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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
RAILROAD NE WS.
TO PREVENT RATE-CUTTING.

ACTION BY THE CONFERENCE OF WESTERN AND
EASTERN ROADS.
The chief executive officers of the trunk
lines were in conference yesterday at Commissioner
Finks Office with the general MANAGERS OF the princps
Western roads in regard to the recent cutting Oh es
rates the West not being meeting OF the Jon1
Executive Committee many roads were not represeh'eo
that otherwise would have BEEN Assistant Commissioners
Guford presided in the absence OF Commissioner FINK
On account OF illness Action taken which, t Is as
serted will end the irregularities In rates COM
plained Of Nineteen roads represented Wnicn ap
proved the action TAKEN and no Doubts enter'ane '
the consent of other pool roads can be obtained
ia asserted by railroad that the seriousness OF
the situation has been found to be exaggerated oy tne
current reports when informal consultations were heo
prior 70 tho formal meeting. No case OF "cuttihs
could be proved against any Of the principal lines. t
was charged however that many OF the shorter roau ~
had been carrying freight from
TO local points, which the shipments were oarrleu
20 n junction point with through line and billed
through to the East as from the junction place. The
difference between the rate from the point OF origin ana
from the place OF InncOn made up the cut which the
road either secured itself or shared with
the shipper. In the conference yesterday
It was urged by many OF the western
main lines that tho evidence tnat tney hadot cut
the rates lay in the fact that their regular trao mao
been interrupted for time by the snow olockades
and the noods When the meeting formally assempieu'
an agreement signed by the companies present tha'
when satisfactory evidence hal been obtained oy the
commissioner that road connecting with the trunk nes
or that the connections Of any such road had cut the
est blished rates, they should withdraw from all pro
rating eements and refuse 20 accept through cars or
to make through bills II such an agreement were On.
fore d by ono road ag inst offending c0unectlOn IL
would bnrdeu the latter with expense In transferring
freight from to those OF the connecting ne near
equal TO The profit made by any road ON the amount
OF the cuts which have been proved The agreement
also provides for the discharge OF agents detected IN
connying any cut In rateseither through rates vi
made OF the addition Of local rates rs anecV
ing competitive busness. -
The meeting OF the Eastern and western passenger
ageus yesterday adjourned TIL next week without trans
acting any business OF Importance, because OF the ao
OF Mr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22

The Ashuelot was an IRON paddle-wheel vessel,
sister ship to the Monocaoy, both Of which vessels
have been attached to the Asiatic Squadron since
they were built IN 1885. The Ashuelot was a
double -endern- that Is was fitted with a rudder
at each end and being provided with
inclined engines could steam as well
in one direction as another She was 255 feet in
length between perpendiculars, 80 feet extreme
breadth Of beam, and had draught of 8 feet Her
displacement was 1 $40 tons. She was armed with
four S-lnch smooth-bore guns and two 6O-pound
rlfes The vessel built for river navigation, ana
was used in the blockade during the war. Anumber
of similar vessels were built at the same time.
Two or three of them were lost, and the rest were
sold except the Monocacy and the TallapoosS, whch
has been greatly altered from her original plan.
The latest information of the Ashuelot received AT
the Navy Department was dated January 4. she
was then at Shanghai and was expected 10 reach
Hong Kong on January 10. The folio wing is a list
of the officers attached to her, October l. 1857
Commander H. f. Mullan, commandingi len
tenants, A. J. Iverson, A. B. Wyckoh and H. L.
Stockton MASTER +. s. Hotchkiss; cadet mdship,,
men, s. n. Wright and s. H. Williamson: passed
assistant surgeon, S. II. Dickson; paymaster. f. N.
WhitehOuse; passed assistant-engineers, James
Entwistle and r. X. Leitch assistanr-engneeT =.
McPckrell cadet engineers, W. I. Webster and L.
Stewart; and pay officers clerk, David MonaE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
BURNED AT HER MOORINGS.
THE STEAMER MoRRO CASTLE DESTROYED.

THE STEAMER NORRO CASTLE DESTROYED.
THE CARGO, VALUED AT 10000. A TOTAL Loss-
DESCRIPTION OF THE VESSEL
CHAR rsIoN, S. c., Feb. 2l.-The steamship
MORO Castle, of the Clyde Line. running between
Ncw-York and Charleston, was burned at her pier
IN this city about o'clock this morning. The fire
originated in the after part Of the saloon-from
what cause is not exactly known. The officers
were all asleep IN their quarters and the
asleep in the forecastle. They had barely time to
make their escape clad in what clothing they
happened to have on. The stewardess, who es-
capped in her night clothing. gave the alarm. She
says that she awakened by the odor of burning
pitch and found her cabin flied with smoke. She
Immediately gave the alarm TO the watchman. The
chief engineer escaped from his quarters only
minute before they became enveloped in flames.
The fire spread rapidly that the entire
after part of the ship, including all the
upper works, was in flames almost before the alarm
could be given. The Fire Department responded
protnptly but they unable % do more than
keep the flames from oncroachng upon the wharf
shed. The reserve force of the Department was
then summoned, and in twenty minutes after tho
alarm WAS given the whole force concentrated
unon the burning ship. At $50 q. m. tho flames
had spreaa throughout the entire snip, the upper
works OF which were entirely destroyed, and the
1remen were drectug their efforts 10 extinguishing
the fire in the bold. The fire, however. continued
to burn with great fury. and the steamer is total
loss.
WillamP. Clyde, the owner Of the steamship SAID
yesterday that the vessel had been destroyed by
fire while loading for New-York. She was to have
sailed from Charleston yesterday. aud had on board
l. 163 bales Of Upland" cotton, 81 bags OF Sea
Island cotton 239 barrels of resin. 81 ticrces of
rice 90 bales of domestics and 40 barrels Of -four
valued at about $4,000, fully insured, and which
were destroyed with the weasel.
The MORO CASTLE was q wooden paddle-wheel
vessel originally. ouilt for SpofOrd, Tileston Co..
to run 10 Havana BY Jacob A. Westoryelt, at his
ward In this city In 1864. In 1865 Spoford, Tiles
ton a. Co. sold the vessel to Garrison Allen. who
continued to run her IN the Havana trade until
they sold her to tho Atlantic Mail
ont of exist about five years ago. when the vcs-
sel WAS purchased by w. 2. Clyde & Co.. who then
rebniIt her and converted her into screw vessel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
cRIuES AND CASUALTIES-Br TELEGRAPH.
sTABBED BY A DECK.HAND.


FERNANDINA, Fla, Feb. 2l.-Two 1olored deck
hands on the steaer CITY OF Bdgeon this morning got into
q light when Mack johnson fatally stabbed Lemuel
Rogers.
A MAILRoBBER RETURNS HIS PLUMBER
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Fen. 2l.-flcming Lewis.
hack driver arrested for robbing the mails has
all money amounting 20 sz<oo except soo which
ho had spent.
TWO MURDERERs ARREsTkp;
WILKEsBARRE, Penn, Feb. 21.-John keenan, and
William Murphy, the alleged murderers OF the Hun garan
recently KILLED Eckey arrested In Uniontown and
arrived here last night.
MURDER OVER A GAME OF CARDS:
NORFOLK, Va, Feb 2l.-A little AFTER inidnlght,
Bright through the heart and killed
In front OF barroom Both were coorsd men fhs dmeuy
began over game OF cards
A FATAL sTABBING AfFHAY.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2I-Jamos Rafferty, asked John
Ladusky fourteen last night for drink OF Deer Nhoh no
carrying In pail Ladusky's father remonstrstea and
twice, from the effects OF which he died.
BLOWING HIS HEAD TO PIECES
NEwBURG, N. T., Fob. 21.-Andrew y. Herman,
florist and gardener tilted suicide this afternoon he
retired 10 an upper room Of his house and sitting down on
he discharged by pulling the trigger with his feet He was
having some financial troubles
MURDERED AND PLACED ON TRACK.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 21.-Barbara Walker. coli
orod wife Of Daniel Walker who found dead on the
track Of the Iicmond fredercksbug and Potomac Rail
Charos Lee have been arrested for the murder OF
Mary walker daughter OF the dead man, heard
mother planning 10 fi her father Walker was
nafdsr ed and placed On the track
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
COMMISSIONER FINK WANTS RELIEF.

COmmlsslOner AIDtfI 7 IHh HHs dShtu 10 DO
relieved OF oil responsibility connected with the passen-
ger department OF tie pool" roads
when tho trunk line passenger pool was
formed about n year ago. was
that Mr. Fink would charge OF all pas
senger matters II not without groat persuasion.
however that Mr. Fink Induced TO accept the posi-
tion when the tunnel line pool completely organ
lied In June last he offered the position of presi
dent Of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, with whch
ne had years before been connected, and for some
time IL was doubtful whether he would not take that
postO to escape the many cases OF his
sip. lie nnsy uded t. remain as commissioner IN
The freight depa ncnt but he accepted the charge OF
The pas enger department the understanding that
he would be relieved uf IL soon as possible. IL
is understood that Mr.. Fink's request Will
row be granted soon the trunk lines can agree
upon hi- successor. .,.
Mr. Fuks health better yesterday, but he is still
confined to his room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
PHASES OF THE IRISH AGITATION
EFFECT OF CAREYs DIsCLosUREs-Mss BURKEs
FIRST LETTER OF CoNDoLENCE.

EFFECT OF CAREY's DIsCLosUREs-MIss BURKE B
FIRST LETTER OF CoNDoLENcE
DUBLIN. Feb 21-Since the disclosures made by
Carey at the hearing of the conspirators a number
of Irish-Amorcans and farmers sons IN counties
Armagh. Monaghan and Louth, have been secretly
starting for America.
The Mail says il learns that the first letter of con-
dolence received by Miss Burke after the murder of
her brother, Under Secretary Burke was from
James Carey.
The Frecman's Journal says that Carey's statement
that the Phnnix Park murder was prompted Dy an
article IN The Ereemans Journal was due to the fact
that f. Dwyer Gray, owner Of the paper when
chairman of the Municipal Health Committee
charged Carey with conspiracy
At a meeting of the Irish National League the
presence of "eavesdropping police" at its meetings
was condemned.
LONDON, Feb. 21.-TRe Standards correspondent
at Dublin says that there is no truth whatever in
the statement published in The Pail Mall Gazette
Yesterday. in regard to another widespread con-
sniracv into which an inquiry was 10 be opened at
the Castle.
THE MYSTERIOUS "NUMBER ONE"
sr IouIs. Feb. 2l--General McAdaras. who is
mentioned as being the mysterious NUMBER
Onep connected with the Phgnix Park murders, Is
we'll known in st. Louis He first came here In
,sG5 In connection with the Fenian movement, and
returned again in 1873 or 1874, when he married
NJ Crickard nIs DOYLE n widow of large wealth.
He hyed here about two years and then went to
Fnrope Their home il still in II. Louis, but they
snend most OF their time In Great Britain aud on the
Contineut and have fine place at Bordeaux, France
They were here about two years ago, since when
they have been IN England, France and other Euro
pean countries. q c, +,
Michael A. Doyle brother of the wife Of General
McLdaris denied that the General could have been
connected with the events mem. oned. ne sald that
NcAdaris had not been connected with any lT1sh
Fenian movement since 1868 He says that Cen
eral McAdaris is invalid. and that II the Engish
authorities wish 20 find him, they can obtain MS
address from the Bank of England.
PATERSON n. j.. Feb. 21.-J. p. Mcdonnell, the
labor agtafor, TO-DAY received numerous inquiries
cnncerning his identity with j. y. Mcdonald, who,
according TO cable dispatches, is supposed to be
Number OneD Mr.. Mcdonnell emphatically DIS
claims any connection with the Ph9nI Park
murderera
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
THE NEW FRENCH CABINET.

PARIS Feb. 2l.-Prme Minister Ferry has suo-
mitted TO President Gr6vy q complete list of the
members of the new Cabinet, which Is composed as
follows
N. Ferry, Prime Minister and Minister of Public
Instruction.
NJ. Challemel- Lacour, Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau, Minister of the Interior.
NJ. Martin Feulll6e. Minister of Justice.
NJ Charles Brun, Minister OF Marine
NJ Meline Minister of Agriculture.
NJ Herisson Minister Of Commerce.
~ Cochery, Minister OF Posts and Telegraphs.
NJ Raynal, Minister OF Public Works.
NJ Tirard, Minister of Finance.
General Thibaudin. Minister OF War
IL is stated that Prime Minister Ferry will to-
morrow request President Gr6vy to sign DEGREES
placing all the princes serving in the army. on the
retired list.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
FOREIGN NOTES.

PARIS. Feb. 21.-Fourteen bishops have been sum
moned before the Council Of State for publishing pspa
decree placing certain treatses education in the In
der ErDtTgat0rius.
BERLIN, Feb. 21.-The King of Bavaria visited Wag-
ner's tomb alone at midnight Monday. He remained
quarter Of an hour.
ROME, Feb. 21-The Porte has teegraphed 10 the Gov
ernor OF Tripo insrucng him TO visit the Italian Con-
sui personally and apologize for the recent insult offered
the latter
ATHENS, Feb. 21.-Al hope Of the recovery Of NJ.
Coumoundouros, the former Prime Minister Of Greece,
has been abandoned.
MADRID Feb 21-The Chamber OF Deputies to-day
discussed the bill providing for rebate the duty on
importations OF raw material used in manufactures.
Senior Cuesta Minister Of Finance left 1t optional with
the House to vote for or reject the bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
LONDON, Feb. 2l.-The debate on Mr.. GOrsts
amendment to the address in reply TO the speech
from the Throne declaring that IN view of the con-
esSion of the Irish assassns further concessions
should be made to lawless agitation, was resumed
in the House of Commons o-day. Sir Herbert Max
well, Conservative, appealed to the irish party to
explain its attitude with regard To the kIlmain ham
disclosure.
Mr. OBrien member for Mallow. editor of The
United ireland, said that he was asked by the
Trinity ward burgesses to attend meeting to sup
port the election of Carey TO the Town Council Ho
replied that he had no vote IN thalward but II lie
had he would be glad 10 exert his influence in favor
OF Carey. whom he met for tho first time three
weeks after the election had been held He said II
tho same circumstances arose tomorrow he would
do what he had doae before. Mr.. OBrien argued
that crime in Ireland was distinctly traceable to
evictions and to tJrannical administration of the
law by the Dublin Castle officials. His speech was
most violent. He was cheered by few Parnelntes.
The other members remained silent
Mr.. Por er Liberal member for County LONDON
derry expressed regret Pr. ParnclPs silence win
regard TO the conspiracy disclosures IN DhDlh: ho
presumed he said. that Mr.. Parneli intended 10
move amendment 70 the address and that ne
would take that opportunity TO make an xplana-
ton. Mr. Parnell sgnihed that that was his inten-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
EARTFF AND REVENUE LAWS.
THE OUTLOOK FOR THEIR REVISION.

THE OUTLOOK FOR THEIR REVISION.
ME ACTION OF THE HOUSE A MATTER OF foHn
coNJEcTURE-How THE REPRESENTATIVES, AXE
DIVIDED IN FEELING-PLANs AND OPINIONS o'
PARTY LEADERS.
The feeling in Washington with respect 70
revision of the tariff and revenue laws oy 'ne
present Congress is one of extreme uncea,
tainty. A correspondent of The IRlBuSn III
. dispatch subjoined points out with cleaIhesS Ihes
the difficulties, parliamentary ana o'ioi-
wise, to be surmounted by those mem,
bers of the House who desire :"
bee immediate action taken, and ana
ives the sentiment of the House, showing
the influences that are at work for and against
revision. A scheme which some OF the he
publican leaders are studying to perfect IN
order to overcome the difficulties OF the sit-
uation, is explained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
FIRE ESCAPES AT HARVARD COLLEGE.
rBr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE

BosToN Feb. 21.-The State Inspector on
nrcescapes has his report TO the authorities at
Harvard College. He reports that all the college build
ings except the College House protected. and be
recommends reescspes be attached 10 this build
ing IL has been decided to erect q permanent iron
ladder each end of the long entry in the College House
with iron balcony along the third story. In the other
buildings iron staples Will be fastened In every room
directly under the windows 10 which rope escapes may
be attached the expense OF the udents This acion
has been brought about by agitation OF the subject
since the Newhall House disaster
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
ERIE'S LATEST LOAN.

Drcxel, Morgan g. Co, in behalf OF them
selves and their associates have recently made loan Of
3, 900 900 10 the Erie Railroad Company which IL
secured by collateral trust morga The new bonds
have not yet been offered public subscription but 1t
understood that a part OF them have been sold ut
pqr and accrued interest II has been reported IN Wall
Strett recently that the company had no right To issue
the bonds because II had no property which wss not
covered by the second consolidated mortgage. On the
mart of the company t Is said that there II conflict
between the new and the consolidated mortgage bonds
and that I'm fact the recent loan In strict accordance
with the provisions OF the consolidated mortgage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
AFFAIRS IN THE DOMINION.

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 21.-Mr. Hesson, In the
House OF Commons tonight moved for the papers
that have passed between the Imperial Government and
the relating TO the laters successor
Sir John Macdonald the Prime Minister referred 70
rumors about himself In connection with that office, and
denied them.
Sir Leonard Tllsy, Minister OF Finance, has obtained
leave from the House of Commons To bring In Dill au
thorzng the Governor In council to raise by way
loan at per cent such Of money as may DO ro-
ouIrod 10 pay on the Canadian consolidated per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
TOPICS RELATING TO GERMANY.

BERLIN, Feb. 21.-The Bundesrath has ap-
proved unanimously the bill prohibiting the importation
OF American pigs. pork and ssusages.
The Landtag rejected the bill providing for the
taxation Of the retail sale OF splrts and manufactured
tobacco which was proposed rs compensation for the
loss OF revenue from the renssion Of the two lowest
grades OF tho class tax.
Tho National Zeituug says that the German Colonial
Society intends TO colonze Fernando Po with Germans
The National Zeung says that the whole ATTITUDE OF
Papal diplomacy made here anything put on ediy-
Ing 1t being regarded ~ pattern OF cumming
dupicity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
SENATOR FERRY STILL LOSING GROUND.

DETROIT, Feb. 21.-The first ballot, in the
Joint convention Of the Legislature, for United States
Senator resulted to-day follows Newton Dem), IL
Thomas W Palmer, 81; Burrows, II; wilets To- Ferry
10 and % scattering eight other candidates an the
second ballot Newton (DemD received 45 Palmer
%; Burrows, IL; Ferry. 10; Wets o. and there were
% scattering. The convention tncn adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22

loan. which natures January 1. 1885. In 1880 per
cent loan of 26,446, 636 raised, and January i
last there sinking fund of 1926 leaving the
amount TO be redeemed at S5,065t31
BELLEvILLE, Ont. Feb. Plat political nomination
for East Hastings held in the public hall at Thrashers
Corners last night the floor Of the hall gave way bury
ing about 100 people IN the debris. There one
killed but sixteen persons were injured.
STE SCHoLAsTIQUE. One, Feb. 21-rhree bodies were
stolen from the vault In the cemetery last night by med
cal students.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
PERRY II. SMITHS MENTAL CONDITION

CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-In the matter of the
alleged insanity of Perry H. Smith, politician and mill
ionnare tho jury brought verdict this afternoon
the effect that he is OF uns0und mind motion for
appointment OF "a conseryator OF his estate will De made
In "A % days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
FAILURE OF TWO FIRMS.

LONDON Feb. 21.-Messrs. Lake g. Co.,
contractors for the Milford Docks have failed. Their
liabilities are R225,OOO
John Kirklan & Son. timber merchants OF Dundee,
have failed. Their liabilities are 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22

She was also heightened and was fitted with new
engines and boilers, and for four years has oeen
manded by Captain Pennington. The dimensions
of the vessel were Length, 255 feet inches beam
4u feet depth of hold, % feet inch and tonnage
LIZA The vessel was valued at about S20O,ooo,
and was fully insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
KILLED IN A LIQUOR SHOP.

CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-Edward Mcaghcr
rulan. sho and killed Nicholas Mackin in liquor shop
this afternoon. Meagher was arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
APPOINTMENT FOR 4 HARVARD STUDENT
my TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.I

BosTOS, Feb. 21.-A. Towns, of 'S3, for
mer pupil OF Chinese Professor OF Harvard has been
appointed an attacne Of the American Legation at Ja-
ua
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
A UNITED STATES STEAMER LOST

a UNITED STATES STEAMER LUSTT
ELEVEN OF THE CREW OF THE AsHUELOT
DRowNED-ALL THE OFFICERS sAvED-DE.
sCRIPTION OF THE VESSEL.
HoNa KONG, Feb 21.-The United States steamer
Ashuelot has been lost All her officers saved.
Eleven of the crew were drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22
THE SITUATION DISCUSSED.

THE PARLIAMENTARY AND OTHER DlfFiCoLiiho iN
THE WAY OF TARIFF LEGIsLATloN-A M" NE
pIrRIJCAN SCHEME
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-22

FERNANDINA, Fla, Feb; 2l:-Iwo eolored deck
hight. when Mack Johnson istalIy shoood Lcmuei
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ACTION BY THE CONFERENCE OF WESTERN AM
EASTERN ROADS.