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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
SETTLING THE HANCOCK BOOM.

DEMOCRATIC STUPIDITY IN PENNsYLVANiA-rHE
AGGRESSION OF THE STATE CHAIRMAN.
frRom An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRiBUSEI
PHILADELPHIA, July 26.-Possibly there may
be political party somewhere In the world sat equals
the Democratic party OF this country In downright stu
pdty II 80 il certainly has never been made manifest
while ~ there IA any part Of the United States where this
party is hopeesy bere Of all semblance OF rea
son than escw here it is right here In Pennsylvania
The capacity Of the Democracy Of this state for bun
derng Is shown by instances every day. but one of
the most recent was the selection OF ex-senator
Andrew Ii. Dill for Chairman OF the State Committee
Two years ago Din the Democratic candidate ior
Governor and although members OF Congress and fu
LEGISLATURE were TO be chosen Dils vote fell e000
below that cast for TIlden two years before MT pi
attributed that resultand it be with great pro
prety-to the action OF the Hon. II. Milton speer then
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27

Chairman OF the State Democratic Committee, Colone
James p Barr. OF Pttsburg, Vim. stenger, OF Cham
bersburg, and the Hon. Samuel J. Randall. speer
stenger and Barr all candidates for Governor ana
there could be better way In their opinion, OF de-
monsrating TO the party the bunder 1t made In nom
mating Dill than by overwhelmingly defeating him.
Being political proteGe OF Senator Wallace and having
been nominated by him. the nomination OF Dill pre-
sented grand opportunity TO Speaker Randall to
demonstrat Just the Democracy regarded Wallace
any one put forward by him for the Gubernatorial
Office To say that Randall, speer. Strnger and Barr
successful put mildly to that Wallace
blundered in nominating Dill is simply the confession OF
q fact that has never been disputed.
With n view OF getting square" with those who con
trsuted materially 10 his overwhelming defeat MI
Dill has been made Chairman OF the State Committee of
his party, aud while the interests OF the superb Han
cock in the State all In disorder. andrapdly grow
ing more confused those that affect Randall and all
others who aided In the overthrow OF the Wallace cand
date Governor being looked after with degree OF
attention entirely xpected md wholly undesred by
these statesmen Aggression! Aggression Aggres-
sion" Wallace whispers In the OF Dill and DILL
who wants 10 supplant Wallace as the Democratic
leader OF the State writes 10 VIM. Scott " don't re,
sign from the National Committee iu fayor OF wallace,
and thus stupidity, doubcdealiDg and the efforts 10
wpo each other out are settling the Hancock boom IN
his native State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
THE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN CLUB.
A SINGING CAMPAIGN PROTECTED.

The rooms of the Republican Campaign Club IN
the Coleman House were filled last evening with
representative Republicans from the various Assem-
bly, Districts. Prominent among these were Com
missioner b. +. Marrierre. ex-Judge Dittenhoefer,
NJ. b. Wilson, James l.. Hastie and William Haw, jr
The leaders of the club are engaged in organizing
movement which, it is believed, will be productive
of much good. 1t is proposed that body of 200 or
more singers shall make the tour of the State, ac-
companied by several frst-class speakers. special
train will be hired and the various county com,
mIttees will be communicated with. The party VIII
start early in August, probably first taking the
cities along the line of the Hudson River and New
York Central Railroad, as far, west as Buffalo
Railroad, taking in Hornelsville, Corning. Elmira.
Port JervIs and other places. 1t is believed by
those engaged in getting up the movement that 1t
will do more to create enthusiasm for the Republ-
can ticket and awaken the interest OF all classes
than anything yet suggested. The men VINO nave
if IN charge are confident that they can carry out
the project successlullV.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
RECENT CUBAN OUTRAGES.

There is much dissatisfaction among the
Cuban residents in this city at the manner IN when the
alleged outrage upon American ships by Spanish gun
boat is regarded by the authorities in this country In
the opinion Of the Cubans the flag Of the United States
undoubtedly has been nsuled by span and they won
der at apparent apathy and Indifference OF the De-
partment of State regarding the affair.
II seems to me" said member Of the Cuban Reyo-
utopary Committee to reporter OF THE TRIBUNE yes
terday that the action OF the Spanish Government in
the matter has been very shufiing and eyasye. The
Standards know well enough that the accusations
brought against them by tho captain OF the Ethel A.
Merritt are perfectly true"
"But how do you account for the statement OF the
mate OF the vessel says that the ship very near
the Cuban shorep
.Oh IL Is merely matter OF money with the mate
Spanish gold s as acceptable to him II does not
take Spanish Consul long to find allies by wise eS
pendture OF little money 1t is part OF the Spanish
policy. certainly do not credit the statement OF Mr.
Barr the mate OF the Merritt The captain, without
doubt tells the story OF the outrage. wonder at
tho delay OF the American Government in demanding
Have you any late advices from Havanap
A letter has been received from Spain which gives q
few facts Jose Maceo, GuermOn and seyentytwo
other prisoners arrived III Cadz on July j. Among fhe
captiyes eighteen men who mad surrendereu;
eighteen who transported for political reasons ana
thirty eight congicts OF the chain gang G0yernmen III
officer saws that who were shot nun Dered not e
Snt twenty The prisoners In Cadiz confined in the
forts Of Santa Catalina and San SEBASTIAN ana IN Tue
tort or the Martyrs. used public prison. NO
ommuncatloq is allowed them with the outside world.
The conditions of capiuation provided that those VINO
TO foreign port ana
t liberty But Spaniards treacherousy broke their
faith and carried them TO spain The families OF Gull
ermon and MaceO arrested before the surrender
and were left in Porto Rico 20 suffer the greatest hard
sips and prydtons II Is said that Intervention on be
ha OF he prisoners made by the English Consul at
s1ntiacO but Spanards paid attention 10 him.
Tnere never instance OF more hagrant breach OF
ath aud reachery than TINS act Of tue spanish Govern
men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
A STEAMER BURNED.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 26.-The new steamer
II. T. Dexter, Captain Jack" Grammar. on the way
from Pittsburg Evansville caught fire while under
way just opposite Jcsrsonvllle Ind. Yesterday. Tho
boat was headed toward the shore but the nre eoe
too hot for the pilot and he had 10 hack her
into the island opposite Jetfersonvle. whore she
burned down the hui, when tue iTe wus put out BY
the Louisville and JeffersoByille ferry-bOat
She mad no passengers on board. The crew
escaped, but lost all their clothing, etc She had
boat aud was on her hrss trip
Evansville. She was valued $4,000.
aud insured for $1,000 The fire is supposed 10 have
Deen OF ineendlary origin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

A SICK PEDESTRIAN
BOsToN, July 26.-The condition OF Frank Hart.
the pedestrian s anything for the Ills symptoms
TO be typhod fever
EMIGRANTS EN ROUTE To GEORGIA.
PETERSBURG. Va, July ga large party OF
emRrans Including men. and children nhtsg two
this morning from Germany en- route
to Georgia
a SENTENCE OF DEATH COMMITTED
RICHMOND. Va, July 26.-The sentence OF Net>
son Mtehe who have been banged next F-
day I'm Amherst County murder Of JOIN g. Gillespie,
has peen committed BY Holiday 10 impfsoonens
for life.
APPOINTMENT CITIZEN KILLED.
NEVADA CtIY july 26.-W. SigOufney promi-
pent citizen was and lei In the most once today oy
ex sher George smith The cause OF the shoong wae
the foreclosure Of mortgage when disposssea snitA
HELD ON A CHARGE OF MURDER
AIBANY July 26-Ihe examination OF Hbram u.
piacs charged with shooting Erskine Wood st stevens
ie Jly c0Uclnded day b" ore Justice clute Ina
nhsnrr was eomnited charge OF murder In the nrst
degree. ,,,,o nova npnwSpn
F,sroN PENN, July 26.-Nhile Leopold and
Nax,r Kramer whose pl-eafs reside IN NewNork and
Msyer Goldsmith Of this pace 90 the Lehign
sr "a day their boat q by canal boat
and The Two Krancrs were drowned
MAN AND A BOY DROWNED.
Drxysn COT. .Iniy 20.--A MAJ Hanti SrruR9s
,ua por OF .,a Joseph Wat ..owHeA
near Iis co estegceJs py tn' up ettnE oi a o"-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
TIE DEATH OF MRS. wETMORE.

IUhDUN, MOHudyi July -UI IcoV'
The accounts of the cause of the recent
death OF Mrs. Annic Weimore. an American lady in
PARIS are conflicting. Paris dispatch says: Mrs
Wetinor. was thirty years old OF great personal
beauty. She made tie acquaintance of IN Engshman
OF title who pressed her obtain divorce in order to
marry him. She agreed to do so and obtained divorce
but just as she received the Information that Il
decree IN her favor had been granted she learned that
the English Lord was about TO marry another woman
stormy interview took place between them, at which
inc Lord offered her pecunary indemnity. This final
outrage rendered her disappointment unbearabc and
she then poisoned herself"
Tile PARIS Gauiois says: Mrs. WetmOre died OF con-
20 siion OF the BRAIN and not by suicide"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
CHINA AND JAPAN,

THE CHINESE GovERNMENT STILL UNDECIDED
ABOUT A WAR WITH RUssIA-iNTEREsr IN THE
UNITED sTArET TREATY YCoMMIssioNERs-JAPAN
AT PEACE
SAN FRANCISCO, July 26.-The steamer
Gaelic which arrived to-day from Hong Kong via foko-
hama brings adyices from Hong Kong dated juno 20.
The former apathy espectng tnc arrival of the Amer
can CommissO Oners has changed 10 deep interest ana
eager inquiries at PekiDg TO the object, scope and
seriousness Of their crrand, and TO che powers en-
them. Throughout China an anxious feeins
expressed in consequence OF their Visit Deln2 coc
dent with of the Spanish and Brazilian ENJOYS
peculiar suspicion OF joint operation prevails, AID dis
trust of amicable intentions is SAID to be fees declared
in high quarters.
Admiral Siluere DamOtto. Ambassador from Brazil Is
now on his way u Peking to yoate treaty, accom-
panied by fuIi diplomatic staff, including the Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoteltiary sehor
CaledO.
Colonel Gordon has arrived at Hong Kong anu pr"-
ceeds north immediately.
Efforts to suppress opium smoking in aud around Nam
king are vigorously continued by the Viceroy o. the
Province. g.,
The Spanish Minister with legation attaches Is on his
way Peking in snip of war, unlike the Brazilian En-
vOy, who travels In public steamer having dspa'eheu
his national vessel to Japan.
The local authorities at Marking have decreed tile ex
cuson Of American Kerosene on the alleged ground 'hat
it dangerous The is believed 10 be mat 1t
suppants native OIL, III the gro"Ih oi WIG" many va"
darns interested.
Large Russian naval reinfOrcements are expected in
these waters.
Prolonged conferences being he'd at Tientzin
between Mr.. Wade the British Minister ana LII lfulg
Chang VcerOy OF the Chill PlOvncesOn The subject or
possible war with Russia. Mr. Wade reported as
strongly urging peace IL generally agreeing In theory
though strongly dscOmpOsed by frequent secret ais
patches from Peking The question OF Russian war i
still undecided. Opinions totally at variance are ex-
pressed with equal iocc aud conviction IN circles where
opportuniti of knowledge are supposed to be best
small majority apparently confident OF q leacelu
issue.
A dispatch from Yokohama under the date OF July 10
says the MkaGO is still pursuing his central ana soulh
ern tour and returns TO Toxic on July %.
The French and Italian ships OF war, the latter com
mamded by the Duke OF Genoa are reported about 10
visit Corea with proposals for treaties. 49,,
The japanese Envoys for Holland and ltaV VIII
their suites sailed for their posts on July g.
The frat Bra lillian shlp OF war Japanese waters
the Vital D'Oviera, Is now In Yokohama narbor -
The United States Minister and Commissioners 10 emma
arrived I'm Japan July s. and after few days VIII pro-
ceed China, probably III the United States steamer
AshuelOt OF Richmond. assigned for that purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMEN'S PRIZES.
LONDON, Monday, July &c. 1880.

The American rlIlemen Wtfe muCH CHteTeu
on Saturday upon going TO receive their prizes at
the hands OF the Princess OF Wales All the papers
ton the dispute between Farrow and Hyde. The
marker who cook brlbe in the Olympic competition Is
under arrest The Court OF Inquiry has not yet given
its in the matter The British team suggested
that strangers should be placed In the butts to watch
the target OF the during the match. IN order
TO see fair play but Hyde declared 1t unnecessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
CIrRAN GENERALS KILLED.

HAVANA, July 26.-In a recent engagement
on the river Mabay the nsurgent officers Brigadier
General Pepillo Medina Colonel Johnson the latter
native OF the UIited States, were killed by the
Spanish troops, and prisoner was taken The in
surgent chief Juan Feites and three OF his followers
have surrendered with their arms at Bayamo.
sxty-one deaths occurred from yellow fever and five
from smallpox in Havana, during the week ending
Eat In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZED IN OLEAN.

OLEAN, n. Y, July ga Garfield and Ar
thur Club was organized here about four weeks ago.
with DR. S. j. Nudge president. and f. Kruse secretary
wgwsm 90 by 20 feet has been erected on Union
st. and Friday night 1t was formally opened Tor the
comnoiep large and ntbusiaatic meeting was held,
and addresses were made by Colonel r. A. Nash OF
Little Valley DisrictAttorney Stevens and Major King,
~ Weston,s Mill gee CLUB and drum corps were or
ganized They number 300 members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27

TIE PERIL OF SIX WONEN.

A BOAT UPsET-THE MEN SWIM AslIORE-EEsCUED
WHILE CLINGING TO THE BOAT.
OCEAN BEACH, n. j., July 26.-A pleasure
boat containing six ladies aud two male companions
cidentaly capsized this afternoon in shark Yer Cove
The men struck out for the shore, which they reached
in safety leaving the ladies cnging 10 the boa The
accident was witnessed from the west scrc b. Elias
Throckmnrton OF Freehold, and Will n H. Crttenden,
OF Brooklyn VINO, with q b0atman named joan Flood,
hastened TO the assistance Of the ladies and rescued
them from their perilous position. The rescue was
timely, as the ladies were mucn exhausted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
WAKING UP.

rur1R BATTALIONs FALLING INTO LINE.
c,,,p,tGy IN INDIANA TO BE PUSHED HARD
cr,,.s ORGANIZING IN NEw-YORK AND OTHER
sr,rrs-TnE UNION LEAGUE ISSUES DEclAhA-
T,oN-MrNoR POLITICAL NEWS.
Indiana, now an October State, is beginning
- no aeitated with the strife OF the cam
no;gn. The Republicans are setting out WIN
The intention of carrying seven or eight Oh
Tho Congressional districts of the state, II
nossible. They now have six. 1t is SAID that
Eastern Democrats have sent $45'ooo TO
,nd;ona. A. G. Porter, the Republican candi-
date for Governor. is becoming popular.
In other States there is also some
,,;r although the farmers are still busy with
,he;r harvest work. The Union League OF
America has issued q strong declaration III
favor of the Republican party. The famous
order No. 40 OF General Hancock is about to
he nublished by the Republicans as a campaign
docnment. That order abandoned loyal men
in Hancock's district TO their fate, and undid
the work done by Sheridan.
The Republicans are now actively forming
campaign clubs throughout this State. and
nreparing for hard fight to carry the cleo
tion for Garfield and Arthur. A singing cam
paicn is being projected by one of those
clubs in this city. An Irish Republican meet
ing was held uptown last night. 1he ar
raneements now making for the Democratic
ratification meeting here on Wednesday are
elaborate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPETITION

NEw-ORLEANs, July 26.-The lively war
bet ween the Chicago ST. Louis and New-Orleans Rail-
road Company and the Louisville aud Nashville Rail-
road Company has thus far resulted IN reduction o1
about 30 per cent in passenger fares. The fomer now
sell tickets Louisville or Cincinnati and return At
$40 So aud to INDIANAPOLIS. Nashville Chattanooga
and return at $40. The Louisville and Nashville sell
tickets 10 Niagara 'as and return at S22 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
HANCOCK RATIFICATION MEETING.

The arrangements for the Democratic rati-
ncaton meeting Wednesday evening are nearly com
pete 1t is said that every part Of the Union VIII be
represented by speakers The Academy Will be eiabo'
rately decorated. Mayor Cooper Will preside at the
and John McKeOn Will call tie asser bly,
~ order The principal speakers have heretofore been
given Fraukn Edison Will preside at the insethg IN
frv,ng Hall and the nilsson Hall meeting VIII be pre-
sided aver by School Commissioner fraud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
CONFERENCE WITH THE UrEs

LAKE CITY, Col, July 26.-A dispatch from
Los PBoS says the third regular council tue Ue Com
mission held Yesterday. rGe kiad and qua1dty OF
land to be allotted to each Indian the principal sub
ject OF The Indians desire tie lands
before they accept he treaty. Douglass lmprsonment
was also discussed The Utes want MN tried az once or
released. 1hev assert ms lpnOceIce IN TIE most EN-
pbatlc terms. The Commission l. dong every hE-
pOlc to expedite matters and TO finish iis work before
cold weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
sCANDINAvIANs IN THE RANKS.

The Scandinavian Republicans of this city met
last evening and ratified the nomination OF Garfield
and Arthur. About 700 we're present. and three
cheers were gwen for the ticket. This is the largest
meeting this class of citizens has ever held. They
nropose to work steadily for the party until election
day is oyet. The ScandinavIans are solid for the
Republican candidates.
The Swedish Democratic Club organized last
Monday with four members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
SEEKING A LOST CREW.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2G.-In reply to tel
egram of Collector Shannon to the Treasury Depart
meut, Washington, asking that the revenue cutter
Richard Rust be sent to sOrocco Island 10 tho
captain an his wife and portOnof th, crew OF the
abandoned ship Wathlde supposed 10 have reached
that Island the Department declines. bat be fferfpd
the matter To the secretary oi the Navy, who s now
here inspecting the Navy Yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
TURKEY REsIsTs THE GREAT POWERS.


A Constantinope dispatch to The Daily Ners says:
"The Porte, in its reply to the collective note of
the Powers points out that article "a of the Treaty
of Berlin merely expressed wish for, and author
ICED the Powers offer mediation not arbltra-
tion' 1t declares that the decision of the recent
Conference gives Greece more territory than proto
col 13 of the Berlin Treaty indicated. and the pro-
posed cession includes positions which it is I'M
possi ole for Turkey to surrender"
Berlin dispatch to The Times says 1t is feared
that the good understanding now existing among
the Powers respecting Turkey will be disturbed
when it is necessary to proceed from mere negotla-
tion to real action o-
dispatch from ntinOple says: The 123
battaions of Turkish regular troops in Europe have
been increased by the addition of 500 men i'll each
battalion"
Intelligence from Vienna is to the effect that the
proposed naval demonstration will take place slinu
taneously in the Adriatic and the Egean Seas, off
Antivaria aud SalOnica.
A correspondent of The Standard telegIaphs from
Rome that the Cabinet Council has decided to ad,
here to the decision OF the other Powers Ill regard
to the naval demonstration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
GENERAL WEAVER IN ALABAMA.

MOBILE, Ala, July 26-GeneraI j. b.
weaver the Greenback candidate for President arrived
here yesterday and addressed meeting tonight There
WAS large crowd. composed principally o. mocrats
nd curiosi, yseekers General Weaver was listened 10
narv often rtyeIy Mr. Randall. the Grecnback orator,
was also present. Congressman DE La Mavr is III
Nnr,hern tIabama aud the Grecnbacaers are e"neen-
ratinr their forces owing TO the State eection
next Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
WHERE CONGRESS SPENDS MONEY.

NEw-ORLEANs, July 26.-Captain w. T..
Howell. of the United states Engineer Corps has in.
vited proposals for the Improvement OF the following
waters in Louisiana aud Mississippi: Bayous Tecbs
and Terre Boone Amite, TaDgipaboi and yermillou
Rivers the harbor at New Orleans; Pearl River below
and Pearl River above Jackson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
MARINE CASUALTIES.

LONDON. Monday July 20, 1880
The steamer Hazedean, from Bilboa for
Caste, has been sunk by collision in the British
Chl mel Five of the crew were drowned.
row-boat was run down by steam launch the
river Thames saturday. and gentleman and lady aud
two children drowned
dspatch from Brrne, Switzerland, states that a
measure steamer capsized In sqUali Lake Bienne
iast light, and sixteen persons were dro wDed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
LOST IN THE STRAIT OF MACAssAR.

MONTREAL, Que, July 26.-Ihe ship WIN
chester 500 register which sailed from Manila
I'm June last fully laden with for the ST. Lawrence
Refinery here has been totally lost the Strsi: OF Ma
cassar Her cargo was valued at from $1S0,0OO 10
5000 GOO which Is covered by insurance, principally
with American unde writers, including the Atlantic, OF
Newly ork and North American, OF Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
THE IRISH COMPENSATION BILL.

TONDON, I-o0'
The Compensation for Disturbance bill came
up In the House Commons tonight Tor ITS third read
inc. Arthur Tottenlam moved to reject the BILL The
House divided. and tie motion was negatved by a vote
OF 3O3 10 237 ,,,
On the rejection OF Mr.. 1ottenham's motion, the Dill
was read third time ard finally passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-27
A COMMUNIsTIC DEMONSTRATION.

At COmmunistic demonstration last night
M Rochefort presided over 5000 persons were pres
eni. NJ. Reclefort announced that the main object OF
the meeting to collect funds for the widow OF Gas
ton Cremleux (execuied In 1871 for completely In tho
Commuue). VI. Clovis Hugues made warm appear iOr
the widow.