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New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
THE PRESIDENTS NOMINATIONS.
GEORGE L. SMITH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PLEAsED-THE APPRAISERS AT NEw-YoRK.
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GEORGE l.. SMITH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PLEAsED-THE APPRAISERS AT NEw-YoRK.
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WASHINGTON, May 2.-The Presidents last nOmi-
nee for the Colectorship of the Port of New
Orleans, Mr. Smith. was unanimously confirmed by
the Senate this afternoon OH an unanimous report
from the Committee on Commerce. single objec-
ton would have prevented its consideration in
the Senate to-day and the fact that il
was not made proves the appreciation of
this appointment in that body. Leading
Republicans of Louisiana are greatly encouraged at
Mr. Smiths success. They say that he is the one
man in the State who will be able to unite the an
tagonstic elements of the party and to bring to its
support conservative who have heretofore
stood aoof. While the Republican party under his
lead and that of his friends will not be organized
on the color line, it will, they say, command the
confidence of the negro voters, at the same time
that it will win tie respect Of white citizens.
Louisiana politicians say tonight that they expect
TO elect two and possibly three Republican Repre-
sentatives TO the next House.
The Senate Committee on Commerce voted to-day
TO recommend the confirmation OF Aessrs. Kent
and Howard, to be Assistant Appraisers in the New
York Custom House, but will report adversely on
the nomination Of Mr.. rockingham. The reorganiZa-
ton OF the Appraisers department effected by these
changes Is not fully approved by all the members
of the Commerce Committee; but as the late As
sstant Appraisers have resigned, and a. there are
no Objections to MeSsrs. Kent and Howard except
their want of experience, ii was concluded to allow
them to be confirmed.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
TURKEY NOT TO BE COERCED.

u
The st. Petcrtburg correspondent of The
Times says Il Is nos at all probable that anything
In the shape OF an ultimatum Will be sent 10 the
Porte for the present least although there may have
been some such intention little time when It
believed that England had determined on war, and was
merely endeayorng TO gain time.
Now. however, the extreme skcpclsm In regard to the
pacific assurances Of Of the British Ministers
seems 20 be diminished. Russia Is not likely to do
aGything TO prec!pitate the crisis a. long rs a
reasonable chance oi pacific solution remains.
The well informed 80. Petersburg correspondent
OF The Political C0rrcsD0nGenee says the important
decisions which caused this favorable change In ussias
attitude were arrived Great Council, presided over
by the Car, on April %.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
DETAILS OF The DISASTER.

MrNNEAPoIIs, Mnn May AT z o'clock this
evening the city was shaken, as if by an earth
make by terrific explosion, which was prop
ery traced to the group of great tlOuring
mills i'm what is known as The Plat
FORM lust above st. Anthony's Falls, where the
entire Touring district of the city is concentrated.
The explosion came from the great Washburn Mill,
from which a column of flame was seen to shoot
up several hundred feet followed by crash which
crushed the immense structure as though it was an
egg-shel Secondary explosions instantly destroyed
the Thompson & IIoyt and the Humboldt Mills,
and flames Immediately burst out, conf
municating to the Galaxy Mills. the Mills
of Petit, Robinson & Co., Cahill, Ankeny &
Co., Day & Sons, Day & ROLES, Buell. Newton e Co.
Gorton, Hayward & Co., the Washburn
A and mills, and lesser structures down
The bank of the river nearly to the
Minneapolis aud st. Louis railroad shops.
The destruction caused by the explosion extended
much further glass being broken for several squares
md the buildings throughout the city being
shaken. At o'clock the fire was raging within these
limits, and the fremen working valiantly to subdue
the flames. 1t is believed that the explosion was
that of gas generated in the patent middllngs puri-
fer process.
The loss Of life is undoubtedly great but full de-
tails are lacking in the confusion that surrounds the
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
NETWORK, FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1878

of both parties. petition signed by the late Gov
ernor, members of the State Senate and House OF
Delegates and the Mayor and members of the gov
ernmcnt of Jersey City, as well as by many other
prominent of both parties has been presented to
the House, and seems to have made deep impress
sion Oh the Committee on Commerce.
Since the report IN favor Of the bill was made,
strong opposition has been developed in lloboken
and among the steamship companies which now
have their docks in Jersey City. The representa-
tives of the lines are reported to have said that If
this bill should pass they will be obliged to remove
to New-York, as shippers in Europe will he unwilling
to invoice their goods to jersey City This opposition
to have disconnected the advocates of the bill
but they assert that of tho other European lines
of steamers and especially those which are engaged
largely in the grain trade, will take the place OF
those at Jersey City, and that the proposed port
would gain by the change Mr. Conklng and the
Senate committee viii probably be as strongly OPP
posed to this bill they were three or four years
ago; and while th"re is posi- blIty that 1t may Ge
agreed to by the House, there is probability that
il will be passed by the Senate
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
TALK ABOUT THE CNIBRINs MISSION.

A BELIEF THAT ENGLAND's CARRYING TRADE Is TO
BE ATTACKED-FoREIGN CoNsULs EXPRESSING
IGNORANCE OF RUssIAs PURPOSE.
The arrival at Southwest HarbOr, Maine, OF
German steamship Cmbria with 600 Russian officers
and sailors has been the general subject OF converse
tion in shipping circles While all shipping men look
upon the mission OF the Clmbia with consderaoie sus
pclon there are some Of the opinion that she Is to be
converted into cruiser to intercept and destroy British
vessels leaving the United States, particularly the large
passenger steamers 1t is thought that the reason Tor
large a force Is that the arst vessels captured
will be impressed into the priyateering ser
vice This latter opinion prevailed TO consid-
cradle extent. other persons think that American
vessels are to be nttod out as priVateors
aud that the crews are to be furnished by tho Cimbra
It 10 thought that Russia will feel under no restraint on
OF the Treaty OF Paris, and that the use OF
CRUISERS regularly will not be priyateer
ing In "a technical sense. shipping mep believe that
these movements will Affect American shipping inter-
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
OHIO IN THE DEPARTMENTS.
wEARIED CITIZENS COMPILE FIGURES TO SHOW
THAT THERE ARE FEW PEOPLE BESIDES

wEARIED CITIZENS COMPILE FIGURES TO SHOW
THAT THERE ARE A FEW PEOPLE BESIDES
OHIOANs IN THE GOVERNMENT
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WAsHINGToN, May 2.--Some citizens Of Ohio who
are tired Of reading the newspapers constant ref
erences to the numerical predominance of persons
from their State in public Office in Washington,
have compiled from the Blue Book recently pub
lished a table showing the number of representa-
tivcs from some of the States i'll public employment
in Washington; the number which each state
would be entitled 10, provided the Offices were dis
tributed pro rata according to population; and the
excess or deficiency of each States quota.
From this table it appears that all of the New
England States and New-York, Pennsylvania, Vir-
ginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia have
q greater proportionatc representation in official
position in Washington than Ohio. The whole
number of salariod officers in all the departments IN
Washington not including officers III the army aud
navy mechanics in the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing. and in the Government Printing Oicc, 1r
labOIers whose annual payment is less than T12o.
is 6,507. The following is the taDlc referred to:
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
THE CIMBRIA STILL NEAR ELLSWORTH, ME.
PROVISIONS TAKEN ON BoARD--THE OFFICERS RETI-

ELLSWORTH, Me-, May 2.-There is no change
in the position OF the steamer Cimbria The weather
having cleared the officers coming on shore more
freely aud In greater numbers but few OF the men have
yet been seen ashore Visitors are 0ccasiOny admitted
on board. hut they have nothing new to report Large
supplies OF fresh provisions have been purchased for the
steamer Various rumors are In circulation, but cannot
be traced 10 any Trustworthy source One officer re-
marked that the visit here had no reference to the
probable war; aud should occasion no anxiety IN any
quarter In general the officers uncOmlninlcatl'e
THE STEAMER TO BE WATCHED.
PORTLAND, Me-, May "a ruInor Is ahoat here that
the Cmbria will here to send the RUSSIAN pasSeh-
gers by rail 10 San Francisco The British Consul here
has gone Southwest Harbor to watch the movements
OF the steamship Cimbria
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
FIGHTING RECKLESS ECONOMY.
THE REPUBLICANS DIsPCTING THE GROUND COW
Erred BY TIE LEGISLATIVE BILL-THE SALARIES
OF EXAMINERS.
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OF EXAMINERS.
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WASHINGTON, May 2.-The House continued It's
consideration Of the Legislative, Executive and Ju
dcial Appropriation Bill to-day, dispOsng of eight
pages- before the recess. The evening session was
for debate only and no business transacted.
controversy arises in the House upon almost
every paragraph and lire of the bill. The Demo-
cratic committees III carrying out its policy of So
called retrenchment. has in many instances pro-
posed reductions which are anything but wise and
the Republicans feel called upon generally, with
little success to resist their schemes. The result is
that the business of the House drags slowly along,
and fight occurs on almost every separate propo-
sition Much more controversy would arise except
for the strict enforcement of the rules, which pre-
vents many OF the most important amendments from
being entertained at ali.
One amendment that was adopted to-day forbids
the Commissioner of Pensions to drop any pensionor
from the rolls on the mere cx-parte statement of
special agent and requires the Pension Office in all
cases to hear pensioners in their own defence.
The Committee on Appropriations proposed in the
bill to reduce the salaries of examiners in the
Patent Office. The injustice OF this was exposed in
a letter to The TRIBUNE published about week
ago 1t shown that the salaries Of these officers
as originally fixed were equal to those of
Judges of the United States District Courts, and
that while the latter have from time to time been
increased, the former have remained as they were
twenty years ago. While there may be
cuse for cutting down salaries which greatly
increased during the period of initiation which be-
gan during the and continued for several years
after, there is no reason why salaries that were
never increased should now be reduced below what
they were in 1860. his was the opinion of the
House, and the committees proposition was de-
featcd.
The credit for the defeat of this attempt to re-
duce the salaries of examiners il due in great
measure to the Committee Patents, which, by
vote instructed its chairman, Mr.. Vance, to antago-
nize the proposed reduction, which he did
fully to-day. Mr.. Wait, of Connecticut, however,
who is not member of the committee, but who
represents a State largely interested in inventions,
also made earnest speech against the reduction
of salaries His point was tiwt 1t Is important 20
the public that the salaries of this class of officers
shall be sufficient TO secure the services of COM
petent men.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
WAR STILL DEFERRED.
MORE NEGOTIATIONS IN PROGRESS.

NUKE NEGOTIATIONS IN PRUUKESS'
GERMANY ACTING AS A PEACE-MAKER-BATUM RE-
PORTED TO DE IN DANGER OF ATTACK.
Russia continues to make Germany the me-
dium of negotiations with Austria and Eng
land. There are prospects, however, that
the British and Russian Governments
will open direct correspondence on the
questions at issue. A st. Petersburg
journal reproves Mr. Claiborne Hardy for
assuming that England acting alone may for
bid the modification of treaty made by six
Powers. 1t is reported that the Russians are
marching on Batum and will attack the city
if it is not surrendered.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
"REMINISCENCES OF THE pITTsBURG RIOTS.

HARRISBURG, Penn., May Z,-Ihe LegIsIa-
tive committee appointed to investigate the Pittsburg
riots held their final meeting this evening Among other
testimony elected the fact that the troops Of General
Brnton in their from the burning roundnouse at
Pittsburg to Sharpsburg. were almost famshng' and
that the only provisions they received were sent 10 them
by A. j. Cassatt third vcepresident OF the Pennsyva
MIA Railroad who remained in Pttsburg duriug the
worst of the riots purchased and forwarded
wagop-loads OF provisions 70 sharpsburg IL was at
energy OF Mr. Cassatt that the soldiers obtained any
fonA hafe
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
ALBION LEAD WORKS BURNED.

TAUNTON, Mass, May 1.-The main build
ing and Office OF the Albion Lead Works at Dighton,
were destroyed by fire this morning The fire originated
In the acid room The destruction OF the works was
rapid there being fire apparatus Ia the village Few
men have been employed at tho works lately The cs-
tobishment WAS moved from Taunton to Dighon after
fire some five years The loss Will reach Sl5OOOO,
including building, machinery and stock The lnsur-
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
Mr.. CHENEY TO BE CENSURED.
TIE RECENT INVESTIGATION TO BIZ FOLLOWED ny
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WASHINGTON, May 2.-Mr. Caldwell, OF the
House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads,
who was selected to prepare the report OF the ma
iority of the committee on the recent inquiry into
the accusations made against Thomas l.. Cheney,
sppermtendent of the mail service for the Ncw-Eng-
land States, has completed his work but the re-
port will not be submitted to the full committee
until next week. The document condemns in strong
language MI Chcneys practice of allowing the cLlei
clerk of the Boston Post Office to be absent from ms
duties for months while engaged IN the study of
medicine. The committee Will not recommend
that the Postmaster General remove Mr.. Cheney,
but the report will not be complimentary TO his
adj
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
THE TWO SUSPENDED EMPLOYEES.
NOTHING ALLEGED AGAINST THEM OPENLY BY
GLovER-BOTH PROBABLY THE VICTIMS OF
PETTY MALICE.
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PETTY MALICE.
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WAsHINGTON, May 2.-The suspension Of George
W. Castelar, the chief engraver, and Thomas j.
Sullivan, the accountant of the Bureau of Ell
craving and Printing is not based upon any accusa-
sations made against them.
Mr.. Glover in his letter to the President asking
their suspension, simply says that there are ndca-
tons which lead to grave suspicious but he does
not say that any has given testimony rejecting
upon the private or official character fether of these
officers. Mr.. Glover also adds that the investiga-
ton which he proposes to make cannot be sue
ceSsfully conducted unless those gentlemen
pended, and in order that it may not be said that
any obstacle had been thrown in Mr.. Glover's
path, the President concluded to accede to his
request, although he is not probably convinced that
such course is just to either of the gentlemen af
feeted.
Mr.. Casilear has long been connected with the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing and enjoys the
nnb0unded confidence of It's chief, the Hon. Edward
Mcpherson. As nearly as can be learned, the move
neDt against him originates with w. p. Wcod
formerly special agent in the Treasury Depart
ment. Some strange stories, supposed to have orig
mated with Wood and affecting the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing, have been In circulation
during the lest week two. One of them is to the
effect that United States bonds have been so sue
eessfuly counterfeited to deceive officers OF the
Treasury Department who have unwittingly re-
deemed them, and that Mr.. Casilear, although one
Of the best experts in the department. has always
Insisted that the bonds in question were genuine.
The facts out Of whiek this story grows are prob
ably these:
Some eleven or twelve years ago very skill
iul counterfeit Of the 7-30 bonds of the United
ststes was executed and some bonds were put
upon the market. Prominent bankers even were
aeceiyed by them, aud a large quantity accumu-
lsted In their hands. The Treasury Department
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
ANGLO-RUSSIAN PARLEYING.
BETTER PROSPECTS or AN AGREEMENT REGARDING

BETTER PROSPECTS or AN AGREEMENT REGARDING
FORCES NEAR CONsTANrINOPLE.
ST. PETERSBURG Thursday, May 2, 1873.
The Ageace Russo says intelligence con-
tnues be received OF the improved state of the nego
tiations through Germany intermediary, for simu
taneous withdrawal from COnstnntinope, as well as OF
regulations with Austria concerning her special inter
csts. The principle of direct exchange Of views be-
London and ST. Petersburg, questions interest
ing England has been agreed upon.
MR.. GATHoRNE HARDY ANSWERED.
The Journal de 81 PcrS6oTq. discussing the speech OF
the Right Hon. Claiborne Hardy at Bradford, points
out that Turkey constantly violated the Treaties OF 1886
and 1871 England refused to aid in compelling her TO-
them. Therefore il ia unreasonable now to re
call those treaties when the had created new rights
and duties Mr. Hardy really makes the inadmsslbie
claim that England acting atone Is entitled to prevent
the modification OF a treaty concluded by tho Six
Powers.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
RUSSIAN CRUISERS on THE OCEAN.

THREE STEAMERS SENT FROM REYEL.
THE EQUIPMENT TO RE PROVIDED IN THIS COUNTRY
-SEAMES SENT IN ADVANCE.
LONDON, Thursday May .. 1873.
Information has been received here,' says a
special dispatch to The Globe dated Cronstadt, April
% that several steamers ly ing at Revel have been
purchased by the Russian Government for the pur-
pose of beng converted into cruisers. Three vessels
which left Rcvel week ago are, hear on the best
authority. already the property of the Russian Ad-
rnraty, and have gone to America to receive their
ornaments, which will be provided by American
firms, and to receive on board seamen, who sailed a
short time ago"
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
GARLAND'S TARIFF IDEA.
GAKlANDS IAhlII ll'I-A'
Tue SENATOR BELIEVES THAT BOTH HOUSES WILL
APPROVE OF A COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Senator Garland thinks his
resolution providing for a tariff commission Will be
adopted by the Senate, and that the House, fore
seeing the impossibility Of passing the Wood bill
during the present session. viii agree 10 it, His OBJ
iect in proposing this commission IS to give those
persous interested in the rates Of duties imports
an opportunity to be heard, and 10 place before
Congress the information without which II cannot
act iutelligently OF this subject.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
SALMON IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.

HARTFORD, May 2-Threc large salmon
were caught at haul Of shad net Mt Say brook. at
the mouth OF the Connecticut River yesterday evening
Several others have been taken sngly The Fish Com
lssoners of the state in their report said the reappear
ance Of the probable this year. as the result OF
ARTIFICIAL nlanting OF eggs o few years ago.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
THE COMMUNIST IN TIE SENATE.
VOORHEES, WAVES HIS HAT TO TIE MEN WITH
MUsKETs AT CHICAGO IN THE RESUMPTION DE-
BATE.
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WASHINGTON, May 2-fhe Senate did nothing TO-
day worth notice except to discuss the bill to repeal
the Resumption Act with the amendments of the
Finance Committee.
Senator Ferry presented the report OF the com
mittce and the amended bill and delivered care
fully prepared speech containing much information
and all the strong arguments on his side OF the
question.
Mr. Voorhees, followed in speech such as only he
can make. He attributed all the miseries of the
present hard times to what he called the contrac-
ton of the currency, and in the most violent and
intemperate language, sought to array labor
against capital. The effect of his speech was TO
paliate and excuse the Labor riots and to encourage
communism. He did not have the sympathy of
those of his associates who held somewhat similar
views because of the violence of his language. He
spoke with eaInestneSS and elOqucnce, as he always
does and his speech commanded attention but the
more thoughtful could not help regarding 1t as the
effort of ranting demagOguc.
Senator Gordon took the lOor at the close OF Mr..
Voorheess speech and will speak on Monday. to
which time the Senate adjourned. vote on the
bill is not likely to he taken very soon az the lndca-
tions point several speeches both sides of the
question.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
ToDLEBEN AGAIN NEGOTIATING.
IOypOS Thulsday Nav ., IS

LONDON, IHllsUhy, My :, IoI''
special telegram 10 The Poiitcdi Correspondence OF
Vienna from Constantnople reports that General Tode
ben has resumed negotiations with Admiral HOrnDy in
ru gard ~ the details Of withdrawal.
RUSSIAN BONDS LOWER.
In the stock markets prices have fallen away under
the influence OF the Continental bourses and discouaging
political news Among foreign securities, Russian have
suffered the most.
LOYAL ADDRESS PREPARING.
memorial 20 the Queen Is being extensively signed
sheffield expressing confidence in the Ministers and
willingness make every necessary sacrifice for the con-
duet of war until the Of peace and order in Europe
Is secured from awcss and reckless aggression.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
ptsuop cuMMINs MEMORIAL CHURCH.

BALTIMORE, May 2.-The cornerstone of
the Bishop Cummns Memorial Church. Reformed
Episcopal corner of sanvacst and Carrolton-ave. was
laid this afternoon with appropriate ceremonies by the
RI Rev Charles Edward Cheney. Bishop Cheney de-
lyercd an interesting address. large congregation
nnrIan
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
LARGE FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE.
EXPLOSION AT MINNEAPOLIS.

EIGHT MILLS BURNED-sEYESTY-FIVE MEN SAID lo
HAVE BEEN KILLED.
ST. PAUL, Mnn., May 2.-An explosion occurred
in a mill at Minneapolis at o'clock tonight.
The mill caught fire and set seven other
mills on fire. and the flames are extending further.
There are wild rumors as to the loss of life, one
report stating that seventy-Gye men were killed.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-03
THE WABASH RAILROAD.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 2.-In addition to the
Injunction granted restraining the Wabash Railway
from paying interest certain MORTGAGES motion has
been entered asking for the appointment OF receiver
hearing win be had 1T Urbana, H., May IL