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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

LOUISVILLE, which is a great, big-hearted
Kentucky town, if we are to believe its
leading newspaper, is provincial and mar
row in all its aspects, mere suburb OF
Cincinnati, and in that spirit opposes,
through the Courisr-Journdl, the appro-
priation of SI,0O0,000 asked for by the
great Worlds Fair Exposition to be held
this winter in New Orleans. That paper,
moved by what on its face seems the pet
test conceit of mere village life, puts
its exhibition OF local products in
contrast with the worldwide proper
tions OF the New Orleans Exposition,
TO which all the nations are looking
with something like pleasurable an
ticipations, opening for them as it will
ths whole valley of the Mississippi as
direct market for their wares and mer
chandise. The opposition o. the Courier
Journal to this appropriation by Congress
is petty and splenetic. Jealousy is con-
fessedly its basis, and that is beneath the
dignity ci the position it would have the
country believe it occupies. Memphis
competes directly with New Or,
leans for trade, which Louisville
does not, yet her merchants, mechanics
and manufacturers and all classes of her
people desire to see the great Exposition at
the Crescent City a success that will re-
fleet credit on the United States and per-
petuate our name and lame with foreign
nations. Hut the Kentucky Legislature
Uill, we feel sure, take larger view Of
this matter than the COjirier-JOurndi, and,
yielding to the well-based opportunities OF
Col. MoreEead lake an appropriation
that will enable the people that body rep
resents to make an exhibition at New Or
leans that will do them more good than a
thousand Louisville fairs could possibly
effect. The C0arier-50urndl does not, we
feel morally certain, fairly represent the
spirit of Kentucky when it opposes Con
gressional help for the New Orleans Ex-
position.
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Baseball.

BosToN, May BLOSSOMS, ) Buffalos, 8.
PTTsBURG, May Athletics, 8; Ale
ghenys, =.
WASHINGTON, May Washingtons,1 70; ;
Brooklyns, 0.
BALTIMORE, May 1.-Baltimores, 8; Met
ropolitans, 3.
HARRIsBURG, Pa, May 1.-Virginias, 4;
HarriSburgs, s.
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-Philadelphias,
13; Detroits, >.
FoRT WAYNE, IND, May mo game
on account of rain.
TERRE HAUTE, May l. Grand Rapids,
II; Terre Hautes, 4.
MILWAUKEE, MAY 1.-The rain cut short
the Milwaukee and st. Paul game at the
sixth inning 6; st. Pauls, /.
ST. LOUIS, May 1.-The champion games
OF the American Association opened here
this afternoon, and notwithstanding that
it rained until nearly o'clock, a great
crowd was in attendance and fine game
played. ST. Louis, 4; indianapolis, 2.
CINCINNATI, May 1.-Cincinnatis, 8;
Columbus, 10. Base hits: Cincinnatis, 8 !;
Columbus, IL. At the close of the game
the general pavilion gave way and about a
dozen persons were injured, one fatally.
Three were removed in patrol wagon,
while the rest were taken away in car.
riages. 1t was a miracle that a number
were not killed outright.
New YORK, May There were $4,000
people at the polo grounds to witness a
game OF baseball between New York and
Chicago teams of mines, the game being
the initial one in the contest for the
champion pennant to be played in
this city. The visitors put forward the
strongest team, but the New York men
surprised their friends by defeating the
champions in the most unexpected man.
ner. Corcoran was batted all over the
field and the fielding of the Westerners was
very poor. The home team had an easy
time of it. Following is the score: Chi
cago, 3; New York, 10.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
The fsouse to Go 10 Work i'm Earnest Oh
she Tarin-In the Senate.


WASHINGTON, May l. House. = The
morning hour was dispensed with, and
Mr.. Morrison moved that the House go
into Committee OF the Whole on the tariff
bill, and pending that moved tha.all gen.
eral debate on the bill be closed at 4o'clock
Tuesday next.
Mr.. Randall said that he had no objec-
ton to closing debate, but hoped he would
be accorded an hour Tuesday.
Mr.. Mckinley gave notice that at the
conclusion OF general debate a motion
would be made to strike out the enacting
clause.
Mr.. Findlay hoped debate was not going
to be chOked off.
"There is no occasion for talking about
choking Off" replied Mr.. Morrison.
In reply to a question the Speaker stated
that up to the present time forty-three
gentlemen had addressed the committee.
1t was then agreed that private business
be suspended tomorrow, and the day de-
voted the tariff debate.
Mr.. norrison's limitation motion was
agreed to without division, and the House
went into Committee of the Whole, as in
dicated.
Mr.. Dorsheimer spoke in favor OF the
Morrison bill, and when he concluded Mr..
Kelley said he had been told that the gen
tleman, in referring TO some remarks Of
his, had quoted him as saying, "Harvests
are too abundant, artisans too industri-
GUS" He had made no such statement,
and the gentleman could not have read
his speech, but must have been eyre.
giously deceived by somebody.
Mr.. Dorsheimer replied that he had
carefully examined the gentleman'5 speech
and he now formally repeated the state
ment he made,
II regret the gentleman's course" said
Mr.. Kelley, "for it lessons my estimate of
his character"
Mr.. Brumm spoke in advocacy Of the
protective system, and in reply to the ar
guments OF its opponents charged the
horizontal reduction as horizontal hum
bug.
Mr.. Eaton followed, also in opposition to
the bill. In conclusion, Mr.. Eaton made
a strong appeal for the preservation of the
rights of the States.
Mr.. Eaton was listened to with great
attention, and his speech was especially
enjoyed by Republicans, who frequently
interrupted him with applause and
laughter.
Mr.. Hammond presented an argu ment
in support OF the Morrison bill, and de-
clared that the Democrats were honest
and earnest in their purpose to reduce the
revenue and taxation.
At the evening session, after speech by
Mr.. Peele, of Indiana, in opposition to the
Morrison tariff bill, the House adjourned.
MIR. Finerty also made a speech is oppo,
sition to the bill.
The House then took a recess until s 80
o'clock, the evening session to be for de-
bate Of the tariff bill.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

SENATOR EDMUNDs's letter and note to
William Walter Phelps, the superservice-
able defender of the indefensible Mr..
Blaine, published in the APPEAL of yes
terday, afford very plain evidence that the
great Nermonter, unlike the great histori
cal pulfer from Maine, can take care of
himself, and does not need volunteer de-
tenders. Mr.. Phelps must feel that he 8
sluelched, or rather that he and Blaine
are ground to powder as between the
neither and upper nillstone-Edmunds
snd the New York Erening Post 81 am
neither willing to be candidate or Presi-
den" says Edmunds, and then In his
very sharp note he supplements this by
telling Mr.. Phelps, with your arguments
and conclusions l have no concern"
William Walter has tried his hand
at pulling the chestnuIs out of
the fire for Mr.. Blaine, and if he is badly
burned he has no one but himself to
blame. Blaine's record cannot be success.
fully defended. His corruptions were
plainly confessed to when he stole the
Mull.gan letters and made use of them in
the House IN so impudent a manner as to
shock the whole Country by his unparal-
leied cheek. Neither his "history" of
twenty years in Congress nor his nomina-
ton by the Republican party will save
him. Dlaine's course is run.
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! SPECIAL from Columbus, o., to the
Cincinnati T,mes-Star says there is move
snent on foot there to nominate Tilden
and Payne. The correspondent who sends
this information says that although
many are surprised that Payne should be
mentioned for second place, it is apparent
shat Tilden is not liable to serve out his
term, and Payne would then be President
Tet the interests of the two candidates are
70 closely allied that, as am told, it has
been agreed to equally divide the patron
sse If the ticket wins. Payne will be
gwen control OF the entire West, while
Tiiden's hand will be seen in the East
This arrangement is perfectly satisfactory
to the Payne element in Ohio said the
committeeman, and as the confidence in
Isyre has weakened since the election,
Tilden is considered the best man to win :"
Z his is the latest rumor in connection with
the 'old mans" name. Like those that
have preceded It, it must be taken for
what it is worth
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Georgia Republicans.

ATLANTA, May 1.-The Republican Con-
vention met at noon. About fourteen dele
gates are present. Gen. James Longstreet
called the body to order. T. S. King was
elected president and an address was made
by Jonathan Norcross on the necessity
OF reform in politics. He thought dele
cares ought to be elected to the Chicago
Republican Convention. Norcross intro
duced a resolution asking the colored rep
resentatives to cooperate, but also to hold a
separate convention. The resolution was
approved, and Norcross said he could do
nothing with the colored vote.
The resolution was tabled, and Norcross
withdrew from the convention.
committee was appointed to perfect
the State organization.
A platform was adopted favoring pro-
lection and the abolition of the revenue
tax on whisky, yet avowing friendship for
the anti-whisky movement and compli-
menting the State Legislature for its oppo-
sition to whisky.
The committee reported against sending
delegation to Chicago
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

HENRY WARD BShCHER is very frank
and outspoken in his opposition to Blaine
and declares that he will not support
him if he is nominated for President
by the Republican party at Chi
cago next month. Giving his reasons
for this attitude of antagonism, he
says: "I have no sympathy with and
would not support any candidate whose
sources Of income have been the money
eenters and monopolies OF the country,
nor would l counsel tho nomination of
such man by either party. cannot re-
iterate my sentiments on the subject Of Mr..
Blaine's candidacy too strongly. His
nomination would be a public calamity
and his election national disgrace. As
politician his sun has set, and he may
nov devote himself entirely to the
literary labor in which he SO much de.
lights"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

LOUISVILLE, May 1.-The State Republi-
can Convention met at noon. Nearly 1000
delegates were present. The proceedings
were very disorderly. A decided sensa-
ton was created by a resolution attacking
Chairman Walter Evans, offered by John
ID. White. The resolution congratulated
the country on the defeat OF the whisky
bill, and said, ''We regret the disposition
of the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
present with regiment of office holders
to control the convention in the interest
of Arthur, and we denounce their action
as hurtful to the best interests of the Re-
publican party, und contrary to the letter
and spirit of the civil service laws" Mr..
Evans refused to consider the resolution,
and there followed the greatest confusion.
Whites resolution was finally tabled amid
groans and Kisses.
1t was decided to send delegates unin-
structad tn Ehipapn
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1910.

The Hon. VIM. Walter Phelps says, in
his defense of Blaine, that "Mulligan's
memorandum of the letters in which he
had numbered and indexed each one Of
them was produced and number and In
dex eonesponded exactly with the letters
read" The slight circumstance that Mr..
Blaine stole both the letters and the
"memorandy" from Mulli0an is net con-
si6ered by Mr.. Phelps to be worth mem
tioning. That proceeding was, OF course,
entirely consistent with honesty.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

and elect Delegates to . Convention to be held in
day Morning, May 1oth, AZ n o'clock,
which conyention will select all Executive Com
IN tbe tSl n 10 be had 81
Nashville. June 18th, and transact such
other business may come before it, The Pri-
Com mitteemau of the respective District or
Ward. Where the Committeeman is not present
at the time when the polls should open, the Dem
tary, who shall hold same, and report in writing
the Delegates elected to the Executive Comb ittee.
In the Districts the polls shall open at o clock
and close at g. In the Wards the polls shall open
at 80 o'clock and close ats
The following is the number of Delegates to
which each Ward and District is entitled:
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PUBLIC LANDS.
How They are Acquired by Foreign
Corporations and Sy Indicates

WASHINGTON, May 1.-Some correspond
ence recently passed between the Depart
ment of the Interior and Senator Plumb,
chairman of the Committee on Public
Lands, with reference to information called
for by the resolution of March 18th last,
directing the Commissioner of Public
Lands to inquire in what manner large
quantities OF public lands bes..sne trans
ferred to, or possessed by, foreign corpo-
rstions or syndicates, and whist, il any,
legislation is advisable 70 prevent such
transfer or possession. On April 1th the
Secretary of the Interior Sent Senator
Plumb a communication from the Com
missioner General OF the Land Office, in
which he states that there are several
methods by which foreign corporations
and syndicates may legally acquire
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

The Senate proceeded to the considera-
ton of bills on the calendar under the
five-minute rule. The first bill to engage
attention was that introduced by Senator
Ingalls,, and reported favorably from the
Committee on Military Affairs, to release
the members of the original Fitz John
Porter court martial from the obligation
of secrecy so far as relates to the votes of
members.
Senator Logan said Congress had no
power to release.
Senator Garland moved the indefinite
postponement OF the bill. Agreed to with
out opposition.
Several bills were favorably reported
FROM the committees and placed on the
calendar.
The Chair laid before the Senate un-
finished business, being the shipping bill,
and Senator Frye continued his remarks
in opposition TO the Vest amendment.
Senator Vest followed, and spoke at con-
siderable length. The Senate adjourned,
Senator Vest still having the floor.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

\ VERY concise review OF the manufac-
turing industries and geographical advan-
tages of Memphis ly the correspondent OF
the Pittsburg American Manufacturer will
he fornd on the second page of to.day's
APPEAL. II ia written in a kindly and
generous spirit, and will, we feel sure, be
read with interest by all classes OF the
people of the city. This kindly disposed
correspondent in a part of his letter
which we have been compelled to omit on
account of its great length, sets forth the
railroad advantages of Memphis in detail,
and shows that already cher commercial
arms embrace a vast area of territory, and
the trade of Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisi-
ana, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and west
TO the Pacific coast, good per cent. of it,
is being poured into her lap. Take a
trip, says the american Manufacturers cor
respondent, lover any one of the eight
lines of railroad running out OF the city,
and you will find it regarded very highly
as cotton market. This all con-
tributes in a marked measure in build
ing up Memphis. A brief sum-
mary of the advantages Of the city might
be stated rs follows: Memphis is on a
direct line of railway from the great cotton
fields of Texas and Arkansas to the East
and North; being a supply depot for coun-
try merchants. who control cotton, they
save exchange by shipping where they
buy; il is one OF the best points on the
nver from which merchants and planters
can draw their supplies trade can be con-
Quoted the year round without fear of in
terruption from snow or ice, and the ware
houses and othe: facilities enable the cot
ton factor to handle the staple as cheap or
cheaper than in st. Louis or New Orleans,
and the rapid extension of branches and
feeders TO the main lines of roads entering
here must surely make this one OF the cot
ton marts of the world. Memphis can
point with eommendable pride to her an
nual increase in cotton receipts But
manufacturing is what the town is most
in need OF, aud the untiring efforts being
put forth to secure a diversified line OF
manufactures must be successful" And
they will be, because the pluck, energy
and capital that have done so much that
is extraordinary since 1850, can do ten
times as much before 1890.
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An Astoundinr Discovery.

VICTORIA, May 1.-The astounding dis
covery is made that the mails that left Vic
toria March 2lst and oath for the East and
Europe never reached their destination.
Robbery is assigned as the cause, and it is
believed to have taken place on the line of
the Northern Pacific railroad. The pecu-
mary loss viii be heavy. Last December
two mails from Canada and England for
Victoria, Ella the Northern Pacific road,
rr-ara ctalan
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NEW ORLEANS, May 1.-Tennessee sends
notice through Commissioner McWhirter
that she will need $4,000 feet space for the
display of her resources, and 300 feet of
wall space for works of art, painting, etc.
She proposes to have as one of her attrac-
tions marble temple, constructed from
her native quarries. The Building Com
mittee of the Worlds Exposition have
accepted the bid of the Cohoes Eye-Glass
Manufacturing Company, of Philadelphia
Smidt e. Petersen, of Milwaukee, have
shipped their first installment of sash.
The number of laborers on the main build
ing is increased to GOO, many Of them being
North hnrr, man
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fifth annual meeting in this city,
commencing Tuesday, May 9th. It. is
expected tbat nearly 1000 delegates
will be present, and arrangements have
been made for the accommodation and
entertainment of that number on Tuesday
evening at a full dress reception to be
gwen the members and ladies of their
families at the Executive Mansion. On
Wednesday the Medical Society OF the
District of Columbia will give the visitors
ari evening reception ct one o., the pnblic
halls, and the houses of several prominent
citizens will be open for the entertain
ment of the association during each OF the
evenings they may be here.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

New ORLEANS, May 1.-The Supreme
Lodge of the Knights of Pythias are still
in session, and will complete their labors
before adjourning tonight. The next
session will begin the second Tuesday in
June, 1856. at Toronto. The following ad.
ditional officers have been elected: Hal.
vor Nelson, District of Columbia, Su.
preme Secretary OF the Endowment Rank
S. J. Wiley, Supreme Master of the Elk
chequer; Gen. ]. r. Carna nan, of Indian.
apolis, appointed Major General, of uni.
form rank with ]. +. Schumate, of Gin
cinnati as Adiutant-G General,
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gamated Association over wages during
the ensuing year was discussed, and it was
declde3 to maintain the demand for gem
facturers say this ends the neeotiati9ns so
far as they are concerned, and that unless
the workmen accept the reduction the
mills will shat down on the last of this
month. The officials of the Amalgamate1
Association say that they do not want q
strike, but that they will insist IN the ae-
ceptance of the scales presented at the
conference; also that in the event of
strike the association viii be much strong
er than in 1882, and that they have no
fear for the result
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RIVERS AND HARBORS.
Between Twelve and Thirteen Million
Dollars So Ear AnnrOnrialeh.

WAsHINGToN, May 1.-The House Com
mittee on Rivers and Harbors expects to
Saturday. The total amount appropriated
will be between SI2, ,000, 900 and $13, ,0O0, 900
not all the appropriations have yet been
agreed upon. 1t is possible an effort will
be made by some members of the commit
tee to make horizontal reduction of the
amount already decided upon before re-
ported to the House. The dill, as now
prepared, appropriates for the Mississippi
river and tributaries below Cairo, 81 ,200,-
000j from Cairo to the Illinois river, $780,
600; from the Illinois river to Des Moines,
$200,000; from Des Moines to st. Paul,
100000; for the Missouri, 100000; for
the Ohio. 100000; Allegheny, $4,000,
and Monongahela, $4,000.
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SPORTING NEWS.
The New York waIkins-Match.

NV YORK, May There was great
excitement in the Madison Square Garden
this morning when Fitzgerald took the
lead OF the pedestrians. At 10:5S o'clock
Fitzgerald beat all records, completing 3S7
mIles-the highest score ever made.
The score at midnight is: Rowell, 440
miles; Fitzgerald. AS; Vint, 404; More
mac, 1872; Herty, 395; Panchot, 392; Ell
son, 372; Nitow, $50.
Score at l o'clock am: Rowell, 40
Noremac, 1896; Vint, 40S; Herty, 395
Vitow, $50; Panchot. l39.
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Rhode Island ReuubIieaws

PROVIDENCE, May 1.-Gorham p Pome-
ray, Frank NJ. Bates, Ellery H. Wilson
and Daniel P. Littlefield were to-day
elected delegates at large to the Republi-
can National Convention. Four alternates
were also named. The delegation is un-
pledged and uninstructed, but the per-
sonal preferences of the delegates and
alternates are understood to De four for
Arthur, two for Edmunds and two for
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

ST. PAUL, May 1.-The State Republican
Convention met at noon to-day. Gen.
John B. Sanborn was elected temporary
chairman, which was deemed a Blaine
victory, as lines were drawn on temporary
organization. The convention adopted a
platform indorsing Blaine, and elected
delegates to Chicago, who, while they go
uninstructed, it is believed are solid for
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-02

New YORK, May 1.-The fourth annual
meeting of the Civil Service Reform Asso-
citation was held tonight. Among those
present were E. p. Wheeler, Carl Schurz,
+. J.. Godkin and others. George Will
liam Curtis made brief speech, in which
he congratulated the association upon the
signal success it had achieved. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
George William Curtis; vice-presidents,
Benjamin A. Barstow, Charles S. Fair
child, Roswell D. Hitchcock, John Jay, R.
B. Minturn, Oswald 0ttendorfer, Howard
Potter and Orlando B. Potter.