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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
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SYRACUSE N. Y, Feb. 17.--Hcndricks Re.
publican, was elected Mayor here to-day.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, Fob. l7--Dr f. j. Mar.
tin, Democrat, was elected mayor to-day
CuEsTgR, PA, Feb. 17.-rhe Republicans
have elected their entire ticket, including the
city treasurer aud six councllmon.
WILKEsEARRE, Pa, Feb. l7.-Thomas
Br0derlck Democrat and Labor Reform can.
didute, WAS elected Mayor here to-day.
YORK, Pa, Feb. l7.-Aczauder Duncan
lDemocrat) was elected burgess to-day over
Henry j. Grcsloy (Repubicam), the present
incumbent
MEADYILLE Pa, Feb. l7.--At the election
TO day Hon. Charles w. Miller, Republican,
WAS ro.eected mayor over Horace Cullum
GleoubaGker
WEsTcuEsrER, PA, Feb l7-B. Wood, Re.
publican, and prescnt chief burgess, was re-.
elected to-day The Republicans also elect
members of council aud other officers.
LANCAsTER, PA, Feb l7.-AIayor MacGon.
iglo (Demociatj has boon reelected mayor
The Democrats claim u majority IN the COM
mon council, which is new largely Republican
READING, PA, Feb. l7.-Democrats elect
five and Republicans thYce members Of the SO.
leg; council Common Couuci will stand
twcnty.!our Democrats aud twenty Republi-
cans.
PHILADELPHIA, Fob. II Tho municipal
election is in progress in this city The
weather is more favorable than 10 has been on
election days for many years past Tho chief
interest is centred in tho election Of mags.
tratcs, there being three ticko.s in tho field.
the Republican and two DemocratiG-whi
tho Labor party has indorsed certain candi-
dates.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l7.-The election to.
day passed OhI quietly. There was consider.
able interest manifested In the wards where
there were Independent Republican candi-
dates 10 tho field, Up to this hour Cl30 u. n,.)
the returns are very meaGre and IL ia not
probable that nuy definite result can bo given
tonight
PnILADELPHIt, Feb, ls-2 q. NIP to
this hour official returns have been received
from but throo wards, Indications point to
The election of several Of the independent.
Republican candidates for magistrates and the
city councils.
HARRISBURG, PA" Feb. ls,--Tho Republi.
cans have elected twenty mcmbers OF tho
common council and tho Democrats twolve
with the Fifth ward clectns iour ye, to be
heard from,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

April 1. 1t was resolved this morning to
make such changes in New York and Il lstern
prices as will equalze the figures of the Phila.
delphia & Reading Coal aud Iron Company
With those of The Lehigh & Wilkcsbarre Canal
Company and other corporations that make
New York their leading market. These prices,
which go into effect at once, are as follows !:
For bard white fash coal ou board vessels at
Port Richmond-Lump and steamboat, S3.75;
broken and egg, 1925; stove, $365; chestnut,
50 so, aud pea, 1925. This Is q decline of fif-
teen cents per ton on lump aud steamboat,
thirty-hvo cents on broken. egg and stove, aud
twenty-five cents OH pea The prices for hard
white ash coal on board vessels at Elizabeth
port are 81 for lump, steamboat and stove, and
go forbrokon and egg. These figures are o
decline of twenty-five cents per ton on lump
steamboat aud stove, and thirty.ave cents on
broken and egg.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

CINCINNATI, ONO, Feb. ia Cleveland
special to the Enquirer says: "Much excite.
ment prevails here over tho mysterious dsap-
pcarancc of Berthod Landau, Of tho Kschers
cher Barse Society, who had in his Keeping
nearly $4,000 Of tho socicty's money. The
society is National one, and It's annual meet
ing being held this week at Evansville, from
whence kilograms were received last night
give the first intmaton of Landan's dsap,
pcarance Two weeks ago ho announced his
intontion of going to New York since when
he has not been heard from, aud fears are en-.
tertuined that he has boen loully dealt with
as he il known to have had Sl700 on his per.
son. His books nro all right, and, as yet, there
ialcation.
1t has now been asoer!aincd that there nr,
no funds in the bank whore $4,000 of tho so.
ccly's money was supposed TO have been de.
DDsitcd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

FREEHOLD N. j., Feb. 17.--Jacob Natal
the Hebrew clOthior accused Of being tho
originator of the great conAagration ut Red
Bank on New Years night, was placed OH
trial to-day, tho charge being arson. Twenty.
two witnesses testified for the State, and II
was shown that Natal reached Red Bank
from kcyport at 6:5S n. M; that he quickly
walked to his store, and left II n few min
utes The store was discovered to be on fire
Mt exactly 7:l0 o'clock. 1t was also shown
that Natal after tho FIRE went 10 n ueighbor
lug billiard hall and there remarked that ht
was insured, but not for moro than half the
amount be should be.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Only u plcIswIclsian Espression.

RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 17.--Acting Police
Justice Crutchfcld, who was summoned bo-
fore The bar Of the House of Delegates to an
swer lnterrngatorics upon an allegation Of
contempt Of authority aud breach of priv
ilcges, appeared before that body to-day and
purgcd himself of the charge by submitting a
written statement. asserting that his remarks
were made in jest and in friendly manner,
and not intended in contempt of the authority
Of tho House. lie was thercupOn relieved
from further attendance. Tho large crowd
present in anticipation of u lively debate
were greatly disappointed at tho summary
termination of the affair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

SAN FuANcTsCo, Feb. 17.-Thc committee,
appointed by tho Board of Trade to consider
the question OF an intor-oceanc canal, met
to-day aud heard n statement from Com
mander Lutz, of the United States navy, who
has had command Of Government details i'll
surveying routes across the Isthmus. He con.
sidered the Nicaragua route feasible, and esti-
mated tho total cxpense Mt $52,000,000, with.
out any margin for contingencies. lIarbOi
improvements at tho terminus and miscclla-
meous expenses would increase the expenses
to SS0,000,000. The general tenor Of his state.
mont was favorable to tho Nicaragua as COM
pared with tho Panama route.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Canadian Annexation Meeting Extranrdi-
mary, at Niagara Falls, JnIy &, 1880.
NIAGARA FALLS Feb. r. 1880

10 The Ediior Of The National Republican:
SIR; In Wow Of the groutly increased agita.
tiOn of the question ofauneNaion by many Of
the most distinguished patriots in Canada, aud
in order Ia encourage aud increase this senti.
ment of auui0n between the United States and
Canada, in both of these kindred countries, It
is proposed to hold a great international an.
n0XRtion meeting ut Niagara Falls the coming
Fourth OF July, the 10Th Independence day.
The President and Cabinet, Senators aud
Members ui Congress, Governors aud Lcgisa.
tures OF all tho States, mayors aud councils of
all the cities and towns in tho United States;
the Governor and Cabinet and Members Of
Parliament Of the Dominion OF Canada, the
Lieu Governors and Legislatures Of all
OF the provinces of tho Dominion; tho editors
OF all newspapers together with the friends of
this great political union in the two kindred
countries, will bO invited to attend and partici.
pate in its proceedings. Tho meeting will
not only bo addressed by many Of tho most
distinguished statesmen OF both kindred cOuu-
tries favorable to annexation, but great and
striking political exhibitions will bo pre-.
sented, calculated To influence this great
political union and which could only bo OK.
hibtcd at this greatest of natural wonders
Niagara Falls. Aud in view Of those demon.
stNti)us, aud to encourage aud strengthen re-
publican government in place Of monarchy
throughout the world, tho presidents, Assem-.
blies and amb i,sadorB OF France, Switzerland
Ond all Of the American republics will also bo
invited to attend, This preliminary notice il
given thus early in order TO encourage tho
sentiment Of union in the two kindred ccuu.
tries, and 10 perfect the arrangements in time
for the meeting. ANNEXATION
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

Senator McDouald's resolution provdi ng
for the appointment OF committee of nino
Senators to consider all memorials, rcsolu-
tions, bills, &C., relating to female suffrage,
was probably offered by him before he had
fully considered tho responsibility which
would attach 10 that committee if created.
The spirit OF tho resolution WAS no doubt
laudable enough, rs tho honorable Senator
wished to relieve the august body of which he
is member of tho consideration Of tho female
suffrage business, divorting 1t into the bands
of IL committee. But any Senator who may be
sppointed upon u 10 committee is entitled to
symnnthV
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
The Nomination of Lieutenant sohenck.

The case OF First Lieutenant w. s. Schcncle
nominated for Assistant Quartormaster in The
Marine Corps, comes before tho committee in
the Senate to-day. His case Is iu no way an
exceptional one, and it is to he hoped thai,
providing there Is nothing Objectionable TO
him personally, tho action will be favorable
The law allowing the President to Ill yacan
cics in tnn stan of tho Marine Corps by selcc
tion Is unquestioned, and if this selection is n
propnT one there il no reason why Lieutenant
Schcnck should not be confirmed. Precedent
Is also in his favor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
The Spanish Claims Commission.

The information called for by the Senate in
relation to the Spanish Claims Commission is
being prepared by the Department OF State
and will he submitted in few days. The
work of the commission was suddenly stopped
several months ago on account of the objection
Of the arbitrator ou the part Of the Spanish
government, tho Marquis de Potestad. That
gentleman objected 10 the umpire and to the
consideration by the commission of claims of
American natiraizrd Cubans. Through tho
efforts of Mr. Evarts, Secretary of State, these
objections have been overcome, aud the work
of tho commission will bc resumed in short
time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Irish Nellof Notes.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. 1.-THE contrbu-
tlons to tho Irish Relief Fund in this city now
amount to $3.50.
ST. JOHNS, N. b., Feb 17.-A public meeting
was hold this afternoon to dovise measures Ia
aid the Irish Relief movement. u was DO.
cded 10 canvass tho city for subscriptions. A
list was opened and 5000 were at once col
lected.
OTTAWA, Feb. 17.--In tho House Of Com
mons to-day Sir John Macdonald presented a
message from His Excolloncy tho Governor
General recommending u vote of 100000 fol
tho relief of the Irish sufferers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
CIBLE SPARKS,

BERLIN, Feb 17-It is asserted at ST. Pc.
tcrsburg that General SkObcleff will start for
Tashkeud this week, arriving there on the lst
OF March.
PARIS, Fob. 1.-THE Vero, an Italiau ves-
sci, laden with 5000 casks Of alcohol aud tai.
low, from New York, has been destroyed by
fire IN the Nnrsellcs harbor
LAHORE, Fob. IA TurcoIuan force, be.
lieyod to be accompanied by Abdul Rahman
Khan, has reached Akweha, in Afghan, Turlt-
estan. There is great excitement ut Cnbul
over this report
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

Pioneer Council held another very interest.
ing meeting last night vt McEondros church,
Massachusetts, avenue, l.. X. IoOk presiding
and j. Lathrop secretary. Thomas d.
Hodgkus rerd from the Thirty.hllh Chapter
OF jeremiah, upon which tho order OF tho
Sons Of Jouadab was founded Arlor Divine
blessing by Mr.. Sppddon, the secretary ruad
the probationary pledge and invited pcr.ons
to sign tho same A number cMuo forward
and signed the pledge, Good masio aud slug
ing were rendered by the choir Appropriate
remarks were mado by J G, Bryant, OF Della
ware, Ned llumphrics Edward Day, Addison,
James Walsh, jr, +, NJ. Bradley, Bud Egglcs.
ton and Or, II. II, Ames, pastor Of the church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
LABOR M.iTTERS.

WORCESTER, MASS Feb. 17.--At a convcn.
ton of chair manu- iacturers OF New England
and New YORK, held in this city to-day, it WIS
agreed TO advance tho price on certain grades
Of chairs from ten to fifteen per cont.
New YORK, Feb 17.-AbUut $50 mon sm-
ploycd IN Stclnway's piano factory are on
4 strike for higher wages.
LONDON, Feb 1S.-rhore is a general feel
ing in Burnley that the differences between
the operatives aud the masters are not suili.
cient to justify n strike.
Tho Blackburn operatives have accepted
the conditional advance of ten per cent. by in.
sediments as offered by tho masters.
At a meeting OF operatives and masters in
Manchester, the same terms were agreed To.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Nominations.

The President sent tho following nomina.
tions to the Senate yesterday;
Louis IL. Ayme, of the District of Columbia
to be United States Consul of Merida.
William w, Hicks, of Florida to be Super.
visor OF Census, District Of Florida.
Samuel Thompson, of Alabama, to be Super.
visor Of Census, Second Census district Of Ala.
bama.
Postmasters- Hiram l.. Tilotson, at Nevada
MOI William IL, james, at Beroa, Ohio; Isaac
lIoymau, at OIclika, Ala, aud William G
Wilkinson, ut DOnaldsouville La.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

The bill of Mr., Hunton for the reclamation
Of the marshes Of the harbors of Washington
and Georgetown will be considered by tbs
House District Committee to-day. Tho bill
names tho Chief Engineer Of tho United
States Army, Superintondcnt of the Coast
Survey, Chief Of the Bureau of Navigation,
the Commissioners oft District of Columbia
aad tho Engineer in charge of Public Build-
iugs and Grounds q commission to examine
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
N'N''''' 'N'N'''' 'i'NS''' 'NNO''''
Three of the Guilty Ones in Custody.

Los PTNos AGENCY Co.., Fob. 15.-
Promptly at the expiration OF ton days as
promised, Jack rode up to the agency with
three of tho twelve prisoners demanded by
tho Government, viz: Chief Douglass, TIM
johnson and Thomas. Jack Is very re ticent
and duGincs to state how or in what manner
the capture was effected. Sowawick returned
several hours later but brought no prisoners,
aud jack assured General Adams that owing
to the depth OF the snow on tho mountains
and the scittercd location OF the CAMPS IL
would take at least three weeks to capture
the remaining nine prisoners. Chief Johnson,
one Of tho prisoners demanded by the Comnis-
sion, sont his regrets at being unable to
accompany the party TO Washington,
giving as reason that he was
= medicine man aud had very sick
patient whom he could not leave. Jack
insists that the women were mistaken In the
names Of certain Indians who they testified
were present Mt the time OF tho outbreak
Douglass is i'll at case and extremely nerv-
Gus, and says but little. Military prepara-
tions for the protection of the prisoners are
complete. Tho Indians arc confident OF Il
peaccabc settlement of existing difficulties.
An is quiet here.
General Adams will leave tomorrow with
tho prisoners for Washington via Fortress
Monroe, II pending ncgo tiatiOns at Washing
ton require his presence and will not admit
of any further delay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
The OnhincL Ycsinrdnv.

The only matter Of general interest ut tho
meeting Of the Cabinet yesterday wns the
presentation by the Secretary of the Treasury
Of u report prepared by Judge French, Assist.
ant Secretary Of tho Treasury, relative to the
existence OF the cattle disease. The report is
very volumnous, Tho history OF the disease
is given In dotail, aud legislation with view
to supprossing tho disease is recommended.
Tho appointments of It commission for this
purpose is advocated. The Cabinet after
hcuring the document read, decided TO send
4 10 Congre.s MiIhOut recommendation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 17..-The necessary
authority has been obtained for the partici
patton of tho troops at Fortress Monroe in the
parade in connection with the convention oi
the Mexican veterans to b0 held here on
WNshinaLons birthday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

NEW YoRK, Feb. 17.-Thc case of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company against tho
Holmes Burglar.Alarm Telegraph Company
was this morning decided in long and eabo-
rate opinion by Judge Blatchford ia tho Cir.
Western Union Telegraph Company. This de-
cisiom fully sustains the Paige patent on all the
points at issue in the case.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Case of supposed wiz. Murder.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17.-At n late houl
last night Mrs. Mary Mcguire, said to be ovel
sixty years of age, was found dead at her
residence, No. 1907 Temple street. Hor body
was lying in pool of blood from hemor.
rhagc, In all probability caused by kick OF
some other violent blow. The room WAS In q
state Of confusion, aud there was every indi.
cation of bitter struggle for life. Thomas
Mcguire, her husband, has been arrested and
locked up to await an investigation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Tho Releeted snpnryIsors.

Action on the various nominations of consus
supervisors that wore disposed Of yesterday
was reached after comparatively little debate
ON each rejection, Tho rcjeGtions were Of
tectod by strict party votes, and were based
by tho Democratic majority upon tho same
ground ai stated last week. concerning tue
Ohio nominations; /. e., u division of tho
offices batweeu tue parties.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
OFFICIALLY CompIl,nentcd,

LONG BRANCH n. j., Feb. 17.-General
Superintendent Kimball, of tho Liie.Savinr
Service, has written letter TO Captain w. s.
Greene, of Station No 5, in which he highly
commends his and other crews for their gal
liant conduct In rcscuing shipwrockcd marin.
ers In the recent storms. He says such DC.
haviOr not only does tho greatest credit to the
mon directly engaged and the service they
represent, but Ia IN honor to the Nation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

CuEroPAH, KAN. Feb. 17.-Four prominent
men of the Miami Indian nation-Thomas
Miller, first chief; David Geboe. second chief;
Charles Welsh aud Samuel Geboe-passed
through here to-day on their way to Washing.
tom where they 20 to demand Of the author.
ties that their tribo be made citizens OF the
United States; that they have their lands set
apart to them severaly, and chat they be al.
lowed to draw all money due them from the
Government
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

MANIPULATING DC Price of CoaI.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb, IA dispatch was
received from New York this morning from
President Gowen, of tho Philadelphia & Read.
ing Railroad, stating that Nn agreement has
been communication tho stOppage Of work at
tho collirrles for three days In each week, in.
stead OF a suspension on alternate weeks. as
proposed, Tho idle days will be Thursdays,
Frduys and Saiurduys OF each week until
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Murdered by a Despcrado,

ALTOONA, PA, Feb. 17.--John Novlin this
morning shot and mortaly wounded Samuel
Pennington at Hartsdale Clearfeld county.
Neylin is desperado and has served term In
the penitentiary. lie was arrested and lodged
in Jail. Pennington is II mere boy. The par
ties had quarrel on Monday, in which Nov
lin was worsted, aud it was supposed the
mntter had ended.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, Feb. 1.-THE large
summer hotel at Gritliths Point, four miles
from jamestown, was burned early this morn.
ing. Loss on building and furniture, $50, 900
insured for ~, 900 each in tho Etna aud Pho,
nix; $1,000 each in the Lancashire and Lon.
don, Glen's Falls, Home of Watertown, Mer-
chants and Manhattan OF Now York Mcrcan.
tile and Cleveland, and Farmers of York, Pa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Eltn-JnI,n pnrteI,s Cn,e.

The Democrats who started outwith the hope
of making political capital out Of the Fit2.John
Porter case, finding that they are likely to sue.
cecl too well By making it on the wrong side
now hopo by the substitute for the bill intro
duced yesterday 10 rob the measure of political
Significance by the new front presented Tho
substitute leaves IL to the discretion of Re.
publican President to nominate and Demo.
cratic Senate to Coudrm. 1t is also claimed
that the question of the power OF Congress to
rcnState an officer is avoided by theme move.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

NEW York, Fob. 17.-In the suit of the
United States against Louis g. Edwin Haas,
importers, to recover $4,000 on fraudulent
invoices in 1862 aud 1864, which has been on
trial during the past week before Judge
Choate and u jury in tho United States Circuit
court, the jury this afternoon rendered u YER
dict for the Government of $1S 1913.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

Tho Smithsonian Institution has received
from Professor Peters, of Clinton tho an
nouncement of tho discovery by himself on
the 18th OF February, 1880, Of u planet Of the
eleventh magnitude in 10 hours 80 minutes
right ascension, 10 degrees % minutes north
dcclnation with daily motion of minutes
north,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Tho KefnndIna DllI.

The reflndiug bill agreed upon by the sub.
committee of tho Ways and Means Committee
and Secretary Sherman and opposed by the
full committee, was sent to tho printer yes
terday, and will 10 reported to tho House to.
day. Mr.. Wood, chairman OF the committee,
will endeavor to have an carly day set lor the
consideration Of tho measure by the House.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Tic Cost of Fusion Folly.

AUGUSTA Me, Feb. 17.--In the Senate TO.
day communication WAS received from tho
Governor, showing the expenses connected
with tho recent action of the late Governor
and Council in seating aud unseatng members,
amounting to the sum of $4,000. The COM
mulicatiOn was referred to the finance com.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
A Slight Difference,

A typographical error yesterday By tho
omission of tho littlo figure IL" made tho
amount OF taxes assessed against the Metro.
paid $40, 6,322Ol instead of $lBl 322.Ol.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Room fev the Democratic Conven

NOOH IU9 ITlb UtmOCratIC UOnVbhIIOn.
The House Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds voted to lay the resolution grant.
Ing the use OF tho National Museum building
to the Democratic National Convention on the
table for tho present. Should the committee
decide to meet in Washington, the vote would
doubtless be reconsldercd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

sr. LoUIs, Feb. 17.--William IIartly, for tho
murder of Martin Wylic, uoar Mexico Mo-,
In January, 1870, was found guilty of murder
In the second degree by the jury last night
aud assessed sixty years In the penitentiary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

The French claims treaty was reported to
tho Senate by the Committee ON Foreign Re.
latious during the executive session yesterday,
confederation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18

DRrDGEPoRT. Conn., Feb. 17.--Tho trial of
William Bucholz for the murder of Ii. Schultz
Mt Norwalk, December 81, 1878, commenced
tn.5ou
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-18
Meeting OF 0nnrnntine oaoial..

AmectlnS of United States quarantine Off
cas has been called to meet in Washington
early IN May for the purpose of revising the
Quarantine Rules and Regulations.