Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-13

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The steamer Proteus was crushed In foe ice at the
entrance to Smiths sound on July 23d. Capt. Pike
his crew and the scientific party are Passengers
by the Yantic.
The New Jersey Democrats.
PRoTRAcTED SESSION OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
TRENTON, N. j., Sept 13-The democratic state
executive committee remained in session until 8
o'clock this morning: The following temporary
officers OF the convention were then decided upon
Chairman, Allen T. McDarmott, OF Hudson; secre-
tarles, Thos G. Bunnell, OF Sussex: John Dooley,
OF E, sex: Walter w: Acton, OF Salem, and George
O. Vanderbilt, OF Mercer. Mr.. McDermott is a
strong Albeit man and his appointment will likely
| be used to test the Albeit strength.
HOW THE DELEGATIONS STAND
The various delegations are meeting this MORN
ing, but as yet very few have determined upon a
definite course Of action. careful review OF the
delegations at $50 O'Clock indicates that the
counties Will cast their votes about as follows :
Atlantic county will support Whitaker first and
Aobett IN case Whitaker has no chance. Ber-
gems twenty-three votes will be divided, Albeit
receiving about fourteen and Cochran and Cutler
the rest Burlington's thirty y-eight votes viii go
ond. Camden's thirty-eight votes are for Whit
taker first and Parker second, but in case OF q
general ALBEIT movement their votes would go
10 nlm. Cape Nays six votes are for Whitaker
and Albeit Cumberland's eighteen for Whitta-
ker. Essex eighty-seven will be divided among
Albright. Albeit and Cochran, with a stray vote
or two for Whitaker or Cutler Gloucester;s four
teen votes will go to Whitaker first and Abbot
afterwards ait If he prove the coming man. Hum
ran and ALBEIT Hudson's 80 are nearly all for
Albeit, though Cochran Will capture a few Of
Whitaker and Albeit Middlesex' SO viii be d.
vided among Albeit, Albright and Cochran, with
majority Tor Albeit. Monmouth's 96 votes Will
be mostly Whitaker. Morris 25 are for Cutler
first, and against Albeit all the time. Oceans IL
votes win be divided between Abbett and Whit
taker. Passaics 80 votes are divided between Cut
ler and Cochran. Salems II for Whitaker
Somersets II will go about equally to Albeit,
Albright All and Cochran Sussex, is votes are solid
bright and Warren's 26 votes are for Whitaker,
Albeit and Cochran.
ALBEIT HAS GOOD LEAD,
with Wnlttaker a good second and Cochran fair
third The Opposition to Albeit viii probably
unite upon Whitaker
DELAY IN ASSEMBLING
The democratic state convention was slow in as.
sembling and at 10 O'Clock, the hour appointed for
convening, not over one-halr OF the delegates were
In their seats in the opera house. The hudson
width OF the hail. the former being on the left OF
the hall and the latter on the right. The Hudson
M b aved 1r q, at ss m ana II stated
four exceptions are said to be for Albright
CHAIRMAN M'PHERsoN's OPENING REMARKS
AZ l2:4O, the delegation not having arrived,
Chairman Mcpherson called the convention to
order. He referred to the fact that the COM
mittee appointed three years ago had been
victory. He hoped the new committee would be
equally successful He wanted to give the demo-
Gratis word OF advice and warning. The conven-
Ilon mad met, he said, to elect man who would
fIl the governorshfp for the next three years and
M it with honor He felt that the PLATFORM to be
would sustain. He appealed to- to e the peopie con-
vention to act with calmness and deibe-
in the aow way of anal
united action. He referred to the fact that the
election this year was the of the contest
would be turned out" But the rascals are deter
mined not to go. he confined, and the remark
aroused laughter, and Interruptions OF "You are
denounced the republican party as the most cor
rupt and venal party that had ever existed. His
speech was received with very little applause
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Allan j. McDernott, OF Hudson, was then in
troduced as temporary chairman. No opposition
was made to his appointment He made a short
Speech in which he said he thought the demo.
cratic party would rise and shine like star
over the ruins OF republican corruption. The
announced: Walter Acton, Of Salem; Thomas G.
Bunnel, OF Sussex, and John Dooly, OF Essex
contested delegations were announced from Essex
ana faSSalc The convention then provided for
the appointment OF the usual committees
Hudson county delegate arose and asked that
resolution be read denOuncng the article in yes
terdays Trenton Times against Albeit. The mo-
tton excited considerable discussion, and was final.
~ referred to the committee on resolutions. re-
cess was then taken until 2:3O p. M.
The TOnquin Negotiations.
FRANCE AND CHINA BOTH SAID TO DESIRE PEACE.
LONDON, Sept IA dispatch from Paris to the
Standard states that at the Chinese legation and
at the French foreign office 1t is asserted that the
negotlations relative to the Tonquin question are
being conducted on both sides with the sincere
desire OF arriving at an amicable solution OF the
dlmcultles The English and American diplo-
matlc representatives in Paris fully confirm the
above statement
PARIS, Sept 13-It Is announced that M. Chal-
lemel-Lacour, minister OF foreign affairs, will
shortly take a rurlough, probably extending to
october, and that Prime Minister Ferry viii as.
sumo the functions OF his Office in the interim.
ALL QUIET AT CANTON.
LONDON, Sept. 13-Prtvate adv1ces from Canton
state that business has been resumed in that city
few foreign merchants in trade there. the tea
traffic having drifted to other localities. The in
habitants OF Canton have the reputation OF being
especially turbulent at all times
BASES OF THE NEGOTIATIONS.
PARIS, Sept. lathe Debats editorially expresses
hap tne opinion that the bases OF the negotiations
Marquis Tseng are less favorable to France than
the treaty made by NJ. Bouree at Pekin The
Dsoats also says that the Chinese should be given
to understand that the desire OF France for peace
has certain limits.
The Figaro states that Lord Lyons, the British
NJ Challemel-L LacOur yesterday, at which he urged
upon tne french minister OF foreign affairs the
Danger to European commercial interests should
war result from the Tonquin imbroglio.
A Railway Fight I'm Frisco.
CONTEST FOR CONTROL OF THE ATLANTIC AND PAcI-
FIC RAILROAD.
SAN FRANCISCO Sept la-The anticipated meet
Ing OF railroad managers win be held here on the
20th instant. It is believed that the Central Pa
CHIC company, which holds nearly one-half OF the
Atlantic and Pacic stock, will succeed in obtain.
ing the full control OF that road. The night win be
between the Central Pacific and the Atchfson To-
peka and Santa Fe companies both holding about
the same quantity OF the Atlantic and Paciflc
stock. The balance OF power is In the hands OF
eastern capitalists
A Battle With the Baunocka
OND INDIAN KILLED AND THREE wOUNDKD-rHRrr
MINERS FATALLY HURT
SAN FRANCIsco, Sept l&-Adv1ces from Boise
City. Idaho, report that there Is q prospect
OF serious troubles with the Bannock Indians A
party OF ten prospectors had one OF their horses
stolen, ana traced him TO Bannock encampment
The Indians refused to give up the horse. where
the DUCKS The Indians thereupon opened fire |
which was instantly returned, resulting In one
three were wounded SO seriously that they were |