The morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, October 16, 1890, Image 1
i THE MORNING HEWS . Establish to ltS*> Iscorporatid ISBB. V ) j. H. ESTILL. President. ) Bill IS THB FLAMES Ik Leland Hotel Burned at Syracuse. TWENTY-FIVE LIVESLOST i Rope Burns in Two and Drops a Woman Three Stories, Dashing Out Her Brains Undertakers’ Ambu lances Flying in all Directions—Nine Engines Powerless to Stay the Flames—Quests, Crazed With Fright, Jump From the Windows to Their Death. Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 16.—What proved to be the most disastrous fire that has visited here for many years, was discovered in the Leland hotel at 12:30 o’clock this morning. It is now 2 o’clock, and the fire s still burning fiercely, although the entire fire department, consisting of nine engines, ire working hard to save further loss of life and limb. TWENTY-FIVE LIVES LOST. \ An eye-witness of the fire says it is posi tive at least twenty-five have lost their lives and many more have been more or less injured. One woman was being lowered from a window by the aid of a rope. She had reached a point opposite the third story when the rope became ignited from a burning sill, parted and the woman fell to the pavement, her brains dashed out and her body flattened. AMBULANCES IN ALL DIRECTIONS. So great is the confusion and excitement that the identity of those killed and injured is wholly unknown. Undertaker’s ambu lances are flying in all directions and the streets in the neighborhood are thronged with excited crowds of people. Frank Carey of Glenn Falls, N. Y., has been identified as one of those that were turned to death. I JUMPED FROM WINDOWS. I Many lives were lost, caused by people ■ crazed with fright jumping from windows. ■ One man says tie saw six people jump from ■ different windows on the Fayette street ■ side of the building within the space of I four minutes, and the sight sickened him, I and he was compelled to leave the spot. The building was provided with both iron I fire escapes on the out6ides and ropes on the I insides, which were the means of saving I many lives. ESCAPED ALMOST NAKED. I Burnet Forbes, a stock broker of this ■ city, escaped into the street almost entirely ■ naked. He was slightly injured about the ■hands. He loses a gold watch valued at ■ 8500 and all his clothing. I One woman was found with a nursing ■Mio in arms crouched in a stairway, ■where she had been overcome by Btbe smoke. She was removed by firemen, Bmt has not yet regained consciousness, and ■t is impossible to say what her name or ex- was. I THE LOSS HALF A MILLION. |1 The lire is said to have started in the ■itchen. The building will be a total loss, ■t was built two years ago at a cost of ■IaO.OOO. It is six stories high, and con I !t impossible to learnjhow many in V" i,ote! - The total loss will not fall short jH $500,000, and the building is partially by insurance. ■ CORA TANNER AMONG THE INJURED. ■ Among those injured was Cora Tanner, jV' 1 actress > Who was severely burned about head and feet. She was playing an en ernent at the Grand opera house and 1 a room at the hotel. ADOPT THE METRIC SYBTBM. ißexlco Moving in theMatterof Uni form Weights and Measures. ■ ”’ Asfi| Nt T ON, Oct. 15.-The Secretary of |M7 e has received a dispatch from the r at the City of Mexico announcing iBj 1 the Mexican republic will adopt the gß'Om.mendations of lhe international B^t f e - r ‘ can conference with regard to a ■ ™,7 n of weights and measures. . 1 says the dispatch, “various ‘ r ' v 1 I ' >ns have been adopted to place e r -e system in practice and make its “ though up to the present it V‘.' j n e 3iployed in official business. **“ bava recently boon taken bv the v;.;T nt . wi ‘ich will shortly eventuate u?^ tlon r t* l * 3 as tho only system ari( * moasures to be used in the republic.” eo^re 9 eionai Nominations. Oct. 15.—The following ■ "iial nonaitiations were male to :‘‘as * 'opelami, rep., Fourth llassa- 3 ' dem., Fourteenth CANDIDATE WITHDRAWS. Mdertmcr’c - C ” oct ’ 15 -~ W - Rogers, ■ s ,;. --me candidate for congress in {,^ lstr lct, has tendered his resig- C<JUllt °* '** health, which the ‘^k. ;iKP Bn o ?k raittee a(!Ce P te d, but declined ■:- r . lv r nomination. The district ■ permir PUl> ICa ” anf * rt,e R ,ne does not ■ p mit a canvass of the district. Bids Opened. r ®p S treaßu T rv N A Oot - 15 .—Bids were opened Ag e 7 8 ,7 department to-day for furn ! Sf us \ , “eating and ventilating ap ■ v U T e Public building at Char !■’, was K Tan,le y of Charleston, lhe bidder, at $5,934. H!)t Uloftting Weto#' A WRONG IMPRESSION. Senator Brown Not in the Senatorial Race—Gar trail's Article. Atlanta, Ga., Oct IS.—Quite a sensa tion ha* been produced by the suggestion conveyed in an Associated Press dispatch sent out last night that Senator Brown contemplates speaking against Gordon at the state fair, and incoming specials intimating the same thing. but in stronger terms emphasized this impression, and the matter has been freely discussed. In spite of the sen ator’s denial, a great deal has been suid about the chances of his becoming himself a candidate to succeed himself, such being the only explanation satisfactory to the minds of these political prophets of his motive for attempting to infiueuce the result of the campaign. Senator Brown was reported absent when asked for to-nigut, but as far as your cor respondent can learn he has said nothing at all about entering the senatorial race iu his Macon speech. The newspaper man with whom the inter view was held upon which the press articles giving that impression apjiear to have been founded, states that such was not at all tne idea conveyed to bis mind by the senator’s conversation. gartrell’s article. Since Gen. Gartrell published his recent article ou the sub-treasury plan he has been looked upon here as a more than prob able candidate for the Senate, and to-day he is reported to have committed hiruj self as such, though, as yet, not formally announced. The general could not bo found this afternoon to verify the report, but it comes from a reliable source, and be may be confidently regarded in the race. The prospect is that the candidates for the Senate will go on multiplying as long as Livingston sees fit to h old. up his band. By and by it will come down with a bang, and the issue will nar row down to its starting poiut, Livingston against Gordon. Such, at least, is the prediction of the knowing ones in Atlanta. A HORRIBLE AFFAIR. Three Lives Lost Because of a Hus band’s Groundless Reproaches. Philadelphia, Oct. 15.—A special from Perth Amboy, N. J., to the Inquirer says: “The residents of Perth Amboy are horri fied over a double suicide and supposed murder which occurred hero to-day. For some time past Gader Showdash and his wife have lived most unhappily together, quarrels being frequent between them on account of the husband charging his wife with infidelity. Ihe accusation soerns to have been utterly groundless, and Mrs. Showdash resented it bitterly. Yes terday Showdash reproached his wife again with infidelity, and the quarrel that fol lowed between them was more than usually bitter. POISONED HERSELF. After Showdash left his home to go to work this morning his wife soaked the heads of a quantity of matches in water, and swallowed the poisonous liquid. Her moans attracted the attention of neighbors and medical assistance was speedily sum moned. but all efforts to save her life were unavailing, and she died in great agony. SHOT HIMSELF. When Showdash reached his house his wife was dead. Stricken with remorse at the awful result of their quarrel, he pro cured a revolver and shot and killed him self. FOUND THE DEAD BODY. During the excitement produced by the tragedy the young babe of the couple was forgotten, but when the people in the house had recovered from their first terror the child was sought for. To their horror it also was found to be dead, and, alhtough it is not vet known positively, it is supposed that the mother, before she killed herself, administered some of the poison to the baby. DIED IN A FIT. A Young Girl Found Dead In a Closet at Pensacola. Pensacola, Fla., Oct 15.— Minnie Will iams, aged about 16 years, was found about 3 o’clock this afternoon dead in a water closet on the premises of her grandmother, who resides in the western portion of the city. The decea-ed girl resided in Milton, and came here about two mouths since on a visit to her relatives. She has been sub ject all her life to fits, but had not suffered from an attack since her arrival here until to-day. About noon she was seized with a fit, which soon passed off. Shortly after ward she went out to the oloset, and the family, becoming alarmed because of her long absence, went to look for her, and found her lying on the floor dead. Her head was resting under her body. She prob ably fell in this condition, and it is supposed she smothered to death. Log Shipments thorn Canada. Ottawa, Ont., Oct. 15.—The removal of the Canadian export duty on logs is show ing its effects. Already there is an enor mous revival !n shipments to the United States. One dealer has applied for 400 cars. to be entered at the new rate. W ashington, Oot. 15. The treasury department ou receipt -of the news of the Canadian government’s action initructed customs collectors to enter Canadian lumber at the rate fixed in the McKinley act, the new law providing that the old rate should be maintained as long os the export duty was maintained by Canada. Returns of the Census. Washington, Oct. 15,—The following re turns of the census have been announced: Galveston, Tex., 29,118; increase 6,870; per cent., 80.88. Houston, Tex., 27,411; in crease 10,898; per cent. 66. Bowling Green, Ky., 7,790; increase 2,676; per cent., 52.33. Montgomery, Ala., 21,790; increase 5,077; per cent, 30.88. Pensacola. Fla., 11,751; in crease 4,906; per cent. 71.67. The state of Alabama 1,508,073; increase 245,568; per cent. 19.45. Purchases of Silver. Washington, Oot. l,sy—The amount of silver for sale to the treasury to-day was 436,000 ounoes, and the amount purchased 275,000 ounoss, as follows: 75,000 at $1.0959 and 200,000 at $ 1.0969. Contract Laborers Caught. New York, Oct. 15,— Fifteen contract laborers, all Italians, were caught at the barge office lauding bureau to-day. They had been imported by Pietro Chillura and Salvatore Reinn of St. Cloud, Fla. Viu eeuzo Gugleo of Bt. Stephani, Italy, made a sworn statement that the expenses of him self and companions had been paid by Chillura and Reina. They will be sent back. _ Reed Apologizing For McKinley. Buffalo. Oct. 15— Speaker Raed ad dressed a meeting here to-night in expiana tion and indorsement of the McKinley bill, Reed leaves ro-nigbt for Ohio to speak in McKinley’s district. SAVANNAH, GA., THURSDAY,. OCTOBER IG, 1890. LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE BROTHERHOOD IN SESSION. Called to Order by Chief Arthur at Pittsburg-- 3.very Division in the Or ganization Represented—The Day Consumed in Perfecting Organisa tion—Other Labor Matters. Pittsburg, Oct. 15. —The twenty-seventh annual convention of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was called to order at old city hall by Grand Chief Engineer Arthur this morning. There was a large attendance of delegates, every division of the 452 in the organization being represented. The entire day was devoted to calling the roll, receiving credentials and perfecting organization. The convention will be in session at least two weeks and will not get down to busiuess till Friday. DKPEW TO MAKE AN ADDRESS. To-morrow will be devoted to a grand open meeting, at which addresses will be made by Chauncey Depew, Chief Arthur, Mayor Gourley and others. After the noon adjournment Grand Chief Arthur and First Grand Engineer Ingra ham were seen, but neither of them was willing to venture an opinion as to wimt understanding tne convention would cornu to on the question of afiiiliation with tne Federation of Railroad Employes, Chief Arthur saying the sentiment seemed evenly divided. The sentiment to unite with the Knights of Labor seems against the propo sition. STRIKE AT BRISBANE COLLAPSING. Brisbane, Oct. 15.—There is plenty of non-union labor to be had here and the strike is collapsing. Many members of the union are applying to be reinstated in thuir old positions. THE OHIO LEGISLATURE. A Resolution Offered Censuring the Governor for Calling the Session. Columbus, 0., Oot. 15.—Very little was accomplished by the legislature this morn ing. A resolution was offered in the House the tone of which censured the governor for calling an extra session. The House caucus agreed to support the bill giving the governor the power of removal from the boards at Cincinnati. In the Senate a bill was introduced to abol ish the office of controller at Cincinnati, and a resolution was offered for a commit tee to prepare a plan for city government for that city and report lu January. All went over under the rule. The bill providing for the abolishment of the board of improvements and the de connial board at Cincinnati was read a second time in the Senate to-day, and re ferred to the authors with leave to report. Democratic Senate and Houso caucuses have substantially agreed upon the character of legislation v. hich shall be held in connec tion with the Cincinnati question. A bill is proposed and will be introduced to-morrow amending the law under wnieh tho board was created, giving the governor the power of removal and providing for tho selection of members of the board at the April elec tion. This implies the removal of the mem bers of the board and the appointment of others by the governor. In the interest of harmony and compromise Gov. Campbell has acceded to the proposition. It is ex pected the bill will be introduced and take the place of the bill based upon Gov. Camp bell’s message. EMANCIPATION DAY. Negroes at Richmond Celebrate Its Twenty-seventh Anniversary. Richmond, Va., Oct. 15.—The colored people of Richmond to-day celebrated the twenty-seventh anniversary of the signing of the emancipation proclamation by pub lic exercises at the exposition grounds. George T. Donning of Newport, R. 1., made a brief address. Gov. McKinney, who had beeu invited to attend and deliver an ad dress, wrote this: You should rejoice on the day from which you date your freedom, and to celebrate it in a proper maimer Is right and natural. See to it that each day’s proceedings are characterized by the good order and dignity becoming so im portant a period in the history of your race and our common country, that nothing may occur to mar the pleasure of the occasion or Justify harsh criticism of your conduct. Tomorrow.is expected to be a great day, when a parade will take place, and an effort will be made to fix a date for the anuual celebration of the day throughout the country. A POLICEMAN SHOOT3 ANOTHER. Offloer Junge Mortally Wounded by a Brother Offloer in Chicago. Chicago, Oct. 15.—Offloer Junge of the Stanton avenue station was shot and fatally wounded by John Madden, a brother officer, early this morning. The men had been enemies for some time. Several weeks ago Madden accused J unge of being a member of the Order of Deputies (which is supposed to be an anti-Catholic body) and a wordy war ensued. Since then Junge has sought to get even for the epithets applied to him by Madden at that time, and has several times reported him to his superior officer for entering saloons in uniform contrary to regulations. It was one of these reports which angered Madden last night, and be went out in search of Junge. They quarrelled and Junge struck at Mnddon with his club, when the latter drew bis revolver and shot Junge in the left side about two inches above the heart. The physician pronounced his case hopeless. THE RUSH AT SAN FRANCISCO. Her Captain Talks of the Scarcity of Seals In Alaskan Waters. San Francisco, Cal., Oct. 15.—The revenue outter Richard Rush arrived to day, four days from Port Townsond. Capt. Couison said: “We have not seen a hundred seals this season between Ounalaska and the islands going to and fro, and the rookeries are de serted. The fact that tho Northwestern Commercial Company obtained only 21,000 skinsgoes far toward sustaining the assertion tnat seals are declining in numbers. We saw only five vessels the entire season in the sea itself, and if they were at work, they did it entirely to the westward. We saw no ap pearance on board the crafts that they were engaged in illegal work, but we warned them off." A Preacher Candidate Suspended. Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 15. —Rev. D. C. Kelly prohibition candidate for governor, was to-day suspended for six months from the Tennessee Methodist Episcopal confer ence, which is in session at Pulaski, for leaving his post at Gallatin as pastor without permission from thecouferenoe. Rates Fixed for Florida Travel. Cincinnati, Oct 15. —The railroad lines interested in Florida travel held a meeting of passenger agents here to-day, and came to au agreement to fix tourists’ and I' lorida rates at 4 cents a miie for round tnp tickets. MISSISSIPPI'S CONVENTION. Report of tbe Judiciary Committee Not Yet Disposed ot Jackson, Miss., Oot. 15.—The judiciary report still holds the floor, but will be finally disposed of to-morrow. Only one more section remains to be considered. The legislation accomplished to-day em bodies important changes in existing laws. The jurisdiction of justices of the peace is increased from causes in which the amount involved is (100, to those where (200 is at issue. District attorneys, instead of receiving fees for conviction, will receive a limit to salaries to be fixed by tbe legi-lature. The sections adopted to-<ly provide that a competent number of justices of the peace and constables, to hold office four years, shall be chosen in each county by districts. The legislature shall, from time to time, ostahlish such inferior courts os may be uecess iry and abolish tbe same whenever they deem it expedient. Thete shall be an attorney general elected by the elector* of the state, aud a competent number of district attorneys elected bv the qualified electors of the respective districts, to hold office four years, and whose com pensation shall be fixed by law. All public officers for neglect of duty In office shall be liable to punishment by the grand jury and upon conviction shall be removed from office and otherwise pun ished, as may be proscribed by tbe legisla ture. Delegate Yerger, from the committeee on executive, reported favorably on the propo sition by Dillard requiring the state treas urer 1 1 publish a semi-annual statement of the treasury, and for the governor to ex amine the treasury and count the funds from time to time and publish the results of his iuvestigation. OUTRAGES ON ARMENIANS. Prisoners Shockingly Tortured and Maltreated by tbe Turks. Vienna, Oct. 15.—A dispatch from Con stantinople states that arrests of Armenians are still being made, and that many of those who have been taken into oustody have been shockingly maltreated and tortured. Among other cruelties to which the prisoners have been subjected is the withho ding from them of all food. Tney have also been deprived of sleep. Persons suspected of disloyalty are arrested upon information being lodged against them by any spy. An Armenian recently arresed for attempting to murder an archpriest in the Koomkahon quarter of Constantinople, was to-day found dead iu his cell. It is alloged that his death was the direct result of the tortures inflicted upon him. Officials at Vau, Armenia, are still arming the Turks, and outrages upon Armouiaus there are of frequent occurrence. THE COUNT AT GETTYSBURG. A Tour Over the Field Wth Generals Who Were In the Fight. Gettysburg, Pa., Oot 15.— The Count of Paris and his party spent the entire day in Inspecting the battlefield, acoompanied by generals who participated in this fight, Gen. Howard of the Twelfth army corps, Gen. Slocum of the Eleventh, Gen. John Newton and Gen Dout, • lay of the First and Gen. Daniel E. Sickles of theTird, and numerous other generals. The start was made early and the whole battlefield was gone over. A reception was tendered the count by the town authorities to-night in the memo rial ohapel of Pennsylvania College. To - morrow morning a special train will start at 6o’olock for Cornwall, Pa., where the partv will be guests of Robert Coleman at his iron works. CELEBRATED BY THE NUNS. Hundreth Anniversary of the Carmel ite Order in America, Baltimore, Oct. 15.—The Carmelite nuns to-day cele rated the centennial of the establishment of the Carmelite order in this country. By special indulgences from Rome, sent at the request of Cardinal Gib bons, the nuus were allowed to depart somewhat from the regular routine of oon vent life. High mass was celebrated in the chapel of the convent by Cardinal Gibbons. A large number of clergy and laity were present. The ohapel was beautifully deco rated. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Charles Currier of Boston. BUGAB TRUST ENJOINED. Proceedings Estopped in the Pend ing Reorganization. New York, Oct. 15. — A temporary in juction was granted to-day on the applica tion of Duncan Cameron by Judge Pratt in the Bupreme court of Brooklyn against the trustees of the sugar trust, Ridden, Pea body & Cos., the Central Trust Company and others, to enjoin them from proceeding further with tho pending reorganisation of the trust and from parting with any of the assests or stock certificates of the company. A receiver is also applied for. Hearing to make the injunction permanent was set down for Monday next. Annual Meeting of the Loyal Legion. St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 15. —The twenty sixth annual meeting of the Loyal Legion opened here this morning. The meeting of course, is secret, and none of its proceed ings will be given to the public. A large number of distinguished soldiers and prom inent members of tho order are present. The soldiers will be presided over by ex- President Hayes, commander-in-chief of the legion. This is the first meeting of the legion ever held outside of Philadelphia. Foreign Ironmasters in the South. Louisville, Oct. 15. Three trains, bearing the visiting British and German ironmasters, arrived this morning. The compauy numbered about 700, including the American iroumakers present. THiey did not stop in Louisville, but passed on to Birmingham, Ala., where a reception has been prepared for them and they will stop a short time. Later they will visit Mid dlesborough, Ky., to see the extensive iron operations there. Republicans Carry Chattanooga. Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 15.—A Chatta nooga special Kays: In the city election yesterday the democrats captured only two wards, the Third and Kightu. The political eomp.cxi m of the new board of aldermen will to eleven republicans and five uemo crats. It was the quietest election ever held in th:s city, owing to the Dortsch law. Great Damage by a Deluge. Wheeling, W. Va., Oct. 15.—Further particulars from the interior are to the effect that in Brayteu county great losses are sustained by farmers and lumber m-ri by the cloud-burst Sunday evening. Many thousand railroad ties and hundreds of thousands feet of lumber were swept away. Crops were destroyed, and a number of farmers are almost ruined. Luxemburg Wants a Regent. Vienna, Oct. 15.—The government of Luxemburg is corresponding with toe Duke of Nassau, with a view to his resuming the regency. STORY OF THEIR ESCAPE. O’BRIEN TELLS HOW HE AND DIL LON GOT AWAY. Rowed to a Yacht at Midnight Wednesday and Embarked Be calmed For a Day Within Two Miles of Shore Pursued by a Revenue Cutter—Safe Arrival In France - Mrs. O'Brien Gone to Join Her Husband. Dublin, Oct. 15. — Vniteii Ireland prints an aco iuut of the escape of Dil on and O’Brien, writted by Mr. O’Brien himsolf. Mr. O’Brieu says: We rowed from Dalkey Wednesday midnight to a yacht lying two miles off shore. Not au enemy was m sight. The next morning found us ninety miles away toward the Welsh coast Friday aud Saturday wo lay in a dead calm. On Sun day morning we rouuded I stud's Kud, when the wind again die! away and we were forced to lie to all day in the bright sun shine within two miles of shore. UHF.KTED BY A PAUSING VESSEL. The Trinity House cutter pa-nod quite close to us, and the crew of the Royal Adelaide off Falmouth actually exchanged greetings with our sailors. A Dublin steamer also passed close to us. A heavy fog burre iu* from signt on Sunday nigut, four steamers blowing fog horns around us during the night. We cleared the Lizard in the morning, and darted across for the French coast to outtrick the British ship ping. Monday we were becalmed again and were obliged to beat up the channel. A brisk gale sprang up Monday night, iu which the yacht behaved magnificently. PURSUED BY A REVENUE CUTTER. W’hile passing Guernsey, after midnight, we wero apparently pursued by a revenue cutter, which, however, was unable to wenth '" the gale and abandoned the chase. In the morning we were running free be fore the wind for Cherbourg, where we landed at 11 o’clock. We had reached our last day’s supply of fresh water. All arrangements worked perfectly, thanks to a prominent Dublinj citizen, who superintended them, and we had unparal leled good luck. Mrs. O’Brien left Dublin this evening to join her husband. HEALY GETS THE NEWS. Tipperary, Oot. 15. —During the pro ceedings in court here to-day, Timothy Healy, one of counsel for the defendants in the conspiracy case, was handed a telegram. Tearing the envelope opon, he found it con tained a dispatch from Messrs. Dillon and O’Brien, announcing their safe arrival at Cherbourg, Frauoe, to-day. The utmost reticence was maintained among the nation alists ns to the manner in which Dillon and O'Brien eluded the vigilance of the police and effected their escape from the country. It is tbe intention ot the government to en deavor to learn who aided them to escape, and, if their accomplices are discovered, they will be criminally prosecuted. REPORTED IN PARIS. Paris, Oct. 15.— La Press* says that Dillon and O’Brien, after their flight from Ireland, took passage on a sailing vessel, and landed at Luc?uriiior, ou the oast of Normandy, on Sunday. They passed the night at the residence there of M. Raff i lovich, a banker, whose daughter is the wife of Mr. O’Brien. Monday they came to Paris, and thence proceeded to M. Ilaffalovlch’s country house at Gif, in the department of Seiuer-ot- Oise. They returned to Paris last night, but their address in the city is kept a secret. If news recoived from America is favorable to the Irish mission to that country, they will start for New York at the end of the weak. If It becomes manifest that it iB their intention to remain in Paris the govern ment will request them to leava Rumors are in circulation that M. Raff i livich and members of lilb family declare that Dillon and O’Brien have not been in France, and assort thoy have sailed for America. THE TIPPERARY TRIAL. Dublin, Oct. 15. —The taking of evidence against defendants under indictment for conspiracy was resumed in the magistrate’s court at Tipperary this morning. Evidence was given with the object showing that lhe defendants had used their influence among tenants of the Hmith-Barry estate in the direction of inducing them not to pay rent. The first witness called by the prosecu tion was a policeman. He testified that, the defendant, in company with John Kelly had made visits to the Bmlth-Barry ten ants. Mr. Hoalv here interrupted tho examina tion of the wituess to ask Crown Prosecutor Honan why evidence about Kelly was introduced. Mr. Ronan replied that the object of prosecution In laying this evidence before the court was to cou noct Kelly with O’Brien and Dillon in the plot of conspiracy. Mr. Healy pr tested against the oourt dealing with matters that had taken place anterior to the time men tioned in the summons issued against the defendants. Mr. Heaiy’s objection was overruled. A DISGRACE TO THE NATION. London, Oct. 15.—Earl Bpencer, formerly lord lieutenant of Irolaud, delivered a speech at Newport to-day in which lie said that tho events which were takjng place iu Ireland were a disgrace auil a source of danger to the empire. He expressed him self as confident that the proposals of Gladstone, if acted upon, would settle the Irish question. started for PARIS. Cherbourg, Oct. 15. —Messrs. Dillon, O’Brien and Clancy arrived at the Hotel Aigie at noon to-day ands arted for Paris this evening. THE MISSION TO AMERICA, New York, Oct. 15. —Confusing st te ments having appeared with ngird to the American mission of the Irish leaders T. P. Gill, M. P., a member of the delegation now in New York, makes the following authorized statement to the Associated Press: The mission was formally resolved upon and the delegation constituted at a confer ence of the Irish parliamentary party, which was summoned for that purpose by Parnell, and held in the Mausiou nouse, at Dublin on Monday, October 0. The object of the mission thus formally consti tuted and invested with the most complete representative character and authority to speak for Parnell and tho Irish parlia mentary party and for Irish people of whom they aie elected ropre entativos is to appeal to the Irish raco and to all trie.ids of Ireland in America for supoort for the struggle which the Irish people are making to protect their lives, homes and liberties agaiost the combined forces of coercion, landlordism and misgovernment, andjjto advance a cause which has for its goal the establish ment of a native legislature in Dublin, which will enable the Irish people to gov ern themselves and develop the resources of their country, and the Irish nation to fulfill that destiny to which her sous believe she ha* been called. HOW THE STRUGGLE IS CONDUCTED. Tbe delegates wifi tell the story of bow that struggle is being carried on, both on tbe soil of Ireland, and in spreading the home rule propaganda amongst the electo rate of Great Britain. They will explain the crcumstar.e s under which the syndi cates of tory capitalists have conspired with the coercion government and IrMh land lords, wl h the special view of exhausting the pecuniary re ources of the nationalists. The delegatee, laying this ca-e broadly before the American people, will appeal for the support of all who onn indorse their position and who are willing, if it were only In the internets of fair play, to prevent Ireland being handi capped in her struggle for want of those sinews of war which her wpalthy enemies eau command without limit The delegates will trust to the lrlsh-American citizens of each locality to undertake the organization of meetings. Mr. Gilt being here in advance of the other delegates wis.ies it understood that much time will be saved if representative Irish-Americans of various localities will enter into c inimunicatloa with him at the Fifth Avenue hotel. New York, regarding tbe datei winch they consider most suitable for their meetings. PORTUGAL’S NEW CABINET. Proposed Polioy of the Government Outlined by tbe Premier. Lisbon, Oct. 15.—The regener idoes aud progressists have agreed to maintain an expectant bat benevolent attitude toward the now ministry. The cabinet has an nounced its determination to prohibit the republican press from using tcurrillou* language regarding the King of Portugal or Great tlrltian. In the cortes in tbe prosenon of all the adulators Senhor Sousa, the new prime min isters read a statement of his proposed pollov. He said he was tumble to recom mend the sanction of the convention with E igland, further than it bad already been sanctioned. The government identified itself with the national scntlmeut on this question, and would willingly accept modi fications which, while preserving the dig nity and interests of the nation, would facilitate the restoration of harmony with our ally; but he feared If the Zambesi reports wore true, it would bo harder than ever to arrive at an agree ment, whioh Portugal always slnoerely de sired. Parliament, he said, would be con voked whenever the cabinet arrival at a decision requiring its assistance. The ns tion’s credit had been attacked by private interests abroad, but not shaken. The gov ernment would devote itself to economical measures In order to reduce national expenses. The premier asked parliament to sink political passions and give the government the supjiort it needed on these two important questions. The statement was afterward read in both houses. The leaders of the various parties marie short speeches, in which they gave assuranou of an attitude of good will toward tho government. Menhor Ferraro explained that tbe failure of his attempt to form a ministry was due to the disturbed state of Internal political effairs. lie had proposed two courses of action. The first proposition embraced these suggestions: First, that the oonveu tion with England be adopted pure and simple; second, that negotiations tie opened with England with a view of modifying the convention; third that the oonvontion he adopted provision ally, with oertain points reserved for fur ther negotiations with England. His sec ond proposition was that the convention be submitted to the public of Europe. At n joint sitting of the two houses the royal decree was read closing tho session. The constitutional date for tbe opening of tho cortes is Jan. 2, 1891. AH VIEWED IN LONDON. London, Oot. 16, 3 a. m. — The Timet says: “Unless tho Portuguese cabinet is prudent enough to change its mind, or the chambers are wise enough to dismiss it, we must be ooutent to oousider the convention with England repudiated and the Conces sions that it oontalned withdrawn. English men would not lament over such a result, while the African colonists would bold it with delight.” The Standard thinks that Premier Sousa’s object is to appease party feeling, and that it is not likely his decision will be final. NOT SATISFACTORY. Lisbon, Oct. 16, 8 a. m.— lt seems that the new ministry is not satisfactory to either party. It is believed that it wifi collapse after having arranged a se’tlcment of the present orisis in public affairs, bNATCHBD FROM THE WATERS. Thrilling Story of the Rescue of a Shipwrecked crew. New Glasgow, N. 8., Oct 15. — A thril ling story is that of the rescue of four mon who remained on the wrecked bark Melmerby, stranded at Little Harbor while on a voyage from Quebec for Greene reck with lumber, and from which the cap tain, the first and second officers and twelve men wore drowned. All day Monday a crowd stood on the beach watching the poor Unfortunate# on the crumbling wreck, but tbe spectators were powerless to uffeot or even attempt a rescue, so wild was tbe sea, and night set tled down without any abatement of the terrific storm. Two men remained on shore and occasionally waved lanterns to ■how tbe shipwrecked men that they were not forgotten. When morning dawned Tuesday an Im mense concourse assembled, but it was noon before it was considered at all possible to make an attempt at rescue. Then a boat was launohed, manned by a vo u teer orew consisting of Cnpt. P. Grauain, David Frazer Williams, Dr. McLeon of New Glasgow, James Mc- Glashnn of Big Island and A. Desconoonsomans. The brave fellows fought a terrible battle with tho waves, but eventually reached tho wreck, when a mighty cheer went up from t e anxioue watchers on snore. One by one the ex hausted and benumbed shipwrecked men wore lowered into the boat, and after a second desperate battle with the waves, conveyed safely to land. The work was facilitated by a liberol use of oil. Two of tbe rescued men wore fciok, and one had bis shoulder broken. The rescued men were Heamen Kane and Evaiis and the steward and captain of a schooner, who went to supply the bnrk with provis ions. and were unable to regain their own vessel. The stranded Melmerby is fast breaking up. Judicial Reform for Sib aria. Bt. Petersburg, Oct. 15.— The Russian government will shortly introduce a re formed judicial system in Siberia and the Russian possessions in Central Asia. The Vltu “Massacre to Be Avenged. London, Oct. 15.—Two British vessels have been ordered to Vitu, East Africa, to avenge the recent massacre of a party of Germans there. Von Moltke’s 90th Anniversary. Berlin, Oct. 15. —An Imperial order has been issued that all schools be dosed on Oct 26, tho 90th anniversary of the birth of Count von Moltke. Deaths from Cholera at Alpho. Constantinople, Oct 15.—Deaths from cholera at Alpho average fifty daily. I DAILY, 10 A TEAR. < 5 CENTS A COPY. I I WEEKLY, |l. A YEAR. ) THE SOCIAL CONGRESS. FETE TO THE DELEGATES AT halls largely attended. Tableaux Presented Representing the War of Labor Against Capital- Heated Discussion and Violent Tirades Indulged In Herr Lteb kneebt Outlines the Demands of the .Socialists. Halle, Oct. 15. —A fete was given lash night to toe delegates to the social c ngres* now in session in this city, in Prinz Carl Blerhalle, the larg -st hall in town. Three thousand persons attended. Thu red flag, the emblem of the socialists, which for ten years had been under the ban of law in Germany, fliwed from the platform from which a number of speeches were made by members of the party. The proceeding* wore interspersed with songs. An interesting feature was the presenta tion of a aeries of tableaux vivantt , repre senting tbe struggle of labor against capi tal. the protection of labor and the dismissal of Bismarck. carried the red flag. Ilerr Beck of Zurich explained that when bo was exiled from Germany be secretly ear ned the flag that was on the platform front Res-el to Zui ich, where he kept it in safety until now, when on the expiration of the socialist law it was returned to it* home. Herr Welbchlafger of Hae! laid that ho wa* ashamed of the In j stioe shown by Switzerland toward the German socialists, but be declared that no blame should bo attached to either the people or the govern ment, Ixscauie the country wa* very small aud therefore exposed to pressure of its powerful neighbor. Soon afterward the discussion got hot and several of the members iudulged in violent trades. WHAT THE SOCIALIST!! DEMAND. At to-day’s session of the socialist con grass a resolution was adopted and ordered transmitted to the government, declaring that it was the duty of a constitutional government to remit the penalties under which the victims of the socialist law ara suffering. Herr Llebknecht said the Eiseimehe pro gramme of 1875 required revision. Ilith* it to tms bail been impossible because of tha lifo and death struggle being oarriod on. Herr Liehkneoht to-day outlined what tha socialists want. Their demands, he said, included trial by Jury, gratuitous ad minis* trstiou of Justice and free legal assislanca and medical aid for the people. With these ends In view all lawyers and doctors ougbd to be permanent state officials. Another demand of the socialists was that the ques tion of religion lie treated as purely a private matter. They also demanded that the working day be considerably shortened. SOCIALIHTS ARRESTED IN RUSSIA. London. Oct. 16. 3 a, m.— Dispatcher from Russia state that numerous arrests ot socialist workmen o rntlnue to be mad* at St. Petersburg and Moscow. SUMMONED TO ROME. Irish Prelates to Appear Before tha Pope Early Next Year. London, Oct. 15. —Thomas Power O’Con* ncr’s paper, tho Star, announces that Most Rev. Miobaol Logue, D. D., archbishop of the diocese of Armagh and primate of all Ireland; Most Rev. William J. Walsh, D. D., archbisiiop of the dtocese of Dubliu;Misq Rev. Thomas W. Croke, D. D., archbishop of Cashel, and Most Itev. John Maoevilley, D. D., archbishop of Tuam, have been sum* moned by tbe pope to appear at Rome iu In the early part of next year. This, tha Star says, is an unusual and sig nificant step, and is seldom adopted. The fact that a numinous for the archbishops has been issued hai boon known ouly to a limited circle. The Catholic arcbiepUco* pacy are deeply interested. It is believed that tbe summons was issued in connection with tbe Irish political situation and kin* drod subjects. The urchbishope and bishop* are now deliberating, and it is probabla that they will soon issue a series of resolu tions with reference to Irish affairs. ENGLAND AND ITALY. A Roman Paper Chargee Disrupted Negotiations to French Connivance Rome, Oct. 15. — ll I'apolt liomano, come menting ou tbe rupture ia negotiations be* tween Italy and England regarding the do* lineations of tbe frontiers of the Red Be% territory, says that at tbe last momont olj negotiations Lord Salisbury instructed Sid Eveyln Barring, one of the British dele* gates to the conference, not to assent to tha occupation of Ka sala by Italy, beoausa France absolutely refused to consent tu Italian occupation of that place. Continu ing, the paper says: "If, by this stop. France thought she would dimmish tbe oorJ diality existing between Italy and she will not sure ed.” AGREEMENT EFFECTED. Naples. O.t. 15. —lgird Duffield had at cordial interview of about an hour’s dura tion with Premier Crispi to-day with refer* ence to tho Red Sea territory, ft is stated that complete entente was effected. SALVADOR'S NEW CABINET. Peace Belgne and the Republic la in a Prosperous Condition. La Libertad, via Galveston, Oot. 15. —Tbe following new Salvadorian cabinet has been formed: F. de Galindo, secretary of foreign relations and justice; Juan Canas. sub-secretary; Reyes Arriefci. finance; Jacinto Galdamez, sub-secretary) Antonio Ezeta, war and interior; Dr. Maction, sub-secretary; Dr. Alberto Mina, education and publlo works; 8. Barberena, sub-secretary. Dr. R. Uriarte has been ap* pointed private secretary to President Ezeta. interest on the English loan has beeu paid, tbe schools have been reopened, tba army has been disbanded, agricultural work ha- been resumed, tbe crops are iu good condition, commerce is active, an<| peace reigns throughout the country. Mutinous Regiment Balia for India. London, Oct. 15.—Tbe detachment of the East Surrey regiment which was recently ordered from Guernsey te India, and which at first refused to obey the order, sailed from Portsmouth for India to-day. The embarkation of the troops was marked by no disorder. The men stated that they ot> jected to doing foreign service, and wilfully misbehaved, thinking tbev would be pun ished in England, and preferring to undergq punishment here thau to do service in India! Roanoke Wants the Road. Roanoke, Va . Oct. 15.—The citiasns ol Roanoke will meet in mass meating Friday night to urge the extension of the Valley branch of tbe Baltimore and Ohio railroad to Roanoke. McGonigal Given Fourteen Years. New York, Oct. 15.—Dr. McGonigal charged with malpractice in the case of Annie Goodwin, was to-day sentenced * fourteen ) ears in state's prison.