Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-07
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.

Greeted by Large Crowds Along the
 Route-Hfs Remarks at Clifton
 Forge.
 6.-At Clifton Forge there was a large crowd waiting to greet the president and to serenade him at the station. The presi- dent left his dinner to respond to the call of the assembly. He said: My friends, I hope you will excuse me from making a speech. I have travelled for the first time over the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and have noticed with great interest and pleasure that development which is being made along the rood, of the mineral resources of the state of Virginia. [Cheers. What I have seen moves me to offer my sincere con gratulaeions on what you have already ac- complished, and what is surely in store for you if you make up of your resources and opportunities. Cheers.
 Secretary Tracy was loudly called for. He made a brief speech in which he said that no state was making more rapid strides in the development of her manu- featuring and mineral resources than Vir- ginia. His remarks were loudly cheered.
 STAUNToN, Va., Oct. 6.-President liar rison and party on their way west were met at the station this evening by a large gathering of citizens. The president ap- peared on the platform of his private car and was greeted with hearty cheers and music by a colored band.
 The Oklahoma Trouble.
 KANSAS CITY, Oct. GA dispatch from Guthrie says that the excitement there over the capitol location question still continues. President of the Senate Gar denshire says he will not sign the bill locating the capitol at Oklahoma City inasmuch as Speaker Daniels contests the legality of his Daniels0 signature. The question was not brought up in the lower house to-day, it being deemed unwise on account of the existing excitement. Speaker Daniels went to Oklahoma City, his home, last Saturday and has not returned to Guthrie. A dispatch from that place says that he is in fear of losing his life should he return at present, and that he has re- ceived several anonymous letters threat ening his life should he ever return to Guthrie.
 TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS.
 James McNaughton and an eight-year-old girl perished in the flames of a burning house at Max vile, Ont, yesterday.
 The comptroller of the currency has called for a report of the conditions of the banks at the close of business Thursday, October 9
 A blaze that destroyed s150,OOo of property oc- cured at Chicago last night in the six-story and basement structure Nos. 257-259 State street.
 Governor Campbell has issued a proclamation convening the legislature of Ohio in extra ses- sion on Tuesday, October IA, to consider legisla- tion relative to the city government of Cincin- nati.
 Representatives from Harvard and Yale met in Springfield last night and decided to have the da Haryard-X r5 ale footbsll game played on Hamp Intercollegiate association.
 The Grand Duke Nicholas, uncle of the czar, is in critical condition. The cancerous affection from which he has been suffering for long time has attacked the brain, and his physicians pro nounce the case very serious.
 The secretary of the treasury yesterday re- ceived conscience contribution of $500 from an unknown resident of Boston, who sent an explan- ernment for duties on imported goods.
 The election in Covington, Ky, was conducted by ballot somewhat similar to the Australian system. Hitherto the method of voting has been by viva voce. The result was the election Of Mayor J. Thomas, rep, by majority of 146.
 The members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company, about 125 in number, left Boston yesterday afternoon by special train over the Old Colony railroad en route for Philadel- phia where their fall field day will be celebrated to-day.
 The census bureau yesterday announced the population of Michigan to be 2 0S9 792 an increase since 1880 of 452S55 The total population of In- diana is 1S9 030 increase since 1880 of 210729 The total population of California is 1so4, ,0o2 increase since 1880 of 3S9, sos.
 The issue of standard silver dollars from the hints during the week ended October was S901 ,52i The issue during the corresponding pe- riod of last year was Sl,254,025. The shipments of fractional silver coin during September was sI, ,6s2 S6S.
 Captain Trivier, the French traveller. will start for Africa November 10 for the purpose of exploring the east and west coasts of that country. The chief aim of his journey will be to discover channels of trade by which the commercial interests of France may he advanced.
 Another slash in the eastern rates from St. Louis has been made by the Big Four road an- nouncing s3 fare to Cincinnati and return, to 20 into effect today. The indications are that this rate will go lower and that there is to be an active warfare between the Big Four and the Ohio and Mississippi roads. No other lines have as vet entered the fight.