THE DALLES
iVKEK
uT CHROHICLE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1892.
IS BEFORE CONGRESS.
And Unless Sometnini New Transnires
TMs Weet will Settle the Matter.
NO APPOINTMENT
AS YET.
The 'Ninth District Judge is Yet an Un
. known Quantity.
MEXICO DON'T WANT GARZA.
The Behring Sea Settlement To 8ur
.rey the Rogue Rirer Lumber-
Object.
. Santiago, Chili, Jan. 23. The e c te
men'tpverthe embroglio with the United
States is growing rapidly. The Valpa-
raiso incident is the prevailing tpic of
conversation, and the probable results
' of a war are eagerly discussed. While
it cannot be said the excitement has
reached the stage known as "war fever'
vet the natural martial instincts of the
Chilian people are greatly aroused.
was definitely ascertained today that
Senor Perreira, the Chilian minister of
foreign affairs, has sent United States
Minister Egan a formal notification that
the Chilian government will reply to
morrow to the note containing the
ultimatum of the United Stales govern
merit. It is also learned that the Brit
ish minister to Chili has received in
structions from his government to offer
the services of his government as medi
ator to prevent a war between Chili and
the United States.
The Outcome of the Ultimatum.
Chicago, Jan. 24. The Daily Neu-s
Washington special says that Represen
talive Hopkins, of Illinois, said today
"I do not think President Harrison's
message will call upon congress for
declaration of war, but practically it
will suggest such a course, dependent
upon Chili apologizing. I expect, as
result of the message, a joint resolution
will be passed by the house and senate,
declaring that hostilities be commenced
at the end of a certain period, unless in
the meantime Chili shall have made
such reparation as this country shall
deem satisfactory."
JfO APPOINTMENT YET.
The Successful Ninth District Judge is
Still I'nnamed.
Washington, Jan. J-t. mere was
. about $3000 spent in telegraph tolls
-when Judge Hanford was appointed
United States district judge of Washing
ton. Now that there is a prospect that
Hanford may be appointed circuit judge
nd another vacancy created for the dis
trict judgeship, it seems that there is a
struggle for this place which is not yet
vacant. The AVashington senators,
when they went to the president with
the final proposition for the appoint
ment of W. Lair Hill stated that in case
it was not the intention to appoint him
that they would like to name a second
1 mi -j i x 1 1 1 1 .
cantly that it would do no harm to pre
sent another name,' and Judge Handford
was recommended, with the further pro
vision that in ' case he was promoted,
Judge Pritchard, of Tacoma. bbould be
his successor. This has not proved al
together satisfactory, because there are
a number of men who think they oueht
to be Handford 's successor if he is ap
pointed. Among tnese are United
' States District Attorney Winston, who
is now in w asnington, and Bam Hyde.
Both of these gentlemen are from
-Spokane, and only one can be appointed,
even if a vacancy should occur. Besides
: neither can now secure the recommenda
tion of the senators, because they are on
record for Pritchard. The Oregon dele
gation stand by Simon, and have not
changed one iota. They once having
agreed upon him, they teke no back talk
and do not consider any other man.' It
is either Simon or noOregon man.
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Consul Diaz said this afternoon that
bis government has offered no reward
for Garza,. but would doubtless takes
hand should he be captured and put
him on trial. Then the principal
charge against him would be treason.
The report that if captured, by the
United States authorities he would be
at once extradited is erroneous, as he
must first be tried in the United States
for a violation of the neutrality laws.
After his trial on such a charge will be
time enough to talk about extradition.
More Serious Than Erer.
Chicago, Jan. 24. The Times' Wash
ington dispatch says : "That there is
more serious danger of trouble with
Chili than at any previous time is con
ceded by those who hold the machinery
of war or peace. This afternoon the
president met Mr. Tracy, Commodore
Folger, of the naval ordinance depart
ment, .and Commodore Ramsay at the
office of Secretary Tracy. They had a
conference of two hours. One serious
indication of trouble is that high officials
are beginning to tell the truth to the
few yeople whom they know well."
To Surrey the Rogue River.
Washington-, Jan. 25. Representa
tive Hermann has introduced a bill in
congress, directing an examination and
survev by the war department of Rogue
river, from its mouth to the town of
Grant's Pass, in Josephine county, and
also to include its entrance with a view
to an elaborate showing of that water
way and any obstacles which may exist
to an improvement to navigation, to be
exhibited by maps aud a written report
to the secretary of war and by him sent
to congress.
Miss Mitchell's Marriage. -
Paris, Jan. 23. The date of the mar
riage of Miss Mattie Mitchell and the
Due de la RochefcAicalt is fixed for. Feb
ruary 11 at the church of St. Clotilde.
President and Mme. Carnot have signi
fied their intention of being present,
and so have M. Ribot, minister of for
eign affairs; L. Constans, ministei of
the interior, and all the best known
names in the" American colony, includ
ing Mr. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid.
An Old Pioneer Dead.
Salem, Or., Jan. 22. Word was re
ceived here today of the death on Mon
day, at his home in Polk couuty, of
Peter Lyron, who has for many years
had the distinction of being the oldest
man in Oregon. He was 102 years old
September 25, having been bora in 1789.
He settled in Polk county forty years
ago, and during the last lew years ot
his life did considerable work.
The Beh ring Sea Settlement.
New Yobk, Jan. 24. Among the pas
sengers who arrived today- on the
steamer Etruria was Sir George Baden
Powell, the British Behring sea com
misaioner, who will endeavor to bring
about an amicable settlement regarding
the fisheries trouble. Sir George will
probably go to Canada from here to con
fer with the Canadian authorites after
which he will go to Washington.
THE WINTER IN IDAHO.
Snow From Two to fire Feet Deep anil
Stoct Starrinii to Deati
HE
HEARD THREE SHOTS.
A Child Testifies Agaiust his Father in
a Murder Trial.
REPRESENTATIVE ROBINSON DEAD
The Times Correspondent A Rerolu
tlonlst Shot A Good Word for
Minister Egan.
. Boise, Idaho, Jan. 23. Thousands of
cattle are slowly starving to death in
the hills of Southern Idaho. The loss
to stock-raisers will be tremendous-
Every blade of grass upon the ranges is
under from 22 to 60 inches of snQw,
The present winter has not been equaled
iif severity since 1870. The rigorous
season was not anticipated by ranchers,
and they delayed bringing the cattle to
the low lands. The delay has proven
fatal, and a well-known stockman said
today that every domestic animal left in
the hills is sure to meet death, either
from cold or hunger. Nearly every
rancher will lose more or less heavily,
though many of them had the good for
tune to drive portions of their cattle into
the valleys before the great snow' came.
Boise meat dealers announce that the
price of meat will soon be raised 2 cents
per pound. Miners in the mountain
districts cannot work, as the claims are
hidden by snow. . No snow-slides nor
loss of human life are reported.
t
he heard three shots.
Reported to Have Resigned.
Washington, Jan. 25. It is reported
tonight that Mr. Whitelaw Reid,
United States minister to France, has
tendered his resignation for business
reasons, the reasons are supposed to
lie that he desires to conduct his paper
during the coming campaign. It is im
possible to verify the rumor, and his in
timate friends here donbt its correct
ness.
Much Will Depend I'pon the Disposi
tion of the President's Message.
Washington, Jan. 24. The course of
proceedings in congress during the week
depends largely upon the manner in
which the president's message and the
Chilian correspondence is received. The
probability however is strongly against
the matter being precipitately taken up
for consideration by either branch of
congress, or any discussion on the sub
ject immediately on receipt of the mes
sage. The usual formal' course will
doubtless be followed by referring the
message and the accompanying coires
oendence to the appropriate committee.
Pending its consideration in the com
mittee, the message and correspondence
Will be printed. The disposition of the
most influential men is adverse to un
usual haste in the consideratien of the
subject. It is expected the message and
correspondence will be sent to congress
tomorrow. Such is the' intention of the
president this evening, and unless the
case suddenly assumes some new phase,
requiring an addition to the message, it
will be laid before both houses tomor
row afternoon.
Lumber Manufacturers Object.
Chicago, 111., Jan. 24. The lumber
manufacturers have decided to make a
determined fight to prevent the placing
of lumber on the free list. A call for a
convention, signed by twenty-three
manufacturers, mostly located in the
South, to be held in Washington Feb
ruary 23, was issued today.
A Semaphore on Cape Espartel.
Tangiers, Jan. 24. The sultan of
Morrocco has granted permission to
Great Britain to erect a semaphore on
Cape Espartel, near the Straits of Gib
raltar. This concession is made on con
dition that in the event of war the sem
aphore must be closed at the demand of
any European power.
No Reward for Uarza.
Laredo, Tex., Jan. 24. Mexican
Judge Htrahan Will Retire.
Albany, Or., Jan. 23. A close friend
of Judge R. S. Strahan said today that
he will not be a candidate for re-election,
but that at the close of his term on
the supreme bench, he will retire from
public life and remove to Portland to re
sume the practice of law.
A New Military Post.
Washington, Jan. 26. Senator Haw
ley today introduced a bill to establish a
military post uear Helena, Mont., upon
requisition, without cost, by the United
States, of 1000 acres of land. For the
erection of the taecessary buildings, $300,
000 is appropriated. .
A Child Testifies Against his Father on
a Murder Trial.
Louisville, Ky., Jan. 23. The trial
of Dennis McCarthy for the murder of
his wife September'7, 1891, was begun
this morning in the circuit court, and a
great crowd of people gathered in the
room, where so many tragedies have
been rehearsed, to hear the testimony in
this. During the trial a touching scene
took place. The 7-year-old son of the
murderer was placed on the witness
stand. When Prosecutor Parsons began
to put questions in a kindly tone the
little fellow broke down and wept. Be
tween the sobs he said that he saw his
father trying to discharge his revolver a
second time. He heard three shots and
his mother was dead. He was shown a
knife and asked whether he had seen bis
father have it, but said he had not. He
was not cross-examined. Late this eve
ning the inrv returned a verdict of
guilty, and fixed the punishment at
deatn.
-' ' Chili Backing Dawn.
Santiago, Jan. 25. The Chilian gov
ernment has sent a reply to the ultima
tum of the United 8tates. The reply is
La effect as follows : Chili agrees to
withdraw the offensive note sent , by
Senor Matta to the Chilian ministers
abroad and acknowledged that its issu
ance was due to an error of judgment.
Chili also withdraws its request for the
withdrawal of United States Minister
Egan. In addition the Chilian govern
ment, in its answer, proposes that the
affair of the attack on the Baltimore
sailors in Valparaiso be submitted to the
arbitration of some neutral power. If
this proposition is not acceptable to the
United States government, the Chilian
government suggests that the matter be
submitted to the decision of the supreme
court of the United States.
Will Back the President.
Washington, Jan. 25. If the sen
timent of the people of Washington is
the sentiment of the country, there is no
doubt that there will be war with Chili
unless that country . apologize. There
may be some democrats who will oppose'
war and seek a compromise, but the
sentiment in congress in both houses is
so strong that the president will be
backed up in his position with every
thing at the command of congress.
Senator Dolph, who-is a member of the
committee on foreign relations, said to
day that it was a strong and patriotic
message, and one which would commend
itself to the country. While he did not
care to say very much about it, because
he would be called Upon to make a re
port upon the same subject, he was yet
convinced that the people would back up
the message.
HARRISON'S MESSAGE.
A Synopsis of Mocmnent Sent to Con-TODithePresiilenL
EGAiYS CONDUCT IS SUSTAINED
He was Entirely Justifisd in Sheltering
Those Who Applied.
THE LEGAL. ASPECT OF THE CASE.
The Fremideut Insists That the De
mands Hade on the Chilian Govern
ment be Promptly Set1 led. -
A Few Bills Reported.
Washington, Jan. 25. Senator Dolpn
today reported a bill from the public
land committee for the relief of John W
Lewis, who was registrar of The Dalles
officefor several months, while the re
ceiver was dead, and as there were not
two officers, the department refused to
allow the registrar his salary. The bill
will probably go through, although three
democrats of the public lands committee
voted against it.
Senator Squire todav introduced his
bill appropriating $500,000 for the ship
canal to connect Lakes Union and Wash
ington with Puget Sound. He has under
consideration the manner in which
other appropriations of this kind have
been made for great public improve
ments, and started this one with $500,-
000 instead of $250,000, the amount
which it is estimated it will cost to com
plete it. The chief of engineers tele
graphed Captain Symons to ascertain
what amount could be profitably ex
pended upon this improvement, and
the amount suggested by the captain
was the amount that Senator Squire put
in his bill."
. Will be Shot Tomorrow.
San Antonio, Tex.,, Jan. ,23. A dis
patch was received here this evening
from Monterey, stating that Nieves Her
nandez, one of the popular and widely-
known officers in the Mexican army,
was sentenced today to be shot, for al
leged complicitv in the raid made bv
Garza and his force of men at Mier,
Mexico, December 13. Colonel Hernan
dez' court-martial began a few days ago,
and was conducted with the utmost
secrecy. The jury rendered their ver
dict today at noon, and the death sen
tence was pronounced. Hernandez bore
the sentence witb the bravery born of a
soldier, and will be shot at sunrise Mon
day.
The Times' Correspondent.
New York, Jan. 23. The Herald1 1
Santiago special says: I understand
British Minister Kennedy has made
representations to his government rela
tive to Thompson, the correspondent of
the London Times, to the effect that he
has endeavored to influence public feel
ing through the Times and the local
papers against United States Minister
Egan, relating to matters entirely for
eign to questions at issue between the
U nited btates ana iiiui, ana araggmg
into the controversy the British minis
ter and the English government. There
are strong and well-fouuded rumors that
the Times will recall rnomson.
Town Destroyed by Fire.
Beverly, W. Va., Jan. 26. The en
tire central part of thin town has been
burned, including the conrthouee. The
county records were nearly all saved.
Over 500 people lost their homes.
A Seaport Town Inundated.
Brisbane, Queensland, Jan. 26
Townsville, a seaport town on Cleveland
Bay, Queensland, is inundated. A
number of buildings have collapsed,
and railway traffic is stopped.
A Good Word for Egan.
New York, Jan. 23. Washington
dispatch quotes Assistant Secretary of
State Adee, in speaking of Minister
Egan, as saying:
Mr, Egan's course has been one only
to merit praise. I consider Egan one of
the best ministers we have had in the
service. Throughout this case be has
acted in a most statesmanlike manner.
The publication of the correspondence
win snow mat uie aiBpuwii, in wmuu
Matta accused Egan of virulent lan
guage, is as tar from mat characteristic
as it possibly can be.
Ex-Representative Robinson.'
Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 23. Ex-Rep
resentative William E. Robinson, better
known as "Richelieu" Robinson, died
in this city this morning of old age and
heart failure. He has been failing in
health for' some time.
Mr. Robinson was born near Cooks
town, Ireland, May 6, 1814. He emi
grated to this country in 1834, graduated
at Yale college, and was a student at
the Yale law school. He was a writer
for the New York Tribune over the sig
nature of "Richelieu," and for other
journals. He was elected a representa
tive from New York in the fortieth con
gress as a democrat, serving from March
4, 1867, to March 3, 1869.
Purchased a New Cruiser.
Washington, Jan. 25. Authentic in
formation has just been received from
England that the Chilian government
has purchased the cruiser now building
at Armstrong's works,' and that Arm
strong is forcing work on the cruiser.
This vessel is described as a high-speed,
3000-ton cruiser, very similar to the
cruiser Twenty-fifth of May, recently
constructed 4y the same firm for the
Argentine Republic. It has also become
known that within the past few weeks
that amunition to the value of more
than $1,500,000 has been shipped to
Chili. It is evident that Chili's credit,
or money, has not been exhausted by
the recent insurrection.
Cleveland Will Accept.
Washington, Jan. 25. Henry C
Payne, a member of the republican na
tional committee is now in the city, hav
ing just arrived from New York. He
says that he was informed by a close
friend of Cleveland, that the ex-presi
dent bad determined to make the race
for president, and from this time on his
friends will make a determined fight,
contesting with Hill for the delegations
in New York state, and if possible di
vide the state delegation with the sena
torial boss. Cleveland was very much
averse to becoming a candidate, but was
forced into the fight by his friends and
those who are opposed to Hill. . .
A Dome for the Capitol.
Salem, Or., Jan. 25. The state build
ing board held a meeting today and ac
cepted the plans of -the architect who
built the state-house, for a dome for the
capitol. The dome will be 100 feet from
Ihej ridge of the foot to the top. A wind
ing stair from the upper floor will reach
the observatory cupola on the top. Bids
for building the dome will be advertised
at once. The dome will be of steel, glass
and copper, and will cost about $60,000.
Oregon Volunteers.
Washington, Jan. 25. Senator Dolph
is in receipt of several communications
from physicians fn Oregon, offering
their services as surgeons in the United
States army in case of war with Chili.
The senator says be thinks, from the
offers received, that Oregon alone could
furnish all the land force necessary
should a war with Chili occur.
Serious Trouble Imminent.
New York, jan.25.-Captain Dorr, of
the steamer Prince William 11, which
arrived this morning from Hayti, states
that he learned from a private source in
Port au Prince that there is danger of
serious trouble, and that it is liable to
happen any moment.
The following is a synopsis of Presi
dent Harrison's message and the ac
companying correspondence in the Chil
ian matter which was presented to con
gress today :
Washington, Jan. 25. "In my opin
ion the time has oow come when I
should lay before congress and the
country the correspondence between this
government and the government of
Chili from the time of the breaking out
of the revolution against .Balmaceda,
together with all other facts in posession
of the executive department relating to
tnis matter. ine diplomatic corres
pondence is herewith transmitted, to
gether with some correspondence be
tween naval officers for a time in com
mand in Chilian waters and the secre
tary of the navy and also the evidence
taken at Mare Island navy-yard since
the arrival of the Baltimore at San
Francisco. I do not -deem it necessary,
in this communication, to attempt any
full analysis of the correspondence or
evidence. A brief restatement of the
international questions involved and the
reasons why the responses of the Chilian
government are unsatisfactory is all I
deem necessary. It may be well at the
outset to say that whatever may have
been said in 'this country or Chili in
criticism of Egan, our minister at Santi
ago, the true history of this exciting
period in Chilian affairs from the out
break of the revolution until this time
discloses no act on the part of Egan un
worthy of his position or that could
justly occasion a serious animadversion
or criticism. He -has, I think, on the
whole, borne himself in very trying cir
cumstances with dignity, discretion and
courage,- and ffas conducted the corres- I
pondence with ability, courtesy and fair
ness.
The president asserts the right of-Mr
Egan to give shelter in the legation to
those adherents of Balmaceda who ap
plied to him. The disorder that. pre
vailed in Santiago the pillage and viol
ence disclosed by the evidence of Capt
ain Schley show' that there was need of
an asylum. A request for a safe con
duct for these refugees, was however
denied. Commander Evans has des
cribed the legation as a veritable prison.
On one nccasion at least the police in
vaded the premises pounding on the
windows and using insulting threaten
ing language to persons therein.
"But the most serions incident dis
closed by the correspondence is that of
the attack of the sailors of the Baltimore
in the port of Valparaiso on October 16.
In mv annual message, speaking upon
information then in my possession, I
said as far as I had been able to learn
no other explanation of this bloody work
bad been suggested than that it had its
origin in hostility to these men as sail
ors of the United States, wearing the
uniform of their government, and not in
any individual act or personal animosity.
We have now received from the Chilian
government the abstract of the conclu
sions of the fiscal general upon the testi
mony taken by the judge of crimes in an
investigation made to extend over nearly
three months. I very much regret to be
compelled to say that this report does
not enable me to modifv the conclusion
announced in my annual message. ' I
am still of the opinion our sailors were
assaulted, beaten and stabbed and
killed, not for anything tbev or any one
of them had done, but for what the gov
ernment of the United States had done,
or was charged with having done, by its
civil officers and naval commanders. If
that be true the aspect of the cause of
injury was to the government of the
United btates, -not these poor sailors,
who were assaulted in a manner so bru
tal and cowardly.
Speaking of the legal aspect nt tne
case, the president says : ,
ihe officers and sailors ot tne Balti
more were in the harbor of Valparaiso
under the orders of their government,
and not by their--own .choice. They
were upon shore by the implied invita
tion of the government of Chili, with
the approval of their commanding
officers and this does not distinguish
their case from that of the consul or that
his stay is more permanent or that he
holds an express invitation of the local
overnment to justify his longer resi
ence. Nor does it affect the question
that the injury was the act of the mob.
If there had been no participation of the
police or Diilitarv in this cruel work and
no neglect on their part to extend pro
tection this case would still be one, in
mv opinion, when its extent and char
acter were considered, involving inter
national rights."
The president then tells the story of
the attack on the sailors of the Baltimore
as related in the testimony of Captain
Schley and others at the investigation,
showing the sailors were sober and be
having themselves, as is eviuencea
further by tba fact the Chilian police
made no arrests, and says it is remark
able the protracted investigation of the
judge of crimes did not enable him to
assign any more eauuiaciory account oi
its origin than between drunken sailors.
He then onotes the testimony of Ap
prentice Taibott that the- trouble origi
nated in a Chilian sailor's spitting in
Talbott's face, for which Taibott
knocked him down. Then followed a
general attack on Taibott and Riggtn,
with the result already known.
Continuing be graphically describes
the scene in which .according to Chilians
pursue defenseless and unarmed Ameri
can sailors, who, if they retaliated, did
so only to save their own lives or succor
a mate whose life was in greater danger.
The following is the concluding por
tion of the president's message on the
vmiiaii question ;
After summarizing the correspond
ence up to a certain point, he says :
- The communications of the Chilian
government, in relation to this cruel at
tack upon our men, as will appear from
the correspondence, have hot in any
degree taken the form of a manly and
satisfactory expression of regret, much
lees apology. The event was of so seri
ous a character that if the injuries suf--fered
by the men be wholly the result of
accident in a Chilian port, the incident
is grave enough to have called for some
public expression of system and regret
from the local authorities. It is not for
enough to say the incident is regretted,
coupled with a statement that the affair
is not of unusual character in porta
where foreign sailors are accustomed to
meet. It is not for a generous and sin
cere government to seek for words of
small or equivocal meaning in which to
convey a friendly power an apology for
an offense so atrocious as this, fn the
case of the assault by a mob in New Or
leans upon the Spanish consulate, in
1851, Webster wrote to the Spanish
minister, Calderon, that the acts com
plained of were a "disgraceful and fla
grant breach of duty aud propriety,"
and that his government "regrets them
as deeply as Minister Calderon, or his
goverdment could possibly do; that
these acts have caused the president
great pain, and he thinks the proper ac
knowledgement due to her majesty."
He invited the Spanish consul to return
to his post guaranteeing protection and
offered a salute to the Spanish flag if the
consul should come in a Spanish vessel.
Such a treatment bv the government of
Chili of this assault would have been
more creditable to the Chilian authori
ties, and nothing less could be satisfac
tory to a government that values its dig
nity and honor.
In our note of October 23 last, which
appears in the correspondence, after re
ceiving the report of the board of officers
appointed by Captain Schley to investi
gate the affair the Chilian government
was advised of the aspect which it then
assumed and was called upon for any
facts in its possession that might tend to
modify the unfavorable impressions
which our report had created. It is very
clear from the correspondence that be
fore the receipt of this note, the exami
nation was regarded by the police au
thorities as practically closed. It was,
however, reopened and protracted
through a period of nearly three months.
We might justly complain of this un
reasonable delay, but in view of the fact
the government of Chili was still pro
visional, and with a disposition to be
forbearing and hopeful of friendly term
ination, 1 have awaited the report, which
has but recently been made. The 21et
inst. I caused to be communicated to
the government of Chili bv the Ameri
can minister to Santiago the conclusions
of this government, after a full consider
ation of all the evidence, and every sug
gestion affecting this matter, and to
these conclusions I adhere. They are
as follows : . . -
First That the assault is not relieved
of the aspect which early information of
the event gave to it, viz": That the at
tack upon the uniform of the United
States navy and its origin and motive in
a feeling of hostility to this government
and not in any act of the sailors or any
of them.
Second That the public authorities of
Valparaiso flagrantly failed in their duty
to protect our menand that some of the
police and of Chilian soldiers and sail
ors were themselves guilty of nnprovoked
assaults upon our sailors before and af
ter the arrest. He itne presldent)
thinks the preponderance of the evidence
and the inherent' probabilities tend to
the conclusion that Riggin was killed
oy tne ponce or soldiers.
Third That he (the president) is
therefore compelled to bring the case
back to the position taken by this gov
ernment, and stand by the note of Mr.
Wharton, of October 23 last, and to ask
for a suitable apology and for some ade
quate reparation for the injury done to .
this government.
The Values Are Fictitious.
St. Paul, Jan. 26. The state bank
examiner has reported to the governor,
in regard to the affairs of the American
Building and Loan Association, as hav
ing assets alleged to reach $11,000,000,
and its patrons located in evsry state in
the Union. The examiners report to
the effect the real estate oi the associa
tion is held at a fictitious value. The re
port also says extensive loans are made
on Washington state realty, which loans
are, with the accumulated interest, in
excess of the assessed valuation of
property.
Dlssentlon In the German Cabinet.
Berlin, Jan. 26. Owing to the dis-
seuelonB between Herr Michael, Prus
sian minister of finance, and Chancellor
von Caprivi, arrising from the former's
insisting upon modifications being made
in the sectarian educational bill, the
minister of finance has tendered his
resignation to the emperor. HIb
majesty, however, did not accept it.
Killed by Horse Thieves.
Knoxville, Jan. 26. Yesterday in
Claiborne county, near Cumberland Gap
Deputy Thompson was shot and killed
by horse thieves, whom he was trying
to capture. One horse thief was
wounded and the other was captured,
and brought to the Cap, where it was
reported early this morning that a mob
was about to lynch them. - '
' The Pinto in France.
Paris, Jan. 26. The new Chilian war
ship President Pinto is in the Granville
roadstead, at the mouth of the Bosq,
thirty miles southwest of Saint Lo.
Granville is a fortified seaport in the
department of Da Manche. ' The Pinto
is said to have half her crew on board
and, to be ready to put to seu at any time.
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