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New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
NEW CLAIMS TREATY WITH MEXICO.
TIE TINE or SIR EDwAED THORNTON, The UMPIRE
TO BE EXTE.,D ,DED.


IBY TELEGRAPH TO HE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, May 3.-The American and
Mexican Joint Claims Commis sion, created by treaty
between the two countries made in 1871, and the term
for the continuance which has three times been eN
tended expired by final limitation on the 3lst OF January
last BY provision OF the treaty IL was agreed that II
Oh the expiration OF the life Of the Commission the u-
pre ,lonld not have decided all The which might
have been referred TO him he should he allowed further
period OF not than six months for that purpose
Ry this provision the time within which Sir Edward
Thornton who t. acting as umpire, would be required To
render his final decision would expire on the 3lst OF
July next ami as he has found impractcabc TO co l.
plele the work by that time, new treaty boi "'u NE
two nations has been negotiated, allowing h Ih 'hc
Goth of November mex. decide all cases referred 80
him.
The treaty also provides that IA soon after NOV 20
next may he practicable the total anoun awarded IN
all Eases already decided whether by the Commission
ers or by the umpire OF the citizens Of party
shall be deducted from the total amount awarded to tie
citizens Of the other party and The balance to the amount
Of $500 600 shall be paid ~ the City Of Mexico at hc
City Of Washington, in gold its equivalent On or be
fore Jan 81 1877 10 the Government In favor Of whose
citizens greater amount may have been awarded, with
out any other deduction than snch may have been
necessary 10 pay the expenses OF the Joint ComnissOn
The residue of the balance, it is provided shall be pai
In ANIMAL iustamens ION Jan 81 OF each year to an
amount not exceeding $500 900 in any one year until the
whole shall have been paid The treaty has been sent to
the Senate
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
GOV. INGERsOLEs INAUGURATION

GOV. INGERSOLDS INAUGURATION.
CoNNEcuCUTs LAST ELECTION NPARADE'-sEssIoSs
HEREAFTER IN wINTER-THE STATE FINANCES
IN GOOD SHAPE.
Hartford, Conn, May 3.-The Legislature
organized to-day by the election OF the Hon. H. f. Hyde
OF Stafford President pro em OF the Senate, and the
Hon. T. NJ. Waller OF New wLondon as Speaker OF the
House. Gov. Ingersoll formally inauguracd to-day
with tho usual ceremonies. The military parade was not
largo usual but the troops in line, comprising the
Governors Horse and Foot Guards the 1st Regiment OF
Connecticut Militia and two companies OF coored troops
made fine appearance. This will be the last session OF
the Legislature in May. and probably the last Election
Parade" under the ancient Connecticut CUSTOM An
amendment TO the Constitution provides for Winter
sessions OF the Legislature in the future and the Governor
will beinauguratcd in January
Gov IngersOl In HIS inaugural message audes To this
important change and also makes appropriate alluslon
TO the memories called up by this centennial year. lie
calls attention 10 the Centennial Exhibition aud to yar-
plans for local celebrations OF the centennial year
The depression Oi values has reduced the grand list OF
thr state nearly 900 900 The State finances arc IN
crcditabc condition The bonded debt OF the state Is
50 OIi 300. aud the Governor says VIII not loOaDy
lie reduced until tho state House IL completed lns
cost of s2.5OO,OOO Tie Governor thinks 10
further legislation concerning saving. banks IL necessary
and recommends that the funds or lie insurance coa-
nics be carefully guarded ~ those 0l SAVINGS Oahs.
new Legislature meets next January, the Governor
recommend, "A short session OF the present Legislature,
and offers TO cooperate with the two Houses IN the eioTt
To secure II. ,
The Inaugural ceremonies were witnessed by large
crowd of cr,ons. among the guests who appeared Ia
the procession the members Of the Chinese Ldu'a
fiOual Commission.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, May 3.-Silver to-day is quoted al
537sd
HENDAYE, May 3.-TwO Guipuzcoan Dele
gates and the Civil Governor OF San Sebastian have 70
signed on OF their opinions concerning the uros
MONTREAL. May "a number of steamers
left for Hamilton Toronto, and intermediate points to
day Navigation between this city and the West may
now be considered fairly open.
LONDON, May 3.-The eight members of the
crew of the ship Lennr, who are charged with mutiny
and murder On that vessel; arragned today IN the
Central Criminal Court, and pleaded not guilty iheif
trial is IN progress.
PARIS, May 3.-The manager of the Droits
de PHonme newspaper has been sentenced to two
oonths Imprisonment and fine OF 5000 for publishing
the speech delivered by Dr. Rob.net at the amnesty
meeting OF April II.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
A RACE FOR TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
LONDON Wednesday May 3, 1876.

The first Spring meeting at Newmarket
opened yesterday and Will continue four days. Tho
most important event of the meeting the race for tho
Two thousand Guineas Stakes took place to-day and
brought out field Of H. Pctrarch won In a canter,
coming in three lengths before Capt Machcs julius
Cesar, who second. Kaleidoscope took third place,
and was followed in order named by Cotness, Great
Tom NJ de Flgny, Camcmbert Fetterock, Rascal, Gla'
els King Death Charon, Father Ciaret, and Rosnanc.
The betting the start l6 TO against Petrarch II
to l against Julius Caesar and 3 TO against Kaleido
scope Petyarch is owned by Lord Dupplin ridden
bv Luke and made the distance, mile and IL yards, In
i52 lie is now ayorto for the Derby at the short odd
OF = 70 l.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
THE HAYTIAN REVOLUTION.
RIVAL CANDIDATES FOR PREsIDENr-DETAILs
TIE RECENT ATROCITIES.

TIE RECENT ATROCITIES.
KINGSTON, April 24.-In Hayti the people in
the south favor Gen. salaman for President In the
north they FOR Gen. Canal, who, however, wants "
be elected in legal way.
Dominique. during his flight from Port-aPfinee, while
being conducted tho wharf by the Spanish Consul re-
ceyed severe bayonet wound in the thigh. Al
Mr. Rameau the rew President, was oeng escorted
by the French Consul, the son OF Monpasier
Pierre stepped up him and said, - You shall
not escape, 1Sha avenge the blood OF my father
whom you massacred the Sd Of May 1872 and, pre-
sentng revolver, shot him dead the spot His body
was then thrown aside and let unbured for SO hours
Gen. Larquet who was in command OF the troops al
Port Prince surrounded and shot because he was
believed to be 4 traitor.
The wle Of the Haytian Admiral, Madame DE Joe with
Madame Alexis NOri in chains tho prison at Cape
Hlyt. Madame Paineau has escaped tO J4maica.
one hundred and eighty thousand dollars were Sc
cured from Dominique while he IN tho act OF snip
ping Il on board a Spanish schooner. proclamation
says he has robbed the Hayen treasury OF S9OVooooa
in three years.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
THE REPORT on PRINTER CLAPP.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May g. 1870.
The subCorSmittee Ways and Means, investigating
matters OF the lease aud management of the Fur Seal
Islands to-day further examined Mr.. H. NJ. Hutchinson
of tile Alaska Commercial Company There being n ,
other witnesses proposed by either party TO the cotIo
veTsy the taking of testimony closed. The committee
Will at the meeting, hear arguments OF counsel ei
tive the legality OF the action OF the Treasury Depart
ment in the award OF the lease.
Messrs Randall and Hale, the subcommittee charged
with the preparation OF the Naval Appropriation BILL
completed IL to-day FOR submission to the full Committee
az the next meeting. II ioots total ~ about Sl2.
100000 AGAINST about s7 600 900 last year The re
duction are principally IN the items for the Bureau. OF
Construct cton, S.eam Engineering, and Repairs.
For Regular Report Of C0ngc0Eet Poosedlnss Second
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
GRIMES AND cAsUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

BosroY MAY 3.-Peter Ryan, lad seven years ~
age OF Wild cherries at Lewiston, Nc, today causing
death In few hours.
Hartford, Conn., May 3.-Daniel Palmer WE'LL
known resident OF Winstod, Conn., stIoNn rm his wagon
yesterday and injured that he died THIS morning.
RosroN May Sin the Superior Court to-day the
trial Goodwin the principal and VIM fogg, the ac
cessOTy attempted eStoruon upon f. Ueio"sAy was
begun.
CHICAGO MAY Sat 1880 o'clock this morning
Anthony ehTing Of the morning papers shot ns
wife twice killing Instantly and then killed himself oy the
means.
PATERSON, n j., May 3.-The Passaic ire-bugs.
Tao Chase White and Barnaclo. charged with numerous
City during 1875 arrsigned this
morning and guilty. with the exception Of Iapet
who viii give evidence In the case.
PorrsyurE Penn. May 3.-The trial Of the alleged
murderers policemen vost viii begin TO morrow Mnen
prevails partly owing 10 the fact that one o. Ne
prisoners Kersan is the person Who u, a
faat Winter exposed the operations OF The osY
MaFaes. addis,ona pses toges hAs eess ssveee
70 Eunrt the jail
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
RACE RIOTS INTENDING IN CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3.-The South san
Francsco Ant-Coolie Club and the Young Mems Unit
vcrsal Reform Society held meetings last night ard
passed resolutions commendug the destruction Of tho
Chinese quarters In the town Of Antioch ana advocating
similar course In this city unless the Federal Govern
mont should take immediate steps abate the evil Of
Chinese immigration. Highly ncendary speeches were
made and letters read from societies IN the interior OF
the seeking the cooperation OF the san francisco
ooc ORGANIZATIONS. The Sergeant at arms or The
Young Mems Universal Reform Society announced that
he had received telegram froin Ncw-lork saving that
G0O stand OF could be delivered here at ten days
notice While such talk and action is uuN Ncrsaly disa
proved by the great mass oi tlnAhg people Ia tls Guy,
there ear bc doubt that IL meets the sanction of
large and dangerous class la the community and that In
action being taken In the matter by tue
General Government, there Is grave reason TO fear
sci ious disturbances here at no distant day.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
VIEWS OF THE GREEvBAcK DEMOCRATS.

At a meeting of the Democratic (Greenback)
state Committee, ia this city on May l, resolutions were
adoptfd claiming thar the so-calied Democratic state
Convention" al Utica had mi.repsesented tho sentl
cuts Of the true Democracy c the state by its approval
OF tie financial policy of President Grants Admnsra-
ton" aud that Convention had nsued ahd betrayed
the Democracy by " eccns packed delegation to pre-
sent the of sam .el J. Idcn 10 the St LOUIS on
vcutiou" Tile resolutions state that Western leader
upon Western platform Is indicated by every CON
alteration which should influence that ConVenton me
platform OF tho Indiana Democratic state ConVen Ion Is
approved. set ing forth tGo true Issues upon "eh
tie Presidential election msJ bc won II IL IN To pe won
OF ALL by orr party" The Democratic nembers o Con
rrcs are requested allow Congress tO 10 Ourn I'M
III they have repeated without any conditions tho act
Tor the resumption ut ,pecie payments Ia 1879
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS;
BRISTOW AND BLAINE DELEGATES.
MASSACHUSETTS DIS rRICT ELECTIoN-THE REFORM
SENTIMENT STRONG IN The STATE.
IDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l


MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT ELECTIoN-THE REFORM
SENTIMENT STRONG IN THE STATE.
IDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
BosTON, May 3.-The lid, IVth, and With
Congressional Districts held conventions to-day, TO
choose delegates to Cincinnati Although neither OF
the Conventions pledged its delegates, two OF them
elected the Bristow ticket the Blaine ticket, and
one the With elected the Blaine ticket In the lid Dis
trct including Quincy and Taunton, John F. Sanford,
who presided the Convention, and Edward L. Perce
who Chairman o, the Committee on Resolutions,
chosen OF whose election the Blaine men
felt certain. Both delegates worthy to be associated
in respect their character and devotion to Republican
principles with Messrs Hoar, Dana Forbes, and Chad-
bourne resolution In favor OF Charles Francis Adams
for President was laid on the table. In the WITH Dis
trct, which ia q part OF Boston, the delegates
chosen Alpheus Hardy ana Charles II. Mclean
They elected by the Brstow the ticket on
which the OF Charles r. Train the popular Az
torney OF the State. Mr. Hardy is merchant OF
the highest standing; he is not politician but Is widely
known for his public spirit and services in responsible
trusts. Mr. Mclean Ia less KNOWN but Ia worthy col
league for Mr. Hardy. The Convention adopted the In
structions OF the State Convention
In the VITA rhe Essex District DR.. George b. Lorng
and Henry Carter chosen. John q. whittier was
defeated by Henry Carter who last Fall among Gen
Buffers stanchest supporters The poet was chosen as
one OF the aternates: The elected delegates are now
Bla men but Dr. Lorings disposition to be on the
winning eide makes tho Bristow men claim him. Bris-
tow clubs forming rapidly in the Boston wards
and IN other parts Of the State.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
THE EHTRADITTON QUESTION.

INQUIRIES IN THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT
THE GOVERNMENTS CONDUCT QUEsToNED-THE
PAPERS TO BE DEMANDED.
LONDON, Wednesday, May 3, 1875.
IN the House of Commons tonight Mr. Ed
ward T. Gourcy UiberaD member for Sunderland, Will
ask Attorney Hoker II the United states nave
protested against the action OF the British Government
concerning winsow and so, whether the American oe
mand in harmony with contrary to the provisions OF
the treaties of 1s42 and 1870 He will also question the
Attorney General to what course he will advise the
Government to adopt for the purpose OF uphodng OF d.
tering existing treaties.
Mr. Puleston Conservative, member for Dcvonport
will ask tomorrow for the papers the Same subject.
wISsLow TO DE DETAINED TEN DAYS MORE.
Application made at Chambers to-day for the re-
lease Of Wnsow by Solicitor Wontner but was resisted
by the officers OF the Crown, and was denied. Wnsow
will be held 10 days longer, awaiting the formal reply
from Washington the latest English note. The apph
cation will be renewed on the 18th inst
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
RAILWIY INTERESTS.
ELECTION OF THE MICHIGAN SOUTHERN COM
PANN
tribution.

ELECTION OF THE MICHIGAN SOUTHERN COM
PANY
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May Sat the annual
meeting OF the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail
road Company to-day, the following directors were
chosen for the ensuing year, Cornelius Vanderbilt,
william II. Vanderbilt, Augustus schel, Samuel 3
Barger Robert Crawford John F. Burril and Francis
p Frecman of New-York, Henry Il. Payne ana Amasi
stone OF Cleveland, Vim. H. scott Charles NJ. Reed ana
Judah C. Spencer of Erie. Penn, and Albert Keep OF
Chicago Nearly $37 600 OF the stock was yoted on
The new Board this afternoon reelected tie old officers
LATrR-Thc annual report shows tie earnings % the
road during 1879 to be follows: From freishts
10 63o O3s II; rom passengers, S3,922197 IS. and
from other source, SS72 3G2 "a Total, Sl443iiS 49,
against 10 &c last year. The operating expenses
and taxes wero $lO531 800 SO, against S1ll523Tl so
last year; surplus, Sl3007i "a decrease OF freight
earn ngs from reduced business, S615S1O The decrease
I'm the bonGed debt has been $96l 900 during the year
The road Is now in excen condition, and II Is hoped
that the low freight rates which have demorazed the
receipts will before long aaS enable better show
ing for the coming year.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
PACIFIC RAILROAD BILLS.
EFFECT TO EE GIVEN To THE OMAHA BRIDGE
DECISION N-DIsCCssING TIE TEXAs PACIFIC


DECISION DISCUSSING THE TExAs PACIFIC.
IHY TELfGRArH THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, May 3.-1he House Commit
tee on Pacific Railroads at its Ieeting to-day voted
bill prohibiting the Union Pacific Railroad from charging
any higher rate Of toll for trans rortation o freight or
passengers the Omaha bridge than for carrying
tho equal distance any other part oi the
road. The effect OF this bill, shonld IL become law, VIII
he carry into effect the late decision OF the Supreme
Court OF the United States, which declared the Omaha
bridge to be part Of the Union Pacific Railroad
The Committee also took mp for consideration bil
presented by Mr. TErockmortOn provide for the com
petion OF Texas Pacific Railroad. The bill extends the
time for the completion of tie road under existing laws
eight years, provided the Company shall construct III
miles Of road during the first year, thus completing the
main stem OF the Inc 20 Fort Worth and the sherman
Branch and that during every subsequent year II shal!
complete at least so miles OF road the eastern end and
20 miles on the western beginning the latter at Sdn
Diego Cal If the Company complies with this condi-
on the bill proposes 10 revive the land grant already
made to the rOad but 1t does not require the Government
to guarantee interest the bonds OF the Company
or extend il any aid not already guaranteed The bill
contains clause to protect the rights OF homestead Set
tiers on public lands which may be covered by the rail-
road grant At the request OF Mr. Lamar. Chairman Of
the Committee. vote the bill was postponed until
next meeting.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
THE MEXICAN REVOLT.

HAVANA, May 3.-The steamer City OF
Havana brings from Vera Cruz TO April 49, as fol-
lows: Gen. Alaorre is at Tehuaca directing the cam
paign the State Of Puebla. Regular troops to the
number of $4,000 operating in the States OF Vera
Cruz and Puebla and the Valley OF Mexico.
The policy OF the revolutioniss is TO avoid light Ff
teen thousand roaming in detached bands through
the States OF Oaxaca Very Cruz, Puebla and Morela
The railway between Vera Cruz and the City OF Mckee
continues interrupted. Four thousand Insurgents are
scattered along the line OF the road and they have do
stroyed thirteen OF its bridges.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
THE KINGS COUNTY DELEGATION TO ST. LOUIS

The Young Mems Democratic League of
Drooyn has adopted resolutions ,0ndemning IN strong
terms the selection OF delegates 10 represent Kings
County A. -. Louis, and saying:
That proper rcspec; for 10000 Democratic voters,
dlgnura and honest advocacy OF reform sentiments
u.t nuprecation of the services and popularity oI GOV
Tdeu before the National tony6 nion, dcnant the In
slant retirement and resignation OF the sefelectcd
National delegHteh aud The substitution OF the names or
capable and reputable who VIII HOrthy represent
the chlactcr honesty and reSpcciabty OF the Demo
cratic p1ry. TEat this League representing more thau
oue-foirh OF the Democratic voters OF Mugs county
enters It's earnest protest against tie action OF the dele
gates fror this county to the Utica Convention IN the
selection dclegG To the National Convention y
review characters aud claims 10 represent the Dem
ort. OF mi, county OF hcse delegates 10 ST. Louis gives
40 assuruc. that they Will or can properly represent
the party. /.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
FOREIGN NEWS.
vHE TITLE EMPRESS OF INDIA.'
TIE PROCLAMATION CONFERENCE.-THE LIBERAL

THE PROCLAMATION CONFERENCE.-THE LIBERALS
AGGRESSIVE.
LONDON. Wednesday, May 8, 1876.
The Press Association reports the following:
We understand that consequence of the dissatisfaction
caused by the proclamation giving effect to the Royal
Titles act and which does not limit the use OF the
title of Empress strictly to India. Sir Henry
James will give notice in the House
tomorrow that he will a resolution. equivalent to
vote of censure to the effect that the proclamation
does not fulfill the pledges given by the Governments
during the debate the Royal Titles bi and therefore
the vote on the bill was taken under mscOnception.
The Marquis Of Harrington will ask Mr. Disraei for an
opportunity TO discuss the above motion.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
REVELATIONS AS TO THE CENTRAL PACIFIC.

REVELATIONS AS TO THE CENTRAL PACIFIC.
SAN FRANCISCO, May SIN the case of the
Central Pacific Railroad Company against A. A. Cohen'
the deposition OF W. L. Brown was taken yesterday
aud to-day He testified very reluctantly ana af'er
much crossquestionlng and several contradictory an
swels that he was secretary of the Contract and Finance
Company for "A number OF years; that company con-
stated az Leland Stanford c. r. Huntington Marx Hop
kus Charles Crocker aud j.. Il. Crockor Ii was organ
lcd Tor the purpose OF obtaining the contract roin he
Central Pacific 10 build the road lie also aid the dl
rector OF The Central Pacific paid over to the Contract
and Finance Company stock OF the railroad company TO
tbc amount of about SJ4,000,0O0, which was suDse-
genty divided among the members OF the Contract ana
(omp
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.

LONDON, Wednesday, May 8, 1875
A special dispatch to The Erening Standard
from Alexandria says that the Court Of Appeal has adj
judged that the Daira the Khedives private estate Is
called liable execution The same dispatch states
that Mr. Rivers Wilson returns TO England but does not
give any reason therefor IL this statement be correct
the undoubtedly the acceptance by Egypt OF the
French financial scheme, against details OF which
IL has been previously reported Mr.wlson protested
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
NJ. ROUTIER AND PRINCE NAPOLEON.

PARIS, Wednesday. May 3, 1875
Nj. Rouher has addressed n letter to the
electors OF Ajacco, thanking them for their suppors
states that the Prince Imperial having already pro
tected his rights cupabe attack by the letter which
was published before the first election. he (Rouher) viii
not interfere in the forthcoming election, but viii merely
treat Prince jerome Napoleon should he again aecep
tie candidacy With indifference and forgetfnness.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
THE WAR IN TURKEY.
LONDON. Thursday. Nav

LONDON, THURSDAY, May 4, 1910
The IymeSs Berlin dispatch says that the
Austrian Government has forbidden the transmission OF
kilograms concerning the concentration OF troops In
Croatia and Dalmata.
The Russian Telegraphc Agency reports that Nicsie
has been revctuaed for only three weeks The insur
geuts prevented Mukhtar Pasha from completing the
work OF throwing provisions into the town.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
CALL FOR 4 GERMAN NATIONAL CONVENTION.

WAsHINGToY, May 3.-Thc German Rcpub-
can Club Of this city issued to-day an address to the
German radicals and Republicans of the Union, and TO
tho German free press for cell for German Repub
llcan Convention b- held Cincinnati on the l0'h OF
lime 1876 10 present and make known their wishes 10
the Republican Nominating Convention.