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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
THE UNDERTAKING OF DE LEsSEPs.

WASHINGTON, March SIN communication
to the Secretary of the Navy, Captain Meade command
ing the Vandala reports under date of Havana, March
l. the results of his personal observations the stmus
of Panama He says the Canal Company has been quietly
at preparing the gigantic task before it, and has
accomplished large amount Of preliminary work sev
eTal of the best officers OF the company have died from
local fever and want OF suitable attention Some deaths
among the inferior employees have occur d, but the
number has been greatly exaggerated In the American
newspapers OF course, numbers of the white en-
ployes have been Ill with "caentura" but the death
rate has not been exceptionally great which Captain
Meade considers remarkable his personal observation
is that the French employees take little or no care or
themselves aud drink just If they a home in
France and poison themselves with vast quantities OF
absnthe Speaking Of visit TO the proposed axis OF the
canal near Rio Mndi lie says he enough TO convince
him that Notwithstanding the reports to the contrary
large amonnt of valuable work has been accomplished
whether as much has been done as would have been
done hal American Engineers superintendent he cannot
say but his own belief that people would have ac
complished more and probably spent more
money The French engineers will work In
their own way and take their own time
He is told that nothing important is done until 1t Is
sanctioned by the great minds presiding the work
i'm Europe. The work advances steadily, though per
haps rapidly, but Work 80 gigantic as thls inter
oceanic canal needs cau GUS work and careful expend
tnre of money at first until the final lines and plans
well determined.
The entire line has been cleared Of trees and under
brush for width Of say 800 yards This Is work OF no
small magnitude in itself Fifty miles Of nndergrowtn
cleared oil I'm this region represents deal of work All
along the line the company has constructed stations and
villages for its labOrers. At Gatun these works
are of an elaborate character. Sidings and narrow
gauge rail tracks also constructed TO cary on the
earth taken of by the excavaors which earth ls 10 be
dumped in the Baca Chca 50 as To form the
foundation town. The machinery brought from Eu-
rope Is clumsy and comparatively antquaed. Captain
Meade says nc hears that most Of the machinery viii be
made in the United states hereafter. subconTaGt
cavaling between the Mindi aud Gatun, Is reported
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TIE ARLINGTON ESTATE SUIT.

WASHINGTON, March S.-The suit of Gene
raj W. p. Lee, against Strong and Kaufman comes on
for hearing tomorrow before the Supreme Court OF the
United In the suit involved the Arlington estate
containing about 100 acres and believed to be worth
about S30OO00 OF the plaintiffs Strong was In com
mand OF the forhcatons and Kaufman superintendent
Of the cemetery when the suit instituted and tho
question is, Can suit Of ejectnent be maintained
against officers of the United States when they occupy
simply as said officers and when the title involved Is
claimed by the United States The title thus set up
derived from sale in default OF payment OF taxes -
der the acts for the collection Of direct taxes In nslr
rectonary states passed In ls62 and 1863 II is claimed
that this sale In which the United States became the pur
chaser is invalid, because the commissioners under
the act after the property was advertised for sale,
declined receive the taxes except from the in
person. In the Court below General Lee brought -ut in
eecmen OF the parties then ia possession aud obtained
ajudgment I'm his favor and the case was appealed 10
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
TIE SURPLUS OF DUTIES.

WASHINGTON, March s. Representative
Richardson, from the Committee Commerce, reported
10 the House today with afavOrabe recommendation o
bill 70 the effect that the surplus OF any duties remain
ing hand after the payment of the absolutely neces
sary expenses Of executing the inspection laws OF any
State which would otherwise be for the Of the
Treasury Of the United States shall be credited quar-
terly pro rata, 70 tho persons paying the same,
count of the duties which may thereafter grow due and
payable under said laws. And the Chamberlain OF the
tffy OF NewYork is hereby directed 70 credit pro rata
10 the persons making the payments from the moneys
now due or collected the surplus Of any duties raised by
law for the execution Of the Inspection laws of the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
A TEMPERANCE VICTORY.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

WASHINGTON, March S.-The temperance
people have won little victory in the Senate During
the morning our Senator Conger succeeded in getting
before the Senate his bill for commission the ncO
hoc liquor traffic Senator Bayard moved that 1t be
ferred TO the Committee on Finance, inasmuch
It involved portion Of the revenues Of the
Government Senator Conger placed the subject I'm
such light that the upon Its reference seemed TO
be pretty fair of the strength Of the The
motion to refer lost by vote of 10 TO 80 leaving
the measure before the Senate for immediate action
The vote was upon party lines, except that Senator
George, Democrat voted in the negative and Senator
Cameron of Wisconsin, q Republican, voted In the
affirmative.
The bill was amended so as to require the Commits
sion make It's report within year from the pas
sage of the act The expiration of the morning hour
carried the bin over until tomorrow 1t will probably
pass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
FRAGMENTS OF WESTERN NEVIS.
BRUTAL MURDERS IN KENTUCKY.

BRUTAL MURDERS IN KENT UCKY.
MT. VERNON, KY, March Son Monday
night Mary Seguan OF ROundstOne. and her mother
RhOda scgmau, were assassnated by an unknown per
son They lived about seven miles from here. James
Bisnop whose brother killed year ago at the cab
in has been arrested.
SHOOTING a RAILWAY ENGINEER 50
KENsINGTON, ILL.,, March S.-As an outbound
freight train the Illinois Central Railroad was about
half mile beyond Grand Crossing last night several
meu standing short distance from the track fired into
the cab of the engine Engineer Nicholas stubur was
struck and seriously wounded. He continued his run to
Gilman No motive be ascerained for the shooting
WINTER WHEAT IN ILLINOIS.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March S.-'Hhe report of
the State Board Of Agriculture OF the condition and
acreage Of winter wheat shows that the seeding for the
next crop has been 2676OOO acres or 25OOO less than
the previous crop In the central division, which raises
half OF the whole crop OF the State, the condition Is
per cent above the average. In the Southern vision
there has seldom been more promising condition.
DECREASE IN PORK PACKING.
CNCINNNATI, March S.-Superntendent Max
we'll Ol the Chamber OF Commerce., to-day submitted
reuOr of pork-packng In Cincinnati for the past winter
and summer which shows that the decrease III the num-
ber of hogs packed was 1851 while the decrease in
the Aggregate Yield Of lard G415.576 pounds or
other products the statement shows decrease ofDares
OF pork l1,0ls, and OF cut meats, green weight,
17,192,0 ,0S9 pounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
CRIMES And C4SU1LTIES-BY TELEGRAPH
POISONED BY HIS WIFE.

NEWPORT March S.-Patrick Canone, ldborer,
has been taken 10 the hospital that
poisoned by his II Is thought that arsenic put in
his COfte .-.......,, ...,...xu.
PHILADELPHIA. March SIN the United States
District this afternoon the jury in the Of John X
Miller charged with making counterfeit money returned
verdict OF guilty - . 49, ...
Knoxville, March S.-A passenger and freight
train wrecked yesterday the Knoxville aud ohio Rail
way miles from this city Two lives were lost and eight
injured, none fatally.
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
MDDLETowN, n. Y, March s-George N. Van
Geder twenty brakeman on the Erie Iailroad was
lead the Old bed OF the Waikiki River this morning.
having fallen from his train.
SUDDEN DEATH OF AN ATTORNEY,
READING. Penn. March S.-Edwn Shalter, an
attorney OF this county died at Tuckerton tins morning t
his death caused by an overdose or NOR
phia aim Mustered by himself
MURDERED FOR THEIR MONEY.
CUARLOTTEsvILLE, Na March S.-John u. Massey
and his Wife old couple living on Buckeyeland Creek,
about miles from this place were found murdered this
mornug The victims who owned some prop
erty, doubtless had money In the house
ARRESTED IN THE PULPIT.
RoCKIAND, Me-. March S.-The Rev. Edward III.
Ella OF eponse Mass arrested at orh Haven Me-
last eyening on charge OF crtmnay with the wife OF
resident OF 1homastOn. Eis Baptist clergyman He Was
arrested In the pulpit whie addressing large meeting
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TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
A DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER.

ADAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER.
Boston, March S.-GovcrnOr LOnb has appointed
April 6 as a day of fasting and prayer.
THE TENNESSEE AT KEY WEST
KEY WEST, March SmIhe iiags9iP lag s dennesSeS a zee
we'll on board
STRIKERS RESTORED TO CITIZENSHIP. -,
TRENTON, March Sin the Court OF Pard0ns TINS
afternoon Newark who had been indicted and
convicted OF conspiracy were restored to citizenship
A COAL COMPANY ORGANIZED.
PHIADTLPTIA March S.-Several Philadephians
County Ala and organized the Cohaba Coal and COKE
OonpAiy' A BARK's CREW DISABLED.
NORFOLK. March s.-lhe British bark Exile,
from Hamburg arrived to-day and reports rough passage
severely yS 81 H burt TFiy by failing from the @anya the deck
DIsCIPLINING A POLICE FORCE. m
BosTON, March s.--The Police Commissioners THIS
G TGG%q sig 6 S9a aresns na
murderer Bell when pointed out to them yesterday
morning FAILURE OF a. W PERRY.
BosTON, March S.-A. w. Perry, boot and shoe
A. N MS S SSa ' e Other afay nanoTs a
are REPORTED to be in The nesh6ofhood OF $4,000
DEATH FROM AN UNKNOWN CAUSE
WOBURN Mass March s.-A chlld of Mrs. j. ID.
CALLAHAN Of wncheser was taken axe sGde snd ~ on ana
In the legs aud died ~ twenty hours Eo oanea
way.
a RECEIVER FOR THE J. W. JONES COMPANY.
PoRTLAND, Me-, March S.--A heaI1ig IN tho case
Of walter RathDono against the = winsog Jones
G amy eGa. asI %ai nSa @ IA appoSd Ia w
sqihoTty lease tho property until January j. 1858, and
after that 10 sell II under proper conditions.
THE sPRAGUE ESTATE.
PROVIDENCE, March S.-Ihe Supreme Court to-
3 ee To name mo % early 's dsy tts % e by open
iiton for interest IN the spragne property ana 10
the highest oaer in WITH Rop Of the sale
MRS. BELLS ASSASSIN AT LA8GE
BOsToN, March s.-Allan Eairclough who. some
TO s Sgg the Say sSd 3 m afTs sH @
discovered The train men on the posSn ana Albany Rail
a snsworsd q he descftpOn givea Of the murderer
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THE CHINESE BILL IN THE SENATE.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuNE.l


WASHINGTON. March S.-The Chinese bill has not
vet been passed by the Senate The Ingalls, amend
ment restricting immigration to ten years instead
of twenty as provided in the bill, was voted upon
In Committee of the Whole, and lost by tic vote
OF twenty-three upon each side. This amendment
WAS reserved for vote when the bill should reach
the Senate As several Of the Senators who were
absent are in favor of the amendment, it is not I'M
probable that it will be carried tomorrow. An
amendment providing that the measure shall take
effect ninety days after its passage, instead OF sixty
days. as originally provided was adopted after
little argument, without division. The object of
this was TO give time to the Government Of China
TO make known TO its subjects the fact that such
legislation had been enacted.
Senator Hoar introduced an amendment providing
that the bill shall not apply to "any skilled laborer
who can establish the fact that he comes TO this
country without any contract by which his labor is
the property Of any person other than himself"
which was lost by vote of IL to 27. 1t was said
by Senator Farley In opposition to 1t, that, If
Az was carried, every Chinese laborer would
claim to be O skilled artisan, and would prove
AZ by his own fellow-cOuntrymen. To meet
this objection Senator Hoar introduced second
amendment, providing that any lab0rer who shall
receive the certificate from the United States Con-
sui at the port where he shall embark that he Is
artisan coming to this country at his own expense,
and shall establish such fact to the satisfaction OF
such Consul shall not be subject to this BILL" This
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for New-York. is fire at this port She viii probably
prove q total loss, together with her entire outward
cargo. The vessel has been beached."
The trial OF Dr. George H. Lamson charged with pois-
oning his brotherin-aw Percy Malcolm John, student
at Benheim House School, Wimbledon. some time ago,
began to-day. The courtroom was densely crowded
with spectators. The prisoner pleaded not guilty
The Manchester Guardian confirms the report Of the
arrest at Raguss OF Mr.. Evans, its DaInatan cor
respondent 1t appears that order was first Issued
for his expulsion and he about to embark with his
wife, when he was taken TO the barracks OF the gen
darmes apparently because he was suspected OF ncitng
the people 10 insurreotOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
THE ROCKAWAY BEECH HOTEL SUIT.

ALBANY, March SIN the matter of the peo-
pie against RockawaY Beach Hotel Company Louis
Saunders attorney for the ecnpany, put in answer
contesting the question Of solvency and the other
alleged causes for the dissolution thereof he withdrew
his answer and waived notice of application by the
Attorney General for Judgment OF dissolution. James
W. Hustled was continued by the Court as permanent
receiver and required to deposit all moneys received
by him with the Union Trust Company, subject to the
order OF the Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
APPOINTllENTS IN MISSISSIPPI

JACKSON, March S.-The Governor made the
following appointments to-day, all of which were con-
amed by the Legislature: Judge Of the Supreme Court
II. II. Chalmers; Circuit Judges-Buchanan, Feather
stone, Roane, Timble, Arnold Terra Mayors Calhoun
Cowan aud North; Chancellor, j. G.. Hall. DIR. Il. J.
Mitchell was reappOnted superintendent Of the Lunatc
Asylum and DR.. Writ johnson secretary Of the state
Board of Health L. q. Wall elected Commissioner
Of Emigration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
THE ASSOCIATE JUsTICEsHIP.


WASHINGTON March S.-Great retlcehce Is Pi'-
served at the White House regarding the supreme
Court appointment. 1t is learned from other other
sources, however, that the President has been
bringing a strong pressure to bear upon Senator
rd,rnnds through friends in the Senate and other
nromipent Republicans to induce him to take tho
place. II is rumored that he has been encouraged
70 do this by the knowledge that about year ago.
when a vacancy seemed likely to occur on the
bench Senator Edmunds would have been willing
10 accept an appointment, the many changes that
have taken place on both sides of the Senate hav-
ing deprived him of the companionshp of some OF
his ,,armest friends. and so rendered his present
,o ns;,ian less cOnpenal to him. However this may
Pe friends of Senator Edmunds who are in posi-
tion 10 know his intentions state In the most posi-
tive manner that he will not accept the appoint
ment,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
DECISION IN AN INSURANCE CASE.

MONTREAL, March S.-Judgment was rem
derod today in the case OF the HIoDe
Mrtnal Insurance Company. Mr.. Wells, the
Canadian receiver, held that the funds Of
the company in Canada and the deposit Of 100000 with
the Canadian Government were for the benefit of the
Canadian pollcy-holders Mr.. Fish, the American re-
cever appointed by the court in NewYork claimed that
he WAS receiver for the company both there ana IN
Canada and that the Canadian pOlicy-h0ldefs SOuIu
only get the same proportion Of their claims as the
American. Judge Matthew to-day, IN an eaoOrate Jn@us @
nrnt montained the Canadian assgnees position ana
held that the deposit should be applied 70 the paymeh
of the Canadian claims. The policy yholders III Ounaua
will thus likely be paid In full.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
GENERALs sKOBELEFF And IGNATIEFF.

LONDON, March S.-The Times this morning prints
a letter from St. Petersburg which, it says 1T has
the best reasons for knowing, accurately describes
the situation The letter declares that General
Skobeleff's speeches prearranged between him
and General Ignatef. 1t is said that the object OF
the latter Is to embroi matters to such degree as
TO create an opportunity for him to offer his services
to the Car as Minister OF Foreign Affairs in order to
straiQhten them,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
THE INDIAN BUDGET.

CALCUTTA, March S.-The Indian budget for
1ss2s3 contests the views of the Anti-Opum Society.
The Government will not abandon the Bengal monopoly.
The salt duty s TO reduced to two rupees per maund
exccpt in British Burmah and in the ransIndus districts
OF the Punab The BUDGET says there no reason why
Hens of free trade should be withheld from India and
that therefore all import duties are abolished except
those on wine. beer, spirits, ammunition. salt ana
onIum The regular estimates show surplus Of
ri 577 600. The estimated reserve for 1883 Is
goo SO, 900, and the expenditure 2GG,l74,OO0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
NEW CARDINALS TO BE CREATED.

LONDON March She TimeSs correspondent at
Rome says, "At the approaching Consistory the
Pope will create seven new Cardinals, including
Archbishop McCabe of Dublin. 1t Is understood
that this expresses the Popes approval of the efforts
which Archbishop McCabe made in the cause of law
and order in Ireland"
ROME, March s.-The new Cardinals to be created
at the next COnsistory will include the ArchbishOps
of Seville and Algiers and the Patriarch of Vienna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
CHILANs vAUNTING THEMSELVES.

WASHINGTON, March 8.-One of the officers
Of the Navy Department has received from friend in
Santiago, Chill. number OF Chian newspapers with
marked articles abusing the United States In general
terms, ridcung Mr.. Blaines proposed American Con
gress and ampOonny the United States Navy in paric
One OF the papers large cartoon repre-
senting destruction OF the United states Navy by
Chan feet A large wash-tub, manned and rigged IN
most ridiculous fashion, Is made do duty in the picture
the United States Navy Under the cartoon are the
words "The Chians beat the Yankees every time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
WONEN SPEAKING FOR THEIR RIGHTS.

ALBANY, March S.-The Assembly Committee
Grievances tonight heard arguments, by the repre-
sentatives of the WOmans Suffrage Association, favor
of the bill giving the right Of franchise in cleo
tions FOR school officers. There large attendance.
Mrs lille d. Blake OF New York, made long address.
She presented petition containing about 1000 names,
I'm favor OF the passage the bill Mrs. Mary Seymour
Howell and Miss Martha Whine, OF Albany, also spoke.
No action was taken on the bill by the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
KNIGHTS or HONOR or VIRGINIA.

LYNCHBURG, Va. March S.-The fifth annual
session of the Grand Lodge Knights OF Honor of
this state was continued to-day and Grand Dictator
Norton Of sauntOn, advanced TO the position or
Past Grand Dictator; j. j. Wright, of Richmond, was
elected Grand Dictator; Mann Page, OF Prince George,
Vice.Grand Dictator; and J. T.. Rollins OF stanton, AS
sstant Grand Dictator All the other officers were re-
cfad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
GRIEVAYoES OF CoLORED REPUBLIcANS.

PETERSBURG, Va, March Sat a mass meet
ing of coored Republicans, held tonight at Ramsdel
Hail. resolutions adopted asking greater recOgni-
ton at the hands of Governor Cameron. committee
OF five was appointed to wait on the Governor to state
the grievances Of the meeting The complaint which tie
cOlOred Republicans make is that they have not an equal
Board Of Directors OF the Central
Lunatio Asylum recently appointed by the Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
A CHILD or PROFESSOR KO-KUN-HUA DEAD.

CHEYENNE, w. T., March S.-The family Of
the late Chinese Professor KoKunua passed through
here to-day An infant child Of the professor age four
teen months died the depot from general debility.
The body was placed In coffin and will be sent To China.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
APPROVING GoVERAOR HoYTS COURSE.

CHEYENNE, w. T., March SIN the Legis-
lature to-day, resolution expressing confidence In Gov
ernor Hoyt and approval Of his for four years
and requesting the President to reappoint him
unanimously adopted. A resolution also adopted
praying Congress TO pass the bill giving Lieutenant
Schwatka full pay, instead OF half pay, while III com
mand OF the late Franklin search expedition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
FOREIGN NEWS.
A MEETING IN FAVOR OF BIMETALLIs,


LONDON, March Sat the bimetalic meeting ut
the Mansion House to-day letters of approval of tho
objects from the Ministers from France and Ger
many were read. United States Minister Lowell
and the Ministers from Greece, Holland, Roumania
and Chill were present. The Governor Of the Bank
of England and Messrs. Arthur J. BalfOur William
son and Cotton and Sir George Campbell members
of Parliament spoke to resolutions in favor of the
free coinage of silver and the objects of the Paris
Conference, which were carried About 1,200 per-
sons were present, including many prominent busi-
ness men.
The Times In anticipating the meeting, deprecated
1t as calculated to foster delusion abroad that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
AMERICANS IMPRISONED IN IRELAND.

LONDON March 9.-Mr. Lowell, the United States
Minister, replying to an application made in behalf
of American citizens arrested IN Ireland, says:
"The Coercion Act is contrary to the spirit and
foundation of the principles of both English
and American jurisprudence, but is the law of the
land and controls all persons domciled in the pro-
claimed districts of Ireland, whether British sub
jccts or not. II is manifestly futile to claim that
naturalzed citizens of the United States should be
exempted from the operation of the Act"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09

Of NewYork remaining after the payment OF the alb
souely necessary expenses of executing such inspection
laws In lieu OF the payment OF such surplus to the
Treasury of the United states such credits to be on ac
count Of any duties which may thereafter become duc
and pay able under the laws OF the State OfNew-fork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
PHASES OF THE LAND-ACT WAR.

DUBLIN March S.-A meeting Of the Ladies Land
League yesterday acknowledged having received
col for the general fund and f1,51l for the I'M
prsoned leaguers
LIVERPOOL, March S.-The United Ireland was again
issued here Tuesday Its imprint bears the name OF
Mr.. Denver, who was recently fined for aiding and
abettiug tine printing of that journal without imprint
as the printer for william o. 'Bren
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
NINE FrrPOPEANs MJIRDERED.

PARIS, March s.-A telegram from Tunis reports
that nine Europeans journeying from Tuns to
Gafsa have been murdered between Tunis and
KairMan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-09
SUICIDE OF 4 DI4MoND BROKER.

BALTIMORE, March S.-Reuben Lyon, aged
fifty formerly jewcler and recently diamond broker
I'm this city committed suicide this afternoon BY taking
lam