Western cyclone., 1886-12-09

|
Francisco, at s., 1,017 800; cruiser No. g. (Bal
timore), Cramp d Sons, of PHILADELPHIA
| $1,325, 600; gun boat No. 2, (The Columbie) !
Iron Works and Dry Dock company. of Bal
| timOre, at $247 GOO. In the case of gun boat
No. l, no decision has yet been reached az
between the bid of Reeder & Sons and the
bid of Cremp & Sons. Although the Union
Iron Works of San Francisco, put in the
lowest bid on cruiser No. l, Newark, YET
as the figure exceeded the maximum amount
| fixed in the appropriation bill, the secretary
was unable to accept their bid.
In the anti-saloon state convention,
IN New York, the name of the organjZa-
ton was discussed for two hours.
Several speakeree expressed the fear
that this convention is going too far.
General Conway declared that catering to
prohibition would kill the movement. DR..
Ball, of Buffalo, insisted that the suppress
sion of the manufacture and sale of liquors
is the goal. The name New York State
Temperance Republican association" was
finally adopted. 1t was decided to include
high license. among the measures of temper
ance progress, with the further provision
that the league will exert its influence to Sc
ours the nomination, through republican
caucuses and conventions, of candidates for
Office favorable to the leagues objects. AL
bort Griffin, chairman of the national anti
saloon league, addressed the convention.
Meetings were held in Chicago by the
leading Turn Vereins of the city to take ac-
ton upon the circular from the executive
board Of the Chicago Turn Verein district,
to every Turner in the district, asking them
to adopt resolution declaring the verdict
in the anarchist case an unjust one, and de-
manding new trial for the condemned
men. At meeting of the south side socie-
ty, the resolution and action of the district
board was fully discussed. The unanimous
sentiment was that the anarchists were in
the hands of the law, and that any outside
dlctatlOn, suggestions or interference would
be wholly ineXcusable. The district board
was vehemently denounced, and resolutions
passed callil g a general meeting, for che
purpose of Ousting the members from Of
fee. At the Aurora turn meeting, on the
West Side, John Glory made an address de-
claring that August Spies, a turner, who was
once delegate to the general convention of
the turner's, was to be assassinated i'll cold
blood. He dwelt upon Spies as being their
friend, and man of character. Under the
rules OF the Aurora society action on the
matter was postponed until Wednesday,
when fight between the radical and con-
servative elements of the organization is
expected. The North side turn meeting re-
suited in virtually the same manner as the
South side gathering.
The report of the government directors of
the Union Pacific road Is published. 1t shows
that the surplus earnings for nine months,
to September 30, were six million dollars;
total increase eight millions, being an in
crease of one million over 1885. The sur
plus was $269O,000, less $50,QO0,0OO for
United States requirements. The gross earn
ings have increased 5 per cent, as compared
with 1886, and the expense 10 per cent. The
increase of mileage operated was below one
per cent. The net earnings on business
done by and through interchange with the
branch lines is estimated at half of the total,
which indicates the vital importance of the
branch lines. There are 1857 miles of road,
with an indebtedness of $25,O0O per mile,
exclusive of the Central Branch and the St.
Joseph & Grand Island lines. The report
says that existing legislation has failed in
several respects, and corrective measures are
now before congress. The management
should be relieved from certain limitations,
and left free to conduct the system on bust
LESS principles. To provide for this the
company will furnish the government ad-
ditional security. The condition of the road,
the report says, isimproved, and it is earnest
ly recommended that congress pass the bill
of the house committee on Pacific railroads
for final adjustment of the company e
debt. The present management is COM
mended, and harmony between the govern
nent and the company is earnestly invoked.