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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
MANNINGs PRoSTRATIoN.
The Family Almost Certain OF the SEE
retary's Ultimate Recovery.

The Family Almost Certain OF the Sec
retary's Ultimate Recovery.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-Mr. Man.
ming, son OF Secretary Manning, said to
an Associated Press reporter at II O'Clock
to-day that the condition OF his father re-
NAMED practically unchanged. The ply
sicians had informed him that his father
was passing through the critical stage Of
his disease, and that every hour passed
without indication Of unfaVorable symp.
toms was so much progress towards re-
cOyery. Mr.. Manning said his fathers
system was in good condition and his
pulse as strong and natural as that OF a
person in health. and, as he possessed
considerable vitality, his family
were encouraged 10 the belief that
he would come through all right. They
all realized, however, that he was in a
critical condition and not entirely out OF
danger. Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Deiehanty,
of Albany, and Miss Mary f. Manning,
the Secretary's daughter, arrived here
this morning. Mrs. Delehanty is the
Secretary's sister. They were not sum-
moned, but came because Of the alarming
newspaper statements in regard to the
Secretary's condition. Mrs. r. l.. Fryer,
OF New York, Mrs. Manring's sister, who
has been at the house for several days
past, returned to her home yesterday.
DIR. HAMILTON's OPINION.
DR.. Hamilton said to-day that It could
be said that Secretary Manning's
condition this morning was the same as
it was yesterday morning. There was a
temporary improvement last evening but
10 was certain that his condition to-day
showed no improvement since yesterday.
lt was learned from other sources that
the Secretary passed a restless night
with more or less fever, and that as a
this morning.
The rumOrs regarding the prospective
change in the head OF the Treasury De-
partment arose probably from an almost
general impression that Mr.. Manning
will never resume the duties Of that Office,
even In the event Of mis- complete restora-
tion 10 health.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
DECLARED ALL BosH.


PHILADELPHIA. March 26.-Geueral
Secretary Turner, OF the Executive Board
OF knights OF Labor this afternoon when
shown a copy OF the 81. Louis dispatch in
which Chairman Irons is quoted as say
ing that the strike would probably very
soon extend throughout the United States
said: THAT is all bOsh. IL Chairman
Irons is correctly quoted it simply shows
that he is one of the men who is at present
doing the order great injury. Great care
should be exercised by the Assembly Ofli-
cials lest remarks OF theirs should lead TO
incendia-y acts by hOt-blooded followers,
and thus injure the cause more in few
hours than could be regainad in years.
There is no truth whatever in the state
ment that there will be a general strike,
and the Executive Board does not cOntem-
plate issuing any such order as is inti-
mated by MIR. Irens in the Sc. Louis dis
patch"
Mr.. Turner declined to be interviewed
relative TO the general situation on the
Southwestern railroads. He, however,
lndorsed the sentiments contained in the
secret circular telegraphed from ST. Louis
to-day in which the assemblies are ad-
vised to cease admitting new members
and the exercise of moderation by the
present mombers. This circular was not
intended for publication, but now that it
has reached the public, he feels satisfied
that the orders of the Executive Board
therein contained will be sanctioned by
the friends of the Knights.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
STRIKE OF THE SwrFoHSIEN.
TrAfiic Almost Suspended and Violence
Imminent.

Imminent.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 26.-When the
usual hour arrived this morning for the
day force OF switchmen to relieve the night
gang at the Wabash yards inthis city no
men appeared, and a few minutes later
announcement was made that the entire
force had struck. This added about %
more strikers to the entire number now
out. These men were, it Is understood,
ordered out by the executive committee
OF the knights Of Labor in support Of the
position taken by striking Missouri Pa
cltic employees.
The situation in East St. Louis this
morning was serious. The yardmasters
attempted all the morning to make up
and start freights, but were in every in
stance prevented from carrying out their
designs by the strikers, who used all
means to make the freight blockade com
plete. Coupling pins were moved
and trains became separated.
Switches were reversed, and trains
were run upon the wrong tracks,
and in some instances the yard masters
were restrained in their efforts to resume
freight traffic. No serious trouble has
occurred yet. but it is understood that
the officers of the law will be called upon
to preserve order and property, and a
conflict between them and the strikers is
expected. The officials OF the Vandalia
and Burlington roads sent out two freight
trains this afternoon without serious in
reference. These were the only success
full attempts, however, and traffic is
almost entirely suspended.
A TRAIN DIrCHED.
A freight train made up by the Missouri
Pacific railroad officials was started out
Of this city this afternoon guarded by 70
policemen. No excitement attended the
departure and it passed through the city
without interference. News, however,
has been received from Pacific, Mo, about
fifty miles out, that the accommodation,
running between here and that place, was
ditched by the strikers this morning. An
engine, carrying % detectives armed with
Winchester rifles, was dispatched thither
in anticipation of conflict when the
freight train sent out from here reached
that place.
The strikers here on the Wa
bash road have returned to
work. They struck without knowing
what they did It for or what to do after
wards.
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about which he would 60 into no dis
cussion now-was lawfully bound TO
answer tine demand of either house OF
Congress, and that il he failed he could be
punished for contempt.
Mr.. Morgan-Ths Senator has stated
in his resolution that the Attorney
General is lawfully bound to obey this
order.
Mr.. Edmunds-Most undoubtedly.
Mr.. Morgan said that Mr.. Edmunds
evidently meant to say that the Senate
had right to call him before it on this
issue, and imprison him for contempt if
ne did not produce the papers. That was
the doctrine that the Senate now proposed
to assert, though it had been carefully
concealed.
Mr.. Gray's appeal was laid on the table.
Mr.. Brown moved to amend by striking
out the third resolution altogether. The
motion was not agreed to.
THE THIRD PASSED.
A vote being taken on the third resolu-
ton it was agreed to by 80 yeas to % nays
--Messrs. Mitchell, of Oregon, Riddle
berger and Van Wyck voting with the
Democrats.
The fourth resolution, condemning the
discharge of eX-Union soldiers and the
putting in their places of men who had
rendered no military service for the gov
ernmeut was then voted on and agreed to
by 90 yeas to naV-Mr. Morgan.
Before that resolution came to a vote
Mr.. Butler said IL he had time, he could
demonstrate that the Republican party
had violated the law relating to soldiers
ten times, while the present administra-
tiOn "had Otdeparted from it once"
Mr.. Morgan offered a resolution declar-
ing that nothing in the resolutions already
adopted was to be construed as declaring &
that the conduct OF the Attorney General
rendered him liable to impeachment, and
that the Senate disclaimed the right or
power to punish him by imprisonment or
otherwise other than by Impeachment
for the Offense charged against him in the
resolutions.
On Mir. Edmunds' motion this resolu-
tion was laid on the table by 80 yeas to 2e
nays.
AT $3.50 O'Clock the Senate adjourned till
Monday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
ENGINEERS INDEPENDENT.
Arthur RidicuIss GOuId's Threat to Sue
the Knights


CHICAGO, March 26.-Chief Engineer
Arthur OF the Locomotive Brotherhood,
who is here attending the conference
with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
managers, is quoted as saying:
AFTER l am through here l will go TO
'COrsicana, Tex, to settle little difficulty
there. 1 will not 20 to st. LOUIS. We
have nothing to do with the strike, and
discOuntenance it. Mr.. POwderly should
have ordered the knights back to work
on the Missouri Pacific or revoked their
charters, when they acknowledged they
had no grievance. ! see that Jay Gould
is parading the decision Of Judge Dillon,
TO the effect that all members OF the
knights who have property are liable for
depredations by any or their members.
THE SUIT A BLUFF.
Upon this supposed decision he is about
TO bring suit against every knight along
the Missouri Pacific who owns property.
regard this as IA bluff. The Knights OF
Labor are not incorporated, and can nei-
ther sue nor De sued. They are not liable
except individually, as any citizen. Let
me predict that they will 90 just as the
COOpers' Union, miners, machinists' and
others aid. They strike, and a strike means
assessment; assessment means death.
Regarding bOycOtting, will say that our
organization will have nothing to do with
it. do not believe in putting a 50 a day
man in the same organization with "A 81 30
a day man, and to our isolation from other
associations we owe our success. We
have not had a strike in S'years. / do not
believe in the S-hour doctrine. Two
hours less work means In too many cases
two hours more loatng about the corners
and two hours more for drinking"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
Declared in CONTEMPT.

PALESTINE, TEX, March 26.-To-day
Judge Williams decided that X. +. Mar
shall, white, and Hamp Derry, colored,
were guilty of fcontempt of court In disO-
beying the Missouri Pacific injunction,
and remanded them to Jail TO await the
sentence by the court tomorrow. While
the above trial was pending this morning
the strikers, IN a large body with whoOps
and yells and by use OF obstruction, de-
rallied an engine which had been pulled
from the round house and moved down to
a cOal-bin near the compress. Engineer
Jack Kimbrough knocked one of the COL
ored strikers from the engine with a
hammer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
Col. Hunts Rank.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The House
to-day went into committee Of the whole
on the private calendar. The entire
afternoon was devoted TO the con-
sideration Of the bill TO change the
rank OF Henry j. Hunt from Colonel
10 Major General on the retired list. FL
naly vote was taken on a motion 10 re-
port the bill faVorably 10 the House. and IL
was defeated. Then motion was made
10 report IL with recommendation that II
be laid on the table. On this the friends
OF the measure refrained from voting,
leaving the committee without quorum.
This fact was announced 10 the House,
which, at 4:30 O'Clock, took a recess until
7 O'Clock, the evening session 10 be for the
consideration OF pension bills.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
End OF a Rovcoott.

PITTsBURG, March 26.-The differences
between the proprietors of the Leader and
the typographical Union having been
amicably settled, the boycott begun four
weeks ago was raised to-day. The pro-
prietOrs have signed the scale and con-
ceded the demands OF the Typographical
Union aad the knights of Labor. All the
compositOrs applied for admission TO the
union as well as the knights. Sixteen
were accepted and the cases Of eighteen
were held TOR inquiry before a court,
which met this evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
No Place for Iaborers.

WASHINGTON March 26.-Secretary Of
State Bayard has received from
MIR. Adamson, Consul General at
Panama, despatch In the
nature Of a warning 20 laborers in the
United States TO whom inducements are
offered to 90 TO Colon for employment on
the Panama canal. MIR. Adamson says
that there are far more laborers on the
Isthmus than can find work, and that 50 a
month and board and lodging furnished
on q farm in the United States, would be
better pay than s 80 a day on the canal
work ON the Isthmus Of Panama.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
NATIONAL ARBITRATION.
The House Committee Acting On Mr.
POwderly's Suggestion.

1he mouse Committee Acting On Mr..
POwderly's Suggestion.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-The House
Committee on Labor, acting on the sug-
gestion Of Master Workman POwderly,
rre trying TO devise some way OF bringing
under arbitration OF competent tribunal
all disputes between employers. Several
plans have been submitted 10 them, In
the discussion OF them to-day IL appeared
that majority Of the committee favored
compulsory arbitration, and would report
bill which would refer all differences
between the employers and their EN- DlOyes
TO tribunal with final power TO arbi-
trate. There WAS some difference Of
opinion as to how this could be best et-
fected. The general opinion seemed TO
be that the Knights OF Labor
and similar labor organizations should
be Incorporated by an act OF Congress
with provision in the charters that
would compel them to refer their differ
ences with employers to the tribunal
which should be established Tor the arbl-
tration OF such disputes under a penalty
OF forfeiture. The character OF the trbu-
nal was earnestly discussed without re-
suit. The committee could not determine
at its meeting to-day whether 1t should be
a Federal court or a commission made up
of representatives OF capital and labor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
NO Caucus Held.

Democratic Senators was called for II
O'Clock this morning, 10 decide upon the
course OF action I'm regard 10 the amend
ments already proposed to the resolutions
Of the Judiciary C0mmitte, aud chiefly
with regard TO that OF Senator Van Wyck,
looking 70 consideration OF nominations 10
places made vacant by suspension or re-
moyal in open session. no quorum was
present aud therefore no action was
taken.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
LAST OF TIE sTRIKEs.
POwderiy Declares that High-HRnded
Proceedings Must End.

proceedings Must En0s
SCRANTON, PA, March 26.-Master
Workman POwderly, Of the Knights Of
Labor, who has been confined 10 his
house for several days owing to an acci-
dent which he sustained last Saturday
night in Bloomington, ILL.,, where he fell
and fractured two Of his ribs. was called
upon this afternoon by representative Of
the Associated Press, and In reply 10 the
question, "Is the strike In the Southwest
likely 20 extendY' he answered most en-
phatically: 'Nol Every strike must be
confined 10 the section IN which II origi-
mated, and must be settled there"
IRONS IDLE PRATTLE.
When asked what authority there was
for the statement Of Chairman Irons. OF
ST, Louis, 70 the effect that the strike
would probably extend throughout the
United States and include all Knights Of
Labor, regardless OF occupation. Mr.. Pow
derly replied: "Mr. Irons has no authOri-
ty whatever 70 make such a statement.
That order can only come from the Exec
utiye Board. may cay there ls no dam
ger whatever OF any such order be-
Ing issued at present. Where the
Knights Of Labor are on terms
of peace with their employers. tholr
agreements and contracts must bo lived
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
A FIGHT ON AN ENGINE.
Four Men Frustrated In an Attempt q
Put Out the Fires.

-Four Men Frustrated In an Attempt to
Put Out the Fires.
DENIsoN, TEX, March 26.-The knights
OF Labor made bold attemptto kill a loco
motive here yesterday. While engine No.
90, in charge Of N, Woodlug, was being
backed from the coal shutes four men
boarded her. One man jumped from the
engine and reversed switch, while the
other three threw the engineer TO the floor
OF the cab and began turning water on the
fires. Engineer Wooding struggled man
fully to prevent the disabling of the loco
motive, and Master Mechanic Clark com
ing TO his assistance, the men fed, follow
ed by officers who overlook and arrested
Martin McGrath. Warrcnts for the arrest
of James Pennington, John Bowman and
Andy Nelson were Immediately sworn
out, and the men were afterwards taken
into custody but were soon released in
$500 bonds. The efforts to disable the en-
gine proved a failure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27

up to, no matter what may be going on In
any other part Of the country. Where no
contract or agreement exists between
employer and employed, all differences
arising between them must be settled
through arbitration. This must and shall
be the last strike undertaken without full
authority from the Executive Board. after
having made 4 thorough investigation Of
the cause OF the trouble and exhausted
every possible means OF enecting peace
able settlements
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
Eight Hour q Day.

BALTIMORE, Md, March 26.-At a
meeting last night OF the employees in the
tobacco factories In this city, a communi-
cation was read from Gail 81 AK, en-
ploying 800 people, reducing the hours Of
labor 10 eight per day without a reduc-
tIon OF pay. To-day MarburR Brothers,
Felgner a. Go. and others, leading tobac-
co manufacturers, made a similar an
nouncement. This will become general
and strike will De avoided.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
Forced 10 Shut Down.

LANCASTER. PA, March 28.-Columbia
rolling mill, at Columbia, employing 200
men, has shut down owing TO the strike
of the bituminous coal miners, which
prevents them from securing sufficient
supply OF coal. The SusquehaDna rolling
mill, at the same place, will probably be
compelled to suspend also.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
IRONS A DIsoRGANIzER
He Assumes a stand ia Opposition q
Master Powderiy.

hB AAHhuhANN - IN ORRUnANAUn 10
Master Powderiy.
sr. LOUIS, March 2G.-'Is there any
probability OF the strike extending any
fartherP asked a reporter Of Chairman
Martin Irons, OF the Knights OF Labor, at
East Sc. Louis last night.
'sYes," answered Mr.. Irons; "the strike
will probably extend throughout th Q
whole United States"
"wm 1t be confined to railroad en-
ployesr'
s'No, sir. The move to-day 10 but the
beginning OF the end. Not only railroad
employees VIII be called out, but the order
viii 20 out b all Knights Of labor IN this
country. regardless oil occupati0ns.y
sThen II Will be a general strike ~
Eyes, cir. The order Of tne knights Of
Labor has rot 70 be recognized
"When Will this general order be given
out2"
II cannot SAY as to the time, but 10 viii
be very s0on--wlthin fow days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
nnn IN Co.'S Report.

NEW YoRK, March 26.--I'he business
failures occurring throughout the coun-
try during the last week, as reported TO
n. q. Dun & Co., number for the United
states 1917 and for Canada -, total or
22i against 225 last week, and 289 the
vveelt previous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27

WASHINGTON, March 26.-In the House
to-day Mr.. Harmer, OF Pennsylvania, pre-
sented a memorial OF citizens OF the
United States In favor OF a system OF post
Office saYinRs banks. 10 was referred.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27

WASHINGTON, March 26.--The Chair
laid before the Senate to-day the Presi-
dents message transmitting the report OF
the Civil Service Commission. It was re-
forrod
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27

CHICAGO, March 26.--Frank Mulkows-.
XII, Pole, who 6rutally murdered Mrs.
Agnes Klcdzeick last August, was
hanged In the county jail yard In this city
40 1916 o'clock this afternoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27

WAsHHNGToN, March 26.-Ihe House
at its evening session passed forty pen.
sion bills. aud az 9;ij o'clock adjourned /
untll tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
fAGNOLIAFLAME.LIT
KEMPs FOR INsPECr roR.
Thomas Laird's appointment Urged by
Mr.. Norwood without Success

Thomas Laird's appointment Urged by
Mr.. Norwood without Success.
WASHINGTON. March 26.-Mr. Nor>
wood went to the Treasury Department.
to-day as be has gone often before TO urge
the appointment of Thomas Laird, of saS
Vannah, as Inspector ofhulls for the steam-
boat inspection district Of Georgia and
Florida in place Of Peter Jones. To-day
be was informed by Assistant Secretary
Smith that u had been determined 10 ap<
point a Mr.. kemps, of Jacksonville, Fla,
20 the place. The reason for this appoint-
ment was. Mr.. Smith said, that inasmuch
as Mr.. Jones had made Jacksonville hia
Headquarters 1t was thought rest TO apx
point Jacksonville man his successor.
The Florida delegation made this claim
and the Treasury Department conceded IL.
MATTHEW'S APT TO BE CONFIRMED.
IL is stated that notwithstanding the
unfavorable report Of the Senate District
Committee the indications are that Mat
thews will be confirmed as Recorder Of
Deeds for the District Several Demo-
Gratis, among them AIessrs. Voorhees,,
George, and Brown, intend to vote for his
confirmation, and 1t Is generally believed
that the Republicans will vote the sama
way.
JONES' SALARY.
The question has been raised as TO the
right OF senator Jones, OF Florida, TO draw
his salary since the beginning Of this ses-
sion. as the Revised Statutes prescribs
that the secretary OF the Senate shall de-
duct from the salary OF Senator the
amount for each day he has been absent,
unless be assigns as a reason the sick
ness Of himself or some member Of his
family. The statute seems TO be specific
enough. but the only case where a Sena-
tors pay has been Withheld was
that OF Mr. Sharon, OF Nevada.
The called session OF the Forty
sixth Congress began March Is and ended
July 1, 1879, about three and a.half
months. Mr.. Sharon did not attend at any
period OF this session. and the Secretary
refused TO pay him. He entered into no
controversy on the subject, although other
mbers advised him not 10 submit, as
I wv held that the Secretary had no right
~ act as he did. 10 Is said that Senator's
hold now that Mr.. Shar0n's heirs are en-
titled 10 this money, and should have 10
II they apply for It. SO far as Mr.. Jones
is concerned, II is too late 20 raise the
point, as be has drawn his salary all along
with praat regularity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
POSSIBLE fMPRTsoNMENIs

Mr.. Morgan, inferring from some re-
marks OF Mr.. Edmunds that he held the
Senate TO have tAe right TO imprison the
Attorney General for refusing 70 answer
A demand made on him In this resolution,
inquired of Mr.. Edmunds whether that
inference was correUt.
Mr.. Edmunds replied that he was
bound 20 say for tho progress OF constitu-
tioual liberty and law that II any ohicer
Of the United Stales except the President
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-27
THE COAL NINE FIRE.
sTARCU wORKa nTTRNrD.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 26.-Gilbert'a
starch works were completely DESTROYED
this afternoon. The building was erected
but few months ago and cost 100000.
The fire spread 70 some buildings on
Thompson street and several others on
Dearborn street. The total loss is rouKh-
lV estimated at $500 GOO