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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
PFpTRIJCAN SENATORIAL CAUCUS.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-AbOut twenty Re
publican Senators met in cane is after the adjournment
of the senate this afternoon 10 consider the condition OF
business before Senate and discuss the order In which
1t shall be transacted. The announcement was made
that the Naval Appropriation bill would be reported to
the Senate tomorrow bearing as an amendment the pro
vision hcn already passed the Senate a. separate
l for the construction Of steel naval vessels
and tha IL was desirable to call 1t up for consideration on
Wedar sday or Thursday This led the discussion OF
the prospect Of reaching action upon III" Education bn
IN understanding reached without vote that the
bi shoud be disposed of "Wednesday. Its amendment
was propesed but the matter finally lct to the
Judgment Of cancus committee OF nine senators TO be
S9nu1ued by the lhar who were instructed to seek
IN amend tGc measure that al the friends OF education
can suDport it, The cauous committee instructed 10
take the calendar and report upon order OF bust
ness TO a future caucus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
AN oUTsPOKEN BOURBON.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Ihe investigation
into the Danville riot resumed to-day. several
witnessed white Democrats, swore they saw negroes
armed and that the negroes fired at the whites Charles
Conrad tobacco manufacturer of Danyille, asserted
that il was mistake suppose there was prCnu'ce
AGAINST the negroes The prejudice was against the
low down vhtes-the scum OF the eaTth tnaI
cane down from the Nortb--mcn who got
tine negroes into trouble AM then deserted them
senator sherman asked ~ the negroes under any circum
stances stood any chance OF getting their right to elect
officers thcre-beng IN majority
"Yea sir; If they vote with me-
.That's IT; n they vote with You
You will never see it live, nor as long az
,;,o either that set OF who own property and are
5rrin ~ ,rId up the ana husband all their re-
sourr1s and accumulate wealth that VIII over a!"" me
So, ss 10 90 ne in ana control tnat town hOu may just
sci that down : a sure thing III,
Fnat Is the deliberate purpose OF the propery-hoid
ers TO prevent thatF 49,, -, T., ......-r
f. Rut Won have already tOld rs thnt the mOorN OF
those who owned the property VIII not allow tnat
government 10 pass from tEcir hands HtO the hoslVs
hands-and worse still into the hands OF this poor "e
scum" . -. ,i.., 20 ,,o ,r.os -,uorse
fIstnt tined nNIl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
COLLEGE or NUSIC EX1MINATOM

The vestibule of Steinway Hall last night DoIe
some resemblance to a prosperous florists WINDOW
so crowded was it with elaborate Hover designs
and huge bouquets They were designed Tor the
successful pupils in the annual public examination
of the New-York College of Music. Inc nan was
packed with the friends of the institution Whlle
that portion of the platform which was not oc-
cuped by Theodore Thomas's orchestra was
filed by bevy of girls IN g9I Otn5
of every conceivable color and style caicuI" tt
to set the weareT off to advantage AIieI I tng
orchestra had played tho overture 10 D .Sd
Freischutz" the sght-Teading class sang ti'g
spinning chorus from "The Flying DatchLnatnL, H.
Then Hippolyte Kahn sang an aria rom lllg
"Sicilian Vespers" Miss Minnie WetzIer played
part of a concerto of Mendelssohns in u MINOR,
Mrs c. H. Pine played the ya.Se from G9uh3a
'Romco e Gmlietta," Master Herman Wetzler
played a portion 0f Saint-SaGn's concerto III ~ ~
minor, and Misses Jane COTwln, DE comps, ~
Pew, Healy, Fshcll, Keller, Kayton, Lcni iH
Movers. Reals and Mould rendered oa,nt-
Sain's "Aye Nerum." Then AReTHoh
5 Sullivan gave an address, sPeaha5
hopefully Of the prospects of the college. ne redu
a letter from Henry SchgWan, who sald tAat TIC
was so impressed with the work done by the coileg'
that he had decided to grant ten free scholarships.
and authorized Mr.. Alexander, the director 10 ora"
on him for that purpose. Tins aunOuhcehehl wa" i
received with loud applause. The remainder Oh Ino
evening was occupied with further selections IeH-
dercd by the pupils and the sght-readng Glass;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
DEMOCRATS AND SILVER QUESTIONS
inv TIL FcpAPu TO THE TRIBUSE.l

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Thc Approprla-
lions Committee suffered reverse to-day wheh 'ne
House decided to proceed with tho Trade Dollar D' III
preference to the Indian Appropriation bill inc Dehc
Gratis are afraid to deal With the subject OF silver oot
as whole and are opposed as party to the discontn
arco f the coinage of buzzard dollars but many of them
are clad OF prctext for making speeches on the silver
question This excuse afforded by the bill TO reuro anu
RECON- the trade dollars which some two score mem
bora will speak unless the flood of eloquenoe Is aIored
by the previous question. ,... ,,,, ,ho
conservative business men OF the country will hnd nIe
m il 10 rcassrc them Not all the Democrats agree WIN
The father of the buzzard dollar hut he still represents
the dominant sentiment of his party on the slVe luSs
linn and ihe country has no ground for hope ron inc
octon of Congress while IL is under the control OF MT
Bland and men who agree with him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
EoR . NEW MERCHANT SHIP.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-A bill was intro
huced in the House te-iay By Representative L!hs TO
uihorze the construction Of merchant snip upon new
S, II Dyoyldss that the Secretary OF the Treasury
avcre for proposals and enter into contract with the
lowest and best bidder for the construction and equip
mont OF nrsclass steamship OF iron or steel to
ne under aud in conformity with the patents
model design and specifications OF C. g. Lnndoorg' ana
,user hi, supervision and direction fhe sum or S2ooC-
a. much thereof as may be necessary Is apprOpri
go ,oT No construction OF the Eessel MI Ellis intro
duccd anOt her Dill providing Tor inc APRON IcI "
aston OF naval architects and marine engineers
80 examine Nr LundOOrgs mode aad report to lne pres
sn Con ross al tho beginning of the second session lne
model prepared by Mr. Lund6Org provides fcT as US
nost dsrinrfive feature horizontal submerged stern
xriin Twin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
PUTTING RUMoRS AT REST.
vICF-PREsIDENT OAKES DENIES THAT THE rACIi IL
ROADS HAVE CAPTURED TIE OREGON RAILWAY
NAVIG ALTON.


ROADS HAVE CAPTURED TIE OREGON RAILWAY
AND NAVIGATION.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 31.-Nice-DreSident
and General Manager Oakes, OF the Northern Pacific
Railroad in an interview had with him here puts
oujous on the It ry as to the attempts Of the Union and
central Pacific Roads the control OF the Nar'
mes I'm Oregon and thereby cripple the Northern
pa,jfcs transconnenta business. lie does not believe
that the Union Pacific oven if closed the gap OF 10
mil, between It's Granger Extension and what IL known
As the Baker City extension from Umatia would seek TO
.ocure control of the Oregon Railway and Navigation
Comuanv's lines The latter company bult the BAKER
city extension Should the Union Pacific secure such
central il would not be able to violate the contracts
already made with the Northern Pacific Inc complhon
story at the Central Pacific has secured control Of the
Oregon Railway and Navigation line Mr Cakes charact-
cries as absurd Relating the contracts referred to he
says
.'The Nothern Pacific has contract which antedates
oven the construction Of the Oregon Railway and Navga
ton Compauy's road under which the Nothern Paehc
has access to Portland good terms as II the
Company operated its own line to that point. DOUBT
whether II would bald line OF its TO Portland IN
any event Present arrangements with the oregon
Railway and Navigation Company could not be aDrogat
I'd by a change OF ownership. The contract Ia made
In nsrnetrity and good and valid consideration was
given Holding such contract u would nor ne hGccs-
sary Tor tne Northern Pacific TO build from Naula
IunCsion TO Portland even II the Union or the Central
Pacific secured control OF the oregon fia"3y anu Nd
eaton Company The stock OF the Oregon Railway and
TarIration tOmuauy Is not in the market at all, so
neither Gould Huntington could get enough " con
troll IT, ,ou on, ,,riovorc.. o,.tlrp in Orc
oon continued Mr. Oakcs so far as know there are
none at least the Northern Pacific has had no ntmauOh
or notice OF any The operation OF both ROADS gong on
in the rOS harmonious manner There IL 10 talk about
a new contract because the old one IS IN perpetuy.
mere Were s0,n9 Solely 10 branch line To
this the present rumOrs are III large means uue'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01

the Sonata to-day Inv Senator DolDh OF Oregon. 10 pro
vide for the appropriation Of $4,000 to pay t9e T
OF military expedition for the exploration OF to Iii
tory of Alaska memorandum submitted Win inv ua
points ont that the Territory. with The exception 4 "a
portions adjacent TO the coast aud the Yukon N ,ho
as yet uneXplored and that Indications po'n' w ~
presence OF IMMORAL and other resouroes'
To Thank Mr.. sARGENT.-In the House 'o-uay "i'
Finery introduced Joint resolution. declaring to
thanks OF Congress due. and are esp9 si,l and
United States Minister Sargent for the able "a. hiui n
identified manner i'm when he had discharged one dn
Of his Office while representing the interests Vi ' 49,
public while nj the Court of tho German Empire
INSURANCE TAxATIoN.--A hill was introduced III ''o
House to-day to equalze the taxation OF douicS"0 anu
foreign insurance companies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
RAILROAD INTELLIGENCE.
THE ST. PAUL AND OMAHA TROUBLE.
, SUIT AGAINST MEssRs. PORTER, Dows AND FLOW
,1nrrrAI1Y ORnERED.

A SUIT AGAINST MESsHs. PORTER, BOWS AND fi0"
Err VIRTUALLY ORDERED.
A sncciol meeting of the directors OF the
Chicago st. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Halfway oo''l
many ,yo held Yesterday All the members OF the board
s~ceptinr David bows who ia confined TO his home by
sic nness and r. F. Flower, were present Ihe executive
committee about ten days ago appointed '" n NIUE
bllt and Chauncey NJ. Depew sub committee 10 inquire
about the OF portion OF the preferred STOCK o ~
Chicago St. Paul and Minneapolis Railway WITHOUT coH
s,deration The correspondence between the com
mttee and H. H. Porter OF Chicago, who was presuenV
of the company at the time, has been published MI
Porter replied not only for himself, but for Mr. Do"S
and Mr. Flower. to whom the committees letter was
equally addressed.
The meeting was called for the purpose OF acting on
tho report OF the subcommittee. After consderao'o
amount Of routine business had been disposed o. 'n'
nr,ncpa n after was taken up j. G. SpoOner, OF Chicago
who was formerly director and general counsel OF me
company before ts control passed Into inc nan5 VI
Vanderbilt said that in justice TO himself ana 10 a
Grafton OF the SUBJECT lie at once le ne aS
In explanation this action, friend OF Mr. spooneL
said last night ~ do not how Mr. Spooner conld
have done anything else He owes great nsal " 'iI
os s oont the Issue OF stock which the present
Management declares illegal aud fraudulent. me
vote Of tho board was on,d cei haxe beSn fruit
less At the same time II he had remained, I'm, tne
with waiting merely TO hear tho evidence Whoh Vhey no
gathered against his friends .-. -, NJ
II is understood that after the retirement OF Mr.
Snooner there was a warm discussion on the su'Iect
OF beginning the proposed SUIT "sai go
Messrs BOWS, Flower ana IoItcl -
the recovery OF the value of the stock alleged TO nave Dee
illegally issued 4. II. wilder, Of 81. Paul ana W; ~
WashbIrn of Minneapolis both OF whom were neinoeis
Of the former board said TO have opposed inc ao
vigorously The directors took no decided ac0h pe{1u
Referring The subject to the subcommittee, W. X Van
dcrt and Chauncey NJ. Depew to whom the DoalG satc
ll power to begin suit in the name q, nc conl5s
the committee had already completed It's examination
this vote was considered equivalent to direct Order
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
THE CHARGES BY DIR. COLLINS.

AN INVESTIGATION BY a HOUSE COMMITTEE TO BE
MADE.
WAsHINGTON, March 31.-The subcommittee
Of the House Committee Naval Affairs today agreed 10
begin ON Saturday next the Investigation of the charges
made by Dr. Collins relative the management OF the
eanuette Arctic expedition All of the OF the
expedition have been summoned to appear witnesses
Mrs De Long will be present with counsel Dr. Collins
arrived in Washington to-day and had consultation WIN
Mr. No tdno Of the House Naval Committee. with regard
IN tbe ypstIg,tion lie Ia accOmpanicdby Judge GURUS
of NewNork who will act his counsel ana ne says h
shall remain here until the investigation is over lie as
ems mis- ability to prove beyond dispute that his DfOlhe
was Olrageous,y treated during the voyage ana mat We
failure of the expedition due TO the dSagrecnehtS
and lusugDaOclnent OF the officers in command
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
THEFT IN THE 7TH REGIMENT ARMoRT.

The 9TH Regiment held its annual athletic games
on March 10, and used the riff gallery as dress
ing-room for the contestants in the games l. Z,
Hartman and II. S. Clarke used locker No =, and
placed in il besides 81 their Giot 6ncd by Mr.
HARTMAN and n valuable watch belonging 70 MI
Clarke they noticed two strangers in the gaety
bnt thought nothing of thelr presence theI9 ,liln
lad been broken open with a screw-driyGr ana that
ali their valuables had been stolen. They mace
ircompIant TO the superintendent of the Arm0ry
and an inyestigation was made with no result. The
watchman who usually stays in the rife gallery
had been put on duty In the upper part or the Dnig
inc and the gallery was entirely unprOtected rms
ia the FIRST loss of any property that e members OF
the regiment have experience since they took pos
session of their Arnory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
TOLEDO. CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS.
THE GREAT FAULT or THE SYSTEM SAID TO BIZ us
MARROW GAUGE.

Bo,ToN, March 31.-Mcssrs. Latcha and Ca
ten, railroad experts employed by the Bondhoiders
Committee have made careful examination OF the
Toledo Cincinnati and ST. Louis Railroad system, ana on
the basis OF their Investigations the committee states
1t is doubtful the reports on hand II there was
ever month inco the first incorporation Of the road
from Toledo anything above the common expenses
erucd The great fault OF the system Is It's narrow
gauge and after careful investigation by competent e1
pcr tho committee IS Of the unanimous opinion that,
ioucb IA il ia scarcely possible hope Tor
under receiver while the road il in an unfinished cord-
to and as We shall be forced to oIecose The bond
mort ,ocs all future efforts should b. In the direction OF
tan9r gauge from Toledo to 81 Lous, which VIII en-
,hle u TO exchange business with numerous crossing
lids and TO compete pOO with others upon SAFE
bass AZ our terminus and at tho same time make our
lc business more secure. The estimated cost OF hrng
ipg the road from Toledo Ia St. Louis up to proper
Standard of n.rI.y gauge is b. Nh Latcha S2,lOE3IO
i,y Nj Cater S,SOi; and for the same Ut standard
gauge by Latcha, S35S2l6o; by Mr. Ca'eh'
S2SSG,57' 100, CON -, =, .,. ,
ters,ingis ana equipment standard gauge basis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
THE WORK OF A CLAIMS COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-The French and
American Claims Commlsson held Its final meeting to
day The case of Bouzcrat against the United states
rcconsdered and an award made in favor OF claimant for
$3.50, with interest from 1864 and in the case Of
Tados against the United States an award was made i'll
favor Of claimant for Sl0O3G, with interest from July
1868 final settlement of all the claims before the
was made The total number OF against the
United States was 726, aggregatu1 Sl75Sl 600 Two
hundred and claims allowed, and on these
award 1928 sos, without interest was made 10 De pao
10 France within twelve months from date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
PROPOSED CoNsTiTU IONAL CONVENTION

NV,cUlVGTON, MaTCh 3I.-KCprt5tntaIINt
McCod OF Iowa. has prepared JOINT resolution to be in
ydnced az soon a. possible providing for the appointment
the President whthe advice and consent ofhe Senate
Of commission to consist Of seveDty-sx persons' two
from each state OF different parties for the purpose OF
considering and proposing TO the several states the pro
ietv Of calling Convention by at least twothrds OF
the states to propose amendments to the Consuuuoh
Tho members of the commission 10 he called together
by proclamation OF the President alter ther appoint
I6cut they sit not exceeding thirty days at sueA
time and place he may designate aud are 10 receive the
Same nav and crnoumentS pro rata as members or Con
gress The convention, should be called by inc states
rs 10 meet July 4, 1857.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
AMERICAN YACHT CLUB MEETING.

The first annual meeting Of the American
Yacht Club was held the Of the club at Madison
ave and Twenty eighth st. last evening The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year: Commodore.
George s Scott; yce-commodoro, De CordovaI rear
commodore O. r. Timpsoni treasurer William b. Dowd:
secretary Henry A. Taylor; measurer Charles IT, Has
well; trustees, j. A. Bostwiok, j. C. HcaSland, VI.
A. Taylor, c. L. Timpsou. william d. DOwd aud
f. r. Lawrence. The following new members were
elected. william b. Wooster, Charles D. Booth W. T..
Downs ~ A. Baldwin, Henry stoddard, Charles L.
Mitchell William b. stoddard, Charles A. Hall, Thomas
l. watson aud William II. Stevenson. Tho by
Laws were amended 10 allow tho trustees to
appoint four additional monibers on the House
Committee, making tho total number seven.
The treasurer's report was read. showing balance OF
So OBS In the treasury The OF the trustees In APP
pontlng n committee 10 TO Washington 10 oppose ths
pilotage bill now before Congress was approved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01

COMPANY which was started under flying colors more
than two years ago, lapsed on February 4, and no new
articles Of association have been He'd.
BOSTON, March 3l.The statement OF the Atchison To-
pesa and Santa Fe Railroad Company issued to-day
shows gross earnings for January Of 81 723is being an
Increase of ten per cent the Same month In 1855
operating expenses. Sj69063 an increase of 124-lO
per cent net earnings S6OJ26i an increase Oh 40 per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
R1rI TO PROTECT FORESTS.

NWAsurNGroN, March 31.-A bill was reported
torably to the Senate to-day by Senator Miller, OF New
Yorg from the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
% royiGe for the establishment OF forest reSer'a Oh
the hea waters o: the Missouri River and the mead
waters ana Ca1ks Fork OF the Columbia River II
biz which was prepared In the Department OF the Interior
d introduced by Senator Edmunds II provides for the
ttur apart forever National forest reserve oI lDe
TcseryaOn Of the National forests protecting INC Des9
ae,era ana tributaries OF the Columbia and Missouri
Rvers OF tract Of land II the Territory OF Montana or
ths pl3cing OF this reservation under Executive cohlo
ard custody and for the punishment VI uepou"onS upo
-. ..ra.LN LIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
A REPLY TO MR. MMAINES.

WAsHIxGTON March 31.-Luther Harrison,
Chief Clerk General Land Office said to-day with
regard TO the charges Of corruption made by Oh NC
Names Of the Legislature OF New-MeXicO "The depart
mont has the authority OF law for everything done Ill the
niof,ers 10 which the charges related There may ba
600 600 acres reserved for private claims, but II so
her Is authority OF law for II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
A CONDITIONAL LOAN.

AvSAroLIs. March 31.-The House has passed
the bill originated by the Merchants and Manufacturers
Association of Baltimore authorizing loan OF Sc 900 900
NV that civ to the Richmond and Danve Railroad Com
many in order TO secure traffic alliance with that
many establishing dierenti freight rates favorable to
the CITY The bill before 1t becomes effective. requires
The on1oya OF the Mayor and City Council the Corn and
iir E,cbgnRe the Board Of Trade, the Merchants and
ssocatioD Of Baltimore, and the voters
~ The city In this shape 1t passed the House II had al
.dy nassed tic senate The Leg sature adjourned sine
die al midnight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
WnprspARRE Penn. March 3l.-WOrk

NILkkhBARkE, VIIIII IIHIOII t5L' W UTE
non the new branch railroad from Hantceke to Morgan
town distance OF five miles entered upon satur.
day by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Anew coal
town 10 be opened at heater place by the susquo
shafts and houses and expects to ship coal at an carly
date.
BOSTON, March ala Hartford dispatch 70 zht com
,,r1a At House here shows that
thu charter OF the York and Boston Inland Railroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
RACING AT NEW.ORLEANS.

New-ORLEANs, March 31.--The race meeting
here was continued to-day. Hickory Jim won tho nrst
race for six furlongs time l17 The seoond race for
five furongs wa. by Gill; in 1908 time In the seven
furlong race Princess won In 1880 and In the 2uh race
i.i, f,rlongs BOZ sedan WAS the VICTOR time. 1:l0 All
The winners were the fayorites except In the last race
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01

steamer Carlisle P Patterson will be put IN cons
sion in few DAVIS and will sail about the hluus,
Of April for Alaska Lieutenant Clover WIZ eol'H Wi
her The TaapoOs aarrved at the Washington Navy 49,
al noon today from her trip to Norfolk ana f0rttcs5
Monroe The Swatara arrived at Key "ost touV' oo"i'
fo, Vara (rf1,y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01

pIprIcruAR TO SHADE.-(The Wears
daughter mas been distributing winter shaws among the
poorl.-Ths youngest Miss Chaubakeni Please, MISS
no pressnts her Sompllments and she's much erbged
for The OFFER OF this ERE shawl but green don't SUIT or
complexion and II heQuay convenient, shsd prefer
D0lJnaa. as abe cara they're sun W0In' ~ W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01

"Tennyson did his ilrst writing on slate" A
barseeper often does his last writing slate. Tho
6arkeepers con position IN an owed" Probably Tenny'
SON was also an ode-I Norrsl0wn Herald