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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-05-02
THE CONVENTION.

The result Of the Virginia City
Convention il already known to our
readers. We believe with the En-
terprise that the names Of Nackav.
Requa and Derby would have
added strength to the delegation at
Chicago. but 10 further believe
that the work Of the Convention
was - near right ~ cos1d have
been under the circumstances.
That the Stats was largely in favor
Of Blaine there was no doubt. and
no delegate who respected his owp
honor and the wishes Of his con-
st;tuents soaia lave voted to effect
i aifefent result. It will be re-
membered that it was rumored in
this county that the ticket elected
1t the primaries was composed OF
anti Blaine men who would defeat
the wishes Of the people at the Con-
vention. 8. G.. Wright was an
nounced as the special individual
who would help to bu'ldose the
Convention into sending an anti
Blaine delegation. Mr.. Wright
personally is q strong anti-Blaine
man, yet it was he who made .
pushing fight against the Storey
county delegation and insisted that
the Convention express plainly and
unmistak ably the wishes of the
people. 1t was q noticeable fact
that from all parts of the State were
anti Blaine men, sent unpledged
from their respective counties, who
made q vigorous fight for Blaine
that they might sink their individ-
cal preferences and express the
wishes of their constituents.
While the APPEAL had hoped for a
different result, it congratulates
the people of Nevada upon the fact
that they sent delegates to the Con
vention who kept perfect faith with
them. The Storey county delega-
ton, who were all for uninstructed
delegates. accepted the situation
gracefully, and in the interests Of
harmony did not present the names
Of their favorite candidates at all
but voted for the opposition. Not
withstanding the material differ
ences of opinion which prevailed
in the Committee of Conference,
the Convention finished its WORK
upon q most amiable basis and in
the interest of party harmony.
Whatever may be the result al
Chicago. Nevada may be counted
upon to poll the full strength Of
the Republican ticket, which means
that her electoral votes will go for
the nominee of the Chicago Con-
ventiOn.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-05-02

The Belmont Courier says that
the citizens of Belmont are sub-
scribing to q volunteer fund for
tho erection Of two large tanks and
water pipes to afford more adequate
fire protection to the town.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-05-02
THE PLEDGE.

The following resolution adopted
by the State Convention embodies
the pledge of the delegates:
Resolved: That in the opinion of
this convention the success of the
Republican party would be as
sured by the nomination of James
G. Blaine for President, yet, with
out instrrcting the delegates this
day appointed, but reposing full
confdenceir their integrity and wis
dom, we placeon record our firm con-
viction that they will meet the
unanimous sentiment of the Re-
publican party of this State if they
support the candidature of Mr..
Blaine in the National Republican
Convention. and we hereby pledge
the Republican party of Nevada to
support the nominees of that Goa
veDtion.
The above resolution was adopted
by a vote of IS to 20. This is not ex-
actly pledge, but perfectly bind
ing and obligatory upon any man of
homer, and SO considered by the
convention and delegates.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-05-02
Shaving, Etc.

For q good artistic shave, for hot or
cold baths, or for scientific hair dressing
60 to Cunha's at Mnller's Old standl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
STIRRING THEM UP.
Representative Henley Polses UP

representative Henley Foxes Up the
Animals Of sI.v republican Cage.
Representative Henley, of California.
says a Washington special of the 9Th to
the Courter-.Jou171al, stirred up the Re-
publican side to-day during the debate on
the naval bill by an expose of the methods
used against him by the Navy Depart
ment during the last campaign. He
averred that employees of the navy-yard at
Mare Island were compelled to 90 to a
certain table and secure their ballots he
fore going to the polls.
This brought Mr.. Reed, of Maine. to his
feet, who asked if the men were murder
ed Tor not voting as they were instructed.
Representative Tully, of California.
came to the rescue of his COLLEAGUE with
the reJOlnder: ''NO; but those who dis
obeYed orders We're dischalg ged."
On the Democratic side this sally evoked
around of liberal applause, during which
Mr.. Reed sullenly subsided.
Continuing his remarks. Mr.. Henley
charged Secretary Chandler with inspir-
ing such a campaign method, and declared
that he was not a proper one to be in
trusted with money to build up a navy.
There would be a renewal of the scenes
which marked the career of Secretary
k0bes0n, and jObbery and corruption
would again outrage decency
IN the short time allotted to him the
new member from the Pacific slope scored
number of telling points against the
present administration of naval affairs.
ana proved himself an able and ready de-
batter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
sOPHOMOREs OUTwITTED.
The Freshmen of Cornell Universit
Have Their Feast at Last

The Freshmen of Cornell University
Have Their Feast at Last.
The SophOmores of Cornell University,
who took possession of the Freshman
banquet last Friday evening and deyoured
it, while the Freshmen tasted in ignor-
ance of the cause ofits non-arrival, saws an
Ithaca special of the 7th inst. to the New
York World, made an effort to repeat
their game this evening. The '87 men
had ordered their second spread from a
Rochester caterer and the 'S6 men met
the train, as on the former occasion. at
Farmersville. They failed to secure the
stock of good things, however, and then
tried to bribe the brakeman and baggage
man to let them doctor the eatables: but
this plan also failed. A few stations nearer
Ithaca a delegation of Freshmen was met
and collision ensued, but without
serious result. At the station in Ithaca
the train was met by nearly the whole.
Freshman class, and the Sophomores were
easily put to flight. Tonight, however
they attempted to raid the hall where the
banquet was in progress and lively skir-
mish ensued in which they were wOrsted.
but they manged to scatter something
very nOisOme about the room before
leaving. This in turn drove the Fresh
men temporarily from the building and
during their absence an effort was made
to discOnnect the gas meter. The police
were called in at this point and by their
aid the Freshmen were enabled to COM
plete their feast. Later they paraded the
streets with a brass band and kept IN
their celebration till a late hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
FREE LUMBER

The Largest Lumber Manufacturers NJ
Western Michigan Opposed to the
Tariff.
The MuskegOn Nelos has the following
interesting contribution on the tariff dis
cussion:
The News mas frequently called sttenz
tion to the fact that the leading lumber
manufacturers of Muskegon, Grand Ha-
ven, Spring Lake and elsewhere, are in
favor OF free lumber, believing that the
Canada lumber trade would not affect
their business in any way. Besides free
lumber they are fast adopting the plan Of
distributing their own lumber to the con-
sumers. In recent interview with one
of the members of the Cutler g. SayldRe
Lumber Company, of Spring Lake. one Of
the largest manufacturing concerns on thia
shore, one of the members is reported as
saying: "Our firm is a manufacturing
one; we do not buy lumber. There Ia
only one firm in the Michigan pjneries
that makes as much lumber as we do. All
our members are free tariff men on gem
eral principles, believing that manufac-
turers in general are crippled by high
protective duties, and particularly bv
protective duties on raw material, But
most Of the manufacturers oflumber have
protectionlst leanings. So far as the
duty on Canadian lumber is concerned its
removal would not benefit this firm. and
of course its maintenance does not iniure
it. This is due to the fact that our trade ia
Western one, and, even were the duty
on Canadian lumber removed, Canada
could not compete with us in supplying
the Western trade, because the Canadiap
lumber would have to be shipped around
the Straits of Mackinac to Chicago or
Michigan City or some other distributing
point, and the cost in freight would raise
their prices above; our railroads now run
into the Michigan pineries and we pro
pose hencefOrth to ship our lumber direct
from our mills. We are preparing to
abandon our large yards at Michigan
City. In fact the great manufacturers Of
lumber have now no use for either Chi
cago or Michigan City as the distributing
point. Michigan City is beng killed bV
the Wabash Railroad. The New Albanv
Road is the only one that. now offers in
ducements for shippers from that point,
Indeed the change Of the old Indianapolis.
Pittsburg and Cincinnati Road with ita
fostering care Of local trade, into a mere
branch of the Wabash system has been a
great calamity TO the State of Indiana.V
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
BANKING BILLS.
Status of the Measures Now in Commit

Status of the Measures Now in Commit
tee.
The Ways and Means Committee has
still under consideration the Potter bill.
says Washington special, to provide fol-
the funding of the debt, but the excite
ment connected with the tariff question
has so far prevented the committee from
dispOsing of it. \ favorable report is ex-
pected, but the COMMITTEES will not under
take any other subject until they shall
have made some disposition of the tariff
bill. The Introduction of the Aldrich
bill in the Senate will probably call atten-
tiOn again to the refunding propositions.
The bill differs in many important
particulars from that of Mr.. Potter, and
is rather more favorable to the
National banks. The impression still
prevails, however, that the Mcpherson
bill will be all the practical legislation
that will be secured at. this session. If
any refunding measure is to pass it will
doubtless not be until after the Presiden-
tial election, and the Mcpherson bill will
meet with determined opposition from the
Greenbackers. The minority of the Com.
mittee on Banking and Currency. which
reported the Wilkins bill, which is in the
precise terms and language of the Nc
PhersOn bill, has just submitted to the
House its views, but the minority consists
only of a. II. Buckner, Chairman. j. f.
Miller and George Yaple. The fears en-
tertained at first, that the Banking and
Currency Committee, on account of the
well-known views of the Chairman. would
be a Greenback committee, were not well
founded
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
EFFECT OF 2-CENr POSTAGE.
A Great Decrease in the Number of Pos
tai Cards Used Rennrted

A Great Decrease in the Number of Pos
tai Cards Used Reported.
AsHINGTON, March 9.-Since the in.
PRODUCTION of two cent letter postage
there been an unexpected reduction in
the number of postal cards issued. For
five years the average annual increase in
the issue has been IA per cent. Since
July lst there has been an increase of IS
per cent. in the number of adhesive
stamps and % per cent. in the number of
stamped envelopes issued During those
eIght months the issue of postal cards
only reached 256, ,552, ,775 as againt
26O, 226, 25O during the corresponding
period in the preceding year. In conse-
queDce of the decreased demand for pos
tai cards, the Postmaster General has
sent a letter to the Speaker of the House
OF Representatives, informing him that
estimates for the cost of manufacturing
cards during the next fiscal year NAV be
reduced $4,000. The reason assigned at
the department for the decreased issue of
postal cards, is that many communica-
tons formerly made by that means are
now made through letters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
wATTERsoN CONFIDENT.
He Says the Morrison Bill will Go
Through the House without Trouble.

He Says the Morrison Bill will Go
Through the House without Trouble.
Henry WattersOn, says a Washington
special of the Tth, is still extremely conf
dent that the Morrison bill will pass the
House. In conversation with a cor.
respondent to-day he said: ''The bill is
going to pass. All this talk that Randall
will cause its defeat is the same as the
talk of his friends last fall, that he would
be elected Speaker. Not more than
twenty-five Democrats will vote against
the bill, and l doubt if even so many will
do so. do not see why the protection
lists do not join and support it also. If it
be defeated the agitation will continue,
and the next bill VIII be a very much
seYerer one, so far as the manufacturers
are concerned. IT we can once get this
question fairly before the people, unem-
barrassed by other issues. they Will de-
clare in favor OF low tariff. l favor the
measure because it is q moderate one.
Men have invested large amounts of capt.
tai in manufacturing enterprises in the
faith that protective policy would be
maintained. They ought to be given an
opportunity to get out or to adjust them
selves to new conditions"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
AN INTERESTING DECISION
Respecting the Valuation of Merchan

Respecting the Valuation of Merchan-
disc.
The suit of c. H. Graves Il Sons, of Bos-
ton, VS.. the Lake Shore and Michigan
Railway, in which the plaintiffs excep-
ton have been overruled by the Supreme
Court, says Boston special of the 9th,
presented an interesting question as to
the valuation of merchandise DESTROYED
by common carriers. This was a suit TO
recover the value of 10 barrels of high
wines, shipped from Peoria, ILL.,, to Bos-
ton, under bill Of lading in which the
value of the wines was stated to be $40
per barrel. While on the defendants road
at South Bend, Ind, the merchandise was
destroyed in a collision between two
freight trains. The plaintiffs claimed that
the actual value of the property was
S6,332, while the defendants claimed that
its liability was only $1,000, the price
stated in the bill of lading. In the Su
perior Court judgment was found for the
plaintiffs in the sum of 81, ,553. The de-
PENDANTS appealed, and the rescript of the
full court is: Judgment affirmed. The
plaintiffs represented and agreed that the
goods carried were of the value Of $40 Der
barrel, and having thereby obtained a
lower rate OF compensation for the car
riage, are estOpped from showing that
the goods are of greater value"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
CoMPTE DE PARIS IN DANGER.
An Internal Machine Addressed to Him
Intercepted at Lyons


PARIS, March 9.-Legitimist circles
here are excited over the reported plot to
assassinate the Compte de Paris. The re-
port is based upon the fact that on Friday
last package, handed in at the railway
parcel office at Lyons and addressed to
the Compte de Paris, at his hotel in the
Rue Varenne, Paris, was found
upon examination to contain an
internal machine. The pack
age was Oblong in shape, being
seventeen inches long and twelve wide.
The officials were led to examine it by
finding that the wrapping had become un-
done. They found in it a fiat metal box
containing clock movement and quan-
tity of dynamite. The Compile was absent
from his Paris residence, having gone to
Cannes. Had the package reached its
destination and exploded the domestics
would have been the sufferers.
DYNAMITE CARTRIDGE EXPLoDEs,
A cartridge filled with dynamite ex-
ploded in the custom house at Lyons to-
day, mortally wOunding an official.
MEETING OF ANARCHISTS.
At an anarchist meeting in this city to-
day 1t was decided to MAINTAIN strict
secrecy concerning the preparations
which are being made for a monster
gathering of the adherents of anarchistic
views. 1t is believed, however, that the
18th inst. is the date fixed upon for the
proposed meeting
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
BIsMARCKs CAREER oUrLrNED
Professor James EuIogistic Lecture ON
the Powerful German Statesman


the Powerful German Statesman.
"The Creation of an Empire; the Life
and Work of Count Won Bismarck" was
attractively discussed by Professor James,
of the University of Pennsylvania, Friday
evening, says the Philadelphia Times.
The lecture was in the course given under
the auspices of the university. Begin
ming with description of the condition
of the German States in 1910, at the time
of the succession to the throne of the new
Hing of Prussia, the history of the politi-
cal affairs of Germany was briefly dis
cussed up to the time of the Diet of 1S47.
THAT Diet" said the Professor, s'wes
memorable because it contained among
It's members most of the men who were
destined to play prominent part in the
politics of the next twenty-five years
Among them was a young Saxon Squire
30 years old, of large frame and naughty
and defiant in his manner" This was
Bismarck, who at once made himself no.
tOrious and disliked by the people on ac-
count of the reactiOnaTy ground which he
took on every question. He believed in
absolute monarchy, thought constitutional
government heresy and cOntended for
the ancient despOtism. "Theugh most
James, "he accomplished greater re-
forms than all the liberal statesmen of
Europe in the thirty years past" The
year following Bismarck's entrance into
politics was one of revolution, and in this
he distinguished himself by his vigorous
opposition to all reform. When at last
constitutional government came he plain
ly stated that he accepted it because he
had to and not because he believed in it.
The session of 1850 closed his legislative
career, and soon after he was appointed
the representative of Prussia in the Ger
man Diet. For ten years following he
was Ambassador in different countries,
and during this time his views as to Prus-
sian policy changed.
When, at length, the present Emperor
ascended to the throne Bismarck's OppOr-
tunlty came. He was appointed Prime
Minister and upheld the King in his reOr.
ganiZatlon of the army in spite Of the OPP
sltion OF the Assembly. Those great re-
forms were effected which made the de-
feat Of Austria at SadOwa in 1867, and Of
the French in 1870 possible, and resulted
in the crOwning glory of his life when, at
versailles, William |. was crowned En-
peror of united Germany. The great ends
he had in view, Professor James de-
clared, justified his means and made
Bismarck the first statesman of Europe
during the present century. CavOur only
could be compared with him and CavOur's
difficulties were more easily overcome
than Bismarck's. ''Great in war, great
In peace and great in the hearts Of his
countrymen," he accomplished that which
had been the dream of Germany for cen
turles and made of disconnected states
the most powerful empire of the world.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
THE MORRISON BILL.
An Unsettled Parliamentary Point With
Regard to 1t.


Regard to 1t.
MIR. Randall, says Washington special,
is credited with holding that when the
Morrison bill is in committee of the
whole for consideration motion can be
made to strike out the enacting clause
which cannot be debated. 1t is certain.
however, that the bill will be debated if
it shall be taken up. Early in the ses.
sion it will be recOllected that Mr.. HOl-
man offered an amendment to the rules
that such a motion should take prece-
denee OF all other motions and that it
should not be debated. When Mr..
Holman's attention was called
to the effect that this rule
would have on the tariff bill, he
expressed his willingness to cOnfine it's
operation to private bills. Mr.. Randall,
it is understood, now holds that there is
no need for such rule as that proposed
by Mr.. Holman, but that debate can be
cut of, as has been suggested. He will
find that he cannot accomplish his pur-
pose to prevent discussion. Moreover, a
good many Republicans will oppose his
efforts. KassOn and some others who
want to vote for the bill desire debate IN
order that they may explain their votes to
their constituents. 1t is certain that after
debate Mr.. RandalPs fifty votes will melt
to about twenty. The bill will be reported
on Monday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
A HIT AT GEN. NIEIGS.
Double Pay Not to be Allowed t,
Retired Officials,

Double Pay Not to be Allowed to
Retired Officials.
1t is understood that the amendment
placed on the naval appropriation bill
yesterday, says a Washington special of
the 7th, in the House preventing army
officers ranking above Major, and naval
officers above the grade of Commodore,
who are on the retired list, from drawing
pay from the government tor services per-
formed in any civil position, was intended
to prevent Gen. NJ. c. Meigs from draw
ing pay as Supervising Architect of the
new Pension Office building. Gen. Meigs
now draws pay on the retired list of the
army with the rank of Major General. He
has also claimed a salary of $40 per dav
for his services in supervising the con-
struction of the new Pension Office build
ing. He drew both pays for some time.
and just now his second pay as architect
Is being held up by the Treasury Depart
ment awaiting a decision by the Attorney
General,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
THE SILVER COINAGE QUESTION
A Plea for the Standard Dollar.

In support of the memorial agreed on
to-day, says New York special of the
7th, by the Chamber of Commerce. calling
on Congress to discontinue the coinage of
the silver dollar for at least two years,
and 60 cause the issue of 81 and 50 bills,
several speeches were made by members
OF the chamber declaring against the issue
OF deprecated money. Several members
Lyon and James B. Colgate, opposed the
memorial on the ground that silver has
always been unit Of value, and was not
universal money. Mr.. Colgate said if
France and Germany should cease to coin
gold, silver would be at premium. The
memorial was indorsed by large ma
jority, and committee was appointed to
submit it to Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-10
THE PLEASANTON BILL.
The Occasion of the Opposition to the
Measure.

VI LH6 opposition to the
Measure.
The House, greatly to the surprise Of
many OF Gen. PleasantOn's friends. saws a
Washington special of the 7th. recon-
mltted the bill restoring Gen. Pleasanton
to the retired list of the army to the Com
mlttee ON Military Affairs, which action
is understood to be equivalent to its de-
feat. 1t is thought that the opposition to
the bill was not on account of any partIc-
ular opposition to Gen. Pleasanton, but
TO an alleged combination of interests
which 1t is claimed was the result of the
FIlz JOhn Porter, Pleasanton and Grant
Dllls. 1t is thought the arrangement was
that the Fitz John Porter and Pleasanton
bills were to have been got through the
House before the bill placing Gen. Grant
on the retired list was to be pressed, and
that the friends of Porter and Pleasanton
were to help the Grant bill through i'm
turn for Grants aid to those bills. There
is considerable feeling against placing
Gen. Grant on the retired list on the Re-
publican side of the House. 1t is held
that Grant now being a railroad presi-
dent, the manager of several mining con-
Germs and the holder of other offices. his
income is sufficiently large to prevent
him from asking the government to nut
him on the retired list.