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New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
THE POLITICAL FIELD.

| RHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENTS
EX-GOVERNOR WILLIAM sPRAGUE NOMINATED FOR
| GovERNoB-A COALITION WITH THE DEMOCRATS
| PROBABLE.
| lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l
| PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 14.-The Independent
State Convention met in State Hall at IL O'Clock to
day, and was called to order by Ira o. Seemans A
j. Gushing. of this CITY, made temporary chair
man. The roll being called, delegates responded
from more than half the towns of the State Mr..
Gushing was made permanent president. William
Sprague was nominated for Governor without dis
sent. committee of seven appointed to
fer with any other organizations relative to
making the remainder of the State ticket. The
committee will probably indorse the
Democratic nominees for minor State officers. The
convention, which consisted of about one-third
Democrats and two-thirds Republicans, contained
very few really representative men. They were
mostly workIngmen small farmers and others
rather than trained politicians. The probabilities
are that the Democrats will indorse the nomination
of Mr.. Sprague. although the leaders of the party
object to his candidacy. 1t is believed that they
will finally surrender as the Abbott Democracy
surrendered to General Butler In Massachusetts,
both for the sake of possible success and for the
purpose of making lively campaign. 1t IS ex-
pected that General Pryor and Governor Butler will
address the electors of this State at several meet
iDgs in the compaign, especially If Ex-Governor
Sprague receives the Democratic nomination
The Morning Star Ind Rep, will say tomorrow: |
eff the nomination of William Sprague as an |
independent candidate is an event of any political
consequence 1t is made so by the unfortunate con-
dition of discomfort by the spirit almost of revolt
that exists in the Republican party OF course the |
ticket partially made up Yesterday would etaud
ghost of chance OF being elected without the gen.
eral and cordial support of the Democratic voters.
1t is not circumstance OF so much consequence that
the members of the Democratic State Committee |
and the old wheel-horses of the party !
are opposed to the Sprague movement and refuse to
have anything to do with 1T. II the Democratic |
Convention next week places the Ex-Governor at |
the head Of its ticket it how likely to do.
the rank and tile of the party may be depended
upon to vote for him, and they will come out IN |
greater numbers as the prospect Of success improves
But the Democratic party, reinforced by Repub-
who believe in so-called equal rights and ara
willing to leave their party in order
to assist any movement that aims to Sc
cure extension of the suffrage, would still
be in hopeless minority in the face of a united
interested, even satisfied Republican party. That |
the Republicans not in good condition as
they might be. that there signs of rebellion that
have alarmed the machine managers and threaten |
disaster in the coming election, those who have or
ganized the Sprague boom believe, and this alone
inspires them with the hope Of success"
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
be murdered Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr.
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
PROSPECTIVE LEASE OF THE WABASH

| PROSPECTIVE LEASE OF THE WABASH.
RUMORs THAT 1T IS TO BECOME A PART OF THT
soUTuwEsTERN SYSTEM. %
| Ii was reported in Wall Street yesterday that
| the Wabash Railway about to become by lease a
part Of the souhw system 1t really the IN
tentiou, II sad TO lease the road TO the Missouri
Pacific but for the purpose Of avoiding legal compica-
tons 1t had been decided lease it to the st. Louis.
Iron Mountain and Southern. which is owned by the
Missouri Pacific BY this means the laws OF Missouri re-
latlng to the leasing the uniting OF parallel
lines OF railroad would not be violated.
A. H. Caleb, secretary and treasurer Of the Missouri
racine railway Company, who asked about the
truth or these reports yesterday said: The persons
wbo circulate this story must think tnat Mr. Gould has
friends who about 500 900 OF the Of
company should be willing 10 saddle 1t with such load
as the wabash would be. This is The best property Mr..
Gould ever owned, and he IL not likely injure it by
leasing the Wabash, OF which. tninK, he owns very
A. L. Hopkins, first vce-president Of the Wabash Sc.
Lous and Pacific said that the the first that
he had heard OF the movement As TO its probability
said: THE Missouri Pacific would have TO pay O good
deal OF money 20 lease our lines"
Russell Sage who Is director Of the three companies
repneh 10 questions about the reported lease: "rhe di
rectors have been thorized make such lease
IL nasn been done yet because you there good
many legal questions about It, That's about itj
It's question for the lawyers; they
at work on 1t now. Perhaps 1t cannot
be done but the directors favor 1t, and guess
yers VIII FIX u somehow. Yes, yes we were talking
about for sIweeks 1t will be great thing for all OF
us-there IS doubt about thai. Why IL will auoher
Kansas and Texas lease-tnats IL. We shall give the
MaDasn lts net earnings but nothing more. We shall
guarantee nothing But isn't done yet, aud perhaps it
won't be for few weeks"
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
THE PRINCE OF Wales NOT COMING HERE

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 14.-When it was
announced short time ago that the Prince Of Wales
contemplated visit to America. especially the United
States the Of the Louisville Southern Cotton
Exposition sent him invitation to visit Louisville dur
ing the Exposition To-day the following response
received:
BERLIN. Feb. 27.
SIR: am desired by the Prince of Wales thank you
for your letter OF the 5th nst and TO inform you In
ply that there Is foundation for the report that he in
tends 10 visit America during the present year Had he
been Son{ there, am directed to you that II
would nave afforded his Royal Highness much pleasure
10 have accepted the invitation winch has been made TO
hum through TO visit the Exposition that is about 10
be beld in the city OF Louisville.
L have the honor to be- sir your Obedient servant,
FRANCIS KSoLLYs, Private Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
THE PROPOSED NEW CRUISERS.

REPORT FROM THE NAVAL ADVISORY BOARD.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-The Naval Advl-
sorry Boar In conformity with secretary Chsndes In.
structons, to-day submitted to him . report enbodyng
general features Of plan for the 3oooton cruisers
authorized by the act Of Congress OF August s. 1882
The recommendations OF the Board as follows:
The principal dimensions of the hull should be Length
between perpendcusrs, 270 fect extreme BREADTH "a
feet; mean draught, 10 feet 8 inches; displace-
mept In water. 1850 tons The ship should
have an open or single deck with poop and
forecastle. The battery should consist Of nine
sxinch rifles, two Of which should have direct head
fire. and direct stern fire. Ports aud guns should
be ARRANGED " admit Of fighting i've sxnoh gaas
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

TOPICS OF INTEREST IN MANY CAPITALS.
SARNELLs LAND ACT BILL REJECrED-PHAsEs OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GREvY NOT TO RESIGN
AMERICAN PORK IN GERMANY-IrALY AND THE
POWERS.
In the House of Commons yesterday MT
Parnell's bill to amend the Land Act was re-
jected after Mr.. Gladstone had spoken against
the measure. Several Nihilists have been ar
rested in Russia. A branch of the " BLACK
Hand" Society has been discoyeredin Portugal
The report that President Grevy intended 10
resign is semi-officially denied. The decree
prohibiting the importation of American hog
products into Germany has been issued. The
funeral of NJ. Coumoundouros took place in
Athens on Tuesday. The Italian Minister of
Foreign Affairs has made statement regard
ing the relations of Italy with the great Pow
eIS,
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
THE CREEK INDIAN TROUBLES.

THE SPEECHES MEN INCENsED AT THE MURDER OF
LITTLE RABBIT
ST. LOUIS. March 14.-Advices from the Creek
indian Nation say that Sleeping Rabbit, one of the
principal leaders of the Spieche factions, who was
arrested some days ago by General Porter, COM
mander OF the Chicotee party, was killed at Okmul-
kee last week while attempting to escape. Two
other leaders of the same faction have also been
killed These murders are said to have arous ID the
speche men to renewed action, and 200 are re-
ported to BE- marching on Okmulkee. General Por-
yer, with 700 men, has gone out 10 meet the advanc
ing party and fight is expected
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
PREPARING TO FIGHT A DUEL.
fBr TELEGRAPU TO THE TRIRUyE.J

E.T
COLUMBIA, ). C., March IA duel is i'm
minent between Colonel L. w. Youmans and CAPTAIN l..
OBryan, lawyers, OF Barnwe A short time ago tba>,
had quarrel in the courtroom Barnwe when You
mans called oBryan liar and the latter slapped You
manss face The next day Youmans challenged OBryan
to fight duel but the acceptance OF the challenge was
evaded by oBryan. Youmans then posted O'Bryan as
liar and a coward. Yesterday warrants were issued.
and both were arrested and bound over to keep the
peace IL Is understood that OBryan bas ACCENTED
the challenge and tnat arrangements being made for
a hostile meeting In Georgia Younans was O member
OF the Legislature which passed the ant.-dueng Ia
now IN force In the State and was q advocate OF
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
THE PASSENGER AGENTS MEETING.

The Convention of the National Association of
General Passenger Agents yesterday elected the follow
ing officers to for the ensuing year President Lu-
cius Tuttle, Of the Eastern Railroad vicepresden G.
A. TAYLOR. Of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto
mac and secretary A. j. Smith, OF the Cleveland Column
bus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis After the transaction
OF business OF unimprtant nature the convention ad
lOurned TO meet In Chicago In next September,
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
an AGENT CHARGED WITH STEALING

CHICAGO, March 14.-A charge of embez-
cling $500 in money and goods has been preferred
against W. G. Green by the Terry Clock Company, OF
Ptsfed hass OF which Green the agent in this city
Mr. Green that he accepted companys drafts in
advance Of sales and took lien on their goods in his
hands security; that there is only SIN all sum be-
tween them either and that the action 10 brought In
malice because he would not break the contract and let
the company put up the price the clock hch IL
has q ma
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
CRIMES AND OASUALTIEs-BYT TELEGRAPH
FATAL FALL FROM A scAPRnIn

NEW-BRUNswICK, N. D., March 14.-James Moore
age forty and three other painters fell from seaod hero
10 day Moore was fatally injured.
HANGING HERSELF BECAUSE OF ILLHEALTH.
WHITEHALL, N. Y March l4.-Mss Caroline ID.
smith comm tied suicide yesterday afternoon BY hanging
herself IN barn near Pattsburs nhalth uashe cause
BRAKEMAN RUN OVER AND KILLED.
WORCESTER Mass. March Al homas Keefe, of
this city age tuentyone brakeman the Norwich and
worcester Railroad, was run aud killed Putnam
Conn. last night
HENRY WILLIAMSON DISCHARGED
SYRACUSE March l4-Henry williamson alias
James E Ighe who arrested New York saturday
charge OF robbnE the Letter Brothers of $3.50
charged on his own recoynizAnce to-day.
VICTIMS OF OoLLIERY EXPLOSION.
5HENASDoAH, Penn. Marcn l4.-Lewis Knrtz,
one OF the victims OF the explosion William Penn coicry
ON Monday last died this morning Henry Blse who
blown distance OF thirty ysrdf 70 alive and may possibly
cover.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
FOREIGN NOTES.

iUMs March 14.-An Arab has been sentenced TO
oeA'n ior having assaulted French officer.
oALoOrfA' March i4-It is intended to reduce railway
oruef 70 enable the growers OF wheat In India
70 compete on mole equal terms with American pro.
Guccrs- ' WIN Ainoi'0sn Pio-
LONDON March l4-The successor Of Lord Spencer 40
tcia PRESIDENT OF the Council will probably become
sT. PETERSBURG March I4.-The suicide ~ NJ Makon
president OF the committee regulating the social oond
s,on rn o. the Russian Jews connected with none
~AAsfiLLks' March l4-M de Lesseps has embarked
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
CoNFERRING OVER FREIGHT RATES.

A conference was held at Commissioner
Fnks office yesterday between committees of the trunk
lines and the drygo ds men, who working for re-
ducion in the raes domestic goods. The trade was
represented by Messrs Bliss, Woodhouse, Green and
tarwell, and the railroads by Messrs. Hayden, Ward,
Harrfott and Geer. The discussion Informal aud
action was taken BY the railroads The dry-goG1s mems
committee urged the reduction OF the articles Of
domestic manu- acture the ground that the rates
Proportonaely higher than other classes of merchan
disc which required more handling aud involved greater
risk Of damage. The matter finally was left In the
hands OF the railroads IL is not improbable that the
goods on which reductions are asked may be reduced
from first to secOni class.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
TWO INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS.

VIENNA, March 14.-The Town Council has
resolved to hold exhibition in 1884 of articles con-
nected with city improvements Every municipality in
Europe America and Australia will be invited to send
exnbits
OTTAWA, March 14-Great interest 10 taken here In
the international fishery exhibition 10 be held In London
Eng, In May next. The Government 10 doing all In
power to make the Canadian exhibit attractive British
Columbia exhibits have shipped and other colec
tons will be sent by the Government steamer New
6eld from Halifax
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
NEWS FROM CANADA.

MONTREAL, March 14.-Fogarty e. Brother,
shoe manufacturers, have failed Their liabilities are
100000.
BELLEvrLLE, Ont, March Typhoid fever has broken
In the Deaf and Dumb Institute here -Four children
prostrated with the disease Bad said to be
the cause.
ut. JOHN, n. B., March 14-The schooner Nellie lying
on this city, badly damaged by nre last night One
of her crew was burned to death.
HALIFAX, N. b., March 14-The steamer Nina sailed
ior sea to-day 10 repair the Frencn cable
Harrington Passage.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
MISSING SINCE HE LEFT 4 BANK

LONG BRANCH N. j., March 14.-The dis
appearance of james Dunn. CONTRACTOR was reported
to-day by his family On Saturday he paid 81 900
for work done for John Hoey, at Hollywood Park.
Dunn then went TO Red Bank and drew $3.50 from tba
bank All traces OF his movements af,er leaving the
bank have been lost He was sober and trustworthv
and his friends cannot account for his disappearance
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NEWS
GOVERNMENT AND OTHER TOPICS.

RESULTS OF HASTE IN FRAMING THE TARIFF LAW
WORK PROVIDED FOR THE COURT OF CLAIMS
A REPORT FROM THE NAVAL ADVISORY
BOARD on NEW CRUISERS.
Attention is called by a correspondent Of
The TRIBUNE to certain provisions of the
metal schedule of the Tariff act which will
call for a decision by the Treasury Depart
ment. A TRIBUNE correspondent explains the
good results likely to be effected by the bill
recently passed, permitting claims against the
Government to be referred to the Court of
Claims for decision as to the law and the
facts. The Naval Advisory Board has sub
mitted to the Secretary of the Navy report,
with recommendations, on the steel cruisers
authorized by Congress.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
ITALY AND THE GREAT POWERS.

ROME, March 14.-Signor Mancini, Minister
Of Foreign Affairs, replying in the Chamber OF Deputies
60 criticisms his policy said that those who
preached him for having vainly sought AustroGer
man alliance he would answer that whose sub
jects numbered thirty Millions and which possessed
excellent army and navy only offered it's alliance to
those desiring it after ascertainng that 1t desired
The statement that the Cabinet had with refusal
Berlin and Vienna was untrue He said there was
manifest conformity OF action between Italy, Germany
and Austria. Time had shown the possibility of ooor-
dinatng this line Of conduct with Of the
relations with France and England The Government,
be said would repress with vgor all rredentist mani
festaons The recent demonstrations OF the irredept
lists had not affected the relations between Austria aud
Italy Signor Mancni concluded by asking the Chamber
explicit vote of confidence.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
MIR. IHGERSOLL,S WRI1INGS IN SCHOOL,
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

ST. PAUL, Minn., March IA son of Judge
Farmer OF Spring Valley has been expelled from school
by the County Board OF Education for making selection
from Robert g. IngersolPs writings for defamation and
refusing 10 prepare anything else. The matter re-
ferred 70 the STATE superintendent Of Public Instruction
that the boy illegally expelled He says that If the
teacher had specified tne sort OF matter wanted Farmer
must have prepared such, but l0ug
was made the hoy had night 10 any Of Ingersols
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
4 Bors DANGEROUS Play WITH 4 PISTOL

TRENTON, N. j., March 14.-Henry Vaughn,
age fiteen living in East Trenton while playing with
companions tonight po.nted small revolver at Charles
Drussn, and pulled the trigger The revolver did not
go Off Then pointing II at himself he remarked play
fully I'll shoot myself" The weapon was lschargef
the ball entered at his right cheek bone and
up under his left eye The wound 10 dangerous.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
DIRECTORS REELECTED,

AT the annual meeting of the Atlanta and
Charlotte Air Line Railway Company yesterday the
former directors reelected without opposition. II.
W. Sibley reelected president No other business
than the choice Of officers was done.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
A PROHIBITION MOVE.

Boston, March 14.-The Legislative Com
mittee Oh tho Liquor law will report resolution provid-
ing for such amendment to the Constitution as shah
prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxicating
liquors in this State.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
CLARENCE HITs'S PARDON AND DEATH

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 14.-About a week
ago Governor Crittenden pardoned from the M,s.our
Penitentiary Clarence Hite, who was sentenced TO
twenty-five years imprisonment as one of the Jesse
James gang. Hite was taken to his home I'm Logan
County In this State, last Thursday and died on Mon
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
OHIO JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. March 14.-W. II. Upson.
ofAkron, was to-day appointed and qualified Judge OF
the Supreme Court of Ohio vice Chief Justice White de-
ceased.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15

CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
THEIR ADJUDICATION TO BE FACILITATED BY THE
BILL REFERRING THEM To THE COURT OF
CLAIMS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I
WASHINGTON, March 14.-Congress. il has long
been admitted, is most incompetent tribunal for
the adjustment of private claims Its calendars
have for years been overburdened with important
cases which it impossible for so large body to
dispose of uuderstandingly and hence for the most
part they have not been disposed Of at ALL Its
httees act, usually, upon er parte evidence. It's
members may be seen at their hotels or
elsewhere and be importuned by claimants
their lobbyists and cases may thus
be brought to issue by influences which ought never
to prevail IN respect to matters in which tho Gov
ennient is interested
After many attempts Congress, at the last session.
took the first step, aud long one in the direction
of reform. II passed bill comforting authority
upon any of its committees to send any pending
claims in respect to which there were unsettled
questions of fact. and upon the head of any execu.
tive department to send claims involving questions
either OF law or fact to the Court of CLAIMS The
court is empowered to try such cases. under such
rules as it may adopt, but not to render Judgment
On the contrary, It is to return them TO the commit
tee 70 the head of the executive department
IONS 1t is believed that this is only the first step in
the reform, and that ultimately the course Of pro-
cedure will be mandatory and will operate in respect
to all-clams against the Government.
Hitherto claimants whose cases inyo we'd intricate
questions of law fact, have found the two years
of the life of Congress too short which to prose-
cute their claims before both houses. II house
acts upon claim favorably, and the other fails to
act the effort frultless, and the entire question
must be gone over anew by the next Congress.
Hereafter that difficulty will not be experienced in
respect to claims referred to the court for special
provision is inserted in the bill referred to- extend.
ing sucn claims over from Congress to Congress
until they disposed of. In fact, t Is probablo
hat in great majority of cases the favorable ac-
tIoD Of the court will Ue equivalent to decision by
Congress. For, while the Judges Vt the Court ol
Claims disagree In respect TO the law points OF
pending as often as do those of other courts.
It's hndlng Of facts has never yet been questioned
The Attorney General Is required to defend the
interests OF the Government IN all submitted
to the court under the OF the act referred
TO- The measure is In tine interests OF botn tho
and the Government, aud 10 harmful only
10 tue Lobbyists whose peculiar methods are not
adapted TO the courtroom.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
EGANs EXPLANATIONS UNSATISFACTORY
BRADY,s REPORTED CoNFRssION.

DUBLIN, March 14-It is stated that joe Brady.
ne OF the conspiracy prisoners has confessed that
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15

ATHENS, March 1.-THE funeral of the late
NJ Coumoundouros took place yesterday. Almost the
entire population Of the city in attendance. The
Krg and all the diplomatic representatives at the
cathedral The funeral procession Of extraordinary
proportions Prime Minister TricOupis delivered an
Grafton at the tomb
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
DUNES pECLARED NOT GUILTY.

writings. except such as were either vulgar or OBJ
jectlonable.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15

THE INTENTIONS OF BYRNE AND WALSH.
PARIS, March A." Frank" Byrne and his wife
will sail from Havre for New-York next Saturday
on the French steamer Amerique.
HAvRE, March 14-The Government intends to re-
lease John Walsh from custody because the evil
dence against him is insufficient 10 warrant his ex-
tradition 1t is believed that Walsh will accom-
pany Byrne TO America.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15
MR.. PARNELHs BILL REJECTED.

HIS MEASURE TO AMEND THE LAND ACT FAILS OF A
SECOND READNG-oTHER PARLIAMENTARY
TOPICS
LONDON March 14.--In the House of Commons
to-day Mr. Parnel moved the second reading of his
bill amending the Land act. He said that agitation
in Ireland must continue to increase until the act
was amended.
Mr.. Chaplin, Conservative, moved the rejection Of
Mr.. ParnelPs bill.
Mr.. Thomas Dickson, Liberal, supported the
measure because it embodied the programme
adopted by the conference of Ulster tenants,
Mr. Gladstone said that the Land act was far more
efficient than Mr.. Parnel had described. He said
Mr.. Pamelis bill amounted virtually to a remodel
ling of the Land act. Mr.. Gladstone strongly de-
nounced Mr.. Parnels statement that the courts i'm
posed rack rents: He insisted that the tenants
willing to pay the rents fixed by the courts. He
hoped Mr.. Parnell would give assurance that the
crusade wOuld be conducted in a strictly legal
manner. IL would be in violation of the duty Of
tue Government TO demand further sacrifices from
landlords Mr.. GladstOne's remarks were repeatedly
cheered by the Tory members.
The second aiding of Mr. ParnelPs bill was then
rejected by a vote of 63 yeas to $50 nays.
PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.
meeting of Irish. Scotch and English members
of Parliament was held yesterday, at which 1t
was decided to form political committee with a
view TO informing public opinion in regard to Irish
reforms. The committee is regarded as an impair
tial one. No Parnelltes are connected with it.
There is a strong difference of opinion among the
Liberal members of Parliament on the Transvaal
question. Many of them believe that England Is
morally bound TO protect the Bechuana.
An election for member of Parliament for Md
Cheshire held today and resulted in the return
of the Hon. Wilbraham EgertOn, Liberal Conserva-
tive, who received 4,214 voies. George William
Latham, Liberal. received 1892 votes.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-15

AN APPARENT CONFLICT IN THE METAL SCHEDULE
WHICH WILL CALL FOR TREASURY DEcIs-