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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
THREATS TO BLOW UP BRITISH SNIP

SAN Francisco, Sept. 26.-A report was cir
culated yesterday attempt had been made to-
blow up Her Majestys ship Constance with an Internal
machine, which had been smugglod aboard OF her.
j. Boez proprietor of meat stall ia the Golden Ga1I
market who supplied the vessel with meat. stated ts
when he boarded the ship yesterday morning he was
amined as to any probable knowledge he miSbt
have regarding Internal machine which DO
lieutenant who questioned him said had been sentto
tho captain. Inquiry at the British Consulate regarding
the brought forth the statemant from Contui
Stanley that the captain had received an anonymeus
letter warning him that an attempt would be made TO
attach an Internal machine to the ship Tao lctter was
friendly in tone aud only purported 10 warn the captu
Mr. Stanley had conferences with the captain and told
him t would be best double his senres and TO cha
lenge any one approaching the ship IL the answers
the challenge wcro not satisfactory, the
sentries were to fire blank cartridges az the first dis
charge and ball cartridges at the second. These sug
gestons adopted by the captain Tho consul fur
thsr stated that so he attempt had been
made TO get an Internal machine board the ship. The
Constance arrived here on Sunday afternoon and won't
yesterday afternc Oh on cruise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
MR.. FLOWER DECLINES.
UNWILLING TO SHARE COMING DEFEAT.

THE SECOND PLACE ON THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET
IS ONE FOR WHICH HE HAS NO TASTE.
WATERFOWL, N. Y, Sept. 28.-Mr Flower mas
just mailed the following letter:
wATERTowg, n. Y, Sept 26.
To Hon. GEORGE RAIyEs, Chairman Of TIE late Demo
cratic State Convention:
DEAR SIR: have learned with regret that the Con-
venton which you lately presided has seen t TO
honor me, in opposition to my weknown wishes, Win
the nomination for the position OF Lieu
tenapt-Governor Of the State on the
ground that my nomination necessary to the success
OF the State ticket While fuly appreciate the cordial
and unanimous manner in which this nomination Is
rendered the sincerity of the sentiment Of the con-
vention toward me, cannot think that the sucoots Oh
the party be In any endangered by the presence
absence OF the Of any individual upon its ticket
that there is any necessity for me to take upon
myself the serious duties OF position for
which I have inclination. 1t would be assuming
merit and virtue which do not possess to believe 10
an instant that potent to assist the party in
thia matter than other men, who better qualified by
nature and disposition for the oico In question The
principles OF the Democracy, as set out In our
PLATFORM the splendid nominations TO the other places
the ticket aud the record Of the party both In the
State and Nation. will in my opinion carry us to victory
Assuring you therefore, OF my hearty support from the
ranks OF the Democracy, respectfully but positively
decline tho preferment tendcrod r. T. FLOWER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
SOCIALISTS IN LONDON.
FEARS OF A CONFLICT BETWEEN THEM AND THE
potJCF-A POETS MANIFESTO.

FEARS OF A CONFLICT BETWEEN THEM AND HE
PoIICE-A POETS MANIFESTO.
LONDON, Sept. Z6.-Grave fears are generally
entertained about the outcome of the meeting tomorrow
Lmehouse, which Socialists have determined to
hold there In spite OF the prohibition OF tho police
authorities. The police drove the Socialists from tho
Limehouse meeting place on Sunday last and the
Socialists say that they viii hold meeting tomorrow
the forbidden grounds just TO prove their strength
against the police. The outcome Of CONFLICT on such
lines in the City OF London be imagined. Strong
pressure has been brought TO bear upon Sir Richard A.
Cross Home Secretary, to induce him 10 withdraw his
interdction in the interest Of peace and popular rights
but refuses and declares that he is determined to up
hold the majesty of the law. The police have been
ordered TO prevent the Socialists from assembling at the
designated place OF meeting. and TO secure possession
Of the place OF the avenues commanding access TO It,
aud of all adjacent blocks The police In large bodies
well armed. will march from Scotland Yard early to
morrow morning for this purpose. They VIII occupy
their positions wait for the advent OF the Socialists
latter attempt pass any OF the occupied posi-
tons there will be serious trouble.
Tho poet, Morris who was maltreated by the police
sundays meeting, issued manifesto to-day 10
the people of Ireland them to join the Socialists
10 ria themselves OF lsndlordism and capitalism To-
geher. and abandon their present struggle Tor mere
Nat!oHalism. Whatever the race, the poet eNclhiDS
1.-THE watehword OF the wageworkers OF All countries
should be unite J"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
SENATOR ANDREWS NOT FOR GOVERNOR.
HE DID NOT TURN INDEPENDENT TO GET OFFICE
WHY HE QUIT HIS PARTY.

BosToN, Sept. 26 (Speciah.-Senator An
drews, whose father the famous war Governor OF
Massachusetts, left the Republican party last fall and
Joined the Independents II has been reported that he
might. under some possible contingency, be honored
with the Democratic nomination for Governor. To an
inquiry Mr. Andrews replied 81 have such state
ments made In various newspapers throughout the
country but did not think 1t worth whilo to make
any denial OF them because on the various occasions
when friends OF mine In the Democratic party have
pressed desire present name to the convention
have Invariably said to them that should not consent
TO any such proposition under any circumstances That
ls my position now did not leave tho Republican par
~ FOR the purpose of political advancement but simply
because that the deeat OF that parry, under
the of tho last election. would be for the
good OF tho country. Ii had simply sought political
promotion should have accepted the Democratic nom
inaton Congress IN the Vth District last autumn,
which strongly urged TO do by leading Democrats
and independents The only iecompense the
INDEPENDENTS ask of the Democrats, far as know
their wishes for their in the last election i that
they shall heartily approve tho Administration OF Mr.
Cleveland aud carry out in the State the reforms which
he has begun In Nation Upon their Ia that
regard think will greatly depend the future position OF
the independents. They do not want Office but they
want IN my opinion. good government"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
THE ELIZA ARMSTRONG ABDUCTION CASE

LONDON, Sept. 26.-Rebecca Jarrett, OF the
Salvation Army, Thomas William Stead Editor OF The
Pail NaH Gazette Sampson Jacques one OF the stan OF
that paper, Mrs Coombe, Bramwei booth' OF 1he saf
vatIon Army and Louise Mowrey the defendants In the
abduction case Of Eliza Armstrong we're committed for
trial to-day Mr. Russell, counsel for Mrs. Jarrett re-
serves his line OF defence.
Mr. Stead acting his own counsel, read document
containing his line of defence He asserted that the
end which he had In view In carrying out MS schemo
ustided the means which he reBorted He admitted
that he might have been mIsed by the statements OF
Mrs Jarrett who II she procured tho girl Eza Dy ihss
nretences ns Mrs Armstrong. had obtained
money from him raudulently The magistrate frequently
protested against portions OF the document staug at
the matter was irrelevant. ,,
The magistrate summed up the case strongly against
the prisoners and said that nothing could Jnsliy the
lie acquitted Bramwell Booth and Mrs Coombe OF inc
charge Indecent assault, but commtted mem as "e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

IDkDON, sept, 70.
NILSSON COMING BAc6.-M. Strakosch has engaged
CHRISTINE Nilsson for concert tour In America
A MUSICIAN FROM HANoyRR.-Iorr Bott, the Hano
yeran kapemester. will shortly start on six months
tour OF America.
ACCIDENT TO MISS MARRIOTT.-Miss Marriott the
actress has met with painful accident having had her
foot crushed by a railroad truck while waiting at the
station for convey her to Newcastle where she
was TO play an engagement
LIFE OF BisMARCK.-Mr. Loewe. the Berlin corro.
snondent of The London Times. has ready Lilo Of
Rismarck Mr. Loewe has received his Information con-
cernipg the famous statesman from private sources.
MINNIE HAUKs SUCCEss.-Mss Minnie liauk has
.cnr.d brilliant success at Prague. where she sang la
Carmen and "Nanon." She recalled twenty
two times in one evenings performance. She Will return
10 America In October
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
sUJCJDE ENDS 4 ROMANTIC LIFE.

BosroN, Sept. 2G (SpecidD .-Iandolph Meyer
was arrested in Peabody few days ago on the charge
OF obtaining money under false preenees, and he soon
after committed suicide his pride not permitting him TO
endure the disgrace. The mans life has been romance
in some respects lie occupied elegantly furnished
opartments In the house OF Richard Cullen. lie could
talk Greek Hebrew Latin, Italian. Freuch. Swiss and
Cerman.--- He came to this country twenty
years ago and was pastor OF German Lutheran Church
i'm the West lie taught the classics In Lawrence and had
given lectures before the Young Mems Christian Assoois
tiou iu Boston He a minister IN SwltZerland
before coming this country. lie was born In switzer
land bat had relatives In America IL Is thought that
he was deranRrd lie leaves 10 Il said, from S5OOOO
10 100000 Meyer Free Mason and belonged to
Lawrence lodge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
MR.. MANNING SETTLES LABOR QUESTION

WAsHINGToN, Sept 26.-Secretary Manning
to-day settled the controversy the contract for
pairing the revenue Crawford at Baltimore by
awarding 1t to the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock
Company of that city, represented by Mr. Maser at its
bid Of $4,000. An interesting labor question is m
yoved In this action. Three bids mado for the
work. that OF Mr. Malstsr being the lowest by about
1000. vigorous protest against his receiving tho
contract made by tho shpwrights and caukcrs Of
Baltimore on tho ground that he proposed to employ
imported cheap labor In executing the work. In q
memorial Secretary Manning tho subject they say
that the award to Mr. Malsor will be direct insult TO
honest American labor and will DO regarded az an ali
ance on the part OF the Administration with capital
against the laborlng olssse IL also argued that by
rejecting Mr. Masters bid tho Government woud So
cure better work In quality than sufficient
pensato FOR the difference In the bids.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
RUSSIA AND THE ROUMELIAN TROUBLES.
A MEETING OF THE POWERS PRoPosED-PLAN FOR
UNITED ACTION.

PARIS, Sept. 26.-It is stated that Russia has
proposed an immediate meeting at Constantinople Oh
the Ambassadors Of the Powers to settle the Roumean
difficulty the basis Of accepting the union OF Bulgaria
and Roumelia accomplished fact.
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept 26.-rhe Journal de ST. Peters
Dog says the Powers have undcr consideration plan
for united action looking to the settlement of the Rou-
mean difficulty which 1t is believed will insure peace
ful solution OF the question.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 26.-Le NOrd RUSSIAN organl pub
fishes article 6sapprovng the action OF Prince Alex
ander of Bulgaria IN seizing Eastern Roulela ahu
advocates separate autonomy for the two Bugarlas
and Macedonia,
PARIS. sept c6.-Telegrams received In Paris from
Russia and Germany In relation to tho SEIZURE OF
Roumelia denounce the pursued by Prince Alex
ander of Bulgaria and favor his deposition.
BERLIN, Sept 26.-The moderate course pursued by
Turkey in regard the Roumelan difficulty Is generally
commented in official circles here Her action II Is
thought, has prevented serious MISUNDERSTANDING
among Powers with respect to the treaty OF Berlin
ATHENS, Sept 26.The Government OF Greece has sent
circular the Powers urging that the Treaty OF
Berlin be enforced Tho note that the Powers ap-
prove tho of Prince Alexander, Greece VIII take
steps to protect her interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
GOVERNOR HILL INDIGNANT.
HOW THE VACANCY WILL DE FILLED HUNTING FOR
SOLDIER.


SOLDIER.
ALBANY, Sept. 26 Special. ?. Flow
ers declinaton Of the nomination for LleuteDantGov
ernor has caused CONSERVATION among the Democrats
He remained Saratoga until after the conven-
tion adjourned, and though ho said that
he did not want tho place ho con-
sented the OF hs:nams That he should now de-
cline is interpreted here is appreciation OF tho
weakness of the ticket. His action will have bad effect;
and Governor Hill and his friends naturally indg
nant. 1t thought that Mr. Flower frightened by
the OF the newspapers and by the opinions of
his watertown friends.
The convention will not be reconvened TO I'LL the
vacancy the State Committee empowered to act
in vacancy occurred, though the Importance OF
the Office leads Democrats here TO oppose
lutfusting such power to the committee. It
will meet in New-York on Monday night Governor
Hire law partner. W. L. Muller. or Elmira, chosen
temporary chairman OF the committee at meeting IN
Saratoga, and the Governor has absolute
o0ntrol OF it. hunt will be made
tenant Governor General sIoeum Indignantiy
declined tho Offer OF the nomination. but Lester B.
Faulkner who was in the Army, Is said to be willing 20
accept lie mas barrel" however and that is con-
oeded 10 be a necessity.
]. ]. Fitzgerald. the nominee for State Treasurer,
was here today gad met the state officers
Kings County. Senator Tim" Campbell. Charles f..
Loew, Senator Eccosine and others passed through on
their way TO New-iork; They all akreed that there
would probably be- two local Democratic tickets In the
field In New-Gork. LOew Thought IN that case that
1ammany would poll moro votes than tho County
Democracy. Hubert o. Thompson said before he left
Saratoga that there would be two local tickets unless
TaInmany willing support tho ticket or tho
County Democracy. The Brooklyn men, according 10
their delegates got left" the nomination for Lieu
tenant Governor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
POSITION OF THE COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
WHY THOMPSON DID not SUPPORT HILL-LooSING
oIir FOR TnE LOCAL TICKET

OUT FOR THE LOCAL TICKET.
The bitterness felt by the County Democrats
over their defeat at Saratoga had diminished yeser-
day. aud tho Tanmany delegates were still In high
feather their position III contrast to that OF their
opponents. Tammany Hall has been compelled to eat
humble pic TO such at Democratic National and
State Conventions for the last eight years that
somo degree OF eaon Is paronablo under the circum
stances. The County Democracy ndheronts never
failed OF the opportunity TO rub IL into" their or-
ponents and It is hardly human nature to let the
present opportunity for retaliating with interest 30
by.
Tue action OF Tammany Hall at tho convention has
been ascrlbed by many to the shrewdest kind fpol
cal management As matter OF fact, the Tammany
delegation bundercd into favorable situaton IL was
well no opo than koV 70 sarpoTp Mr. Coope
Several had been outspOken IN their Intention 10 do
so. when Saratoga was reached aud tho ground had
been looked over II was discovered that Governor hin
had votes enough 10 nominate him without the aid OF
do was 10 swim with tho tide Police Justice Wede when
he returned from his visit " John Kelly,
he advisable to declare for Governor Hin II It were
found that he was the strongest man among the eand-
nor Ill., Tammany Hall swung over To his support, to
tho intonse disappointment OF Hubert o. ThomP,
10 lowed lrammanys leexampe, and tho result
was Mr. Thompson odnd himself in the position OF
having candidate his hands for whom he could not
even majority OF tho votes OF the New-ioTk dele
CATION. Why he did notscohcea tho weakness OF the
County DemOcraoy's CANVASS when he found that the
convention had been captured for Hill, by moving
that tile latter he nominated by acclanatlon and casting
the County Democracy votes for him, Is what many
persons have asked since the convention adjourned
ono explanation Ot this WAS given yesterday by one
OF Mr.. Thompson's lioutenants He said that tho
opposition to Governor Hill was so bit
ter that under circumstances would
The voto OF the delegation he cast for him. Moreover II
thero Is u triangular local fight here the County Democ
rncy wanted be In the position OF being able 10 appeal
10 independent class of citizens to support ITS Ticket
Had tho County Democracy supported ill t could not
have asked for the support or this class with
n good grace. All OF which means that the
County Democracy will pay much more attention To its
local ticket this fall than To the State q, ,ket Aud this Is
the position which its leaders have persstenty charged
upon Tanimany Hall for many campaigns heretofore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.

Is THIS TO BE Mr. GARLANDs DEFENcEf
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Specid0 Some Of
the friends Of Attorney Garland assert that the
order to the United District Attorney to bring suit
to cancel the Bell telephone patents was issued In
Mr. Garands absence by the acting Attorney General
and that Mr. Garland himself had nothing to do with It.
1t will be interesting to know whether he adopts this
line OF defence. IL he should do so 1t might
simnlify matters for the President. Mr..
Garland is not expected In Warrington for
some ten days Upon his arrival IL expected that he
will promptly submit his explanation and defence to tho
President who, it il learned, became apprised some
time ago OF Mr.. Garlands personal con-
uectlon with the Pan Telephone Company.
The publication of the facts In The TRIBUNE has caused
profound surprise among some OF the Attorney
Generals warm admlrers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
RORRIYG Ills DYING FATHER.

PITTsBURG, Sept 26 iSpecidD.-The resi-
dents OF the South SIDE very much exercised over
strange robbery The story crcp into tho newspapers
Yesterday through an Information made before Alder
man charging Joseph ~ Lghtonberger sixteen, with
robbng father who is dying Of dropsy and unable to
help himself IN any way Mr.. Aghtonbergor Is worth
considerable money and has no relatives hut his son
Joseph Some time ngo he made will In which he left
aIl his property the boy. While lying In bed the other
day the father aroused by hearing some one at te
bedside Turning lie saw Joseph with his hand under
the inflow whore Mr.. Bghtenberger had put SlOO whlch
the boy cooly drew forth and took with him since the
robbery he has been missing warrant was Issued Tor
his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
INVESTIGATING AN ACCIDENTAL FIRE.

fire OF unknown origin broke out soon aiter
yesterday In the factory Of sarl Co.. makers OF
arttacal leaves on the third floor Of No 1913 Mcrccrst
while employees at dinner II destroyed
properly valued $4,000. which said To he fully
instred In the basement OF the building were twenty
nye horses belonging to the Metropolitan Van Company
but they were rescued by the police
Fre Marshal sheldon went to the fire aud afterward
took testimony Of some young women VINO were oui-
ployed by sIrdi 4 Co. lie learned that rgaret Calvin
was alone IN the factory when tho fire broke cut. o.
sardi was ~ Rswiands. Penn. with hunting parry.
His partner Pant To cIni, was eating bis dinner wien
thr dremen were called extingush the ndmcs. Jhc
action OF tho Fire MARSHAL caused report that tho nro
Was susp:cous but IL said later that the hrc was
accidental
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
THE SMALLPOX IN MONTREAL.

MONTREAL, Sept 26 (SpeciaD. were
fortyfour deaths from smallpox yesterday, thirty-two
in the city and twelve in adjoining municipalities In
the little town of st. Henri alone new houses were
pacsrded and OF them contain several cases me
disease Is increasing ia the west end OF the city, Nneie IL
has hitherto been almost unknown.
BosroS Sept. 26-The case OF smallpox reported IN
Maynard Mass the local authorities yesterday has
been Investigated Jy the state Board OF Health and do
clared DO q genuine OF the disease. The SICK
and the entire family with whom she was stop
ping have been removed to pest house which has been
established In the outskirts OF tho town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

TANGIER, Sept 20. DIR. Schmidt. the Austrian Consul
at 1angcT who accused Of deiautng aud extorthB
lands and money from numbepOf Moors, has been ac
quilted OF all the charges made against him.
RIO JANEIRo, Sept. 26-The Senate and Chamber OF
Deputies have passed bill for tho gradual abolition OF
slavery In Brazil
vienna, Sept 2G-The Emperor's speech was read Mt
the opening OF the Rcich0rath to-day. His Imperial
Majesty says that the bil creating LAndsturn VIII
bring Austria on level with other countries; that tho
foreign relations OF Austria good and that there -
full concord among the powers To maintain tho peace OF
Europe, u necessity which Is universally felt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
CHOLERA IN ITALY AND SPAIN.

ROME, Sept. 26.-King Humbert, accom-
panied by the Minister of War and the Minister OF Jus
toe proceeded 10 Palermo to-day tour OF inspection
OF the cholera injected districts OF that province
In twentyfour hours lO6 now cases ana "a deaths Iro
the disease were reported from Palermo, new cases
and deaths In Ferrafa, new cases and deaths IN
Parma and several cases at other points In ltay
MADRID, Sept. a6.-FOur cases of cholera were re-
ported yesterday In San Rogue. province OF
t'adiz aud the disease continues 60 spread.
There were 500 new and 2l7 deaths from the dis
ease reported yesterday throughout Spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
cppvANy ANXIOUS TO GET HELIGOLAND

VIENNA, Sept. 26.-The Ta0bLaH to-day re-
wives the rumor England about code Hegoand
to Germany The possession OF ths iuet by England has
long been thorn in Prince Bsmarcs side, and dipo-
mats have many times asserted that friendship between
IN. two mowers was out question SO long as Eng.
land retained possession of Iegolsne II Is not stated
Relieved That Germany will surrender her new colonial
ossessons i'm New Guinea return for the ccssion OF
Hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
YILnARLE n0INH STOLEN.

PROVIDENCE, Sept. 26.-Francis w. Fur
man. the well-known numsmatist has had his eollec-
ton OF coins exhibition at the State Fair Yesterday
the coins were back to hs homo. On their arrival
home glass face Of the was found TO be Droken
and six valuable coins woro missing These six III
,d.d tho American silver dollar of 1904 OF tho value
OF sl 600 and of the date or 1903. The men VINO
took home were suspected OF having the COINS
and they returned of them which they claimed 10
nave found. The coins missing now are the two de-
scribed above. Mr.. Furman has hopes OF recovering
ala
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
THE ADMINISTRATION DISSATISFIED.
coMpLAININo OF rnE DLUNDERING INCoMPETENc

COMPLAINING OF THE BLUNDERING INcoMPETENCr
OF THE COUNTY DEMOCRACY.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 Especial D.-There is
excellent reason believe that the President and Other
New.York Democrats in Washington are not well
pleased with the proceedings and results OF the sarstog
convention ana that they arc especially dsgused with
the laundering inoonpetenoy and misnsnasemsnt OF
Hubert o. Thompson and other County Democracy
lsaders who when II too late, attempted TO post
pone the inevitable nomination Of Hill Anear personal