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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
ENGLAND AND THE POWERS.
Secretary Ferguson Explains His
Recent Statement.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-Sir James Ferguson,
Under Foreign Secretary, explained in the
the House of Commons to-day, that in
stating recently that the British govern
ment was not pledged to military action in
behalf Of any European power he implied
naval action also. Beyond the treaties
known to the country none existed. He
declined to produce the correspondence
with European governments. The produc-
tioli' of such correspondence, he said, was
not in accordance with uniform precedent,
nor was it advisable in view of the present
situation.
Mr.. Labouchere asked if any engagement
other than treaty had been made.
Secretary Ferguson replied that he was
not in position to give further answer.
A dispatch from Vienna to the Standard
says; "The negotiations for Russo French
alliance are in a very forward condition.
France only hesitates as to when the treaty
ought to be signed and how to keep it secret
from Prince Bismarck who, it is expected,
would at once declare war on learning of
the compact.
A PROPOSAL TO RUSSIA.
LONDON, Feb. IL, 5 A. MA dispatch
from Paris to the Times says; Authentic
information has been received from st.
Petersburg that Lord Randolph Churchill,
on his recent visit, submitted to the Gar
proposal relative to England's policy as
regards Russia. The proposition was that
Russia should be left liberty of action in
Europe on condition that she do not further
encrcach upon Afghan territory. 1t is
stated that the Gar favors this policy, and,
if it should be adopted. would even not OBJ
ject to Atghanistan becoming an integral
part of India
GERMANY'S RAILWAY BILL
BERLIN, Feb. 14.-Coutrary to the gem
eral expectation the railway bill introduced
in the Landtsg to-day contains no provision
for the construction of lines of strategic
importance
The negotions with regard to Bulgaria,
which were interrupted on the departure
for St. Petersburg of Count Schouraloff,
the Russian ambassador here, are about to
be resumed
READY TO CARRY TROOPS.
ODESSA, Feb. 14-The management of
the Southwestern railway, pursuant to
government orders, is holding its entire
freight system at the disposal of the gov
ernment. Large contipgents Of Ural Cos
sacks are reported to be coming westward.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
sAoo's STOLEN BONDS.

The Terms on Which They were Re-
turned Not Yet Made Public.
SAco, Me, Feb. 1.-The result of Harry
McNeally's European trip was in part made
known to-day. The bonds which his brother
Frank stole from the Saco and Biddeford
Savings Institution wero recovered by him,
and were on their way here. They were
expected to-day. Until they do arrive and
are safely secured in the bank vault, the
bank officials decline 20 give any details Of
their finding, or 10 state what the condi-
tons of the surrender were on the part OF
the defaultor. An official statement is
promised tomorrow IL the bonds arrive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Richard K. Fox Discharged.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.--There was an ex.
animation in the Tombs Police Court to-day
in the case Of Richard K. Fox, who was
charged with participating in arrangements
for a prize fight between Patrick Farley
and Thomas Davis. 1t was not shown that
Fox knew anything about the fight or was
present when the arrangements for it were
made Besides there was no evidence that
the alleged fght was not to be only pri-
vate glove contest. The accused was dis
charoad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Georges Fight with McGlynn.

representing the Henry George side in the
split in the Anti Poverty Society, to-day
filed in the Supreme Court an application
for the incorporation Of the Anti-Poverty
Society, naming himself, w. T. Croasdale,
Rev. Hugh o. Pentecost and other Henry
George adherents as the incorporators. II
granted this will leave DR.. McGlynn and
his followers out in the cold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
BLAINBS LETTER.
Its Sincerity Still Questioned in Both
Parties.


WASHINGTON, Feb. l4.-The Blaine letter
was talked about a good deal to-day and to-
night, but the question as to its sincerity has
not beer satisfactorily answered yet, and
until that is answered Mr.. Blaine's rivals
for the nomination, however they may as
sert publicly that they believe MIR. Blaine
meant it, and declare that at any rate he
should be taken at his word, do not feel sale.
The general opinion here as gathered, not
from interviews but from private converSa-
tions with the leading men in both parties,
in both Houses, is that Mr.. Blame wants
the nomination and will accept it if 1T is
offered him.
AIMING HIGH.
As a corollary TO this is the belief that
bis managers will spring his name ON the
convention, so as TO secure a nomination 10y
acclamation. Consequently the rivals of
Mr. Blaine, with the exception OF Senator
sherman, are doing nothing to indicate
that they regard the situation as materially
changed by Mr. Blaine's letter. Mr.. Sher-
man has been working hard for year to
secure delegates to the next national con
vention. After he learned that Mr.. Blaine's
letter was about TO be published he redoubled
his efforts. He has agents out all over the
country, hut especially IN the South, look
ing for delegates.
HIS WASHINGTON MANAGERS.
His managers here are chiefly members of
the Ohio delegation in the House, of whom
Representative Grosvenor may be said 20
he the leader, have been quick To make
what they could out of Mr. Blaines letter
in the interest of Mr. Sherman, but the
general feeling here is that all this effort is
in vain; that Mr. Blaine's friends will con-
troll the convention and will nominate
either Mr.. Blaine and some man named by
him, presumably Mr.. Allison, and certainly
not Mr.. Sherman, nor Judge Gresham, nor
Senator Hawley, possibly Gen. Sheridan.
ALL WITH A QUALIFICATION.
There is good deal of talk about all these
men, and the others that have been named,
but 1t is all with the qualification that Mr..
Blaine will probably get what he wants.
The Democrats look on with interest 1t is not
true that there is a general opinion among
them that Mr. Blaine has withdrawn In the
first place they do not generally believe that
he will not be a candidate, and in the sec
ond place they do not believe that he is the
weakest candidate that could be nominated
by the Republicans. The confidence in
Clevelands strength is constantly iucreas-
ing among them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
B'NAI BIRTH.

District Grand Lodge No. 5 in Session
at Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 14.--the twentieth con-
vention of District Grand Lodge No. 5, in
dependent order B'nai Birth, begun here to-
day with President Henry Morrisso, of Tar
boro, ~ c., in the chair. There were sixty
nine delegates present representing lodges
in the District OF Columbia, Virginia, Geor-
gia and North and South Carolina. The
chief business Of the day was the reports Of
the board of control OF the orphan asylu M
fund, which reported that the building of
the asylum had been begun in Atlanta, Ga. =,
and that it would probably be completed
before the close OF the year. A banquet
was held at night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
DIRECT TAX REPAYMENT.
The House Committee Will Report the
Bill Favorably.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-After lively
discussion to-day the House Committee on
the Judiciary decided to report favorably
the Senate bill to refund the direct tax, hav-
ing amended it by striking out the para
graph which makes it unlawful for the Gov
ernor of State to pay over upon contracts
made by agents and attorneys for the State
any of the money paid to him
in trust for the people of the
State. Several members of the committee
were desirous that the committee should
include in the bill provision to refund the
cotton tax This desire finally took the
form of a motion, which was voted down
by decided majority, but Mr.. Oates will
in all probability present minority re-
port on the snbiect
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
RIGHTS OF STATE OFFICIALS.
A Bill to Prevent Interference by
Federal Courts.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-the House Com
mittee on the judiciary has agreed to re-
port a substitute for Mr. Stones bill in
tended to prevent interference by the
Federal courts with State officials in the
discharge of their duties The substitute
will take the form cf declaration that
nothing in the statutes defining the duties of
Federal courts shall be SO construed as to
authorize any officer of a State to perform
any duty upon the order of Federal authori-
ties not imposed upon him by the constitu-
ton nor laws of the State of which he is an
officer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Prince Louis, Sword.

PARIS, Feb 14-Paui de Cassagnac, in a
letter to Prince Napoleon, requests him TO
order his son, Prince Louis, TO quit tie
Italian army, which, De Cas.agnac says. is
openly organizing against France, and to
directed against his country's heart.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Mr.. Gibson to be Assisted.

CHARLESTON, W. VA, Feb. 14--Gov.
Wilson to-day appointed J. w. st. Clair,
ex-State Senator, TO assist Hon. Eustice
Gibson in defending the Hatfields, Of tho
famous Hatfled-McCoy vendetta, now in
iail at Pike Court House, and whose cases
will come up before Judge Barr, OF tho
United States Court at Louisville, Ky,
next Monday ON habeas corpus proceedings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Glass Works to be Closed.

SANDWICH, MASS, Feb. H. The direct
ors of the Sandwich Glass Company have
voted to close their works here. The fires
have been ordered drawn, and decorating,
cutting, etching and other departments
will be closed Saturday Much anxiety is
felt by business men as this industry is the
chief one of Sandwich. About 500 work.
men are involved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
.CHLoRoFoRMED THE PRINCE.
All the Doctors but One Favored
Giving the Drug.

All the Doctors but One Favored
Giving the Drug.
EDINBURGH, Feb. 14.-The Scotsman has
special from San Reno, which says that
when it was proposed to place the German
Crown Prince under the influence of
chloroform, preparatory to the performance
of the operation of tracheotomy last week,
DR.. Mackenzie demurred, but upon finding
himself in the minority of one against four,
he yielded. The Crown Prince was forbid
den to speak yesterday. When he wished
to make communication he either made
signs or wrote.
NO MALIGNANT INDICATIONS.
SAN RENO, Feb. 1.-THE Crown
Prince walked about his rooms for a
short time this evening. BE can now take
solid food and is able to talk.
DIR. Mackenzie, in his report on the Crown
Princes case, will quote Prof. Virchow's
assertion that he found no indication of
malignant disease in the matter examined
by him. 1t is rumored that there is further
difference of opinion ON the case among the
doctors gin attendance upon the Crown
Prince. Prof Cappard has been summoned
from Brussels.
DOCTORS DISMAYED.
LONDON, Feb. 14.--A dispatch from San
Reno says that the Crown Princes doctors
were dismayed by his sleeplessness on
Monday night, and that they are unable to
agree as to his treatment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Ex-oueen Isabella,s Plotting.

LONDON, Feb. 10, A. M-The Chronicles
Madrid correspondent asserts that in spite
Of Premier Sagasta's denial, ex-Queen 1sa-
bella did invite the chiefs of her family, in
cluding the Duke Of Montpensier, to CON
ference at Seville to discus; the prospects Of
overthrowing the regency. Premier Sa-
gasta it is said. learned of the plot and
cautioned the Duke of Montpensier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
SPURGEON'S BOLT.
A Letter to the Wesleyan Union IN
Which He States His Position.

II bbJDSI 10 UIIb w BEIby ttI OIIIOu III
Which He States His Position.
LONDON, Feb. 14.-Rev. Mr.. Spurgeon, in
a letter to the Wesleyan Reform Union, in
reply to a resolution adopted by that body
expressing approval of his course in with
drawing from the Baptist Union, says: II
am unable to remain longer quiet when the
war is for the authority of the Scriptures
and the great doctrines of mans
ruin, his redemption and the flnaity
of the Lords Judgment Being Jealous for
old evangelical faith 1 may speak too
sternlY against the enemies of truth and
my words may seem unnecessarily sharp
swords. We will together fight for the
word and gospel We will bear our out
spoken witness against this modern purga-
tory
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Nnlliaara of the sufrarn.

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 1.-THE State ex-
amined one witness In the tally sheet
forgery case to-day, whose evidence sup
ported ia some degree the testimony given
by Matthias Marmn, concerning Isaac r..
To- morrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Talking for Party Capital.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-In the Senate to-
dav tse resolution for an inquiry into the
causes of the inefficient mail service was
taken up. Speeches attacking the Post
Office Department were made by Messrs.
Plumb. Platt and Manderson, and Messrs.
Reagan and Salisbury champloned the
Department. The resolution went over
,,,ifhout action
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
ENDING OF THE TERMS.
The House Committee Orders a Fa-
vorable Report.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE House Com
mittee on the Judiciary to-day ordered a
favorable report, without amendment, upon
the joint resolution which passed the Senate
proposing constitutional amendment to
continue the term of Office of the President
and members of the Fiftieth Congress until
April 30, 1889, and substituting April 30 for
March 4 thereafter as the commencement
ard termination of the official term of
President, Vice President and Senators and
RenresentatyeS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Sir Hicks-Beach's New Office.

LONDON, Feb. 14.-It is officially an
nounced that Sir Michael Hicks-Beach has
been appointed President of the Board of
Trade in place of Lord Stanley, of Preston,
who will succeed Lord Lansdowne as Gov
ernor General Of Canada
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Hla Bond Not Approved Yet.

CINCINNATI, Feb. H-kecoiver McCon-
vile has ..ot yet taken possession OF tho
Metropolitan Bank, bis bond having not yet
been appaoyed. This fact gave rise 70 a
rnm0r that movement was ON foot " re-
organize the bank aud release The arrested
officials.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Rlver and Harbor Rllln.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l4.--In the Senate to.
day the resolution instructing the Commit
Tee GA Commerce in reporting the river and
hnrbor bill, 10 set out the important facts
bearing on each item, Was reported by Dir,
Jones of Nevada and agreed 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
NICARAGUA'S CANAL.
The House Committee Favors Grant
ing a Charter.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14-The House Com
mittee on Commerce to-day decided to re
port favorably the bill to charter the Mica
ragua Canal Company. The compittee in
serted two amendments in the original bill,
the first requiring majority of the direc-
tors of the company to be American citizens
and the second providing that the President
of the company shall be citizen and resi-
dent of the United States.
Mr.. Phelan offered his amendment declar-
ing United States protectorate over the
canal but it was rejected and Chairman
Clardy will report the bill with the amend
ments Indicated to the House.
Mr.. Phelan was given leave to make a
minority report favoring the insertion of
bis amendment. He declared the latter to
be an enunciation of the Monroe doctrine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
TWO KILLED BY A DERRICK.
Seventeen Persons in "A Street Car on
Which 1t Fell

W HUI 10 T VlI'
New YORK, Feb. H.-Shortly before 10
O'Clock this morning as Reed avenue
street car, filed with passengers, was pass
ing under large derrick used in erecting
an Elevated railroad structure on
Broadway, near Sumner Avenue,
Brooklyn, the ropes sustaining
in, crushing il in like an egg she'll. Seven
teen of the passengers on the car were in
iured ana two people were killed. Michael
McAnally, the driver Of the car, was
crushed 10 death, and Karl Kuehler, Ger
man, employed on the derrick, was also
Killed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15

Mr.. Cox, of New York, introduced bill
for the payment of claims of New York
city. 1t was referred. 1t provides for the
payment of 81 292, ,657, being the amount
paid by New York city for the principal
and interest on bonds issued to the Union
Defense Committee of New York in 1861
and 1862
The House adjourned at O'Clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Germany's Anti-socialist Bin.

BERLIN, Feb. 14-The Reichstag to-day
approved the antl-Socialist bill in the form
recommended by the committee rejecting
all the government proposals for increased
stringency.
A motion by Herr Winthorst for the
abolition of minor stage of siege was de-
feated by vote of 153 to 100.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
TWO ASSEMBLIES AT WAR.
One Orders Men Back to WorR Ind
the Other Says Fight.

the Other Says Fight.
CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 4.-The lockout Of
the shoemakers has resolved into a fight
between two assemblies, District Assembly
No. as and National Assembly No. 216.
The shoe manufacturers favor No. 4S, be-
cause it has headquarters here as well as
because it has ordered an end of the lock-
out. No. ZIG, on the other hand, tells ths
workmen not 10 go back until the nlanufac-
turers will agree to recognize the rules
adopted in May last. So the war goes on.
Meanwhile the local district sees its orders
operly disregarded. None Of the employees
have returned to work. Suspension is the
nenaltY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
CLEVELAND'S TRIP.

SaVann an TO be th9 Only stopping
Place Outside of Florida.
w WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE President
expects to leave next Tuesday for short
visit to Florida He will be accompanied
by Mrs. Cleveland and Secretary of the
Navy and Mfs. Whitney and Col and Mrs.
Lamont The party will go by special
train and no stops will be made unless
it he an hour at Savannah for a drive
through the city. One day viii be spent at
Jacksonville and one day at st. Augustine.
The party will get back to Washington
Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
CARLISLE RELENTS.

IeIegraphlStS TO be AIOWed IN the
Main Corridor of the House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l4.-Upon representa-
tions of the officials of the telegraph COM
panies that their business has been very
much interfered with, and the public in
convenienced by the transfer of their
offices from the main corridor of the House
wing of the capitol to the gallery, the
Speaker has modified his order so as to
allow the Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph companies to resume commercial
business in the lower corridors. A force of
workmen was engaged this morning in re-
constructing the offices removed last week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Grain Rates still Lower.

CHICAGO, Feb. H.--The Chicago, Bur-
lington. and Quincy road to-day carried out
It's threat and putin reduced grain rates from
Nebraska points and tho Missouri river 10
Chicago, cutting the old rates Sc. per hun
dred and making l2c. rate from Omaha.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
PORTALS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Last General Reception of the Sea
son at the White House.

L
son at the White House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14-President and
Mrs Cleveland this evening gave their last
public reception for the season. Mrs. Cleve-
land was assisted by the ladies of the Cabi-
net, Miss Bayard, Mrs Fairchild, Mrs.
Whitney and Mrs. Dickinson. The execu-
tive mansion, as is usual on such occasions,
was beautifully and elaborately decorated
with foliage, plants and profusion of rare
and fragrant flowers. Music was furnished
by the Marine band. The attendance was
one Of the largest of the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Snow Storns I'm Britain.

LONDON, Feb l4.--There have been heavy
snow storms IN the west OF England, Scot
land and Wales. Two trains are showed up
between Bath and Bristol.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Rome Wants a Building.

WASHINGTON, Feb 14.Mr Clements, of
Georgia, introduced in the House to-day a
bin for a public building at Rome, Ga. IL
tvss referred
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
10000 for the Sui. Tropical

WAsHINGTos, Feb. h.--The bill appro.
priating $4,000 for the Sub-Tropical EK-
position at Jacksonyilie, Fla, was rnssld.
iOurncd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Chamberlain's Return to England.

LONDON, Bsb. 14--Joseph Chamberlain
announces that he hopes to resume his place
in the House Of Commons by March IL. His
friends state that the fisheries negotiations
are certain Of q successful result.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
NoCuo's Nomination Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE Senate 20
dav confirmed the nomination Of Alexander
MeCne 20 be Assistant Treasurer A. New
York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Consideration of Appropriation Bills

Consideration OF AppropIIaIIOH bIIIs.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-In the Senate to-
dav Mr.. Blackburn offered a resolution de-
claring it not in order except by unanimous
consenD for the Committee on Appropria-
tions to report to the Senate for considera-
ton or action any general appropriation
bill without having had it under consldera-
tion for ten days or more. 1t was referred
to the Committee on Rules.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
REsUMuNo AT SHENANDOAH.

SHENANDOAH, PA, Feb. I4--Seerby q
Co. Is colliery, south Of town, resumed work
to-day on the same terms as the otherandi-
vidual operators The Bear Ridge collf9ries,
east of town, are also being put in shape
for resumption Of operations. The Kelley
Run and William Penn Galleries are daily
turning away miners applying for work.
All fears of violence at the individual mines
have now subsided. The Reading mines
are still idle.
The times., 1888-09-21

In the waters surrounding the Atlantic
provinces a holothurian, pentacta from
dosa, Jaeger, very similar to the trepang
of the Malay and Chinese coasts, Is found
in great abundance. 1t is called by our
fishermen the "sea cucumber" or ''sea
pumpkin" A few experiments have
been made OIL it rs an article of food,
and it has been pronounced good, with
the favor of lobster meat. Trepang, in
the east, is prepared by dipping tho live
''sea cucumber" for two minutes in
boiling water, then cutting open, then
throwing into second caldron Of boil
ing water and mimoaa bark. 1t is finally
dried in the sun and pressed for stowage.
The market value has been quoted at
from i've to si- dollars per hundred
pounds, and tho fisheries arc consid-
cred of industrial importance. Will
not some of our ingenious fishermen or
fish dealers mako n thorough test of our
own s'sea cucumber" and settle the
question whether there Is to be any Cana
dian trepang or not?-Educational Re-
view.
The times., 1888-09-21

The third annual meeting of the Artl-
lery Association of Michigan will be held
in the Senate Chumber of the Capitol, at
lansing Oct. II 1888. All artillerymen.
whether members of Michigan batteries or
not. are eligible TO membership, and are
cordially invited and expected to be pres.
ent. Those who have not sent in their
names. number or letter of battery, regi-
ment and postoflice address, are requested
to furnish this information for record ut
once (also those who have changed their
postoflice address during the past year. to
the Secretary. G. J. Burnett. at Lansing.
Certificates for reduced fare on all rail-
roads can be secured by comrades by send
ing their ramcs to the Secretary,
Commanders of G. A. II. Posts are re-
quested 10 read this notice at post meet
inrs