personally urge
the necessity for this legislation. The
committee appointed included S. G..
Cobb of Florida, Senator Watson of Ne
braska,. NJ. II. Moore of Iowa and p A.
Buel of California.
Another committee with c. w. Paul
of Nebraska rs chairman, was appointed
to arrange for a meeting at Omaha next
fall. y permanent executive committee
was appointed, with Ex-Governor Fish
back of Arkansas Us chairman.
Tonight the delegates departed for
Port Arthur as the guests of the Kansas
City. PittSburg and Gulf road
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
FROM THE ORIENT.
The willy Russian Diligently Look
ing After His Interests.

San Francisco, Jan. 1S.-Oriental mail
advices state that Russia is keeping up
her policy of aggression in Corea. The
appointment of a new Russian minister
to Corea was taken advantage of by the
ears government. First the military
power of Corea was assumed; next the
finances of Corea were brought under
its superintendent. Next i'm addition
TO the coaling station she now possesses
Russia is now making efforts to obtain
another on an island opposite Fusan. A
peninsula in front e Won San will also
be occupied by Russia when she will
make it either a settlement or coaling
depot. 1t is also said that Russians are
going to be engaged shortly as customs
house officials, and there is to be a great
Russo Corcan bank. 1t is stated that
the Russian minister is employing
Coreans on the Russian frontier, and in
various occupations on the railway in
another part of Corea which will be
built by contract in co-joint work with
Russia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

cent of working capital. Stock was is
sued to number of farmers and mer-
chants, who paid for it by working on
the roadbed. The farmers in many in
stances worked themselves, while the
merchants hired teamsters to take their
places in constructing the roadbed. When
completed the road will run from Hem
rietta. Tex, through southern Kansas,
northeastern Oklahoma and the Indian
territory to a point east of Chetopa on
fhe southern Kansas line. The road vii.
connect with the Gulf and Brazos Rail-
way at Henrietta and will afford direct
communication with Ports Velasco and
Galveston. Merchants and farmers along
the proposed line are endeavoring to
secure the cooperation of the st. Louis
business men. If St. Louis will enter
the project it is believed, by The citizens
who desire a belt line to st. Louis that
the road will be completed and in run
ming order within n year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
The Sensational Situation IL In
vOlved In Much Uncertainty.

vOlved in Much Uncertainty.
Annapolis, Nd, Jan. 1S.-The Mary
land general assembly began ct II: 80
this morning to ballot for United
States senator to succeed Arthur p. Cor
man, whose term expires in March.
1899. The opening of the fight found
republicans who have considerable
majority in both houses, divided among
themselves. eleven of the number, all
delegates from Baltimore city, having
persistently refused to go into caucus
on the senatorial or any other question.
The situation was further complicated
by rumors that William II. Master. the
newly elected republican mayor of Balti-
more, would enter the contest, and that
he expected to win by means of coali-
ton between eleven indictments and the
fOrty-seven democrats in the house and
senate. The first ballot was watched
with interest, but it developed nothing.
But one ballot was taken, and this
leaves the situation as much involved in
uncertainty as it was before the voting
begun. The preliminary diminishing
has been attended with great bitterness
and discussions in the ranks of republi-
cans who have considerable majority
in both houses. These dissensions have
rendered it impossible to bring about a
republican caucus, and there seems to
be little probability that this method of
settling the dispute will be resortcd to
in the near future.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
RT. HON. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN.
Synopsis Os His Address at a Ban
Uuet in LiYerpOOI.


Liverpool. Jan. 1S-The Liverpool
chamber of commerce gave a banquet
tonight to Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain,
secretary of state for the colonies. Mr..
Chamberlain was greeted with an ova-
ton. Inthe course of vigorous and
important speech the secretary referred
to the great changes in commerce during
the last twenty years.
"Since the great powers were bitten
with the magalOmania with which the
Germans are accustomed to tauDt us as
if it was our exclusive popularity, the
German empire had increased six fold
and the French four fold. while England
has only added modest third to her
colonial empire"
Answering the argument that it is USE
less to cOlonize barren wastes. he point
ed to the magnificent enterprise of the
Canadian Pacific Railway that had
opened up vast country of great wheat
fields and was about to open what was
perhaps the greatest gold fields in the
world.
Looking to the certainty" he said,
that we are likely to be excluded by the
hostile tariffs from any country where
the British flag does not float, our pres
ent policy is to take very firm atti-
tude and to maintain that market.
What the foresight of our ancestors has
done Tor us IN building great empire
we must continue to do for our success
sors. This is not the policy of agrees
sion or lawlessness. We have a three
fold duty: First. to keep what rightfully
belongs to us; second, in Lord Rosebury's
admirable words, to peg out claims for
posterity,' and third, if any one tries to
rush these claims, gently to prevent
them" daughter and cheers.)
Referring to the fact that orr sacrifice
of the territory and our general fOrbear-
ance and Difference to the sensibilities of
our allies have only resulted in our be-
ing told that we are the best hated ma
ton in EuroDe. He repeated Lord Sal
isbury's warning: "There is limit to
this forhearance." After n repetition of
the old Zollverein aspirations, which he
described as less absurd than some have
supposed" Mr.. Chamberlain said:
"We must seek in our own family the
strength and support we shall never
find from foreign nations: and with this
in view, we must be ready to respond to
any colonial overtnres without seeking
pecuniary recOmpeDse. hut looking to the
wider interests of the future"
Then came the weightiest portion of
the speech. Mr.. Chamberlain reviewed
at length the West Indian question. and
the report of the royal commission there
on, and emphasized 'The great injury of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
TEXAS PASSENGER RATES.
The Pittsburg and Gulf Knocking
Out the Other Roads.

Chicago, Jan. 1S.-Passenger rates
from points in the territory of the West
ern Passenger ISOLATION to Texas are
in bad state Generalization, and as
matters now stanu there are few trains
running to that territory at the present
time that are paying the expenses of Op-
Grafton.
The decentralization is said by the assO-
citation to lay at the doors of the Pitts
Durg and Gulf, against which all sorts
of charges are made by its competitors.
One charge made against it is that it
has been carrying passengers for moth
ing after they had been secured by an
other road. 1t is said to subordinate all
things to its policy of building up Port
Arthur. and the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas. which is not so deeply interested
in that territory as the Pittsburg and
Gulf, is making hard fight to retain
its traffic The result is that the north
ern connections of both roads are suffer
ing, but are powerless in the matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

London, Jan. 19.-Tha Shanghai cor.
respondent of the Daily Mail claims
to have eminent authority for the state
Casino. has informed the tsung Ii
yamen that Immediately the German af-
fair is settled. Russia will restore Port
Arthur to China and withdraw her
troops without damage or indemnity
In return. however, the correspondent
says, China must employ Russians ex-
clusively to drill her troops and to con-
troll her customs and railways. Russia
now has three war vessels inside and
four outside Port Arthur, while she has
5000 tire ODs on shore.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
THE STRIKE SITUATION.
The Strikers and i'll Men Are BOtI
Very Confident,


Boston,, Jan. 1S.-Grim determination
on both sides, combined with defined
issue between employer and employees,
as well as practically an absence of any
sign of demonstration. was the feature
of the second day of the great strike
in the cotton industry. As yet the in
terest conferred almost entirely in the
strike ut New Bedford, where the dis
turbances of yesterday led to the be-
lief that similar demonstrations might
be attempted today. Nothing of the
kind occurred. and the strikers strength
ened their cause by making the question
of fines II definite issue with the mill
owners. 1t is just possible that an agree
ment of this question may lead to n set
Element of the whole matter in that city.
although ut present such thing seems
distant. The matter of financial sup
port to the strikers was generally dis
cussed, not only in New Bedford. but in
Biddeford, Saco and Lewiston. Me-, and
while the union strikers seem to have
no anxiety regarding the next three
months the non-union men who are out
fear they may not receive sufficient sup
port.
The 100000 operatives in all six of the
New England states are watching the
contest in New Bedford, Saco and Bidde-
ford very closely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
HIS SATANIC MAJESTY.
He Quietly Worked n Small BOY to
the Queen's Taste

Bourbon. Ind, Jan. 17--Rev. Mr.. Akin,
pastor of the flock of Bethel church, sun
day night took for his theme His Sa-
tanic Majesty" He is IN eloquent man
and he painted the arch fiend in vivid
colors. AT the climax Of the description
heing dressed to represent n devil, with
large head and switching tail. ambled up
the aisle, blowing smoke from its nos
trils and believing: 81 am the devil and
! want all Of you The audience be-
came panic stricken. Men, women and
children were hurled to the floor and
trampled upon in the mad rush for the
door. In the confusion the stove was
overturned and the building caught fire.
Before the mortified members regained
their sense the fire had made such head
way that all attempts to save the
church were in vain. This morning eco.
Akin confessed that ne. with the help
Of other boys. rugged up devil suit.
and knowing the subject Of his fathers
sermon, concealed himself behind
chair and awaited the arrival Of the con-
gregatiOn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Lynching Indemnity.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-President Nc
Kinley today sent to the senate mes
sage with report from the secretary of
state relating to the lynching in 1895, at
1reka, Cal. of Louis Moreno. Mexican
citizen. and the demand of the Mexican
government for indemnity. The president
says:
Following the course adopted in the
case of the lynching of the three Italians
in Louisiana, in 1886, / have recommend
ed the appropriation by congress, out of
humane considerations and without refer
ence to the question of liability of the
government of the United States, the snm
of $1,000, to be paid by the secretary of
state to the government Of Mexico. to be
distributed among the heirs of Louis Mo-
rena.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
baptist Colleges.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. S.--(Special. "A
meeting of the educational commission
ers of the Baptist general conference of
Texas was held behind closed doors.
The meeting formulated a commission
for correlating and affiliating all the Bap-
fist colleges in Texas. Five of the seven
colleges came into the organization. They
are the Baylor University of Waco, Bay
lor Female college of Bolton, Howard
Payne college of Brownwood. East Tex
as institute of Rusk and Decatur college
of Decatur. The two colleges yet out
side are Simmons college of Abilene and
Buckner college of GreenYille
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
NIcARAGuAN CANAL.
A Convention of 100 Delegates In Ses-
sinn IT knnAnA CITY.

Kansas City, Jan. ia convention
having for its object the furthering Of
the Nicarnguan canal project convened
here today. About 100 delegates, the APP
pointeees of governors, mayors of cities,
and commercial bodies of the south and
west were in attendance.
The convention was promoted by oiii-
Gals of the Kansas City, Pittsburg and
Gulf Railroad company.
j. n. SDiythe, editor of the Little Rock
(Ark.) Gazette, called the convention to
order and ex-governor Fishback of Ar
kansas was made chairman.
The feature of the days proceedings
was an, address on the. cnnai by A. ~.
Stillwell, president of the Pittsburg and
Gulf road. at the conclusion of which
Mr.. Stillwell invited all the delegates
to take a trip to Port Arthur, Tex, at
the expense of his road. Inc invita-
ton was accepted by the convention. and
the delegates will probably leave ON
Wednesday evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
BituminOus Convention.

Chicago, Jan. 1S.-Two very brief scs-
sions were held by the joint convention
of bituminous coal operators and miners
today. The scale committee appointed
yesterday morning met this afternoon,
and upon the receipt of Il report the com
mittee adjourned until tomorrow.
Progress in the scale committee was
slow. Every phase of the situation was
thoroughly discussed. President Ratch-
ford of the mine workers advocated, it
is said, the wedding out of unskilled la,
Dor.
The adoption of the mine run system.
it is thought. is certainty. Over this
matter and the differences allowed by
the new scale to be formed, trouble may
occur.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
NEWS FROM FOREIGN LANDS
SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH AN
NOUNT ~ THE DETERMINATION
OF GREAT BRITAIN.
CHINESE COMMERCE H. 5. Be FREE
Even mt the Cost of War-Anti-
Semitic Excitement IA France, and
the bohemian Diet Lively-The
Sealing QuestiOn-NOtes.

London, Jan. 1S.-The country general
ly is greatly pleased by the announce
ment made by the chancellor of the eX-
chequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, at
Swanzea last night, in which he echoed
the previous declarations of Mr.. Balfour
at Manchester on the Indian policy of
the government, and added that the min
listers were determined even at the cost
of war, that the door of Chinese COM
merce should not be shut to Great Brit
ain. This decision is recognized as clear
ly defining the governments position,
and both the liberal and conservative
newspapers comment on the plain speak
ing of the chancellor.
The Globe says: "What we want in
China is trade. We want to make a
market for the commerce of the whole
world. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach's an
nouncement of the determination of the
government is clear and resolute and
will tend to peace. 1t is pity that
other cabinet ministers have not spoken
thus on other occasions. When the loan
is definitely settled, Russia, France and
Germany will have to let us know not
only whether they intend to acquiesce
to the principle we have laid down, but
they will have to be definitely asked to
give plain answer to the specific points
which have been discussed. In carrying
out the policy promulgated, the govern
ment will have the support of the peo-
pie 'of this country and also of two coun-
tries who, above all others, are eminent
ly concerned. Both the United States
and Japan recognize the wisdom and
the benefits which are likely to be de-
rived from open and free ports" ,
The Pail Mall Gazette says: 1.-The
government is determined that the
Chinese door shall be kept open even
at the cost Of war. These are grave
words, but they would be more serious
still if they did not represent serious
intention. 1t is the power that talks OF
war and then recoils from acting that
becomes embroiled."