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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-14
PINE FIBER BAGaINQ.
A Report to the Charleston Chambel
of COmmerce.

A Report to the Charleston Chamber
of Commerce.
CHARLESTON, S. C. Dec. IS AT the
anniversary meeting Of the Charleston Cot
ton Exchange held this morning the follow
ing report was made on pine fiber baggiug
by the committee appointed to examine
to the matter: "The committee ap-
pointed by you to make a test
# the pine fiber bagging that
vas sent TO the exchange by the Acme
Manufacturing Company of Wilmington.
n C., beg leave to report that they had two
bales Of cott II compressed at the Charles
on Hydraulic Press, which we're covered
with pine straw bagging. They report
that the bagging was apparently as
.trong as the jIte baggipg and made
as neat covering. The bales when COM
pressed were hand ed roughly with cotton
looks, and the bagging did not seem to tear
10 any greater extent than the jute tagging
when treated under similar co ldition. Your
committee are sati fed the pine fiber bag
ging is equally as strong for
baling cotton as the jute bagging.
but the importa question to be considered
is whether the pine fiher bagging will stain
the cotton to a greater extent than the jute
bagging will when the bales have been ex-
posed to bad weather. This question can
only be determined Ivy practical test"
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IMPoRrED BALLET GrpLs
ANNEXA ION OF CANADA.
Mr.. Butterworth Introdu uces a Bill on
the Subject.

Mr. Butterworth Introduces Bill on
the Subject.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Mr Butterwortb
Of Ohio introduced in the House to-day for
reference, jo mt solution authorizing the
President to negotiate with reference to
unity and assimilation with tue United
states of the Dom MON of Canada, or one
or moie Of the provinces thereof. After
long preamble, the resolutions declare
that the President is authorized and EN-.
powered to invite negotIa ions looking to
assimilation and unity Of the people OF
the Dominion OF Canada and the
United States under one government,
such unity aud assimilation to be base
upon the admission of the several provinces
of the Dominion or any one of the into
the union Of the states upon the same terms
and equality with the several states now
composing the Union. and the assumption
by the United States Of the Indebtedness
Of the Dominion OF Canada. or q
just proportIon thereof. and such other
equitable terms and conditions as justice to
the high contracting parties NAV demand; |;
and further, that with lew TO sue nego-
tintion, the President invite the appoint
ment of commissioners by the government
Of Great Britain and. the d minion of
Canada, to consider tho wisdom and ex-
pediency Of settling and adjusting all con.
troversies and differences which now
exist between the two governments grow.
ing out of the fisheries or otherwise, by
such union and assimilation as is herein be.
fore suggested, either as to tho whole or
any province, or the several provinces, OF
he said dominion; such negotiations to be
conducted with due regard 10 the amicabls
relations which obtain between Great
Britain aud the United states and the o0ii.
CATIONS iupAsel thereby.
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theless said that he concurred with Mr..
Cox when he said that the Democratic
party might as well anticipate the inevi-
table. Mr.. Cox closed the debate in
speech in which he said that it
was evident at a great adva ce toward
harmony had been made since the previous
caucus. He asked tie members to accept
the proposition of Mr.. Holman, leaving the
Dakota question to the people of that terri
tory and providing for the admission of the
other territories named. The Holman reso-
luton, amended by the suggestion from
Speaker Carlisle, was then adopted, and the
caucus at 10:45 O'clock adjourned.
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BANK ROBBERS FOILEp.
The Teller Covers One with Pistol
in the Nick OF Time.

The Teller Covers One with Pistol
In tho Nick OF Time.
DENVER, Dec. ia bold attempt at
bank robbery was made in this city this
afternoon at the People'siNational bank
While part of the force were absent at
lunch a stranger entered and engaged the
cashier in Conversation. His pal sneaked
IA back door and entered tho vault,
but before he secured any money
Mr.. Stannard, the bank teller, noticed him
aud rushing to the vault. covered the thief
with revolver. ordering hin to
hold up his hands, which he did until
police wagon arrived and took him 10 jail.
In the excitement the first robber escaped.
The enc captured ore his pants in boots
made f fell He refused to give his name,
but is supposed TO be an eastern crook.
hey were stopping at a leading hotel
and were elegantly dressed
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Congressman Martin Fined.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Representativt
William H. Martin of Texas, charged witt
assault on Geo ge II. Harris, a reporter OF
the Erening Star, appeared in the polio,
court this morning, pleaded guilty and wa,
fined S5.
Mr.. Martin had intended to read a state
meat de ounciug the newspaper press o.
the country as in cons piracy to ruin him
but Representative Amos Cummi Is ol
New York Il d Robert Vance of Connecti
cut, both newspaper men and FRIENDS o.
Mr.. Martin, persuaded him not to read it.
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SELLERS RESIGNATION.
He Refuses to Withdraw it and Vexes
the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Attorney Gen.
eral Garland to-day received tel l.gra .
from United States District Attorney Sci
lers at indianapolis declining to withdraw
his resignation and insist & upon its ac-
cepta zee. 1t is said that the President al,
attorney general are very much dissatisfied
with Mr.. Sellers course In relinuuishing
his office just at this particular time, when
so many important matters are pending II
his Office, and it is init tinated at he may
be dismissed instead of being allowed to re-
sinrra
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PosrMAsrERs REsIGNINa.
Their Action Taken with a View ia
Naming Their success Jrs.

Their Action Taken with a View ia
Naming Their success Jrs.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13-Postmasie Gen.
eral Dickinson to-day said TO an Associated
Press reporter that within the last few
weeks no ad received the resig lations OF q
considerable number of presidential and
fourth.class poStmasters, with request that
the republicans whom they lame and REQ
ommeud be appointed IN their places.
Others have written asking whether
their resi- snations and recommenda-
tons Of republican SUCCESSORS would
receive favorable action. In reply
to an Inquiry as to his action in these cises,
the Postmaster Gsueral said that no resg-
nations bad been or would be accepted that
are made for the purpose OF foresAlliug tue
action Of the incoming administration by
the appointment of republicans.
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MGR. PERsICo's REPORT.
Satisfaction of Irish Political Aspira-
tions Necessity.

LONDON, Dec 13.-Mgr Persico's report
ON the Irish ques ion is almost completed.
He directs attention to the fact that all the
governing authorities of Ireland, from the
| rd lieutenants downward, are Professionals,
and not well disposed toward the Catholics.
On the other hand, he says tue agrariaa
>truggla engenders outrage and total viola
ton of moral law. He, himself, has i'm
proved the state of affairs, but much re-
mains undone The Irish people refuse
absolutely to admit that the plan of CAM
paign is criminal; they consider it legiti-
mate retaliation upon the land owners, who,
they say, must pay for tho misdeeds of
their class in the past.
THE LAND COURTS
The land courts sometimes succeed in
quieting the people by Obtaining C ncessions
from landlords, but generally they inspire
little coafiielce. The pope may still do
much, provided he can convince the Iri-h
people that he is not acting in accordance
with an agreement with the English gov
ernment. The people must be made to
comprehend the moral imp rtance of
their acts. They must be taught to ac-
custom themselves TO the separation
OF political questions. They must not serve
Is the instrume of those VINO, under the
pretext of nationality, lead them to tho
commission of acts that are contrary to
morality Mgr. Persico expresses mot
absolute disapproval of boycotting He
signifies the opinion that Irish political
aspirations must be satisfied before peace
can be restored.
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The Senate's Free Aisc.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Mr. Brown
little scheme for wiping on the tobacco tax
and enactlng the fraudulent Senats free lis
by way of redeem .ng the republican pledg
of tariff reform, cannot carry. Spea ,oi
Carlisle will not recognize any repub icaI
10 move such proposition, and no demo
crat would do so. Speaker Carlisle sill
thinks that the republicans have madt
tax reduction impossible at this session.
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Savannah's Postomcs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13-Congressman
Norwood went TO see the Secretary of the
Treasury to-day about getting additional
ground for the Savannah building, but the
secretary was neari & the delegation which
wanted Unequal ties in duties on wooden.
and worsteds corrected, aud Mr.. Norwood
could not wait He win go up again to-
morrow
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Morse's Railroad Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.--Represeutative
Leopold Morse is receiving letters from
railroad men and others, commendiug his
bill torepeal the interstate commerce law.
He does not know yet when he will be-
given bearing before the commerce com
Initteo, but be is preparing his argument
for that occasion.
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New Postodices.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The following
postofiices have been established: Georgia.
Walton, Houston county, with II nry s.
Fragin as postmaster. South Carolina
Arcola, Lancaster county, with Thomas W.
Sacrest as postmaster.
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COLUMBUS, o.. Dec. BE. L Harper,
vice president of the Fidelity bank Of Gin
cinnati, now in the penitentiary, has be-
come suddenly insane, aud was to-day re-
moved to the prison asylum and locked up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-14
STEEL RAILS.

Increased Activity in the Market
The Years Sales.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-There is increased
activity in the steel rail market. President
B. j. Clarke Of the Thomas Iron Company
said to-day: prices at Chicago and the
seaboard are ruling above 800 per ton, and
at the mills the ruling rate is S2S per ton.
The sales already made for deliye y next
year nov amount to 100000 tons. In 1883
over 1 PSI .OO0 tons were sold and delivered
prior to Dec. l. About 100000 tons more
win be placed this month"; making the total
45l 600 tons.
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Agitation in Armenia.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. l3.-Secret socie-
ties with extensive ramificatious, c0mposel
Of young, educated armenians. modelled
after yong Italian society which -four
ished prior 10 1913, have been discovered in
Russian Armenia. Their object is 20 70 el
against Ru sian rule and 10 establish al
A menian union Of indepen lence.
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Adjournment TiIl Monday.

WASHINGTON. Dec. IL --Seustor Gray
moved to-day that when the Senate nd journ
to-day IL be to meet ON Monday. This was
agreed to by a vote Of 70 To %. The re.
publican senator's who voted with tie
de nocrats in the affirmative were Messrs
Bowen. CameroD aud Davis
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Increased Postal FACILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.-The Postmaster
General has ordered to be established ful
railway postoliice line between st. Louis
and Nashville, on the Louisville and Nash
vile railroa i, thus making a continuous
full car service between st. Louis and
NJ )ntgomery, Ala. Small cars aud part
OF cars have hitherto been in use on this
line
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WHY CrnRs WERE nor rRuMps.
ALABAMA'S METHODISTS.
The Work of the Second Day of the
Conference.

Conference.
MOBILE, ALA, Dec. 13ss-The second days
proceedings of the Alabama Methodist con-
ference South. consisted Of the examina-
ton of the records of the clases OF the
second and fourth years. and the admission
of five candidates to the deico iate, a d two
to the elders orLers. The effort of Rev. w.
c. Dunlap, commissioner OF educa-
ton for col red people. 30 raise
a fund in the conference for the support o.
this work. was opposed on the ground { ct
it i, not properly conference work. Rev.
Dunlap was given permission to canvass the
people Of the church in behalf of the educa-
tional fund.
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MEETING OF THE ELEoroRs.
Senator Edmunds Wants the Cover
nora Motif d.

nOrs NOtin d.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-In the Senate
which was agreed to, directing the secretary
of the Senate to send by mail to the COVER
nors of each state, printed copies of the
acts of Feb. 5, 1887, and Oct. 10, 1883, re-
specting the meetings of the presidential
electors, and the transmission and
counting of the electoral votes for
President of the United States. He stated
at he hal been ilfor ned by more than
one me nber of the H us9 and by one or two
senator's that thev lesrnel from their re.
spective states that the oper authoritie
there had not yet been advised of thest
recent laws. He desired that there should
be no mistake in the matter
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HARRISON.S LAW kIRM.

The General Retired From 1t on Elec-
ton Day.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 13-It transpires that
on eection day. the law firm Of Harrison,
Miller g. Elan. was by mutual consent and
previous u 1derstanding dissolved, aud
Since tnat day. Gen. Harrison bss bad
nothing whatever to do witt It's business r
affairs. The new firm is Miller a. Elan.
Gen. Harrison, from forco Of habit. proba-
bly,, continues 10 visit his old law office
nearly every time he goes do Sn street.
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Franco.Grec!an Commerce.

PARIS, Dec. 13.-The Chamber Of Depu
ties to-day rejected the proposed Commercial
treaty between France and Greece despit,
the energetic -upport given the measure BY
VI. Goblet, minister of foreign affairs.
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organization Of the seaate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-In the senate to-
day Mr. Ridd eberger offered the following
resolution, which, under the rules, went
over until tomorrow:
Resolred That this Senate will proceed u
organization by the election OF It's officers on
the first day Of the session after January J.
1870.
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0ermsnv's colonial Policy.

BERLIN, Dec. 13.-Tbe ministerial parties
forming the majority In the reicasiag have
abandoned their intention 90 move au
amendme It ia the direction of an active
colonial policy TO Herr Windthorsts motion
in relation to East Africa and the slave
trade.
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COTTON AFIsE AT CHARLESTON
The Bales on Wharf.-The Loss Prob.
ably ST. 900.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec 13.-Fire broke
out between II and l2 o'clock last night in
$50 bales of cotton lying on Boyce's wharf
ready for shipment, and securely covered
by tarpaulins. The fire is still burning, and
engines are PLAYING on il. 1t is es imated
that 200 bales are Injured, more or less. 1t
is Insured in local agencies for $43,0O0. In
surance agents estimate the loss at about
$4,000 The cotton is owned by Gastaver
AZ Co.
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Sir Warren and Suakim.

LONDON, Dee 13 In the House of
Commons Tonight, w. H. Smith, t 10 gov
ernment leader. was asked whether Sir
Charles Warren was TO be sent to Suakim.
He gave an evasive reply that afforded no
information.
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Pope Leo Won't Leave Rome.

ROME, Dec. 13.-It is officially stated
that the pope does not intend to leave
Rome. nor has he thought of taking such a
step.
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TWO Killed aud Seven Injured.

MoHTGoMERY, ALA, Dec. l3-The boiler
OF cotton gin on @. w. Turner's pace,
two miles from here, exploded this morn
inc. killing George Turner and two negroes
outIi 1T and wouading seven o.hsra.
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switzerland's New President.

BERNE, Dec. 13.-M. Hammer has been
elected President of Switzerland, and NJ.
Ruchonnet vice president
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Belmont Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Senate to-
day conhrmed tho nomination Of Perry
Belmont as mialster TO Span.
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Bond Purchases.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.--To-day's bond
offerings aggre sated S4i4, $50. The accept.
ances were si0l,00o 49, at l0S and
l0SM
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PHELPS AND SACKVILLE.
A Notice from the Former Sent to tn
Latter for Comment.

LONDON, Dec. IS In the Hou of Com
mons tonight Sir James Ferguson, under
foreign sec etary, replying to Lord Ran
lolph Churchill. said that the American
minister had presented notice on the
5ackville affair few days ago and that IL
lad been referred to Lord Sackville for
comment The CORE spondence ON the
ubject could not be published until COM
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EL MAHDI VICTORIOUS.

Stanley and Emin Bey Reported In Ills
Power.
LONDON, Dec. IA. 5a. .m--The Standard says
it has reason to believe that a letter received
at Syakim from Osman Digma stated that
the Mahdi's troops had at length beel sue
cessful: that Emin Bey had held out bravely
but that his men mutinaered and delivered
him with a white traveller tsupposed to be
Stanley to the Mahdist leader. Digma
sends proofs to support the truth of his as
sertions.
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PANAAIA'S SHIP CANAL.
The Result of the Subscriptions Not
Yet Certain.

PARIS, Dec. 13.-The bourse closed firm
Foreign securities were very strong. Pan
ANA shares touched 1877 francs 80 centimc
during the day, but closed at 1856 francs an(
25 centimes The canal company has issue,
a circular, in which 1t says that the deliuit
result Of the subscriptions for the loan j.
not yet known, but the ardor and manIi
ness shown by those who have subscribed
te ,tify to the vitality of ths enterprise
The circular created favorable impression
in the financial world.
DISCUSSED BY THE CABINET.
At meeting Of the cabinet today tw.
schemes in connection with the Panama
canal were discussed. One of { o scheme,
was to defer the payment Of the interest on
the bonds until the canal is in work. s
order and to put the present company il
liquidation and form a new compan'
whose shareho lders shall have priority
B ' the other scheme it was also proposed {,
defer payment of interest until the compile
zion Il the canal, but the present company
TO be allowed TO continue TO ex st and be
authorized to grant "a new company at Q
liked price the co. cesslons necessary to com
plete the canal. Count de Lesseps favored
the latter proposition. As the Colombian
government has only treated with the pres
ent company, it is uncertain whether il
would agree % the substitution Of new
company.
ANOTHER EXCITING SCENE.
LONDON. Dec II, A. MA Paris Iii b.
patch to the Daily Nelcs says: "Durine
another exciting scene at the Panama
Canal Company's Office to-day on call for
Count DeLesseps, Charles DeLesseps, his
son. appeared. He announced that o J.
100000 onds had been subscribed for. and
that the company would therefore
commance returning deposits to-mor.
row. Refer ing to his father's
remarks on the previous day,
he said, "my father IS younger in spirit than
|. HIS remarks were mn 10 on the strength
of hopeful report thai | made him. The
result is bankruptcy or the winding up OF
the company" He urged them to petition
the government TO come 10 the assis ace Of
the company.
A NOTE TO THE PRESS.
PARIS, Dec. Il. 5 A. M.-Tne Panama
Canal Company has issued a note TO the
press, stating that the result Of the issue is
unknown, but giving no indication W ether
the minimum number Of bonds required has
been subscribed.
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TALK OF DYNAMITE.

He heard conside able talk Of using dyna-
mite. He could not say whether the first
shot was fred by the officers or by the
crowd. He had given orders to hold the jail
at all hazards. lie did not call out the
military because he believed the civil au-
thorities cou.d hold the Jail, and he was
opposed to the use of military only as last
resort.
WHY CLUBS WERE NOT TRUMPS.
Mayor Thompson sal he had intended co
bring a force of office S out of the jail and
make an attempt to drive the crowd back
from the alleyway lea ling to the trance,
but got cut off from the jail and could not
get back. The investigation will be re-
sumed tomorrow.
The troops have all left the city. and only
a small force of deputy sheriffs is now
guarding the Jail. Ali is quiet.
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BIRMINGHAM'S INQUEST.

The Mayor Tells Why Po ice Dtdn' t
Charge the crowd.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 13.-The coron-
er's jury to-day began investigating the
shooting at the county jail on Saturday
night last. Mayor Thompson was the oaly
witness examined. He testified that the
crowd continued to advance on the Jail
after repea ed warnings given by the
sheriff and many oihers. The crowd m ade
many threats, and he belle ed they were il
earnest
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company.
ANOTHER EXCITING SCENE.
LONDON, Dec. II, 4 A. MA Paris d
A NOTE TO THE PRESS.

PARIS, Dec. IA A. M.-Tue Panama
Canal Company has issued note TO the
press, stating that the result Of the issue is
unknown, but giving no indication W ether
the minimum number Of bonds required has
haan Ruhscrtbad
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hold a southern exposition in any northern
city, Kansas City had some Inducements to
offer