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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-12

Chicago, Januay ti,---A special from Ia
coma. WASH SAYS. At a meeting of shin
gle manufacturers It was decided to keep
the shiugle mills of the State CLOSED until
February 1. An advance in fntcs OF ahant
10 cents per i'0u WIS inausnrated, An
other meeting VIII be called In month,
when Il may be decided, II he market teen
warrants, to reopen The mills OF tho State.
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Rnnd I,corgnmilsed.

Philadelphia, January ll.--At the annual
meeting OF the Philadelphia, Wilmington.
and Baltimore Railroad COMPANY al wiz
mington yesterday the board nf directors
was elected and they at once met aci res
organized by re-elevting Frank Thothrsons
president. John +, Green vice president.
Charles II. Push second vice president, and
S. VI. Provost third vice preside1t.
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nrcnham Texas. January He. Toes
Ter fllot decd of trust this afternoon 10
l.. Knrfe for the benefit OF preferrra cred
tiers. naming amounts 10 s2ns2 ~ the lirst
cless aud s22os7T In the second class. He
is a shoe dealer.
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st, Louis, January ii.--Thc unitsd States
court of appeals has decided the case OF
tho Centaur company against jacob ltens-
furter and William Il. paggett TO rea,fain
the latter from the use of the 'ratie-lnarlS
"castotias' LIN the United States circuit
court for the district OF North Dakota the
application was denied aud the decision
was sustained by the court Of api,cals,
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PASSENGER CHARGE REGULATED.
Interstate Commission Continues as
CircuInr of Last March.

interstate NOntInlSsbOn continues sts
Circular of Last March.
Washington. January l1.--The interstate
commerce commission has issued an order,
dated January IL, 1898, continuing IN force
until Decen Der 81, 1898, the order Of March
%, 1897, authorizing certain named rail
road companies 10 charge less for the trans
portation of passengers, both eastboand and
westbounG, for the longer distance by
their several correcting lines, between
POINTS in the Kootenai district, in british
Columbia. near the northern boundary of
the United States; between the Cascade aud
the Rocky mountains and points upon the
retroit and ST. Clair river; and easterly
thereof in the Dominion of Canada and in
that portion OF New England reached Oh
rectly by the Grand Trunk railroad more
than fer shorter distances to Intermediate
points on their respective lines. IL Is pro-
,iletl however, that such lower rates for
the longer distances shall not at any time
be less than those previously established
and charged by the Canadian Pacific rail-
road for transportation OF passengers be-
tween the same points, 1t is further pro-
vided that this order may De revoked at
any time without notice
The ground for the application OF the
order relieving those earriers from oper-
alton OF the fourth section OF the act to
regular fare as regards this traffic Was
that they might meet the competition OF
the Canadian Pacific railroad, line wholly
in Canada
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Anchnr Line A.simnr.

ST Louis January 1.-THE Anchor line.
operating line Of steamboats, between -.
Louis and Southern points, has lust made
an assignment Assets are given ~ SIS
600 but no statement as 10 the liabilities
is ni0dc. This city IL the companys hoad-
Quarters
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Fort Worth, Texas. January ii,-There
is an effort being made here by Second Vice
President Evans and the directors OF the
Spring Carnival and Flower show to bring
The Texas exhibits Intended for the Omaha
exposition 10 Fort Worth during the carni-
val to be held in May next 1t Is thought
such an arrangemfDt can be made.
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Tcn,ple Notes.

Temple, Texas. January 1.-The Postal
Telegraph oomrany have construction
crews at work both north and south OF
this city, and are pushing the work Is
rapidly as possible. 80 that the compsry
may enter this city within the peSr ye
weeks
II. j Penn. newly appointed assia'ant
claim agent OF the Katy, who VIII operate
,,at,~sen pillsboro and Houston has decided
I'd make this city his headquarters,
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Mr.. miller nj anivc.son.

Galveston, Texas. January III. Mr.. n.
Miller, vice president and traffic manager
OF the Katy. arrived here this morning in
his private car, accompanied by General
Freight Agent j. w. Allen and Assistant
General Freight Agent w. b. GroSectose
of the Katy lines Ia Texas.
Mr.. Miller will remain here several
days. He declines to discuss the object
of his visit here at this time.
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The Katy, as well as other Houston
roads, has made rate Of one fare for tho
round trip from Houston and all Texas
points to Denver on account of the Ma
tional Stock Growers convention. Tickets
will he Sold January %, 26 and 2I. The
Houston rate is s32 %.
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Austin. Texas, January li--o'copnor aud
N'cher have about completed Inc Austin baBe-
bali tenn, which Is as follows Grim, ea,eh-
or; Weber, pitcher. o'Counor, nrat base;
shrster Becond bnsu. Naldois, third base. !
Krau, shortstop. KohnIe. left field; Bailey.
enDtcf field Martin, right lold, There are
iva pitchers ypt 10 sign. but TWO good oncs
NJ, III sight aud IL is expected they Will BIZ
landed tuiA week.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
schooI IIousc Hnrned.

Ennis, Texas. january 1i.5-Ths Pleasant
Valley school house one mile east Of Bard
we'll was burned last night. Tile origin
OF the fire Is unknown No insurance.
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quarters.
INNS ana wife, Navasota: Percy Sage.
Zines Co, :. ID. G. Mckipnon, city. s.
Fn. MillicaI; Geo. ". Myrcs, Park
hk,; T.. 4. Daniel, Chicago; w. Nj
Hnd wife, Dana. Ind: l.. T.. Daniel.
Clarke. Austin; w. r. Mitter, st.
fimn,: ~. -. Began. Louisville. NJ.
fge, Waco, Stanley Watson, Brenham;
Jus G. Burleson, Waco; Steven Maury.
Mitchell, W. IL. Halter, Sam Marion,
nnie Bridges, Miss Amy Mailer, Fred
fel; j, D., Hudgins, Or. II. II. Nc
BY. iHnnrnrford j. r. Holmes. La
Ed Moczygemha. A. G. Barr, san An
F. Huitt, PALESTINE; S. w, Log
Ecw Haven; Robert G. Stafford. CO.
Lee Green, sansAntonio; j. Il. Irwin.
p: Luther Ries, Paris. w. Sadfer.
Forth; VIII L.. Sanders. Waco, s. T..
Wallis; Ben Elder, san Antonio. w.
derson. Hampstead; g r. Brannen,
r. @. Watson. waverly; e. i.
Philadelphia; II. j. Montgomefy.
ney; VIM. y. Hume. New Orleans. ].
lpe. Dallas: Frank Blair. Wagnon /.
>hert l.. Ellis, Marlborough: Samuel
Detroit. r.. l.. Sanders. Anderson:
Nillson. Jewett. . e. Howard Frank
Fiowes. Anrletou;A C. cockrill, Bel
l.. Murti. st. Louis.
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MexIcan soatheastern Unaffected.

Orange, Texas. January u.-~Tae dis
patch IN THE Post Of Sunday announcing
thnt the Mexican Southern railroad had
forfeited It's concession from the Mexican
government created considerable interest
here and caused some uneasiness iuln-
Der company OF this place is engaged IN
cutting large bill Of material for the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-12

Grapelapd, TeSas, January 10 Air VIII
Totty has sold his entire stock of drugs
TO Mcssrs NJ u. Murohis9n and sydhoy
Royhin. Mhp viii move the stock TO the
IioilingBw0rth corner IN tho main block
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Richard Gray, general traffic manager OF
the Southern Pacific and one OF the best
known railroad men in the West died at
his home in San Francisco Friday morning
after a lingering illhcss.
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corsicans. Texas. January 1.-THE resi-
dsnee Of ). n. Tumey was DESTROYED by
Are this morning az O'Clock The house
hold goods and building were totally de-
stroNsd. The Ines " about $1,000; partly
covered by Insurance.
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ABLE TO PAY ITS INTEREST
Gulf, Beaumont & Kansas City's
Good Showing.
STATEMENT FOR LAST SIX MONTHS.
Estrnordinary Repairs Were Made
During November and December
on the Equipment.
TATEMENT FOR LAST SIX MONTHS.

John H. Kirby. vice president and gem
eral manager of the Gulf, beaumont and
Kansas City, has made public the Follow
ing earnings. gross and net, and the ex-
penses OF the road for the six months end
ing December 81, 1897:
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Kaufman. Texas, january H. - There
were fourteen wits Of garnishment flied
here yesterday against ]. w Rowiar OF
Terrell whu mode, an assignment Saturday
night
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snioonIst Assigned.

Trinity Texas January ll.-rMr' Leo
Bergman saloonist. made an assignment
Liabilities ana assets not known.
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Dinhtl,eria in Kaufman.

Kaufman, Texas. January lila 5-year-
old child Of Erwin Osborne died Yesterday
morning at o'clock with dipththera. af-
ter shori illness. There are number
or cases OF this disea se In this vicinity
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Finess League. one Ut 4 o'clock this
on, the other at II o'clock tomorrow
meeting this afternoon will be to
the Transmississippi Exposition at
land It's important relations 10 isons-
tthe efforts Of the latter city 10 SCI
deep water channel to the gulf: THIS
3 is Called BY Mr.. 3. A.. Riesner.
Is been appointed vice president
Omaha Exposition to represent this
Pal district Of Texas.
pther meeting that is to be held to-
morning viii be OF tho ne .con-
| Houston in contradistinction TO The
fneis. 10 inject new methods and
eltsitie influences to bear upon CEN
D securing the appropriation neccs-
Iopen UP Buffalo bayou with u chan
fleet wide and twenty i've feel deep
puston 10 the ietties at Galveston,
LOT these meetings are important 80
b and should be Well attended,
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rhc ches- Tournnmcn,.
Tile score in the chess tournament up To
iasp ia as follows:

Tho tournament IN exciting a great deal Of
interest Each man Han 20 play twenty
gniacs~ttwo WITH oRch one " the Others -nnd
tho ftuish VIII Undoubtedly he very close bcr
Rocr three % four players for first hnnors,
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Lake Charles, La, January II NJ un-
known EngIishtnan died n the caiaaoose et
the Southern Pacific stepoi late yesterday
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THE IIUTCHINS
HOUSE,.
Boyle & Ward.
7. p. A. head

Rates: $500 and
$3.50 per day.
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THE HOTELS.
HOTEL

4 $3.50 to
day. Six
INT rooms,
ah. Large
r O o IN S.
N located.
ccornnioda-
n CONNER
Pm in the
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12
NEWS IN BRIEF.

A boom was launched at the annual
dinner of the Glendon Club in Everett,
Thursday night, for Speaker Bates as
a candidate for the lieutenant govern
orship next fall.
The 14th annual bench show of the
New England Kennel Club will open in
Mechanics Hall, Boston, next Tuesday
AT the annual meeting of the New
York Yacht Club J. Plerpont Morgan
was elected commodore; and it was de-
cided to accept John Jacob Astors offer
to establish a series Of annual cup races
in place of the Goelet cups, which were
not provided for in Ogden Goelet's will.
The Adams Express Company has au-
thorized an issue of $12, ,000, 900 4 per cent
collateral trust bonds to be distributed
to shareholders as Of Feb. II, dollar for
dollar in proportion to their holdings,
thus constituting a dividend of 100 per
cent on each share Of stock.
President Mckinley Is to speak Feb.
% at the annual function Of the Uniyer-
sity of Pennsylvania, in celebration Of
Washington's birthday. He, with Sec
retary Gage and President Law of Col
umbia, will be among the guests at a
luncheon to follow the exercises.
The Union Telephone Co. has been or
ganiZed at Portland, Me.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12
NOTES.
A FOOLS SESSION.
The Program for the Frohsnns' Festival
Monday Night.

A rehearsal for the 'fools session" of
the Frohsinns, which takes place next
Monday night, was held in the hall Fri
day evening and everything went off
finely. Just how much fun is in store for
those who will be privileged to attend,
it is hard to state, but there certainly
will not be a dull moment during the
program. The exercises will begin at
o'clock, and woe to the man or woman
who dares to take a seat in the hall
without FOOLS cap perched on the top
of his or her head. This goes hard with
some of the men, for the caps are uQ-
becoming in many cases, but it makes
no matter. The ladies, however, always
look well and they don't hesitate a mo-
ment to don one of the bright bits of
becoming color.
The following is the full program of
the evening, which was prepared after
the rehearsal:
Einzugsmarsch Opening march).
Eroeffnung srede des Erznarren open
ing address,, VIM, G. Lichtenfels.
PROTOCOL verlesung Qeading Of the
minutes), Narr Henry Rollig.
Allgemeines Lied No. l, chorus.
"Mein Freund Lindemann' Comic
song), Narr Peter Turffs.
Chili-vili-vip-pom-p POM (sketch) ,NarI
AXel MalTnSteut.
'Macht des Gesanges" powero fsongl,
trio, Narren Lichtenfels, Turffs and
Rollig.
"Teiephone," song. Narr Joseph Turffs
INTERMISSION.
Drei geriebene jungen CThree jolly
boys, Narren Turffs, Rollig and Albert
son.
Der bettelbua Beggar boy song). Nar1
Gottlief Schoell.
fst. Valentine, song. Narr Harry w
Doe.
C'tWhen the ladies grow old'O, Mari
Rollig.
Die juedische managerie ('Jewish
menagerie'O, Narr Peter Turffs
Allgemeines lied, No, 2 (chorus).
The affair is in the hands of the fol-
lowing committee. William G. Lichten-
fels, chairman; Robert Albertson Geo
e. Sandner, Joseph Turffs, Peter Turffs,
Henry Rollig, Fritz Hartung, Rudolph
Convey, Hermann Trott, Gottlieh
Schoell, Edward f.. Howe, Michael
Doerr
After the session the floor will be
cleared and Howe's orchestra will fur
nish music for dancing.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12
SENATE'S DAY.
House of Representatives Did
Not Meet Friday.
Indian Appropriation Bill Passed with
Amendments-Fortfic Bill Car
an ries s9,ooo,ooo as Agreed on
by conmittee.

Washington, Feb. decentralization
Of the Indian appropriation bill was re-
sumed by the senate today, and after
being amended to some extent, the
measure was passed. The most impor-
tant amendment to the bill was that Of
fered by Mr.. Pettigrew IS. D., which,
If finally enacted, will restore the free
homestead law, so far as it relates to
the Indian lands ceded to the United
States, for which lands the settlers have
been obliged to pay the purchase price
paid to the Indians. The bill carries
appropriations aggregating nearly
$S,000,000. The senate decided to adj
journ until Monday.
In the senate today, Mr.. Allen intro
duced a resolution directing the COM
mittee on foreign relations to inquire
whether the yacht Buccaneer, owned by
William r. Hearst, has been seized and
is being held by the Spanish govern
ment. The resolution was agreed to.
The senate today confirmed these
nominations: r. G. Parsons, Jr., of
Ohio, second secretary of the embassy
at Rome; G. L. W. Smith of North Car
olina to be minister and consul general
to Liberia; Ethan A. Hitchcock Of Mis-
souri, to be ambassador to Russia; j. A.
Wood of New Hampshire collector of
internal revenue, district Of New Hamp-
shire.
Postmasters, Massachusetts: F. E.
Smith, NeWburyport; c. L. Hammond,
Quincy.
PRESIDENTS NOMINATION.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate: Cicero M. Barnett, surveyor
of customs, port of Louisville, Ky. Jo-
seph w. Burke, collector of customs, dis
trictof Mobile, Ala
Justice: John H. Burford, chief Justice
and Bayard Thayer Hainer, associate
justice supreme court, territory of Okla
homa.
State: Edward S. Cunningham of Ten
nessee, to be consul at Alden, Arabia.
FORTIFICATTONS BILL.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate COM
mittee on appropriations today COM
pleted consideration of the fertilization
appropriation bill. The committee rec
commended increases which double the
figures of the bill as it passed the
house. .-4f.
The total amount carried by the bill
as agreed upon, is a little over $9,000,
O00
u Is. e. LIQUOR BILL KILLED.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE house COM
mittee on commerce today killed the
senate bill to permit the state of South
Carolina to control liquors brought into
the state in original packages. The
motion to report it was lost on a tie
vote.
ALGER AT CABINET MEETING.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE president
and members of the cabinet were agree
ably surprised at the appearance of Sec
retary Alger at the regular meeting of
the cabinet today This is the first
time in eight weeks that he has been
able to attend. The secretary looked
worn from his long Illness and did not
remain long at the meeting, but the,
great progress he had made toward
complete recovery was noticeable He
will leave tomorrow for Fort Munroe.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12
CHINA CONSENTS.
British Railway Demand Compiled With
Concession Also for French and
Germans

Pekin, Feb. 11.--China has consented
to the British demand for railway
from Burma to Yunnan; and she also
agrees to indemnify the kidnapped
Frenchman on. LyaudeD Germany has
secured a concession for a railway from
Kiao-chou to Chau Qchau-FW as the
price of the murdered sentry and is
now casting about for something else
to demand.
Next month the Chinese beard of rev.
enue will pay salaries half in sycee and
half dollars, owing to the scarcity Of
copper coin. This Is the first occasion
Of payment in dollars, but the precedent
is likely to be followed. and will thus
introduce an extensive usa of coined
money.
A decree has been issued introducing
political economy and practical science
into the Chinese competitive eXamina-
tions. Herr Dietring, the commissioner
of Chinese customs, has entered the
government service in Shan Tung prov
ince
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12
GREAT YUKON GOLD FIND.

Vancouver, B. c., Feb. ia big gold
find has just been reported on an un-
known. creek on the American side in
the Yukon territory. Fritz Behnson of
Victoria writes to his brother Karl:
''We have struck it rich on an unknown
creek across the border, never before
seen by man. In the crevices of the
rocks in one day we picked up $50, 900 in
coarse gold. Sell your business, or give
it away. and come quick with 10 men
The Bhensons have large business inter
ests here and are thoroughly reliable
The news has spread like wildfire, and
will result in stampede to the Ameri.
can side as soon as the locality of the
find can be aseertadned
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prof. Timothy Drake is to deliver his
illustrated lecture on "rhe Passion Play
at Association Hall Sunday afternoon at
$50 O'Clock.
The Verdi Quartet of Boston. assisted by
Harry James, the comedian, is to give an
entertainment at the Commonwealth Club
Wednesday evening, February 16, for the
members of the club and their lady
friends.
Rev. Archibald McCullagh, D. D., win
address the Congregational ministers at
their monthly meeting Monday at $780, on
Methods of developing church benevo-
lence."
Rev Frank A. Gilmore of Haverhili will
preach at the Church of the Unity Sum
day morning at 1915, on Religious founda-
tinna
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REDMOND'S AMEN DMENTS RE
JECTED.

London, Feb. lin the house of
commons today Mr.. John Redmond, the
Parnellite leader, moved an amendment
to the address in reply to the speech
from the throne at the opening of par
lament. 1t was to the effect that
while the house regards with satisfac-
tion the proposed bill for the reform of
local government in Ireland, the meas
ure will no wise meet the demand for
an independent Irish parliament.
The amendment was eventually re-
jected by 233 to So votes. Ony two rad
ieals supported Mr.. Redmond's motion.
The remainder of the opposition voted
with the government or else abstained
from voting.
favoring a reconsideration of the cases
of Irish political prisoners, was rejected
by 152 to 100 votes.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12

cred and stitched between the lower
edges of yoke, the front of which place
on straight when cutting out, the back
being cut without a seam, and it would
be necessary either to cut in double
material, or else in single material
and lining to permit of the
coat itself being gathered between, as
perforations show. Outlining the yoke
back and front alike is a band of fur,
beneath which is gathered the lace frill,
this frill extending over the shoulders
and across back to correspond with
front. The neck is finished with band
collar of double material, interlined
muslin, between the lower edges the
neck Of coat being placed and the col
lar felled down either side. Stitch up
seam in sleeve, gather wrist and stitch
between the sleeve band, which cut in
double material, interline muslin, and
cover with fur, the shoulder fulness
gathering to armhole size.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12
CABLE BRIEFS.

Excellent rains in northern and CEN
trail India have insured successful
spring crops.
The plague is spreading alarmingly in
the Punjab.
The Norwegian storthing was opened
Friday.
The trial in London, Friday, of Vlad-
imir Bourtseff, editor OF the Narodye
Voletz, and Weirsch, printer OF that pa
per, charged with issuing g publication
melting the assassination Of the czar OF
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12
SOME DAINTY STYLES.

Fashionable modistes are still send.
in out handsome dresses showing a
combination of velours Russo with
drap d'ete, or of heavy repped silk with
double-faced cashmere or Henrietta
cloth. Gray in many exquisite tones,
dahlia, Roman blue, brown, and black
are the prevailing colors for such cos
tunes. Many of these show the waist
portion cut in blouse style, low to the
shoulder and slashed open down the
entire front, with an inserted under-
bodice which gives the effect of a
guimpe above the low-cut blouse. This
is made of elegant Persian satin bro
cade, velvet, or richly figured faille or
taffeta silk
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12

Russia, ended with the sentence of the
former to IS and the latter to months
Imprisonment
The Manchester Eng.) Courier makes
the statement upon authority that the
combination Of manufacturers Of fine
cotton goods in England, is an accom-
plished fact.
The British battleship Victorious has
started for China, and the cruiser Glib
raltar will follow.
Vice Admiral Sir z. H. Seymour Will
take command of the British fleet in
Chinese waters.
England has bought all the Welsh coal
available at Singapore and at Chinese
and japanese ports, for the British fleet.
Sarah Bernhardt is unwell and is to
be operated on for a fibroid growth.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-12
NO YUKON RAILWAY SUBSIDY.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 11.-Senator Scott.
secretary Of state, said in the senate
last night that proposition to build a
railway to the Yukon had been laid be-
fore the government by a syndicate of
which H. Maitland I<ersey was the rep
resentative The syndicate asked for a
cash subsidy which the government re-
fused to give. In response to the offer
of the Rothschilds, the conditions laid
down by the government were so exact
ing that when the, agents cabled the
terms, the big European finaneiers re-
fused absolutely to take any further
~Aeus in the matter.