Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-12
TAPPTNG THE WIRES.

Iathe Senate yesterday Mr. Edmunds APP
peared and took his seat. Mr.. PendletOn
called up his resolution for the organization
OF the Senate committees. In this connec-
ton, Mr.. Davis, Of Illinois, announced his
intention to vote for the resolution, but de-
cliued the Craftsmanship Of the Judiciary
Committee, aud suggested Mr.. Garland for
the place. Mr.. Conkling raised point of
order, that the election OF the committees
Is not now in order. The Chair
sustained the point. Mr.. PendletOn
appealed, but the vote was deferred.
The supposed executive session was devot-
ed to s discussion Of the question Of organ
izIng the committees. The Republicans re-
fused TO name day when they would agree
to proceed with organization. They re-
solved In caucus to oppose any movement
looking towards organization. By agree
ment OF both parties the point Of order
raised on Mr. PendletOn's motion and the
appeal from the chair were withdrawn, and
the motion will come up on It's
merits on Monday. The Democrats deter
mined in caucus 70 go ahead with their pro
gramme. The Republicans claim Senator
Malone, but It IS thought that he will de-
cline TO vote on the question. With the
vacancies filed, the Vice Presidents vote
and Mahone's support, It is said, the Re
pubIicans are confident Of securing control.
Rear Admiral Wyman, commanding the
North Atlantic squadron in noting the
movements OF the Alliance and Kearsarge,
is warm in praise Of the courtesy and
hospitality Of the officials and people OF
New Orleans.
The Democratic Senators held q brief
caucus yesterday and unanimously agreed
to carry out their programme for the orgsni-
Eatiou of the committees. The rumors Of
an agreement witch Republicans for divis
ION Of control are denied.
The appeal OF the Tichborne claimant to
the House OF Lords to set aside his sentence
was argued at length by Hon. Judah P.
Benjamin, but the Lord Chancellor dis.
missed It.
Suit was brought against Charles Brad
laugh, member Of Parliament from North
ampton, BY party named Clarke for the re-
covery Of $500, because OF Mr.. Bradlaugh's
failure to take the oath Of office. The court
OF Queens Bench has ruled his defense,
that he could elect between oath and sfir
nation, bad. He will take an appeal. No
tic e has been given In Parliament Of mo-
tIon for writ of issue to fill his place.
The New York stock market yesterday
opened weak. but grew steadily stronger
till the second board, when a reaction took
place. This was followed by considerable
huctuation, and the market closed at a re
coYery. Transactions aggregated 299. 900
shares.
Arrests are increasing in Ireland.
Land League meetings Will be held
throughout Ireland tomorrow, to discuss
the coercion and arms bills.
A mass meeting to express sympathy with
the Beers was held in Chicago Thursday
night.
A census bulletin shows that the South
have but q small share of the foreign ele
ment OF our population.
Edmund Yeates, in the Cuckoo, asserts
that though the rumors of Cabinet modifea-
tions are discredited, they viii be accom-
plished facts before long.
The third reading Of the arms bin was
carried in the House of Commons yester-
day.
Mr.. Gladstone yesterday gave notice that
he would move urgency on the supplies.
Sir Stafford Northcotte said this was mat
ter for grave consideration.
Secretary Window, under instruction of
the Cabinet, yesterday decided that the pre-
cedents Of the Treasury Department will
not permit the withdrawal OF the legal ten
ders deposited by the banks to retire their
circulation. He rules, however, that the
bonds may be redeposited under certain re-
stTictions. He states that no fears Of
panic need be felt, as the sale of bonds still
going on.
Six men were killed and seven wounded
by an explosion IN Buffalo yesterday, which
demolished the Phoenix Boiler Works
A party Of Orange labOrers are en- route
for Connemara to relieve Canon Fleming,
who is BOycotted there
Mr.. Parnell urges the Irish electors Of
Coventry to vote for the Conservative can
didate.