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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Samuel d. Maynard, a retired shoe manu-
facturer OF Haverhill, Mass, died yester-
day.
At O'Clock yesterday afternoon The iail al
Johnstown, n, Y, was on fire. There were
many prisoners inside.
Beginning today, the Reading Coal and
Iron Company will shut down 80 collieries
until the market is better.
The handsome new residence of p T. Bar
mum, at Seaside Park, Bridgeport, was near
ly destroyed by fire last night. The loss is
from $4,000 to $4,000, with no insurance.
Major David E. Porter, son of Admiral
Porter, and formerly of the United States
army, has signed contract with Minister
Preston to take charge OF the entire Haytan
forces.
An agreement was signed in New York
yesterday by the presidents of the several
express companies, re-establishing the rates
existing on all competitive business previous
to May ], 1886.
J. Reinitz was arrested in New York on
the arrival of the Celtic. yesterday, for
swindling the Commercial National Bank OF
$500. He is also accused of swindling to-
bacco dealers out of $4,000.
The steamer Orange Nassau sailed from
New York for Port au Prince, Hayti, yester-
DAY. Che had among her cargo varied as
sortment of guns and ammunition for the use
OF Legitime's army.
Joseph A. Moore, defaulting agent of the
connecticut Mutual Insurance Company at
indianapolis, arrived at Montreal Tuesday
morning In company with lady supposed to
De MS wife. Two persons, supposed to rep
resent his victims, arrived yesterday, and,
earthed Moore and had a long conference
today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
SENATOR ALL,son's POSITION.
A Positive Refusal of the Treasury
Portfolio.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Senator Allison
yesterday communicated to his near friends
that he had written to the President-elect
peremptorily declining the appointment of
Secretary of the Treasury. 1t has been very
generally believed at the capital for the past
ten days that he would accept, but when he
returned from indianapolis his fellow Repub-
licans united in begging him not to leave the
their advice. and by today's mail General
Harrison will have the letter of positive de-
clination aud 1t is felt that the Senator can
not again be induced to waver in his resolu
tion.
1t is also well known that as far as SEN
atOr Allison's personal inclinatiOns were
concerned he did not want TO leave the Sen
ate for any purpose. 1t would lead to COM
plications as to his successor and he did not
know what would become of Mr.. ClarksOn,
who wanted and deserved place in the
cabinet. Besides all this, some OF the very
closest friends of the Senator, not alone in
Iowa, argued to him that President Harri-
son would be slated for second term, and
Allison in the cabinet would have his hands
tied, even though he might get the n0min
alton If he were in the Senate. 1t would not
do for cabinet officer to think of the Presi-
dental nomination while there was chance
of the President receiving the nomination
for second term. Ii the administration
was successful President Harrison would be
renominated; If unsuccessful it would be
out of the question for one of his cabinet
officers to retain sufficient popularity to
secure the nomination.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
Resolutions Of Respect.

The Eromathian Adelphi Society Of West
brook Seminary was organized by the stu
dents Aril 6. 1853, through the efforts Of Rev.
Dr. j. p. Weston. This society, formed for
the purpose of encouraging the students In
literary work, has nobly performed its mis-
sion through all these years and is still ac-
tive The list Of enrolment is large and
shows the names of many prominent men
formerly students of the institution. AT the
first meeting of the society after the death of
DIR. Weston, committee was appointed and
at the meeting last evening,
presented the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
whereas, it has pleased the Kind All Father to
take from our midst the dearly beloved president
and founder of this society, therefore be II
Res0 ICED, That we bow in reverent submission 10
His will, knowing that He doeth all things well.
Resolred, That we sincerely mourn the loss OF
him whose life has ever been an inspiration and
example.
Resolved, That we remember with gratitude
his many kind words and deeds so freely bestowed
upon US all.
ResoIred, That we endeavor to make this so.
clety, which he has fostered aud in which he has
been so deeply interested during the many years
past prosper and be what he desired 1t should.
MISS ROSE BENNETT,l Committee
MI. Ms Il Il. II I. sdSf. s62ffh' Resolutions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
MR.. sEWALL NOT RECEIVED.
Secretary Bayard Too Busy to See
the Consul General to Samoa.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Consul General
Sewall win leave this city tonight for his
post Of duty at Samoa. via San Francisco.
He was yesterday relieved from further at.
tendance before the committee on foreign re
lations. Mr.. Sewall called at the State De
partment yesterday to receive any instruct
ions that Secretary Bayard might be disposed
to give. Mr.. Sewall says that he sent in his
card and waited for considerable time and
was not received. He was informed that
the Secretary was engaged and could not see
him. Mr.. Sewall seems to have inferred that
Mr.. Bayard did not care to see him-which
was perhaps not a very strained inference.
Mr.. Sewall says that he leaves without any
new or special instructions, and without any
Instructions whatever except those which he
received when he first left for Samoa. Mr..
Sewall says that he had fully expected spec
ial instructions adapted to the existing situa-
tion, but that he shall not again apply for
them. 1t had not been expected that the
State Department would permit Mr. Sewall
To return in view OF his aggressive opposi-
tion to his superlors, but the department
seems disposed not to interfere.
Mr.. Frye Is member of the committee on
foreign relations and deeply interested in the
Samoan situation. He does not care to
speak at length just now. but he does not say
that 1t seems to be a fact that three asser-
tions are made by Germany in Samoa. First,
the right of search ofAmericansvessels going
into the harbor of nation with whom we
are in treaty relations; second, the suppress
sion of free speech and third, the assuming
control of the police lin Apia. Apia is the
municipal city, which by agreement between
Germany, England. the United States and
ground, in which these nations had equal
rights. Mr.. Frye added that, If such course
is persisted in, every one knew what that
would mean.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
WHAT LONDON SAYS.
The Standard Thinks That Bismarck
Will Not Quarrel.

LONDON, Feb. This mornings Standard
In the course Of a long editorial on the Samo
an question, says: prince Bismarck is not
likely to court a quarrel with the United
States for the sake of gratifying the local
spite of Herr Weber, or any Of the pushing
Germans who aspire 10 treat the Samoan
Islands as their Pacific preserve. There Is
no mistaking the .earnestness and sincerity
Of the protests made at Washington In this
case. No theory of electioneering exigen-
cies can be invoked to explain away the un-
compromising language employed by the
leading politicians The reserve with which
Mr.. Bayard has hitherto responded to ap-
peals made TO the State Department for
prompt and energetic action will not mislead
German diplomatists. In his correspondence
with Berlin he has made his meaning ex-
ceedingly clear The United States will not
tolerate any attempt to subvert the
engagement into which the Cabinet of Ber-
lin has entered with Great Britain precludes
us on our part from assuming that any in
fringement OF the neutrality OF the group Is
contemplated, but 1t must be owned that
there is enough In recent proceedings to Just
ify the concern with which American states
men regard the situation. Surely 1t Is time
that the cooler head of the Chancellor should
0verrule the fimsy arrogance Of his suborli-
mates at ADia He has work enough on hand
as it Is. Why should he not make the repre-
sentations of the United States pretext for
retirement from conflict ON which it was a
mistake to enter and which 1t would be in
fatuatiOn to prosecutor"
The News, commenting on the same ques-
tion, observes: There Is no doubt some
room for misgiving on the score Of the facil
ity with which Prince Bismarck can secure
the agreement Of Lord Salisbury in his col
onial undertakings, but we hesitate to be-
lieve that even the Prime Minister'S pliabil-
ity will extend so far as to support at the
risk Of disagreement with the American gov
ernment policy Of further repression in
Samoa Before this country can sanction
its Justification viii have to be made clearer
then it is now.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
SENATOR wAsnBURN TALKS
About His Mythical Illness and Sew
eraI other Things.

CHICAGO, Feb, 1.-The Senator-elect from
Minnesota, w. ID. Washburn, arrived here
yesterday. To reporter he said:
"0h, am not dead, as some people would
have it. l am good for great deal yet.
can't imagine how that canard about my Sc
rious illness originated. People on all sides
have flooded me with kilograms. Blaine
wired me yesterday, and said Tell me all
about it and just how you feel You see,
James was much afraid the Republicans
were about TO lose a senator. My only trOu-
BILE is general tired feeling, due to the
strain and worry of the recent senatorial
trace Of neuralgia. | hope 1t is nothing
worse, and am positive 1t Is not. Minneso-
ia is as quiet and inoffensive as any State in
the Union. There Is not the slightest trace
Of bad blood existing between the friends OF
bin just after the caucus, and am sure he
was friendly to me and every one else. OF
course he recognized that politics has its full
compliment Of trial and defeats. Our State Is
much interested in the welfare Of her sister,
Dakota Territory, and every person within
Dakota divided and as two sisters admitted
into the Union. Personally, think 1t an
outrage that Dakota, with a population of
over 200. 900 people, cannot enjoy the benefits
Oh lIb y ulLtu OtdtcS. IL 10 W D6 lOpeQ LlHL
this will soon be remedied; II not during the
present session of Congress, then a special
session.
''As far as have heard, feel that can
say that Bismarck has been carrying ON In
high handed manner. The whole group oe
Samoan Islands is not worth the price of one
American life, and think Germany Is tha
last country or foreign power that we could
without losing dignity, stoop to enter into
war with. You see, a great
German or of that descent, and considering
this and our poor navy and almost useless
army, ,and vast extent of sea coast, it would
be chimerical to declare war. We can arbi-
trate the matter and teach Bismarck lesson
or two, think. When 1t comes to direct
in favor of war, but only as a last re-
source"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
STUDYING WEATHER REPORTS.
Penohscot Ice Dealers SmiIingly Be-
gin to Figure on the Crop.

BANGOR, Feb. l.-Mr. I. j. Stevens, of the
firm of 7. J. Stevens & Co., says concerning
the prospects of Maine ice men:
"The Penobscot crop of ice is assured and
the same cannot be truthfully said of any
other river in Maine. The Kennebec people
are smart, and If they can't get their usual
crop of 100000 or 100000 tons on the river,
they must have. They at present, as l have
been told, cannot plane their ice for the rea-
son that 1t is unsafe for horses. Here on the
Pen0bscOt we have in houses about $4,000
tons, nearly all of which was cut last year,
though some is two years old. In 1880, when
we had a winter similar to this, and when in
February New York, Philadelphia, Wash
ingt0n, Providence, Boston and other cities
came down here clamoring for ice we turned
to and cut into April.
I'VE cut SO far into the warm season that
block of ice left one hour exposed to the
suns rays would not hold the hoisting hooks,
1t was so porous. But we put up big lot Of
it, and we sold it WELL Ii the trade comes
this way we are now much better prepared
than in 1880 to attend to it, and / feel quite
sure that we can. in week.. give them 20 or
Since the above conversation some snow
has fallen, and where the ice men thought to
be cutting yesterday, they were busy scrap
ing off the falling snow. Since then, too, adj
ditiOnal contracts have been mades the price
is walking up, and the Penobscot men begin
to rub the palms of their hands together
rather more briskly than before. "Ten days
cold wave. and way below zere, too, will
keep the ice men from rushing down to Ban
gor," said one dealer. All are hopeful and
all eagerly study the weather report.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
ADvICES FROM AUCKLAND AND BERLIN.
The Declaration Of War Is Not credI-
ted by BIsmarck's Organ.
Mataafa May Rule u He Does So
Under German Control.
Mr.. Bayard Declines to See His Rep
resentatlve to Samoa.

AUCKLAND, N. a., Feb. 1.-The latest ad
vices from Samoa say Tamasese's support
ers have been reduced to 800 men. The Brit
ish ard American consuls declined to recog-
nize the right of the Germans to establish
martial law. The German authorities are
willing to recognize Mataafa provided he
rules under German control.
BERLIN, Feb. 1.-The North German Ga
zette says the declaration Of war in an inter-
national sense on the part of the German
consul or the commanding officer in Samoa
is improbable. No Instructions to that ef-
feet have been given by the government and
there Is no opponent in the islands against
whom war could be declared. Tamasese is
friend Of the Germans and Mataafa Is not
recognized as a ruler by Germany. The Ger
man forces may, on basis of self defence
and reprisals be engaged in actural warfare
but that would not involve the consequences.
of international war.
BERLIN, Feb. 1.-The Cologne Gazatte
says: Germany must restore her authority
In Samoa and must make an example OF the
m'sdoer. This eide of the procedure is de-
termined upon and is unalterable. Germa-
ny's proposals for the settlement OF the
difficulty, now on the way to Washington
will convice America Of Germany's endeav-
or to deal justly with all duly established
interests"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
THIS TIME IN THE BLACK REPUBLIC.
Germany and France Said to Nave
Schemes Of Agerandlzennent.
The Present Situation OF Boulaneer's
Friends and Their Opponents.
william o'Brien Threatened with
Further IndIgnItIes.

PoRT-AU-PRINcE, Jan. 15.-The situation
here shows little change. President Legl-
time, by many arrests and occasional execu-
tons, has quieted all open opposition TO his
rule. BypDOlite's forces remain near La
Ecaer. The northern forces are well equip
ped TO stand an attack. The southern army
Of 6oOo men is approaching the northern
army. Gen. Letenieee leaves Port au Prince
tonight with re-enforeements 10 attack
Laecer. Gen. Legitime viii offer, In the
event Of the capture Of his capital, to estab-
lish his rule only over the southern depart
ments, acknowledging the northern depart
ments under Gen. Hyppolite. Legitime's
supporters claim his influence would lead 10
a regeneration Of the people Of Hayti. II Il
stated the sinews OF war are being furnished
to Legitime by the French government
through the minister resident at Port au
Prince, with the hope OF ultimately securing
a protectorate over Hayti. The German
government Is said to be financially backing
Hyppolite.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
three hours today, and finally rejected it 3S
to 10.
Other Washington Matters.

1t Is alleged that clerks Of the Treasury
Department have been engaged in buy ing
up the certificates Of government witnesses
which had been discounted by national
banks, the banks being induced to sell at
low figure because OF decision rendered by
comptroller Durham that the certificates were
payable only to the persons, named on their
face. 1t is said that having bought the GER
tifcates, the clerks secured a reversal OF the
decision and collected the full amount there
The total public debt Is now 81 ,685, ,308, ,060-
81; debt less cash In the treasury February
1,121, ,845, 1882 decrease Of debt during the
month, S12. .2i6, ,284.i5.
today favorably reported the bill to retire
Gen. w. S. Rosecrans with the rank of
brigadier general.
A post office has been established at Win
necook, Me-. with William X. Whitten, post
Shipbuider Cramp, speaking of ships and
modern military methods Of destruction, re-
marked today that the dynamite cruiser
would be quite ready for operation as soon
as as needed. fleet off Sandy Hook or Port
The terrible explosives which she carries
can be thrown three miles. For coast oper-
ations she would be the terror of any fleet.
If" he added, I'VE should be suddenly
be mounted at the entrance to the harbor or
upon ordinary vessels, properly braced. All
this would be the work Of very short time.
The fear of such a monster of destruction
would exert a terrifying influence upon the
personnel of any fleet" Il am not figuring
on war;" said:he, "but il it should come, we
can very readily defend our coast
Representative Gallinger, from the CON-
mittee on invalid pensions, today reported
favorably the Senate bill granting pensions
of $25 per month to all female nurses of the
late war, who served six months and whose
services was approved by Miss ID. l.. Dix,
superintendent of women nurses.
The agricultural appropriation bill COM
pleted by the House committee on agricul-
ture purposes an appropriation of 81. $780, ,0l0,
as compared with estimates of 81, CSC, ,160 and
an appropriation for the present year Of ST.
1885. The regular appropriation Of $780,
600 for the purchase and distribution of
seeds is made, but the Commissioner of
Agriculture is required to supply the seeds
directly TO the several State agricultural ex-
pertinent stations for distribution by them.
This will deprive Congressman Of their
usual quota Of seed.
President Cleveland has sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Jesse d. Abrahams Of Virginia, to be Controller
Of the Currency, vice William L. Trenholm, re-
signed.
Sidney 1. Wilson of Kentucky, to be Pension
Agent at Washington.
Decius 5. Wade Of Montana to be Chief Justice
OF the Supreme Court of the Territory Of Monta-
ma, vice Newton W. Mcconnell, resigned.
Col. Joseph C. Breckenridge, to be Inspector
General with the rank Of Brigader General.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
FORCE IF NECESSARY.
Mr.. Thomas's Resolution Regarding
the Samoan Crisis.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The news of the
recent action of the German forces at Samoa
has given rise to quito commotion among
members of the House of Representatives
and much indignation is felt atl the an
nouncement that the Germans intend to
search vessels srriving at Samoa. Repre-
sentative Thomas Of Illinois who is parti-
cularly active and influential member Of the
committee on naval affairs has prepared the
following resolution which will be presented
to the House at the first opportunity:
Whereas, from reports transmitted to Congress
current newspaper accounts, the rights OF Amer
can citizens appear to have been grossly invaded
and the commercial interests OF the United States
ieopardized by the action OF thesGerman govern
ment through its naval forces in the Samoan
Islands, and
whereas. late newspaper dispatches show that
steps have been taken looking to the acquisition
Of the Samoan Islands by the German govern
ment In violation Of the rights and interests OF
the government with which the government of
the United states holds treaty and commercial
relations and In violation OF the treaty rights OF
the United States.
Therefore, Be il resolved by the Senate and
House OF Representatives OF the United states in
Congress assembled that the President is hereby
authorized and directed TO take such steps
f0rcibly, II deemed expedient, as are necessary
and proper to protect and maintain the honor,
dignity and interests of the flag and government
OF the United States and its citizens against the
acts OF the Emperor OF Germany or his forces.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
A LIVELY RUNAWAY.

A horse attached to sleigh belonging to
Goodwin's stable while standing ON Congress
street yesterday afternoon, suddenly became
frightened and started on the dead run down
the street. The people in the street at once
gave him the right of way. When he reached
Milk street he made quick turn, nearly
running over little boy and rushed at full
speed into Sawyer's stable at the corner Of
Milk and Federal streets. The horse run
the whole length Of the stable and brought
up against some carriages. The sleigh was
a complete wreck and the horses hind legs
were somewhat wren ched, caused by break
ing through the floor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
Appreciated Abroad as Well as at
A0nna.

The Kennebec Journal speaks In warm
praise OF the beautiful little collection Of
hand decorated china" by Miss A. NJ. Gould
of this city, which is on exhibition in Au-
gusta this week. 1t says: "There are only
eight pieces, but they are each worthy Of a
very careful study. The most noticeable
piece is the large vase with the stopper,
which we think very fine example of the
use of matt colors and bronzes. This piece
is choice in design and careful in execution,
showing the deft touch and fine insight Of
the true artist"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
GENERAL ELECTION IN ocrosER.
The Present Situation OF the French
Political Contest.

PARIS, Feb. Lit is the general impress
sion today that the Chamber Of Deputies
will complete its legal term Of ONCE and that
the general elections win not occur until
October. The majority In the division on
the vote expressing confidence In the gov
ernment yesterday was composed Of Repub-
licans altogether. The minority included
1863 members OF the Right, IA B0ulangists
and So Republicans. The Radical journals
congratulate the members OF that party that
a crisis has been avoided. They claim that
the ministerial question was solved by the
vote. The OppOrtunist organs declare that
the government has been merely respited for
a few days. The Boulangist papers consider
the government as lost.
The Llberte announces that the ministry
will be reconstructed az an early date. The
temps has no faith IN the efficacy Of the re-
strietive measures proposed by NJ. floquet.
The scrutin d'arrondissement bill was tabled
by the Chamber Of Deputies today. On the
Bourse today, prices were firm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-02
The Opera house.

The committee on opera house held a
meeting at the Board Of Trade rooms Yester-
day morning, the full committee being pres
ent. The secretary was instructed to make
the following statement for the information
of all who are interested:
The committee has examined all sites for
an opera house thus far suggested, but either
from unsuitable location or from the high
price asked by the owners, or from the un-
willingness of owners to fix any price at all,
the committee has been unable to make any
arrangements for securing a site.
The committee, therefore, earnestly desire
that any one having lot suitable for this
purpose (which should at least be 75x10O
feet which they wish to offer, will commu-
nicate with the secretary, George @. Bur-
CESS, who will lay the proposition before the
committee