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Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-30

Towards" letter to the Boston Sunday Herald contained the following, which is worth thinking about Do you know that the party which wins the local fight here in November will control the $25, 5,OO0,O pat onage pertaining to the building of the new aqueduct, and do you for an instant imagine Tammany's wise men will forego that bit of power2 And that being the case-well, of course, you know the State is going for Cleveland, but can't say see it.
, 1884-01-23

of maize would be spoiled in this way in
one night, until the people took measures
to brighten the monkey away. Of late
years the colony has enjoyed greater pros
perity. The number of Black Flag people
is over S0,000, of the yellow Flag over Co.,
coo, and those Of the White Flag over 80,
000. There are also natives OF the place
numbering more than 10000. The whole
population cannot be less than 2OO,OOOs
The Young men from II to II years of age,
amounting to 10000, are all sWarthy, stall
wart fellows. accustomed to scour the for
est and spring the g0rgeS with the agility
OF monkeys. Therefore they are fierce and
daring in the extreme; nothing can stand
before them. and. moreover, they are Won
dcrfullv smart and deXterouS. These
Young men make a formidable army. AT
present the old Black Flags occupy the
moutain pass, which forms, as 1t were,
their inner stronghold. To approach this
it is necessary to pass over a succession OF
fine precipit0us mountain ranges, which
stand up like gigantic walls, two great
water barriers which the Black Flags
have constructed by diNertlng the course
of the Red River. and strong guards are
stationed at all points within hail OF each
other. Beyond all of these barriers is Tien-
fl-Chang, with its wide streetS-a great
commercial centre-the metropolis of the
Black Flags. The trade in grain and rice
is very great. Two years ago there was
considerable trade between this place and
Canton. But, now that they are involved
in war. the export Of provisions is strictly
forbidden; all is stored to meet emergen-
cjpS. In rien-fu.Chang there is a general
gamoq for the three Flags, and a separate
5ot,,o,, for each. Every person who wants
, 1884-01-23
China.

The following dispatches rave been re
ceived at the London Office of the Ne5c
York Herald:-
HOngkong, Dec. Is.
"All the French troops which have been
ga thered at Hanoi crossed the Tay River
on the morning of the 18th inst, taking the
route to Sontay. The result of the advance
is not yet known. Admiral Courbet will
probably find that the Black Flags have
evacuated the fortress and gone further up
the Red River and into the mountains.
There may be some skirmishing in the en-
virons of Sontay, but no pitched battle is
probable. M. Tricou went to Haiphong
on Thursday last. DR.. Harmand leaves
tor Saigon OH Thursday next"
Dec. IS.
.'Great excitement prevailed at Canton
yesterday on the arrival of the American
Presbyterian missionaries, Henry aud
White, with a native Christian preacher
from Shekloong, about 60 miles east of
Canton with news that their chapels were
destroyed, and many worShippers
were seriously injured. The native preach
or was seriously hunt. A Roman tatholic
, 1884-01-23

priest arrived later, under military escort.
1.-The Canton Nihilists are causing great
excitement by circulating a rumour that
large quantities Of powder have been con
cealed in the Roman Catholic Cathedral
of Canton, with intent to blow the ediice
down. The cathedral is a splendid build
ing of imposing height, and has ever been
an eyeSore TO the Chinese.
''Quiet is only maintained by the pre-
sence Of the g%unboats and the military in
and round the city."-IjmeS.
, 1884-01-23
France, China and TOnquin.
DECEMBER IS.

ICl1NA'~ADH' ~
To-dav's TonQuiu discussion COM
ing SO soon after the other excited
scant interest. 1t was opened by M,
L.ockroy, who asked whether the OBJ
iect was 10 strike a grand blow be-
tore treating with China. He could
see no reason for treating with China,
for France was at peace with her,
and a new treaty would merely con-
tinur the singular situation of being
at peace with China and at war with
the [ hinese Army. Ii would, more
over, be Il recognition OF Chinese SUI
zaraintv over AMMAN. He %deprecat-
ed the keeping in AMMAN of ships
and regiments which might be at any
moment required at home, and in
ouired how if 40 millions a year were
to be a permanent charge that sum
was to be raised. He condemned the
idea of foreign mediation as humllIat-
inc to France. (Murmurs.) Arbl-
trntion was conceivable before war
broke out, and between two Powers
Of about equal strength, but not be-
tween France and China. What was
desirable and feasible was a military
arrangement, reServing all rights tor
a time when France would be more
free in her movements and could con-
tinue a long and costly expedition.
An honorable retreat would be the
best solution (Murmurs,) The Gov
ernment must know the state OF things
III AMMAN. and before grating a Sc
cond expedition on the first it ought
TO explain whittier it was conducting
France.
NJ. Ferry said hat he would refrain
from following NJ, Lockroy in the
theories he had discussed, otherwise
he might ask him whether he advo-
Gated the acceptance or the rejection
of the credits, peace or war with CHI
ma. M. Lockroy deprecated war be-
cause France had no men or money,
and deprecated peace because he OBJ
iected to treat with China, though
, 1884-01-23
T = L E G r A NJ s.
ST. THOMAS STATION.

New York, Jan. 15th.-American news
states that DelmonicO, the proprietor Of
the famous New York Restaurant, who
was missing, has been found frozen in the
Orange Mountains of New Jersey.
French intelligence states that NJ. Clarion
considers the admission of American Pork
into France more important han the
revision of the Constitution.
1t is stated that the recent demOnstra-
ton which occurred when the COmte de
Paris left for Spain, was of a most serious
character, and it is thought likely will com
promise his ret urn.
London news states that the Marquis
TseEg, writing on the Tonquin question,
ridicules the French threats to tax China,
which country, he remarks, will not
journey in the steps of Sedan.
He also reproaches England and Ger
many for not interfering and says that
they will regret their tOrbearance when
the tax OH foreign commerce is doubled.
The Chinese Minister at Berlin admits the
very bad taste of the Marquis I'seng's
reference to Sedan, and expresses his
opinion that war is nOw inevitable.
1t is reported from Hong Kong that
China is preparing to occupy Bac Mini.
A st. Petersburg despatch reports that
the condition of the Gar is better.
New York, Jan. 1Gth.-A despatch
from Saigon states that the New King Of
AMMAN, receiving the French Envoy,
expressed himself favorably disposed
towards France.
Intelligence from London announces
that the activity at Woolwich suggests
an intention on the part of the British
Government to send an army to Egypt.
Mr.. Chamberlain, President Of the
RCnp1 Of I'pa1A I'm tho .nnrp.a of - Sr\nAab
at Birmingham, declared that Engldnd'S
duty towards Egypt is clear, and that the
difficulties in Ireland and Egypt mast not
be allowed to postpone the necessary
reforms in England.
London, Jan. 16th.-The stock of sugar at
the four home ports on the 12th inst. was
256, 600 tons as against 100000 tons for the
corresponding period last year.
New York, Jan. 17th.-A London des-
patch states that the Marquis of Salisbury,
speaking at Dorchester on the county
franchise, deprecated the extension of the
proposed measure to Ireland.
Mr.. Chamberlain, in a speech delivered
at Newcastle, declared that the task Of
England will not be complete until
Scotland and Ireland he granted every
privilege enjoyed by England.
1t is announced that the premises Of
S. w. Silver 4 Co., the Colonial EXpor-
tiers in CornhilI, London, are on fire.
New York, Jan. 18th.
Flour per bril-, st. Lawrence brand. $40
Meal, best ~Brandywine, per brl. $33 to }.
Heavy Mess Pork, per Dbl, SI54 a I.
New Seasons Pork per biol $l53.
Smear Crystals per b., 81 to Z.
Fair to good refining pr ID 81 toG
English Islands Molasses, so to40 to 40 cts
Exchange, New YORK. and London, 4.S43.
London, 18th.
Demerara Crystals percwt., FL IS
0"e"' Muscovado per cwt., go los Cd.
Clayed Havana, No. II, 81 Is. Sd
atOat.
Demerara Rum per gallon, is Cd.
Trinidad Cocoa per cwt. G4 Is. Cd.
COnsOls 1O18 to
Bank of England Rate of Discount 3 p. cts
Liverpool Cotton Middling Upland, pr lib.
5Bto6.
3 per cent. Rentes in Paris FEES. 1913.
, 1884-01-23
The Blach Flags and their Leader.

oIIShtu dl ouduSHdI. SlNCH INC lOiION lHS
Interesting a%ccounto OF the Black Flags and
their leader Liu Iuen ou;-
"Liu Yuen Fou, or Liu |, was originally
leader of a remnant Of the canton rebels
Uhe TaepingS). He is now over 90 years
OF age. He has a fall face and a manly
figure. His beard and hair are IKE SILVER.
His character is of the heroic order, com
bining in fair proportion sagacitY and cour-
age; and he possesses great administrative
and organizing ability, by winch he has
gathered around him adventurous SpllitS
from all quarters. In the beginning otthc
reign Of Iung chi cover % years ago. Waea
the Imperial troops defeated the Canton
rebels, Lin, driven to e~NtremltleS, took
refuge in the northern borders OF AMMAN.
The King of Anlan was feeble. and could
not drive Liu and his gang out py lofce'
so lie sent a messenger to offer them pro
lection. This Lin accepted. Vt tAat llme
the Black Flag followers did not amount 10
more than a few thousands, ami they made
a treaty with the King Of Amman 10y when
they were allowed to cultivate the Wlid
country among the mountains OF Iieh-Iu-
Chang on the understanding tA3t iitl ana
the natives were not TO W0ttSt elch olheF.
After three years OF cultivation OF me
land, They obtained still farther reco9hi-
ton. From the first tIu had been hllcl
afraid that the King OF Amman mlIAJ son
cit the assistance Of China to prevent his
remaining there in peace, SO he had re
course to diplomacy for the time beng, ana
succeeded i'm gaining the favour OIL the
King, who also supplied him with oxen ana
seeds for cultivation. L1u, having mus
got a firm footing, made il his object 70
draw people to JOIN INN ny NIhuhtSS ana
liberaIity. His good name was puollShtu
from mouth to mouth everywhere, ana mul
tiiudrS gathered to his standard. The
yellow Flags and The White Flags came
in close succession, and many natives also
gladly placed themselves under his protec-
ton Lin made aliOtmrutS o1 lalQ 10
tlem all. that they might support them
selves bv farming. Thus the population
GREW and the extent of cultivated land IN
creased. For more han 700l GOO mileSG
east and west. there were continuous fields
with falmbouSes aud agricultural towns Of
GROWING lmportance. But the expense Of
n3inainina such Il large population WAS
very GREAT. and they were burdened 10y the
taxation of the AMMAN Government; 50
after y nprj0d of seven years, they took 1t
upon themselves to refuse further payment
Of taxes. and the King of Amman could not
helm himself. After this. LIu undertook
fine Government Of his own territory. All
matters Of instruction and maintenance, all
Agricultural and military affairs, adminiS-
tr,tion of ~insticp and public appointments
we've Only ARRANGED ly himself. Punish
ments we're strict and severe. They had
hnba9dinr banoino. rattenimg, and beat
mo hn[ M Shment or Imprisonment.
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Penisentiary Outbreak.

DESPERATE FIGHT AT FRASKFoRT-THREE coSyrcrs
ESCAPE.
The most desperate outbreak known In the his
tory Of the Frankfort, Ky., penitentiary took
pace yesterday morning. An alarm was given,
and the citizens were called upon TO 90 to the res
cue OF The guards Capt Ed Johnson guard az the
gate, opened Ii 10 let Wolf step out and put bum
dc down 10 the doorway. james Cunningham
Ir;ls;F, was within the gateway, but little dis
lance nom The gate at the time. AS johnson
opened the gate he was struck over the head Wi n
q 90 lie by Won. Johnson Eel! SenSeieSs Eirnt
c.her prisoners were at that moment along the We'll
1lizt oi OF sight OF the guard When johnson fell
they pushed The gate open and made a rush for
aims. Cunningham ran 10 the rescue or johnson
end dragged George AlsOp or o. him Just as he
Wtt> IN TIE act OF plunSin5 4 Knfe into him d. O
fo9ns u. gu ,rG from the shop. came to the gate
an 4 hiring became brisk and general Cunningham
Gto9p.ed e. y" Groves prisoner, and finally
managed To put him under lock AID kew Alison
drew pistol on Capt l. u. Holloway who jumped
cut Oh window into the street. Woia had got zen
INTO the street, ana WAS firing at Capt H. C. Plyn
one oil tue guards who returned the flre when nom
Iehthd BAD South, young man VINO CHANGED to
nave gun In nj, hand, took aim at AlSOp and il
Is believed hit him III the shoulder Two convicrs
then attempted TO cover their retreat by rand
nriiiS on Payne ana Sou Il, but the boy shot Nom
IN the ~ lie Tell AMI was captured AI-on
Ineop.iius Gr1yes, and VI. T. CIR ut started on a
run out On the owenton turnpike. met Alien Jones
farmer IN buggy. iorcet him to give the burry
up. uroSe TWO or three miles il the buggy lei In
Oh The road and fled across The hills More than
thirty armed men have gone In pursuit bur no
tdi,i-s lave Yet been received from them Granr,s
Woohd WAS serious, but not fatal. Robinson WAS
also seriously wounded Cunningham ..rrusty "
Mt dangerous Capt johnson was beaten over
tie head and back.
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For Ireland's Freedom.



OF Mr.. THOMAS STANDARDIZATION OF OFFICERS.
AT the convention In Faneuil Hall. Boston, of the
Irish National League yesterday, after The STAR s
report OF the proceedings closed, there were read
letters from Ben1 F. Butler, John Kelly, Gen.
sheridan, and Gov. Cleveland. The treasurer
Father Conaly, OF Massachusetts,, reported that
ST. so had been sent 10 the Parnen Fund in Ire
land.
Chairman Cannon then INTRODUCED Mr. Thomas
sexton, VINO was vociierouSly cheered. Mr.. sexton
after seakns OF the spirit OF union which ought to
animate all lrtShmen on SO mOInentouS an occasion
as tue present struggle against England said:
I'VE have reached or are on the verge or reaching.
the critical, the decisive moment in the history or
the Irish struggle. Tue LAND nr Ireland Is mort
gagged to the tune OF 200,000000 The Jews are
coming down upon the embarrassed landlords. ~
! ne speaker then described the condition OF The
Irish tenant; told what the league had done ior
Those had been accomplished IN parlta-
ment and what was hoped for; how the American
branches had aided the efforts OF those at holne,
AID paid an eloquent trible to the affection the
Irish Americans had manifested for the land OF
tier birth.
Father Cronin, of Buffalo. Senator Jones, of
Florida. and !r. Redmond II. P, followed. and
then an election Of officers TOOK place Park Egan,
Tue former treasurer or the Land league In Ire
land, was chosen president by reclamation. amid a
storm OF cheers and the waving OF hats and hand
ketchets Neill O'Brten, OF Nj isscuri; Thomas Doh
eiIy, OF Boston. and Maurice F. Wilhare OF Phila-
deph1a- were chosen vice presidents Rev Charles
OReilley was reelected treasurer and Rev. Roger
wash was reelected secretary. reso ution was
or Wendell Philips. The second annual conven-
ton OF the IrShN onal league of American was
then adjourned sine die
CHEERS FOR GEN. BUTLER
An Irish demonstration took place at Boston last
evening. presided over by Gov Robinson. The
meeting was addressed by Thomas Sexton, Mrs
Parnell, Mr.. Redmond. Gen Butler and others
When Gov. Robinson and Gen. Butler entered
there was great enthusiasm, 900 men rising and
cheering, ciapping their hands and waving hand
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he District Democracy.

PREPARING FOR The GRAND RArIFIC.TIO MEETING
y conference OF representatives OF the various
Democratic clubs OF the city with the central COM
niltJee WAS held last night at The Vernon building
IL reference 10 the proposed ratification meeting to
b. held September IIth. Nr. Dickson. the chair
man, stated that ON "Wednesday eveuln, mex, a
t-eFctanQ and Hendricks campaign banner viii b.
Lun~ across the Avenue from Vernon Row ID the
LOliS" o. pl>te There Is TO be music anu speaking.
-aSS-Ea CldZctt, Gardner and tIs;ddiS We're I'D
pointed committee 10 make arrangement with ne
Railways t@f trans fOrtaiun or voters he chair
in-iA or the central Committee Was authorized 10
appoint Quantities Oh ance. platform and deco
ratloi5, music. supplies. SPEAKERS and OrganlZa ton.
"hO shall have charge OF perleCIiEg ngenie
iof TIE ratification Elet ting the llth or SepteIn-
!ef- he char warned The committee against some
co.oTeu ien who were collecting money TO pas
lIleIT expenses ts democratic orators, and whom ne
Denounced ~ frauds.
1t meeting OF the South Washington Cleveland
anu Hendricks CLUB last night. MeoSrS b. F. Lloyd
Lawrence Gardner. W. j. Ellis, John Carroll, Henry
Bra icy, Thomas Kelley. E j. L. ncn, John /.
Nrisnt, T. kiroy Jac-oCn Yates, joan T. Clarke
Stepnen NcCauiey- Andrew Archer, William l.
Cne, X '. Goodman and joan Lipphard were
appointed as an executive committee.
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The ". l.. Il. Corps, Camp.

PREPARING FOR THE START TOMORROW NIGHT.
The Washington Light Infantry Corps armOry
presented al animated scene last evening, many OF
the members OF the corps being present and en-
gagged In furnishing up Their armOry and putting
Iher tr8p rs IN order IUr the Long BID nCh campaign
During the evening the orders regarding the details
for The camp were amended so As 10 transfe- Lieut.
K H. Wade from Company Il to Company 4, vice
Lieut. John g. Cowie, acting adjutant, and TO des
ignate Lieut.. p. Ii. Duffy of Company D. as officer
OF the gur,iS Ali The sleeping car Accommodations
hiu Oeta taken Up b. honorary megnbrrs last even
ihg. and the corps will have TO get more fOI
Their special Train tomorrow nlglt- members vi
The corps lock forward 10 much pleasure iurug the
eAcaini':neut- one attraction ut the Branch"
during theiT stay will be the monmouth PARK Races
On The Last day Of The camp the great three mile
lac. between Ms, - OodluTd, Eole, Dr. Ike Carer,
and other famous hOrS5S. viii be run. IL is not yet
definitely decided whether tbs corps VIII visit
blVUN Of moi, bat Ii ii Is decided 10 90. the corp:
Will probably Hli.ke the visit alter the Camp Ill
LOIi.s Branch -
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Condcu.cd I,nCnlx

street lamps Will be lighted al rs p. m and
extin guiSleL at 80 IL H.
Capt Charles L. IrOujman will leave tomorrow
TO deliver the grafton at Sd.eIn " j.. next week,
on IRe OcCUSon Of The reunion OF his regiment, the
18th New jersey. which largely contributed 10 the
defeat of Picet; gu the 81 day at Gettysburg. The
18Th New Jcrae, " - Win Hancock that day.
Yesterday cO.OTvd man named john boss was
found dead III al clubhouse OF his home. No. cog
Cont alley. Dr. .rtiEan viewed the remains and
pronounced heart disease the cause OF death.
Yesterday morning Michael Hurley. residing on
etA street southwest, was cut IN the ley Dy bis
brother John. Who last evening again attacked
Michael. aud cut him IN th1 head an back. For
tunateIy none u the wounds are Serious.
Char - Douglass. tu-ee-ySar old boy. was run
over SterdaI Afternoon Toy pony carriage, at the
corner uI 9th AM u STREET, northwest DIR. Began
attended the enid and found the injuries ,lg ht-
Alexander Blizzard was charged IN the Police
Court this morning With being policy hacker. lie
Pleaded guilty. and Vas Bned $50
Michaei. al> sailor Daily. wlss fined $40 by Judge
Mills, in the Police Court today. LOT aSSauling OH
Ger JAS Fitzgerald on the H4gnt OF July Sd, While
under arrest
J. Shiliington sends Frank Leslies' Popular
Monthly ana the Young Ladies' journal for Sep
teDDer
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Greely's Ensh u.ia.sic Home Reception.

Gree1y's Enth usiastic Home Reception.
futeen tnousano strangers were in Newburyport,
Mass, yesterday to witness the reception OF Lieut.
Greeiy al his Old home. The city was handsomely
decorated IN honor OF the event. Lieut. Greedy was
eScorteu nom his mothers residence by the New.
buryport commandery of Knights Templar, accom-
panied BY platoon OF police and took his place in
Sne procession In carriage Drawn BY four white
horses The carriage containing the returned ex-
plorer anu nree companions Was surrounded by Sir
knights, and the line of march was up through the
prlhcipai sweets for the city hall, where Mayor
Johnson and Or. James F. Young were introduced
70 Lieu Greely by Sir knight Dave, who also pre-
sented the mayor with the nag made by the lieuten-
ants wlle, which he said had been further north
laan any otnsr Mig. Throughout the procession
Lieut.. GreeV was the recipient OF applause and
CHEERS Al the city han he made speech. In which
ne ais qualification at being able TO meet
WIN olo ulend& Gov koo.nson welcomed Greely
In The name Of Massachusetts,
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Such a Terrible Fright.

From the Parnesvie (0a) Gazetta
few nights ago two popular young ladies' visit
ing well known prominent citizen OF this place.
on Thomastoa street, retired to their room on the
second door after tea. They slept soundly until
near midnight, when one o. them awoke and quietly
water in the hail. Being turned arouHd in the
room, she missed the door, but feeling for it. acct
oentaly caught hold OF the hand OF thu other Young
lady. who was sweetly sleeping with her arm
thrown across her forehead and hand hanging over
the side Of the bed. This suddenly oSe Young
lady NO 2, who began screaming at the TOD Of her
voice Tor 'help;" young lady No. became fright
ened and began crying out ''mu-dar.n SO Ioud and
frightiul were their Screams that the whole neigh
FOOD were awakened and alarmed some rim
ninS over to their Rescue. only to find that the
young ladies' were frightened at each other 10
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Both Men Killed.
4 Fatal DUEL IN TENNESSEE.

W. b. Rogerson and L. j. Staples met Wednesday
night In house of Ill fame at Emory Gap, Tenn,
and renewed quarrel OF long standing. A woman
OF tie house states that she heard one OF the men
say "Let US step outside for few moments l
wish to see you" On going outside 1t was agreed
to step of certain number OF PAGES and "settle
the dln1cuity and stop the racket" They deiber-
aely look position. raised their revolvers and COM
menced hrtng simutan ously. Each received two
wounds Rugerson Nas shot through the heart and
head, and fel dead en- the field Staples received
one charge In the stomach and another in the leg.
he fingered until the next morning, when he died.
tnoagn every effort was made 10 save his life Roy
erson Was Well respected by all who knew him.
as hard dr1nker and bad character generally.
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Fad Of the Watkins Regatta.

In the consolation races at Watkins Yesterday
afternoon. J. d. Ryan, OF Cambridge, Mass. won
the hnal beat in the for junior singles in Ask
j. j. Donohue, Of Port Huron Mich, second, coming
IN far behind.
me race Ior doub.e SOULS resulted In victory
fo- the Crescent club, OF Boston over the Harm.
burg. OF Harrisburg, Pr Time 92l
Ia the junior four-oared race the Mutual crew OF
the Institute. 0I Newark, y. j., In 9o6A The glen
CITY, time was 9 IL
In the senior singles ". E. OConnel of PORT
End- We, VI Oh In 9,Sh- The Farmounts OF Phil
aieIpnla, won the senior four-oared race from the
NidlieSex crew. OF Cambridge, Mass, and the Alta
Ilntas, OF Ne" YORK Time, S3Jx. The Middle
sex crew finished second.