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The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
LOOKING AFTER SOUTHERN INTERESTS.
Democrats Afraid that New England
Gets Too Much Money.
Or. Burrage of Portland Elected
Secretary of the Baptist Union.
Senators Pass the House Bill Estab-
fishing a Labor Department.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Democratic
members of the House committee on rivers
and harbors are dismayed by the changes
made in the bill by the Senate committee
and express an intention to vigorously OPP
pose most of those of Importance. 1t is as
serted that New England appropriations, in
many cases. are increased even beyond the
estimates Of the engineer officers and those
submitted by the department while Southern
items are ruthlessly cut
To illuminate Maine Waters.
The Speaker today laid before the House
the estimate from the Secretary Of the
Treasury for an appropriation for $4,000 for
the establishment of light house, fog signal
and day beacon in the vicinity Of Goose
Rocks, Fox Island, Thoroughfare, Me.
Lawyers Uniting.
A convention of delegates from many
State and local bar associations Of the coun-
try, to form National Bar Association, met
here today. 1t was stated to be the almost
unanimous opinion of the lawyers of the
country that the profession should have a
national organization to help bring about
uniformity in the laws of the several States.
The chair was authorized to appoint a COM
mittee of fifteen 10 report constitution, and
the meeting adjourned till tomorrow.
The Baptists.
The Amer ican Baptist Missionary Union
concluded its meetings here today. Officers
were elected, with George A. Pillsbury of
Minneapolis, Mimi, as president, and Rev.
D.. Henry 5. Burrage of Portland, Me-, as
secretary. Moses Giddings Of Bangor, Me-,
is among the managers elected.
Labor interests.
A bill which passed the Senate today and
which originated in the House, provides for
the establishment of department Of labor,
the object of which shall be to acquire and
diffuse among the people of the United
States, useful information on the subjects
connected with labor in the most general
and comprehensive sense Of the word and es-
pecially upon its relation to capital, hours
of labor, the earnings of laboring men and
women and the means OF promoting their
material, social, intellectual and moral pros
perity. 1.-THE personnel Is to consist of
commissioner, to be appointed by the Pres
dent, by, and with the advice and consent of
theSenate, to hold office four years at alsal-
ary of 5000; a chief clerk, sten0grapher and
various minor clerks, copyists and messen-
gers.
The Pension List.
The following Maine pensions have been
granted:
ORIG NAL.
John L. Russell, Dexter.
Henry M. French, Dover South Mills.
INCREASE.
Charles f. Lawrence, Gardiner.
Augustus l.. Dyer, Auburn
Lorenzo s. SWEET, Amherst.
REISSUE
Albert o. Hall, Bangor.
George Cochran, Oakland.
REISSUE AND INCREASE.
Washington Varney, Atkinson.
Sarah, mother of George l.. Fogg Lewiston.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
The Express Is Supporting Mr..
CIeaveS.

Some malicious persons, gorged with envy,
having reported that the Evening Express Is
not supporting Mr.. Cleaves, as an act OF JUS
tice we feel impelled to present the follow
ing overwhelming testimony to the contrary
I[From the Portland Argus, May 22.I
The Portland Express has become a
Cleaves paper again. We congratulate the
Express on its reformation.
tFrOm the Bangor Wing b. iBuFl'lsh 0rsan'' May
INDIVIDUAL AND POPULAR CHOICE"
Under the above caption the Portland
Evening Express most effectually disposes
Of the mean attempt Of the Portland PRESS
to make capital against Mr.. Burleigh by its
insultinglreferences to the Republicans Oh
Ward Three, in this city, when ~ cnadges
them with discourtesy to Mr.. Hamlin- Inc
Express is a strong supporter OF MT.
Cleaves.
[From the Bangor Wing, May 22.l
The PRESS Is merely trying to influence
delegates against Mr.. Burletgh, but That lts
course does not have the approval even OF
the Republicans of its own city IS SHOWN Dy
the able editorial in the Express, ledrm
supporter Of Mr.. CledreS, which repudiates
such tactics.
[From the Express Of May GIL
The Express is in favor Of the nomination
Of Mr.. Cleaves.
IFrom the Express OF May 22.l
The Express as paper, its editor in per-
son, its owners individually, every one OF
them who are residents Of this city, have
been, are now and expect 70 be earnestly
in favor of the nomination OF MIR. Cleayes
for Governor.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
Maine wheeImen,s Meet

The arrangements for the second annual
spring meeting Of the Maine Division Of the
League of American Wheelmen, at Portland,
May 30th, are completed. F. A. Elwell of
Portland, chief consul for Maine, says he
has already received advices from % mem
bers of the League, residing in the different
sections of the State, pledging their atten-
dance on the day of the meet.
I'VE shall parade 60 men at least" says
Mr.. Elwell. "Our programme has been ar
range as follows: At $50 a. M, line VIII be
formed at the headquarters of the Portland
Wheel Club, corner Of Brown and Congress
streets, for a short parade through the city to
the Cape Elizabeth Ferry. Here the harbor
will be crossed for an eight mile run to the
Ocean House, situated at the extreme end of
the Cape. Time will be passed pleasantly
here in outdoor sports, and the discussion
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23

yened. and almost at the opening Col. G. H.
Osgood presented tribute of respect to the
prominent men of the party who had passed
away since the lastconvention, by reading
the following graceful resolutions, which
were adopted by rising vote, the Lewiston
band rendering an impressive requiem:
Whereas-since the last convention of the Dem
ocracy of this State death has taken from @ our
midst, Bion Bradbury Eben +. Pillsbnry, Ed
mund Wilson, VIM. A. Cromwell, j. IL. webster,
John w. Varney, Isaac Reed and G. L. Boynton; {;
Resolyed-That by the decease of these distin-
tinguished gentlemen, politically and socially the
Maine Democracy has sustained an almost IRE
Resolved-That we in convention today. tender
our deepest sympathy to the families OF the de-
ceased.
ted in the records of the convention and published
and copies be sent the families of the deceased.
On motion of Mr.. Moody, of York, Asa
Warren of Bangor, I'll. G. Levensaler OF
Thomaston, Levi L. Greenleaf Of Phillips,
Geo. c. Hughes of Bath, and Charles Nc
Carthy of Portland were appointed com
mittee to receive, sort and count votes Tor
delegates at large to the national convention
The name of payson Tucker was present
ed as delegate at large from the First DIS
trict by William Emery of Alfred, amid tre-
mendous cheers, he being seconded by MT.
Roberts OF Deer Isle and David Il. Hastings
of Fryeburg
Mr.. Hughes, of Sagadahoc nominated Ar
thur Sewall, of Bath, for the Second District.
he being seconded by Mr.. Henry hudson, OF
Guilford.
Mr. Lavensaler, of Thomaston, offered the
name of Hon. e. X. 0'Prien for the same
district, John +. Robinson, Esq, of Bangor,
seconding.
Gen. ii. NJ. Piaisted nominated Hon: E. c.
Allen, of Augusta, for the Third District,
Mr.. ]. f. Snow, of Bangor, supporting him.
P. Ii. Gillen, Esq, presented the name. OF
the Bangor man for the Fourth District, Mr.:
James Tobin, and Joseph McGowan, OF
Portland, seconded. The convention pro-
ceeded to ballot with the following result:
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23

OF wheelmen's banquet. The return run
to the city will be taken leisurely and local
members will see to ii that visiting wheel
men are shown all points Of interest. The
run over the shore road is the finest out Of
the city, and the favOrite with local wheel
men. Should we be favored with pleasant
weather most enjoyable run may be antici-
pated. At 7 p. m. the Portland Wheel Club
will tender the hospitality of its rooms to the
visitors. Our Club rooms are large and
furnished, and well adapted TO
the entertainment of the visiting wheelmen.
the morning up to the hour of parade"
Maltby, the great trick rider, talks some Of
coming to Portland on the day Of the bicycle
meet, and giving an exhibition OF fancy
wheel riding. Maltby recently returned to
this country after a tour around the world.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
Afternoon Session.

At 2oclock the convention reassembled'
being delayed somewhat by the chickering's OF
the Second District Democrats, who held a
convention and endeavored to make some
nominations. There was great confusion
after nominating Charles e. Allen of Dres-
den, for Congress, and electing j. 7. Mont
gomery of Camden, district delegate.
The name of Alonzo Garcelon was present
ed for the second delegate by Mr.. Noyes OF
Lewiston; also that of s. C, Belcher, by d.
r. Hastings of Fryeburg. A ballot followed
and there being no choice and the delegates
being all tangled up, the convention ad-
journed until after the State convention.
Now that the Second District men were
cut of the way, the main convention con-
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
ALater Report.
Can't. seIfridge's Case.

NEW YORK, May IA court martial
will convene at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in
a few days to try Capt. Thomas o. Self
ridge. the former commander of the war ship
Omaha. Captain Selfridge arrived few
days ago on the Pensacola. The The court IS net net
fuca SIe mi1l up unprobabiy be President and Pay
master. Robert w. Allen Judge Advocate,
The matter has excited considerable inter
est among naval men.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23

patch: ''The defiant attitude Of the Irish
Nationalists towards the papal rescript has
made absolutely no impression upon the
Vatican. 1t is taken for granted at the Vat
lean that the Pope will not allow himself to
be intimidated, His Holiness being. moreover,
fully persuaded, after the collective adhe-
sion Of the Irish bishops to the terms Of the
rescript, that the clergy and real Catholic
population will submit to his Injunction
without hesitation. 1t is by no means i'm
probable that document containing the ad-
hesion Of thebishops will be published shortly
in order to allow 1t to be seen that the high
er clergy of Ireland are not with the Parnell-
ties.
''The statement of Mr.. Fitzgerald, presi-
dent Of the National League in the United
States, that the Catholic papers of America
do not approve the Papal rescript Is good
deal wondered at here, as 1t is impossible to
see on what it is based, unless it be the lmag-
ination of Fitzgerald. The Vatican papers
express surprise that such statement should
be made. They again insist that the re-
script has been approved by all reputable
Catholic papers, and notably by the Catholic
Mirror, the organ Of Cardinal Gibbons, and
the Catholic Review, the organ of the arch
bishop of New York. Further they declare
papers the Catholic press of the whole. civil
lied world has approved the action taken by
the Holy Office"
Foreign Notes.
A Milan dispatch says that the Emperor OF
Brazil has had serious relapse.
The French Senate has voted to require
but one wears military service of school
masters and students Of theology.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23

tion. He said: sit would be folly for me
not IN saw was pleased at the distinguished
honor this convention has conferred upon
me. which honor / accept, not because it Is a
matter of personal qualification, but because
ii is the duty of every citizen to assume his
share of the public responsibilities which all
are called upon to perform and because l am
happy TO have my name connected with
movement which will result in a reelection
of our present noble President, Grover
Cleveland. came here in response to your
demands to give my abilities, great or small,
rs they are. and my heart, also, to this cause
and have only to say that they are at your
service in the future as they have been ia
the past"
Mr. Staples presented a resolution empow-
eripg and instructing the new State commit
tee to run the campaign. No dissent was
made, although some had been expected.
In response to repeated demands Mr.. Me-
Gillicuddy and Mr.. Clifford addressed the
convention.
The following nominations were then
made:
For Electors-Clark S. Edwards of Bethel, and
Charles Mccarthy, Jr, OF Portland.
thwaite, L. X. O'Brien, William L. Rust and
Henry Hudson.
The convention adjourned.
Convention Notes.
There was veritadle pandemonlum in the
tials this morning when the contesting dele
cations from Washington county began to
warm up. The tug of war was between the
Whiddens of Calais, and Mr.. A. McNichol
They wrangled for more than an hour over
their credentials, called each other names
and everything but come to blows. Both
parties were exceedingly touchy: The
younger Whidden jostled McNich0l upon
which the latter exclaimed angrily, Don't
you crowd me Charles" and at the same
time brought his elbow sharply against his
fellow citizens ribs. One delegate tried to
clear the room by mounting chair and or
dering all to depart. This is no circus,
said he. Most Of the spectators evidently re-
garded it as better than circus and did not
bulge an inch. The committee finally adj
mitted the regularly elected delegates from
both Calais and Eastport, shutting out all
others. The Whiddens pleaded long and
earnestly for recognition.
The dep0sing of Chairman Brown was no
surprise in Kennebec county as he has been
numbered among the fallen for many weeks.
Several delegates since the convention are
holding that the resolution that the new
committee conduct the campaign was not
adopted, and therefore the old committee
will serve till July 1st.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
At Hartford-Dartmouth, A; Trinity, /.


The fourth class High School boys defeat
ed the second class by a score Of II to @, on
the Western Promenade. The features Of
the game were the catching of Everett Davis
and Varney and the coaching Of Chas. Davis,
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
The several delegations reported as fol-
STATE COMMITTEE.

ows:
STATE COMMITTEE.
Androscoggin-Ho -Horatio G. Fos3, Auburn.
Aroostook-V. b. Wilson, Houlton.
Cumberland-KimballE Eastman, Westbrook.
Franklin-E. ID. Greelief, Pennington.
Hancock-E. II. Greeley, Ellsworth;
Kennebec-Fred X. Bean. Hallowell.
Knox-S. j. Gushee Appleton
Lincoln-Geo. ii. Weeks,
Oxford-R. A. Frye, Bethel
Piscataquis-F. W. Knowliqn, Greenyille.
Penobscot-F. w. Hill, Jr., Exeter.
sagadahoc-G. 4. Hughes.
Somerset-E. J. Lawrence, Fairfield.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. X. Talbot, Machias.
York-lohn B Donovan, Alfred.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Androscoggin-A, w. Madgan, Houlton,
Aroostook-Co Charles II. 0sgood, Lewiston.
Cumberiand-W. g. DAVIS, Portland.
Franklin-N. B; Beal, Phillips.
Hancock-E. w. French fremont.
Kennebec-H. NJ. Plaisted, Augusta.
Knox-Isaac C. Coombs, Camden.
Lincon-D II. Handy.
Oxford-B. G. Wait, Canton.
Piscataquis-Isaac Hanscomb Milo.
Penobscot-J. w. Burke, Lee.
Sagadahoc-J. H. Humphreys;
Somerset-A. w. Miller, Hartland.
Waldo-J. ID. Lamson, Freedom.
Washington-C. M. Huff, Waite.
Works.. M. Bradbury, Limington.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
Androscoggin--Alonz Garcelon Lewiston.
Aroostook-F. NJ. York Caribou.
C,lmberland-A. F. Moulton, Scarboro.
Franklin-Samuel Farmer, Phillips.
Hancock-John G. Higgins.
Kennebee d. White. Gardiner.
Kn6x-f. M Staples, Washington.
Lincoin-C L Allen. Dresden,
oxford-Thos. 6, Shirley, Fryebqlg,
Piscataquis-A. M. Robinson, Dover.
Penobscot-Joseph +. Snow, Bangor.
SagadahOc-W. j. Milliken, klehm1na.
Somerset-E. Il. Fairbrother, SkoWhegah'
Wado-Wm. M Rust, Belfast.
Washington--GeO. Kallsh. Calais.
York-Edwin Stone, Bddeford.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
NOT IN OPEN SESSION.
The Senate Makes Its Decision on
Fisheries Treaty.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Senate has
decided by vote of 2S to 81, not to consider
the fisheries treaty in open session. The di-
vision was upon strict party lines, except in
the case of Senator Hale. who voted with
the Democrats in adversely to the Riddleber-
ger resolution. Upon the announcement of
the result, the body went at once into legis-
lative session. No time has yet been fixed
for taking up the treaty.
In the Dominion.
OTTAWA, May 22.-The House of Com
mons was prorogued this afternoon. Lord
Landsdowne, in the course of his address,
said: "The measure for ratification of the
fisheries treaty agreed upon at the opening
of the present year between Her Majesty's
plenipotentiary and those OF the United
States to which have given the Queens
assent, will, believe, be viewed with salts
faction by the people of the whole Domin-
ion as affording cr0wning proof of Canada's
constant desire to arrive at q just and honor
able settlement Of all questions arising out
of the Interpretation of the convention of
1918. venture, with some degree of conf
dence, to hope that the several authorities
whose sanction of the treaty Is necessary to
its operation may not be. lnsenslble to the
great advantages Of both countries which
the removal of SO fruitful a source of Ill
feeling is calculated to entail.
ALater Report.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Just before the
doors opened in the secret session Of the
Senate, this afternoon, mot ion was entered
to reconsider the vote OF q to q by which
Riddleberger's resolution to discuss the
fisheries treaty in open session was defeated.
Republican Senators state tonight that Hale.
who voted with the Democrats against the
resolution, will now vote for it and will be
oA
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23

Mean daily bar 3O.10 Maximum ther.. Gas
Mean daily ther...54.0 Minimum ther.. ...43.6
Mean daily d'wpt4a7 MAX. Max vel; ~ WIND. l3
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
MAY %, 1888, 11.00 PM
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
II all stations.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23

The following transfers Of real estate In
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds:
Portland-E. E. Proctor to J. L. Spear 81 ete
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
2th maine.

The annual meeting of the ~ IhirteenIIaa m saIa
Maine Regimental Association VIII W 49, s0iS
in Lewiston on Thursday, june -is,; s,;tandsnce
requested.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
,RIsHmsN AGAINST THE POPE.
As far as His Ruling In Political Mat
ters is Concerned.

LONDON, May 22.-The Mayor of Cork has
convoked public meeting for Sunday to en-
dorse the Parnellite manifesto, The town
commission of Ballinastoe has unanimously
adopted resolution declining to accept the
Pone,s ruling in political matters.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23

At Brooklyn-B 8; Kansas Citys,
At Baltimore-St. Louis, 4; Baltimores, g.
At Cleveland d-Cincinnatis,6 Clevelands,4
At adelphia-Louisvilles .; Athletics,
e.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23


were recovered.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
1t is reported that Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens of
West Gardiner, who were afflicted with the
visitations Of monkeys last winter, and as
consequence were taken to the Hospital,
where they recovered, have since their re-
lease and return home been afflicted in the
same manner as formerly. While at the
Hospital their fear Of monkeys entirely sub
sided and it was thought that they were
cured. No sooner had they returned, how
ever, than the monkeys again returned. The
features of the case from medical view are
puzzling
Ground was broken in Fairfield yesterday
for the Waterville and Fairfield horse rail-
road. A large crew is at work and the road
will be finished June IA.
Detective Ira M. True Of Hallowell, has
been in Boston for the past few days looking
for James M. Buck, who has been stopping
there for some time, but who formerly lived
In Augusta, and was liquor dealer there.
1t seems that in answer TO several indlct-
ments he procured Dondsmen, and then left
the city for Boston, entering into the same
business. His bondsmen were held resp0n-
sible, and Monday Detective True found his
man and returned him where he is wanted
Mr.. True had requisition papers from the
governor Of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
A MASSACHUSETTS League.

lace will be permanent chairman OF the con-
venti0u.
Massachusetts League.
BosToN, May 22.-At Meonian Hall,
this forenoon, there gathered large
number of prominent gentlemen connected
with the Republican party throughout
Massachusetts for the purpose of forming
State league composed Of the various Kepub-
lican clubs of the State. The arrangements
for the convention were in charge of Hon. j.
w. Chandler of Brookline. The younger
element was the most conspicuous in the
convention, but the old party war horses
were well represented.
The meeting was called to order by Hon.
j. w. Chandler, who read the call and was
elected temporary chairman. Mr.. Chandler
made brief address outlining the objects of
the national and proposed State league.
Charles e. Adams of Lowell, was elected
temporary secretary.
Three hundred delegates were reported
present, and committee on permanent or
ganization was appointed. A resolution en-
dorsing the Home Market Club and its prin-
ciples was adopted.
CAlbert <. Pillsbury was chosen permanent
chairman, and delivered an address Outlin-
ing the purposes of the movement
1t was voted that all the clubs present
form themselves into State League and
that one member from each club should COM
tuition of the Republican League of the
United States was adopted with some slight
changes.
George A. Mardon of Lowell, was elected
president of the League and made a brief
speech. The following were chosen by ac-
clamation;
Vice Presidents-Hon. Asa French Hon. Geo.
b. Loring Hon. Jesse Nj. Cove.
Secretary-Jas II. Flint OF Weymouth.
Treasurer-Alanson Ii. Beard
Four delegates to the National League
were chosen.
Mr.. Biaine's Determination.
NEW YORK, May 22.-Mr. T. q. Crawford,
the European correspondent of the New
York World, cables the following despatch
from London today: II notice by return
cable from New York that my recent des
spatch from Paris concerning Mr. Blaine
has given the impression, owing to his de-
sire not to talk for publication. that he is
hedging and preparing to accept the nomina-
tion. That this impression is absolutely
wrong believe very short time Will show.
He very freely confirmed In Paris the Ian
guage OF his Florence letter and did not
think that more could be asked than that
He has been deluged with cables and letters
upon the subject of the approaching canvass
but has made as yet no attempt to answer
any OF them. Any one who imagines that
MI. Dldlne Will cnange MS opinions as ex-
pressed in his Florence letter and withdraw
the most positive utterances made by him
that he would not be candidate this year,
certainly does not know him.
Halstead's Declaration.
CINCINNATI, May 29.-Murat Halstead, in
this mornings Cincinnati Commercial Ga:
zette, gives as his opinion that Mr. Blaine
was sincere in his Florence letter and that
&c 1fro L. - fcst
Halstead adds that no matter who is nomina-
ted at Chicago, Blaine will continue as the
Leader of Leaders"
MIR. Springer Renominated.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 2o.-The 18th Con-
gressional district Democrats today renomi-
mated VIM, Springer, by acclamation, for
Congress,
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-23
Nearly a million Freed.

NEW YORK, May 22.-The Herald today
publishes letter from Rio Janeiro which
contains the provisions Of the emancipation
law recently passed BY the Brazilian legisla-
ture. The bill has but five articles, the first
declaring free all slaves in the empire, the
second relieving from further service the
free-born children Of slave mothers, the
third, localizing new freedmen within their
counties for two years, the fourth empower
ing the executive to issue necessary regula-
tiOns and the fifth revoking all contrary pro-
cipates over 5000 slaves and relieves from
apprenticeship about 100000 children of slave
mothers.
The Pope unmoved.