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FRESHMEN AND THEIR CRIMES.

THE DYNAMITEURs IN FRANCE-THE EXPORT OF
EXPLOSIVES FROM TIE UNITED STATES.
PARIS. March 19.-The speeches made at the
banquet in celebration of St Patcks Day at Belevlle
lhurb of Paris contained hints that more explosions
would occur in London before long The ranks OF the
dyuamcurs are being recruited by large accessons from
Lo irish In Paris Both radical rcvOutlOniets and dele
gates from The Irish Republican brotherhood are lOninS
Them. "a they have become convinced tna ~ Will De IN
possibe To face England on the battlefield.
IOyDOY March 1o-Mr. Jenktnson director OF the
IRISH Criminal Investigation Department, has appointed
dftv detectives IN London who will be under special pay
and have special duties. Twelve Of them are English
eght Irish Nand eight American The rest are Russian
French German, Austrian Italian spanish and CANADIAN
irish cOnsablrs have been appointed to act as detectives
In English seeports.
OTTAWA March 19.-It IA stated today that rcsolu
tion will be introduced in Parliament tomorrow thanking
the United states Governments for the action IT has taken
with view 10 prevent the export of explosives from the
United States for illegal purposes Referring to the pres
emf agitation The Montreal Goscte, edited by Thomas
Whue member Of the Dominion Parliament, says to-day
"Its TO be hoped that the United states Govern
ent has resolved tsef from the Disgrace os
pcity in hcnos crimes against life and property through
The ac sanction of ncfariouS schemes of ploterS tha
officers of the law will all necessary vigilance IN car
rying ont the instructions with which they charged
But In the face OF the prevailing indifference ana shrkng
OF responsibility It Is not surprising that dynamiteurs
acted as though they had the virtual approval of the
United states in what they are pleased TO call their war
wifi
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BLAINE CARRIES PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, March 10. - The primary
elections Of the Republican party last night for delegates
to the State Convention brought out fuller vote than
usual glance the field leaves the impression that
the element OF the party represented by VI. s Quay
Secretary OF the Commonwealth, popularity supposed to
be in the interest OF the National administration had
been defeated and that the element OF which Mr.. Leeds
chairman Of the City Committee is the head, and said
be favorable TO Mr.. Blaine had been successful in
joty of the representative districts Leaders OF both
elements claim TO be ahead but the preponderance ap
pears TO be as first stated
The delegates chosen lie gsave and Senatorial dis
tct conventions met today and these elected others
the state Convention. The Congressional district
yentOns viii probably choose the following delegates 20
Chicago:
At laTge-Jsmes McMaucs Hamilton Disston; frat
Congressional GiHtiiGt Congressman bingham. W. j.
Pollock; sccOnd-Willimn r.. Leeds, David H. Lane
third-Hcnry Hunter. Samuel i. Gilpn fourth-W Fu
wood Rowan, Alexander Grove, jr; hfth-John Ruhl
John ]. Thompson
YORK, Penn, March i9-Thc Republican County Con
venton met here to-day and elected delegates to the
state Convention. The platform earnestly pronouuces
for Blaine
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FOREIGN NOTES.

LoNDov, March 19-reland is declared free from the
foOt-andmouth disease.
LONDON, March 19.-Advices from Smyrna report that
the British coasng trade has been reopened under the
Portes orders.
BERNE, March 19.-The Swiss Federal Council has de-
cided to grant the extradton OF Anarchists whenever
asked for Otherwise Anarchists will be expelled from
the country.
PARIS March 19.--The Communists celebratedahe an
nyersary Of the beginning OF the Commune Of 1871 last
evening by banquets in several of the suburbs The
speeches were OF a revolutionary character.
ROME March 10-The Chamber Of Deputies to-day
elected sgnor Coppno president the successor OF Sig
Farin II also passed bin sanctoning the erection
Of a statue Of the late Quntino sella.
LONDON March 19-The Government has given
orders for the detention OF the Chinese ram Nankn,
which is in the Tyne loading with Armstrong guns,
pendnd inquiry whether her action be construed
as breach OF the laws OF neutrality.
LONDON March 19It Is reported as possible that the
Pope viii depart from tho Vatican.
LONDON March 19.-Concurrent instructions have been
sent to the Congo River settlements by France to NJ de
BraZZa and by the Belgian Association to Henry NJ STAN
ley, to maintain absolute concord and render mutual
sstance.
LONDON March 1o.-M. Mlgnet, tho French historian,
seriously I'll.
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THE SOUDANESE REBELS.
OPERATIONS OF THE TRIBES IN REVOLT.
osMAN DIGMA's FORCE INCREASED - EGYPTIAN
FINANCES.

osMAN DIGMA's FORCE INCREASED - EGYPTIAN
FINANCES.
SUAKIM, March 19.-An extended reconnaissance
was made this morning from Haudouk, where the
Gordon HIghlanders and mounted infantry went
yesterday but the rebels were nowhere to be seen.
Sheik Hadar, with hundred followers, is coming
into the English lines.
LONDON, March 19.-The tribal rising in Egypt
Is universal from Kassala TO Berber.
The Arabs between Korosko and Assouan are
also threatening to revolt. Sheik Sollman, with a
section of the Haddendowas, who fought at FL Teb,
will reoccupy Baker Pachas fort near Tripkitat.
Osman Dgma's force around Tamaneb has in
creased by $500. Only two sheiks have gone to
Suakim, and their tribes small, numbering less
than 300 cOmbatants. Their adhesi0ni deceptive.
The men and horses under Colonel Stewart, now
entrenched at Handoub, are suffering from the In
tense heat and bracklsh water. It will be impossi-
BILE for them long to maintain that position. General
Graham has asked for anncrease of cavalry and bet
ter commissarlat. He urges early decision either
to order an advance Of the reinforced army against
Snkat, or to withdraw all to Suakm. Three great
tribes the Haggas Bisharees and Batakheers, have
risen, and occupy the Nile from Duem to shendy.
II is nImOred at Dongola that the garrisOns under
LuptOn Bey, in the Province of Bahr Gazele, have
surrendered and been massacrcd. The English
government nave decided 10 scuu Il specldl olhCcI
to Suakim to negotiate with the Arabs
THE FINANCIAL REFORM SCHEME.
Mr.. Vincent the Khcdive's financial adviser had
n conference to-day with Mr.. Childers the Chan
cellor Of the Exchequcr, and Earl Gran
vile, the Foreign Secretary, relative to
the Egyptian financial reform scheme
projected by Nubar Pacha and Sir Evelyn Barring.
Mr.. Vincent raised the demand for loan TO
96OOO,OOO sterling. Mr.. Gladstone himself as
sumes charge of the Egyptian finance problem, and
will have a conference on the subject on Friday
with Mr. Vincent and Mr. Childcrs
CAIRO, March 19.-Egvptian finances are in
critical condition. Sir Charles Rivers Wilson,
Secretary and Controller-General Of the National
Debt Office. London and formerly English Flnan-
cial Controller in Egypt, is engaged i'll examining
them.
further advance of the British in the Soudan
is imminent. General Graham is in favor of con-
timing the campaign. He thinks the rebellion Is
not vet crushed The situation of General Cor
don is considered critical.
Telegraph communication beyond Bcrher ls still
cut of. The BedOuins are massng at points on the
Nile. They have already occupied the region about
the SabOOka cataract and blocked the river at that
place. The Bdtakheer tribe is preparing to attack
Shendy.
ALEXANDRIA. March 19.-The men Of war Condor
and Myrmidon have suddenly departed for
Sualim
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CALLS FOR DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO The TmBUNE.l

NORWICH, March 19.-An adjourned confer
ence OF the chanen OF the Republican County Commit
tees Of the XVIII Congressional District, comprisng
counties Of BIoome, Madison Chensngo and Tiogo
and the Congressional Committeeman OF each OF the
counties, held here to-day. After thorough discus
sOn il decided 10 allow each county seven delegates
aud the convention VAS appointed W DE held at Oneida
Tuesday, April To- The old Congressional Committee or
gauizcd by selecting Dr. j. h. StanhrO, Togs, chair
man, and Frank Michel! Of ChenangO, secretary The
committee VIII IN Bmghan0n AT the call OF the
chairman, Immediately after the National Convention.
MIDDLETOwN. March lg.-Ihs Republican Committee
for the X1Vtb Congressional District, comprising the
counties Of Orange. sullivan and ROcklaDd have called
convention 10 be held here Tuesday April IS, 10 select
delegates and aenstes 10 the Republican National Con
tehl0o Misrepresentation Is 10 be the same at tho
last convention bcdn the district 10 nominate member
OI COAGicss Ibe Distinct Committee hsInVIlous Ia
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FRENCH INTERESTS IN CHINA.
PLANS OF GENERAL MILLoT-A CONVENTION WITH
TIE KING or CAMBODGA.

PLANS OF GENERAL MILLOT-A CONVENTION WITH
TIE KING or CAMBODGA.
PARIS, March 19.-Accordng to the latest intelli-
gcnce from the seat of war in Tonqun General Mill
lot, commander of the French land forces, has de-
cided to attack the Black Flags at Hung HOa. The
Government has decided to occupy Upper TonQuin
as far as the Chinese frontier.
The Hepubiqae Irancaise says: France can treat
with China only upon the basis of an indemnity
and the recognition by China Of French supremacy
over the whole of Tonquin.'
Advicos from Saigon state that the Governor of
the colony has returned from CambOdia where he
concluded convention with the King favorable to
France BY ITS terms q mixed tribunal is estab-
lished. consisting of ten Frenchmen and two Man
darins which viii be empowered to determine tho
amount of the direct contributions to France, and
to settle all disputes between Europeans and ma
tiycs The King congratulated the Governor upon
the French successes in TOnQuin.
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THE NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS.
CONVENTION CALLED-CO-OPERATIoN WITH THE
LIBERALS CONTEMPLATED.

A CONVENTION CALIED-CO-OPERATION WITH TIE
LIBERALS CONTEMPLATED.
RALEIGH, March 19.-The Republican and
Liberal State Committees here this afternoon sepa
rstely An unusual number of other influential Repub-
cans were also in attendance.
The Republican Committee issued call for the regular
Republican Convention to meet at Raleigh Thursday
May l. The Liberals called meeting those opposed TO
Bourbon Democracy and the existing state Admnisra-
on and all favOrng the ABOLITION of internal revenue, 10
Raleigh the day The purpose is TO have
the Republican Convention aud the Liberal seeting
al time to make geTnens for union Of tie
two organizations and 70 agte single ticket IL II
Is then deemed advisable. There is a cooperation
between the two committees, members serving
both and they hopeful The disposition amonc tnc
prominent Republicans seems 10 he 10 nominate Liberal
FOR Governor The feeling TO the Presidential nominee
favorable to Arthur If II shall appear that he carry
Ohio and NcwYork Logan and Blame both have strong
friends.
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THE CHEEVER MURDER TRIAL.
FIXING THE HOUR OF THE CRIME-EvIDENCE OF
GREENING's THREATS.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE rR1DUyE.I

FIXING THE HOUR OF THE CkIME-ENlDENCE OF
GREENINGs THREATS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBCNEI
MILFORD, Penn, March Notwithstanding
the heavy rain, the court crowded all day to
listen to the trial Of John F. Greenng. Terrence
Farley neighbor OF Cheever testified that the latter
at his house late Friday night, and was carrying
sack Of -four some OF which had sfted all over his
clothes. The witness saw the body after the murder
and the -four still on his clothes This to prove
that the death OF Cheeyer occurred Saturday morning
before he had time brush his clothes. Cheever had
going to sell out and leave town. because OF
trouble with the Greetings. Walter Mitchell. land
agent who sold the farm 20 Checver also testified that
Chceycr wanted to sell the farm. Dr. Emerson de-
sCrihcd the wounds and said they could not have been
caused by Cheeyer himself. Either Of the wounds
sufficient death. Coroner Ralph b. Thrall gave
the particulars of inquest and the finding intro
duced evidence. Bullets taken from the body and
clothing were introduced In court. william Crone,
Alfred CrOne and others testified 10 hearing two shots
in quick succession Saturday morning. October 2, about
q o'clock, from the vicinity OF Cheeyer's house. Peter
Iclmc heard GrPcnlng Say had hurt his and
II he know who hurt IT, he'd shoot him. Other wit
nesscs heard threats at various times.
Many witnesses yet to be examined and there will
probably he evening Sc SsiOn tomorrow. Cheevers
relatives and Gieenings family were all in court to-day
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THE ~HAwEEYEo EDITOR ASSAULTED.

An FRESHMAN TAKES OFFENCE AT GOoD-NATURED
COMIC ILIUSTRATION.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TmBUSrl
BURLINGTON, Iowa, March 19.-The HdWkcye
yesterday morning published a humorous illustrated
sketch the celebration Of ST. Parcks dey but in such
a manner as 10 leave no doub IN the mind Of any one
that its purpose was fun Thomas p. Kelly, however,
was greatly offended by its publication and today ac-
companed by another both being greatly under the
influence Of liquor walked into the editorial room and
began to abuse Mr. Burdette, who pleasantly Invited
them into his private room Kelly who is much
larger than Mr. BuTdette, rushed upon him. and soon
bOth were floor in rOug and tumble fight. Other
persons succeeded in separating them. but the faces OF
both badly dshgured Kelly before going In search
of Mr. Burdeite provided himself with two reVVlyers,
and his companion carried knife.
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1HE SCREAMERS PASSENGERS.
ARRIVAL AT BOsToS-THEIR APPEARANCE-sECRE-
TARY FoLGER'S ORDERS.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TBIBUNE.l

TARY FOLGER's ORDERS.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
BosTON, March 19.-On the arrival of the
brig screamer here this afternoon, Journal reporter
went aboard with the Custom House officers The Cnbans
from the vicinity OF Cabarcn and say they came on
this vessel because there direct route TO San
Domingo They expected to come direct TO NeT-York
however. They had already been waiting twelve months
for chance to ship. They were indignant st their
by the cutter II appears that the Depart
ment at Washington ordered the detention ana eAasa-
ton on information from the United states Consul at
Cabarien that bandtti had sailed on the Scrcamer
signor Marin a fine looking man Of about thirty years
with bright sparkling eyes and handsome open face, who
boird,sa he had been deputy I'm the Provincial
Congress. He laughed at the idea Of the men beng
taken FOR bandits "Thcsc men are simply emgrants,
he said to san Domingo to obtain work the panta
tiOns there where more laborcrs are greatly
needed There Is much travelling between the
two places haven't any connection with them except
that Thavc brothor-lnlaw the son OF my friend mere
Signor Sanchez, who has plantation IN san Domingo
The and women all very lightly dressed Ihelr
clothing t. similar 70 that which Is worn wren the hei
momeer is at 0Oo while the four children. darAeyci
handsome little fellows, play about The caon perfectly
Lieutenant Rhodes Of the Dexter says that Of al
clean animals these people are the worst Ihey would ei
with their fingers ana hroT wa, they aidrI ape wa,
repusiye. Tie children would roll about the wet dcck
without any clothing on and yet didn't to notice
the cold at all. There sleeping on board for him
chance place for H. The officers found few weapons
and nc evidence that The party bandits and they
had some money they could not be declared pauper9.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-Sccretary Folser, having
heard the statement Of the officer who made Preiin-
nary Investigation Of the Cubans on the brig sereaner OH
VINEYARD Haven yesterday, ordered that II at the final
investigation az Boston It was found that the party
honest I'm It's precnslous and purpose they be hascned
ON their Journey 10 NeW-Ycrk and san Domingo Iney
to be aided from the enigant fund necessary,
In reply TO an inquiry from T. Rubera, OF York the
Secretary said he might the Cubans at Boston Rn-
biera wants TO hep them IL they political cXllts
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CONTEST OYER 4 BIG ESTATE.
OPPOSITION TO BEQUEsT TO JEFFERSON DAVIS
MsFRs WILL POUND.
LEY rF1rcRArn TO TIE rRInrNr.

lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRmUNr.l
CHICAGO, March 19.-F. W. Browne has just
returned from Atlanta Ga where lie has been to estab
lsh proof OF hip for himself and family 10 an estate
of about ~ 600 600. General william Browne died sew
eral months ago leaving the estate IN question lie
uncle Of the Chicago heirs. II generally
believed that he left n viii, but rigid search
failed to produce it, and administrator was
appointed. newspaper item the subject
brought light the missing docu ent and put the heirs
eracy had been an intimate friend OF the deceased man.
and had his viii. In 1t Jefferson Davis and Judge Jack
son were appOinted executors TIE former received
legacy OF 100000 Other requests were made TO per
reserved for the next OF kin Mr. Browne had no dfl-
Guilty in establishing his hership and ne intends Ia con
test the will and thus II possible set aside the larger be
quest. 10 Davis and others.
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HOW LOGAN FEELS ABOUT PORTER.
THE SENATOR'S WIFE TALKS ABOUT THE SENATE
RECENT ACTION.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrnuxr.I

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.1
CHICAGO, March 10" How does Senator IO-
gan passage OF the Porter bin {" asked
OF Mrs Logan Icy TRIBUNE reporter this evening"
"Well, I you going 10 force Inc TO talk
olitics," she replied, laughing, "but Mr. Lo-
gan feels badly about IT, He thinks II is not the
end of the business, but the beginning Of e,hng
worse that will open TO others who rom
our forces and served in the South They will now, in
hs opinion be admitted the retired list, Mr. Porter
has been. Mr. Logan looks at the principle of the
thing. He has not been aetuated by any animosity
against General Porter man. You influence and
money has caused the passage of the bill The majority
OF Generals Porters corps DO not favor him. although It
is generally thought To be otherwise That fact puts me
in mind OF a little story heard about a man who
could not tell the Truth about anything. The explana-
ton of his that it great deal easier
ia than creek"
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dLOBBIISTS LIBEL SUIT.
TBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRmUNE,I

TRENTON, March 19.-Judge Rankin,
OF Jersey City Of the best known lobbyists in the
State has instituted a suit for criminal libel against
Lawrence g. Mott Editorinchef and principal owner Of
The Trenton Times The libel was in denunciaon as
an outrageous job Of bill before the Legislature TO
pay Rankin $500 for alleged services clerk the
special committee appointed by the last Assembly to
investigate the affairs Of the Jersey CITY Board OF Finance
The Board refused TO he investigated denying the COM
mttees authority, and the whole matter dropped.
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SHIPS OF an AMERICAN COMPANY.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

PnLADELPHIA, March 19.-It is stated that
the International Nav cation Company Red Star Line has
made offers for the ships OF the American Steamship Com
pany and that there is every probability that the ships
will be absorbed by that company. Under the proposed
terms two Of the ships will be from NewYOrk but
none OF them will be under the American flag The
same authority that there j. prospect OF grant
ING the relief asked through the subsidy bills recently
offered for American ships carrying mails, ana that II
was therefore determined to dispose of the American
steamSlin line
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AN EDITOR KNOCKED SENSELESS
ley TELreyAPs TO TEE rfIgrVrJ

CRAwFORDsvILLE, Ind, March 19-V. w.
Irwin is large stOckhO0er in the county gravel roads
and has had several law suits with farmers who refused
TO pay toll on account OF the condition Of the roads Mr.
Keeney Editor Of The STAR has defended the action Of
the farmers. To-day Kceney passing along when
Irwin stepped out struck him several hard blows,
knocking him sensecss the stone pavement kccney
rallied and drew his revolver, when Irwin into
store followed by Keeney who fired two Shots inictDg
ugly but not necessarily dangerous wounds.
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issuing this call An unplcdged delegation will probably

issuing this call An unpedged delegation will probably
60 70 Chicago.
PALKNvLIE, March 19-Genera George III. sharpe, OF
Ulster H. +. Davidson OF Delaware, and theodore u
Teae OF Greene ohairmen Of their respective county
committees representing the XYIIh Congressional DIS
trct have united upon call for to be held at
Kingston, Wednesday, April 10. The conference was
and decided upon the following basis OF repre-
eenation: Ulster delegates Delaware 3, Green a. Inc
Republican County Convention Of Greene met at CAIRO 10
day 10 elect delegates.
Theodore @. Teale, A. Cumming Isaac Butts and X:
Greene were elected both State and District
conventions.
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EXPLOSION or IN OIL STILL.
THE wORKMEN OyERTAKEN BY THE ESCAPING
FLUID AND FATALLY BURNED.
Inv Trr pGp PHI To THE TpfRuSrI

IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRGBUSE.l
CLEVELAND, March ia still exploded at
Merriam & Morgans Oil Works this morning and soon
the entire refinery In flames. The explosion made
great noise might have been expected, did 1t
tear things to pieces is usually the Three men
were burned to a crisp by the accident. They were
August Fisher and Angus Gunher each OF whom leaves
wife and two children and william Stohlman, who leaves a
wife but children. The still OF four five in
row. incased with brick. Together with boiler and the
necessary appliances, they covered with sheet iron
building. Tho first feed OF coal had not burned out from
under the still when the explosion occurred and there
about forty barrels Of oil in the tank The
Of the explosion Is not known. The bottom
ripped off the tank, where it was
riyeted on, making noise Ike two
freight cars humping together. The brckwork which
covered the tank blown Off but aside ON that little
The whole works were soon mass of flames, and when
tho oil burned out nothing was left but mass or iron
pipng sheet iron bent in every shape, and brickwork.
The 0il works situated in such position that they
difficult to reach by the remen, by whose efforts.
however, the flames cOu1ned TO the building,
by. Mr.. Merriam places the loss on the works and
oil at from IS 900 TO $4,000.
The three men were laborers, and working near
the st when the explosion occurred There other
men In the vicinity, but injured The three
probably not hurt by the explosion itself; hut the
large quantity oil in the tank few them and they
were I'm lames in an instant. Their bodies gotten
building near by. They were chared almost beyond
rpcOguitiOn
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THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATCRE.

RICHMOND, March 19.-1be General Assem-
bly, to-day adjourned sno die The Appropriation bill,
which has been approved by the Governor provides for
the investment OF the surplus funds in the treasury to an
amount not exceeding 100000 per month, in Rddeber
ger bonds TO the interest the whole State debt
when funded The Senate passed resolution instructing
the CLERK TO send the President OF the United States
Senate copy OF the resolution adopted some tlme ago,
requesting Senator Malone to resign his position In that
body with request that the resolution be read in the
United states Senate.