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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWft. FRIDAY. MAY 30, 1884
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GREENBACK JMENTION.
Butler Nominated at Indianapolis.
The Tariff Plank—Five minute £peeehe« in Or-
der—C'raudall on Hutler—Tl»« I'ialfor.n
Adrpted—('onHtltiitlonal Amend-
ment l*r< potted, Bie.
Indianapolis, Ind., May 20.—The National
Greenback convention reassembled at 10
o'clock, General Weaver presiding.
The committee on resolutions are not yet
ready to report, and the entire forenoou s w
sion was taken up vvith brief addresses by
un uibers of th» convention and a contiuation
of last night's proceedings.
'1 he platform committee sent wor l to the
presiding officers that they would not be rea ly
to report before 2:80 or il o'clock, and at 11:4.)
the convention adjourned until 2 o'clock.
It is understood the committee on resolutions
are at loggerheads over the plank on the tariff,
and a good deal of dt bate is expected in th«
CMivention. To prevent much time being con-
mimed speeches have been limited to five min-
utes—no delegate to speak twice until all have
spoken.
A committee was appointed to wait on Hon.
Geo. W. Julian and invite him to address the
convention. There is soma talk of a bolt over
Butler's- nomination, but it is not likely to
amount to much.
Crandall says he don't like Butler, but if the
C( livention can afford to commit the part / to
such a blunder he cau and he will stand by
the same.
T he convention reassembled pursuant to ad-
jc uniment, and tho committee on resolutions
not being ready to report, the intervening
time was occupied in adopting a motion of
thanks to various persons. A resolution ex-
tending sympathy to the union printers and
organized labor in their boycotting fight
against the New York Tribune was read aud
referred. It was alter 3 o'clock when Chair-
man Weaver announced the committee ou
refolutions ready to report, and it was then
ascertained that there would be three reports.
The minority reports, made by Jones, of New
York, and Blanchard, of Michigan, were read
first. The reading was attentively listened to,
and occasionally interrupted by apolause, the
report of Blanchard meeting vvith enthusias-
tic approval, and its author receiving many
congratulations on the stand he took jn favor
of temperance and women suffrage.
Jones's differed from the majority re-
port in demanding that while Con-
gress shall issue full legal-tender uotes,
they Khali be used only in payment of govern-
ment debts, constructing public improvements,
to reduce transportation charges, completing
public buildings, building a navy, and for
such other purposes as Congress is now asked
to appropriate money for, until the surplus
labor of the country is employed and a profit-
able home market for the products of Ameri-
can farms and workshops is created and busi-
lie^s is done on a cash basis. Jones did not
insist on his views, and there was no split on
trie platform.
The majority report was read by Mr. Mor-
ten, chairman oi the committee, and it con
ta inert a long preamble setting forth tho ob-
jects of the Greenback party and what it has
accomplished, saying that Congress had ro-
) eeled over $12,(XX),UU0 annual taxes for banks,
throwing the burden on the people to pay the
icteu*t thereon. TTe following is the plat-
form :
That we hold the late decision of the Supreme
Court en the 1« gul tender question to be a fall vin
dicatioD of the tin ory which this party has always
advi catcd on the ri^ht and authority of Congress
o\er the issue of legal tender, and we hereby pledge
ourselves t<> uphold the aaid decision and to defend
the constitution against alterations or amend-
ments intended to deprive the . people
of any rights or privileges conferred
by that instrument. We demand the issue
of puct) money and in sufficient quantities to sup-
ply the actual demands of trade, in accordance
with the inert age of population and development
of our ii.dustries. We demand the substitution of
greenbacks for national hank notes, and a proupt
payment of the public debt. We want that money
v hich saved our country in time of war, and which
ht-'S given it prosperity »»nd happiness in peace. We
condemn the retirement of fractional currency aud
su all denominations ofc greenbacks, and de nand
iheir restoration. We demand an issue of the
h< art's of money now locked in the United States
tieasuvy by applying them to the payment of the
public aebi now due.
. 2. We aeriounce as tyingerogs to our Republican
institutions tijjuse methods and policies of the
Democratic and Republican party, which have
sanctioned or permitted the establishment of laud,
railroad, money, or other gigantic corporate mo-
nopolies. And we urge such government action as
way be necessarv to take from all monopolies the
|.<wis they so corruptly and unjustly usurp,
ai d to restore them to the people to whom thoy be-
lt ug
ll. The | ublic lands being the natural inheritance
of the people, we denounce the policy which has
gianteu to corporations vast tracts of land, and
dtznund that immediate and vigorous measures be
token to reclaim from such corporations for the
j eople's use and benefit all such land grants that
have been forfeited by reason of nonfulfillment of
contract, or that may have oeen wrongfully ac-
quin d by corrupt legislation, and that such rail-
road lands and i ther public domain he henc.;forta
held as a sacied trust, to s e granted only to ac-
tual settle!s in limited quantities: aud we demand
th t alien ownership of land shall be prohibited
4. We demand congressional control and regula-
tion of inter-state commerce. We donounce 44 poll-
ing," stock watering and discrimination in rites
and charges, and that Cong ess shall correct these
abuses, even if necessary by the construction of n i-
tiont'l lailroads. We also demand the establishment
by the government of a postal telegraph system.
5. All private property, all forms of money and
all obligations to pay money should bear their just
proportion of public taxes, and we demand a grad-
uated income tax.
(5. We demand an amelioration of the condition
of lab» r by enforcing sanitary laws in industrial
establishments,by the abolition of convict labor,
by a rigid inspection of mines and factories, by
tii« reduction of the hours of labor in Industrial
estal lisl uients, by fosteiing educational institu
ti< and by abolishing child labor.
7. vVe condemn all importations of contracted
lator made with a view of reducing to starvation
the vsges of workingiiien in this country, and de-
mand lavs f«»r its pr- vrntion
K. We in-ist on a constitutional amendment re-
ducing the terms of Unit- d Jrftnt^s senators.
1). We demand such rule - for-tin* government of
CoD#re>&a* shall place all representatives of the
people upon an equ 1 foot ng, and take away from
comii icietsa veto power greater than that of the
president.
in. The question as to amount of duties to be
levied upon various ariicles of import, has been
a*!it ted and has divid- d < ommunities for nearly
ICO yea is. It is nor now ami never will be settled
unless by the abolition ».f indirect taxation. It is a
convenient issue, always raised when people are
excited over abuses in their midst, and while
we favor a wise revision of the tariff
law with a view of ra&dn? a reveaue
fr< m luxuries rather than from necessa-
ries, we insist as an economic question its
importance is insignificant as compared with the
financial issues, for whereas we have suffered our
worst panics under low and also under high tar-
iff*, we have m ver suffered from panic or seeu our
factories and workshops closed while the volume
of money in circulation was adequate to the needs
of commerce. Give our farmers and manufac-
tures money as cheap as you now give it to our
b> nkers, and they can pay as hi/h wages to labor
ai d compete with all the world.
11. For the purpose of testing the sense of the
people upon the subject, we ar- in favor of sub-
mitting to a vote of the people an amendment to
the constitution in favor of suitrage, reg irdless of
sex. and also < n the subject or liquor traffic.
i 2. All disabled soldiers of the late war should be
adequately pensioned, and we denounce the policy
of beeping a small army of office-holders, whose
only business is to prevent, on technical grounds,
the deserving soldiers from obtaining justice from
the government tney h Iped to save.
13. As our name indicates we are a national
parly—knowing no East, no W- st, no NorLi. no
Bouth. Having no secth nal prejudices we can pro-
i.erly place in nomination for thc» high offices of
the slate, candidates from any section of the
Union. We appeal to all who believe in our prin-
cij l*s to aid us by voice and pen and votes.
The majority report was adopted, and the
i onvc ntion proceeded to select candidates for
] resident and vice-president. The roll by
htntes was called, and C. E. Cunningham, of
Arkansas, nominated General B. F. Butler,
v-fcich was seconded by Chaw?, of California,
and by representatives fromotnor States until
Georgia was reached, when Mr. Craver, of
that State, nominated Jesse Harper, of IIli-
nt is.
Jones, of New York, nominated E P. Allis,
of V\ isconsin.
A. T. Wood, of Pennsylvania, nominated T.
B. Armstrong, of that State.
'I be ballot resulted in Butler receiving 823,
Harper U8, Allis 'J, Davis 10.
iroJon Cbas-e. though not placed in nomina-
te n. rereivt d 'J votes.
(it neral Butler was then dec! ired tho nomi-
nee.
"\ he convention then proceeded to the selec-
tion of a candidate for vice president, and
General A. M. West, of Mississippi, was nomi-
nated by acclamation. Adjourned.
IMssaiiblaciion E&prr.HHcd.
IftpJANAroLis, May 29.—A great deal of
dissatibfaction is expressed to-night by the
la-participatad in the con-
vention of the Greenback labor party as a
anti-Butler men who
consequence of the nomination of delegates to
the Democratic National convention as its can-
didate for president. There is a general feel-
ing that there is a large element who will not
support the action of the convention. It is
openly asserted that it was a body made up
on the part of men who, in the interests of
Butler, were delegates to the recent anti-
Monopoly convention at Chicago. As an
evidence of tho desire, regardless of justice or
tho interests of the party, attention is
called to the fact that the Colorado delegation
withdrew, while an alternate on that delega-
tion remained, who did not live in Colorado,
and who, in the absence of Ave delegates
from that State who were for Jesse Harper,
cast the vote of that State for Butler. Jones,
of New York, and many of his friends were
revolting, and numbers of Knights of Labor
have openly asserted that tho conduct of the
convention has been simply disgraceful.,
(■reeitbnck Committee Organized.
Indianapolis, May 29.—-The National Green-
back committee held a long session to-night,
and organized by the election of E. A. Gillette,
of Iowa, chairman; and D. \Yr. Teorliuder, of
New Jersey, secretary.
MISNHtiOTA DEMOCRATS.
Proceedings of the State Convention—Resolu-
tion* Adopted—Delegates to Chicago Elected,
Etc.
St. Paul, typy 29.—The State Democratic
convention met at noon, with L. L. Baxter
temporary chairmau. Committees on resolu-
tions, credentials and permanent organization
were appointed and a recess taken till 3
o'clock.
The convention reassembled at 2:15 p. m.,
and the committee on credentials made their
report, hith was adopted. Tha committee
ou permanent organization reported as fol-
lows: For president, Hon. L. L. Baxter; for
secretary, Captain J. C. Wood. The report
was adopted. The committee on resolutions
then made a report, and the election of dele
gates to Chicago was in order. A long discus-
sion arose as to whether district delegates
should bo chosen in convention of the whole,
or whether the convention should dissolve
itself into district conventions, each to elect
its own delegates. After a. number of tiery
speeches were made, the following were cho-
sen delegates at large: P. P. Kelly, Michael
Doron. C. F. McDonald and S. A. Jones. The
convention finally decided to resolve itself
into district convention?, each to elect its own
delegate.
The committee on resolutions then reported
the following platform, which was adopted:
The Democratic party of M innesota, in con-
vention assembled, declare that the existing
depression in the industrial interests of the
country demand:
1. That the public offices should be administered
with the most rigid economy, that useless offices
should be abolitdied; Hinerfluous officials dis-
charged, extravagant salaries reduced, and no
appropriations made except those called for by
the necessities of the people and for the legitimate
expenses of the governint nt.
is. That the large surplus in tho treasury is an
ever-existing incentive to wasteful extravagance;
that it should he reduced, not by reckless aupro-
1 nations, but by the reduction of taxes which
create it, and that this reduction of taxation
should be made upon the necessaries of life,
and not upon luxuries; that the present
tai iff is a masterpiece of injustice, in-
equality and false pretense. It his impoverished
many industries to subsidize a few. It prohibits
imports that might purchase the products of Ame-
rican labor. It, has degraded American com-
merce from the first to an inferior rank on the
high peas 1» has cut down the sales of American
manufactures at home and abroad and depleted
the returns of the American agricultural industry,
followed by half of our people, and it costs the
people five times more than it produces to the trea-
sury. It obstructs ihe process of production an I
wastes lhe fruits of labor. It promotes fraud, en
rietes dishonest officials, and bankrupts honest
merchants. V e demand that all custoin-hbuse
taxation shall be only for revenue.
Resolved; that the defenders of the government
in the late war are entitled to receive liberal pen-
sions as a tribute to their patriotism, devotion and
courage in the hour of the nation's trials.
The election of delegates to Chicago was
then declared in order, and the question arose
as to whether district delegates should be
chosen in the convention as a whole, or
whether the State convention should dissolve
itself into district conventions, each to select
its own delegates I After «i long discussion the
latter method prevailed.
The following were chosen delegates at
large: P. H. Kelty, B. A. Jones, C. F. Mc-
Donald and M. Doran. District delegate—
First district, W. J. Whipple and B. S. Cook;
Second, John C. Wise and Henrv Poeiler;
Third, W. M. Campbell aud Geo. N. Baxter;
Foui th.H. A. Smith and L. W. Durant; Fifth,
T. E. Heenan and \. Guernon. Presidential
electors were then chosen.
Though instruction to delegates was ,not
mentioned, yet every delegate that spoke on
the subject favored Tilden, whose .a:ne was
always greeted with applause. After einpow-
tiing the chairman to appoint a new state cen-
ti al committee the convention adjourned.
THE CLANS GATHERING.
The Chicago Hotel Lobbies Crowded—Logan's
Headquarters Established.
Chicago, May 29.--There was a greater in-
flux of delegates and gentlemen prominent in
the Republican party's councils this morning
than on any previous day, and the hotel lob-
bies are beginning to assume an air of great
activity. No solid state delegations have yet
arrived and none are expected before to-mor-
row. Delegates now on the ground are mainly
fir m the South. A few New York and Penn-
sylvania delegates have come in advance of
tLe main body, among whom may be men-
tioned James I). Warren, chairman of the
New York state central committee, aud
Speaker Sheard, of New York, both of wh >m
are delegates. Assistant Postmaster-general
Hatton, Colonel George B. Cork hill, of Wash-
ington, and Charles Emory Smith, of the
1 biladelphia Press, are also hero.
1 he sub committee of the national commit-
tee is holding an almost continuous session, ar-
ranging for seating delegates and other con-
v< ntion details, to be able to report to the full
committee next Saturday. No headquarters
in the interest of any candidate, with the ex-
ception of General Logan, have yet been
opened, but Arthur and Blaiue headquarters
will be in readiness to-morrow morning.
The Latest Arrivals, Etc.
Chicago, May 29.—Among the later arrivals
of the delegates to the National convention
w ere the following: W. H. Pleasants, one of the
Mahone delegation from V irginia, who comes
in advance to consult with the national com-
mittee on the question as to whether bis delega-
tion or the Desendorf delegation will be admit-
ted to seats; Col. W. F. Shaw, E. A. Consigny,
and J. I). Clarkson, editor of the State Regis-
ter, of Des Moines, the advance guard of the
Iowa delegation. The remainder will arrive
Saturday and will have headquarters at the
Sherman house. There has been con-
siderable talk here aud elsewhere dur-
ing the past few days about the ad-
mission of proxies to the convention, but
Secretary Martin, of tho national committee,
pays that there will be no change from tho
rules that have heretofore governed conven-
tions, and that no proxies will be admitted.
Among those mentioned for chairman of the
convention are Senator Collum, of Illinois; G.
A. Grow, of Pennsylvania; Congressman K.
G. fcorr, of Michigan; Geo. Wrn. Curtis, of
New York; and Congressman McKiuley, of
Ohio.
The Blaice headquarters were opened at
the Grand Pacific hotel this evening. It was
also announced that the Arthur headquarters
would be opened at various places in tho morn-
ing. The hotel lobbies this evening present a
rather quiet uppeftranco. Members of the
national sub-committees are working with
closed doors ullotting the tickets.
Arthur Adherents Olf for Chicago.
New York, May 29.—About sixty members -
of the committee of 100, appointed to attend
the Chicago convention, in accordance with
the resolution of the meeting of the business
men, to urge th'' nomination of Piesilent
Arthur, started for Chicago today. Three
Pullman cars were provided for the delega-
tion. Among those on the train were Cor-
nelius N. Bliss, David Dows, H. O. Armour,
Legrand B. Canon, ('. 1{. Agnew, K. G. Dun,
Wra. Dowd, II. B. CJafiin, C. It. TiiCany, E.
II. Am me down aud John H. Starin.
Philadelphia spends over $1,000,000 an-
nually ft r cut fic vers There arc 150 shops
that chai in them, a ad one of these shops doe*
a business of $200,000 per year.
FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Proceedings in Senate and House.
beo.tr.
WASHINGTON, May SB.—Mr. Beck presented
a memorial from the inanagersof the Southern
exposition, of Louisville, asking an appropria-
tion of $25,000 ou account of goverumeut ex-
hibits.
Mr. Voorbees presented a memorial from
citizens of Indiana, praying that GenerulJohii
C. Fremont be placed on the retired list.
Mr. Allifon reported from the committee,
appropriating $100,000 for the relief of suffer-
ers by the overflow of the Mississippi and
tributaries. The senate committee do not
l'avor the appropriation in the form presented
nor the amount mentioned. They recommend
the appropriation of the unexpended balauco
of the appropriation made for the Ohio river
sufferers, which is about #40,000. The com
mittee's recommendation was agreed to—yeas,
•'(2; nays, 15.
Mr. Halt! submitted the conference report on
the acricuitural appropriation bill. Mr. Hale
stated that the Bouse had yiel led to the wishes
of the Berate lelatiiig to appropriations for
the cultivation of raw eilk and experiments re-
garding tho i xtraetion of sugar from sorghum,
while the Senate had receded on the item re-
luting to arttsian wells. The report was
agreed to.
The District of Columbia appropriation bill
was take n up and discucsed and passed.
1 he Utah bill hbi then taken up andMossr?.
VoorLeesand Williams endeavored to get up
the Mexican pension bill, but a motion to go
into executive session was agreed to. At the
close of the executive session the Senate ad-
journed till Monday.
lloiiNr.
The speaker announce I the following ap-
pointments: Messrs. Dibble and Dingley, con-
ferees on the shipping bill; Dorsbeimer, Tucker,
Keagan, Collins, Eldridge, E ingham, Cannon
di d l aird, a commission on the part of tho
House to make arrangements to dedicate the
V a«hington monument; Hammond, Rjgerc
(Ark.), ileuly, Riggs, Bayne, Wakefield aud
Milard, a seltot committee to inquire whether
any ex-nitmbers have abused the privileges
of the floor.
'ihe bill to prohibit the patenting of un-
taintd land giants, was ordered printed aud
recommended.
The follow ing bills were reported and placed
en the cak-ndar:
Begulatlfig the form of bills of lading.
Begulating the exportation of imitation but-
ter and cheese.
To divide the judicial district of Kansas.
A joint resolution prosposing the following
cs article 10, constitution: The right of citi-
zens of tlie United States to vote shall not bo
abridged by the United States or by any State
on account of nativity.
A bill w as reported increasing to $100,000
the appropriation for the public building at
Louisville, Ky, Referred to the committee of
the w hole.
The House went into committee of the whole,
Jlr. Cox. of New York, in the chair, on tho
legislative bill.
The 11 if sour i delegation attacked the propo-
sition in the t ill to repeal the act establishing
an asFay cilice at St. Louis. Messrs. Hohnan
and Cannon defended the committee, and said
their action w as based on the recommeudation
Qf the director of the mint.
Mr. Burns said the director of the mint to-
day asserted that lie never made such a recom-
mendation. Mr. Bums then moved to strike
out the repealing clause and insert in lieu
thereof a provision making an appropriation
for salaries of officers aud employes of tlie as-
say office. This was agreed to.
The paragraph for the appointment of an
additional force of special examiners for the
jmsion office having been reached, Mr. Ran
dull offered an nuiendment, which, after long
debate, was adopted, striking out the proviso
that these examiners shall be appointed by the
secretary of tho interior, upon the recom-
mendation of the commissioner of pensions.
'I his leaves the appointments subject to the
civil Eervice rules.
Mr. Thompson offered an amendment pro-
viding that from and afftr June !10, 18S4, there
shall be n-^ more than forty-three internal col-
lection districts. It further authoafces the
president, to consolidate and reorganise the
customs collection districts of the United
States on or before the 1st of October, 1884, so
that the same shall not exceed in number
sixty-seven.
Mr. Kasson made a strong speech on the un-
wisdom of acting upon a proposition which
would upset the whole system of customs ser-
vice without proper consideration by the ways
and means committee.
Mr. Bandall said the proposition had been
substantially recommended by the secretary of
the treasury. The amendment was agreed to.
Mr Cabell offered an amendment reducing
the number of internal revenue agents to fifty.
Agreed to.
In motion of Mr. Bland, an amendment was
adopted prohibiting any government clerk or
employe from performing any private services
for any senator, member of the House, head of
departrm nt or campaign committeo.
The committee rose and reported a bill to
the House. The previous question was ordered,
and w itliout further delay the House adjourned
until Saturday.
C&RGH ESSIONAL TOPICS.
.\oini nation*.
Washington, May 29.—The president left
for New York this afternoon.
Nominations — Postmasters: Christian H.
Kolls, New Brauufels, Tex.; Nathan L. Strat-
ton, Uvalde, Tex.; Geo. A. Montgomery, Mo-
beetie, Tex.; Berry Jloore, Gatesville, Tex.;
and Mrs. A. T. Whittle, Georgetown, Tex.
NOTES.
\V. II. Yniiderliflt'ri Transfer.
Washington, May 29,—W. H. Vanderbilt
has transferred to W. K. Vanderbilt 12,000,000
worth of bonds.
Mr. General Ilrewster In Mr. Springer.
Washington, May 29.—Attorney-general
Brewster has written to Mr. Springer, chair-
man of the committee of expenditures of the
department of justice, relative to changing
the salary system in compersating United
States,court officials. Mr. Brewster says he
has considered the subject in every aspact, and
the result of bis deliberation and reflection is
that the change is imperative.
\oI GOIUK.
washington, May 29.—Secretary Chandler
will not go to the Chicago convtulion.
Git ANT <fc WARD,
Ex-Pri'Niilrnt Fish lieforc Ihe Bonn) of Inquiry.
New York, May 29.—In the Grant & Ward
inquiry to-day Fish, ex-president of the Marine
bank, testified that tho contracts in th« pass-
book were numbered consecutively by Ward.
W itness kept a separate record, but the book
is in the hands of Mr. Bangs. Witness ac-
knowledged that he had dealings in the alleged
contract. The notes which he discounted for
Grant & Ward ha understood were in pay-
ment for purchase of flour for the United
States government. He was given to under-
stand i hitt tie contracts were assigned to
Grant & Ward for them to fill through some
person w hom they should designate. He had
sometimes asked to seo these contracts, but
W ard would tell him they were confidential
and could not be shown. The business of the
fum of Gi ant & Ward, he was told, could not
be disclosed to other members of the firm, for
prudential reasons. W ard said the publicity
or discussions of these contracts might injure
General Grant and affect his prospects for the
nomination for president in the future. The
profits derived from the supposed contracts had
averaged from 8 to 10 per cent, a month for
the last year and a half. He had never insist-
ed on knowing by whose right the contracts
were made. He had been in the habit of dis-
counting the notes of Grant & Ward at 9 per
cent, and then having tUeni rediscount®! at a
much less rate. On the pass-book there ap-
peared u record of loans to various persons,
most of them employes of the firm of Grant &
\\ aid, in sums from 125,000 to 150,000. Pish
said he did not lend to these persons personal-
ly, but on Ward's responsibility, and the sums
so leaned were credited to the firm of Grant ft
Ward. He supposed collateral was given
for tlie loans. The loans wero made in
this way, Fish said, because they looked
tetter, for ainjpiv t»ok Ward's statement
about Mellory and others to whom loans were
made. He 6aid he had npver informed Geu-
eral Grant or U. S. Grant. Jr., that he was
discounting these notes at 8 per oent. An
entry of November 15, 1883, showed a loan for
forty days at 30 per cent discount. This, Fidi
>Bid, was SO per cent, a year. Had sold notes
of Grant & Ward at that rate to several per-
sons, nmongothers, Arthur B. Graves, dealer
in cotton and president of the St. Nicholas
tank. At Ihe rate nt which they were doing
business, Fish said, they could afford to discount
at !i0 i er cent. He usually discounted notes
at 8 per cent, and got other banks to discount
then at 6 per cent. He might, however, have
taken some of these notes at 30 per cent, and
then had them rediscounted at 8 per cent. In
regard to the profits froni the business. Mr.
Fish said in 1882 lie drew from the firm of
Grant <*c Ward as his share about $100,000,
in 188# he received $1100,000, and iu 1884 about
$75,000. Mr. Fish said the bank surplus he
used to take up old outstanding claims for tho
benefit of the Marine bank. The contracts
w ere very large and the profits were propor-
tionately large. He understood, he said, that
ihe government hud ordered provisions and
was willing to pay a higher price for them.
A bundlo of checks drawn by Grait &
Ward, and indorsed by Jas. D. Fish, iroin
Januarv 15, 1888, to March (I, 1884, amounting
to $490,873, was placed in evidence.
foreign" news.
Wliat is Going on in the Old World
Tlie Poll Moll Gazette on GramIIIc'n Requext.
London, May 29.—Tho Pall Mall Gazette de-
clares that Granville's request to T'urkoy to
si nd 15,000 troops to tho Soudan was inoro
serious by far than the scheme of multiple
control. The ministers knew what Granville
was doing when he proposed to surrender to
France, but they were aghast when they heard
of his proposal to Turkey to seud troops.
Turkey on Tuesday signified its acceptance of
this proposition. It is not clear how the cabi-
net can repudiate Turkey's acceptance without
insisting on Earl Granville's resignation. The
same paper says the Egyptian conference
meets on June 23, and before that time the
question of multiple control and the limit of
English occupation will be concluded between
Wadleigh aud Granville and will have been
agreed to by the other powers.
German Expedition to Africa.
Gibkaltah, May 29.—Dr. Nachitgal, the
explorer, and several German officers, em-
1 mked to-day upon the gun-boat Moewe. The
vessel will proceed to Angro Pequena, on the
west coa t of Africa, and will take formal pos-
session of the bay and harbor of that name
and the surrounding territory, in the nama of
Germany. From there the expedition goes to
Upper or Middle Congo, for the purpose of
finding a suitable trade routo from the Inte-
rior of Angro Pequena. Lieutenant S.ege-
luund Israel, who was attached to tlie British
aimyin the Ashantee war, is in command,
and l>r. Hoepfler, the scientist, accompanies
the expedition.
Franco ami tlie Vatican.
Bome, Muy 2!).—Negotiations are pending
between France and the Vatican for the nomi-
nation of French cardinals at the next comis
tory. The Vatican is disposed to accede to
Ihe wishes of France on condition that the
French "government restore grants to the
church suppressed last year.
Arretted nt Dover.
London, May 29.—A foreigner was arrested
at Dover with n revolver. It is believed ho
designed shooting tho Luke of Cambridge
when landing last evening.
EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.
What the IVew Matull Claims.
Cairo, May 29.—The new mahdi claims tho
power of becoming invisible.
Latest from Hnssnlo.
Cairo, May 29.—Kassala date of April 12
states that nt that time the town was com-
pletely isolated. The 3000 Egyptian troops of
the garrison had no difficulty in keeping tho
Ilekewh s away. Ammunition was plentiful.
Focd was running out. Major Vonsecken-
dorfl, who was with Hicks, is still a prisoner
at El Cbeid, suffering terrible privation.
England and the &oudan.
Paris, May 29.—Galois says: M. Wadding-
ton informed Earl Granville that Europe will
rigiet it if England abandons the Soudin,
especially Khartoum, which France desires to
have retained.
Zehehr Pasha's Circular.
Cairo, May 29,—Zebehr Pasha has addressed
a circular to the rebel chiefs, in which he urges
them to facilitate tho jassage of messengers,
among whom sre his three sons, now on the
way to General Gordon. He asks them also to
escort Gordon and friends from Khartoum to
Korousko.
Gordon and the Rebels.
Cairo, May 29.—The Nile is rising rapidly,
and it is expected that General Gordon's
aimed boats will be able to drive the rebels
from the banks above and below Khartoum,
and open communication with Berber and
Cairo.
RAILWAY NEWS.
Walinsli AtTalrs.
Kl. Louis, May 29.—The office of the re-
ceivers of the Wabash railroad will be in this
city and Solan Humphreys will speuda good
deal of his time here. An order will be issuod
to Wabash officials and employes to-day noti-
fying them that there will be no changes
among them, but that the operation of the
road will go on as usual for the present. Un-
der the receivership tho divisions which are
earning their interest, charges will be com-
pelled by the courts to pay them. There will
be no permanent default on obligations of tho
Toledo, Chicago and Kausas City divisions.
Tr.e interest of non-paying branches, however,
will be defaulted and the original owners al-
lowed tlie alternative, either of funding their
coupons or taking back their property. It is
declared impossible at present to state what
divisions will bt left out of the new organiza-
tion, with the exception of Cairo and Vin-
c< lines, there is no doubt hut that that lino
will have to go.
A Formal Transfer Made.
St. Louis, May 29.—A meeting was held
Ibis morning at the Wabash railroad office,
attended by Thomas E. Tutt, of i"H. Louis,
and Solon Humphreys, of New York, receiv-
ers; General Wager Swayne and Wells H.
Blodgett, of the law department, and Vice"
President Hoxie, at which a formal transfer
of the Wabash road was made to the receivers.
The office of general agent, and secretary of
the receivers was created, and James F. How.
the present secretary, appointed to the posi-
tion, while D. S. H, Smith, the present trea-
surer, was made receiver's treasurer, and for
the p- esent it was determined to retaiu all the
officers and officials of the road, but the re-
ceivers announced their intention to exercise
rigid economy. They will cut off as soon as
practicable all non-interest-earning lines, aud
lop off all unnecessary expenses iu the way
of salaries, labor, etc. The total bonded debt
of the Wabash is about $80,000,000.
D. B. How ai d was appointed auditor for the
receivers, and Colonel Wells H. Blodgett, tho
general solicitor for the Western division, has
bten appointed attorney aud solicitor for tlie
receivers. Instructions have been issaed to
all agents to close their accounts with the
Wabash company, and open accounts vvith the
receivers, commencing with the business of
May 29. An offic ial circular announcing the
api ointment, of receivers contains a paragraph
notifying all employes that the orders of tho
court provide for and fully secure the pay-
ment of all outstanding indebtedness for
lal oi- and supplies, and stating that any le;> il
action or expense incurred by holders of such
claims, will be superfluous. The United States
Court has granted the receivers the authority
to pay inter st to the amount of $17,500, due
on the 1st of June, on the first mortgage bonds
of the Hannibal aud Naples division.
Cameron's Programme.
Philadelphia, May 29.—'Th" Bulletin's
Washington special 6ays that Cameron re-
fuses to iiiflui nee Ihe delegation to Chicago,
and says he will support the nominee of the
convention to the utmost of his power, no
matter who is nominated.
Tlie l'.rttm of Sin.
Lives of some great men remind us,
Tf w e stick to beer and trio.
X\ e shall surely leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of sin.
IWixaUugton Star.
DOMESTIC NEWS,
Occurrences Throughout the Land,
Ulll Defeated.
Boston, May 29.—Tho bill to abolish the
contract system of labor in the state prison
was defeated.
M hat Senator Wlillller Was Offered.
Boston, Muy 29.—Senator Whitilor swore
he w as offered $1000 to absent hiinsolf when
flic vote was taken on the water-gas bill.
Illinois Crops Injured.
Chicago, May 29.—The Journal's Rockfprd
(111.) speciul says: A heavy frost visited tills
section last night, doing great damage to
growing grain and vegetables. Corn, iu many
places, was ruined, and it is t o late to plant
again.
Ilisgraeed Militiamen.
Columbus, O., May 29.—The court of in-
quiry. which hits been investigating the oon
duct of Colonel F. D. Mott, of Dayton, aud
olbcr officers of the Fourth regiment, during
theiiot in Cincinnati, reported to the adju-
tant-general this afternoon, and believes tlie
i dicers are guilty of offenses as follows: Col-
onel F. D. Mott, incompetency and dis-
obedience of orders; Lieutenant colonol
George H. Phillips, leaving his command
without ordeis; Adjutant, W. lJ. Anderson,
absence without leave and disobedience of or-
ders; Captain W. II. Wooster, desertion and
disobedience of orders; Lieutenant W. U.
Buckles, absence without leave; Lieutenant
Charles W. Gtinkle, of Company U, intoxica-
tion ; Lieutenant John Walters, of Company
B, desertion. The report recommends the dis-
banding of the regiment, aud that the officers
against whom thero are no charges will bo
taken as a nucleus to a new onp.
Ilanc Hall.
Chicago, May 29.—Chicago, 15; Detroit, 5.
Pittsburg, May 29.—Columbus, ^5; Alle-
gheny, 8.
Baltimore, May 29.—Baltimore, 2; Cincin-
nati, 0.
Providence, Muv 29.—New York, 10; Provi-
dence, 8.
Clevelan. , May 29.—Cleveland, 3; Buf-
falo, 0.
Chicago, May 29.—Chicago Unions, 3; Bos-
ton Unions, 1.
New York, May 29.—Brooklyn, 3; St.
Louis, 1.
New York, May 29.—Metropolitans, 9;
Indianapolis. 3.
Boston, May 29. — Boston3, 7; Philadel-
phias, 0.
Philadelphia, May 29,-fl'oledo, 9; Ath-
letics, 0.
City Chaniiirrlaiii Resigned.
New York, May 29.—Tho mayor has ac-
cepted the resignation of City ChamUerlaiu
Tnppau, ai d has appointed Henry B. Laldlaw,
the agent of the Bank of California, in his
st< ad. The resignation was dated May 22, but
was not presented to the mayor until to day.
The grand jury in ihe Court of Oyer and Ter-
miner made a presentment to tho court to-
day. They give it as their opin on that the
business responsibilities which the chamber-
lain has assumed and tbe obligations and
speculations into which be has permitted him-
self to be ''lawn, are incompatible with a
trustworthy and satisfactory discharge of the
duties of his office, and recommend that the
mayorshall request his immediate resignation.
t'nlon Deposit Hank Aligned.
Grensburg, Pa., May 29.—The Union De
posit bank, owned by David Tiutsman and
John Walker, cl Jse.l Ibis morning and posted
the following: " Being unable to convert our
paper into sufficient funds to meet all require-
ments, we deem it prudent to suspend payment
for the present."
Mr. Tintsman being out of town aud Mr.
Walker lying sick at home, it was impossible
lo get any information from the management.
1 he liabilities are supposed to be over $100,000
and the resources are less than half that
amount.
Cold Snap in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee, Wis., May 29.—Frost was gen-
eral in Wisconsin last night, and tobacco,
small fruit, vegetables and corn were badly
damaged. In Milwaukee county clothes were
frozen stiff on the line, and ice formed three-
fourths of an inch thick on small ponds.
Crop Onllook Favorable.
St. Paul, May 29.—The Signal service re-
ports show a very light frost at La Crosse
last, night, but there was none in Minnesota,
Dakota or Montano. Crop reports ar unusu-
ally favorable, and the outlook improves
daily. Spring wheat sections in the North-
west report tbe condition as excellent.
Frosts in Michigan.
Detroit, May 29.—Heavy frosts are report-
ed from tbe interior of the State last night, do-
ing much damuge.
CRIMES AMR CASUALTIES.
Charged with Embezzlement.
Washington, May 29.—Colouel J. O. P.
Burnsije, disbursing clerk iu the postolfice de-
partment, was removed on the charge of hav-
ing embezzled $45,000. A warrant is out for
his arrest. He speculated with Levis, the miss-
ing oil broker.
come dajs since Postmaster-general Gre-
sbum learned that liurnside was speculating,
and culled upon bim for an explanation, which
was plausible but not satisfactory, and Gou-
eial Greshani immediately ordered un in-
vestigation which developed a deficiency of
$45,000. Burn.-ide was dismissed and arrest-
ed, and at a preliminary trial he was held in
$45,000 bail and given until 10 o'clock p. m. to
furnish it.
At that hour ho is to appear before Judge
Snell with the necessary amount, and failing
will be sent to jail. His bondsmen are good
for the amount embezzled. Burnslda's ac-
counts were audited at the treasury depart-
ment, and the deposit ofiice officials say tho
shortage should have been discovered there.
Colonel Burnside told the experts, who wore
directed by Postmaster-General Gresham to
examine his accounts, that there were credits
due him which would considerably reduce tho
deficient}'. Burnsido was unable to liud bail
to-night aud was lodged in jail.
To lie Taken Hack to Hot Springs.
St. Louis, May 29.—Deputy United States
Marshal Falkenburg and Chi±t' of Police Toler,
of Hot Springs, arrived here, this morning,
Willi warrants for the arrest of ' Andrew
Bruon, president of the Hot Springs National
bank, und Mrs. G. W. Street, who accompa-
nied him. This af'ternoou they were taken
before a United States commissioner and in-
formation filed against them, the former be-
inp charged with embezzlement and the latter
w ith aiding and abetting him. Bruon's bond
was fixed at $10,000 and that of Mrs. Street at
$2500, which neither could furnish. A war-
rant for their return was then applied for aud
the prisoners will be taken back to Hot
Springs by officers.
Death in a Tunnel.
Ligonier, Pa., May 29.—Knupp's tunnel, on
the South Pennsylvania railway, was the
scene of a terrible accident by which nine
men were instantly killed and eleven others
seriously injured with but slight hopes for
tbeir recovery. A large force of men was on
gaged in excavating in the tunnel about 100
feet from the main entrance, when the heavy
scaffolding gave away with the above appall-
ing result. Your correspondent was unable
to learn the names of the victims, but it is
Siiid they were principally Italians Tho
bodies have nil been recovered, and tho cor-
oner's inquest will be held. Great excitement
prevails at tbe scene of the disaster.
Shooting Alfair.
Kansas City, Mo., llav 29.—Tho Times
Joplin (Mo.) special says: Monger infuriuatiou
is leceived of a terrible shooting affray whioli
occurn d last night, sixteen miles from Granny,
in Newton county, in which John Koontza,
formerly postmaster, and Nathan 'Tabor, a
merchant of Grauby, were killed by George
Hudson, who was badly wounded. Hudson
was regardedfas a desperado, aud was sus-
pected of being in connection with a gang of
hoise-thieves. The shooting was the result of
an old grudge.
An Einline Mother's Deed.
Albany, May 20.—To-night a Germin
■women named Caroline Schreiver, living on
'lbird street, wbiie insane from the loss o£ her
bank book, murdered five of her children, and
running with tbe ol est child, 9 years old,
threw heiself in front of a train cm the Cen-
tral railroad and w as killed. The child had
an arm and leg crashed, and can not survive.
Supposed lo Have Drowned.
Niagara, Out., May 29.—Captain William
E. Dove, of company K, Twelfth regiment,
Unit»d Stales infantry, started from Fort
Niagara, New York, last night, to cross to this
town. The boat wuh found bottom up this
afternoon, and Captain Dove is supposed to
have drowned. _
WESLEY JOIIXSON HANGED.
An Atrocious Murderer SulTers Dentil nt \apn-
leon, Ohio.
Napoleon, O., Muy ao.—Wesley Johnson,
twenty-four years old, was hanged here to-
day for the murder, on the night of"October
28d last, of George W. Williams and wife, who
lived on a farm seven miles i^prth of this place.
Tbe crime wus one of the most cold-blooded
ever know n in Ohio. No t provocation what-
ever existed, Johnson killing them by chop
ping their beads open with an ax, his object
i i ing to obtain money to support his mistress.
He secured $211 and a silver watch. Johnson
was arrested, tried here last February and
convicted on purely circumstantial evidence,
but he has since confessed.
lie retii ed last night at 10 and slept soundly
until 5:!i0, and ate u hearty breakfast. When
the death warrant wus read to himhesaidit
was just. Win n hi# last hour bad come, ho
wnli cd firmly to the senlf.Jd und coolly asked
tbe sly lit; lo remove his collar aud tie. Ho
then Ibouked (lie sheriff for his kinduess and
bid good by to all, snying he hoped to meet
them in hiayeri. lie remained perfectly oalut
throughout, and asked the eberitf not io keep
him standing there, When the blank oap was
drawn over hi* head he said, "God be merci-
ful to my soul." 1 he trap was sprung at 10:01.
His neck was broken. A large but orderly-
crowd surrounded the jail.
laror troubles.
Railroad Men Demaiiding their Back I'ay.
St. Louis, May 29.—A Moberly (Mo.) spe-
cial to tbe Post-Dispatch says 500 laborers and
yardmen of the Wabash road threateu to
strike unless their back wages are paid by
noon to morrow. The men held a meeting
last night and appointed committees and are
holding meetings today. Unless the money
is forthcoming it is said tho strike will become
general.
Later—At 2 o'clock this afternoon the 500
men struck.
Will Go llaek to Work.
St. Louis, May 29.—The strikers held an-
other n etting to-night, and, so far as can bo
learned, they concluded they had made a mis-
take by striking aud decided to go back to
work to-morrow morning.
A Itlg Strike.
PlTTfBtr.GH, Fa.. May 29.—The natural gas
well stiuclt on the Westinghouse premises, iu
the Ntnet entli ward, a few days ago, is be-
lieved to be the largest iu the country. Gas
was struck at n depth of 1000 feet, aud two
feet low er the flow was the heaviest ever en-
countered. 1 his opens a new region and, being
in the city limits, the benefits resulting to in-
dustries are iucnlculuble.
Ilow tlie "Blood I'ool" wn» Operated.
Pittsburgh, Pa., May 29.—John P. Beal,
oil brcki r for the Pennsylvania bank, made a
sfati n.c nt to Beceiver Warren, this afternoon,
regai ding tbe oil speculation of tbe suspended
institution. He admitted that he was the rep-
resentative of the " blood pool," operated last
sun n i r. '! he pool was composed of parties
fi< m New Yolk, Philadelphia, Chicago, Pitts-
1 uigh unci other cities. The usual course was
to buy heavily w hen wanting an advance or
sell w hen necessary to have a decline.
1'i om another gentleman it was learned that
tin pool was conceived by Riddle, and after
his irit mis approved the plans he went to New
York and negotiated a loan of $2,000,000.
Oil was forced from 90 cents to $1 2-% when
Standard interfered, aud despite the
effort* of the syndicate the market col-
lapsed and the pool was finally com-
pelled to > ell at 98 cents, losing heavily.
From that time to this tho Penn
bank crowd have been taking desperate
chances in the oil market -to win back suffi-
cient to plug I lie hole in the bank funds aud
fetting iu ceeper and deeper every time,
lepositors were in consultation to-day and
proceedings against the bank officers and
directors fi r c onspiracy are talked of.
IWI'itS FROM CHICAGO.
Quarters for live 'l eiii- Delegation—Outlook for
Arthur and lllainr, Ete.
ISl'KCIil. TO I'UK UKW3.1
Chic ago. May 29.—The Texas delegation to
the Republican National convention will ar-
rive here to- nor row morning and be domiciled
at the Sherman house. Six large rooms on
the fourth floor of the hotel have been assigned
for iheir use.
J. C. Akcrs, of Hillsboro, put In an appear-
ance and was taken in tow by Web Flanagan,
who has been ou the grounds several weeks.
Akers sill ntlv refuses to unbosom himself to
reporters.
Bac kers of Blaine and Logan thus far have
been doing all ibo loud talking, whilo the Ar-
thur men have been getting in a great deal of
work in a qui. t way.
Colonel Abner Taylor, of tho Texas capitol
syndicate just returned from the Lone Star
S'tate, asserts that Logan won't get a single
vote from the Texas delegation. Mr. Taylor
says Arthur w .11 recei"e twenty Texas votes
and Blaine six.
FIRE RECORD.
Lumber Uextroyed..
Detroit, Mich., May 29.—A fire at Spring
Luke, last night, burned the dry kiln of Cutter
& Savidge's mill, with some 850,000 feet of
lumber p.t.d five loaded cars on the railroad
tiack. Loss, $50,000; insured.
llisnsirous Conflagration.
CiNC inna'i i, Muy ■ 29.—The News Journal's.
Sliarpsbiiig (Ky.) special sa s: The business
part of town is burned. Loss, $50,00J; insur-
ance, $25,000.
V. oolen Mill Consumed.
Detroit, Mich., May 29.—The wool >u mill
at Alma burned last night. It had been re-
cently refitted. Loss, $17,000; insured for $12-,
000.
Wholesale Grocery House Horned.
Mobile, May 29.—The wholesale grocery"
and liquor house of L. Brower & Co. burned
to-night. Loss about $40,000. Insured for
$30,000.
THE TURF.
Kiicing nt Brighton Beach.
New Y'oiik, May 29.—At the Brighton
Beach Racing ussociutsou track 8000 people
were present. '1 he weather was disagreeably
cold and the track heavy.
Purse race, for all ages, was won by Charley
Kempland, King Fan second, Plunger third.
Time—1.05 Jf.
Selling race, one mile and an eighth, won by
Lute Siring, Centennial second, Bonairetta
third. Time—2.00.
I'uise i vce, for all ages, won by Colonel
Watson, Pearl Thorue second, Rambler third.
Time—2.19.
Hurdle race, one mile and a quarter, won by
Coinage, Rochester second, ICato Cronin third.
Time—2.20.
MARITIME INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived, Sailed, Etc.
New Orleans, May 29.—Cleared: Ship
'I bos. Lord, Boston; brig Flora Goodale, Prov-
idence. Ariived: Steamship Lucy P.Miller,
Puerto Cortes; sbip llemartbe, Dakar.
New oi k, May 29.— Arrived: Belgeutand,
Antwerp; State of Nevada, Glasgow.
Philadelphia, May 29.—Arrived: Hiber-
n an, Glasgow.
London, May 29.—Arrived: Wyoming and
Fulda, New Yoik; Buena Ventura, Hurnaco
and Biinkburn, New Orleans.
"I may briefly say," remarks Mr. Ruskin,
that I believe that ail the genius of modern
artists is directed to tastes tliat are iu vicious
states of wealth in cities, and that on tho
whole they are in the service of a luxurious
class who must be amused, or worse than
amused. 1 think there is twenty ti.ues more
effort than the. e used to be, far greater skill,
but far less pleasure in the exercise of it in
the hi lists themselves. I may say that my
chief ietlings is that things are going power-
fully to Ibe-bad, but thit there may be some-
thing, no one knows how or when, which may
start up and check it."
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