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Newspaper Page Text< the MORNING NEWS. 1 J Estabushfd 1850. Incokpobatsd 1888. V \ J. U. ESTILL President- t PAN-AMERICA CONGRESS. THS THIRD DAY DR VOTED TO OR GANIZATION WORK. AU the Delegates Finally Admitted as Properly Accredited, Though Three of the Americans Forgot Their Papers— A Long Debate Over the Report of the Committee on Rules. Washington, Nor. 20. —The third day’s session of the International American Con ference waß deroted entirely to efforts to perfect organization, and some progress v.aa made in that direction, although the work is still far from complete. The first business when the conference assembled this afternoon was the presenta tion by Senor Romero of Mexico of the report of the committee on credentials. It appeared that all of the delegates were properly supplied with credentials except three of the United Btates delegation, Messrs. Studebaker, Estee and Hanson, who had left their papers at home. The omis sion was rectified by the issue of certificates from the department of state. Several re ports were forthcoming from the credentials committee in order to observe the rules of official etiquette forbidding a delegate to pass upon his own standing. BULKS FOR THE CONFERENCE. Finally they were all presented and ac cepted, and the report of the committee on rules was laid before the conference. These rules are modeled upon those usually adopted for the conduct of business in similar bodies. In this case, however, they oontain a provision that the vote of a majority of the nations represented in the conference shall be necessary to decide any question coming before it, aud another lim iting the number of persons to be admitted to the sessions of the conference to delegates, their; secretaries and official stenogra phers. Though simple and direct in their terms, and, as already stated, of the general scope of the rules usually provided for the government of such bodies, a long discussion followed their submission, Senor Quintana of the Argentine republic taking u leading part and making many objections. Fiaally Mr. Blaine, to facilitate the transaction of business, suggested that the report be post poned until Friday, and this action was taken. SELECTION OF SECRETARIES. Senor Quintana next called up his resolu tion providing for the appointment of two secretaries, who were described by the pre siding officer as English-Spanish and Spau ish-English secretaries. Dr. Guzeman of Nicaragua, who has been acting as one of the temporary secretaries, moved that each element—the English speaking and Spanish-speaking element —be allowed to select its own secretary. He asked to be relieved from his duties as secretary, as he had no colleague from Nicaragua, and was unable to properly discharge the duties of both delegate and secretary. PRESIDENTS PRO TEMPORE. Before the matter could be passed upon, Senor Romero called up the report of tho committee on committees, and pending its consideration the question came up as to how the chair wus to be filled in the absence of Mr. Blaine. Delegate Henderson suggested that the repre sentative of each nation in the confer ence should preside in turn, according to alphabetical order. This did not meet with Senor Quintana’s approval, although his country—the Argentine Republic— would be the first one called upon to fur nish a presiding officer. Another long dis cussion followed, and it was finally decided to select the president pro tem. by lot. HOW THEY CAME OUT. Accordingly the names of the countries represented were written on cards, which were carefully mixed by Senor Quintana and drawn out in the following order: Hayti, Nicaragua, Peru, Guatemala, Uruguay, Colombia, Argentine, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Brazil, Honduras, Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Chili, Salvador, aud Ecuador. The report of the committee on commit tees again came up, aud Mr. Blaine vacating the chair, Mr. LaForestrye, the Haytian delegate, assumed the duties of presiding officer. Mr. Velarde, the Bolivian repre sentative, moved that the report of the committee on committees be adopted, but without action upon the motion, the con farence adjourned until to-morrow. FOSTOFFICE PECULATIONS. Selma's Postmaster Held on Two Charges of Robbery. Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 20.—The case against Postmaster Stancil, recently ap pointed postmaster at the town of Selma, l N. C., and arrested on a charge of robbing many registered packages, was to-day heard by United States Commissioner Per- I jielL Stancil waived examination, and was I hound over tc await action by the grand I jury of the federal court. He was immedi lutely arrested for stealing an overcoat from Ia store in Raleigh in October, and on ex lumination was bound over to the state su- Iperior court. He is a white man. I SAVED FROM THE HANGMAN. ■Tennessee's Governor Extends Clem -1 ency to the Barnards. I Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 20.—Gov. Tay ■or has received petitions from 3,000 promi ■wm citizens in East Tennessee, and letters Bf rom a majority of the supreme court ■utlges, requesting him to pardon or com ■Jiute the sentence of death passed on the ■jvo Barnard brothers, who killed Henry ■jutton in Hancock county last January, ■mter careful examination of the record K) 9 R over nor has decided to commute the ■fntenco of all, and he may pardon some of ■he five. I A NEW PAPAL ORDER. ■he Property of the Cardinals to go i to the Propaganda. ■ New York, Nov. 20.-The Catholic News Bes received the following cablegram: ■ ~ , Roms, Nov. 30, 1889. ■ me pope has ordered that the personal and K. r.Ji r ?P erty of al * cardinals who die and leave ■ ‘Uativeß I*} bequeathed to the propaganda. Hr BT *P* relatives must make generous KJ i3l oos in their wills for the same institu- Kts These and all other funds devoted ■ ' 9 use °f the propaganda will be invested in HL„Bn countries. This last regulation is to Reizure °f the papal revenues by the ■““an government. H A Shipwrecked Crew Saved. ■ New York, Nov. 20.—The steamer ■r’ na > which arrived to-day from Galves oep?lt * tb:,t at OP- m., Nov. 17, in ■ith de ?° 40 ’ lon E it ude 79’ 38’, she fell in Hi -i t’ at contaln >ng the captain and ■//! Cj the schooner Furman L. Munford, H.ey \V est for Baltimore, their vessel d £ sundered at 4p. in. the same day. steamer brought them to this port. ■ Egan Appointed Collector. ■Washington, Nov. 20—The President a PPmmed Dennis Egan of Florida -K reVe,JUB f ° r th ° dlB m* Ittirtiung. ffototf. RAILROAD MEET &fes. Barninge of the Richmond, Fredericks burg and Potomac. Richmond, Va., Nov. 20. — A meeting of the stockholders of the Richmond, Freder icksburg and Potomao Railroad Cos. was held here to-day. The report of the board of directors showed the operations of the road for the nine months ending June 30, 1889, that being the end of tne present fiscal year. The income was $502,434; expenses of transportation. $307,068; inter est on bonds for nine months, $31,271; divi dends on general stocks for nine months, $26,271; net profits, $137,823. NEW BONDS TO BE ISSUED. A resolution was adopted authorizing the president and board of directors to prepare aud issue at their discretion for the pur pose of providing for all the obligations aud Indebtedness of the company for the purchase of additional equipment for double tracking the. road, tor the construc tion of branches and extensions that may be deemed necessary aud other purposes, bonds to the amount of $3,500,000; also authorizing the president aud board of directors to exeoute a deed of trust or mortgage to secure the payment of the principal and interest of the bonds author ized to be issued. President J. P. Brinton, now in Europe, tendered his resignation on account of ill health. The resignation was accepted, and Maj. E. T. D. Myers was elected to fill the vacancy. The old board of directors was re-elected. EAST TENNESSEE DIRECTORS. Knoxville, Tenn,, Nov. 20.—At the annual meeting of the E ist Tennessee, Vir ginia and Georgia Railroad Company, hold here to-day, the following directors wore elected: John H. Inman, Samuel Thomas, Charles M. McGhee, Calvin 8. Brice, John G. Moore, Thomas M. Logan, Edward J. Sanford, W. 8. Chisholm, John Greenough, William L. Bull. George Coppell, John H. Hall, Evan P. Howell, George 8. Scott, and George J. Gould. No other busiuess was transacted. FAYETTEVILLE’S CELEBRATION. Ten Thousand People on Hand Yester day and 20,000 Expected To-Day. Fayetteville, N. C.,Nov. 20.—The cen tennial celebration of the ratification of the constitution of the United States by North Carolina opened here to-day. Gov. Fowle delivered the opening address, speaking in glowing terms of the American union and of North Carolina as a member of the union. Over 10,000 persons are in attendance. It is believed that 20,000 people will be present to-morrow. Senator arrived to-day, and Senator Vance, aud others, will arrive to morrow. The United States marine band, from Washington, is furnishing the music for the occasion. The centennial ball, one of the most brill iant social events in the history of the state, is in progress to-night. BROTHERHOOD BALL. Several More Play era Sign With the New Organization. Boston. Mass., Nov. 20.—Jack Rowe of Buffalo has signed the following players for the Brotherhood club: Fersou, in Manches ter; John Irwin, in South Boston; Carney, in Salem, and Conny Mack in Hartford. All those men were with Washington last season. With Wise, Rowe and White, this makes seven man now signed by tho new Buffalo club. AL MYERS JOINS THE BROTHERHOOD. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 20.—A Special to tho Republic fiom Terro Haute, Ind., says that AJ Myers, second baseman of the Phil adelphia base ball club, whose release was recently purchased from the Washington club by the Philadelphia management for $4,000, yesterday signed a brotherhood con tract. SUPPOBED TO BE THE BENDERS. The Two Women Arrested at Oswego Held for tho Grand Jury. Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 20.—A special from Oswego, Kan., says: "The prelim inary examination of Mrs. Monroe and Mrs. Eliza Davis, the two women who are supposed to be old Mrs. Bender and Kate Bender respectively, was concluded last night, and tho three justices before whom the examination was made, decided that the evidence was strong enough to warrant their holding the prisoners without bail to await the action of the grand jury. Mrs. Monroe and Mrs. Davis testified readily, answering all questions without embarrassment or apparently with out concealment. The general public here is in sympathy with the prisoners, aud much surprise was expressed when the justices announced their decision.” A BLAZE AT BALDWINSVILLB. Tho Seneca Hotel Block and Two Warehouses Burned. Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 20.—Fire at Baldwinsville last night caused a loss of $250,000. The flames originated in the second story of the Seneca hotel, and the entire hotel block, with two large ware houses adjoining. was destroyed. The flames spread so rapidly that the hotel guests, about forty in number, had to flee for their lives, many of them losing all their cloth ing and valuables. Landlord Wright, who was sick in bed, was carried down a ladder and bad a narrow escape from death. PORTLAND’S NEW RAILROAD. A Whole Day Gained in the Delivery of Mail Matter. Portland, Ore., Nov. 20.— At 6:45 o’clock this morning the first through fast mail from Omaha arrived at tho Union Pacific depot in this city. The time from Omaha to Portland was 59 hours and 24 minutes, which is the best time ever made between the two points. The mail which came In on this train to-day was delivered at least one day earlier than if it had come under the old schedule time. National Grange Resolutions. Sacramento, Cal., Nov. 20.—At the National Grange yesterday resolutions were adopted favoring testing of seeds in experimental stations before dis tribution ; also one favoring co-operation. A committee was appointed to present leg islation to congress. The Australian sys tem of voting was approved. The grange to-day passed a resolution favoring the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people. The session adjourned to meet next year at AQ lanta, Ga. * Raum Gives His Son a Place. Washington, Nov. 20.—Green B. Raum, Jr., son of the commissioner of pensions, has been appointed assistant chief clerk of the pension bureau, vice Mr. Reede, re signed. The commissioner has created a new division to be known as the appoint ment division, of which his son will hare charge. SAVANNAH, GA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1889. THE CRONIN CASE ALIBIS. TWO WOMEN TESTIFY A8 TO O'SULLIVAN’S WUSRBABOUT& One of Them Denies the Melodra matic Assertions of Correspondent Ciancey.—A Saloonkeeper Who Turns Out to be a Clan-na-Gael Man and Friend of Martin Burke Tells of the Latter’s Movements. Chicago, 111., Not. 20.— Kate McCor mick, sister of Mrs. Thomas Whalen, was the first witness for the defeuso in the Cronin trial to-day. She had known O’Sullivan about seven years. On May 4 she was at her sister’s and after supper went out with Mrs. Whalen, leaving O’Sul livan sitting in the kitchen. She returned with her sister after 10 o’olook, and was let in by James Mimienan. They sat up read ing over an hour and then went up to O’Sullivan’s room for a cot. O’Sullivan and Mulcahey were in bed. She was posi tive O’SulMvan was there when she went out at 8:30 o’clock, and be was in his room when she got back. THE WITNESS CONFUSED. Under a sharp fire of questions the wit ness became confused and said that while she was sure she was at O’Sullivan’s on Sunday night. May 5, she was not quite sure that she was there on the preceding night, which was the night cf the murder. The witness, however, being further ques tioned, repeated the story of her shopping expedition with her sister on Saturday night, the 4th, and their return to the bouse, just os she had told it on her direct examination. CLANCEY’S STORY DENIED. Mrs. Tom Whalen was the next witness. She corroborated the testimony just given by her sister as to their doings and O’Sul livan’s whereabouts ou the night of May 4 and 5. The witness was asked to give her testimony concerning the visit of Ciancey, the New York Herald correspondent who called on O’Sullivan the day that Dr. Cro nin’s body was discovered. Ciancey, the witness said, came into the house and made some remark about the discovery of Dr. Cronin’s boay and said, *‘l have a cab at the door and want you t<> go with me and iden tify the remains.” O’Sullivan said: “Wny should Igo with you! I don’t know who you are, and never saw you before to-day. If a police officer comes and ask me to go, I will go with him.” The conversation oc curred in the middle part of the floor, and the men were standing during it. WATCHING THE CARLSON COTTAGE. The state’s attorney cross-examined Mrs. Whalen at great leugtb, and after going overall the details of her testimony again and learning as to to the location of her kitchen windows, suddenly asked: “Is that the window you used to watch the cottage out of!” ’’l object to that,” said Mr. For rest, “that assumes that Bhe watched the Carlson cottage.” Judge Longuecker then modified his question as follows; “Did you not usually sit at that window, and watch the Carlson cottage after the fourth ol May!” “Yes, looking after the curiosities ovei there,” replied the Witness. “Did you not do that the day after May 4?” “No, I had something else to do.” “Did you not sit there and watch every movement made by the Carlsons, and also watch that cottage!” “No; I had no reason to do it, and I did not.” THE WITNESS NETTLED. The state’s attorney next cross-examined her as to Clancey’s visit and to the calls of other men on the day the body discovered. The witness’ fins wo s were sharp and quick, and she was evidently chafing under the long cross-examination. There was so much langhter among the audience in con sequence of the pitched battle between the witness and the state’s attorney that tho court was obliged to administer a severe rebuke. AN ALIBI FOR BURKE. Martin Burke looked interested os a tall man with a black mustache took ths wit ness stand. The witness’ name was Matt Danany, a saloon keeper at Clark street and Chicago avenue. On the night of May 4he came on duty at 7 o’clock and relieved his barkeeper. Martin Burke, P. H. Nolan, financial secretary of Camp 20, and Patrick Cooney were in the saloon at the time. Martin Burke was ia the saloon for about three hours, the witness said. William Coughlin and John O’Malley came into the saloon during that time and met Burke. On cross-examination the fact was developed that the witness wa3 a member of Camp 20, having joined from the Buffalo camp, and had known Burke for a year. PRETTY INTIMATE WITH BURKE. The witness denied that he was out riding that night until 11:30 o’clock, and admitted that he was supplying Burke’s meals to him, and that he visited Winnipeg some time ago for the purpose of “looking around.” He denied that he had ever sent money to Burke at Winnipeg. He was merely pass ing through Winnipeg on his way to Chi cago from the Cauadian northwest. He declared his belief in the innocence of Burke, and when questioned as to why ho did not inform the state’s attorney of tho fact that Burke was in the saloon at the time the (murder was committed, replied that he was afraid it would hurt his busi ness to get the notoriety of being mixed up in the matter. He admitted be was taking active interest in the case and was treasurer of the defense fund. William F. Coughlin, an employe of tho city health department, testified in corrob oration of Danany’s testimony that ho saw Burke in Dauany’s saloon on tho evoning of May 4, about 7 o’clock. THE MEETING OF TIIE CAMPS. James Layman, a city contractor and a member of the Clan-ua-Gael, Camp 20, told the story of the meeting of the camp Feb. 8, when a committee was appointed to in vestigate charges that the report of the Buffalo trial committee had been prema turely made public In Dr. Cronin’s camp. The appointment of a committee was re considered, and the whole matter referred to District Officer Spellman of Peoria. Walter J. Gibson, an employe of Mar shal, Field & Cos., and au ex-member of Camp 20, corroborated Mr. Lyman, and said he knew of no “Inner Cirole. ” NO INNER CIRCLE HEARD OF. Ex-Congressman Finerty and Matthew P. Brady, a lawyer, testified that they had never heard of an Inner Circle. Tho cross examination of the last witness was as follows: longneckerJ on the stand. State’s Attorney Longnecker was called as a witness on behalf of Beggs. He ob jected to taking the stand on the ground that he was prosecuting the ease, but Attor ney Foster insisted and gainod his point. Mr. Foster began questioning Judge Long necker about Beggs’ testimony before the coroner’s and grand juries, when the court asked his purpose. BEGGS AN INFORMER. Mr. Foster —I mean to show that Beggs voluntarily told the state’s attorney, when a witness before the grand jury, about this Cronin correspondence, and the action of Camp 20 in this matter. I propose to show that the first information came from John F. Beggs to' Judge Longnecker of the mat ter being referred to District Officer Spell man. He informed Judge Longuecker is to what correspondenoa they had, and fur ther, through Chief of Polioe Hubbard prej sented to Judge Longnecker correspondence in his own behalf. I further offer to prove that after that examination and in pur suance of what Beggs said under oath, Spellman was subpoenaed as a witness before the graud jury aud he was interro gated and furnished letters whloh Beggs had written to him in pursuance of the voluntary statement of Beggs in this mat ter, which the state’s attorney kne w nothing about. ALLOWED BY THE COURT.. The Court—l think you ore entitled to get that before ths jury. “Now, this order bad what was called an executive board!” “Yes, sir.” “Were you ever permitted to know the names of the executive body!” “No. sir.” "That was secret from you!” “Yet, sir.” “Then you don’t know whether they had an inner circle or not!” “No, sir.” A SENIOR GUARDIAN’S KNOWLEDGE. John 8. Millin, senior guardian of the former Cronin camp and a member of tbe order many years, testified that he bad never heard of an inner circle in the order. As senior guardian, he knew the names of the executive body and how they were chosen in the national assembly. The State’s Attorney— 'ln tho convention you were in last summer did they not elect a secret board with a secret ballot, and kept their names secret from the conven tion? “No, sir. Each of the divisions pre sented their candidates, the minority took four and the majority five, and the names were announced on the report of the com mittee.” AN ALIBI FOR BEGGS. Francis P. Gleason, a constable, testified that defendant Beggs was with him at tne republican club meetiug at the Grand Pacific hotel from about 7to 9 o’clock on the night of the murder. Judge Longnecker on the examination admitted substantially all that Mr. Foster desired to prove, and Chief of Police Hubbard then testified that Beggs after his arrest had told him of tho letters received from Spellman, and where they could bo found. HARRISON DRIVEN TO BAY. He Must Act on the Political Assess ment Question. Washington, Nov. 20.—The action of President Harrison on the evidence sub mitted by the civil servico commission, showing that Mahone’s Old Dominion Re publican Association violated the law against political assessments, is awaited with great interest. The commission has given him, it believes, evidence enough to procure au indictment of the officers of the association, three of whom are office-holders. The commission wants to see this law tested. If it means anything the commis sion wants it enforced, if it does not the commission wants it amended. The com mission bos shown wisdom in referring the matter to the President. Had it presented its evidence to the district attorney he might have hesitated, being a boldaver democrat, to prosecuto republican office holders, or it he had prosecuted them he might have been accused of offensive parti sanship, but as it stands now President Harrison himself must decide what shall be done. The matter will of course be formally referrod to the attorney general, but this will only be as usual for him to find the warrant for whatever the President has de termined to do. SMUGGLED WHIBKY. The Dominion Government Cheated Out of Large Sums of Money. Chicago, Nov. 20.—A dispatch to the Times trom Montreal says: “The gigantic frauds on the revenue discovered in Quebec are the sensation of the hour. Customs officials estimate that the federal treasury was defrauded last year by whisky smug glers at Quebec alone out of more thau $250,000. The seizures thus far in this vicinity show that much of the con traband whisky is landed at various river side parishes all the way up from the gulf, and especially on the islands iu tlie St. Lawrence, whero there are large deposits. In one place alone 200 barrels have been seized. The spirit* so far seized are principally high wines of the greatest strength and are supposed to be of Ameri can manufacture. So far none has been found here, though there are Montreal merchants at the bottom of these smuggling operations. Rumor is at present busy with the name of more thau one prominent Quebec importing house. Mr. Corneiier, the queeu’s counsel, declares, however, that liis instructions are to proceed irrespective of rank or politics, aDd spicy revelations will doubtless be forthcoming.” CHARLESTON’S NEW CABLE. The Vessel Expected to Bring It Falls to Materialize. Charleston, 8. C., Nov. 20.—The mys terious steamer with tne ocean cable, which was expected to land here to-day, failed to materialize. A fleet of tug boats and pilot boats were out at sea during the day look ing for the visitor, but nothing showed up. No definite news can be obtained about tho matter. Tho impression prevails, however, that tho Commercial Cable Company will start their cable hero and lav it to Hayti. The public is very much interested in the news, but is as yet entirely in the dark. ANEW ROAD FOR CHARLESTON. C. P. Huntington at the Back of an Air Lind to Augusta. Charleston, S. C., Nov. 20.—1 t is ascer tained to-night that over $115,000 has been subscribed by merchants here to the build ing of anew line of railroad from this point to Augusta. The project is being engii neered by C. P. Huntington, who has been here for some time. The road is to be built nearly parallel with the present route of the South Carolina railroad, and will run direct to Augusta. It is said that a con struction company in tbe north has offered to build it. Hunting Dogs on Their Mettle. High Point, N. C., Nov. 20.— The day was clear, the air bracing, tbe field good, and the hunting by tbe dogs good. In the last series for the derby stakes, Riprap boat Nannie B; winning second, Nannie B. winning third, and Harry C. fourth. In the continuation of the first series, all ages, setter stakes, Nora beat Rowdy Rod; Toledo Blade beat King Leo; King Mark beat Polly; Second Chance beat Orlando; Nannie B beat Nora; Cincinnatus beat Guy. To-morrow Rapid Arm will run against Roi d’Or, and Coasio will run a bye. Purchases of Bonds. Washington, Nov. 20.—The treasury de partment to-day accepted $2,370,100 4s and BRAZIL’S BIG UPHEAVAL. THE ABOLITION OF THE SENATE A LIBERAL MOVEMENT. Under the Old Regime the Members Held Office for Life—Extension of the Right of Suffrage Expected—Read justment of the Boundaries or Rep resentation of the States Probable. Washington, Nov. 2a— Dr. Valente, the Brazilian minister, has not yet been officially requested to ask the United States government to recognize the United States of Brazil. Ho beiiove* such a request will not tie made immediately, but that the now government will wait a reasonable length of time in order to satisfy the world of it stability before seeking formal recognition. The minister regards the views of the dominant republicans sot forth in their manifesto as moat reasonable in all respects, and as they have assumed all of tho obligations and debts of the em pire, aud have guaranteed the fullost meas ure of protection and personal liberty to the citizens of other nations residing in Bra zil, as well as security to their vested interests, he cannot see auy excuse for dis satisfaction abroad at tho recent change. In his view a constitutional convention must tie assembled in Brazil at tbe earliest possible moment. This body will probably readjust the boundaries or the representa tion of the twonty existing provinces, which vary largely iu size and dousity of popula tion. ABOLITION OF THE SENATE. The Senate will also have to bo recon structed. Its abolitiou as tho first act of the revolutionists has lieon misunderstood as tending toward despotism. Asa matter of fact, said Dr. Valente, it was a liberal movement, as will be understood when it is generally kuown that the senators under the old regirno wore elected for life, and, it has been asserted, did not always continue to reflect the views of their constituents. The minister also looks forward to the extension of tho right of suffrage by a con stitutional convention. At present, in addi tion to the ordinary requirements of age, citizenship, etc., the voter must be possessed of an income of not less than S2OO per annum. This requirement has been liberally construed, yet there is a demand for its abolition because of the mixed character of the population of BrazlL Tho minirter believes that it would hardly bo wine to have unrestricted suffrage at present, hut favors tho imposition of requirements that after a period of four years from the date of the adoption of the now constitution, voters must at least be able to write their names, or read. This, ho beliovos, would stimulate popular education and causo edu cated people to avail themselves of free schools, which already abound in Brazil. Altogether, Dr. Valente takes a most hope ful view of the situation. WAB SHIPS ORDERED TO THE SCENE. Baltimore, Mu., Nov. 20.—A Washing ton special to tho Sun says: "Secretary Traoy has telegraphed Rear Admiral Gillts, oooimauding the South American suadron, that his presence with the Richmond and Tallapoosa at Brazil, is highly desirable for the protection of American interests. Ad miral Glllls is informed that yellow fever prevails in many Brazilian ports, and groat care must Do taken to prevent the disease coming aboard the vessels.” RULES OF THE HIGH SEAS. The International Conference Going Ahead Blowly. Washington, Nov. 20.—When the inter national maritime oonference met to-day, the amendment proposed yesterday by Dr. Scievking of Germany was considered. This provides that when vessels engaged in trawling are under way, all other vessels shall keep out of the way of vessels and boats engaged in fishing with drift nets or in line fishing, and of the nets of such vessels aud boats; and that all vessels under way, other than vessels aud boats engaged in fishing with drift nets, or in line fishing, shall keep out of tbe way of sailing vessels engaged in trawling. After discussion the amendment was laid aside for the present. lights of small craft. Capt. Richards of France then moved that in view of the facts that the articles contained in tho report of the committee on lights for small craft had beou disposed of yesterday, hurriedly and without due con sideration, that the conference order that these articles be reconsidered at some future meeting. The motion was unanimously adopted aud the conference adjourned until Monday. SITE OF THE FAIR. St. Louis to Remain In the Race Till Congress Settles It. Washington, Nov. 20. —St. Louis has opened a world’s fair headquarters here and announces her intention to remain in the race until congress settles tho question of location. Col. C. 11. Jones, of the St. Louis Republic, chairman of the executive committee, says that New York is in the lead, but that ho expects the fight to narrow down to St. Louis or Chicago. No city, he says, has yet a majority of tho votes in Congress. Washington, ho finds, is not out of the race, and is tbe first choice of many southern, and some New England and Pennsylvania congressmen. CHILDREN PI 8 BY HUNDREDS.; Fearful Ravages by Measles in Chilian Cities. San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 20.—Advices received by steamer from Panama up to Oct. 20 have boeu received. A serious epi demic of measles in Lota and Coronet, Chili, carried off upward of 600 children In July arid August. Public meetings in San tiago are to be held to protest against the introduction of any more immigrants. fc'tatua of the Speakership Fight. Washington, Nov. 20. No new material arrived to-day, so that tbe speakership can vass stands Just about as it did, save that Mr. Cannon gets reports from the west wbioh increase his claims. Mr. Reed says New England is solid for him, Mr. Morse of Massachusetts included. West Virginia’s Legislature. Charleston. W. Va., Nov. 20.—Gov. W'ilson said to-day that the report sent out yesterday by tho associated press from Wheeling regarding the call for a special session of the legislature for Jan. 15 was absolutely without foundation. Hayti to Send a New Minister. Washington, Nov. 20.— The department of state is informed that the Haytian gov ernment will appointment Annibal Prioe minister to Washington, to succeed the present minister, Stephen Preston. Oar Lines in Operation. New York, Nov. 20.—This morning, in Brooklyn, ail the horse car lines were in lull operation and running as usual, and without police protection, ail the officers having been withdrawn. SIB JAMES’ BPEBCH. The Charges of Criminality Against the Parnellitee Reiterated. London, Nov. 20. —Continuing bis speech in behalf of the Times before the Parnell commission to-day. Sir Henry James re ferred to the flight of Patrick Egan, and de clared that there was other proof of his association with the Pboauix park mur derers. Ho next referred to Byrnes' alleged complicity in the mur ders while ha was actiug as secretary for the Parnellite party. Allud ing to the suppression of the league's books, Sir Houry said he did not wish to direct suspicion against Lewis nor to make alio gatins against him. Still he couldn’t help thinking that that astute gentlemen had been imposed on regarding the misting books. If the commission could have got the books they would have been found to contain records showing that Byrnes and other members of the Parnellite party were connected in a financial way with t.be in vincible*. The defense put forward by Sir Charles Russell on this aspect of the case was open to the gravest suspicion. the forged letters. Sir Henry briofly touched upon tbs forged letters published by the Times. He said he could not go into tho matter thoroughly, owing to the fact that the action for libel, brought by Mr. Parnell against the Times, was still pending. He oould uot oven deal with the motives of tne Times in producing the letters. Sir Charles Russell, Sir Henry said, had not suggested while actiug as counsel for Mr. Parnell that tho 7imes know Bio letters were forged. It was to lie presumed that Sir Charles nad spoken as he had been instructed. Mr. Davitt (interrupting)—Not by me. Sir Henry reminded Mr. Davitt that Sir Charlos was Mr. Parnell’s counsel. interest of the times. Continuing, Sir Henry declared that every one connected with the Times was interested in proving tbu genuineness of the letters. I’residing Justice Hannon recalled sug- Sestioug made by Sir Charles that Mr. Uckie, editor of tho Times, neither ap proved nor authorized the publication of the letters, in which attitude ho differed with tho manager of the paper. Sir Henry replied: "Mr. Buckle does not now aud has never desired to stand aloof from his colleagues. Whatever might bo alleged against the limes, its bona tided ness in the production of the letters could not be questioned.” RISE OF THE SUSQUEHANNA. Three Spann of the Market Street Bridge at Williamsport Gone. Williamsport, Pa., Nov. 20.—The Susquehanna is about at a standstill and the danger is now boliorod to be over. Three spans of the Market street bridgo went down last night. Six men were in jured to-day while working to save the Pennsylvania railroad bridge. Railroad traffic is being slowly resumed. Reports from Columbia, Wilkosharre, Harrisburg and other places show that considerable damage has boon done to low lands iu tho Wyoming valley. A FLOOD AT OLE AN. Olean, N. Y., Nov. 20.—The Alleghany river is rising and rain is still falling. The lowlands ana property on low lying ground is in great danger. Tho Geneeoo valley is flooded and tho Gonosoe river is rising rapidly. A CHANCE FOR SULLIVAN. The California Club will Give Him SIO,OOO to Whip Jackson. San Francisco, Nov. 20. In a fight to a finish for a purse of SI,BOO at the rooms of tbe California Athletio Club to-night betwoen Billy McCarthy, the champion middle weight of Australia, and Denny Kelleher of Boston, tho latter was knocked out in the twenty-first round. McCarthy forced tho fighting. The club voted to make a purse limited to SIO,IKK) for a fight between Peter Jackson and John L. Sulli van. BRUNSWICK’S MAYORALTY. Prominent Business Men Put A. J. Crovatt in Nomination. Brunswick, Ga., Nov. 20.—A numbor of busiuess men mot at the board of trade rooms to-day, and nominated Judge A. J. Crovatt for mayor. Those presont were wealthy and influential, among them being J. M. Madden, president of the Merchants’ ond Traders’ bank; C. Downing, Jr., of the Brunswick State bank; M. Unman, presi dent of the Oglethorpe bank- W. E. Bur bage, president of the First National bank; C.l*. Goodyear, Mayor M. J. Colson, J. 8. Wright and J. 8. Coles. Judge Cro vatt has just returned from New York, and was surprised at his nomination. He asked time to consider, and it is hoped that ho will consent to run. This nomination makes the political situation in Brunswick more complicated, tuere now being three candidates in the field for mayor. It is thought by some that one or more of the candidates will withdraw before the elec tion, and their action is awaited with in terest. FLORIDA ELECTION OASES. No Convictions Secured Ah Reported at Washington. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 20.— Tho fol lowing was received from Washington last night: “The Attorney General is informed that tho trial of cases of alleged frauds in Florida at the last presidential election has already resulted in three convictions." No conviction has so far been secured in the United States court in Florida Only one election case has come to trial, and in that the accused pleaded guilty to two in dictments. Sentence has not yet been passed. The grand jury has brought in a large number of indictments, upon which nearly thirty arrests have so far been made, the accused furnishing bail in every instance. Tho case now on trial, that of J. W. Ewan of Dade county, i* based on chargee of vio lation of the United States election laws in 1886, when ex-Congressinan Dougherty se cured re-election in the Seoond district. Dixie’s Editor Dead. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 20.—News reached here to-dav of the death at Sarantac Lake. N. Y., of Charles H. Wells, editor and proprietor of The Dixie, a prominent trade journal of thiscity. Hj was29years old, and was well-known, especially in rail road circles through tbe noith and east. J. H. Rathbono Probably Dying. Lima, 0., Nov. 20.—J. H. Ratbbone of Washington, founder of the order of Knights of Pythias, is prostrated at a hotel in this city with an immense carbuncle. He is not expected to live and his family has been telegraphed for. No More Bonded Officers. Washington, Nov. 20.—'The President is qnoted os saying that in order to save double work in tbe departments, no more bonded officers will be appointed until con gress meets, except iu cases of necessity. ( DAILYjJIO A YEAR. I ■( S CENTS A COPY. V i WEEKLY,SI* A YEAR, f STANLEY'S LONG MARCH. A REPORT THAT HE REACHED MPWAPWA LAST BUNDAY. The News of His Coming Sent Out by Oapt. WUamann—The Explorer Ac companied by Hie Six Lieutenants. and a Force of 240 Zanzibaris—Emin Pasha’s Force 300 Strong. Berlin, Nov. 20. — The Reichsanzeiger has a dispatch from Capt. Wins maun dated Mpwapwa, Oct 13. The dispatch says; "Four of Stanley’s men and one of Emin's soldiers have arrived here. They left Stan ley a: N*ukmma ou Aug. 10, and came by way of Noembo and Mweriewerl north te TJgogo in thirty-three days, including nine days which they retted. Emin and Casitf had 300 Soudanese soldiers, and many other followers with them. Thev had in tbeir possession a large quantity of ivory, STANLEY’S FORCE. "Stanley had a foroeof 240 Zanzibaris, and was accompanied by hit six lieutenants. Nelso, Jephson, Stairs, Parke, Bonny, and Williams. The expedition struck camp as soon as the messengers started. Therefor# the party shonld reach Mpwapwa by Nov. 20. Emin and Stauley repeatedly fought and repulsed the Mata dists, capturing the Mahdi’s grand banner. A majority of Emin’s soldiers re fused to follow him southward, asserting that their way home did not lie in that direction. Emin left two Egyptian officer* in charge of stations. The messengers liava no knowledge of Bushiri or events in Khar toum and Abyssinia.” missionaries in danger. Capt. Wiesmann adds that the English missionaries at Klsnuke and Mamboia needed protection until tho fate of Bushtrt was decided. Although on good terms with the natives, the missionaries were left unprotected anil had to tie railed inside the Gorman station. Regarding neighboring tribes, Capt. YVissmann did not tielieve that the Masai would engage in hostilities against theftation, but marauding Wa’iehe, with whom Bushin possibly had his head quarters, hail to lie kept in check. Bushiri possessed only a few guns. rETERS NOT MABBACRED. The Emin relief expedition committee received a dispatch from Zanzibar this morning stating that letters from Dr. Peters, bearing date of Oct. 5, have reached Lamoo, East Africa According to the letters the expedition under tbe command of I)r. Peters was then at Korkorro, and everything was proceeding sati .factorily. It is argued by the committee that the receipt of these letters show that the report of tho massacre of Dr. Peters and the members of the exjiedition by natives wa untrue. DATE OF THE DISPATCH. London, Nov. 20.—Capt, Wissmann’a dispatch concerning Stanley is dated Zanzi bar, Nov. 20. Besides Stanley, all the European members of the expedition and Scbinizo and Hofman and other mis sionaries have arrived at Mpwapwa All are well. Capt. Wissmann expects the party to arrivo at liagomoyo Dec. 1. STANLEY AT MPWAPWA. London, Nov. 20. —Capt. Wissmann tele* graphs that Henry M. Stanley arrived at Mpwapwa on Nov. 10. FRANCE’S DEPUTIES. The Invalidated Elections Do Not Exceed Ten in Number. Paris, Nov. 20.— The bureau of the Chamber of Deputies has pronounced valid many elections in which conservative can didates were successful. The Invalidated elections do not exceed ten in number. In consequence of the vote in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday against granting urgency for consideration of the subject ofl revision of tho constitution, M. Maujan, who introduced the motion, has resigned his seat. Ban Salvador’s Palace Burned. San Salvador, Nov. 20.— The national palace here was completely destroyed by fire last night. The government archive# were totally consumed. Perfect order pro* vailed during the progress of the fire, and no livos were lost. Demoralization of School Girl*. Budapest, Nov. 20.—The governor of Budapest has ordered an inquiry regarding tbe alleged systematic demoralization oq school girls in this city. Some of the vie-* tirns are said to be of tender years. Thu accused belong to all classes of society. Barnum’a Royal Spectators. London, Nov. 20.—Among tbe visitors aft Barnum’a show to-day were the Prince ana Princess of Wales, the Marquis of Lome and Princess ixiuiae and tne Earl and Countess of Fife. Berlin’s Socialists. Berlin, Nov. 20.—Tho elections for mem* bars of the Berlin municipal council showed an increase of 3,000 in tbe socialist vote. The socialists won two seats from the liber als and two from the conservatives, Political Bolrees. Berlin, Nov. 20.— Count Herbert Bis. marok has commenced a series of political soirees' modeled after the chancellor’s receptions. Wants a Berlin Exposition. Berlin, Nov. 20. —The Cologne Gazette, in view of the great results of the Pari# exhibition, advocates a similar exhibition in Berlin, China Refuses a Concession. St. Petersburg, Nov. 20.—Ths Chinese government has refused to grant a conces* sion to a telegraph line from Siberia to Peking. Russia’s Duty on CoaL St. Petersburg, Nov. 20.—The Russian government is about to abolish the import duty on coal. Fearful Storms. St. Petersburg, Nov. 20.— Fearful storms are reported iu the Black sea. Ths Sea of Azof is ice-blocked. Amnesty in Crete. Athens, Nov. 20. It is stated positively that the porta has granted amnesty in Crest to ail except actual criminals. Austria's Relchsrath. Vienna, Nov. 20. —The Reichsrath baft been summoned to meet on Deo. 3. A Conteet in Ohio. Columbus, 0., Nov. 20.— Mr. Marquis, late democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was in oousultation with the state committee and his attorneys to-day, and stated that the committee has decided that justice requires that a contest be made for lieutenant governor. He will act ac Tanner to Join Dudley. Wabhinoto*. Nov. 22. —Corporal Tan ner will go in with Col. W. W. Dudley in the pension claim business.