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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
STATEMENTS IN THE COMMONS.
TnE RELATIONS OF THE GOvERNMENr With THE
VATICAN AND MEXICO-MADAGAsCAR.

rnr RELATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT With THE
VATICAN AND MEXICO-MADAGAsCAR
LoNDoS. May 23.-In tho House of Commons to-
day Lord T.. Fltzmaurlce, Under Foreign Secretary
replying to a question. sald he had already stated.
on March 10 that the Government had never enter
tanned scheme to establish a British resident at
the Vatican, and Mr. Erriugt0n had 40 since been
a channel of communication between the Foreign
Office aud the Vatican. Mr. ErrInston had received
no appointment from the Government, and there
fore. uo paw The Popc's circular 70 the Irish clergy
he said had not bcca issued At the request of the
British Government.
Mr. Gladstone. replying 20 Charles Ncwdcgatc,
Conservative, said that Earl Grlnyiic's letter of
lat wear recommending Mr. Eriugtou a' gentle
m IN oi honor and intelligence would remain IN
force 80 long az Nr. Erington answered that de-
scriptiou SIR Henry Wolii, Conservative. com
rnont,d ON what he termed tho unsatisfactory an
swers OF the Cover nent.
Nr Trrvciyln refused in the interests % justice,
to answer a question i'm regard to the seizure of
The hury N.a,iaei by the Government authorities.
Lord t. Fitzmauricc, replying 10 question from
Charc. Monk, member for the City of Gloucester,
said that negotiations looking toa renewal of dip
lnratlc relations between the British Government
aud Mexico were In an advanced state lie hoped
that he would soon be- able to make fuller state
mcnt.
Mr. Trevc van. Chief Secretary for Ireland, reply
iue 10 Joseph Cow~n, Radical. declared that Mossrs
DIyitt lleay and Quinn could obtain their release
any moment by complying with the law. the
inluc who sentenced them. however. would bc con-
suited ~ to the dcsirabtity of shortening tnelr
tcrn of imprisonment.
IN replying o q question from Sir Henry Wolff
Lord f. FliI maurice sad that Earl Granville was
IN communication with the authorities at Washing
ton concerning the ClOsInL OF uorlcan schools IN
Bulgaria bV tho Government OF that country.
Lord T.. Vi lmauTice. replying 20 a question from
Mr. Forster confirmed the report OF the bOnbardlng
of MaJmga, IN Madasascdr 10y the French. The
rug cement lasted SIX hours, when the French
troop, landed aud occupied the placr The Hovas
,uiicfcd great loss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
TIE POPE AND THE IRISH PEOPLE.

DUBLIN May 2l.-ArchblshOp Croke, replying 10
an address of welcone presented to Nun at tue
Wicklow depot said 1t the Popcs great love
for the Irish people that caused hlm 10 be so s0lcl
tous for their welfare He was confident that
when the Pope understood ihe situation better the
efforts of the priesthood and of himself for the lrlsh
would be crowned with success. lime would prove
the correctness of his rcprescn atons 10 the Pope
meanwhile, he urged tho people to submit to tho
Vatican.
The inhabitants Of Limerick are preparingto gIvo
a hearty welcome to Arch hpishop Croke. me mis-
and villages of tho county were Illuminated to-
night in his honor.
\ meeting of the ParneIlite members OF Parma
ment was held III London last night. Justin
Mccarthy member of Parliament for Longtord'
who acted as chairman, said II was the Oounden
duty Of Iri,hnen to contribute TO the testimonial
for Mr.. Parnrl. Referring to the Papal clrcular 10
the Irish clergy, he said the Irish people had only
to repudiate the fraudulent statements which had
beon made to the College of Cardinals. He should
regret to the priest divorced from Irish politics,
for in times past he had been the only friend OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
TUE GREAT BRIDGE OPENED.
rur qRUSTEEs RESIGN CONTROL.
r,,RNING THE STRUCTURE OVER TO THE
CITIES.
suCCEssFUL COMPLETION or WORK bE"oN
FOURTEEN YEARS AGO.
THE OPENING EXERCISES HELD oNph" -,,,.o,
CIRCUMsTANCES-A RECEf'ioN ~
- r,,nrwopxs AND uLUMINATIoNs.

rho New-York and Brooklyn Bridge was
oncncd Yesterday under the most favorapie
oircumstances. The day was perfect ana great
crowds were attracted to both cities. Inc
occasion was made a universal holiday IN
Rrooklyn; business was given up and all the
nrncipal buildings and many houses were
elaborately decorated. In this city there was
less enthusiasm, but still good deal OF the
holiday spirit prevailed. Large numbers OF
neople hockcd around the termini OF 'ie
Bridge all the afternoon. The FreSiueh''
Governor Cleveland and other guests were
escorted by the 7th Regiment to the briose'
ON which they were met by the Brooklyn CITY
officials and the 23d Regiment. Salutes were
fired while the Presidential party was crossing
the river. The formal exercises were held III
the BROOKLYN terminal station. Nlce-Ires-
ident Kingsley, of the Bridge Trustees, pre-
sented the structure to the cltlos' ana
If was received by Mayor Edison lor
New-York and Mayor Low for Brooklyn.
Orations were delivered by Congressman
Abram s. Hewitt and the Rev DR.. Richard
s. Storrs. A fine display OF fireworks was
given on the Bridge in the evening. The
President and Governor, after dining WIN
Mayor Low held reception at the Brooh-
lyn Academy of Music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
FOREIGN NOTES.

GoTHENBrEG. May 2I.-rhe Arctic exploring vessel
Sonhla with Professor Nordenskold and other scientists
on board, has sailed for Greenland.
VIEyNA. May IA man named Pitely an accOmphce
Of -pInga. who murdered Count Mliiath Won
Slekcly At On has made statements 10 the authorities
nly confirming Spanga's confession OF the murder
LoSDoN. Nay 24In the opening cruise of the Nor,h-
cru Yacht club. which came on to day the new cutter
Marjorie which built by the owner OF the cutter
Ma gc to compete with American yachts reached the
home anchorage four minutes Cad OF the other boats O
the squadron, attn ugh she made late start.
LoND0N, Nav 2f.-The town In Spain where a secret
society with 300 members has Just been discovered is
Xcres not Acres" as stated in Madrid dispatch yes.
lly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE EMPERORS PROCLAMATION.
THE FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CORONATION
TO TAKE PLACE on SUNDAY.

THE FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CORONATION
TO TAKE PLACE on SUNDAY.
Moscow May 24.-An imperial proclamation was
issued to-day formally announcing that the corona
tion of the Gar will take place on Sunday, the
9th inst. The proclamation was made this morn
ing by heralds.at-arms attended by several digni-
taries, from the circular platform before the
Krernhn which was used in ancient times for the
PRONUNCIATION of ukases and also for executions
The foreign ambassadors. who had been formally
apprised of the time the proclamation would be
issued, were present, attended by large escort.
After bugle blasts from the heralds the Secretary
of the Senate read the proclamation which was as
follows:
Our most august. high and pussant sovereign. the
Emperor Alexander, having assembled the hrred-
ltary throne of the Empire Of all the RussIas the
Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy OF fli-
land which Inseparable from it, has delgned,
following the example OF his predecessors and Their
glorious ancestors to command tnat the hOiy
sOlemnIty OF the coronation and anolntment. IN
which the Empress VIII participate, shall, with the
help of Almighty God, be performed on the 27th
day OF May The SOLEMN act Is announced to All
his Majesys faithful subjects, in order thaJ on the
joyful day their most tervent prayers may De
offered to the King of Kings. and that they NAV ne
scech the Almighty TO send grace ana Diesslhg
upon his Macstv's reign, for the maintenance OF
peace and tranquility to the the greater glory OF
Ills holy name and tho constant prosperity OF the
empire.
The Emperor and Empress only break their seclu-
sion until Sunday to receive visits OF foreign
princes. II had been decided not to hold great
diplomatic reception, but as the Emperor ana EN-
press ntimated their willingness TO attend one re-
ceptiOn. General SchweinItZ. the German Anbas-
sailor, as doyen of the Diplomatic Corps VIII give
grand banquet and ball in their honor.
THE CORONATION FEsGvGTY OF PEACE
BERLIN. May 24.-ihe PTOriRci0i Correspondence
saws the Gar has initiated and upheld policy
which has made it possible to settle all pending
questions amlcably. Germany joins with other
countries IN wishing for the welfare Of Russia. She
is convinced that the scheDes of the NIhists were
directed against the peace ot EurOpe and that IN
preventing their accomplishment X lssia rendered
good service 10 civilization. lhc coronation - a
festtyIfv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
CRIMES And CASUALTlhS-BY TELEGRAPH.

MURDER AND SUICIDE BY a DISCARDED LOVER.
LARNED Kan. Nav 24.-\rar IAving gstOn, STAT
ford county Yesterday George rAmer proposed marriage 10
Miss LiJbie Mense who Ic!used mm. lie then shot her
twice aud cut his throat 10th are expected TO die
MORE MONEY STOLEN By MAJOR PHIPPS
PHILADELPHIA. May 24.-City Controller Page
This afternoon commune itlon TO city COun lis stating
that he mad lust discovered deacatOn the part Of Major
Ellis =. Phipps TO tho rXteut OF @s.04s.
IURED INTO WOODS AND MURDERED.
ST. LOUIS. Nav 24.--lne body of w. l.. Toward,
with four bullet IT, found the woods Ne
yula, SUNDAY. Bll Fox acknowledge thar he
uri Howard woods shot him, then robbed him
OF $40 Fox tina Howard did him about
ycarago.
AN EXPRESS MESSENGER ROBBED.
CLEVELAND, ONO, May 2f.-lhr United States
Express COmpalys money carrier Alexander Granger 10
elved sundry castbuuud Lake shore tram
al the non Depot this morning ana paced them in buggy
Al The companys ofiGe he dscOt cred that two bags
the companys poucnes, bnt hed with brown pa
pe ha substituted for the containing the money
The packages said to have contained fIom So coo
TO $1,000.
A DEFAULTING RAILWAY kMPLOYE.
CHICAGO, AlaY DIT. u. San ord cmployed ~
the Chicago Northwestern Railroad at Fletcher lnd.
here to-day. charged with being deauef,
The amount OF his embezz lemeet 10 $780,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
CROPS IN CUBA IN NEED OF RAIN.

HAVANA, May 19.-1hc drouth now prevails
great part Of the -aud and prove disastrous
to the growing crop II ~ 40 great az Cuioareu that
derniohn Of water for drinking sold in the town for
- cents Al Puerto Principe The absence OF rain nncis
immense damage the adjacent pastures, and fears
are entertained that numbers Of cate will perish for
lack OF food and water. the wells drying up The
druulh however, favorable sugar making. As the
end of the harvest approaches me calculations OF
deficiency grow more accurate, md trustNolihy csu
males the crop at i52 coo tons, or % per
cent less ,hau that OF last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
EUROPEAN MONARCHS TO MEET.

BERLIN, May 24.-lt is announced That Prince
Bismarck will visit the Emperor William during the
stay OF the la ter ut Gasten and that II the En-
pcror Francis Joseph goes to GiStcn Count hal-
noliy. the Austrian Minister OF Foreign Ahairs VIII
accompany HIM. 1t is runored that King finmDert
and Sguor Mancini the Italian Foreign Minister,
may also visit Gastcin during the Emperor Will
iam's stay there Prince Bismarck has decided that
il hi. health does not improve he Will GO 20 hsshgc
at the end OF June for a month and will aferward
nrnrnnd a q lainIIL-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
RUN INTO By A WAR STEAMER.

HAVANA, May 24.-Thc English mail steamer
from St. Thomas, May Il, which arHved TO-DAY. brings
the following "On the night Of the 10th inst, the
British mail steamer Don INTO by the Haytan
war steamer l. bcrtc when 100 miles OFT Port Prince.
hole knocked the Dons starl oard bow, delay
ing her arrival al St Thomas four Gays The Don sub
sequcnty repaired and sailed for Europe 1t il reported
tlat sn- will claim $4,000 sterling damages OF the
uaytlan Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
CREE INDIANS CAPTURED.

HELENA, Mon, May 24.-Advices from Fort
Benton state tina, Lieutenant steele OF Fort Masinnis
while out scouting with corporal recently, ran on
band OF twelve Canadian cree Indians Musselshe
on the Missouri River. Finding themselves covered by
the Indian guns Lieutenant steele and the corporal
Withdrew and returning with rcinfOrccmcnts captured
band Of nfy-two Indians under the Cree Chlei labor
The Indiana have been started for For. Assnboine and
will be driven back TO Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
RARE ANIMALS IN PHILADELPHIA 4.

PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-There arrived at
the geological Garden tO-day five OF the rarest animals
the only specimens Of their kind that have been
known 10 be- captured alive Their scientific
Mociorhinohus AngIstrir Osiris, Although they are
known as elephant seals elephants The animals
were procured bv Henry Reche & Brother. Of New
York. in tue south Pacific aud were taken TO New YORK
about BEN. the intention to ship them TO
one of Euro geological societies. The Phade-
pla society purchased the animals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
CROPS IN THE SOUTH.

AUGUSTA, Ga, May 24.-Late and more com
petc news from the growing crops in this section Of
Georgia and South Carolina state that the Young cotton
IN suffering from the cold weather blight. Grain and
garden crops generally miniuged, but watermelon
vincs a speciality IN this section, seriously dam
aged.
MoNTGOMERY, Ala. May 2i.-Light frOsts were
ported yesterday, but without damage TO crops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
people. Mr.. Biggar, member of Parliament fol
Cavan, spoke in condemnation of the ciIcnIar.
FIGHTING IN AFRICA

LONDON, May 24.-Advices have been received
from Mozambique that Portugal has declared war
against Makaolo and other chiefs on the Schiree
River Portuguese gunboat and troops have been
dispatched from Mozambique to the scene of hos
tlities.
PARIS, May 24.-Intellgence from Senegal states
that French column under Colonel Desbordes has
succeeded in driving the hostile natives back dis
tance of sixty kilometres and that tranquility has
been established on the left bank of the Niger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
THE PROPOSED NEW SUEZ CANAL.

LoNpON, May PA second meeting of iutuen-
tlal smpowners III favor of the construction of
another canal across tho lsthm ~ OF Suel was held
today. he meeting raised go 200 for preliminary
expenses ana resolved to inform the Government OF
lie project.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
COMMANDMENT OF MIRAGOANE BEGUN.

PORT AU PRINCE, May 15.-The bombord-
ment of Mlragoane has begun and is making havoc
among the insurgents, The rest OF the republic s re-
ported quiet but the Government keeps silent in regard
to passing In consequence of this silence the
public believe that the real state of affairs is unta vor
able. Volunteers swelling the ranks OF the Govern
ment Army. The French Charge dAfaires was re-
Gently conveyed to Mragoane aboard the Haytan
steamer sentinelli with the object IL s supposed, or
making certain proposals 70 thcnsurg ents He returned
with an unfavorabie answer.
Affairs at Cape Iiaytien are quiet Seventeen prison
ers have heen pardOned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
KILLED IN \ DUEL,

VIENNA, Nav 24.-Llcutcnant Schlaycr aud the
editor of military journal fought duel to-day
with pistols Lieutenant Schlaycr was killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25

FROM THE CITY HALL TO TIE BRIDGE.
The members OF the Board at Aldermen and tho
heads of departments of the City Government gath
cred early IN the City Hall. Mayor Edison was at
tho Fifth Avenue Hotel in attendance on the Presi-
dent and the horors wero done by ;.
H. Grant the Mayors secretary. Shortly
Cant Ian szcand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25

THE CROWDS At HE NLW-lUhh IN
TRANCE.
Crowds Of men and boys began gethcring in
Citv Hall Park and about tho On rance to the
Bridge AZ early as o'clock, They did not seem to
be there for any particular purpose and they gave
the police, who were loterng about the place oy
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-09-05
A Drummers Happy Thought.

Among the successful business men O,
Detroit WHO emigrated from VaterlanC
IS gentleman who, when he first came
to America, was sent out on the road a
a drummer for wholesale liquor
house. OF course he was unsophisticat
ed and many were the jokes that his
fellow-drummers played on him, all OF
which he took with imperturbable good
nature. The best joke of all, however,
he tells on himself. One day during his
''green" period he journeyed for half
day with representative of Detroit
Stove Company. They had introduced
themselves to each other, and the agent
OF the liquor house asked the stove man
what line he was in.
Stoves was the reply.
.'Jimminetty!' calculated the other.
GLOW you carry your samples-charte1
Samples! See here" said the stove
man, hauling out of his grip sack .
book of photographs; ''these are my
samples. How do you like 'em?''
''Fay-erst GLASS;" he exclaimed with
great animation. "Py chinks, get my
visky autographed, don't it?''
One night last week q certain society
in Detroit elected that same gentleman
president He long since left behind him
the tolls and Inconvenience of drum.
mcrdOm and is now member of the
firm. He has also had his eye-teeth cut,
and as may be inferred, doesn't talk
NOWADAYS of photographing liquor sam
pies. Immediately after the ballot was
declared, showing him to have been
unanimously elected to the presidency
OF his society, the members set up call
for speech. He was not disposed to
yield to their solicitations, but the cla-
NOR became too great for him and SO he
took the floor. Gentlemen" said he,
81 have never cultivated the art OF
speaking, but since you are SO urgent,
permit me to congratulate you on your
choice of a president. detroit Free
Press
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-09-05
A Happy BRIDEGROOM.

The passengers on q Michigan Cen.
trail train bound westward the other dav
were treated TO an experience illustrat-
i've of the claims of matrimonial felicity
on popular sympathy as they appear to
the rural Michigander At a small sta
ton near Kalamazoo strapping youth
boarded the train, leading by the hand
blushing rustic maid. Taking his stand
in full view of everybody, he Grated:
Ladies and gents, this is my wife. Mrs.
Hcuffner. Amt she daisy?' He
proudly exhibited his prize to the anus
ed observers with an cxcmplification OF
the enticcments he had used to win her
through tifty-milc ride. Arrived at
Buchanan the happy pair alighted in
the presence of large crowd assembled
to greet them. Again the groom an
nounced: Ladies and gents, my wife.
Amt she darling?'' AS the train
moved out the passengers waved their
handkerchicfs and applauded, and the
happy-and-not- acknowledgements
to-know-it pair were left to their rare
and singular felicity. Chicago Herald.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-09-05
Catching a Prairie Doc.

Twas assured that l might as we'll
try to dip the creek dry, as each dog
had passage from his residence to the
level of the creek, aud that all the water
that could be emptied in would not
raise an inch above the river-bed. l
didn't take much stock in this water
passage idea, however, so, after secur-
ing 3 box for the game and half dozen
buckets. took three or four men and
ran the engine up to the water tank,
filled up the engine tank, and then ran
down to call on the denizens of Prairie
Dog Park. The old pioneer was at his
post as usual, but disappeared like
flash when the engine stopped opposite
the door. l disconnected the hose on
the engine tank, and the bucket brigade
went at it lively. Dozens of buckets of
water were used, and the tank was get
ting low when at last the hole was filled
to the mouth, and shortly the old fellow
put his nose out for little fresh air.
He was put in the box, and in less
than an hour Had dozen or more to
keep him company. Field.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-09-05
WHILE MUM RlR =.

land that has loilcd so faithfully to
support you and yours honorably. Dear
Sirene, have l frightened you? Are
you glad or sorry that want you for
my own-my wife,
She was not Ill unprepared, perhaps
few women are-but she was startled
by Mr.. Haylesbury's directness, thrilled
by his ardor, surprised by his tender
ness. He read something of this in her
face.
''Did you think I was made of dollars
and cents? No, no! Glad or sorry,
Sirene?"
He drew closer to him the pretty del
icate form. She lifted her arms to his
neck, with low laugh.
'.Glad!' she said.
And in the comfort of lis embrace
was no thought that she had to marry
the richest man in town.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-09-05

Husbands are so stupid! The story
of 4 man who went to town with his
wife to do errands, and was sorcly per-
picked at missing something on his re-
turn, until he reached home and found
he had forgottenh his wife, reminds some
body of woman in Philadelphia who
gave her husband six commissions to
execute in NeU York. He telegraphed
back that he had executed five and for
gotten the last. 1t was an order for an
Illuminated sentence for Sunday
school room. He was good deal as
tonished when he received the reply:
Unto this day a child is born--two
feet wide and nine feet long. "--Ha,-
per'9 Ma1dziue.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-09-05
A Bad Break.

Old Col. Smike. an Austin merchant,
had instructed the colored cook that
she must not have male company visit
ing her. On his return from his store
he was told that she had disobeyed this
order, whereupon he told her to quit at
once.
''Dar's no-fear oh me not leabin. Oars
not money enough in the state treasury
to make me stay in house whar de
boss dresses his remarks to cullud
lady widont fust takin off his hat. -
Texas Siftings.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-09-05

I'VE did not mean to do wrong" she said,
With q mist in her eyes of tears unshed,
Like the haze of the midsummer weather..
I'VE thought you would all he as hi by as We:
But something most always goes Wrong, you