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i THE MORNING NLWS. i J ESTABLISHED lffiO INCORPORATED ISBB. y I J. H. EScILL, President. 1 HILL ON THE HUSTINGS. Great Oration of Sew York’s Senior Senator at Saratoga. A Sharp Review of the Political Situ ation —Unfavorable Circumstances Surrounding Democracy's Accession to Power —The Great Work Accom plished-Finances and the Tariff. Saratoga, Sept. 25.— The state demo cratic convention to nominate candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and court of appeals Judge was called to order here to-day by Seuator Murphy, chairman of the state committee. He named David B. Hill as temporary chairman. Mayor Gilroy of New York and Hon. Daniel N. Lockwood of Krie escorted Senator Hill to the front of the platform, and ihen occurred a remarkable scene. The vast body of delegates stood on chairs, waving handkerchieis and yelling them selves hoarse, as from different corners of the auditorium came demands of - three cheers for Hill.” DEMONSTRATIVE WELCOME. Pandemonium reigned lor at least five minu.es. Senator Hill stood patiently, one hand resting on the table, until the applause had subsided and then, at 1:20 o’clock, began to speak, partially ex tempore and partially from notes. He said: “Our opponents, by the vigorous beating of bogus political tom-toms and the insistence upon party and misleading local issues, seek to divert public atten tion from the unenviable record which they made during their recent four years' control of the federal government. The jieople, however, nave not forgotten the fact that it was a republican administra tion which, in that ill-fated year of 1890, saddled the country with uuwise and vicious legislation, which has sim e crippled its prosperity, endangered its finances and augmented its public bur dens The people remember tbat the Sherman silver bullion purchase law was the product of republican statesmanship agaiust the enactment of which every democrat in congress voted, a measure fraught with in ury to the business inter ests of the country; based upon no just or sound principle, of finance, convertinga constitutional money metal into a com modity. hastening us to a single, rather than a bime.allic standard, and weaken ing our national credit at home and abroad. REPUBLICAN RESPONSIBILITY. It seems to be borne in mind that the panic of IB9ii was a republican panic—-re publican in its inception, in its continu ance and in its disastrous effects a situa tion largely induced by the results then existing aud impending of that republi can legislation, whi h a democratic ad ministration had uo lot or parcel in enact ing, sanctioning or condoning, but which it only unfortunately inherited from its predecessors. The people recoiled that it was under a national democratic ad ministration that the Sherman law was repealed, not as jjromptly as some of us uesired, it is true, but nevertheless uncondit.on ally repealed within eight months alter our advent to power. PLATFORM PROMISES. “We promised the people in our Chi cago platform that this statute, which was eating the vitals of our financial body, should not be permitted to endure, and the promise was redeemed despite tlie adverse predictions of our adversa ries. \\ e also declared in favor of repeal ing that last law, which invaded state rights, menaced the liberties of the citi zen, multiplied federal o ucials, involved the expenditure ot millions of money, con tinued sectional animosities, aud were as ill conceived, unnecessary aud impotent tor the prevention of fraudulent practices and the promotion of pure elections as they were vexatious andouensive in their eniurcement. PATRIOTIC SELF-SACRIFICE. “I point you to the fact that the Demo cratic party, although entrenched for four years w ith the distribution of all the o . cial patronage incident to the execu tion of this powerful law, yet with patri otic self-sacrifice, deliberatedy cast aside all the power, inhuence and patronage in to.ved therein, subordinating temporary sei. sn interests to the public good, wiped these odious laws from the statute books within the hrst year of our administra tion, nud at the ensuing congressional elec tions the spectacle will be witnessed for tlie first time in twenty-four years of state elections conducted. as they of right ought to be, without federal lnterierence, dictation or intimidation— wuhout federal supervisors, marshals or other obnoxious federal agents or instru mentalities, but with state officials, se weted or chosen by the people themselves according to state law and usages, an ex emplification of the principle of home rule in states and a vindication of the doctrine of the sovereignty of the states, as it was recognized by our fn.liers from tne foundation of our government until that evil day in the sixties when the re publicans, although a minority party, ' wing to our own divisions, accidentally obtained control of the country. We re .oice that with democratic national as cendancy the country consistently re turns to the simple methods, Hie sound and the correct administration of public eftces which character!, ed the earlier und better days of the republic. THE CULMINATING ATROCITY. ‘ The enactment of the McKiuley tariff mw was the c ulminating atrocity of re publican recklessness in legislation; a measure so extreme, so selfish, so unrea sonable that I hazard nothing in asserting tbat, ouservative and lair-minded repub . ‘ms everywhere regre.led the party ex igencies which seemed to demand its pas- It was the very personification of Protectionism run mad. WHERE HIE WOODBINE TWtNETH. "i’be McKinley law has gone where the wood nine twiucth. gone to stay, never to be icm na tod again by any politic al party. y> true that tnere was a vexatious and a “' rtunate delay, which we regretted, occasioned in part by the antiquated rules of the Senate, which tolerated un nmited debate—rules which we did not which we inherited, and ' 1 11 h by reason of our slender majority I ’’ s, 'emod unaole to change, but which, I ‘rust, in the near future will be abro- Kuted ; hut tlie fact should be remembered , Li’ the record shows that we occupied }' 1 tl[ fie by some months in repealing the ,?' v than our opponents took in enacting II m lsuo. democracy’s embarrassments. Never did a political party assume the 1 i cnslbillty of go ‘eminent under t'D i t r embarrassments, tbau did the ik'Uiooratio party in Mareh, IMM. I'nder *“ b unfavorable and adverse circurn- Gu,'..,, wilh a slender majority in the sen “w, witß ttn unwiuldly one in the House, jEotttitig | with the minority to contend with on one hand, and radicalism on the other, with a country impatient for prompt action, with somewhat divided counsels among our selves. it is not to be wondered at that the measure of revision which was finally passed by the democratic ma.ority, anil which is now submitted to the judgment of the country, does not in all respects meet the puolic expectations. “Without retracting a single word which 1 uttered In the Senate in criticism of the measure while engaged in the ef fort to perfect it and render it more ac ceptable, now that it has been passed aud permitted by the President to become a law. it must be considered as a whole, treated largely as a party measure, and contrasted with the McKinley law whose place it assumes on the statute books. Fnintiuenced by auy personal disappointment or any pride of opinion, I may be permitted to speak of the meas ure as it is, aud nothing extenuate nor set down augut in malice. FEATURES OF THE TARIFF. “Of its strictly tariff features, it may truthfully be urged that it is a vast im provement over the -Vicamley law. and will clearly demonstrate its superiority; as time rolls on and the business men in this vountry adjust themselves to its con ditions. It is true that it does not em body the full measure of tariff reform which many of us desired and the country anticipated, but nevertheless it is safe, moderate, reasonable. “i bespeak lor this new law, (unsatis factory though it may be to me in some respects because of objections which I urged in the Senate, which it is not now advisable or necessary to reiterate>. the padentconsideration of a fair trial, to which in common .airness it is entitled. The country should understand that any general or extensive tari.f revision is- not contemplated by the Democratic party, now nor in the near future. This deter mination, however, does not preclude the desirability of redeeming, by the passage of separate bills, whatever pledges we have made in our platform or otherwise, for free raw materials or the readjust ment of any objectionable sugar schedule. “Beyond this it is not wise to go mu h further at this lime, unless the unforeseen necessities of the treasury, or the changed condition of the country shall warrant or imperatively demand it. T his is believed to be the true path to pursue, aud the correct position to assume at this critical Juncture of puolic atiairs. THE DUTY OF THE HOUR. “Fellow democrats of this empire st3te and of the country, the duty of the hour is not harsh criticism of democratic lead ers or of democratic measures, nor mu tual recriminations, nor conflicting counsels, but it is a time for conciliation, for unity of purpose, for aggressive ac tion. The common enemy now confronts us, seeking our political destruction. Bear in mind that the control of both legislative departments of the government is at stake in the coming elections. Inter-party strife must now cease and our attacks reserved for the toes who are al ready forming their lines oi battle acainst us. Democratic national and state ad ministration must, alike, be loyally sup ported. The American people have not changed their sentiments and the sound and cherished jvrinciples of true democ racy will still receive their approval, be cause the democratic cause is the cause of the people. “The administration of President Cleveland has been clean-handed, eco nomical, painstaking and patriotic. The various departments of the national gov ernment have been conducted with suc cess, and the Democratic party, as a whole, is entitled to the confidence of the masses of the people, whose interests it en deavors faithfully to serve. The admin istration of our state government, under demo ratic auspices, has merited the public approval. STANDS AS IT HAS EVEH STOOD. “The Democratic party in this state stands as it has ever stood, for that re ligious liberty which is guaranteed to all by our constitution; aud I arraign the Kepubli. an party for its covert sympathy wi.h and encouraginent of that proscrip tive spirit which attempts to set up a re ligious test .s a qualification for official preferment in this land of freedom, an l which is propagated by a certain secret political organisation which de serves execration at the hands of every fair-minded man, but which the republican state convention last week distinctly refused, though ear nestly urged, to condemn. Our duty is plain', and we shall perform it, and if, perchance, adherence to the right brings disaster, we shall bravely accept our fate aud take our place in private sta uon by the side of our proscribed fellow citi ens until justice and true reli ious freedom shall again resume their sway,* as surely they will. LIKE THE MACEDONIAN PHALANX. “Fellow democrats, let us not underes timate the dangers which confront us. We shall encounter thecohorts of corrup tion in this campaign, led by audacious and unscrupulous leaders who arc fighting not only for the control of ,New lork, but i for the control of the country. We are on the skirmish line of the great national battle of isti. and the loss of New torn I may lose our party the presidency. The whole country is breathlessly and hopefully watching our contest and we must do our full duty. Sinking every prejUuice, subordinating every seliish consideration, actuated only by high and patriotic motives, reaii.ing how much is at stake, to be won or lost, mindful of the grand traditions which belong to the pprtyof Jefiersoo. Jackson and T'ilden, knowing that a united democracy in this state means an old lashioned domocratic triumph, let us buckle on our armor and, inarch together “like the Macedonian phalanx of old, with locked shields and measured tread, ’ to the contest that awaits us, with courage, with resolution, with confidence, believing that our cause is mst aud that God and the right surely will give us the victory.” Mr. Hill was loudly and frequently ap plauded. aud his praise of the Cleveland administration sent one side of the hall j wild with joy, while there was a speaking j silence in other quarters. Senator Hill's allusions to the American Protective Association produced greater applause than any other portion of his ’Then he finished the delegates choered, and a band which bad arrived struck up “America.” The roll call was then pro ceeded with. When the names of del egates from Albany were called notice of contest was made. When icings was reached Charles .I Patterson, on behalf of the Shepard democrats, gave notice of i contest. Charles A. Fairchild followed suit when New fork was called. Notices were also mado of contests in gueens by Patrick Gleason and in dockland, Mon roe, i ompkins and Vatcs counties. The usual committees were apiointed, and the convention ad ourued to meet in the rink at noon to-morrow. WHITNEY’S ULTIMATUM. “There is no situation and there will be no situation until William C. Whitney arrives in New York to morrow and gives ills ultimatum. If he sa.vs no. then there will be a hustle on the part of the SAVANNAH, GA., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2f>, 1H94. prominent candidates, and undoubtedly the springing up of new eanuidates that would prolong this convention over Thursday,” said a party leader to night.” This view of it is concurred in by every politician on the ground to-night. The convention meets in the rink where Gov. Flower was nominated in 1891 at noon to-morrow. If greut baste is made the decision of Mr. Whitney will hardly reach here before the convention meets, so the candidates in the field besides him will have little chance to work up their individual booms, and will unitedly ask for an adjournment so that a canvass may be male. This will bring the nomi nations for governor late into the night, and following that will come the canvass for the offices of lieutenant gov ernor and judge of the court of appeals. For these offices few names have yet been mentioned, and another recess will have to be taken probably until Thurs day, so as to allow the delegates to pre sent the names which are as yet stored away in vest pockets. If Mr. Wnitney says "no,” Mr. Lockwood of Buffalo will come into the field as a prominent candi date. as against Frederick Cook. John Boyd Thatcher and Judge Gaynor, and the fight will be a lively one. CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATS. They Transact Business Quickly and Smoothly—The Ticket Nominated. New nHaven, Conn., Sept. 25.—The democratic sta’e convention met here to day, transacted its business quickly and smoothly’ and adjourned sine die. The complete ticket is made up as fol lows: For governor, Ernest Cady, Hart ford : lieutenant governor, Morris Z. Beardsley, Bridgeport: secre’ary of slate, l.dvvard G. kilduff, Waterbury: treas urer, Stephen O. Bowen. Easton; con troller, Nicholas Staub. Stamford. The platform was presented immediate ly after the nomination of Mr. Cady and was adopted unanimously. It says. "We declare our faith in and loyalty to the constitution of the United States, giving our hearty support to the federal authorities within their powers and limi tations. “We have absolute confidence in the statesmanship, atiility and integrity of Drssident Cleveland, and we pledge our continued support to his administration. “We congratulate our fellow citi ens on the recent revision of the revenue laws. by r which many of the raw materials used by’ our manufacturers and me chanics are entirely relieved of taxation, and unreasonable duties upon others are reduced The revival of all business fol lowing immediately upon the passage of the law’ is the best evidence of the wis dom of its provisions. We believe the free coal and iron bills now pending in the Senate would be beneficial to the in terest of the wnole country if promptly passed. "We demand the prompt passage of a law which will abolish the di icrential duties on refined sugar now maintained in the Senate b.y the republicans and the sugar trust combination. "We congratulate the country upon the successful effort of President Cleveland to restore the currency’ of the country to a better condition than it has enjoyed for more than thirty years. “The right to public preferment should not be based upon religious profession or belief. The worship of God, according to the dictates of conscience, is and ever should be, vouchsafed by law to all peo ple, without preference to any sect or mode. The power, patriotism and valor of the founders and defenders of Ameri can institutions: fostered in the cradle of religious fr edom and exemplified by de votion to our country’s cause in peace and war, justifies the democratic party in declaring its faith in the loyalty of all reli-ious commu nions to our free institutions. We therefore condemn and denounce all movements whatever, having for their imposes the exclusion from public office of an, portion of our people for their re ligious creed, as vicious in tendency, dangerous to civil liberty, in violation of the ueclaration of rights in the constitu tion of Connecticut, unworthy the sup port of American voters and a recogni tion of the worst feature of know nothingism.” The remainder of the platform was taken up with a discussion of state is sues. CONTESTED NOMINATIONS. Republican Congressional Committee Disposes of the Last Case. Washington, Sept. 25.—The republican congressional committee to-day disposed of the last contested nomination case be fore it. It was that of Cheatham against White, from the Second North Carolina district, and was decided in favor of Cheatham. The contestants are brothers in-iaw, and both colored. Cheatham has served a term in congress. SECOND ILLINOIS DISTRICT. Chicago, Sept. 25.—John K. Hannahan was nominated for congress to-da.y by the democratic Second district convention. Hannahan is vice grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and prominent in labor circles. He was given the support of the )a*or element in the convention and defeated his opponent easily. MONTANA DEMOCRATS. A Fusion With Populists Declined. Tick t and Platform. Helena, Mont., Sept. 25.—The demo cratic state convention refused to fuse with the populists. They nominated a straight ticket. H. J. Corbett of Mis soula was nominated for congress. L. A. Luce of Bozeman, associate justice su preme court. The platform reaffirms ad herence to the principles enunciated in the national democratic platform, and ex presses cordial approval of the adminis tration of Grover Cleveland. THE INDIANA CAMPAIGN. McKinley and Harrison Open It at Indianapolis. Indianapolis, lnd., Sept. 25.—One of the largest republican demonstrations in the history of Marion county signalized to day the inauguration b.y Gov. McKinley of the state campaign. Ex I ■’resident Harrison presided at the meeting held in Tomlinson hall aud introduced iov. Mc- Kinley in a few felicitous remarks. Gov. McKinley spoke over two hours. Prominent Hebrew Dead. Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 25.—M. H. Kat zenberger, president of the Mechanics Saving Bank, and one of the most promi nent Hebrews in the south, died to-day. Mr. Katzenberger was 48 years of age and unmarried. He leaves a large estate. A Lutheran Pastor Suspended. Pittsburg, Pa.. Sept. 25 —The Lutheran synod to-day decided that the Kev. Mr. Scbubtrt was guilty of drunkenness and betrayal of trust, aud suspended him from the ministry. PUGILISTS FIGHT A DRAW. Hard Slugging Between Abbott and Evcrbardtat the Olympic. The Rounds as Witnessed at the Ring side—A Desperate Grapple, With Honors Apparently Easy —Qriffo Pleases the “Fancy” In the Fisticuff Bouts Before the Main Event. Kingsido, Olympic Club, New Orleans, Sept. 25.—The entertainment to-night commenced with a friendly exhibition bout of four rounds between YoungGriffo, the Australian, and Mickey Dunn. Griffo’s wo. k was much appreciated by the audience, which numbered about 5,000. The event of the evening was then an nounced and Jack Everhardt and Stanton Abbott entered the ring to fignt for a $1,500 purse. The referee warned the men in regard to fouls. Everhardt was seconded by E. S. Wil lis, J. J. Bates and the Southerland brothers. Abbott was befriended by John Dunn, Billy Plimmer, A1 Robb and Billy Chit tenden. Round I—Everhardt commenced the hostilities; Abbott assuming a beautiful defensive positiou. Everhardt essayed the right and landed lightly on the jaw. Everhardt landed a good left in the stom ach and brougnt his right over on the Englishman's jaw a moment later. Just as the gong sounded Everhardt landed a left on the bou.v and a right oo the jaw for the third time. Round 2—Everhardt commenced the round, landing some vicious blows on the head. Both men scored lefts, but Ever hardt landed a wicked right on the neck. The Englishman's left lead on the body fell short. Everhardt punched Abbott on the head hard with the right as the gong sounded. Round 3—Everhardt landed a vicious left on the body, repeated it a moment later without return. Both men scored hits on the body, but Everhardt's were the most damagiuff. Everhardt scored an upper-cut on Abbott's head. Round 4.—Everhardt had the best of a heavy exchange in his corner of the ring, and the lunglisfiman was fought to tho ropes, where the men were ordered to break away. Round s.—Everhardt landed two vi cious punches on his opponent’s head and the latter clinched to a.oid punishment. Everhardt landed a right on the jaw and vicious body blow also. Both men landed heavy blows on the head, Ever hardt being the aggressor. Abbott landed a good right over the heart, and the niim were locked, but broke away when ordered. Round fi—Abbott landed a fair left on the jaw and ducked away from vicious swing. Everhardt landed a left stomach pun, li a moment later. Everhardt also landed a left and right, the latter on the head. Abbott escaped several right swings but usually ducked into left upper cuts. Abbott was caught on the chin with a left. Referee Duffy announced first blood for Everhardt. Round T—Abbott ducked into a heavy upper-cut and received two frightful blows on the .aw. lauuing a body blow in return. Abbott caught another upper cut and there was some awkward fighting and clinching in tins round, Everhardt being the aggressor. Round B—There was some heavy fight ing in the corner of Abbott, and his right eye was bleeding. Everhardt landed a right on the jaw and a left on the face. Round 9—Everhardt landed a left on the face and received a light right in re turn. Abbott lauded two right body punches and roused the spectators to cheers. Both men landed rights; the work was very fast. Round 10—Abbott again ducked into a wicked upper-cut and received a left punch on the face, landing a right in re turn. Abbott was nearly knocked down with a straight left on the face, and stag gered from a bbw on the head. Both men landed blows on the head. Round 11 —Everhardt landed a left on the body and nearly fell to the ground. The exhibition was in poor contrast with the work of Plimmer and Murphy last night. Abbott landed a right on the head and got a hot left in return. Rounds lz and 13 —In the twelfth round Abbott landed some good punches, driv ing Everhardt to tho ropes where he uppercut the home man viciously with the left, but in the thirteenth round Ever bardt evened tilings up and lost nothing in the exchanges. Abbott received a heavy rierht in the jaw which knocked his head back. Rounds 14 and 15—Abbott landed two wicked lefts, one on the stomach and the other on the nose, these being the two nest punches he had delivered during tho fight. But in the fifteenth round he ducked into a heavy left swing, and had the worst of one or two exchanges. Ever hardt landed a right and left on The face, but returned a hot right on the heart. Round its—ibis was the hottest round of the light. Everhardt had much the best of it. The Englishman landed a hard right on the heart though. Rounds 17 and 18—Abbott landed sev eral heart punches with the right and had much the best of the hitting, though in the eighteenth the men 1 roke even, Everhardt finding his opponent's face three times near the close of the round. Rounds 19 and 20—Nothing of imports unce w as done in the 19th and 21 th rounds The exchanges were even, but light. Rounds 21 aud 22-V’ery heavy ex changes were made, Everhardt having a shade the best of the hitting in these rounds. Rounds 23 and 24—The lighting was very fast, Everhardt having the best of the bitting still, though Abbott went to his corner strong. Both men now re ceived preparations for the final round. A HOT FINISH. Round 25 —This round commenced fast and furious, Everhardt landing three rapid rights, while zYbbott held his left glovo in a partial clinch. The men clinched repeatedly In this round and were ordered to “break away.” Everhardt was still the aggressor, forcing Abbott around the ring. Both men seemed very strong, Everhardt’s left reached Abbott’s head frequently, and the Englishman clim bed to avoid punishment. Abbott improved his previous record with Everhardt by gaining a draw, which was announced by Referee Duffy. The fight was a fair one throughout, and Everhardt regained his reputation iu tins meeting, establishing himself as a fair fighter. THK FITZSIM M ONS-CK Elt DON MILL. Fitzsimmons and'.Creed on are both in form for their fight to-morrow night. Both men have continued to work up to this afternoon, and the> are allowing no opportunity to escape to put themselves in better condition, if such a thing is pos sible. Fitzsimmons is entertaining hosts of friends at his quarters in the Young Men's Gymnastic Llub, and tievor tires in giving exhibitions of bag punching, and sparring with Jimmy Dwyer or “Kid” Met. o.v, the Cleveland welter weight. Fitzsimmons is a hot favorite in the pools Creedou is at Wiemans Gardens, Car rollton. and put in the day in punching the bag and doing light exercise. He is feeling in perfect health and expresses himself as hating experienced no bad re sults from the change of climate. He is full of confidence, and relies mainly upon his ability to take punish ment in order to get in on Bob for short arm lighting Croedon has found p'enty of barkers since he made his appearance in the city, and he is well pleased with the fact that there are no long odds played against him. He regards this as a criterion of the public confidence, and thinks that it shows that he lias a good chance. HONORED BT AN EDICT. The Chinese Emperor's Regret for the Dead at Ping Yang. London, Sept. 25.—A dispatch to the Central News from Shangnai says that in an imperial edict, issued Sept 23, the em peror of China expresses great personal regret at the death of Gen. TsoT’ung, who was killed in the recent battle at Ding Y ang, and orders that his remains be given all military honors due a provin cial commander in China, and that his sous be treated with especial favor. The dispatch further says Gen. Tso-Fung. though severely wounded, continued to lead his troops until struck by a bullet which killed him. First Lieut. Clung of the Chinese cruiser Chi Yuen, which was sunk during the recent naval battle at the mouth of the Yalu river, escaped when the vessel sank, and lie lias organ ized a party and started out to endeavor to recover his captain's body. The Chi nese declare that the Chi Yuen sunk a lurgo Japanese ironclad during the pro gress of tho fizht b.y ramming her. but this statement is just as strongly denied by the Japanese. I- ollowing tbooxample set by Japan, the Chinese government demands registra tion of all Japauese residing in China. ■ FOREIGNERS INSULTED. A dispatch from Shanghai to the Times states that the anti-foreign feeling in Pekin is growing steadily. Foreigners, while on the streets of the city, are con stantly sub ected to insult and annoy ance by soldiers. The court seems scarcely to realise the fact that that country is eug.tgeff in a serious war. Two Japanese cruisers passed Gho-Foo on Sept. ::8. MOVEMENTT OF THE FLEET. , A dispatch from Shaughai, dated to day, says it is re orted that most of the Japanese men of war have left the islrnd of Uaiyantan. Their destination is un known. and there is great uueasiness here regarding their whereabouts and intentions. The Chinese no longer claim that more than one Japanese vessel was sunn in the battle off the Yalu. They insist that a large Japanese cruiser was successfully rammed and su k by tho Chinese ship Chin Yuen, before that, ves sel went down. The Chinese declare that this statement is supported by the testi mony of every eye witness. Chinese agents in Europe and the United States have been ordered to pur chase forthwith any warships that are obtainable. The serviceable vessels wore purchased at Bui nos Ayres on China's account prior to the Y’alu battle. Many vessels loaded with munitions of war are on their way here from Hamburg and other European ports. Following a similar action recently taken by Japan orders have been issued from Tien Tam directing that a register be kept in every district of the Japanese residents, who are still numerous. AN OFFICIAL VERSiO N. Yokohama, Sept. 25.—TheGerman crui ser Ale andrine has arrived here. An official version of the battle of the Yalu river says that the Japanese killed included Commander Sakomaio. of the gum oat Akagi, Lieuts. Takahasi and Sen okuchi of the cruiser Hashidate; Lieuts. Sima and Ito of cruiser Mattsushima, Lieut. Magata of the cruiser Akitlsuhma, Lieut. Asao of the cruiser loakino, Chief Surgeon Mi.yako. Chief Paymaster I Sbi zukoaDd Surgeon Murakosi. Thirty non commissioned officers and men were killed and ifiO wounded. THE CZAR’S HEALTH. A Belief That His Demise Might Pre cipitate a European War. London, Sept. 25.—The European bourses are alerted by news of the czar’s health, as he is now recognized as one of the strongest supporters of peace, and it is feared in the event of his death, his successor would seize the opportunity to secure the naval jiorts on tho Pacific and enlarge his boundaries in the direction of the Pamies, at the expense of China, either of which steps, it is belie eil. would easily precipitate war. A dispatch from Kt. Petersburg to day denies the re port that Russian troops have gone to Korea, or that Russia has tho intention of doing anything calculated to disturb the peace of Europe. RESTRICTIVE MEASURES. Chancellor von Caprivi Will Approve the Moat Stringent Laws. Berlin, Sept. 20.—At a meeting of the Prussian cabinet to day, over which Count Botho Zu Eulenburg presided, the bill placing restrictions upon the right to hold publ’c meetings was discussed at some length. After the close of tho meeting, rumors of discord between von Chancellor Caprivi aud Couut z.u Eulenburg were circulated but were proved to be entirely without foundation. Chancellor von Caprivi was not present at the meeting. The chancellor has mod ified his views in reference to the re pressive methods proposed and will not oppose the adoption of most severe meas ures against revolutionists. ORISPI 8 CONCESSIONS. Italy Will Grant the Vatican Any thing But Temporal Power. London, Sept. 25. A dispatch to the Times from Rome to-day says that Premier Crispl is ready to tuukc any con cession to the church compatible with the maintenance of Italy’s sovereignty over every foot of tho soli; but, tho corre spondent adds, Italy will never couccde the temporal power of the pope. Victorian Ministers R*sign. Melbourne. Sept 26.- Premier J. B Patterson aud the rest of the Victorian ministers ha > e resigned. Mr. Turner, the opDost’ion leader, has been entrusted with the formation of a cabinet. ANTI - TILMANITE DELEGATES. The Convention Caucusing Secretly on the Ticket Question. Columbia. S. C., Sept. 25—The anti- Tillman convention which was called to meet here to night is an unusually large one. and great interest was taken in its probable outcome The question of nom ination or not against the Tillman ticket, or regular democracy, is one that aggitated the minds of the dele gates. The same convention met here about two weeks ago and did not consider it Judicious to make nomina tions. but made iertaindemands unon the Tillman convention, which met one week Inter, calling upon them to come out fairly ami squarely agatnst populism. That convention adopted both the Ocala and Chicago platforms, and as a result, the anti-Tillinanites issued a call for another convention for to-day, it being understood at the time of the first conven tion that such action would be taken. Many anti-Tillinuu voters participated in the recent primary and consider them selves in honor bound to support the ticket nominated by the Tillman conven tion. They opposed nominations, while those who held off are in favor of making a fight. Charleston and Sumter counties, two of tho strongest anti-Tillman counties, oppose nominations aud lead the fight against them. The convention this afternoon decided to have a secret caucus at 5 o’clock. Tho question of nominations was to bo set tled in the caucus. The convention was called to meet at 8 o’clock p m., but at that hour the caucus was still in session. DECISION OF THE CAUCUS. Tho caucus at 2 o’clock this morning decided by a vote of 121 to 90 to make nominations. The ticket has not yet been selected, but will be before adjournment, which will likely bo after 3 o’clock. THE BRAZILIAN TARIFF. Minister Mendonca Announces Abro gation of Reciprocity. Washington, Sept. 26.—The department of state has received formal notification from Mendonca, the Brazilian minis ter, of the abrogation of the reciprocity arrangement oxisting between the United States and his own country, to take effect Jan. 1 Tne recent tariff law abrogates all the reciprocity treaties without any notice, but the government of Brazil has seen fit to give ttie full three months notice, and there ore, although Brazilian sugar, co ee, molasses and hides have uot been admitted free to this eouniry since tin: recent tariff bill became a law, all the advantages on manufactured iron goods, railroad supplies and agricultural products entering Brazil iroin the United States will continue in force until the end of the present year. it is claimed while the Brazilian reci procity has been advantageous to Bra zilian sugar producers, its abrogation will not wurk any umtorial harm to American interests in Brazil, as the free wool of the new tariff will croato consid erable trade between the two countries, ami tho slight increase of duty against those articles which is effected by too expiring arrangement will not m iterially diminish their export from tho United States. GETTING TOGETHER AGAIN. The Secretaries are Returning to Work After Their Vacations. Washington. Sept. 25.—Tho members of Mr. Cleveland’s official household are gradually returning from their vacations. Secretaries Gresham and Herbert are now at their desks and Secretary Lamout is expected back to-morrow. Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle were the last to take their holiday and it will be a very short one. They will remain at Buzzard s Bay about a week, after which the secretary may he forced to return to settlo dis putes which have arisen during bis absence. Mr. Cleveland will not return be.ore the middle of October, owing to the alterations and improvements which are going on at tho white house. Tho ex terior of the executive mansion is being painted and the interior being re-frescoed and upholstered. Mrs. Cleveland will re turn with the I’resident if the latter de cides to spend a month at bis home Just outside of Washington, THE KENTUCKY CONGRESS German-American Catholics Large Numbers Meet in Convention. Louisville, Ky., Sept. 25.—The conven tion of the National German-American Catholic Congress, the central society of the Young Men's Society and the Young Men's Institute, have brought to the city the largest number of Catholics ever assembled here. The visitors have beeu given a cordial welcome by people of all classes regardless of religious affili ations. although the Catholic citizens have assumed the work of entertaining their guests The grand council of the Young Men’s Institute, after a protracted meeting this evening, sustained the action of Bishop Maes in suspending for sixty davs the Charles Carroll council No. 202, of Cov ington, Ky., for allowing the sale of liquor at a picnic. The question came up on a motion to admit delegates sent by the suspended council to this convention. President Maher held that the motion was out of order, but the chair’s ruling was reversed by a vote of 55 to 50. After a warm discussion a vote was taken on the motion and resulted in the delegates being refused admission to the convention. The vote was 74 to 30, and re: ects tho sentiment of the majority that in matters of religious concern tho bishop is supreme in his diocese. CHANGE OF OFFICERS. An Alabama Man Appoint and Commis sion -r of Internal Rsvenue. Washington, Sept. 25.—A change will be made in the office of the deputy com missioner of Internal reveuue within the next two or three weeks. Capt. George W. Wilson of Ohio, a rcpubican, has held the office up to this lime during the pres ent administration, his long service fitting him for the duties, it has not been an easy matter for Commissioner Miller to find u man for iiis place, but he has, it is given out semi-officially, decided upon an 1 Alabama man who possesses the neces sary qualiti aliens The new appointee is not endorsed by tne Alabama delegation, but is said to be the i>eronal choice of the Secretary of the Treasury. A Starter Dies of Apoplexy. New Y’oik. Sept. 25.—James C. Sheri dan. well known as one of the best start ers that ever dropped a tiag at a race track, died at his residence in this city this moruiug. iiis death was duo to apo plexy Must of Mr. Sheridan's triumphs with the nag were achieved iu the west and south. 1 DAILY. |lO A YEAR. I < 5 CENTS A copy > I WEEKLY, 3 Times A WEEK. $1 A YEAR I THE CYCLONE IN FLORIDA. A Graphic Acconnt of Its Ravages at St. August ne. A Hurricane Reported Ravaging tha Coaat at Key West—A Stiff Gale at Jacksonville, but No Damage Dona as Yet—The Storm Departs From Cuba Yesterday Bound Northeast ward. St. Augustine. Fla., Sept. 25.--Trains south of hero are all stopped by tha storm, which is increasing in velocity. A terrific storm is raging here. Tha sea is a mass of seething breakers, tha nay is wild and great tempestuous wave* are rushing over the sea wall, the spray is thrown 50 feet, Bay street is covered with water, almost all sea faring craft have taken to the Sebastian river, includ ing both ferry bouts, the imint of Anatasia island is submerged and the storm tug Greenwood from l astport. Me., for Bt. Kitts, is anchored in the harbor. A driv ing rain is coming in gusts and all wires south ot here are down and communica tion cut off. WIRISR DOWN IN FLORIDA. Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 25.—A terrific galu is raging along the east and west coasts of 1- lurida, ulso interior |ioinis lie ports arc meager, as the wires south of Jacksonville are either down or are work ing badly. Toe report of iujury to shipping at Key West cannot bo verified, as tho wires to that place are down. A message reached here from Titusville and Jupiter late this afternoon that the wind was blowing 00 mbes an hour at those places. Soon after the wires to those places were re ported down. Trains from the south are all delayed, and it will be to-morrow be fore anything definite can be learned as to the effects of the gale. It is not thought, however, that any loss of life has resulted. The storm seems to be more violent in the Indian River country than elsewhere, and, owing to its slow movement, it is thought that the orange crop will be badly damaged. Orangemen are afraid that the results to the crop will be more disastrous than were those of the great storm of October, 1893. The gale at Jacksonville is pretty stiff, but is doaig no damage. A lIAGINO HURRICANE. Boston, Sept. 25. A private dispatch from Key West received in this city to night states that a hurricane has been raging along the coast for the past few days, during which a pilotboat with four aboard was blown out to sea, aud an un known schooner was driven ashore at the south side of the island. A large amount of wreckage is floating In with every tide. THE COMING CYCLONE. It Appears to Be Moving Slowly Northeastward—The Worst Over. Washington, Sept. 25.—The weather bureau furnished the following special bulletin in regard to the West India hur ricane: At 1 p. m. the tropical hurricane, men tioned in tho special bulletin of yester day, recurved noar Key West this morn ing, and at 11 o’clock a velocity of 68 miles an hour from the southwest was reported from that slutlon. It appears to be moving very slowly northeast, the wind having increased from 24 to 48 miles at Titusville, Fia., from 8 o’clock; to noon. Hurricane winds and high tides will be experienced from the North Caro lina coast southward. TliK WORST OVER. Havana, Sept 25.—At noon yesterday the barometer began to rise, and at 8 o’clock last evening the worst of the storm which set iu the night before had passed. The storm was general through out the island. No lives were lost. LOCATING THE LINES. Confederate Positions on Lookout, Missionary Ridge, Chlckamauga. Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 25 —The work of locating the confederate lines in 1863 on Lookout mountain, Missionary ridge and Chickainauga is progressing nicely. Many of tho commissioners appointed by tha governors of tho several southern states that had troops in these battles are now in the city, assisting the Chickam&uga and Chattanooga Nalionul Military Parle Commission in the work. The Louisiana commission arrived this afternoon. Gens. Boynion, Smith, Fuller.on and Stuart, the Park commissioners, expect to have all the lines aud positions located within the next month. Gen. IS. C. Walthall and Maj. George M. Gevan, members of the Mississippi commission, to aid the Chattanooga Park Commission in ‘lo cating the positions of Mississippi troops in the battles around Chattanooga, sjienl yesterday with the park commis sioners in locating tho position of Wait hall’s brigade iu the battle of Chlca mauga and to day Ixiokout Mountain and Missionary Ridge were inspected. MaJ. Gevan was inspector general of Walthall’s brigade, which was com posed of the Twenty-fourth, Twen ty-seventh, Twenty-ninth and the Thirtieth and Thirty-fourth Mississippi regiments and Fowler's Alabama bat tery. Other members of the Mississippi commission are expected here soon to lo cale the position of their commands. AN INSPECTOR’S FRAUDS. LaGrange’s Robber Deputy Brought to Book-Arrested in California. Washington, Sept. 25.—Chief Postoffice Inspector Wheeler was notified late this afternoon of the arrest at Los Angeles, Cal., of Andrew A. Laird, alias A. Jack, formerly a postoifice Inspector. Laird was deputy postmaster at La- Grange, Go.. and while in that capacity defrauded the government of a large sunt of money by means of fraudulent letters and other devices. Laird will be taken to Georgia for trial. BUTTING NEWS BARRED British Librarians Undertake Work With Paste and Paper. Birmingham, England, Sept. 25.—The Birmingham and Aston free library com mittees have decided to obliterate all racing and betting news from the news papers on tile in the libraries under their control. With this object in view tho committees are causing white slips of pa;>er to be pasted o. er all such nows so soon as the papers are received for filing. Five Bullets in His Body. Cleveland. 0.. Sept. 2*.—The body of J. V. Caveu, general passenger agent of the Valley railroad, was found at daybreak back of the Clement's house, in the ten derloin district of the city, with five bul lets In his body. Assassins unknown.