The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-03-07
TELEGRAPHIC
THE FLOODS.
Unprecedented Suffering
More Honey Asked For.

More Honey Asked For.
Washington, 5.-The war department
continues to receive dispatches from
points in the southwest in regard Z
"a images by floods. Secretary Lincoln
said this afternoon the losses and conse-
quent suffering exceed any estimate vel
made. There are urgent calIs for greater
measures of relief than eau be afforded,
WITHIN the limits of the appropriation,
and these demands or course cannot be
fully met without the consent of Com
| Gress. Senators and memb ers of the
House from the afflicted states
are In receipt of urgent kilograms
suIate with the disaster. Frem
Little Rock alone there are reports that
1900 persons are made absolutely desti-
tute, and to feed these even until the
food receeds will require double ths sum
set aside for that stats from the appro-
priation by Congress. Senator Garland
says the municipalities and corporations
of the state are responding literally, but
they are burdened by refugees from
flooded di,tricts He also says the pres
ent distress is only the beginning. The
leVees are broken 10 so many places that
unable 10 repair them IN tina to prevent
an overflow when the June rise CONTEST
1t is also feared hat under the best cir
cumstauces the ground will be 10 such
condition rs to delay pl anting until too
late Tor good crops. At an informal
meeting II menu ers of Congress from
the states affected. it was resolved to ask
for al addit Onal appropriation of
EA00 mn ro-nlt1ti.,o Il
DO introduced in the House to thpt effect
made 10 ask for an approp -iation 10 re-
pair the levees at once. To do this
promptly and effectively, so as to be of
service to the people this year, would re.
quire not less than 81, 000,00O. Consic-
GRAFTON of this proposition was deferred
until formal nesting of mem bers from
the river states can be called, probably
tomorrow.
New Orleans, 1.-Two cre7ssse; are re-
ported In Bayou Lsforche leVees. one
near Laforche crossing, the other near
the border. The latter is very serious.
The break on the west bank is now SIX
feet deep, and the water is said TO be
three feet deep on the public road in the
vicinity. Unless these breaks can be
speedily closed great damage will result.
Bangor, Me-, Slowing to the thaw
ice formed IN 3 jam at Venzie, four
miles above the city. The water is higher
than since the great food Of 1S47. The
st. Cr0iX and Penoboset Railroad ma
chine shop, dislOdged by ri.ing alter,
fell into the river, carrying away the in
shore pier Of the railroad bridge.
Memphis, 5.-Thesriver has risen four
pahno -aaknpdau
is expected.
stationery, but will doubtless commence
rising again tonight, as heavy rains
have fallen during the day throughout
this region. Commissioner Morgan said,
tO-nig ut that Ia twelve counties IF Arkan-
sas he had Information Of about 10000
destitute people, who would have to be
fed By government for at least forty
days. Those counties do not include
those bordering on Red River, where
great suffering Is said TO exist.
Commissioner Hemingway, of Missis-
sippi, said inhabitants Of ten counties in
his state, to the number Of Is 600, we 9
in q like suffering condition. TUose
counties in Mississippi, are all above
VIcksburg, ard there are other counties
golOH Luht CITY buhL udNS Suu6Teu. II Is
apparent the donation of 500, 00O made
by government, will fall far short of sup
plying the needy until they can help
themselves
Washington. GA telegram from the
postmaster of Vieksbufg says the leves
has broken all along the river and many
are drowned
New Orleans, 6.-Goveraor McEmery
has received a considerable NUN Der of
demands, some coming from rich farm
ers for rations on account of the famine.
1t is believed many of these are sent to
get food free of charge, to be used by
crafty politicians on penurious planters.
New York, 6.-Spscisls from New
Orleans show that the suffering caused
by the recent foods is partly exaggerated
and in many cases the stories are merely
tricks to gel free provisions from gov
eminent. The governor 10 watching the
matter closely SO that the generosi y of
government shall not be abused by
crafty politicians on penurious plant sra.