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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-04
A SCENE IN THE SENATE.
Mr.. Vests Introduction of a ScurrI-
Ious Article Resented.
Some Plain Talk on the Subject by
Senator HaWIev.
Better Postal Facilities With South
America Recommended. ~

| WAsHrxaroN, July 3.-In the Senate to.
! day, Mr.. Vest continued his remarks against
the shipping bills introduced by Mr.. Frye.
Mr.. Vest went on TO speak of the late Pan
American Conference, and had read clip
ping from the New York Herald's Buenos
Ayres correspondence to show what a prom
inent and intelligent citizen of BuenOs Ayres
Senior Pierra. who accompanied the Argen-
tine delegates to Washington, thought of the
conference, of Mr.. Blaine, Mr.. Curtis and
the United States delegates. AS soon as the
clerk finished the reading of this very caus-
tic criticism. Mr.. Hawley asked Mr. Vest
whether he knew who wrote that, and
whether it was quite fair and decorous to
have printed such a mass of irresponsible
blackguardiSm.
Mr.. Vest replied that the gentleman's name
was given in the communication.
Mr.. Hawley-"l reaffirm what said, that
man who speaks as he does of honorable
gentlemen, and who says OF Americanicol-
leges that degrees can be obtained for $50.
says wllfully that which Is false"
Mr.. Vest-"That may be ascribed to igno-
rance of American colleges"
Mr.. Hawley-"And to his ignorance of all
the laws that govern gentlemen"
Mr.. Vest-"He Is secretary OF society in
Buenos Ayres, and accompanied the delega-
tion from the Argentine Republic to this
Pan-American conference"
Mr.. Hawley-"You may add he is liar
and backguard."
Mr.. VestS"That is a question between
him and the Senator from Connecticut"
Mr.. Hawley-"The Senator from Missouri
introduced his friend here"
Mr.. Vest-"The article was published in a
New York paper, extracted from paper in
Buenos Ayres, and has gone broadcast over
the country"
Mr.. Hawley-"The Senator from Missouri
will not endorse what that blackguard said ?"
Mr., Vest declared that he had not en-
dorsed it but had had it read to shew that
the South Americans represented in the Con-
ference were keen business men and could
not be made to give America their trade by
means of junketting trip.
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FOR tIcHrr,cENsE.
The Resolutions Adopted by the
Second Democratic Convention.

Following are the resolutions adopted by
the Democratic State convention at Augusta,
in addition to the platform previously
adopted:
Whereas, This convention did resolve when last
assembled "that the hypocrisy and dishonesty
with which the Republican party has dealt with
the question of temperance deserves the condem-
nation OF all good people," ETC., etc.
Whereds, The Democratic National Convention
in 1884 resolved that we oppose Sumptuary laws
which vex the citizen and interfere with individ-
ual liberty.
Whereas, The Democratic State Convention in
1885 resolved that we declare our adhesion to
the principles of the National Democracy as enun-
ciated in the platform of the Democratic National
Whereas, Very recently the people of New
Hampshire rejected prohibition by 5,l90 major.
lty; OF Massachusetts by 45,S20 majority; of
py 8,315 majority, having only three years
y ReIore Of ADOPTED prohibition e5 By 6SS major
by 5.645 malorlty Of Texas, by 81 1857 majority
OF Iowa. by 1928 ~ majority; Of oregon, by 1886
Pennsylvania, by 18s,o27 majority,
Whereas, IN view OF these facts, and after SIX
years OF constitutional prohibition, and forty
hands Of its friends, supported by the full legisla-
tive, judicial and executive power of the State.
many Democrats and Republicans think ii has
been such failure as calls for its resubmissiOn
to the people; therefore,
ResoLvcd, That we favor the election of COVER
nor and legislature who will re-submlt the pro-
hibItory amendment of the Constitution to the
people of the state.
ResoI0ed, That if the people declare against
prohibition we favor high license.
ReSolCed, That with one voice we denounce the
electoral bill now before Congress as revolution
airy and destructive OF the right of the voters to
control their own elections, 1t takes the ballot
box from the people and gives it to returning
boards.
Tire purpose is tn make a desperate cOmbina
tiun of 10 OticAi leaders who have uSurDed the
control If he Republican party to secure their re-
ele tien and 10 steal the presidency in 1892 as
they did IN 87o, when the statesman, Tilden,waS
Irandulently counted out by the aid Of their re-
turning boards.
EesoSred, That the Democracy of Maine send
greeting to their brethren lin Pennsylvania today
assembled, ana that the action Of both conven
tions may be "A victory for the people, whose lber
| ties are now threatened by the party in power.
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Cen. Walker ElGquenily Recalls ftn
Of 25 Years Ago.
Gen. Sherman and Hon. Hannibal Ham.
lin Arouse Enthusiasm.
Ringing Speeches by Gems. Howard,
Chamberlain and Others.
Gen. Conner Chosen President for
the Coming Year.

Yesterday witnessed the arrival of the
great body of members of the Army of the
Potomac. Hotel corridors were filled with
distinguished looking veterans wearing their
various corps badges, and some of them sew
eral others granted to them for distinguished
services. The various committees on trans
portati0n fulfilled their duties most faith
fully and escorted the visitors to their as
signed quarters. 1t was a sombresday after
the beautiful weather with which Portland
had been favored AID there were occasional
showers. The effect of this condition of the
weather was to keep the visitors in doors a
great deal but there we've so many greetings
to be interchanged that it didn't really so
much matter.
Secretary of War Proctor went to Augusta
to spend the day with Gov. Burleigh at mus
ter but returned with the Governor and
staff in the evening in time for the banquet.
Gen. sherman was Of course the great center
of attracsion. As the old hero entered the
Falmouth he told the porter to be careful of
his valises for they contained original pack
ages. Everybody wanted to see Sherman,
and crowds gathered about him wherever he
went. just before the distinguished guests
went on to the stage at City Hall in the
afternoon they assembled in the mayors
room and ali stood about in circle while the
general walked around and shook everyone
by the hand. Gen. Fitz John Porter was
another general who attracted good deal of
attention. His military whiskers and gray
muStache were reminders of a set of old
officers who were noted for their military
appearance. But where there were so many
gathered together it would be almost impos.
sible to particularize. A great proportion of
those mentioned in Gen. Walkers grafton
were here and it was great sight to those
who were born since the war to be able to
look upon the men the praises of whose
doughty deeds have resounded throughout
the world.
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simple names written upon 1t, that you
might not be forgotten in a nameless grave.
Applausel. Nor shall you be forgo you
Your country. has given that decree. You
belong to her history; you belong TO her ne I;
through all the coming years, your valor,
your character, your loyalty, your generous
devotion, will be part and parcel OF her his
tory and OF her glory transmitted TO all the
generStions that shall come.
as 8. nave glanced upon you this afternoon
one tnOught mas come upon me that must
utter now. There are various
associations connected with the
war. We are members Of more than one
other than this, l doubt n0t-the Grand Army
OF the Republic, the Loyal Legion, and so on
formed voluntarily for certain expressed pur-
poses, you making the organizations, and
those organizations at some time to be dis
solved but ours, comrades and ladies and
gentlemen, is an organization not made by
man, an organization called together by the
great Providential facts of history, an organ
ization born Of divine decree, and which no
Secretary of War nor President Of the United
States can ever disband and cause to dis
appear
such spectacle as that recounted In this
most marvellous manner this afternoon and
that which followed it when the glorious
armies commanded and led by our distin-
guished guests passed over their grand re-
view: but there was thought If not a scene,
there was an act II not sight, which took
place there more grand to my thought and
memory than anything else; 1t was when
those glorious armies that saved the Repub-
lie returned to the Capital to divest them.
selves of every aspect and symbol of their
power, laying down their arms so humbly at
the feet of the redeemed nation and consti-
tutional authorities, they returning TO re-
sumo their places as peaceful citizens. That,
in the eyes of the world, doubt not was the
most magnificent act performed on this con-
tinent. When you laid down those dark
emblems aud implements Of war, and when
1t was given out that that army had disband-
ed you flew on the white wings of peace to
dwell in every blessed home throughout the
North. And there henceforth has your infu-
ence and labor, your example and your
power, been illustrated as good and faithful
citizens, loyalty doing their duty.
No, when that order came, which L never
can forget, on that calm Summer morning.
by direction of the President of the United
States, this army as an organization ceases
to exist, What knell like feelings eat in
our hearts, and yet it was even so. But no,
never could any order disband, or atany rate
dissolve, that army that had stood together
through those four years for the defence and
glory Of the nation. You live, and you will
ever live; your precious blood has been laid
at the very corner stone of the mighty fabric
of the resurrected Republic. and your glory
and your fame shall shine on its summit so
long as it shall stand. GApplause.l
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OavaIryCorps,

The Society Of the Cavalry of the United
eectes, met at Williams Hall. Gen. Cham
80 .president Of the society, called th.
meettnG n order. On motion Gen. l.. Q. EE
tes was appoifssssa secretary AIRY pro tenn; The
proceedings Of the est 'meetins %ere read
and approved. ~
The treasurer's report was read and COM
mittee consisting Of Gen. Cilley, Major
Thaxter and Col. Clarkson was appointed to
audit the account The committee reported
and the same accepted.
On motion a committee on election OF
| ing Of Col. Allen, Col. Benson, Col. Parneil,
Capt. Ford and Sergt. Martin, who reported
the following officers. who were elected:
President-Gen. Chas. ii. Smith, U. s. A.
Vice Presidents.Col; A. 5. Bliss, 10th N. Y.
| Gen. L. s. Trobridge, 9th Mich Cavalry; Mai. ii.
| w. Sawyer, LIST N. j. Cavalry; 1t. Col. VIM. II.
TreasurerEMai. @ y e. irvine e"V Whitehead.
| Secretary-Mal. L. L. Barney.
Assistant Secretary-Brig. Gen. Z. NJ. Whitak-
er.
AdIutant General-Capt VIM. L. Gregg.
Standard Bearer =Iient possoy oiagett.
Bugler-J. G. Darling, list Mass. cavalry.
Major Barney having declined a re-elec-
| tion, Gen. l.. G. Estes Twas elected secretary.
Major G. W. Coils was appointed treasur-
On motion of Major Thaxter, Gen. s. E.
Chamberlain was elected as vice president to
represent the society In the Society OF the
Army of the Potomac.
On motion, Buffalo, NY, was recommend
ed as the place for the next meeting Of the
society.
On motion, Gen. Butterheld was recon-
mended as the choice of the society for pres
] ident OF the Society Of the Army Of the Pc
t0mac.
Capt. E. A. Paul was elected historian Of
the Cavalry Society.
On motion the thanks Of the society was
rendered the reception committee for Its use
Of the hall and decorations.
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TO THE SOUTH.
Better Postal Facilfinta,sss Reconncend-
ed by the President,

WASHINGTON, July 3.-President Harri-
son has sent to Congress message trans
mitting letter from Secretary Blaine upon
the reports adopted by the Pan-American
Conference respecting postal and cable COM
munication between the United States and
the ports of Central and South America,
which accompanied the letter. In his letter
the Secretary says:
"The report of the committee on cemmunica-
tion upon the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea,
shows that Mexico and the republics of Central
America although containing population and
wealth that are but fraction OF our own, and
with public revenues that do not compare with
those of the United States, are doing more than
this government to maintain commerce that is
OF much greater Importance and advantage to us
than it is to them.
"The representatives of countries bordering on
the Pacific also recommend the cooperation OF
the various countries for the establishment of one
or more subsidized steamship lines OF the first
class between San Francisco and Valparaiso
and intermediate points, each country to pay a
proportionate share to its population. Between
the United States and ports of Brazil, Uruguay
and the Argentine Republic it is recommended
that fast subsidized line be established and an
auxiliary slower line between the United States
and Brazil to stop at minor ports"
The President In his message says: 81 cannot
too strongly urge upon Congress the necessity Of
giving this subject Immediate and favorable con.
sideration and of making adequate appropriations
to carry the recommendation into effect"
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DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
The Governor and Secretary Proctor
at Camp BurIeIeb-

AUGUSTA, JuIy-a-A driving rain from
the East began at about midnight threaten
'ns co spoil the Governor S day exercises at
Camp Burleigh. Inspector General Harper
made an inspection of the quarters in the
rain. The Governor and party arrived in
camp at about noon. At las Secretary of
War Proctor arrived at Camp Burleigh and
was received by Gov. Burleigh and staff, and
Brigadier General Mitchell and staff. 1t was
raining at the time but the troops were
drawn up In line and the usual artillery
salute fired.
Secretary Proctor took dinner at the head
quarters mess house with the Governor and
staff and other officials. He expressed him
self much pleased with the camp and the ap
pearance of the men. despite then rain.
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HERE AND THERE.
Scenes and Incidents OF the Reun-
ion. Some cay-some sad.

ions oOUio LAY -oon1o odo.
Gen. Fitz John Porter is an exceedingly
handsome gentleman, with an eye as clear
aud piercing as a man Of 80 His old men
seem to love him dearly too. One Of the
most effecting meetings of the day was be-
tween Gen. Porter and Massachusetts,
soldier named Dodge. The latter is hand
some, strapping. big fellow. but wounds
make him go on crutches. He had not seen
or rather feH his commander, (for rebel pow
der blinded the poor fellow, since the war.
He was led up to the General, who greeted
him warmly: II can't see you General, but
wanted to shake your hand. only wish L
could see you"
"God bless you, wish l could give you
part of my sight," said Gen. Porter with
emotion, as the man lovingly held his hands.
The scene was touching In the extreme and
tears found their way down many cheek
Of men who would go into battle without a
tremor.
1t was a particularly graceful thing for the
Army Of the Potomac to do to elect Port
land man president during their meeting
here. Gen. Connor is a brave soldier, a
splendid scholar and a true gentleman, and
will fill the presidents Office with dignity
and ability.
1t would be hard to find a more jOyial,
nOble-souled set Of men than the officers VINO
gathered at the 10th Corps headquarters yes
terday. Prominent among them were Ma!or
w. T. Carleton. Col. G. b. Dyer Major " De-
Carson, Capt. Eldridge. Adjutant j. L. ohep-
pard and Major Dalrymple' some Oh 'ne
eorns meetin0s ware large, but none more
enjoyable than the 1Oth's
A very affecting scene occurred near the
ticket office, when two old vets met each
other for the first time since the battle of
Fair Oaks. Both men hesitated at first, un-
able to remember distinctly during the long
years of separation. Then, with one i'm
pulse. they clasped hands warmly, a hand
shake such as only old army men can give,
and with pleasure beaming in each bronzed
countenance, they walked off, to recount
again their battles and doings in the great
war.
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Election Bill Again

WASHINGTON, July 3.-In the House this
morning, Mr.. Lodge of Massachusetts asked
for reprint of the Federal election bill,
with marginal notes.
Mr.. Rogers Of Arkansas demanded the
regular order.
Mr.. Lodge thought there was no necessity
to get cross about the matter.
Mr. Rogers said the House had had enough
of the bill.
MIR. H0uk of Tennessee responded that the
Democrats might get more of it.
MT. Lodges request was not acceded to.
Mr.. McComas of Maryland presented tine
conference report on the District of Colum-
ola appropriation bill.
After some debate, and pending a vote on
ne conference report, the House at Las p. m.
d1ourned until Monday.
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Inc following are the United States Signal
service observations for yesterday. July
ou' TAKEN at = p. m., 18th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston. 72', S, cloudy: New York TAO c
cloudy; Philadelphia, Ia. s. rain " Washing,
ton. 760, NV. rain; Albany. 700 rain
Buffalo, $50, n, cloudy Cleveland 73o NV NV
partly clonSdyN 1od Nw Detroit, 52o, E, cloudy
Sao GaicSgC bPiutb Piartb ss4iSudy st. Paul
Vincent missing; Bismarck, $50, N, clond.
less Jacksonville, 76o, w. cloudy.
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The Rand Concarta.

Owing to the storm the band concerts were
given in City Hall last night instead of at
the promenades. The American Band Of
Westbrook, Howard S. Babb. leader; and
the Yarmouth Band, f. A. Blanchard. lead
er, WED with each other, playing alternately
many very pleasing selections 1t is only jus
tice to say that both bands acquitted them
selves creditably Although the large hall
was not crowded, those who were present
went away well pleased with the grand
concert
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SPuNKY LITTLE CHILL.
Jealousy Manifested by the South
American Republic.

CHICAGO, July 3.-Inis Mendoza of Buen-
os Ayres, who was in this city yesterday,
speaking on South American affairs, said
that an alliance between the Argentine Re-
public, Peru and Brazil exists. but that its
object is defensive. There is no thought of
an attack upon Chill, he explained,
but that little country is act
ing so badly that it is necessary
to restrain it, The citizens of Chilli think
their interests predominant over all others in
South South America; in fact, they think Chilli is
South America, and this alliance is only fol-
mulated to check the violation of interna-
tional rights.
Peace In Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO. July "a despatch
from Nuevo Laredo, Mex, says that there is
not single organized band of revolutionists
on the Texas frontier, and that the.two COM
panies of bandits who crossed the Rio Grande
five days ago have been dispersed. Proofs
OF revolutionary intent are accumulating
against Ruiz Sandoval.
Manuel Romero Rubio, minister of the in
terlor, IN long interview with an Associ-
ated Press correspondent, told him that the
material progress of Mexico precludtaess-a'ii all
idea OF successful revolution,
The Vessel a Total Loss.
LONDON, July 3:-T'ne British bark James
Martin, Captain Elemerg, which sailed from
Newcastle n. S<IW. April 81, for Valparaiso,
went ashore at the latter place and became a
total,f1oss.
Thel AntI-sIavery Conference.
BRUSSELS, July 3.-The independent con.
vention between America and the Congo
state was signed yesterday, and added to the
general result of the anti slavery conference
1t was decided to grant a period of six
months within which the powers may ratify
the signatures of their representatives.
Foreign Notes.
There is a crisis in the Spanish Cabinet.
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BUSINESS MEETING.
Ex-Governor Seldom Connor Elected
President.

Ex-Governor Seldom Connor Elected
President.
The business meeting was called to order
by acting president Gen. Charles Ii. T. Col
lis at $50. On motion it was voted to dis
pense with the reading of the records. The
report of the treasurer was then read by the
treasurer. The report was received and re-
ferred to the auditing committee.
1t was voted that committee of three be
appointed to choose place for the meeting
in 1891.
Gen. MacMahon presented the name of
the city Of Buffalo, New York, as a place Of
meeting.
Secretary King read an invitation from the
city government of that city.
Oh ffr%otion it was voted to suspend the
rules and to select Buffalo as the next meet
ing place.
Col King reported frOp the committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting t0take measures
toward erecting suitable memCria. TO the
martyrs of Southern prisons. The report
was adopted and accepted.
The committee on the proposed Grant
monument reported no progress. On motion
it was voted to refer to the incoming presi-
dent the resolution already twice presented
regard to a monument to General MeLel-
! Ian.
General Morgan of New York, presented
a resolution looking to greater ease in the se-
lection of presiding officer. 1t provided
in the case of the expected absence from
meeting of the president, that the executive
committee should select presiding officer
| from the list of vice presidents and the past
presidents.
General MacMahon of New York, pre-
sented a like resolution from the Sixth
Corps. Both were laid over until the next
meeting. under the rules.
| The presentation of vice presidents came
| next The following were chosen from the
| several corps:
1st-Ira NJ. Hedges.
2nd-John ID. Billings, Cambridge.
3d-Gen. r. De Trobriand, New Orleans.
5th-Capt. Nathan Appleton, Boston.
6th-Col. Redfeld Proctor, Washington.
| 9th-F. W. Swift, Detroit, Mich.
10th-George b. Dyer. Washington.
1lth-Gen. Q; Q; Howard, Y; 3: A.
12th-Capt. IL. II. Sargent Portland.
| 19th-Major General George L. Beal, Norway.
Cavalry Corps-S. f. Chamberlain Boston.
General Staif-Joseph Dickinson.
Gen. Dawes of Missouri then presented
the name of Gen. Abner Doubleday for pre-
| sident. The name of General Selden Connor
was also presented and later DOubleday's
| name was withdrawn and Gen. Connor's
| election was made unanimous. Col. Horatio
| C. King of New York was reelected record
| ing secretary, Gen. Geo. III. Sharp, Rondout,
| N. Y, was elected corresponding secretary,
and Lieut.. Col. Samuel Truesdell, New
York, treasurer.
Gen. Connor made brief speech of thanks,
and after passing votes Of thanks to the pre-
siding officers, the Mayor and City Council,
and to the officers OF the County of Cumber-
land for courtesies extended, at 61O the
meeting adjourned.
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War In Gotham,

NEW YORK, July 3.-A crowd of about 200
striking cloak makers assembled at the shop
| of Meyer 81 Jonassen and the Mercantile
Cloak Company on Broadway this morning
as the employees were going to work and for
a general fight ensued in which several per-
sons sons were badly hurt. The police dispersed
| the belligerents
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Saw 1t Was a Fraud.

CHICAGO, July 3-The creditors bill filed
the failure of the great jewelry house of
Clapp 81 Davies as a gigantic fraud, leisurely
planned and deliberately carried out for the
purpose of defrauding the creditors. The
court was asked to appoint a new receiver.
The plaintiffs claims aggregate $34. .625.
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cessful close this evening. Owing to an ac-
cidental explosion the fireworks on the pro-
posed fotilla display on the river did not
take place, much to the disappointment of
thousands of people. A grand display of
fireworks was given at O'Clock on Mt.Wash-
ington and other points in the city.