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New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
TIE PEOPLES REFORM PARTY OF BOSTON.
COAL MINERS RIOT.
SERIOUS TROUBLES NEAR sCRANToN-A RIOT IN
WHICH SIX HUNDRED MEN PARTICIPATED-THE
MINERS GO TO THEIR WORK WITH sHOT-GUNs.

SERIOUS TROUBLES NEAR sCRANToN--A RIOT IN
WHICH SIX HUNDRED MEN PARTICIPATED-THE
MINERS GO TO THEIR WORK WITH sHOT-GUNs.
SCRANTON, Penn, Nov. 20.-Fairlawn col
iery in this vicinity the Of considerable
excitement during the past few days The men usually
employed there have been strike for the past few
weeks the Company refused to grant their re-
quest namely: that five carloads Of coal should const
tute days work instead of six at present. On Mon
day last a man named Pat Dugan, TO whom the Com
pauy let mine contract, appeared upon the scene
with fresh gang OF men, who went TO work on the Com
paDy's terms THIS action aroused the most intense
feeling among the strikers and that evening. when the
Dugan gang returning home from work, they were
hissed hOoed at and pelted with stones This state OF
affairs continued every day aferward, but grew
and more serious until last evening, when an open
riot occurred, and several pstolshots were dis
CHARGED on both sides. Some coo men participated
IN tie melee. The Dugan gang entered their wagons
horses and galloped of, followed bv the mob, who
vowed vengeance upon them. Tnis morning the Dugan
gang went 10 their work, armed with Remington rnes
They presented strange appearance on Their way 10
the mines, and recalled the early scenes OF wyoming,
when the settlers, gun IN hand went to work on the
harvest field, and il needs be, to fight. When the
out OF the colicrY this evening they were
cree ted BY q crowd of men and boys who hssed them
and called them ba klegs thieves. &c. bat offered no
personal violence. Tic Dugan party were determined
sell their lives dearly, and II molested, would nre
upon their opponents, and make, as they said, more
danger past and that there will be no further scenes
M yiOppcp
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
FOREIGN NOTES.

ROME, Nov. 20.-Fifty more persons belong
Ing TO the Commorrsi have been arrested Naples.
BERLIN, Nov. 2o.-Negotiations are now in
progress between the Governments Of Germany and
Mexico for the conclusion OF d treaty OF commerce.
BERLIN, Nov. 2O.-The permission accorded
10 Court Arnm to take for the reeupera
lively forbidden 10 ride. F
QUEBEC, Canada, Nov. 20.-The arrival from
Europe OF Of The Arm of Passett Co. is now daily
expected the purpose of identifying the man arrested
for ezzement ON board OF the steamship Prusssp
TORONTO, Ont, Nov. 20.-The report of the
Committee OF bondhoders appointed at late meetip
Of the Midland Railway of Canada, recomme Bds the
necessary loan years coupons The report
been fav0raby received.
CALCUTTA, Nov. 20.-The two missing boats
crews of the ships French Empire and City of Edin-
burgh sunk by collision at the mouth Of the Hooghy.
have been heard FROM They landed the coast lower
aown aud have arrived at Kuttsck
TORONTO, Ont, Nov. 20.--A telegram from
4ssAss V ~ eIoas says EAs LeSss Fnss sdvsessss
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
TIE CUBAN INSURRECTION.

ARRIVAL OF TROOPS AT SANTIAGO DE CUBA-oF-
FICiAL REPORTS OF ENGAGEMENTS.
HAVANA, Nov. 13.-The Spanish mail steamer
Sale de Cuba arrived here today. after having disem-
bsrked a force Of loo marines at Santiago de Cuba
Official dispatches report the following incidents oil the
small band OF insurgents entered the village OF
CauO on the OF November but Was aTlven ou by tle
rarrsou with the loss of killed and one taken plls
Oner. ..-.,o,
In the Central Department the insurgents attacked
rho cncampmeEt at Las Flores and were repulSel.
on the night OF Nov 4 tue rebels attempted 10 pass
the Trocaa near Tower No. 90 a vigorous hre was
CD ned upon them by the neghDOTng towers ana altef
1lght three hours duration the aSsalahts Fe'lreu
Their loss Is unknown.
TIE village of san Geronimo was attacked at night on
the October by strong force OF rebels wno sue
ceeCed iii burning the place.
In tne Cnco Villas jurisdiction the Spanish troops
attacked rebel encampnent on the lOth near Manlca-
ragua. The enemy lost one Killed aud two wounCed
The Sp1uiards attacked party OF insurgents on the
Sd place called Canon and drove them from their
position capturing five horses. On the following day
the troops encountered tue enemy intrenched IN
superior numbers at Las Niaiacas fight followed
lasting an hour aud half Six OF the rebels were seen
fall, while the Spdnards had three Killed ana IOur
wounded. - .
An attack was made the night OF the 18th by 200
Insurgents in the village OF Jumento In the jurisdiction
Cf Trinidad. The garrison made brave defense aua INC
rebels were compelled to Withdraw.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
PREPARATIONS FOR THE MEETING OF con-

THE REPAIRS IN TIE CAPITOL NEARLY COMPLETE
IMPROVEMENTS IN TIE PARK--A LARGE NUMBER
OF MEMBERS AND SENATORS ALREADY PRESENT
PROBABILITY THAT SENATOR CARPENTER WILL
BE CHOSEN PRESIDENT PRO TEN. OF TIE SENATE.
lrRoM REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF TUE TRiBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-The carpenters, up
hosterers painters. curtanhangers, stcamters car
pet cleaners aud repaers generally are busy In both
wings of the Capitol making ready for the assembling
OF Congress three weeks hence. Those VINO nave not
been In Washington during tho Summer while the WORK
going on. Will hardly recognize the grounds aoou'
the Capitol especially 10 the east and north OF IT, Inc
park in front extending from the Capitol to Flrstst.'
aud from B-st. South B-st North has been cut away
about nine feet tho level Of East Capitost, ana
many of the fnest have been removed, but the
change Notwithstanding the loss OF the trees has done
to improve the appearance OF the Capitol thah
any Improvement that has been made for years. IL mas
also made the building more accessible. BY the time
Congress reassembles the roadways about the Capitol
will doubtless have been flushed, but IL is hardly pos
bic that the entire work under contract can be COM
pleted summer. Tde Capitol itself will be
ready for occupancy in fortnight. Carpets are being
laid ia both halls and committee rooms and many OF
the clerks and employees have returned and are at work
on the papers, records, &C., OF the two Houses.
A largo number OF members and Senator'S are here
arranging for Winter quarters or otherwise getting
ready for work. The following named Senator'S are now
in town, most OF whom Will remain until Congress
meets Messrs. Dorsey, EImunds Morrill,, (Me), Nor
rilI, Vt.), Kelley Logan, Mitchell, Robertson, Pease
Patterson Sherman. Spencer Thurman, Sargent, West
Hamilton and Hager II said by officers of the Senate
that although VlceP.esldent Wilson is very anxious to
resume his duties presiding officer Of the Senate he Is
convinced that his health will not admit OF his doing So
This fact will make the election OF President pro tem
OF the Senate the first duty Of that body as an election
to that position by the Senate has to be made at the
earliest notification OF the intended absence OF the Vice.
President No doubt expressed that Senator Carpen-
ter will be chosen.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
CENTENNIAL PROSPECTS.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20.-A combined depu-
tation from War, Navy and Treasury Departments
and the Smithsonian Institute and other Na'ionai
Bureaus forming the Goverement Department OF the
Centenpia Board has BEEN by direction Of the Prcsi-
dent In consultation with tho Centennial on
cials In this city in reference TO the exhi-
b,t.on to be made by the Departments they rep
resent. These gentlemen were greatly surprised
OF the Of the plans for the buildings
and with the progress that has been made toward their
competon They will make reports with valuable sug-
eestOns as what each Department can aud should 40
10 xhi0t Of the country, which, carried
ouf will make the Government the grandest
exhibitor Of all contributors. The exhibition by the
Smithsonian Institute Will embrace complete cohec-
nn of all the animals OF country that contribute 10
the wants OF man in food, labor otherwise, ana Ia
this way carry out idea OF Its founder to W.T. duse
know ledge among
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
THE HURRICANE IN JAMAICA.

ADDITIONAL NAMES OF VESSELS DAMAGED-INJURY
TO OTHER PRoPERTY-Loss OF LIFE
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Nov. 10.-ln addition to
The mariue disasters by the storm OF Nov j. before
reported, the following announced, Schooner
Brgaud, ashore soop Jane Nelson, leaking; sioop A
d. c., ashore; sloop Rose. ashore tine Manchester,
nshore the Defiance ashore.
The damage by the hurricane in Kingston is roughly
estimated at 10000
In ST. Catherine, st. Thomas Ye Vale 81. Dorothy,
Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, WestmoreaDd ST.
Ann, and Metcalfe Immense damage was done. Fields
of provisions verging maturity. together with those
recently planted. have been wholly devastated, and
numerous peasant houses were blown down. Dcsola-
tion Is spread over many districts
Al MeEslfe the schooner C. S. Cover while lying at
anchor become a total wreck, having been driven
ashore. Three persons drowned, The schooner
Challenger Of Falmouth. her way TO Kingston. met
with the gale of the end lost all her sails and
darkness covered all the aud she drifed back below
the port and GOT ashore IN spite OF the Efforts
of the captain, and became "a total wreck.
Reports from some sections say ground provisions will
be seahty next year, aud starvation Is looked for.
In Port Mo.ant Harbor every wharf was destroyed.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
no hope. believe myself to be acting IN THIS n''''0'

no hope believe mvself to be acting IN this n'"'''
In clear obe1ience to God. ..noton
designate the 3Jth OF this month as the terla no,
OF nv rectorship beg to say however, that % The
willingly embarras you IN your aIran Sndav Semdsu or TWO
longer It would contribute to your convenience j." ~
regard, will. II can. gladly do so. ~ ~, that
am bappy TO know that the church is full ana tnat
80 far as can observe, the parish Is prosperous
gives me pleasure to say that. excepting ohiy
Individual instances the whole body OF the consaIIkI
ton are my personal friends and that with tne a. oos
am In daily intercourse OF love and confidence va ~ so
grieye me beyond measure TO fee! that must o
many whose love and friendship for me as the Puh Phoa
have grown and fourshed under the auspices VI snn
Gospel teachings which precious 10 my own on
/ beg, gentlemen, and all, TO present 10 ,n yo'
assurances unfeigned interest and Christian 1 y
large debt gratitude, also, owe you for your NJ
nesses innumerable. May the best blessings oi oun
gracious God be upon and your famies' anu nai
this beloved parish. Ever faithfully yours IN ulo'
bonds, Wh r. NlCho0
Trinitu Reet0ry, Nov. 18. 1874
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
JUDGE POLANDS DECISION SHOULD BE RE-
CEIyED WITH EXTREME CAUTION.
From The PATaffIpfil fn4lre' JTlTD.I.
l.o Dnl,,I of Drocl Gan Inv potnrip

2
Judge Poland of Press Gag law not0riety,
chairman OF the committee appointed bv Congress 10
Investigate the political condition of Arkansas, has
given an extraudi decision In regard to the
mixed condition Of aiirs that State which decision
is no, UNEXPECTEDLY, adverse to the yaditY of the
Arkansas Constitution. judge Poland has been snm
noDed TO Washington by Mr. Attorney General WI
uams TO repeat his decision there, order that Mr.
Williams may act upon 1t, previous occasion be
summoned Messrs. Casey and Packard from New
Orleans to repeat their opnOn that louisiana could not
cOun its election returns without the aid OF Federal
troops We most earnestly and respectfully suggest TO
the Attorney General he shall receive the decision
of Judge Poland with extreme caution. for the prior de-
cisions OF Mr. Chairman Poland upon the Crcuit MOo-
Ter District of Columbia Investigation, &c. &c. &c.
were of nature render them OF little worth, aud TO
onix To their author the tile Of the Great Congress
sioal Whitewasher" 1t possible taat IN this Arkan-
sas business he be correct. but anything he may
say or do will De received By the country with sus
melon and distrust. Besides, TO oycrtIrn State
election upon the word OF one man, and TO oyerrun
Arkansas with Federal troops at this tne would be as
upwise as 1t would be unjust.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
THE ARKANSAS GOVERNORSHlP.

A CONFERENCE BETWEEN THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL
AND JUDGE PoLAND-sMITH's FOLLOWING IN
ARKANSAS sMALL-TIE INVESTIGATING CoAMii-
TEES REPORT NOT YET THOUGHT OF.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-Judge Poland ar
rived here this morning. In obedience to the request Vi
the Attorney General, who desired to confer WIN MN
with reference to Arkansas matters before he returneu
10 Vermont The Judge called on the AttorneyGenerai
this morning. and short conversation followed, lro
which the latter inferred that Smith had only shah
following in Arkansas. and that there was no mineuiae
danger of an outbreak. As for the preparation vi
report to Congress- in obedience to the Instructions Vi
the resolution authorizing the investigation, Judge
Poland said he had not yet thought OF the suoect'
that member OF the Committee was still taxing tes''-
mony Arkansas and that report could not DC aSrceu
on until the members get together and weigh the tes
mony This he said could not be done until alter INC
assembling OF Congress- The General rec'ou
the subject in the Cabinet meeting but no
took place. He does not appear TO think that the GOV
ernnent will be required to interfere before Congress
meets. Senator Clayton telegrdphed the Presdent ama
Attorney General to-day, urging In tne most eanvsc -
manner the immediate RECOGNITION "i sm'n & anu he inst
his opinion that such course would not on'y pc Jse'
but that t would restore peace anu goou eHs iatIer
aYng srved this monng called on the
this afternoon. and Judge Poland, VINO eaycs lo' '''
tomorrow. was to have seen him tnis evening"
THE SITUATION DISCUSSED AT THE CABINrT SESSION
i
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
WAsuISGToN Nov. 20.-The Cabinet ses-
sion to-day continued nearly three hours All tie
members except Postmaster General Jewell were
present. Tne Arkansas matters were the subject OF
comment. Attorney General Williams submitted tee-
grams from Senator Clayton and several STATE oicers
in Arkansas urging the recognition OF the smith party
by tho Federal Government, but the geherai
opinion OF the Cabinet that since their las,
lacn N alf fep
made at that time, namely, that the Government has
not in its possession such Information as WOud lusy
anv ntererence with the controversy in that STATE
Gov Garland tee craphei Lowe and Archer DIS couu-
sell here today from Little Rock as follows " All
peace no noise no disturbance
SMITH STILL HIDING-TIIE PEACE PREsERVED-No
ARRESTS MADE.
LITTLE Rock, Nov. 20-Smith Is still hidden.
Peace and quiet prevail throughout the city No arrese
have been made. The ii Milton Sayler OF the Con-
gTessona Investigating Committee arrived to-day
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
THE CARLIST WAR.

REPrBIICAN TROOPS OBLIGED TO RETURN 10 ~ oAN
TANpER IN CONSEQUENCES OF BAD wEAIHEN
Al 'NN' SAN SEBASTIAN, Friday, Nov 90 1874
Several steamships with Republican troops
nm hoard which sailed from here for Santander pu'
back to-day in consequence Of bad weather at sea-
supply OF provisions in she city Is snort even oi
al ,nbabitsnts and the unexpected return OF these
soldiers who must be fed causes much distress
MADRID. Friday, Nov 40, 1874
The Carlists have shot 81 prisoners captureu "'
Cavelo. - ,..sor Nov o, 1874
s,ecal disnatches from Spain The Standard state
,ha largo arc going forward to Miranda
where the Republican army is massing for active opera
mons in Navarro and for the relief OF Pampeluna
Tie Carlists are concentrating around Estela under
the command Of Gen. MendIrl The Basque battahons
with Don Carlos and Gen. Eo are on the point OF a'
Ing Vera for Pdente-a-Reyna.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
ANOTHER CATHOLIC PRIEST CONVERTED VO
pRnTEIrANTISM

BALTIMORE, Nov. 2O.-Tne Rev. Father Fran
els x J,cqueluet. "a priest OF tae Romii Catholic
church, has sent his resignation 10 Archbishop Bay
ley. announcing abandonment OF the Catholic faith
and his return into the church-;he Presoytorau-in
which. he says, he was born aud raised Father JAG
ouemrt has been attending the Young Mems prayer
Ieetlags at Dr. Geyourns church durlug the present
week and on Wednesday uignt announced hls CONVEX
sion 10 Professionalism. He native oi sneya, bwitz
erand snd MAS ordained priest ia TINS country in
1862 since that he has been missionary priest IN
ae United es Cuba aud various portions OF Europe,
nd nas recently been connected with 81 Peters Church
III this city.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
ANOTHER EFFORT TO RAISE THE PRICE OF
PIG IRON.

PHILADELPIIA, Nov. 2)-Tne pig iron man
ufacturers Ii the L.: Valley have issdea call Tor
general meeting o. all makers Of pi. metal IN the
L,h,gh schuyikli. Upper aud Lower sdsqnchanna Val
leys aa1 In NewJrsey. TO be held IN Philadelphia on
Tuesday IL, pIrpose Of the gLtheruG Is, by gen
era agrecmcn: a,nJ1s manufacturers, to immediately
reduce the proiI. y: ps mo IN order ~ cease over
stocking tins iurlct and taus bring ~ prc Tae call
for the tncetn states that seS OF aly riisii, le
only he INA at i Material lJss 10 t1c pI :LStr. cir
cunstanee owas waJy. !: Is asisi. - ~; eAs,s, OF
nrnuG.iuu cOusalup.oas
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
OUTRAGE ON AMERICAN MISSIONARIES
In SYRIA.
CnNsrANrINOPLE.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Friday, Nov 90 1874
Mr.. Baker. the Minister of the United States,
recently received information that the residence OF the
American missionaries in Lltakia Syria, was violated
by armed force He Immediately called upon the Grand
Vizer and had a long conversation with him on the
subject Of the outrage The Grand Vzier said he was
waiting for the report of the Governor of SYRIA and
could take no action until it was received. But ne
promised positively that the Porte woud gave the
United States Government full and compile satisfaction
If wrong had been done.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
EXECUTION OF A MURDERER IN TENNESSEE

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 2o.-Shade Westmore-
land alias shade Wood, hanged in Caattanooea TO-
day for the murder OF William Enberling near 'his
place in May, 1871 The execution was witnesseu "
about 5000 people. Westmoreland eonies'ea 'n'
murder but said that false swearing had placed hn Ia
hrs nrcsent condition and expressed hope of meeting
those who had sworn his life away In the better woriu
Tue rope was cut at las p. m, and In ten minutes
Wood was pronounced dead. In a;teen minutes Nc "''
cut down. and his remains Inferred in the city cemetery
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
EXPLOSION IN AN ENGLISH coLLIERY

INONUUNI IIIUaY' NOV. ~ ISl4.
A terrible explosion occurred in colliery at
warran Vale, Rawmarsh, West Riding OF York
shire to-day Fourteen miners knowa TO have oeen
killed.
LONDON. Saturday, Nov. As a.m.
The total number OF the Killed by the explosion IN the
Warren Vale coal mine, Yorkshire. is "a Ten have
teen rescued mere LEES injured.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21

the communication of the OF Lepne II says the
political macontents OF the Red River have been wholly
forgiven and the death of Scott was SO nextrcao as
statesmen cannot regard 1t as ordinary murder L.
pines death would add brutality to brutality and stain
The history Canada with blot of which the children
of those now CRYING execution would be ashamed
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21

special thought and attention specIa appropriation
would be needed for the purpose. ..
The report closes with n statement OF the necessary
for more for the work OF the Bureau ana dew
complimentary words Cor the emplOye3 OF thc once
The reoort Il sgne by Gen L'gge.t, whose resignation
took effect at tAe close OF last month.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
DErREASE OF BRITISH EXPORTS.

WASHINGTON, Nov 20.-The Bureau of Sta
tistes furnishes the following statement, showlng
decrease in the exports from Uaited Kingdom TO
the United States for the 10 months ending Oct 81 1874
as compared with the corresponding period OF 1873:
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
WITHDRAWAL OF TRAINS ON WESTERN ROADS.

ST. PAUL, Nov. D.-Ihe 81. FauI HHu Dio"N
City Railroad Company today agreed to abandon 'nc'
previous determination to withdraw the day aceon
modation passenger train. on the petition OF i'So
number OF business in the Minnesota vaiIes, On
that pas fares by tnat tram shsi pe -.
Tie Old rate five cents per mile III Objection - p
by any considerable number OF people or py tue ~,
road Coninis siOners officially, the train VIII os WIZ
drawn IL claimed that since the reduction oI iar.s
by the Rsiroad Commissioners this train mas pocn ~
at a monthly loss OF S.bJ0. the Milwaukee hn" ps
Paul Rairoad s Also understood TO conte mpa.c ,, to
witbdra wal OF the accommodation tram between '"''
city aud Austin.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
FRENCH POLITICS.

UNION OF REPUBLICANS RECOMMENDED BY LOUIS
BLANC.
PARIS, Friday Nov. 90 1874.
NJ. Louis Blanc, who sits in the Assembly
for tue Department of the Sene has issued manifesto
advising the union of al the Republicans in that body
instead Of coalition of the Ceners which he deems I'm
nnsIhle.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
THE PEACE OF EUROPE.

PRINCE GoRTsCHAKoTF SATISFIED OF IFS MAMIE
NANCE FOR MANY YEARS.
BERLIN, Friday, Nov 20, 1874
Prince Gortschakoh, the Russian Foreign
Minister who had been sojourninG here Tor seVerai
days had a long Anal interview with Prince bismarck
today after which he took his departure for ST. Petefs
burg During Trince Gortschakofs stay here' IN pr
vate conversation, be expressed his commence In 'e
nainenanoo of the peace OF Europe for many years.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE BRUSSELS CONGRESS.

RrrusAI OF GREAT BRITAIN TO AGREE TO THE PRO-
POSED INTERNATIONAL CODE.
LONDON, Friday, Nov. 90 1874
special dispatch to The Pail Mall Gazette from
Berlin says is stated there that the British Govern
ment declines to comply with the proposal OF Russia
for the adoption OF an international code on the OASIS
of the negotiations of the Brussels Conference.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21

QUEBEC, Nov. 20.-It now appears that there e 90
S vhsssvs i ~ sssy u Ne Ssalss Css Ihs Rss u ~ ~
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
THE TREATY-MAKING POWER OF RoUMANIA

AN ASSURANCE THAT THE CONCLUSION OF TREATIES
WITH THE PRISCIPAIITY NOT TO AFFECT lhh
suZERAINTY OF TURKEY.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-21
REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OFPATENTs

REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF FAIEN IS.
AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PATENTS GRANTED
AND APPLICATIONS FILED-BENEFUS DERIVED
FROM THE PUBLICATION OF PArENIs-AN INDEX
OF ALL PATENTS ISSUED ABOUT TO BE PCB-
LIsIED-REPRoDUCuoN OF OLD DRAWINGS IN
CLASSES.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUSEl
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.--Thc annual report
of tho Commissioner Patents shows that the Patent
Olfcc is sill sclfsupporting. The receipts from all
the year s72l1 IS, and the expendi-
lures Sd9O75 72 The folio ing figures show tle bust