Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-13

snort SIeech ana brought Gen. sherman for
ward At the mention OF Gen. Sherman's
name tie enthusiasm reached the highest pitch,
m3ny In the crowd calling out that they had
been his soldiers. The President seized the
occasion 70 say that he was glad 10 see 80 many
old soldiers. and especially 20 thank the mem-
berS OF the Grand Army or the Republic for their
personal escort from the boat 10 the hotel.
Gen. sherman then addressed the crowd.
GENERAE. R0PEaN NEWS.
Manchester Markets.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. l2-3 p. m.-The Manchester
markets are fr1ner an adyanc" demanded
which buyers refuse. Cotton-IutureS dun but
unchanged.
The International Regatta.
LONDON, oct l2-The sportsman says: We
recently received = number OF communications
rom oaismen In training for the contests for
The American prizes I'm the international re-
Eatta pointing out that they had already COM
menced TO train. but had not yet had any guar
antoe that the American company would ac-
ctpt Their entries. We ACCORDINGLY wired the
company stating that the oarsnea were anxious
20 see the prelimjnsrieS settled. and we have re-
celNed the reply that the president OF the COM
pany Is now on his way 10 England II settle
matters.
The 4. =. Immigration COmmission
ina China.
NEW YORK, Oct. IA special cable dispatch
from London gives the following received from
shanghai last night:-''On the 10th inst. the
I. ;. Immigration commission had Its first
conference with the representatives or the Chi
nese goyernment-Pao Hsun and IL Hung Islo.
These gentlemen, who are the plenipotenraries
n the part or China, are said 10 be friendly TO
The objects OF the commission, and r. is now
believed that the business or the mission viii be
rapidly dispatched"
Military Preparations i'm ireland.
LONDON, Oct. l2.-The Dublin correspondent
OF the Manchester GUARDIAN SAYS: s'Phe mill
taly authorities 10 the west or ireland are max
ing extensive preparations In View OF appre-
heGded disturbances Houses are being hired
III m (rQl and RnII
IN Mayo, for immediate occupation by the mili-
tary. DetachmentS OF troops Will also leave the
Currah OF Kildare for Castlehar and Westport
ia Mayo
Miss Kate Field Coming.
Miss Kate Field, the American actress, Is
among the passengers by the steamer Adriatic,
York.
Manchester Races
LONDON, Oct l4.-This is the second day OF the
Newmarket second october meeting. The race
for The Cesarcvitch stakes came of, and was
won by Brewers three years old bay colt Rob-
ert the Devil; second place was secured by Lord
Rose berry S three-years old bay filly Clpolata,
and third place by Leopold DeRothschilds s
three. years old bay colt The Star. Twenty-one
ran. The betting just before the race was IL TO
against Robert the Devil; II TO against Cipo-
iata, and ii TO against The Star.
The Eastern Question.
The Ddug Ae1rS, In a leading article this
morning, says: 1T is possible that Germany
and France, Initiating Austrian tImdity, may
gulf OF Smyrna seem TO be necessary, but we
believe that though these three powers Will
he state as long as England seems to depend ON
their concurrence they Will concur when it IS
she can dispense with their cooperation
Gordon paScha ON African Affairs.
LONDON, oct l2.-Colonel Gordon Gordon
Paschal while passing up the Red sea on his
way from China to Europe wrote, under date OF
september 18th, 70 the secretary OF the British
Anu-Slavery Society as follows. IL hear or an
Egyptian official leaving Massowah to annex
The Damkll coast atds 0c:upy the Gaardafui
prtmontary. This viii involve Egypt In the
Yearly expenditure OF e5O,0Go and completely
b ockade Aby ssinfa from the sea. The Egyptian
commission established at AsSioot for the sup
Tr6ssion OF the slave trade is perfect farce"
American Crickcters Going TO Eu-
LONDON, Oct. 12.-The newspapers here pub
lSh the following: ''lt Is stated that an Amer1-
can team or cr1cketers may visit England In
ISL. Two gentlemen are about 10 go TO the
United States to make necessary arrangements.
The Success OF the enterprise, financially or
otherwise, Is very doubtful. but II the brothers
Newhal and other strong Philadelphia players
| could be induced TO coule over an interesting
! tour mig 1T be arranged.
The In1sruatiOnal Oar .rau
The Sportsman savs: IanlaGI, the oarsman
| h4s gained three poun,,s owing TO tnacfivity
| during Saturday ana Sunday on account OF the
weather. He has a Slight sore throat but he
| locks very well Elliott Is in excellent health
iIe 10 ConslucIauly feQuCe1 IN weight aud rows
| in capital form.
PRESIDENT OF the Argentine COnfeder-
alton.
| BUBNoS AYRES. Oct 1.-THE national con-
/ gresS has proclaimed General Roca president OF
the Argentine Confederation. Perfect tranquil
| fty prevails
Chilli and Peru Accept Mediation by
the United STATES.
LONDON, Oct. IA dispatch TO Reuters Tele.
gram Company, dated Valparaiso october 10th,
says: Chill and Peru have accepted the offer of
mediation by the United States.
Delay i'm the CessiOn of DuIciguo,
CoSsTANTINoPLE, Oct. ll-Eyening.-The note
containing the communication made to the am
passaoors by the minister OF foreign affairs,
on saturday, that the Porte is ready TO cede
Dulcigno, is awaiting the Sultan's SANCTION.
Advice TO the Powers.
LONDON, Oct. 12-The Times In a lending
article article today today urges the powers TO give the
porte respite for While, now that it has
promised TO cede Dulcigno Ii adds. however
Europe cannot withdraw its claims: but n The
@ porte Els IS Willing TO pay them proper considera-
In turn the dlniculties of Turkey and m nnsf.
pone their further demands.
President Grevy.
PARls, OCT. l2-PreSident Grevy vii, reach
mere mere 10 oay Tuesdayl and Will preside at a
caulheI councl to-norrow.
Death of Captain HObsOu.
LONDON, Oct. i2.-The death Is Announced of
Captain HobSon, who discovered the remains Of
Sir John Franklin in the Artic region.
FIRES and Loss Of Life.
CHICAGO, Oct 12.-Emmetts Academy of
Music was destroyed by fire to-day. one fire.
man was killed and i've injured. The fire was
confined 10 the theater. The cause is unknown.
the Academy OF Music, the beautiful west side
theater on Halstead street near Madison. and
before the flames could be controlled the entlre
Interior OF Ine pnllding was DESTROYED leaving