Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-26
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Preparing for the Cenclave.
SAN FsAScrsco, May 25.-Tbe Cen
trail Pacific Railroad Company has issued
a circular stating that excursion tickets
are to be sold from points e,t
Of the Rocky Mountains Tor the
Triennial Conclave in this city
aud will DO placed on sale June
the frat, to be good for westward pas
sage to August Goth. They will hold for
return till October 3lst, and will not be
honored for return previous to August
Gath. The authorities are preparing
measures to suppress thieves and force
them to leave the city during the Trien-
nial Conclave.
Examinations for Oflires In Order.
SAN Francisco. May 25. The Coll
lector OF the Port has received orders
from Washington to extend facilities to
subcommittee to be appointed which
will visit the Pacific Coast for the pur-
pose of carrying out the necessary pro-
visions OF the Civil Service Reform Bill,
recently passed by Congress, which goes
into effect on July 9th. 1t Is designed
10 accomplish the filling Of vacancies by
examinations instead Of appointments
from political favor.
A Fire and . Failure.
SAN FRANCISCO, May rs. IAN explc-
sion occurred late last night at Emlen
Painters Chemical Works. setting FIRE
to the building. The fire quickly spread
to the adjoining houses, destroying two
and damaging two others. The loss
amounts to 81 600
Linforth, Rice 4 Co., dealers in agri-
cultural implements, have failed. Their
statement to their creditors shows de-
felt Of $1,000. The creditors held q
meeting and have appointed committee
70 Investigate the affairs Of the firm.
nteasner Explodes- Nearly TWEEN
~ Persons Killed.
San FRANCISCO, May 25.--The steam
or Pilot blew up this morning while
coming down Petaluma Creek, on her
regular passage to San Francisco. There
were about twenty passengers on board
and all are reported killed or wounded.
Ms. Geo. ". McNear il said to be
among the passengers. This is denied
later, and the lady Is said to be Mrs.
General McNear.
News OF n Wrecked Crew.
San Francisco, May 25.--Informa-
ton has been received that all the peo-
Bio Of the American ship Oracle, wrecked
( short time tgo in the South Pacific
Ocean, have been rescued from Desert
Island and taken TO Valparaiso by Ger.
man bark. The officers and passengers
will come to this city by steamer.
A. Interview with Grant.
cHrcAeo, May 25.--In an interview
with General Grant, the question was
asked: "Do you regard Crooks failure
TO make his whereabouts known az indi.
oative that he 10 in DANGER" General
Grant answered; mo! | do not. General
Crook Is an able officer. As an Indian
tighter have every confidence in him.
He hes not entered into this engagement
with the Apaohes without considering
the obstacles that are sure to spring up
bsfore him. His progress must
necessarily be slow and in the
ppopEtsilous regions Of Mexico, In.
diSni accustomed to the country may
temporarily intrench themselves. but
that l. to 10 expected. That Crook will
dislodge and capture them there is nc
reason to doubt" .'You have no idea
he has been drawn into situation where
the Apaches could massacre himl" 81
do not believe he has met any such late.
My knowledge Of Crooks character. and
his support, bearing in mind that he has
Indian scouts Of great experience and
some cavalry at his hand, forbids mo en-.
tertaining the thought that Crook has
met with defeat. At any rate 1t will
take official information to convince
me that he Is not gaining the advantag,
OYER the hostile Apachss and that he
Il not driving them 10 the
wall. The Americans are becoming in
terpsted in Mexican affairs, Yesl Amer
ioan capital has flowed into Mexict
10 Z pretty considerable amount and oul
people are taking up their residences
there and going into business" "You
have talked with General Diaz latelyf'
II saw great deal Of him when he wa
in New York" "Will he be the mex
President Of Mexico!' There Is u,
doubt Of that. In fact there will be ne
opposition to him. This is the way
understand 1t from both General Dia
ind re iiieadas
The impending strike.
pHIcAoo, May 25.--All doubt of gen
er4l strike among iron workers on Jun
lst has been removed by the fat whicl
has gone forth from the headquarters O
the AmalgamatedA Association Of Iron an
Steel Workers, demanding that the pres
emit scale Of prices be maintained. Mem
bers in this city and vicinity have re
ceived orders to stop work May Slst, Q
midnight, II the companies d
not decide. Notices to that effec
were generally served upon manu-
jbaturers yesterday. In every case CON
pliance with the demehds was refused
and preparations are being made for
general shut down. Workmen as rul
DO not look forward to an indefnii
period Of idleness with any degree {
kAtisfaetion, but they are under tn
control Of the association and there is n
alternative.
Fatal Train Wreck.
psLTA, COL, May 25.-An east.boun
passenger train Of the Denver & RI
u.ande Railroad went through hride
over Gunnison river, just below ii
mouth OF the Roubedaux, early tn
morning. The engine. mail and baggae
cars Hoated mile before lodging. Fl
gineer Duncan and Fireman Emery wei
drowned. One brakeman is slight
hurt. It Is supposed the bridge WI
weakened by high water.
Church Item.
PlrysPURa, May 26.-The Synod
the Reformed Presbyterian Church
North America. reconvened in ALI
gheny City this morning.
The Isucre Fever,
"A CHICAGO, May 2b.-Duluth Is q
secitsmeut over the alleged discover
Of gold and silver within her limita.
Net Sc had A. Expected.
LoxpoN, May 26.--Ths Daily Ne'
currsapondent 1t Rome says the Pope
satia6sd with the result Of his circular
the Irish Rishops, a. he expected
would be received with more opposite
thsn has been shown.