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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
THE CONGO CONFERENCE.
Sermany, England and Portugal Give
Expression to their Views.


BERLIN, Nov. 17.-Prince Bismark in
MS speech at the opening of the Congo
Conference on Saturday alluded in gene
raj terms to the high benefcent and paci-
tic aims which the conference had before
it. 1t had for its object the solution of
three main questions:
First. Free navigation, with freedom of
trade on the Congo river.
Second. Free navigation Of the Niger river.
Third. By fOrmalities the valid annexation
of territory to be observed in the future on
the continent of Africa.
This constituted the positive aim of the
conference. Negatively the conference
would not concern itself with the present
questions of sovereignty. The Chancellor,
IN conclusion, said that he hoped that the
labOrs of the conference would result in a
further increase of peace and good will
among nations.
Sir Edward Malet, the British Commits
sioner, in replying to the opening speech,
echoed the sentiments expressed by Prince
Bismarck, and accepted the three points
proposed as the basis for the discussion,
with the following reservation:
ENGLAND's DESIRE.
England was quite willing to see the princi-
pies OF free navigation and the like extended
to the Niger, but nevertheless she expected
thaJ surveillance over the exercise Of those
principles should not be made the business of
an international body. That was the duty
and privilege of England, as she was the chief,
II not the sole proprietary power on the Lower
Niger.
Portugal has drawn up memorandum
to be submitted to the conference, insist
ing on her right to the Congo, and urging
that Portuguese treasure and blood had
been freely spent to maintain order on the
Congo for the benefit of the commerce OF
all nations. Portugal, the memorandum
says further, admits the principle of free
dom of passage along the great African
rivers. She has no intention of establish
ing on the Congo a restrictive tariff which
prevails in her other colonies. She would
merely exact taxes from trade such as
would suffice for the proper maintenance
of liberty and the safety of person and
property.
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Its Adoption Blessing to English
WOrkfngmen

LONDON, Nov. 17.-John Bright, in a
lengthy letter favoring free trade, argues
that since its adoption by England, the
price of food and hours of labor have di-
minished, while wages has been doubled.
He says that although trade in Eng
and is mOmentarily depressed, the
depression 1t is far greater in protection
countries like Russia, France and Am9-
rica. He concludes by saying that the
recent overthrow of the party of protec.
tiOn and monopoly in America may prove
to be a great blessing, and when England
and America have embraced the policy of
free industry, the whole fabric of mono
poly thrOught the world will totter to its
downfall
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
Pluralities i'm Nfissourf.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Nov. Ire
turns from all the counties of the State
show the vote in the recent election to be
as follows: Cleveland, 235,972 fusion,
202,261; st. John, 1906. Cleveland's
plurality 33,711. For Governor, Marina
duke, Dem, 219,015; Ford, fusion, 20T, ,s93 !;
plurality 1,122. and majority 673. This
vote will be declared officially as soon as
the Governor ratlI.ns TO the city.
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New York's state Roerd

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 1.-THE State
board of canvassers VIII meet at the
capitol this week-W Wednesday. The
official returns have been received from
only about 40 of the 60 counties in the
State, and the board will probably take a
recess for day IN order to allow further
returns to be received before proceeding
with the canvass. If all the returns are
in in time the result in the State NAV be
officially declared Wednesday. No pro-
tests have been filed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
Baltimore,s PIenarx ConnoiI.

BALTIMORE, Nov. T.-At the session Of
the Plenary Council to-day several COM
mittees presented reports which were ac-
cepted and acted upon by the Bishops. 1t
is stated that much business was accom-
plished, and that the three weeks during
which the council will be in SESSION will
be ample time to accomplish the work for
for which it was assembled. None OF the
subjects which were under consideration
to-day were disclosed, and nothing can
be known of the result of the proceedings
until after they have been approved by
the Pope.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18

BERLIN. Nov. 1.-THE Bundesrath has
rejected the resolution adopted by the
last Reichstag abrogating the law which
permits the government to intern or ex-
pei priests engaged in the unlawful exer-
else of their ecclesiastical functions. The
Bundesrath, however, has approved the
steamship subsidy bill and the resolution
adopted by the Reichstag providing that
only master workmen, who are members
of the guilds shall be allowed to have APP
Dranticps
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
COMPLICATIONS IN.CHINA.
A Clash Between the English and French
Fleets Feared

LONDON, Nov. ia Foo Chow corre-
spondent telegraphs that foreigners there
are irritated by the puerllity of the French
operations in the vicinity of that city.
The effect upon trade is most disastrous.
The English are alarmed at the con-
tinual accessions of strength to the
French squadron, and the supine-
ness OF the English Government in
negiecting to keep the English
fleet nearly equal to the French, who are
flushed with success. A collision sooner
or LATER is raoarded as inaVitahle
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
Fleming and Loring Set Free

CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-Fleming and Loring,
who became notorious year or more ago
on account of having acquired two or
three millions in property as promoters
of schemes for dealing in margins on the
Board of Trade. and who were convicted
of using the United States mails for
fraudulent purposes in sending out circu-
lars of their scheme known as Fund w !"
were released from Jail here this evening,
having been pardoned by President Ar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
A DAKOTA HOTEL BURNED.
THREE BLOCKs BURNEn.
PALATKA's GREAT FIRE.
Substantial NOrtherners Give Express
sion to Their Friendship.

sion to Their Friend ship.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE following
address received here refers to special
dispatches regarding the recent confia-
grafton at Palatka, Fla:
PALATKA. FLA. Nov. II, 1884.
To Hon. d. 7. Mount, MAJOR Of the city Of Pa
DEAR SIR-we, the undersigned, former
residents of the Northern States. but for the
last year or so making our homes in your city,
feeling honest adherence at the false state
ment of affairs during and since the election
that have been circulated through kilograms
said to have been sent from here TO New York
city, and published there in several news
papers, do hereby wish to state that we have
been present and taken part IN the municipal
and national elections when residing in our
Northern homes, but haYe never seen more
quiet, orderly and wei conducted election in
our lives. Since Nov. 4 the absence
of the usual hearty enthusiasm of
the victorious party being in our
particular case shadOWed by a fearful visit of
the fire fiend, laying waste the greater por-
tion of our city, is sorrow and suffering
enough without dishonest and incorrect re-
ports made. apparently with the intention Of
injuring our fair city's future prospect. We
hope that rebuilding will be pushed rapidly
and lessen as much as possible the loss and
suffering to thOss thrown out of employment.
Sir, it reflects great credit on the municipal
authorities, of whom you have the honor TO
be the head, that during both elections and the
fearful night so soon following, there was not
the semblance of trouble. All true Democrats
will do what Is in their power to lift and re-
move the effects Of unfair and unjust state
ments made against the cOlored portion Of our
population. They deserve great praise for
the peaceful and quiet manner in which they
acted under such excitement and disappOint-
ment to their hopes, and we DO hereby tender
our thanks to many who assisted us in the
time Of our need.
We are, dear SIR, respectfully,
SAMUEL c. BURLAN, NJ. D., Chester. Pa.
II. 5. PRIDDY. Detroit.
G. II. WEST, Washington, d. G.
G. F. SULzNER, San Francisco.
GEORGE +. PECK, Yonkers, Ny
j. Ii. HILLIARD, Philadelphia.
MARCUS LOCHE, Indiana.
p. f. PECK. Yonkers, n, Y.
W. j. ZUMwALT. Bowling Green, Mo.
w. NJ. HCSSON, New York.
G. j. JOSEPH, New York.
w. G. SNOW. Postmaster.
7. II. SCANLAN, p. 0. Clerk, New York.
BRYCE c. SMITH, Denver, Col.
And many others.
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BLAINE TO BE sERENADED.
An Ovation TO Fitzgerald.

CORK, Nov. 17.-Patrick n. Fitzgerald,
the Fenian suspect who was acquitted at
Dublin on Nov. 10 OF completely in the
Tubbercurry cases, arrived here tonight.
His arrival was made the occasion of a
great ovation. An immense concourse of
people greeted him. The horses were un-
harnessed from his carriage and it was
drawn through the streets by admiring
friends, who formed a torchlight process
sion, and with bands of music escorted
him IN his hotpI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
Gen. Badeau's Shortage.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE Solicitor
of the Treasury to-day instructed the
United States District Attorney for the
Middle district of Alabama to bring suit
against Richmond Busteed and Jacob
Stanwood, Of that State, sureties on the
bond of Gen. Adam Badeau, late Consul
General at Havana, to recovor the sum of
about Sc, 900 received by that officer and
alleged to have been withheld.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
FALLOF WAGES.
Massachusetts, Corporations Cut SaIa-
ries Forty Per Cent. in Two Years.

Massachusetts Corporations Cut SaIa-
ries Forty Per Cent. in Two Years.
FALL RIVER, MASS, Nov. 1.-THE Old
Colony and Mount Hope Companies of
Somerset have posted notices of a reduc-
tion of 10 per cent. in the present wages
of all their employees. The reduction is
to go into effect Dec. 1. This is said by
the employees to be the third reduction
made by the works in two years, the first
two being 10 per cent. each, and that when
the new prices become operative they will
be receiving 40 per cent. less for their
work than is marked as card prices.
Manufacturers say. that the COM
petition of the iron mills of
the Middle and Western districts has
forced them either to shut down or make
reduction, and they chose the latter
course in order to keep their employees at
work. The Old Colony mill at Somerset
is branch of the Old Colony Company at
Taunton, which is one of the largest con-
Germs in the Eastern district. Nailers
will now get about 50 25 per day, helpers
about 81 20 and puddlers about 81 20. No
trouble will ensue from the reductions, as
the men are anxious to work, preferring
reduced pay to idleness.
WAGES PRESSED DOWN.
manufacturers of New Jersey and East
ern Pennsylvania it is claimed are now
selling their products in New England
markets at lower prices than New Eng
land manufacturers can at present pro-
duce them. These others having, as they
claim, exhausted all other resources to
cheaper the cost of production now
felt obliged to make reduction of 10 per
cent. in wages, to take effect Dec 1, 1884
fN h ir off 70, Il
the mills of the following companies: The
Bridgewater Iron Company, Weymouth
Iron Company, Robinson Iron Company,
Wareham Nail Company, East Bridge
water Iron Company, fremont Nail Com
pany and Fall River Iron Works.
LOCK MAKERS GO OUT.
NEW HAVEN, CONN, Nov. 17.-Be-
tween 300 and 800 employees Ofthe Brant-
ford Lock Works went out on a strike
to-day owing to a reduction of 10 per cent.
in their wages. They say that they will
not return to work until they are paid
the old prices. The company claim that
fierce competition has forced it to make
the reduction, and that if the employees
do not accept its offer the shops will be
closed altogether for some time.
STRIKING WIRE DRAWERS COMPROMISE.
PITTsBURG, PA, Nov. 1.-THE wire
uA III OAAhCl ~ IAOUGILS WlI6 HILL,
who struck several weeks ago against a
cut in wages of 10 per cent, returned to
work to-day, having compromised on 10
per cent. reduction.
The striking coal miners resumed work
at O'Neil, Wilton & Woods mines to-day,
and before the close of the week it is ex-
pected that all the mines along the river
will be in operation at reduction.
WAGES OF MINERS REDUCED.
CUMBERLAND, Md, Nov. 17.-NOtices
were posted throughout the Cumberland
coal regions this morning by all the COM
panies that on and after Dec. l next the
price of mining coal would be reduced
from 30 to 40 cents per ton. 1t cannot yet
be ascertained what action the miners
will take regarding the proposed reduc-
tiOn.
REnuCTTON At TATTNTON
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CUMBERLAND, MID, Nov. I7.-NOtices
were posted throughout the Cumberland
coal regions this morning by all the COM
panies that ON and after Dec. l next the
price of mining coal would be reduced
from 90 to 40 cents per ton. 1t cannot yet
be ascertained what action the miners
will take regarding the proposed reduc-
fiOu
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18

LONDON. Sept. 17.-BOmbs discovered
in an unused shed at Newrington, Lon
don. were thickly covered with rust. IL IS
probable. Judging from their appearance,
that thew had been buried for 20 years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
PIumber's Fatal Negligence

MONTREAL, Nov. 17.-Mary Lynn, a
servant, recently injured IN her employ
er's house here by an explosion of gas,
died IN the hospital this afternoon from
her injuries. An inquest was held, and
the jury returned verdict of manslaugh-
ter against Thomas Brennan, a plumber,
who, it was proved, left a gas pipe in an
insecure and leakY condition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
Sentenced to Hang.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-In the Crimi-
nal Court to-day a motion for new trial
in the case of John Langst0n, convicted
of the murder of Police Officer Fowler
last September, was overruled, and Lang
ster was sentenced to be hung on the
second Friday succeeding the next term
of court in general term.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
Horrible Death on the Rails

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov. 17.-As the
Niagara express, on the Pennsylvania
Railroad, was crossing Pequa bridge, near
Leaman place, to-day, a passenger named
Carr, Of Paradise, this county, leaned out
of window and was struck by one of the
bridge supports. He was dragged bodily
through the window to the track and in.
stantlV killed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
WHAT THE PRESIDENT THINKS
No Great Amount of Anguish Among
the Stalwarts.

No treat AmOunE OF <tnEuIsu EInUUB
the Stalwarts.
The question, says a Washington spe-
cial, is frequently asked, "What does Pres
ident Arthur think Of Gov. Cleveland's
electiOn?7 An intimate acquaintance
SAYS he regrets the defeat of the Republic
can party, but more deeply regrets the
cause which led to it. The defeat of Mr..
Blaine is no compensation to him for not
having received the nomination. The
story which he told at the time of the con-
ventiOn, in explanation of the conduct OF
his own campaign at Chicago, has had,
he thinks. painful verificatiOn. A nun
ter who saw a stag coming toward him at
a great speed was asked why he did not
try to kill him. His reply was, "Why
waste the powder? At that speed he will
presently break his own neck"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
SIO.S5O Stolen .

BRYAN, TEX, Nov. 17.-Between 2 and
3 O'Clock yesterday morning the office of
the Texas Express Company, at this
place, was entered by thieves and the safe
robbed of $10,S50. The door of the office
and the safe were opened with duplicate
keys. Ten thousand dollars of the money
was consigned to Clarke, Bryan & How
ell. bankers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
Tried to Shoot Hjs Mofber

HUNTERS POINT, L. L. Nov. 17.-Dan-
lei HigDie, composItor, visited his
mother at Springfield yesterday, and dur
ing the afternoon drew a pistol and at
tempted to shoot her, but the weapon
missed fire. He ran OFF, and when caught
was found to be insane. He was this
morning committed to an asylum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
RASCALITY AT ATLANTA.
A Grocer and Fraud Fee, Leavin
Many Mourners Behind Them.

A Grocer and a Fraud Fee, Leaving
Many MOurners Behind Them.
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 17.-Henry Wolfe,
a retail grocer, who for a year or two has
been running a fancy grocery on White
hall street, turns up missing to-day, leav-
ing New Yorker named Whitmart in
charge, who claims to have bought Wolfe
out. A swarm of creditors have been
lowering about the store all day, and to-
night one of them asked the assistance of
the police to find Wolfe. 1t is understood
that Wolfe has been buying promiscu-
OUsly wherever he could get long credit,
and selling at low figures for cash.
DUPING THE GIRLS.
Some weeks ago a man, calling himself
Pinkham, made his appearance here and
opened an establishment for the purpose
of teaching young ladies how to make
fancy work. He claimed that, for SO each.
he would teach them how to do his work,
and, in addition, at the end of the week,
would buy the proceeds of their efforts.
He was quite successful, and soon had a
class of 60 paid up scholars. Last night
he left town with all of his effects, and
leaves a large class of duped girls
behind him. Pinkham is believed to
be Durand, who a few days before coming
to Atlanta, worked the same game at
Chattanooga. When he came here he was
published as Durand and the police
warned against him. He, however, sue
ceeded in pulling the wool oyer the eyes
OF the newspapers, and they took back all
that they had said about him. He has no
doubt gone to some other field of opera
tion, just where no one knows, but the
class that he leaves behind him would
like to know. 1t is estimated that he Sc
cured about 5000 by his scheme.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
DR.. Remiss Dies suddenIv

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 17.-Dr. s. M.
Bemiss, Professor of the Theory and
Practice of Medicine and of Clinical
Medicine in the University of Louisiana,
who, during the epidemic of 1878, was
representative of the National Board of
Health in this city, died suddenly this
evening
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
THE sLAUGHTER AT KEP,

PARIS, Nov. 17.-Gen. Brere de PIsle
denies the report that 500 Chinese were
beheaded at Kep. He admits that 600
were killed by bullets or bayonets, but does
not state whether they were killed after
or during the battle,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18

BLOSSOM PRAIRIE, TEX, Nov. 17.-At
midnight last night Sheriff Ellet B. Black,
OF this Thomas county, was called to the
door of his residence and shot. He expired
before he could make a statement. There
is no clue to the assassin. Black was a
prosperous merchant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
HoRsFORD'sACID PHOSPHATE.

Dr. j. Ryan, st. Louis, No, says: 81
invariably prescribe 1t in fevers; also in
oanvalescence from wasting and debili-
rating diseases. with admirable results. l
also find it a tonic to an enfeebled eOndi-
tion of the genital organs"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
i, Rev s9, d. B: shefleld has given up his church

rev. ID. b. Sheffield has given up his church
IN Madison county and will 90 to Georgia.
Town lots are being given away in Virginia
70 those who VIII put good substantial build
Jugs upon them.
At an auction in Gainesville a few days ago
100 mules and Texas ponies were purchased
by residents OF the city and vicinity.
Incendiaries have just attempted the de
5tFuctlon by IRE Of the feed store of Jacob
BaFker and the residence Of B. r. Pitt at
fensacola. Both structures were saved by
prompt discoveries.
\ special meeting Of the Duval County
BOard OF Health viii be held Tomorrow for
the purpose OF closing up the business OF tile
year and discussing what further precautions
II any, are needed to guard against the pos
slble Introduction Of cholera in that county
should the disease reach the United states.
\ negro approached a white man at the
l. nlOn Depot At Pensacola a night or two ago
ana asked the visitor from Walton county to
give him change for -. While the accommo-
dating cOuntryman was examining his cash
with view TO giving the desired change. the
negro grabbed his pile, consisting of s. or So
and made away. The thief is still undetected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
A Double Track Opened for Travel

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 1.-THE new
double track of the Lehigh Valley Rail-
road, running from Glen Summit to Fair
view, was opened for travel this after
noon. The first passenger train west
struck j. G. Abel, of Scranton, who was
standing on the track watching an east
bound train, and he was instantly killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
RsDisbed froDo Switz.rIand

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, Nov. 1.-THE
Federal Council has decreed the eXpul
sion of WarOffski, the Russian who is ac-
cused of melting the population Of Bal
TO revolt. When he was arrested a re-
volyer and a quantity of explosives were
found in his possession.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
A TRUST COMPANY CLOSED.
Bank Commissioners EnjOin it from
Continuance of Business.

Continuance of Business.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Nov. 17.-It was
learned with considerable surprise this
morning that the bank commissioners
had obtained an injunction from the Su-
preme Court restraining the Portsmouth
Trust and Guarantee Company, of this
city, from further continuance of busi-
ness. The institution was incorporated
in 1871 with a capital Of 100000, and a
guarantee fund of the same amount for
the protection of depositOrs. The directors
publish statement thatgeneral depositors
will with little necessary delay receive
the full amount due them. The impair
ment of the guarantee fund is stated by
the Bank Commissioners to be IA per
cent. This represents the total loss of
the company, which is $4,000. Judge
Clark has appointed Charles II. Rollins,
former cashier of the institution, as as
Signee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
son1Le-n Ijfe SAVING stations.

WASHINGTON, Now. 1.-THE General
Superintendent of the Life Saving Ser
vice has arranged for the construction OF
life saving stations on Santa Rosa Inlet,
near Pensacola, Fla, on Morris Island,
near Charleston, 5. c., and at Jupiter
Inlet on the coast of Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
SUFFERING INSURANCE COMPANIES.
The total amount of the insurance is
: q W -. +.nl nc fnl

There is other insurance, but it is i'm
possible to Obtain the amounts, as it was
effected through New York companies
having no agencies in the State. The tele-
phone company sustained loss OF 500.
Their wires will be fully repaired by to-
morrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
Eir.n So1diera Arrested

VIENNA, Nov. 17.-Several Socialist
prints have been found in the kits OF the
soldiers of an engineer regiment at Ol-
mutt. Fifty arrests followed this DIS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-18
RaiIroad Rides for a song

KANSAS CITY, Nov. v.17.-ChicagO tickets
were to-day selling at 81 by all lines. The
st. Louis rate remains at 81, but it is eXN
pected that it will soon be made lower.