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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
Mr.. GLADSTONHS GREAT SPEECH.

A REMARKABLE TRIBUTE TO TIE UNITED STArES
Extracts from Ms speech on ne RS,or,H B Feo'uaV o.
take nv stand upon the broad principle of
the enfranchsement of capable CITIZENS De hey Few OF
be they many, aud If they he many 80 much the ocl.
ecse n h an addition OF strength to the state. Ihe
strength Of the modern state lies IN the repreNenas
system rejoice 70 think that IN this happy country AM
tbs happy Constitution have other sources ofsenYh
I'm the pcct paid to various orders OF the state ana 10
the authority they enjoy and in the unDtoAea course
which has been allowed to most of national insttH
tons But still IN the main II Is the representative ~
which Is the strength OF the modern 1le IN se.ia
and Of the State this country In particular SIR may
saw as an Illustration, believe that never has th' gas
truth been wildly shown as In the recent war OF ue
American Republic. The CONFUSION OF that 'ol,ii w,
tween 1861 and 1860 was perhaps The most IHSnum
witch ever assaulted national existence. Inc ehors
which were made on both sides were MARKED luc wv
tious which alone the movement was put down N'Lo
not 0uiy extraordinary but they were what Wod na'o
only rendered possible by the TACT mat they proceeded
from a Nation where every capable ci,Nou Wa 'u ~.
chised. aud had direct aud energetic interest III '"'
unity and well being OF the state. ..,, A.,
Why is ii that do not present comple'e PM ny
faculty OF authorship Is gctlhg very "eHAi p1' AD' ~
INV colleagues IN the YgOr OF life, Suiccnty eft IA
mind and brain. aud have no doubt with our JOINS dF
picte bin 10 lay the table Of the House. Bat why an
We not do soi Because We knew as well as u the lAs
could have become an Act OF Parliament But a. nav
said. this i not perfect bill with regard 10 tA' n
what the questions We leave Out lhole k'At', 10
will not force us on that me Mo"T IRA
tho road to ruin. have heard tnat s,ti.ty
are authors and artists who never 80 ~
themselves with the perfection OF lhelt picture, "a H.;
ton ana the consequence Is that the picture al
unp h,ye beru wasted remember most meluortolo
archbishop Archbishop Horsloy-who. with repec. 20
IL said the worst speaksrlu mo House Oh Ll' ia
,vbvi nsr,nse ne WIS a man OF inferior intellect ho
was a man of remarkable intellect ana rthheheA'' II
unfortunately he tastiuuus that ne hc'.a "a
satisfy himself that his terms were pcfi''I "'u ia
phrase. entirely beyond criticism, aud m coAse'l hV ~
same catastrophe befel his orAtory no ~ iuy" VA
fecfon il moi The true basis OF English legislation VIC
look AT the attAinable and look at the pidcucdo Nv
we have too much English sense TO he uraN -" ~ az
these sangunc deueatons Of what might poss'Ds he s
famed in Utopia from path which promises 70 o"'
10 effect great good for the people oi Eigiahu ,,ea
Tbi, X a measure with results such a. nave Ntu ~
10 sketch them, aud ought ~ bring home " 'le n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
DIscREDIrIyG RCToRs ABoUT TrNlN

Rumors that lyman, who figured as Number
One M connection with the PhUnN Park tragedy was 10
be sent abroad take charge OF the dynamite operations
Of tine Is Revolutionary Brotherhood and 70 pau the
assassination of James McDemot the intormeF are gem
orally Iidcucd by the leaders Of the dynamite movement
here lyman for several months has been employed oy
John Feury Wholesale uquordcacr at No. $50 Green
wichst ia a travelling salesman. At Mt teufys once
Yesterday it was stated that lyman started ON mp
through NewYor state about two weeks ago ana III al
,rob,bltv would be absent FOR week OF ten days
longer The report OF Tynans being sent abroad MI.
Fruy regarded de ruln0r, as yndn appeared To
Ir Wen satisfied and had been heard from within day or
two. -.
O'Donovau Rosa denied any Knowledge OF plan to
send lyman abroad or 10 put McDomOt out OF the way
would not be surprised lac said, with my sIefOus
look to hear ut amy time OF his meeting the tate oI
Carey"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
OUT or PLACE IN THE PRISONERS BOX.

An Englishman, apparently recent arrival
in this country was on Of inspection yesterday
about the courts and happenedo ascend the stairs in the
General Sessions buldng the time when the prisoners
were being taken lie in line with the oh-
GERS and prisoners and went with them into the prison
r- box in the rear After the officers had
left the Enclosure he began to realize lis position. He
called to the officers: Let OUT and kicked yieor-
ou,ly against the blanks Keep stil in there" cried
the officer who thought he had unusually noisy
prisoner The young man continued to pound and kick
hr side, Of the box and hu3ly succeeded IA causing one
of the court officers to listen to his complaint The officer
WHO bld been summoned from the Tombs Then there
was comparison Ot the list with the umDer0t prisoners
in custody and scrutiny Of the faces OF the prisoners.
n was decided that the Englishman not entitled 10
place in the box and he lett the building hastily When
4" entered he had an of comfortable sesasfactiOn
and an almost dulish carefurCSs of attire, but when
he departed he looked rumped and crest-f3llen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
MISCELLANEOUS RAILROAD INTELLIGENCE
Rosrov. March 1.-THE Mcigs Elevated

Railroad bill has passed the legislature II nomnauy
permits the construction under certain restrictions OF Inc
elevated railroads under the Meg, system, through any
of the towns or cities Of the commonwealth siJ'cl 10
approval Of the selectnen or "ldrllusn an slf,
cay authorizes the building Ot an experimental s'ouoH
from Cambridge TO Boston.
HARTFORD, March 1.-The railroad commissioners
having obtained authority, reported bill 10 the LesS"
re today providn1 for the issue Of preferred stock w
the Ncw.Yorl and New England railroad. The BILL when
e essentially the same AZ that presented in the MasSa
chu>ct legislature. went To the Railroad Cohhtteedui
VIII be fayorthly reported back to ih' House
CHICAGO March l2--At the annual meeting or the
stocLbodrrs Of the Illinois Central Railroad today the
following directors were elected: w. Luttecn, sidney
Webster Robert Goelet aud 5. Van Rensselaer, Crugcr
all of New York.
The stockholders OF the Chicago and Grand Trunk RAN
road this afternoon reelected the old Board OF DIRECTORS
who in turn elected the following officers; President
Joseph IIrksOn; vicepresdcnt, L. j. Seagent; secre-
tary and treasurer, Charles Purscr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
THE KEIFER-BoYNToN INVESTIGATION.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-ln the keifer-
Boynon investigation to-day j. C. 8. Blackburn. mem
Der Of the Committee Rules in the XLVIth Congress
testified that he knew Of rule or practice Of the
House under which the report OF confer
ence committee upon which the point OF order had been
raised that il contained legislation could be sent 10
the Committee of the Whole on the state Of the Union
Captain Brooks, Chief OF the Secret Service Division OF
the Treasury Department, produced record from his
Office entitled DESCRIPTION Of Criminals" and showed
the dcScfipton VI Charles (. Garfield dealer In
counterfeit money. The record not admitted IN evil
deuce Judge Merick, who acted counsel for General
BOyuon offered Elders testimony In the kclOggSpOf
ford case a. evidence and said that Elder had acknow
lodged himself he liar in many words. This was re-
the committee and be then asked the privilege
OF bringing "a witness from Texas to prove that Elder
"a fugitive from Justice This not granted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
THE PRESIDENTS MEETING TO-DAY.
RATES LIKELY TO DE REsToRED-How THE slrUA-
TON IS REGARDED.

RATES LIKELY TO DE REsTORED-H0W THE slTUA-
TON IS REGARDED.
Renlies haye been received from most of the
railroad presidents who were parties to the compact OF
February and the meeting called for to-day to consider
the rate situation will probably held in Commissioner
Finks Office Various rumors circulated yesterday,
the most important being that the Pennsylvama
and the Erie roads would withdraw from the pool An
official DENIAL was obtained from Erie, and the position OF
the PENNSYLVANIA road IL sufficiently settled by tho
declaration OF President Roberts that his remarks regard
ing the nccency the present pool in respect to the
maintenance had been miscOnsrued when tEey
interpreted indicating opposition to the present
agreements prominent trunk line officer sald
yesterday: Mr.. Robertss position IL perfectly PLAN
There is good reason for all railroad men 10
be dissatisfied with the working Of the trunk line pool Tor
the past year. It's efficiency might well be doubted when
most OF last year the rates heavily the Penn
sylvania part of the time and now the Nanderbht
roads have gone In to Yet while rates have
been badly cut the would have been much
greater II the sembance OF pool had not been kept up
No road r. willing to bear the Ojm that WOuld De Ut
tached to open break OF the pooling agreements.
The dissatisfaction with the situation, however ~ nor
denied by any railroad man. On Monday the NeW-lorh
hy the Ere and the Pennsylvania The same argument
that was uscd by the NewYor Central few months ago
to prove that the Erc connections were cutting rates -
now applied the Centralnanely the course OF franc
With ogard to the restoration OF rates few persona VINO
well Informed expect anything except ,lHn"I-
able action by the presidents y, reducuph
OF schedule rates may be ordered, but this Is
not lisely to be made except upon pledge that the
lower rates will be maintained. Outs DE OF the fae qo
line percentages The Pennsylvania road is bitterly OBJ
posed suTcnderng any part OF itA present PrVOrh
to make up the percentage allowed 10 the peia""iI,
Laclsa wanna and Western and the West Shore roads IL
may even refuse TO submit the matter 70 arbitration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
NATIONAL AID TO EDUCATION.
PROVISIONS OF TIE MORRILL, BILL, WHICH HAS
RrFN EXPORTED TO THE SENATE FANORABLf.
.....,.rr,,- NInrnh -'rhn Morrill, Elncn-

PROVISIONS OF TIE MORRILL, BILL, WHICH HAS
BEEN EXPORTED TO TIE SENATE FAVoRABLY.
WASHINGTON, March, 12.-The Morrill, Educa-
tiopal bin was reported favOraby to-day by senator
Pncb from the Committee on Educational and Labor IL
provides for the setting apart forever Of the net pro
ceeds Of the sales Of public lands and annually OF sum
Of money equal to oncha OF the moneys paid INTO the
TREASURY I'm each year by Pacific Railroad Companies
under the Thurman act for the education OF the people
10 be arporoned to the several states and Territories and
the District Of Columbia, upon the basis Of population
between the ages Of five and twenty years an educa
oDal fund and 10 bear interest at the rate Of four
cent the interest only he paid for educational pur
noses Twothrds OF the income arising from this fund
shall he annually appropriated TO the free and impartial
education in public schools OF all children between the
ages OF six and sixteen years; Onethird SHAH be appro
prlated to the endowment and support OF agricultural
colleges until the annual income Of such colleges shall
have reached the OF $4,000, when only that sum
shall be appropriated To them
II provides for the Establishment in these colleges OF
schools instruction OF females IN such branches OF
technical or industrial cducauuh bS c S,iI mn
sex also provides that sum NOT exceeding MY per
cent OF The amount apporOneu 10 any otae vi
may be applied in the first year TO inc malhehace o one
or more schools the instruction OF teachers oil common
school, and exceeding ten per cent OF me amount III
each wear thereafter may ne apheu 10 inc same
purpose provides that TO entitlc any state Territory
or the District OF Columbia 10 the benefits OF this act u
shall maintain for at least, tIfce montHs III eau
wear until January l. 1887 and thereafter four months
In each year system OF Tree pubic SCHOOLS 1of an te
children within its limits between the of six and six
teen and shall through the proper officer thereof for the
wear ending June 80 last preceding Such Hpp0rnOnmeht
yooa f renort To the Commissioner OF Education. OF
the number of public schools the number of teachers
cuiDoyed the number of sChOO-hOuses owned ana the
number Of schOolhOuses hired the total number OF chill
and the actual number of months III the year schools nave
main aimed In each OF the several school districts or
amounts appropriated by the Legislature, or otherwise
received for the purpose of maintaining system OF free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
NoN-EpIscoPAL ShRrTcES N LENT

meeting of Brooklyn ministers was held yes
teay afternoon in the First Baptist Church complete
arrangements for union evangelical services to bee held
next week Among those present were the Rev DIS. j.
NJ Ludlow, +. Il. Morse H. G. Eddy, 4. q. Lawson, j.
r. g. Strong and the Rev. Mcssrs. ". J.. Phillips, s. b.
Halliday J. H. Tyler j. Humstone J. C. zimmerman and
c. W KING 1t was decided 10 hold services in Historical
Hail. at Clinton aud PierrepOnt sts each day next week
from 1 to . nm The services viii be conducted m
ccs.ion lax the Rev Mr.-rs f. l.. Cuycr, A. j. f. Bch
rends q T. Reed u. g Eddy, A. II. Thompson and j. g.
Zimmerman representing respectively The fraby Terrain
Conversational Methodist Baptist, Reformed and Luth
eran denOminatons. The singing VIII be led icy l.. r.
Ide, and the Gospel Hymns" viii be used. The meet
ings VIII be IN charge OF committee composed or the
Rev. Messrs. Lawson Halliday and Phillips II Is hoped
to continue the service a second week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
YOUNG H0NHoP4THIC DOCTORS.

The Iahnemannian Society of the New York
tororopathc Medical College held It's twelfth annual
commencement exercises last night in the college build
ing, at Twenty thrdst and TAird-aye. Diplomas were
conferred on hiy-two members Of the society by the
presidcut j. A. Mckenzie. Music furnished by the
College Gee club. The opening address was made by
DR. Gcoree NJ Dnlow, former graduate OF the college
The send OH" u - was given by f. = Fulton OF tue
class or 1850 After the closing address by the pres
t rho ,rnutb prize OF $50 I'm GOLD was presented by
Dr : f. wilcox t. Nathaniel Robinson, 81 Btookli H.
member OF Junior class, for the most perfect dissection
made during the tcrm The prize for the best report OF
DR. f. H. DOughtys clinics presented 10 Charles r.
smith of the senior class The commencement exercises
of he college will take place Tonight 40 CmcAcnng idI
10 be- followed by dinner Of the alumni at the Bruins
"a IL Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
THE NUT AND BOLT TRADE DEPRESSION.

A meeting of the nut and bolt manufacturers
held this city last week to discuss the depression
in the trade which has lasted three months. The
depression does not affect the volume Of trade but Is
observed in the matter Of prices. Manufacturers mer
chants and buyers decline carry large stocks The re-
suit Is that orders to merchants although numerous are
small and the latter ask nothing from the manufacturers
beyond Will m their orders. The manufacturers ON
their part are endeayOrng to limit production To the
demands OF the trade The manufacturers were never
more unanimous than at this meeting that prices had
rear he'd the figure and that an effort must be
lde now TO raise them possible The general feeling
was that the low prices due to the general depres
sion O the iron trade. Ii stated that the present
tariff agitation had done serious damage. The low prices
had affected the workmen aud there signs OF serious
discomfort them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
AMENDING THE POST OFFICE BILL.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Thc House resumed
consideration Of the Post Once Appropriation bill After
some debate MI Hors amendment increasing to $l2
100000 the appropriation for the compensation OF post
masters was lost on motion OF Mr. Davis. Of Illinois,
the clause limiting the salaries OF postmaseIs TO $4,000
was stricken out Mr.. Holman offered an amcndnent'
which lost, fixing the salary OF the postmaster al
New York at 81 900 Mr.. IIOT sarc9stcally asked Mr.
Holman yhctherle favored Ncw-YOrk because II the
home of me sun. which had Just published his picture TO
tbp country motion by Mr. IIorr 10 increase the ar-
nrnDriifl,u for ccrss by SI2jCOO was lost Pending
CONSIDERATION of Amendment by MI skinner OF New
York increasing Ivy 100000 the appropriation ioI me
payment letter carriers the Committee rose and the
HIM. u llIInL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March 12.--The Senate con-
nrmed the following nominations to day Second Lieu
tenant G.. L. Converse jr to be First Lieutenant; First
Lieutenant John w. Pullman OF the sh re nent OF cav
airy 10 be Assistant Qualtcrmastcr with the rank OF
CAPTAIN Fret Lieutenant c. L. Cooper Adluant, to he
Captain; Second Lieutenant Join Bicel0w to be First
Lieutenant the Rev Ebenezer ". Brady, OF iowa, and
the Rev Wlburn II. scott OF Illinois TO DO Post CHAP
lns in the Army Also the following to be pOsimastcr
Harvey j. Russell COopcrsown, \. Y; James T. step
Lcur Hickman, Ky. Lewis : Whec.Ock, Owatonna,
Minn: W Butler Columbus, Ohio; II. T.. Lutz, Circle
Vile Ohio: Augusta b. Bencrl West Point, y. y Mrs
Niya Huston, MiersbOrOugh Ohio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
AMERICAN MEAT PRODUCTs ABROAD.

WAsHINGTON, March 12.-The Senate Com
mittee Foreign Relations today received an informal
report the subcommittee appointed TO consider the
subject Of the exclusion OF American products from
foreign countries The recommendations Of the sub
committee are that bin should he enacted authorizing
the President IN his discretion, whenever satisfied that
American products excluded or Disseminated against
by any foreign country unjust grounds, 10 issue his
proclamation suspendng the importation of any or all
products Of the nation referred to- and also authorizing
Inc President 10 establish system Oi inspection and Ger
ncaton Of the quality II meat products at ports OF e1-
p0rt3ii0u II il further recommended that provision De
made 10 prevent the importation Of adulteatcd wines,
dc and that I'm certain emergencies all articles suspected
OF helne ndulterated shan Dc subiect % Inspection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
SHIPMENT OF DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVES
INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE ATToRNEf-GENEhAL ~
uurrrn STATES CIVIL oVFfCERS.


WARRINGTON. March 1.-THE following CIR
ar has been sont by Attorney to all oheu
states Attorneys and Marshals: "By direction oil 'o
President have to inform you 1t is reported 'ha' certain
persops are aiding In the prosecution OF henons crimes
Nv bpcn9 70 foreign ports explosives dangerous in the
highest degree to life and property No proof has been
adduced that this is founded upon Fact and the
President cannot believe ts truth The honor OF TINS Ma
ton however requires that II should not be open to the
imputatoD unfounded though II be- OF the shghtest ap
pearance OF tolerang such crimes whether to be com
mtted against our people those OF other countries
Your attention ia therefore called to Sections 53o3,
1884 $500 APIS aud 4.279 of the Revised Statutes OF
the United States, which regulate the shipment OF eH
provisions and Won are Instructed be dlgen in YOU
efforts the offences described and TO detect
and prosecute those who have or may commit them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
NORTHERN PACIFIC LANDS.
REPORT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF THE
GENERAL LAND OFFICE.

A
GENERAL LAND OFFICE
WASHINGTON, March 12.-The Secretary OF
the Interior to-day transmitted to the House report OF
the Commissioner or tho General Land Office, on inc
claims OF the Northern Pacific Railroad Company to lands
entered under the presumption or homestead laws prior
TO the time the definite location OF the road The COh
missioner says the Northern Pacific Company has sent TO
the Department maps showing the definite location OF
portions OF the road These maps have been accepted as
showing such location by the Department, and the man
line according to them is 1S9S.61 miles LONG, extending
from about nine miles west OF the Montreal River Wis
consip to a point near Walua, W t. and from Portland,
Oregon to Tacoma, ". t. with abranch line from YAKIMA
w r. to a junction with the main line near Alhs"Ortn' III
the same Territory. ..
Tie Commissioner also says that the railroad company
f. claiming land In odd numbered sections wlthlh u
limits OF Grant, upon which pTeemptOn ana nOmeSeau
settlements entries have been male prior to me 4ehh
location OF its road and subsequent to the WhlhWJs
upon the general route which the Department h0oS'
was authorized by law. The Department Is considering
the claims wherever valid claim OF settlement Is SHOWN
tO have been subssng at the date OF WuhdraWdl upon
general route the land covered thereby Is he 10 nave
been exceUtcd from the Withdrawal and from the grant
In The absence OF such claim settlement at tha da'
fhp right of the company has been recognized as superior
but in view Of proposed legislation touching the grant
action on claims initiated and entries made subsequently
hn. Do sIl-ueudCd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-13
THE BROOKLYN POST OFFICE SITE.
W. II. GRACE ACCUSES TIE TREASURY DErARrMEN1
OF DECEPTION.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

OF DFCEPIlON.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, March 12.-W. II. Grace, OF
BROOKLYN has written q letter to the Secretary OF the
Treasury in behalf OF number OF citizens OF that CITY,
10 protest against tho selection OF the Washington and
johnson SITS property "a site for the propose Post
Once. He asks for a hearing Tuesday next
In letter to President Mr. Grace states that since
writing the letter to Secretary Folgcr he has been in
formed that the case has been closed, and has been
practically so for a month and that the DistrctAtorney
for the Eastern District Of NewYor got his Instructions
on Monday to examine the several titles pertaining 10 the
purchase lie says: "On February p Iwroe letter to
NJ E. Ball Supervising Architect OF the Treasury, asking
II the selection OF suitable for the Post Oicc build
ing in Brooklyn had been closed, and III NOT whether
hearing would be given to those who favored the site IN
Flatbush-aye, its junction with FultOn-st MT
Bell REPLIED this letter March |, stating that the mat
ter was closed and that the Department was ready 10
hear any suggestions proposals that might be submit
this official invitation, the people who want tne
Post Ofice OH the Flathush,ave. ana Ful9h-sit;;
site asked me TO 20 to Washington, ana ii
necessary they would follow me and advocate us seeo
ton. -, q, 100000, o.. O..
first time to my great establishment. from Mr Bell that
the Department had weeks previously cOnullOnay
agreed take site I'm Westinghouse, and that my vlslt
here was q waste OF time and money. nave Deen tod
that was simply used instrument or scarecfow 10y
the great Treasury Department, and It's broker
in the Job for the sole purpose OF fghl' II
ing INTO hasty compliance some OF the owners
on the VashnctOn-st site. who holding
out higher prices but who readily yielded on beng
told that a p6n-compiance would surely enable me TO
submit the facts yOu Mr. President, for what they
are worth earnestly believing that II IL not your Wish
that double Oh on.s cl"I"oei have arcadT
under YOU In the service nav it aIc"I =,
stated these facts verbally. we'll as IN "rlune 10
Secretary FOlger but notice has been taken OF thcn
earnestly hope you viii order an lnHestiGa-
ION