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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-19
KAISER AND PEOPLE.
EMPEROR WILLIAMS SPEECH.
Indifference of the Reich hstag-B
marck's BuIIdOzIng-WldR RumOrs
I'm BerlIn-COmments Abroad.

BERLIN, November 18.-The Emperor's
speech emphatically points out that social
evils are not to be remedied by repression
alone, but rather by the concurrent promo
ton OF the welfare Of the working class.
The Emperor says he win look back on all
his successes with greater satisfaction, If
he can bequeath to the Fstherland new and
lasting guarantees for continued peace
at home, and to the necessitous a more
secure and generous measure of that as
sistance to which they have a claim. The
aged and tDfirm, he says, are entitled to a
greater degree Of State provision than they
now enjoy. At this moment. when matters
connected with internal institutions pre-
sent FAR reaching and different problems, the
solution of which is not to be mastered in q
single session, but which the Emperor has
felt 1t to be his duty before God and man to
put forward, be rejoiced more to be able to
express his entire satisfaction with the state
OF foreign politics.
The speech concludes as follows "Our
relations with all other powers are most
friendly. A belief in Germany's loyal aud
sincere desire for peace has gained hold with
every nation. We regard it as our duty to
God and the Fatherland to strengthen and
justify that faith" Two hundred Deputies
were present during the reading Of the
speech.
The North German Gazette expressly terms
the message to the Rsichstag the Emperor's
programme. The Liberal press unani-
mously express regret that the august per-
son of the sovereign has thus been put for
ward in opposition to the majority of the
nation in favor OF Socialist and political pro-
jects for which Prince Bismarck ought him
self to assume the sole responsibility. The
excitement caused by the message Yester-
day was great. All kinds of sensational ru.
mors were afiOat, including even the report
that the Emperor had sbdicated.
LONDON, November 1S-The Standards s
Berlin correspondent says: "The Deputies
listened with icy cOldness to the Emperor's
speech. Not one sentence was applauded. !"
PARIS, November Is "A very satisfactory
impression is caused here by the passage in
the German Emperor's speech referring to
the foreign policy of the German Empire.
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The New York stock Market.

NEW YORK, November IS Share specula-
tion was again to day rather inactive, and the
market was characterized by feverish tone.
At the opening prices were irregular, al
though in the main higher than yesterday IS
closing figures, but before long decline of
d TO 2 per cent. took place, the latter In
Indiana, Bloomington and Western. This
was followed by an advance of to 21s per
cent. which was most marked in Manhattan
Elevated. Indiana, Bloomington and West
ern and Houston and Texas.
Toward midday speculation again became
heavy, and prices fell off "a to 2 per cent,
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and North
eTn Pacific preferred leading the downward
movement. subsequently, there was a re-
covery Of H to q per cent, but during the
afternoon the news from Boston regarding
the bank troubles there caused pressure to
sell, which resulted in steady decline until
near the sclose, prices selling off d to Al
per cent, the latter for Boston Air Line
preferred, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy,
Reading, Metropolitan Elevated, Missouri
Pacific, Western Union, Indiana,
Bloomington and Western being also nota-
bly, weak. In the final sales some shares
recovered fraction, but the market closed
leverish. Sales aggregated 345. 900 shares.
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BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

The Red river is frozen over and the ther-
mometer marks nine degrees below zero at
Winnipeg.
d. Taylor Strickland, of Wilmington, Del,
while melancholy over a love affair, com
mitted suicide by cutting his throat from
ear to ear.
Jno. W. Lanshan, clerk in the Baltimore post
Office, has been arrested for embezzing valu-
able packages from the mails. He was de-
tected by decOy letter containing money,
part of which ne spent at a restaurant.
Annie Murray. an old woman aged so
years, was locked up with two females in q
cell at the Second District station-house in
Philadelphia. Shortly afterwards she was
found hanging to the liars dead, having used
her apron to hang herself.
There was shipped from New York city
for Alexandra, Egypt, recently, a portable
pleasure and hunting boat, manufactured
for Mr.. August Belmont, Jr., who intends
to use it during years sojourn in the East,
during VIII ch time he will hunt. snipe along
the Egyptian rivers.
President Arthur, in reply to some office
seekers, Is reported as saying that he would
change officers for proper cause, but not be-
cause 'they were not Grant Republicans. +"
His aim would be to keep constantly in
view the good Of the service and OF the Re
publican party as a whole.
John Bright, replying to an address at q
meeting at R0chdale, dwelt upon the bene-
fits of free trade. Speaking on the land
question he said, unless means were taken
to stimulate production by putting ir creased
capital and skill into the soil, there was nc
remedy whatever for agricultural distress
but great and permanent reduction of rent.
William Shields, a tanner, died at his
home, at Wilmington, Del, from a wound
on the head Inflicted on Sunday night.
Lewis Hayden, a watchman at a street rail-
way depot, was arrested for the crime, and
does not deny It. While intoxicated Shields
behaved in disorderly manner at the depot,
and when Hayden demonstrated he struck
him. The watchman then struck Shields
with club, tnflicting the fatal wound.
A recruit IN the United States service, one
Of a company of fifty men on their way
from Davis Island, New York harbor, to
San Antonio, Texas, under command OF
Captain McCaskey. made desperate effort
to escape a few nights ago near Paoli, Ches-
ter county, Pa, by jumping head first from
the window OF an express train while 1t was
travelling at the rate of thirty miles an hour.
When the train reached Lancaster word was
telegraphed back, and the man, who had
sustained only slight injuries, was recap
tured
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The Week In mIneing Lane.

LONDON, November Is in MIncing Lane
the markets have been inactive. Supplies
are large and quotations unsettled. Last
weeks advance in sugar has since restricted
the demand from the refners. Partial
speculation in the lower qualities has sub
sided, though the entire beet supply for
Europe is likely to prove 65, 900 tons less
than was expected. 1t is larger yield
than any former season. Despite these sta
tistics sellers for delivery accepted Sd. to
Cd. under last weeks rates. Refining has
fallen cd. per hundred weight. Good
plantation Ceylon coffee is rather
dearer. The stock is very low. A few
parcels Of superior colony new crop brought
extremely high rates. In other respects the
market was improved. The Netherlands
Trading Company will sell SO 900 bags on
the 23i inst, sgsinst l05 900 bags in Novem-
Der. 1880 The latest estimates of the gov
ernment Java crop is 10000 tons, being
$4,000 above that OF 1880. Rice was de.
pressed. China tea was unaltered and the
market quiet. Large sup lies of Indian
teas at public sale were taken readily at full
prices. White and black pepper, pimentoes
and Zanzibar cloves have further declined,
and are without much demand.
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In my last years report Of September, 1880.
reference was made to the fact that the lack
OF tonnage capacity had made It necessary 10
employ extra and chartered ships to move ap-
wards of 30, ,0o0 bales cotton during the year
then closed. but that the addition to the line OF
the steamship City Of Augusta might relieve
that necessity in the future.
This result was not realized. The addition OF
the above ship was met by an increase In de.
mand for transportation on the line as indicat-
ed above, and requiring employment Of extra
and outside ships to move q. .767 bales.
AS no provision had been made for building
ships TO meet these developments OF business,
the opportunity was availed Of to purchase
the iron steamship 'Dessoug, . ship OF about
1900 bales capacity, of superior constructive
strength, in a remarkably good state of pre- ser
walton, and regarded as valuable addition to
the lne.
The Ocean Steamship Company having nm
dertaken to reorganize and maintain the line
of steamships between Philadelphia and Sa-
vannah, the old line, the Philadelphia and
Southern Mail Steamship Company. having
been discontinued. purchase was made of the
steamship 'Juniata," one of the late compa-
ny's ships. She has undergone thorough re-
pair and a general restoration of all her parts.
Our dock accommodations in New York have
been quite inadequate to the business of the
ships. and the cost of handling our freight has
been considerably increased in consequence.
To remedy this as far as possible, we have
built during the year two lighters at a cost of
S10,913 40. They have afforded us considerable
relief, but not as fully as desired. and should
the business OF the line continue to increase it
viii become necessary to extend in some way
our facilities for handling it. You viii notice
that New York wharfage has increased &l0.027
. over the previous year. This is accounted
for by the construction Of offices on the pier,
at cost Of S5,253 IS, which are occupied In
stead of those on Broadway for which We paid
a rental of $4,000 per annuun. The balance is
chargeable to repairs on the pier and extension
of the shed.
Notwithstanding the unusual number of
ocf 1rarfr
months, and the hurricane of the 9th of Au-
gust, our ships have made their voyages with
great regularity, and with little or no damage
TO themselves or cargoes. This it is believed.
is due to the vigilance and seamanship of our
officers and crews, who have been constantly
watchful Of the interests OF the company.
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THE TENTH CENSUS.
The Work Nearly C0mplete--The
Correct Figures of Our POpuIa-
tIOn.

WASHINGTON, November 1S.-The Super
intendent of the Census, in his annual re-
port to the Secretary of the Interior, says
that with the'exception of obtaining statis-
tics of ship building, the quarrying indus
try, the production of petroleum, and the
resources of Alaska, the field of the work Of
the tenth census is now practically finished.
These labors will be completed in few
weeks, and only about one sixth of the total
work OF tabulation remains to be accom-
plished. The total disbursements for
the tenth census thus far have
been $3,S60, ,06S, and Congress will
be asked ito appropriate $40 600 addi-
tional, Including $780, 900 for the pay
ment Of the volunteer force that has been
carrying on the clerical work since the
exhaustion of the appropriations made at
the last session. Secretary KirkwOod, in
transmitting this report for the corsidera-
tion of the President and Congress, pays a
high compliment to Superintendent Walker,
and says it can be safely asserted that
the tenth census is distinguished from any
that has preceded 1t by
better and far more reliable work,
comprehending departments of public and
private industry never before included in
the census. Revised and corrected, the
enumeration figures show that the total
population of the United States is so, ,155, us.
The increase since 1870 appears to be about
30 per cent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-19

ATLANTA, November 1S.-Yesterday was
delightful day and the biggest crowd yet
was here. General Sherman left in the
morning for Chattanooga, where he met his
brother, Senator Sherman, and went thence
to Newport Barracks, whence he will return
to Washington. Before leaving here he ar
ranged for the sale OF the Mcpherson Bar
racks property on December 9TH, after
which the post will be abandoned. General
c. g. Sawtelle, Chief Qusrtermaster. is here
arranging the matter.
The crowd is smaller to-day, but the Gen.
trail aud other railroad trains at noon were
heavily loaded. At the Judges Hall at
noon a large delegation of Cincinnati
merchants presented sn elegant floral ship
and boquet to Governor Golquitt, Director
General Kimball and Treasurer Inman.
Senator John Sherman and party have
telegraphed for rooms at The Markham
House for fourteen tonight and will visit
the Exposition tomorrow.
Colouel Cole Is here and expressed him
self as feeling secure, but come of the newly
elected directors of the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad assure me that he is
sure to lose possession of that road under
the recent action OF the stockholders at
Huntsville.
Track laying on the Georgia Pacific Rail-
road was begun in this city this afternoon.
General ]. B. Gordon, President of the road,
drove the first spike. Tomorrow morning
a photograph will be taken of the track
laying on this road.
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DARING ROBBERY.
The Gas Turned off In an English
Post ONCE and the Mails Carried
OFF.

LONDON, November 1s.-The robbery yes
terday of registered letters at the Hatton
Garden post office exctes great interest.
There is no clue to the perpetrators. The
robbery was very skillfully planned. The
moment chosen was 5:15 p. m, when the
mails are about to be dispatched. The gas
was suddenly turned off at the meter, 1t is
supposed by confederate secreted in the
cellar, and the thieves in the darkness and
confusion prevailing among the crowd of
people doing business jumped over the
counter and seized the mails Nobody no
ticed their exit or in what vehicle they con
veyed their booty. The solicitors for the
robbed company expect that some of the
diamonds will be conveyed to America for
sale
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THE LABOR CONGRESS-.
Chinese Immigration Strongly De-
nOunced.

.PITTsBURe, November IS. - When the
Labor Congress reconvened this morning,
Mr.. Burgman, of California, presented the
following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The experience Of the last
thirty years in California and on the Pacific
eO..ss has proved eOnclusivelY that the pres
ence of Chinese and their competition with
free white labor is one of the greatest evils
with which any country can be afflicted;
therefore be it
heS0t0ed, That we use our best efforts to
get rid OF this mOnstrOus evil, which threat
ems, unless CHECKED, to extend to other parts
OF the United States, and to disseminate in
formation respecting its true nature and
character, and to urge upon our Represen-
tatives in the United States Congress the
absolute necessity of passing laws entirely
prohibiting the immigration of Chinese into
the United States.
This resolution occasioned a heated
debate. Upon vote being taken, it was
adopted as read. The Chairman of the
Committee on the Plan of Organiz3tlo
presented a paper suggesting a basis Of
representation in q congress of federation,
from national or international unions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-19
Louisville Courier-JottTndl.

Some two or three months ago the
Courier Journal gave an account of the
formation of pool, at the head of which
was II. Victor Newcomb, composed
largely of Nashville parties, to purchase
and control the stock of the Memphis
and Charleston Road.
This road runs from Memphis to Chat
tanooga, or, more strictly speaking, to
Stevenson, and is the western branch of
what is called the great Cole system of
roads. 1t crosses the Louisville and
Nashville system of roads at Decatur,
and it is indispensable to Colonel Cole.
To secure possession of this road is a
movement scarcely second in importance
to the purchase of the Nashville and
Chattanooga.
The road is leased for term of years,
with eight unexpired, to the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia Road Cole,
and it has been questioned if the stock
holders could annul this lease. The
matter has been most thoroughly and
carefully examined by the Louisville and
Nashville counsel, and besides submitted
to other lawyers. What these opinions
are can now only be surmised, but from
the fact that yesterday new board was
elected and directed TO disregard the
lease, it may be supposed that the de-
cisiOn CT the lawyers has been in favor of
the stockholders and against the lessees.
Among the directors are eX Governor
Porter, now President of the Nashville
and Chattanooga: G. H. Phinizy, of the
Georgia Road; Jere. Baxter, Attorney
of the Louisville and Nashville Compa-
ny at Nashville; V. K. Stevenson. G.. M.
Fogg and ID. L. Evans, who figured so
prominently in the scoop of the Nash
vile and Chattanooga by the Louisville
and Nashville.
The value of the road is steadily in
creasing. In the hands of the Louisville
and Nashville it will secure direct con-
nection with Savannah and Charleston,
and its business would at once greatly
increase. The purchase also seriously
cripples the East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia, and greatly augments the
power and influence of our Southern
road. The particulars are contained in
the following dispatch:
NASHVILLE, TENN, November 15.-
The AnaeTicGR's Huntsville special says
that the stockholders of the Memphis
and Charleston Railroad unanimously
elected the following Board of Directors:
V. K. Stevenson, John L. Cadwallader,
Charles Y Swan and Daniel L. Evans,
of New York; W. r. Rison, of Hunts
vile; w. M. Harrington, J. H. Hayes,
Jr., and r. d. Frsysier, of Memphis; G.
M. Fogg, VIM. Duncan, James ID. Por-
ter and JeFe, Baxter, of Nashville, Tenn. !;
c. Fl. Phinizy, of Augusta, Ga. The di-
rectors elected V. X. Stevenson Presi.
dent and Jere. Baxter Vice President.
The directors will decline to recognize
any claim of the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgis nailroad OF lessees.
and win immediately take steps to take
charge ee the property and run it in fbe
ipierest of the stockholders.
The gross earnings have increased
80 per cent. over last year, but the ex-
penees pens were largely increased by the
purcnase OF steel rails. The stock is
owned principally in New York S'IJa Nash =
vile and Memphis. -''S"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-19
UNCLE SANS LAWSUITS.
Annual Report of the solicitor of
Ihe Treasury.

WASHINGTON, November lS-Hon. Ken
meth RaynOr, Solicitor Of the Treasury, to-
day submitted his annual report, accom-
panied by several tabular statements exhib-
iting the amount, character and results Of
litigation under his direction, for the fiscal
wear ended June 80, 1881 An examination
OF the tables shows that the whole num-
Der OF suits commenced within the
year was 2,7I6. involving an aggregate
amount Of 81 sec, ,75S % OF the whole
number of suits brought !, 1,05O were decided
in favor Of the United States, we're ad-
yersely decided, 324 were settled and dis
missed. and 2S penalties we're remitted by
the Secretary of the Treasury. The balance
are ssiI pending The entire number of
suits decided or otherwise disposed of dur
ing the year was 359. The whole amount
for which judgments were obtained was
$50 67I 50. and the entire amount collected
from all sources was 1915 564 4S
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-19
weather IndIeatI Ons.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
rEeToN, d. c., November 1S.-Indieations
In the south Atlantic States, increas-
inc eloudiness and rain, southerly winds be-
coming variable. falling barometer, ana
bv Saturday night colder weather.
In the Gulf States, generally CLOUDY
eriV with much colder weather and rising
barometer during Saturday.
In the Middle Atlantic States, threat
eninp weather and rain, variable Wlnos,
falling followed by rising barometer ana
lower temperature.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, geneI-
ally cloudy weather ana rain, mucn colueL
northwest to southwest winds ana fislA-
barometer during Saturday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-19
Tbe national BOARD OF HeaIth.

WASHINGTON, November 1S.-The Ma
tionsl Board of Health has revised its rules
and regulations for securing the best sani-
tary condition of vessels, including their
cargOes, passengers and crews, coming to
the United States from any foreign port
where any contagious or infectious disease
exists, and the rules and regulations as thus
amended have been approved by President
Arthur. Rules and regulations are also
added to those hitherto enforced, by which
the introduction Of smallpox through the
arrival OF vessels from foreign ports is
guarded sgsinst.
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RrIliAh RreadafnHa.

LIVERPOOL, November 18.-A leading
grain circular says: "Wheat was generally
firm, without much activity. Most markets
are steadier upon slightly better demand.
In provisions prices were well maintained,
and in some cases were rather exceeded.
Cargoes off coast and on passages
for shipment meet with moderate
inquiry at unchanged rates. On spot
and in neighboring markets since Tuesday
there has been fair request at the extreme
rates of Monday. Corn was dull and lower.
At to-day's market there was an average
attendance. Wheat was 10 very limited re-
quest at barely Tuesdays currency. All
descriptions of -four were fat, without any
notable change in prices. Corn opened dull
and declined, with a partial subsequent re-
coVsrY. The market closed firmer"
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TROUBLE IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Striking Miners - Military Called
Ont.

WHEELING, W. VA, November 1S.-Gov-
ernor Jackson was informed on Wednesday
night that q mob of $50 miners at Camel
ton had driven out 60 men employed to
take their places, and that trouble was ex-
pected. He directed Colonel Ruffner of the
State militia 10 examine into the matter and
report. Word has been received from
Colonel Ruffner that trouble is still i'm
minent, and that he has ordered a company
OF militia to Cannelton and directed Others
to be ready
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LIVERPOOL, November 1S-This weeks
circular of the Liverpool Cotton Brokers'
Association says: Cotton was in good de-
mand throughout the week, with hardening
prices, although on Wednesday and Thurs
day the market was rather quieter, and all
descriptions show an advance. American
was again in large demand and advanced
I'D. on the better and 3-16d. on the lower
grades. In sea island there was fair busi-
ness with steady prices. Futures opened
weak but quickly rallied and strengthened
throughout the week. A general advance
of 7-32d. was reached on last weeks sales" +"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-19

LONDON. November 1S.-A dispatch from
Rome says it is stated that the Pope VIII
consult with the Bishops in Great Britain and
ireland in regard to the question of the re-
establishment OF diplomatic relations he
will probably invite Cardinal Manning and
Rev. Edward McCabe, Archbishop OF Dub
lin. 10 Zone, in order to learn their views
ON the subiect.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-19
The Refugee Jews from Russia

Elinger, Coroner of New York city, ad-
dressed meeting of representative Israel
ties here to-day in behalf OF the Jewish
refugees from Russia, urging united action
for their relief. A committee was appointed
TO take up collections in furtherance Of the
movement Mr.. Ellinger will deliver pub
lie address to the Israelites Of Richmond to-
morrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-19
DOCTOR SPARKS HANGED
The NIIsereant Dies COOIIy.

COLUMBUS, GA, November is. = Levi
Sparks, alias Sam Sparks, cOlored. was pub
liclY hanged to-day at Lumpkin, Stewart
county, Ga, for chloroforming and outrag
ing a sixteen year-old white girl. He con-
fessed bis guilt in the presence of a large
crowd, and said he did not dread the rope.
The young lady was OF a highly respected
family