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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
NIcaragua Treaty.

WASHINGTON, January 27.-In executive
session to-day Senator Bayard continued
and concluded his speech upon the Nicar-
aguan treaty. He maintained that the
Clayton-Bulwe treaty is still in force and
that the ratification OF the Nicaraguan
treaty would be in violation of il. A runn-
ing debate of an hour then took place.
Senator Sherman has two amendments
pending. One is to open negotiations with
England for the abrogatinn of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty before proceeding with the
ratification of the Nicaraguan treaty. The
other provides that there shall be no dis
elimination for or against any government
in canal rates for the passage of vessels.
WASHINGTON, January 2s.-The Senate
closed its doors and resumed its consider
alton OF the Niearaguan treaty at 1890 to-
day. Senator Sherman modified his amend
ment introduced several DAYS ago relating
TO determinations which may be made in
charges for the use of the canal. As the
amendment now stands determinations
may only be made in favor of coastwise
trade of Nicaragua.
Senator Vance made formal speech ar
guing that the Clayton Bulwer treaty was
still an obstacle TO the ratification of the
Nicaraguan treaty, and he offered motion
that further action he postponed until af-
ter the 4th of March. This motion was
the subject of long debate. Senators
Bayard and Salisbury and Others on the
Democratic side spoke in favor of the mo-
tion, and Senators Morgan, Lapham, Con-
ger and Miller, lof Gala. opposed it,
A motion to adjourn was made at ) p. m
1ata t.H m ha
tion of postponement was pressed to vote
and half ALI hour was consumed in efforts
to secure quorum. Absentees were sent
for, but pending the vote another motion
TO adjourn mas made at 1;30 D. m aud car
ried.
WASHINGTON, January 29-The follow
ing is understood to be the vote in detail
upon the ratification of the Nicaraguan
treaty:
Yeas-Aldrich, Allison, Bowen, Cameron
Wis. J. Chace, Conger, Cullom. Edmunds,
Frye, Hale, Harrison, Hawley. Hoar, Jonas,
Jones fla, Jones New, Lapham, Me
MILAN, Mahone ,Manderson, Maxey, Miller
Gala. }, Morgan, Palmer, Pendleton. Pike,
Platt, Pugh, Sawyer, Sherman, VanWyck,
Allison-32.
Nays-Bayard, Beck, Butler, Call, Cam
den, Cockrill, Coke, Colquitt, Garland, Glib
son, George, German, Groome, Hampton,
Harris, Jackson, Kenna, Lamar, Ransom,
Riddleberger, Salisbury, Vance, Vest-23.
Not two-thirds voting aye.
The change OF front upon the Sherman
amendment is explained thus: Several
Senators who favored the amendment but
were opposed to the treaty, voted against
the amendment in committee of the whole
fearing that its adoption would help the
treaty when the treaty was reported to the
Senate and the vote recurred upon the
Sherman amendment. Some of the friends
of the treaty who were opposed to the
amendment voted in he affirmative as a
means of winning support TO the treaty
itself, the failure of which, unamended,
was f8etold by the votes in committee of
the whole
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
Canadian Legislative Matters.

TORONTO, January 2s--The Ontario
Legislature opened to-day. The Lieuten
ant Governor congratulated the members
on the decisic:i OF the English Privy Coun-
ell that Ontario's true boundaries were
those awarded by the aTbitrators and in
sisted upon by this province in opposition
to the Dominion authorities and TO the
claim of Manitoba. After the decision OF
Privy Council the provisional district of
Thunder Bay and the territorial district of
Rainy River were established Legisla-
tion will now be necessary for effectnal ad-
ministration Of justice in this territory.
Satisfaction is expressed at the final sue
cess of the provincial government over the
Dominion government in the matters OF
the rivers and streams act and the license
question.
Although the province has been blessed
with abundant harvests, the low prices
prevailing prevents full commercial benefit
from being realized
The number of immigrants settled in
Ontario during the year is not as large as
the previous year, but the settlers were of
q better class.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
The Mexican MutIneers.

WASHINGTON, January 27.-Secretary
Lincoln received a telegram from General
Pope, commanding department of Arizona
forwarding n telegram from Lieut.. Me
Donald, dated January %, with regard to
his engagement with the Mexican mutt
neers on the Mexican frontier on the Goth
instant.
He says his troops were in ambuscade
when the leaders came along and a man
in front made break with a revolver
which caused the troops to fire. \ charge
was then made by 1t. jerks and four mu-
tineers were killed and twelve captared in
fifteen minutes The mutineers scattered
along the road for long distance. The
day after 1t Mcdonald left the field the
Governor of Lower California came along
with about 80 men claimed to have been
picked up from ranches and gathered in
nine others who were still in hiding, half
starved and frozen. An Indian runner in
formed 1t. Mcdonald that more mutineers
were coming to water at Pilot Knob and
were anxious 10 fight the troops. No at
tention was paid to the challenge
Instructions are asked as TO dealing with
the Governor of Lower California and par
ty who crossed theline at Indian Wells.
The Lieut. is very indignant at the con-
duet of the Governor and strongly pro-
tests against turning the prisoners over to
him
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
The Late Battle.

LONDON, January 2s-The point where
the battle of the 18th occurred is in the
desert, about Eve miles south from Metem-
neh. When Gen. Stewart reached that
point he found the enemy lowering about
his little army on all sides and skirting il
often within uncomfortably short range
The rebels had evidently stationed them
selves in the vicinity TO await his arrival
and give him battle. When they began TO
surround him and press in upon him he
determined to abide the event. lie ordered
his men to dismount and form n fareeba.
This was made mainly with saddles and
baggage, and during its construction the
rebel riflemen drew nearer and maintained
a hot FIRE from behind ambushes and such
hiding places rs they could find among the
bushes and high grass. This fire was very
well directed and was most disastrous in
its effect upon the British troops. Twelve
men were soon shot dead and forty others
wounded. Among the first killed were
Mr.. Cameron, special correspondent OF the
London Standard, and Mr.. Herbert, special
correspondent of the London Post. Gen.
Stewart was one of the very first 10 be
lie WIS sHol but
When he was shot the work OF making
the fareeba was abour completed and the
army had been put in motion TO form its
battle array. This was hollow square.
As soon as completed the square advanced
under steady ambush fire, distance of
two miles. At this point the army began
to move upon the square in two large
echelons These were directed against the
British right front, which stood unmoyed.
During the rebel charge the English troops
forming the assailed front delivered ter
rifle fire, aimed right at the enemy's mid
die, which moved down the men in snch
heaps that they formed actual obstacles
and interiered so seriously with the even
ness necessary to the success of the on
slaaght that its center line was brought
TO standstill about 80 yards from the
British front line, and the rebels were so
displaced that they were simply cut TO
pieces from this on. When the enemys
line was broken the Arabs seemed to break
up into bands, each of which waged war
on its own account. A large detachment,
mostly on horseback, went back to attack
the fareeba. This was garrisoned by a
body of English soldiers, made up of little
detachments left behind by each of the
corps which had gone forward in the
square. Lord Charles Beresford was in
command. He sustained the attack for
two hours, when the enemy was compelled
to retreat. During the general attack upon
the square only six men were killed and
twenty-three wounded on the English
side. Stewards force on leaving Gadkul
Wells consisted of 1000 picked fighting
men
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
Carlisle aud Cleveland.

ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 30.-Spesker Carl
isle and wife arrived from New York and
Immediately went TO rooms prepared for
them. Carlisle later was driven in a Gov
cred sleigh TO President elect Cleveland's
residence. The letter. in answer to which
Carlisle came TO Albany. is understood to
have stated that the President elect wou,d
he glad to see him and avail himself of
any suggestions Carlisle might rave to
offer in regard 10 measures and men for
the cabinet. Ii is believed Carlisle, while
he will not accept cabinet position, is
very anxious Cleveland shall appoint a
tariff reformer as Secretary of the Treas
ury. He does not urge the selection of
pronounced free traders, but will be salts
fed with man of moderate views Carl
sic passed the evening with Gov. Hill.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
lSurying the Dead.

LONDON, January 2S.-After reverently
burying the dead the whole force marched
to the Nile, where they were allowed TO
bovouac in peace and unity, the rebels
making no signs beyond the beating of
drums during the whole night. 1t is
stated that Mahdi sent 10000 picked
troops to annihilate the troops at Abhklea
Ii is said that he is sending 10000 more
men, but there is no more fear now, as the
British have the Nile on their back. An
other British column is on the march, and
Gordons steamers are securing supplies
and material.
Metemneh is still held by a small force
of rebel riflemen with one brass gun. The
town is said 10 be in great straits. Euro
peans were clearly distinguished in the
rebel ranks.
The British have captured three unarmed
rebel boats, which will be very useful to
them.
The officers and men are in excellent
health and spirits. The British square
numbered 200 men and the enemy 5
force is estimated at 10000 When the
square returned to the fareeba, the day after
the fight, many of the garrison wept for
low
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
THERE ROOMIN THE WORLD.

Men build up their worlds like poor, blinded
moles
with lust room enough fo~ their own narrow
souls:
'Tis plain TO their minds that black j. not white
And there's only one line twiEt the wrong
and the right
Firmly believing their crceds TO be true,
They wonder that Others don't think as they do.
tu the ages agoue they tortured each other,
And forced down their creeds in the throat oil
brother.
They forgot, in mechanics, no two clocks will
strike
Throughout all hours precisely alike,
That our species. like clocks, are OF different
kinds,
lis a great truth to learn-a prize, # you win
There j. room ia the world for all that Is ia it,
This life j. a plav where each humble heart
To make the dcnouemeut must act out his part
II al men like sheep. should follow one way,
Then life would indeed be a very poor play;
'Ti~ the law Of our being, most pOintedly SHOWN
That each man must act out life OF his own.
All be not too rash to Judge Of another,
But ever remember that man i your brother;
God made the owl see where man sight = dim,
Aud the light that guides you may he darkness
To him,
'Tis a great truth TO learn-a prize, II you win
There I. room in the world FOR al that Is "a it,
our mission ou earth j. well understood
To root out the evil aud cultivate good
Down, deep Ia the inuvrmo-t depths ot the soul,
A voice ever sings Of far distant goal;
And Il whispers 20 soft, like faint, mutied
breath;
There l. something within a. that's stronger
than death
That souls are but ia This hard, earthly elod,
To blossom and bloom in the garden Of God!
On hruthers. there only one God FOR us all,
Hut His voice unto each makes !. different call.
some see Him in rags, as jesus Of old;
some mitered and blazing la purple and gold.
An Ict "a not proudly monopolize right,
Nor demand Of our brother 20 see with our sight,
It's 4 great truth 10 lcaru-a prize, II you win
it,
There = room IL the world for All that i in IL ("
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
The Dyuaniiters.

LONDON. Jan 30.--A Times Paris tele
gram says: The object of the coming
meeting of dynamite delegates in Paris is
10 propose terms os affiliation with the
Ferian associations. Several extremists
are anxious 10 form such union. They
are prepared to abandon the policy of
making attacks on public buildings If
the Fenians will aid the dynamiters in di-
recting their efforts toward the destruction
of British war ships, and with that view it
is proposed that ex-Head Ceutre Stephens
shall be invited to attend the conference
1t is also intended to move for the enact
meut of a French law againrt the persecu-
ton of Irisbmen in Paris by the Powder
Montequet Detective Agency. II is also
intended to discuss McDermott's conduct
in remaining a spy in the British service
The leaders Of the movement are aware of
the whereabouts of McDermott and it is
threatened that they intend to offer re
ward 70: his removal.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
lnhuuaan Mothers.

SAN Francisco. Jan. 30-The news
papers have entered on a crusade against
the iniquitous practice, just discovered, Of
white mothers giving and selling their
illegitimate babies TO the Chinese. The
inquiry shows that systematic traffic io
them has been going on for long time.
mainly through the agency of private
lying-in hospitals. -Four cases of white
babies in the possession G. female proprie-
tors of Chinese brothels have been already
discovered, and there are good grounds
for believing there are hundreds of others,
but the Chinese fearing discovery have hid
them out of sight. 1t is asserted to night.
on excellent authority, that the female
children are purchased by Chinese spec l.
lators and sen, 10 China, where raised un-
til 12 years old. when they are sold to rich
Cinnamon for large sums, who place them
in their harems.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05

WASHINGTON, January 21.-The Direc-
tor of the Mint is engaged preparing his
report on the production of gold and silver
in the United States during the calendar
year Of 1-s4. From the returns made
from mints and assay offices II appears, he
says, that, contrary TO his expectation and
the general opinios, a greater amount of
gold as obtained from the mines of the
United States in lssi than during the
previous year. The reports from mints
and assay offices OF deposits of gold and
silver, which he caused to be verified by
accounts, show that during the year 1sS4
they received gold. domestic production,
$50, ,S07 1863, nearly SsOO,OOO more than the
previous year. Deposits of foreign gold
bullion were S1,l2l, ,73O; foreign coin,
81, ,I2s ,922 jewelry, plate, etc, 81 ,s99, ,577 ;
L. ;. gold coin. S265,l1l total, includ-
ing redeposits, S50,5iS, ,l4s.
Burohard says there can be no question
but that nearly thirty millions of gold
as shown by these reports, were obtained
from the mines of the United States dur
ing the last calendar year.
Second, every ounce of fifty million
dollars in gold reported tohave been received
during the year. is entered in the accounts
and has been or must be paid for by the
officers in charge of the institution where
il has been received.
Third-The deposits of foreign gold bull
lion exceeded its net import -, ,415,9 ,997, and
although the deposits were less by nearly
S3,0O0,000 than the imports of foreign gold
coin, because that, of the imports of the
latter last November and December at the
port of New York amounting TO nearly
S5,0O0,000, only S5sl ,612 had up TO Janu-
airy /, had been sent TO the New York as
say office, the remainder probably being
held in New York, perhaps awaiting ex-
port demand. Ii is so improbable that for
eign bullion could have been entered in
the New York assay Office as domestic
gold The Director says no deduction
should be made on that account from the
$50, 100000 reported deposits of domestic
pold bulliOa
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
A Question OF Courtesy.

WASHINGTON, January 2s.-Secretary
Chandler has written letter TO Rear Adj
miral English, commanding the European
station, in regard to the charge made by
American residents of Nice, France, that
the officers of the flag ship Lancaster had
publicly abused the head Of the Navy De-
partment and all connected with il for
having ordered that vessel TO the Congo
country, alleging that it was done to spite
the ladies. The Secretary encloses a copy
of the letter received at the Department
on the subject and says he has written to
the writer whose name is purposely with
held requesting that he give Admiral
English the names of the officers who
made the statements referred TO. The
Secretary's letter to Admiral English con-
cludes as follows: You will immediately
institute inquiries concerning the truth of
the averments of the letter by interrogat-
ing directly all officers Of the Lancaster,
and if you find any officer has made the
specific statement narrated In the letter, or
has criticised in a hotel or anywhere else
any orders of the Department, you will re-
port the facts to the Department, and until
receiving further instructions will suspend
such officer from duty, and not allow him
to leave his vessel except for urgent rea-
sons, which are TO be made record of and
reported to the Department
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
Exciting Scene.

WASHINGTON, January 27.-Shortly be-
fore the House was called to order to-day
a number of members were discussing the
recent explosions in London. The discus
sion took place in the cloak room on the
Democratic side. Among those present
were Representatives Cobb and Finerty.
The former expressed himself strongly op-
posed TO the means resorted to by Irish
men to effect the result desired. Finerty
replied that under the circumstances the
explosions in London were justifable; it
was the only way in which the Irish could
gain their cause.
"You claim that TO be iustifiable, !" said
Cobb, when the lives of innocent women
and children are jeopardized? If you
look upon it in that light you are not
humane
II am humane, sir" retorted Finerty.
AS humane as you-more So"
The dispute ended in this. Both mem
bers were considerably agitated, but con-
trolled themselves and confined their dis
pute to words.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
No. II


MONTREAL, January 2s.--The snow
storm was fierce to-day. 1t was intensely
cold, the mercury falling to 10 and II de-
grees below zero. The streets were very
quiet and lacked the animation which
have marked the past two days. Several
tobogganing hills, however. despite the
binding snow, were much in use.
The ice palace was inaugurated this
evening in the presence of an immense
crowd. There were over 10000 snow
shoers on Dominion Square, and they took
part in the attack scene, which was grand,
one discharge of fireworks and rockets
being kept up for about thirty minutes.
After the attack the snow shoe clubs
tramped across the mountain, the line
being nearly a mile long On the return
of the clubs TO the city a concert was
given in Queens Hall. The Governor
General and suite lett by the Canada &
Atlantic railway for Ottawa at 10 o'clock
tonight.
ST. Johns, y. F., January 2s.-Tele-
graphic advices to-day from the channel
and Rose Blanche report a terrible blizzard
on the west coast, beginning at o'clock
yesterday afternoon. A large number of
fishing crafts went TO the fishing grounds
early in the morning and were overtaken
by the storm. Twenty-three skiffs are
missing. and many of the survivors were
badly frost bitten. One skiff in sight
went down with its crew. The crews of
the missing vessels aggregate about fifty
men. Grave fears are entertained that the
loss of lite will he heavy.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-05
John Bright's Speech.

LONDON, January 29.-Bright, alluding
to the American tariff, siid that the farm
ers of the United States are not permitted
TO exchange their products with the aTti-
sans of Birmingham or the weavers OF
Lancashire, but are compelled to exchange
with protected manufacturers OF their own
country, who, in some cases, do not give
half what the farmers could get from the
Lancashire or Birmingham manufacturers.
He said he had no wish TO reproach the
Americans, who some day, he believed.
would discover the right course. He felt
sanguine there would be gradual move
ment in America in the right direction.
The time would come when England and
America. although two nations, would be
one people and one in commerce. Bright
strongly denounced resort to arms as a
means of settling international contro-
versy. lie pointed out that during Queen
Victorias reign the wars in which England
had been engaged had cost the nation one
hundred and fifty million pounds and the
lives of sixty-eight thousand men. He
deprecated any further annexation of ter
ritory by Great Britain.
Chamberlain. in the course of his speech
said when the work of mercy of relieving
the British garrisons in Soudan was happi-
ly ended the English would abandon that
country and let the Soudanese establish
such form of government as they thought
best lie said he hoped the present Par
lament would settle the Bradlaugh dead
lock, and concluded by denouncing the
present English land system as exception
ally unjust, unfair and ridiculous. When
Chamberlain mentioned the name of Par
nell it was received with loud groans and
Kisses.
Mr.. Bright declared that if the project
of colonial federation was persisted in,
it was bound to result in the loss of
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carson cav Silver Convention.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. Ex-senator
Fair to-day sent the following telegram in
response TO an invitation to attend the
Silver Convention at Carson City.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Jan. 30, 1885.
Hon. Re5t Biggs, Chairman:
Your invitation TO attend the Silver
Convention at Carson City just received.
and regret my inability TO respond In
person. Please extend to the convention
the assurance of my hearty sympathy in
the movement. Let the friends OF silver
stand united, firm and true. and our silver,
the savior of the nation in its time of need
will again take its just and equal rank In
the commercial marts of the world.
JAS. G. FAIR.
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The Condition of the Boomers.

Caldwell, kans., January "a tele-
gram arrived to-day from Gen. Hatch stat
ing that Creuchs colony had surrendered
and agreed to Immediately vacate Still
water and Oklahoma. From other sources
il is reported that the colony is now en-
route to Arkansas City, under the escort of
Captain Moore. with detachment Of troops.
Seven hundred and fifty soldiers viii
arrive tomorrow and Thursday, but will
probably not enter the field ifthe colony
comes out. About fifty teams have loaded
with stores for Saltwater and Camp Rus
sell in the past "a hours, and another train
will load out tomorrow. Major Gills,
Quartermaster of the Department of Mis-.
souri,. arrived to-day and is forwarding
torres rapidly. Gen. Augur will arrive
Thursday to look the situation over. A
3-inch field piece, with shell, will arrive
tomorrow from Fort Leavenworth, with
four troops from that point. All the
streams below here in Indian Territory are
frozen solid and heavy freight teams are
crossing daily. A general thaw will cut
off all supplies and communication with
Hatch and the boomers. Nc recruits have
left here for Croueh's camp in the past ten
days. All reports to the contrary are un-
true. They decided some days ago that
Hatch would remove the colony and they
refused TO join him or send relief or aid.