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ENGLAND.

Tho Case Of the American Ship Mary
LewcIl-Formai Demand for Explanations
Of the American Dlinister ON the English
Government.
LONDON April 20. 1859.
IL In understood here that the American Minister,
In accordance with instructions received from the
Unired States government, today made formal
demand on Lord Clarendon, the British
Foreign Secretary. asking for explanations
In relation TO the case OF the American
ship Mary Lowell, which was captured by the Span
sh war frgate on one Of the Bahama Islands, while
In charge OF the British oca with the seal
OF the Revenue Department on matches. This fact
IN connection with the reported increase OF the Ame-
rcAn nect on the West India Islands, creates much
sensation In commercial circles in this city. and 1t is
thought. viii very likely seriously afiect the new
spanish loan now about to be put on the market.
The DIII for tho Regulation OF Irish Leases.
LONDON, April 90 1860.
In the House Of Lords this morning the bill intro
duccd by the Marquis Of Clanricarde, regulating
leases In Ireland, passed to a second reading.
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Cabinet Rumors Abon. Cuba.

During the last few days variety of runors
have been set a1oat in reference to Cabinet
counsels, Cabinet opinions and Cabinet diff
culties on the Cuba question. With Attorney
General Hoar as "the law officer Of the
crown" we have no apprehension Of any
Cuban movement on the part of the admins
tration that will alarm the country or give any
great lift to the bears Of Wall street; for Mr.
Hoar is said to be model Of caution, circum-
spection, legal precedents, authorities and red
tape. For example, he has, it is reported,
given II as his opinion that 1t would not be
strictly according to the principles of inter
national law II General Grant were to seize
and occupy the island Of Cuba with military
force and establish over 1t protectorate d la
Louis Napoleon In Mexico; and If this be so
there is no necessity for any alarm as to the
chances Of getting into q war about CuSa.
Our opinion, on the contrary, is that If Gen.
eral Grant, following the precedent of Napoleon
In Mexico, were to take possession of Cuba on
the plea Of civilization and humanity, there
would be no excuse for Intervention from
Napoleon, no ground for a protest from Eng
land and no danger of collision with Spain.
She would sell out her right and title cheap
for cash, and tho question would be settled.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
The Elections In Nova scoiiR.
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKET.-IoNDoN, April 2o--4.s0
r. M.-Consols close at 93x for money and p3k
e3I for the account. United States nvetwenty
bonds quiet at so%. Stocks steedy-Eries, 2S:
Illinois, ~ 4; Atlantic and Great Western. 2sk.
PARIS BOuRsE.-PARIs, April 20.-Bourse dull;
rcntes III 100
FRANKFORT BouRsE.-FRAxxroRr, ApriI 20-
United states nve-twenty bonds are easier NJ SIC.
LIVERPOOL Corr0N MARxEr.-LivsRPoot, April
20--4:30 T. M.-1he cotton market closed easier but
not qu0tably lower. Mlddling uplands. l2kd. mid.
ding orleans 1880. The sales OF the day have been
6OOJ bales
HAvkB CorToN MARKEr.-EAvRE April 2o-Even-
inQ.-Couon closed Gull but without change In quo
tatIons on the spot or to arrive.
LIVERPOOL BREApsrrrrs MARxKr.-LIvERr0oL,
red Western.
LIvERi DOL PROVISIONS MARKEr.-IivERpoor,
April 2o-C Cheese Sis. per cwt for the best grades
OF American fine.
LivERroOL PRODUCE MARKEr.-LryERPooL, April
2o.-Spirtts OF petroleum. NL per gallon.
LONDON PRODUCE MARKRr.-LoSDoN April 20
$3.50 7. Uncommon rosin, 90. 3D. per cwt Iurpen-
tine, 3ls. 81. per cwt 1aow, 46s per cwt. sugar
3os per cwt Tor No. IL Dutch standard on the spot
and los. pd. fot do. anoat Linseed OIL $50 o. per
ton.
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PENNS YLVANlA.

Preparations for the National Sunday School
observation-disclosures Of philadelphia Irish.
men 20 Senator Chandicrss Speech ON the
Alabama Claims.
PHILADELPHIA, April 90 1899.
The Executive Committee, Of which George II.
Stuart Is chairman are completing arrangements fos
the great National Sunday School Convention TO oe
held at Newark. N j.. on the 2sth inst Rev. Dr.
Han, OF new York. Henry Ward Beecber and other
eminent speakers and sunday school men WIZ al
dress the Convention during the DISCUSSIONS
John M. MOriarty, President OF the Irish Repub-
lcan Association. has sent the following despatch to
Senator Chandler
Accept thanks 2oo00 lshmeu Of Pennsylvania who
voted for Grant In November for late speech on The
Aabama claims Reconstruclion resumption OF nourshina
manuactories the restoration Of foreign radc, the e.tea
sion OF territory the vindicston Of national honor and the
liberation OF Ireland would all follow hosfics agsnsA
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MExlCO.

Failure Of the Attempted Revelation In Sinn-
Iea--(;od Discoveries Near Mozutlair--A fairs
i'm Lower California.
San Francisco, April 10, 1902.
Late Mazatlan advices represent tnat the insurgent
leader, Palacio, made a decided failure OF his at
tempt TO revolutlonze the State OF Sinaoa. After
his escape from Mazatla1 he proceeded imme1-
aiely to Coma. and succeeded IN reducing the garr
son. Upon entering the pace and finding no money
IN the Mint he levied contribution on the mcr-
chants of the city TO raise $4,000. but succeeded IN
getting only $1,000. Not being ablc TO sustain HIM
self there he disappeared AMI 1t ts believed he has
gone TO Tepic. relying ON Losada for assistance.
Before PalacO eft ColIma he proclaimed III favor OF
General Placdo Veyas rs Governor OF Snaloa. The
procamatiou however, excncd but little sympathy.
The god diCgings recently discovered near Mazat-
tan had attracted crow ds OF persons. Considerable
rod had been taken out, ard one lump worth 81 00o
was found.
The city OF Mazatan has cnrctei a loan OF $50 900
for the purpose OF building hospital,
Everything was quiet in Lower Cali ornta. La Pa2
has been declared the comandlcia Of the military
parrsJh. Two hundred members OF the Legislative
Assembly Of Lower a'Iiorna have been suspended,
but altogether the number of o nccrs has been IN
creased. The whole administration has been
changed.
The riners at san Antonio are doing well. Kid
nappers have appeared IN sfnaloa and the auihOri-
tie have instituted strong measures against them.
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over what they hear and see; for the lectures
combine instruction with amusement in the
most impressive form. 1t was evident from
the rounds Of applause Of the boys when Mr..
Du Chaillu lectured before the schools in
Brooklyn that he had the happy faculty Of
adapting his language and Illustrations to the
capacity Of his youthful audiences, and there
Is no doubt he will prove the most popular Of
lecturers in this new role. 1t is, as was said,
. new element Of education, combining in
rare manner instruction with amusement, and
there is no doubt that our school managers
and teachers will appreciate this, and that lec-
turers on other subjects will find 1t very useful
and profitable to follow the example of Mr.. Du
Chaillu
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
BAVARIA.

The Pope's Encyclical Letter Denounced by
the Prime Minister.
MUNICH. April 20, 1859.
During a debate on the Educational bill In the
Bavar'an Chambers to-day the Prime Minister. Prince
Hohenloae, made remarkable speech. After
protesting against the entrance OF any
party feeling whatever into the consideration
OF questions concerning the Church. he proceeded to
stigmatze the Encyclica letter OF the Pope as con-
trary to the spirit OF the age and Of the
OF the differences which have arisen between the
Church and the State
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The Case OF the Rejected Consul foE
L~eds-A Very Curious Case.

A Mr.. Edward Stephens, nominated by
President Grant as Consul to Leeds, was the
other day very unccremonlously rejected by
the Senate; ''and thereby hangs tale" This
Mr.. Stephens Is the son OF Mrs. Ann S.
Stephens, the authoress, a lady who, as II ap-
pears, possessed and exercised considerable
influence In the distribution Of the spoils under
President Johnson. II will be remembered by
our readers that when the famous Buckley. as
Solicitor Of the Treasury, by authority Of Mr.
johnson, undertook last summer the task OF
unearthng the whskey rings, be came on to
this city and commenced a terrible war against
Rollins, then Internal Revenue Commissioner,
and Courtney, United States District Attorney
OF this district that Courtney was too much
for Buckley on his legal points and In the
matter Of muscle; that Binckley was so badly
beaten in the court house and pumncllcd in
the Astor House that he returned TO Washing
ton 10 report progress and repair damages.
II will next be remembered that Courtney had
q party Of the name of Fitch arrested and
clapped In jail in this city on a complaint Of
certain false charges on the whskey business
made by Fitch at Washington against said
Courtney, and that, on ''the sober second
thought. In jail, Fitch confessed said charges
unfonnded, and pleaded that he bad been per-
suaded to make them By Buckley and Mrs.
Ann S. Stephens, and that the object Of Mrs.
Stephens was 10 get Courtney ani Rollins out
Of Office, and General Burbridsa. Of Ken
tucky appointed, In the place Of Rollins, In
ternal Revenue Commissioner.
This story Of Fitch was pronounced untrue
by MIS-. Stephens but still II seemed 10 be- I'M
derstood that, having the confidence Of Prcsi-
dent johnson, she sympathizcd with him IN his
desire to get rid Of the obnoxious Rollins. But
Rollins, fortified by the Tenure of Once Law
and the Senate, was too strong fcr Johnson,
and so held his post til the 4th OF March last
Meantime Mr.. Edward Stephens was nominated
by Mr.. johnson as Consul 10 Manchester; hut
the nomination fell through. The last Official
nc, OF Rollins was tha. OF procuring from
President Grant an ignominous dismissal Of
Bnckley as Solicitor OF the Treasury. aud the
last reported act Of Buckley was hls own report
OF the personal castigation In Washington
which he felt in honor bound 10 give TO Rollins.
How, then, after all this. did Edward Ste
phcns secure from General Grant the nomina-
tion OF Consul to Lceds2 They say Il was
through the signing Of his papers ny half a
dozen republican Senators. and that. perhaps.
they signed because they could not refuse TIE
request OF lady In 20 small matter. Why.
then, was this nomination 90 uncercmoniously
rejected by the senate' Because, they say,
of all these curious stories abou, Fitch. Binck.
ley, Mrs. Stephens, Courtney, Rollins. Bur
bridge, Bourbon aud Andy johnson. Rumcr
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SPAIN.

Annual BuSget-Gradunl Reduction Of Pro-
hibtery Dutics-Floatins Debt-Receipts
for the Year-Aboiition Of Salt md Tobacco
Monopo!ics.
MADRID. April 20. 1860.
sefor Figueroa. the Minister OF Finance. pre-
scnted the annual budget to the Constituent
Cortcs yesterday afternoon. He proposed TO erect
a reform In the system OF prohibitory duties after
q period OF six years by gradually reducing such
duties lie recommends that the amount Of the float
ing debt be fixed by law at 600 900 reals The re-
cepts Of the government for the current year are
estimated at 100000. 900 rea's. The Minister pro-
poses that the salt and tobadco monopolies be
abolished In 1870.
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THE PARAGUAYAN WAR.

Released Parngunyan Prisoners Rcjoirins
Lapez-Successfal Raids Into the Territory
Held by che Allies.
LISBON April 20 1860.
The regular mail steamship arrived from Rio
Janciro yesterday. The war news was not import
ant. The Paraguayan prisoners OF war released by
the allies at Angosura had reioined President Lopez.
The paraguayans had made several very successful
raids into the territory held by the allies.
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DOMINION OF CANADA.

Tire Annexation Sentiment the Inrrc1sc-
Sensation Over Senator Cbandler's Late
Speec,i--S.ri.se of the Montreal Printers
Navigation Opened-First Arrival Of the
Season.
There has been more than one private meet
ing Of late for the purpose Of changing
tho form OF government OF the New Do
minion. The question is annexation to the
United states or independence. The feeling n grow
ing broader and Is more openly discussed. Every
day articles and letters appear in the city papers
For the first time openly meeting on the subject
face to face Is advocated. There Ia strong under
current but nobody hitherto has had the courage to
speak out movement IN the direction OF annex
alton ~ almost certain 10 make Itself manifest
soon. The hudson Bay acquisition is Great
written openly yet the fact OF acquiring such a
magnificent country is the great directing power In
the mode towards n change In the form OF govern
a considerable sensation is created IN certain
circles by senator Chandler speech recommending
the surrender OF tue British North American
provinces to the United States In connection
with the Alabama claims. and gives another
impetus to the annexationisis. Mr. summers Ala
baina claims speech is copied In full both by tho
English and French papers.
there rs great excitement among the French prin-
tcrs VINO have struck for an increase OF rates from
twcniy-scven to thirty cents per thousand. Three
rapers concede the increase, while The others refuse
TO DO 20, and, consequently, the men 80 out to-day
The Gclnifcr from Glasgow, the first ship this
season, arrived opposite Father Point nc one O'Clock
this afternoon. steamship Is expected ON Satur-
day. -,
There is stIll considerable floating ice In the river
The Elections In Novn scoiiR.
HALrrAx, April 20. 1879.
The election for members OF the House OF Com.
mons took place to-day aud was exciting through.
out Mr.. Howe. President OF the Privy Council. was
elected by majority OF about 800 over Mr.. Goudge.
Ihe exact figures have not been asccrtained.
RICBMoSp. April %, 1892.
II IN thought that Levi Seonte. antiunon candi-
date for member OF the House Of Commons, will DO
elected by a very small majority.
MITCH Ell, April 20. 1sGa
A terrific rain storm prevailed here Supday night
The country In this neiRhb,rh0od Is covered with
water. The damage TO property IL very great
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NEBRASKA.

Departure OF General Steneman for Califcr.
uia-Iudlan observation-disclosures Of the
Pacific Railroad.
ST. LOUIS April 20. 1889.
despatch from Omaha says Generals Stoneman
and saxton left for San Francisco TO-DAY. Their
commands win follow In few days. A band OF
Indians captured the horses Of wagon train near
Fort LARAMIE. on Friday. and troops have been sens
In pursuit.
The Central Pacific Railroad will reach Monument
cnc are laying two or three miles OF rack per day
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THE WAR In PARAGUAY.
Marshal Lopez Raiding Inside the
Allied Lines.
annexation Movements i'm
Canada.
TORNADO I'M TE11 WEST.
CUBA.

Trinidad Closely Bcsiogcd by the Insur.
Rents-A Chnracterisiic Spanish Story
More Plantations Burned-RumOred Land
ing OF n Cargo of Arms.
HAVANA, April 90 1850.
The Dfo,io announces that the insurgents are
closely besieging Trinidad, and have cut OF all
communication with the town on the hand side.
Troops have been despot tched from Cienfuegos to
relieve Trinidad.
The same paper reports that 1000 insurgents were
attacked and defeated by $50 volunteers.
Reports continue to be received Of the burning OF
plantations by the rebels The Abolr estate, near
Matanzas, Is among those lately destroyed
1t is rumored that steamer from Nassau has
landed arre cargo Of arms and ammunition for the
rebels at Puerto Sama on the northern coast East
ern Department
Moro About the Marvellous Spanish Victory
Near Trinidnd-TwO Thousand Spaninrds to
Attack the Insurgents Near Puerto Prin-
cipe-Repor.ed Surrender OF Rebels--Thc
ConGsc.fiion Measures.
HAVANA. April 20-Evening.
Letters from Trinidad to merchants here
repeat the report that $50 volunteers de-
feaed considerable body OF insurgents
near Trinidad. They state that the fight
took place within half league Of the town. reduce
the number OF the insurgents TO eioht hundred and
add that eight of the latter were killed The latest
news from Trinidad is TO the effect that the rebels
were evacuating the neigbborhood.
70 column of two thousand Spanish troops has
arrived ut Nu"vitas. and viii march Immediately
to attack the rebels the Puerto Principe region.
is reported to-day that the insurgent chieftains
Vilaniel, Casanova and Jupco. with coo arm ell fol-
lowers, have voluntarily surrendered TO the Spanish
authorities
commission has been appointed by the Captain
General to receive the proceeds OF confsssted nro
perty, and have commenced to exercise their func.
tons.
Havana Commercial aud Financial Markets.
HAVANA, April %. 1869.
The surar market Is firm; sales were made to-day
on the bass OF Ss< reals per arr0oe for No. IL
Dutch standard.
Exchange-On London. Io,i 11H per cent pre-
MUM; United states, sixty days sicht, in gold,
par x per cent premiun short sight. 2 per
cent premium: sixty days. sight, in currency, "a
"a y per cent discount
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ILLINOIS,.

Burning OF the State Blind Asylum at jack
sonviiie-Accident ON the Toledo and Wa.
bash Raiir Dad.
CHICAGO, April 20. 1899.
the Illinois State Asylum for the Blind at Jack
sonville was burned this morning. No lives were
lost The furniture, &C., saved. The loss to
the state Is about $50 900: no insurance.
The late heavy rains washed away the embank-
ment on the Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroad
between Springfield and Decatur. The mail train
running west this morning was thrown down the
embankment No Information has been received as
10 whether any one was hurt
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
Senator Ross on Personalities and Privi.
DeRc.


In the United States Senate yesterday
Senator Ross, OF Kansas, rose, according to
privilege, and entered into lengthy personal
explanation Of his late interview with Presi-
dent Grant, his object and reception, the con-
versation and termination OF the meeting. As
10 generally our fate during exciting political
crises, whether individual or national, the
HERALD Is placed prominently forward
o. participant In the affair, the
report Of our Washington correspondent
Of the 18th instant, detailing the circumstances
and result, being characterized by Mr.. Ross as
''grossly incorrect and slanderous, both
towards himself and General Grant" He
acquitted the President Of the charg, of treat
ing him in an ungsntlemanly manner, and ap-
pears excellently well satisfied with his per-
sonal reception at the White House. In his
political mission he was not 80 fortunate.
lie wanted TO protest against removals from
Office, which are being made on a large
scale in Kansas, and also to tender the services
of thirty thousand ex-Union soldiers TO Gil
them. The Senator pointed out to the Presi-
dent that the men recommended by him had
al served their country in time Of danger
and said he regretted that they should have
10 give way TO professional ''place hunters"
and "skulkers In time OF danger" The real
point OF difference remains, therefore, In the
old question, to whom belong the ''spoils?"
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How To TKLL TriK GESUISH ARrrcLE-Pro'essor K
Lyon. while travelling In Asia discovered fower, which
when pow ered death kind OF insect from
Cockroach q Fly He protected his discovery bv letter.
patent government medals. &C. put his signature upon
Flask article, and named Il LYONS MAGNETIC ~.
SECT POWDER. He impaired his secret 70 one but his
successor
Purchasers OF Insect Powder-snd n is used In slmcsi
to It that they not deceived b.
thles limitations and counterfeis The signature of
Lyon the pureha.er's guarantee. Look sharp for an!
Insect Powder that does bear IT, may be had
OF druggists and family stores, a s5 cents per Task
Depot q Park row, New York
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BELGIUM.

Termination OF the NIiucr's Strike at Mons.
BRUSSELS April 20, 1869.
The trouble among the miners at Mons, who had
been on strike for higher wages. Is ended, and no
further rtoting Is apprehended. The workmen an
nouncc that they are ready to resume work peace
fully at q small advance on the price paid hereto
forA
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fa a win rmsrsm sTattr.

A. about twcnis minutes 70 three O'Clock vcsier.
day afternoon a ore was discovered IN the private
s,able OF Frederick Clerief No. iss West Tnirteth
street An alarm was ms antly given. but before
tho IRE was eNunguisRed dsmsgo Co the amount OF
o. was done 20 the siable aud to the extent OF
100 by whter 20 the building, No. ~ West thirty.
nrs street The sisble was insured IN tue Market
Insurance 20 npanv and the other building M the
Gfesn ~ a insurance Company. Tue origin ~ the
lrg g.ssl A ss.lf A a
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FRANCE.

Proposition to Reduce tho Duty the
Expectation Of Brandies to America.
PARIS, April 20. 1869.
Tn the Corps Leyisatif, yesterday, discussion
arose concerning the duty on brandies exported
to the United States A reduction Of the present
rates OF duty was suggested. and urged on the
ground that such change would be favorable alike
to French commercial and American financial in
tcrests.
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THE PACIFIC COAST.
The Fire In tho Eevndn Bl;ncs Subdueti.--
Seizure Of nn Alaska Vessel for Violation of
tho Revenue La,s-Eniifornia Markets.

The Fire In tho Eevndn Blsncs subdued.--
Seizure Of an Alaska Vessel for Violation Of
tho Rcvcnue Lavs--tniifornia Markets.
San FRANCISCO, April 10, 1860.
The Crown Point and Kentuck shafts have been
opened. and there are no Indications Of fire. The
water has risen nearly up to the 800 feet level and
II will take several DAYS pumping to overcome It.
The explorations lar denote that the actual
damage to the mines has been very sight.
The ship Czarevitch. belonging TO the American
stiSa having been sent back TO thus port IN
charge OF reve.ue officer with cargo
% Ser ' .or vessels ciesrea ''icS' ior ALASKA with
assorted caruoea intending to trade with
the Indians and trappers, much anxiety is ieil by
the owners 10 how they Will are In case they fail
Into the Coectors hands and become subject to his
arbitrary rulings.
Flour quiet and nominal wheat Inactive: the ex-
IRENE figures onered for choice are 81 65 Legal
tenders 76k.
Protest Against the Proposed Chnngc OF on
GERS Of the San Francisco Mint--t'rand
Railroad Celebration In Contemplation.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 1902
The proposed change of onicials Of the branch
mint In this city creates an indignation
IN the business community. Nearly oil
the principal bankers and business men
have united In tclcgraphing to Washington,
protesting against any removal OF the present eli
Gent oncers. The change proposed involves a sus
pension OF the mint operations ior several weeks
aud VIII nave damaging effect on financial transao-
lions generally.
rhe nomination OF u. W. Cheesman as Sub
Treasurer Is regarded unIavorably. and long pro-
tcsl has been teleyraphed 70 wasnington urging his
10. .ecton by tho senate.
Tue case OF the ship Czarevitch seized by tho Col
iector Of Sitka has been dismissed bv the District
Court and the vessel Is allowed " proceed to her
destination again.
Tne people Of sacramento and tho Central Pacific
Railroad officers are making extensive preparations
10 celebrate the completion OF the Pacific Railr lad
James Hepburn. well known naturalist, died ~
Victoria vancouver's Island. on April 10.
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rvf sfcuku AZ ME- sliao,D.

TBe directors Of this company have decided 70 run
the cars regularly iodaS. Orders were issuci last
evening 90 the can ans OF the various poncc pre-.
cIncfs on the eASl ude viki-F0urth. seventh.
1enth. Eleeenth. Tbirtefnth seventeenth, Nine.
tesntn Iwenty.nrst Iwenty..hlnd aud twenty
ninth 10 kcep me on psoons ready 10 suppress any
stienpi Al violence which might ee made by the
strikers or othefs