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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
THE LEATHER FAIR IN GERMANY.


The International Exhibition of articles con-
neced with the leather industry was opened In Berlin
on the 9Th Of September The United States ConsuGen-
that city sends interesting report to the De
partment of concerning the American Exhibit there
at Germany. Austria, Hungary, Belgium, Denmark
Holland. Sweden and Norway. Switzerland, and the
United States fully represented England, Italy,
and Russia partly represented. The great feature
Of the exhibition was the exhibit made by the American
firm OF Iarrabee Co., Mayence, in connection with the
boot and factory running American machinery OF
E. Wolf of that city. His exhibit consisted OF fun and
co npetc set Of all and most approved Ameri-
can shoe machines, tools apparatus and supplies
which, operated by twenty-five experienced work
men, turned out boots and shoes in most
complete American factory 1t the first opportunity
publ ely afforded in Germany FOR the proper display OF
the skill and perfection which the manufacture OF boots
and shoes by machinery has attained IN ue
United States. The fullest and frankest tribute
was paid to the ingenuity ard enterprise dis
played therein The interest excited thereby must
act most favorably on the introduction of Ameri.
can shoe machinery into Germany. Tie number OF
shoe factories DOW in Germany using American ma
cnuery is forty, with an average daily production OF
nv HOyf a. CO.. NewYOrk; Lang Malnrf, Cincihhall
Fiany & Son, Louisville; De Ford Co., baltimore /;
anv other country The value of American leather oak
and hemlock tanned. ia fully recognized IN
Germany, and IL our tanners would give thelr
work better fnish the trade In American leather in
that country might he regarded as permanent ana Ge,
cded success. OF American tools there was spienul1
display of all sorts. The Blood axes ana malice 81
the KnckerbOcker Company OF Ballson spa, Dlslons :
saws aud tanners and other forks from the Osego FORK
Works, GiraId Pennsylvania. Ihe superiority OF tuesc
tools To all those OF ike sor used IN Germany was CON
cedcd on all sides. The chairman Of the committee IN
bis opening speech referred IN warm terms 10 inc
progress made the United States in tanning ara Shoe
machinery and publicly thauEcd our manufacturers Tor
the extensive ana fine display III the American p@V
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
THE MEXICAN P""TBLIC.

MEXICO, Sept. 30.-BOt. -.ouses of Con.
gress are IN Congress is dyided into two cques
headed respectively by Zeamacona and Justo Bentez.
Tia claim be friends OF Daz, but nevertheless they
are creating Inconvenient opposition TO each other
II officially stated that the contraband business tho
Rio Claude Is increasing to an alarming extent.
General Marisca has been recognized as Governor OF
Sonora. The Legislature OF Sonora is discussing law
providing the OF that stale from the Union
whenever General Government attempts to interfere
with the sovereignty Of the State. The National Guard Of
Sonora has been organized. Congress has authorized
the Government 10 expend 100000 the
OF a factory for reechl0aOmg arms. The Governmcut
has into contract tor 100000 worth OF Rem
tugtOn arms.
The Government has ordered the Collector OF Customs
az Vera Cruz remit monthly TO the United states 1885,,
600 account OF he payment OF tue American debt
1ue CxporatlOn Of coffee has considerably increased.
c. rduva alone il expected To export 10000 qmni ls
The report ~ the Tor August shows balan IN
hand OF $lf5.0 Business Is improving The MtN-
eaus are out humor with United Safes Minister =
ter believe that Mr. FOstr could greatly influence
an early settlement OF pending questions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
GENERAL s1ITRGISs PURSUIT.

FORT ELLIS, NJ. T., Sept. give have had
and eports during the past few days which have
finally resolved into facts, and such, them in
sumn my OF Surglss pursuit OF the NcZ Perces
camp W tie 10TH his command had been upon short
ratons full days without any, and three days they
lived on mule meat The horses 81 reduced that
they could only walk and many OF them had been,
force abandoned making necessary for portion Of
the cavalry force to follow afoOt. The indians In
about the condition. their ponies used up captured
or scattered and neutrality-suspicious. losses in captured
horses appearing the 18th, TO ure at least 900.
While no actually official statement OF losses on tho
18th yet recived, The following is given semi
officially, Wiz Officers wouuded-Captan Thomas II.
French and Idcutonants Grisham and Nicholson, 9TH
Calvary. -Four killed. twelve wounded, and several
scouts killed. missing and wounded. Twenty Indians,
not including women or children. had been found
Canon Creek along the line Of pursuit but how
bodies tney had ried OF not yet known, while it Is
estimated that they have sixty seventy wounded
with hen This statement hcng correct, their loss in
various ways must reduced their lighting ranks
least one-third
During the Canon Creek pursuit, Sturgis made des-
pcrate, not to say brilliant attempt to 1ank his fOe but
the exceedingly rough OF the country and tho
hausted condition OF his animals prevented success the
Indians at the same time moving ahead with all Dos
sble rapidly. Nothing dgunted however, second At
tcmnt was made during a stormy night but tempest of
wind and rain proved too much for endurance and the
enterprise abandoned
Regarding General Sturgs's failure TO capture the Nez
Perees camp Heart Mountain, the explanation is
made that he urged by Colonel Merrill not To
tcInpt IT, and disaster persisteny predicted
consequence. tha he abandoned his own plans and per
Diitcd tn II TINS be mitigating circumstance
entitled to consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
THE DESTROYED LUMBER YARDS.

The fire in the lumber yards at J unters
Point, was extlngushed yesterday morning The dam
age done the yard Of Simpson, dapp & Co., mach
less than at first estimated. Their loss, however, will
not fall short Of $4,000 That Of W. II. Grace Co.. Is
estimated at 100000. Grace & Co. insured in
several local companies for small amounts, but
the names .cOud not be ascertaned. TIE ony
statement that eOuld be obtained that
the losses were nearly covered by Insurance.
Men were busily engaged In Oyeriauing the partially
burnt lumber the river, yesterday. Mr. Cas-, the
chleI-englncer the Long Island City fire Department
stated TRIBUNE reporter, yesterday that 1t
through bus au Jry that the assistance OF the Brook
yn and New-lOrk nremen was refused Some OF the
hrelncn SAID that the Brooklyn engines al
lowed TO pImp salt water, and, II they came over they
would only have been In the way. Mr.. Casey and lac
would have been very glad to have had the n, wYork
engine No Is over, but one OF the trrfymen had
informed tie foreman that the Brooklyn mems offer Of
assistance had been refused aud The NcwiOrk took
IL granted that their aid would be also rejected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
COUNTERFEIT $1,000 BILLS.
DANGEROUS ONEs AFLOAT-HOw TO TELL THEM
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l

DANGEROUS ONES AFLOAT-HOW TO TELL THEM.
IBY TELEGRAPH TIE TRIBUNE1
WASHINGTON, Oct S.-AttentiOn has been
recently called, through publications in the Western
papers o. the fact that counterfeit $1,000 note Of the
issue Of 1869 s in circulation, and that several OF
them nave recently been captured by the Secret Service
detectives This counterfeit is reported TO be almost
perfect aud is said to have passed the subTreasuies
at New-Yolk Chicago and st. LOUIS without de- ctlon
Only few weeks ago. according to report, one Of
the notes was received the Treasury Department from
the sub Treasury Chicago. In order That this counter
fc may be easily detected the following facts in regard
10 il ars gwen by the Bureau OF Engraving and PRINTING!
Two separate ~ 600 notes have been issued by the
United states. The Grst engraved IN New-YOrk by
the American Bank Note Company, and putt crcu-
laon about lSG2. These notes numbered in series
o. 100000 e4ch, regard TO The date of their
ISSUE They contain vignette upon their face, and
have a portrait Of Robert Morris In 1869, soon after
Secretary Boutwell, took control Of the Treasury Depart
mont, new plate for 81 600 greenbacks was engraved
at the bureau in the department. This note
contains a head OF Dewitt Clinton and a vgnette rep
Tcsenting Columbus in sitting posture with hand
resting upon globe These notes designated by The
wear when tho Ulalc fret used, and contain the
words "scrcs OF 1869 This latter note has never been
c0untcreitel knowledge OF the Secret Service
force OF treasury Department. but the Older one OF
1862 has been counterfeted and is the referred to
IN tie recent reports IN western paeIs, All Sl,OOO
Treasury notes having upon their free portrait OF
Dewitt Clinton and Vigne'te OF Columbus, may, therr-
fore confidently accepted genuine Those contain
ing the portrait OF Robert Morris should Dc carefully eX-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
WASHINGTON.
THE sPEAKERSHIP.
, OBJECTION OF A SOUTHERN MAN NOT PROB
.pr-MR. MoRRlsoN's POSITION.
fuv telegraph To TRIBUNE.J


fHY TELEGRAPH To THR TRIbUNh'J
o,.su,xcroN. Oct. s.-A report has been put IN
attenuation that the President prefers southern 70
Northorn Democrat for the Speakershlp, ior INC
roooon that the former would probably De less
BEETLE 70 the Administration than the la''c'
Whether there 10 anything in this story OF not V,u
It is very doubtful If it has the least lou"u",
ton in fact, there really IS no ptoSpoI'
,bo, q Southern Democrat Will be eiec'eu'
lice number of Representatives from that sec
.;o, sbould remain out of the caucus, and should
rofnse 10 he bound by action of the party IL there
ore any Democrats who intend thus to act indepeh-
IDENTIFY they have not yet arrived IN washington
ond their names are not known. If any one bases
hone of defeating the Democratic caucus nomina-
lions through the assistance of independent mem
hers Of the PARTY he is undoubtedly reckoning with
ont knowledge Of the force of Democratic party
discipline.
Another Of the candidates for the Speakership'
Mr.. Blackburn, of Kentucky, arrived in Washing
ton to-day. He is unwilling to talk ON the subject
however.
Mr. Morrison is reported by some OF his irlenuS u
have become outspOken in opposition To the leAas
Pacific subsidv. which he calls "Tom Scotts JoD;
ond no has declared himself in favor of the resunp
ton of specie payments and the RECOMMENDATION Oh
The Old silver dollar. Friends of the MISSISSIPPI
levee scheme assert that Mr. Morrison Will not op-
nose their plans nor any plan which has for It's Cd
ieet the Improvement of the Mississippi River
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
IFE.SAYING STATIONS
CREWS ASSIGNED FOX THE COMING SEASON.
my IELEnnAru 10 TIE IRIRuNEl


fBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-Tbe Secretary of the
Treasury authorized the employment Of crews at the
several hiesayng stations tie Atlantic coast for the
approaching Indictment season. follows: District No
J. coast Of Maine aud Now Hampshire, embracing six
stations from November /, 1871 TO May l, 1873 Dis
trct No q Of Massac usetts embracing fourteen
stations, al stations % and from November 70 May
] at remaining stations from November TO April
-. District No. 3, coast OF Rhode Island and Long
Island embracing thirylx stations; at stations 2. 8.
10, 81 q, 80 aud 80 from November Is TO April Isl at
the remaining stations with the exceptions Of Nos and
"a, at which the employment OF crews Is not deemed
necessary from November 10 10 April l. District No 4,
coast Of NewJcrsey, embracing thirynine stations;
AZ stations Nos. 2. 10. 10 II, 81, and 80, from No
huef 10 70 Apr 10. at the remaining stations, with
~ hot ueemed Necessary from November 10 to April l.
.hdiIe- embracing eight stations, from December L
10 zane Hateras, embracing ten stations, from
DeCfmDef TO April l. Six men besides the
1[ePer constitute crew. The Secretary, in his let
- 10 the supefniendcDts directs special attention 10
tho Importance OF the great and humane work with
WHICH lhcse crews CHARGED. and requires that the
Sost care be exercised IN t0er selection, and admOn-
nos theHl that they themselves, together with tie
hic.s ana NE crews Will be held to strict accounta-
''H'y lVf the faithful performance OF their duties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
TEIFGRAPUfC NOTES.

BELFAST, Me-, Oct. s.-A bark of $50 tons was
Launched here to-day.
WAIpoBoRo Me- Oct. S.-The ship Mabel Clark
lG6l TONS largest built here successfully
launched 10 day.
BINGHAMToN, n. Y, Oct. S.-1he skeleton of an
unknown man, wei dressed found In the woods about
miles east Of this cty yesterday afternoon.
san Francisco, CAL, Oct. She body of Cap ain
CARPENTER OF the British ship River Nitb recovered
BAY last evening Deceased had been missing since Mon
day Last
PHILADELPHIA, PENN Oct. S.-The jury in the case
A and Christians Bliss claiming 10 be splituitlo
charged conspiracy Ia ueaud being unable 10
agree. discharged BY Judge Brigl this morning
PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Oct. S.-LOuise Servers, OK
this ity has suit against Henry NJ DckipsoD OF
New.YorA, for breach OF promise OF Marriage claiming
next
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Oct. s.-The city assessors
tho taxable valuation for the present
making sI7s74S o. increase over last year In real
OF xS20AVo and decrease IN personai properly q
IS, ev9,2U0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
SERVIA AND THE PORTE.

LONDON. Tuesday, Oct. Q. 1877.
The Belgrade telegram of The lines. says " Ne
gotiations bet ween Seryia and Russia not con-
cluded. Servia requires a guarantee OF indepen-
dence and a promise Of extension OF ter
ritory in the direction of Bosnia. The Rus
sian envoy awaits further instructions.
The Vienna Political Correspondence, however, al
leges that negotiations have been concluded.
The real explanation of these contradictory reports
probably is that Seryia is waiting until she is able
to interfere with the least danger and the most
profits.
The 1ine|s Vienna telegram says according to adj
vices received from Constantinope, Achmet Eyoub
Pasha will take command of the Turkish forces on
the SerYIan frnntier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
CHINA AND JAPAN.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. S.-Thc steamship Bel
gic, from Hong Kong and Yokohama, has arrived She
brings advces from Hong Kong TO September H. and.
from Yokohama TO September 20. In China the cholera
ia decreasing the towns. but is still prev nt In
the interior There is great distress everywhere from
famine caused by short crops and the OF oeuss
United States Consul Bailey OF Hong KONG, will Leave
for leave of absence Inc Chinese ENJOYS have
left for japan.
NagaSak Foreigners, tar, exempt frUm the dis
eas among the japanese II IS under good control
Ample precautions have been taken, and spread Of
Tia, Jnucat, The foreign ships OF war have
all left the harbOrs To aqOid the disease.
AflIrs at KagOsnira are unchanged. small band Of
reh.ls Sli hold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
THE BULGARIAN CAMPAIGN.
A RUSSIAN DETACHMENT DEPRATED-BAD WEATHER
IN BULGARIA AND THE BALKANS.

A RUSSIAN DETACHMENT DEPEATED-BAD WEATHER
IN BULGARIA AND THE BALKANS.
LONDON. Monday. Oct 8, 1877
Renter dispatch from Constantnople says: "A
telegram from 0rchanie states that il il reported
there that twenty Turkish battalions escortng
a convoy to Pevna have defeated Russian detach-
ment sent to oppose them.'
The Russian Aew Times publishes a special dis
patch from Gorny-Studen, which says General
Prince Imeritnsky has been appointed Chief Of tho
General staff of the Russo Roumanian Army before
Plcvna, General Zotof taking command Of General
Imertinsky's army corps.
Reuter- despatch from Bucharest states that tho
frost and storms have rendered the Sstova and
Nikopolis bridges impractcable for vehicles the last
two days.
Suleman Pasha took command of the Army Of
the LON on Saturday.
CoSsTANTINoPLE, Monday. Oct. 8, 1877.
Extremely bad weather prevails. Snow and rain
are continually falling. A continuance Of this I'M
favorable weather is considered probable, and it is
thought it will suspend all operations in Bulgaria
and the Balkans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
APPOINTMENTS.
THE VACANCY ON THE SUPREME BENCH-DELEGA-
TONS TO THE WHITE HOUSE.

TONS TO THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-A prominent official
Of the Administration. speaking Of the vacancy on the
Supreme Bench, says President Hayes regards TINS
"a prominently Office which should be allowed By all
aspirants to seek the man. and one where very
few papers the way Of recommendations and certlh-
Gates OF character might prove too many.
large delegation OF prominent cOlorcd citizens had an
interview with Secretary Evar this morning, ard urged
the appointment Of Morris Chester OF Louisiana. as MIL
lister to Liberia in place Of Milton Turner who is about
TO retire from the position. Mr. Chester is also recon-
meudec by Governor Hartanft, Of Pennsylvania
Of which state he a citizen before he
removed to Louisiana. Secretary Evarts listened
attenu ely to the delegation, and promised
that the matter would be considered. Mr. Cdcsters
friends feel confident that he viii &c appointed.
+. JawtOd, D3niei L. Lewis and Edward VI. Splman
were to-day severally appointed rev nue. storckccrr
and gauger for tine With Virginia District, and III d.
Fisk storekeepCr for the Win kputucky District.
A Maryland delegation, headed by cX-Co,lcct0r Booth
and ex-Jned States Marshal GOldsbOrougb are at thr
Executive Mansion consulting with The President re-
specins political affairs, and the dislr0utienoi Offices IN
baltimore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
ARRAIGNING COMBINES CONVENTION.

ARRAIGNING COMBINES CONVENTION.
ACTION OF THE / DEPENDENT REPUBLICANS.
The Republican General Committee, Of which
Henry C. Robinson is chairman, and which has been
working outside regular organization on independent
and Custom House principles. held lively meeting
last evening at Lyric Hall, Reservoir Square About
900 RepubIicans were present, among them Henry c.
Robinson who presided George r. Bradford, A. r. Her
,imap Weeks W. Culver william p. Richardson, Andrew
J. Campbell Charles J. Polhemus, John r. Frazier, and
Floyd Carkson.
Mr. Robinson who was chairman Of the Rochester dele
cation explained the manner in which they had been
snnbbcd "When NJ Forster of westcbeste, +" ne said
"moved that the call OF the York delegation be omit
ted because of contestng delegation in the case Of
Fri. and one district from Kings County, tile moving
snirit of the conventions Senator Conking arose with
great dignity and many smiles and suggested that our
delegation might be irresponsible that il might prove
70 bc sewing society or a subscription delegation sent
ND to make trouble" Finally their credentials were
sent with those Of the regular delegation, 10 the Com
mttee on Resolutions which ignored them He felt con-
yinced BY the few hours in Rochester, that The
action Of tie convention would be all one-sided
Tie Executive Committee authorized to call prl
maries for County convention. Tie Committee on Res
outions submitted the resolutions gwen below which
were loudly applauded in every criticism Of the Roches
ter convention and In every word expressive OF sym
patty with President Hayes There hearty mp
prevail Also OF the objects OF the meeting 10 be held at
Cooper Institute tomorrow evening. Only the last resO
luton agreeing 10 support the ticket Of the Rochester
convention, called out OF opposition, when was hhaiy
pacfied. .
under the influence OF the convention. III they would
not sustain the Administration lac would mol vote ZOE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
SOUTH CAROLINA INDICTMENTS.
THE CASE OF SENATOR PATTERSON.


CORRESPONDENTS WITH THE ATTORNEY-Gt NERAL
OF SOUTH CARoLINA-No HASTE ABOUT TRIAL.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct. S.-1ke Sun has the
following: " Columbus g. c.. Oct THE correspond-
ence between tue Attorney Of South Carol lid,
and Senator Peterson which preceded the requiston
for The latter. Is as follows'
OFFICE OF THE ATToRNEY-GENERh}
COLUMBIA, :. C., Sept To- 1877.
To ne Hon J. PATTERSON United States senator WASH
SIR Attir Court of General Sessions held in Column
bra the 9th ult, indictments were found against YOU
Frs-For conspirne to deiraud the state III tie mat
SecOHd-Fur corresponding Wltn II. H. hampton anu
Miles G.. p irker to bride the legislature.
TLird-Fnr bribng divers members OF tho leglslaiuff'
FolTh-FOr eoun.elli1g Miles g. Parker state Treas
selling being a felony under the statute
Bench warrants have been issued on lheso lndctmIu
and Tic next regular term OF the court will he held
tie fourth Monday Of October advise you officially Of
these proceedings III order thar you may, by
voluntary Appearance avoid the NECESSITY Oh ,or-
NAL requslOu for you As fugitive llOm
justice; must presume that one hoioing
official position would desire to meet seh eaaiges
at the eare, day and Will a ri every facility for tue
trll OF these cases at the ensuing term. 80
Please advise me by tie lOtn INST. whether yon will
voluntarily appear will require rtqusitOn to be made
JANE Co>NEE. Attoncy-General.
sENATOR PArrtRsoSs REPLY.
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,
WAsHNGroS, scpt IL, 1877.
To The Hon. JAMES CONNER, A0orney-Geneld:
SIN: I'm answer To your letter oil the 10Th ns inform
ing me that bench warrants bad been issued against ne
ON certain papers deUOminted indictments ana tnat the
regular term the court viii be held on the fourth Mon
day in October have to say tIa, on consultation ~ih
nv counsel il Is not deemed advisable that should APP
near al the time mentioned.
siy temporary residence IL here, and has been FOR
years in connection with Senatorial duties, ana the
proper discharge of these duties VIII commence on Tue
18th of that mouth
| cannot concur with you that an immediate trial
wOuld be Wen for or the STATE. By tie lapse u te
souable Be temporary excitement VIII be dlaycd, anu
more impartial rial COulG be lad at aier perio0 In
this on rcntction THINK you Will cree win me- her
but these, resent,
sufficient. no disposition TO eNduc uiai OF Ill
dictmeut re gUlaTly found before com ieieht court
Hon u chat you viii that tins RESPONSE u bOtn
proper and wise remain, very resp ctfulY,
joins j. PATTERSON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
THE SCENE OF THE CONFLICT.

According to Colonel Miles's report, the en-
counter the 30th ut. took place at Snake Creek,
where the troops fresh trail OF hostile Nez Pertes
coming from the Bear Paw Mountains The military map,
prepared by order OF General Hancock, indicates clearly
these mountains and other places named in Colonel
Miless Dispatch The Bear Paw Mountains are within
eighteen miles Of the Missouri River which flows south
OF them In eastward direction They fortyeight
miles from Fort Bentou Mon. which is the Missouri
The proximity OF this military station to the Bear Paw
Mountains render 1t possible have se wounded con-
voyed there promoty. II Is probable also that the
of Captain Hale and the other officers who were
Killed viii be sent there Colonel Mles's suggestion
That Information be sent TO the British authorities 10
drive back disarm any Of the Inliaus may cross
the frontier is explained by the Bear Paw Mountains
being within fifty miles Of tie BrIi ish boundary ine
which IL the forty-nii tn degree Of LATITUDE.
The mountain range runs IN nOrtheastetly drccilon
aud IS about 20 miies long A central point in 1t would
BE- Il 1899 10 west Ion gude (Grecnwci) and 4So ~
north latitude. Tho hostile Indians now occupy rayines
formed by the currents from this mountain chain
Colonel Miles that he has them closely guarded, but
considers that ir would lives to carry
these natural strOnguods, which similar 10 those
H,rZ gOynan that been the of fearful
slaughter IL the Indians do hot escape into The British
territory, they will evidently nave 20 surrender.