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the President might make in regard to the
subject. Mr.. Burnett was not to be con-
nfmed because Mr.. Duskin's removal had
Deen placed upon improper ground. Mr.,
can implied that Mr.. Evarts was not con-
slsteut in his statements as to the cOnsti-
tutlonallty OF the tenure of Office act, and
read from the proceedings of the
impeachment trial in support OF
MS views as to the papers that
mas been demanded. Mr.. Call said they
We're open and accessible to every men,
Der of the Senate, but were they of any
serVlcey Admitting that the depart.
ments were even filed with documents
bearing on the case, admitting even that
THESE documents were filed with libelous
charges, what function could they serve
IN the performance or the constitutional
duties imposed upon the Senatorsp
NO BEARING ON THE CASE.
They neither made the proposed incum
bent more worthy nor less worthy. The
fact that the mans predecessor is SLAM
dered does not effect the man appointed.
The President has right to dispose of the
communications addressed to him as he
saw mt. II the principle on which these
resolutions proceeded was correct,
the President might as we'll alb
dictate his powers to the Senate.
1t had been maintained here that the
President could not interpret the consti-
tuition for himself. Yet here was propo-
sition that the Senate should interpret it
for him. The whole discussion was be-
meath the dignity Of the Senate. Its pur-
pose was to maintain in Office the present
Republican Officeholders.
Mr.. Ingalls, then obtained the floor, but
gave way for a motion to 90 into eXecu-
tive session. Before the doors were closed
Mr.. Edmunds intimated that so far as
was in his power be should insist upon a
vote on these resolutions before adjourn
ment tomorrow. After the executive
session the Senate adjourned.
The debate will be resumed Immediately
after the Introduction of bills and Jne
submission Of reports from committees
tomorrow morning, shortly after u
O'Clock
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26
IN ExECUTIVE SESSION.
An AdYerse Report on the Nomination
of an Iowa Postmaster.

An AdYerse Report on the Nomination
of an Iowa Postmaster.
WASHINGTON, March 25.--The execu-
tive session Of the Senate to-day was a
very short one. The cases OF number Of
Postmasters whose predecessors were sus-
pended were reported faVorably. 1t was
stated that they were cases of men
against whom no charges have been re-
ceived from any source, and in respect to
a majority of whom the suspended Off
cials have recommended confirmation.
This is in compliance with an informal
understanding Of the Post Office Commit
tee made some days ago with regard to
such cases. An adverse report was made
in the case OF an Iowa Postmaster and
was ordered to be printed in confidence
for the use OF the Senate. The committee
embody in its report letter from the
nominee, who charges that the Republi-
can incumbent had been publishing
newspaper in German and another in
English and thereby doing much good for
the Republican party.
PROMISING SIMILAR WORK.
He the present nOminee) says that if
he could have the Office, be too could pub
lish a newspaper or two for the benefit of
the Democratic party, ana that he was
willing to devote the sm0luments of the
office to this purpose. Slips from the
writer's paper In support of the Demo-
cratic party are quoted. The committee
also refers to the circular of the POST
master General, and the utterances Of the
President with regard to the exercise Of
partisan influence by oficeholders. The
committee says it reports the case ad-
versely In order to aid the administration
in carrying out its policy.
The case Of the internal revenue cOllec-
tor for the district of Vermont was re-
ported fayorably. A written report was
made declaring in substance that the
committee had heard from the Secretary
of the Treasury in response to its inquiry
that there were no charges against the
outgoing official, and that ne was removed
for political reasons alone.
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Three Failures az Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va, March 25.-The fOls
lowing failures have occurred In this city
m the past twentY-four hours: Wade 4
ShelburD, Wholesale cigar. cigarette and
tobacco dealers, with Liabilities OF $4,000
Their Assets are not yet listed.
John II. smith, c0lOred, saloon and
restaurant, whose liabilities are $1,000.
The assets are claimed TO be sufficient ia
pay IN full.
Joseph NJ. Blair, one OF the largest re-
tail grOcers IN the city.
Papers OF assignment we're Med this
afternoon naming b. X. Wexford as truss
tee. The liabilities are about $4,000,
with preferences amounting 20 about 49,
600. The indebtedness b Northern cred-
itors Is So. 230. The assets are named, but
its Is not believed they will realize mora
than One-half Of the liabilities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26
REPLYING TO GOULD.
The Executive Board or St. Louis A s.
sembIies Issues an Address.

The Executive Board or st. Louis A s.
sembIies Issues an Address.
ST.. LOUIS, March 25.--The Executive
Board of District Assemblies Nos. l0l, II
and 80, OF the Knights Of Labor, have is
sued an address TO the Knights of Labor
and Trades Unions throughout North
America, intended as a reply to the
statements of Jay Gould contained in his
interviews published in the New York
Tribune Of Thursday morning. in re-
gard to the strike Of the
railroad employees OF the Southwest
the address says: ave have wearied the
press in stating grievances aud demand
ing an opportunity to present them TO Mr..
Gould and his lieutenants. We have Of
fered through the highest channels that
represent us IN the nation TO meet him
upon any field. We have sought, we have
pleaded, we have demanded that we be
heard; and, now, before the world we
challenge him to hear our complaints"
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GOV. MARTINS MANIFESTO.
Strikers Notified OF their Rights. and
Warned Not TO Exceed Them.


TOPEKA, KAN, March 25.--Gov. Mar
tin issued proclamatiOnto-day addressed
to the peace officers of the State, reciting
the evils existing under the present rail-
road strike, and calling upon them to pro-
tect property, and see that the commerce
of the State is not interrupted by violence
or lawless acts, and to apprehend all such
offenders. The support Of the citizens is
invoked that the commerce OF the State
may be resumed. All the lawful authority
Of the State will be exerted to sup
port the local officers in the dis
charge Of these injunctions, and
all persons are warned against obstruct-
ting the railways. In his proclamation
the Governor says the people are now in
the third week Of the greatest business
disaster that has ever befalen the State.
The interests of a third Of It's people are
involved, supplies OF food and fuel are
cut of In many localities. and the bust
ness and industry of great masses of peo-
pie are suspended. The strikers, he says,
may have grievances, but this does not
justify forcible stoppage of transporta-
ton. The State Legislature, at ITS last
session, passed law with view OF arbi-
trating disputes between employers and
employees, and the State can be relied on
to protect the rights OF workingnen.
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MANNING,s ILLNESS.
His Symptoms Considerably Improved
Last Nigh.

\
Last NIGH.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-The condi-
ton of Secretary Manning at II O'Clock
this morning, as reported by DIR. Lincoln,
was rather more hopeful than at any time
since his attack. He rested fairly well
last night, waking only at rather long in
tervals.
she seems to breathe with more ease
this morning." said his son, sand, all
things considered, we feel encouraged,
but he is very sick man." be continued.
9aud we can only hope until the next two
or three days brings the cricis. Father
does not yet know of my
arrival, or, indeed, that the family sent
for me, and we think 10 best that he
should not know until the crisis is past.
As soon as ne is able 10 travel" he
added, 81 shall insist upon his taking a
good, long vacation, perhaps IN Florida.
He needs rest OF all things. and / shall
certainly insist upon his taking it,"
MORE FAVORABLE CONDITIONS.
Secretary Manning's condition Tonight
is somewhat improved. At IL O'Clock he
was reported as being very comfortable.
To an Associated Press reporter the Sec
retary's son said that while for a day or
two vet they could not consider his father
as out OF danger. Tire improvement noted
this evening gave them much hope. The
Secretary takes the nOurishment the
physicians give him, rests comfortably,
converses with those around him and
sleeps well.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26
knights Checking a Strike.

WILMINGTON, DEL, March 25.-The
striking morocco men all returned TO
work this morning, end everv factory in
the city IL running full handed. The re-
sumption was the result Of the conference
held between the manufacturers and ex-
ecutive officer COlvell, OF the Knights OF
Labor, yesterday afternoon, aud the UNI
derstandlng Is that the anti-slrike situa-
ton Is restored, and all matters in dispute
held IN allegiance until Friday evening,
when new conference will be held.
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Yonne,s Testimonv Unshaken.

WAsHINGTON, March Classy Young
was on the stand for the fourth time to-day
i'm the Pan-Electric investigation. The
day was spent In cross-eXamining bin
with view to getting from him admission
10 some form that the suit against the
Bell Company had been ordered by Attor-
ney-General Garland IN the interest. and
at the suggestion. OF the Pan-Electric,
and that Mr.. Garland had given them no
tice Of bis Intention TO bring the suit. Mr..
Young, however, was not good witnesses
and did not weaken his former testimony.
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been as salutary in New York and Mas
sachusetts, where the system is now es-
tablisbed, as they have been in the Fede-
raj service. 1t sets forth the details
of the trial Of the new system in
these States as well as in Canada.
The commission declares that it has no
patronage and no power to grant fsvors.
II says that numbers of those who at
tempt, according to the old spoils system,
methods to secure favors at its hands is
as nothing compared With the numbers
who made such attempts during the first
six months. They have found their efforts
useless. The growth Of sentiment favor
able to the new system is declared to be
rapid all over the Union.
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LOOKING FOR A SPLIT.
The Influence Of Messrs. POwderly and
Irons Clashing.

The Influence of Messrs. POwderIy and
Irons Clashing.
sEDALIA, March 25.-several men were
arrested yesterday charged with wreck
ing the freight train Tuesday and injur-
ing four men. the accused we're admit.
ted 10 bail. The Law and order League
last night issued an address which de-
mands that strikers obey the law, permit
the railroad TO operate their road or take
the consequence OF their violation OF the
law like other criminals. The spirit OF
the people is Thoroughly aroused and they
openly endorse Mr.. HOxie's course. The
Knights OF Labor here are divided and
II was expected that something would
take place to-day 10 show which leader
they will fOllow-Mr. POwderly or Mr..
Ir0ns--inasmuch as Mr. Irons says 1t is
right. Stirring events may shortly be
expected.
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NECESSITIES GIVING OUT.
Interior Towns OF Kansas Seriously
Aforementioned by the strike.

Interior Towns of Kansas Seriously
Aforementioned by the strike.
ATcHIsoN, KAs., March 25.-The GEN.
trail branch is now open at all points ex-
cept AtchisOn, where the strike seems to
be concentrated. The towns in the lnte-
rlor are suffering for the necessities Of
life, and unless traffic is resumed shortly
there will be a gigantic strike against the
strike. At Stockton, $50 miles west, the
people have sent 10 the Kansas Pacific
road, 40 miles distant, for supplies Of pro-
visions. There is at present 10 that city
less than two cars OF coal and "A single
barrel OF Kerosene 20 supply a population
Of 200 people with fuel and light. At
other points equally remote from timber
and coal the supplies have given out.
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AN INExPLICABbE SUICIDE.

Hon. W. n. Smith Fires a Bullet Into
ais Brain at Lexington.
BLooMINGToN, ILL. March 25.--Hon.
William II. Smith, OF Lexington, ILL.,,
committed suicide at O'Clock this morn
ing. lie left the house in good spirits and
a few minutes later was found in barn
dead, with bullet hole through his head.
He was general merchant and a large
farmer and stock dealer, and was worth
100000 He was formerly a member Of
the Illinois Railroad aud Warehouse
Commission. He was several terms in
the state Legislature and Speaker OF the
House, and for a quarter Of a century
was representative Illinois Republican,
he was 81 years old, and a native Of
Kentucky.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26
REMOVALS OF POsTMAsTERs.
$685. Changes Made in Fourth Glass
Ohices in the Past Year.


WASHINGTON, March 25.-The chair
laid before the Senate to-day a letter
from the Postmaster General transmit
ting, in compliance with the recent
Senate resolution, tabular statement of
the fourth class Postmasters removed
since March 4, 1885. 1t was referred.
The total number of such removals is
1888. The following is a detailed state
ment OF the removals: Alabama 40,
Arizona 8, Arkansas &c, California 20,
Colorado 80, Connecticut 100, Dakota 125,
Delaware 81, District OF Columbia I,
Florida 90, Georgia 81, Idaho Is, Illinois
613, Indiana 400, Indian Territory 8,
Iowa 800, Kansas 953, Kentucky 1874, Lou
isiana 30, Maine 292. Maryland 1877, Mas
sachusetts 127. Minnesota l24, Michigan
3l1. Mississippi 90, Missouri 2s7, Montana
10, Nebraska 9S, Nevada 7, New Ramp
shire 127. New Jersey 255, New Mexico
II, New York 1.053, North Carolina 1870.
Ohio SIS, Oregon "a, Pennsylvania 1913,
Rhode Island %, South Carolina AZ, Ten
nessee 1858. Texas "a. Utah ., Vermont lbs,
Virginia 3l6, Washington Territory y,
West Virginia 1873, Wisconsin 2O5, WyO-
minV4
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26
MONEY FOR THE MAILS.
Mr.. DOckery's Claim that the Subsidy
Clause is Not Mandatory.

Mr.. DOckery's Claim that the Subsidy
Clause is Not Mandatory.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-The House
to-day went into committee Of the whole
on the post Office appropriation bill. Mr..
DockerY, of Missouri, reviewed the legis-
lative history of the foreign mail service
OF the Post Office Department from 1915
down to the present time, and defended
the Postmaster General from Mr.. Bur-
rows attack Of yesterday. He quoted
what he denominated as the F'subsidy'
clause of the last post Office appropriation
bill. 1t gave to the Postmaster General
authority to advertise for letting contracts
to American steamships, but there was
nothing mandatory in the act. 1t vested
in him discretion, and in the exercise of
just and wise discretion the Postmaster
General had been subjected to unmerited,
unjust and harsh criticism.
SUPPORTING HIS ARGUMENT.
In support of his position that the law
was not mandatory Mr.. Dockery quoted
from speeches delivered during the course
of the debate last year by Mr.. Dingley, of
Maine, and Mr.. Horn, OF Michigan, to the
effect that under it the Postmaster Gen.
eral would not be obliged to pay a singIe
dollar to an American line of steamships.
IL mad been claimed that this measure
was the eliminating act of a WELDON
ceived plan which took it's first step in
the repeal of the law which required
American ships to take mails on board
before they could get their clearance
papers.
THE HOUSE COERCED.
He wanted to call the attention of the
House to the fact that the Senate had CO.
creed the House OF Representative into
the adoption of the subsidy clause, by
holding out the threat of an extra ses-
sion. He wanted and the Democratic
party wanted to give inadequate and lib
eral compensation to American steam
ships for carrying the mail. II the pres
ent law did not make sufficient provision,
he would favor any law that did. But,
speaking from business standpoint, he
would never favor any measure which
proposed to subsidize an American line
of steamships for the purpose of aiding
commerce.
The debate was at times strongly pOlit-
zeal. The other speakers were Messrs.
Brumm, of Pennsylvania, Peters, of Kan
sas, Riggs, of Illinois, and Guenther, OF
Wisconsin. The committee rose at
O'Clock and took a recess to 1880 o'clock.
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FOREIGN SIGNAL STATIONS.
Their Re-establlsbment to be Recon-.
mended to Congress.

Their observation-disclosures to be Recon-
mended to Congress.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-An inYesti-
cation of the signal service accounts is in
progress before the House Committee on
Expenditures IN the War Department.
Mr.. Anderson, Of Ohio, member OF the
committee, says: "One result OF the in
vestigation will probably be a recon-
mendatiOn from the committee that the
establishment Of foreign signal stations
be authorized by Congress. Gen. Hazen
testified that these stations were dlscOn-
ton, and that because OF their abolition
in the West Indies no notice was given of
the storms which did so much damage at
Charleston and In its vicinity, New York
and elsewhere on the Atlantic coast last
Vear.v
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CONGRESSMAN DINED.
The President Gives His second Dinner
to the Members.

to the Members.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-The Presi-
dent gave bis second dinner 10 members
OF Congress tonight. At the table Sena-
tor Morrill, sat on the Presidents right
and Senator Vance on his left. The other
guests were Senators Frye, Stanford,
sewell, Wilson OF Iowa, Cullom, Eustis,
Morgan, Plat, Mitchell of Oregon.
Spooner, and Speaker Carlisle, Repre-
sentatiyes Holman, Curtin, Willis.
Hemphill, Hill, scott, Breckenridge OF
Kentucky, Warner OF Ohio, Dunn, Hatch.
Herbert, Reagan, Collins, Randall, Mat
son. Cox, O'Neill, Mitchell, Geddes,
Bland, Daniel, Springer, Oates, Turner,
Weaver Of Iowa, Morrison, Blount, and
Taylor OF Tennessee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26
Arrests az PnIestlne.

PALESTINE, TEX. March 2j.-The head
Of the knights Of Labor here and two 9th
er persons one colOred were arraiRned
to-day on charges Of contempt Of court In
the matter OF InjuctiOns against the en-
plOyes obtained by the Missouri Pacific
railway. IA reward Of $500 has been Of
fered for the arrest and conviction OF any
person committing deDredations on the
company's property here.
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CHICAGO, March 2J.-In the Bruschke
q Ricke furniture factory trouble, Judge
9arnett this evening granted an injunc-
tl0n restraining the strikers from inter-
fering with the factory, from maintaining
a nuisance by their presence about the
premises, and from using any violence or
Intimidation.
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Three Kllled by an Explosion.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, March "a
special dispatch from Calera reports the
explosion to-day OF the boiler Of the Ca
lera Land Company's saw mill. Joe Rob-
erison the engineer, Jesse Pilgreeni the
superintendent, and William Fletcher, a
la6orer, were killed, and j. W. Thomas
and three others were badly hurt. All
the killed and injured were White. The
loss lie So, 600, with no Insurance..
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The Eight Hour Law.

ST.. LOUIS, March 25.--The Cattlin to-
bacoO company Of this city have decided
to insugurate the eight hour system in
their factory on Monday next. No re-
duction In the wages Of their employees
will be made. This action OF the company
Is entirely voluntary. They employ 200
men. This will be the hrst practical ex-
pertinent In this city of the short day plan
by a large esta blisbment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26
CoNGREss, MANUsoRIPrs.
Mr.. HOar Introduces Bill Providing
for Looking Them Over.

for Looking Them over.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-In the Senate
to-day Mr. Hoar reported from the Library
Committee bill establishing a commits
sion composed Of the Secretary Of state,
the Librarian Of Congress aud the secre-
tary of the Smithsonian Institution TO ex-
anime and report TO Congress as TO the
character and value OF the manuscripts
blamed that the work involved no ex-
pense. The government, he said, had
Franklin papers, Rochambeau papers
aud other manuscripts OF great historical
value, and the object Of the proposed COM
mission was that It might examine them
and report as to whether they should be
published, and the best method OF doing
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Fights Wifh Nioonshiners.

DANvILLE, VA, March 25.--Revenue
officials making a raid on Illicit distil-
leries In the southern part OF The State
yesterday had sharp eight With moon
sinners. IN which shots were exchanged.
Ten stills were cut out and 5000 gallons
Of beer destroyed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26
Confirmations and reflections.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The Senate
has rejected the nomination Of Second
Lieutenants John n. McBlain and Rich
ard Il. Wilson TO be First Lieutenants.
A number Of minor combinations have
been made public. Among them Is that
Of Mrs. Mulligan TO be pension agent at
Chicago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26

NEW YORK, March 25.-The trial %
Alderman Jaehne, on a charge Of bribery.
has been fixed by the District Attorney
for April ~. 10 Is Mr.. Marines intention
20 force the case 70 trial on thas day. Ex~
Alderman Waite. II Is said, viii be a wit.
ness for the prosecution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26

WASHINGTON, March 25.-In the House
to-day Mr.. Dunn. OF Arkansas, from the
Shipping Committee, reported the free
ship bill, and IL was placed on the oalen-
dar. Mr.. Dingley, OF Maine, presented a
minority rnnOrl.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26

WASHINGTON, March 25.--ln the morn
ing hour to-day, Mr.. Barksdale, 0f Mis-
siseippi, called up, and after some discuss
sion The House passed the bill granting
fifteen days leave OF absence 20 The en-
DlOyes Of the government printing Office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, March 25.--The strike
OF the switchmen yesterday ended to-day
and trains are moving as usual. Tie
men were assured that their grievances
would be acted upon in a few days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-26

WASHINGTON, March 25.--The Houses
evening session was devoted 10 eulogies
upon the late Joseph Rankin, representa-
tive from Wisconsin.