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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
A PLEASURE PARTY
Which Will Not Do Much Toward Extending
American Commerce.


Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-Reports which are
coming from the South American States do not
give very fattering notices of the work per-
formed by the South American commission,
which, at present. seems to consist chiefly of
the Washington Representa- tives of the Chicago
Inter Ocean and boy. Consuls reporting to
the State Department from points along the line
of route assert that the commissioners have
neglected to visit the principal points Of the
South American States, and that they have fire.
quently considered it sufficient to sail into the
harbor on board an English vessel and look at
the city through spy glass. This is about
what was done at Maracaibo, from which place
we annually import nearly three million dollars
worth of coffee. The consuls at the various
points say that they would have been delighted
TO have afforded any assistance in their power to
this wonderful commission. but that the commits
mission neglected to stop, and simply
jumped from one spot to the other,
without staying over night anywhere
where their presence and consultations
with the consuls might have been of advan-
age to the United States Of course, the literary
talent of the commission will be able to write up
an elaborate and interesting report of the labors
performed and the countries visited; but it is
undoubtedly true that the gentlemen who are
at present representing the United States in the
capacity of South American commissioners are
enjoying one long drawn-out junketipg trip at
the expense of the people. and if all the indca-
tons point in the proper direction the real value
of the commissions labor will be inintesimal
In fact it would not be very difficult to
find half-dozen men who would agree
to write as elaborate, as thorough
and as reliable report upon the resources of
the Central and South American States, for less
than nequarter of the amount which has been
paid out thus far. They would do this by con-
sulting the various works on the countries
named, in tho libraries of Washington, as we'll
as through conferences with representatives Of
the South American governments. There is no
doubt that such plan would have been equally
beneficial to the manufacturing and trade inter-
ests of the United States with that of this Won
derful commission, which is still travelling at the
expense of the government Of course, there
will be great deal of amusement at the expense
of the commissioners when Congress meets next
winter The wits of the House will have an ex,
cellsnt opportunity to poke fun at them, and it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
Fight Between QuinterO and Caldcron and the
Revolutionists-The Santos Case.


Revolutionists-The Santos Case.
PANAMA, July 1.-THE following dispatch is
published The combat between the forces of
the revolution and those of Quintero and
Calderon took place in Talamaameque. The
result as communicated, is as follows: A loss
of more than 300 killed. and wounded, and
prisoners, on the side of the rebels Among the
former is exGeneral Fortunate Bernal The
steamer Medillin, belonging to the rebels, was
afterward burned. In the explosion which fol-
lowed ex-Generals Pedro Garmiento and Daniel
Hernandez and exColonel Capitalano were
killed.
The Star and Herald says: The Santos case
has occasioned great excitement in Ecuador.
The government have caused the publication of
an immense number of documents fly sheets,
ETC., setting forth their side of the story,
but not in the serious way of a
candid review of the matter They are rather,
appeals of a more or less impassioned character,
to the temper and passions of the people, and
intended to stir up wrath and excitement on the
part of the populace in the settlement of the
affairs. Although way out of the difficulty has
been clearly shown, which will be honorable to
both sides, the Ecuadorian rulers appear to be
disposed to make active resistance to the Amer
ican demands. Some of the people have circu-
lated the rumor that the famous Esmeralda was
coming to blow the Iroquois, and the whole
American feet, if necessary, out of the water.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
OUTSIDE INFORMATION.
The President Copies to Some Extent the
Plans of the Good Caliph.


Plans of the Good Caliph.
WASHINGTON, July l5.-Thc Presidents habit
of seeking information with regard to public
affairs from other than customary official sources
has already become a matter Of considerable
comment. Recently, prominent business man
in one of the Middle States, whose name is en-
tirely unknown in politics, became personally
interested in the proposed transfer of an official
from one part to another and wrote to the Pres
ident giving his reasons in business mans
way, for opposing the changes, which reasons
were chiefly personal to the official, the order for
whose transfer had already been issued The
President wrote in reply that he appreciated the
validity of the reasons which ha9 been
given him, aud would countermand the order for
the transfer. He also expressed wish to meet
his correspondent, whenever the latter should
find himself IN Washington A brief friendly
correspondence grew out of the episode and the
gentleman, who had business at the capital.
called at the White House. Although a new
custom excludes visitors on Saturday. the visitor
was cordially greeted. The President sat for an
hour conversing with him, and spoke freely on
He expressed a determination to have
none but good men in Office and
said, with some emphasis that when a politician
deceived in making recommendation, that
would end that mans influence with him.
Among the topics referred to more particularly
was the selection Of Collector Heddon for the
port of New York. The President is reported to
have said that this was not made in compliance
with the suggestion of any politician, or any DO
litical organization, but solely with
view to meeting. as far as possible,
the views of business men. To ascertain
what these views were, he (the President)
had first set on foot private inquiry among
business men, to sec whom they would like to
have in the place. In this way Mr. Heddon's
name was brought to the Presidents attention,
and thereafter the inquiry was pursued more
definitely to ascertain if his appointment would
tive, and the appointment followed at the proper
time, The President said he was giving personal
attention to the matter of appointments, and
that the personal fitness Of the applicant for
the Office sought was the first question con-
si1arnd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
CARROTS Bay-window Must Come DO wn.

BALTIMORE July 15.-Mr. Robert Garrett
president of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, was
Improving his handsome residence on Mount
a bay window which projected further over the
sidewalk than is allowed by law. Mr. Henry
James, a wealthy citizen, whose residence ad-
joins that of Mr.. Garrett complained that the
projected improvement would cut off light from
his house. and brought suit to compel Mr.. Gar
rett to refrain from exceeding the legal limit
Mr. Garrett kept his men at work and the build
ing was finished, but to day Judge Duffy, sitting
In the Circuit Court. decided that Mr.. James was
entitled to the rights given him by law and
signed decree ordering the removal of the OBJ
jectionable bay-window The suit has been the
subject of considerable talk, and Mr. Garrett is
the loser by probably $4,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
THE DOOR-KEEPERSHIP.
Warder, of New Albany, Sworn In, but the
Action Considered illegal.

Warder, of New Albany, Sworn In, but the
Action Considered illegal.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July l5.-L. F. Warder, of New
Albany, was to-day sworn in by Speaker Car
Isle as door keeper of the House of Representa-
tives, vice Wintersmith, deceased. Warder has
been assistant door keeper
A good deal of comment has been created in
political circles, tonight, by the action of ex-
Speaker Carlisle, in administering the oath to
Warder. Mr.. Carlislewas Speaker of the Forty
eighth Congress, but his term of Office expired
on the 4th of March, He, being no longer an
officer of the House, has no more authority to
administer an oath than any other member of
Congress. The law makes no provisions for fill
ing vacancy in the oor-keepership, and it is
doubtful if Warder now has any authority what
ever to transact the business of the Office, as. in
accepting Wintersmiths place, he vacated his
former Office Carlisle evidently thinks the
Forty-ninth Congress will legalize his action,
but, ad interim, it does not make good the acts of
Door keeper Warder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
BACKING DOWN.
Greater Freedom of Movement in Removals
Probable.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
WASHINGTON, July 15-There are more or
less authentic rumors extant to the effect that
there has been very lively time in the Cabinet
chamber. 1t is asserted, and the assertion has
some indications of truth, that Mr.. Cleveland
has taken warning in time and that he has
called halt upon this absurd offensive partisan
cry which has been raised in some of the depart
ments. Mr. Cleveland hates shams undoubtedly,
and it is not strange that he should have told
members of his Cabinet that he will no longer
seemingly acquiesce in their actions when their
actions are of such a sneakng and contemplate
character. 1t is likely that the final outcome
will be-that is, if the quidnuncs know any
tbing-a partial abandonment of the civil-ser
reform ideas which are thought to have
taken such a deep and firm hold
upon the President 1t is not likely that he will
go back upon his promises, but there is little rea-
son to doubt that he will take the stand which
the Democratic workers have been urging him
to take for so long-that is to say, that he will
submit to the removal of Republican postmas-
ters Of the fourth class without attempting to
assign any reason for the removal. If he would
do this there would be little objection raised;
but so long as he allows the Postmaster genera
to sit as court to try men, with only the evi
dence of the prosecuting witness and no chance
for testimony in Defence he will find himself the
subject of severe and deserved criticism Mr..
Stevenson, the new First Assistant Postmaster
general is ready and waiting to remove the
heads from at least 10000 postmasters during
the month of August. if he is permitted to do
so; and those who have opportunities for the
best information of an official character, assert
that the President has about made up his mind
to give his party these Offices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
Cable Notes.

The statue of Beranger was unveiled in Paris,
yesterday in the square Du Temple.
On Tuesday, midnight, seven shocks of earth
quakeswere felt at Smyrna and other points near
On June 10 the Office and dwellings of the
Inagua, was destroyed by, fire. all the books
records. and papers of the agency being CON
sumed.
Explorer Bonelli has been appointed supreme
civil and military commander in Spanish West
Africa, between Cape Bojadon and Cape Blanco
He is empowered to conclude treaties with
natives and annex territory. subject to the ap-
proval of the Spanish government.
The semi-annual report of the Direct Cable
Company, made public today shows that the
receipts for the first six months of the present
year have been 932, 467 less than they were
during the corresponding period in 1884. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
The Window-Glass Workers.

PITTsBURG, July 15-There was no regular
session of the international Convention of Win
dow-g glass Workers to day. the time being de-
voted to sub committee meetings. President
Cline says the important matters to come before
the convention, including the wage question,
Belgian glass strike and the formation of an
international organization, will probably be con,
sidered tomorrow. fHe is of the opinion that the
wage committee will report in favor of last
wears scale
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
FORESTALLED.
The Enterprise of British Merchants Has
Shut Us Out of South America.


Shut Us Out of South America.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, July 15.The failure Of Minister
Foster to negotiate new treaty with Spain
which shall bring about reciprocity between the
United States and Cuba, is looked upon as q
forerunner of the refusal of Mexico and other
governments to tho south of US to enter into
negotiations for closer commercial relations just
at present 1t is the general belief in diplomatic
circles here that England, with her powerful
commercial interests, has been quietly at work
against the United States, ard that she is at the
bottom of the failure of the Spanish negotia-
tons There is no doubt that our British cousins
look with disfavor upon every attempt made
in America to increase commerce, especially in
South America; but unless some steps, and those
very radical ones, are taken before long there
will be no direction in which commerce can be
extended, as the South and Central American
States are the only fields left in which American
enterprise has any chance against the already
too-well established British trader. 1t begins to
be believed here now that there will be little
done towards the proposed Zollverein on the
American continent at the coming session eS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 15--At todays ses-
sion of the newsdealers and stationers' national
convention the following officers were elected
to serve for the ensuing year: President, G. W.
Zieber, of Philadelphia; first vice president
Charles W. Drake, Boston; second vice president
Wells B. Sizer, Chicago; recording secretary
E. P. Gray. ST Louis; corresponding secretary
Chas B. Swift, Philadelphia; financial secretary,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
Steamship News.

New YORK, July 15.-Arrived: Rhynland,
from Antwerp.
GLASGOW, July 15.-Arrived Waldensian,
from Philadelphia.
LONDON, July 15.-Tugs have started to assist
the disabled Anchor Line steamer Caledonia,
from Boston for London, which was spoken on
Sunday $50 miles off Bishop lighthouse. Ar
rived off Scilly island: Walsland, from New
York for Antwerp. Arrived here: Grecian
Monarch, from New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16

extra volume of Henry Mayhew's "London
Poor" printed in 1861 now scarce aud almost
forgotten. On page 2l1 of the latter book, in
extracts from the report made in 1885 by the
London Society for the Protection of Young
Females and the Prevention of Juvenile Prosti
ttution, will appear the entire premises of the
Pail Mall Gazette's stories. On pages 213 and
2l6 appear interviews with young girls in the
exact style of those recently published in the
same paper
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
John McCulloueh's Insanity.

PHILADELPHIA, July l5.-Acting upon the
proceedings of examiner George w. Arundel,
Sherln Aeim to day announced the names Of
me gentlemen who are TO comprise
the commission de lunatico inquirendo, in
are Prof William Vogdes Henry Hornmil!er.
William c. Head, Clayton Allen, William s.
Kochersberger, and ex.Sheriff Samuel Allen.
The commission will hold its first session to-
morrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
The Cholera in Spain,

MADRID July 15-There were 1,668 new
cases of cholera reported in Spain yesterday.
and 673 deaths from the disease
Twenty-fv cases Of cholera and seven deaths
were report at Don Benito, in Badajorse, to-
day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16
THE INVESTIGATION BEGUN.
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Commit
tee at Work on the Scandal.

LONDON, July 15.-The Lord Mayor, in accord
ance with the governments decision, as an
nounced by the Home Secretary in Parliament,
yesterday, not to prosecute the Pail Mall Gazette,
has discharged the large number CT newsboys
who have been under arrest for several days
awaiting trial on a charge of selling alleged OBJ
scene literature The Rt Hon. and Most Rev.
Edward White Benson, Archbishop of Canter-
bury and Primate of England; the Rt. Rev.
Frederick Temple, D. D., Bishop of London;
His Eminence Henry Edward, Cardinal Man
ming, the Archbishop of Westminster, and the
Hon. Samuel Morley, member of Parliament for
Bristol met this afternoon at the Mansion
House and began their work of special private
inquiry into the evidence upon which the Pail
Mall Gazette bases its charge of iniquity in Lon
don. The Lord Mayor and the City Recorder
We're by invitation, present at the meeting.
The Lord Mayor presided at the inquiry Mr.
Robert Reed, NJ p, was also present. The
chief director of the Pail Mall Gazettes COM
mission was examined at great length, and the
committee then adjourned until next week.
The Globe this afternoon says it fears that
purveyors of Objectionable literature may, now
that the government has decided not to prose
cute the Pail Mall Gazette, reckon on impunity.
Unless observes the Globe, there were technical
reasons to allow the author of the late gigantic
outrage on deScency to escape. 1t IS hard to see
how any similar offense can be punished here
after if the publishers profess to be animated
by a burning zeal for public morality
AS result of the Pail Mall Gazette's expos
ures the government will be urged to appoint
royal commission of legal and medical experts,
with power to compel the attendance of wit
nesses, who snail be examined on oath in regard
to vicious practices
The Gazette's Report Rehash of Old News.
NEW YORK, July IA morning paper prints
an alleged cablegram from London claiming
that the Pail Mall Gazette and the Central News
have been engaged in huge advertising
dodge" in the revelations of juvenile vice and its
panders, and have "sold' large portion Of the
public. This alleged cable dispatch continues:
The Gazette's purported discoveries narrated
in coarse. gross language, with a salacous style,
in imitation Of what is here known as, Holy
we'll street literature" turns out TO
be q skillful rehash from old re-
ports of the Society for the Proven
ton of Juvenile Prostitution and the books of
| Drs. Ryan, Talbot and Acton on the same sub
ject, and principally worked up fancifuly from
chapters of the elaborate history of London pros
titution and the interviews to be found in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-16

W. c. Edwards, Hagerstown, Md treasurer,
Geo. W. Bell, Brooklyn. Chicago was selected
as the place for the next annual meeting the
date to be fixed by the committee on national
organization.
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A Costly IamD ExnlosiOD.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. July l5.-The explosion
of gasoline lamp in the engiueroom of James
Martin e. Sons bleaching and paint works, this
evening, caused loss Of about $500 O0o partially
insured.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

is quite likely that the reports of their labor,
supplemented by the consular communications,
will be the subject of more or less inquiry
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-22

MIR. Goss Introduces Novel Bill-Capi-
taticn Taxation.


| TALLAHASSEE, July Resolutions
offered by Messrs. Talbert and Mann,
| charging the Jacksonville Herdtd and
/ Times Union with making false state
| ments concerning the proceedings OF the
! convention, were tabled by vote Of 81 to
Il to-day.
Mr.. Goss offered bill for dividing the
State into two States-FlOrIda and East
| Florida.
Consideration OF the article en- miscella-
neOus provisions was resumed. Mr..
! Baker made an unsuccessful effort to per-
I nit surety and fidelity companies to be-
/ come sureties on official bonds.
Mr.. McCIelan's substitute tor section
"a, leaving the salaries of all State officers
to the Legislature, was adopted.
Unless another mode is made Circuit
Judges and County Commissioners VIII
be appointed and payment of q capitation
tax will be made prerequisite for the
right of suffrage.
BONE OF CONTENTION.
The Democrats are very much divided
upon the subject of election or appoint
mont Of Judges and county commissioners
and the capitatiOn tax as a prerequisite
TO the right OF suffrage. Bitter speeches
are made every night in the Democratic
caucus. The Republicans, however, are
unanimous in opposition to the capltation
tax, and almost a unit in favor OF the
election OF judges and county commits
sioners. In this way they (the Republic
cans hold the balance of power. They,
with the minority faction Of the Demo-
Gratis are the majority.
Il. c. HICKS.
Hon. Henry c. Hicks, the greatest wit
of the convention, was born in Louisville,
KY, and was educated at the Kentucky
University OF that city. Removing to
Texas in 1855 be became United States
District Attorney. He served several
terms in the Legislature of Texas. He
removed TO Franklin county, Fla, in 1878,
and soon acquired a good practice, and is
one of the leading citizens Of his section.
J. NJ. ToLBERT.
Hon. Joseph Nj. Iolbert, of Columbia
county, is a native Of The Palmetto State.
He was born Jan. 81, 1871, in Abbevlle
county, South Carolina. In 1860 he re-
moved to Columbia county, where he has
since resided.
A faithful Confederate soldier, he rose
from the ranks to the captaincy, and led
one OF the last charges made at Apo
mattOX.
Capt. Tolbert has held many positions
Of trust, and Is highly thought of for his
integrity.
A Legislator of experience, he has proved
valuable and useful member Of the con-
VentiOn.
The suspension OF Postmaster Stewart
was received with great manifestations
OF enthusiasm and Joy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-22
AMER Awhile.

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