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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07
The Soudan Situation.

Khartoum is the principal city of the Sou
dan. 1t is situated at the junction of the
Blue and White Nile and occupies position
with strong natural advantages for defence.
Its population in prosperous times was about
$4,000. Gen. Gordon entered the city about
year ago. His purpose was to quiet the
country and extricate the garrison which
was composed of Egyptian and Turkish
troops. He failed in this however and was
shut up in the city and besieged by the
Mahdi's forces. The last authentic in
formation from Khartoum before its fall
was received by the British forces when
they arrived at Gubat the latter part
of January. 1t was an official message from
Gordon himself dated December 20 saying
that all was well and that he could hold out
for years. The fall of the city month later
can only be accounted for on the theory of
treachery in his own garrison. Gen. Cor
don's fate will probably not be certainly
known for some time to come, perhaps not
until the British have retaken the city. The
chances are, however, that be has been
killed by his mutinous garrison.
The primary responsibility for the failure
to rescue Gordon is upon Mr.. Gladstone and
his cabinet, but WOlseley is not without
fault. Nine months ago it was known that
Gordon's situation was desperate. But the
government dawdled over the question until
August when public feeling had risen TO
such a height that it was absolutely COM
PEELED to despatch Wolseley to the rescue.
Wolseey, spite of the warnings of men far
more familiar than he with the character
and number of the Mahdrs forces and the
topography of the country, asked for only
10000 men and attempted to pursue a route
which proved to be impracticable and had to
be abandoned. Weeks of precious time were
wasted in this attempt. Then when he ar
rived at Korti instead of pushing forward his
whole force across the desert to the Nile as
he was urged to do he divided them into two
tiles on the country Stewart with about 5000
men to cut his way through the Mahdr forces
to Metemneh, and Gen. Earle to Abu Hamed.
Stewart succeeded in reaching his destina-
ton. but too late TO save Khartoum, which
fell four days after his advance guard had
reached the Nile, and too feeble, probably,
IL he had not been too late.
The immediate problem which now con-
fronts the British government is how to
rescue Wolseley's scattered forces from the
Imminent peril which they are in.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07

1t is encouraging to learn that the River
and Harbor bill is likely to meet with some
deliberate consideration before its passage.
Captain Eads has, as it now looks, been a
trifle too conspicuous, self-seeking and tenn
porarily successful. In causing criticism as
to his own especial projects he has awak-
ened spirit of inquiry as to other items.
There is, of course, no objection anywhere
to appropriations for really national pur-
poses. Nor would there be any controversy
as to sections. For the improvement of the
Mississippi River Congress has voted money
lavishly without so far having accomplished
much save at the mouth. But voting money
to dredge out streams, which, if they could
be rendered navigable, there would be moth
ing to navigate; and superseding competent
government engineers with men no more
competent but vastly higher priced are not
only Objectionable but Ubiquitous. There will
probably never be an end of this business,
however, until the constitution is changed so
that the President can veto particular parts
of an appropriation bill without killing the
whole
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07
Personal Paragraphs.


Rev. r. Heber Newton of New York will
soon be brought TO trial for heresy.
Miss Rogers, daughter of the sculptor, is
about TO be married in Rome to colonel in
the Italian army and man of distinction.
Miss Kate Field read paper before the
New York Cremation Society recently enti-
tied what shall we do for the liying?n
written by Colonel R. E. Whitman, U. S. A.
In honor of the S0th birthday of David
Dudley Field, his brother, Cyrus W. Field,
will give reception at his home in New
York on Feb. IS.
General George B. Mcclellan will contrib
ute two papers to the Century war series,
one of general nature on the Peninsula
campaign, and the second on the battle of
Antietam.
President Arthur's residence on Licking
ton avenue, New York city, is in the hands
of decorators. It is being made ready for
the occupancy Of his family When they leave
the White House next month.
The richest Chinaman in America is All
III of La Porte, CAL, who is worth $780,
000 He made money in mining, and will
repair. to the Flowery Kingdom to enjoy it
as soon as his business can be settled up.
General Grant has been obliged to decline
George W. Child's invitation to visit him at
Philadelphia because OF i'll health. He is
troubled with soreness of the root of the
tongue, which causes him great pain when
he attempts to swallow water. He has not
smoked cigar since Nov. 20.
Mgr. Capel, in speaking to the New York
Press Club of the simple grandeur of the
Anglo. Saxon tongue, said: ssWhen I am
tired and worn and want mental refresh
ment, l can get it in no way so well as by
reading the Psalms of the Protestant Bible
and John Bright's speeches."
John O'Leary, the Fenian leader, at
tempted to repeat in Glasgow Monday even
ing the lecture he delivered on Sunday night
in Manchester. He had large audience,
composed almost wholly of Irishmen. His
denunciation of O'DonoVan Rosa as an enc
my of Ireland's cause was received with
shouts of disgust and cheers for Rosa.
OLeary stood his ground for some time, but
the audience became so uproarious that he
was compelled to desist from speaking, and
tho meeting ended in great disorder.
Miss Susan B. Anthony is looking we'll.
She seems to grow younger as her years pile
up. She is now GA years old, and her face is
no more wrinkled than when she was 80.
Her hair has few gray strands mixed with
its black, and she combs it down over her
ear in an artistic curve and winds it up into
goo !-sized waterfall at the back. Her
complexion is dark, her face thin, and its
features more like those of man than
woman. She has kindly blue eyes, large
mouth, and pleasant voice. She talks
easily and is an accomplished conversation
alist. She is enjoying good health and puts
in her full share of work every day.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07

The Belfast Age admits that the real
cause Of the division in the Democratic
State committee. was the prospective distri-
button of the federal offices and patronage in
this State. 1t goes on to say that as chair
man of the State committee, there being no
Democratic congressman from this S tate,
MT. Cromwell expected with the assistance
Of Representative Collins of Massachusetts
to distribute all the patronage. The Age
regards interference of foreign congressman
in this State as a piece of impertinece. The
plan it advocates is to commit the distribu-
ton of the offices to the Democratic con-
gressional candidates at the last election.
both upon principle and usage" it re-
marks, "the prerogative to recommend can
didates belongs to the congressional nomi-
nees of the party; not arbitrarily, but in ac-
cordance with the popular choice of the par
ty in the various localities for local offices
and the State for more general officers"
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07

New York is now the Democratic Mecca,
and the pilgrims have already reached there
in large numbers to pay their homage to the
President-elect and make some casual in
quiries about the offices. Mr.. Cleveland is
said to be preserving the same imperturba-
BILE demeanor that has characterized him
since election, and keeping his mouth tight
ly shut. The Democrats bawl into bis ear,
but apparently he heeds them not.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07

Senator Bayard has pointed out again to the
United States Senate the danger of the con
tlnued coinage of silver. He is of the opin-
len that the peril is much nearer than is
generally believed and that serious dis
turbance Of our currency will be likely to
show itself in the near future. But what is
the use of warnings when the coinage COM
mittee of the house has been packed with
silver fanatics and greenbackers, who will
never admit danger until the crisis is upon
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07

Senator Cullom's railroad bill which has
passed the Senate provides for board of
arbitrators, nine persons representing the
nine judicial circuits, to serve six years at
salary of $1,000 each, one-third to go out
every two years. This board is to investi-
gate the whole working of interstate trans
portation, rates Of freight, pooling combina-
tions and stock watering, hear grievances
and suggest remedies and gather the statis-
tics of the railroads.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07

Gen. Logan will be supported by the
Republicans of the Illinois legislature, ''Hor-
rizontap Morrison by the Democrats and
Speaker Haines by himself. Recent events
in the House tend to show that Mr.. Haines
has the strongest support.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07
PR Il s S.
SATURDAY MORNING, FEB. 2.

We do not read anonymous letters and commune
eatons. The name and address of the writer are In
all cssos Indispensable not necessarily for publica-
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
Wa cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
aaunioAtions that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07

The Oklahoma colonists are going to send
deputation to ask President Cleveland as
soon as ne is inauguraled if under his ad-
ministration they cannot be allowed to ste al
other peoples land.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07

Mr.. Samuel J. Randall is evidently deter
mined that the House shall accomplish no
general legislation at this session. It is pos
sible that, knowing as be does the character
of the Democratic majority, his course in
this respect is dictated by the highest patri-
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07
| NEW NAME FOR IT.
Boston Trayeller.)

The new name for murder is "misadyen-
ture, wide General Buffers definition of
DR.. Aliens homicidal performance. 1t will
be much more soothing, hereafter, for the
friends of the victims to speak of them as
having been misadventnred, instead of
murdered. Mrs. Dudley should retain Gen
ersl Butler promptly, so that he may explain
to the court that her crime was nothing
more serious than an assault with intent to
misadventure Mr. Rosa. We NAV re-
mark, that this is very thriving season for
misadventures,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07
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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07
Current Comment.
A GOOD DEAL IN THIS NAME.

kL1dII1UIU IU5IJ
"Yseulte," that has the true Nihilstic
ring; but Dudley" bah. that's too
plebian.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07
B @ NJ ID - .

Rockland. IS s. As. Bath. .......6s u As
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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07
A STILL HUNT.
(SnrinpfieId IJnionA

Springfield Union.)
The Massachusetts Mugwumps are still
hunting around for the ''value received
for their twenty odd thousand dollars.
PAID ALL HE WAS WORTH.
Boston Trayeller.)
There is some inquiry as to the amount
paid Mr.. E. F. Pillsbury of Maine and Bos-
ton for his services on the stump for Cleve-
land. There is widespread belief that his
work was paid all that 1t was worth, and
that he has no valid claim for consideration
at the hands of the President-elect.n
DYNAMITER Is THE PROPER WORD.
philadelphia Bulletin.)
Those learned editors who are writing
about "iynamiteurs' and "dynamitards"
ought to be taught that an English word is
better for their readers than a foreign one,
and that 'sdynamiters" is good enough to
describe the new class of cowardly GRIMM
ais. Why Irishmen operating in England
should be described by French words in
American papers cannot be explained.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-07

For sale everywhere Price CUTIcURA, 50c Gu
TIGURA SOAP, 25c. CUTIcURA REsoLYENT, 81.
Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-09-07
Large Sugar Contract.

The proprietors of the American Re.
finery have recently closed contracts
with certain Hawaiian planters for about
two-thirds of the Sugar crop for the
ensuing year This means $4,000 tons,
and possibly 10000 tons. The con-
tract is to run three years. Heretofore
these contracts have been made
annually, and for the past two years the
California Refinery has been the pur-
chaser. AS that refinery already con
trolls about third Of the crop from its
own plantations, the purchase of the
other two-thirds gave It practi-
cally the entire crop of the
Islands. This has been the case
during the year now drawing to close,
Two years ago the contract was on the
Manila basis, which meant the cost Of
dutiable sugar from the PHILIPPINE Is
lands delivered at San Francisco. Last
September the contract was on the
Cuban basis at New York less &c per
%. The contract just made by the
American Refinery is also on the Cuban
basis, which mems the price of dutiable
Cuban Sugar at New York less DC.
This is the best rate ever made with
the Hawaiian planters, as the Cuban
basis at New York is invariably lower
than the Manila basis at San Francisco
The Hawaiian planters have the option
Of getting their sugars to San Fran
cisco in their own way. If they can
save S. per ton in freight, it will make
a difference of over 100000. The
commission for handling the Sugar is
also a considerable item in favor of the
contracting parties. The works of the
American Refinery are being enlarged
by the addition of wharf, warehouse
and manufacturing facilities The
business has also been reincorporated
with enlarged capital, which is now
ST., 900, 900. The new life infused into
the enterprise is supposed to argue well
for its success, and at the same time
will prove good thing for consumers.
Articles for incorporation of the
American Sugar Refinery Company
have been filed in the County Clerks
Office in San Francisco The object is
to carry on the business of sugar re-
fning in this State. The capital amounts
TO $1,000, 900, divided into 10000
shares of $Ioo each, $1,000 Of which
has been subscribed. The Directors
are Samuel T. Alexander and Her
man Bendel of Oakland, and NJ S.
Grinbaum, Edward Polhemus and H.
J. Sadler of this city. f. Bulletin.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-09-07
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1885.
dooD rrDryes.

The Zealandia on Saturday last
brought the welcome advices Of the
success Of the late effort of deputa-
ton Of plantation agents Of San Fran
cisco for the disposal Of the coming crop
or crops For some years past this
has been done with the California Sugar
Refinery, and as rule, on basis, il
we are correctly informed, honorable
and acceptable to the planters 1t was
quite natural therefore that in negota-
tons looking to the control Of the com.
ing crop, Mr.. Spreckels should be met
to see what offer he proposed to make,
or what portion of the crop he felt dis
posed to handle. That he failed to
take advantage OF his opportunity and
forced the committee to seek other
means OF disposal of the output of the
plantations they represented is no sec
ret They have succeeded in putting
things into such a shape that within a
months time the American Refinery
concludes contract for three years on
the Cuban basis, and increases its cap
ital to $1,000, 900, and has already
commenced to extend its works.
This successful move brings joy to
not few hearts throughout these
islands. 1t beamed from not a few
countenances as the news was given
forth on he arrival of the mail. 1t will
no doubt infuse new life and activity
into our commercial affairs, and gives q
promising outlook in various ways
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-09-07

VISITING CARDS, BUSINESS CARDS
v MENU CARDS.
can be had to order at the
PRESS PUBLISHING cos. OFFICE.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-09-07

The relationship existing between
England and Italy is reported to be Of
the most cordial and sincere character.
The latter has done all that is possible
to prevent the dangers of war and her
military occupation Of parts Of the Red
Sea coast will be of mutual benefit to
both countries.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-09-07


A dispatch dated London z9ih, at
3 A, NJ, says The Formann Lumber
yard, in KenSington suburbs of Lon
don, is burning.
A British man-of-war left Alden,
August 18th, to occupy Ambo, situated
in Tajourah Bay, East Africa. The
object IS to anticipate the occupation
Of the place by France,
Irish agricultural statistics show that
there are 5000, 900 acres OF land under
crops tn Ireland, an increase of $1,000
over the acreage of 1884 that the e
are Io,a5o,ooo acres Of grass land, a
decrease Of 100000 acres, and that
bog, barren and mountain land has in
creased $1,000 acres.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-09-07
THE CHOLERA ON LIND AND Sc

Madrid, August 18th, During the
past twelve hours, fourteen new cases
and fourteen deaths have been reported
in this city.
Marsellies, August a8th Twenty
eight deaths from cholera in this city to-
day, AT the Pharo Hospital four pa
tients died, nine were admitted, six
were discharged and five remain under
treatment.
One hundred collins have been sent
from this city to Toulon, the latter place
being short Six deaths on an average
are daily reported at Salon.
Toulon, August a8th During the
past twenty-four hours thirty-four deaths
from cholera have been reported in this
city.
London, August aSth-The French
transport CAatean Yqnem, from Pesca-
dores, has passed Singapore, with forty
cases Of cholera on board. Ten deaths
had occurred
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-09-07
General advertisements.
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No money will be paid except upon the Draft Of the
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On the first day Of September Of each year, tn,
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Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-09-07
Mup-PRESS BRUSHES.

Mud-press brushes specially
manufactured thoroughly to
clean the mud from the press
bagging are for sale by E. O.
Hall & Son, (Limitcd,) These
brushes combine strength,
durability, lightness and con
venience. They are SO madc
that they may be left in the
water. $50 a62.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-16
Murdered His Aged wife.

AR0I, H., Sept. 15.-William Binley,.a
farmer 81 years of age, who lives five and
half miles southeast of this city, brutally
murdered his wife. aged 60 years, yester-
day. There were no witnesses of the
tragedy, except two grandchildren, a boy
and girl aged 4 and years. The wife
and husband had been on unfriendly terms
for several days and yesterday he became
violent and struck her twice, telling her to
the earth. Then in frenzy he grabbed a
butcher knife and as the poor woman re-
gained her feet and fled from him he re-
peatedly thrust the blade into her head and
body. Running few steps, she fell dead.
The little girl ran to neighbors, and a
messenger sped to this city. Officers were
sent after the criminal, but he has not yet
been found, and it is thought he may COM
nit suicide in the dense woods that ad-
joid his premises. The body of the dead
woman hears twelve CHASTITY wounds, one
in the chin, three in the top and back of the
head, six in the right side and two in the
back. Finley has family of five sons and
two daughters, all grown
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-16
More Trouble with Strikers.

CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 15.- The strik-
ing iron workers were the cause of more
bloodshed to-day. This morning Wallace
Kennerson, a boss in the wire mill, drove
out Wire street. At the railway
crossing his horse was stopped by
disorderly mob of strikers, armed with
clubs. He was assaulted, when he drew a
revolver aad fired three times into the
crowd. Two men were hit One of the
strikers, Victor Rochiaski, received
a ball in his right arm,
and German named Mueller was hitin the
leg. Kennerson then whipped up his
horse and dashed away, the strikers hurl-
ing mass of cinders and stones after him.
A few minutes later he was arrested and
locked up. Rochiaski was also arrested.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-16
The EIGhesf Award

For the largest, best and most attractive
display of sewing machine work at the state
fair was awarded to the Domestic, as usual.
The Domestic is always at the head, and its
superiority has SO often been attested that
other manufacturers hesitate to enter their
machines in incompetition with the Domestic,
knowing in advance that they are doomed to
see the Domestic bear off the palm. The
premium at the state fair, diploma and
SO, was yesterday awarded the Domestic.
The judges, in awarding this premium, in
cidentallv voiced their regret that the Do
mestic was not entered for the finest dis
play Of household decoration, stating that
it the Domestic had been entered for this
less important award it would certainly
have been awarded the premium, distancing
its competitors as easily as it did in the con-
test for the lagest, best and most attractive
displays of machine work. The magnif-