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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
FRENCH. sPoLrAr1oN CLAIMS.
The Court Holds that Claimants
Should Recover

WAsHINGToN, May lin the Court
OF Claims to-day Judge Davis delivered
the opinion of the court in relation TO the
Inability OF the government for the French
sp0hatlon claims, in which the Chief Jus.
tice aud all the Judges concur. After de-
clulhg tnat the statute giving the court
jurisdiction required an examination of
the validity Of the claims as against
france and the resumption of RESPONSE
blllty for them by the United States in the
treaty OF 1900, the opinion sets forth the
Ocllgatlons assumed by the two govern
ments In the treaties of 177S, by which
france pledged herself to secure our
independence and we undertook to guar
antee her American possessions and to
give her other special privileges. Follow
ing the history OF the two nations after
our peace with Great Britain it shows
illegal attacks upon American commerce
by the French revolutionary government
and our failure to abide by our promise to
France made in ITS, and then concludes
that by the treaty of 1900, as shown by that
instrument Itself, and the negotiations
which led to it, the spoliation
claims were surrendered in consideration
that the United States be released from
any obligations under the treaties of 1878,
and the court, after discussing the law, is
OF the opinion that the claims are valid
obligation against the country which
sacrificed the rights of it's individual citi-
zens to secure great national advantage.
Considerable space is given to the eXami-
nation of the relations of the two coun-
tries between 1893 and 1900, which it was
said by the government counsel amounted
to state Of war, so that any claims
for seizures then made would be
invalid. The court holds that
while the relations were strained almost
TO the point of war there was no solemn
war which made every citizen OF one
country the enemy of every citizen of the
other, annulled treaties and legitImatized
seizures. They also hold that the treaties
of 1903 and 1881 with France and the
treaty of 1919 with Spain do not apply to
sp0liatiOn claims, and therefore the
claimants ahOuId rneovnr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
MARITIME RETALIATION.
The Senate Amends and Passes the
House Shipping Bill.

The Senate Amends and Passes the
House Shipping Bill.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-After routine
business in the Senate to-dayMr. FRYE call
ed up the House shipping bill entitled "a
bill to abolish certain fees for official SER
vices to American vessels aud to amend
the laws relating to the shipping commits
slOners, seamen and owners of vessels.''
This is the bill passed by the House
Of Representatives Feb. A, last, abOl-
ishiDg fees for measurins tonnage, for
issuing licenses, registry certificates
and a great variety of other fees The
bill having been read Mr.. Frye moved to
add 10 il as new section the prOVisO
of the bill recently reported by him from
the Committee on Commerce, authorizing
the President to issue a proclamation
whenever he may deem proper. denying to
vessels OF foreign countries such priyi-
leges as are denied in such foreign cOun-
tries TO vessels OF the United States.
This is n provision authorizing retalia-
ton for the recent action OF the Dominion
OF Canada in excluding United States
vessels from certain privileges in Cana
dian ports; but the provision of Mr.. Frye's
bill is not confined 10 Canada, but II is
made general, so as to apply to all foreign
countries.
After sOme inquiry by Messrs. Nc
PhersOn aud Vest and few words OF re-
ply by Mr.. Frye the amendment was
agreed 20 without debate. The bill as
amended by the Senate was then passed,
and on motion OF Mr.. Frye committee
conference was ordered on the disagree
ing votes Of the two Houses upon the bill.
The Chair appointed as the conference
committee Messrs. Miller, Dolph, and
Vest. Mr.. Frye had announced that be
was Obliged 20 be absent from the Senate
for an indefinite time. The object OF this
unusual proceeding IL 10 hasten action
by the House. Otherwise, the amended
bill would have 20 be referred 10 the House
Committee on Shipping. and take It's
chances on the calendar with many meas
ures ahead 20 antagonize II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
PENsIoNs FoK soLDIERs.
Several Amendments Offered and
Wotod Dnxvn in tlaa Senate

Several Amendments Offered and
Voted Down in the Senate.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-At 20clOck to-
day the pension bill was laid before the
Senate. The pending amendment. wast
that heretofore offered by Mr. Van Wyck
providing that no soldier under this act
shall receive less than So per month. Mr..
Blair moved 10 amend the amendment by
substituting 81 for S..
Mr.. Logan moved an amendment pro-
vidingt that all pensions heretofore granted
under any previous act 10 any soldier
shall, where less than So a month has
been allowed, be increased 60 IS a month,
and no less amount shall be allowed 20
any pensioner, being a soldier, under thls
or any previous act.
The first question being taken on Mr.,
Blair's amendment to Mr.. Van Wyck's
amendment 1t was rejected by vote OF
Is TO %.
The question then recurred on Mr..
L0gan's amendment 10 the amendment OF
Mr.. Van Wyck, and 1t also was rejected
by a vote of % tO p.
Mr.. Blair moved, as substitute for
the pending amendment, a prOviso that
no pension hereafter 10 be paid under any
than 81 a month.
Mr.. Butler submitted an amendment to
be proposed by him at the proper time,
providing for a pension Of IS month 10
each surviving soldier Of the Mexican
war.
Without further action the Senate 40
4:4O o'clock wen tintO executive session.
At 0: :55 O'Clock the doors were reopened
and the Senate adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
LONG LIVE THE KING.
Queen Christina Gives Birth to the
Long Expected Heir TO the Throne.

Queen Christina Gives Birth to the
Long Expected Heir TO the Throne.
MADRID. May 17.-Queen Christina
to-day gave birth to son. In
response to summons there had as
sembled at the palace to await the ac-
couchement all the Cabinet Ministers,
Foreign Diplomatic Representatives,
principal civil and military magnates, a
deputation of members Of the cortes and
other distinguished persons.
The child was born at midday. Both
mother and son are dong well. The
usual pOmp and ceremony were observed
in connection with the birth. In the
Cortes Senior Sagasta expressed the satis-
faction of the nation at the birth OF a
King, and he called upon Spaniards to
defend their young monarch. Senior
TorenO made a similar speech Oh be-
half of the Conservatives. The babe
will be christened during the present
week and will probably be named Fernan-
do Ildefonso. The PaDal Duncio at Mad
rid will represent the Pope at the
baptismal ceremony. The Queen has
received numerous congratulatory tele-
grams from foreign sOvereigns. The city
is illuminated tonight in honor of the
rOVal birth,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
FREIGHT WORKERS.
A Threat to Strike Under Better Or
ganizaCion a Few Months Hence.

"A Threat to Strike Under Better Or
ganizaCion a Few Months Hence.
CHICAGO, May 17.-There was a large
turn out, probably 1900, at a meeting Of
the freight workers at Ulrich's hall, North
Clark street, yesterday afternoon. The
session lasted over four hours. The meet
ing was conducted with unusual secrecy,
and all intruders were promptly elected.
The session was mainly taken up with
the details of perfeeting an organization.
A large number of new members were
enrolled, and the funds of the fund
were increased by liberal subscrip-
ti0ns. In regard to the attitude
of the union toward the railroads,
one OF the members informed a
reporter that the fight had been dropped
for the present. They had decided, he
said, TO join the knights of Labor as an
organization, and would get their charter
in few weeks. Then they would have
voice and would be able to command res
pect. Two-thirds of their numbers, he
added, were now at work in
being made 10 get the other one
third back. Only the Northwestern, MIL
waukee and Burlington roads hold out
against them, but these would yield in
time gradually until all the old men
would be in their old places. Then would
be the time to act. They had, he con-
cluded, acted unwisely to strike without
being organized and without a certainty
OF cooperation, but were proceeding on
the right basis now and would show the
railroad companies before many months
that they had not gained such a victory
over the men as they supposed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
KNIGHTS SUED.
Tho Proprietor of a Philadelphia
Blill to- Try the Law.

Tho Proprietor of a Philadelphia
Mill to- Try the Law.
PHILADELPHIA, May I7.-Daniel Bray,
the proprietor OF the summerdale mills,
whose employees have been on a strike
since May 8, to-day brought an action
against five Knights of Labor to recover
damages for conspiracy TO iDjure his bus
mess. This action will invoke the first
decision from the Philadelphia court
bearing upon the present labor disturb
ance. The plaintiff in his affidavit
sets forth that his employees were
induced to leave their work
through the action of an association
known as the knights Of Labor, and that
subsequently the defendants lOitered in
the vicinity OF his mill, and by induce
ments in some cases and threats of bodily
harm in others prevented persons who
were willing to enter his employ from
doing 30. The plaintiff AYERS that he was
thus prevented from obtaining a sufficient
force TO operate his mill, and that his
business was thereby suspended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
VETOED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Springfield, Mass. Not to be Made a
Port of Entry.

VI va A1DNA
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE President
has vetoed the bill to establish a port of
delivery at Springfield, State of Massa-
chusetts. In his message the President
says;
ut appears that the best reasons urged
lor the passage OF this bill are that Spriug-
neld has a population Of about 10000;
mat the imports 10 the section of the
country where the city is located for last
year amounted IN value TO nearly $4,000
00Oi and that the importers at this point
laoor under a disadvantage in being
Oohged to 20 to New York and Boston TO
clear their goods. which are frequently
greatly delayed. The government is now
'upJected to great loss of revenue through
me ntricaces OF the present system re-
ttlng TO the collection Of customs du-
ues, and through frauds and eyasious
yMnlch that system permits and invites.
~ Is also the cause of much OF the delay
ana YeXatiOn to which the honest inn
porter is subjected. / am OF the opinion
,uat The reforms of the present methods
"nlch have been lately earnestly pressed
ipon Congress should be inaugurated, In
Ntao OF increasing the number OF ports
Nhefe the present evils may be further
praGiced. The billnOw under cOnsidera-
uon provides that Surveyor of Customs
suali be appointed TO reside at said port,
s"no snali receive salary not 70 exceed
TNWo per anuum. 10 Is quite obvious
,u"t an experienced force Of employees at
potls where goods for Springfield are adj
uilted would be much better qualified 20
aulust The duties on same than the person
.uus proposed 10 be added TO the vast
eImy OF Federal officials. There are
hundreds OF cities in different States hav-
Jug a larger population than springfield
ana iully as much entitled upon every
ground presented 10 the advantages
,sousht by this bill, and yet it is clear
Ia, ,lat tne lollowingO OF precedents which the
proposed legislation would establish
sould not fail TO produce confusion and
uncertainty in the adjustment OF Gus
whs duties, leading 10 irritating dis
Scali,,nllnations and probable loss 10 tho
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
INTERFERENCE WITH TRAFFIC..
Railroads Said to Have Sent a Cir
cuIar to Congressman.

Railroads Said to Have Sent a Cir
cular to Congressman.
CHICAGO, May 1T.--At a regular meet
ing OF the Trades Assembly yesterday a
resolution was introduced calling atten-
tion to the confidential circular said to
have been gotten up by % railroads oper-
ating in Chicago, and sent TO every Con-
gresham and Senator. The circular
asks Congress to amend section 5258 of
the Revised Statutes OF the United States,
so as to make any interference with rail
road traffic. except by process of
law, an offense punishable by a fine
of $500 or imprisonment for one year. The
amendment gives the United States Dis :
trict Court jurisdiction OF such Offenses
and gives the Circuit Court power TO re-
strain threatened violations OF this section
by Injunction. The resolutions respect
fully warned Congress not to grant to
railroad corporations any further powers
than they now have. Copies OF the resO-
lutions were ordered sent to all Congress
men and Senators.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
CHICAGo,s LUMBERMEN.
Meetings Result in Orders to Con-
tinue the Strike for q Hours.

Meetings lteSult III OfuefS 10 Con
tinue the Strike for q Hours.
CHICAGO, May 1.-THE workmen in
the yards in the Southwestern lumber
district have taken action to renew the
strike. Meetings were held yesterday at
various places, two branches of Germans
aud Bohemians holding their meetings
separately. Prominent members of the
Lumber Workers Union addressed
the crowds, urging the men strongly
70 continue the strike. The
support of the employees Of the stock
yards and wOrkmen In the building trades
was promised, as the fate OF the eight
hour movement, II was said, depended
upon It's adoption I'm the lumber yards.
At least 1900 men attended the several
meetings, and united action was taken.
IL was resolved 10 continue the strike,
and circulars were printed In German
and Bohemian, which were circulated
freely. A free translation OF the German
circular ~ as follows;
TO THE LUMBER WORKERs-Al employees
Of the lumber ards are called upon 20 stand
ont for eight hours. The strike will De re-
newed Ia all tho yards Monday morning,
May ". The strike will be supported by the
employees Of stock yards, carpenters and
COMMITTEE OF THE LUMBER WORKERS
UNION.
When the yards closed Saturday after
noon IL WAS thought the strike was at
an end. Nearly half the men were at
work again and IL was thought that
nearly all would 90 back to-day.
NEARLY ALL STAY OUT.
A restless spirit prevailed in the South
west lumber region this morning. Al 7
O'Clock Twenty-secOnd and intersecting
streets were lined with great crowd OF
men and boys. The decided stand taken
AZ the meetings OF the strikers Saturday
and yesterday, and the promulgation Of
their determination 10 stay out and com
pei the bosses 10 capitulate, had fore
warned the police and ttey were on hand
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
FLORIDA LAND GRANTS.
Report of the House COMMITTEES on
the Unearned Millions.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-In reporting
to the House from the Committee on Pub
lie Lands the bill declaring forfeiture Of
the unearned lands granted the State Of
Florida to aid in the construction Of GER
tain railroads, Mr.. Payson, OF Illinois.
after reviewing the history Of the grants
ana stating the reasons that influenced
the committee in recommending forfeit
ures, says: "We have not deemed it
necessary to add history of the man.
agement and wrecking of this system of
roads nor the reckless squandering of pub
lie lands in their interest by
the local authorities. The swamp
land act, under which Florida
has received about 25, 900, 900 acres of
land and will receive probably 100000
to 100000 more, contemplated the use OF
the lands for reclamation, but the State
seems to adopt the most speedy method
OF distribution to corporations. We are
told that there has been one sale Of 4, 4,000,-
600 acres OF these lands to a corporation
to realize $1,000, 600, to be paid on an old
indemnity by the state to one of these
roads under the internal Improve
ment act OF 1865. The total area of
Florida is 1915, 800, end there has been
granted by the United States for railroads,
school and Improvement grants %, 907, 41S,
leaving open to settlement but 6,S06, 1872
acres, or about one-siXth of the State,
which was practcally all the government
land when this policy began" The ap-
proXimate amount saved by the bill is
695, ,040 acres on the Pensacola line and
576, 600 acres OF the Waldo-Tampa line.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
SAN FRANCISCO SOCIALISTS.
Five Arrested While Trying to In
cite a Crowd to Rioting.

Five Arrested While Trying to In
cite a Crowd to Rioting.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 17.-Fiye Social
lists, while engaged in haranguing crowd,
were arrested and charged with mis-
demeanor. The most prominent OF then
is j. p. Rudeizky, a Pole, VINO, in his
speech. advocated going to Mob Hill and
saeking the residences OF Messrs. Span
ford, CrOcker and Flood, and distributing
what money and valuables they found
among themselves. On Rudeizky's person
were found two pamphlets written by
John Most, OF Chicago, entitled: "The
Beast OF Property" and "Iotal Annihila-
tiOn Proposed as the Only InfailIble Rem
edy." The prisoners resisted arrest, and
the officers had TO use their clubs. One
prisoner, A. }. Warren, was rescued from
the policemen by the mob, but was recap
tured. The prisoners were much excited
over their arrest, but disclaim the idea
that they were melting TO riot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18

in force early in the morning prepared
TO preserve order and quell
any demonstrations of violence
that might occur. Lieut.. Sheppard
with an extra squad of officers patrOlled
the streets and prevented large gather
tngs, dispensing the men and compelling
them TO keep moving. Several firms
started up with small gangs OF men and
no trouble of any nature occurred during
the first hours OF the day. Those who are
quito stay did not attempt any interter-
ence with the men who wished to 90 TO
work. tour OF the yards revealed the
fact that not to exceed one-third OF the
men who were at work Saturday ap-
peared at the yards this morning,
having been intimidated by fear that
The yards would be Taided from the stock
yards and other industries.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
ALCOHOL AND NARCOTICS.
The House Passes the Bill Providing
-. rrt,o study L., tho GobonIe

The House Passes the Bill Providing
for Their study i'm the Schools.
wAsH1NGToN, May 17.-In the House
to-day, on motion OF Mr.. O'Donnell Of
Michigan, from the Committee on Educa-
ton, the rules were suspended and the
House passed by vote OF BOB yeas to 8
nays the Senate bill to provide for a study
OF the nature OF alcoholic drinks and
narcotics and OF their effects upon the
human system In connection with the
several divisions OF the subject OF physi-
ology and hygiene by the pupils IN the
public schools Of the Ierrltories ana ,,i 9i
me District Of Columbia, and in the MILF
tary and naval academies and Indian and
colored schools in the Territories Of the
limited states.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
Miners Wired of Strikinp.

CUMBERLAND, ND, May 1.-THE
miners employed by the various COM
panies Throughout the Cumberland coal
region held meetings to-day and discussed
the advisability OF continuing the strike
or resuming work at the old wages. A
vote was taken and tie employees OF sew
eral Of the mines voted unanimously TO
resume. A delegate meeting will be held
tomorrow, and 1T is thought that the
strike will be declared Of. as tine operators
have stated positively that they cannot
afford 10 pay the advance demanded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18

PITTsBURG, May 17.-Brown's Tenth
Street rolling mill resumed operations to-
day. The men who struck two weeks ago
for 10 per cent. advance IN wages returned
10 work at Old rates. The men employed
In the Lapweld department of Byers' pipe
mill, who struck last week for 10 per cent.
increase, also returned 70 work to-day at
old wages.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
LoUIsvILLRs PosTMlsTREss.
Mr.. Blackburn's Appeal Fails to
Keep the Lady Out of Office.

MIR. Blackburn's appeal Fails to
Keep the Lady Out of Office.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Senate
spent an hour to-day in secret discussion
OF Mrs. Thompson's nomination to be
Postmistress at Louisville, Ky. Mr..
Black burn opposed the confirmation in
long speech, beginning with an appeal for
the removal OF the Injunction OF secrecy
from all proceedings in regard TO the
case. His remarks were devoted chiefly
to an explanation Of some Of the intrica-
cies OF Kentucky politics.
Senator Beck replied more briefly, de-
Tending the nomination and advocating
its confirmation.
The nomination was confirmed with
only six opposing votes, which were about
equally divided between the two parties.
Tie injunction Of secrecy was not re-
moved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
MANNING,s RECOVERY.
A Possibility that a Month Will See
Him at His Post in the Treasury.


WASHINGTON, May H. Secretary
Manning is rapidly recovering. He is
doing so well that unless the weather here
becomes too not be will, probably, remain
here until the middle OF July, when he
will take his summer vacation. He talks
of going over to New York in few days
on business, but is preparing fer 10 other
out-Oi-town trip. He drives out every
day. eats and sleeps we'll, and looks better
than he has for years. The loss OF 75
pounds Of flesh has given him a good fig
ure. His complexion is clear, his eyes
are bright and his voice is firm. He says
that he has not felt so well for a long
time. He keeps himself informed of the
condition OF business in the Treasury De-
partment and in Congress, and is bring
ing up the arrears OF his private cOrre-
spOndence. He expects TO return to the
Treasury Department within the next
month.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
Fifteen Thousand Agaln ar Work

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 1.-THE
striking garment cutters were all at work
again to-day 10 accordance with the agree
ment made with the employers Saturday.
The cessation OF the strike gives employ
ment 10 over 10 COO men, women aud
girls who have been idle for "A week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
no strike for Einht Houra

CINCINNATI, May 1.-THE planning mill
and bench hands at meeting held this
morning resolved 10 strike for eight hours
work aud ten hours pay, IN view Of the
fact that the propriot0rs have refused 10
keep their promises Of eight hours pay
for eight hours work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
Twn Hnndred strikern Wnrdcd-

ST. LOUIS, May 1.-Two hundred barb
wire workers employed by the Southern
Wire Company, in this city, struck to-day
for eight hours and eight hours pay. The
president Of the company has Informed
them that unless they return to work To-
morrow they will be discharged and new
men be engaged to take their places.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18

LONDON, May i7.-Hurricanes are re.
ported on the Irish coast and fears are en-
tertained that ships now on the Atlantic
may suffer. Limerick mas been visited
by a severe storm. A portion OF the city
is inundated. NOdetails have as yet been
received. but the damage wrought by the
food is said to be immense.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
death OF Admiral lynch,

VALPARAISO, May 1T.--rhe newspapers
announce the death OF Vice ADMIRAL
Lynch on a voyage from spain TO Cbill
on the royal mali steamer COtOpnxi. The
body was embalmed and put asaore al
IenOrilo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18
CIcveiand Goinp 10 BrookIyn.

WAsHINGToN, May 1.-THE President
will review the Grand Army OF the Re-
public parade In Brooklyn on the after
noon Of DECORATION Day, and will attend
tho exercises at the Academy OF Musia
IN New York In the evening, where Posts
master General Villas Will deliver an
ararfaa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-18

NEW YORK, May 17.-There are no In
cidents In the car drivers strike tonight,
a. the strikers nall, nom which, however,
the strikers reliRiously remained awav.