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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
OFFICIAL PRER0GATIVES
NO CAUCUS TO BE HELD BY
THE DEMOCRATS.

No Doubt of the Solidity of the Demo-
cratic Front When the Crisis Comes
EdmuDds Puts His Trust In the De-
bate-A Plan to Prevent Contraction
OF the Currency.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Democratic
Senators say that there is no occasion for
the caucus which it was said they were to
hold before the report OF the minority OF
the Judiciary Committee on the preroga-
tves respectively of the President and
the Senate in regard to whether suspen-
sions and appointments should be sub
mitted TO the Senate. The members OF
the minority Of the Judiciary Committee
are Messrs. Pugh of Alabama, Coke OF
Texas, Vest of Missouri, and jackson OF
Tennessee. Mr.. Vest is too i'll TO assist,
but all the others have contributed to the
preparation of the report. 1t is practically
complete. 1t is now being shown to the
other Democrats Of the Senate for their
suggestions. In this way it will receive
the approval of all the Democrats, and
will be supported by them solidly. Ii IS
more and more apparent that the Repub-
licans are not solid in support of the Ed
munds resolutions, Mr., Edmuuds trusts
to the debate to bring them all into line.
CU hhENC1 CONTRACTION.
Chairman Miller. OF the House Commit
tee on Banking and Currency, says that
the committee will probably report bill
as substitute for all the bills referred to
1t to prevent the contraction OF the cur
rency consequent upon the redemption Of
bonds deposited to secure national bank
circulation. He thinks the committees
bill will provide that geld and silver shall
be substituted by the national banks as
security for their circulation, and that the
Secretary OF the Treasury or the Comp
troller of the Currency shall purchase with
this fund interest-bearing United States
bonds to be held by him or the Comp
troller OF the Currency, the interest upon
which bonds will thereupOn cease, the
Treasury to have power to sell these
bonds whenever 1t shall be necessary to
pay the notes Of any of the national banks.
This Is the scheme in the rough, and is, of
course, subject to notifications.
sCoTT's COINAGE SPEECH.
The speech of Mr.. Scott, of Pennsylva-
MIA, on the suspension of the coinage Of
the standard silver dollar will probably
have the largest circulation Of any speech
ever delivered in Congress. The demand
for copies among the memb bers already eX-
ceeds 10000. Letters have been received
from Southern States that were supposed
TO be strOngholds of the silver men, ask
ing to be supplied with copies. At least
$4,000 will be circulated among members
Of trade organizations.
LOOKING TO ADJOURNMENT IN JUNE.
Speaker Carlisle and other Democratic
leaders think that the forward condition
of the appropriation bills warrants the
belief that Congress may adjourn in June.
GEN. AND MRS. HAzEN COMING SOUTH.
Mrs. Gen. w. B. Hazen who has been
very i'll started to-day for Aiken, 5. C. She
was accompanied by Gen. Hazen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
TO ENrANCIPATE LABOR.
French Socialists IN Parliament Pro
pose an International Congress.

French Socialists In Parliament Pro-
pose an international Congress.
PARIS, Feb. 25.-The Socialist members
Of the Chamber Of Deputies have taken
active interestin the case OF Burns, Hynd-
man, Williams and Champion, who are
charged with having incited the Trafalgar
square and Hyde park riots in London.
To-day these deputies joined in sending a
telegram to "the British wOrkmen in the
House OF Commons" proposing a joint In
ternational movement in the interest OF
abOring men. The main objects OF the
proposed movement are to be the securing
OF reduction In the hours of labor; inn
prOvement in the sanitary condition OF
workshops; proper limits to work OBJ
tanned OF women and minors, and an
absolute prohibition against allowing
children of either sex under II years TO
work at all in shops or factories. The
Telegram suggests that the British work
men join those of France in inviting the
workmen of America and Europe to send
delegates TO a congress to be held next
September In some place TO be hereafter
designed, for the purpose of discussing
means to "emancipate the wOrkmen OF
all countrips.D
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
A DENTIST DEALS pEArH.
His Victim an Aged Fellow Practitione
or Whom He was Jealous.

His Victim an Aged Fellow Practitioner
or Whom He was Jealous.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25.-Dr. Edward n .
Coates shot and fatally wounded DR.. A.
b. Keith at the corner OF Fourteenth and
Pine streets this morning. Both OF the
men are dentists, and IL Is stated that
jealousy has existed between them long
time. DR.. Coates has been endeayoring
for year past 10 procure divorce from
his wife, but has been unsuccessful in his
efforts. DR.. Keith has in the meantime
been a defender and sympathzer Of Mrs.
Coates, and although he is 6J years OF age
he has been accused by The lady's bus-
band OF improper relations with her. DR..
Coates has been respondent for some time
and this mOrniRg announced his intention
OF drowning himself, and started for the
river TO carry out his purpose, but upon
emerging from his house he met DR..
Keith, and, after an interchange OF some
hot words, be accused DIR. Keith OF hav-
ing caused all bis unhappiness, and, the
latter denying IL, a struggle ensued, both
men falling 10 the ground. Upon Keith's
rising and attempting to walk away bis
antagonist drew areyolver from his pocket
and discharged 10 with the above result.
Or. Keith was taken 70 the city hospital,
where he died at 40 O'Clock this after
nOOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26

Mr.. Randall, of Pennsylvan.a, desired
to leave the arena of politics foI moment
10 assume the ground Of history and
truth. He was unwilling thai the sun
should go down without mis- expressing
his recollection on this question. He had
much experience on the Appropriations
Committee and this was the irit time he
mad ever seen partisan politics and sec
tonalism thrust into debate On the pen
sion appropriation bill.
THE SOUTH DEFENDED.
He should, perhaps, have remained
silent Notwithstanding, EXCEPT, whether
intended or not, there might go abroad
through the country statement that the
Democratic party, and more particularly
the Southern element of that party, had
In any way shown any hostility whatever
to the payment OF pensions. On the con.
trary, his experience had shown that the
Southern element had developed wonder
full dtsposition-a full heart--tO pension
Union soldiers or the widows of Union
soldiers. lie placed bis experience against
the impression carried by the speech of the
gentleman from Iowa that there was on
the Democratic side any hostility to the
payment OF what was justly due to those
who were disabled In the warrior the Union.
WORK OF THE REPUBLICANS.
Mr.. Morrison, of Illinois, said that for
all the years of the war and for ten years
thereafter the Republicans had had con-
troll OF the government in all its branches.
Skilled alike in statesmanship and display
OF patriotism, the Republican party had
made ample provision for the payment OF
pensions to soldiers. Since his experience
here he did not recollect the name of a
Southern man who had ever failed to vote
to the last dollar what that party had pro-
vided by law should be paid to the sol
dier.
The discussion was continued by
Messrs. Reed, Of Maine; Hiscock. of New
YORK. and others, and dTifted into the old
groove, as to whether the Democratic par
ty was sincere in its professions Of econO.
my or whether it had not made inadequate
appropriations for the purpose of being
able to go before the country with IA
Vorable showing of expenditures.
PENDING action the committee rose.
The debate throughout the day was
marked by much interest and some eX-
cltement, though good nature prevailed
at all times. The Chairman had much
difficulty in keeping the committee in Or
der, but succeeded well in his hard task,
though at times the confusion was so great
that the voices OF the speakers were
drowned in applause and laughter.
The Speaker appointed Mr.. wilkins, of
Ohio, as member of the Committee on
Education in place of Mr.. Curtin, of
Pennsylvania, excused.
The House, at 5:15 O'Clock, adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
Silver Dollar Circulation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The statement
prepared by the United States Treasurer
shows that out OF 900, 739. 76l standard sill
yer dollars coined up to Feb. 20, 1886, ST.
B27 ,SS9 we're in circulation on that date,
whereas out Of s2O5, 7S4,3S silver dollars
coined up to July 81, 1885, 39,2s4, 433 were
then In circulation. The amount of stand
ard dollars in the Treasury, after deduct
ing the silver certificates in circulation,
FeD. 30 was S2.5S7, $40, as compared with
g., 727, ,S42 In the Treasury July 81, 1885.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
EADs' SHIP CANAL.
The Bill FavOrably Reported to the
House from the COmmitte.

The Bill FavOrably Reported to the
House from the COmmitte.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-In the House
to-day Mr.. Reagan, from the Committee
on Commerce, reported the bill to incor-
pOrate the Atlantic and Pacific Ship Rail.
way Company. 1t was referred to the
committee of the whole. This is Capt.
Eads' Tehuantepec bill. 1t pledges a
government guarantee OF per cent. In
come on $50, 0,G00, 600 for fifteen years. The
vote in the committee was 8 to in favor
of the bill, the guarantee to begin when
the road has been demonstrated to be a
success by carrying loaded ship of 1000
tons.
The changes of interest made by the
House Committee on Commerce in the
Eads Tehuantepec ship railway bill from
the bill as originally published are as fol-
lows: A requirement that the railway
shall transport a vessel of 1000 tons our
then, instead of 5000, before the liability
Of the government begins; a provision
that the obligation of the government
shall cease unless the company shall
keep the road in good repair. which
shall be evidenced by its safely
transporting a vessel which, with
Its cargo, shall weigh no less than
1000 tons; an amendment making lawful
currency of the United States or it's equiv
alent, and in case of Mexican vessels
transported then Mexican silver dollars,
receivable for tolls (the original bill
provided for payments in gold); a pro-
vision for trial before the United States
courts Of controversies arising in this
country between the company and it's
stock holders, or the United States, in this
country, excluding questions arising in
Mexico. or affecting the company's terri
tOrial rights.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
A STEAM COTTON HARVESTER.
New York Brokers and Business Men
Watch an InterestIng Experiment.

New York Brokers and Business Men
Watch AN Interesting Experiment.
Wednesdays New York World con-
tains the following account Of a new cot
ton harvester:
"'If that machine works I'll sell the,
entire cotton crop Short shouted cott0ni
broker yesterday afternoon in the Cotton
Exchange. The machine referred to was
a cotton harvester which, If all tnht is
claimed for IL proves true, will revolu-l
tionizs the South and take place among
the greatest inventions OF the age. The
harvester was on exhibition yesterday.
The cotton men had heard OF the inven-
senses 30 prove that such a thing existed
as a machine that would take the
place Of human fingers in the picking Of
cotton. SO j. ID. Cumming, II. III. ROun-
tree, Felix Marley and n. Allen were
named as a committee OF Investigation,
and the floor OF the Board room was con-
verted into a miniature cotton field. A
line Of cotton plants ready for picking
stretched half way cross the floor, and q
large machine, not unlike a Mccormick
reaper, was drawn by several men over
the plants.
Strange looking fingers Of wood grasped
tae plants and took the cotton from them.
The experiment was pronounced a sue
cess by the 300 gentlemen who witnessed
IL, and would have been more 80 were it
not that the harvester could not be readily
handled on the polished floor OF the Ex-
change. The Importance OF the inven-
tiOn, If II finally proves it's utility for
practical work In the field, can scarcely
be underestimated. owen II. Bugg, the
inventor and President OF the company
which Is introducing the harvesters, ex-
planned the situation 10 the brokers.
IL cost S57, 600, 900 20 harvest the crop OF
lSS4-5, and by the substitution Of these
machines for manual labor 10 Is claimed
that a saving OF s50,0OO,00O can be-
oNaufaH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
EDITORIAL RIVALRY.
The Cincinnati Convention Marked by
Two Lively Debates.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 25.-The editors ses-
sion began at O'Clock this morning with
the adoption OF a constitution. This
makes the name of the association ''The
National Editorial Association OF the
United States" 1t is to meet annually
at a place to be selected each year by the
convention. The association then pro-
ceeded TO the election OF officers. For
President the nominations we're &. H..
Jones, OF Florida, and Gen. Leon JAS
tremski, Of Louisiana. The vote was so
nearly tie that the delegates became
greatly excited, and the meeting tor a
time INDUCED in a sharp war nj words,
the question at issue being whether late
comers who had not yet paid their dues
were entitled TO vote. The ballot finally
resulted in the choice of Mr.. Jones, whose
election was made unanimous, while Mr..
Jastremski was elected First Vice Presi-
dent.
TO MEET AT DENVER Next.
For the next place OF meeting the cities
of Denver, Col; Jacksonville, Fla, and
Chicago were proposed. The strife cen
tered between Denver in June OF next
year and Jacksonville in February. The
Colorado delegation won the ballot, and
the executive committee was instructed
" uoulc - uhy III - uHes Aoots lti tlit Otu-
yer meeting. At 1880 O'Clock fifty car
riages called at the Odeon and the dele
gates became the guests Of the city of
Cincinnati for a drive through the sub
urbs. The rain had ceased and the drive
began in the sunshine.
THANKING THE ENTERTAINERS.
After the drive the delegates assembled
at the Palace hotel, where resolutions
were adopted thanking the citizens of
Cincinnati for the multitude Of invita-
tions received and for many favors ex-
tended; also to railroads and to the local
press. A gold-headed cane was presented
to the retiring president, b. b. Herbert,
of Minnesota. A committee was ap-
pointed to report at the Denver meeting
next year on the advlsability of forming
Publishers Advertising Association,
after which the Association adjourned to
the Burnet House for reception and
banquet. An excursion for Florida leaves
tomorrow via the Queen and Crescent
Line. The party win be gone about ten
daVs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
NAVAL RECONSTRUCTION.
Present Condition of the Bill Before the
House Committee


WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The bill pre-
pared by the Naval Affairs Committee Of
the House for the construction OF the navy
as changed up to today provides for two
seagoing vessels of 5000 tons, with tor
pedo outfit, to cost $2,500.0O0 each; three
protected dOuble-bOttOmed cruisers or be-
tween $500 and 5000 tons displacement.
to have great speed and 10 cost 81 500, 900
each; four hrst-ciass torpedo boats, cost
ing in the aggregate 100000; one torpedo
cruiser Of 800 tons 10 cost not more
than 100000. Two million dollars
is appropriated towards the completion
OF monitors. One of the cruisers Is to be
built and one Of the monitors completed
IN the navy yards. The rest are 10 be
given out by contract II suitable contracts
can be made. Otherwise they, too, are TO
be built by the government in yards The
armOr plates and part Of the machinery
may be bought abroad. One million dol
lars is appropriated for ordnance 10 be
constructed in naYyyards, and provisions
are made for the purchase Of the neces-
sary plants and tools. The bill is about
ready TO be reported, but il is still liable
TO further amendment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
AMERICANS IN CHINA.
Ching Hoy, the Chinese Consul, Thinks
China will Retaliste.

China will RetaliRte.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The report of the
issuing Of an imperial edict recalling the
Chinese from this country has caused no
surprise among the New York Chinamen,
and the more intelligent of them believe
that it is well founded. Ching Hoy, of
that city, Chinese Consul in New York
and man Of fine attachments, said to-
night:
81 cannot say that am advised that an
imperial proclamation has been issued
compelling all Cinnamon in this country
10 return home, as the report states, but
] can tellyou that the Consul General at
San Francisco has sent out notices advis-
ing all Cinnamon to leave. Whether the
government is back Of this / cannot say.
AS TO the suggestion of retaliation, have
no doubt measures Of this kind will be
taken by our government. If Cinnamon
are driven out and outraged here, why
can't our people drive out all Americans
from China? The good fame of
this country has been disgraced by
the recent outrages and the ques-
tiOn has become very serious. II seems
to me that no action is taken
about IL by your government There is
no protection to the Cinnamon at all, but
American merchants and missionaries
are well treated in China, and whenever
ill.treated the government takes prompt
action, not only paying damages but re-
dressing the wrong done. What ] don't
understand is why the good people of the
East here remain silent. II certainly is
not the intention OF Congress that mer-
chants and others should be treated in
this way. If nothing is done to stop this
thing, the commerce between the two
countries, amounting, to $50, 0,000,00O, will
be destroyed. There has been so much
trouble that Cinnamon prefer to 20 home
from all narfa of tho country
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
CROOK AND GERONIMO.
The chief Refuses to Surrender and
Goes TO His Camp.

The chief Refuses to Surrender and
Goes TO His Camp.
Ell PAso, TEX, Feb. 25.-Word has just
been received here OF meeting between
Gen. Crook and Geronimo at Lang's ranch,
7s miles southwest Of Deming, on Mon
day. The report states that the chief and
FIVE bucks held a consultation. aud asked
permission to return peaceably 70 their
reservation. Gen. Crook refused the re-
quest. demanding their unconditional
surrender. Geronimo refused 70 give him
self up, and after consultation left for bis
camp, keeping a white nag dying for ten
miles or more. Chief Mana aud the others
are still held as hostages. Geronimo is
reported to have with MIN 90 bucks, be-
sides women and children. No attempt
was made 70 follow him, and what his
moHements Will be 10 not known.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
MEAT EXPLOITATION.
Mr.. Edmunds Introduces = Bill Aim
ing at Retaliation.

mEs Eun unuh introduces Bill Aim
ing at Retaliation.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-Among the
bills introduced n the Senate to-day and
appropriately referred was one by Mr..
Edmunds providing for the inspection of
meats for expectation, prohibiting the
importation OF adulterated articles of food
and drink, and authorizing the President
to make a proclamation in certain cases.
Mr.. Edmunds said that this bill had been
reported last year from the Committee on
Foreign Relations. Besides providing
for the inspection OF pork. ETC., for expor-
tation, it contained, be said, a section Civ
ing the President authority whenever he
was convinced that unjust discrimination
was made against the admission of
American products into other countries,
the right to suspend iniportations from
those countries of such articles as be
thought ht for the protection Of the lust
interests of the United States. In view
OF what he Mr.. Edmunds) saw in the
newspapers about current events in other
countries touching American products,
on the theory that they were supposed TO
be diseased, when the fact was obvious
that the object was to exclude them under
any consideration, he Mr.. Edmunds)
thought it clear that it was time to intro
duce this bill again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
BOYS STRIKE.
Given no Advance They Quit Work Ar
ter the Noon Rest.

Given no Advance They Quit Work Ar
ter the Noon Rest.
READING, Pa, Feb. 2j.--Before noon
quitting time to-day, several boys In the
spinning-roOm at the Reading cotton fac
tory, appeared in the Office and stated that
they desired an increase in their wages.
They we're told that so far as the manage.
ment OF this mill is concerned they could
do nothing, but II the company increased
employees wages in their other mills Ia
other cities there would likely be an sd
vance 10 the employees here. When the
bell rang 10 resume work after dinner
only three or four returned 10 work.
There are forty boys employed in this de-
partment, ranging in ages from II TO 10
years. The boys did not stipulate how
much OF an increase they wanted, but
simply asked for an advance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
BoYCorTING AMONG PRINTERS
They Refuse to Set Up an Advertise.
rnent and an Editorial.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. -. - Fourteen
compositors, members of Topographic No,
I, employed IN the Office Of the Idgbtdtt,
we're discharged this morning for refusing
10 ''set up' an advertisement which de-
clared that the boycott on the Gdzette, a
German afternoon paper, was Illegal
according TO the decision OF the central
labor unions special committee. The
compositors, constituting the force OF
the paper, sent a committee to Manager
Schmidt TO state that as the advertisement
did not correctly represent the Central
Labor Union, they would not handle it.
Mr.. Schmidt states that the cOmpositOrs
also refused 10 set up an editorial dealing
with the Gazette boycott in a mauner ia
vorable 10 that paper. Manager Schmidt
sent a communication TO the President OF
Typographa No. /, asking for new COM
positors, members Of the Union.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
DALTON ARRESTED.

Released on Writ of Habeas Corpus on
His Own BecOgnizsnce.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 25.-sergeant-at-
Arms Allen, OF the Ohio House OF Repre-
sentatiyes, arrested Daniel J. Dalton to-
day for refusing TO 90 to Columbus with
the returns OF precinct A Of the Fourth
ward. Mr.. Dalton said he was unable to
comply with the order Of the House Com
mlttee because the Senate Committee still
holds the returns. His attorney applied
10 Judge Robertson for writ OF habeas
corpus, and the court Immediately releas-
ed Dir. Dalton on bis own recOgnizance in
the sum OF 5000, ana appointed Wednes-
day next for the hearing OF the case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
Celebrating the Discoverv

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2j.-A number OF
prominent gentlemen interested in estab-
lishing a permanent American exposition
in Washington, and a worlds exposition
to be held in 1892, in honor OF the 400th
anniversary of The discovery Of America by
Columbus met this evening and adopted
resolutions strongly faYoring the project,
and the chairman was instructed to ap-
point committee Of citizens to formulate
plan ia furtherance OF the celebration
Of this important anniversary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-26
WEST POINT ACADEMY.
The Annual Appropriation Bill Laid Be
fore the House.

fore the H HOuse.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-ln the House
to-day Mr.. Wheeler, OF Alabama, from the
Committee on Military Affairs, reported
the military academy appropriation bill,
and it was referred TO the committee of
the whole. The estimates on which the bill
is based, including 1894, 453 for public
works, aggregate $7l7, $50. The items
that may in the opinion OF the Secretary
Of War be omitted aggregate S305,S75,
leaving the regular annual estimates for
1887 $412,075. The committee recommend
an appropriation of S297, 800, or $114,270
less than the estimates. The apprOpria-
tion for the current fiscal year amounts
TO $8l0,02l, or $12,2 ,2l6 more than is recon-
mended in the new bill.