Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-25
TAPPING TIE WIRES.


at caucus Of the Democratic Senators
yesterday It was determined to oppose BY
all parliamentary means the resolution
offered by Mr.. Dawes for the election of
the Senate officers.
The State Senate of New York yesterday
unanimously approved the selection Of
Senator Robertson as Collector Of the port
Of NewYoTk aud requested his confirmation.
The bill to submit a constitutional amend
ment to q vote of the people to prohibit the
manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors
failed yesterday in the lower house Of the
Texas Legislature for the want Of con-
stitutional majority. A motion to recon-
slider the vote has been entered, the friends
OF the measure agreeing to except beer and
wine.
Mr. Jewett requests time to consider
whether to accept the Presidency OF the
Worlds Fair.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Dawes called
up his resolution providing for the election
Of the Senate officers selected at the Repub-
Hcan caucus. Mr.. Davis, Of Illinois, took
the floor and made a speech in which he
went into the circumstances attending his
election. He then proceeded to define his
position in the Senate and said that the ma
iority, which chose the committees, is en-
titled to choose the officers. and that no de-
Law or obstruction should be caused
by his vote. Mr.. Dawes refused to let the
resolution 90 over, and she Democrats made
a number Of dilatory motions, on which the
ayes and hayes were called. Mr.. Brown,
of Georgia, in the course Of the debate, crih
cised the alliance of Mr.. Malone with the
Republicans, and discussion arose between
him aud Mr.. Logan as to their respective
records. Mr.. johnson argued against the
Vice Presidents right to vote and finally
the Senate unexpectedly adjourned without
action on the motion.
The London Standard, commenting on the
Greek question, says that the negotiations,
in view Of the Porte's delays and expedi
ents, are at an end. As to Greece's expecta-
ton Of aid from England, the Standard ssys
the Ministry knew their terms of Office would
be at an end were they to embroll England
in a struggle for the sggrandizement Of
Greece.
A division will be taken in the House Of
Commons to-day upon Mr.. stanhope's mo-
ton protesting against the evacuation of
Candahar. The Conservatives, who will IA
vor it solidIy, expect support from the Home
Rulers.
The Crown Prince of Prussia was sum
.,.r..7 - - IN, al ~
Prince and Princess of Wales to an import
ant interview with the Gar. This is
thought TO mean that Russia and Germany's
friendly relations are to be preserved.
The trial of the persons charged with
completely in the Cars murder has been
postponed, owing to the indictments hav
ing to be reframed in consequence of new
evidence.
Kalloch, who killed De Young, of the
San Francisco Chronicle, was acquitted in
that city yesterday. The crowd took the
horses from his carriage and drew it 10 his
residence. The verdict was received with
great applause.
The government have congratulated Sir
Evelyn Wood on his skill in conducting the
negotiations with the Beers. General Sir
Frederick Roberts is to be recalled. The
Earl of Kimberly states that British presti e
in the Transvaal will not suffer from the
terms Of peace.
'sDesn" Buchanan, the bogus medical
diploma vendor, who was exposed by the
Philadelphia Record, has made confession,
detailing his mode of operations, and giving
complete information upon the character
and extent of his business.
The details of the horror in the burned
theatre at Nice state that the fire was
caused by gas leak. In the confusion the
lights we're turned out and the
audience fought for life in
the darkness. The victims were
mostly of the working class, as the choice
seats were unoccupied when the fire began.
A large number of charred bodies have
been taken from the ruins. Subscriptions
are being taken for the relief of the dis
tressed, and the search for the dead is still
going on.
The headquarters of the Yorktown Cen
tennial Association were opened in Rich
mond last night with extensive demonstra-
lions.
The stock market yesterday opened
strong, and after much 1uctustion closed
fairly steady.