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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
NJ Ferry Preparing the Form of Government
To BE Imposed by France on the
People of TOnquin
Enormous Extent of the Dealings of
the Broken Cotton Operator.
An American Prima Donna and Her Mad
Observation-Disclosures HOOsier Ladies
Abroad-Cable Notes.
ON THE VERGE OF WARFARE.
The British Cabinet Take Action-Ferry Pr

The British Cabinet Take Action-Ferry Pre-
pairing a Government for Tonquin.
LONDON, Nov. 5.-The British cabinet have
decided that the dispute between China and
France has reached the verge of open war
fare. The most explicit and positive instruc-
tons, looking to proper and thorough con-
servation of British interests, were yesterday
and to-day issued to all the departments
Inquiry at the Admiralty, where, during the
past forty-eight hours, the most unusual ac-
tivity has prevailed, has elected the fact
that the Lords of the Admiralty have
been directed to proceed at once to
completely REINFORCE the British fleet
in Chinese waters. 1t is understood that the
majority OF the heavier vessels of the British
fleet will be divided between the Chinese
ports, the remainder maintained on rapid
cruising duty, and that the British traders
and residents at the different ports will be at
once offered shelter
A rumor is current in the city tonight
that orders have been issued to the naval
commanders to resist all attempts on the part
OF France to blockade any Chinese port where
there exists an actual British interest above
Pakhoi. 1t is reported that conference has
been arranged between the Marquis Tseng
and Earl Granville, British Minister OF For
eign Affairs; Lord Harrington, Minister of
w al, anu lLOIu II AIoI AOIu VI Iue
Admiralty,
The news from Paris is somewhat alarm
ing. M. Jules Ferry has not only decided
upon pushing matters in Tonquin, but he is
already arranging to use the fruits of sue
cess, which he affects to believe is assured
He alleges that the private canvass he has
made of the French legislature shows that
the credit to be asked for the Tonquin war
is certain to be granted without opposition.
M. Ferry is already preparing plan of gov
eminent to be imposed by France upon Ton
quin, which plan he expects to submit to the
Chambers for approval during the coming
week. M. Ferry's argument for expedition in
this matter is thatthe plan OF administration
agreed upon should be enforced in Tonquin
the very moment Sontay and Bacninh are
captured by the French. General Bouet
convinced NJ. Ferry that the capture of both
those strongholds of the Black Flags will be
an easy matter for the recognized French
expeditionary force.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

CRITICISM is great art in New York. There
is the most marvellous unanimity in the treat
ment of Mr.. Irving by the provincial press of
that glish suburb We make room for few
samples:
From the Sun: "The finish of his performance
remains unclOuded and undisputed."
From the Post: "His nethods were abomina-
ble."
From the Tribune. "By temperament =
MIR. Irving is man of mysterious quality and
exceptional characteristics"
From the Times: "His acting lacks tempera-
ment"
From the Times: "With unusual physical adj
vantages," etc.
From the World: 'He Is destitute of what are
usually called physical advantages
From the Journal: "Mr. Irving is a man of
heart. This pierced through every movement
of his impersonation last night"
From the World: "Mr Irving acts entirely
with his intelligenc e and not with his heart"
And so on, for quantity. Yet these are the
writers who presume to represent the Amer-
can people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

REV. J. B. MCFERRIN, D. D., head of the
Methodist Publishing House, at Nashville,
died there on Sunday, somewhat unexpect-
eddy. Two or three years ago DR., McFerrin
made quite visit to indianapolis, and will
be remembered by many who then had the
pleasure of meeting and hearing one of the
ablest and most distinguished ministers of
the Church South, Dr. McFerrin was in the
famous conference when the Methodist
Church divided.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

THE direction of Governor Porter to the
Auditor and Treasurer of State to secure
vaults to keep the States money in, has not
been complied with, and both parties defy
the Governor to attempt to put the order into
execution. The statutes provide for the
order given by Governor Porter, and as he is
man who is distinguished for the conscien-
tous discharge of the requirements of the
law, we hope he will proceed to have the
order complied with. The States money to-
day, no doubt, is being loaned i'll large sums
to corporations and individuals, and in this
way is in danger of suffering loss, to what ex-
tent is unknown. "-Greenfield Republican
steps to secure compliance with the law,
as expounded by the Democratic Attorney
general. Ii his efforts fail it will be because
the officers more Immediately interested do
not act in harmony with him. We presume,
however that Governor Porter is not ex-
pected to become a petty prosecutor or to
shut his eyes to facts thoroughly well known
now, and thoroughly we'll known all through
the session of the Democratic Legislature,
which failed to take single
step for the protection of the
Dldtc ucpOollo. IL has Deell puullSueu IudL
Governor Porter is known to be a stock
holder in several Indianapolis banks" and
that is given as reason why he has not done
more or done differently with respect to the
keeping of the States funds The Logans-
port Pharos of Saturday says at is also re-
ported that he is a heavy stakeholder in a
bank that has money to loan" AS matter of
fact, Governor Porter has never been the
owner of stock in any bank in this city or
State except the Indiana National Bank. He
owns a small amount of stock in that, and to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
The Statue to Dumas.

Paris Letter.
The erection of a statue of Dumas pere in
Paris has revived many anecdotes concerning
him. Among them is the following: During
his lifetime it was proposed to erect mon
ument to him, and committee was actually
formed for that purpose. One day Dumas
met Paul Feval. one of the members of the
committee, and asked him what inscription
had been chosen for the pedestal. Feval re-
piled: In front there will be the date of
your BIRTH on either side the names of your
works, and what will be on the back has not
vet been decided" "Wel" said Dumas,
isuppose you inscribe there the names OF
my creditors; that is the least that can be
done for them. However," he added after a
short pause, Il am afraid there will not be
room for all" The monument unveiled yes
terday bears no inscription but the dates of
his birth and DEATH and the names of his
principal works.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

INRIANAPoLIs is making no splurge about
its improvements, but is quietly moving for
ward in a safe way that is very assuring,
The record shows that during the building
season now closing there have been nearly
300 building permits issued. These are prin-
cipally for residences valued at from $1,000
to $4,000, and have been paid for promptly.
A drive over the city will convince anybody
of the genuine advance being made. The
business of the city is in good
shape, manufactures are busy, with good
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
Commissioned to Prepare a Design for a
Monument to Victor Emmanuel.

Commissioned to Prepare Design for a
Monument to Victor Emmanuel.
Rome Dispatch to London Times.
The Stampa announces that Signor Baccel-
Ii, Minister of Public Instruction, has COM
missioned the well-known sculptor, Signor
Monteverdi, to prep pare as quicklyas possible
a design for the monument to Victor EN-
manuel, to be placed in the middle of the
Pantheon. This resolution has been taken
in consequence of a telegram which King
Humbert has sent to the Minister, and which
the Stampa has published, together with the
minister's reply. The King telegraphs: 81
receive circumstances from all sides on ac-
count of the protracted delay in constructing
the tomb of King Victor Emmanuel Know
ing from experience how you are acquainted
with my sentiments, and are DESTROYS of
definitely giving a final resting place to my
father, beg you speedily to solve the diff
cutie which have delayed the fulfllment of
our ardent wish. I shake your hand. Your
very affectionate, Humbert." The minister's
reply is 10 the effect that, being acquainted
with his Majesty's views he had always firm
ly held the opinion that King Victor EN-
manuePs tomb should be placed in the mid
die of the Pantheon, and not in one of the
chapels of it; and, certain of his Majesty's
consent, he would take prompt measures &C
cordinolV.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
A PRIMA DONNA IN DANGER.
Mile. Van Zandt Attacked by an Insan,
Lover in Paris.

Lover in Paris.
Paris Cabegram
The public was startled yesterday by the
report that Mile. Van Zandt, the American
prima donna, had been attacked, on return
ing from the. Opera Comique on Friday
night, by an insane lover who had followed
her footsteps many months. He threatened
to throw vitriol on her month ago, and her
residence on Rue Lincoln, few doors from
the Champs Elysee, has since been guarded
by two commssares of police The lover,
it appears, attended the opera on Friday
night, listened to Mile Van Zandt and left
before the end of the performance. He APP
peared in front of her residence before mid
night, and his suspicious movements were
watched by the police. They challenged
HIM, and he replied that his business was
none of theirs. The police then secreted
themselves
Mile. Van Zandt arrived at her house at
midnight, and sprang lightly from her
coupe. At the same moment the would be
lover sprang forward and attempted to clutch
Nile Van Zandt with one hand while he had
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
THE HEAD OF THE NIHILIsTs.
A Russian Statesman Pictures the Pros
poets of the People.


LONDON, Nov. 5-The Standards St.
Petersburg correspondent says: In an
interview with a prominent Russian
statesman, the latter pictured the
position and prospects of the Nihilists
and said Vera Philipora, secretly arrested at
Kharkalioff was the actual head of the
Nihilist executive committee. She has writ
ten voluminous confession, showing that
she and another woman, who chose south
Russia as their field of enterprise alienated
the allegiance of many army officers forty
of whom have been arrested.
The Nihlists are mserably weakened in
men and means, having lost many prominent
members in the last two years. The arrest
of Vera Philipora is the worst blow of
all. They now regard Laverof in
Paris as their chief. The campaign now
will be conducted from without Russia The
Nihilists are broken into widely-scattered
groups, each more or less Independent of the
rest. They are driven to murder and rob
berry in order to obtain funds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

HUMAN nature doesn't change 1t is much
the same the world over, and in one age as
another. The other day, at Batavia N. Y,
a number of ladies sent flowers to the flu
neral of Lynch, shot while debauching the
wife of a friend. At New Orleans literally
hundreds and thousands of citizens, mainly
women crowded the parlors of a murdered
courtesan. and great crowds attended her
funeral. A great many missionaries sent
abroad might find profitable employment
nearer home
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

julius H SEELYE makes just estimate of
the issue to be decided in Massachusetts, by
to-day's election. The present political con-
test is only a sign Of the times Though APP
parently so personal, the personal element is
only significant of the impersonal force
which has become facile to the manipula-
tions of such leader as is now at work upon
it 1t is possible that Butler has been trans
formed into a hero almost on account of the
mistake which has been made of dwelling
upon the number and magnitude Of his
offenses. The real question at issue is ques-
ton of social order 1t is question
whether liberty and law shall both be main
tanned, and whether, ii a conflict between
the two should come, the liberty should
yield to the law, or the law should go down
before the liberty. Stripped of all its Access
series, it is exactly the question whether the
government of Massachusetts shall be-as
the constitution of the State puts it-''one
of laws and not of men," The two parties
are in reality divided upon just this line.
To days result will decide the matter for a
time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
The Evacuation of Egypt.
Pail Mall Gazette.

Pail Mail Gazette.
AS the British garrison in Egypt will be
reduced next month by one-half, it may be
interesting to note the successive steps by
which the evacuation of the country has
been brought to its penultimate stage. When
Tel-el-Kebir was fought we had close upon
80, 900 men in Egypt; $4,000 men marched
past the Khedive and Lord Wolseley in the
Abdin square at Cairo on the 3Oth of Sep
TENDER, but after that date the dispatch of
troops was pushed forward with such rapid
ity that in January only $4,000 men of all
arms were in garrison on the Nile; 5000 OF
these were withdrawn in March; another
5000 left between March and June. Then
the cholera arrested the process of evacua-
ton, which will be resumed next month,
when another body of 5000 men will leave
the country. At Christmas it is possible the the
English garrison will not exceed 5000
men. 1t is not till the question of with
drawing the last corporals guard is reached
that any real dispute will arise. Over that
point however, it is probable there will be
a fierce contention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

His Pledges to Have Delivered $75, 900, 900
Worth of COLtnn.


Worth of Cotton.
LONDON, Nov 5.-Several days have
elapsed since the failure of Morris Rangor
startled the bulls and bears of Liverpool. 1t
is probable that the worst is now over. The
failure of Hollingshead, Tetley & Co. reveals
a sad story of ruin caused by the man whom
the papers call the Napoleon of Liverpool
finance. The catastrophe has done little harm
to bona fide business investors. 1t has
cleared the commercial atmosphere for a
time, and has stopped tendency to gam
bling. The greatest part of the losses fall
upon Liverpool which loses 940O, O00 Ameri-
can losses are comparatively small.
Several continental houses are bad
ly crippled A few more fail
ures may occur for trifing sums A large
amount of cotton remains to be bought
against contracts still uncovered but those
interested cling to the hope that something
may happen in the American cotton crop
development to cause a decline in values.
The full extent of Rangers operations is
only now revealed. Had he not suspended
he would now have stood pledged to deliver
ELS 900 900 worth of cotton. His Enclosed
contracts alone represented 100000 bales
The speculation in futures for the last few
days has been at a standstill, the only bust
ness done being the fulfllment of positive
orders. All sorts of restrictions on gambling
have been suggested, among others the New
York system of deposits on margins which
hitherto has been distasteful to Englishmen
of business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

CIvIL-sERvIcE reform is now being beauti-
fully illustrated by the exodus from Wash
ington of government employees who are
going to their homes to vote the Republican
ticket -Evansville Courier.
Are we to understand that one of the OBJ
jects of civil service is to deprive American
citizens of the right to vote? Is every man
to be made by law "a kiln-dried political
eunucn?' Our idea was that it was to make
him more man and more independent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
Demanding Resignstions.

BERLIN, Nov. ga Rome correspondent
says DIR. Won Schloszer, Prussan minister to
the Holy See, has not alluded to the question
of the notification of appointments since his
return to the Vatican, but has merely de-
manded the resignation of Cardinal Ledoch-
owski, of Posen, and Archbishop Melchers,
of Cologne, in return for concessions made
the Vatican by bill passed by the Prussian
Diet in Ju1v last
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

LIVERPOOL Nov 5.-Marquis Lorne and
Princess Louise arrived to-day, and were
heartily cheered as they drove to the town
hall, where the corporation presented an
address and gave luncheon. The MARQUIS,
in replying to the address, warmly extolled
the Dominion Of Canada and the people, and
said he had experienced great pleasure in the
friendly relations maintained by Canada with
the United States, and trusted that the friend
ship now existing would ever endure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
The Vatican Displeased.

LONDON, Nov. 5.-The Standards Rome
dispatch says: Cardinal Manning
has been specially active and grac-
ious in his reception of American
bishops. 1t is rumored the Vatican is dis
pleased at the position taken by the Card-
nal, inasmuch as he believed his views with
regard to the reorganization of the American
Episcopate at variance with those of the
Vatican
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

THE Lafayette Journal of yesterday says;
SIN well-considered and able article under
the caption of Prohibition as party help
the indianapolis Journal takes ground
against making prohibition a party issue.
We reproduce an extract, which contains
some suggestive figures, which are worth
serious thought"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

WHILE the Sun shouts that the Republican
party must go, the Citizens of Richmond,
Va. cordially invite white men to take sides
against the colored men in "thls conflict"
Until the political equality of all American
citizens is a fixed fact, the Republican party
will not be ready to go.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

wheat in sight. The United States is re-
garded as the reservoir which may burst at
any time with disastrous effect The 1888
crop of northern Russia being untouched
tends to depress the trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

CAsTLEToN, VT, boasts of minister who has
preached for fifty years at a salary running
from $3.50 to 81, 900. Forty years ago he was
getting $500, had wife and four children, and
lived in a house without carpet or stove.
Now he has retired, has $50 yards Of carpeting
and four stoves, and five sons scattered through
the country and doing we'll. This shows that
by combining piety with industry man may
attain affluence even in Vermont-if he lives
long enough.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

THE Rev. Brand, of Oberlin, O., who has been
sued for $4,000 for preaching at one of his
flock, and who was charged with stealing his
vituperative language from Henry Ward
Beecher, has conclusvely shown that he gave
the latter due credit for his fiery denunciation.
This discovery may have some effect in dimin-
ishing the damages the dominic will be asked to
nav.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
The British Grain Trade.

LONDON, Nov 5.-The Mark Lane Express
in its weekly review OF the British grain
trade, SAYS Sowing is nearly completed.
Wheat is steadier, but the business transacted
is small Flour is in poor demand. Fine
barleys retain their values on account of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
Marine Courts.

LONDON, Nov. 5.-The Board of Trade has
proposed the abolition of wreck inquiry
courts and courts of survey, and the substi-
tuition therefore of local marine courts to
inquire into the circumstances of wrecks and
the cause of the detention of unseaworthy
ships. 1t is also proposed that three ship
ping commissioners be appointed to enter
marine courts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
AIfonsb's Entertainment.

MADRID, Nov 5.-Senor Ruiz Gomez, Min
lister of Foreign Affairs has informed his col
leagues that the controversy with France,
growing out of the ill-treatment of King AL
fonso in Paris is settled.
The Correspondence says the government
has decided to appoint Marshal Serrano
Spanish ambassador to France in place of
Due de Fernan-Nunez
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
Rumor of a Marriage.

PARIS, Nov. Sit is rumored that Princess
Alice, eldest daughter of Comte de Paris,
will shortly be married to Grand Duke
Alexis, of Russia. The Cars advisers favor
the union, thinkingi it will facilitate the res
toration of the Orleanists and an alliance be-
tween France and Russia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

A LONDON paper complains because the pri-
vate characters of actors and actresses receive
the exclusive attention of the press, to the neg
lect of lawyers, doctors and merchants, and sug-
gests fair play all around. Heaven forbid! In
the event of such calamity nothing will be
left for commonplace and respectable citizens
but to take to the woods
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06
Disturbing the Spanish Government

MADRID, Nov. 5.-Senor Moret and Gem
eral Lopez Dominique, Minister of War.
have acquired proof of fresh intrigues
between political exiles and friends
in Spain with a view of preparing for anoth
er military disturbance. The government
has discovered that these intriguers are con-
necteo with ring of spectators at home
and abroad. The governors of provinces
have been ordered to exercise the greatest
vigilance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

The shooting contest at Louisville between
Carver and Staub for 81 900 and the champion
ship OF the world. advertised to occur to-day,
has been declared off, owing to the reported i'll
ness of Staub's hacker, and consequent failure
of the latter to put up the stake.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

IT is not pleasing to note that the cholera
is still lurking in Egypt and at Mecca. The
present year, on account of fires and earth
uuakes, has had horrors enough. The west
ward march of cholera may be reserved for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

1t is remarked as marvellous that John L. Sui
Ivan is a failure a ball player. There is a
faint suspicion that there are other professions
in which he would not make brilliant success
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

Charles Wilson shot and killed Kitty Clyde, an
actress at the Gem Tbeater, Deadwood, last
evening. He then shot himself through the
head and will probably die. Jealousy was the
cause,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-06

THE popular superstition that the native
American Indian breads water has been dis
PEELED. Fifty Choctaws in Leake county, Miss,
have Joined the Baptist Church.
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WASHINGTON. D. C.-Brentanos LOIS Pennsylva-
MIA avenue.
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