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New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
COLONEL GROESBECK'S BODY FOUND.

A REVOLVER AND KNIFE DISCOVERED on THE
CORPSE. BUT NO PROOF THAT THEY HAD BEEN
UsED-DEATH BY DROWNING IN THE NORTH
RIVER.
The body of Colonel John Groesbccl, who has
been missing since April ~, when he left the Fifth
Avenue Hotel was found in the North River at
Pier No. 40 early yesterday morning. 1t was con-
veyed to the MoTgue, and an examination removed
all doubt of its identity. In one Of the coat pockets
was an empty envelope, the address on which was
nearly eifaced by the salt water and only the dim
outline of the name "GrOesbeck" could be seen. In
the cuffs were gold seevebuttons with the initials
81. c." engraved on them. and on one of the fingers
was plain gold ring. In pocket of the trousers
was a Remington revolver, with a cartridge in
every barrel. large bowie-knife was also found.
The body was greatly decOmposed and bloated.
Portions of the nose and forehead had been eaten
away by fishes, and the face swollen and
dscoored as to make recognition impossible. The
SILVER cham and gold watch which Colonel Groes-
beck was accustomed to wear are missing and his
friends think that he parted with them after he
left the hotel.
Coroner Elinger viewed the remains yesterday in
the presence of few of Colonel GrOesbecks
and friends. He examined the body closely with
ont finding any wounds and the bowie-kne showed
no blood stains. Information of the recovery of the
body was then sent to the Hon. William S. Groes-
beck brother of Colonel Groesbeck, and to other
relatives at Cincinnati The remains will be sent
to that city this evening and will be buried in Lau
rel Hill Cemetery.
Colonel Groesbeck, on April ~, left the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, where he had lived for about fifteen
years. A full account Of his disappearance and a
sketch of the causes which led to it were published
exclusively in The TRIBUNE of April 26. He was
born in Ohio. aud educated as lawyer. He
was colonel of m Ohio regiment in the war, and
was distinguished for bravery. He left the army
shortly sitter the battle of Shiloh, and made a tour
through Europe. When he returned he
embarked in Wall Street speculations. At the
time tie Northwest pool was organized
by Daniel Drew Colonel GrOesbeck made a
profit OF nearly 100000. He also operated in
Pacific Mail and Western Union. In August, 1877,
he was short" OF Western Union and became en-
barrHssei. His operations atterward were very linn
tied For several months before his disappearance Inc
was frequently very despondent. On April II he
was seen at Fort WadswOrth, Staten Island, by "a
former waiter at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The
theory that he committed suicide at Fort Wads-
worth Is now discredted by the detectives who
have been searching for him and they expressed the
belief last evening that he returned to this city
and plunged into tho river from one of the piers
between Canal and Wall-sts.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
CONFIRMED BY A COALITION.

ACTION on THE MAYORS NOMINATIONS.
MR.. FRENCH CONFIRMED By CONVERSATION BE-
TWEEN THE REPUBLICAN AND TAMMANY ALDER
MEN-CoRNELGUs VAN CorT AND JACOB HESS
ALSO CONTRADICTIONS n. HAYWARD AND
JAMES DAILY REJECTED-coMMRSTs OF PoLI-
TlCIANs OF ALL PARTIES
Republican and Tammany Aldermen combined
yesterday and confirmed the nomination Of
Stephen b. French for Police Commissioner
by vote of II to z. There was much
cItement, and some sharp language was exchanged
in the Board. The nominations of Cornelius Van
Colt for Fire Commissioner, aud Jacob Hess for
Commissioner of Charities and Correction,
were also confirmed, but the principal
antl-Tammany names sent in by the Mayor, those of
John n. Hayward for president Of the Tax Board,
and of James DAILY for Dock Commissioner. were
rejected. The nomination of Thomas McAvoy
for Superintendent of Buildings was land over. Adj
herents of the Mayor and an element in the Repub-
lican party are much displeased with the combina-
ton and its results. but at the meeting Of
the Republican Central Committee last evening no
hostile speeches were made. The views of mem
bers of that committee, of Jordan l.. Mott and
James DAILY, and of Aldermen of all parties are
given below.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
BISHOP SENTENCED FOR LIFE.

NORWICH, Conn, May 20.-At the opening
of the Superior this afternoon the Of the
state against Wesley W. Bishop the po!soner, was
called up by States Attorney Waller. Bishop was
broucht into court looking thin and pale from his long
imprisonment but otherwise appeared In good health.
Bishop pleaded Guilty of murder iD the second de
geee" Mr Lipptt, of his counsel then addressed the
Court to urge the acceptance OF this plea He declared
that the woman had been throughout the worse Grim
inal OF the two; she 1t who made the first ap-
proaches who opened the way for intimate communi-
cations who administered the poison and who planned
ont her crime. States Attorney Waller recited the
bstory of the case and said that the State was now
ready to try Bishop for hs life but the state was
under obligations to him. Ii was pubc policy that the
onfederute who furnishes valuable testimony should
receive recognition for hs services be had advised
with able lawyers OF the State, and had come TO the
CONCLUSION that 1t was his duty as matter OF public
nocy 10 ask that the plea be accepted Judge culver
ssid he had supposed sucn request was 10 Do MADE
lie accepted the plea. The Judge then IN very lew
words recouutcd tho facts Of the crime 10 which BsnOp
had confessed expressed Its enormlIy and conoiuded
by sentencmg him To imprsOnnlchI ioF Ii@ bIsnop
showed no sigus of feeling.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
TELEGR1PHIC NOTES.
THE FIRST CRATE OF PEACHES

THE FIRST CRATE OF PEACHES.
MACON, Ga, MAY 2O.-lhe first crate OF Georgia
peaches left here tonight for New-iOtk
IN BLAST AGAIN AFTER THRFE YEARS.
PORT KENNEDY, Penn, May 2O.-ihe MOnt9om-
ths place winch has bcea out OF blast since
July, 1876. viii be blown IN next month
AUDITOR MAYNARD'S SUCCESSOR.
SAN FRANCIsCO MAY 20.-The Board of Super
yisos has tns afternoon elected Cohn ~ Boyd deputy
county clerk. auditor, vice Maynard. deceased.
THE LAUNCH OF BOUCICAULTS YACHT.
I country successfully launched BY ward Stanton
Co., her builders, at this city to-day
A TUNNEL ADVANCING AT A RAPID RATE
Tunnel for he week ending May has made e22 feet
progress The total OF the completed excavation on that
date was 367 feet over 200 mon are employed
WELCOMED WARMLY TO HARRISBURG.
HARRIsBURG Penn. May 2O.-lhe ffty-sixth an
nual the Grand Lodge o. o. f. Of Penn.ylv vana
convened t morning the Grand opera House Addresses
eud past Grand Master Robert X. Lambert0n.
A RAILWAY MISSION TO CHICAGO
MONTREAL Ont. May 20.-Sir William Tyler and
officials Of the Grand runk Railway left here this
they 60 10 Independent through con
necon with chicago 80 as 10 be Independent OIL the Mlchi
gan Central and Vanderbilt line.
SAVINGS LOCKED UP PRETTY EFFECTINELY
WEYMOUTH, Mass May 2O.-lhe Savings Bank
Comms today issued an ode restricting the pay
ments Of the weymouth savings Bank TO 10 per cent ior
on deposit divided among 1855 dePosors The Withdrawals
of he previous amounted to slI-V+O OIL and the de-
posts TO Slf,46l 20
IoUIsyIIIE Ky., May 2O.-Ihe iIrst race to-day
- one and quarter miles dash, and resulted In dead
brtwoen Fortuna Genmor with Keene Richards IT, third
third Trinidad fourth one Dime nth. General
PIKE sixth Time 237. The tnrd race was won by King
arr @ I the 1nief ne of l:I2A Muphys time was
tbe ouck est ever made III the kentucky Derby
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
,TIyELY SCENE IN THE SENATE.

FOj-R NAMES ADDED TO HE TAX COMMISSION.
fFEoM 1HE REGULAI CoEEEsI sIoSDENr or THE TRIBUSEl
ALBANY, May 20.-Scnator Harris reported
the Assembly bill for the creation OF commission to
revise the tax laws of the State to-day Tie name of o.
T. Potter had been substituted for that John Wheeler
who declines the position. As reported to tie Senate,
therefore the consisted of Charles b. sedg-
wick George Dawson. and o. B. Potter. Under Dretex
Of having all business interests represented on
the commission the Senate, dnrlng the morn
ing session, increased the number OF commits
siOners from three to seven The leaders In this
movement were Senators Edck, Sessions and Ecclcsne
and the remainder of the Senate tamely acquiesced
Senator Edck serenely moved that the following be
added TO the commsslon Luther W. Burditt, OF
Cooperstown, an ex-mem5er OF the Assembly, and de-
scribed also As "a retired lawyer; Edward W. Foster
of Potsdam, a member of the last Constitutional Con
yentop, farmer and MANUFACTURED aud Norman W.
Allen. of Dayton. an ex-senator ana farmer. SeEatOr
Edick then made an earnest speech IN favor
OF the appointment OF Representatives oi the farmers
and manufacturers on the c0mlnls'lOn senator
Ecces moved that the name or Thomas j. CreameT be
also added. Senator EdiCs was naigtant I'd "a At @ tnls
amendment, aud ,ad that u wan neht 10 LoIu % uoMn
tie bill. Senator Ecclesne, IN his turn waXed lnds-
uant, and inquired whether Senator Edcks head con-
tanned all the wisdom Of the senate in the matter OF ap
pOiutments. What threatened 70 De q very uhseelly
alsagrGehiFehtm len m 9iJ,neIy aceeptHg senator Ecce
sine's amendment. Senator Marvin then moved that
the name James W Glover, OF CLenanso, be substi-
tued for all the other names suggested. there was
condemnation for a mOncut among the coniedefacy'
but Senator Mdfglus aultDuMcul huS pISuPbS lt-
iected, and there was once more peace seHaiof
iI,bert the new Senator from Bnghal-
ton. then moved that Abel Bennett, "a real
farmer" be also included In the list. But the
coutedcracy refused TO admit Mr.. Bennett, and
his name remorsey rejected Senator Sessions then
described the wrong done 10 the Western Northern and
Southern tier OF counties by their exclusion from
representation on the Commission. The names suS-
gested by Senator Edck would meet the difficulty in his
opinion. ,.,. ,,,, A.,
referred TO Thomas j. CreamerI as " young man OF
great promise who had PAID great attention TO matters
OF taxation" Senator Pierce forgot 10 mention among
Mr. Creamer's recommendations that he
d leader OF the Greenback party IN New-YOrk
CITY last Fall, and therefore, OF course better
oua fled 20 deal with matters affecting the financial n
erests of the state ordinary Senator Murphy
stated that George f. Andrews would serve, and
at his name be substituted that OF Mr.
Creamer. But Mr Creamer's superior quahc atoms
were obvious and Mr.. Andrews was not considered.
The Senate accepted the three names suggested ny
Senator Edck and that Of Mr.. Creamer by vote OF 10
% IA The bill was then passed and returned to the
Assembly.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON, Tuesda.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, May 20, 1879.
The subscriptions to the four per cent reiunding GER
tfcates since yesterdays repOrs have amounted to
Sl,lSO7OO
The United States steamer Qunnebaug was at Tuns,
Aprn g. On that day Commander Farquhar had an
audience with the Bey OF Tunls, in company with a
large number OF officers Of the Qunncbaug. The occa-
sion was an agreeable one and his HRhness expressed
great esteem Tor the United States and Tor President
Hayes. The Wyoming at Athens ApIll 80. Toe
Despafch sailed from Genoa May for Hampton Roads
Ihe Richmond arrived at Point de Gale, CcyIOn April
10 seventeen days from Alden.
The House Committee Printing held a meeting
this morning, but arrived at no conclusion respecting
the Hutchins bl for the election Of contractor 10 do
the public printing. The chairman presented letter
from Mr. Detrces to himself the contents of which
as follows: 81 am Informed that Mr.. Hutchins sub
mttcd to your committee llst or hlsuIung ana I'm
nude questions with he request that should he called
on TO answer Jt only at your request that con-
sencd to notice his remarks IN favor OF his blu shall
not answer questions give any further attention
IN "a subject
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
THE PROPOSED ADJOURNMENT.
FEARS THAT THE GOVERNOR WILL COUNTERFEIT THE
WILL OBJ THE LEGISLATURE.


WILL OBJ THE LEGISLATURE.
TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
ALBANY, May 2O.-RumOrs were circulated
here this evening that the Republican leaders in New
York desired the Legislature to be held together TIL the
Governor came to decision on MrSrahan's bill, putting
restrictions about the removal Of heads OF city de
partments in New-York by the Mayor. The chier
OF these restrictions is the right OF appeal 10
the courts from the decision OF the Mayor
in is adverse In view Of the political situation
II is feared by the Republicans that Mayor Cooper IN
conjunction with Governor Robinson may remove the
Republican heads OF departments on various charges
the Legislature has adjourned IL Is deemed
best by them therefore, that the Strahan Dill shOuid
become law in order that the Republican oihclals
may nave some means OF protecting themselves;
The bill was passed by the Legislature Yesterday, ana
probably reached the Governor yesterday IL Is not
thought that he will sign the bill. He would return IL
with s in the Legislature was In session the
latter part OF next week.
1t il asserted to be the plan of some or
the Republican leaders to have the Legisla-
tUre take recess till the date when the
bin is due from tie Governor. In TINS
the resolution for the final adjournment on Thurs
dag would to he rescnded by both branches or
the Legislature. While such motion could probably De
carried with the Senate IL is doubtful the
Assembly would concur. The Republican members OF
the senate VIII hold caucus tomorrow mornlngtO con-
slider the suggestion.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
ARCHITECT HILL TO BE RESTORED.
AN UNNECESSARY WRONG DONE TO HIM IN Till
RECENT TRIALS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNR.l
WASHINGTON, May 20.-It was stated at the
Treasury Department to-day that Secretary Sher-
man viii, without doubt, at once restore Supervis-
ing Architect Hill to office. The case of Mr. Hill
is one of peculiar hardship. He is young man,
not possessed of large means. His reputation has
been assailed he has been suspended for months
from performing the duties Of his office; and he has
been compelled TO incur heavy expense TO defend
himself from charges which, it turns out, were so
destitute of foundation that the Court ordered
verdict of not guilty to be entered AT the very out
set of the trial With this poor redress for the reck
less assaults that have been made upon him Mr.
Hill is constrained TO be satisfied.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
4 BROOKLYN POLI7IcI1E OK TRLlL.

EX-snERiFF ALBERT DAGGETr CHARGED WITH
TRFACHKRY TO THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY-BIs
DENIAL
The Kings County Republican General Com
mi,ee met last evening at Jay and fultou's., bronk-
lyn FOR the purpose trying oX-shcrh Albert pdgget
OH the charge giving md comfort TO- and acting
oreplv and secretly with the DrhO rGic PAL Y. The
charge was accompanied with three spccifcauons al
egng that by false and fraudulent representations TO
Senator Harris on the part or MI DaggeU the oeEa-
torial appoltionmcnt of Kugs County changed in
such way as TO work grave Injustice and wrong to the
Renubcans Of Kings County and the entire stale; that
he did this in the interest Of the Democratic party and
in pun Isuance Of agreement between himself and II
Democratic Senator aud other pcrsons and that in The
Fall OF 1873 he worked against tie Republican candi
date for Sheriff in Kings County and in the interest OF
the Democratic candidate. The meeting was a stormy
one and became so much confused at times that
pension Of business was aimOs necessary.
There was a large att; ndance OF delegates and OF
Republican politicians. EXJIdIc Coak presided ana
Gcoree Wren, Charles Il. CronIu. ana Hubbard Hend
rckson appeared as the Prosecuting Committee.
Mr. DaggctJ was present. and afer some preliminary
proceedings was gwen opportunity To answer the
charges made against Mira. Hc read his answer from
maunscript, and denied AL The. allegations iaadc
against mn. ana csaienStd lac Iui!ost Ihtes-
ugatiOu. He admitted tuHt his cOitse III rel
efence TO the Apporticnmcut hi was open to
the charge OF inconsistency and perhaps discourtesy to
the members Ui tine General Committee. Ii was then
decided that the uis saoud De conducted at open
sone the cOmUlttCc. motion that the thrd srccl-
ncatiOu be dismissed then made ani Oyerru!od.
Mr.. CrOnn Off red ~ evidence statements not under
oatn from Drmas Strong aud city auditor Ammerman.
Mr. zimmerman stated Gat Senator Harris told lin that
the changes the appOrtOnInent bill were made
at tno instigdtion ol sir. Daggctt and General
Jordan, aud he understood that the changes
were desired by all the Republican or
was TO the same elect. After further evidence the
case Tor the prosecution closed. II was decided 10
adjOnrn until next Tuesday when III Daggett VIII call
Witnesses To disproyc the charges.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
NO TARIFF TINKERING NOW.
THE SUGGESTION MADE BY FERNANDO WOOD SOME
TINE AGO ADOPTED IN COMMITTEE.
1GENFRAL pREss DISPATCH

WASHINGTON May 20.-The Ways and Means
Committee met to-day After passing upon
two bills of a private character and discus
sing, without result, the propositions relative
TO the duty on quinine, the committee took
up the resolution introduced by Chairman Wood re-
garding the adjournment Of the present session.
Finally vote was taken and the measure was in
definitely postponed. The committee then, after
some discussion the subject, agreed to resolu-
tion declaring THAT this committee will not con-
slider at this session any bills joint resolutions
affecting the revenues and that all such measures
shall be laid over until the regular session in De-
cember." A motion to reconsider the above was
made and laid upon the table.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
THE ERIE RAILWAY RECONSTRUCTION.
LONDON, Tuesday, May 20. 1873.

A large meeting of the bondholders and
shareholders Of the Erie Railway Company was held to-
day TO the report OF the reconstruction trustees
Sir Edward Watkn presided, and read report OF the
Erie Railway Company up to September 80, 1873, ana
the accounts Of the reconstruction trustees which the
meeting received very favorably Resolutions were
unanimously adopted approving the trustees report
and accounts also expressing the satisfaction OF the
English proprietary, that large interest In the CON-
pany's bonds and stocks Is being taken by American
holders from whom this meeting trusts that the board
may be gradually strengthened by the addition OF
high class OF business having substantal Doldlns
in the company. There no dissent from the
generally favorable view taken by the trustees OF inc
present condition of the property Sir Edward Watkn
aud the various speakers expressed their rlehdness
toward an arrangement with the Atlantic and Great
Western Railroad Company, il it can be made without
preiudice 10 The Erle RAILWAY pIopIletOrs
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
REGULATING CONVICT LABOR.
ny TFLrGRAPU 10 me TRIBUNE.l


ALBANY, May 20.-The Assembly debated
the merits tonight OF Mr.. Knowles's bill limiting the
number OF engaged at any trade In the state
Prisons per cent Of the entire number of persons
employed at such trades throughout the state. The
bill severely criticised by Messrs. Noyes. Low and
VakenOurgh who declared that the farmers Of the
State content to let the prisons be sefupportng
in view of the fact that the system had lessened
taxation. Speeches in favor Of the bill were made by
Messrs. Hustled. Travis. Knowles Grady. Brooks and
Flynn The lastnamed offered an amendment prOnlblt-
ing the making Of hats in the prisons. The bill was
ordered to third reading by vote OF 10 to ~ There
chance of the measure passing the Legislature.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
CRIMES And C4SUALTlES-BY TELEGRAPA

THE KEYSTONE MINE STILL BURNING.
POTTsvIILE. Penn, May 20.-lhe fire ia the Key
f. 5 burn and cannot reached By water
through feared the coery viii have be Hooded
,mR BERDELL ARRESTED FOR PERJURY,
NEWBURG, y. y. May 20.-RObert ii. Berdell, ex-
president Of the Ere railway was arrested In Ne~York his
morning charge of PERJURY and taken " Goshen orange
County. by way OF this city.
SEVERE SENTENCE FOR MISCEGENATGOS.
TKhRE HAUTE, Ind. May 2O.-NIlliam Nelson, a
pcuitentary for marrying white
The prosecution originated In spite. but esoa
convicted under the law.
THE BUFORD TRIAL TAKEN TO ANOTHER COUNTY.
FRANKfORT, KY, Nav 2O.-Ih0mas Buf0rd was
by train from Louisville tins morning George
NJ Curta the defence asked for change Of venue The
Court gran cd tie change. OwenOn Ia owen County was
fixed upon the place Tor triai, and July the date
a FORGERY AT RICHMOND.
BALTIMORE, May 2O.-Channlng L. Redford
Young clerk In the banking end commission
house Of Thomas Branch q CO., at Richmond Va, was ar
his morning by detectives charged with obtain
log about 1000 forged checks of his employers nrm
YOUTHFUL MURDERERS.
BOsION, May ZO.-ln the sOmervllle Police Court
to-day Edward ReaTdon ana Thomas Murphy, each nine
causing death OF hIte Hattie GoOtspetd by throwing
stones Murphy liberated BAIL out keardOn WAS com
mtted
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY HER soN-IN-LAw.
PROVIDENCE X. l., May 20.-Mrs. Lizzie Welch
tol William Donney her sOnnlaw tho ball
entering just below the left Denncy having lost bis
wife breaking housekeeping The result OF The wound
10 doubtful
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
SEOUELS TO THE HOLLAND FAILURES.
LONDON, tuesday, May 20. 1879.

One of the directors of the Afrcaanische
Handesvereenigng tried commit suicide at Antwerp,
but was unsuccessful. lie under surveillance in
hospital as It expected that his eXtradition will be
demanded. Another director of the same company has
fed TO Spain with family. The latter, whose name
is Pncofs was u man of great commercial and financial
Influence He was a member OF the First Chamber, and
one OF the leaders of the Liberal party.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE.

ALBANY, May 20.-The following are the
points Of the conclusions arrived at by the Assembly
Committee on Commerce and Navigation, regarding the
New-YOr and Brooklyn Bridge l, It obstrucs all ves-
sells with above 1870 feet high; g 1t depreciates
the value Of property the water front IN NcwYork
above the bridge 3, IL benefits property In Brooklyn
below the bridge 4, II will cost, to complete IT, S15
000OO0 5, It's safety should be determined by com
mission OF competent engineers.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
ELECTION TRIALS IN The SOUTH.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 20.-The important
election cases appointed for to-day have been postponed
for one week.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 20.-The trial Of " A. Hull
and Eugene Goulding. charge OF cOnspirng TO de-
fraud the voters in Brevard County this State, at the
last November election, began to-day before Judge Set
tie. i'm the United states District Court. Some delay
waA caused IN obtaining jury, but the full number
found and witness examined. IL u said
hundred witnesses have been summoned, and the trial
ls expected to last a week.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
GREAT FLOODS IN THE DANUBE.
LONDON. Tuesday. May 20, 1879


A correspondent of The Times who has just
trayersed the Danube from Giurgeyo to Buda-Pesth
telegraphs: "Tho Dannbe is very high. snort dis
tance above Bazlas where the Austrian shore becomes
low and fat the flood extends great distance inland
Between this point and Belgrade the river is from five
to fifteen miles wide. Belgrade it Is fully twenty
miles wide. Nearly all the Austrian villages between
Pesth and Bazias have wafer i'll the streets Riverside
inhabitants informed me that the water ls already
within two feet OF the highest point recorded, ana Is
still rising"
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
TIE SWISS AND CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

LONDON, Iucsulyi My 70, Io'J'
The Swiss plebiscitum does not actually re-
viye capital punishment but leaves each Canton at lib
erty as was the case until 1874 to enact II or not Both
conditions Of validity, viz aggregate majority, and
majority Of the Cantons. have been secured IN favor OF
advocated the measure, pointing ont the increase OF
murders since the death punishment was abolished