Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-02
Repuhllean wirwam pealeatea

San Francisco, Sept 1.-The Repub-
lican wiewam was dedicated this evening
amid great enthusiasm. Over $500 peo-
pie were present, including many ladies.
A principal feature was short speeches
by prominent Republicans. including
Governor G. l.. Woods, Ex-Governor
Geo. G. Perkins and Hon. Geo. A.
Knight.
The Golden Gate Races.
SAN FRASnsco, Sept 1.-The Golden
Gate Fair Association held races to-day
at Oakland Pork. First race, Golden
Gate purse, $500, for 2-year-olds. three
quarter mile dash. won by Estelle in
l:l7. Second race, Pardee purse, $500,
running, free for all. Forest King won
two straight heats, l.443, l:474. Third
race, trot, for 2:22 class. purse $500.
won by Mannon in three straight heats,
2:24f, 2:24. 2:22.
A Commercial Treaty with spain.
HAVANA, Sept. Public opinion
strongly favors the project Of a CONNER
cial treaty between the United States
and Spain. At the request OF the Gov
ernor-G General the Board of Trade has
formed answers to the questions on the
subject cabled from Madrid. Those
points discussed referred to tobacco,
sugars, -four and petroleum. The con-
illusions arrived at were first, to favor
the introduction into the United States
OF the two first named articles, and if
any preference became necessary, it
should be in favor of sugars. Second,
that the duty on -four should be such
that, on its delivery here, the cost Of
the American and Spanish product
should be the same. Lastly, to admit
crude petroleum free.
The African Free states.
BERLIN, Sept. 1.-The project for
conference to discuss matters in relation
to the Congo country has been aban.
doned. Bismarck approves of the fed
Grafton of the States of Central Africa
but considers the conference premature.
When the share of Germany and the
other powers interested in the settle
ment of the Congo country has been bet
ter defined Bismarck will give his assent
to an International Convention.
DR.. Schloeser Prussian Minister at
the Vatican. will return to his post on
the 10Th inst, notwithstanding the de-
mand of the IRE oncilables tor the
withdrawal of the Prussian Legation at
the Vatican.
The Cholera In Italy,
ROME, Sept. Reports of the raw
ages Of cholera at various Italian towns
show during the past twenty -four hours
l40 new cases and 45 deaths. A veritable
panic prevails in some districts infested
with cholera. In many instances ply
sicians attempting to administer to chol-
era patients have been brutally NAL
treated. Persons making these assaults
labor under the delusion that the doc
tors are ehgaged 'ih'poisoning people.
Emissaries OF the False Prophet
Arrested.
LONDON, Sept. l.--Advices from Ire
Bizond states that the governor of that
place arrested six emissaries of the false
prophet hodsha Passan, these stated
were advancing upon Tre- Bizond with a
thousand men. The governor went forth
to meet them but Hodsha and the prin-
cipal followers had already been cap
tured and taken to Ksresoon.
Cessation OF HostiIftIes.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-The report that
China had formally declared war against
France is without foundation. Prime
Minister Ferry has gone to Saint Die for
a weeks holiday, which implies that
further immediate complication with
Eh;aa will 1,l-alxt
Courbet has left the Isle of Matson and
is believed to have gone to Hahn. Five
hundred French troops are ordered from
Cochin China to Ketung.
Egyptian Affairs.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-The British Gov
ernment asked Earl Northbrook, High
Commissioner of Egypt, not to extend
his mission beyond the end of October.
His first reports as High Commissioner
are intended to be in readiness for pre-
sentation to Parliament during the win
ter session. All discussion with the
Powers in relation to Egyptian affairs
will be suspended, in the interim.
The Gar In Danger.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 1.-The Gov
ernor- General of Skirnevis has issued cir
culars ordering the strictest scrutiny of
passports Of strangers and to instantly ar
rest any persons suspected of plotting
against the Gar. General Schirvine has
arrived in Skirnevis to provide measures
for the Cars safety.
Dynamite EIends.
LONDON, Sept. IAN attempt was
made to- day to destroy with dynamite
the house of Moffat, the manager of q
large mine in Cleatonmoor. He had in
Cured the enmity of the miners ON ac-
count of having discharged all operatives
who took part in the Orange riots. The
house was damaged. No arrests.
war Declared.
LONDON, Sept. LA dispatch from
Peking says the Imperial edicts and
diploma tic circulars recently issued by
Tsung Ii Yamen indicate a spirit of de-
fiance. As result of the Foo Chow
disaster placards have been posted in
the streets proclaiming war with France,
but enjoining the people under severe
penalties not to melest the citizens Of
other nations. n
Troops for China.
ToULoN, Sept. l.-Great activity pre-
walls at Toulon arsenal. Several trans.
ports are placed in readiness to embark
with troops for China.
[NoTE-A speech made by Gen. Butler
at Detroit and one by VIM. Daniel,
candidate for Vice President on the
Prohibition ticket delivered at Chicago
were received, but owing to the lateness
of the hour they were held over and will
appear to-morrow.-ED