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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
TEMPERANCE WORK IN BRO0KLYM
MABEE AND FYGLIsH AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
UNDECIDED As TO THEIR FUTURE COURSE

MABEE AND FEGLIsH AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
UNDECIDED As TO THEIR FUTURE COURSE.
Maybee and English will close their temper
ance reform services in Plymouth church tonight, and
if dcucuds upon event, which have not yet shaped them
selves whether will remain longer Brooklyn. If
they conclude stay delegation from the Reform Club
of PinAcld Ncw-Jcrscy, has offered 10 visit Brooklyn
on Friday night to aid in the work About 100 sgne Of
the uledce have been secured at the meetings IN Ply
mouth Lecture Room.
The audience occupied two thirds Of the seats last
night Mr. Mabce spoke OF the work accomplished by the
various temperance efforts from tie time OF the Wash
inctonians to the present time Each movement in its
day was long stride in advance. The war aided in
tcurplauce 70 yet strongly iutIenched, and the first
cessfl assault on it then accomplished 10y the WON
ans crusade The cause never well assured OF
ultimate victory as now. Tho enemy was skulkinS
behind screens and blinds. Any man who respected
himself looked carefully up and down the street before
o,tcrno q ruln-hoe 10 see if he was observed. The
spirit in many churches in favor Of temperance anu 'Nu
damage and Prohlbory laws were all signs Of what had
been achieved With no compromise ana no surrender
the complete victory could be- gained over the de'l oi
mtcmpcIancc.
Mr. English and Mrs. Burnett sang The Drnkaid~
wife" and then the former spoke effectively. he said
that tho tcuucIaucc question would never be adequately
solved unt the churches took 10 mp and there should be
no need Tor special Temperance workers They should
march with the red banner OF the cross and the white
banner Temperance side by side. The dIunbIdr did
not grow UP IN night Ike mushrooms. 80 long dram
shops were open Dung men "Oud 30 Ia as lAc Atheis
did.
Dream, aud Nh Manfc announced inst lottcis ANA iclc
grams urged them to return 10 Ncw-Jer7ey ANA continue
work they hid begun there bat there wa, in0Icas
ing interest IN Brooklyn aud II might ne unw7o 10 leave
H. Al the close al the meeting about score OF sigma
lures " ere added TO the pledges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
THE XXXIyTH DISTRICT FOR BLAINE.
TIE PRESIDENT RECEIVES THREE VOTES OUT OF
143 IN TIRE CONVENTION.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl

OLrAN, y. Y, April 16.-Thc Republican
Convention for the XNXINth Congressional DISTRICT
composed OF the Counties of Anegany, Caitaraugs and
ChautauQua held to-day in Mayors Han In the
morpinq there was much skirmishing TO ascertain the
true sentiments the delegates The convention was
called TO order an hour late by n W.
Perrin Editor of The CarGr0UgHs Republican, and chair
man Of the recent district conference Among lhose
present were ex-Congr~ssyaan j. p Richardson, W L.
Sessions Dr Van AeTnam, eX-Stac Senators Loren H.
Sessions. y. NJ Alcn Sumner Baldwin cx-ASselnb9 Inan
H. H. wakelcy. = H. Bradley. +. vi. johnson, : H. Nor
Van W T. Wheeler. The roll call Of Aucgany
County was completed without difficulty, pat
somo towns in Cottaraum8 and Chant"uqua
were rot represented An effort to Place A. L. barrow
postmaster Of the State senate, % delegate from South
Valley gave rise a vigorous discussion which lasted
an hour II locked though fight between t3ttaiaSuS
and Chauta uqua was imminent AlegaHy County was
discrcetly silent. finally admitted "s dele
gate.
Ex-senator Norman NJ Allen. Of Cataraugua.
was chosen permanent Chairman lie was
known to De in OF Blaine and was )ualy choertd
H. acknowledged the honor done hia ana said 10 hoped
The fr, convention Of the Congressional district
would De memorable Tor it, harmony and wisdom
motion to viva voce was defeated An
informal ballot to choose one delegate TO chicago
was taken. After a long discussion nine
nance ere presented: A. D. scott Judge Of CaGraugls
County rank smith, OF AIeea{ Comfy son Oh We
health officer of the port of NcW-l0rE. ana Nrihth VI
Allen having the strongest support An aii'ui,N Wa,
Toadc io take formal ballot lof Two delegates 20 N'''
, AM, NJ. n cSl @s f6y Pr p,2 .h Tie @ Wa me
90: Finiuutls. ~: Logan, 6; Arthur 3; Lincoln. J..
that Of Arthur received ia iered siiolce The CON
'J A.e' i rrena lincoln wa drlsrcd me unanmoa.
rlace ~ e convention for President. Ivo formal
ballot. for delegates To- CHICAGO were taken Trey re-
riiet IA the choice ol furE +. smith col Aitsn1i, '
ofcsii'raiaus. aud j. Il. Fisher. Clautaaqra. were
cha \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
PENNSYLVANIA FOR BLAINE.
Continued from Rirsf Pnaen

the Republican State Convention by vote OF about
three to George Turner G. G. Sheets q. W. Brax-
dell and c. Duke elected delegates alage 10 the
National Convention. Tho last two named coored
men. The Montgomery district convention sends Paul
strObach and George Washington coored to Chicago.
Before the State Convention adjourned this afternoon
a banner hung out the stand inscribed = Our
choice Chester A. Arthur second choice John A. Logan
1t Is TO be taken to Chicago. The platform anns the
platform of 1880 ut Chicago approves the educational
blll favOE protective tari denOunCcs the convict
system OF Alabama and says that the prosperous cond-
non OF the business of the country IL mainly due TO
Arthur's successful administration Bfr Arthur the
first ballot will receive 10 out OF 20 Of Aabamas vote at
Chicago.
No steps taken toward nominating state ticket.
that being left to the State Committee with power to act
George Turner was reelected chairman OF the state
Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
pELEGAlEs NoMINArED IN THIS CITY.

The With Assembly District publican Com
cc last night agreed upon the following delegates to
De- voted tor at the primary tomorrow Congressional
fraici,. Moses Lehrbergor, George i. Du,"nbel1y
Eiaic-John simpson, Frederic Singer, Charles Major
They IRE not pledged to any Presidential. candidate, bu
are in favor Of the nom nation Of the strongest
One Of ti,1n said he opposed 70 Blame.
The Win District Committee selected the following
stle John D. Lawson Charles f. Clrich, Charles a.
Pot. Waldo II. richardson, Alfred II. Conblng Con-
cTe,.ioual-J. PangdOn ward, Abraham j. Carlock,
james jackson, +. J. Macmillan, and Charles " Dorm.
They are moi instructed but supposed TO be ior Ar
thur: they arc known 10 De opposed 10 Blaine.
a.. NIXtn District Committee put IN nomination these
d.i.gates nngressonal-Aicx Martin James Lin
Den ami John RciseHweber Ettte-Mm. II. BciduHy,
Iher Horton and Joseph H. Meredith None OF the can
dia G. were willing commit themselves 10 their
PrcsIarulih preferences. 10 was intDMfd, however,
tle sir. Mlrn l. in favor Of Blaine WIe Mc>sfs Refs
eH8cDcr and Meredith anxious 70 see Arthur nOui-
DatCi.
The NXIl Assembly District has two tickets in the field
To- Gc.c-srs 10 TIE state convention The aIuArthuT
tclct q, composed Of Joseph W. Harper IT,, Theodore
Roosevelt, u. \. BudlOng aud Henry b. Barnes.
4 I'm the MA District the following ticket nOl1ina-
I'D: Docgatcs TO TIE State OnNeutOu. Hugh Gardiner,
yrcdrricA >. Gibbs. Arson c. McCOOk and John T. Win
dolyh. delegate 10 The Alth Congressional District
Convention James Pearson, John Miller, T. u. Law
f,ace aud w. s. WatcrhOuse Tie delegates 10 the Com
rrr.,i0ual Convention requested 10 present the
sfne or General Arson g.. McCOok the choice the
Frpuicln voters o. the district for delegate TO the Ma
uonA Convention. General McCook is unpledged.
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TTTDTN WILL ACCEPT.

soUrs CONFIDENTIAL FRIEND, JOHN G.. PRIEST, SAYS.
John G.. Priest, of st. Louis, who was the con-
Gdep,ia friend Of Mr. 1lldcR the Democratic National
Committed in &c. was asked AT the Fifth Avenue Hotel
if he had seen the OK Governor recently. lie replied;
.Ibnye seen him often; saw him when was here
four weeks ago"
.Nhat do You know OF his wishes about the Presden-
tial nomination Of your pariyl"
81 don't believe tnat he wants it 1 know he does not,
IN fact for have had long and confidential talks with
him on the subject lie has ambition aspirations for
the uoson lie had rather live in quiet tor the remain
ing hours OF his life"
"Then YOU DO not think he would accept the nomina-
ton"
"Qute on the contrary think he would I know that
be has never yet told any that he would pot accept
the nomination. Although he never SAID 50 directly to
me- am confident he would yield to the pressure OF the
marty and for tho good the country would accept the
nomination. II it was rendered him He 10 not seeking
it, or secretly longing orit but really hoping he can per,
suade the party not to put him. But he IL the kind
of man who never shirks duty aud he would moi de-
cline"
81. How about hs heathl"
"Iam not one OF those who hink he couldn't stand the
pressure at the White House He may not be active
n, hr was at twenty but in eight years do NOT notice
that lie has failed to any extent He cannot y Use MS
right hand but many men v no are @ 20 t MIIG
trouble OF long standing. He husbands his voice ana
could not make any sthmp-speeches Eut neither
or these things implies lack OF health.
lie las outliyrd many of the visiting states
men who helped to swndle him ls76 am for his
until he says authorath ely that undernO cir
custances VIII he accept tho nomination. MssOlri Is
solid him.. think Blaine VIII be the Other nominee
tcyOud question. He Will have good number OF dele
gates from Missouri II Is coincidence that In both the
plrtie, the office seeking the InanOt the man the
Office. Blaine Il doing nothing To secure nomination
neither T. Ti1,n Tldcu could have one win practical
unamnity he wcud consent to take IT, ana lheeye ne
will he asked 10 do 50. Blaine VIII get hts nomination
ur.if 4 uglI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
TnETENNEssEE REPUBLICANS.
ARTHUR LIKELY TO CARRY THE STATE CONVENTION
JUDGE RED FOR GOVERNOR
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TgIBUNE.l

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 1G.-The State
Republican Convention which VIII assemble at noon TO-
morrow in its city, will be largely attended, ana VIII
complete its work in day Nearly all the Delegates
are here and tho convention promises
10 be one of the most important that
has ever been held in tennessee
Congressman Houk is prominently mentioned for tempo
rary chairman lie arrived here today, and mas Deeh
busily engaged ever since in labornS in the interest
of Arthur for whom he has done effective Work III
the Eastern part Of the State. 1t Is tne
prevailing opinion that the convention VIII
nominate Judge Frank T. Reid OF Nashville for Cover
nor after giving complimentary votes 70 A. n hughes
ir the Collector at Internal Revenue; ID. ~ Nuni' Iou
trollcr: r. r. Butler, Judge: T. G Muse toiocl j, =.
Warder. Judge w W. Murray, and Congressman
4 w. Pctfbonc aud Judge Reid Is at present the Circuit
Judge of Davidson County and IL regarded as stIoH3
man by tbe members Of the party. Well informed deie
,lrs tay thr platform will declare FOR proitGii"h 10
American industries favor national ad 10 piDHc CUT
raiiou oupo,o the convict lease system ana re-ulin
the partt'- position the state dent question. II Is
understood that q majority OF the tveHtFi0W dceGalc7
from she state g be Arur \ caucus was hed 10
nj -ht 10 which address were lnad" ny bu'lcl f'luDoHc
aud others. No action was taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
FESTIVITIES or OIL BEoKERS.

\ CrLrBCATIoN OF TIE coNsoNDA1loN OF THE
MINING STOCK AND NAIIONAL PETROLEUM. EN-
CHANGES.
Tables loaded with baskets of Easter flow
els aud pic- fruit spread las, evening III the
diuiug-roon Of Dcnocos where more than fifty prom
neut members Of the NcwNoT Mining stock and National
Petroleum Exchange rat down to dinner to ceebIa c
the alton Of the organizations year
Music was supplied by Bersten's Band. l. v lie
Forrest presided, and among the members present from
"the Wig BOARD with the big Zane were James L..
Anthony James A. Waugh, GeoIGe Il. Gibson T.. MILL
ken. {. :. Henry 7. r. Adams il. b. Iaylor, c. T..
Thmnm, George Fuller, j., G. G. Whitney j. GutIGan,
H. L. Kug,buy Robert Niikcn, s. Morris Pryor Aaron
d Cor,loya c. H. De Witt, L. J.'WaIrcn and A. Arents
pit De Forrest. in introducing the speakers, SPOKE
hummou,ly OF the progress made by the memhe' S
of the Exchange in the last year in Distinguishing
the difference between crude and refined OIL
George r. Gibson. in response to the toast, speculation"
made some humorous remarks tie abr .uce Of wall
Street, little lamb from the gathering OF bulS ana
hear, before MIN and predicted ;iiat if The wind
tcmpcrcd To the shorn lamb there certainly would be
mid summer iI2UEEtcr lie SPOKE OF me impetus
even 10 speculation in petroleum 10y the organization of
the National Petroleum Exchange ard by II union with
the mining board. lie said: "Ncw-Iork, which
two wears ago was an insignificant factor in the
anal i'm volume of transactions equals all the oil
gion exchanges combined. Twenty years ago petroleum
was found in such small quantities That was not known
in general commerce today is the hird article IN value
Of the export trade OF he United states Petroleum IL
universal product but cny OF late that we have heard
OF any rival TO the rcn deposits Of Pennsylvania We
knew Russia producer OF wheat ana Nlhilss, but
now they say 1t is TO lead in producing OIL"
Mr. De Forest then gave an mt c.tg account OF the
organization OF the Mining Exchange from me te was
started in small quarters ten years Only five men
tncn attended the meetings OF the Board hut they held TO-
gothic" because they realized mat there was future I'D
ne mining interest country. That membership or
five never committed the modern sn OF washing stock
Laughter To-day the conso 1daied Mining ana Pei0eim
i,xclanec has 1900 members with nearly S3oOOOO
IN its treasury, and II stands nc to the SiocH lAchhSe
ia importance. Forts future leaving out OF view we
certain growth in petroleum speculation, 1t mas before
the surety that before many years securities VIII De
nigi unon the market which the stock Exchange can
moi handle and which WilrhaYc 10 come 10 H. App3use
IN pcccies were made by James i. Anthony r. hIlkci
md others and The assembly broke up late hour full
of cut hu.ias1A and gOod-ie!lowship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
BLAINE STRONG IN INDIANA.
4 PROBABILITY THAT THE STATE CoNNENrloN WILL
b. N TIE HANDS OF Ills IEilND-.
my TELEGRAPH TUE TRIBUNEl

BE- N TIE HANDS OF Ills IBilND-.
10y TELEGRAPH TO TuE TRInUNEI
IxpItNAPoIIs, April 1G.-The delegates to
the convention which selects four delegates aarsc 10
the National Republican Convention to-noiro" are
nearly al In city. and tonight are discussing the can
didair, lie Cinca0 LHlHcr addressed letters 10 all
of the 1852 delegates and AS answered; 80
ono for blaine as first choice, AMI los are
for him for second choice showing 39S Blame
men certain ont OF lis and tie same proportion runs
clear through Ouly tirty-four are for Harrison inst
and twenty one for Gresham first; ffy-.our are Tor Ar
thur first and fortyhvc Of them are Tor Blaine second
Dick" Thompson Will lead the delegation. zen
ator IIuusou's friends, who have been
urging him for delegate, have discovered
powelfu opposition to lin, and # looks
n. though he would be- defeated if his name goes before
fine convention. Governor Porter aad General Gresham
nave rc,l, rd the n-p at their names.
EX-Ionzlet.man Baker, Judge Cullen, Ex-Governor
rimback. Colonel Il. = Roberts are prominent
E,auc candidates fol- dci'g3c4 harrison
has no candidate, except himself ana his friends are
ureug that if ne be elected, II will be direct personal
slim W him and IN outrage upon the Republican senator
This argument may pull him through but Il II does Glt-
sham will lr demanded by his friends
THE delegates tonight trying to
learn whom the candidates are for. ana
iLos- who In The lcd are pronounced Blame men,
CONGRESSMAN Toni Browne will preside over the con
vcauon ". Roberts viii BE secretary both are Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
IN OTHER STATES.
SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS.
TIE DELEGATES TO CHICAGO UNRESTRICTED, But
SAID 10 BE- FOR Notwithstanding WITH
GENERAL GRANT.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIGUSE.I

THE DELEGATES TO CHICAGO UNRESTRICTED, But
SAID 10 BIZ FOR Notwithstanding WITH
GENERAL GRANT.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TNnUSE.l
COLUMBIA, :. c., April 1G.-1he entire South
Carolina delegation 10 the National Republican Conyen-
ton whilst they 20 unin,tructed, unit in favor OF
Arthur as first choice bu the general sentiment
pressed by the majority OF the delegates is in favor Of
abiding by the Judgment OF the northern delegates 10
the nominees. In the words of ID. 7. Corbn, OF Charles
ton OF the delegates from the With district and who
is undoubtedly the abcst msn intthe entire delegation
They viii all 80 the who has the best chance Of
winning"
The following the delegates from the State at large:
f. VI. Rrnytou, Internal Revenue Collector Of the Dis
tTict of South Caroima W. n. Taft. Postmaster OF
Charleston; Congressman Robert small co.0ltl, and
Samuel Lee (cOloIedl. The following delegates wero
selected By the district conventions and confirmed by
the state Convention: ISt district. j. r. Freeman col
ore. and T.. \. Ncbstcr ia district Harris Sinpkins
coOle) and ;. +. smith tcOloredl lid district, y. f.
Bodgett and II. W. Boone; iNth district, Wilson Cook
and G. NJ Wilder Doth coiOredl; With district. c. G.
Mccoy and +. H. Debhle (cOlOrc; With district, T.. H.
DeaS (colore and ID. T. C0rbm; aad With district W.
II. Thompson tcOorc6O. and J. j. Johnston.
The state Convention passed resolution OF coincidence
with General L. = Grant in his recent accident and eX
pressing appreciation of his sOiderly qualities ana
craftsmanship. \ resolution WIS also passed APPROX
ing the administration Og President Arthur WISE econ
Omcal and Just, without rcprOach or stain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
uISCELbANEOCS POLITICAL NEWS,
A DECLARATION FOR THE OLD TICKET.
WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS AVOID A FREE fl"ht
AND PRONOUNCE FOR fIIDEN.
fnr TrIEGR Arr TIE TRIBrNK.l

rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE1
CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 16.-Thc Demo-
cratic state Convention reassenbled this morning Aer
slight disturbance the basis of representation
delegates. at-arge placed in nomination Ihe mann
fght was LOWS Baker Editor OF the Rrg'sc', ana
Colonel OBen, state Treasurer, both OF the same us
trict Infammatory speeches were made by fnehds OF
both men; fraud and corruption were charged ana the
confusion was deafeuing. The Chairman, ex-senator
HEREFORD, pOwerle~; half score OF Hcn
wero on the floor with hands clenched Tor
nght and the widest excitement prevailed 'nalIH
were graspsd and for few moments bloody
fight seemed imminent. -.
After nearly two hours OF wranglng the first ballot was
taken Baker received $50 and OBrion 2l0 N0tes me
result was greeted by yells and cheers from the idrh
men The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad had candidate
IN tine person OF y. NJ Clement, master OF transportation
and the Chesapeake and CHIC IN W. H. Hoagnah,, las nc
convention quickly disposed OF them ny the eccton Oh
pr nouncad aanti-inonOpolists United states senator
kenna offered the following resolution when was al0p'eu
wifi longc0nl nued applause: Tint Samuc j. lllsn ",
our first choice for President ~ tie United stat IS
delegates instructed t. east their NoeS lOt l'n
ana Hendricks. The second choice Of The uelrEd"1 ~ '
follows: Hancock l. Blyard = Denver l. ia! ne - |'o''
Land !, Thurman |.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
ARTHTE'S FOLLOWING N NETWORK.
lBY TEIEGRAFH 10 TIE TWB'SH.

ALE,NY. April l6.-The Albany EreRinJ Jour-
nal of tonight has editorial headed Mr. Arthur I'm
osble" ard then states that it, returns show that
majority OF the delegates 10 the Republican State Con
reution AZ Utica week will De clearly opposed to the
Nomination OF the President II says that "Out OF Two
thirds Of the delegates 10 the state Convention already
.ectro ONLY IS are counted his suI port From IN
srnon and from preference $50 favor the nomination
Of ex->ecretaIy Blaine. Fifty believe senator Ed
nunds the strongest candidate in the party, and
nv have no positiye preference but agreed In the
beef ina; General Arthur should not be Teno!natcd
Even should New York city delegation he uuird III S
favor and that il highly Improbable 1t now seems certain
General Arthurs supporter viii comprise Dst httlc
more Than One-tl lrd OF the correction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS.

THEIR STATE COMMITTEE WANTS TIE INTERNAL
REVENUE SYSTEM ABOLISHED.
RALEIGH, n. C., April 16.-rhc State DEM
ocratc Executive Committee met here to-day There was
large attendance, AL the districts being represented
Chairman Octayius Cokc rendered his resignation when
was accepted and Richard H. Battle, OF Raleigh was
chosen chairman The state Convention was called ior
June 20 at Raleigh Resolutions were adopted faVoFlhg
plank in the National platform advocating the apoon
of the Internal revenue system OncrOs ana Oppressive
and commencing the earnest and faithful efforts Oh inc
Democratic representatives from this state TO secure sum
repaal The resolutions doubt upon the 81 aims OF te
Republican and Liberal parties that they desire uo re
neal of the internal revenue system Inc shddeu on
nonnccment this policy is alleged 10 be recognize on 2
the validity and justice OF tho position OF the Democratic
na1tY unnn thls great question.
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SAID TO NAVE RUN AWAY WITH CHEChS.
A general alarm was sent out from the Police

4 pt'ItI UI dItII W. '''TI' WV 'I' ''
Central Office by Inspector Dilks last night
for the arrest Of John Clements, age thirty, who
was said 10 have run away with
checks for $500 on the National Iar; Bank Clements
was described being five nine inches IN height OF
light complexion, with weak eyes and wearing slOucA
hat aud light ulster
J.. Kellogg Wright, the cashier of the bank was
last night al his home No l12 West Fifty eighth
II He stated that Of the employees
or clerks OF the Bank missing and that there
OF the name OF JOnu Clements employed in the
Bank " II may be- he said, that outsider has
gone off with checks the Bank which, by the way,
would be very foolish thug 10 do he would never
yet the money after our paying Her has been told 10
withhold payment I was IN the Bank until nearly
O'CLOCK. lnd AeAId Of no such NOTICE"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
DyyEyDJNG THE pROpAGlyDl

Mr.. Capel spoke last nj ght before the Xavier
Union on The SpOiation Of the Propaganda Property in
Rome by the Italian Government" lie said That he
wished 70 ask the people Of this country whether they
would allow the italian Government to assume the right
Of regulating Church property. All the priests OF tue
Ited States OF Africa and OF the Asatlc nai0ns de-
i've their authority immediately through the Propaganda
nom the p0pe It's jurisdiction does not fOuch Italy.
1be uropery Of the Propaganda Is now worth 900
900 II has been given, not By Italy, but by the whole
Catholic world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
BLAINE DELEGATES IN MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, April ia dispatch to TIE
American SAYS the Kent County Republican Convention
today selected William d. Burchinsl, william j Vaunort
and George W. Harper delegates 70 the state Conven-
ton and passed resolution nstractng them to secure
If possible the nomination OF Charles T. Westeott as
deiccate-at large 10 Chicago. Mr. WcstcOt voted fOf
Blaine in 1S76s0. Delegates to the District Convention
ere IN faNOr Of Blaine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-17
4 T0WN HELD BY i NOE.

LEXINGTON, KY April 16.-Advices from
Jackson say that VIM strong with his gang some seven
yye number Is in possession of that town, ana says
that he will hang seventy five Of the best ciens IN re
ahaton for the hanging Of Ben strong and Henry XII
bourne. OF whom among srOngs baokers II -
also reported he refuses 10 lot Judge Riddle hold
court there.