Georgia Historic Newspapers

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BRAZIL'S NEW REGIME.
THE CHANGE OP GOVERNMENT A
BLOODLESS ONE.
The Emperor Baid to Have Been
Greeted With Manifestations of
Sympathy on His Departure—Finan
cial Engagements to be Fulfilled—
Coflee Takes a Big Jump at New
York.
Rio Janeiro, Nov. 18.—The new govern
ment has announced that it will firmly
maintain order. It is preparing a circular
to the foreign governments relative to the
overthrow of the empire, which will be tele
graphed to them through the Brazilian rep
resentatives abroad. The province of
Bahia has signified its adherence to the
republic. The news from the other prov
inces shows that they are also in favor of a
republican form of government.
Senor Patrioncino has been imprisoned
for conspiring against the republic.
all the new governors soldiers.
The governors named by the provisional
government are all military men.
The province of Bahia has proclaimed for
the republic. Peace and quietness reign.
The republic will allow the deposed
emperor 800 contos de reis per annum during
his life. The five articles of the govern
ment decree are:
1. The republic is proclaimed.
2. The provinces of Brazil, united by
federation, compote the United States of
Brazil.
3. Each state will form its own local gov
ernment.
4. Each state will send a representative
to congress, which will convene shortly,
and the final decision of which the provis
ional government will await.
5. Meantime the governors of the states
will adopt means to maintain order and
protect citizens’ rights. The nation’s in
ternal and external relations will be repre
sented meanwhile by the provisional gov
ernment.
NOTIFYING THE EMPEROR
Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 18., 3a. m.— The
city awoke on Friday to hear a republic
proclaimed. Gen. da Fonseca, Senor Con
stant and others, proceeded to Petropolis in
the morning and informed the emperor that
he had been dethroned. Dom Pedro, sup
ported by his family, received the deputa
tion with absolute composure. Gen. da
Fonseca was the spokesman. He said that
Brazil had advanced far enough in the path
of civilization to dispense with monarchy.
The country, while grateful to the emperor
for his patriotic services, was firmly re
solved to recognize only the republic.
THE EMPEROR’S REPLY.
Dom Pedro made a dignified reply. He
declined to abdicate, but said he would
yield to force. The imperial family were
allowed one hour to prepare for their depart
ure. Carriages, escorted by soldiers, were
waiting to take them to the outer harbor,
where a man-of-war was lying under steam.
The captain had been instructed to sail as
soon as the imperial family had embarked.
He had received sealed orders instructing
him what route to take. It is supposed
that Lisbon is the destination of the vessel.
NO OPPOSITION TO THE CHANGE.
London, Nov. 18.—Dispatches received
here this afternoon from Rio Janeiro reiter
ate the statement previously telegraphed
that the proclamation of a republic met
with no opposition. The latest intelligence
received at Rio indicated that Bahia and
Pernambuco were in a state of tran
quillity. The peopleevorvwhereareso much
absorbed in the new order of things politi
cally that business is completely stopped.
There is said to be considerable mystery at
Rio Janeiro in regard to the departure of
the emperor and his family. It is asserted
in some quarters that he has not yet left the
country.
THIS LOOKS OFFICIAL.
The Duke of Nemours, father of Count
d’Eeu, son-in-law of Dom Pedro, has tele
graped to the queen at Balmoral that the
emperor and his family embarked at Rio
Janeiro without being subjected to any dis
agreeable experiences.
The British mail steamer Atrato, from
Montevideo for Southampton, is due at Rio
to-morrow, and some believe that the
imperial party will take passage upon that
steamer for Europe.
A TELEGRAPHIC CENSORSHIP.
Commercial dispatches are forwarded
from Brazil to foreign countries without
scrutiny or delays. All dispatches, how
ever, relating to the political situation or
giving any information in regard to the
new government have to be submitted to a
censor. The result of this is that the only
intelligence obtainable about the revolution
which has readied the outside world, ex
cept very meager facts that have got
through in commercial telegrams in cipher,
is that which has met the approval of the
government censorship.
WILL LIVE UP TO ITS ENGAGEMENTS.
A dispatch has been received at the Bra
zilian legation here from Dr. Barboza, min
ister of finance of the new government,
directing the Brazilian minister to notify
the London stock exchange that ail finan
cial engagements entered into by the impe
rial government will be faithfully observed
bv the republic. This dispatch, it is thought,
will have a reassuring effect in commercial
and financial circles. Dr. Barboza ha*
telegraphed the Brazilian minister here to
tee following effect: “The government
ls constituted as the United States
of Brazil. The monarchy is deposed, Dom
“edro and his family have left the ooun
trv. The princes have signified their
adhesion to|the government. Tranquillity
and general satistaction prevail. The re
public w ill strictly respect all state engage
ments, obligations and contracts.”
Banks and private financiers holding
Brazilian bonds have largely refused to sell,
this action has prevented a panic.
On the stock exchange Brazilian and
Portuguese securities were flat throughout
the day. The European bourses wore not
fireatly affected.
BRAZILIAN SECURITIES TUMBLE.
London, Nov. 18. —Brazilian securities
■1 on the London Stock Exchange to-day 5
Per cent. It is difficult to effect transac
tions in these securities.
t PATTERNED AFTER BOULANGER.
Vienna, Nov. 18.— The Brazilian minis
ter here states that Gen. da Fonseca, when
entrusted with the command of the garrison
et Rio de Janeiro, became fired by the ex
sot ky. Gen. Boulanger and conceived
°f seizing the government. He gave
nightly receptions to the officers and com
miserated them on the miserable pay which
ney received. He promised that they
nouid receive an advance if the monarchy
as abolished. The officers talked with the
men and found out that their pay was in
rrears, while the throne swallowed the
oney. This becoming known, the prime
unister ad vised the emperor to increase the
pay or the officers. Dom Pedro consented to
cho 13 j° n ®? nt *iti°n that the garrison was
rh A'' 6 ?' .But the prime minister, knowing
drn t 0 ‘“‘Possible, allowed the matter to
Ti,, P- j P “ us the situation rested until
u,!!; A mgh6 ' when Gen. da Fonseca
i ri . . tx>dies of troops in every part of
lty m readiness for the revolution.
CONFIRMATORY DISPATCHES.
lnw! Hl u? TOK * No*- 13-—The Brazilian
‘iT lhl !5 evening received two telegrams
srazil, clq from the minister pf
iftofning
foreign affairs and the other from the minis
tar of finance. They were simply con
firmatory of the press reports of the
establishment of a republican form of gov
ernment, the departure of Emperor Dom
Pedro, and said that everything was quiet
and tranquil in the republic.
.Dr. Valente, the Brazilian minister, to
night denied the truth of the reports that
he had resigned. It is understood to be the
intention of the Brazilians here in official
capacity to await the pleasure of the newly
organized government.
SYMPATHETIC DEMONSTRATIONS.
Lisbon, Nov. !8. —A number of private
telegrams received to-day from Rio de
Janeiro differ as to the name of the steamer
which is conveying Emperor Dom Pedro
to this port.
They state, however, that the emperor
was the object of sympathetic demonstra
tions both on the part of the people and the
provisional government.
ATTACHED TO THE FATHERLAND.
Cologne,Nov. 18.—The Cologne Gazette,
alluding to German interests in Brazil,
says: “A great part of the population of
southern Brazil is faithfully attached to
the fatherland and cherishes German tradi
tions.
“It is hardly likely that the republic will
succeed in saving this enormous state from
chaos. The political destiny of Southern
Brazil has special claims upon German in
terests and Bympaties. It may therefore
seriously affect German relations with
Brazil.”
COFFEE EXCHANGE EXCITEMENT.
New York, Nov. 18.—There was great
excitement and a big attendance at the
coffee exchange this morning due to the
interest felt In the Brazilian situation.
Coffee advanced from 15 to 55 points over
Saturday’s closing. On the first call 20,750
bags were sold.
A LETTER FROM CLEVELAND.
Election to the Louisville Bandana
Club Acknowledged.
Louisville, Ky., Nov. 18.—Last week
John H. Page, secretary of the Bandana
Club of the Twelfth ward of this city, for
warded ex-President Cleveland a letter
concerning action taken by the olub regard
ing him, and this morning the following
acknowledgment was received:
New York, Nov. 10, 1889.
To John H. Page, Esq., Secretary/, etc.
My Dear Sir—l am very much flattered by
the note which I have just received from you
conveying the report of the Bandana Demo
cratic Club of Louisville, and I accept with
thanks the honor conferred by my election as
an honorary member of that organization. The
best compensation for the discharge of public
duty is the approval of good people. If 1 have
gained that, and in addition I have succeeded in
giving the principles of democracy increased life
and activity, lam content. I hope that I shall
not appeur unappreciative, if I remind you that
the work now in hand consists in still further
presenting to the people the wisdom and beuef
icence of the party’s principles rather than
advancement of claims by an individual. lam
glad, however, to see that the club has such
warm appreciation of the gallant fight made in
Ohio by our goveraor-elect, and of his services
to the cause of democracy. Yours very truly,
Grover Cleveland.
RAILROAD ELECTIONS.
The Petersburg and the Richmond
and Petersburg Directories.
Richmond, Va„ Nov. 18.—At the annual
meeting to-day of the stockholders of the
Petersburg Railroad Company, the follow
ing officers were elected:
President —Col. John B. Palmer.
Board of Directors —B. F. Newcomer, W.
T. Walters and H. Walters of Baltimore;
Dr. D. W. Las.-iter of Petersburg, and Maj,
F. R. Scott of Richmond.
At the annual meeting of the stockhold
ers of the Richmond aud Petersburg rail
road company, the following directors were
elected: W. T. Walters, H. Walters, H.
K. Ellysore, Dr. D. W. Lassiter, and Col.
John B. Palmer.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO EARNINGS.
Baltimore, Md., Nov. 18.—The sixty
third aunual report of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company for the fiscal year
ended Sept. 30, 1889, shows that the g • s
earnings of 1889 nero $21,303,001, an in
crease over 1888 of $949,510. The expenses
in 1889 were $14,810,844, an increase over
1888 of $610,283. The net earnings in 1889
were $6,493,157, an increase over 1888 of
$339,227.
SOUTH CAROLIN A’S RAILROAD.
A New Freight Agent-Four Suits
Now Pending in the Court.
Charleston, S. C., Nov. 18.—Receiver
Chamberlain to-day appointed L V. Kon
nerly freight agent of the South Carolina
railway, vice C. D. Bateman, lately
deceased. Mr. Keanerly is an old employe
of the road.
Mr. Ward, the now manager, left the
city to-day for a tour of inspection over the
road.
There are now four suits for foreclosure
pending in the United States oourt against
the road, all of which will be argued before
Judge Bond at Columbia in December.
Thero seems to bo no doubt but that Mr.
Chamberlain will be accepted as receiver
by all the complainants.
OUR INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS.
The First Sitting Devoted to Organiza
tion Preliminaries.
Washington, Nov. 18.—The Inter
national American congress met to-day.
Secretary Blaine presided, and there was a
full attendance, the Brazilian delegates
being the only notable absentees. The
entire session was devoted to the business of
organization, whioh was naturally a more
difficult matter to arrange than is usually
the case, owing to the fact that two lan
guages were used. The conference ad
journed to meet at 1 o’clock next Wednes
day. when the organization is likely to be
perfected.
SNOW IN THE WEST.
The First Flakes of the Season at
Vandalia and Bloomington.
Bloomington, 111., Nov. 18.—Heavy
snow storms prevailed throughout this sec
tion last evening, merging late at night into
rain. It was the first snow of the season,
and six or eight inches fell and melted.
SNOW AT VANDALIA.
Vandalia, 111, Nov. 18.—The first snow
of the season fell here yesterday. The
ground is covered to a depth of three inches
on the level.
Harfel Must Go to JalL
New York, Nov. 18. —Recorder Smy the
to-day, in the court of general sessions,
denied a motion for anew trial in the case
of David Harfel of Richmond, Va., a pawn
broker who was oonvicted here of bigamy
a few days ago. Harfel will be sentenced
Friday.
The New Flyer.
Washington, Nov. 18,—The Atlantic
Coast Line to-day put on anew fast train
to Florida. It will leave here each after
noon at 4:15 o’clock and arrive at Jaokton-
Yille tba next afternoon at CioO o’olouk.
SAVANNAH, GA., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1889.
HEED AHEAD IN TIIE ; RACE
MEN WITH SBIG PULLS BACKING
HIS CANVASS.
The Pennsylvania Delegation Apt to
Give Him a Solid Vote—Congress
man Belden to Try His Power on the
New York Representatives Quay
and Sherman Reconciled.
Washington, Nov. 13.—Candidate Reed
met Senators Quay and Cameron at the
residence of the latter this morning and
received a detailed confirmation of the
assurance of support which both senator s
had givon him before. Senator Quay has
transferred his feelings against Senator
Sherman in the Gitbsoa matter to Mr.
McKinley, Senator Sherman having ex
onerated himself. Those senators went over
the list of the twenty-one republican repre
sontatives-elect from Pennsylvania with
Mr. Reed, and they came to the conclusion
that the Pennsylvania delegation would be
practically unanimous for Mr. Reed.
where dalzbll stands.
Representative Dalzell of Pittsburg is the
only member-elect in the Pennsylvania
delegation who is not influenced by either
Senators Quay or Cameron, but he is a close
personal friend of Mr. Read, and Mr. Raed
has his vote from the first. Chris Magee
is also for Mr. Reed, so that Mr. Dalzell is
certain to stick. Mr. Reed is now awaiting
the arrival of J. J. Balden of Syracuse, the
boss of the New York delegation, who is
expected to turn over ninoleen of New
York’s votes to Mr, Reed. Mr. Belden is
expected to give another dinner to the re
publicans of the New York delegation, at
which an agreement will be reached to vote
for Mr. Reed. Mr. Reed is also reaching
out for New Jersey, through ex-Senator
Sewell.
m’kinley playing tortoise.
Mr. Reed’s personal canvass for the nom
ination, seconded as it is by good work on
the part of his lieutenants, gives him an
apparent advantage over McKinley. The
latter, who arrived to-day, is apparently
leaving his canvass chiefly to his friends.
He says he cannot give figures and will not
figure on generalities, but that his hopes are
high. Ho is playing tortoise in the race,
and this may prove wise if Mr. Reed’s rush
does not carry everything before it.
Messrs. Burrows, Cannon and Henderson
were ail hustling around the hotels to-day
finding little new material to work upon
except the new state members, for most of
the members-elect now here are strongly
committed, if not active workers for some
one of the candidate.
A WESTERN COMBINE.
They spent a good deal of time confer
ring with one another and with Mr. Mc-
Kinley. Of course the idea of the western
candidates is to combine against Mr. Reed,
but as Mr. Reed says, “There’s no difficulty
übut the men to combine on, because every
candidate knows who he ought to
be; the difficulty is about the
follows who are to withdraw. ’ The five
members from the new states (claimed so
confidently by Mr. Reed) agreed to-day to
vote together for a western man if possible,
but at all events for the candidate who
would promise them the best committee
places, so as to enable them to carry through
Indian and land legislation in the next
congress.
COMMITTEE PLACES AS BRIBES.
If Mr. Reeil sticks to his purpose to make
no pledge Mr. McKinley will probably get
these five men, especially as three of the u
prefer Mr. McKinley. To-day’s develop
ments, while apparently favorablo to Mr.
Roed, leave the outcome more than ever
uncertain. There will be some clever
maneuvering In the thirteen days remain
ing. To 6how how divided some of the
delegations are it suffices to say that of the
three Indiana meD, one is for Mr. Reed, one
for Mr. Can ion.jand onefor Mr. McKinley.
KEED ON HIS RECORD.
Mr. Reed said to-night that be had noth
ing to say for publication. When he was
pressed to say something about tho charges
made against his record on the silver and
the river and harbor bill, he said: “My
record speaks for itself. You may notice
that all tho other candidates voted on the
silver question just as I did. As to the river
aud harbor bill, you will notice that I have
not been opposed to them generally, but
only to the Mississippi river commission's
work.” As to tho tariff Mr. Reed would say
nothing.
GERMAN CATTLE LAWS.
An Attempt to Have the Import
Restrictions Modified.
Berlin, Nov. 18. —In the debate in the
Reichstag to-day on the budget, Herr
Barth, a progressist, moved to rescind the
restrictions on the importation of foreign
cattle.
Prof. Virchow supported the motion.
He declared that the restrictions were en
forced solely in the interests of the farmers
and land owners.
Herr von Boetticher protested that the
law aimed to preserve the health of German
cattle. Disease continued rife abroad. The
increase in the price of meat was not con
fined to Germany, but was equailv notice
able in neighboring countries. The in
terdict against the importation of cattle
was not the sole cause of the advanoe in
prices. _________________
METHODIST DELEGATES.
The Virginia Conference Chooses the
Men to Go to St. Louis.
Richmond, Va., Nov. 18.—The Virginia
Methodist conference met here to-day aud
elected the following delegates to the gen
eral conference to be held at St. Louis in
May, 1890:
Clerical Delegates—Rev. Dr. J. E. Ed
wards, Dr. R. M. Sledd, P. A. Peterson,
Paul Whitehead, J. J. Lafferty, A. G.
Brown, Rev. J. Powell Garland.
Lay Delegates—Gov. E. E. Jackson of
Maryland, Prof. W. W. Smith of Randolph-
Macon college. J. P. Pettyjohn of Lynch
burg, Capt. E. V. White of Norfolk, and
Maj. R. W. Peatross of Danville.
A BISHOP RESIGNS.
11l Health Incapacitated Him for the
Duties of His Office.
Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 18.—It is stated on
good authority that Rt. Rev. Bishop Twigg,
of the Pittsburg diocese of the Roman
Catholic church, has resigned, and that Rt.
Rev. Bishop Phelan, odjutor, will be ap
pointed to fill the vacancy. Bishop Twigg
tias been an invalid for several years. He
had hoped his health would again permit
him to take charge of the affairs of the
diocese, but he has finally decided to re
tire.
Virginians Going to Manitoba.
Toronto, Canada, Nov. 18.—A. L Mc-
Millan, the Manitoban government agent
here, reports that quite a colony of Vir
ginians, from near Charlottesville, are
preparing to move into Manitoba, where
they will engage in farming. Among them
are several wealthy tobacco planters, who
have bought land and will come northward,
bmguigjsfceir yinatation hands with them.
QOVERNMBNT DEPOSITS.
Secretary Wlndom to Gradually With
draw $47,000,000.
Washington, Not. 18.—Secretary WinJ
dom’s attention was called this evening to
the report that he had decided to withdraw
$47,000,000 of public funds now oa deposit
with national banks. The secretary
said that it was certainly not his pur
pose to make any such wholesale with
drawal, but that the question of the
withdraw al of a portion of the fund in de
pository banks has been under considera
tion for some time, aud he fully recognized
the necessity of calling in such portion as
could be withdrawn from the banks with
out serious inconvenience to trade aud
commercial interests as early as practic
able.
WILL GO SLOW.
The secretary said further in response to
questions that while he thoroughly disap
proved of deposits in banks in excess of the
amounts required for the transaction of
current public business, be fully appreciated
the importance of proceeding in a careful
aud conservative war in making with
drawals, and the public could rest assured
that whatever steps are taken in that regard
will be of such a character as to produce the
least possible financial disturbance.
WILL BE rSED TO BOY BONDS.
The secretary said that withdrawals,
when made, will be for the sole purpose of
reinvestment in United States bonds. Ida
said also, in answer to a direct inquiry ou
the subject, that the government for many
years past has had on deposit with bauks,
through which its current business is trans
acted, from $10,000,000 to $30,000,000, and
that he saw no good reason why this should
be changed.
JUDGESHIP CANDIDATES.
Attorney General Miller Not to Fill the
Present Vacancy.
Washington, Nov. 18. —Five name* are
now being considered by the President in
connection with the vacancy on the su
preme court bench. Attorney General
Miller has been postponed until the next
vacancy occurs, when he expects to be ap
pointed. Judges Russell and Brown o{
Michigan neutralize each other. The other
three favorably considered by the President
are President liitcock of Bt. Louis,
of the American Bar Association,
and backed by Secretary Noblo;
Judge Brewer of Kansas, who is backed
by his relatives, the Field family, and
Judge McCrary of lowa, who is backed by
Justice Miller, whose protege ho has always
been, and who will, if Judge McCrary is
appointed, retire to make room for Attor
ney General Miller. This would probably
secure Judge McCrary’s appointment were
it not that he is also the protege of the At
torney General. Neither Judge Gresham
nor Judge Woods is now being considered.
PRISON ASSOCIATION.
Delegation of the Punishing Power
Declared Unwise.
Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 18.—The Prison
Association met in business meeting 4 this
morning in the Hall of Representatives,
with President Hayes in the chair.
Charles E. Felton, superintendent of the
Chicago House of Correction, made a plea
for greater humanity to prisoners, and
opposed delegation of the punishing power
from wardens to subordinates.
The wardens’ association held a meeting
and elected offl ers for the next year, as
follows: President, Joseph Nicholson of
Washington; vice-presidents, J. H. Patter
son of New Jersey, James Massey of On
tario, James Murdock of Indiana and R. H.
Dawson of Alabama.
>A FLEET TO BE PROUD OF.
Admiral Walker Leaves New York
Like a Conquering Hero.
New York, Nov. 18.—Amid the boom
ing of cannon, dipping of flags, waving of
hundreds of bate and handkerchiefs and
cheers from many throats, Admiral John
C. Walker and his squadron, comprising
the ships Chicago, Boston. Atlanta and
Yorktown, with bunting flying and in all
the gay panoply of war, sailed majestically
down the North river shortly before noon
to-day. Admiral Walker's orders direct
him to remain in Boston not later than the
end of the week, and it is expected that next
Sunday morning the fleet will sail for
Europe.
The Chicago, Boston, Yorktown, Atlanta
and Dolphin proceeded from their anchor
age in the North river down the bay, but
caineto anchor again inside of Bandy Hook,
owing to a heavy easterly gale prevailing.
The Dolphin returned to the city.
LUTHERANISM'S SEMINARY.
A Report in Favor of Newberry as Ita
Location.
Wilmington, N. C., Nov. 18. —In the
Lutheran synod to-day the roport on the
location of the proposed theological semi
nary was presented by Dr. Brown. Two
propositions were submitted, one for its
location at Newberry, 8. 0., by the South
Carolina synod, aud another by the South
western Virginia synod, favoring Salem,
Va. The provisional offer of the South
Curolina synod was accepted. Rev. E. W.
Hubbert was elected chairman of the board
of education and Dr. W. 8. Bowman, chair
man of the committee to nominate a board
of directors.
RUSSIAN BISHOPS.
The Grand Duchess Catharine has an
Audience with the Pope.
New York, Nov. 18.—The Catholic News
has received the following cable from its
Roman correspondent:
Ross. Nov. 18, 1889.
The pope has received in solemn audience the
Grand Duchess Catharine of Russia. Bbe
brought with her an autograph letter from the
czar. It referred to the appointment of Russian
bishops, whose names will soon be announced.
The czar also stated that it would give him
great pleasure to see the red hat bestowed ou
the archbishop of Warsaw.
STARVED TO DEATH IN A OAR.
A Negro s Corps* Found Standing on
Its Head.
Richmond, Va., Nov. 18.—A colored
man was found dead this morning in a box
car loaded with bales of wool, which was
brought to this city over the Richmond and
Danville railroad. The car was loaded and
se ded at Bt. Louis about nine days ago.
When found the negro was standing on bis
bead between the wool sacks. There were
no bruises or other marks of violence on his
body. _
A National Bankruptcy Law.
Washington, Not. 18.—The President
this afternoon gave a special reception to a
number of gentlemen representing the
various business interests of ths country,
wbo requested that be incorporate in bis
message to congress a recommendation for
the euactment of an equitable national
bankruptcy law.
RULES FOR SHIPS AT SEA.
DELIBERATIONS OF THE MARINE
CONFERENCE.
A Special Signal for Steamers Under
Sail Without Steam—Course Signals
In Case of Possible Collision—Over
taking Ships Must Keep Out of the
Way.
Washington, Nov. 18.—The interna
tional marine conference to-day resumed
consideration of the amendments to the
rules of the road. The first taken up whs
one proposed by the delegates from the
Netherlands proposing to have a special
signal for steamers under sail without
steam. After some modification the amend
ment was adopted as anew rule as follows:
“A steam vessel proceeding under sail and
not usiug her engines shall carry in the day
time on or in front of tho foremast, where
it can be best seen, one black ball or shape
two feet in diameter.”
course signals.
An amendment proposed by Delegate
Goodrich of the United States to article 19,
signals for steamers showing their oourse,
proposing to make maudatorv instead of
optional, the use of the signals prescribed
when a vessel is in sight of another vessel
with whioh there is risk of collision, was
taken up. Finally, after discussion, ou
suggestion of Mr. Hall of Great Britain,
Mr. Goodrich withdrew the words,
“with which there is risk of collision,"
leaving the amendment us proposed
originally and containing the principle of
requiring the use of signals to lie made
mandatory. The amendment was then
adopted. The amendment does not change
the form of signals now in use.
short blasts defined.
Tho next amendment considered was one
proposed by Mr. Hall defining “a short
blast,’’ as used in article 19, to mean a blast
of about one second’s duration. This was
adopted.
Admiral Viel of Chili, announced that he
had beeu requested by Capts. Gama and
Maurity, delegates from Brazil, to say that
iu view of the present condition of affairs
in their country, they would no longer sit
in the conference.
an overtaking ship.
The amendment proposed by Mr. Hall to
article 20 was considered. It was us fol
lows: “Any ship coming up with any
other ship from any direction more than
two points abaft her beam, i. in such
position with reference to the vessel she is
overtaking that at night she would be
unable to see either of that vessel’s side
lights, shall be deemed to be an overtaking
ship; and no subsequent alteration of bear
ing between the two ships shall make the
overtaking ship a crossing ship within the
meaning of the regulations, or relievo her
of tho duty of seeping clear of the over
taken ship until she is finally past and clear
of her.
RULES FOR THE DAYTIME.
“As by day an overtaking ship cannot
always know with certainty whether she is
before or abaft this direction from tho other
ship, she should, if in doubt, assume that
she is an overtaking ship, aud koep out of
the way."
After a short explanation iu regard to the
amendment by Mr. Hall, it was unani
mously adopted.
Ou motion of the delegates from tho
Netherlands, an amendment was adopted
providing that a ship in distress at night
may use a gun “or any explosive signal” to
indicate such distress.
The confagfence then adjourned to
to-morrow.
BASE BALL CONTRACTS.
The Rival Organizations Hard at Work
Signing Players.
Boston, Mass., Nov. 18.— A special to
tbe Herald, from Holyoke, Mass., to-day
says: “John M. Ward, president of tbe
Brotherhood Association of Ball Flayers,
paid a visit to this city yesterday, and when
he left last evening he carried a contract
signed by Tom Tucker, Baltimore’s first
ba email, to play first base for the brother
hood. Mickey Welch has signed the
brotherhood agreement, and expects to
sign a three years’ contract with the New
Yorks of the brotherhood in a couple of
days.
SIGNATURES AT PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia. Pa., Nov. 18.—Secretary
Rogers of the Philadelphia club announced
to-uay that Catchers Clements and Bohriver
and Pitcher Gleason have signed league
contracts for 1890. Clements and Gleason
have also signed brotherhood contracts.
Harry Wright this aft irnoou signed a con
tract to manage the Philadelphia league
club.
CAUGHT IN A BLAZING OAR.
Tbe Flames Break Out in Three Places
Simultaneously.
Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 18.—The third car,
or smoker, of the eastern exp ess on tbe
Pennsylvania road left the track 7:30 o'clock
this evening, while the train was pulling out
of the yards near Seventeenth street. Fire
broke out in threo parts of tbe car, and
there was a will and frightful scene, in
which men and women fought frantically
to escape. Fortunately other train crews
were near at band and the fire was quickly
extinguished. Oulv one man was killed,
Jisepti Bruckerof Chicago, who was pinned
fast and burned to death, the stove having
fallen on him. Six others received more or
less severe injuries. It i supposed spread
ing of the rails caused tbe accident.
EXPENSES OF MARSHALS.
Work Which They May Have to do
Without Getting Any Money.
Washington, Nov. 18.—First Comptrol
ler Matthews has decided that a United
States marshal, who undertakes to serve
government subpoenas upon a witness at a
distant point and fails to And him. is not
entitled to tbe actual expenses of the trip,
notwithstanding that they were incurred
only in going to the place indicated in the
writ; also that he is not entitled to actual
expenses for travel to another place to ar
rest a person whom he fails to And; also
that he is not entitled to mileage for his re
turn after conveying a criminal to the
place designated for his confinement.
Lawyer Cassidy Dead.
Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 18.—Lewis C.
Cassidr, one of the most prominent mem
bers of the Philadelphia bar, died suddenly
at his residence here this morning. Mr.
Cassidy was attorney general of tbe Btate
during Gov. Fattison’s administration.
edge-tool maker ward gone,
London, Nov. I&— Ex-Mayor Ward of
Sheffield dropped dead to-day, while hurry
ing to catoh a train. Mr. Ward was tbe
largest edge-tool maker iu tbe world.
China Works Burned.
Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 1A —The extensive
new vitnous china works of Knowles,
Taylor Sc Knowles, at East Liverpool, were
entirely destroyed by fire this evening. The
total loss is about 1200,000. The insurance
Lis IttMMk
KEY WEST’S BIG STRIKE.
Text of Gov. Fleming's Letter to
Secretary Blaine.
Tallahassee, Fla., Nov. 18. — Foreign
interference witq the Cuban oigariuakers’
strike at Key West caused Gov. Fleming to
send the following letter to Secretary of
State Blaine at Washington:
Tallahassee, Fla., Nov. 18, 1880.
To Hon. Jomn u. Maine, Secretary of Stale,
•t'aihington, D. O.:
Biu—l have the honor herewith to transmit
copies of a communication to me from Mr, G.
Browne Patterson, secretary of the Key West
Hoard of Trade, a resolution of that board and a
report to them by a committee of investigation,
charging the Spanish consul at Key West with
an unduo and Improper interference with the
local affairs of said city, by inciting, aiding aud
encouraging the striking eigarmakorsand using
his influence to prevent an adjustment of
the differences between said strikers aud their
employers. ] win add that the manufacturing
of cigars is a large and valuable industry in the
city of Key West, constituting the principal
business of said city; that a striae of the em
ployee of the cigar factories has been In exist
ence for several weeks, and I am informed has
not yet terminated, which has caused serious
''. image to such industry aud greatly prostrated
the business of said city, I have the honor
to request that you will cause such
Investigation of the allegsd conduct of the
S[iani9h consul as to you may seem necessary,
aud if the charges appear to be sustained that
ttie recall of the said consul may lie Insisted
upon, and that such other action may be taken
as is necessary to relieve our people of the
cause of tbeir complaint, and vludioate the
dignity of tbe government. I have the honor to
be, very respectfully,
Francis P. Flehino,
Governor of Florida.
SHOT AND SLASHED.
A Farmer and a Negro in a Bloody
Olasb at Aloany.
ALBaNT, Ga., Nov. 18.—W. T. Reynolds,
one of Dougherty’s industrious farmers, is
to-uigbt lyiug at tbe residence of his wife’s
mother iu this city, soriously.but it is hoped
not fatally, wounded from a pistol shot and
several knife wounds, received at the hands
of Tony Perlite, a desperate negro of East
Dougber ty. Reynolds and Tom Turner,
a young kinsman of Reynolds, started over
tbe river on business. Reynolds’ horse
stopped ou the bridge for some purpose,
and the uegro drove up with a wagon load
of corn and told Reynolds to get out of his
way.
A FIGHT PRECIPITATED.
Reynolds did not move quick enough,
and the negro, who was under the influence
of whisky, cursed Reynolds aud told him
he would drive over him. This caused an
altercation immediately, during wbioh the
negro received a drubbing. Ho was not
satisfied aud the difficulty was renewed. In
the second fight Reynolds was shot and cut.
The negro was also wounded with a knife.
Officers Edwards ami James arrostoil the
uegro and lodged him iu jail. The above
particulars are given by Reynolds and
Turner.
WAHEBBORO WAIFS.
The Town on a Boom - Accessions to
the Methodist Church.
Wauesboro, Ga.,Nov. 18. —Warosboro is
on a boom, and tbe saw, hammer and brush
are being industriously plied in erecting
bouses and beautifying and remodeling tbe
town iu general.
Q larterly conference, under the auspices
of tho Methodist Episcopal Church South,
convenes hero Nov. 19, Rev. J. O. A. Cook,
P. K.
Much interest is manifested in the revival
meetings iu progress. Quite u number of
additions have been made to the Methodist
Episcopal church.
Tho Bruuswiuk and Western railway is
improving the appearance of the depot
buildings and yards along its lino. Tho
one at this point has been renovated and
very conveniently arranged. J. H. Hill
house, tbe agent aud operator, claims a
largo increase of business over preceding
years.
D. F. Morrison, M. D., a recent graduate
of the Atlanui Medical College, and a
Waresboro boy, will, it is thought, begin
the practice of his profession at Tilton,
CUIPLEY TO RESIGN.
A New Chairman for the Florida Ex
ecutive Committee.
Pensacola, Fla., Nov. 18.—The follow
ing letter was sent from this oity to-day to
the individual members of tbe state demo
cratic executive committee:
Headquarters Democratic Statu Ex. Com. I
Pensacola, Nov. !6, ISB9. (
Dear Sir— l have been drawn into a discus
sion with Hon. W. Call, undesireU by me, hut
unavoidable under the circumstances. It oc
curs to me that it would be best for the party
that 1 should resign from the state committee,
to take effect from tho selection of my suc
cessor, a duty which devolves upon your com
mittee, aud I will call a meeting for that pur
pose, when I may receive suggestions from the
committee as to the time and place. I regret
to withdraw from an association which has
been most pleasant and from a position In
which t have felt pride, but 1 am unwilling to
have the appearance oven of jeopardizing the
interests of the party or retain a position, any
advantage from the retention of which, I do
not want. Yours truly,
W. l>. Chip lev, Chairman.
Abbeville's Jail Burned.
Abbeville, Ga., Nov. 18,—The jail and
guardhouse here were burned yesterday
morning at 2 o’clock. The fire is thought
to have been toe work of incendiaries.
Fire on a Steamer.
London, Nov. 18.—Fire broke out to-day
in the British steamer Orkla, Capt. Suther
land, at Liverpool from Galveston, and
burned furiously, but was finally put out.
The dock at wbieb the steamer lies is sur
rounded by warehouses filled with valuable
goods. ,
Africans Attack a Bishop.
London, Nov. 18. —Dispatches from Mo
zambique say that Bishop Smyth of the
Central African mission, while attempting
to reach Quiliraine, was attacked by Mako
lolo, and some of his followers were killed?
Bishop Smyth escaped to Nyassa.
A French Decoration for Germane.
Pakib, Nov. 18.—President Carnot has
conferred the decoration of tbe Ixtgion of
Honor upon the German officers who were
concerned in the transference of his great
ancestors’ remains to French soil.
Austria's New Canal Project.
Vienna, Nov. 18.—The lower house of
the Austrian parliament has approved the
project for a canal, starting at Vienna, to
connect tbo Danube and Oder. Tbe
exchequer Is to share the cost.
M. Havas Dead.
Paris, Nov. 18.—M. Havas, the head of
the well-known Havas news agency, is
dead.
Hanu’s Fatal Explosion.
Berlin, Nov. 18.—Seventeen deaths have
resulted from the explosion in the powder
mill at Hauu.
A German Steamer Lost.
Flbnsburo, Nov. 18.—The German
steamer Duburg, from Amoy for tbis port,
has been lost with ail ou board.
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AN ALIBI FOR COUGHLIN.
AN ATTEMPT TO PROVE THAT HE
WA3 NOT WITH KUNZE.
A Freight Handler and His Cousin
Claim to Have Been With Him on
the Night jf tho Killing—Mr. Forrest
to Clear Up the Clouds About
Kunza
Chicago, 111. , Nov. 18.—In the Cronin
trial to-day, Peter Koch, a worker in hard
wood, testified that he lived tn Lake View
near tho Carlson cottage. He had known
Kunze about five years. Kunze worked for
hitn iu ISS6 and 1887. He boarded with the
witness for seren weeks previous to about
the Bth or llth of May last. The witness
had a talk with Thomas Lynch, a distiller,
iu regard to Kunze in April.
The proaecution oi jectod to the introduc
tion of this conversation.
Mr. Forrest—We have got to show why
Kunze changed his name; why be expected
to be arrested, and all about the connection
between him and Coughlin and the Lynch
distillery. Thomas Lynch I will put on the
witness stand to-morrow.
Mr. Hymes—l submit it is not oompetent
to show it iu this way.
the bomb at the distillery.
Mr. Forrest—What I propose to show
now is the talk about Kunze at the time of
the explosion of the bomb at the distillery
last year; that Thomas Lynch introduced
him to Coughlin, and that he and Coughlin
together went first to Coughlin'S house and
walked up Lincoln avenue, and then he
saw a man that was walking with Coughlin;
that he went up to his house: that
Coughlin waited up and around that
house for the purpose of meeting
Kunze; that he met Kunze at that house;
that he gave him, in the presence of this
man, papers—delivered them to Thomas
Lynch; Thomas Lynch has the papers;that
Kunze told him ho hail another paper; the
puiiera were supposed to coma from th®
whisky trust; that Lynch wanted to get
that papor, and that the next day Lynoh
and Coughlin weut up hi this house to see
Kuuze; that they saw Kunze; that the next
day this man drove aunze ont of his house
a <1 told Kunze there was a man out there
going to arrest him; that Kunze left
and went to the south side; that Coughlin
kept following him; that this man was
sent by Capt Hcbunttler to tell Kunze tbatt
he wanted him to come In and surrender
himself in the Cronin case; that he told
Kunze that bo was about to be arrested;
that again ho met Oapt. Subnet,tier, and
Capt Bchiiattler offered him $29 to go and
point out Kunze; then I will put Mr. Lynch
on tho stand to-morrow, and he will
explain why Kuuze and Coughlin wont to
Peo in together.
The witness then told in detail the story
above outlined by Mr. Forrest.
the man who got the horse.
Police Captain Bohaak was the next wit
ness. and testified as to Livery Btabiekeepar
Dman’s description of the man who got the
white horse on the night of the murder.
James Hyland, a freight handler in the
Lake Bhore railway yard, testified that ha
and his cousin, Jeremiah Hyland, called on
O’Sullivan about 7 o’clock iu tho evening
of Miy 0. They took supper with O’.-hiill
vnn, and on loaving, between 9 and
10 o’clock, he and his cousin and
O’Sullivau wont to a saloon near by
and had two glasses of sherry and cigars.
This testimony was brought out for th®
purpose of contradicting the testimony
given by Nlehman, one of the witnesses for
the state, who swore that he saw Coughlin
aud Kuuze with O’Sullivau drinking sherry
in the same saloon about 10 o’clock the
same night.
the men side by side.
At the request of Mr. Wing, Dan Cough
lin, one of the prisoners, stepped forward
ami the witness stood beside him. The
witness was half a head taller than C>ugh
lin. At the request of the eouns al for the
defense, the witness the-* stepped down in
front of the jurors, and bis cousin Jeremiah
being ranged alongside of him, the jury
were afforded an opportunity of noticing
the likeness betweeu tiie two men.
OBJECT OF THE TESTIMONY.
At the afternoon session Jeremiah Hy
land corroborated the testimony of hi*
cousin. The witness took a position besids
Kunze, In order that tho jury might judge
u to the similarity between them. Ha
identified Niehruau’s saloon on Ashland
avenue, the evident object of the defense
being to break the force of Niehman’s testi
mony by showing that it was O’Sullivan
and tho two Hylands, and not O’Sullivan,
Coughlin and Kunze, who were in the
saloon on the night of the murder, as Nieh
tnan testified.
OTHERS WHO WERE WITH COUGHLIN.
Ex-Detective Michael Whale i, a friend
of Coughlin's, swore that ho saw Coughlin
at short intervals up to midnight on the
night of the murder in the police station
and outside. The witness is a cousin of
O’Bullivan, and his mother keeps house for
the latter.
Desk Hergeant John Btift of the Eastr
Chicago nvonuo station testified that ha
w s with Whalen and Coughlin in a saloon
from 9:35 to 9:45 o’clock.
The cross-examination was verv search
ing. It brought out that Btift had trav
eled a beat with Whalen many years, and
that he (Btift) had not mentioned his meet
ing with Coughlin and Whalen to anyone
except Capt. Schaak, to whom be reported
it some days after Coughlin’s arrest
Dogs In the Field.
High Point, N. C., Nov. 18.—This was
tho first day of the derby stakes for all
ages of the Eastern Field Trial Club. In
th first soriei Peppo Fourth ran against
Flirt. No birds were found, and after
running a long time, the dogs were taken
in. Annie F. beat Trip of Keeper, Fannie
M. beat Harry C., Letty Land beat Sam
C., Rowdy Red beat Lamoe, aud Mamie B.
beat Blue Wing. This ended the first series.
Strike of London’s Bakers.
London, Nov. 18.—The strike of London
bakers, which was fixed for to-day, is a
small affair. Only 450 of the journeyman
went out, the demands of the others having
been granted by the employers.
Archbishop Croke’s Godspeed.
Dublin, Nov. 18.—Archbishop Croke has
written a letter to the officers of the Ten
ant’s Defense League, wishing them god
speed in their undertaking and enclosing •
subscription of £SO for the league.
Colliers Gain Tbeir Points.
London, Nov. 18.—Lord Londonderry
has granted the demand of the striking ool
liers at his Bilksworth colliery, Durham, and
work will be resumed at once. Three
thousand men were affected by the strike.
A Typhoon In China.
Berlin, Nov. 18.—The German consul at
Hong Kong telegraphs that a tvphoon has
ravaged the country between Hong Kong
and ejaingou.
American Bclontlsts In West Africa.
London. Nov. 18.—The United States
man-of-war Pensacola, with the American
scientific expedition on board, has arrived
at Freetown, West Africa,