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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
BADLY FROZEN.
A Newspaper Correspondent Had a
Frigid Experience.

a newspaper correspondent Hal u
Frigid Experience.
Seattle, WASH, Jan. ia letter from
Dawson City, dated December 8, says:
Joaquin Miller arrived at Dawson
from Circle City, December 4, at II
o'clock. He was very badly frozen, hav-
ing lost part of the great toe of his left
foot his left ear was sloughing off and
both cheeks were frozen. He left Circle
City thirty-fve days before in company
with Harold Canova. They started from
Circle City without dogs, having been un-
able to secure them. They pulled their
outfit on a sled Mr. Miller brings
story of great suffering all along the
river by parties caught in the ice on their
way to Yukon. He reports, also, the
death of Charles Anderson, young man
from Brooklyn, n. Y, who accidentally
shot himself while in boat about fifty
miles above Circle City.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

We understand an attempt has been
made to prejudice the free silver demo-
Gratis against Mai Sayers because he
had two ex-confederates appointed to
office who were in favor of the
present financial standard. 1t may
be true that he did so. 1t only
shows that Maj. Sayers' broad patriotism
and sympathy with those who were dis
ablcd as gallant confederate soldiers for
the battle of life in their usual occupa-
tions, oyerrides II narrow political preju-
dice. 1t is an honor to Maj Sayers that
he assisted confederate soldiers who had
always been democrats, but who had
the Independence to differ with him upon
one single issue, but who endorse nina
free silver democrat from top to toe.
How mean he would have felt to turn
away from his old comrades in arms with
the sneering answer to their application
for his influence. "Oh, no, you do not
favor free silver, l can't recommend
you" Joe Sayers is incapable of max
ing such reply to such an application,
and if he were not he would be I'M
worthy of the esteem and support of his
fellow citizens No man with soul as
big as flea would make capital out
of such an act of generosity and patriot
ism for it in n part of our patriotic duty
to care for the veterans of the confed-
eracy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
TIRED OF LIFE.
james Paul Made u Second Attempt
to XIII Himself

Marshall. Tex, Jan. 11.-(Special)-
James Paul. who attempted suicide Sun
day night made a second unsuccessful
attempt last night, procuring wire
about seven feet long that is used in the
cells to dry the washing of prisoners.
and concealing it about his person until
the other inmates of the Jail were asleep,
fastened il around his neck and climbed
upon the bars of his cell. fastened the
other end and dropped. He was soon
discovered and cut down.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

China is lamcntable example of q
country that wraps n mantle of selfish
ness about 1t and refuses to enter the
wider channels Of international interests
and enterprise. A government that is adj
ministered upon narrow local seltshness
must necessarily fall behind in the grand
march of civilization and lapse into cffete
impotency either to defend itself or join
in efforts for the common veal of ma
tons
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
HAWAIIAN TREATY.
The Senate, in Executive Session,
Heard n Speech on the Question.


Heard n Speech on the Question.
Washington, Jan. 11.-Except for
few minutes given to controversy
over some MINOR pOstoffice combinations,
the entire time of the executive session
of the senate today was consumed by
Senator Davis of Minnesota in a speech
in support of Hawaiian annexation. Mr..
Davis is chairman of the senate commit
tee on foreign relations, and his speech
was generally accepted as the semi-offi-
cial utterance of the majority of the
committee. He spoke about two hours,
and when the senate adjourned had not
finished. The speech was the first upon
the merits of the treaty, and upon this
account, because Of the known fact that
Senator Davis had made n very careful
investigation of the subject, he received
the undivided attention of the senate re-
garding individual views. AS the speech
was delivered behind closed doors, a
verbatim report of the speech could not
be obtained.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
FORAI< ER TALKS.
The Senatorial Contest Was Extra
ordinary In Many RenEects.

Washington. Jan. ll.-Whcn asked his
opinion tonight on the subject of the
first days balotng in the Ohio scna-
torial situation, Senator Foraker said:
ut seems to me that Ohio has spoken
for herself and that there is not much
else to say"
On being assured that there was still
interest expressed in personal opinion,
he said
The contest has been extraordinary
Nany respects, and all who have the
the party at heart must bc glad
'ed. The feeling that has been
'"en very bitter but
,ral conditions will soon
united party will be
,spcct of the joint ballot
d.:
thing of tOday's proceed
the newspaper reports. but
any reason to think the re-
row will h. different from that
am glad it is over so soon.
Nd deadlock. as in the Ken
would have been deplurshle. y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
RAILROAD RATES.
They Are Fixed to Points in the
Republic of Mexico,
Long Distance Telephone. GIT.

lney are F1xeu 10 POINTS In the
Republic of Mexico.
st. Louis, Jan. 1.-THE decision of
the board of arbitration in connection
with the adjustment of rates on traffic
from points in the United States to
points in the republic of Mexico via all
rail and water routes, has been promul-
gated, the effective date of the new
rates being January "a, 1898. The adj
justment reached provides that the rates
via all rail routes shall remain unchang-
ed. the rates via rail and water routes
being the established dif'erentials less, az
already announced. In addition to the
routes operating through New Orleans
Pensacola, Fla, and Mobile. Ala, thu
rail and water rates will apply via Gal
weston, Tex, between which port ant
Mexican ports it is understood that At,
lantic and Gulf Steamship company will
shortly establish a regular service.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Washington, Jan. ia telegram was
received by Adjutant General Peck to-
day from Gen. Marian, commanding the
department of the Columbia at Van
couver barracks, that may have some
effect upon the policy of the war depart
in the Klondike. The general reports
that the passengers on the two steamers
which have recently arrived from Alaska
all state that there is no dearth of food
at Dawson and that the miners will get
through the winter in safety.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
A TIP FOR TEXAS.
Louisiana Voted for n Constitutional
Convention to Make Needed
Amendments.

New Orleans. Jan. 11.-There was an
election throughout the state to decide
the question of a constitutional conven-
ton. While the vote was light it was
overwhelming in favor of a convention,
and the entire body will be democratic.
Under the call the conventions purposes
are limited, but an amended suffrage
plank will be adopted eliminating the
ignorant vote and the authorization of
bond issues will be considered. The con-
vention will meet in New Orleans in
february.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Mack Miss aIsso5 Jan ntad Ho or:s b. d.
tor by the legislature. today to fill the
unexpired term of the late Senator
James u. George. Mr.. Money already
holds the appointment to that Office by
the governor, and it is claimed by some
that his election is contrary to the state
constitution and will probably be con-
tested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Russia has carefully investigated the
relative location of China to England
that Japan has first-class navy and
that it lics nearest to China, the Rus
sian bear is ready to form an alliance
with japan. That is n snub to England
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Board of Trustees.

Fort Worth. Tex, Jan. 11.-(Special)
A meeting of the board of trustees,
including Governor Culberson as chair
man, State Superintendent ]. NJ. Car
Isle and County Judge J. +. King of
Erath county, was held this afternoon
to dispose of matters relating to the
John Tarleton college 100000 endow
ment fund.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE ANGLO-SAXON.
There Must Re No Blocking of His
Cheerful Advance.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Birmingham
Post. the organ of Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain secretary of state for the colonies,
says:
THE treaty which Mr.. James Pencil
Rodd principal secretary of the British
agency and consulate general in Egypt
negotiated with King Menelik of Abys-
sinia contains n clause binding King
Menelik not to allow any obstacle to en-
anate from Abssynian territory with the
object of blocking the Egyptian advance
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

provided that this order may be revoked
at any time without notice.
The ground for the application of the
order relieving those carriers from the
operation of the fourth section of the
act to regulate commerce as regards this
traffic, was that they might meet the
competition of the Canadian Pacific
Railroad a line wholly in Canada.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Deficiency Bill.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE general
deficiency bill as reported to the house
committee on appropriations carries a
total of 81, 73S,843. The bill 'appropriates
100000 for the survey of the Yukon
river in Alaska, to include all necessary
expenses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Tint Silver Resolution.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The senate
committee on finance met today for the
purpose of considering the Teller reso-
luton declaring for the payment for the
national bonds in silver as well as gold,
but after discussion at some length post
poned action on it until the next meeting
of the committee, to be held on Tuesday
of next week
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

The English wife of Ratciff, the actor
who was convicted of beating his Amer
lean wife and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary, is now on fast ocean steamer,
coming to New York to prosecute him
for bigamy. As soon as the English wife
arrives the American wife will file
bill asking that her marriage with Rat
cliff be \ It aside as null and void.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
TRAVELLING AGENTS.

Nal J. \. Crawford.
The GbOve gentleman IL our only author
ICED travelling ngeDt. The public 10 caution.
I'd not to pay money 10 anv one who may
represent him or themselves an .-aveling
sgeDts for this paper. as all authorit. here.
tofore issued to any other person is hereby
evoked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
SDeciaI Expert,

Abilene, Tex. Jan. 11.-(Special)-J
W. Lowden, president of the Abilene
National bank, has been appointed by
the comptroller of the currency as
special expert to examine into the books
of the Citizens National bank of San
Angelo. which failed recently
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

England has taken n very broad stand
on the subject of Chinese ports, and that
is, if opened to any nation they shall
be open alike to the commerce of the
worh, or to all other nations
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
WAY MEN ARE BUILT.

,,ers opposed to Hanna's cleo
he United States senate are
heroine of Mrs. John Z. Grit
wife of one of the republican
of the Ohio legislature. When
first arrived in Columbus with
lie his loyalty to Hanna was doubt
and Mrs. Griffith was induced by
pretenses to leave the hotel late Mt
with couple of Hanna's bench
n, and was taken to the Neil House,
.ianna's headquarters, and there bull
dozed until day break. Griffith, on hear
ing of it manifested his Indignation and
resentment by declaring he would not
vote for Hanna. Hence the newspapers
referred to made heroine of Mrs. Crit
fifth, giving long interviews with her and
printing her photograph, but as we sus-
picioned, Griffith was finally won over,
and said he would vote for Hanna.
We suspected his weakness from the
first. Any man who would submit to
his wife being surreptitiously taken from
her hotel and kept in another hotel and
buldozed until day break, whose only re-
vcnge for the insult was his declared in
tention to vote against the prime mover
in the abduction, has not to say the least
of it, backbone enough to resist Hannas
Establishments. Mrs. Griffith said that
Hanna offered to give Mr.. Griffith
very lucrative office. The probability is
that Mr.. Griffith will get the office and
pass over the insult to his wife. Such
thing as that would have been impossible
in II southern state, for it would be i'm
possible to find men bold enough to at
tempt even TO abduct the wife of mem
Der Of the legislature from her hotel in
the night time, and even If they were
found, the candidate himself would know
it was worth his own life to detain her
a moment and for his own safety, if
nothing else, he would send her back to
her hotel with ample apologies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

The great auction sale of a seat in the
United States senate began yesterday,
with Mr. Hanna OF Cleveland one of the
heaviest Understand he won.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Penitentfary Birds.

Palestine, Tex, Jan. 11.-(Special.)-
George Pace, Nancy Smith, John Tucker
and Robert Cant were convicted of per-
jury in the district court today, the two
first were given two years and the two
last four years in the penitentiary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

The mass meeting of republicans loyal
t(anna, ut Columbus, o., on Monday.
her things resolved that the
right to assemble together
- ~ consult for their
truct their
ms, how
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

China only wants to borrow $4,000,
600. 1t is surprising that some Texas
editor has not hnd the enterprise to take
this loan-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Ty4In WEATHER.

Washington, JAN, 11.-FOr Eastern
T.xns-Part1y cloudy preceded by
showers on the gulf colder, sOuther-
~ winds becoming nOrtbesterIy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
AFAMOUS BOAT LINE.
II Was Forced to Make an Assign
ment in st. Louis.

st. Louis. Jan. 1.-THE Anchor line,
operating line of steamers between
st. Louis and southern points. has just
made an assignment. Assets are given
ut S9S.0OO. but no statement as to liza
bilites is made. This city is the conf
uany headquarters. -..---l--AA
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
,SANITARIUM.

upon Khartoum. As quid pro quo,
King Menelik secured a certain rectii--
cation of the frontier when the Khalifa
is subdued."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Will Find the NeedfuI and Wants
Certain Changes.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Chinese nego-
has informed China that she is willing to
find the money required and the details
are now being discussed. The amount
will probably be 200OO.OOO pounds.
Great Britain asks for certain changes
in the administration of China, including
the restoration of Ii Hung Chang to
mower.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

FL Paso, Tex. Jan. 11.-(Special) y
The first snowstorm Of the season struck
this city from the west today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE YUKON COUNTRY.
The Rothschilds Contemplate Build
ing n Railroad Into 1t.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. lit is definite
ly announced by A. G. Brattnober that
the Rothschilds would build a railroad
into the Yukon country over the Dalton
trail. His brother, Henry Brattnober,
of San francisco, who is the Rotschilds'
western representative, has the enter
prise in charge. The railroad will be
about 400 miles long. The cost of con-
struction and equipment is estimated at
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
FROM THE NATIONS Capital.
A BIG BATCH OF TEXAS POsTMAs-
TIERS WE'RE NOMINATED BY
THE PRESIDENT.
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
1t Reached No Conclusion on the At
tOrney GeneraIship-TeIIer Sill
yer Resolution Went Over-Cot-
ton Boil WeeviI.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE senate has
confirmed the following nominations:
To Be Judges of the Court of Private
Land Claims-Thomas G. Fuller of
North Carolina, William NJ. Murray of
Tennessee, Joseph II. Reed of Iowa.
Chief Justices-Henry c. Sluss of
Kansas, w. +. Stone of Colorado.
Postmasters for Texas-H. H. Cooper,
Nacogdoches; G. B. Clark, Itasca; ]. T..
Cunningham, Graham; w. Dwyer, Bren-
ham; G. Emanuel, Jacksonville; w. d.
Harvey, Bolton; Ii. HI. Little, Decatur;
j. Mayfield, Whitesboro; j. r. Neece,
MeAia; III. Palm, Albany; ]. NJ. Parish,
Huntsville; L. Tray, Midland; Fl. w.
Rankin, Hempstead; J. Il. Roach, At
ianta; Il. f. Snider. Weimar; NJ. Smith,
Brentwood.
New Mexico-M. I. Cunniffe, Las
Cruces; l.. o. Fullen, Eddy.
Oklahoma-J. A. Buckler, Enid; w. G.
Douglass, Alva; +. Felt, Hennesey; M.
l.. Thomas, Pond Creek.
Indian Territory-N. II. Norman,
Wynnewood.
To Be Pension Agcnts-C. A. Orr, at
Buffalo, y. Y; Jonathan Marian, at
Chicago; John II. Wilder, at Knoxville,
Tenn; Edwin d. Coe, at Milwaukee,
Wis; Jacob ID. Leigh, at indianapolis,
Ind.
Frank w. Mondell of New Castle,
WyO., to be assistant commissioner of
the general land Office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE president
today sent these nominations to the
senate:
Trcasury-John II. Lands of Penn
sylvania, coiner at mint at Philadelphia.
To Be Consuls-W. Maxwell Gresno of
Rhode Island, at Bermuda; Joshua Will
bour of Rhode Island, at Dublin, Ire
land; Henry ID. Taylor of Pennsylvania,
at Matanzas, Cuba.
Interior-D. G. Tufts, to be receiver
of public moneys at Fargo, N. d.
The age-herald., 1898-11-04
A PROCLAMATION
 BY THE PRESIDENT Reserving Property Along Water
 Front of Honolulu FOR THE USE OF THE NAVY Certain Places in the Hawaiian Capital Set Aside to Be Used as the Navy Department Chooses Until Con-
 gross Otherwise Directs.
FOR THE USE OF THE NAVY

Washington November 3.-The president has issued the following proclamation re- serving for the use of the United States navy certain water front property in Hon. olulu selected by Captain Tanner recently: By the President of the United States A Proclamation: "Whereas, By joint resolution, ito pro- vide for the annexing of the Hawaiian is- lands to the United States, approved July ', 1898, the cession by the government of the republic of Hawaii to the United States of America, of all rights of sovereignty of whatsoever kind in and over the Hawaiian islands and their dependencies, and the transfer to the United States of the abso- lute fee and ownership of all public, gov- ernment or crown lands, public buildings, or edifices, ports, harbors, military equip- ment, and all other public property of every kind and description belonging to the gov ernment Of the Hawaiian is.ands, was duly accepted, ratified, and confirmed and the said Hawaiian islands and their dependen- cies annexed as a part of the territory of the United States and made subject to the sovereign dominion thereof, and all and singular the property and rights herein before mentioned and vested in the United States of America; and,
 'Whereas, It was further provided in said resolution that the existing laws of
 
 shall not apply to such lands in the Ha- waiian islands, but the congress of the United States shall enact special laws for their management and disposition, and, "Whereas, It Is deemed necessary to pub lie interest that certain lots and plats of land in the city of Honolulu be immediately reserved for naval purposes;
 Now, therefore, I, Wm. Mckinley pres- ident of the United States, by virtue of au- thority in me vested, do hereby declare, proclaim and make known that the follow ing described lots or plats of land be and the same are hereby reserved for naval purposes until such time as the congress of the United States shall otherwise direct, to wit:
 .1. The water front lying between the Bishop estate and the line of Richards street, including the site of prospective wharves, slips and their approaches.
 .2 The blocks of land embracing lots Nos, s6 to 91, 100 to 131, including Militant street to the intersection of Halakanwila street. and the government water lots lying be- tween the Bishop estate and Punchbowl and Allan streets
 "In witness wereof, etc,
 "WM. MKINLEY. By the President. JOHN HAY.
 "Secretary of State"
The age-herald., 1898-11-04
NOT AT CAMP MEADE.
War Investigating Commission Has Not
 Yet Reached Middleton.

Camp Meade Middletown, Pa., Novem- Der S.-The war Investigating sub-commit- tee has not yet reached Camp Meade Judge James A. Beaver, of Belle Fonte, has gotten as far as Harrisburg and will stay there until his colleagues arrive. They are expected this afternoon and Will hardly visit Camp Meade before tomor- row. It is not thought that any testimony will be taken, as only three of the inves- tigators who are coming here. They heard Major-General Graham's story at Wash ington a month ago, and Major Young has told what he knows of the alleged abuses at Camp Wikoff.
 Judge Beaver will not say what the com mission will do until he has conferred with his associates.
 General Young will start the first divis- ion south on Saturday. The attachments sent away on Wednesday to prepare the camps reached Augusta and Athens today. The engineer corps has been working two days and the camps cannot possibly De In proper shape until the 10th. This, how ever, will not change the plans and if the camps are not in shape the soldiers will have to put up with inconvenience for a few days. They will not want for rations, and the only thing they are likely to en- counter is rainy weather. As it will be cold weather before all the troops get away for the south or Cuba, Sibley tents will be provided.
 General Graham's condition was i'm proved today and he left on a morning train for New York to join his family. Clonel Girard says the general is very sick man, and went home on his advice.
 Indications are that General Young will continue in command of the Second corps for some time after the south is reached as General Lawton is to go to Cuba and arrange for the disposition of his corps there.