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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-06
THE "AMERicAN poL,cy"
Ia Not "a Interfere with Britnin. rt
~ Pointed Out.

New York, January 5.-A special to the
Tribune from Washington says: II is
pointed out at the state department that
press dispatches from belgium having
in view petition to President Mckinley
asking him to Oder mediation to the bel
ligerents in South Africa. is altogether
mlsdirectcd and exhibits painful ignor-
anco Of tho American policy Of abstention
from interfering IN matters which are
none OF this country's business. 1t is sng-
gosted that such n petition could have 10
direct influence IN the direction NJ ter
minating hostllities If it proposes TO in
ducc the United states 10 take the militia
tive toward securing an amicahle settle
men OF The quarrel Both bclligerents are
already presumably aware Of the historical
attitude Of the United States last con
Fpicuously shown as late as the war be.
tween China and Japan, In always being
ready 10 use is good offices TO avoid or
end strife when the invitation comes from
both dieputants not from one alone ami
not from mere outsider
Great Rrtaiu and the South African re-
publics are aware that the president would
accept promptly and with pleasure any
suggestion Of mediation that came from
both Of them hut ~ 10 the time neither
Of these government has given the slight
est intimation that it desires anything but
strict neutrality from the United States.
II is true that Just before bostilities began
President Steyn OF the ORANGE FREE
STATE. through his consul general at
New York, Mr. Pietre desired the friendly
intervention OF President Mckinley in the
hope at ayerting war. but no concurrent
request Of similar nature came from
England and the president therefore alb
stained from volunteering his good Offices
whore they apparently would have oeen
unwelcome Since that time no suggestion
OF a desire Ia arhitrate or TO put an end
10 ighting has boon manifested, however
guardedly 10 this government by the pow
ers concerned
il is believed that should GREAT
BRITAIN indicate her Wish to have the
president attempt a peaceful solution OF
The difficulty, the American consul at Pre-
toria would promptly ask President Kru-
ger II he desred to unto Ia the request.
This procedure is made possible by Presl-
dent Steyn's earlier request and by the
state departments declinatlon to receive
General O'Berne, who was understood ia
be charged with powers from Pretoria to
ask for mediation In the event England
being willing to leave the dispute to ar
bitration
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AWAITING REINroRCEMENrs.
Roth Boers mud British Are on the
Defensive.

London January 6.The Morning Post g
military critic discusses the details OF
General French's and General Gataore S
skirmishes and operations, and declares
that both need achievements. He adds ::
Each side at the Modder river, where
Methuen is. wants to be attacked, but
neither cares TO attack. The consequence
is likely 10 be pause until the arrival
OF reinforcements. These viii reach the
British FIRST If General Butler pushes his
advance vigorously; and 10 not. the Beers
win he the first to be reinforced"
Both the News and the Mail again at.
tack the ministry submitting series OF
questions. much alike. 10 be pfopounded
In parliament whoa It ASSEMBLIES as 10 the
conduct q the war and the war prepara-
lions. These questions are aimed at Sir
Michael Hicks Beach, the chancellor OF
The cxchequer Lord Lsnsdowne the war
secretary; Lord Wolseley. the commander
OF all her msjesty's forces. and all the
members OF the war office. both In the
civil and the military branches.
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WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT
COMPARISON or PRESENT MOVE
NEWT WITH oTBER SEASONS.
Brought tuto Sight since septem-
Der t-Interesting Figures.

New orleans, January 5.-Setretary Hes
ter's weekly New Orleans cotton exchange
statement today shows a decrease In the
movement into sight compared with the seven
days ending this date last year of $4,000. a
decrease under the same time year before
last of $4,000, and an increase over the
same time in 1897 of 5000.
For the FIVE days OF January the totals
show decrease under last year OF $1,000,
decrease under the same time year before
last of 5000 aud an increase over the same
time in 1897 Of 5000.
For the III days of tho season that have
ELAPSED the aggregate is behind the l97 days
OF last year i,sss,oOo, behind the same days
year before last of l.4o9OOO and behind 1897
by $4,000
The amount brought into sight during the
PAST seven days has been 2i5.2Ql, against 3e3.
2ii for the seven days ending this date last
year, 3SS,2So year before last and 231,0'1 the
same time IN 1897, and for the ave davs Of
January II has been ls6, 40 against 22S ON0
last year; 1924 year before last, and no.
0si the same time in 1897.
These make the total movement for the Ia
days from September TO date sos sis,
against 1853. SAL last year, 7.bSo074 year be
fore last and 6,50S,2I6 the same time in 1897
Ths movement since September shows re
CENTS at all United states ports .,lon so2.
hlaihrt otVoS,fnf last NtoFs ptfNdt4is wear ne
fore last and 5,oe9, $50 the same time In 1897
Overland across the Mississippi Ohio and
Potomac rivers 10 Northern mills and Canada
s84,a67 against sos 49, last year 7ls,s4i year
before last and SO, SCI the same time in 1897
Interior stocks in excess Of those held al
tho close Of the commercial year SO e57
against 561Gfo last year, $50, SIS year before
last and 1882 the same time in 1897 South
ern mill takings 5es,770 against 54i 90 last
year SRss4 year before last and 455, 725 the
same time in 1897
Foreign exports for the week have been
2Sl, t5l, against 3S1, 141 last wear, making the
total thus far for the season 2,153 fl4, against
i26,i5l last year deereass of 1872 siS
Northern mill tskings and Canada during
the past seven days show = decrease Of i3. e4a
as compared with the corresponding period
last year and their total tskings since Sep.
TENDER ] have increase POP, l2e. The total
takings OF American mills North and South
and Canada, thus far for the season have
been 2,ll5,s0i against .sSS,1l4 last year.
These include 1,i9S 69l by Northern spinner,
against 1.296.562
St~ ks at the seaboard and the twenty nine
leading Southern interior centers have de-
creased during the week ia. $50. against a
decrease during the corresponding period last
season of la4,S6S. and arc now 1l7,75l smaller
than at this date In 1899, Hfn
Including stocks left over at ports and In
terror towns from the last crop and the mum
Der OF bales brought into sight thus far for
the new crop the supply TO date Is $3.50 il4.
against SCI, 100 for the same period last year.
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ROSEBUD NOTES.
Mucb Interest Has Been Aroused in
urnzos River Navigation.

UruSOs River Nhtightton'
Rosebud. Texas. January 4--Consder-
able interest has been aroused In Falls
county anent the navigation of the Brazos
and the chairman and secretary OF the
local organization are ARRANGING for a
general rally of the entire county at this
place In the near future, at which time II
is hoped to have the matter thoroughly
ventilated.
Work on the arteslan well has been
resumed after an idleness OF about a
month. The we'll began to cave at n
depth Of some 500 feet, necessitating a
stop until casing could be brought from
Pennsylvenis Manager s. J. slade says
that the well will be pushed to compile
tion as rapidly as possible. The size W
tho well is ten inches and the contract
calls Tor water or 1000 feet.
Burglars entered the store OF II. Zapp
at Ben Arnold last night and secured
about S.. officers from Cameron came UP
today and made an investigation without
avail.
Marcus G. Smith. local representative
of McFadden Bros, has returned from an
extended visit TO Eastern Texas,
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FINANCIAL REVIEW.
Eirier Money Conditions Impart n
tN Good Tpne

New York, January 5.-Bradstreet's Finan-
cial Review tomorrow will say;
Easier conditions in the money market,
together with effective support from leading
interests in the industrial and railroad share
lists. particularly the Vanderbilt trunk limo
stocks, gave good tone to the market at
ths beginning OF the year. The transactions
OF last Saturday we're OF the usual limited
KIND in advance OF a two-day holiday, the
prices firm and the feeling of the mar
ket Indicated a belief that the financial sit
uation had improved. This impression was
not negatiyed by the weekly bank statement,
Although the changes in the averages for the
week were not OF a very significant character.
On Tuesday. when the exchange reopenod,
good support and professional buying was in
evidence, while money. apart frorl some tenn
pcrary conditions. ruled at about per cent,
and the foreign markets were generally calm,
With some slight indications of bulishness.
Quotations thereupon all advanced throughout
the list, particular attention being given to
special securities, where the Pacific railroads,
the Vanderbilt trunk line stocks and the
Steel and Tobacco industrials were the most
prominent. A declining tendency in Brooklyn
Rapid Transit had no effect on the rest oil
the5 list and that stock later recovered
mainly upon the covering by short interest
infft. II noticeable however, that the
markell in spite of It's relatively fair degree
of1aotivity was extremely professional ana
that the public's part In the movement, as
lpdtcated By the transactions carried out by
the commission houses was on the whole
small. London purchased few stocks, but
liz chief influence in the market was the
eafing off OF discount rates.
on Wednesday afternoon, however, there
Was a change in the attitude of our market
whfch had its origin abroad. II would seem
that the money market conditions at Berlin
have not improved and that the seizure OF
German steamer carrying supplies to the
Transvaal vas regarded as likely TO put
strain upon the already difficult relations be-
tween Germany and Grfst Britain AT all
events heavy sales of German holdings of
AMERICAN stocks we're noted in both London
and New York and the market lost good
deal of the recent improvement.
On Thursday the market prescribed further
Indications of an incipient break, owing 10
fprtA.r declines in prices for Americans ia
I.npeoI, but before the day ended decided
rally set in under the lead OF trunk line
efocks This Is due TO a report that some
arrArcc ments had been made which is cal
criHtd to have improved the already har.
prplerties.
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4 NARRoM EscApE.

Mr. Willie Love, aged about 10 years
narrowly escaped drowning in Ifhe Ncches
river between 6 and O'Clock Thursday
morning. The young man was walking
along the river bank at the Texas Tram
wharf when he stumbled and fell rolling
into the water No one witnessed the ac
cidont, but MIR, owes cries for help at
tractcd mill hands who rescued him from
log on which he had succeeded In climb
Ing When brought TO he land The young
man was almost frozen and practically
exhausted from his struggle TO keen above
the water MIR, Love says his home is IN
Victoria, Texas He had been in louisi-
ana spending the holidays with relativeS
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THE FRENCH WARSHIP
May Stir Up Truoble II Pressure Is Brought
on San Domingo.
WASHINGTON FAyORs TIE FRENH CLAIMS
A. Against the West Indian Cow
eminent. hut European subjects
Arc Interested IN Revenues.

New York, January GA special to the
Herald from Washington says: II the
French government attempts torcihly to
compel the payment OF the Boisemaire-
Caccevelli claim by levying upon the rev.
enues OF Santc Domingo The matter 10
likely TO become an object OF coacern TO
two or three powers, including the United
states
The syndicate which finances the island
has Dutch, French and English, as we'll
ms American stockholders. and IT is to be
presumed that their several governments
will anxiously watch over their citizens
interests.
The United States recently formally rec
ognized the Jlminez government when II
was assured that the new government
would assume the obligations of the Heu-
reuX administration. No specific matter
was mentioned in this assurance, but the
authorities understood Il to mean the pro-
lection of the syndicato's rights as we'll
as the payment of the remainder OF the
Drama bridge claim. which was decided
in favor OF Nathaniel Mckay.
The authorities understand that French
man OF war is at Santo Domingo. The gun
boat Machias has also been in the waters
OF Santo Domingo for some little time. and
the armored cruiser New York recently
called at the islands capital,
The information at the state department
respecting the dispute between France and
santo Domingo Ia meager. consisting mere
ly of the facts In the claim and 20 the
failure OF tho Jimiuez government 10 pay
tho nsiellments.
The authorities certainly sympaihisc
suonulues5IdeI on epeui 'seilpuup aSipVo
qaueIa sVl lnuqalUL II lrul luenlmd
-ap sluls aVl 10 PIES 81 II slusmuIaAoS
uu9IIsuv ulnoS moil suIeIo 10 uoOoeUoo
eul ~ saualIadXa pBQ SulAuu aoueld ull@
in this matter TO the state department.
The Iminez government according 20 Of
fcial information. has rcpslated the pa
per money issued by former President
HeureuX and the national bank Natural
ly. foreign interests have thus been Sc
riously injured, especially those of Amer
icsn citizens, who are the principal holders
Of the money The representatives Of the
several powers In SBntn Domingo have
made protests against this action. but they
have been unavsilinE
In view NJ his fact, and the further
failure Of the liminez government 10 con
tinue to pay installmerts IN the French
claim. France has probably decided that
naval demonstration win be beneficial.
and hence the report thai she has sent in
structions under which q force will he as
semhled az Santo Domingo
New York January S. General Aeian
dro woz Gil who was consulting MIN
ister for the Domingo republic in this city
until the assassination Of HeureuN said.
when told the French government had or
dered the Atlantic squadron TO sail for
Santo Domingo; u have no doubt what
ever that the claim VIII be settled 10 the
complete satisfaction Of The French gov
eminent. irrespective OF the intended visit
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GnIdcn Mcddlng CcIehrntIon.

Lewisville, Texas, January 3.-Mr. w.
B. and Mrs. Malnda Cobb cowan, aged
70 and 60 years. respectively, a most re-
spected couple. celebrated the fiftieth an
CANT home at this place today. Many
friends and relatives were present. Wis
itors from other places were John Cobb
OF Muscogee l. T.: Sam Cobb, wife and
children and Bob Cobb and wife Of We
nita l. T.; Mrs. Hetta Bailew and her
three daughters, Misses Maud, Lima and
Arta. OF West. Texas; 7. p. Cowan and
wife OF Grand Prairie. Texas; b. Cowan
and wife OF Denton. Texas Many were
the valuable presents made TO the happy
and honored couple. sumptuous din-
ner was served and a most enjoyable oc-
casion /. was
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npApsTnEEr's REVIEW.
freshness This Week Has Been mt n
fff standstiU.

Bunjness This Week Has been Mt n
7f standstiu.
t4S<y York, January 5.-Bradstreet's will say
tomarrow:
The business world has marked time this
week, pending the results OF the annual stool
takines and the passing away o. the hol'cuy
innuences which usually make quietucss at
this period. Aside from the STRENGTHENING Of
VALUES OF q number Of staples such as 2
ffteais provisions and cotton, which are
speellatively dealt in, there has been n de-
csdfd movement forward, but, ~ The o.hsr
hand. there has been no backward STEPS taken.
perhaps the most notable movement among
letding staples Is that developed in hogs ard
hog products, q better realization apparently
osing had OF the features making for strength
IN fhose products, notable among which rs the
feduction in the supply Of hogs, Snich. liz 2
theisimllar FALLING OF In the number Of cattle,
has gone on for nunber-of years past.
Thai the advance IN hog products Is be-
Kirning TO attract more attention seems owl
ten3 from the extent 10 which this ad, ance
f4t had sympathetic reelection IN the prizes
cfxhest and other cereals, whb,h really trace
seer OF the strength which has Seen shown
tttf week 10 that source. While sf1eEs Of
rneRt have fallen of In Europe and ship
Wen's thereto in December were tbs highest
ft<ardsd for many years past, s-l. stocks
Save increased in this country TO nearly as
Gfe9' an extent
7 QFinE TO the continued light moys,n nj and
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VISIBLE SUPPLY.
Comparison with Last Year Shows "a
Large Decrease.

b New Orleans. January 5.-secretary Hes
ter's statement of the worlds visible supply
OF cotton compares the figures OF this week
with last week and last year. 1t shows an
increase for the week Just closed of Ssl6,
against an increase OF 5.4s7 last year The
total visible is i,3O3,292 against 1924 last
week and 5,e42,2 79 last year. OF this the total
OF American cotton is s.577. 992. against 3,625
i76 last week and 1893 ,259 last year. aud OF
all other kinds including Egypt. Brazil. In
dia. etc. $4,000, against fG9, oOd last weel,
aud 10000 last year
The total worlds visible SUPPLY OF cotton
shows an Increase compared with last weeN
OF Ssl6 bales, and decrease compared with
last year OF 1898 9S7.
on the worlds visible supply as above,
there is now ahoat and held n Great Britain
and continental Europe l,aS5,0Oo bales agains
g. 600 last year; in Egypt 20j.l00, against
25d,0oQ last year. aud in India 2es 900, against
2os. 900 last year and in tho United States
l.si4,oO0, against 1870 con last year.
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Rock Island Texas January 5.--Dr. a.
J. Mayheld. surgeon in chief of Sweet
Springs sanitarium, in Missouri. was here
last week looking for location TO star,
a branch sanitarium. lie was favorably
impressed and said he would return
shortly.
John Baxter started for Missouri yes
terday on visit.
u. ?, York OF st. Louis came IN yester-
DE- with several excursionlsts from Mis-
souri,.
A carload OF farming implements, such
as plows, harrows. etc. was received al
this place a few days ago.
The social event OF Christmas Was a
reception given by Prof. and Mrs Jessur
celebrating their FIRST wedding annlver-
sary.
Merchants report big holiday trade
and are now busy invoicing.
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BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT.
Ohio Capitalist Wants to Purchase 800
Acres Of Rice Land.
A RuMOR CONCERNING ANOTHER RICE MILL
In short Time for the Machinery.
Site for Synagogue.

Beaumont, Texas, January 5. - Harry
Leo. . sa1ng man who claims to hold the
road riding. arrived In the city this morn
ing. He says he is making a bicycle run
OF 10000 miles within the United States.
He left Washington September 49, and
has already ridden i7es miles, At Ever
green, Ala, he found the Young lady
who is to become his wife, He says she
is now at San Antonio waiting his arrival
and that they will be married in the
Alamo city on January u.s. From San
Antonio Leo will continue his ride on
a tandem and will be accompanied by his
wife
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NEW RICE MILL

There Is a we'll defined rumor today that
an order for machinery for another rice
mill TO he built in Beaumont viii he
placed within the next few days In
fact 1t is stated that the parties Interested
have already received bids from several
manufacturers OF rice mill machinery and
the only thing necessary now Is to reach
a decision as to which Is the best machin-
cry for the price named, Capacity OF
the proposed mill can not be learned. but
1t is known that only latest improved ma
chinery will be purchased and the capac-
ity will not be less than 400 barrels Of
rough rice per day The Beaumont irri-
cation company will also build rice
mill, but the location has not yet boon
decided upon.
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BURNED a town.
Captain Conhnus"r Captured Fti-
pino Stronghold.

Manila. January 6. 1870 a, m,--Advices
from MegnlaDg. province OF Pompanga,
report that Captain Conhauser, with three
companies OF the Twenty-hfth regiment.
captured the insurgent stronghold Com
mancho. or Mount Arayat yesterday.
Three Americans were wounded; ths enc
my's loss is not known. Three members
OF the Ninth and two Of the Twelfth regi-
ments, whom the insurgents held as pris-
oners. were shot and horribly mutilated.
Three Of them are dead and the other two
are recovering.
Captain Conhauser set fre to the bar
rack and the town.
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PAID FOR THE SITE.

This afternoon Emanuel congregation
closed the purchase Of two lots on Broad
way between Pearl street and Magnolia
avenue, which is TO be the site 81 the
Jewish synagogue The purchase prise
was paid In cash Among the suhserlp-
ticns for purchase Of the site was 5000
donated nv the Ladies' Benevolent asso-
citation, which donation rs highly appre-
ciated Quito a number Of subscriptions
10 he fund for the erection Of the syna-
sogue have been received by officers OF
he congregation but the fund has not
yet become sufficiently large TO Justify
the commencement Of construction.
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Mrs. Ann Harrison Dead.

Alto. Texas. January 2.-one OF Tho
pioneers OF Cherokee county, Mrs. Ann
Harrison, is dead. She came 10 Texas
with her family in 1853 and has lived at
the old homestead. one mile from this
place. forty-tive years. Her husband,
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SOME COTTON STATISTICS.
SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION or THU
STAPLE FOR -FOUR MONTHS.
Interesting Extracts from secretary
hester's Inst Representatives. by
American spinners.

The last monthly report of Secretary Hes
ter Of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange gives
the following figures in regard to takIngs by
American spinners during the past four
months:
1858, 1900. 1895 80.
Takings by Northern spin
ners from and via delivery
ports ..,..... ...,-.....-.... O2i. al Az ,Si4
Overland to Northern mills
months 80. .........; sis.es7 77i.sas
Total Northern spinntrs and
Canada. Sept / to Dec.
80. inclusive ..,.,....;..., I,!si,'ss l-gs,i5c
inss .......'. ,........... $3.50 1869
Total American mills North
and South, aud Canada. for
four months ............. .2,027 ass ~. i25
Average weekly TAX
ings by Northern
sDlnners TO date. $500 69,9ss 70 ~,
Average weekly tRkings
by Northern spinneTs
during Il months ~ ca 42.li7 4251y
The supply and distribution OF cotton Tor
the first four mouths OF the season Septem
bcr to December 5o inclusive is given as
follows.
supply 1902 1900. 1898 e9. 1928
Amount OF crop
brought into sight
for four months
eiding Dee. 30. ,sei,0I6 7T1o,S4a 1,ca6, So
stocks a. ports and
principal Interior
towns left over
from last crop :. sissss .sI SIS 1883
Total supply .,.sSos,sIs 7.sss,iis IaB,os7
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RY.N's CHALLENGE.
lie wants 10 Meet Anybody at I5s
POunla

Chicago. January 5.-Tommy Ryan has
deposited with Lou Housman $1,000 as
forfeit for a match with anybody in the
world at 1853 pounds. Kid Mccoy preferred,
Ryan says he is through with Jefries
and will not train the champion for his
match with Corhett
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ovERLANp MovEMENT
COFFEE.

New York. January 1.-The coffee market
opened steady with prices points lower 10
10 higher and ruled generally TO 10 points
higher Total sales $1,000 hags. includne
January at 6.i5n6g0, March 60 May 65od
Der e.75ds.so. December s. Spot coffee RIO
quiet No : invoice, ~ No. johbng, ~ {;
mild, hrm Cordova, 6nl2is,
New Orleans January 5.--Coffcc Rio. or
binary to fair. 7ikdSas