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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The President Has No Desire to Slight or
Wrong Them in Giving Out Offices.

MILWAUKEE, May 19.-The Herold, of
Milwaukee. will publish tomorrow the
following interview with President Harri-
regard to his position toward the German
Americans:
Your correspondent had an interview
course of which he informed the President
that the Herold had complained of the
Sights shown the German-America Re-
publicans, and that it appeared that the
President had been led to believe that ex-
Congressman Guenther was the only prom
inent German-American Republican in the
country, and that his appointment to the
Office he seeks was all the recognition the
German-American Republicans expected of
the administration.
never had been so informed, and that he
knew better, adding that he was very
friendly toward the German Americans,
and desired to do them justice as every
body would see. The President took Oc-
casion to remark that he had heard of some
dissatisfaction among the German-Amer-
leans because so few appointments have so
far been made from that element. He added
that Others were also complaining, but
fant With Shf p fbs admnstra0 na fop
its slowness in making. appointments
lift knew the difficulties in the way. When
a person was recommended for appoint
ment to an Office, there were usually other
persons who would insist that that particu-
lar person should, under no circumstances.
get that office, or that somebody else
should have it. He felt it his duty to in
vestigate every such ease, closely and
fairly, before taking action upon it. After
awhile everybody would see this, and he
had no doubt that the German Americans
would soon be fully satisfied, for he had
no desire to slight or wrong them.
81 may add that comparisons of what
President Cleveland did for German Demo-
Gratis with what President Harrison has SO
far done for German-American Republic
ans. are altogether. unjust, because at this
time four years ago, Mr.. Cleveland had APP
pointed very few German-American
only; perhaps not as many as President
Harrison has already appointed. Judge
StallO and nearly all German-Americans in
the consular service were appointed later
in the SUMNER
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But He Has No Hesitation in Drawing Pistol
to Brighten His Antagonist Men
Liable to Be Severely Dealt With.
The Operators of the Westphalia and
Silesia Mines Settling Their Troubles.
Bismarck Slashes His Opponents with Old
Time FOrce-Fatal Floods in Austria-Mon-
archists Boycott Banquet at Paris.
FIsTICUFFs NOT In HIS LINE.
Why Rochefort Resented the Assault Of Ar
fst Pflotel with Pistol

why Rochefort Resented the Assault of Art
ist Pilotel with Pistol
LONDON, May 19.-The encounter between
MN. Rochefort and Pilotel on Regent street,
last evening, is the sensation of the hour.
Both gentlemen have been besieged by in
reviewers to-day, and their statements
concerning the affair are widely at variance
with one another. NJ. Rochefort, who was
first seen, gave the following version of the
encounter: Il was walking along
Regent street about z o'clock last
evening. when suddenly / saw Pilotel
walking toward me. He stopped
in front of me and struck pugilistic atti-
punch my head Now, fisticuffs are not
in my line, although l am not timid man,
as my dueling experience attests. Pllotel
continued his threatening language, and
merely for the purpose of frightening him,
and pointed it at him: The pistol was in
leather case. tightly clasped. SO that could
not possibly have discharged 1t If l had
wished to do so. When Pilotel saw the
harmless weapon, he dropped his hands and
ran away at top speed, Following murder!
In spite of the serious view taken of the af-
fair. by the police and bystanders. they
could not control their laughter at the fell
lows cowardice any more than they could
conceal their contempt for his conduct
The version given by. NJ: Pilotel differs
in almost every particular from that of the
fiery editor. He insists that the pistol was
not only without case, but that it was
cooked and manifestly intended to be dis
charged. M. Pilotel Indignantly denies
he did not, for he had scarcely turned his
back upon his antagonist and started to
run when he was seized by the police. The
belief is general that the magistrate before
whom the two will be brought tomorrow
will treat both prisoners, and especially
Rochefort, with all the severity warranted
by the circumstances.
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He Is Anxious to Avoid the Mistakes of the
Cleveland Administration, and Therefore
Investigates All Protests offered.
The Uncertainty of Getting Office, Even
When the Commission Is Signed.
A Democratic Scheme That Miscarried-Poli.
ticians Not Wanted as Supervising Archi-
tects-Appealing to Mrs. Harrison.
WHY THERE is DELAY.
Consideration of Protests Against Appli-
cants Consumes the Presidents Time.

Consideration of Protests Against Appli-
cants Consumes the Presidents Time.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, May 19.-To gentlemen
who called on him in relation to an Office.
yesterday, President Harrison explained.
in measure, the reason for the delay in
filling the Offices against which so many of
the otfice-seekers complain. The substance
of General Harrison's remarks was this:
1T frequently happens that name is pre-
sented as a fitting candidate for an office.
and it is decided that he shall have the
place which he seeks, when some one,
learning of the probabilities, will vigorous
ly protest against the selection. In many
instances these men who are protesting are
entitled to consideration, and their protests
are given the weight to which they seemed
to be entitled. Instead of Fastening the
appointments. therefore. am compelled to
look into the objections made, and this
causes delay.
The President is determined, as far as
possible, to prevent the appointment OF any
man whose character is not absolutely
above reproach. He is, perhaps, over-cau-
tious in this regard, but owing to the many
bad appointments which President Cleve-
land made through the carelessness of in
dorsers. President Harrison's policy Is, per
haps, absolutely necessary. Men who come
here with strong Endorsements, and who
expect immediate attention to their claims,
are naturally chagrined on account OF the
delay in reaching their respective eases,
perhaps, not absolutely satisfactory TO the
applicants will certainly prove eminently
so to the people whom these applicants de-
sire to serve In an official capacity.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Iron Chancellor Resumes His Old Broad
Sword Style of Slashing His Opponents.

The Iron Chancellor Resumes His Old Broad
Sword Style of Slashing His Opponents.
BERLIN, May 19.-Prince Bismarck's
speech in the Reichstag on Saturday was in
his old broad-sword style. He compared
the Socialists to the French-ready to
strike whenever they became strong
enough. He referred to the rashness of
the Reichstag in admitting Alsatians as
members, and said. I'VE did not fight the
French in order to have ourselves inocu-
lated with fourteen Frenchmen." He de-
scribed the Conservative opposition to the
workmen's insurance bill as o village bel
fry policy. He touched upon the unde-
veloped water power Of West Prussia, the
employment of which, he said, would dl-
minish the far-reaching effects of strikes,
and added: Further measures. must be
taken to prevent the minority in the coal
down to cook and washerwomen, in three
days"
In consequence of Prince Bismarck's re-
marks, the Liberals have resolved not to
attend the Fruhschoppen to be given by the
Chancellor. When Herr Richter uttered the
exclamation which aroused the wrath of
the Chancellor, the latter, turning angrily
toward the Liberal members and pointing
his fingers at them said: II do not know
what 'Pfui' refers to, but ! regard it as
an expression of the hatred you gentlemen
have borne me for years. As Christian /
can pocket it, but as Chancellor, as long
as stand here. 1 will strike striker and
insult an insulter."
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CHILD-NIARRIAGES.
A Hindoo Denounces the Custom, and Ask
England to Abolish the Evil

A Hindoo Denounces the Custom. and Asks
England to Abolish the Evil.
London Special to New York World.
Secretary of State for India Lord Grass
has just formulated reply to Ragunatha
Rao respecting child marriages in India,
which in effect states that notwithstanding
there is distinct growth of public feeling
in India against the system of child-mar-
rlage' 1T is not yet strong enough to enable
the British government to take any legis-
llative action. The popularity of the prob
lem resides in the fact that the custom is
q custom only. and has no justification in
the sacred books of Hindoostan. There is
no reason to suppose that in Vedic India
girls were married, as they now are, in the
cradle almost. How the change has come
about Is a matter of archaeological interest,
and probably such nominal unions served a
useful purpose once.
kagnnatha Rao, who is q distinguished
hlndoo, recently called upon the British
government to put down the system as 1t
mas put down slavery andother evils. He
says: British blood and money have
uowed like water in efforts to stamp out
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Cable Notes.

The Radical members of the House of
Commons propose to give banquet in hon.
or of Senator Sherman, on his arrival in
London.
Mr.. Gladstone has received addresses of
sympathy signed by the Governors, Sena-
tors, Representatives and other State off,
Gals of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Mrs. Maybricht, who was arrested at Liv-
erpoOl, Saturday, on the charge of poison
ing her husband, has been lodged in Jail.
Arsenic has been found in beef tea which
she prepared for her husband, and also in a
bottle in an ante-room.
The Gar will meet the Shah of Persia
twenty miles outside OF ST. Petersburg and
the two m0narchs will go directly to the
Gatschina Palace. The original intention
was to give the Shah grand reception at
st. Petersburg The change Of programme
is said to be due to fear of Nihilist plot.
The Gar has addressed to NJ Durnovo,
the new Minister of the Interior, rescript,
in which he eulogizes the late Count Toll
stOi, and charges his successor to continue
his policy. 1t. is reported that General
Ignatief will be appointed Chief of the
State Police, for the purpose of assisting M.
DurnovO in the performance of his duties.
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A DISGRACEFUL SCENE.
The Chicago Bicycle Race Ends in Disgusting
Exhibition Of Unfairness.

CHICAGO, My 19-Intensely bitter feel
ing has been stirred up in sporting circles
by what is declared to be the unfair tactics
by which the big prize was snatched from
Denver by Omaha, last night, in the six
day bicycle tournament. As there will APP
parently be no end of comment, and may be
a reversal of the result, the minutest details
of the Affair are being sought. The Tribune
tells of the unprofessional spectacle as fol-
lows:
1.-THE riders were we'll punched and every
thing proceeding smoothly. when, at P.
NJ, an accident occurred. Reading. of
Omaha, fell head-frst on the track. Prince,
also of Omaha. was Just behind and had no
time to escape. In moment he. too, was
sent sprawling. Before either could mount
and get away. Knapp. the Denver man, had
the good fortune to get one LAP in the lead.
The advantage legitimately obtained. was
being maintained in gallant style. At 8
o'clock, when the band was playing Hail
Columbia and 5000 people were waving
hats and handkerchiefs in the air, came the
extraordinary incident referred to. The
Omaha man. Reading, all at once began a
tremendous squirt. Knapp was immediately
behind Prince and Morgan: When he
discovered that his much-Rrized lap
Se made SSns hsr nso e aE to from Increase
his speed. The Omaha man, Prince, and
the Englishman just in front, thwarted
every effort. Morgan was in pocket.
When he attempted burst of speed, Prince
would promptly cut him off by forcing him
to the out wall In vain Knapp expostu-
lated and appealed to the judges as he
swept by the stand. Prince only smiled
grimly. Knapp swore and shook his list,
but without avail. The queer spectacle of
in check, while a fourth, at every turn of
the wheel. was snatching victory from con-
ceded defeat, was to the crowd like a red
flag to bull. On every side Prince met
with storm OF misses. ~,
"'Robber, shrieked the crowd. Shame.
shame;' Thief, thief That may do in
Omaha, but it wont go here yelled a
chorus of boys.
when Reading finally came around,
ne S in and nsss %tR anS
behind. the kissing became terrific. Knapp
"'You are a sneak yelled the crowd to
Prince. Had it fixed. didn't your sneered
was only intensified when Prince, riding
close by Reading, patted him on the back
in brotherly fashion. In the divvy, are
your inquired the crowd. How much do
you get for itr But the uproar had no eff
feet. and interest in the six-day race
Further light is thrown on the queer af-
fair by the Times report, which contains
the following: "'Why. don't rule Prince
OFT queried referee John Blake. Because
fouling Knapp, he can have redress at the
proper time, but / don't think there will
be any use in asking for it. This race was
fixed" by the riders. and by the manage
ment as WE'LL" The Times terms the out
who gave the exhibition were at the end
roundly Missed by tho thousands Of Chi
cagoans present."
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list IN TIME.
A Democratic Scheme That Was Prevented
by the Change OF Administration.

A Democratic Scheme That Was Prevented
by the Change OF Administration.
Special TO the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. May 19.-It is fortunate
for the veterans in the departments here
that the present administration came in
Just when it did. 1t is notorious that ar
rangements were perfected in various
branches of the government service here
to turn out by wholesale ex-Union soldiers
and put into their places ex-rebels. AL
though General Black was a gallant Union
soldier and bears noble scars received in
the service of his country, he was a party
TO the arrangements which were to dis
place many of the boys who wore the blue.
that those who wore the gray might be
given positions. Your correspondent has
been placed in possession of one of the
many lists which were made mp in the
departments, by which Union veterans
were to be dismissed in large groups. The
following is list of ex-Union soldiers. en-
ployes in the Adjutant-generals Office VIE
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Prince Albert Victor Likely to BE Made Lor,
Lieutenant Of Ireland.

Prince Albert Victor Likely to BE Made Lord
Lieutenant Of Ireland.
London Special to st. Louis Dispatch.
Constitutional changes are said to be i'm
pending with regard to the lord lieuten-
ancy of Ireland. Reforms which the gov
eminent is said to have in view will abol-
ish the vice regal Office altogether. An
other story, and the one most generally
credited, is that one of the princes of the
blood will be sent over to become figure
head.
1t is said that the Queen and Prince of
Wales have both been consulted, and are
strongly in favor of this new departure.
and that either the heir apparent himself
or Prince Albert Victor will be selected as
Londonderry's successor. There are many
circumstances which lend color to the
story.
mite move with regard to the lieutenancy.
A circular of very private, confidential
character was issued to all the north of
Ireland peers and members, summoning q
meeting next Tuesday, at the town-house
of the Marquis of Waterford. When Dun
raven gets back from his initial cruise on
the Valkyrie, Tuesday, he will endeavor to
force the government to an Issue on the
subject by offering a resolution declaring
vacant, it is undesirable that the appoint
ment shall be filled up. This will probably
call forth music.
One of the many stories on this topic is
that Lord Sahsbury's efforts to obtain the
Duke of Abercorn's services as Lord Lieu
tenant of Ireland are likely to be success
full. The Dukes father was popular in the
office, and he himself stands just in the
right rank, being not one of those who
would raise an inconvenient claim to be adj
mitted to the Cabinet, which is out of the
question while the Chief Secretary and the
Lord Chancellor of Ireland are of that Sc
lect body. In addition to very great pos
sessions. the. Duke is the only one of the
first order of nobility who holds q peerage
in the three Kingdoms.
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Large Crowd at a Catholic Celebration.

CHICAGO, May 19.-The largest Catholic
celebration held in this city for many
years took place to-day, the occasion being
the laying Of the cornerstone of the De la
Sale Institute. at the corner of Wabash
avenue and Thirty seventh street. The
Catholics of the city and suburbs turned
out en- masse. and made an assemblage
of fully thirty thousand people who
participated in the celebration,
difficulty that Archbishop Feehan and
others directly interested in the ceremonies
were able to make their way through the
densely crowded streets in the neighbor-
hood. On raised platform occupying the
100 seats provided for the use of the
clergy. Archbishop Feehan presided over
the ceremonies. which were of most i'm
pressive character.
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The Monarchists Hold Aloof.

PARIS, May 19.-The banquet given in
honor of the Cabinet on Saturday by the
delegates of the American republics taking
part in the exhibition seemed to
be demonstration of republics
against monarchies. All the Eu-
ropean ambassadors were invited to attend
the banquet, but with the exception of the
Belgian minister, who was present. they
consulted their governments and were
ordered to ignore the invitation. The Bra
zilian minister also held aloof Mr.. Nc
supported by Mr.. Whitelaw Reid, the new
United States minister to France.
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Chicago Guarantees Support.

=. CHICAGO, May 19.-The Trades Assembly,
of Chicago, to-day Endorsed the project of
mass-meeting some night this week to
demonstrate the sympathy of the American
working people with the striking miners of
Westphalia and Silesia. The speakers In
the Trades Assembly ridiculed the idea that
the Emperor would help the miners in the
least A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing the name of the assembly to be used as
a signature to a cablegram sent this even
ing to the striking miners. assuring them Of
the moral and financial support of the or
ganiZed labor of America.
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Operators Grant Concessions to the Miners,
and Many Return to Work.

Operators Grant Concessions to the Miners,
and Many Return to Work.
BERLIN, May 19.-The Westphalia Min
ing-masters' Association has accepted the
whole of the proposals of the striking min
ers, with the exception of those relating to
overtime. The committee of mine-owners
and the delegates Of the Boehum strikers
met to-day and decided to resume
work in the deserted pits on Tues
day. The strike still continues at Wurm
the owners refusing to concede anything to
their employees AT q meeting of the owners
at Zwickau a large majority opposed the
granted by the masters association, though
eighteen of the masters present were will
ing to negotiate with committee of their
employees on different basis. A magister-
ial warning against the intimidation of
those willing to resume work has been is
sued.
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Take tle Popular Decline
hrtha HaunS d Rip Van Wrinkle.

The hannts Of 'oid Rip" in the Catskl mountains,
grow In popularity from year TO year the most at
uacaye region tor summer home. When all the
rest or the world IL hot and muggy, the Catskls
cool and refreshing. II Is truly
Shanted region or perpetual GOODNESS and refreshing
oreezes The cost Of summer residence tour
necessarily depends ON ones habits and resources
There n no region where the poor and rich alike
Mountains People OF affuence have abundant OPP
portnntles for displaying their preference for the
Their power TO grade their outing expenses down TO
the narrowest limits The Decline" Is the popular
New York and New England States. and those con-
templatrg trip down East will find liz to their in
terest 10 consult Bee line Agent before purchas
ing tickets T. G. PECK Pass Aet
Please note that the Bee-line In the direct allrail
and only Drawn groom line the Catskin
Mountains.
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Captain Jack Granted /. New Trial.

COLUMBUS. o., May 19.-Captaiu Jack
and eight other Indians. who have been
confined in the penitentiary here for sew
eral months, having been granted a new
yesterday. on an order Of the Attorney
general. and delivered to the military au-
fhorities An officer of the barracks left
with the party to-day for Arizona,
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Tired of Paying Tribute to the Porte.

LONDON, May 19.-The Bulgarian gov
eminent has decided that it will no longer
pay the Roumelian tribute to the Porte,
and has so notified the authorities at Con-
stantinople. The Ottoman government
will Immediately send commissioners to
Sofia to combat the decision, and, in the
event of failure to overthrow it, will APP
peal to the powers to take cognizance of
this deliberate violation of the treaty of
Berlin.
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Carnegie,s sliding Scale penounced.

PITTsBURG, Pa. May 19.-At meeting of
the Homestead steel men, to-day, the senti-
ment was strongly against accepting the
sliding scale posted by Carnegie g. Co.
Resolutions denouncing the proposed re-
duction. and referring the matter to the
head officials of the Amalgamated Associa-
ton, were adopted. A strike is considered
inevitable if the scale 10 insisted upon.
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Damage and Loss of Life by Floods.

the flooded districts show that the loss Of
life is much greater than was supposed.
The rivers are still greatly swollen. In
many places the bursting of dykes has
flooded the surrounding territory and
escapes from death are reported. The deep
est distress prevails throughout the sub
merged districts, and steps are being taken
to relieve the immediate wants of the suf-
fererS.
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Farewell Dinner To Mr.. Loring.

BosToS, May 19.-The Essex Club gave q
farewell dinner, yesterday afternoon. to
minister TO Portugal. Dr. Loring is presi-
dent OF the club. and. as such. presided
over the dinner. Speeches were made by
Dr.. Loring and other members of the club
dover. who viii succeed Dr.. Loring as presi-
dant.
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Cheers for King Humbert

ROME, May licking Humbert, the
Prince of Naples and Premier Crispi started
for Berlin to-day. A large procession of
civic societies, accompanied by bands of
music, and bearing prl usion of banners,
marched to the railway station to see them
off. Behind these was congregated an i'm
mense crowd, whose cheers, mingled with
those of the societies. were almost inces-
SAINT. Within the station was a large gath
ering of Ministers, Deputies, etc.
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where it is expected they will be given
their freedom. The party is very happy at
their release from confinement. But one of
the many Indians who have been sent here
by the United States authorities remains at
the institution. and he bewails his mis-
fortune greatly