People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 January 1896 — Page 4

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Thl People’s Pilot. BY F. D. CRAIG, (Lessee.) PlLo i Fl BUSHING CO.. (Limited.) Proprietors. •‘avid H. Yeoman, President. Wm. \Vasbbur.v 'vice President. Lee E. Glazebkook, Sec y.'J. A. McFarland Treas The People’s Pilot _s the official organ of Ae I stsper and Newton County Alliances,and .* published every Thursday at ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM. Entered as second class matter at the post office in Rensselaer. Ind.

It may be possible that the Monroe doctrine will yet kick up behind. If you are poor and want to remain that way, just keep on voting for your g. o. p. The Republicans will do nothing but filibuster, make a noise and draw their salaries. The good crops have made times a little better, and now the g. o. p. wants to rob God of the credit. There has never been any fusion in Texas and she leads all the states in number of Populist voters. “I sincerely believe with you, that banks are more dangerous than standing armies.” —Thos. Jefferson. If the Lord’s prayer was applied to the two old parties right now there would be an over-production of sinners. About the only speech we can conceive of a Democrat maki' g in the next campaign will be, “Stick to the party, boys.” If a national bank for the bankers is a good thing, why would not a national bank for the people be a good thing? If Cleveland’s financial policy succeeds, it won’t be many years until the American eagle will be imprisoned for screaming. The People’s party is the only free silver party in the United States. Its doors are open for all who are earnestly contending for financial reform.

The plutocratic papers are still lying about prosperity. If they know where there is any prosperity, why don’t they put it out where the people can see it? Tom Benton said, in 1833, that “the bank was in the field.” It is worse than that now; it is in the crib —got a representative in the treasury department and one in the White House. Corporations and trusts tax the people when, where and as much as they please, and then the people vote the same ticket the corporations and trusts do, and for the parties that made and foster them. We must not neglect organization if we expect victory. Go to work at once and organize legions in every township. Write to General Paul Vandervoort, Omaha, Nebraska, for constitution, by-laws, etc. Inclose stamps when writing to him. There is a larger demand for pennies now than ever before, and it is We can remember when pennies were seldom used in making, change, but money is becoming so scarce and dear that pennies are in great demand. Don’t tell us that Cleveland did it. Who gave us Cleveland? Who nominated him three times and elected him twice? Who voted for the laws he proposed? It is cowardly to load on Cleveland a responsibility that rests on the Democratic party. If there is money in operating the railroads, why should not the people save it to themselves by owning them? If there is not money in operating them, why are railroad kings the wealthiest men we have, and why do they continue the business?

Did you ever think what a nice thing our government was? It 'furnishes thousands of men employment at a good salary that could hardly make a decent living if thrown on ( their own resources. But how much do you get out of it? Are your rights protected? Yet the government is what you have made it by your vote. The party that wanted a chance demonetized silver, precipitated a panic, increased the bonded indebtedness of the United States $162,003,000, reduced the revenue so that it would not pay expenses, and now recommends the destruction of the greenbacks, and the whoje thing turned over to the banks except the salaries, which it wants for itself. And this party will ask for another chance this year. "Place the money power in the hands 0* a combination of a few individuals, and they, by expanding or contracting the currency, may raise or sink prices at pleasure; and by purchasing when at the greatest depression, and selling when at the greatest elevation, may command the whole property and industry of the community, and control its fiscal operations. The banking system concentrates and places this power into the hands of those who control it. Never was an engine invented better calculated to place the destiny of the many in the hands of the few, 01 less favorable to that equality and independence which lies at the bottom of our free institutions.”—John C. Cal houn.

IS BECOMING GRAVER.

CRISIS BETWEEN BRITAIN AND GERMANY ACUTEBelief In London That the Germkn Emperor’s Attitude Was Deliberate —Warships Gathering at British Forts —Activity at the Dockyards. London, Jan. 9. —The gravity of the political crisis here is increasing instead of diminishing. The attitude oi Emperor William toward Great Britain in the matter of Dr. Jameson’s freebooting expedition into the Transvaal upon closer study seems to have been deliberate and long and carefully planned. The Transvaal incident, it would appear, was only the pretext seized upon ty the emperor in order to enter the field as an active opponent of Great Britain’s policy of aggrandizement in Africa, and her little misunderstanding with King Prempeh of Ashanti, together with her support of Italy’s warfare against Abyssinia are believed to have been the irritating features which finally induced his majesty to show his hand. Of course this is only a sample of the rumors in circulation here but it shows the drift of the wind and has served to incense the British to a degree not witnessed since war with Russia was threatened some years ago. To make matters worse it is now reported that the. Transvaal republic will demand an Indemnity of $2,500,000 from Great Britain as one of the results ot Dr. Jameson’s invasion of the little Dutch republic. If this turns out to be the case no doubt can be entertained that Emperor William in his recent interviews with Dr. W. J. Leyds, the secretary of state of the Transvaal, prompted this demand and may also have announced his intention of supporting it. Under these circumstances and in view of the war by land and sea now being vigorously pushed by Great Britain, it is not astonishing that there was an ominous drop in consols which, as much as anything, is a clear indication that the gravity of the political situation is not newspaper ex aggeration. Dispatches from Berlin announce that Emperor William had an important conference this morning with Dr. Kayser, chief of the German colonial office, and that further dispatches have been exchanged between Berlin and Pretoria. Great Britain is evidently determined not to be caught unprepared for war. The report that orders have been sent to Portsmouth, Devonport ana Chatham for the immediate commissioning of a flying squadron of warships is confirmed and has caused a profound impression in all circles. The flying squadron is ordered to be ready for sea by Jan. 14, Tuesday next. It will consist of two first-class battle-ships, two first-class cruisers and two second-class cruisers.

In addition, Admiral Sir Frederick George Denham Bedford, in. command of the Cape of Good Hope and West Africa station, has been ordered to proceed to Delagoa bay, on board the flagship St. George, a first-class steel cruiser, 7,700 tons, two 22-ton guns, ten 6-inch quick-firing guns, twenty-four smaller quick-firing guns, speed 19 7-10 knots and he is now on his way there, accompanied with another cruiser, with all possible speed. The German emperor, it appears, had planned to land a force of Gemans at Delagoa bay, in order to assist the Boers against the British, and only desisted from so doing when he learned of Dr. Jameson’s defeat and capture. This, it is claimed, is proof that his message to President Krueger, congratulating him upon his victory over the British and his majesty’s reported announcement to Dr. W. J. Leyds, the secretary of state of the Transvaal, that G<. many refused to recognize any suzerainty over the Transvaal were well weighed moves and the result of a prearranged policy. Admiral Bedford has also been instructed to report immediately to the admiralty what additional steps are necessary to re-enforce his squadron and they will be sent to him as promptly as possible. Besides preparations the greatest activity is displayed at all the dockyards, making ready for a call for the commissioning of more ships as soon as needed and the naval reserve lists are being prepared in readiness for an emergency. The military authorities no longer attempt to conceal the fact that they are actively preparing for the possibility of war. All the regiments of the British army (army reserve, volunteers, militia, etc.), have been ordered to make immediate returns of their strength for mobilization; but, as yet, no further steps in this direction have been deemed necessary. Among the volunteers and militia there is a strong feeling in favor of enrollment for active service, and on all sides the greatest enthusiasm is displayed. There seems to be a feeling here that Great Britain has stood about al) she can stand in the way of studied opposition upon the part of Germany, even if the latter is backed by France and Russia, which is not considered to be by any means certain. The commanding officers of the different regiments of volunteers have been overwhelmed with letters from the men under their command expressing the desire to be enrolled for active service. At the war office it was stated that the troops returning from India or bound for that part of the British empire had been ordered to call at Cape Town before the crisis occurred, and all that is necessary is to instruct their ccmmanding officers to land drafts at the cape. It was further stated that detachments of troops are now on theii way to Cape Town to relieve the troops there and that the latter will be in-

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structed to remain at the cape for the present, so that double' forces will shortly be available at Cape Colony, besides the Indian troops en passage which can be landed there shortly. The idea ’ that a combination of powers has been formed against Great Britain, seems to be gaining ground, and a dispatch to the Soleil of Paris says that a movement is really on toot to establish an anti-British alliance. From Cape Town the news is much more satisfactory than for some time past and sets at rest the sensational stories cabled to the United States on the subject. Delagoa Bay, to which British and German war ships are being dispatched, is pronounced the finest harbor in South Africa, and the European powers which have interests in Africa have long kept jealous watch of each other's movements in relation to it. There ie every indication that France means to disappoint Emperor William if he hopes for an alliance. The tone ot the French press is already divided and leaning toward Great Britain. The tone of the English press is marked by friendly feeling to France, and the news of the last two days points to the certainty of a British alliance with Italy. Demand Cecil Rhodes* Banishment. London, Jan. 9.—A dispatch received from Cape Town, says it is reported at Pretoria that the Transvaal government demands the banishment o. Cecil Rhodes, ex-premier of Cepe C lony, and Dr. Jameson from Africa, and that an enormous fine is also demanded from British Chartered company. An editorial in the Times admits that the Chartered South Africa company ought to indemnify the Transvaal for Dr. Jameson’s raid, but says there is not a Shadow of pretext for the demand for the Hon. Cecil Rhodes’ ex-> pulsion. Was Emperor William's Own Act. London, Jan. 9. —The Chronicle learns upon authority that the German council did not fully approve of President Krueger, but the emperor insisted upon having his own way and handed the message himself to the telegraph bureau, ordering that a copy of it be imparted to the semi-official journals. Anti-German Riot in London. London, Jan. 9. —A meeting of German and Dutch socialists, held in Hyde Park to congratulate President Krue>ger, was attacked by a crowd of Londoners. The platform was demolished and a free fight ensued, in the midst of which the foreigners fled. Say It Was a Briti«q Plot. Pretoria, Transvaal, Jan. 9.—The authorities here are said to hold documentary evidence showing that the whole affair of the Jameson raid and the uprising in Johannesburg has been a plot to annex the Transvaal to British South Africa. Portugal Ii with Great Britain. Berlin, Jan. 9. —An ambassador of one of the great powers says that Portugal is completely under the influence of Great Britain and will refuse passage through her territory to German troops.

INDIANA STATE COMMITTEE.

Democrat* Meet at Indianapolis and Name Their Favorite.. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 9.—Representatives of the democrats of Indiana met by congressional districts Wednesday and elected the following state committee: First district, John W. Spencer, Evansville; Second, Parks M. Martin, Spencer; Third, R. H. Willett, Leavenworth; Fourth, J. H. Matlock, Seymour; Fifth, Frank A. Hormer, Brazil; Sixth, K. M. Hord, Shelbyville; Seventh, Thomas Taggart, Indianapolis; Eighth, John J. Netterville, Anderson; Ninth, W. H. Johnson, Crawfordsville; Tenth, William M. Blackstock, Lafayette; Eleventh, Rufus Magee, Logansport; Twelfth, Thomas R. Marshal, Columbia City; Thirteenth, Peter J. Kruyer, Plymouth. Nearly every district adopted a resolution indorsing the candidacy of Gov. Matthews for the presidency. While the free coinage democrats were in the majority in most of the districts, the party leaders kept down discussion of this subject in most places. It is said there are no more than five free silver men on the committee.

HAS INVADED VENEZUELA.

Sensational Dispatches Received by the New York World. Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 9.—News of grave import has been received from the Guayana frontier. The government is notified that troops, with rifles and cannon, from Demerara have arrived at Cuyuni, a station at the extreme limit of the British claims in the disputed territory, and the scene of the Yuruan incident, where British officials were arrested by Venezuelans. The number of the invaders is uncertain. Some of the papers say there are over that is probably an exaggeration. They are possibly a few hundred British Guiana police. The government gives no official notice of what action it will take. It is probable, however, that it will send troops to the scene with orders to be cautious but at the same time to resist invasion. The belief is increasing that the enemies of the government are being aided by British gold. It is even rumored that Great Britain will furnish the rebels with a warship.

Indiana Miners Want an Advance.

Terre Haute, Ind., Jan. 9. —The conyention y>f bituminous miners of Indiana adopted a report in favor of an advance in the mining scale from 60 to 66 cents, to take effect April 1, the date when the Pittsburg district price is to be advanced from 64 to 70 cents. President Purcell was instructed to ask President Talley of the operators’ association for a joint conference.

ASKS FOR MORE MEN.

UNITED STATES NAVY NEEDS SAILORS. P Secretary Herbert Makes a Strong Showing in Support of the BUI —Proceedings in House and Senate —Antl-Sllver-ites Muster Their Forces. Washington, Jan. 9. —Senator Hale on Wednesday reported from the committee on naval affairs an original bill authorizing the enlistment of additional men. The bill authorizes the enlistment of 1,000 additional men, and also extends to the president discretion to increase the enlistment from the naval reserve indefinitely in case of exigency. Secretary Herbert says that the number of men authorized by existing law is barely sufficient to equip the vessels which are at any one time in commission. He also says that the second provision of the bill is intended to make a reasonable provision for emergencies which may at any moment occur and which might arise when congress was not in session. IN THE SENATE. Two Amendments Offered to the FreeCoinage Substitute for Bond Bill. Washington, Jan. 9. —Mr. Wolcott of Colorado, who has been absent in Europe for some months, was present in the senate Wednesday and took the prescribed oath. Mr. Hale, from the committee on naval affairs, reported back favorably a bill authorizing the secretary of the navy to increase the number of enlisted men in the navy. He directed attention to the importance of the bill, and gave notice that he would call it up at an early day. Mr. Butler (Pop., N. C.) offered two amendments to the free coinage substitute for the house bond bill. The first prohibits the sale of interest-bearing bonds without the express consent of congress, and the second makes it mandatory on the secretary of the treasury to redeem greenbacks and treasury notes in silver so long as the market price of 412% grains of silver is lower than that of 29% grains of gold. At the conclusion of the morning hour, Mr. Sherman (Rep., Ohio) moved that the senate adjourn. He explained that an early adjournment would facilitate the work of the senate. It was understood that the Republicans desired to hold a caucus. Mr. Stewart (Pop., Neb.) requested Mr. Sherman to withdraw his motion in order to give him an opportunity to make some remarks on the financial question, but the Ohio senator refused to yield. Accordingly, at 12:50 o’clock, the senate adjourned until to-day.

TO ANNEX HAWAII. Resolution to That Effect Introduced tn the House Wednesday. Washington, Jan. 9. —The subject of the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands was broached in the house yesterday by Mr. Spalding (rep.) of Michigan in the form of a resolution. The resolution provided that the Sandwich Islands be greeted into a new state to be called the State of Hawaii, with a republican form of government, to be adopted by the people through deputies in convention, with the consent of the existing government. Conditions were imposed that the questions of boundary or complications with other governments be transmitted to the President to be laid before congress for its final action before Jan. 1,1898; that all property pertaining to the public defense be ceded to the United States, but the state retain all other property and the United States to be liable for none of its debts. The resolution proposes as an alternative that Hawaii may be admitted as a state by treaties between the two governments, with one representative in congress, and proposes an appropriation of SIOO,OOO for making the treaties. The resolution was read by unanimous consent and refered to the committee on foreigntaffalrs. j Upon his request Mr. Harrison (dem.), of Alabama, was relieved from service on election committee No. 2 because his seat is contested and Mr. Bayley (dem.), of Texas, was appointed in his,stead. Mr. Henderson (rep.), of lowa, stated that the committee on rules would not be able to report until to-morrow, and at 12:45 house adjourned. TO BUILD TORPEDO BOATS? Secretary Herbert Makes Some Important Recommendations. Washington, Jan. 9. —The secretary of the navy Wednesday sent to the senate a reply to the resolution asking for his opinion as to whether it would be advantageous to the naval service to contract for six battleships instead of for the two authorized, on the basis of the bids now before the department. The secretary says the two ships authorized have already been contracted for, and that the department does not deem it advisable to recommend that any bids already received and not accepted should be further considered. He is of the opinion, on the contrary, that the building of other ships should be open to competition. The secretary also renews his recommendation that the building of at least twelve new torpedo boats be authorized and recommends that if this action be taken the number which any one contractor may build be not made too small, for the reason that if they are awarded in large lots they can be built at cheaper prices. MUSTERING THEIR FORCES. Antl-Sllverites Hope to Defeat FreeColnage Amendment. Washington, Jan. 9. —The anti-silver Democrats of the Senate held a conference Wednesday while the Republican Senators were in caucus. The

object of the conference was to count how many men could be mustered against the free coinage amendment of the Senate finance committee to the bond bill. It was found that there are fourteen sure votes on the Democratic side against the silver proposition, and the Democrats were assured that there are twenty-six Republicans who could be counted against the Jones amendment. This would make forty in all. Four more votes would be necessary to a majority of the Senate. Both Democratic and Republican anti-silver men are now making an effort to see if these four votes can be obtained. The Democrats counted against the bill are: Brice, Caffery, Faulkner, Gibson, Gorman, Gray, Hill, Lindsay, Mills, Mitchell, Murphy { Palmer, Smith and Vilas. Olney Receives President Palma. Washington, Jan. 9. —Secretary Olney has granted an informal hearing to President Palma and the officials of the Cuban Revolutionary Society, who have re-established headquarters here. So far as is known the 'Secretary received them as he would any other callers, but with a special understanding that the visit was to be considered informal and was not to be regarded as any official recognition of the visitors in their capacity as representatives of the Cuban revolutionary party. Mr. Call of Florida says everything indicates the success of the insurgent cause, and that he will urge as opportune his resolution introduced some time ago for recognizing the insurgents as belligerents, lhe resolution is before the Senate committe on foreign relations. - Gold Withdrawal Goes Steadily On. Washington, Jan. 9. —The treasury Wednesday lost $430,000 in gold bars, which leaves the true amount of the reserve $57,816,024. So far as can be learned, the situation shows no signs of improvement, and no surprise would be felt here if heavy shipments of gold should be made on each of the fastgeing European steamers for some time to come. Arrangements- are being perfected at the treasury for the printing of the new bonds, and a number of applications for blanks to be used in making bids are being received by each mail. No formal bids, however, have yet been received. The treasury deficit for the present fiscal year on Wednesday reached $20,039,439. Monitors Ready for Service. Washington, Jan. 9. : —The navy department reports that the low freeboard monitor Monadnock, now at Mare Island, will be ready by February 1. The Maintonomoh, a double-turreted monitor now out of commission at League Island, can be made ready for service in fourteen days. The low freeboard monitor Terror, now at New require sixty days to be made ready for service. These three craft will make a powerful acquisition to the available naval vessels. They are fully equipped with armor and the few days required for making them ready for sea will be spent on minor finishing touches. It is expected also that 4 the ram Katahdin will be ready for service at an early day.

No Demonstration at Smyrna. Washington, Jan. 9. —The navy department is advised of the departure of the cruiser Minneapolis from Alexandretta for Smyrna, where she will arrive probably to-day. The San Francisco is already there, and the Marblehead is at Mersene, 840 miles distant. Acting Secretary McAdoo said that there was no significance in the movements of the ships toward Smyrna. These movements were not directed from Washington, but were brought about by the admiral in command of the fleet in Turkish waters. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. Washington, Jan. 9. —The Senate committee on foreign relations held its first meeting Wednesday since the reorganization, Senator Sherman presiding and Senators Cameron, Cullom, Lodge and Mills, the new members, being present. The committee decided to hold a special session on Saturday for the consideration of the Venezuelan, the Cuban and the Armenian questions. It is expected that the committee will consider the Monroe doctrine in connection with the Venezuelan matter. Wants New Revenue Cutters. Washington, Jan. 9. —Senator Cullom Introduced in the senate yesterday a bill providing for the construction and equipment of two steam revenue cutters for service on the great lakes, the cost not to exceed $200,000 for each vessel. Also a bill providing for the construction and equipment of two steam revenue cutters for service on the Pacific coast, the cost of same not to exceed $4,000 each. Will Not Move Indian Warehouse. Washington, Jan. 9. —Representative Lorimer yesterday called on Indian Commissioner Browning tJ call his attention to the anxiety which exists in reference to the Indian warehouse. Mr. Browning replied that there is no occasion for anxiety as to the location of the Indian warehouse, as there is no intention of moving it back to New York, as has been suggested. Tariff Bill Nnt to Be Changed. Washington, Jan. 9. —The republican caucus, after a very stormy session, agreed to instruct the finance committee that the tariff bill be reported without amendment and passed in that form. '

Illinois Cattle Breeders.

Springfield, 111., Jan. 9. —The Illinois Cattle Breeders’ association elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: President, A. P. Grant, Winchester; vice-president, J. F. Prather, Williamsville; secretary, J. H. Pickrell, Springfield ; treasurer, Thomas Clark, Beecher.

JUDGE LYNCH’S WORK

TWO TENNESSEE NEGRORS EXECUTED. Mob Overpowers the Officers and Shoots Down Assailants of Women —Lynching Threatened at Madison, Ind. Jail Guarded in Fear of an Attack. Jackson, Tenn., Jan. 9. —Harrison Fuller and Frank Simpson, two negroes who outraged Mrs. Pomeroy and her daughter some months ago near Homer, —enderson county, were taken from the sheriff at Lexington yesterday by a mob, which took the prisoners a short distance from the city and fired fifty shots into their bodies. The negroes were first lodged in the Henderson county jail and several attempts were made to take them out. They were subsequently taken to Nashville for safe-keeping. The authorities, thinking the matter had quieted down, concluded to take the prisoners back to Lexington. When they arrived at the cepot they were met by a mob of 1,000 determined men, who overpowered the officers and took the negroes. The negroes were guilty of committing an outrage upon a white woman before the assault upon Mrs. Pomeroy and daughter. Mrs. Pomeroy had previously identified the men. Indiana Murderer in Danger. Madison, Ind., Jan. 9.—Ed Taylor, who killed Officer Knox of Vevay two weeks ago, was brought to the Madison jail at midnight last night for safe keeping. Shortly before that time a mob moved on Vevay jail to string him up. Sheriff Banta received a warning and before the mob arrived the officers with Taylor were on their way here. The Madison jail is being prepared against an attack, for it is said an effort will be made to get at Taylor. Kentucky Thieves Shoot and Rob. Owentown, Ky., Jan. 9.—“ Uncle" Bose Mason, a well-known farmer, living near Hammond’s mill, was robbed of $4,815 Monday night by three men. They terrorized the family by shooting into the house and carried off a table that money. The remains of the table were found half a mile from the house thq next morning. Of the amount taken $1,400 was in gold.

DEFEATED THE CUBANS.

Spanish Troops Win the Fight Near Guanajay—Havana Is Quiet. Havana, Jan. 9. —An important conflict seems to be impending. The overpowering Spanish columns everywhere in the vicinity of the small bands of insurgents that have been harrying the country north of the railways have been called in. Gomez is evidently consolidating his forces. Havana is perfectly quiet. The volunteers have not been called out, although a general order issued gives full details of what is to be done in case of necessity. Details from official sources of the fight near Guanajay, in Pinar del Rio, say the rebels were defeated by General Navarro. The insurgents had twenty-three killed and forty-three wounded left on the field. The insurgents are said to have carried away many more of their wounded, and the# left seventeen Remington rifles behind them. General Navarro pursued the insurgents and overtook their rear guard at Ceiba de Agua and in the skirmish which followed four Insurgents were killed and three were taken prisoners. On the government side, it is announced, only four officers and thirty soldiers were wounded in both engagements. Three of the soldiers sustained serious wounds.

Canada’s Premier May Resign.

Ottawa, Ont., Jan. 9. —Late yesterday afternoon Premier Sir Mackenzie Bowell had a conference of over an hour’s duration with Lord Aberdeen, which caused the circulation of reports that Sir Mackenzie had determined to resign and thjft it was for the purpose of communicating this decision to the Governor General that he had sought the conference. The Premier will make no statement as to the course he will pursue in the present crisis.

Will Regulate Production.

Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 9. —The wire nail and cut nail manufacturers, who have been holding meetings here for the past two days, have decided to regulate the production so that the supply will not exceed the demand. This will secure better prices to the jobbers. One of the manufacturers stated that the consolidation of the two organizations may take place later.

Victory for Premier Greenway.

St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 9.—A Winnipeg special to the Pioneer Press says: “Premier Greenway fought the first round in the schools fight yesterday and was a winner by a score of 9 to 0. It was nomination day in Manitoba for the general election, and eight of Premier Greenway’s supporters were elected by acclamation on the national schools platform."

Grave Fears for the Miowera.

Toronto, Ont., Jan. 9. —The Canadian Pacific officials here have received no news of the missing steamship Miowera and begin to express grav.e fears for the safety of the vessel. They think it possible that the Miowera is drifting about helplessly, as was the Strathnevls.

Wisconsin to Have an Extra Session.

Madison, Wis., Jan. 9.—lt is announced officially that Governor Upham will on Friday or Saturday issue a call for an extra session of the Legislature to consider a reapportionment of the state, the date for convening being probably Tuesday, February. 18. No other matter will be mentioned in this call.