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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
PEACE NOT ASSURED.
Shrewd Politicians Expect War Between
England and Russia.

Shrewd Politicians Expect War Between
England and Russia.
LONDON, March 2l-The peace of Europe is
no more assured to-day than it was during the
anxious weeks Of this same month thirty-two
years ago. when Lord Aberdeen timidly fenced
with the agents of the Gar Nicholas, and Eu-
rope wavered from day to day between the fear
of war and the hope of peace. The present tenn
porary respite seems 10 the unthinking mind the
equivalent of permanent settlement, and the
English press correspondents at Paris, Berlin
and Vienna, who are careful always to reflect
the current tone of London opinion instead of
that of the capitals at which they are stationed,
now chatter as if the whole affair had blown
over.
AS a matter of fact. however, the situation
could hardly be In a more critical and menacing
stage than It is now. find among politicians
that the better informed man is the more
firmly he believes that the outcome must inev-
itably be war. The only way out of it is an alb
ject and complete surrender on the part of Eng
land, and that the country would not tolerate
the bare thought Of Even 30 much Of sur
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DISAPPOINTED AGAIN.

Indianians Firm In the Belief that They
VIII BE Recognized To-day.
Special 60 the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON March 21.-This morning il was
whispered around the hotels and about the Cap
tol that 1T comes from the White House that
Indiana will be the next State to receive an ap
pointment." and good many people expected
to see long list of Hooser names sent in with
the nominations; hut there were no nominations
for anybody, and the Indiana aspirants are to-
night trusting that their turn will come on Mon
day, as it is generally believed the Senate will
adjourn by Wednesday. 1t is true that the
President intmated that he would give attention
to Indianas claims within a day or two, and the
expectations of to-day were not without founda
ton. The Indianians are very confident now
that Colonel Bannister will be fixed up with
some good place within very short time. His
friends are noising it about, evidently for pur
pose, that he gave largely of his funds during
the recent compaign, and that the success in In
diana was in large measure due to his en-
couragement in divers ways. The Colonel how
ever, continues to look serious, as though he
doubted the good judgment Of those who have in
charge his campaign, and as if he feared he
would yet be left out
John B. Stoll, of South Bend, said
to-day that he had a dead sure
thing on the public printership;
that he was told at the White House that Mr.
Rounds would be retained until the end of the
fiscal year, June 80, but that he (Stoll) would
then receive the appointment. "That puts me
in just the shape / want to be-" said he to
friend, ''for I would rather go into Office July
than now, as / can have plenty of time to close
up my business in Indiana
1t looks as though ex Representative Stock
slayer would be left out There is a report cur
rent among Indianians that ex-Speaker Randall
is opposing Stockslager's appointment to any
position, on account of the position the latter
occupied on the public building bills in the Con-
gress just ended II this is true. Stockslager
will be defeated, for Randall is very powerful
with the President
DR.. Schell, of Huntington, is here seeking
almost any place he can get He has not con-
suited either the Blue Book or his influence, and
hence has not made up his mind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
GENERAL GRANT.
The Physicians Reach the Conclusion that
the Generals Throat Looks Better.

New York, March 22-General Grant slept a
part Of the time last night in chair. A consul
tation was held at 2 o'clock to-day by Drs
Sands, Douglass and Shrady, and it was gener-
ally considered that the patients throat looked
much better. There has been no pain or
sensation Of uneasness about the throat
for a week General Grant took some
food to-day, but he has no appetite and only
eats as matter of necessity.
When DIR. Douglass called to see General
Grant tonight he found his patient in the parlor
General Grant Immediately walked upstairs to
his r(nd, and said he felt very tired, as there
had been great many visitors during the day.
He retired shortly after 10 o'clock, and Dr.
Douglass thinks he fell into refreshing slum-
Der. The General is very anxious that the
weather should moderate, SO that he can take
some outdoor exercise in his carriage
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
The Indiana Office Hunters We're Again Dis
appointed on Saturday, but They Con-
fdently Expect Recognition To-Day.
Eastern National Banks Do Not Make
Good Their Threats to Quit Business.
The Contest Over the Second Assistant Post.
MASTER -Generalship-The President Has
No Use for 0ne-Eyed Men.
CLERK HIGGINS.

The President Said To Be Much Chagrined
Over His appointment.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 22-''The President" 7"
said gentleman who has the entree of the ex-
ecutive mansion at all hours feels very much
chagrined over the appointment of Higgins as
appointment clerk of the Treasury. Until Man
ming yielded to the opportunities of German and
selected political heeler for one of the most
important positions in the Treasury Department,
the acts of the administration received
nothing but commendation from all sources, and
Mr.. Cleveland felt that to him had come the
task of bridging the sectional chasm which has
divided the country for the past thirty years.
He began to think, and with reason, that during
his incumbency as chief magistrate the dividing
line between the two parties would
be very nearly obliterated. The selection
Of Higgins was a greater annoyance
to him than to any one else in the country. Why
just think of it! The newspapers Of the entire
country are hammering away at that appoint
ment, and are making more stir over it than they
would make if the President should select John
Kelly for Minister to the Court of st. James or
Brick Pomeroy to represent this country in
Paris The President is sensitive man, and
the criticism of the press has its influence upon
him"
What will be the result9"
THAT depends in a measure upon Manning's
position. I am inclined to think, however, that
the Democratic organ here, the Post, fore
shadowed the outcome when it said, on Saturday,
that perhaps Higgins will be found ineligible
under the civilservice rules. That was pub
lished as flyer think, and means that Hig-
gins must CO."
II notice that the Buffalo delegation, which
was SO thick and so confident few days ago,
seems to have dispersed, and that no Buffalo
man has yet been nominated for placeq"
THAT is very true. The Buffalo Democracy
is not as confident as it was Don't be surprised
if nearly all the patriots and bosom friends
from that city get left. The President feels
very bitter towards his home over the treatment
he received there last fall When he ran for
Governor of New York, Erie county gave him
about 1000 majority over Folger, while last
fall the same county gave Blaine $500 majority
over Cleveland. Under the circumstances Buf-
falo men need not expect great deal"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
TOO MUCH ROLLER SKATING.
Six of the Contestants in the Recent Match
Lying at the Point of Death.

NEW YORK, March 21.-Out of the sixteen
.oller-skaters who remained upon the track to
he finish in the six days go as you-please match,
three are known to have left the Madison square
Garden with shattered constitutions One of
them, j. Cohen, of Williamsburg, has since died,
ard his body has just been exhumed for the
purpose of holding post-mortem examination
Bad an inquest. with view to bringing a suit
FOR damages agoinst the managers of the tourna
ment S. III. Fowler, one of the skaters who
kept the track during the six days, is lying at
the point of death at his own home. He has
been confined to his bed since the close OF the
match, and has suffered from hemorrhages and
gwollen extremities His physician says he
annot possibly recover. He had no earthly
nance of winning prize in the contest, put
remained on the track twelve hours each day
during the match ir order to secure conso-
lation Durse of $50, which, the skaters claim,
the managers promised to all the skaters who
skated during the hours named. 1t was this
prize that induced half dozen of the men to re-
main on the track until the finish, with the re.
suit of death to one and fatal illness to several
Others The managers it is alleged by the con-
testapts, acted in bad faith in regard to this
fifty dollar purse, as they refused to give the
money to any of the men. Some OF them are
SICK tron the elIeclS Oh the race, ana are utterly
destitute. Most of the skaters participating
were not physically fitted for such strain at
ALL They went into the race with little or no
training. A pedestrian would not think Of en-
tering himself for a walk unless he had several
weeks in which to be trained and otherwise
fitted for the contest F. A. Welsh, another of
the skaters who came in at the finish, is lying at
his home in Jersey City in an extremely critical
condition. The physicians in attendance upon
these men say that they suffered greatly from
congestion OF the lungs. caused by the emery
dust. with which the air Of the Garden was irl-
pregnated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
speakership of the Next House.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 22-''You may expect
to see very lively fight over the speakership.'
said a Democratic representative 10 your CORE
spondent to-day There is considerable talk Of
walk-oyer for Carlise, but Randall will not
submit to anything Of the kind. He is already
pulling wires, and will venture the assertion
that he knows to-day exactly how every Demo
crat stands If the signs are favorable in Octo-
Der he will give Carlisle lively rub in Deeem.
her
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
EMPEROR WILLIAM.
His Eighty Eighth Birthday Celebrated with
Great Pomp.


BERLIN, March 22.-The eighty. eighth ami
versary of the birth of Emperor William was OBJ
served with much enthusiasm and rejoicing.
The streets of the city were profusely decorated
with banners. in the morning the Emperor re-
ceived the members of the imperial family and
the foreign princes; also old servants, a number
of whom have been attached to the household
forty or fifty years. At the signal of the morn
ing gun the bands of the regiments
in the garrison played selections of
sacred music. Deputations of soldiers
from all the regiments afterward attended di-
vine service, the Protestant soldiers at the mill
tary church and the Catholics at the Church of
st. Michael. During the forenoon the officers
were mustered before the imperial palace and
defiled past the front window, where the EN-
peror was stationed, while salute Of 100 guns
was fred. In the evening family banquet was
held in the palace. Count Won Hatsfeldt, Min
lister of Foreign Affairs. entertained the diplo-
matte corps in honor Of the occasion.
AS matter of course, age is telling on the
old Emperor But he is still the sturdy oak of
the house of Hohenzolern, and prepared to
withstand many a storm. He is man of i'm
posing stature, and as he walks with military
step, his appearance creates surprise and ad-
miration whenever he shows himself in public
Lately he has rapidly declined; his eyes are fail
ing him and he is tottering from weakness. The
question has often been asked, especially among
Americans whether or not Germany would have
attained her present position with any other
but William at the helm. This question must
be answered in the affirmative, for the fruits
thus gathered are the results OF system, and
not the acquisitions secured by one single
person. Since the close of the war with
Austria the Emperor has not shaped
the policy of Germany. and, in fact, lie is doing
little more than TO obey instructions arrived at
by her great statesmen and her generals. 1t is
we'll known that the Emperor feels inclined to
be less stringent with Socialism, but political
consideration requires him to cast aside the die
tates Of his heart and follow the iron will of his
Chancellor. The rapid headway Socialism is
making in Germany has frightened him consid-
erably, and Bismarck has, therefore, started his
colonial scheme in the hope of attracting the at
tention of the unruly elements to the newly.6is-
covered ElDGrado under the German flag on the
dark continent. In case of the Emperor's death
the government Of Germany will not be con-
Quoted on any more liberal scale than now for
beralminded as he may be- the Crown Prince
is of necessity compelled to closely follow the
advice of his Minister'S and these will take good
care that he follows in the footsteps of his father
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then moved few miles down the coast
and the German flag was hoisted on a strip of
land belonging to England. The German COM
lanxa to cede Germany a strip of
territory which had alread been
ceded England. The English flag was
hauled down, the German flag hoisted, and the
German commander returned to Victoria and
sent written ultimatum to the court of equity
to have the English flag at Malanza removed
within two days
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
Afghan Ferocity.

New York Graphic.
OF the Afghans strange tales of native ferocity
and treachery are told. General Colin Mac
kenzie, G. B., who served among them in 1S4l,
says: Zone, by name Ajiz Khan, some years
ago. invited some sixty of his nearest kith and
kin to dine with him, having previously laid
bags of gunpowder under the apartment. Dur
ing the meal, having gone out on some pretext
he blew them all up. Dost Mohammed then
ruler, compounded the matter Another yirtu-
Gus magnate, Salad Fagr, deliberately stabbed
his brother and smothered his father for the
sake of inheritance" He says: 1.-THE Khaiber
tribes are individually the most savage OF the
savage / have examined many of them, and do
not think / per cent. is unscarred with saber
cuts and other wounds. Stealing is go much q
part CT their nature thatyou cannot convince
them that it is morally wrong" During the
British retreat from Cabul, in 1S41, the Afghan
children were seen stabbing with their knives
wounded grenadiers, one of whom the day be-
fore could have put dozen of those childrens
fathers to fight with his bayonet"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
THE NATIONAL BANKS.

They Do Not Make Good Their Three 10 to
Reorgnnixe Under State Laws.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-Some months ago
the New York Sun and other papers inimical to
the national banking system spread the story
broadcast that more than half the national banks
of New York city whose charters expire dur
ing 1885 would not renew, but would continue
business under the State bank laws. Mr. Can
non, the Comptroller Of the Currency, secuted this
statement as absurd, and gave It has his opinion
that ali the banks whose charters expire during
1885 would renew. Since the 1st Of January eight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
Senator Bruce and senator Hocx.

Ben: Periey Poore, In Boston Budget.
Blanche X Bruce, whose signature as Re-
lister of the Treasury now graces every national
bank bill, was very popular whiie he was in the
Senate, although he is of African descent In
obtrusive. attentive to business and modest he
conquered the prejudicos against his race, and
was treated with marked courtesy by his as.
sociates One day, after he had been senator
for two years or more. Senator Bogy, the aris-
tocratic descendant of one of tho old French
families OF St Louis, took seat by hia side.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23

ST. LOUIS, March % A dispatch from Waco,
Tex, SAYS: ..An effort is to be made to divert
the cattle trade of Texas from st. Louis and
Chicago to Cincinnati. The gentlemen inter
Rsted in the Texas & St Louis narrow gauge
railroad have joined other business men at Gin
cinnati ina scheme to run Texas cattle over the
harrow gauge, getting special rates from Cairo
EAST It is thought this arrangement will
Enable meat dealers to reduce the price of
butchered products very largely, while it will be
GOOD arrangement for Texas cattle men.
Louisville. indianapolis, Cleveland, Columbus
hnd Pittsburg will be supplied. after this ar
gangement is completed, from Cincinnati, saw
ing In both time and freight MS much as 20 per
cent, over present prices. Prominent bankers
and business men here are in the scheme, and
are very sanguine of its ultimate success
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

The Wives and Children OF Corean Inde-
pendents Put to Death.
SAN FRANCISCO March 22.-The steamer City
of Picking arrived this afternoon, bringing Hong
Kong advices of Feb. 81, and Yokohama oates
of Feb. 2 Corean advices state that the fathers,
mothers, wives and children of three leading
members of the independent party of Cores-
were hanged at the palace gates on Fe b. g.
Eleven other Coreans. who sympathized with the
cause were hanged with them The parents,
wives and children of four of these latter were
also hanged KIM -Gisukurkin, who sought ref
uge in Japan, will soon come to the United
Statee
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
Ducl,-Huntors Drowned.

KEoKuK, Ia, March 22--George Wilson and
axaeorge Dickinson, of Hamilton, ILL.,. were duck
BuntiEg in a canoe near this city, to-day, when
they werc struck by q cake Of ice and upset.
Dickinson sank at once bat Wilson i0ated upon
3 cake of ice to a bridge a short distance below.
where he grasped rope let down to him, but
was not able to retain his mold, and. falling into
the water, was also drowned. Had he remained
On the les he w5ud have been rescued, as some
men in q canoe were waiting for him some dis
kanea below.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
Distress In the Isles of Arran.

DUBLIN, March 22.-There is an appalling
amount of distress reported from the islands of
Arran, of the coast of Galway Last years al
most total failure Of the potato crop has been
followed by series of terrific storms, which
have prevented the regular excursions of the
small native fishing fleets, and many families
are snbsisting on one meal of bad potatoes daily.
The terrible distress which prevails among the
poor people has certainly not been eQualed since
the famine year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
A Man Fatally Beaten.

PITTsBURG, March 22-Fritz Schneider, Of
Allegheny City, was found this morning by his
wife, lying in pool of blood the kitchen floor
with his skull fractured, three ribs broken and
face mashed to a pulp. In tho yard was evi-
dence of a seuffie, and bloody club was found
in an clubhouse. Schneider, who cannot re-
cover. charges Patrick Rog g, a fellow work
man, with assault Roger9 was arrested. but
strongly protests his innocence Schneider's
statement is doubted by tho authorities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
Kassala still Holds Out.

LONDON, March 22-Advices from Massowah
state that the rebels, who have been reinforced
from Berber, attacked Kassala, but were re-
pulsed. The Governor of Kassala states that he
can hold out for some time, and win burn the
town rather than submit to the rebels 1t is
supposed he has fresh supply of provisions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
THE VICTORIA INCIDENT.

How Q German COMMANDER Annexed q
Strip OF English Territory.
LONDON, March 22-Advices relative to the
recent incident az Victoria, on the west coast of
Africa, are to the effect that the commander of
the German corvette Bismarck, wishing to annex
territory in the vicinity of Victoria asked to be
allowed to pass through British territory. The
British officers at Victoria politely but firmly
refused permission. The German commander
thereupon threatened to lombard the place, but
the British gunboat Watchful put in
an opportune appearance. The Bismarck
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
The French Brought to a standstill.

LONDON, March PA dispatch from
Hongkong says the French are un-
able to make forward movement
from Langson. The country around
has been devastated, and there is the greatest
difficulty in obtaining supplies. The Chinese
constantly harass the French troops It is re-
ported that the French lost 900 men at Thu
yenquan. The Chinese have sent50, 900 reinforce
mentS there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
MINOR MENTION.

Probability that the Senate VIII Adjourn
by Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, March 22-It is probable tho
Senate will adjourn without day before the end
of the week, and possible that il may do so by
Tuesday or Wednesday. Night sessions from
this time until final adjournment are likely to be
held chiefly in secret A considerable number
of nominations expected tomorrow and
Tuesday. The time not consumed in their con
sideration will be spent upon minor treaties
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
Mr.. Hay win Go South.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Mr. Hay. the newly
appointed First Assistant Postmaster general,
will leave for Florida shortly, but before going
viii take the oath of Office, 30 he may designate
some one to act for him in place of Crosby.
This action was suggested by Postmaster gen.
eral Villas, and approved by the President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23
Cable Notes.

Sir Henry Parks British minister to Pekin, Is
dead. 1t is believed he died suddenly.
The Vatican has sent note to France re-
questing her to either renounce the Concordat, or
maintain it in decided terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-23

DeGiers Has Not Resigned.
ST.. PETERSBURG, March 22-DeGiers has not
resigned the ministry Of foreign affairs.