Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-28
TAPPING THE WIRES.


in a continuation OF the debate on Mr.
Dawes resolution providing for the election
Of Republican caucus nominees. In the
discussion, which was sharply conducted,
Messrs. logan, Harris, Farley, Morrill,, But
Ter. Cal, Grcome and Beck participated.
Finally Mr.. Malone arose and stated that
he was too unweI to reply to the attacks
made on Rtddleberger on Friday, and on
motion Of Mr.. Dawes the Senate adjourn
ed tin today.
At the Republican Senatorial caucus held
on Saturday, It was resolved to continue
the contest on the Senate offices till they
are filed. No attempt viii be made for the
present to hold night sessions, but the con-
test will be continued from day to day.
The President has decided not TO call an
extra session Of Congress.
A difficulty occurred on Tuesday night
between Dr.. james A. Fort and Mr.. ID. c.
n. Burkhalter, two leading citizens of
Amerieus, which resulted In the former
slapping the latter in the face. Friends Of
the gentlemen attempted TO arrange the
difficulty. but without effect. Wednesday
night, accompanied by seconds, they both
left for Fort Gaines, intending to cross into
Alabama, where q hostile meeting was ar
ranged for. The Mayor Of Ameri-
Gus, learning their purpose, sent
out Instructions along the route for
their arrest. Dr.. Fort was arrested 10 Cuth-
bert, brought back and pat under bond.
He left the city again, however, and is
thought to be in the vicinity of Fort Gaines,
where his second and other gentlemen were
also arrested. The whereabouts OF the
Burkhalter party is as yet unknown. 1t IS
feared that a meeting may yet result.
a Paris dispatch states that Russian of
high position has written an article for the
Revue Foss;ssigsse foresh&dowiDg the Cars pol
les. The writer says that abroad he will
endeavor to promote the friendly relations
with Germany which his father enjoyed
that France will enjoy more marked sym
pathy. and with England relations will be
more cordial. Relations With Austria
have The appearance OF distrust,
but in any case the triple alliance
will not be seen again. At home he will
take up the following measures Reduc-
lions in peasants payments for lands, re-
modelling Of taxation, creation of rural
banks, judicial reforms, improvement OF
the condition q the clergy, a greater lsti-
tude in provincial administrations, liberal
ordinances as to the freedom Of the press
and education, the abolition of administra-
tive exile. The writer says the advance In
Central Asis will be arrested and PsnslaV-
ism viii be resisted.
ann Eliza Jones, an aged resident OF
Bridgeport, Ohio, committed suicide on
Friday night By hanging herself to clothes
prop. She bequeathed her body, in deed,
In payment Of debt, to q Dr.. Cook, Of
Bridgeport.
The certificate OF incorporation OF the
New York Cremation Society wss approved
on Saturday.
The Pope has ordered 8 strict inquiry into
the traffic in counterfeit relics. The infor-
nation is given that no bodies have been
taken from the Catacombs for thirty years.
Mr. we. Shaw, II. p. for Cork county,
Z has returned from a visit to Ireland, and re-
ports tie people OF the vest working on
their lands, but says they are anxious to
know the terms Of the governments land
bill.
Russian ENJOYS viii shortly go to Rome
70 treat directly with the Vatican relative
20 the church in Russia.
4 fire broke out in Norfolk last night in
Harvey's cotton press on the Boston Steam
ship Company's wharf. A strong weEterly
wind was blowing and the burning cotton
and lighted shingles were carried in the
line of the wind. Numerous fires were
started az widely separated points, and
great anxiety was felt for the safety Of the
city. A cotton laden ship at the dock took
Ore but was hauled out in the stream. The
DANES were at length subdued and the
peril sverted.I The losses, which we're large,
are all covered by insurance.
The Gar has issued a proclamation con-
shutting the Grand Duke Vladimir Regent
Of the empire, In the event Of his death or
he death OF the heir to the throne, during
he minority of either, as the case may be.
The remains of Alexander II. we're yes
,erday deposited in the Imperial vault in
he cathedral of St. Peter and st. Paul amid
saIvcs OF artillery. The church was densely
crowded.
The city Of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was
visited by dangerous fire Saturday night,
which, coupled with . iremen's fight,
placed it in great jeopardy, as the buildings
IN the neighborhood were all wooden. 4
number Of fires are reported from other
points.
About five hundred residents Of Brook
VII Yesterday met and organized the "Anti-
Rent League, (" which aims at resisting the
proposed Increase of rents in that city. A
aumber Of Socialists were present and fiery
ypeeches were made. It was resolved to
Boycott landlords who failed to comply
with the Leagues demands.
The Bank Of Rome, Georgia, suspended
Saturday.
The stock market on Saturday opened
generally stroaS and higher. A decline set
b l.sstef AMI The lowest figures were touched
n second board. In the final sales there
was a recovery on most of the active shares.
The sales we're 375, 937 shares.
Tup QUESTION OF LIBEL.-Ihe Wis