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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
CONVICT LABOR.
New York Congressman Object to One
of MIR. Mills Motions

WAsHNoToE, July 3l.--In the house to-
day Mr.. Mills of Texas asked unanimous
consent that Aug. be assigned for the con-
sideratlon of bills reported from the com.
mittee on labor, with the exception Of the
convict labor bill.
Mr.. Spinola of New York objected TO
this exception being made.
Mr.. Mills stated that unanimous consent
could not be procured unless exception was
made.
Mr.. Spinola replied that in that event the
labor bills should be just where they were.
The state of New York had already taken
steps toward abolishing convict labor, and
he was opposed to allowing the state of
Pennsylvania to flood his state with con-
vict-made goods.
Mr.. Farquhar Of New York emphasized
the objection Of his colleague and thought
that exception should not be made.
So the request was not granted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
Chicago's Hottest Day.

CHICAGO, July Yesterday was the
hottest day experienced in Chicago this sea-
son. The thermometer ranged from 7S' at
Z O'Clock in the morning to 90 at o'clock
in the afternoon. Several cases of prostra-
ton were reported, but only one resulted
fatally. This morning after heavy tnun-
der shower the temperature rose very rap
idly, and promised to be equal to, II not sur
passing, that of yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
Augusta May be Aided.

WASHINGTON, July 31.--In the senate
to-day, Mr.. Riddleberger, from the COM
mittee on manufactures, reported the bill
5nat the surplus from the appro-
priation made for the centennial exposition
Of the Ohio valley may DO used for the OK.
positions at Augusta, Ga., and Richmond,
Va. The bill was referred to the committee
on appropriations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
Tripoli's Ownership.

PARIS, July 31.-The circulation of re-
ports that France intends to seize Tripoli
has brought forth note from a semi official
source which says that the reports are re-
garded in government circles as mask to
cover the designs of Italy, whose increase
Of armaments is due to the fact that she has
Tripoli in view
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
Killed On Their Engine.

PHILADELPHIA, July 3l.-Engine No.
570 drawing local passenger train from
Chestnut Hill, on the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad, exploded her boiler while
standing at tho Columbia avenue station
to night instantly killing the engineer and
fireman, besides shaking up two or three Of
the passaEers, but inflicting no injury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01

WASHINGTON, July 3l.--It is estimated
at the treasury department that there has
been decrease Of o., so, 900 in the public
debt during the mouth OF July. Over
sI4, ,OO0,OO0 was paid out during the month
Tor rpnsions
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
British Bankers sentenced,

LONDON, July 31-The Greenway Bros,
George and Kelyinge. who were arrested
some months ago on charge of fraud in
connection with the failure of Greenways'
bank of Warwick, have been tried and con-
victed. George was sentenced to five years,
and Kelyinge to one years penal servitude.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
New Jerseys Prohibition Law.

TRENTON, n. j., July 31.--The supreme
court has given a decision affirming the
constltutionality of the local opticn high
license law. The opinion as regards the
high license feature was unanimous. On
the local option section the court stood 5
tot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
Strike of the Navvies.

PARIS. July 31.-The strike of the Nav
vies continues to spread. Socialist leaders
have placed themselves at the head of the
movement and are urging the strikers to
take violent measures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
Political Disanilities Removed.

WASHINGTON, July 31.--In the senate
to-day the house bill removing the political
disabilities Of Elliot Johnston of Aecoipack
county, Va, was reported and passed with
a verbal amendment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
Damage to French Crops.

PARIS, July 3l.-French crops have been
disastrously affected by the weather. Ac-
cording to returns the yield of wheat will
probably be 80, 600, 900 hectoliters short.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-01
Purchases of Bonds.

WASHINGTON July 3i.--The bonds Of
fered 20 tue trsasurer to-day aggregated
8209,O00 aud be accepted $4,000 AIS at
1O7 ll-l6, and $1,000 As at 127A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-02
nEL1Y IN TIE MY.

Secretary Whitney has learned that new
vessels of war cannot be built without serious
delay in the various processes Of construction.
When he entered the Navy Depart ment he
criticised the methods Of his predecessor with
ont reserve, and affirmed that with an ade-
ouate system of penalties defined in the con-
tracts and with vigilance and energy on the
mart Of the Government ships could be finished
within the limit of time agreed upon He is
now in the fourth year of his term Of office.
or the four vessels which were either virtually
completed or in an advanced stage Of con-
struction In March, 1885. only two are now
actually In commission, and one Of these, the
Atlanta. is unable to make an effective use OF
her battery owing to the miscalculations and
inconvenience Of ordnance officials in mounting
the guns. The Boston and the Chicago have
not received their armament and consequently
are not vet ready for service. OF the ten new
vessels contracted for under the present Ad-
ministration only two have been launched. and
work is dragging in every ship-yard. BY the
terms Of the contracts two of the gunboats
should have been finished in January Of this
wear. and the dynamite cruiser in February.
These two vessels viii not be completed before
the end of tho year! Two cruisers should be
delivered to the Government next month. but
the Baltimore will not be launched until the
autumn. and the Charleston is in backward
state. The Department may have better luck
with the three cruisers and two gunboats TO be
finished next year, but as the record stands its
precautions and ostentatious display Of energy
and frmness have not prevented delay in the
acc omplishment OF its plans.
For the protracted delays in completing the
Roach cruisers and putting them In commission
the Department is mainly responsible, although
the lack of an appropriation for two OF tho
batteries has prevented the mounting Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-02
FUNDS FOR THE ATLANTA UNfVERSIIE

A STIRRING LETTER FROM THE POET WHITTIER ON
THE ACTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
Boston, May (Special.-" The Journal' says thas
Professor Bumsead of the Atlanta University has sue
ceeded In securing 900 of the $4,000 required to
make good the So 900 withdrawn by the Legislature oil
Georgia. and the additional 900 needed for current
expenses The following letter from Mr. Whittier will
be read with great interest
Amesbury, Mass, April 10. lsSS. 4
Horace Bumstead:
Dear Friend I heartily approve the refusal OF the
officers Of the Atlanta University TO yield to the demands
OF the State o. Georgia which required their part the
abandonment OF the principle OF equal rights and priv
ieqes irrespective Of color upon which the institution
was founded direct violation OF the pledges made
TO those who have generously contributed 10 It's sup
port Whether the State Of Georgia can afford 10 rcQuw
In this way the large beray OF the people OF the North
who have built up this noble institution for the education
Of our coorcd youth is question for her TO solve Bus
for the college itself there other course possible
than the he's taken To yield TO the unreasonable
demand would be only breach OF trust but an insus
to 500 young and women who are It's Students
BY bertyloving people OF the North there is ous
one thing be done and that speedily Tho college
must not suffer- If Georgia to crafty an unchrstian
and prejudice refuses TO help herself In tho
education her colored youth, the people Of other states
must help her. prompt, determined effort must b
made supply the deficiency In the income OF the unvers
sity. am truly thy friend. JOHN u. WHIIIlEh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-02
AN INTELLIGENT LEGISLATOR.

The intelligence which the antimonopOly
Congressman brings to bear upon the subject
of railroad legislation, of which he is supposed
to have made careful study, is fairly illus
trated by Mr.. Anderson, of Iowa, whose spe-
ciaty seems to be opposing the Union Pacific
funding bill. The plan Of adjustment upon
which this bill is based has received the sup
port of every Government official who has been
brought in relations with the subject since the
question began to be agitated and the pending
bill has been unanimously reported by the
Pacific Railroads Committee Of the House as
the result Of the most thorough and exhaustive
investigation ever undertaken by Congress. 1t
Is admitted that large majority OF the House
favor the bill, and that it will be passed if the
committee can obtain day for its consldera-
ton. Encouraged by the success of the I'LL
clustering brigadiers on the Direct Tax bill,
Mr. Anderson threatens to resort to similar
tactics to prevent any action.
In a recent interview this gentleman gives
as a reason for opposing the bill the fact that,
according to the annual report of the Union
Pacific Just published, it appears that the COM
pany is investing large portion Of its surplus
earnings in building branch lines. Three
and half millions Of this money" says the
Iowa statesman, "came from surplus revenues
applicable to either dividends or to the ex-
tinguishment of the debt Of the road. How
can the Government expect to recover its own
when the road is investing every dollar it can
earn in branches and extensions over which
the United States lien does not extend? Let
something be done in this matter before it is
too late" The intelligent appreciation Of the
subject evinced by these observations more
clearly appears when it is considered that under
the terms of the funding bill all the branch
lines not now covered by the Government lien
will be included in the new mortgage, thereby
increasing the security of the Government by
the amount Of these investments.
Mr.. Anderson seems to have more zeal than
knoplpdge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-02

Senator from Kansas is born fighter, hard
hitter. and merciless in his treatment Of one on
whom he feels it necessary to pour out the vials
Of his wrath. The running fire Of criticism,
sarcasm and invective to which Mr.. ingalls,
subjected Mr.. Voorhees,. after the latter had
fallen into the trap neatly set for him, provided
one of the best "shows' that has been wit
messed in the Senate for long time, and 1t was
appreciated by every one except the victim and
his friends Probably no one enjoyed 1t more
keenly than Mr.. Ingalls, himself.
The Aldermen have run up against Mayor
Hewitt's vetoes so often that they are making
desperate efforts to avoid the resulting en-
barrassment in the future. Yesterday they
decided not to submit 2" resolutions of request
to the Mayor for his approval or disapproval
The matter is not one OF much moment. and the
Aldermen's functions have become so con-
tracted that not much harm can come from this
assertion of their dignity There is ludicrous
side to the incident. however, that the members
of the Common Council may not have thought
Of. Is there any man or body Of men who
gives any heed whatever to resolution of
request' Illuminated by the New-York Alder
men? No one looking for the drift OF public
opinion here ever THINKS OF consulting these
officials.
The sessions Of the Methodist General Con-
ference will take on lively character to-day.
Yesterday the important question Of admitting
women delegates was dexterously avoided by
emitting to call the names of any supposed
delegates against whose admission protests had
been made. The matter was sent to a COM
nbobIx no HON ad
in this morning. Thus one of the most i'm
portant subjects to come before the assembly
will be thrown promptly into the arena Of de-
bate. An animated discussion is sure to follow
The cause of the women will probably be
championed by the Rev. J. w. Hamilton, and
the opposing forces, it is expected, will be led
by Dr. J. NJ Buckley. There will be no long
winded speeches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-02
ACTORS, MANAGERS AND PLAYA

The Madison Square Company opened its Boston sesr
son OH Monday very great before audience
that nled every seat In the Park Theatre. Partner"
was the play each Of the well known members OF tne
cast received warm reception Especially was this %
In the case of Salvni, whose identity was for few
seconds entirely concealed by his admirable makeup
After the fourth act there were five recsls
Miss Victoria Siddons will tonight begin her series Of
performances at Dockstader's, appearing IN As fou
Like It.
At wallacks London Assurance" will be presented
this afternoon. and Money IN the evening
At the Academy the carpenters already at work on
thy Scenes for the Old be presented there
next fall NJ Phlipotteaux has made the moaeis ana
will paint the scenes which are 10 introduce new sue
effective illusions.
On Monday q large force OF men began the WORK Oh
Transforming ST. George Staten Island into vast smph
theatre and building the huge stage on which lmll
Kralfys gigantic spectacle of Nero or the FAN Oh
Rome" will be produced on or about June o. Inc iun
Der used in the construction OF the new stage WILL -
said, cos: over $1,000
Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrets arc nearing sn'
end Of their phenomenally successful tour NeAs "es
they will appear In the dramatic festival 81 hou's'e'
and on May II will open a. the Amphion Acsdemy ~
williamsburg for the nnal week OF their season Law"
on.. p,,,a,, ba. leased the home OF Congressman b'
ward Burnett Deerfoot Farm" az SOUTHPORT MAs~'
for the summer and will occupy it with his fanny NJ
will probably offer his summer place o. C0hase' LOT '''
Marc Klaus who before represented Fanny pa'en.
port has signed contract to manage her tour iof wv.
years beginning next fall Miss Davenport VIA So.
, San gr.nc,sco early next week she Will take ony
one or two OF her old company with her. the fes' VI ~
cas-. being supplied by Mr. Hayman's company.
Early yesterday morning many people on n'o'a"y
thoughs DAYS Theatre WAS on nrc' as several ensn
ware humping In OF the theatre and lines Oh a'
were passed through the lobby. The nre' however w.
an rhr,iethst and the nremen were best aoe 70 pos.
water on it the roof Of the theatre. Ihe heA"'
was not damaged at all by either nre or wsNr
Colonel McCaun is In Washington this week with Tvs
comic opera companies numbering in all nearly 100 per
sons one company Is performing 4" Beliman' o. Ar
haughs Opera House. and the other company IL renes
inc sydney Rosenfvd's new comic opera The Lady o.
the TIGER Be produced at walizeEs Theatre on he
Monday. Tho advance sale OF scsS % waiaeHs hSs
mem extremely large. Among tho prominent person.
who will be in tho boxes on tho opening night wiz y
Frank X Stockton, the author OF tic ofi2ih<A ssSv
. Tae Lady 0 the TIGER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-02
THE FIRM AND ELEGANT STRADDLE.

THE FIRM AND ELEGANT SThdDDLE'
"The Newly orlS Times" in dispatch an
nouncing that Connecticut Democrats are all
for Cleveland, states that A. +. Burr will head
the list Of delegates, and remarks: The ex-
pectation of the Republicans in Connecticut
that the Democrats will be split into factions
on the tariff issue is groundess." This is an
objectionable SANDER. The Republicans in
Connecticut are not the most senseless idiots
extant. They have been acquainted with the
Democratic party of Connecticut for some time,
ar the idea that it is going to split into fac
tions on any question of principle or belIef
whatever, is one which would never enter the
head of q Republican in Connecticut. What,
Connecticut Democrat who believes in any
thing enough to fight for it !? A Connecticut
Democrat and one of Mr.. Calaghers party,
quarrellng with his " bread and butter'? The
notion is supremely absurd.
The same dispatch to "The Times" exposes
the true inwardness of the Connecticut Democ-
racy thus: "The policy of the Democratic party
in Connecticut is in favor of protection, but it
has not set itself against tariff reform" Since
Hosea Biglow had vision of the same party
facing south by north on the slavery question,
since its great leader declared himself " in favor
of the Maine law but opposed to its execution"
the party has never been seduced from this COM
mandng attitude. No one can deny that the
wide straddle is the most firm and graceful po-
sition of which the human form is capable.
Many glorious victories have the Democrats won
by this commanding position which they did
not abandon during the civil war, for they ia
vored the Union but opposed its maintenance
they favored hard money but did not set
themselves against" imitation they longed for
resumption, and therefore voted for repeal Of
the resumption act. Magnificent consistency
which never meets any issue on which it can
not grandly take both sides
The attitude of this party on the tariff ques-
ton is to have certain dramatic impressive
ness. Mir A. E. Burr. the veteran editor Of the
Hartford organ, is expected TO head the delega-
ton for Cleveland, and he is the same leader
who, according to "The New-York Times"
helped Mr.. Vance to repudiate platform de-
claring for tariff reform" MIR. Vance an
nounced himself protectionist, and then Mr.
Burr's convention came together again, swal-
lowed its resolutions and renominated Mr.
Vance, according to "Thc Times's" dispatch,
as "a high tariff representative" Could there
possibly be a more convincing proof that Mr..
Burr's party is not going to pieces on the tariff
or any other question Of principle? His Sc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-02
Nepalork pailp Gribn,rk
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREE LE z
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2. 1888.
TEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Forefgn-Admral Sir Alfred Ryder was drowned
IN tho Thames yesterday - Cambridge Univer
sity has appointed Bishop Doane, Of Albany
select preacher for the Commencement exercises
In June. - The Prince Of Naples, Crown Prince
of Italy was wounded in both thighs by an ex-
ploding dynamite shell near Rome yesterday. -
Goodwin Smith explains the cause Of Mr.. Depews
attack on him. - The German Emperor Is
worse. he is suffering from headache. fever and
0 bad cough; Q new oanula has been inserted In
his throat. - There are threats of Greek ris-
ins in Macedonia the movement being encouraged
by Russia.
Congress-Both branches f1n session -
Senate: Mr. Ingalls, replied to the speech OF Mr.
Voorhees, of last Wednesday; he discussed the
political records Of Generals Mcclellan, Hancock
and Porter and graphically portrayed tho war
record of Mr.. Voorhees, there were several per
sonal alterations. - House The Mills Tariff
bill was further debated, Mr.. Foran OF Ohio,
speaking warmly in opposition TO it. - In CON-
mittee: The Public Printing Office Investigation
was continued.
Domestic-The vedder Quarantine BILL the
Chaplin Bridge bill. and the bill removing news
stands from the Elevated roads passed the As
sembly the Field Civil Code bill was defeated.
- The Democratic Convention in New-Hamp-
shire elected Cleveland delegates. - The Re
publican Convention elected National delegates In
South Carolina. - Political conventions were
held IN several States TO select State and National
delegates. - John G. Whittier has written q
letter In behalf of the Atlantis University. g
An agreement has been reached by the stockholders
of the South Pennsylvania by which that road Is
to be finished.
City and Suburban.-The Methodist Episcopal
General Conference began its session in the Met
ropolitan Opera House. - Demas Barnes died
- Thefts Of O trusted employee of the Park
Bank amounting to 500. 600, discovered; the
bank too strong to be at all affected. - Maui
rice B. Flynn made q statement asking Chamber
lain WINS some pointed questions - Boston
beaten at baseball by New-York; score to /.
- The Sub Executive Committee of the Re-
publican National League met; encouraging re-
ports from oil parts Of the country. -. The
two children of the medium, Mrs. Diss Debar,
were put In the care Of Mr.. Gerrys society for
tho present after an examination in the Tombs
Court; the medium testified that one of the little
girls was not her own child. - Commissioner
Simmons of the Board of Charities and C0rrec-
ton. will bring O suit against the Tilden estate
70 recover a bill for medical services. - Re
publican National Anti-Saloon Conference to begin
today - The immigrant rate war settled
- Stocks less active, but, In spite OF depress-
ing influences, large fraction higher
The Weather indications for to-day Cooler and
fair Temperature yesterday: Highest, SO degrees |;
lowest 80; average, 81 Ia.
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