Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-20
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LONDON, Feb. l9.-Sir Charles Dixie !
addressed his people this evening. The
house was crowded, and at the outset
slightly disordeEly, bat ample precautions
had been taken against trouble. The plat
form was raised so high that il could not be
soa led, the seats we're nailed to the floor and
police we're ready.
Sir Chsrss then delivered q long powerful
speech. he protests against the efforts to
squelch free discussion. He had attacked
she monarchy because Of the evils it engen-
dered Never did the rich understand the
wants of the poor, and should they continue
to ignore the latter, grave results would
follow.
Gladstone entertained Minister Schenck
at dinner Saturday.
CHICAGO, Feb. ia Sioux City dis
patch says the reported freezing to death Of
Spotted Tail aud his band of braves is q
canard. Spotted Tail is still on the Platte,
where he will remsin the rest Of the winter.
SAN Francisco, Feb. l9.-The frss-clsss
passengers and mails of eight trains recently
blooksded on the Union Pacific railroad,
arrived here this evening, having been
rushed at the utmost speed over the Central
in Alsmeda county this morning BY a train
from Oakland, lAieu with delicaoies of the
season aud magnificent bouquets Of flowers
grown in the open sir.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb.-There is a new line
open on the water or broken ice along the
harbor front and lust outside the boats from
the elevator nearly to the srsenal, and it is
believed that steamboat property is now
safe even in the event of q sudden break up.
The weather is clear and thaving, and some
steam boat men are much encouraged.
HHLIFAx, Feb. 19.-The Chronicle, in
reply to an editorial in the Toronto Globe
ridiculing the story of the separation treaty,
reasserts its authenticity, and says it is
crNdibly informed ths, it was signed, and
the chief points had been mutually agreed
upon between the two governments some
years previously and 80 far as Great Brit
ain was concerned,i it had been definitely
settled as basis of her future colonial
policy. The Chronicle says Lord Leonard
is instructor and Geo. f. Carter is cognizani
Of the treaty, and mentions instances which
indicate the fact of its existence.
PARIS, Feb l9.-The Opinion National
asserts that . conspiracy has been discov
cred, iG which three generals under the late
Emperor are leaders. The plan was to dis
perse the Assembly by force and take posi-
ton, when they we're 30 be supported by .
lot Of ex officers. The opinion says:
''In consequence of this, no one will bt
permitted 10 cross France without pass.
The forthcoming manifesto Of the mon
archists attracts attention in the Assembly
New YoRK, Feb. I9.-Jem Mace called
at the Clipper office and announced his
readiness 10 meet O'BAldwin anywhere
within q thousand miles of New York fol
s. 900.
In response to the suggestion of the arch
bishop, the Catholics will parade on the az
niversary of st. Patrick.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l9.-It is understood
q majority Of the Judiciary Committee viii
report q resolution referring the question
involving land grants to the Kansas Pacific
Central branch of the Union Pacific and 81
Joseph and Denver City railroad compsnie
back to the Department of Interior, for tn
reason that the House did not suthoriz
the Committee to send for persons and pa
pers. The minority will recommend tn
passage of o resolution that the assign
mens of the Hannibal & St. Joseph Com
paay to the Branch of the Union Pacific
is not binding ON the United States, ant
that the latter company Is not entitled :
any of the land claimed BY il; also tbs
the st. Joseph & Denver City COMPANY
entitled only to q fraction OF the Ian
which it claims.
The House Committee on Civil Servie
agreed to-day 10 report q bill making !
proper for Congressman to ask for civ
appointments.
a The Committee on Ways and Means th
morning resolved to hold to the payment
an income tax for 1871, but did nothing f
II the future tax.
D Wade Hampton, NJ. c. Butler and Gel
Kershaw, of South Carolina, have arrive
- here to ask for hearing before the X
Klux committee to defend themselv,
against the charge made in the Senate, tn
tney were in league with the Ku-Klux
Seth. johnson, the embezzling treasu
!. clerk, is sentenced to pay fine Of s4(
600, and i'm prisonmsnt for one year.
- The Senate to-day confirmed the nom
:, nation of Geo. Hall, Assistant Secretary
State.