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j ESTABLISHED 1 850. ) I J. H. EHTILL, Editor find Proprietor. ( HOMAGE IN HOOSIKRDOM HENDRICK’S OLD HOME WEL COMES THE PRESIDENT. Luncheons With the Widow of tie Late Vice President and With Mrs. McDonald—lncidents of the Trail’s Flight Through the Small Cities and lowns. Indianapolis, Oct. I.—Daybreak found the President's train in Western Ohio about two hours west of Columbus. It was now moving upon single track lines, and its printed special time card bore the legend: •‘This train will run extra with the absolute right of track over all trains.’’ The night was passed comfortably by the excursion ists and without a notable incident. A brass band serenade was experienced a little before midnight, and from time to time at stopping places voices were heard calling to each other in the darkness: “Where is he.” About 1.000 persons were at the station at Columbus when the train arrived at 4 :30 o’clock this morning. They were very quiet, gathering about the rear platform and contenting themselves with looking at the car which contained tl:o President. A telegram had been received by Col. Lamont at Pittsburg from Congressman Outhwaite urging a stop at Columbus, but a reply was made that owing to the early hour it would be impossible. CLEVELAND’S FIRST APPEARANCE. At Bradford Junction at 7 o’clock the President made his first appearance and f;reeted the little crowd of a hundred which iad gathered about his car with a hearty “good morning.” “We would like also to see your wife, said one of the crowd. “That is impossible now,” replied the President. “She has a hard day’s task be fore her and is resting.” “Well, we are right glad to see you, sir,” said the spokesman of the crowd. “I thank you lor that,” rejoined the President, “but of the two I expect you would prefer to see Mrs. Cleveland. At Richmond, lad., a half acre of solid humanity awaited tho train. A five min utes stop was spent in handshaking, the President remaining upon the platform of his car, and grasping the hands reached up to him. Breakfast was the only incident of the run from Richmond to Indianapolis. AT INDIANAPOLIS. At Indianapolis the day had dawned in a drizzling rain, from which cause the crowd was not so great as it would otherwise have been, but it cleared and the sun came out by the time the President arrived. The line of march straight down Washington street, from the railroad mossing, when the Presi dent left the cars, to the State house, where he was formally received, and held his reception, is just about a mile in length, and on either side the walks were packed with people. The view up Main street was an inspiring one, with breeze enough to make a vista of flut tering color. The procession moved prompt ly on time—ll o’clock. First came a squad of mounted police. Behind came a moving mass with flying flags and the flashing of military accoutrements. Next came the Governor’s staff in gorgeous official uniform, while behind mulched a platoon of police, followed by a band of musicians. THE LIGHT INFANTRY. Behind those marched the Light Infantry, making a striking display. Then came the Chief Marshal, Gen. Knefler, and staff, and immediately following came the President’s escort, the Hendricks Club, to the number of two or three hundred. A uniform ap pearance was attained by tall hats of gray, with a black band, black clothes, the club badge and a cane carried by each member. The club formed in a hollow square, sur rounding the President’s carriage, and fol lowed at either side ranged in rows two abreast. The open carriage, hidden almost by a drapery of flags, was drawn by eight powerful gray horses gaily caparisoned. On the back seat to the right sat the President. By his side was Mrs. ( leveiand. On the opposite seat was Ex- Senator McDonald, the three being the sole occupants. CHEERS AND CAT CALLS. The progress of the vehicle was marked by occasional cheers, but chiefly by the cries and oat calls of the l>oys. Hats were waved and handkerchiefs fluttered from every window, hut manifestly the carriage was the chief object of the eyes and curi osity looked its full. The President in his customary suit of black, with hat to match, manifested a presence that met all that high expectation had looked for. Curiosity and criticism were alike satisfied, and as the carriage moved slowly up tho street there was distinctly felt a social atmosphere and greeting which was a tribute altogether of finer flavor than the noisy demonstration of political gatherings. The general manner gave this out as the crowd swept over the curbstones into the street, making two great streams of people flowing down behind the escorting clubs. NOTHING MOTLEY. Men and women with babies in their arms and children were undeterred by the muddy condition of the street, and yet with all there was nothing motley in the mass. It was well mannered, cordial and respectful. On came the carriages with the city officials, followed bv three with the reception com mittee, and these in turn by the Jefferson and Duckworth Clubs of Cincinnati, and several other out-of-town organizations, headed by bands of mti'ic. The whole pro cession was very compact and comparative ly quick moving, taking but a few moments in passing, its length being t hree city blocks, or nearly n quarter of a mile. Upon reaching the State House the Presi dential party, together with fifty of tho most prominent Indiana office-holders, in cluding members of Congress, were con ducted to a stand erected for the occasion, and there, in the presence of about 25,000 people, Gov Gray introduced the President to the multitude in an address welcoming him to the State of Indiana. CLEVELAND’S REPLY. President Cleveland’s reply was as fol lows: When I received the hearty Invitation from the people of Indianapolis and through their Governor the invitation of tho people of the State of Indiana to stop on my travel and see • bom and their capital city, I was not long de termining that my route should load me this way. I am sincerely glad to have the opportunity a which my short stay affords to see the fair proportions of your thriv ing and prosperous town. The citizens of the State of Indiana have abundant cause for con gratulation In the volume and variety of their products, their public educational advantages, l heir charitable institutions and all that con tributes to their greatness of state, but it seems to me that not the least cause for an Indianian’s pride should be his State capital. A LITTI.E HISTORY. First settled In 18111. a year thereafter its pop ulation numbered fifteen families. Chosen as the seat of tho State government in 1821 it was about that time laid out as a town and given Its prerent name, though it had no incorporation until 1,130, ami did not receive a city charter until ISI7. Forty years growth ha.- given it a population of at least 100,000 and all the busi ness activity of a prosperous American city 1 shall not dwell in detail upon tho features of your city's flourishing condition, which arc daily under'your observation. lam lold by an old resident that your capital can lie directly reached by railroad from every county in the state excepting two. and those who live her*) mu: l be very active and restless or v£ry social, or both, for I am quite aure that you will find more miles of street railroad in Indianapolis than"n any other city of its size in the Uuited States. CONGRATULATED ON ITS ECONOMY. I must not omit to congratulate the people of Indiana and their capital upon the careful and economical administration of thpir public affairs. Proof of this now beautifies your city, for I am told that your spacious and handsome State House, just completed, was actually built within the limit of its ex pense originally fixed. In these days of waste, extravagance and miscalculation In regard to public buildings, this is a thing so un usual that you may well in* proud of it. So far as your city is concerned, it has been quite late ly reported as having the lowest tax rate of all the cities of the country, w ith a population of 50,000 and upwards, excepting two. TRIBUTE TO HENDRICKS. I am at this moment much impressed with another thought connected with this place. Its suggestion cannot fail to awaken in vour minds affectionate sentiment, and its subject directs the interested attention of the nation to this spot. Here lived and died a man, your neighbor and your friend, w hose name was a household worn thronghout the land, trusted and respected by his fellow-men. and by them invested with the highest civil trust. A loyal, true son of your State, amid his honors, he never forgot the people of Indiana and his fellow-townsmen of Indianapolis, and while ho loved you well, he brought honor to you by his faithful dis charge of the functions of public office, and by firm devotion and adherence to patriotic principles. All will join voii In the respect you cherish for his mernolS and the kindly, tender thought of the people of the land will always turn to your city as the place where your distinguished citizen lived and died, and where rests his remains among the surroundings he so much enjoyed. It is therefore not only gratifying to me to lie with y£u as citizens of Indianapolis but to he able to/'-reet you as friends and neighbors of a man honored by the nation, and connected with me by ties of friendship, by the fortunes of po litical life and in the discharge of public duty. LUNCH WITH MRS. HENDRICKS. At the conclusion of the speeches the citi zens passed through the rotunda in files of three, the column not all being admitted, several hundred being left waiting. At 1:30 o’clock the President and his wife and im mediate party called upon Mrs. Hendricks, where an elegant luisrli was provided very unexpectedly, which somewhat delayed the further march. It was 2:80 o’clock before tho procession again started, going north on Meridian street to ex-Senator McDonald’s home, whore Mrs. McDonald had prepared a lunch and invited a party of sixty to sit down with the distinguished guests. After a brief call here the line of march was taken up for the Union depot, where they arrived shortly after 8:80 o’clock, and as soon as possible started for Terre Haute. The weather continued fitful all through the day, but there was no actual rain. AT TERRE HAUTE. Terre Haute, Oct. 1. —The train left Indianapolis half an hour late, but the time was made up before it reached Terre Haute. The President and Mrs. Cleveland expressed themselves as delighted with the warmth and cordiality of their reception, and with the general appearance of the town, its in habitants and its public buildings. A single accident only marred the pleasure of the visit. On the way to the depot a horse, ridden by a member of the Governor’s staff immediately in front of the President’s car riage, became alarmed, reared, threw its rider and fell upon him. The man was assisted to his feet, but was laid upon the grass at tho side of the street, and re mained there surrounded by a knot of his comrades as the procession moved past. The time for leaving was already tip, and the visitors were driven to the depot without learning the name of the injured gentle man. A TRUCE FROM FATIGUE. The stop at Indianapolis proved a relief to the fatigue and monotony which are in evitable to thirty hours continuous ride. The speechmaking was commendably brief, it having already got abroad that this is not a missionary expedition, but simply one of exploration and discovery. The parting episode at Indianapolis was a stento rian invitation, audible above the cheers of the multitude “Come again, Grover,” to which the President raised his hat, and smilingly bowed his thanks. Two or three thousand persons were assembled at the station at Green castle, Ind., and paid their respects viva ciously as the train ran past at a slow rate. A long train load of returning Grand Army men stood upon a siding, tho passen gers in which crowded its platforms and windows and waved and shouted their salutes. SEVERAL THOUSAND OUT. At Terre Haute station a crowd of several thousand persons thronged the track and platform and made the disembarkation of the party a difficult and somewhat danger ous proceeding. The President was received by Senator Voorhoes, ex-Secretary Thomp son and a committee,and, with his compan ions, was driven to tho Normal School building, in front of which a stand had been erected for the formaltios of the reception. The populace seemed on fire wi th enthusiasm, accompanying tho carriages on their way and maintaining one unceasing din of cheers. Thousands of national flags were flying from windows along the way, and many buildings were elaborately decorated with bunting. It was dark before the procession reached its stand, and the time for the departure of the train was already past. The great square contained, as nearly as could be estimated by the glare of the electric light, more than 20,000 persons. Senator Voorhees called the assembly to order, asked for silence and an nounced that Hon. Richard Thompson would welcome to Terre Haute the President of tho United States Mr. Thompson, in tho course of his speech of welcome, dwelt briefly upon the boundless resources of the Mississippi Valley, to which tho President was making his first visit. He spoke of the pride of the people of Terre Haute in the Wabash Val ley, and especially in their beautiful city. He asked leave to anticipate that when the President should have seen more of the West he might realize more than ever how much there was for all to keep the United States in the front ranks of nations, and cherish those principles for which the fath ers fought. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND'S REPLY. The President replied as follows: I have traveled now through the State of Indiana and something of its fertility and wealth and a little of its people. It seems fitting that as we leave its borders we should, after the manner of parting guests, pause for a moment and express th ■ pleasure Which a brief visit to vour State has afforded us. 1 am told, too, that Torre Haute Is one of tire most beautiful cin* of which Indiana can boast, and this causes me to regret that 1 know so lit tle about it . and have so little opportunity now to see it. The fact that this particular neigh borbood forms the richest portion of a very productive State, is a cause of congratulation which doubtless you fully appreciate; but of all your product*, perhaps the most widely known is the “tall sycamore of the Wabash,” for this place has been pretty well advertised as the home of that particular lofty tree. During the -t two and a half years, I have become somewhat acquainted with this sycamore, and have made up my mind that he has height enough and size enough for any lo cality or for any purpose. The name of your city indicates its beautiful and commanding location, tho rich ami fertile country all about it, Its excellent means of transportation and communication and its ex tensive manufactories and industries already in operation, deprive its citizens of any excuse if it shall not further expand and prosper. The kind greet ings and hearty welcome which have lmen accorded us by the citizens of Indiana make us feel that we are parting with friends and we shall remember none among them mill morn grateful pleasure than the people of Terre Haute SAVANNAH, GA., SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1887. Upon the conclusion of the speeches tho visitors were escorted again to their car l'iagos, and as soon as these could be freed from the multitude they drove rapidly to the depot and took the train for St. Louis, CLIMBING ON THE TRAIN. St. Louis, Oct. 1. —The train left Terre Haute fifty-six minutes late. As it moved off a hundred hands were stretched upward, and their owners sought to follow the train, many clamoring for the coveted grasp. “No,” said tho President, “I will shake no hands from the moving train; some of you will get killed or hurt. I want no such responsibility.” During, and after dinner, there was an interchange of novel experiences. Col Lament and Mr. Bissell, and Dr. Bryant had been impris oned upon the stand after the speech-mak ing, and for Hi minutes or more were unable to move a limb. Ail artist and two journalists had suffered a similar misfortune at the stand and again at the station, finally reaching the train with aching ribs and disordered apparel. President and Mrs. Cleveland had suffered no personal inconvenience, but were delayed at one point briefly, the leading horses of their carriage having become so frightened by the artillery discharge and shouting multitude that it was necessary to detach them. YIELDED TO MRS. CLEVELAND. On the way to the station a middle aged enthusiast grasped the President’s carriage from behind. The driver whipped up and tried to leave him. but in vain. The Presi dent s escort ordered the man away but he energetically refused. Two or three of the mounted men tried to ride him down but he cursed them savagely and refused to budge. Mrs. Cleveland turned to him and said: “Please lot go, sir,” and the fellow dropped off as if shot and slunk away in the darkness. The throngs, like those at Altoona, were good-natured, and though turbulent and sometimes wildly demonstrative, were harmless. Tho measure of enthusiasm created by the presence of the Chief Magistrate of the republic is found in the fact told by the railroad people that not less than 6,000 people had been brought in by the trains to-day, many of them from a distance of fifty or sixty miles, mostly to look at him for the brief appointed half hour of his stay, and they had done it with the knowledge that for half their number there would be no returning trains till Mon day. EAGER TO LOOT THE TRAIN. During the absence of the Presidential excursionists from the train at Terre Haute, considerable difficulty was experienced by the railroad people in protecting it from a mob of vandals who remained at the station. One man armed with a large carving knife was found trying to chip off a piece of the Pres dent’s car as a memento. A mischievous fellow, who was somewhat intoxicated, sought an entrance to the train from the rear and being refused went forward and succeeded in uncoupling the cars. A dozen railroad men were ordered out and put on patrol duty around it. There were bonfires, torch and Chinese lantern dis plays and brass band serenades at nearly all the stations between Terre Haute and St. Louis. It was not intended that any stops should be made, but the locomotive seemed to need water or oil at very short intervals, and whenever a stop was made a multitude was found in waiting. A PLATFORM COLLAPSES. At Effingham the platform area, 10x15 feet in extent, gave way and thirty or forty people disappeared. Tlieir fall was not more than two or three feet, and as far as could be seen or heard no one was hurt. The President arrived at East St. Louis at 11:45 o’clock to-night and alighted at the eastern abutment of tho bridge, on the Illinois side of the river, where he was met by the citizens’ commit tee. High walls kept out the crowd and gave ample space for the party to get into their carriages without a crush. Mayor Francis accompanied the President and Iris wife, and with a guard of twenty police the party startl'd across the bridge at a brisk trot. The appearance of the party at the bridge was the signal for a burst of cheers and a glare of fireworks. ATLANTA’S ARRANGEMENTS. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. I.—Arrangements have been completed for an elaborate re ception of President Cleveland and his wife at this, the objective point of t heir journey. The Piedmont fair will open Oct. 10. The machinery will be started in motion by Samuel J. Randall, who to-day telegraphed his acceptance and his willingness to deliver the opening speech. As soon as this became known merchants and business men decided that the day should be observed as a holiday in honor of Mr. Randall. Gov. Gordon has issued orders closing nil the State depart ments on that day. Six thousand school children will be given a holiday, and every business house and workshop will be closed, so that the entire city will turnout to hoar the distinguished Pennsylvanian. When the President arrives he will find the entire city festooned in the national colors, red, white and blue TO STOP AT A’-iIKVILLE. Asheville, N. C., Oct. I.—A letter re ceived to-day by the President of the Ashe ville Board of Trade from Col. Daniel Lament, private secretary of President Cleveland, says that the President has con sented to stop at Asheville while on his way to Washington from Montgomery, Ala. He will reach here Friday, Oct. 21. RANDALL MUST SURRENDER. Signs That He Has Already Reached That Conclusion. Washington, Oct. I.—Congressman Me- Adoo, of New Jersey, was Mr. Randall’s principal lieutenant in the Hoti.se last Con gress. This gives a peculiar interest to an interview with him, which is published this evening. He expresses! the opinion that there would lie a revision of the tariff by the House this winter, and said: “Some concessions must be made, but there is no reason why the Democrats cannot come to gether anil aet in harmony the coming session. If they do not, it will not bo tho fault of the protectionists. I see they are pointing to coal as an example of the effect of protection. I am perfectly willing to vote to take tho tariff off of coal. The re peal of llio tobacco tax is bound to come. It cannot be stopped. It would lie passed anyhow, but it will strengthen Mr. Carlisle’s proposition t** include it and will help the other part of the bill.” October’^Debt Statement. Washington, Oct. I.—The debt state ment issued to-day shows the decrease of of tho public debt during the month of September to be $11,247,96!) 80; tho decrease of the debt since June 80, 1887, $28,902,- 840 04; the cash in the Treasury. $478,898,- 512 40; the gold certificates outstanding, 807,981,688; silver certificates outstanding, $153,854,826; certificates of deposit out standing. $0,535,000; legal tenders outstand ing, $840,681,016; fractional currency, (not including the amount estimated as lost or destroyed), $6,943,915 12. Dredging Potomac Flats. Washington. Oot. I.—The Secretary of War has decided to extend tho time for be ginning and completing the work of dredg ing tho Potomac river fiats, for which Rit tenhou.se Moore, of Mobile, Ala., is the con tractor. A PRINCE OF DIPLOMATS. BISMARCK’S IRONS IN EVERY EUROPEAN FIRE. The Military Convention Between Germany, Austria and Italy to be Renewed- A Scheme to Establish a Central European Zollverien as a Facer for Russia. [Copyright 1887 by the New York Associated Press. 1 Berlin, Oct. I.—The coming conference lietween Prince Bismarck and Sig. Crispi, the Italinn Prime Minister, completely over shadows interest in the recent shooting affair on the frontier Count Herbert Hi - mai'ck left the Foreign Office this afternoon for Bueclien Junction in order to receive Sig. Crispi and accompany him to Freid riclisruhe. The interview is regarded as of supreme importance. It has especial refer ence to the renewal of the military conven tion between Italy, Austria anil Germany. The alliance of the central powers with Italy in a general policy was renewed for five years but the military conven tion for offensive and defensive purposes covered only six months, from March last to September. While Count Kalnoky, the Austrian Prime Minister, was at Freidrichsruhe, a dispatch was sent to Sig. Crispi asking whet tier he was ready to renew the convention, i Vince Bis marck also proposed an extension of the period covered by the convention. Before Count Kalnoky left Sig. Crispi promised his support to tne movement for an ox ten sion of the convention, and mode arrange ments to visit Prince Bismarck in order to personally discuss the matter. This is tho first object of the interview, and must bo bailed as an effective assurance of peace for many months to come. NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE VATICAN. Another question of special interest to the Italian government will be negotiations with the Vatican on the terms of a recon ciliation. During the present week diplo matic action has become intensified over those negotiations, and the knowledge that Sig. Crispi is coming to Friedrichsruhe. A note was sent yesterday by Cardinal Rampolla, Papal Secretary of State, to all the Papal Nuncios, instructing thorn to keep the question alive by every means in their power, Tho Nuncios were further advised that the Pope had referred the extent of the possible concessions to the Holy See to tho College of Cardinals, whose recommenda tions would be communicated to the Nuncios as soon as it was deemed advisable. Mgr. Ruffa Seilla, the new Nuncio at Munich, is expected to arrive in Berlin about the middle of Octo ber. His visit will be made in connection with the negotiations. Mgr. Galimberti, Nuncio at Vienna, is still charged with the duty of watching the re lations between the State and church in Germany, but the conduct of tho question between Italy and the Vatican .its confided to Mgr. Seilla A CENTRAL EUROPEAN ZOLLVERIEN. Another project that Prince Bismarck is credited with being desirous of discussing with Sig. Crispi is the creation of a Cen tral Euroiiean Zollverein. including Ger many, Austria, Italy, Sorvia and Rou mania. The project appears impracticable, in view of the existing international tariff dissensions between Germany and Austria and between Austria and Roumania, yet the subject is treated gravelv by the semi official press as both desirable and possible. They hold it to be especially desirable as a tremendous “facer to Russia.” The Cologne Gazette says that a Central European Zollverein would render Ger many entirely independent of Russian tim ber, corn and cattle, and would realize the object which has long been an ideal of many eminent political economists and many practical statesmen. In official cir cles it is believed that Prince Bismarck has already made overtures to Sig. Crispi for Italy to join the proposed Zollverien, but nothing has transpired to show how the Italian government appreciates the gigantic customs union scheme. Sig. Crispi will remain three days with Prince Bismarck, and will afterward go to Vienna to pieet Count Kalnoky. Tho interviews are diplo matic successes of Prince Bismarck, and must gall the French and Russian govern ments. A SIGNIFICANT NOTE. In connection with the Zollverien project n significant semi-official note was sent from Perth to the German and Austrian press to night. This says that the act of Russia in continually raising her customs tariff, and thereby causing retaliatory Ger man measures, is tending toward an entente between Austria and Germany for the conclusion of a comprehensive com mercial and customs treaty, furthering the interests of both countries. This treaty, the note says, may become the basis of a customs union of Central European powei-s. This communication, directly inspired by the Austro-Hungarian foreign office, gives consistency to the reports that Prince Bismarck is trying to induce Italy to enter the Zollverien. KILLING OF THE GAME KEEPER. The frontier affair, which has never been regarded in Berlin so seriously as in Paris, ends with tho payment of an indemnity to the game-keeper’s widow and an expression of regret from the German govern ment. If France insists upon the punishment of Kaufmunn the demand will not be granted. The German official inquiry proves that Kaufinaun acted ac cording to the letter of his instructions. To further apjiease France Count Von Munster has been authorized to inform M. Flourens that measures will be taken on tne German side of the frontier to relax the severity of the code of regulations under which forest rangers and other officials act. This will be the extent of the satisfaction accorded France. SOCIALISM’S PROPOSED CONGRESS. The projected International Socialist Con gress, convoked under the auspices of the Berlin committee, was secretly proposed to be held at Perth. Several German dele gates, ea arriving at that place, were warned by tne police that they would lie instantly expelled if they attempted to hold u meeting. The Work men’s Associations of \ Jenna and Pesth have been adv ised that another location for the congress lias bet n decid*sl upon. Liege is now reported to have been selected. The fears of tho Socialists that the coming ses sion of the Reichstag will approve of further repression tends to restrain the leaders from agitation. It is reported that besides extending the Socialist law so as to include newspntters, the Reichstog will lie asked to re-establish the old sy tern of the “workbook,” under which a workman apply ing for work must produce an arlieits ouch signed by his last employer, setting forth the ca]abilities and character of the appli cant. The Zurich Socialists have warned their German brethren that the Masters’ I/tague is operating over Bavaria, Wurtemhtirg, Baden and part of Saxony and is trying to impose work hooks, having, besides open statements, secret signs showing whether the bearers are obnoxious to employers. The recent strike of the glaziers at Zurich and Winterthur led to revelations concerning the secret signs which the masters are using in their work books. FRANCK SATISFIED. Paris, Oct. I.—Evening |ipers here all take the same view of the frontier shooting affair. They say that as the Germans have expressed regret at the incident and admit ted in principle the justice uf granting an indemnity to the widow of tho keeper who was shot, nothing remains but to fix tho amount, which is purely a secondary ques tion. SAMOA’S SEIZURE, The German Fleot Landed 1,300 Men on the Island. San Francisco, Oct. I.—A steamship arrived this afternoon from Australia hav ing touched at Honolulu on the way. The steamer brings nuxlerntely complete mail a* ivices from New Zealand respecting the ac tion of tho German men-of-war, ami the practical seizure in the name of the Ger man government of the Samoan group of islands. Four German men-of-war lying ntApia landed 1,800 troops, and marines Aug. 25, and immediately proclaimed Tamazz, King of Samoa. The American and British Consuls immediately thereafter published the following protest: Whereas, The government of Germany has this day proclaimed Tamazz King of Samoa; now, therefore, we, the undersigned representa tives of the United Slates of America and of Great Britain, hereby give notice that vve and our governments do not, and never have, recognized Tamazz, King of Samoa, but continue as heretofore to recognize Maliotoa. We advise all Samoans to submit quietly, not to tight whatever their provocation, but to await peaceably the result of the deliberations now in progress, which alone can determine the future of Samoa. The proclamation is dated Apia, Aug. 25, and is signed by Harold Marsh Sowell, Consul General ol the United States, ana W. H. Wilson, British Peace Consul. New Zealand advices from Apia are to the effect that disturbances on the islands were oifly a question of time. The hostility between the Germans and the loyal natives were increasing, and tho German settlers were constantly complaining of thefts committed by the natives, while the natives complained of the injustice of the Germans in land transactions. King Maliotoa has complained to the English and Americans of the conduct of tho Germans. DISTURBANCES INEVITABLE. Tamazz menaced Maliotoa with the possible elevation of a rival chief, which was actual ly done as already related. The immediate provocation which led to the German action grew out of the celebration of the Emperor of Germany’s birthday. It is declared by New Zealand papers that a number of Ger mans became intoxicated and handled some of the natives roughly. A ffee light ensued, the .Samoans attacking the Germans. This affair, however, passed over. GERMANY’S DEMANDS. Afterward the German Commodore sent to King Maliotoa demanding $13,000 as damages for injury done Germans, ? 1,000 being included as a personal fine upon the King. The damages were explained to be oti account of injuries to German plauta tuais and robberies by natives. King Malio toa protested aguinst making him liable for acts of natives under such circumstances. He asked time to consider, but on tho next day the Germans landed and posted the follow ing proclamation: Citizens of Apia: By order of His Majesty, the Emperor of Germany, war has been declared against Chief Maliotoa. The neutrality of the municipal district will be respected as long as the security of the German troops is not en dangered by any agitat ion within t he municipal district. I call upon the inhabitants to assist in the maintenance of peace and good order in Apia. Heneitlt, Commodore and Commander of the German Squadron. The British and American subjects at once sought tho protection of their respect ive flags, and a joint circular was then promulgated by the American and British Consuls. THE KING WILL FIGHT. Maliotoa not only denies the authority of the Germans to set up a king in his stead, but threatens to fight for his rights. At the latest date, the ship having sailed from Apia on Sept. 12 which brought the latest intelli gence, he wns mustering 1,800 men and ac tive hostilities were expected from day to day. Tho Samoans are declared to be indifferently armed and can make no serious show against the Germans. New Zealand newspaper comment is bitter against the Germans, looking upon their action as practical annexation, despite the understanding with the United States and Great Britain. W. B. Walter and S. B. Marr, both Americans, came on the steamship Mariposa to-day, having left the Samoan Islands Sept. 18, and bringing the very latest intelligence from there. They relate that two additional German men-of-war the Opaland and Diamond, had also appeared at that port. The Germans hail landed in all 3,100 soldiers and marines. Mr. Walter said Consul General Sewell said to him tho day before he left, that he could only ex press surprise at the failure of tho United States government to take any action in view or tho breaking of the treaty rights by the Germans. COAL TOO COSTLY. Petroleum and Sawdust Mixed With Coal Used in Vermont. Bellows Falls, Vt., Oct. I.—The increase in the cost of coal caused by the intor-State commerce law regarding trans portation leads largo consumers to test the relative merits of other kinds of fuel. A prominent manufacturing concern here, which formerly averaged 180 tons of coal i>er week, has purchased a train of cars for bringing sawdust hero, which they mix with tho different qualities of soft coal. They are now using less than twenty-five tons per week. William Robinson & Sons, of Putney, are using crude petroleum. A three weeks trial has yielded satisfactory results as to expense, petroleum costing but $1 87 per barrel shipped them in Dink cars. This is the only place in New England where this style of fuel is used. A SHOWER OF SAND. Two Hundred Miners Have a Narrow Escape from Death. WiLKEHBARRE, Pa., Oct. I.—A cave-in occurred early this morning in the No. 2 lift of the No. 2 shaft of the Susquehanna Coal Company nt Nantieoke. The cave is of the same peculiar nature as that which on Dec. 18, 1885, shut in and killed tweiitv-five minors. A flood of sand came down from an upper working in the shaft, filling the main gangway. Fortunately, the 2(X) men or more who bad been at work in the shaft in tho night shift, had lioen just withdrawn from tho mine, and there was no loss of life. Saved by Being Insane. Lynchburg, Va., Oct. I.—On the trial of Mrs. Tlioi ly for trying to pass a forged check on the New Orleans bank she was re leased on a plea of insanity. Danville’s Free Delivery. Danville, Va., Oct. I.—Free delivery of tho mails went into effect here to-day, WOMEN IN WAR TIMES. The Relief Corps Electa Officers at the St. Louia Meeting. St. Louis, Oct. 1. —The Woman’s Relief Corps concluded its session last night by the election of officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Hampton, of Michigan, was elected National President, Mrs. Cora Day Young, of Toledo, <).. Senior Vice President. A eoihmitteo of .five of the (hand Army, consisting of Gen. Edgar Allen. Paul C. Vundervoort, John C. Linehan and Col. Tohio VV . Heal waited on the Woman’s Re lief Corps while ill session to present tho resolutions of tho Grand Army En campment of congratulation and greeting. Addresses were delivered by Gen. Allen and Mr. Vundervoort, and at the conclusion of Gen. Allen s speech, which dwelt largely upon tho observance of Memorial Day in the cemeteries surrounding Richmond, Va., the Womans' Relief Corps, by a unanimous vote, appropriated a sum of money sufficient to purchase all the flowers neecs ary for tho decoration of the graves of the Union dead in those cemeteries on the National Memo rial day. A MONSTER IN THE AIR. It Occasionally Dips Down and Tears Up the Earth. Chicago, Oct. 1. —The Times Charlottj, N. C., special says: “The citizens of Charion Township report that a cyclone passed over their section Wednesday afternoon, tearing through the clouds like a big balloon, dip ping down and rising again, carrying an eddying mass of fence rails and tree limbs in its circling path. It looked like a big black funnel and it whirled around liko a huge top. It was about 100 feet above the surface of tho earth but would oc casionally dip down, wrench otf tree tops and sweep up fences. The cyclone traveled at the rate of 85 miles nn hour and made a tremendous roar. It dipped down on the plantation of Mr. Alex ander, tore up a number of peacli and apple trees, took away the roof of his house and raising again disappeared in the direction of a church. The skies were overcast with heavy clouds, among which a visible com motion was made as the black funnel shaped mass tore its way through." SHARON’S DEFENSE. Sarah Althea Charges That a Judge was Offered a Bribe. San Francisco, Oct. 1. —Ex-Judge D. S. Terr}', one of the counsel for Sarah Althea Sharon in the well known suit against the executor of the late Senator Sharon, has tiled an affidavit in the Supreme Court, in which Sarah Althea charges that one of the defendant’s counsel, who was an cx-Judge during the trial of the case in the Superior Court, offered Judge Sullivan, before whom the case was tried, a check, duly signed, with the amount, li ft out to lie tilled in by the Judge, if ho could be tempted to accept a bribe, w itb such a sum as lie chose as consideration for deciding the case in favor of the defendants. The only one of Senator Sharon’s counsel, who is ex-Judge Oliver P. Evans, it is understood, called on Judge Sullivan after tiie affidavit had lieen made public and demanded to know if he was authority for the statement, but Judge Sullivan de clined a definite answer. This is the cul mination of a series of sensational episixies growing out of the Sharon ease, and tho affidavit of Judge Terry has created a groat sensation in this city.” PERISHED BY FIRE. A Cheap Lodging House Proves a Death Trap for Inmates. Detroit, Mich., Oct. I.—Fire broke out at about 3:15 o’clock this morning in the English Kitchen, a cheap lodging house at No. 834 Jefferson avenue. When the Are department arrived the upper windows of the four-story building wero alive with half dressed lodgers, screaming for help. All except three were rescued in safety. One was burned almost beyond recognition. The second died from suffocation before he was removed from the building, and the third, Charles Peterson, aged 38 years, though rescued alive, is in a condition which renders his recover}' very doubtful. The dead men were Stroh, of Breckenridge, Mo., and an unknown man aged alxmt 25 years. The loss on the building will not exceed $5,000. SUFFOCATED IN A COLLIERY. Five Already Dead, and Thirteen Others Overcome and in Danger. Ashland, Pa., Oct. I.—'Threo men and two boys were suffocated and thirteen others were overcome with gas this after noon in the Pest colliery. A pillar in the west mammoth gangway gave way, bring ing with it a large amount of gas, which suffocated the workmen and rendered escape impossible to thbse in that gangway. The men in the neigh boring breast hoard a tremendous rush of air, and escaped by fleeing to the bottom of the slope. It is feansi that some of the thirteen, who were overcome by tho deadly gas. will die. The pecuniary dam age to the colliery cannot lie estimated at present. It is one of the Philadelphia and Reading Company’s largest collieries. BLOWN UP BY STRIKERS. Dynamite Shivers a Bollor and Pumps in Pennsylvania. Uniontown, Pa., Oct. I.—-The large boiler and pumps at Bliss & Marshall’s Kyle coke works were blown to pieces by dyna mite Thursday night. Employes have been on a strike for several weeks, and it is supposed the outrage was committed by some of the strikers. The damage was about SBOO. On the same night a party of strikers surrounded the houses of non-union men for the purpose of drivil them away, but the mob was frightened \ f by armed officers who have been guardil the works. The firm claim that the striked .broken. NEW YORK'S OREAtVeRIL. Throe Deaths from Cholera and Seven teen Caaes on Swinburne Island. New York, Octl.—At the office of the quarantine commission to-day three deaths were reported from the cholera at Swin burne Island. Five new cases have been taken from Holfman Island to Swinburne since tho last report. There are now seven teen cases on the island, and most of them are getting on favorably, despite the weather. Suicide of a Defaulter. Montreal, Oct. I.—Samuel Johnson, treasurer of the Hamilton Powder Com pany, defaulted a few days ago to the ex tent of $7,000, going to Ogdensburg, where he was arrested. While being brought back here last night he managed to elude the offlecis when a few miles from this city. This morning his dead body was found with a bullet hole behind the ear, and a pistol by his side. It is thought that family affliction is the cause of both the defalcation and suicide. iPHICEfitIO A YEAR. ] ft CENTS A COPY, f 310RLEY OX THE STUMP. CHAMBERLAIN ASKED TO UNMASK HIS POLICY. Gladstone’s Assent to the Modifica tions Declared All That Anybody Could Want Parsons and Publicans Declared the Pillars of the Tory Party Irish Issuos First of All. London, Oct. 1. —A great Liberal demon stration was held at Tempelcombe, Dorset shire,to-day. Twenty thousand persons were present, Somerset, Hants and Wilts send ing contingents. John Morley, who was the chief speaker, replied to Mr. Chamber lains recent spoochjut Birmingham Ho de nied that the Gladstonian position was not perfectly clear. The Liberals, he said, stood with their feed upon a rock. Mr. Gladstone had announced his assent to the modifications of his original home rule plan, and every one of his colleagues who had been concerned in preparing the bill had also cordially assented What more did anybody want to know? He was amazed that Mr. Chamberlain did not pro duce liis own plan. [Cheers.] Was Mr. < 'hamherlain against home rule altogether! The Gladstonians wanted to know also what Radicals like Mr.Chamberlain thought about the doings at Mitchellstown, Ennis and other places. POSTPONEMENT IMPOSSIBLE. As for Mr. Chamberlain’s urging post ponement of Irish for English legislation, tho position of Ireland, the speaker said, would not allow Parliament to deal with other affairs. The ship of state was in a storm, and was surrounded by tumultous waves. There was only one way of making port, to summon back the old pilot. [Cheers.] Much was said about the waste of time by Par liament. Mr. Chamberlain had referred to the question of disestablishment as ri|>e for settlement, but what waste of time would be so great as to ask Parliament, a ma jority of whose members are Tories, t< • dis cuss disestablishment. As for the Unionists, rather.than lot Mr. Gladstone go hock to power they would establish and endow tho devil and all his angels. Disestablishment, liquor, crime and free schools were all liberal questions. TORIES WANT HELP. Would the Tories forward them? [Criea of “Never.”] Mr. Chamberlain used to de clare t hat the two groat pillars of the Con servative party were tho paitn and the publican. The country would not get these reforms from the Tories till grapes were gathered from thistles and figs from thorns. [Cheers.] When the Irish question was set tled the IJls-rals would take up the reforms and would soon effect them. Resolutions were passed expressing confidence in Mr. Gladstone and demanding justice for Ireland. The meeting was full of enthusiasm and was the largest ever held by the Liberals of the South of England. A LEAGUE MEETING. Dublin, Oct. 1.- William O’Brien, Lord Mayor Sullivan of Dublin, and Prof. Stuart sueecodod in holding a large league meeting yesterday on tho estate of tho Marquis of Landsdowne nt Laggacuran without the knowledge of the authorities, and therefore without interference by the police. Mr. O'Brien made a strong s[>eeoh, supiiorting vigorous continuance of the plan or cam paign already inaugurated. SCOTLAND’S DEFEAT. Another Attempt to Carry Off the Cup to be Made Next Year. London, Oct. 1. —On commenting on the yacht race tho Telegraph says: “We are whipped and honestly beaten, nor ought e single ungeneroun word to be uttered im pugning the honor and glory of the victor. We are sorry to record the victory, but tha< Volunteer is a better all around racing ship- The Thistle could probably outsail the VoU unteer on a long sea voyage. The former was defeated, but not disgraced. We hopa to repeat the challenge in IHBS.” The Times says: “It is now perfectly clear that if we are to beat Americans in their own waters ami bring back the cup we must condescend to take a leaf out of their book.” ANOTHER AMBITIOUS SCOTCHMAN. Glasgow, Oct. I.—Mr. Muir, of Dum barton, owner of the yacht Mabel, lias de termined to build a ninety-ton cutter to compete for the America’s cup in America next year unless Mr. Bell again challenge* for it. The designer of Mr. Muir’s boat will be Mr. Fife, jr., of Fairlee, and Capt. Robert Duncan, of Oouroeke, now master of the Majonie and formerly master of the Madge, will be her eaptain. dying hard. New York. Oct. I—Tho Scotchmen on the Thistle seemed to be a little discon certed this morning. They were in pretty good humor, although unable to satisfac torily explain to themselves how their cutter was so badly beaten. Mr. Bell still insisted that tho twenty miles to windward, and re turn course is unfair and he would like to meet the Volunteer in a run to leeward alone. He says the Thistle will enter any von test with the big sloops where tho course suits him. He prefers a square course, and would accept a triangle. He says he did not expect to Win yesterday, yet did not give up the race until 1 o’clock. A miscalculation as to the position of th* ouler mark was made, and by this several minutes were lost. MURDER OVER PROHIBITION. Campaign Slanders End In a Legislator Killing a Man. Chicago, Oct. 1. —The Times' Knoxville (Tenn.) special says: “A sensational tragedy, growing out of the recent prohibition cam paign, was enacted at Greeneville, Tenn., this afternoon. W. E. T. Millburn, mem ber of the Legislature from Greene county, shot and instantly killed a young man named William Ward, son of Betsy Ward, of the Women’s Crusade. The trouble grew out of a speech made by Millburn at Greeneville a week ago. He stated in his speech that Betsy wus a whisky seller and jail bird, and that another saloonkeeper was an ex-penitentiary convict. Young Ward took tlie remark as an insult to his mother, and it is said threat ened to kill Mdlhurn. Millburn armed himself and waited for an attack, which came to-day. Ward called Millburn a liar, whereupon Millburn reached for his pocket and pulled his pistol, shooting Ward through tho left breust. Millburn surren dered himself.” Two Killed on a Crossing. Columbus, 0., Oct I.—On the Columbus and Cincinnati Midland railroad last even ing, an express train running at the rate of thirty-five milee per hour, rah into a buggy which was crossing the track at Morgan's Station, about five miles from this city. The buggy contained two aged ladies, Mrs. Su san Bell, a widow who resides in the neigh borhood, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. W. Henderson, of Salem, la. The buggy was torn to pieces, and the two women were killed instantly and thrown into a field-