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The morning news., 1888-12-16
DE LESSEPS' BAD DEFEAT
THE DEPUTIES COMMITTEE ALSO
VOTES AGAINST HIM.

The New soclete D'Feudes Prepared to
Continue the Ope e~ations o. the Com
pany Until the Proposed New Com
pany is Formed-M. Jumel Offers to
Present the Figures.
PARIS, Dec. f5-The committee ap-
pointed by the chamber of deputies to con-
slider ths bill postponing the payment Of
the Panama Canal Company's liabilities
has rejected the measure. While the COM
mittee were examining the bill, NJ.
Peytral, minister Of finance, stated
that tho new Societe DFeudes
wSs prepared to constitute itself within
fortnight with capital OF 100000 or
l5,000,0 900 francs TO continue the operations
OF the company This would precede the
proposed new company, the capital STOCK
of which would be fxed according to the
result OF inquiries, and which would COM
plete the canal Provisional directors with
full powers would continue the work pend
iMg the formation of the now company.
The committee also rejected the counter
scheme.
NOT CONSTITUTIONAL.
The committee reported to the chamber
that in their opinion, the chamber has no
cabinet has decided not to withdraw the
bill 1t has also resolved not to offer a sub
stitute measure providing for more precise
settlement Of the canal company's affairs.
When the report of the committee was
made the chamber of deputies proceeded
immediately to the discussion of ib M.
Liais, in behalf of the minority, regretted
that the committee had declined TO hear the
temporary administrators of the company
so that they would arrive at a correct
knowledge Of the situation
NJ JuMEL'S OFFER.
n. Jumel, reporter for the committee,
explained that the committee desired only
TO examine the question from the stand
point of the responsibility of the govern
ment and chamber. He was ready, If so
desired, not as reporter Of the col.mittee
but simply as a deputy, to furnish n com
plete stat ment of the position of the COM
pany NJ. Merrillon. dwelling on the i'm
portance of the subject, urged the adoption
of the bill. NJ. Peytral, minister
of finance, Imported the bill in the
interests of 10000 subscribers to
the Panama stock. M. Jumel again rose
and objected to the bill as useless. and ex-
pressed the belief that the company's posi-
tion would be no better three months hence
than now. N. Peytral, in replying to a
question, stated that $4,000, 900 francs had
been deposited in the credit foncier as
gurat zee for the payment Of the lottery
bonds
y ~ 'hristophe, director of the credit
foncier, here interposed to say that the sum
was not now at the disposal of the Panama
company. Thereupon the bill was rejected,
without any attempt to discuss its clauses,
by a vote of 262 against 1873.
The morning news., 1888-12-16
SOUTH GEoRaIA's CONFERENCE.
The Session Will Reach It's Conclu-
sion Tomorrow.

EASTMAN, GA, Dec. 15.-The conference
was chlefy occupied to-day in hearing re-
ports from the pastoral charges. Most of
them were very encouraging. Theincrease
in members is several thousand while the
financial exhibit exceeds that OF any other
year In church building and erecting and
furnishing parsonages especially is the in
crease noteworthy.
The following young minister's were ro-
ceived into full connection in the confer
ence: j. w Foy, James Rider, James
Boland, Thomas Ellis, John Minis, John
Shepard, John Gilmore, n. Omstead
Isaac Rabon. They will tomorrow re
ceive ordi alton by the bishop. Rev. l.. II.
Allison was received from the Methodist
Protestant church, Rev. j. l.. Wolfe was
received from the Congregational Metho-
dist, and Rev. b. b. Clayton from the
Baptist church. ......
An afternood session was held 10 com
plete the minute business.
Last night the audience was charmed
with an address from DR.. Chandler of Emo
ry college, on Education. Many strong and
logical arguments were made. He was
followed by DIR. Roberts, agent, who made
n mastery appeal TO the men of means to
endow the college. Bishop Duncan took up
a collection amounting TO SLIGO, the
preachers giving most of 1t. There are
thirty boys there now on the loan fund.
Within the next year it is hoped they may
be increased to one hundred
All the churches of the city will be occu-
pied by members Of the conference Sun
day. The body will adjourn Monday. The
appointments tor 'Sv will be in the MORN
ING NEWS of Tuesday,
The morning news., 1888-12-16
NEW ENGLAND roBACCoNIsrs
A Series of Resolutions on the In
ternal Revenue System.

OeIlldl LL0N6uuo oybLGul.
HARTFORD, CONN, Dec 15.-The annual
meeting of the New England Tobacco
Growers Association was held in Unity
hall to-day with good attendance. Presi-
dent Hubbard called the meeting to order,
and introduced Alexander Mcdonald of
Lynchburg, Va, the commissioner ap-
pointed by the government on the tobacco
exhibit of the Paris exhibition of 1889, who
stated the character of the proposed ex-
nibit, and urged some action on the part of
the association. The following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS For q series of years the farmers
of the country have been demanding the repeal
of internal revenue taxes on uobaccO and cigars,
we, the New England Tobacco Growers Asso-
citation, unanimously adopt the following reso-
lutions:
ResoiUed, That we ore unanimously in favor
of the abolition of Internal revenue taxes on to-
bacco, cigars and cigarettes and all internal
restrictions on the tobacco trade and we en-
phaticaily protest against the restrictions an /
monopolies which the internal revenue system
at present fosters in the tobacco industry, and
we desire their entire removal.
ResOlUed, That in article 2 y, schedule A. of
the Senate revision of the House tariff bill, re-
lating to tobacco, cigars, etc, stemmed to-
bacco be raised to 80 cents per pound. instead
of IS cents. as therein at present stated, the
reasons for said change being that in stemming
tobacco, the proportiOnate loss in weight is fully
one-tnird, and that If the unsJemmed leaf is
taxed 20 cents. in equity the stemmed leaf
should be taxed 30 cents per pound.
ResolUed, That t,cle 2s9 of said schedule f
which now reads, tobacco stems 10 cents er
pound" be stricken out, as stems are only used
in manufacture to an inconsiderabe amount
the great bulk being used merely as fertilizer
Consequently free admission of tobacco stems
is directly to the interest Of agriculture.
Resolved, That in all other respects this con
vention approves of the Senate revision of the
House bill relating to the tariff as enumerated
in schedule 4.
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lease, giving the whole of his property as
bail on the ground that he voluntarily
surrendered himself. The application was
refused, it being held that the amount of
bail offered would not prevent Prof
Getfcken from taking fight. His trial is
expected to take place at Liepsic in Janu-
ary.
he anti-slavery crusade has been sue
cessfully commenced in Austria. AT the
lnstigation of Cardinal Lavigirie, meet
ing on the subject has been held at Vienna
under the auspices of one of the most influ-
ential Catholic societies. The papal nunico
attended the meeting, which was presided
over by Prince Won Wrede. Two clerical
speakers pleaded that Austria should JON
with the other nations in the anti slavery
movement,
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CAUSED NO EXCITEMENT.
SELLERS RESIGNATION.
He Explains that He is not Influenced
by Politics.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 15.-Emery b. Sci
lers, United States attorney for the Indiana
district. returned to the city to-day, and
explains the causes which led to his resig-
nation. He says there was nothing politi-
cal in it, that he desired to return to the
practice of law, and that before the cleo
tion he had reached a determinati on
10 resign as soon as certain mat
ters in hand were w disp sed OF.
He still adheres 20 his resignation, and as
he has given the business of his Office but
little attention for some weeks, it is likely
that his resignation will affect the status Of
the election cases only in a slight degree
The stories that he resigned to keep from
prosecuting some Of his friends who might
be indicted for political olfenses, he has
pronounced false, and he says that he docs
not know any Of those against whom infor-
nation has been lodged. He has, as vet.
received no information from Washington
as TO what will lie done with his resigna-
ton
The morning news., 1888-12-16
ONLY DODGE OF DIGMA'S
THE STORY ABOUT STANLEY
BEG Ms TO LOOK FISHY.

The Cartridges Which Accompanied
His Letter stamped 1869 and There
fore OF apt to Have Been Carried
by the Explorer-The Subject Up in
the House of Commons.
SUAKISI, Dec. 15-It has been ascertained
that the date 1869 was stamped upon the
cartridges which accompanied Osman
Digma's letter announcing the capture of
Emin Pasha and a white traveller, and
the latter.
DISCUSSED IN THE COMMONS
LONDON, Dec. Is. In the House of Com
mons to-day, Lord Randolph Churchill
asked whether the reports of the capture of
Emin Pasha and Mr.. Stanley were well
founded and also whether the government
would negotiate with Osmau Digma for the
release of the Europeans at Khartoum be-
fore the beginning Of hostilities.
Mr.. Goschen, the acting government
leader, replied that the information received
by the government was SO uncertain that
it would ba impossible to suspend operations
for the relief Of Suakim during the many
weeks that would elapse before the fate Of
the explorer could be ascertained.
MORLEY ASKS SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS.
John Morley pressed the government to
suspend operations at Suakim until Monday
next. Mr.. Goschen replied that the request
could not be complied with, but he promised
that no instruction would be given to hurry
operations,
Mr.. Morley-"May [ take it then
that the government viii do the best they
can to prevent the commencement of hos
tilities without tying the hands of the mill
tary authoritiesP
Mr.. Goschen-I cannot tie the hands of
the military authorities, and shall not go
an inch beyond the statement that l have
already made.
The morning news., 1888-12-16
Fire in o Lunatic AsYlun.

AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. 15.-rhe county
lunatic asylum, department Of the poor
house, caught on tre to-day. Great diffi.
Guilty vas experienced in rescuing from the
building the eight inmates who did not
realize tho fate which threatened them.
They we're induced TO come out finally.
The building belonged 70 the county, and
was erected about three years ago. II was
several miles from the city.
The morning news., 1888-12-16
MISSISSIPPI FOOD WATERS.
The Lake Borgne Outlet Bill Won't
Become Law.

b6COL1b IL Inv.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Ths Senate COM
mittee on the Improvement of the Mlssis-
sippi river and its tributaries held long
meeting this morning for final considera-
tion, and report upon the bill "to make the
Lake Borgne outlet for the food waters Of
the Mississippi river, and to reclaim and
protect the valley lands Of the NJ ssissippi
river and its tributaries from overiows.
This bill was INTRODUCED by request of Capt
John Cowdon. The committee instituted
an investigation into the practicability Of
the scheme, and took over 800 printed pages
of expert testimony upon the subject.
AN ADVERSE DECISION.
At its meeting to-day the committee de-
cided to report the bill adversely, with the
statement that it is the opinion Of the com
mittee that whatever system of work of
this character shall be adopted, the works
should be done by the government and not
by contract with individuals, as proposed
by the bill. Capt. Cowdon has been in
Washington for the last ten years in
hopes of having congress enact legislation
which would authorize him and his asso-
ciates to proceed with the work. A favor
able report on his bill was made during the
previous congress, but it was done by an
individual member of the committee with
out consultation with the other members,
and the report was afterward recalled.
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ALABAMA's METHoDIsTs.
The Day In the Conference Devoted (
Rnnffna

The Day in the Conference Devoted to
Routine Work.
MOBILE, ALA, Dec. 15--The fourth day
OF the Methodist conference was deyotod
chiefly to a continuance Of the reports Of
the preachers. Book Agent Barbo ad-
dressed the meeting as TO the usefulness Of
tho publishing house Of tho Methodist
Episcopal Church, south, located al Nash
vile. That institution is reported 10 be in
an excellent condition and turning out
many valuable works. The committee re-
ported plan for the organization OF a
preachers sustentation society for the relief
Of supsrannuatOd pastors.
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GLADSTONE ON THE RosTRUM.
He Touches on the Political Topics Of
the Lay.

the Lay.
LONDON, Dec. 15.-Mr Gladstone made
a speech this afternoon in the Limehouse
town hall Great crowds of people had as
sembled in the east end. When Mr.. Glad
stone arrived he was given a most cordial
welcome Mr. Gladstone was enthusias-
tcaIy received when he arose to speak in
the hall. lie referred to the
decrease in the conservative major
lty in the parliamentary election IN
Maidstone yesterday and congratulated the
liberals upon the fact that the result
showed that their cause was advancing
referring to the withdrawal of Lord Hart
lngt and l30 other dissdent liberals from
the National Liberal Club, ue desc cibe1 the
dlssldents as officers without an army and
as clergymen without church.
THE BLACK MAN EPISODE.
He condemned Lord Salisburys reference
to Dadabhal Naoroji as a black man u,
needlessly giving pain to millions of his fel-
low men, and protested against the attempt
to conquer Soudan as an ad-
venture as hopeless as an attempt
to fight nature. Mr.. Gladstone said
1t was folly to hope to govern
Ireland in manner opposed to the consti-
tutiUnally declared and Overwhelming sense
of the country. The present time afforded
a golden opportunity to alter the present
system, when moderation aud WIS
dom were being shown by the people of
Ireland and their Representatives in
parliament. The home rule pol-
icy he declared, was thoroughly
practicable, and he believed that at the
next elections the number of home rule
members of parliament would be increased.
Ireland had always been loyal, where there
was a disposition to show her even shadow
Of Justice.
The morning news., 1888-12-16
A TALE FOR THE MARINES.

The Story Told in the Letter in the
Bottle Probably a Hoax.
NEW YORK, Dec. ia sensational dis
patch published this morning purporting to
be message washed ashore in bottle
from the crew Of a vessel going down in
mid. ocean was the subject of some conver-
sation at the maritime exchange to-
day. The vessel was said to be the
bark J. F. Humphrey. The alleged
message stated that the bark was sinking in
wild sea, and request was made for the
prayers Of those finding the bottle contain
ing 1t. The whole story is discredited by
the members of the exchange. for the
reason that there is not. and never has
been, any such vessel as the J. p, Hum
phrey,
The morning news., 1888-12-16
INDIANA WHITE GAPS.
Indictments Against Prominent c
znrnS NLhn I2ida rri-i, La lrnrn.

Indictments Against Prominent Citi-
zens Who Ride with the Gang.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 15.-Gov. Gray has
been notified by the prosecutor at Cory
don that William S. Gregory, James L.
Lynch, Lewis Jobe, Daniel Vest, Samuel
Bott, john p. Rawlings, Floyd Morgan,
Charles Morgan, William Wiseman, Reu-
ben Robertson, and Charles Miller have
been indicted for White Cap outrages.
The men are all well-to-dD citizens of Har-
rison county. Attorney General Michener,
who directed the prosecution against the
White Caps, saws that there will be twenty
five more indictments in various south
ern counties, and from his knowledge Of the
evidence, he believes there will be a good
many convictions. Attorney General
Mi hener said that every possible effort
would be put forth to rid the state of the
regulators, and that he felt certain that the
effort would succeed.
oHIo's BAND DIsBANDs
COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 15.-Gov Foraker
to-day made the following announcement:
The so-caled White Cap organization has
been permanently disbanded, and there will be
no more meetings, raids threatenings, whip
pings or terrorZings of any kind by those who
composed the membership, but should there be
any repetition of any such practices the state is
in command Of testimony and facilities gener
ally to enable it TO promptly bring the leaders
TO justice.
A BOMB AT ROCKFORD.
ROCKFORD, Ill, Dec l5-Alderman
Holmes, who was ordered by the White
Caps two days ago to resign within forty
eight hours and leave the city, has heard
from his prosecutors again. This morning
a dynamite bomb was found on his piazza.
The fuse had been ignited, but the fire weat
out before an explosion could occur. Alder
man Holmes cast the vote in the city coun-
Gil which decided that liquor should not be
sold in the CITY
The morning news., 1888-12-16
GEORGIA'S LEGISLArURE
The House Votes Money to Furnish
the New Hapitol

buG NOW bhplUOA.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 15,-The House dis
posed Of quite number of local and general
bills to-day. Mr.. Lamars bill to appropriate
S75, 900 to furnish the capitol, and $1,000 to
fit up the grounds about the building, was
passed, as was also Mr.. Harrels bill to
levy tax for the purpose of collecting
SSl 900 to cover these appropriations.
the bill by Mr. Cr0wder of Monroe,
amending the a t Of 1887, providing for aid
to manned Confederate veterans, was passed
by substitute. The act of 1887 appropri-
ated $65, 900 for the benefit Of disabled con-
federate veterans, and tho substitute passed
to-day increased that amount to $3.50 900
The schedule Of allowances shows
that the amount allowed for injuries is
practically double what it was under the
act of 1887. The amounts due MANNED
confederate veterans is payable annually,
Jan. /.
The morning news., 1888-12-16
BECK TO VISIT SAVANNAH.
The Healthfllness of the Forest City
Become Famous.

The Healthfulness of the Forest City
Become Famous
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Beck,
who has been convalescing at the homo of
his son-in-law, Maj. Goodloe, in the suburbs
Of Washington, paid visit to the capital
his morning, and remained some time affix-
ing his signature TO various papers, which
have accumulated during his absence. He
was accompanied by his son George, who,
with his father, is making arrangements for
the lattcr's visit to the south.
WILL VISIT SAVANNAH.
Senator Beck expects to leave Washington
some time next week and will visit Aiken,
$. c., and Savannah, Ca, and probably
other places, making it "A point to seek
those places, the climate Of which will prove
most beneficial TO HIM. lie will not return
co his duties until after the Christmas holi-
days at the earliest
HOW HE LOOKS.
The senator's general appearance seemed
TO indicate marked Improvement in his
condition, and persons who have not seen
him for some time are satisfied that his tenn
porary rest from official duties has re-
suited in great benefit to him.
Senator Beck said that be was not as
well as he looked, but that he was thankful
that he was 50 much better that be GOULD
get away next week to the south. Ho may
also visit Jacksonville while nway.
The morning news., 1888-12-16
ShermAn Annoyed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--Senator Sher.
man is annoyed by the unfavorablo re-
ception given Mr.. Butterworth's resolution
providing for the assimilation Of Canada
Ho Is afraid that inasmuch ns Mr. Butter
worth is known 10 be one Of his lioutona nts
IL may impress Gen. Harrison as showing
that John Sherman is hardly tho man 70
mike Secretary Of State.
The morning news., 1888-12-16
a WHISKY WAR.
The Trust to Try to Exterminate Those
on the Outside.

The Trust to Try to Exterminate Those
on the Outside.
CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-It is announced here
that the whisky trust has decided on cam
paign Of determination against the distillers
who have refused TO come into tho oomblna-
ton This is to be inaugurated Jan. by
a decided reduction in the price Of
whisky. "We are going TO make
a determined effort TO shut up these fellows
who have been enjoying the benefits Of 50
much free advertising Of late, said Thomas
Rice, secretary Of the Empire Distilling
Company to-day. "Wo can make whisky
a great deal cheaper than those outside Of
the trust that has been demonstrated and
we are going 20 put down the price TO tho
lowest point possible. Then we will mako
our enemies squirm."
The morning news., 1888-12-16
CAROLINA'S TOWN BONDS.
The Senate Passes Bill TO Validate
Those in Dispute.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Dec. 15.-The Senate
to-day passed bill providing for validating
the township bonds, amounting to 81 600.
900, issued by various townships in aid of
the construction Of railroads, said issues
OF bonds having been declared
invalid by the supreme court
on the ground that the townships
did not possess the requisite corporate
powers 10 issue bonds. This bill, which will
doubtless pass the House and be approved
by the governor, confers the necessary cor
porate powers on the townships. and pro
vides for an election therein 10 confirm and
validate the bonds already issued.
The morning news., 1888-12-16
DEMOORACY'S CLUBS.
The Executive Committee in Private
Session at New York.

Session at New York.
NEW YORK, Dec. ia meeting of the
executive committee Of the national COM
mittee Of democratic clubs was held to-day
in the Albemarle hotel to consider plans
for future organization. r. g. Monroe OF
this city acted as chairman. and among
those present as members were William
Haidler of West Virginia, Ex-Gov.
C. T. Black Of Pennsylvania, Alexander
r. Ankeny of Minnesota, johnson n Cam
den of Nest Virginia, Henry N. Collision of
Massachusetts, George II. Lambert Of New
Jersey, W. 4. Curtis of Nebraska, H. w.
Rolsk of Indiana, f. B. Whitney Of New
York, H Def Baldwin and Hon James
Kneelan. There were also in attendance Gen.
John W. Carney of New Jersey, Roswell
2. Flower, L. Chambers Smith Of N rth
Carolina, Frederick II. Lee OF Brooklyn,
and Alfred J. Carr Of Baltimore. The ses-
sion, which begun at O'Clock this after
noon, is private one. and was not con-
cluded at 10 o'clock.
The morning news., 1888-12-16
RIDDLEBERaER IN THE LURoH.
He Finds Himself Unable to Wreak
keVenRe-Not A pt to ReRiRn.

He Finds Himself Unable to Wreak
kevenge-Not Apt to Resign.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The reports cir
culated to-day to the effect that Riddle
berger was about to resign his seat in the
Senate originated in some vaporings which
Riddleberger gave forth in highly excited
state last night He has come TO the con-
clusion that he cannot get democratic sup
port for his resolution providing for re-
organization Of the Senate jan. l.
PowERLEss TO GAIN HIS AIM.
He cannot, therefore, embarrass the re-
publicans even TO the extent of compelling
Senator ingalls, to vote for his own reten.
ion. Hence his threat to resign. He can't
get fair treatment from his colleagues, he
says, III or out Of the Senate. II he should
carry it out, democrat would succeed him,
aud the Senate would then be a tie, and
Mr.. Ingalls, would have to vote for his wn
retention in office if any democrat chose to
offer a reorganizing resolution.