Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-12-04
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EASTERN NEWS.
Tae Irlsa Natlonsl ooavsat.os.

John '. Emerty, of Chicago, was the one to call the meeting to order, and Hon. F. c. Collins, of Boston, was nomi- mated for Permanent Chairman; eX- Congressman Wm. J. Hynes, of Chicago s nomination of him being seconded by Patrick Ford, thus harmonizing the two elements Of the Convention-the mo rent" and the mo rent absolutely fac tions.
 Hvnes accepted the nomination in a brief speech, and the organization o. the Convention was completed by the elec- ton of a Nice-Presidont and Secretary, and the appointment of Committees on Credentials and Resolutions. The de- claration of the Convention will favor the full support by all Irish Societies in this country Of the Land League in Ireland It is probable the Convention will conclude its business and adjourn tomorrow.
 Insurance Companies SERdiei.
 BUFFsLo, V. r., December 1.-Dr. Colton and 0. C. Thomas have been ar- rested for poisoning an unknown old man and palming off the body as that of F. G. Burnham, getting four thousand dollars life insurance on hm. Burnham has turned up alive.
 Railroad News.
 GALVESTON, December l.-The News Dallas special says: The track laying of the Chicago, Texas and Mexico Railroad Company iS completed to Cedar Hill.
 New Steamship Company.
 NEW YORK, December It is report ed that a new American Steamphip Line is being organized, to carry passengers only to Europe Jacob Lorrillard is at its head with abundant capital.
 Railroad Surveys Completed.
 YANRroN, Dakota, December 1.-The Central Pacific surveyors arrived to-day from the west and drove the stakes down to Seventh street, the center of the city. This completes the survey from Corinne, Utah, to Nankt0n, and here the survey DTS halt for further orders. The line crossed the Missouri river fifty miles above Yankton.
 what Folger Will Do.
 NEW YORK, December 1.-The Fri buue's Washington special says: FolgeI saId to-day he would not purchase four and-a-haif per cents until the extended three-aud-a-half per cents were redeem ed. He would not pay sixteen per cent premium as long as he could buy any at par.
 Star Route Indictments.
 OMAHA, December Postmaster Cla- ry, at Sidney, Edward Corbin, President and C. P. Iidings, agent Of Gilmore Salisbury d Co.'S stage line, have been oE e9q5igbTfaesT e5ibfae t2 d,Iserand nthg Government in the Star-route reports.
 illuminating Epistle.
 NEW YORK, December IA President Garfield avenger writes from Milwaukee tO Guiteau, Judge Cox and the jury that If Guiteau is not adjudged guilty anC banged, ali will be assassinated. He de clares tine organization numbers twenty thousand from New York alone. Judg, Cox says he received similar epistles a the rate of a dozen a day.
 The Tarif Convention A i5Urzs
 NEW YORK, September Tn the tar iiT convention last evening John Roacl made a speech. The resolutions ai --l~ s-t-- l--l.4-a D, favor >.r ..,.aL ca pol icy of protection as to have industry aut revision of the existing tariff law a. will give full and harmonious effect L, the protective policy by civilian com mission appointed by Congress, an, pending the delIberation of the cOmmis sion disturbing and destructive assault upon the protective duties on special in iustry shall not be permitted. The con ventIOu urges upon Congress alone [, bring the shipping interest to that posi- tion due our nation on the sea. IL wa. 1 of the tax on banklchecks, proprietary ar ticles and matches. Adjourned sine die
 Hard Cash Or the Halter.
 CALDWELL. Kansas, December l. Nothing has been done with Danf0rJ yet. The action of the committee sem Go Wichita this morning IS awaited. In dhcatIOns are that unless DanfOrd show. up hard money to satisfy his creditors he will care nothing for banks or banker. before morning. Everything Is quiet but the feeling is deep and a determina- ton to have the money or his life is very strong. \ crowd of armed men were uerc from Hunniwell to take Danford a. soon as the Caldwell bank get through with him.
 Schooner Ashore.
 CHICAGO, December IA schooner supposed to be the Kate Gillett, i, ashore at Plum Island. All hands are lost. The crew consisted ot John Sims, Captain, and nine men.
 Guiteaus Trial.
 WASHINGTON, December 1.-Unde1 the cross-examuauOn ot Judge Porter. Guiteau soon showed signs of impatlence and cXritabilIty, striking his open hand on the desk, emphasizing every sentence he uttered. When pressed for answers he .ually became obstinate and shouted t3 Judge Porter: "I know vuu well. and | know bigger men than you are; I've seen you shake your finger at witnesses in New York, but you cant scare me" As the cross examination progressed the Witues proved decidedly obstinate, and after he ilatiy c0utradicted the testimony Of Gen cral Logan, Col Reed and several other witnesses, he positively refused to an- swe. several questions, his invariable re- spunse being: "I decline to discuss tina. with you. Witness seemed to be greatly annoyed at Judge Porter's habit of pointing his finger at him as he frequently did in way of emphasizing hi iuterrOgations and again broke out an grily: You need not point your long finger at me, Judge Porter; I've seen you u3 that before, but you can't scare me.
 4 Groundless Rumor.
 CHICAGO, December 2.-The Inter Oceans Washington special says: \ Re port has been in circulation to the ef- feet that Belford of Colorado, would stand as a candidate of the Greenbackers and make the attempt to cold the balance of power in the Speakership contest Belfurd has arrived and prOnounces the story absolutely without foundation.
 Tho Irish Convention.
 CWCAGo, December 2-The Irish National Convention met yesterday. The Committee on Credentials was not ready to report and the announcement of this fact was received with some marks oI disapprOvaL It was stated on behalf of the Committee that the credentials of the New York delegation were not yet at hand, bat subsequently, these were obtained and the Committee reported 733 delegates in attendance. A telegram was received from Patrick Egan, Paris. that he had learned that five thousand properties, representing the rental of ten millions pounds a year, had already re- fused rent in obedience to the Land League manifesto. The hail was crowded at noon.
 Murder.
 IRoyroS, Ohio, December 2-Dr. Jos. A. BeEgs was mUrdered last night near this cIty. The aurderers used a shot gun. John Waggoner and Bill Seeck have been arrested. Waggoner con- fessed firing two shots at Beggs, but says 1t was in self-defense. The people believe it was for robbery.
 Tho Speakership.
 WAsHISGToS, December . - The delegation to-day decides on the Speakership question. If they decide in favor of Hiscock 1t will make a fight against West and the latter will