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The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
THE CHINESE QUESTION.
A New Scheme for Heading Off the Co
lestials.

A New Scheme for Heading Off the Co.
lestials.
WASHINGTON, April 11.-Robert McLane,
now one of the Representatives from the city
of Baltimore, was minister to China during
the Pierce administration, and is thoroughly
acquainted with the Chinese. He has had
several consultations on the subject OF immi-
grafton recently with Secretary Frelinghuysen,
and the result has been the introduction of a
joint resolution by him In the House, request
ing the President to notify the Chinese govern
ment of the desire of Congress for the termi-
nation of the fifth and sixth articles of the
Buringame treaty. 1t is under the provisions
of these two articles that the Chinese have un-
limited access to the Pacific coast. With the
abrogation of these articles there would still
necessarily be an impeachment to the migration
of such Chinese as desired to come to this
country to engage in commerce, but Congress
would then be at perfect liberty to enact such
legislation as would prevent their coming here
in hordes as laborers and artisans The sixth
article OF the treaty works in one-sided way
entirely, as no American mechanics or labor
ers would ever think of going to China. 1t is
only such as desire to engage in mercantile
life go, and the sharp Chinese have, by con-
tact with the Americans and Eng fish, learned
so much that they are gradually starving out
the English and American merchants and
traders. Mr.. McLane says Congress can 60 on
and pass modified bill to restrict Chinese
immigration so as not to conflict with treaty
stipulatiens, and then as soon as the fifth and
sixth articles of the Burlingame treaty are alb
rogated Congress can enact as stringent re-
pressive measure as may be considered proper
and necessary. The Chinese minister here, it
seems to be understood, will delay the abro-
cation of the articles named as long as is pos
sibe to do SO, as the Chinese government is
10th to surrender an arrangement which hos
turned out so prottably for their people. The
Chinese minister left here this morning for
New York, on his way to Spain, accompanied
by his second Secretary of Legation, two at
taches and an interpreter. There are large
numbers of Chinese laborers in Cuba, for
whose benefit he hopes to have legislation
enacted at Madrid.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Eugene F., nephew of Rev. Ward Beecher,
recently arrested and held in $4,000 bail IN a
suit regarding mining stock has had his bail
reduced to $500 by the supreme court OF New
York.
The Bennett house at LeadvilIe, Colorado,
was burned Tuesday. Mike Madigan of Terre
Haute was smothered. The rest of the board
ers escaped.
The Boston board of aldermen have con-
frmed the appointment of thomas L.. jerks,
Benjamin D. Barley and Nathaniel Wales as
police commissioners of Boston.
The United States vessel Plymouth recently
brought up to the Portsmouth navy yard from
quarantine, was examined yesterday by the
board of engineers relative to the feasibility OF
refitting her for sea service.
A fire yesterday morning in the Fitzgerald
building on Eddy street, Providence, r. L., oc-
cupied BY manufacturing jewellers, caused a
loss of 5000 to $40 600; insured. The losers
were Fowler Bros. & c., Foster q Bailey and
Fitzgerald & Co.
The ladies' dormitory of the college at Oil
vet, Michigan, was burned Monday night.
Loss $4,000.
A heavy snow storm prevailed yesterday
throughout the province of New Brunswick.
A New York dispatch states there are no new
developments in the Vogel & Co. hemp swim
die.
Elephant Jumbo yesterday was passed free
Of duty for breeding purposes.
A Grand Forks, Dakota, despatch says, the
Red river is booming and 200 families have
been driven off the flats.
Captain Hammond of Harvard, and Presi-
dent Bigelow of Yale, met at New London,
Conn, yesterday, but failed to agree upon
date for the Yale-Harvard race.
O'Leary, Dale, Hart and Downey commence
ed q one hundred hours go-as-you-please match
in Nashville, Tenn, last night.
The United Labor League Of New York are
making preparations for grand national con-
vention,
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL



FOR THE WEEK ENDING April IL.
Changes are few the past week in the wholesale
market We go to press one day earlier on account
of st Day. Sugar is quoted at 1014 for granulat-
ed and 9M for Extra G. Pork is about SOC higher
and strong. Lard is strong and steady. Grain re-
mains about the same, but holders very strong
in their views. In Produce, Eggs have dropped to
17@lSc. Valencia Oranges we quote at S1o'GSl2]
Borax and Turpentine are cent higher.
FREIGHTS-In Foreign the demand for tonnage
is fair and the supply is about equal to the demand
The Coastwse business rather quiet here and ves-
sells are abundant but the Kennebec the demand
is quite active. The following charters we're made
for the week ending April lth:
Brig Zanoni, Portland to Guadalupe, lumber SO
under and on deck.
+ Schr Louisa Smith, Boothbay to Cam bridge, M
ice 10: timber back to Bath So y ton.
Schr Lime Burner Gardiner to New York, lumber
800.
Schr Minnesota, wiscasset to New York. lumber
2.25.
Schr Ida L. Howard, Portland to New York, lum-
Der p. t.
schr Lizzie S. Haynes, Pensacola to Portland,
lumber PIT.
Schr Sarah Bruen. Kennebec to New York, lumber
ESQ and Kennebec towages.
schr Commander, Portland to New York, heading
Sc " pr under deck, 1ac on deck.
Schr Agnes, wiscasset to Providence, lumber at
2.25. -
schr Jefferson Borden, Glen Cove to Long Island,
empty bbls pit.
schr Mabel Phillips, Kennebec to Washington,
ice pit.
Schr Norman, Savannah to Portland, lumber
1926.
Brig George, Portland to north side of Cuba and
back north Of Hatteras, molasses So.
Brig Castalia, Kennebec to Philadelphia, ice Toe.
Schr Maggie Ellen, Kennebec to Atlantic City,ic
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
A MYSTERIOUS Death.

DENVER, COL, April 1.-THE body of Wal
ter Lincoln of Boston, Mass, was found dead
in the old overland stage road, six miles from
this city, yesterday. The circumstances of the
case all point to murder. Lincoln left the city
yesterday in buggy, accompanied by .
stranger. No tidings Of his companion had
been received since the horse and buggy were
found without driver, several miles from
where the dead man lay A pistol with three
empty chambers was found in the road some
distance from the body. There were two bull
let holes in the head of Lincoln, either Of
which would have proved instantly fatal;
hence the presumption that he was murdered.
He was fashionably dressed but nothing of
value or personal identity was found on the
body. The clerk of the hotel where he was
stopping identified the remains as those of the
party named 1t is supposed that he was the
son Of wealthy parents in Boston. The deceas-
ed had only been in the city few days.
Boston, Apail 11.-No clue to the 1nfortu-
nate man can be found among the Boston Lin
coins, and it is generally believed that he
either gave a false name or in registering at
the hotel gave his residence as Boston, COM
mon practice with Massachusetts people abroad,
when his home was elsewhere.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
NEW YORK.
su,t under the E,oht Hour Law.

Suit Under the Eight Hour Law.
NEW YORK, April ia decision, of inter-
est to the working classes, has Just been n rem
Daniel J. McCarty was employed as scow-
man, by the Dock Department from 1873 to
1876. He labored from 7 o'clock in the morn
ing until 6 o'clock in the evening, with one
hour eff for dinner and was paid $3.50 day,
signing the departments payroll as receipt
In full for his services Under chapter 1856 of
the laws of 1870, which makes eight hours a
legal days work. McCarty brought suit for the
two hours extra work which he had performed
curing this period. In the Supreme Court
Circuit, where the trial was had, it was held
that McCarty could not claim the extra COM
pensation unless he could prove contract.
The General Term, in its decision, sustains
that of the court below, holding that the ex-
ira labor was voluntarily performed.
A Heavy Republican Gain.
ALBANY, April lin the charter election
to-day Nolan (Dem) was reelected mayor by
about 225 majority against 4, 1888 tive years ago.
The Republicans gain two aldermen.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Congressman Aliens Funeral


PIrrsFIELD, April 1.-THE funeral of the
late Congressman Thomas Allen took place
here this afternoon. There was large atten-
dance of prominent persons, including the
Congressional delegation who accompanied the
remains from Washington. Rev. j. L. Jen-
kins conducted the services and the remains
were deposited in the family vault.
Restricting Liquor Licenses.
Boston, April 1.-THE Senate to-day order
ed to its third reading a bill restricting the
number of liquor licenses to be granted in the
State to one for every 1000 people.
The Gubernatorial Outlook.
The Herald will say tomorrow that the
friends of Hon. Robert r. Bishop, president of
the senate has decided to announce the fact
that he will enter the next Republican State
convention as a candidate for Governor; also
that Governor Long will be a candidate for
Cel gress in the Second District
Aid to Lawrence Strikers.
FALL RIVER, April 1.-THE spinners union
tonight voted aid to the Lawrence strikers No
new action was taken concerning the Sycamore
strike.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
GARFIELD'S ASSASSIN.
Mrs. Frances M. Scoville Prays to be Ap
poipfad COpearuafor

Mrs. Frances M Scoville Prays to be Ap-
pointed Conservator.
CHICAGO, April 11-Mrs Frances NJ. Sco-
vile will file bill to-day, through her attor-
ney, W. 8. johnson, praying the county court
that she be appointed conservator of the es-
tate and person of her brother, Charles j
Guiteau. 1t sets forth that it is the belief of
mind and body, and ineapacitated from the
proper care of his estate and person, and she
has telegraphed the fact to her husband.
WASHINGTON, April 11.-Charles Guiteau
has written characteristic letter, replying TO
Mrs Frances M. Scoville for filing petition
in Chicago, for conservator of his property,
denouncing the 'absurdity of her pretension.
He says he is not lunatic, and Washington is
bis legal residence. He says, "The Scovilles
are a nuisance, and want nothing to do with
them"
Guiteau Indignant at Scovil1e.
Reed and Scovile paid Guiteau visit at the
jail yesterday. The latter is furiously indig-
nant at his brother-in-law for various express
sions of opinion which he has made since the
close of the tfial. At one time Scoville ad
referred to him as guilty; at another time, in
Chicago, he had stated that he probably ought
to hang as an example to other lunatics OF his
kind. This last expression was telearaphed
from Chicago to Washington and published in
paper that Guiteau takes. Again short
time since in an appeal which Mr.. Scoville
made TO Congress for some remuneration for
his services in the case, he referred to Guiteau
as the assassin. This was too much for the
conservator to bear, and he refused to see SEQ
Vile when he visited the Jail yesterday. SEQ
vile is in bad way financially, and short
time since Mr.. Reed succeeded in securing
from Guiteau for Mr.. Scoville's benefit $40,
which the latter has made in various ways.
Yesterday Mr.. Scoville desired Guiteau to
sign his name to about 500 of his photographs,
which should be sent to Chicago to be sold for
Sooville's benefit Mr.. Reed approached Gui-
teau upon the subject, but the latter, when he
| understood that the proceeds were to go to
Scoville, absolutely refused to have anything
to do with the project. Mr.. Reed says that his
hatred for Scoville is growing more intense
every day and that he (Reed) is the only per
son who has any influence over the assassin
now.
Guiteau's New Book.
Guiteaus new book, "The Truth, and the
Removal" has been printed and copies were
tonight sent to representatives of the press.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12

DRY Goods WhOIessalc Market.
The following quotations are wholesale prices and
corrected daily by Storer Bros. s. Co., Dry Goods,
Woolens and Fancy Goods LA to l52 Middle street:
UNBLEACHED COTToNs.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
THE STAR ROUTES.

Discussing Law Points in the Cases.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE hearing of the
Star Route cases was resumed in the Criminal
Court this morning, the question being on the
special plea in abatement made yesterday by
the defence.
The jury were excused while the legal points
were under consideration.
At the close of the arguments the Court de-
cided not to go into the matter.
Col. Totten said the defence will enter an
exception here to this decision.
Mr. Mi ,er, having pleaded mot guilty" to
the Indictment yesterday, the other defendants
were-called upon to plead, and refusing the
Mr. Tottan announced that a hill Of excep.
lions to carry the case before the highest
court would be presented as soon as prepared.
Mr. Merrick for the government then asked
the Court to fix date for trial of the cases,
and suggested May 4th.
This order was made BY the Court and the
trial then adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
XLVIIth Congress LIST Session
Senate.

Senate.
WASHINGTON, April IL.
Mr.. Anthony reported a bill from the COM
mittee on printing making available previous
appropriations to pay for illustration OF agricui-
tural reports. Passed.
The calendar was taken up and the Dill re-
storing Capt. Corbin of the navy to the active
list and in rank next after Commodore Nichol-
son, elected protracted discussion.
Several amendments were rejected and the
bill was passed. &,
The Indian Territory railroad bill granting
right of way to the ST. Louis and San
Francisco railroad was discussed and laid over
without action.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The bill appropriating $4,000 for sub
sistence of six tribes in the Indian Territory,
being the deficiency for the current year, was
passed.
The Senate amendment restoring the frank
ing privilege was non concurred In as were
also large number of less important amend
ments. The committee having risen the
House ratified its action and the bill now goes
to a conference committee.
The House then went into committee OF the
whole on the tariff commission BILL and after
q short debate the committee rose and the
House adjourned. Y -
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
LABOR TROUBLES.
New York Stair Builders' Strike.

New YORK Stair Builders Strike.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE stair builders in
this city struck to-day for an increase of fifty
cents a day. 1t is believed their demands will
shortly be granted.
Raise Demanded by Shipwrights.
New BEDFORD, Mass, April 1.-THE ship
wrights here have struck for thirty cents an
hour. They have been getting % cents.
Lawrence Weavers Returning to Work.
LAWRENCE, Mass, April 11.-Thirty seven
additional weavers were hired at the Pacific
Mills this morning, making the total number
of weavers now employed, 1856. Less than 80
frames are in operation in the spinning depart
ment
The new management gof the Pacific Mills
feel greatly encouraged by the accessions made
to-day to their help and claim that by Thurs
day they can have 1000 looms in operation. A
majority of the present help are new hands
Striking Carpenters.
NEWPORT, r. L., April 1.-THE carpenters
have to-day demanded increased wages.
Quarrymen Want a Raise.
CHICAGO, April 11.-One thousand quarry
men at Lsmont struck to-day for advance of
30 cents per day.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
WASHINGTON.

Sudden Death of Naval Officer.
WARRINGTON, April 11.-Nsval constructor
John Lenthall, of the United States navy IRE
tired) died suddenly at the Baltimore q Ohio
depot here this morning, aged 70.
The Boston Custom House.
The Senate Committee on commerce met to-
day, and the nomination of Col. Woithington
coming up, it was postponed for week, in ac-
cordance with request left by Mr.. Hoar be-
fore he left No action was taken on the nom
nations of Gen. Underwood and Col. Hall,
and the three will be considered together.
The Presidents Reception.
President Arthur gave a brilliant reception
tonight to the army and navy. There was a
large attendance, not only of army and navy
officers, but many members of the diplomatic
corps, Cabinet officers and distinguished per-
CONS in civil and political offices.
Miscellaneous
The Senate has confirmed the nomination OF
Sterling P. Rounds as public printer.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12

At Manila Feb "a, ship Belle Morse, Hutchinson
for Boston Gskes 5000 bis hemp, 1900 tons sugar.;
barque Bowers, Hatkness, for Sandy Hook lor
order, cakes 1000 tons sugar9
Passed Asjier Feb 18TH barque Robert Porter,
Nicnols, from Singapore for Boston.
Ar at CAGE Coast Feb 26, barQue Sarah Kings
bury Burgess, Salt Pond. tand sailed 9th for Cha
AR AT at Havre Mch 27, ship Levi G Wade, Bagley,
Sid fm Liverpool March %, ship Palmyra, Minott
New York; Corsica burlington, do.
Passed the Lizard 9th inst ship Samaria, Patteni
from San Francisco for Havre
Ar at splthead Mich 29 ship Caledonia, Potter,
Havre for New Orleans.
Ar at Buenos Ayres Mch 1st barque Don Justo,
Jones, Montevideo; Carrie Long, PARK, do; 4th,
Tatay, Pettis Portland.
In port Mich s, barques Don Justo. Jones, from
Portland ar I'd Tatay POTTS, do, ar 4th; Carrie
Long Park, from Calais, ar list; Celina, Hodgdon,
for Boston; Evanell Colcord, for New York; Jasti-
miento, Gould unc; brig Belle Prescott, white, I'm
Ar Ar at Port Spain Mich g. brig Rabboni. Coombs,
Fernandina
Ar at Matanzas 4th inst, brig F Henderson,
Griffin, Philadelphia.
SD 4th Inst. baruue Christina Andrews Portianu'
Nellie Brett Davis Delaware Breakwater
Sid FIN Bermuda 9th inst. barque Norah, Leavitt,
(from Cape COAST for Boston, having repaired
In port 9th inst, brig Stacy Clark, Stahl' from
Cld at Lepreaux 9Th inst. sch Decora, Berry. for
New York.
mere for New York.
Ar at stJohn. NIB, 10th Inst, schs Ospray. Crow
ley; Alaska CLARK, and Alma, johnson, Machias,
to load for New York,
tN SPOKEN. Nn
Feb &c. lat 8 N. Ion 26 w, ship VIM McGilvery,
from Liverpool for Wilmington. Cal.
March 10, lat IL N. lon 116 "a w. ship Susan
Gilmore from San Francisco for Queenstown.
March Is, lat ID "a N lon 118 W, ship Eclipse,
Humphreys, from San Francisco for Queenstown.
March 10. lat IA N. Ion LOG Is W, ship India
Rich, from Philadelphia for New Tacoma.
Feb 10. lat ~ min N lon 81 W, barque Saml d
Carlton, Freeman from Boston for Melbourne.
April g. lat 36 A, Ion IA 30 schs III X Rawley,
and Belle O'Neil bound North.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
THE BANCO SWINDLERS.
Anotber Exhipition of their Check.

Anotner EXnlplUlon OF tneir Oneck.
New YORK, April lion Sunday "banco'
swinders by the check "joint"-or branch--of
that profitable, but dangerous business, swim
died Lyman P. hinge of Milford, Conn.,, out of
S82 Mr. Ringe had returned from Colorado
and was hurrying to the Grand Central depot
when, opposite the Hotel Dvonshire, in East
Forty-secon street, he was accosted BY two
men. They had obtained his name by the old
ruse on the Pavonia ferry boat. He was in
duced TO go with them to Fortieth street and
Sixth avenue, and Ringe parted with his
money when one OF them pretended he had to
make up sum to settle pressing Indebtedness,
showed whatlappeared to be bonds and checks,
and gave Ringe spurious check for large
amount as security" The police say the
swindlers are associates of the men who plotted
to rob the elder Charles Francis Adams in
Boston, but as Mr.. Ringe hurried home after a
friend had replenished his purse it is not proba-
BILE that they will be arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT

n37-The Custom House will not be open for the
transaction of business on Thursday, Fast day.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-12
Leaving Great Duty to oonvicts.

RICHMOND, Va. April ia joint resolution
passed by the Virginia House of Delegates au-
thorizing the Superintendent Of the State
Prison to furnish convicts to keep in order the
graves of the thousands of the Con-
federate dead of the Army of Northern
Virginia buried in Hollywood Cemetery, near
this city, has caused much criticism here. Th Q
The duty of keeping these graves green is com
sidered sacred and holy one by the people Of
Virginia The lives of thousands of men who
fell while following Lee and jackson lie buried
in Hollywood. For the past fifteen years they
have been cared for by the people of Richmond
and its vicinity. The change proposed is GER
talnly novel one.