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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
EDMUND YATES SUED FOR LIBEL

EDMUND
LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Queens Bench Division
to-day granted rule nls for criminal informa-
tion for libel against Edmund Yates the proprietor
of The World, at the suit of the Earl of Lonsdae.
The alegedlibel consisted in paragraph published
in The World. which the Earl of Lonsdale contends
was intended to indicate him the person who re-
Gently eloped with young lady.
The paragraph referred the foregoing dispatch Is
probably the following which appeared in recent issue
of The World:
strange story is in circulation in certain sporting
circles concerning the eopement OF young lady OF very
high rank and noble birth with young whose mar
riage OF affection but whose wife has I'M
eopement is said TO have taken place from the hunting
field. The young lady, who is only one or tWoanu-
twenty is very fair rider and the gentleman master
Of hOunds
The Earl of LOnsdale succeeded his brother the nus
band of the Lady Lonsdae who has been talked OF so
much as a beauty, last February.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
WESTERN UNION TAXES.

ALBANY, Feb. LIN the Senate to-day a
communication was received from the AttOrney-Gen-
eral and Controller relative to alleged evasion OF the
laws requiring the payment of taxes by corpora
tons and referring particularly to the Western Union
Telegraph Company The communication, which was
read and referred, is in substance IA follows:
Under the law OF 1850 amended in 1881 the Con-
roer authorized TO collect from corporations doing
business within the state certain percentage upon
each one per OF dividends which 1t would pay upon
its capital stock. This tax due in November. The
Western Union Telegraph Company at that time had
not It is alleged, paid its taxes and according to the
dividend that il said have paid. it would the
state about $12J00O for taxes and would be liable to
pay go 900 penalty for not paying them when due
The Controller repesed TO the Attorney General that
the Western Union Telegraph Compiny had not paid its
taxes and requested the Attorney General 20 bring
suit at once to enforce their payment suit was
brought 10 recover $4,000 back taxes and penalty.
Papers served upon the officers OF the company.
About the same time application was made by John
Moore to dissolve the Western Union Company alleging
an lIlega Increase 0I captal Stock 10 TSoOVVoOO II
the SUIT 20 S1300O0 for taxes etc. is allowed 20
questionable whether that will not be an adjudication
that their capital OF Ss00OOOOO Ia valid and thus pre-
action OF Mr. Moore. The State authorities de-
sire 20 know whether or not they snail euter Judgment
In $4,000 back taxes and ask legislative action.
The counsel for the telegraph company make the fol
lowing statement: The application OF the Attorney
General the Legislature for instructions to his
ceeding against the Western Union Company In the suit
OF people Of the State to some Sl2l
taxes alleged to be due on the capital stock OF
SsO,O00,0O0, is based upon misconception. The
summons and complaint served on the company
January 1882 and the appearance and answer Of the
company should nave been followed In regular course on
the 18th OF January. by simple oversight the COM
pany neglected 10 appear In time, the papers having
been mislad between tue cOmpanys office and that OF
its counsel On occurrence OF this default the At
tOrney General supposed that II intentional on tue
part OF the company. and designed TO bring about rat-
catOn Of the whole issue OF stock by suffering the state
TO collect upon it, and hence his request
for instructions The company has sent forward ant
davts showing the fact OF It's oversight and Of It's nen
ton proceed with the defence of the action in the
usual course. No intention OF raising question OF
kind suggested existed occurred TO the company,
aud advised by its counsel that good defence to
the tax suit exists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
FRAGMENTS or WESTERN NEWS.

THE MIILERs NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 1.-The Millers' National
Association to-day adopted resolution instructing the
Executive Committee to make settlement with claim
ants of patents when 1t can be made for nominal sum-
FIGHTING A DUEL WITH AXES
DENVER, Col, Feb 1.-At SOcon0, n. NJ,
yesterday, sheriff Simpson brought 10 town a manged
Mexican IA u prisoner. He aud another Mexican. wno
were rivals locked themselves u room aud fought
with axes. The man who wac brought into town had
chopped his rival In @ horrible manner, severinS his
head from his body.
AyERDICr AGAINST c. W. 4 T.. PARTRIDGE.
CHICAGO Feb. 1.-The suit of +. +. Ryan
against G. W Il. Partridge. the dry goods merchants
was toay decided In favor OF Ryan, tue Jury awarding
him 81 45O. Ryan the manager OF the firms West
terest In the profits He was also TO draw $25 week
and nave the store rentfree The firm tried to deduct
the 25 per week and charge $4,000 year rent for the
ato
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
FRENCH PRETENDERS.

AZ. FABRE'S BILL AGAINST THEM PASoED'
THE PRINCES PROHIBITED FROM FILLING ANY CIVIL CIVIL
OR MILITARY POST - THE PRESIDENT 0i'A'
POWER TO EXPEL THEM.
In the Chamber of Deputies yesterday NJ
Fabre's compromise bill was passed py a Vooo
of 343 to 163. The bill prohibits the Princes
from filling any civil or military post, EN- :
mowers the President to expel them, ana I'M
poses a penalty of from one to five years il,f ne
prisonment for the violation OF decree y,
expulsion. The debate which preoeuou
this action was characterized by sew
oral exciting scenes. The Prince de
len was censured for a remark, and the
words of NJ Paul de Cassagnac created an up
roar The bill will be submitted to the Senate
as soon as possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
WORK OF COMMITTEES.

ALBANY, Feb. 1.-The Senate Committee on
Miscellaneous Corporations will report favoraOy the
following bills: Mr. Dalys bill providing for the laying
of electrcigh, telegraph ana telephone wires under
ground; Mr. BOyd's bill Incorporating the University
Medical College Society OF the state OF Ncw-York Mr.
Howes bill for the relief of the Society for the Relief Of
the widows and Children OF Deceased Cergymen or the
Episcopal Church OF the State OF New York
The Assembly Committee on Commerce and Navlga-
ton will report adversely Mr.. Baeys bill doing away
with compulsory potage I'm the East River and will
report fdyOrably the bill giving the Board Of Aldermen
and the Mayor Of Brooklyn power to construct DOCKS
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CRIMES AND CASUALTIE+Br TELEGRAPH


SENTENCED FOR PASSING BAD MONEY. -.
TRENTON, n j. Feb. 1.-Samuel Cush1nan, Oh
newark who pleaded guilty 10 charge passing counterfeit
been sentenced the state Prison for M
and 10 pay nne OF 500
ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF FEES
TRENTON. n. D., Feb. flames McGuillard, ea-
Justice OF the Peace OF Washington Township, IN the GRIM.
inal to-day pleaded guilty II the charge OF coLeeng
from the county In fictitious criminal cases purporuhg W
have been tried before him last year.
DISHONEST CLERK ARRESTED.
WILMINGToN, Del, Feb. 1.-Martln w. Cu!p, one
Of the Philadelphia Gas Trust clerks charged with FORGERY
was arrested tins morning at the lighthouse at the mouth of
the Christiana.
BRAKEMAN KILLED. :,
SPRISGFrFLD. Mass, Feb. William Carroll,
brakeman ON the Boston and Albany Iailroad ws
Led in at West Spr ngueld this afternoon Dy fa
ng under wheels OF a train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
MR.. VINCENTs DEALINGS IN COTTON

Frederick Wolffe whose name was mentioned IN
the letter left behind by the fugitive state
Treasurer of Alabama sent the following dlspatch
to the Governor of the State yesterday
desire to correct misrepresentation regarding
Mr. Vincents transactions through my Montgomery
office. have had any transactions WIN Nj fn a.
cent except such as are on the books In my once IN
Montgomery No remttances were ever made Ny u, nn
direct TO me- nor did borrow ans money rom n
nor have anY iOnt transactions in cotton or otnerWo
with him. Mr. T. l.. Gmer. who has cnarge Oh my onco'
Is Instructed 10 give you OIL OF @ arc onen 70 YOU and the
committee
Mr.. Wolfe sent still more explicit dispatch to
W. W. Screws, Secretary of State and editor of 1he
Montgomery Adrertser.
In further explanation of his business relations
with the defaultng State Treasurer, Mr.. Wolfe
said: "I have never had any joint account with
Mr. Vincent; Inever received from him request
for financial aid. He speculated in cotton but all
his transactions with me were conducted through
my house at Montgomery. have asked n full ac-
count from there but so far as can Judge from the
papers in my possession, Mr. Vincents losses
in cotton speculation did not exceed $4,000,
If the profits which he received be deducted
He speculated with other firms, l am told and
therefore may have lost altogether much more
than that. Mr.. Vincent was reputed in
Montgomery to be wealthy, and nothing in his
dealings with me led me to suppose that he was
usi~g the States money! became acquainted with
bin III 1876. when, | think, he was private sec
rraTy to the Governor Dir. Vincent was always
bull no matter what the price of cotton was; he
always thought that the price would go much
higher. | have not seen HIM since October, when
| was in Montgomery"
Two firms. +. Il. Robertson a Co: and Farley &
Co.. sOu and bought ton for Mr.. Vincent, but the
orders came through Frederick Wolfe. IL was said
al their offices Yesterday that AL the transactions
occurred before Mr.. Wolfe opened an Office In New
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NAVAL INQUIRY At NEWPORT

PROVIDENCE, X. l., Feb. 1.-The Naval
Court OF Inquiry. of which Captain Ralph Chandler is
president assembled at the Torpedo Station, Newport,
today at the request Of Passed AssstantI master
Stephen Rand, jr. paymaster at the Station whose de-
tocbment from duty had been asked by Captain Self
r,dce the commandant The Captain and several other
witnesses testified. Captain selrdge stated that Rand
had 10 prices certain goods being those Of
The currenJ market Upon inquiry II was found that the
nrices certified In excess OF others obtained Dy
The superior officer The inquiry VIII be continued To-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
THE ALLEGED IRISH CONsPIRATORs.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Press Association states
that several warrants still out in Ireland
against members of secret organizations, and that
information in relation to crimes committed con-
tnues to come in freely.
A committee of Irishmen has been formed in Lon
don to collect "far-tral fund for the benefit of
the prisoners charged with conspiracy to murder
Government officials. now undergoing examination
in Dublin. An appeal which IS TO be distributed at
the doors of the Catholic churches. calls the
Irish to find funds with which to combat the testl
mOny OF spies and infOrmers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
PICKED UP AT SEA.

ST. JOINS, n. F., Feb. IA dOry contain
ing two men got astray from the schooner Grace l..
Fears Of Gloucester sixty miles OF Burgeo. last
Thursday and picked up Monday at Little River.
One of the named Thomas walsh was dead; the
other, Albert Blacknorc, badly frozen The dory
filled several times, but Blacknore baled 1t out He
hadSno food all the time, and his suferngs In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
RELATIONS OF THE POWERS.

BERLIN, Feb 1.-The Gross Gazette says: "The
favorable impression which the visit % Vienna of
NJ. de Giers, the Russian Foreign Minister, has pro-
duced is clearly reflected in the general calm which
ensued when il was perceived that the Powers in
tend making an effort to preserve the peace of
Europe"
The Vienna Prcsse states that no agreement has
been arrived at between Austria and Roumania in
regard to the Danubian question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
THE NEW FIVE CENT PIECE ISSUED.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 1.-The first issue of the
new five cent pieces made from the Mint to-day.
One hundred and two thousand four hundred pieces
were put into circulation The nickes eagerly
sought and for five hours constant stream OF pur-
chasers at the distributing desk The supply was
exhausted long before the closing hour The coin
Will be struck OF at the rate OF $1,000 per day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
THE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
inv TrtpapApu TN rup rptpuup

ALBANY, Feb. 1.-The Railroad Commission
ers held their first meeting to-day. John oDOnnel took
the oath OF office yesterday and obtained his commits
sion from Governor Cleveland John d. Herman and
william T. Rogers followed Mr. ODOnnelps example to-
day. The Commissioners did nothing at their meeting
except inspect about thousand applications for the
post OF secretary OF the commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
COMMERCIAL TREATIES WITH SPAIN.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Madrid correspondent
OF The Standard says that the Cuban members Of the
Chamber Of Deputies and Democratic Deputy have
proposed amendment TO the Tariff law so as to enable
the most favored nation treatment to be granted.
professionally, 10 nations which show disposition 10
conclude treaties OF commerce. This s intended TO
enable the Government 10 renew negotiations with
England and the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
NO CHANGE IN MICHIGAN.

DETROIT Mich Feb 1.-The first ballot
for United states Senator in joint convention to-day re-
suited as follows Ferry, 40; Palmer 81 Burrows e :
Wiets 7 Stout, g. l.. Witlcr, OF Grand Rapids, ;
CucheOn Lacey, . and Hannah, l. The second and
third ballots showed no material change
The resolution passed by the lower House OF the
Legislature Yesterday calling for investigation OF the
chDrgcs OF bribery In connection with the pending Sena
torial contest adopted this morning by the Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
BUSINESS FAILURES IN EUROPE.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Daily Ne,cS i'll its
financial article says: The st. Petersburg banking
house OF Jacobson is reported having suspended.
Small provincial capitalists will be mainly Affected"
BERLIN Feb. 1.-Swiss newspapers announce that the
firm engaged In the iron trade at Base whose failure
was reported Monday is Paravicini Co., and that
their liabilities amount several million francs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
A SPEECH BY MR.. CHAMBERLAIN.

LONDON Feb. 1.-Mr Chamberlain President OF
the Board of Trade at banquet at Swansea last
evening. said that the next session of Parliament
will be an interesting, but not an exciting one
Matters relating TO England and Scotland demanded
consideration. He believed that the recent
measures passed would bring about settled state
of affairs In Ireland "We could not" Mr. Cham
berlain said, "allow ourselves to have Poland
within four hours of our shores The Government
have done all they possibly could to leglsate for
Ireland they hoped with success. If firm hand Is
required, 1t must be exercised"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
ISAAC II. VIYCENTS DBRALCATTON.
THE NEWS FROM ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Feb 1.-The Legislative In
vestipation Committee will not report on the en-
bezzlement of State Treasurer Vincent before to-
morrow.
A gentleman of this city says that he took break
fast at Nashville on Tuesday morning with vincent
and that the latter said he was gong TO New-iork
There have been no developments here.
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INCREAslNG NEW.YORK ClTYs EXPENSES

IRON the REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE fRIBuNEl J
ALBANY, Feb. 1.-The Democrats of the Leg
isature grabbing offices, putting up salaries and op
posing the abolition OF useless offices word, show
ing all the characteristics OF their party. Yesterday
they made grab In the Assembly for all the patronage
Of the state buildings IN Albany; to-day In the same
body they increased the salaries Of the policemen or
New York S2jOOOO per annum, and In the Senate they
offered resistance 10 senator Pittss bill abolish
ing the useless office OF Canal Auditor.
Mr. Oakcy's bill increasing the pay OF New York
policemen fairly rushed through the Assembly.
Speaker Chapn indeed throughout the morning. by his
desire expedite business prevented the debate and
amendment OF several important bills that needed
amendment. MI Howe, OF New-IOrk, refused 10 vote
for Mr. Oaklcy's b the ground that IL unjust to
put experienced and untred policemen on the same
level so far wages concerned. Mr.. Roosevelt
declared that the bill unconstitutional Moreover
the Police Commissioners Of NewION Themselves only
asked that the pay policemen should he advanced
81 100 The bin would at once ncrease the expenses OF
the Police Department $4,000 and ultimately S2JOOOO.
The bill passed by vote OF 10 To -. Mr.. Muir
phys bill for the appointment Of two police marOns Tor
each police station house In NewNOrk passed by
vote OF iO3 q. This will increase the city expenses
100000 yearly.
In the senate the bill OF Senator Pitts 0boshng the
Office OF Canal Auditor, useless since the canals
made free was opposed cTccy by Senator Roberts the
Democratic chairman of the Canal Committee The bill
finally ordered to n third reading
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
THE PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS AT SEA.

BERLIN, Feb. LIN the Reichstag to-day
Herr sonnermann asked whether in consequence OF the
disaster to the steamship Cmsria the Government pro-
posed to u AXE any international arrangements to pro-
vent collisions at He advocated the introduction OF
the electric light for that purpose Herr schoz reply
ing In his capacity Federal Commissioner said That
the Government felt the same sympathy as the Nation
with the by the recent disaster and had also
OF It's responsibility The Government could not
Immediately answer the int 'rpention but would keep
the subject In view An official inquiry had been insti
tUed until result reached the Government must
reserve its decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
A NOMINATION REJECTED.

HARRISBURG, Penn, Feb. 1.-The nomina-
ton OF r. Davis Page TO be Controller OF Philadelphia
was day rejected by Senate after being reported
favorably from the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
THE CORONATION OF THE CZAR.

LONDON Feb. IA dispatch from 1lsit to the
Exchange Telegraph Company says: Tine Gar
and Czarna will proceed in the middle Of April To
Moscow, and Will be solemnly consecrated at he
Church of our Saviour by two metropolitan arch
bishops. assisted by about twelve bishops. The
date of the coronation is finally fixed for May 27.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02

CoNsrANTINOPLE. Feb. 1.-The German
military officers the employ OF the Porto have drawn
up plan for the reorganization OF the Turkish Army
by which great improvements will be effected by retir
ing swarm OF useless officers and devOng their pay
more useful purposes. II il understood the Sultan has
expressed hs entire approval Of the plan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
ARRESTED FOR TRYING TO BUY VO4Es

PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. 1.-Dr. George E.
Rives a physician aud an exmember OF the Virginia
Legislature was arrested to-day for attempting to buy
votes ii the late election Rives is pronounced
Eunder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
EXPLOSION IN A PONDER MILL.

Boston, Feb. 1.-Early this morning wheel
NIL, ~ IN. Amorican Powder Companys works at Ac-
ton Mass exploded with terrible crasn, snakiDg the
dwelling houses for many miles ana is aemonsning Inc
as well as damaging other buildings OF the company NO
workmen were killed or injured,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
A FAMILY DYING FROM STARYATYOM

WmKEsBARRE, Penn, Feb. IA horrible
case Of death and destuon in Kingston Township was
revealed to-day by the Ladies' Aid Society. One Leon
ard and hs son found dead in bed, his wife dying
and two young children the last stages OF starvation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
LOSS OF VESSELS AND THEIR CREWS.

have been wrecked off Lundy Island. The crews
OF the three vessels drowned assistance being
impossible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02
PRINCE BISMARCK ILL.

BERLIN, Feb. 1.-Prince Bismarck is indisposed,
and will probably be confined to his bed for several
days
IUnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02

BOMBAY, Feb. 1.-Twen ty-three persons were
killed and twenty y-eight injured during panic in a
wool factory here to-day, caused by dust blowing
into one of the rooms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02

hort Donabue the actor were to her fathers home
M Boodg Station N. Y, to-day. William f. Cramer
and wife who were injured at the time OF the fire. were
declared out of danger by their physicians to day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02

the court will be out Of mourning Most OF the disti
gn.hed ouests who were prevented from coming here
last week BY the death OF Charles viii be present
aft tha hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02

Peter Cooper,
Hamilton Fish,
william NJ. Evarts,
William h. Dodge,
william Walter Phelps,
LeGrand B. Cannon,
Frederic A. Potts.
Edward II. Ammidown,
Benjamin G. Clarke,
sOlOn Humphreys,
George Il. Butler,
Charles ;. Smith,
william l.. Strong,
James A. Burden,
Cornelius n. Bliss,
Alfred K. Whitney,
Daniel +. Appleton,
John Roach,
William A. Gell9tly,
Selig :. Fisher.
Dexter A. Hawkins,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02

The entrance of number OF these gentlemen es-
corting the venerable Peter Cooper the signal
for an enthusiastic outburst of applause, which
subsded long enough to permit Mr. Butler to pre-
sent Mr.. Cooper as chairman of the meeting, and
was then renewed with trebled vigor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02

James Watson Webb,
Judge Noah Davis,
ID. :. Martin,
o. ID. Baldwin.
Francis II. Leggett,
Elljur B. Hinsdale,
Percy x. PyBe,
Andrew Fletcher,
J. B. Brinsmade,
Seth VI. MIlliken.
Dwight Townsend,
j. ReckendOrfer,
Chester GriswOld,
Francis Wetherbee,
Henry u. Butler,
W. +. Browne,
o. y. Burton,
James Redpath,
DR.. Davis,
George W. Dean,
James T.. Serren.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-02


The meeting was an extraordinary one in point of
size as we'll as IN the character and conduct of the
audience 1t is seldom that so large a number OF
persons get together to listen to argumentative
addresses In the absence of all political excitement
and quite as seldom that so large gathering met
under such circumstances. shows so much Intelli-
gence In appearance and action. and so much
thoughtfulness in demeanor. A largo percentage
seemed TO be skilled mechanics, but there were
many persons Of wealth and prominent positions in
society, and thin sprnkng of women. who
listened to the argument of Mr.. Eyarts with unhag,.
glng interest from beginning to end.
Over three thousand people were in the hall when
the advertised time of opening was reached. Every
chair was occupied, and knots of men were grouped
at each door and at the head of each aisle Seated
on the stage among others were the following men.
many of whom acted as yicepresidents Of the meet
ing: