Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-24
TAPPING THE WIRES.

In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. voorhees,
called I'D his resolution relative to the
banks, and proceeded to argue that the
precedents OF the Senate we're in favor OF
the theory that business that did not need
the cooperation Of the House could be
acted upon At called session. Mr.. Morrill,
finally withdrew his point Of order, and the
resolution went over TIL to-day, Mr..
Morrill, stating that II It we're desired to
discuss It the Republicans would be ready.
Among the nominations by the Presi-
dent yesterday we're W. Il. Roberts to be
Collector OF Customs for the port Of New
York, VIM. Walter Phelps to be Minister 70
Austria, Edwin a. Merrett Consul General
at London, aud q number Of charges DAT
falres at various foreign capitals
Dispatches from Washington are to the
effect that Collector Clarke, Of tie Second
Georgia District, Is to be retained, At least
for the present.
The extra session topic is still discussed
In Washington, but the chances for one be-
ing called are thought to be very slight.
British terms OF peace. The London Daily
Resos says Sir Evelyn Woods main object
was TO obtain guarantees for the Just treat
meut Of the natives. The British resident
VIII be clothed With the function Of pro-
tecting the natives.
The London Daily Hslrs says Turkey is
wIlIug to cede Crete 70 Greece, but no part
OF the mainland. In the Greek Chamber
on the bill to abolish exemption from mill
tary service the view was taken that while
England might not take the initiative, yet
II Greece were true TO herself she would
assist her.
A bomb, with fuse attached, was found
outside the Royal Theatre in Madrid, and a
secret store Of rifles outside the city barriers.
The French Cabinet have agreed to re-
Enain neutral in the debate on the SeT1tiH de
lists. The Paris correspondent Of the Lon
don Tinss thinks this sction only slaves on
a crisis, and the government must express
its preference.
The Russian Conservative press urges the
breaking of Of diplomatic relations with
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ures OF reprisal, because Of the refuge af-
forded exIles in Geneva.
The Canadian Government fsYors an eZ-
tensive emigration OF the Irish to Mani
tOba and Northwest Canada.
A desperate in jail at Rawlings, Wyom-
ing, attempted to Kill the iailer and escape
Wednesday night, but was folled, and later
taken out aud hanged to a telegraph pole
bya mob OF masked men. He was under
sentence for murder.
General Grant has resigned the Presiden-
CT OF the Worlds Fair, and Hugh J. Jswett
las been chosen In his place.
The engineer and fireman of an express
train we're killed in a smash up on the Lake
shore Road on Tuesday night.
One hundred persons are thought to have
persisted in the burning Of the italian Opera
House IN Nice last night. Fourteen bodies
OF persons who had sufoeated were taken
out.
The stock market opened generally firm,
and after considerable fuetustion, closed
In the main weak at the lowest figures Of
the day. Sales were 4O5, 900 shares.
The Rhode Island Democrats met in con-
veution yesterday, nominated a full ticket,
and in the resolutions adopted denounced
Senator kahone's course as Gnmanly and