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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-18
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The close Of the cotton week huds prices IN
the New York market to g rcnta lower
than last Friday The markets we're quite
well maintained the first few days. but with
q heavier movement and better weather the
longs lost courage. and foundations has been
the order. Today was nor an execution.
gooa sized lines ot long stun continually
coming out With shorts the principal buyers
Liverpool's market was weaker l15-6id down.
and an incentive for further moves 10 amer
lea In New York during early market Liv-
erpool was liberal seller. Mum and Bache
contributing some good sized lines Of long
cotton also The buying Was nv Weld, Huh
bard and shorts. Late reports say liquidation
stu on, New Orleans selling and buying
power lacking New Orleans estimate for
tomorrow was 500 more than the same day
last year; Houston expects neatly three times
ms much The ports got 529N more than last
week. and lion more than last year Tde
amount coming into sight for the wee s
amounts TO lj5.I5l against 1888 last year.
We are now g6in0o behind last year and
$4,000 ahead Of 1879. Liverpool stocks NJ
American decreased J1,0o0 during the week.
Hayre decreased 81 900 bales The feature
of the movement Is the overland which SO Tar
for the season shows an increase over last
year OF 7i.b0O bales. emphasizing the aHser-
tons that American eplnners were doing n
largely Increased business Reports from tho
interior say good progress Is being made ny
farmers cotton in many sections of South
Texss being gp. The weather inap showed
clear and pleasant over the entire bolt, eek
oept Texas. which had showers in few se'-
tions New York closed down on the near
New Orleans Q to : down Spots lie lower
New 0rleaps. unchanged elsewhere. New
York wlres that around rents for August
market should he purchase
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Galveston. March 1.-THE A. p. Nom
Live Stock company reports tine market
fellows:
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in THE COTTON MARKETS
Statistical InfoT nation from the Leading Ex'
changes VI the United States.
GENERAL DECLINE IN FUTURE Markets
while statistics show that Cotton
should He strong the Figures
show that IL Is Weak.
Office Of The Post,

Houston, Friday. March II.
Cotton made slide down the scale today
The bears attribute the decline to the pros.
poets of heavy receipts. At the same time
the heavy rains and foods In the Atlantic
and Gulf States east OF Texas should cur
tail the movement.
At no time In its history has cotton been
IN such peculiar condition. Facts and ig-
ures should be conducive TO strong mar
ket. and yet weakness is shown at a period
when strength should be developed. that is il
statistics count for anything
While mlddling has been reduced officially.
the price quoted does not represent the mar
ket. Six cents has been accepted in Houston
during the last three or four weeks, even
when the posted price was as high as 6llc.
If anybody can gauge such market they
must Indeed be gifted with foresight. sta
tistics, quotations and everything else seem
60 be awry
The port movement at ports was ZO,Z5j,
against 10. l0i last year and g0,37g N 1890. For
the week the movement was sS,6iS again
Ss.229 last week, 1885 last year and lSl ,ss5
ID 1896
The stock in Havre has been officially re-
6uced $1,000 bales and was a small factor Ia
speculation today.
New Orleans reduced spots LIS, wfile othor
markets closed unchanged.
Liverpool VAS oil lulla-bl'hs on futures,
New York was down 10 points and New
Orleans to > points
Houston expects tomorrow 5000 10 a5lO,
against 1870 last year 1nd S26i IN 1895.
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MORGAN WANTS TEXAS DIVIDED
TO THE END THAT THERE he
MORE SOUTHERN SENATOR'S.
Four Senators and New Mexico
and Arizona Taken In.
Especial to The post.)

Birmingham, Ala, July 26-The state
campaign was practically opened when
Senator Morgan, Governor Johnston and
Congressman Underwood addressed a
large audience at Elks hall.
Senator Morgan dwelt very largely upon
the Nicaragua canal and expansion. He
stated that the Nicaragua canal would be
of the greatest Importance to the South
in opening up trade with the Pacific In
Alabama coal alone ii would mean great
things. The government now pays $40 per
ton for coal on the Pacific slope. W0A
the canal Alabama coal could load at New
Orleans or Mobile and lard al Pacific
points from s. to Sc per ton. Speaking Of
expansion he said II Cuba was annexed
it ought to be annexed as two States with
four senators. Along this line he believed
Texas should be divided into four States
and Arizona and New Mexico, With ex-
pans.on to the south of the United States
the representation of the South in con-
gress would come nearer eaualizing that
in the North. The senator was very
heartily applauded. Governor Johnston
and Mr.. Underwood made short talks on
the industrial development of the State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-27

Central
STANDS PAT FOR ALGER.
Senntor EIkins Says He stood Abuse
that WINS Due the President.


Washington, July Ex-senator Elkins of
West Virginia, who was secretary of war
under the Harrison administration, is in
Washington.
Discussing Secretary Ayers retirement
from the cabinet, he said: Secretary Al
ger was secretary of war during the con
duct of the most successful war in the
history of the United States. 1t achieved
the greatest results in the shortest space
of time. Its quick and victorious conclu-
sion while he was at the head of his de-
partment is a fact that stands out most
prominently and can not be disputed. VI
course there were mistakes. There are
always mistakes. but in this particular war
the mistakes were infinitesmal compared
with the great results that were accom-
plished.
Secretary Alger." continued the SEN
ator. speaking deliberately and with en-
phasis. has been compelled to endure
series of undeserved. not to say brutal as
saults. He did not deserve the harsh
things that were said of him; he bore them
bravely. standing manfully under the
abuse which might otherwise have been
thrown at the president. Time will vinai-
cate him. There will be reaction IN mis-
favor. ,,,..
II say these things all the more readily
because Secretary Alger and ! have not
been In the same way of thinking In our
marty. am no apologist for him. do not
want to be drawn into any controversy,
but / hope may never hesitate to do JUS
tice to any man.
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CANADA is WILLING
10 Accept the Proposal Of the United
States.
A PORT is WANTED BADLY
And There Is No Disposition to Cayil
Over Terms
If ONE CAN BE HAD QUICKLY.
Nothing Heard from Mr.. Choate In Several
Days.
PROBABLY HANG FIRE.
"A Statement Concerning the Present
status of the Question, Which Has
Been misunderstood.
Nothing Heard from Mr.. Choate in Several
Days.
NEGOTIATIONS PROBABLY HANG FIRE.
"A statement Concerning the Present
Status of the Question, Which Has
Been MisundcrstOod.
Especial to The Post.)

New York, July 26,-The Herald has the
following special from Ottawa: What is
now suggested as basis of settlement of
the Alaskan boundary difficulty, namely,
the cession to Canada of a free port on
the Lynn canal would probably prove
acceptable to the dominion government.
1t would appear that while the boundary
question was still before the Joint Nvh
commission in Washington the negota-
lions narrowed down to this very PROPOSE
ton which was accepted by the American
commissioners, but subsequently they re-
fused to agree to 1t, and pour parlors were
not resumed on these lines.
While We have every faith in the Jus
tice OF Canada's contentious" said high
Canadian official, 1--WE must not expect TO
obtain the full measures of our rights, any
more than we could possibly acquiesce in
the extreme claims of our neighb3rs We
are assured that correct domination of
the boundary under the terms of the Rus
sian treaty of 1873 would establish the line
miles outside the head of tide water On
the Lynn canal, We have always been pre-
pared to c. npromise on any basis which
VIII give us port tnefe. what we OBJ
ject to is an arrangement which would
shut us off from communication with the
interior, making our Yukon possessions a
veritable hinterland. Short of the posses
sion for commercial purposes of peri
on the Lynn canal, from which there is
already part communication by rail to he
head of Yukon navigation. Canada can not
be expected to accede to a REIMBURSEMENT
of her claim. 1t will be either that or
reference to arbitration. Any fair arbitra-
tion will suit US"
But would the Canadian government,
think you, be satisfied with the G noes
sion CT port for commercial purposes
while the sovereignty of it would Sill be
retained by the United States?"
well" was the reply, I'VE would be
disposed to concede a good deal for the
sake of amity and concord, If nothing else.
Besides, we would have permanent Gus
tom house established there, and every
other facility requisite to give communica-
tion with the interior. 1t is not all we
would like, and certainly not all we are
entitled TO under a fair Interpretation OF
our treaty rights, but l think we might
forego sentimental considerations, for con
siderations OF practical utility to our peo-
pie"
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SURVEYORS SCARED OFF.
Survey of the Panama Route VIII
Not he Made TIL Fall.

New York, July 6.---The Herald has the
following special from Washington Fever
has scared off the surveying party con-
neeted with the isthmian canal commits
sion, which had expected to leave New
York early next month to make a survey
of the Panama route. Virgil Bogue. who
was to be chief engineer OF this party,
has, II is understood, declined TO go at
this season on account OF danger to his
party from fever Oh the isthmus, aud
1t is now doubtful whether this party VIII
start before September or October.
Under Francis Lee Stuart, assistant en-
gneer an advance party OF sixteen men
has already left for Greytown for duty
In connection with the Nicaraguan route.
Imbre Miller, as chief engineer, is to have
charge OF this party, which will COM
prise altogether about forty men. He has
arranged to start With the rest OF his party
on August o.
The subcommittee. OF which Rear Ad-
mirai Walker Is president, appointed 70
make personal inspection OF the Pan
anna canal routes, Will meet In Paris at
the Continental hotel on August 10. Colo
mel Ernst, accompanied by his daughter.
Will leave New York on August and the
rest OF the party on August o.
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FIGHT ON COMMISSIONER EVANS
IS SAID TO BE BACKED BY PEN.
SION ATTORNEYS.
Everybody liz Getting Pen
sion Now and Their Income lis
Suffering I'm Consequence.
Especial To The POST
Denver Post.


Washington, July &c. There was much
comment in Grand Army cUc,os acre to-
day over the revelation OF the plan to
have Commissioner Of Pensions Eyans
transferred from the pension ofaoe before
the meeting OF the Natonu onenmpmcnt
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic.
Many members Of the Grand Army are
not IN sympathy with The movement
against tho commissioner, aud Il is evil
dent that there will be determined oppo-
sftion to any action which would put the
organization in the position of demandlng
the removal OF public official simply be-
cause he had observed the law.
He has, nj times. given oifense TO PEN
sion attorneys. These latter gentlemen
are credited by the friends OF the COM
missioner with being at the bottom of all
the criticisms that have been made OF him
by Grand Army organizations, During the
hrst three years after the passage of the
dependent pension bill of 1890 tho PEN
sion attorneys were reaplng a yerltable
harvest. They divided among them. on
account of cases under this act alone, more
than $4,000. 900.
Claims under this act have been prac-
tically well disposed OF, and the lapse Of
time since tho civil war makes 1t harder
every day TO secure evidence IN support
of claims under the old law. The con
sequence is that the pension attorneys And
their Incomes dwindling and they are try
ing TO use the Grand Army to force Com
missioner Evans 10 make 1t easier for
them 10 ger claims through his office.
Whether the Grand Army VIII be made
tool of, will he shown when the encanp-
ment meets, in September.
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ALASKAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE.
There Is misunderstanding TO
the History of the Proposition.

Washington, July 26.-Mr, Tower, the
British charge, had an interview this
morning with Secretary Hay, presumably
with reference to the Alaskan boundary
modus vivendi. Nothing has been heard
from Mr.. Choate on the subject for sew
eral days. Mr.. Tower called to say good
bye to the officials of the department, as
he is leaving for Newport which will be
the seat of the British embassy during the
summer.
There appears to be misunderstanding
in some quarters as to the history of the
pending proposition relative to free port
In the Lynn canal under the United States
sovereignty. The Canadian government
never accepted that proposition as the
basis for even a temporary harbor. They
did demand the cesson outright Of such a
port, while the United States offered to
lease Canada a port for a nominal con-
sideration so as to retain sovereignty, an
arrangement that would have been tenn
porary in character and we'll adapted TO
serve as Inodus. Both propositions We're
rejected by the British high commission
last winter. The latter is now again up.
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EXTRA SESSION PROBABLE.
Legislature May BE Convened TO Re-
peal GOebcI Election Law.


peal GoebeI Election LAW.
Louisville KY, July 26.-The Courier
Journal will tomorrow print statement
credited TO friend Of Attorney General
Taylor. republican candidate for governor,
TO the effect that Taylor told him that
Governor Bradley had promised the re-
publican leaders that he would call an ex-
ira session OF the legislature to repeal the
Goebel election law. This gentleman says
Mr.. Taylor believes there is no doubt an
extra session will BIO called next month";
The Goebel law passed the senate with
a margin OF one vote. Some OF tho dem
ocrats who voted for 1t are said to be
among the anti Goebei men and these,
with the republicans. would be sufficient
to secure the repeal Of the bill. Efforts
are being made. 1t is said. to win over
enough representatives to pass the repeal
in that branch.
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WARM CAMPAIGN IN VIRGINIA
LIKELY 10 he THE MosV BITTER
EVER KNOWN.
c.v TyIer,s Friends Make Grave
Charges Against senator m"f'ih
as starter.
Especial To The Post,)

Richmond. July 26.--The Virginia sem
atorial campaign has opened hot ana
nromises to be the bitterest known in the
history of this state. The supporters of
Governor Taylor, who is the opponent oi
Senator Martin for reelection, are agrees
sive to the point never before reached in
contest in the ranks OF democracy me
canvass, which opened in HALIFAX county
presented the spectacle of the leading
sumner for Governor Tyler asBaillng the
official record Of Martin and charging him
with utter incompetency as senator
Congressman Jones. in his speech AZ Hail
fax declared that Martin had never opened
his mouth to speak during his SIX years
In the senate. He also charged Martin
with having been railroad agent and lob
byist, and utterly unknown TO the people
of Virginia. In retort. Glenn X, Green,
the representative OF Martin, declared that
Governor Tyler "and all OF his tribe,
meaning his wife, daughters and adult
sons, Travelled on free passes Then. too,
Mr.. Green declared. that the Governor,
while denouncipg Martins office trust.
had put all OF his sons in State Office,
or secured Federal appointments fol them.
This personal attack upon the candidates
for the senate is the sensation OF the day
in Virginia,
1t Will result, 1t Is believed. In both
Tyler and Martin being forced en- the
stump. and probably Senator Daniel, too.
II this be the case, the campaign win be
such an one as has never before been wit
messed in the South.
The Tyler and Martin leaders are now
aroused TO poiat OF bitterness never be-
fore known. and the canvass win be as
hot as that OF 1854, when there we're two
duelg in one day and others during the
contest.
The Tyler MEN are The most aggressive
aud include some OF The best speakers.
Martin, though. has plenty, including
the whole congressional delegation except
two. Jones. the Tyler leader, though, is
match for any OF them on the stump.
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EX-GOVERNOR HoGG's SPEECH.
Tammuny Is sim Talking About
the SensnIi ion.

Sherman, Texas, July 2G.-Mr. C. c.
Rountree of this city, who was in New
York City the day following ex Governor
H gg's speech before Tammany. has just
returned and has the following to say of
that political feat: The people in New
York are still talking about Governor
Hogs speech. l talked to scores of
Tammany braves and without exception
they admitted 1t was a veritable bombshell
in camp and the leaders themselves adj
mitted they were thrown down by it.
Without exception they pronounced 1t a
fine effort so far as It went as political
speech. II is evident they do not want TO
see Bryan nominated in 1900 and do not
believe he can be elected II nominated.
They all say the news from the South and
West indicates his nomination and they
will vote the ticket straight"
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FIRMLY BOUND TOGETHER

Nothing Can Break the Tie that
Binds the Two Greatest Nations.
London, July 26.-The United States am
bassador, Joseph Choate, speaking at a
luncheon OF the staffordshire Agricultural
society at Wolverhampton. said today
that he believed no question could ever
arise between Great Britain and the United
States to interrupt the constant peace
which held them together during the last
elghty-fiye years. They would, he hoped,
never leave each other in the lurch and
he expressed the belief that they would
cultivate the same spirit OF civilization,
Justice and freedom which is the real
foundation OF bath governments.
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A SACRIFICE TO CONSCIENCE.
WHITE-BAKER FEUD.
A Peaceful Settlement VIII
Probably lie NIudc

Barboursville, Ky. July 6.--The
Clay county people are gathering
here for the trial of the Bakers.
which is set for tomorrow. Among
tho arrivals are John and Daugh
White and James +. Marcum, who
are interested in the prosecution of
the Bakers.
The Baker Howard White fac
lions are on better terms tonight
than they have been for many years.
It is said that compromise is be-
ing effected and that if it goes
through Wiley and James Baker
Will not be prosecuted. If the fac
lions are armed there is no indicn-
ton OF II and a peaceful settle
ment OF the Clay county war is ex-
pected.
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Aldermen May Go TO JAN.
Especial to The Post


New York. July 21--There IN a pros
pect that the counciImen and alder
men of the city of Greater New York
may be sent to prison In n body for
contempt of the supreme court grow
Ing out Of nm order relative to the
civu service Inv. However they do
not appear greatly worried.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-27
KENTUCKY poPULIsTs.
Lenders State They VIII Have No
More Fusion in This State.

Frankfort. KY, July 26.-The populist
State convention meets here tomorrow.
More interest attaches TO the convention
on account of the revolt in the democratic
party against Senator Goebel, the nominee
for governor II is probable that either
G. w. Reeves of Ballard county or j. NJ;
Lackey of Trigg county will be nominated
for governor The platform Will declare
for the cardinal principles OF the popu-
list party and viii condemn the Goebeii
State election law, which was indorsed
by the democratic State convention. the
populist leaders say they will have no more
fusion in this State.
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EX-SENATOR BLACKBURN
Made Chairman of the Democratic
Stnte Cam mig COmm1ttee,

Louisville, KY, July 2s.-Former SEN
ator ]. C. S. Blackburn has been selected
by the democratic nominees and Chairman
A. w. Young OF the State central commit
tee to be chairman Of the democratic
State campaign committee. MI. BACK
burn has accepted the place and Is pre-
pairing to enter upon the duty Of maaaglns
the present campaign. Within Two webs
the campaign will be formally opened WIN
a big meeting. at which the principal
speeches will be made by Senator Goepel
and Mr.. Blackburn.
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Texas Postal Matters.
Especial to The Post,)

Washington. July 2s.-Texas postofhces
established: carandan. Mills county, Sam
uel Caraway. postmaster: Majors, Franklin
county, Benjamin r. Majors. postmaster.
The postoffce at Morris, Borden county,
has been moved five and one-hah miles
southeast into Howard county and Aura J.
Wright commissioned postmaster.
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Darlington. July 26,-East Texas-Fair
Psdw except showers on the gulf; fair
~; variable winds.
kst Texas and New Mexico-Partly cloudy
tsday and Friday with showers on eX-
n northern portions: variable winds.
|hhoma. Indian Territory and ARKANSAS
y cloudy Thursday and Friday: variable
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conference with william ]. Bryan here
next Monday for the purpose of making
preliminary arrangements TO have this
state send solid Bryan delegation to
the National convention next year. b. Q.
Wall of Milwaukee. National committee
man for Wisconsin, has not been invited
on account of his hostility to JIG to ].
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A neaencY fnr Rusnln.

London July Colt IN rumored the
czar's mind IL In such condition that
a reg ency Will be declared In n short
time.
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.otton Region Bulletin.
w. region bulletin for the twenty fous
slulns at D. In. yesterday. 10th me-
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WISCONSIN SILVER LEADERS.

Conference to BE Held to Arrange
Solid Bryan Delegation.
Madison. Wis. July 26.-Democratic free
silver leaders Of Wisconsin will hold
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General Observations.
sefsatons taken by the United State-
Pier bureau at all stations at 6 p. M,
|nesitlln time: