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| J. H. KSTILL. President. (
election of president.
ACTION ON THS PROPOSED
CH \NbE POSTPONED.
A Majority of the House Committee
In Favor o? Repre tentative Sd rin
ger's Scheme to Divide the Electors
According to the Popular Vote—.he
Single Term of Six Years Also fa
vored.
Washington, March 18.— The Home
committee on the election of President has
decided to postpone for the present further
consideration of the pr iposed amendment
to the constitution regarding the election of
President and Vice President. The majority
of the oommittee was strongly disposed to
favor the plan proposed by Representative
Springer for distributing the electors as
signed to each state in the proportion of the
popular vote of the state for President.
ONE TERM OF SIX YEARS.
The committee was also generally in fa vor
of the additional proposition contained in
Representative Bpringer’s resolution that
the presidential term be extended to six
rears, and that the President bo ineligible
for re-election. The committee has, how
ever, agreed without division upon two
other constitutional amendments and de
ci led that it was best not to press those re
garding the election of the President and
hie term or offioe until the other two had
been at least acted upon by tbe House.
crvin’s changes.
Representative Grain of Texas has sub
mitted a careful report in favor of his
proposition to change the date of the in
auguration from March 4 to April SO. and
to ebauge the timo for the meeting of con
gress. He proposes that the terms of mem
bers of congress shall begin with the calen
dar year, oud that congress shall meet in
the Jauuary following its election and sit
as many months as it wishes until its expira
tion on Deo. 31. This would keep anew
congress In session for four months before
the inauguration of the President, and as
long a timo after the inauguration as might
be desired.
election of senators.
The other change which the oommittee
has already agreed upon is the election of
United States senators by popular vote.
Representative Tucker of Virginia has al
ready submitted a report upon this subject
and two members of the committee have
filed a minority report. There is likely to
be more opposition to this ohange than to
others, but the subjeot has been discussed
so much of late that the committee feel that
it ought to be submitted to congress for con
sideration,
ARS3NIC IN COFFEE.
Two Sisters of Nashville Fall Victims
to a Poisoner.
Nashville, Tenn., March 18.—There
was a mysterious poisoning case last night.
Tbe victims were Mrs. R. Melrose, her son,
David Melrose and two daughters, Katie
and Mattie Melroso. Two other members of
the family were nffected, but not very
seriously. Soon after the evening uieal all
the persons were taken sick. The doctors
worked over them all night, but
Katie and Mattin Melrose, aged 15 and 17
respectively, died this morning and the
other members ot the family are reported
to be in a critical condition. The attending
physioian says that arsenic had been pluced
in the coffee, but by whom is not yet
known. The Melrose family live at the
corner of West End and Williams avenue, a
fashionable part of the city.
A SON SUSPECTED.
Mrs. Richard Melrose, her daughters
Minnie, Kate and Mattie and her oldest son
David, beoame violently sick last night
after drinking the coffee. Robert Melrose,
a young son, drank but little coffee,and it is
a disputed question as to whether
he drank any. He complained of being
sick and drinking some salt and water
vomited freely. David and his mother are
very ill, but may recover. Robert is also
quite sick, it is thought from drinking a
small quantity of coffee to-day. The cir
cumstances surrounding the case seemed to
point to the guilt of Robert, and he is now
under arrest to await the result of the in
quest. He had given the family much
trouble.
A STEAMER ASHORE.
Bhs Struck Near Anbury Park—Her
Crew Landed in Virginia.
Ocean Grove, N. J„ March 18.— The
1-masted steel ship Windermere, 3,000
tons, bound for New York from Milford
Haven, in ballast, came ashore last night
in a blinding snow Btorm. Bhe struck at
the foot of Deal lake, North Asbury Purk.
She has a crew of forty-three
people and the Deal beach life
savers were bringing them ashore
V day by means of a breeches
hnoy. The surf is very high and the ves
sel continues to work onshore. Hundreds
ef people watched the efforts of the life
*avers during the day. It took a long time
to induce the crew to use the breeches buoy,
the VV indermere had a pilot on board. The
tessel is owned in London and is fully in
lured,
COST OP DIPLOMACY.
A Reduction in t.he Appropriation
Recommended by the Committee.
Washington, March IS.—The diplo
matic appropriation bill was completed to-
The bill appropriates $1,514,285,
Rainst more than $1,800,000 in the bill of
tie current year, pavrt of which saving,
™ever, is due to the fact that the commit-
T 8 did not provide for the bureau of
American republics and other outgrowths
“ the pan-American conference, these
• ln ß referred to the regular appropriations
“inniittee. Other savings are due to the
uusolidation or abolition of ministries and
meuiates and reductions of salaries in the
a-'ueuiar service.
OHIO’S GERRYMANDERING.
Tilß Congressional Districts of the
State to be Redivided.
Coicvmug, 0., March 18.—A oaucus
tbs House representatives last night
upon a plan for congressional redls
lotion, and this practically determines the
Nuestiun which has been the cause of much
Mention during the whole session. Under
08 v arrangement the repuolicans will
ir * *’? '® 9n Red the democrats live dls-
* Tbs democrats at present have four
a Messrs. Outhwaite, iiaie
, , RJ ton are the only democrats left ill
'I . *ud are likely to oe returned,
will be reported to the House osxt
Mora Food for Huaale
8J 'UPBLPHIA, Fa., March H.—The
A i'*’.#. committee of the Russian Relief
held m, executive eosal m this
,1a !•"*'*' in the office of Mayor Hiuart and
acs Ito " ,I ‘d an other viswsl load**! with
* 1 <* food to the fumistang Russian*.
Pie Jlfcnina |
TERMINAL'S SYNDICATE.
List of tbe Bankers Who Are to Under
write tbe Securities.
New York, March 18.—Mr. Budge, a
member of tbe firm of Hailgarten & Cos.,
and one of the Richmond Terminal reor
ganization oommittee, said to-day that
the bankers’ syndicate to guarantee the
cash required for the consumma
te on of the plan for the reorganization
of tbe company as proposed by the Olcott
committee would be composed of tbe follow
ing firms and Individuals, amodg others:
Hailgarten & Cos., First National Bank, J.
Kennedy, Tod & Cos., Central Truat Com
pany, Lee. Higginaon & Co.,Lazard Frerea,
Chase National Bank, Maitland, Pbelpa &
Cos., Moore & Sobley, Oliver H. Payne,
Spencer,Trask & Cos., E. C. Benedict & Cos.,
Work, Strong (St Cos., Edward Sweet ft Cos.,
C. J. Lawrence & Sons, W orlachoffer & Cos.,
I. &8. W( rmser, Poor & Greenough. The
amount of the Riohmond Termlual syndi
cate subscription is 814,500,000 cash, that
Is the company will Issue $18,000,000 4 per
cent, bonds to tbe syndicate subscribers at
80 less a commissiou of 25$ per cent, cash
and 31$ per oent. in preferred stook. There
will also be a bonus of 35 per cent, in pre
ferred stook, so that the new 4 per cent,
bouds with tbe preferred, worth 50 should
not cost tbe subscribers much, if any, above
60.
TWO MURDERER I LYNCHED.
They Had Been Granted a Stay. But a
Mob Made It Useless.
Alexandria, Va., March 18.—A special
from Warrentou to the Oazttte says: “Lee
Hefflin and Joseph Dye, who last fall mur
dered tbe Kines family, were this morning
at 2 o’clock lynched near Gainesville, Prince
William county. The men were to have
beeu hanged to-day, but a stay of proceed
ings bad been secured. Tbe IVarrenton
authorities fearing violence last night took
the men from jail, placed them In a vehicle
and started them for this city. A party of
sixty men was hastily formed, who over
took tbe vehicle near Gainesville, over
powered the guard, hanged tbe murderers
to a tree and riddled their bodies with bul
lets.
CRIME OF THE MEN LYNCHED.
Hefflen and Dye wore under conviction
for the murder of Mrs. Kines and three
children. Tbe crime was committed last
November at Mrs. Kines’ bouse near War
rentou Junction, Fauquier oounty, Virginia.
Hefflen and Dye were employed as farm
laborers In that vicinity. They robbed
Mrs. Kines’ house and murdered Mrs. Kines
and her children.
A TOBACCO FAOTO4Y ABLAZB.
All the Employes Believed to Have
Escaped In Safety,
Bt. Louis, March 18, —The extensive to
bacco factory of Liggett & Myers, which
covers nearly half a block, bounded by
Thirteenth, St. Charles and Locust streets,
took fire in the sixth story, or sweating de
partment, at 8:30 o’clock this morning, and
In an hour almost tbe entire upper part of
the building was in dames. Three alarms
were turned in and the Are department
came out in full force. Several hundred
people, men, women and ohildren were em
ployed In the factory,but all appear to have
escaped without injury.
The efforts of tbe firemen saved the
building, and a large annex building just
south and detached from the main factory
wub saved entirely, thus preventing an ap
palling conflagration. The total loss will
probably reach $150,000. The production
of the firm will be much curtailed.
A revised estimate of tbe members of the
tobacco firm make the loss by the fire as
follows: Ou stock $315,000; on building
<35,000; on machinerv 85,000; total $345,000,
which is oovored by $430,000 insurance.
BOTH LEGS CUT OFF.
Horrible Fate of a Brakeman in a Col
lision In Virginia.
Staunton, Va., March 18. —The Cincin
nati express, east-bouad, due here at 1:40
o’clock this morniug, was delayed seven
hours by ruuning into a freight train in
Stretcher Neck tunnel, 100 miles west of
Staunton, Several cars were wrecked and
both legs of a brakeman were cut off. - The
engmoer and flrema were severely injured.
No passengers are reported hurt.
Tennessee's Conventions.
Nashville, Tenn., March 18.—At a
meeting of the democratic state executive
committee yesterday it was decided to hold
separate conventions for the selection of
delegates to the Chicago convention and for
the nomination of a candidate for governor.
Both conventions will meet in Nashville,
the first on Thursday, May 26, and the
gubernatorial convention Tuesday, Aug. 25.
A Dry Goods Store Burned.
Richmond. Va„ March 18.—The dry
goods store of Mrs. L. lJliianfleld was par
tially destroyed by fire to day. The loss is
$23,000; the insurance is $15,000.
Death From Typhus.
New York, March 16.— Sanitary Police
man O’Oonuor died early this morning on
North Brother’s Island from typhus fever.
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
Good Luck of a Man Who Once Es
caped tn His Wife's Clothes.
Columbia, S. C., March 18. —William L.
Howard, better known as “Little Bill”
Howard, a notorious moonshiner and out
law, was acquitted in the court at Green
ville to-day of the charge of murdering Ben
Ross, an informant, in February, 1888.
Howard was convicted of the murder in
July, 1890, and sentenced to be banged, but
the supreme court granted him anew trial.
Pending his appeal, he escaped from jail by
dressing himseif in his wife’s clothes and
coming out of his cell early in the morning
with bis baby in bis arms, the jailer think
ing it was Howard’s wife, who had been
spending the night with her husband. How
ard remained in his mountain home for over
a year defying arrest, but was at last re
captured.
Columbia’s Ball Club.
Columbia, H. C.. March 18. —The Colum
bia Base Ball Association, whioh will main
tain a team in the Southern Interstate
League, was organized to-day, with J. Bon
net, president, and Clair Taylor secretary.
Pittman and Campbell will do the box
work. Hsmp Swygert, one of the best
amateur left fielders and all-round players
to the south, has received an offer from the
Mobile (Southern League, team, but will
probably decline, lu order to remain with
Columbia.
Blow Out Hia Brains.
CUAHbESTOM, 8. C., March 16. —The
suicidal epidemic is again on here, ibis
morning AD*rl Kink, a young clerk, wee
found In Columbus street with a bullet ill
hie brain and a pteloi to hie band. Rink bail
be-u mdiepneed for some Wine end mental
depression * supp eel to lie* e caused btui
to take bis life. Thu Is tits second suicide
Were tins week.
SAVANNAH, GA., SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1892.
POLITICS IN ENGLAND.
NO CHANGE IN THE SITUATION IN
PARLIAMENT.
The Liberals Willing to Allow Things
to Roll Along for a Time Without
Pracipltatlng tbe Resignation of the
Cabinet Balfour Proves a Poor
Leader—Gladstone’s Return.
(Copyright, !592, by the X, Y, Aeeociatert Preu.)
London, Maroh IS.—Mr. Labouchere’s
attempt in tbe House ot Commons to ex
tort from Secretary Balfour some informa
tion os to the period of the dissolution of
parliament fizzled out owing to the laok of
support, even his own set holding aloof.
Mr. Gladstone before starting for Hawar
deu held a conference with Sir William
Vernon Harcourt, Sir George Trevyfnn and
others, and brought them into accord with
bis policy of uot interfering with the
progress of the government busi
ness on the ground that it is
tumbling to pieces with sufficient
rapidity, making tbe period of dissolution a
matter of indifference. The warmest
friends of Mr. Belfour admit that his leader
ship is a disappointment. No concerted
form of obstruction has thwarted business,
yet the government bills and votes for sup
ply are in an unprecedented poeitlon of
muddle and delay.
BALFOUR A POOR LEADER.
Mr. Balfour's want of tact frequently Irri
tates tbe members not under full control of
the liberal whips, and drives them into op
position. thus retarding progress. Au in
stance of tine want of tact occurred to-night.
Instead of allowing the house to finish the
consideration of a Scotch matter of impor
tance and not likely to absorb time, Mr.’
Balfour moved that tbe estimates
have precedence. The Irish and
Scotch memi ers coalesced In opposing the
motion, and Sir William Vernon Harcourt
seized the advautage to taunt Mr. Balfour
with throwing tbe work of parliament into
confusion, cbiofly through a waut of method
in presenting accounts. On three success
ive amendments copious “palaver" oo
ourred, end the government obtained ma
jorities of 93, 95 aud 79 respectively, but
the night was wasted l efore the house got
Into oommittee on supply, in which again
there occurred division upon division.
NOLAN RAPS BALFOUR.
During the debate Col. Nolan scored In
charging Mr. Balfour'with pre-sing through
the Irish vote last evening because most of
tbe Irish members were absent attending
the St. Patrick's day celebrations, and de
clining to proceed with Scotch business this
evening because the Scotch members wero
present.
Mr. Hunter declared that the government
was giving the Scotch and Irish a useful
lesson in horns rule; that after promising a
SDecialday for Scotch business, the govern
ment simply wiped out tbe matter as of no
account.
GLADSTONE TO REAPPEAR.
Mr. Gladstone will reappear in tbe House
of Commons on tbe aecond reading of the
small holdings bill, which is expected Mon
day.
It is regarded as proof of tbe honest de
sire of the opposition not to iwpode the gov
ernment that the liberal leaders will not
divide on the second reading of tbe bill.
They wnl leave tbe amendments until the
oommittee stage is reached, when they will
try to get clauses inserted creating parish
councils by popular election, and conferring
upon the councils compulsory powers to ac
quire and sell land for small holdings
As affairs now go on, the disposal of the
Irish local government bill is not witblu
sight.
THE LABOR BILL.
The cabinet’s final electoral stroke, the
labor bill, has been referred to a ministerial
oommittee, com Dosed of Messrs. Balfour,
Matthews, Ritchis and Gorst. The minis
ters differed in regard to the introduction
of the lab ir proposals h-fore the labor com
mission reports. Eieotoral necessities com
pelled a decision to promote the bill as a
leading plank of the party platform, but
the government has no lutention to try to
pass the bill.
At the plenary sitting of the labor com
mission, the Duke of Devonshire, presiding,
there was dismissed apr posal to render an
interim report, inspired by a desire to assist
the government to prepare a labor bill. The
Duke of Devonshire proposed that the com
mission draft a series of recommendations,
but the lab r members refused tn concur.
Ultimately it was agreed to present only a
precise analysis of the evidence taken.
THE BERING SEA ROW.
The question of a renewal of the modus
vivendi in the Bering sea matter has
reached an advanced stage duri' g the week.
Sir Julian Pauneefoto being charged to
state the character of Lord Sulisbur >’s re
ply to the U riited States note on Wednes
day. in ministerial circles it is believed
that Lord Halisburv o nlinues to contend
that a renewal of the modus vivendi under
existing conditions is unreasonable. The
liberals are of the opinion that Lord Salis
bury wants to leave the Bering
sea question in a state that will
embarrass the coming Gladstone govern
ment. The matter does not excite much
public interest, as nobody admits the possi
bility of the difficulty ripening into a dan
gerous quarrel. A certain section of the
radical press takes a curiously "jingoish”
view of the matter. While assailing Lord
Salisbury for mismanagement of the dis
pute, these papers denounce the claims of
the United States as "preposterous, im
pudent pretentions, violating the elementary
principles of international law,” etc.
ERIN’S RIVAL PARTIES.
The Irish unionists have arranged to
contest sixty seats in Ireland. The cuauces
of their winning a majority of these is re
mote, but they aim to embarrass the
nationalists. The election fund of the latter
is such that it cannot possibly stand the
draiu unless assisted externally. The
liberal war chest can be drawn
upon, but the main reliance is
placed in the Irish-Americans. The
nationalists are reluctant to take a penny
from the liberals, as their acceptance would
place thi'tn under obligations. It is esti
mated that they will require £30,000 to
fight with success.
The leaders among the striking miners
privately admit that the strike is a failure.
The men have already lost in wages since
they quit work $2,500,000, and a fnrtber
loos is accruing to tbe Durham strikers,
whom their employers will lock out unless
they give their consent to a reduction of 7%
per cent, in wages.
Nebraska’s Governorship.
Lincoln, Neb,, March 18.—On Tuesday
next Gen. Thayer wilt move in the supreme
court of tbe state for the reopening of the
oose of Thayer vs. Boyd. When tbe man
dats) from the supreme court of the United
State was served on tbe judges of tbe etete
oourt last Tuesday Gen. 1 l<ay-r was out of
tbe city and wee unrepresented by counsel.
England'* Miners
London. March 18.—The delegates to the
conference of Die v inert' fen*ration re
sumed ti.eir deliberations to-day. it wet
decided that after the wen resumed w>irk
on Monday tbey should only work five day*
e week.
PRUSSIA'S OA BINET.
Chancellor Von Caprivi and Minister
Von Zedliiz oeelgn.
Paris, Maroh IS.—A dispatch from Ber- 1
lib says Chancellor von Caprivi and ill a la
ter von ZedliU have resigned from the ;
Prussian cabinet.
THE RUMORS IN BERLIN.
Berlin , March 18. —Rumors are current
here to day that there is a partial orisis in
the Prussian cabinet resulting from a meet
ing of the ministers yesterday, at which the
emperor presided. The subject then under
discussion was the primary educa
tional bill, and it Is well known
that there is considerable divergence
of opinion among the ministers
on this measure. The sudden return to
Berlin of Herr Ranchaupt, a leading con
servative, was believed to be ooni.ected with
tho impending resignations of Herr Herr
furtb, minister of the interior, and Count
von Zedlitz-Tru techier, minister of
ecclesiastical affaire. instruction and
medicinal affaire. Herr von Zedlitz was
not at the oablnet meeting yesterday or
to-day.
ASKED TO RECONSIDER.
London, March 19, 3 a. m.—The Pott
publishes the following from its Berlin cor
respondent:
Berlin, March IS. 1893, 2 a. u.
The Emperor sent Ur Lucauus yesterday
afternoon to Induce Count von Zedlitz to re
consider. It is believed taat Count von Zedlitv
consented to the withdrawal ot bis resignation
Chancellor von Caprivi’s intention, to resign is
becoming more decided. He las represented
to the em|ieror that he must identify himself
with Herr von Zedlitz, whose views lie person
ally shared. In the event of the chancellor
resigning it will be difficult to anticipate his
successor, ortue possible combination for anew
ministry. Dr. Miguel, the Pruasian minister of
finance, is calmly awaiting events.
FOUR BURNED TO DEATH.
Another Woman ao Badly Burned
That Her Recovery Is Improbable.
London, March 18.—Fire occurred this
morning in a butoher’s shop in Liliebridge
road, Brouipton, causing tbe death of four
persons. The apartments over the shop
were occupied by the family of tbe butcher,
a men named Weston. The fire spread with
groat rap dity and cut off the escape of Mrs.
Weston, her two ohildren ami a girl named
Amy Glover, who was employed as cashier
in tbe shop.
After the fire the bodies were found
burned to a crisp. Another woman who
was in the house was ter; ibly burned, but
managed to make her way to the street.
She was removed to a hospital, where the
dootors say there is no possible hope of her
recovery.
Thirteen Workmen Killed.
Bt. Petersburg, March 18.—A 3-storv
house in course jof erection here collapsed
to-day. A large number of workmen were
employed on the building. Thirteen were
killed by falling walls.
Made a Capital Offense.
Paris, Maroh 18.—The bomiutttee of the
Chamber of Deputies has unanimously
adopted a bill making It a capital offense to
blow up houses with dynamite.
Coal Cheaper in London.
London, March 18.—Tbe price of coal
declined 6 shilling! per ton hero to-day.
BHOT AT KIS DESK.
A Cold-Blooded tiff air That May De-
velop Into a Murder.
Atlanta, Ga., March 18.—Forter Stooks,
son of John T. Stocks, a well-known coni
dealer, and nephew to Rev. Sam Jones,
shot Alfred Casein, a bookkeeper and horse
buyer for Liveryman J. F. Redd, to-night
about 7 o'clock. At midnight
Cassin was still alive, but
be will probably die before daylight.
Both young men are widely known
throughout tne city, end Cassin has an ac
quaintance extending over the state. This
afternoon Stocks and Cassin became in
volved in a quarrel while out driving to
gether. Roth had been drinking and when
they returned to the city they separated.
Cassin went to his office and Stocks wont to
get a pistol, as afterwards developed.
While Cassin was at work in his office
Stocks walked in and deliberately shot
him. The ball entered near the
heart, and Stocks was about to shoot a
second time when he was prevented by oth
ers in the office. Cassin was too badly
wounded to be removed from the stable.
Stocks was at once arrested and is now
locked up. Young Stocks has been in
volved in a number of quarrels. He is of a
wild disposition, and has always been re
garded as dangerous when under the influ
ence of liquor.
A PRIEST DIES ON SHIPBOARD.
Apoplexy Garries Him Off Soon Aftsr
a Hearty Dinner.
Jacksonville, Fla.. March 18.—Rev.
E. J. McCabe, a Catholic priest of Brook
lyn, N. Y., and a passenger on the New
York steamship, died of apoplexy on the
passage between Charleston and this city.
On leaving Charleston he appeared to be in
his usual health, and at 1:30 o’clock in the
afternoon ate a hearty lunch and drank
considerable wine. Two hours after be
died. Upon the ship arriving here Justice
Fox was called as ex-officio coroner and
gave a certificate of death. The remains
were turned over to Undertaker Gordon,
who will prepare them for burial and scud
them north. The gentleman was about 40
years old.
KILLED BY A POLICEMAN.
Tbe Negro Had ttabbed the Officer
Before He Vv as Shot.
Atlanta, Ga., March 18.— George Dan
iel. a negro was shot in tbe bead and killed
by Policeman J. W. Norman this evening.
About a week ago the negro out his wife in
tbe bead and since then the police have been
on tbe look out for him. To-day he
was arrested at his home by
Officer Norrnau, who was accompaniel by
bis brotber-in-law, Mr. Stewart. The negro
drew a dirk und stabbed Officer Norumn in
tbe breast and also out Mr. Stewart iti tbe
face two or three time). Officer Norman
drew bis pistol and fired. Tbe bail took ef
fect in the negro’s head and be fell dead.
Officer Norman’s wound is a dangerous one.
The blade went to the right luug.
A Drug Crerk’a Suicide
Atlanta, Ga., March 18.—Charles B.
Avery, a young drug clerk, who cams to
Atlanta a year ago from Mississippi, was
found dead in his room at the Kimball
bouse at midnight last night. He was out
of work. An empty morphine bottle was
found In the room, and it is believed that
he committed suicide.
Jankeon villa's Race Track.
Jackson vii.Lk, Fla . March 18.—The
Jaeksouville Driving Pars Association is
manifesting eonsidarable interest In the
ra w track, end is making a special effort
lor the col lection of money to buna a trao
Ij ue*t year.
DICK DOW IN POLITICS.
ATLANTA SUSPICIOUS OF HER
IRISH ORATOR.
A Belief That the Visit of Oen. Pickles
Is to the Liking of Republicans (
Anxious to See Hill Nominated.
Dow Said to Have Attacked tbs
South on the Northern stump in
Harrison's Interest.
Atlanta, Ga.. March 18.—Atlanta’s St.
Patrick celebration has developed a polit
cal mare’s nest. Several days ago well
known Irishmen who do not meddle in
politics kicked beaause they saw that the
celebration was being worked up to serve
for political capital, but lu view of the fact
that retleotion might be cast upon the socie
ties interested by an onen exposure of the
farce they remained silent, so far as public
action was concerned. During tbe Harrison
campaign four years ago Dick Dow, u re
publican of more than local notoriety, was
employed os a campaign worker In Indiana
by tbe Harrison mauagers. HU duty was
to catch the Irish vote, b* lng himself an
Irishman of unmistakable brogue.
DERATED TUB SOUTH.
In giving value received for bis salary,
Dow. whose home is In Atlanta, like ail re
publican demagogues, used tbe bloody shirt
for all it was worth, notwithstanding the
fact that he owed the southern people every
respect. He did not deal as courteously
with tbo soulh and southern democrats at
his well wishers here would have asked.
After President Harrison was comfortably
housed in tbe presidential mansion Dow
tried very hard to got an office, but he
wouldn’t do, to he finally took up life as
a drummer ogam. Borne time ago Don
decided if pc ssible to make himself solid
with the administration so as to get another
iob in tho campaign this fall. So he con
ceived the idea of using tbe St. Patrick’s
celebration as capital.
GAVE HIMSELF PROMINENCE.
He bobiiobbed with the Irish societies
and got appointed chairman of the cun
mitten on speakers. He then appointed
himself one of tho principal speakers at tbe
banquet which occurred last night, select
ing the other speakers from among the most
influential democrats in the city, such as
Capt. E. P. Howell of the Constitution,
and Editor Richardson of the .Journal,
Mayor Hemphill and others. The Irishmen
who are doing tbe kicking say that Dow’s
clan is to use tbe banquet and celebration
atari indorsement when he applies fora job
at tbe hands of the republican bosses this
fall. He will represent to them that not
withstanding tbe fact that he is well known
to be a republican, yet bis influence and
power as a speaker are so great that he was
made one of tb* leading orators along with
democrats of unmistakable standing at this
big celebration.
DOW INVITED SICKLES.
Dow is tbe man who invited Oen. Dan
Sickle3 to the St. Patrick’s b stiquer. He
took this step without uskiug permission of
the invitation committee and there is “cus
sin,” on that acoouut. Oen. Hlcklee comes to
Atlanta in the interest of Senator Hill. The
fact that he was invited to a big banquet of
Irish democrats by a republican worker
who at one time drew pay, it he
does not now, and certainly wants
to agaiu, from President Harrison’s
campaign fund is itself significant.
It shows that the republicans want Senator
Hill nominated. Another political feature
of tbe banquet that is being talked abont Is
Oen. Longstreet’s part in it. Tbe general’s
arrival in the city was a surprise to every
body. His name had never bean mentioned
in connection with the banquet, and bis
presence in the city was kept quiet until late
in tbe day.
WAS HE BBOUGHT FOB A PURPOSEI
In view of tbe feeling expressed against
Gen. Sickles on account of bis record ns a
south hater, it is openly assorted that Gen.
Longstreet was brought to Atlanta and
taken to the Irish banquet In order to
arousa onthusiasm for Gen. Sickles by tbe
scene which t.ok place between them there
last night, when the two old generals
hugged and cried on each other’s necks. Of
course, no one believes that Gan. Long
stree- wns a i arty to such a political trick,
but his action was the nat ral courso of a
noble nature, j it what wav expected of
him by the '‘managers.”
A ROW IN T3KI HOUBB.
Mr. Walker’s Speech Edited Before
Printed In the Record.
Washington, Maroh IS.—ln the House
to day Mr. McMilliu of Tennessee, from tho
committeee on rules, reported back a resolu
tion calling on the Bocretary of the Treas
ury for information as 1 1 what amount of
requisitions for paymont under contraot or
otherwise for various branohss of the pub
lic service were presented between Feb. J
aud 29, for which warrants or drafts wore
not issued for payment prior to March 1,
1892. This was adopted.
Almost the entire day was occupied by
Messrs. Williams and Walker, both of
Massachusetts, in a personal controversy.
Mr. Williams, rising to a question
of p ivilege, moved to strike
from the Record that por
tion of tbe spoeoh of Mr. Walker delivered
on Tuesday last which had not boon de
livered by him. Portions of the speech
which bad Dot been uttered on the fl or
Mr. Williams objected t > aa being of a per
sonal and insulting nature. Bub-beads ap
peared in the printed version of the speech
which Mr. Williams thought had no busi
ness there, even if their character had been
inoffensive.
Mr. Walker explained that tbe head
lines hud not been inserted by
himself, but that tbe copy of his
speech which had been edited by bis
(Mr. Walker's) clerk had, through some ac
cident, been sent to the printer. Ho asked
that those head-lines be struck from the
Record, but he objected to any other ex
cision.
THE HOUSE MAY TAKE ACTION.
Tbe dUcussioo was closed by the adoption
of a resolution offered by Mr. McMillln,
providing that, the pri:,ted (aud not deliv
ered) speech of tbe gentleman from Massa
chusetts (Mr. Walker) be referred to the
committee on printing with instructions to
the committee to report whether or not the
privileges of tbe House have been violated
in tbe publication of tho same, whether or
not any portion thereof should be expunged
from tbe Record, and whether any other
action should be taken by tbe House lu the
premises.
Tbe House then proceeded to the con
sideration of a pile of private business. A
hill was passed for the relief of the Cum
berland Female College of McMinnville,
Tenn.
The House then took a recess until 8
o'clock, tbs evening session to be for tbe
consideration of private ;tension bills.
THE EVENING SERMON.
There was a marked Increase In the num
ber of memhsts present at tbs evening ses
sion of tb* House. Tbs utter ue*ls*sit**s of
bolding Friday night sessions unless
a quorum oould bs wveuis 1 seemed at last
to have been appreciated, aul although
miunt Us* Jivu*e lust after Us* ruuass
there was no quorum present, tha attend
ance was far larger then that which has
honored any previous night session. About
two dozen bills passel tie ordeal of tbe
committee of the whole, but none of them
received favorable action from the House, !
and they were p.aced upon the calendar of
unfinished business.
SESSION OF THE SENATE.
Colorado Petitions In Favor of Frsa
Coinage Presented.
Washington, March 18. —ln the Senate
to-day several memorials in favor of free
and unlimited coinage of silver were pre
sented by Mr. Wolcott from illver leagues
and silver olubs in Colorado, aud one against
it by Mr. Cockrell from citizens of Mis
souri.
Mr. Stanford gave notice that at 3 o’clock
next Thursday he would ask the Senate to
consider resolutions in respect to tbe death
of his late colleague, Mr. Hearst.
Mr. Dawes gave notice that he would call
up the Indian appropriation billon Mouday
next.
Hills on tbe calendar wera disposed of as
follows:
To allow thirty days leave of abienoe to
employes iu tne bureau of engraving and
printing.
Mr. Morgan offered an amendment ex
tending the previsions of tbe bill to
draughtsmen, assistant draughtsmen,
clerks, writers, sudoopvists under the direc
tion of tho navy department.
Mr. Chandler stated that there was a bill
ponding in the committee on naval affairs
which would undoubtedly be reportod
favorably extending a like privilege to the
foreman and leading workmen in the vari
ous uavy yards.
Mr. Morgan’s araendmont was ngreed to,
and the hill was passed.
For an investigation and payment of the
claim for fuel used by the United States
army during the war from Cameron Hill to
Chattanooga, not to exceed SIO,OOO.
l’asscd.
A dozen rollef and local bills were passed
and then at 2 o’clock the Senate went into
an executive session. A t 4:35 o’clock the
doors were reopened and the Senate ad
journed till Monday.
THE SECRET SESSION.
Most of the time spent by the Senate in
secret session to-day was devoted to consid
ering the treaty providing for arbitration
of the claims of the Venezuelan Steamship
Company against the Venezuelan govern
ment for the detention of vessels during the
revolutionary movement some years ago.
It was decided to acquaint the pub io with
tho nature of tbe charges made against
Judge Woods and tne proceedings of the
Senate while considering the nomination,
together with the testimony taken by the
judiciary commit too in the course of tho In
vestigation. aud the vote by wblob the nom
ination was continued. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas— Messrs Allen, Allison, Chandler, I)avft.
Dawea. Dixon, Ilotlni, Galllnger Hanabrough,
Hawley, Higgins, Hlscock, Hoar. McMillan,
Manderson. Mitchell, Haddock, Proctor, San
ders, Sawyer, tjherman, Khoup, Squire and
StocKbrldge—2s.
Nays—Messrs. Date, Berry, Blackburn.
Blodgett, Call, Cockrell Coke, liantel, Faulk
uer. George. Gibson of Maryland. Harris, Jobss
of Arkansas, Kyle, Morgan, Palmer. Pasco,
Peffer. Pugh. Hansom, Turple, Vilas, Voorhees
and Walthall—2l.
l|Tue nair* were: Messrs. Aldrich and Hill;
Cameron and Butler; Carey and Irby; Casey
and Vest; Cullom and Gray; Dubois and
Gibson of Louisiaua; Felton and Brioe;
Frye and Gorman: Morrill anil Carlisle;
Platt and Barbour, Power and White;(Ju y
and McPherson; Stanford and Chilton;
Warren and Gordon; Wilson and Col
quitt; Wolcott, and Kenna. Five
senators, all republicans, wore absent and
unpaired, Messrs. Joues of Nevada,
Perkins, Pettigrew, Htuwart and Wash
bum. It is explained that the vote was
taken an hour earlier than was expected, so
that some of these senators who were at
tending to departmental business leturued
to the capital too lute for tho vote.
The Bering sea question was not alluded
to '.o-day. The testimony taken by the
judiciary comniit'ee relative to the nomina
tion of judge Woods makes n volume of 172
printed pugvß, including the exhibits. The
Dudley blocks of-flve letter figure* very
prominently in this volume.
TOO MUCH COTTON.
A Decrease In the Production the
Only Hope,
Washington, March 18.—The Maroh re
port of the statistician of the department
of agriculture was issued to-day. It shows
that tbe production of cotton of tbe world
exceeded the consumption more than 1,500,-
000 bale* in 1890, and further greatly en
larges the excess lu 1891, glutting the mark
ets, increasing the visible stocks
during tho past year more
than 1,100,090 bales anil reducing
tho Liverpool price of middling upland
from 6 1-10 pence in January, 1890, to 4U
pence in January, 1892. It states that in
two years this country has produced au ex
cess above the normal requirements of more
than 2,000,009 bales, and lndioatos a heavy
reduction in area a* the only possible
remedy. Otherwise the agriculture of the
south will suffer worse thau western agri
culture ever has. It declare* that the cot
ton states must be agriculturally self-sus
taining; that new crops must be introduced,
as the agricultural population ha* outgrown
the capacity of cotton to support it.
tariff retaliation.
Venezuela, Haytl and Colombia Re
stored to the Free List.
Washington, March 18.—Tbe order
issued by tbe treasury department yester
day suspending the free list in case of
coffee, sugar, tea, molasses aud hides pro
duced in Venezuela, Ilayti and Colombia,
superseded and rescinded tbe order pre
viously Issued directing the customs officers
to suspend action in the case of such lm -
portations until further orders. Under tin*
ruling Importations of tho articles named
from the three countries iu question will be
admitted to free entry, provided they were
shipped prior to March 15, tho date
of the President’s proclamation, but im
portations shipped on and after that date
will tft) subject to the duties imposed by the
McKinley bill.
Confirmed by the Senate,
Washington, March 18. — The .Senate In
executive session to-ay confirmed the fol
lowing nominations: william B. Gilbert of
Oregon to las United Btate* circuit judge
or the Ninth judicial circuit. Samuel H.
Gault, to be poetmaster at KogersvUle,
Tenn.
Judge Gilbert’s nomination was not
reached yesterday before the adjournment,
Although tbe nominations for tbe first
eight circuits were continued at stated.
Clements Thanks the President.
Washington, March 18.— speaker Crisp
aud Intel tt a:e Commerce Commissioner
Clements called on the President to-day and
ti aned him for tbe appointment of Mr.
Clement-, wbo h ts quail lied.
haft’* Huccs-asor.
WAKIiI kOToN, Mu ch 18,—The President
•tent to tlu* HettaU) to-day the nomination of
('hatlea H. AidrP* i of Illinois to bs solicitor
general, no* William U. Inti rvsigted.
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HILL’S TRIP TO AUGUSTA.
THE SENATOR MAKES A SHORT
BPESCH AT WAYNhSSCBO.
Be Hopes Georgians Will Vote Ae
tbe Waynesboro Military
Fdred, Like One Man—A Basket of
Flowers Presented to tho D.atlo
(ruishod Traveler— A Speech at AUs
gusto. •
Augusta, Oa., Maroh 18.— The journey
of Senator Hill and bis party from Savaa
nah to Augusta was made iu the private
car of General Superiuta ident Mcßee of
tbe Richmond and Danville road. Beside*
Supt. Mcßee and Editor Patrick Walsh,
tho parly was also accompanied by
Hon. John Temple Graves and Patrick Cal
houn of Atlanta, and Maj. W. A. Wilkin*
of Waynesboro. The trip was quickly made
and with but few stops At Millen a com
mittee, consisting of J, B. Doughty, presi.
dent of tha Augusta Cotton Exchange;
James Tobin, Z. W. Carwile and Boykin
Wright met Senator Hill and his friend*
and acted as their esoort to Augusta. Dur
ing the journey Supt. Mcßee of the Rich
mond and Dauvllle entertained the senator
and his friends, the newaparer representa
tives and ths Augusta delegation at
lunclieou on board his private oar.
AN OVATION AT WAYNESBORO.
The little city of Wuynesboro was reached
about 5 o’clock in the afternoon, and here a
very pleasing ovation was tendered the dis
tinguished New Yorker. Nearly the whola
populace of men, women and children gath
ered at the station, and utter
tbe band had played the lively air of
"Dixie" the Waynesboro military company
received the senutor with u salute of three
rounds of musketry anil then performed a
series of evolutions. The ladies of tho city
presented Senator Hill with a magnificent
bouquet bearing a card with the words*
“To Our Great Democratic Leader Who
Leads But to Victory," and the recipient*
politely bowed bis thanks.
HILL’S INTRODUCTION AND SPEECH.
In Introducing the senator, lion. W. H*
Davis said:
I have the honor of presenting to you thug,
evening democracy's greatest champion, a man
who has tho wlaiom to auo the rignt, tho good*
nesa to iodine to tbe right and political acnx
moral backbone enough to turn the ratcala on#
[applause]—David B. Hill from the Kmpir*
elate of the union, the next President of tha
United States. [Cheers.]
Wenator Hill then spoke as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen—This Is the first town
where 1 have been tired at since I struck,th*
southern country. [Laughter.] I trust that you
vote as you shoot, ns one man. [Applause ] l
thank you for this informal reception which
you have tendered me. This gathering show*
the intsrrst which you are lakTnxhi the public
affairs of your country. It is most commends
ble upon your part This audience is composed
of all classes of tho community.
You are Interested In good gov
ernment. You are Interested in the prosperity
of your state and of the nation. You realize
that whatever evils pertain to tbe administra
tion of pu die affair* rosy he traced to the Re
publican party, which now controls the general
government or this nation. [ Applause ] You
want rsllaf from unneces.ary taxation. You
want your rights vludlcated. to control your
own domestic affair*. [Applause ] You want
this government so restored that measuie*
which are necessary to its preservation may be
passed by congross, represontli g me will of ti e
people. The Daraoc atic party, as it* whola
history shows, has respect for the poopl ■’* will.
The party that opposes the Democratic party,
as its whole history stio ■ s, has conducted public
affairs agulust the interests of the great trinssea
of the people. [Cheers.] You are opposed
to special legislation for particular inter
ests. [Applause.] You believe In home rule for
slates and municlpalltlos. ton are desirous of
having legislation shaped to subserve the great
esi|good fin- the greatest number. [Applause ]
You believe in democratic principles
because they revere the constitution of you*
nati e land. You are lovul to your state aud
loyal to your country. You love the free insti
tutions of this land of ours. [Applause.] My
friends, prosperity will be restored if you place
the Democratic purty in full possession of tha
government. [Applause ] With a d*mo
oratlr House of Representative*,
presided over by that gal ant
aud uldo democrat of ilie stale of Georgia,
[cheersl you yet need a democratic Senate ar.d
you ueou a democratic executive to execute tha
people's will. Let the next victory, which vs
propose to achieve hi November, be a most de
cisive one. [Applause j Let It bo no drawn
battle, to be antoi mined by a few hundred or a
few thousand vote*, I ah. us so shape tbe cam
paign that wo mar win, and win by aa over
whelming majority, and thui place the control
of this country in the hands of that
party that respects tbe people’*
rights. ■ [Applause.J Again I thank you for
tho compliment you pay, not so much to me a*
to the gallant democracy of the Empire state
by your presence on this occasion. Permit m
also to thank this military company ol young
men that I see before me. I have always taken
an interest in the na tonal guard of my uss
state I have commanded the national guard
of my own stale for the past reven years,
and, therefore, young gentlemen. t
know something in regard to military
affairs. While my position was simply as a
Doinlual commander 1 think I know enough
about military affairs to tell true and good]
soldiers [Applause.] Your firing to-day
in honor of myself was certainly most cxcellon#
and was as one rhot I thank you all, In in s,
gentlemen, girls and boys, citizens of the grand
old statu of Georgia for this maguiiicent recep
tion. [Ureat applause.]
As the senator concluded the orowd gnv*
three cheers for Beuatar iiilil, and the trail*
pulled out.
THE ARRIVAL AT AUGUSTA,
It was exactly (i o'clock when the city oC
Augusta was reached, and here again wa*
witnessed a scene of great enthusiasm. Si*
great was the crowd and so intense was tha
desire of every individual to get a look n*
the city's guest, that it took Senator Hill
and his party ten minutes to force their
way through the good-natured throng*
to the oarriages. Mayor J. H. Alexander
and a ooimmttee of prominent citizens met
tbe senator and bis party at the station,
and after musio by a band, the carriage*
were escorted to the Arliugton-hotel by the
Irish Volunteers, Cadets of tbe Knights of
Bt. Patrick, aud the Cadet* of the Sacred
Heart. Here the guests were assigned to
rooms, and from 7 to 8 o’clock Senator Hill
held a public reception and received mos#
Of the prominent democrats of the city,
THE HALLY AT NIGHT.
It was 9 o’clock when the opera house
doors were thrown open for tho grand
democratic demonstration of the evening.
The hall, which was beautifully decorated,
was crowded from the orchestra circle to
the gallery, and up n the stage were seated
Senator J till and hi* partv. Mayor Alex
ander, Editor Patrlok Walsh of tbe Daily
Chronicle and many prominent citizens of
Augusta. Tho mayor of the city presided
and Editor Walsh, in an eloquent speech,
introduced Senator Hill to the audit nee ae
“one who has never been defeated, one of
tb.'ablest, purest, highest and best expo
mints of detaocracy in tb* ojualry."
[(.'beers. ]
Hen-tor Hill spoke a* follows:
Mm. Mi Vos ash Fallow Citi/.sns—For the
kind welcome which you hsvn extended to nut
this evening 1 tender you my sincere thanks, f
desire also to exprnas toy gratitude to the good
people of August* for the maguilic-eut recap
tion bleu thsy have awarded tne. 1 know that
I shall never forget their ciurtasy aud hot pl
iably. (Applause | i visit you only on mr
jounisy home fro in tb* Capitol of luasistippi,
where 1 had the honor of addressing the legis
lature of that state. When I received th in
vitation from the governor nod legislature of
met state to aJdrc** toe higUeet in- interne
