Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-20
EXPOSITION SENSATIONS.
A RIVER STEAMERS RUNDOWN
RANDSUNK, BUT NO LIVES LOST.

! Sss&s ss& Work by Tug Saves All Those
/ Endangered-10O Carloads of Exhibits
Received Yesterday-A Better Feeling
Repos1ed Among the Somewhat Irri-
tated Exhibitors.
| NEW ORLEANS, Dec. I9.-The Pieavune
commenting on the protest of the exhibitors
says editorially: SIT is to be regretted that
| there has been any necessity for such a pro-
test as has been sent to the management, and
there must have been strong prOvocation for
these interested parties in making a public
declaration Of Encouragement. The exhib
tors not having time at this late day to COM
mence an investigation as to where the blame
lies, have, perhaps, very properly struck at
the Immediate officers in charge of that de-
partment nearest TO them. That way is the
shortest, and probably is as effectual as any
other and viii at all events bring about the
desired REFORM
DIRECTOR GENERAL BURKE'S STATE
MENT.
The following statement of Director Gen
eral Burke was made in respect to the resn-
lutlons purporting TO have been passed by the
EXhlbltors' Association, but which he states
have not been presented to the Director Gen
eral:
'Au complaints from the Exhibitors Asso-
clatlon nave been promptly taken up and sat-
lsfactorily adjusted so far as am advised
In work Of sach magnitude touching the
H1tAIStS u asVk9 OF lusUtjs ca N DlfQfSs many
dlherences arise which are easily reconcled
by calm cOunsels. The interest Of the exhibit
tors and that of the management are Identical
put rules are necessary for the pro-
lection OF both classes, and these
rules sometimes clash with the wishes of in
dlviduals. l have patiently examined such
complaints as have been brought to my atten-
tion in respect to the chief of installation |
must say that | have never known more
palnstaking or conscientious officer, and feel
satisfied that his office has been administered
solely with view to the success of the eX-
position. Whatever complaints NAV be pre-
sented by exhibitors will at all times have
prompt attention, and it is to be regretted
that the Exhibitors Association has not
aValled ltself OF TINS method in this instance"
THE EXHIBITORS WATERING.
The card of The Director General in answer
to their resolution demanding the resign alton
OF Chlef OF installation Mullen had its effect
and to-day there were many exhibitors who
candldly admitted that their grievances were
OF small magnitude and mostly of an unavoid-
able nature. This dsaffecton in the exhibit
Ors ranks greatly lessened the attendance
At meeting of the Exhibitors Association
To-Day those who were present, however,
maintained as firmly as yesterday that Mr.
Mullen must go, but nevertheless failed to de-
eide formally and finally what course of ac-
ton should be pursued in the event Of his re-
naming. Tonight the executive committees
of the exhibitors and the board of MANAGE
ment met in conference, and while nothing
definite IS officially known, it is conceded that
HdFIHOhlous Feelings must nave been Effected.
100 CARLOADS OF FREIGHT.
This has been another intense " cold day for
this climate. There was only a fair attend
ance at the exposition, VIII ch, however, was
fully up to the number expected. To-day 100
carloads of freight were received, 46 of which
were unlOadcd at the main building their
contents being mainly from Iowa, Michigan
and Dakota. This almost completes the
government exhibits from Iowa, Michigan
and Dakota. The figures show that during
the past week an average of 40 cars a day
have been handled. Better feeling prevailed
to-day among the exhibitors.
AN EXPOSITION BOAT SUNK.
The Briti-h steam hip Victoria from Gal
weston, with cotton and oil cake for Eremcn
via New Orleans to complete her cargo. was
in collision at . o'clock this evening with the
steamboat Fred. \. Blanks. which was max
ing excursion trips to the exposition. TIE
Blanks sunk IN few momeuts. She had ON
board number of passengers, but they, as
well as the crew. were all saved by the gal
liant action o Capt. McNeely. OF the tug Cor
sair, who kept his vessel alongside Of the
sinking steamboat until all hands were taken
or The blanks was valued at $4,000, and
WAS insured f1T, &JS O10