The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-09
PROVIDING FOR RELIEF.
Governor Beaver Starts for Johnstown to In
quire Into the Needs Of the People.

Governor Beaver Starts for Johnstown to In
quire Into the Needs Of the People.
PHILADELPHIA, June a-A conference
was held at the Office of Mayor Filter. this
afternoon, which was participated in by
Governor Beaver, Reuben Miller, repre-
senting the Mayor of Pittshurg. and Con-
gresham Mccormick, fk7Williamsport,
representing the Major Of that
city.s No agreement was reached
as to plans for the disbursement of the
funds now in the hands o the several relief
committees. Mr.. Miller stated that the
funds at the disposal of the Pittsburg COM
mittee were likely to be exhausted within
short time, and that they could not con-
time the work they were now doing be-
yond what their funds would allow. lt
was therefore settled that Governor Beaver
should go TO Johnstown at once to look
over the situation, consult with the Pitts
burg committee now at that place,
and also with the other committees on
the ground in charge of the work, and
thus form an idea as to the condition
of things at the scene of the disaster.
Governor Beaver left here at 5 o'clock, ac-
companied by Mr.. Miller. in a special tram
rendered for his use by Vice-presldent King.
of the Baltimore d Ohio road. He will
reach there tomorrow. and will spend Sun
day In looking over the ground and consult
ing with those in authority, and leave there
the same night, reaching this city early
".
ence with Mayor Filter.
Victoria Thanked for Her Sympathy.
WASHINGTON. June s.-sr Julian Pauncefote,
the British minister, called on the President this
morning in company with Secretary Blaine. and
delivered a message from Queen Victoria ex-
pressing her deep sympathy for the sufferers by
the recent floods in Pennsylvania The Presi-
dent said In reply:
''Mr Minister This message OF sympathy
from her Majesty, the Queen, VIII be accepted
by our people as another expression OF Der own
generous character, as well of the friendh-
ness and good will OF her people. The disasters
which have fallen upon several communities in
the State OF Pennsylvania, while extreme and
fun OF the most tragic and horTifyfng incidents
have, fortuna tey been limited Ia territorial ex-
promptly lessen TO these stricken people every
loss that is not wholly irretrievabIe, and these
the s%ympPathy syn Of the Qneep 5 81 the angish pso-
be pleased to convey TO the Queen the sincere
thanks OF the American people!
Novel and Useful Donations from Columbus
PITTsBURa, June e.-of the cities which have
generously and speedily contributed TO the aid OF
the stricken people of Johnstown probably none
will receive more blessings nor remain longer In
memory than the people OF Columbus. The re-
lief committee of that city have arranged novel
packages containing various articles which since
the food have been absolutely unattainable
These consist OF wooden pals the size OF tobacco
pdchdSts lhciu ls pdchtu u uail QoLcu each
OF plates, cups, saucers, knives. forks, table
spoons. one dozen teaspoons, one vegetable dish.
a pound each of tea and coffee. and a teapot
The pail is covered with woodenlid and large.
sized cofee-pot is tied TO each pail Some 500 OF
these passed through on Thursday, and 200 more
this morning. This is only one OF the many in
stances OF thoughtfulness OF the people OF CO.
lumbus.
Liberal 1rishmen.
DUBLIN. June s--Lord Mayor Sexton has
cabled TO America 81 900 for the relief of TIA
Johnstown sufferers.
meeting OF the Municipal Council was h.ld
today TO arrange for raising funds for the Jobn.-
town sufferers. letter was received from Ar.,h
bishop Walsh inclosng q subscriptfon of sioa
On motion OF Mr.. II. d. Sullivan a rnesse % ~.
sent To President Harrison expressing fhs sVne-
pathy OF the Irish people for the aiillcted com
that was possible might be given them a com
mittee was formed to AK for contributlons
No More Clothing NEEDED.
PrrrsBuRe, June s.-The Pittsburx relief oosr
mittee has telegrsphed Govsrnor Beaver thst
the committee VIII send no ucre ronev 70 Johns'
town until IL Is learned WIZ dirDostfion = - -