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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-20
THE SWAIN CASE.
The Court Has a Eaugh Over Description
of Swaims Poor Horses

The Court Has laugh Over Description
of Swaim's Poor Horses.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-In the Swain court
martial, to-day, General Grosvenor testified to
coming to Washington about March 26 1888 and
seeing Swain in possession of two horses sold
him by Bateman, the banker. and caused a good
deal of amusement in court by his description of
the bad points of the team. He said he spoke
disparagingy of the horses to Swain, who told
him he had only bought them on trial, and also
that Bateman. who was present at the time,
stepped up close to him (the witness) and said:
Now, don't say anything to discourage the old
man about these horses"
The defense asked that subpoena be issued for
Colonel Henry c. Corbin, now in Chicago and
upon a statement that they expected to establish
some material facts by this witness, the request
was granted.
General Swain was then put upon the witness
stand by the defense. He testified that ho pur-
chased two horses from Bateman. on condition
that they were to be returned if he was not
satisfied with them He kept the horses at a
club stable during the winter and returned them
to Bateman in the spring. one about the middle
of April and the other in May. Being asked as
to Bateman's statement that he (Batemanl paid
the witLess money for forage, he said IF he
stated that he paid me any sum- at any time for
forage. it is absolutely and uhqualfedly false"
He added that Bateman had never paid him any
thing for forage in lieu of money General
Swain also testified that he owned three horses
in the spring of 1883, beside those purchased
from Rateman
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Testimony Showing that Increase of Force
Was Not Followed by Increased Work
WASHINGTON, Feb 19-The Warner commit-
tee to-day continued its investigation of the Pen
sion Office Representative Hart, of Ohio, was
present as examiner on the part of the minority.
S. r. Sawyer, chief Inspector of the agents di-
vision, repeated his opinion that the amount Of
work performed since $50 members had been
added was proportionately smaller than before.
He was unable to give any specific facts to war
rant such an opinion, but said, alphabetically
that if when 100 men had been added and the
increase of work performed was found to 10
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Eow, the Gazette thinks, depend on the action of
Ell Mahdi A small force will probably be left
to hold Gakdul wells, for the purpose of prevent
ing hostile Arabs using them in their advance
towards Korti across the desert from Khartoum.
Lord Wolseley feels himself strong enough to
allow General Brackenbury to advance with the
late General Earle's troops to Abu Hamed, and
ne may proceed thither in order to hold the Nile
end OF the Korosko route open; otherwise, the
Gazette believes, General Braekenbury will
probably be recalled to Korti In this event
the plan will be to leave but q small force
at Korti, to keep up communication
with Gakdul wells, and retreat and con-
centrate the main strength of the forces at
present in the Soudan at Debbah, further down
the Nile. Korosko will be held in force, and the
Gazette argues that the contemplated advance
On Berber will be abandoned, so far, at least, as
it was intended to make it base of active
operations All but purely defensive operations,
according to the Gazette. must be abandoned
along the Nile. In regard to General Wolseley
himself, the Gazette believes he will be recalled,
either to Cairo or London. In case he is re-
called to Cairo, the only reason that will be
given will probably be that he can better direct
from there the military operations from Suakim
against Osman Digna. The severance of the
land telegraph lines. such as a cut between Don
COLA and Wady Halfa, will be used to make this
statement plausible In the event of Wolseley's
recall to London, it will be said he can be far
more useful in personal contact with the Minis
try than shut up in the Mudirate of Dongola.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-20
In Which the Coming Cabinet, as Arranged
in the Mind of the President-Elect, Is
Given to Waiting Public.
A Statement that Cleveland Will Favor
an Aggressive Foreign Policy.
Preparations for the Dedication of the Wash
ington MOnument-General Swain
Testifies in His Own Behalf
ABOUT THE CABINET.

A Slate on Which the Name OF Mcdonald
Appears as Secretary of the Interior.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19-The fact u.s. McDon-
AIDS friends here have been very much disheart-
ened during the past forty eight hours, and there
are but few of them who do not acknowledge that
they fear he will not be called into the Cabinet.
The Journal correspondent was tonight given
some information on the subject, however, that
is thoroughly reliable, and very encouraging.
One of New York's most distinguished Demo
cratic members Of Congress, who is upon the
best possible terms with Mr.. Cleveland, and who
is now working in his interest for measure
now pending before the House, received, in
cipher telegram from Daniel Lamont, Cleve
lands private secretary, this evening, conveying
the list of the Cabinet as it actually is in the
Presidentelect's mind now. 1t may be changed,
and likely will he in some particulars, but this
is how it stands to night:
Secretary of State-Bayard.
Secretary of the Treasury-Manning.
Secretary of War-Vias.
Secretary of the Navy-Frank Jones, of New
Hampshire.
Secretary of the Interior-McDonald
Postmaster r-general-Lamar.
Attorney general-Garland.
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Mutiny Among Canadian Boatmen.

QUEENsToWN, Feb. 19-Orders were received
at the naval station here tonight to send as
sistance to the Poonah, the transport on
which the Canadian voyageurs were
brought from Alexandria, and from which
they were about to be transferred
to the Hanoverlan for their voyage home A
gunboat, carrying a strong force of marines and
infantry, was at once despatched to the aid
of the Poonah. All information as to
thas natu.e Of the trouble was refused by
the officials and there is an evident
desire to have the facts suppressed. tits alleged
that the voyageurs became intractable and
showed signs of mutiny, and that the officers of
the Poonah. having only small number of
marines on board. were compelled to call for
assistance to quell the outbreak.
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the man, he will have a decidedly brilliant
foreign policy, the object of which will be to in
crease our trade and make secure our position
by extending our boundaries"
AMPH1THEATERs FoK s1GHTsEERs.

Indications that the Dedication of the Monu-
ment Will Not Attract Great Crowd.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19-Hundreds of carpen-
ters have been at work during the pleasant days
of the past week upon huge amphitheaters along
Pennsylvania avenue from which the parade on
the days of the dedication of the monument
and the Inauguration of Mr.. Cleveland will be
viewed. These amphitheaters span the govern
ment reservations at every point and all the
vacant spaces owned by private parties from the
Treasury Department to the Capitol. They are
not covered. begin with an inclination of from
two to three feet at the sidewalk and end at
elevation of eight or ten feet Some of them
have seating capacity of 5000 Tickets will
be sold at from 81 to 81.
During the Inauguration of Garfield the amphi-
theater spectators lost heavily. The weather
was so inclement that few people would occupy
them. A great risk is always run in construct
ing them, but it seems that the zeal for this en-
terprise increases continually.
There are not many cards announcing "win-
dows to let on inauguration day" displayed along
the avenue now. / am told that nearly all Of
them have been engaged. An observation from
window is mueh more desirable than from
amphitheater or any outside contrivance The
windows are readily taken at S. and upward,
some of the most desirable ones being let at SIS.
The indications at this writing do not point to
very large crowd at the dedication on Saturday
next The attractions of ten days hence will be
so much greater, that comparatively few will
come from distance for the dedication ceremony
and parade alone, although they will be very in
teresting Nearly ali the continental organiza-
tions of the South and New England-and there
are many of them-will be here. The Capitol
will afford an interesting sight There will be
gorgeous decorations, if the plans are carried
out, and music, and military and naval displays
of the most extensive order A good deal of dis
appointment will no doubt be expressed. how
ever by those who expect to see the monument
completed The external portion of the shaft is
finished, but nothing has been done at the base
or inside the shaft. 1t will take two years to do
that work
The monument com mission has arranged to in
vite all the kith aud kin of the Father of His
Country to assemble in the room of the Senate
library committee, next Saturday, that they may
proceed in body to the House and there take
the seats assigned to them There are thirteen
descendants bearing the original family name of
Washington, and they will occupy seats OH the
floor
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The War Question in the Commons.

The War Question in the Commons.
LONDON, Feb 19.-Mr Gladstone was
loudly cheered on entering. In replying
to certain interrogatories about the govern
ments conduct in Egypt. he spoke iE
much the same tone as that used by Earl Gran
vile in the House of Lords He added, however,
that the present situation did not allow the gov
ernment to make overtures to Ell Mahdi, because
such overtures might defeat their own object.
Sir Stafford Northcote, leader of the Con-
servatives, gave notice of a motion of inquiry
respecting the governments Egyptian policy.
The Marquis of Harrington, Secretary of
State for War, replying to question of Sir
Stafford Northcote said the War Office had re-
ceived dispatch, stating that Col Butler had
evacuated Gubat and would probably return to
Merane or Korti. Northcote added that he
would defer discussion and merely take occasion,
at the present time, to pay tribute to General
Gordon he gave notice that he would
move, on the earliest day possible,
which he hoped would not be further off than
next month, that humble address be presented
her Majesty, the Queen, representing that the
course pursued by the present liberal govern
ment in regard to Egypt and the Soudon had
involved great sacrifice of valuable lives and
heavy expenses, without any beneficial results,
rendering 1t imperitively necessary to the inter
ests of the British empire and the Egyptian peo
pie that the governments should distinctly recog
nize and take decided measures to fulfill the
responsibility now incumbent upon them to in
sure good, stable government in Egypt and in
those portions of the Soudan necessary for
EgJpts security.
Mr.. Gladstone, replying to request from Sir
Stafford Northcote. said he would name the day
tomorrow for discussion of the proposed vote
of .censure. Mr.. Gladstone stated that the pol
icy of the government to evacuate Egypt event
ually remained unchanged. He said he had
done all he could for General Gordon, and
was not to be held responsible for his death.
Mr. Gladstone said Our policy in the Sou
dan is still for evacuation. Recent events there
The fall of Khartoum has altered, in a military
sense the whole situation in the Soudan. Lord
Wolselsy has been authorized to take what
measures he sees fit to overthrow the Mahdi at
khartoum. No further communications will be
made to the Mahdi, but any received from him
will be considered"
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THE MEXICAN TREATY.
A Strong Effort To Ee Made to Secure
Money to Put the Agreement in Force.

A Strong Effort To Be Made to Secure
Money to Put the Agreement in Force.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb ia desperate attempt
to pass the Mexican treaty bill through the
House is to be made between this date and the
last day of tie session 1t is believed by such
men as Hewitt Hurd and others who favor the
bill, that majority of the House would vote for
it if the opportunity afforded for doing so,
and if the friends of the measure can see a rea-
sonable chance for securing its consideration
they will call it up next week.
A gentleman who is generally believed to know
as much in regard to Cleveands position as any
man in Washington said to night IT know that
the Presidentelect is in favor of the Mexican
treaty. / know, further, that he desires to see
it enacted. This treaty differs from the other
treaties recently negotiated in that it is not an
afterthought of the outgoing administration.
Further than that, it is known that Mr.. Cleve-
land has paid some attention to the feeling of
the country in the matter, and he is convinced
that the people as class. and especially those
engaged in manufacturing, are very desrous
that the treaty should not lapsen
Members of the House have been personally
petitioned from all sections, to do all in their
power to carry the treaty into effect 1t is said
that orders for American manufactured products
aggregating nearly half "a million dollars in
value, are waiting the result of the pending BILL
Ii it passes the goods go to Mexico. If it fails.
the Mexican tariff bars them out
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The Western EXPORT Association.

CHICAGO, Feb l9.-The Western Export AS
sociation continued its session here to-day with
closed doors, and did not reach an adjournment
until tonight It's members reticent about
the conclusions arrived at, but it is understood
the following are the essential points of agree
ment: IL was decided to pay the claim of the
Empire distillery. of Pekin, H.. for back dues
from the association, on capacity, and to
discontinue all legal proceedings as to the
vacuum mash machine, the Empire distillery, in
turn, to discontinue manufacturing till Sept.
next. The pool, in the meantime, is to be con-
tinued on a basis of 28 per cent. of the product
i've capacity of the members, and the resulting
fall in prices.
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OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
The Government Asked to Answer Questions
Concerning It's War Policy.

The Government Asked to Answer Questions
Concerning It's War Policy.
LONDON Feb 19.-Parlament opened this
evening. There was no crowd in attendance.
The police allowed no person to pass the gates
unless he was able to show that he had right
to enter In the House of Lords the government
was at once assaied by the Conservatives with
bombardment of questions concerning it's inten-
tlons in the Soudan. Earl Granville, Minister
of Foreign Affairs. replied to the various inter
rogatories on behalf of the government He
stated that the government had left it entirely
to General Wolseley to decide whether the Brit
ish forces should proceed to attack Khartoum at
once delay attack until later, say some
time next autumn. Earl Granville further ad-
mitted that the government believed Wolseley
would decide upon on postponement of aggres-
sive operations. Continuing. he said: "The
finances of Egypt and the relief of Gordon that
heroic soldier whose loss has excited the greatest
sympathy and unanimous regret, are prominent
questions before the country. The government
had hoped to be able, soon, to present papers
to Parliament to show that COM
plete settlement of Egyptian financial
affairs had been arrived at-a settlement alike
of public engagements and honorable 20 the
country; but just when the government was ex-
pecting to hear of meeting between the British
troops under the leadership of Colonel Wilson
and General Gordon, the dreadful news was re-
ceived that what military strength and famine
had failed to be successful in doing had been ac-
comphsheo oy treachery. and one of the great
est and most gallant of soldiers was no more"
Lord Salisbury responded as follows: .'If the
country is not satisfied with the governments
explanation it will visit bitter censure upon
those answerable for so fruitess policy We
do not propose to anticipate the discussion
which must inevitably come later on but we
must hope that England will not retire from
Egypt, leaving no record of our presence there
except the mischief done and the bones of our
soldiers" He added that everybody should be
made to feel that the government would properly
meet the present grave juncture in the public
affairs of England. He said the statement made
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Departure of Troops for suakim.

LONDON, Feb. l9.-The first battalion of the
Coldstream Guards started to-day for Suakim
They left Wellington barracks amid pathetic
scenes of leave taking, relatives and friends be-
ing assembled in force to bid the departing sol
diers farewell Many affecting episodes oc
Cured Mothers hung around the necks of
sons, wives clung to husbands, and children said
good bye to fathers between sobs. Many men
brushed tears away as they bade sons or broth
ers hearty farewell The guards marched with
difficulty through the throngs OF women. children
and friends to Westminster Bridge. where they
took steamer for Gravesend. AS they en-
barked the band struck up "Auld Lang Syne,'
and followed with Home Sweet Home" The
steamer moved away from the pier amid cheers.
At Gravesend the guards embarked for Suakim.
The entire route from the barricks to the bridge
and the Thames embankment was crowded with
people, who cheered in an enthusiastic manner
as the men passed by. The men presented a
splendid appearance, and went away in the best
of spirits.
A detachment of hussars left Aldershot to day
for Portsmouth, where they will embark for
Egypt The steamer Tyne sailed to-day with
reinforcements and stores for the Soudan.
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Cleveland and Manning to the w. A. II.

To the Western Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 10 There were no Wis
itors to Mr. Cleveland to-day. and it is under
stood he is at work on his inaugural ad
dress, and will devote his attention
to it exclusively until it is finished.
1t is the impression of leading Demo
Gratis here who are acquainted with Cleveland
and Manning, that, while the latter has not been
! formalIy rendered the appointment of Secretary
of the Treasury, at the present moment there is
little doubt that his name will be found in the
list on March for the treasury portfolio.
Mr.. Manning, according to his friends
felt of aversion than inclination to take
any Cabinet position, preferring less prominent
and less responsible position in life, but as Mr..
Cleveland has, in degree, insisted that Manning
shall be one of his advisers the latter consents
to accept the post
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THE SENATORIAL DEADLOCKS.
4 Proposal to Settle the Fight in Oregon
by Electing Hon. James G. Blaine.

SALEM Ore Feb. 19.-The legislative session
expires by limitation to morrow. At midnight
the senatorial situation has hardened into
what seems to be fixed and permanent
deadlock. A majority of the Republican mem
bers who are now voting for Hirsh declare they
will not desert him, even if the result should be
no election The minority of the Republicans,
who are voting for ex-Attorney general Will
Jams, are equally firm in their declarations The
Democrats are eager to unite in the election of a
mugwump but neither Republican faction is in
clined to act with them 1t is proposed. tonight,
as a solution of the problem, to elect James G.
Blaine, and this extraordinary result is possible
outcome of the deadlock. The efforts
of the Democratic National committee
have been chiefly directed against
Mr.. Williams, but as yet without effect There
considerable talk in the lobb es about
Henry Farling, of Portland, coming in
toward the last as a compromise candidate. 1t
is understood that in the event of no
election Governor Moody will appoint W. Lair
Hale There is considerable talk about Govern
or Moody as compromise candidate The
condition of things, in brief, is as
follows: The free for all contest which
began thirty nine days ago will be resumed at
noon tomorrow, with every bow bent, and
there will be no armistice until some one is
elected or the Legislature expires by limitation.
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No Result in Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb l9.r-At noon vote
sEcf ,s-uTTen syarss senator was taken, the joint
ballot resulting as follows: John A. Logan, Re-
publican, 100; William R. Morrison, Democrat,
"a; E. NJ Haines, Democrat, 4; scattering g.
total 204. The House then preceded to take
another ballot.
Representative O'Shea. Democrat of Cook
county, said he wished to explain his
vote. Coming from constituency
largely interested in iron manu-
facture, his constituents felt that Mr.
Morrison's policy was detrimental TO their inter
ests, and he must vote for j. r. Hoxie. Person
ally, he felt very kindly toward Mr.. Morrison.
Representative Sittig, of Cook, in recording
his vote, said he could not vote for John A.
Logan under existing circumstances. and. in a
lengthy speech, explained his position. He
voted for Andrew Shuman.
Two additional ballots taken without
change, and the joint convention adjourned.
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English Chains ON the Alabama Award.

LONDON Feb. 19-Van Wagner, the Alabama
claims commissioner is considering $50 English
claims for damages from the Alabama award
amounting to 00O The largest single
claim is $25, 600; the twenty-five heaviest
claims adiudged amount to 100000. These
are subject to the decision of the court at Wash
ington. after examination of the evidence taken
in London. Owing to the proof being defective
from lapse Of time, large per centage of Eng,
lish claims will fail In the examinations the
American counsel are very watchful to preclude
absolutely all claims of persons who sympa-
thzed with or aided the C0nfederates
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
An Irish Newspaper Plan for Settling the
Troublesome Rent Question

DUBLIN, Feb 19.-United Ireland to-day pro-
posed novel scheme for settling the rent ques-
tion in Ireland. 1t recommends that the ten
ants of each estate combine for the purpose of
protecting individual interests by united action.
Let the tenants of each estate, the paper says,
determine for themselves what will be fair
yearly rental for individual holdings; then let
them pay over the whole amount of the years
rent to trustees, whom they to choose from
the clergy and members of the Control League:
then, when the landlords demand settlements of
the tenants. the latter should simply refer them
to the trustees
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A Revolt Bloodily Punished.

LONDON, Feb. 19-Advices just received from
the government of Irkutsk, in Eastern Siberia
are to the effect that large number of Russian
exiles there had revolted and were subdued
after a desperate contest with the authorities
Nine soldiers and thirty exiles were killed, and
many wounded on both sides. Great excite
ment prevails, but affairs are now quiet,
although number of the unruly fear swift pun
ishment
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The Swiss Bundesrath has resolved upon the
wholesale expulsion from Switzerland of foreign
Anarchists.
Baron Won Schlienitz, German statesman,
and formerly. Prussian Minister of Foreign
Affairs, is dead.
Mr.. Astor. United States Minister to Italy,
had an audience with King Humbert, yesterday,
and presented his letters of recall.