Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-07
The Dynamite Campaign.

NEW CLASS OF DETECTIVES PROPOSED IN LONDON
LONDON, April AT a meeting OF members OF
parliament and other prominent persons held here
last night, in connection with the vigilance so.
cety for the defense OF personal rights the prin.
the authorities TO form a branch OF the detective
force, whose duties shall be 10 specially Inquire
into onenses arising from political disaffection.
II was announced that Sir Wm. Harcourt, home
secretary, would be questioned In the house Oe
commons In regard to what action the govern
ment would take In the matter.
DYNAMITE IN FRANCE.
PARIS, April 7.-The dynamite ficnds are still 40
work in the vicinity OF Montceauies mines Last
night ocartridge containing dynamite was placed
In cavity IN the tower OF the Chateau PleSsiS,
near that town. The cartridge exploded, but aid
very little damage. The chateau is not now In.
UNEAsrNEss IN PARIS
PARIS, April THE arrests In London and other
cities OF England OF men having explosives In their
possession causes considerable uneasiness here.
Fears are entertained that attempts VIII be MADE
to blow up buildings In Paris. To prevent the in
posive nature owners OF large establishments are
stopping up the openings TO the cellars, as was
done In the time OF the commune
DEAsY AND FLANAGAN
LIVERPOOL, April THE men Deasy and Flanas
gan, arrested recently for bringing Internal ma.
chimes and explosives into the country from Cork,
were arraigned IN court to-day. The crown an.
nounced Its Intention to ask that the prisoners bo
committed on charge OF having explosives fn
their possession with feloniouS intent and also on
q charge Of conspiracy with a view TO felony with
various persons known and unknown TO tho
crown; Deasey and Flanagan were committed
prisoners reserved their defense.
ANOTHER ARREST IN LONDON OF A MAN FROM rup
UNITED STATES.
LONDON, April Z-Another arrest was made to-
day In connection with the conspiracy TO destroy
LIE ara buildings The man apprehended "a
named John Krton. He was taken into custody
this morning at the Euston Square railway sta
ton In London. 1t is stated that Kirton had only
recently arrived here from the United States He
refused to submit to a peaceablaDarrest and made
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powered by the police
TWO ARRESTS IN TRALEK.
TRALRR, April THE police have searched seven
houses here occupied by persons against whom in-
formation has been lodged. They arrested man
named Kelly, formerly land league organizer, and
another man who had in his possession nrearma
ana compromising papers
THE FOUR MEN ARRESTED IN LONDON.
LONDON, April The four men, Norman, Cal
lagher, Wilson and Dalton, have been removed
bank. The transfer was made under q strong
escort OF policemen, as 1t was feared that an
attempt would be made to uberate the prisoners
during their removal
THREATS TO DESTROY MANCHESTER TOWN HALL.
LONDON, April 7-Renewed threats have been
made to destroy the Manchester town hall by
means OF explosives. The authorities have, in
consequence, taken great precautions TO prevent
the destruction OF the building.
TROOPS TO GUARD WHITEHEAD.
The mayor OF Birmingham, fearing an effort to
enect the release OF Whitehead, the paper
hanger" has asked for and obtained troops TO
assist in guarding the jail Ia which he is confined
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Steamer BROOKLYN Ashore.
PORTLAND, Me-, April 7.-1he steamer Brooklyn
ran ashore On Hog Island ledge last night She
lies sideways on the ledge. The passengers were
taken OF by tug. and brought to this city. IL is
thought that the steamer will come on with the
tide after she has been nghtened.
Bergh and BarMum.
NEW YORK. April 7.-Henry Bergh the DEFENDER
OF all animals has written letter 20 Barnum the
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phant Pilot. His argument is that Kindness tn
stead OF cruelty would have subdued the animal