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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
PLANS OF REPUBLICANS.
Taylor Determined to Have Martial Law Declared
to Get Federal Aid.

which they were fairly and honestly elect.
cd by the people in November, In spi .
of the most gigantic frauds that ever dis
graced the State, and put in their places
the gang OF conspirators who dominate the
party in the majority In the legislature"
lie closed by dramatically declaring that
the people would not submit TO the I'M
seating OF Governor Taylor.
| Ex-Governor Bradley in his spesch ac-
cepting the nomination said that the
State had never in It's history had before
1t such state OF affairs as now exists.
He said the very air was full OF con-
spiracies. All of these had failed up TO
date, however, he said, and "as sure as
God relgns the men who have been placed
in these offices by the sovereign people
Will stay there" These sentiments were
also expressed by other speakers and APP
| plauded.
| The tone OF the speeches in the republic
can caucus tonight was afterward con-
strued by the Goebel leaders as an ad-
mission on the part OF the republican lead
his contest before the legislature as prac-
tlcally assured. Upon the heels OF the
! talk that Governor Taylor should be
| backed up In possession OF the office II he
| Is unseated, by party vote, came a ru-
NOR tonight that xGovernor Bradley may
contest Blackburn's election to the senate.
The rumor is neither affirmed nor denied
| by any one with authority to speak, and
those who are advocating such step justi-
fy it on the ground of retaliation.
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Louisville. January s.-The cleo
tion Of ex-senator J. c. s. Blackburn
TO succeed Senator William Lindsay.
and also the seating OF William Goe-
bel, who is contesting the election Of
Governor W. S. Taylor, are now as
sured facts, and conceded by the re-
publican managers.
But by election is meant that
of election from the two clerks OF the
general assembly and Goebel will be
given his certificate as governor by
majority vote OF the legislature. Both
will be further contested by the re-
publicans, and the fight will be even
more bitter than before the seating OF
Taylor. Taylor will refuse to sign
Blackburn's certificate of election as
senator. when he is declared the sena-
tor-elect by the general assembly on
January Is, but the legislature vii
seat Goebel by February /, and then
Goebei will attach his signature as
governor to Blaokburn's certificate.
The republican managers have for
mulated their plan or battle. in which
they claim to have the moral and An
ancial support Of the republican Ma
tional committee. They concede that
Goebel Will be seated by the leglsla-
ture. denounce the selection by lot OF
the committees to try the contest. and
will take little interest in the trial OF
the contest.
Their programme as outlined by
republican official is simply this: The
Goebel legislature will be permitted
TO 80 on with the contest, which will
result in the unseating OF Taylor. and
Taylor will refuse TO surrender his Of
fice to Goebel. but on tho contrary will
hold It by force. Then the republicans
will carry their case to the Federal
courts. They Will reach this tribunal
as result OF martial law. which will
be declared in the state az soon as
the two forces clash, which republicans
intend TO SEQ shall occur when Goe-
bel makes his demand for the guber-
Material office.
The claim by the republicans will
he that the Federal authorities guar
antee each state a republican form Of
government, and that under the Goe-
bel hill this form Of government Is not
enjoyed in Kentucky. Upon this
ground they will ask the United states
government to interfere.
In the case OF Blackburn. his cleo
ton will be contested In the senate
by the republican senatorial nominee,
who will undoubtedly he Ex-Governor
w. o. Bradley. The senate will be
called upon to decide several ques-
lions that were never before brought
before that body for decision. It
will be asked TO 80 behind the re-
turns and investigate tho law under
which the members OF the general as
sembly were elected. These legis-
lators were all elected under the Goe-
bel election law, which the republi-
cans say will not stand a senatorial
test.
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mn. pALrnnn srEAIks.
He Defends the Government and Its
NNnr pnIicN.

London. January S.--Arthur Bsfour.
first lord OF the treasury delivered his
annual address to the Manchester con
stituents this evening. An immense audit
ence gave him an enthusiastic reception.
Mr.. bGlfour contrasted the conditions OF
last year when the Fashoda incident had
been honorably closed and the peace con
ference had begun at The Hague, With
these VI today, when. he said, England
had become involved in the greatest war
OF the generation"
II is true" he continued that the
government knew the situation contained
clements of peril, but It is not true that
they regarded the war as anything like
Inevitable. III it be asked why the GOV.
efnment knowing the Transvaal was in
ereasing It's ornaments, did not protest,
Inc melancholy reason rests in the Jaml-
son raid, winch gave the Transyaal A
chance to cay 1t was arming, not for ag-
gression, but for seif protection. Thus we
are criticised for doing TOO little by those
Who year ago attacked us for doing too
much"
The speaker said he believed the events
which prevented mobilization last August
had done more good in uniting all parties
and all parts OF the empire than II Grsat
Britain and not the rransvaai had Issued
the ultimRtum.
Even the tactical misfortune at Lady.
ntnfth, Ut ine extent oil lne BOer inVeStiOn
OF British territory" said MIR Balfour,
is not such as need by Itself brighton
even the most timId"
In defending the artillery equipment he
observed. do not believe that your sol.
diers are sent to the Acid with worse
gun than France or Germany would use
In similar circumstances. The guns sup.
piled TO Sir George white were intended
Tor mobile force. not for the defense o.
4, beleaguered fortress. The course OF IN,
J w3r has revealed the necessity for gum
less mobile, but OF greater range, ant
these are being put out abundantly"
After extolling the sea transport and tn,
ready response of the reserves he declared
that the governmnt had given the gen
erals an absolutely free hand that the wa
was 'one In defense OF our African EN-
pire" and that through good and evil for
tune they would pursue IL unswervingI,
TO the end, SO that no such war SHOULD
ever be waged In South Africa again, Ii
conclusion Mr. Balfour ridlcued the for
eign prophecies that the dissolution Of III,
British empire was about to begin
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LOCAL wHANGLE.
Democratic Party Leaders Desire Ia
Live In HnruOny.

Chicago, January s.The Post today
gays: THE renewal of the Harrison Alt
geld fued in the local democratic circles
indicated by the mayors refusal to attend
the luncheon given yesterday to Manager
Samuel b. Cook OF the ways and means
committee, is likely to result in the party
managers moving the democratic National
headquarters away from Chicago The
reason for Mayor Harrson's refusal 10
be present was the fact that Ex-Governor
Altgeld was expected to be present. Tho
National committeeman are exceedingly
annoyed over the frequent recurrence OF
the local wrangle and are considering the
advlsability Of establishing the party tent
in more harmonious neignporhood.
Norman II. Mack, the democratic leader
of Buffalo. who came to attend the Bryan
banquet, Is hard at work TO transfer the
headquarters to that city, Washington
and St Louis have also been mentioned
| as cities at which the headquarters may
DO established in ease they are moved
away from Chicago"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
LOCAL.

The city council. alter reading a lot o,
petitions, adjourns till Thursday after
noon.
meeting tonight at the Capitol Annex
to discuss the South Texas fair movement.
The South Texas Hay association will
meet here today in quarterly session.
Election OF officers By the Daughters Of
the confederacy and the Parish Aid So
clety,
The formation OF federation OF clubs.
big increase OF business at the Hous-
ten postoflce.
prospector talks of silver mines in
Arkansas.
Charles Meyer, a tailor. found dead IN
mis- room, death supposed to be from as-
phyxiatlon.
Mr. Carnegie reiterates his proposition
to give Houston $4,000 for a library build
ing.
Fred Lockwood fires two loads OF shot
into Perry Scott, cclored.
The Clerks association meet and eisc,
officers for the year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
MONROE DOCTRINE HAS FALLEN.
A French View of the Effect of Mr.. McKinley's
Wars and Hays Diplomacy.

editorial
China Washing
China
has Of the
right and a
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INDIA's FAMINE.
water aud Food Can Not be \
Infants Abandoned.

water and Food Can Not he Hnd
Infants Abandoned.
New York. January S.-Latest mail ad-
vices from India aver that the situation
there grows darker every week. Three
millions are on government relief work.
Inc sale OF children by starving parents
is becoming common. Families are break
Tug up each member for himself, in
search of food. Abandoned children are
found frequently. 1t is a famine OF water
as well as food Cattle are dying off BY
thousands and no rain is expected until
June.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
FOREIGN.

The Paris Temps says Mckinley and
Hay have succeeded in giving the death
blow to the Monroe doctrine.
Bubouic plague reports were received
from Honolulu and Manila
The Temps OF Paris comments on the
open door policy and charges that the
administration OF President Mckinley has
overthrow every tradition.
German people are thoroughly aroused
by the seizure OF vessels
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
AFTER CHAMBERLAIN.
stead says lie Was Connected with
tho Jumison Raid.


the .Jnmison Raid.
New York, January s.--A dispatch to
the World from London says: w. 7.
stead publishes a letter in which he says.
THE correspondents OF the colonial office
In Jamison- Rhodes conspiracy may open
the eyes OF the British nation to the orig
iual sources OF all the present sufferings.
"Why should Chamberlain have had rea-
son to fear the story coming out2 That
he did so is assumed as matter perfectly
we'll known to Lord Grey, who was close
friend of Chamberlain. Possibly he was
even more well known. Cape politician
wrote me the other day declaring that he
was satisfied that 1t was through Lord
Grey that all the more confidential com
munications passed between Rhodes and
Chamberlain"
Mr. Stead then quotes from the cor
respondence heretofore made public show
ing that Mr.. Chamberlain insisted that the
putlanders should operate under the Brit
ish flag. Then he says; THE Americans
and the liberal burghers who were willing
to risk their lives for legitimate revolu-
ton under the Transvaal flag absolutely
refused to take part In the movement In
tended TO jump the Transvaal for England,
Rhodes realized better than Jamison how
fatally the flag question had paralyzed
johannesburg. Hence he never approved
OF the raid that was undertaken by Jaml-
son on his own responsibility. but under
the goad of what he knew was the desire
OF Chamberlain.
by conserving to the conspiracy OF
fslsehood before the select committee TO
palm off upon the world the hollow lie
that Chamberlain and the foreign office
knew nothing whatever OF the Rhodes
Jamison conspiracy, both parties to the
4 a tnrt nd fhn mt lfpn
in the lie The lie is now coming home to
roost"
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sTEyN,s ADDRESS.
Says the Republics VIII Enjoy Peac.
Next Year.

Next Year.
Lourenzo Marquee, Frida. January o..
The Standard and Diggers' News pub
fishes President steyn's New Years ad-
dress TO the burghers OF the Free state.
Inc ADDRESS concludes as follows; Next
year the Afrlkander nations will enjoy
peace and rest. and that peace will be
established on the basis that the enemy
who has opposed and prosecuted us dur
Ing the whole OF the past century shall
no longer be in position to spill limo
cent blood. May God in His Infinite mer.
ey grant this"
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WASHINGTON.

surgeon General Wyman asks for an
appropriation with which to fight hui
bonic plague.
The Texas antitrust case was submitted
TO tho United States supreme court on
arguments for and against the consti-
tionalltv OF tho Texas law.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
A Guaranteed cure for Pne.

All druggists are authorized by the "
ufacturers OF PAZO OINTMENT to rs1
the money where it falls to cure auy y
OF piles, no matter how long stani1
Cures ordinary cases in six days, the VI
cases in fourteen days. One applies1
gives ease and rest. Relieves itching
stantly.
This is new discovery and Ia tue q
pile remedy sold on a positive gauia'|
no cure no pay, Price 80 cents.
II your druggist don't keep i IN VI
send us 50 cents in postage stamps \
we will forward same by mail.
Manufactured by Paris Mediclps 4
st. Louis. Mo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
Democrats OF Mas.ncnu..,,.

Boston January s--The democratic stat.
central committee held IT'S annual meeting
here today and after elec,ing the old hoard
OF officers passed resolutions consrata.
iaung the Beers on their successful az
Tense OF their country and others euloriztic
OF the lsto nr Edward McGlynn.
'eiegrani from William J. BRYAN rels.
tive to his coming East was read, outIln.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
GERMAN PRESS RoAsrs HIM.

New York, January s.-A Herald dis
patch from Berlin says: The Berlin press
prints most violent attacks on Mr.. Cham
herlain spropos Of the revelations OF the
Independence Beige. The latest number
OF the weekly journal Die Nation con
tains severe criticism OF the role played
by Mr.. Chamberlain, by Herr Won Hous-
ton. formerly a minister of Holland. lie
declared that the colonial secretary trust
ed those who deserved no trust. He prob
ably expected to increase the strength Of
bis position by series OF brilliant Vie
tories In what he thought would be a short
and easy campaign,
Tho capture of the Herzog has added new
fuel to the flames
The public demands the seizure OF Brit
ish ships in German harbors. The press,
however, advises against this as it will
be casus belli.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.

Mail reports have been received OF the
FIRST battle at Tueela river.
A mail report shows that at MaEersfon-
TEN the reverse was caused hy General
Methucns mistake.
General White sends brief account OF
the engagement at Ladysmith Sunday ana
it Is claimed as brilliant british VIC
tory
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chants. have donated $4,000 TO the funa
for the equipment OF the yeomanry
II is understood that the war office has
received some figures on the casualties
in the Saturday attack upon Ladysmith
but not the list itself. These have not
yet been made public.
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SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.
STATE.

Several Harris county cases were de-
clded by the supreme court
The comptroller gives out a list OF
pensioners who have not received their
pro rata.
There is promising outlook for a
strawberry crop
The Galveston Wharf company has pur-
chased more land to improve facilities
San Antonio water company has made a
proposition to the city looking toward
municipal ownership.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
Only u Runor.

Londcn, January s, 6:e5 p. ma rumor
Is current Ia this city that General Buler
has crossed the Tugsla river. captured
twelve guns and Is now marching on
Labyrinth
y ndon' January s.-Nothing has hsen
received corroDorating the rumor that
General Butler has crossed the Tugela. so
the report must be taken with all reserve
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PoLITICAL.

Kentucky republicans have fully deter
mined on the declaration OF martial law
In order to secure Federal aid in keeping
Goebcl out Of the SUPERNATURAL office.
W. j. Bryan spoke on the issues at
Omaha, presenting arguments against the
gold standard
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
FIrry-sIxTn CONGRESS.

Resolutions providing for certain in
vcstigatious passed the senate.
Mr.. pettErew charged that in the Phil
ippine war the United states has at
tackled an ally
The house raised several inyestiSatins
resolutions
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RA

The Texas railroad commission has is
sued an order REGARDING cotton weights.
and prescribing rules for billing.
The Texas and New Orleans railway
annual meeting was held.
The route agents OF Wells. Fargo 4
Co.'S express met here to discuss bust
ness with General Superintendent TAFT.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
Derot nurned AZ sherman.

sherman, Texas, January s.-The depot
on the Joint track of the Missouri, Kansas
ana Texas and Texas and Pacific RAILWAYS
az Pilot Point burned this moraine. tn
estimated loss is placed at $4,000: insured
learned. A't DC
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
BRADLEY NoMINArrn.
He Made N Sensational speech 10
the Caucus

the Caucus.
Frankfort, KY. January s.--The repub-
hean joint caucus tonight nominated ex-
Governor W, O. Bradley as the repub.
lican candidate for senator BY acclana-
tion. Congressman Boreing. the only
other aspirant 70 this honor. instructed
his friends not TO present his name. The
occasion was rendered unexpectedly sem
sationsi by the speeches OF Mr.. Bradley
and other republican leaders. Represen.
tatiyc Slack OF owcnshlro. In placing
Bradley's name In nomination reviewed
The political situation as Il has progressed
slnee the legislature convened. ana de-
tclsred IT. to be his belief that The demo.
cratic majority has determined 10 rob the
present occupants Of the State Offices 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
MISTAKE OF METHUEN.
troops are Losing Heart in n Cam
pRign of Defeat

P"ikh OF Defeat.
LONDON January s.--Lord Delaware In
a graphic description of the battle Of
Magersfontein says: at is useless to
disguise that large percentage OF the
troops are losing heart in a campaign
comprised OF succession of frontal At
lacks on an invisible foe. securely in
trenched and unreachable. Our mon
fought admirably, but they were ashaa %
perform miracles. Don't blame them
aon't blame the gallant general who was
me nrst victim OF the terrible dIsaster
Mhien oyercame the Highland hrIraa,..
Inc, Inc mer rushed in quarter column 10
,heir doom General wauehone.a lac,
words were: 'For Gods sake mcn A. , ~.
plane for this, viii gladden. he
hearts OF his pumberless friends. There
Vas no accord between General Metbnsn
ana General wauchope in regard 10 me
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09

ing programme OF events as follows.
Monday, January 20, meeting at Prov-
dence, K. l.. January so, at Boston: Jan
nary 81, al Portland, Me-: February /. al
Concord. y. H. February .. at Montpelier
" 4 New Haven meeting Is also contem /.
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PHILIPPINES.

General Otis reports great activity on
the part of American troops.
Lieutenant Cheney and four men were
Killed in an engagement.
There are fourteen Americans vet held
as prisoners
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He shot the Gnide.

London, January s.--A private q
Irish Rifles who fought at stormbsrI
a letter to his folks says that when q
eral Gatacre saw the position the g.,
had led the troops into no shot The sl'
dead with his own revolver.
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COMMERCIAL.

Wheat was dun and weak, corn closed
lower. oSts unchanged and provisions
showed improvement.
The stock market is waiting for some
thing 20 happen.
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Jackson day celebration here Congressman
David a. DeArmond of Missouri, address,
ed large audience in st. Aloyslus hall.
Birmingham, Ala, January S.-JaclIson
day was celebrated here by a banquet,
which was attended by many prominent
democrats of the State telegram was
read from w. J. Bryan.
Cincinnati, January S.--Three hundred
plates were turned at the Jackson banquet
Of the Duckworth club.
st. Louis. January S-rhe Tennessee
society of st. Louis held its annual jack
son day banquet at the St Nicholas hotel
Governor Benton McMillin OF Tennessee
was the principal speaker OF the evening"
responding to tho toast, Andrew Jack
SON."
Peoria, III, January s.--Jsckson day was
observed by the democrats Of Peoria with
an elaborate banquet and numerous
speeches at the National hotel. Former
| Governor Horace Boies of Iowa, gave the
leading address of the evening, his sub
ject being "The Duty of Democrats as
| Sec It,"
Mr.. Roles urged that the doctrine OF free
silver be forsaken as a party Issue. He
| said that tho awful defeat Of 1896 was
brought about by nothing else than the
declaration in favor OF the free aud m
limited coinage OF silver at the exact
ratio of rs 10 I.
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Negroe. NYnnr a mama

sherman, Texas, January S--The negro
politicians are endesvoring to take hand
IN Grayson countys preliminary primaries
for congress 10 be held January 10. For
this purpose mass meeting OF the negro
voters has been called for Wednesday
evening.
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SPORT.

Dixon and McGovern will battle for the
featherweight championship tonight; lat
ter is the favorite.
Mccoy has declined to train Corbett and
Rubin has been engaged
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-09
DOMESTIC.

Expert insanity evidence was heard In
the Julia Morrison trial.
j. H. whaleu has made charge against
Senator whalon Of receiving money undsr
false piotenses.
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cnmcaiar on 9, ,,on,.

Nocona Texas, January :, About tweu.
iy-hye county candidates have already
announced ia the local newspapers. thus
preelpi'~ling the earliest campaign in the
history Of the county.
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Harris County popuIists cnIIed.

eao the Popullsts OF Harris County
" Houston, Texas, January S.-As there is
40 organization OF tho party in Harris
county by reason OF vacancy in the chair
manship, and as the congressional district
convention will meet January % at Nava-
sofa for the purpose OF choosing delegates
TO the National convention soon TO be call
ed by Chairman Butler, you are hereby
requested to meet In your several precincts
OF Harris county and choose at least one
delegate from each precinct 10 represent
the county in said district convention II
will be well to fully instruct your dele.
gates on those subjects OF party policy to
be pursued in the National convention,
| which II is plain TO be seen will be sprung
In that body. Fraternally yours,
Il. p, Alsbury,
representing State at large. in Executive
Ccynmittep