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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
BRITISH WEST INDIES.
The Correspondence Between the Govern
ments of Washington and London Con
corning Reciprocity.

LONDON, April 8.-The Foreign Office has just
published the correspondence respecting the nego-
tiations between Great Britain and the United
States for commercial treaty to control trade
with the British West Indies. The first document
is letter from Lord Granville to the British Min
lister at Washington. The letter is dated Oct. 25,
1884. Lord Granville states that the British West
Indian colonies willing to abolish duties on
bread, biscuits, butter cheese corn, meats of all
kinds -four, lard, lumber, kerosene oil, meal and
oil cake on condition that the United States should
reduce the duty on sugar, at least one-half. Some
OF the colonies were also willing to abolish the
duties on hams. meats shocks and slaves. Minister
West wrote to Lord Granville, under date of
November 90 1884, that the United States desired
wider basis for the treaty; also that the advan-
tages conceded to the United States should not be
conceded gratis to any third parties under favored
nation clauses.
On the 4th of December Minister West forwarded
of counter treaty. This is an elaborate document,
in which one hundred and fifty articles are
scheduled and in which the United States agrees
TO abolish the duty on sugars under the grade OF
No. 16 In the letter accompanying this draft
Secretary Frelinghuysen insisted upon the exclu-
sion OF third parties as Indispensable. Sir John
Lubbock, Nj. p, estimated that the proposed treaty
would cause loss of revenue TO the United States
of 81 500 900 per annum, while the colonies would
only lose G1SO 900. He strongly urged the accept
ance OF the American proposition, and Minister
West endorsed his views.
On February II Lord Granville wrote to Minister
West that it was impossible to accept the proposals
of the United States. He said they would revolu-
tionize the conventional stipualions which govern
the commerce of all nations. would render the
favored nation clause fruitful subject of dispute
and would infringe upon international laws. Lord
Granville mnutey criticised the points of the pro-
posed treaty. He expressed his regret that he was
compelled to reject it and his hope that agree
ment would be effected sooner or later Lord Gran
vile forwarded copy of this despatch to the
Colonial Office, accompanied by note in which he
said that the concessions proposed by the United
States were more apparent than real and that the
proposals lacked the essential elements of stability
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
RIEL'S REBELLION.
Reports Say a General Indian Up
rising is Imminent.
Troops Suffering From Exposure to the
Intense Cold.

WINNIPEG, Man., April S.-Farm Instructor APP
plegarh who has arrived here, gives the following
account of his escape. He located in Red Peas
ant reserve 20 miles southeast of Battleford and
had no knowledge of the uprising until his house
was raided by Indians at 3 a. M, on Tuesday last.
They disarmed him, and two Indians felt in his
pockets for money. The chief advised him to leave
as soon as possible or the men would kill him, and
also told him not to go toward Battleford, as the
roads were guarded and he would be shot. When
he left with his wife and sister. the Indians were
ransacking his house. Six Indians followed them
for about a day, when Applegarth overlook Judge
from Battlefor6. The Indians then stopped and
the party proceeded to Swift Current. The Indians
told Applegarth, when they came to his house. that
the Stony Indiana had killed their instructor Payne
as they did not like him, and had killed Farmer
freeman for resisting them while attempting to
ture in the houses around Battleford and carried
off all the stock and provisions. Two hundred and
School of Infantry, under Col ot ter arrived early
this morning.
ST. PAUL, MIMI, April 5.-A special from Win
nipeg says that it is reported at Touchwood Hills
that band of Indians are within one days march
of Humboldt, where the government supplies are
stored and the advance of troops will be hurried to
prevent the capture Of these supplies. 1t is also
stated that Rie has placed q large force of rebels
at the south branch of the Saskatchewan to pre-.
vent the troops from crossing over The troops will
reach there in about twelve days. when an engage
ment will likely occur.
WINNIPEG, Man., April 9.-A messenger from
Prince Albert has just passed here. He says there
provisions there for three weeks only, and that
If relief does not come by that time the police and
settlers will be forced to surrende to the rebels
The troops camped Monday night twelve miles out
of Fort QnAppelle, and soon began to realize the
hardships attendant on a campaign at this time oi
the year. They suffered terribly fr ON the cold. the
mercury falling from coo above to 2Oo below zero
and the had difficulty in keepirg from freezing
as the wind blew gale.
The following has been received from Col. Garry
Fort Mcleod is threatened and an Indian uprising
cannot any longer be prevented"
Special dispatches received by courier at the
volunteer headquarters from Macleod has given
great uneasiness.
The Gros Ventres Indians are nor th of the inter
national boundary the warpath, and the Soutl
Piegan and Bloods have formed alliance. To
bacco sent from Rel's Indians to the Gros Ventre
was sometime ago accepted BY the latter thus show
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
SHOCKING AFFAIR.
A spanish Priest Horribly Tortured and
Burned TO Death by Spanish Brig
ands.

MADRID. April IA horrible outrage is reported
from the village of Tubencos in Spain. party of
bigands entered the village late at night and easily
gained entrance to the house of the parish priest
They demanded that the priest should tell them
VINE where p he kept his money. He replied that all he
nad belonged to the poor of his parish, and he
fused to disclose its hiding place. They proceeded
70 70 torture hm to compel him to reveal the secret.
5hey threw him upon the floor and two of the ruff
hans go9ged bis eyes with their thumbs. They re-
pea5e9 their demand and the priest refused. They
pulled out his tongue to its full length and scared It
with bot iron. The priest was by this time in the
most iTignt1ul agony and was unable to speak, but
ne sun refused by signs to reveal the hiding place
OF OF the poor box. The brigands again threw him on
tne DITCH moor OF the kitchen and proceeded to
sack the house. Failing to find any money they re-
turned TO the kitchen in more fiendish temper
INA S9an oetore The priest dying, but they stuffed
MS clothlng with straw, set fire to it and left the
mouse. When the body of the priest was found it
was burned to crisp. The authorities have sent
troops in search.of the brigands. Mr.. Rampollo
pei pei Iindaro, the Papal Nuncio at Madrid, is mad
uenea at me outrage, and insists that the Spanish
government shall offer a high reward for the cap
ture of the murderers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
THE MARINE BANK.
Ex-President Fish SILL Upon ihe Witness
stand.

NEW YORK, April 8.--The trial of James d. Fish,
formerly president of the Marine Bank, was con-
tinued today. Fish was again on the stand and mar
rated the conversation he had with Gen. Grant in
the latter part of May, 1888. Fish said ~ called
at the Office of Grant & Ward one morning to see
Ward. met Gen. Grant outside the Office and ask
ed him how was the business Of the concern? He
told me it was first rate, and said he thought they
had made more money during the year than any
city. He said he thought Ward was the ablest
young business man he had ever seen. asked him
also if be looked at the books and he told me
no; he only looked over his monthly statement,
which satisfactory to him." Fish's counsel ask
ed witness who was the friend and partner Fish re-
ferred to in the letter he sent Ward on Sept. 81
1880, and whom he said he wished to help along.
Witness replied that it was Gen. Grant. Later the
witness corrected himself on being told that Grant
months later, and said it was not Gen. Grant that
was meant.
John D. Fish, son of defendent and cashier of th 9
late Marine Bank. tertifed that on May Sd, when
Grant & Wards checks amounting to 81 ,000, 900
were received from the clearing house, he thought
the bank safe. He was sure at least there were
several thousand dollars worth of Grant & Wards
securities in the bank. He admitted that when
Grant & Wards account had been overdrawn he
checks to that amount, and this in face of the
fact that the in the bank had been reduced
very low and would have been entirely wiped out by
checks. He imagined the bank was secured by col
lateral. He received a canvas bag containing, ac-
cording to Ward one and one half millions of se-
curity, but did not inspect it because he was too
busy, but slowed it away in the safe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
Consideration Asked for Union soldiers in
0Aica.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-A committee rep
resenting the Grand Army of the
Republic waited upon President Cleve-
land today and presented Communication
asking for consideration and protection of
members of tho Grand Army now in office
who are capable Of satisfactorily performing
their duties, and stating it to be the custom OF
the Grand Army to present such petition
upon each change of administration. The
President gave the committee patient hear
ing and expressed himself as strongly in
favor of the object of their visit. The commit
tee were most favorably impressed with the
cordial reception accorded them by the Pres
ident and the strong assurances he gave them,
An invitation was extended to the President to
be present at Arlington on Memorial Day, aud
it is thought he will attend If he does not ac-
cept the invitation from the departmentSof
New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
U. S. sENAToRsHIPs.
The Contes. in IIlinois.

CHICAGO, April 8.-The Iroquois Club, the
leading Democratic organization of this city,
passed resolutions last night, calling on ali
Democratic members of the Illinois Legisla-
Corning Judd, member of the Democratic
National Committee, said he knew that Presi.
dent Cleveland earnestly desired Col. Morri-
sons election.
SPRNGFIELD, April SIN the joint assem-
bly, this morning 25 Senators and 81 Repre-
sentatives answered the roll call. Only one
vote was cast and the convention then ad-
journed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09

Sunday last organized on the sand lots an anti
Chinese procession, which, headed by two bands,
paraded the CITY, Before starting the coroner har-
angued the crowd on the evils in connection with
the Chinese. The result was that every Chinaman
who happened to cross the route of procession was
chased, and ill-treated if caught. 1t was supposed
at the time that these Cinnamon were more fright
ened than hurt. Col. Bee, the Chinese consul states
today, however, that 20 of them were badly and
one fatally injured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09

A merchant went to his head clerk and
said: "John, owe about $4,000, and all
IpOssess is $4,000, which is locked up in the
safe. have been thinking that this is the
right time to make an assignment, but what
plausible pretext l can give my creditors
know not. You have plenty of brains; think
tile matter over, and let me know your de-
cis!on in the morning." The clerk prom
ised to do SO. On entering the office the
next morning the merchant found the sale
open, the $4,000 gone, and in their place
letter. which read as follows: Il have taken
the 81, 600 and have gone to Canada. 1t is
the best excuse you can give your credit
ors"
A Maine farmer says that he is going to
make $3.50 on six hens this season. He has
already sold them, and will consequently
not be obliged to plant his garden but once.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
MEXICO.
Proceedings of tho Government in the
Central American Imbroglio.

Proceedings of tho Government in the
Central American Imbroglio.
CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, April 5.-Cou-
gress took no action yesterday in regard
to Gustemala. Minister Mariscal was to have made
further report, but delayed it until today. News
that Barrios' successor will be his former secretary
of wsr who is known to be a man OF the same stamp
as BarTios strengthens the desire here for prompt
action in aid of San Salvador. A gentleman who
recently arrived from Pueba reports that President
Dsz Will review 900 troops in that city in few
days. Less than month ago the government
bought in New York for cash 81, 100000 worth of
arms and will shortly order more. FL ElNaconal ad-
vocates declaration of war against Guatemala
without delay. Senior Baranda. the commissioner
appointed TO mediate between the hostile States
sails today or tomorrow for Guatemala the war
ship democratic.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09

ing that Rel has laid deep scheme in which the
Milk River Indians will play an important part
says matters look very bad in this district He will
probably await the arrival of arms and ammuDi-
lion. Women and children and those incapable of
bearing arms are hocking to Fort Mcleod for pro-
lection. The Blackfeet did not meet Capt. Cotton
at the crossing today according to agreement, and
this looks ominous. Troops will be needed imme-
diatelY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09

aDce, and an average attendance OF ~. -Tne
term just closed has been one of the most proh-
tible ever taught in the village dlstrlc's
and the closing exercises we're attended by one
hundred and fourteen of the parents and friends
of the scholars.
RoBBINsToN.
Thomas Bush, negro living in the southern
part of the town, was very severely burned
few days ago by his clothes taking fire from an
over-heated stove. He was sick at the time,
and his brother built fire and left him few
minutes, returning to find the sick man envei-
oped in flames.
Tuesday afternoon as young son OF Robert
Gilpatric OF Saco was running about in the
stable of his home, he struck his foot against
a prong of a fork which entered the top OF his
foot and passed directly through ii b little
back of the small toe Joint. The boy did not
faint, but at once stopped and moved the steel
from his foot and walked into the house.
sHERMAN.
Ten inches of snow fell in Sherman on last
Thursday night. There is now three and one
half feet of snow on level in the woods In
Aroostook.
The SD birthday of Alfred Cushman, Esq,
was celebrated March 18th, by the assembling
of kindred and neighbors at TIE dwelling
house of Alfred Cushman, Jr., the old home
stead. IL was pleasant occasion and much
enjoyed by all present. Mr.. Cushman was the
first settler of this town, and one of the first
on the western Aroostook road. He commenc-
ed to farm here June 12, 1882. ard moved his
family on to it in August, 1884, more than fifty
years ago. The nearest settler at the time ne
commenced was twenty miles away, and his
wife walked the entire distance and carried
her youngest child large part of the way in
her arms. The gathering was a memorable
one, many people coming from the surround
ing towns. -Four generations of the CUshman
family we're represented.
IN GENERAL.
The following patents have been Issued to
Maine inventors for the week ending April T.
1885: Gilbert L. Bailey, Portland, net staff; !;
Joshua P. Gould, Bangor, riveting sheets of
metal; Zachary T. Fnrbush and r. L. Ham,
len, Augusta, screw driver; James II. Shee-
han, assignor of one.half to e. L. Sterns, Ban
gor nut lock (re-issue) William G. Strong
Kent's Hill. adjustment for sola cameras.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
A BAD FAILURE.
The Exchange Bank of Norfolk Owes
DepOsitOrs Over S3,OOO,OOO.

WARRINGTON, April S.-The Comptroller OF
the Currency is informed by the examiners in
charge of the suspended Exchange National
Bank of Norfolk that the bank is insolvent
and ~ill have to be placed in the hands OF a
receiver. The failure of this bank is regarded
as a most serious one. The amount due to de-
positors alone amounts to over 100000. A
committee representing the depositors waited
the appointment of resident of Norfolk as a
receiver of the bank. Mr.. Brown, of the
Comptroller's Office, who j. examining the af-
fairs of the bank, has been summoned to
Washington for the purpose of comforting with
the Comptroller on the subject of the receiver
shin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
PIuu of the Mormon Camnaign.

SALT LAKE CITY, April S.-The Tribune is au.
thority for the assertion that leading Mormon
Bishop has declared that the priesthood has con
cluded it would be cheapsr to buy Statehood for
Utah than TO endure the annoyance the polygamists
are now being subjected to by the enforcement oi
the laws among the laity. This is now considered
to be the plan Of the Mormon campaign.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09

VIcKsBURG, Miss, April 8.-The rain storm
of Monday night was the heaviest for years.
The tracks of the Vicksburg & Meridian,
Louisville, New Orleans & Texas and Little
jackson roads are submerged at several places,
besides having several bridges washed away.
No trains on the Vicksburg s. Meridian road
for two davs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09

DIR. E. B. REED.

CIairvOynnt and Botanic Physicinn, Medi-
cal Rooms SSS Congress St., Portland, Me.
DIR. Reed treats all chronic diseases that flesh is
heir to- all cases that are given up as incurable by
the allopathic and homeopathic physicians. | win
take their case to treat and cure them. find about
four htths of the cases given up to die be cured
examination at a distance by letter, with their
full name and place of residence and one cent
stamp and $500, Examination second sight and
consultation free.
Office hours o n. IN. to p. m. mar3sntf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
Lincoln, Neb.. Republ;cau,
WASHINGTON.
miss sweet to Retaiu Her Omce

Miss Sweet to Retain Hex Once.
WASHINGTON, April 8. Tho President has dis
approved the act of Pension Commissioner Black
in requesting the resignation of Miss Ada c.
sweet. pension agent at Chicago, and has so in
formed him through the Secretary of the Interior
The President looked into the case found that Miss
sweets record was good, AID laid the matter be-
fore the Cabinet, with the statement that he dis
approved OF Commissioner Blacks action. The ten
ure of of1ce act was read carefully and Miss Sweet
will probably remain.
Minister 10 Russia.
Gen. Lawton of Georgia is to be appointed minis
ter to Russia and will sail for his post of service
about the first of May. This was decided at yester-
and President Cleveland hold that the pardon of
President Andrew johnson was sufficient. and that
it freed Gen. Lawton from his liabilities This is
the view taken by Minister Phelps aud other emil
nent lawyers.
The Post Onice Department.
Postmaster General Villas completed his first
month in office yesterday. During that period he
commissioned 90 postmasters and prepared more
than 100 Presidential commissions for approval.
Could he have had tie assistance of First Assistant
Postmaster General Malcolm Hay, who has been
Ill ever since his appointment it is probable that
much larger number of postmasteTs would have
been appointed
The Latin Union.
Representatives of European countries comprising
the Latin Union will meet at Paris on the 18th
inst. to consider the subject of continuing the
Union which expires by limitation on the first of
next January. Secretary Bayard has directed the
representatives of the United States in Latin Union
countries to signify to the governments of those
countries the Willingness of this government to con-
slider the question OF adjusting and fixing common
rate between the coinage values of gold and silver
whom the European countries are ready to unite
with view Of securing unlimited coinage and legal
tender of the two metals by internationally agreed
upon ratios.
Facts and Rum0rs.
The employees of the Senate who are kept at work
during the session have been discharged by the
sergeant-at arms, together with 20 men borne on
ly $4,000.
=. A. Smith, paymaster general of the navy has
asked an investigation into the charges that he has
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
The Rvaen River mine Disaster.

SHENANDOAH, Pa, April S.-There is no change
in the situation at the scene of Mondays mine dis
aster at Raven River. Hundreds of people are
there but little will be done towards recovering the
Dodies OF the victims. Nothing towards their re-
coyery will be left undone.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
RECORD OF FIRES.
A Cot,on will nm Fire.

BoRDENTowN, N. j.. April 5.-News has just
been received here that the extensive cotton mill of
Morris Bros at Grovevile. four miles from here is
on fire and assistance is wanted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-09
Mormon Elders Sentenced 10 Jail for
POlyg0my

PHENIx, Arizona, April S.-Mormon Bishop
Stewart and Elder G. j. Robinson. who were iu-
dicted for polygamy, were to-day permitted to
judge sentenced them to 80 days in the peniten-