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Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-12-17
AN IMPORTANT ACCIDENT.

A slight accident sometimes changes
the course of history, and this may be
the case with the fall which Prince Bis
marck had from his horse few days
since. Bismarck is we'll advanced in
years, and at his time of life a fall is a
thing from which one rarely RECEIVERS.
General Grant never recovered from the
fall which he had year or so before his
death, while that fall probably hastened
his death. If this fall which Bismarck
has just received should prove more
serious than is now thought,
what would be the result upon
the destiny of the German Empire? So
closely has the life of Bismarck been in
terwoven with the greatness Of Prussia
that it is almost impossible to contem-
plate the one separately from the other.
He has united Germany and made Prus-
sia foremost in that union, while to united
Germany he has given the foremost posi-
ton on the Continent. The work of his
life has been the building up of one of
the greatest empires the world has ever
seen. But the destiny of that empire is
not yet accomplished Perhaps its des-
tiny may be greatly different from the
destiny of which Bismarck dreams. That
the German Chancellor will have no sue
cessor is certain. Men may succeed to
the place which he now fills, but it would
be thing almost without precedent for
him to have successor his equal in the
greatness which nature has bestowed
upon him. His son Herbert is said to be
man of superior abilities, but it is not
likely that he is the peer of his father.
The young Augustus was great, but he
was not SO great as was Caesar. The
younger Pitt was not the equal OF the
Great Commoner, although he was great
among the great. Napoleon is unique
among the Buonapartes; in fact he is
unique among men.
This accident to Bismarck may be of
the est-importance to the world, and
many times mere accident changes the
destinies of nations. 1t has been said
that dish of garlic changed the fate of
the world on the fatal twenty-frst of
June, 1915; and it is possible that
fall will be as potent to in
fuence the destinies of nations as was
that dish OF garlic
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-12-17
AN IRISH PARLIAMENT.

The English elections being over and
the Liberals being returned to power, Mr.
Gladstone is now at liberty to tell what
his plans are. A London special to the
New York Post says, on what is claimed
to be the highest authority, that Mr..
Gladstone's scheme for the settlement OF
the Irish question contemplates an Irish
Parliament. If such is the case, the in
evitable in Irish matters has come, but it
has come through the agitation of the
Irish, which has been marked by many
crimes, and not through the graceful con-
cession of the English Parliament.
Whenever any Irish wrong has been
righted it has been righted by the agita-
ton OF the Irish and not by the states
manship of England. Mr.. Gladstone's
famous land act was forced by the clamors
of the Irish, and it has been so in all the
reforms which have been brought about
in Ireland within the past hundred years
Had Mr.. Gladstone introduced bill for
the establishment of an Irish Parliament
in 1880, such as is now said to be in con-
temptation, how different would have
been the condition of things in unhappy
Ireland. No English statesman has ever
yet anticipated conciliatory legislation for
Ireland, and the greatest part of states
manship is wise anticipation. 1t is better
that wise legislation should be late than
never, but its lateness often takes from it
much of its efficiency. How far this pres
ent scheme will conciliate Ireland it is
impossible to say. 1t should do much to
restore peace and prosperity TO her, al
though it is many, many years since
these twain dwelt in the Emerald Isle.i
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-12-17
A BILL

To. amend an act entitled ssAn act
to amend section fifty.three hun.
dred and fifty.tWO of the Revised
statutes of the United States, i'm
reference to bigamy, and for other
purposes,'' approved March TWEEN.
ty.second, eighteen hundred and
eighty.twO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
POnYGASusTs AS JURORS.
The United States Supreme Court sus
tRins the Edmunds Law.


WASHINGTON, April 20.-A decision
was rendered by the United States Su-
preme Court to-day in the polygamy case
of Rudger Clawson VS.. the United States,
brought hero by writ of error to the SUI
preme Court of Utah. The decision is as
follows:
Mr.. Clawson, the plaintiff In error was in
dicted for polygamy at the April term Of 1884,
OF the District Court Of Utah, and after trial
was found guilty and sentenced TO fine of
$500 and four years OF Imprisonment. lie ap-
pealed to the supreme Court Of the Territory,
and that tribunal having affirmed the iudg-
ment Of the District Court he brought his
case here for review upon the ground
5Ra' I'M while nS grand m@IotodP Hnd petit jgriedi tred
were illegally constituted. The alleged
ilegalitY in the impanellng OF the grand jury
consisted in the exclusion, upon challenge, Of
persOus who believed that man had right
to have moro than one undivOrced wife living
at the same time, and in the case of che petit
jury. IN the drawing OF jurors from an "Open
venire' after thewhole annual jury list Of 200
mad been exhausted, through the exclusion Of
polygamists.
The court, in a carefully prepared opinion
by Justice BlatchfOrd, decides against the
plaintin in error upon both points raised.
THE ACTS PROVISIONS.
Section of the Edmunds act provides "that
III any prosecution lot Dlkdllys poly JKaluls Vt
unlawful cOhabtation under any statute of
the United states, il shall be sufficient cause
Of challenge to any person drawn
or summoned as juryman or
talesman that he believes IL right for q man
to have more than one living and undivorced
wife at the same time" This court holds that
the proceedings to impanel a grand jury
which finds an indictment for one Of the Of
lenses named under q statute OF the United
States against n person not before held TO
answer are part of the prosecution. and that
the indictment is good, although the persons
drawn and summoned as grand jurors wore
excluded hy the court from serving on
the grand jury, on being challenged by the
United States for the cause mentioned in
the act. Challenges having been found
true with respect to the alleged illeFality
IN the case OF the petit jury the court holds
that where under the section OF the act of
June %, 1874, relating to courts and judicial
officers in the Territory of Utah, the names in
the jury box of 200 jurors provided for by that
section are exhausted, the jury being only
partly impaneled, the District Court may is
sue "a venlre To the United states Marshal for
the Territory TO summon jurors from the body
of the judicial district, and the jury may be
completed from persons thus summoned. 10
is held that the record shows no error, and
the Judgment OF the court below is accord
inglY affirmed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21

instructions dispatched to him on April TO-.
II viii be necessary TO await that answer bo-
lOre we can make any statement. The tele-
gram received from Sir Peter Lumsden on
Friday tended TO confirm his previous state
ments. IL certainly apparently connloted
with Gen. komsroh statements.
THE COMING CREDIT.
Mr.. Gladstone gave notice that the
government would Introduce the expected
motion for a vote of credit tomorrow.
The Premiers replies concerning
Afghan affairs We're very guarded.
He answered a number of questions
about the Anglo-Russian dispute with
studied evasion, and in ali he said in the
House Of Commons to-day he added little
or nothing to what had been already
known. In evidence of the present belli-
cose feeling among the members of PArlia-
ment, it may be mentioned that when
Premier Gladstone unequiVocally stated
that when Sir Peter Lumsden's telegram
of Friday confirmed his previous accounts
Of the fight at Pendjeh, and conficted
with those of the same battle by Gen.
Komarof, the declaration was received
with low ripple of satisfaction, which
soon developed into cheer.
The situation at the close of the session
in Parliament this evening was one of
a general feeling of uneasiness bordering
on alarm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
A MURDEREIvs CASE.
An InfOrmality in the Charge Secures
Him His Fourth Trial.

An Informality in the Charge Secures
Him His Fourth Trial.
WAsHINGToN, April 20.--A decision
was rendered by the United States Su-
preme Court to-day in the murder case of
Frederick Hoyt, plaintiifin error, against
the people of the Territory Of Utah. The
chief interest which this case has it derives
from the fact that since Decem ber, 1880,
the plaintiff in error has been three
times tried for the same murder, three
times found guilty, and three times SEN
fenced to death. A most determined
fight has been made for his life, the case
having been brought to this court upon
some legal technicality. After every
Judgment in the court below 1t now goes
back for the fourth trial on an informality
Of the charge Of the Judge to the jury
which last found the prisoner guilty
This court holds, on the specific point
raised, that under the Utah code of crimi-
nal procedure of 1873 judgment upon the
verdict of guilty Of murder, record Of
which merely states that the court
charged the jury and does not contain the
charge in writing, nor show that with the
defendants consent 10 was given orally,
is erroneous, and must be reversed ana a
new trial granted. IL is so ordered. The
opinion is by Justice Gray, Justice Har-
Ian and the Chief Justice dissenting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
GEN. LAWTON DECLINES.
HE REFUSES TO EBFBARRAs9
THE ADMINISTRATION.

Both the President and Attorney Gem
eral Favorable 10 Hls Acceptance OF
the Mission Gen. John g. Gordon
Mentioned as the Possible hppointee.
WASHINGTON. April 20.-Gen. LawtOn
has declined the Russian mission. An in
innate friend received a telegram from
him to-day, requesting him to convey to
the President his desire to decline the
Russian mission. 1t is understood that
he does this to relieve the President of all
embarrassment, and TO avoid possible
controversy In the Senate next session.
A contest over a delicate question
involving partisan feeling which is to ba
settled by the votes Of Malone and Rid
dleberger could not be agreeable to a man
of fine sensibilities. When Gen. Lawton
came here two weeks ago, the friend who
to-day received his message Of declinas
nation said to him that st. Petersburg
was not particularly attractive place.
COLD PLACE FOR MINISTER'S.
He reminded Gen. Lawt0n that one or
two American Ministers had been frozen
to death at that frigid post. He repre-
sented to him that, In his judgment, it was
not worth a contest. Gen. Lawton re-
piled that he had not come to fight for it.,
but, on the contrary, to say to the Presi-
dent that he wished to relieve him from
all embarrassment, and so hoped that he
would act just as though he had never
nominated him (Lawton) for the mission,
He did say this TO the President the next
day.
CLEvELAND's INDEPENDENCE.
The President responded that he pro-
posed to act in accordance with the Opinion
of his Attorney General, to whom the
question had been referred. This opiniOn1
was favorable to Gen. Lawton's appoint
ment. 1t declared that the Andrew
Johnson pardon removed Gen. Laws
toms political disabilities and that
the fourteenth amendment could
not and did not restore them. Upon
this opinion there can be no Doubt
The President would have appointed Gen.
Lawton had not he declined the place.
The formal announcement Of Gen. Law
TOMS decllnation will probably be made
tomorrow. The Russian mission may bel
offered 20 Gen. John b. Gordon, Of
GpOrgia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
DIRECT TAXES ILLEGAL.
A Final Decision Rendered In the Inter
est of CharIeatonlans.


est of CharIestOniRns.
WASHINGTON, April 20.-Judge Dur
ham, First Comptroller Of the Treasury,
has given an opinion in case coming
from Charleston, S. c., on a question as
to whether any portion of the interest
collected on direct taxes shall be re-
funded. He holds that under decisions
of the Court Of Claims all interest collect
ed for n period prior to the expiration of
the go days Immediately following the
fixing of the tax shall be refunded, and
that the appropriation made by section
$3.50 Of the Revised Statutes is available
for that purpose during the fiscal year
the claims are presented to the Secretary
Of the Treasury, and during the two fiscal
years after.
This decision il an admission that the
government illegally collected interest in
the cases under the military tax levy Of
Charleston, 5. c., and vicinity in Feb
ruary, 1868, and that the collections may
be refunded from the appropriation to re-
impurse persons who paid dues under
existing tax laws without warrant OF the
law. Where there is no available appr0-
priation the claims win be certified to
Congress by the Secretary OF the Treasury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
cLEvELANp,s INnEpENDENcE.
CnEvELAND's TRIP SOUTH.
He Promises the Georgia Delegation 8
Definite Answer Tomorrow.

He Promises the Georgia Delegation a
Definite Answer Tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, April 2O.-A delegatlonl
from Georgia, consisting Of Gen. John b.
Gordon, Senator COlquitt, Hon. N. il
Hammond, NJ. G. KIser, William 4. NeW-l
man, e. p. Howell, II. W. Grady, W. A..
Hemphill, John W. johnson, 9. A. Collier,
John N. Dunn, Allison Green, and john
A. Fitten, called at the White House
this afternoon and formally invited
President Cleveland to visit Atlanta, Ca,
during the sessions of the Commercial
Convention in the latter part Of May.
Senator ColquItt and Gen. Gordon adj
dressed the President and impressed on
him the great good TO the South which
would result from a visit by him. People,
down there, they said did not often have
a chance to see the Chief Magistrate Of
the nation, and now that they have one of
their own choice they were extremely
anxious to have him among them, If only
for a day, 80 that they might becOme
better acquainted with each other.
TO SEE THE COLoRED PEOPLE.
Gen. Gordon said he wanted the Presi+
dent to come down South just to see how
they lived, and to see for himself how thel
col0red people lived and were treated By
their neighbors. The President received
the delegation very cordially, and told
them frankly that he wanted to accept
their invitation, but was unable TO say
Just at present whether or not he could
leave Washington at tnat time. he was
informed that all the members Of his
Cabinet had been invited 10 attend, ard III
was expected that at least three would
accept The President then said that he
would lay the matter before the Cabinet
tomorrow and give the committee a defl-
mite answer on w Wednesday. He then in-
vlted them to attend his reception to-m0r-
row evening. The chances are that he'
will not no ahIn IN 0o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
ALARM ON THE BoURsEs.
COnsols Decline on RumOrs Which Made
Peace Less Probable.


LONDON, April 20.-The stock market
opened dull, but became distinctly fatter
on rumors of hitch in the negotiations
between England and Russia. The
closing prices were not quite the worst Of
the day. The feeling towards the close OF
business was gloomy, reports from the
continental Bourses of lower prices help
ing to increase the depression. Business
was restricted, operators preferring TO
await events.
At Paris the BOurse opened firm, but
closed ut a general decline on alarmist
adviees from London and Berlin.
At tBerlin the Bourse was heavy, and
prices were lower because Of adverse ru-
mors from London. Russian securities
fell per cent.
The Bourse at Frankfort-on-the-Ma
was weak, in sympathy with the feeling
in other cities.
At Vienna there was weak feeling on
the Bourse, in sympathy with the depres-
sion Of other Bourses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
NEW TROUBLE FOR ENGLAND.
The "BosphOre Egyptien's" Suppression
Apt to Lead to Complications with
France.

The "BosphOre Egyptien's" Suppression
Apt to Lead to Complications with
France.
LONDON, April 20.-In the House Of
Commons to-day Lord Randolph Churchill
{ Conservative asked Premier Gladstone
how far England was complicated and
how far responsible in the suppression of
the French newspaper B0SphOre EgyDtien
at Cairo. Premier Gladstone replied that
Egypt had not acted alone in the matter
Of seizing and suppressing the paper, and
admitted that England was not in po-
sftion to dlsclaim all responsibility for
the act.
The Premier's replies concerning the
BOSphOre EQyptten Incidents were very
guarded, and fears are entertained that
the affair is likely to lead to difficulty be-
tween France and England.
ENGLAND's CHOICE.
The Standard in an editorial this morn
ing, says IL hopes that England will sup
port the KhediVe In his controversy with
France concerning the suppression of the
BOSDh0re Eqgptien. If England allows
accession TO frances demand for the
withdrawal of the decree Of suppression
and punishment Of the officials who exc
cuted the decree, the Standard thinks it
Will make u SERIOUS Hl5bhkes Inc Dos
DbOre EQyptieH was Justly suppressed, says
the Standard, and if it be allowed to re-
sumo its audacious career, England will
confess more tlagrantly than ever that in
Egypt she has undertaken a task which
she has not the ability to execute nor the
courage TO relinquish.
FRANCE URGED TO DEMAND SATIsFAC-
TION.
PARIS, April 20.-The French press
unanimously insist that the government
shall continue in its demand upon Egypt
for full satisfaction for the suppression of
the French newspaper BoSph0re E'gyptieR
at Cairo.
NUBAR PAsHA's REPLY.
A Cairo dispatch says Nubar Pasha,
Minister for Foreign Affairs, has sent
France a curiouslY evasive note concern
her demand for the rehabilitation of the
B0sphOre E'gyptieR. He says that as the
Porte, Suzerain Of Egypt, was the authOri-
ty which agreed TO the terms of capitula-
tion, under which France and
other powers have lodgment in
Egypt he (Nubar Pasha) cannot
answer Frances demand until after he
had consulted the Porte regarding the
proper Interpretation Of the terms Of
capitulation as applicable to the case OF
the B0sphOre EQyptien, and also as to the
form to be given TO the Egyptian Govern
ments reply TO frances demand.
France has agreed 70 await Egypt's re-
ply concerning the B0sDb0re EggpOea un-
til the question has been submitted to the
Porte.
GRAUAM's RECALL.
LONDON, April n, A. M.-I'he DQiig
Neigs in an editorial this morning says
that it believes that the government has
decided upon immediate recall Of Gen.
GrRhamia force from sOudan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
Probably nHonx.

WASHINGTON, April 20.--Public men
have been discussing eagerly this evening
a cablegram received at the White House
this afternoon through the State Depart-
ment, apparently from the American
Legation in London, announcing thag
Premier Gladstone and his Ministry nad
resigned. The President showed 10 20
some visitors who spread the news. Little
else was talked of this evening in ln9
liuhor polifipaI gfrplpq
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21

NORFOLK, VA, April 20.-The Russian
corvette stritax, Capt. n. Skrgdloa, lso
men. four days out from Havana, arrived
at the naval anchorage this afternoon.
and WAS followed IN about an hours time
by the British man-0f-war Garnctt. Cart.
Henry Hand, from Vera Cruz, Nith 4NQ
men and ~ guns. The Garnett came W
anchor about a quarter Of q wiie llriow
the stritax. Both vessels we've tt|H'tI
by the receiving ship New LI1~I4t|r
lying az the navy yard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
oLADsToNRs srArEsIENT.

Sir Lumsden's Dispatch Not In Rofer-
oncs 60 Inquiries by the Government.
LONDON, April 2O.-Promier Gladstone
in the House Of Commons this afternoon
made the following statement:
The government on Friday received "a dis
patch from Sir Potter Lumsdeu, but this tele-
grnn was not an answer 10 our inquiries aud
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21

WASHINGTON. April %. President
Cleveland has received the resignation 0E
u. u. Barker as Collector ut Internal
Revenue for the district of Alabama, to
take effect Oh t1e appointment ard quals
fcatiOn of hls successor. Mr.. Barker re-
signs 70 20 into private business.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
Pronounced Justnable Homicide.

MIDyILLE, GA, April 20.--Ihis morn
ing on the plantation Of Mrs. Mary Tay-
lor, In Burke county, William Nasworthy,
her oYerseer, shot and Instantly killed
Isaac Scott, colored. The difficulty grew
out Of the l6rcible seizure Of a lot of cot
ton seed I'm the possession
OF the latter. The accused
sent 10 Swainsboro for Judge Twiggs,
who was there attending court, 20 repre-
sent him before the committing court ana
COfOner's inquest. The hearing took
place this afternoon at the scene Of the
homicide, and the Coroner's jury found
that the accused committed the homicide
in defense Of the property Of bis employer,
and that the shooting was justtiable. The
committing court upon hearing the evil
dence discharge the pris Oner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
GIANT rAKEs A Drive.

At . o'clock this afternoon Gen. Grant,
accompanied by one OF his sons and Or.
Douglas, took a carriage ride In Central
Park, lasting thirty-hye minutes. He APP
poarcd dressed much In his usual fashion.
lie walked down the steps OF his house
unaidct. aud On his return ascended
them. also without assistance. Hundreds
81 people had assembled 20 catch a
glimpse of him. rumOr having got
aaroAf thtf he would take this airing. 10
tHasa Ht4. Grant seemed 10 look fully a.
HI1a Nhcn be last drove out, over 4
HNa $50. and he lifted hla has nnd
~ greeting 10 hls friends aa "a
no steps.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21

MACON, April 2Q.--A "rii4 nfI
footed aid almost nudN. ats M
covered near Ty rv, % WrfN
He uticr8 ohI|N cries ami EENH
the woods and fields. EItI&4
made 10 capture tho mAn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
Nationalists on the Alert.

LONDONDERRY, April 2O.-There is
great excitement here over the posting Of
placards by the Nationalists announcing
counter demonstrations against any ex-
preston ofloyalty and welcome that may
be made during the visit Of the Prince
and Princess OF Wales.
THE VISIT 10 LONDONDERRY.
DUBLIN, April 20.-Thc royal party on
their way 20 Dublin from Killarney stop
ped 10 Limerick and we're given a most
brilliant reception. They weIe also pre-
sonted with an address. During the jour
ney between Killarney and Limerick the
Prince and Princess Of Wales met with
some hostile manifestations. They az
rived in Dublin this evening and were
very cordially received.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
Victoria 10 Visit ireland.

DUBLIN, April 20.-It Is stated that
Queen Victoria has arranged 10 visit
ireland rext-autunn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21
GEN. GKANT GoEs BIpINo.
Three Quarters OF an Hour Spent In th,
Park.

Three-Q -Quartor8 OF Hn Hour Spent IN tho
Park.
NEW YORK, April 20.-No incident IN
terrupted the quiet Of the Grant house.
hold last night. The light was turned
very low in the sick room. The nurse
and the Generals son, Fred, were with
him, but their patient rested and slept
through tue might until G:lj O'Clock this
morning. The family slept all night as
did Dr. Douglas, who remained In the
house. The doctor left about O'Clock
this morning. Mark Twain and DR..
Newman were the only callers this morn
ing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-21

ST. LOUIS, April 20.-Foster & Co. made
an assignment to K. d. Lancaster today,
transferring their stock OF teas and cigars,
and also q herd Of Jersey cattle, the prOps
erty OF X. X. Foster. The assets are
sworn 10 be about $125,000: the Liabilities
are 100000. The cause Of the failure Is
alleged 70 be the pushing Of Eastern
creditors.