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Newspaper Page Textl THE MORNING NEWS. , < Established 1850. Incobpobatsd 1888. > ) J. H. ESTILL, President, f CHILE’S INSURGENT SHIPS the government vessels pur sue THEM TO TAHAPACA. Pisagua and Iqu que Bombarded Without Bringing Out the Insurgent Ships— Trumbull Confers With Tracy. Absolute Despotism Prevails-No Hope of Relief from the Presidential Election. Washington, Juno 11.—The Chilean legation to-day received a telegram from Chile saying that the naval vessels of the government had pursued the insurgents in Tarapaca. The Condell, the Lynch and the Imperiale have bombarded Pisagua and Iquique, without bringing out the insurgent ships, which hide among the foreign ves sels so as not to be destroyed by torpedoes. The insurgent vessels are in a very bad con dition. Tne telegram says all the veteran Bailors have deserted and offered their ser vices to the constitutional government. TRUMBULL CONFERS WITH TRACY. Ricardo Trumbull, member of the Chilean insurgent senate, who recently gained some publicity on the Pacific coast, hai a long interview with Secretary Tracy to-day. He desires to have the arms on the itata remain in the custody of Admiral McCann until the judicial determination of their ownership can be reached. The un conditional lauding of the arms in Chile would be preferred by the insurgents, but failing in this they are anxious to prevent the return of the weapons to the United States. AN ABSOLUTE DESPOTISM. To a representative of the Associated Press. Mr. Trumbull said that the condition of affairs in Chile is one of absolute despot tism. In his communication t o his congress President Balmaceda, be asserted, con fessed the truth of this. He (Mr. Trumbull) had no hope of relief as a result of the presidential eleotion which takes place in Chile this mouth. President Balmaceda’s adherents, he said, comprised all of the office holders and hangers-on and favorites, but the people, as a whole, are opposed to him. Neverthe less, in the present state of affair <, with th> courts closed by President Balmacedu’s orders and suffrage practically suppre-sod, he would find it an easy matter to dictate his successor. The new president would not assume his office befoie next September, which is also the date set for the trial of the itata in California, so that no tangible hope of relief in the near future is held out. AN UNOFFCIAL VISIT. Mr. Trumbull’s visit to Secretary Tracy was made in a purely personal capacity, and he could therefore make no communi cation that could be officially received by the government Mr. Trumbull also called oa Acting Secretary Wharton of the state department and represented to him inform ally the state of affairs in Chile. THE ROBERT AND MINNIE RELEASED. San Pedro, Cal., June 11. —The schoon er Robert and Minnie was today released under >3,500 bonds, and sailed for Eureka, Cal. Capt. O’Farrell is under $5,000 bonds. The original orew is still held in the county jail nt Los Augeles, unable to get the re quired bonds. The new crew was shipped from here. CHILE’S APPEAL TO EUROPE. London, June 11. — A lengthy oireular note addressed to the European powers by the Chilean provisional junta, or govern ment, representing the insurgent party of Chile, was published in Euglaud and on the continent to-day. In the note the Chilean junta appeals to the powers to recognize the insurgents as belligerents. President Balmaceda has sent the follow ing dispaten to Reuter’s Telegram Com pany from San iago: Surprise and disdain have been produced here by the false, calumnious stories tho rebels publish in the Kuropeau press. The rebel congress closed June 1. The congress lately elected here works regularly. It has approved the acts of the government and has invested it with extraordinary powers and authorized it to contract loans. THE CONDITION OF AFFAIRS. Perfect order prevails. The army is "ell disciplined and is actuated by great sprit de corps. The government cauuot be vanquished by the rebels, who are only able to prolong the struggle to enrich them selves out of the nitrate deposits. They have undertaken no expedi tion against the government forces, and are completely discredited. The warships Lynch and Condell have gone northwest. Gen. Stephan’s division is nere, after twice crossing the snow-covered Andes. The dis cipline of the troops is irreproachable. Brit ish, French and German commerce will be prejudiced by the rebels remaining at Tara paca. THE JUNTA’S NOTE. A note signed by the Chilean junta’s rep resentatives, Matte and Ross, addressed to European governments, is published here, >t Bpeaks of recent lawless acts upon the )art of the dictator Balmaceda, and claims or tho provisional government bellig trent rights, on the ground that it is organzation sufficiently regular ind responsible to Chileans and o foreigners and able to make itself re ported by force of arms. The note main ains that the junta has been invested with Bgular constitutional authority by the ongress which was elected in March, 1889. he note continues by stating that the con- Tessiai Darty has undisputed jurisdiction ver four of the richest provinces of Chile, i mprising over half the populated terri sry of the republic. la IMS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL PARTY. The congressional party also claims that is growing iu military power and that * naval supremacy is indisputable, ena hhg it to maintain sovereigny over its irritory and to threaten the provinces Lll under the “dictator” Balmaceda. In lew of these facts the provisional govern lent says that it is called upon to main hn international, commercial and other Rations and, therefore, claims that it is ■titled better than the Balmaceda uvernment to be considered a perfect in matinnal body. The note adds that the 'obabilities of the future rest with the •iigressional party, which, “from the first, presented law and right, and now also 'presents force.” The congressional party, therefore, ap pals to the “elevated "sentiments of justice id humanity entertained by foreign gov oments, to observe the laws of neu aiity” in the struggle now procceeding in tile. AN ARMISTICE NOT ARRANGED. I’akis, June 11.—A dispatch from Santi- X', Chile, says that the United States min er there has unsuccessfully tried to ar nge an armistice bet ween the Balmaoedists id the congressional party. AN AMNESTY REFUSED. Iquique, Chile, June 11.— The amnesty onosed by the American minister at San *o to President Balmaceda was not ac sted, but the latter offered to entertain ■reposition for an arrangement, he indi •‘°g iu basis. To this the congressional tty refused to assent. -he armed cruiser, the Imperiale, with 1 torpedo boats Lynch and Condell, dad a party at Tooopilla yesterday, which 1 the state telegraph lines and then re She JUofttina ffeto#. embarked. To-day the ships made a demonstration at Antofogasta similar to the demonstration at Pisagua and Iquique. No damage is reported. The superior speed of these ships enables them to keep clear of the congressional ships. THE RED RIVER'S RISE. Loss of Life and Property Reported. The Flood of 1867 Surpassed. Bt. Louis, Mo., June 11. —A dispatch from Gainesville, Tex., says the rise iu the Red river is unprecedented, exceeding by far in volume the great flood of 1867. At Warren's and Sivil’s bends, twenty miles northwest of here, the destruction is widespread. In these two bends there were 10,000 acres of corn, cotton and small grain. All these crops are destroyed, and most of the houses are swept away and large num bers o! cattle, hogs and chickens are drowned. At Yellow Banks Mr. Berdene was drowned while trying to reach shore in an old ferry boat. The Santa Fe railroad bridge, seven miles north of Gainesville, has been repaired and trains passed over to-day,the first since last Saturday. Near Leon, L TANARUS., thirty miles from here on the Red river, the dead bodies of a man, woman and little babe were found in the drift. The bodies have not been identified. Other tragic incidents continue to be re ported. COKE STRIKERS’ VICTORY. They Secure tho Conviction of Supt. Baser of Frick’s Works. Uniontown, Pa., June ll.—John A. Esser, superintendent of Friok’a Leisenring No. 1 works, was convicted to-day of forcing men, by threaU and intimidation, to go to work during the strike. This is the first victory of the strikers, and about offsets the conviction of John McSloy and Mike Dis mon, the labor leaders, for conspiracy and riot at Leisenring. OTHER LEADERS ON TRIAL. John B. Rme, president of the United Mine Workers of America; Peter Wise, district master workman; C. M. Parker, secretary, and other leaders were on trial to-day for conspiracy and rioting at Rai ney's Paul works at the beginning of the coke strike. The case was given to the jury at noon to-day, hut no verdict has been reached to-night. The operators are making speoial efforts to convict the lead ers of the late strike. ILLINO:S’ LIBERALITY. Tho Legislature Gives SBOO,OOO for the World’s Fair. Chicago, June 11. —The world’s fair bill before the Illinois legislature was reported back by the House and Senate conference committees this evening, in what will prob ably be the final form under which the bill will be ndopted. The appropriation is raised to >BOO,OOO, and owing to the stubborn fight made by Representative Mclnery of Chicago, the bill will at last Include not only a clause for an eight-hour day and submission of labor dis putes to arbitration, but also the observance of the minimum wage rates in vague among various labor organisations in Chicago at the time the world’s fair buildings are con structed. The bill has been passed by the Senate and only awaits the action of the House to-morrow. OHIO'S PROHIBITIONISTS. The Springfield Convention Nominates a Pull State Ticket. Springfield, 0., June 11.—The prohibi tion state convention met here to-day and nominated the following ticket: Governor—J. J. Asbenhurst of Starke county. Lieutenant Governor—W. J. Kirkendall of Jaokson, Supreme Judge—Hewson L. Peake of Erie. Attorney General—W. H. Matthews of Hamilton. State Treasurer—George W. Maoe of Darke county. State Auditor—C. E. Reessor of Clark county. Board of Public Works—P. A. Rodifer of Belmont. School Commissioner—E. P. Zollars of Portage. CLEVELAND INVITED SODTH. The Ex-President and Wife May Visit Augusta In November. New York, Juae 11. —Messrs. Walsh, Branch and Car w lie of Augusta, Ga., called on Mr. Cleveland on board of the steamer Puritan this afternoon, just before her departure for Fall river, and extended to him and Mrs. Cleveland an invitation to visit the Augusta exposition next November. Mr. Cleveland greeted the delegation cordially, and promised to give an answer at an early day. The steamer was crowded with passengers, but few of whom knew of the presence of Mr, Cleveland. FAILURE IN CINCINNATI. Lyttle & Cos. Assign With Liabilities of $160,000. Cincinnati, 0., June 11. —This evening David L. Lyttle and John 8. Lyttle, dealers in boots and shoes at 91 West Pearl street, this city, under the firm name of Lyttle & Cos., made an assignment for the bene fit of their creditors. The assignee is Franklin Aller. The alleged liabilities are SIOO,OOO, and the nominal assets are $90,000. The cauees of the failure are, directly, impairment of capital and slow collections, and indirectly due to failures of the Simp kinson house of this city and of eastern firms. The debts are chiefly in the east Portugal’s Convention With England. London, June 11.—In the House of Ixirds to-day the Marquis of Salisbury laid on the table the convention with Portugal in rela tion to English and Portuguese possessions in South Africa. The convention, he said, had been dictated by a sense of eauity and a desire to uphold the International law and to contribute traditions of amity with Portugal. The convention was not dis cussed. THE CONVENTION SIGNED. Lisbon, June IL—The Anglo-Portuguese convention was signed here today. Impending Eruption of Solfatara. Naples, June 11. —The famous crater of Solfatara, or Pozzuolli, near Naples, is showing signs of renewed activity. This volcano was active long before Vesuvius was, but for ages has been nearly extinct. Duriug the last few days there have been frequent earth tremblings in the vicinity and other signs of impending eruption. Mexico’s Morality. Citt OK Mexico, June 11. —An era of morality has commenced in Mexico. Bull fights and cock fights have been stopped. Gambling will be prohibited, and a lottery law is under consideration which, although it will not do away with lotteries, will stop all small and irresponsible concerns. TOBACCO ANDTHE CENSUS STATISTICS CF THE WEED IN NORTH CAROLINA. Tha Number of Planters Engaged in Its t ultivatlon and the Area De voted to It-The Estimated Value of the Crop. Washington, June 11.—The census office to-day gave out the tobacco statistics of North Carolina, compiled by Prof. Thomas N. Conrad under the direction of John Hyde, special agent in charge of the division of agriculture. The total number of plant ers in the state during the census year was 37,250; the total area devoted to tobacco was 97,077 acres; the total production was 26,375,368p0und5; and the value of the crop to the producers, estimated on the basis of actual tales, was $5,175,833. THE FIGURES BY COUNTIES. The following are the figures of the ooun ties, excluding those produoing less than 2,000 pounds each: Counties. Acres. Pounds. Value. Alamance 8,028 901,88* ? 108,590 Alexander 151 54,774 6,900 Ashe 14 8,080 445 BuDoombe 8,019 1,482/88 225,6(15 Burke 160 88,816 12,045 Caldwell 137 55,518 7,730 Caswell 8,607 2,510,699 304,2(15 Catawba 41 18,400 8,280 Chatham.. 1.173 345,466 66,100 Cherokee 15 2,140 415 Clay 31 6,105 955 Davidson 1,703 694,480 101,395 Davie 2,593 668,616 74,350 Duplin 6 2,100 150 Durham 3,658 1,275,544 166,200 Edgecombe 119 51,420 10,800 Forsyth 4,119 1,607,323 2;3,773 Franklyn 2,263 859,015 153,935 Granville 11,188 4,170,071 722,675 Groene 24 6,650 706 Guilford 2,617 918,723 117,137 Halifax 27 4 93,714 14,788 Harnett 6 2 389 237 Haywood 1,707 861,096 137,775 Henderson 61 22,468 2,050 Iredell 447 199,758 23.168 Jackson 54 25,211 2.100 Johnston 60 26,365 2,500 Lenier 6 3.000 26 Lincoln 9 4.460 675 McDowell 46 16,319 2,000 Macon 9 3,695 870 Madison 4,749 2,168,823 322,508 Mitchell 123 44,488 4,805 Moore 116 45,837 6,445 Nash 1,823 782,713 170,630 Northampton... 18 5,879 505 Orange 2,411 732,508 82,010 Pender. 5 2,186 110 Person 7,100 2,327,201 323,751 Pitt 70 27,104 3,175 Polk 11 5,461 985 Randolph 146 50,180 8,800, Robeson 48 10,500 780 Rockingham.... 10,088 4,189,416 489,972 Rowan 390 187,721 22,075 Ritherford... ~ 37 10.740 1.225 Sampson 19 7,655 1,040 Stanley 15 6,200 462 Stokes 7,774 3,119,289 4*2,603 Surry 3,437 1,429,025 187,775 Swain 93 47,5 3 5,657 Transylvania... 19 0,569 860 Vance 4.979 1,079,070 329,713 Wake 1,378 179,585 85,175 Warren 2,153 846,150 103,230 Watauga 23 4,510 605 Wayne 330 112.010 15,570 Wilkes 59 17.32* 1,810 Wilson 483 232.966 40,79* Yadkin 1,004 373.672 48.055-' Yancy 315 139.461 16.735 Other counties.. 81 9,447 1,183 Total 97,077 36,376,258 $5,176,833 KEYSTONE BANK AFFAIRS. Controller Lacey’s Report to Be Trans mitted to Mayor Stuart. Washington. Juno 11.— Controller of the Currency Lacey has completed the preparation of his report in regard to the Keystone National Bank of Philadelphia. It is a very long and exhaustive document, and gives a detailed and circumstantial ac count of tbe controller’s notion in the matter, together with the re ports received from the bank examiner in charge on which such action was mainly based. The President will transmit it to Mayor Stuart of Philadelphia as a full and complete response to tbe resolutions of the common councils. Controller Lacey will not appear before the local committee conducting tbe present investigation in Philadelphia, the authori ties here having concluded that it wonld be establishing a bad precedent to allow any body other than congress to investigate federal officers and to have access to tbe official reoords of the government. It is expected that the controller’s report will supply all information in that officer’s pos session required by the committee conduct ing the muuieipal Investigation. examiner drew suspended. An important fact in connection with the investigation that does not appear to be generally known is that Bank Examiner Drew hat been suspended from duty, pend ing the result of an investigation into his administration, and has been instructed to examine no more banks in his district for the present NAVAL MANEUVERS. The Bummer Exercises for tbe Fquad rou of Evolution Determined. Washington, June 11.—The first part of the summer programme for the squadron of evolution, now at Norfolk, has been de termined on. The fleet will go early In July to Boston, where it will spend ten days m fleet exercises, and about the middle of July will go to New York, where a sim ilar programme of fleet exercises will be carried out. These exercises will be preliminary to tbe more extensive maneuvers in August and September. At both place* it is expected that the naval militia will co-operate, and opportunities will be given to it to take part in the opera tions of the fleet. The naval militia of Massachusetts has already organized, and it is expected that the organization iu New York will be completed in time to take part. FREE COINAGE CHAMPIONS. The Proposition for a Compromise Not Favorably Regarded Washington, June 11.—Tbe meeting of the free silver ooinage committee which wes to have been held in Washington on June 18, will take place on tbe same date at the Hoffman House iu New York instead. They will meet at 10 o'clook in ths morning and take up the work of promotion of free ooin age where they left it at the last meeting. The proposition for a compromise on the coinage of the products of American mines is not regarded favorably by tbe members of the committee, and they say they will have nothing but free coinage in the fullest sense of tbe term, and claim to have enough votes to carry it through next congress. Another Washington Scandal. Washington, D. C., June 11.— James M. Gregory, a colored member of the board of trustees of the Washington publio schools, seems admirably fitted to be a chief of division in the pension office, judging from the way In which he borrows from hU official associates and subordinates, as re vealed in an investigation begun last night. He i* said to have gotten several thousand dollars in from school officials and teachers, all of whom, it is believed, are colored people. SAVANNAH, GA., FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1891. TBE I. T. U.’BNRW FREBIDSNT. W. H. Presoott of Toronto Chosen—A Burial Fund Created. Boston, Mass., June 11.—In the Inter national Typographical Union convention to-day the proposition to create a “law officer,” reported favorably from the com mittee, was defeated. The committee’s report setting apart 33>£ per cent, of the capitation tax for a burial fund—sso to be allowed for burial expenses of each member—was adopted. W. B. Prescott of Toronto, Ont., was elected president on the second ballet. His opponents were Marsene Johns >n of Fort Worth, Tex., and Samuel R. Freeman of Birmingham, Ala. Other officers eieotedwere: First vice president, J. H. McKenna of New York; second vice president, J. von buettner of Chattanooga, Toon.; third rice president, D. J. Walden of Chioago; secretary and treasurer, VV. S. McClevev of Indianapolis. Organizers—First district, Edward Beardsley of Brooklyn; Second distriot, J. F. Klunk of Kansas City; Third district, Samuel R. Freeman of Birmingham, Ala.; Fourth district. Victor B. William* of Chicago; Fifth district, J. W. Patterson of Ottawa, Ont.; Sixth district, J. R. Winder of San Francisco; Seventh district, Charles Abernethy. Delegates to the American Federation of Labor —W. E. Shields of Washington, Boyer of Omaha, C. A. Williams of Pitts burg, E. A. Kidd of Chicago. CHARLES TON'S POLITICAL POT. Tha Ballot Reform Convention Proves a First class Flazle. Charleston, S. C., June 11.—The ballot reform convention called for to-day failed to materialize. Eight delegates and two newspaper reporters were at the hall at the hour of noon, and these agreed unanimously that the whole thing was in the soup. The eight delegates who were present said that their only purpose in attending was to move an adjournment in case a quorum had been present. The failure of this most audacious attempt to split the city democracy relegates the fight between the two wings of the pnrty to the regular democratic convention, which has been called to meet July 28. There is no doubt that the reform move ment lost considerable strength by the tactics adopted by the office-seekers in its ranks, but it is still in good fighting trim, and a olose battle may be expected in July. CANADA’S DEAD PREMIER. 20,000 Pass the Bier Catarauqffi Cemetery Hia Resting Place. Kingston, Ont., June 11.— The remains of the late Sir John MacDonald were com mitted to their last resting plaoe to-day in Catareuqui cemetery,which thus beoomea a historio spot, and thousands in coming days will make pilgrimages here to view the grave of Canada’s great governmental ruler. The day was hot, the sun shinging brilliantly much of the time. The rain came down vigorously after 6 o’clock, but did not interfere with tho pro ceedings. The entile morning was spent in (■Mewing the remains in the city hall. Twenty thousand persons in double line pasted the bier. The procession was the grandest ever seen in Kingston. It was over two miles long and oocupled over forty minutes in passing a given point. CONNECTICUT’S MUDDLE. Judge Morris Denies the Right to Go Behind the Returns. New Haven, Conn., June IL— The replication of Judge Luzon B. Morris to the reply of Gov. Bulkeley in the quo warranto suit was filed to-day. The replication is a general denial of all of the allegations of faot made by Gov. Bulkeley, per taining to the election returns, and denies the right of the general assembly to go behind the returns. W bat the next step will be is a matter of conjecture. The issue on the legality of going behind the returns is oloeed by pleadings. It is cow the turn of the republicans to file rejoinders or demurrers, and pleadings can be made vrell-nigh interminable. DEFEAT OF STRIKERS. Strike of the Houss Smiths’ Union of New York Declared Off. New York, June 11.— The long fight for a work day of eight hours made for five weeks by the House Smiths’ Union has ended in a crushing defeat for the men. A conference was held to-day at the office of the J. B. & J. M. Cornellson works, No. 493 Center street, between a committee of five from the House Smiths’ Union and the Iron Manufacturers Association. After a long discussion it waß decided that the strike should be declared at an end to-morrow, and that the union house smiths should return to work, no discrimination being shown against them for going on the strike. A SENSATION IN COURT. A Lawyer Declares Himself Person ally Responsible for His Words. Augusta, Ga., June 11.—A very sensa tional case occupied the attention of Judge Roney in the superior court this aftornoon. It was a habeas corpus suit brought by Marion D. Harrison of Charleston, 8. C., for the possession of his 4-year-old son, who is now in the hands of its mother, Mrs Cornelia E. Harrison, who is suing in the courts of this city for a divorce from her husband. South Carolina laws do not permit di vorces, and Mrs. Harrison came to Georgia to institute a suit. Mr. Harrison charges that his wife is not the proper person to have the cus tody of the child, bat ad mitted on the stand this afternoon that as far as be knew her character was above reproach. His counsel, however, introduced other teetimouy and affidavits tending to create the impreseion of im proper relatione between Mrs. Harrison and her legal adviser. Judge Twiggs pronounoed the insinuation made by the affidavits to be base and false, and said that he was responsible for what he said in court and elsewhere. When court adjourned for the afternoon, and the lawyers were still talking of this sensational incident, Judge Twiggs said that he meant his language to apply to the lawyers as well as to the inslnuation'mado in the paper, and that he considered their conduct base and unworthy. Joseph Ganahl, Jr., Immediately resented this statement by attempting to strike Judge Twiggs in the face, but several members of tbe bar rushed in between them and further difficulty was prevented. When the difficulty occurred Mrs. Harrison rushed dramatically between them and demanded that there should be no fighting on her account. Tbe affair created quite a sensation and it is not known what the outcome of it will be. Court will be resumed at 9 o’clock in the morning and sensational developments are anticipated. GERMAN GRAIN DUTIES. THE INQUIRY IN PROGRESS SINCE LAST APRIL. The Government Convinced There Was No Distress on Account of tbe Duties Now Levied on Grain. Rlckert’s Ssnsatlonal Sp>ech—The Government Charged With Trying to Sllencs the Mlnority-Definits Figures Promised in Ju'y. Berlin, June 11.—In the lower house of the diet to-day Herr Rickert made a mo tion to the effect that tbe government should submit to the House the material upon which Chancellor von Caprivi based his recent speech upon the grain duties. The ohanoellor opposed the motion.declariug that the inquiry had been in progress since April, But, he added, it had been confined to oftiotal quarters in order to avoid creating excitement. The government, he continued, was convinced that there was no distress ex isting from the duties now levied on grain, but in consequence of the agitation which had been aroused in regard to this matter the government had slnoe consulted a number of private parties, and, naturally, oould not submit these reports to the House, and he (the chanoellor) was not in a position to be able to raeutiou the names of the persons who had been oonsulted. rickert’s sensational speech. Horr Rickert made a most sensational speech, during which he said that it would be found "necessary to recall the roan who alone was able to direct the government" He added: “The Hamburger Nachrichten will soon send a trumpet blast throughout tho land.” Herr Rickert charged tho gov ernment with “endeavoring to silence those wbo were defending the interests of the millions against the minority.” Herr Rickert also said that he discredited tbe government report about grain. The available stocks, he said wore small and prices would advance. Po tatoes, he continued, had already replaced bread as food of people and they (tbe pota toes) were also placed at an exorbitant Srioe. His party would not rest until the uties on gain were abolished. Baron Erffa-Woruberg insisted that the agriculturists could not dispenso with the duties. EXISTENCE OF DISTRESS DENIED. He denied that distress existed, and called upon the Frelsstnnlge party to “cease its demagogical proceedings.’’ The minister of agriculture promised to publish definite figures in July, when he could make more favorable announcements regarding wheat, rye and potatoes than in the previous estimates. Herr Riohter taunted the government with vacillation and oondemued what he termed the “ baldness ”of Chancellor von Caprivi'g statement regarding grain duties. He declared that if the weather became more unfavorable the duties must be abso lutely removed. RESULT OF THE DEBATE. Owing to the debate In the diet to-day prices of corn have further risen. LONDON DRIVERS’ STRIKE. Those Loyal to the Company Must buffer With the strikers. London, June IL— The chairman of the General Omnibus Company explains that the demands of She strikers already con ceded will oost tbe company £OO,OOO yearly, and that tbe demands pressed by the men, if conceded, would cost £107,000 yearly, and that, therefore, any further yielding by tbe company would involve it in bank ruptcy, seeing that tbe profits earned in 1890 amounted to only £45,000. Tbe Road Car Company has announced that as its buses are not running it cannot afford to continue the payment of wages to meu wbo have rematned loyal to the oom pany. The latter must now suffer in com pany with the strikers, while it is possible in addition that the latter will refuse to allow tho "loyalist*" auy share of the money which the agents of the strikers have been collecting in public thorough fares. DE LTSSSPd SUED. Shareholders of the Panama Canal Company the Prosecutors. Paris, June 11. —Le National to-day an nounces that M. de Lessens will be prose cuted for misleading investors who sub scribed money for carrying on the work of the Panama Canal Company. Sixty shareholders of tbe Panama Canal Company have filed a complaint against the officers of that oomnany. The prosecution of those officials will open with plaoing M. de Lesseps, bis son and two other directors upon trial. This action is taken by virtue of the law of 1867 relating to publio compa nies, and is based especially upon the last issue of Panama Canal Company’s shares. The Elections in Holland. The Hague, June IL— The latest election returns show that out of 100 seats com posing the second chamber tbe liberals have secured 41, the Catholics 22, and the Protest ant orthodox 11. Second ballots will be necessary to fill the remaining 26 seats. A Fisheries Bill Signed. London, June 11.— The bill to enable the queen by order in council to make special provisions for prohibiting tha catching of seals in Bering sea by British subjects during a period named in the order, to-day received the royal assent. Reduction of Grain Duties. Rome, June 11.—The members of the ex treme left party intend to make a proposi tion in tbe Chamber of Deputies the- the government shall in the near future reduce the duties on grain from 5 to 3 lire. Earthquakes in Verona. Rome, June 11.— Repeated earthquake shocks were felt in Verona to-day, especially at Tragnaga and Badla Calavena. Many houses have collapsed. The inhabitants are panic strlokon. A Canadian Town in Flames. London, Ont., June IL— The village of Tbamesford is reported to be on fire. It oaouot be reached by telegraph or tele phone. The damage is unknown. Pleura-pneumonia in Bcgland, London, Jure IL —There has been an outbreak of plenro-pneumonia among the cattle of York. The local authorities have ordered 200 head to be killed. Sir Dllke to Contest a Seat. London, June 11.—Sir Charles Dilke has agreed to contest the Forest of Dean division for member of parliament in tbe coming general election. Rupture of Negotiations. St. Petersburg, June 11. —Negotiations for a commercial understanding with Ger many have been ruptured. Russia's New Tariff. St. Petersburg. June 11.—The Russian imperial council has decided to enforce the new tariff July 13. ENGLAND'S BACCARAT SENSATION The Press Comments Bitter Against the Prince cf Wales. London, June 11.— The outspoken news paper press comments upon the part tbe Prince of Wales played iu the baccarat scandal continue to be the sensation of the day In England and elsewhere. A news paper reporter, who was present near tbe Prince of Wales at Asooe to-day, when the race for tbe gold cup was won by Lord Hartington’s Morion, telegraphed that the Paiuce of Wales, who witnessed the stout, was in a very sulky frame of mind, caused, it would appear, by the storm of adverse newspaper criticism which has swept, and is still sweeping, over the heir-apparent. The religious pre-s, as might be expected, is most severe iu its comments upon tho Prinoe of Wales’ couduot. The (’Kristian World, an influential independent religious weekly paper, representing ail Protestant denominations says, for instanoe: “The throne rests upon a foundation of publio opinion, a few more scandals like that of Tranby Croft would destroy this foundation and Eaward VIII. would never be crowned." The British Weekly remarks: “The reevlations are enough to sober up the strongest supporters of monarchy. The Vienua correspondent of the Times says that the baccarat scandal has caused a sensation in army circles on tbe continent, and especially in countries where the Prince of Wales is honorary colonel of several regiments The Times correspondent also calls atten tion to tbe fact that an Austrian general, who was found to have condoned in a simi lar manuer, cheating upon tbe part of on* of his Subordinate officers, was compelled to resign from the army in order to avoid be ing tried by a court-martial. The dlobe this evening seys that both the army and navy feel most keenly the stigma which has been placed upon an honorable profession by an agreement entered into tie tween the field marshal and a general to malr.tain s?creoy in regard to gambling, and by “gambling with youngsters, one of them a subaltern." Sir William Gordon Cummins bas written a letter to Nottingham newspaper In which he says; “I am of the opinion that, but for grofls partiality shown by tbe lord ohlef justice in summing up, tbe case would have gone very differently.” The municipal authorities of Forres, in the vicinity of Sir William Gordon Cura ming’s seat, Altyre, have decided to extend a festive welcome to Sir \v illiam Saturday, on the occasion of his return home with his bride. wales as a tale-bearer. The feot that in bis examination in court the Prinoe of Wales wob not asked whether he divulged the secret of the preols, while all other parties to tbe affair were ques tioned on that point, ie taken as confirma tion of the rumor that the secret did actually owe its publicity to the careleti tongue of his royal highness. The story Is that the prinoe oonflded the morsel of gossip to Lady Brooke, who in turn re vealed it to a friend of hers, who happened to have been Boomed by Sir W illiam Gor don Gumming, and who at once saw in this episode the opportunity for her revenge. government to be questioned. Several radical members of the House of Commons have met and decided to put a scries of questions to the government bear ing upon the responsibility which the Tranby Oroft party Incurred In concealing Hlr William Gordon Cumming’s offense and the question of military discipline involved. If replies are unsatisfactory they will move an adjournment. It is understood that the liberal leaders will bold aloof from the con templated censure of the Prinoe of W alee. DENOUNCED AT CARDIFF. Cardiff, June 11.—At a conference to day of tbe Glamorganshire Congregational churches the conduct of the Prinoeot Wale* in tbe baccarat scandal was denounced. A RiOT IN BREMEN. Striking Firemen and tbe Police Have a Desperate Struggle. Bremen, June 11.—Serious rioting oc curred here to-day upon the part of tbe firemen of tbe North German Lloyd Steam ship Company on strike at this place. The rioters were eventually attacked by tbe police with drown swords, and a des perate struggle took place between the striker* and the police. Finally a fire bri gade was summoned to the assist ance of the police, and, thus rein forced, the officers managed to restore order, though the strikers stubbornly re sisted the oombined onslaught of both the police and tbe fire brigade. During tbe battle between tbe steamship firemen and the authorities a number of the former were severely injured by the swords of the polioe. Several arrests were made. STRIKERS CRIPPLE STEAMERS. London, June 11. — The North German Lloyd steamers, outward bound, are arriv ing at Southampton short of firemen and trimmers, owing to a strike in Bremen, and are obliged to ship English workmen to re place tbe strikers. A HURRICANE IN GALLIOIA. Forests Uprooted, Buildings Destroyed and several Llvee Lost. Buda Pesth, June 11.—A hurricane, oausing much damage, bas swept over Eastern Gallicia. During tbe storm entire forests were partly uprooted, and the towns of Pokamln and Prnikwa suffered consid erably. Several churches were unroofed and a number of bouses were razed to tbe ground. Several people were killed out right and a number injured by the falling debris. Mrs. McKee in London. London, June 11.— Mrs. MeKee, daughter of President Harrison, and Mrs. Russell Harrison arrived here this morning. They were met at the railroad station by United States Minister Hon. Robert T. Lincoln and bv attaches of the United States legation. Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Russell Harrison were immediately driven to Minister Lin coln’s residence, where the travelers will remain as the United Btates minister’s guests during their stay in London. Revolt Against the Portuguese. London, June 1L —Dispatches received here from Mozambique announce that a feel ing of great excitement prevails there, owing to the faot that Chief Goweya, wirh 4,000 followers, has revolted against the Portuguese authority in favor of the Brit ish protectorate. Chief Goweya rules over the territory between Zambesi and Pungwe rivers. The Portuguese authorities are hastily dispatching troops to quell the re volt. Royalty to Make a Visit. Vienna, June 11. —A dispatch from Sc. Petersburg to the Political Correspondent says that after celebrating their silver wedding in Denmark the czar and czarina will visit Emperor William. Payments Suspended in Argentine. Buenos Ayres, June IX. — Gold closed yesterday at 301 per cent, premium. Tbe Senate yesterday passed a bill suspending payments for six months. i DAILY, *lO A YEAR. I J 5 OENTS A COPY. \ l WEEKLY, 1.25 A YEAR, i A WARRENTON TRAGEDY CAPT, M’QRATH KILLED BY VIRGIL HOWELL An Insult'ng 1 etter Alleged to Hava Bsen font by tho Former to tho Letter's Wlf j Bald t Be the Cause. Surrender of the Slayer—His He moval to Augusta—Who tbe Men Are. Warrenton, Ga., June 11.—Aehley V. Howell shot and killed Capt. W. J. McGrath in the posloffice this morning at 10:40 o’clock. The particulars leading to the shooting could not be learned in detail, but Howell’s friends claim that Capt. MoGratb wrote his wife an msultiug letter, and b killed him to proteat his wife’s honor. m'i*rath’s life threatened. Howell had told hit friends that he in tended to kill Capt. McGrath, and to-day when Capt. McGrath left his store for th postoflloe Howell followed him. When Howell reaohed the office Capt. MoGratb was behind tbe railing of the private office of the postmaster having a money ordes filled. Stepping up within a few foet oi him, Howell said, “Capt. McGrath, yo* wrote my wife a letter," and pulling hit pistol he fired, shooting Capt. MoGratb through the head, neck and body, four balls striking him, either one of wbioh would have produced death. Howell immediately gave himself up and was taken to jail, loiter he was carried to the jail in Augusta. WHO THE PARTICIPANTS ARE. Capt. McGrath Was a very popular gen tleman here, having recently moved to thll place from Charleston. Howell is a War ren county man, but is now livirg with hi* wife in Atlanta Capt. McGrath’s friends claim that he did not write the letter in question and that they will be ablo to prove it. The letter did not bear any signature. Capt McGrath was a married man and leaves a most exoel lent wife and four children, who have tha deepest sympathy of our people. MURDER IN WORTH COUNTY. A Quarrel Over the Price of Hauling Goods Ends Fatally. Albany, Ga., June H.—Deputy Bheriil William H. Taylor of Worth oounty brought Warren Crawford, a negro, to the city to-day and lodged him in jail, oharged with the murder cf Mothan Mercer, a young white man, living at Vent’s Mills, Worth county. The particulars gathered from the sheriff are as follows: Yeatorday Mr. Mercer purchased a bill of goods for his little store, which be rat at Vine's mill, and engaged Warren Craw ford, who was In the city with his wagon from ths same settlement, to carry nig goods home. It is said that directly after leaving the city Mercer and Crawford be gan quarreling about some matter and kept it up until Fluey Woods Creek was reached. The meu here stopped their teams and went together. Crawford struck Mr. Meroer with a heavy piece of wood, and he died at 2 o'clock this morning. It is thought they quarreled over the price of hauling the gooda KIDI-ED FOR FIVE CENTS. Though a Gambling Quarrel is Sup. posed to be tbe Oauss. Atlanta, Ga., June 11.—A few milei north of Atlanta Torn McCrary this after noon killed Frank Wilmoutb. Tbe homP clde appears to have resulted from a S-oent debt. MoCrary bas surrendered himself U the officers. According to his story he wai closely pressed bv Wilmouth before firing the fatal shot. He to-day repaid Wilmoulb five cents borrowed from him some dart ago. The nickel was dropped into Wlb mouth's hand but dropped to the ground. Thereupon W ilnioutb seized a couple of dice owned by McCrary and said be would keep them to insure tbe payment of the debt. THE QUARREL BEGUN. Some words then arose. Wilmoutb caught up a stone, which be hurled at Mc- Crary, who retreated, drawing a pistol; Wilmouth pursued him, throwing stone after stone, until at last MoCrary fired. The ball passed through Wilmouth’s bead,killing him almost instantly. This is McCrary’s story, but at polioe headquarters it is sus pec ted that the men fought because of a gambling quarrel. A COSTLY JOKE. Ex-Congressman Shelly's Son Fatally* Bhot by a Saloonkeeper. Birmingham, Ai,a., June IL—At Selma, late last night, MaoConnell Shelly, son of ex-Congressman G. M. Shelly, went into t saloon with a friend, Sumter las, Jr., and told the saloonkeeper, B. B. Burch, to send a dispatch for him. He hod been informed that the telegraph office was there, but Burch, supposiag Shelly woe joking, referred him to a man sitting near as the operator. Sheity found out that he had been hoaxed, and, being in liquor, ha and bis oompauion jerked off their ooate and proposed to whip the barkeeper. Burch went out, returned with a rifle, and ordered them out of his house. They advanoed on him, Shelly armed with a hammer. Burch fired, tho ball striking Shelly Just below the nipple. Shelly will probably die. Guilty of Conspiracy and Riot. Uniontown, Pa., June 11. The jury is the cose against John McSloy, Mike Dae mon and twenty-eight other strikers fo conspiracy and riot at the Frick compa ny’s Leisenring No. 8 works, found MoSlcf and Desmon guilty, and acquitted the rest. The case of conspiracy and riot againrt John B. Reaepeter, Wise and others wot begun. It will take twe days to try it. Hardware Dealers Suspend. New Orleans. La., June IL—Holloway & Gardes, limited, dealers in hardware, etc., have gone into liquidation and the court bos appointed H. Gardes and W. B, Thompson commissioners of liquidation. Tho stringency of tbe money market and dull trade caused the suspension. No state ment has been made Postponement of the Bribery Case. New Orleans, La., June 11.—The case against John Cooney and Thomas Mc- Crystal for attempting to bribe Tales Juror Frank J. Germly in tbe Hanneesy case was continued until Monday, on account of the illness of the counsel for the defense. Fell on a Circular Saw. Birmingham, Ala., June IL—Neaj Warrior yesterday John Thomas, a 17-year, old lad, working at a saw-mill, slipped and fell across a oireular saw in motion. His body was cut clean in two. A Scottish Rite Cathedral. Louisville, Ky., June XL—Tbe grand consistory of the Scottish Rite Mason* baa pur< based a site and will erect a cathedra! here.