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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-13
WEST POINT EXERCISES.
Remarks cf General Sherman and Others to
the Graduating Class

WEST POINT, June 12.-The last of the
exercises are over and another class has
gone forth. Rev. Edward Everett Hale ad-
dressed the graduates this afternoon in be-
half of the Board of Visitors, concluding
with the sentiment "Stand by your cOun-
try, boys" which was received by the
cadets with loud applause, Secretary of
War Proctor told them that the time of
peace was the hardest for army officers.
There was no doubt of their record in time
of war. Since the days of Miles Standish
there had been no period of forty years in
which there had not been a call upon an
able General to command our armies in
war.
General Sherman was introduced. He
said lie would first lave to apologize for
appearing in civilian dress. But tell
you," said he, you will be glad to follew
my example when you have served fifty
years, as have DONE" At this announce
ment the audience sent up mighty shout
of congratuation to the old warrior. =" l
have served in fifty such classes as this
hich will leave here" added General
Sherman. 81 am pleased to see such a
large audience to-day. Times have changed
Of the Corps OF Cadets has re-
mained almost the same since
the organization of the academy in
1878" In conclusion, General Sherman
said the graduates must not become impa-
tient for promotion. General Sherman
himself never commanded a company until
the war broke out. He advised the cadets
to trust in God and serve their country
faithfully.
The corps then marched back to the bar
racks, the order of the day was read aud
the cadets dismissed. The boys hurried
away to pack their trunks and put on
civilian dress, and few hours later they
Were on their return to New York.
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RRITIsH AFFAIRs.
Caucus Of the Conservative Party at III
n. Hlr-h

Caucus Of the Conservative Party at the
Carlton Club.
LONDON, June 12.-At Il caucus OF the
Conservative party at the Carlton Club TO-
day Lord Salisbury announced that in order
to cope with the business on hand, bills
which reach an advanced stage during the
present session would be resumed at the
next session at the same stage. Several
Conservatives condemned such a course,
saying that it would inaugurate bad sys-
TEN. After lengthy discussion the caucus
separated without adopting formal reso-
luton on the subject. The Cabinet after
ward held meeting in Smiths private
room to discuss the matter. Information
comes from q reliable source that the Gov
ernment has decided to abandon the Land
Purchase Bill for the present season. The
UniOniSts prefer that the Licensing Bill be
dropped.
Thirty Conservatives have reyolted,
being discOntented with Secretary
Matthews action relative to Chief Of Po-
lice Monroe.
At the Carlton Club meeting Salisbury
spoke of the fatigue of Parliamentary
work, and proposed standing order that
none except money bills be debated after
certain date, all others to be suspended un-
til the following session. This plan would
have the advantage Of giving the House of
Lords more time to discuss the bills brought
before il,
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ST. Louis Results.

ST. LOUIS, June 12.-The weather was
showery to-day and the track very heavy.
First race, one mile and seventy yards,
Solid Silver (Thorpe) won, Castaway Grit
fifth second, John Morris (Fox) third. Time,
l:51.
Second race tSt. Louis OAKS. one and a
half miles, Daisy (Overton) won, Lulu B
lElkie) second, Miss Maud (Newman) third.
Time, 2:44%4
(Keys) won, Average (Atkinson) second,
Bramblebush (Allen) third. Time, 1:19.
Fourth race, one mile and a furong
(handicap), there were but two starters
GlOckner (BrittOn) won, WahOO (Griffith)
second. Time, 200
Fifth race, one mile, Workmate FoXl
lPorteL third. Time, l :45A.
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THE HOUSE.
Conference Rsport on the Antitrust Bill-Ths
Lodge Resolution.

Conference Rsport on the Antitrust Bill-Ths
Lodge Resolution.
WASHINGTON, June 12.-In the House
this morning vote was taken on agreeing
to the conference report on, the Antitrust
Bill. which resulted-ayes u, noes 115.
Stewart of Vermont moved the further
conference, with instructions to the House
conferrees to recede from the House amend
menu as agreed to in conference. This
amendment was made to read: Every
contract or agreement entered into for the
purpose of preventing competition in the
transp ortation of persons or property from
one State or Territory into another so that
the rates of transportation may be raised
above what is just and reasonable should
be dec Jared unlawful within the meaning
of this act, and nothing in this act shall be
deemed or held to impair the powers of the
several States in respect of any OF the mat
ters in this act mentioned"
Stewart demanded the previous question
on his motion. Agreed to-ayes III, noes
81. The motion was then agreed to-ayes
LOG, noes 9S.
The House agreed to the conference on
the Military Academy Bill.
The Committee on Appropriations re-
ported the Urgent Deficiency Bill appro-
d priating S3, 70S, 900 for the payment of pen
eleventh census. Passed.
Hit from tine Committee on Foreign At
fairs reported back the Lodge resolution,
calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for
information as to the refusal of the Cunard
Steamship Company to give return passage
to certain immigrants who were brought to
this country in violation of the contract
labor law. Adopted.
Morrow presented the conference report
on the Pension Appropriation Bill. The
report, which is.a disagreeing one, was
adopted, and a further conference ordered.
The Senate bill granting the Chicago,
Kansas and Nebraska Railroad Company the
power to convey to the Rock Island and
Pacific Railroad Company its rights, prop
erty and franchise in the Territory of Okla
homa and Indian Territory passed.
The House then went into committee OF
the whole on the Agriculture Appropriation
Bill.
Vandever offered an amendment appro-
priating $4,000 for further experiments
with wild or native California" grapes.
Defeated.
The committee then rose and the bill
passed. The House then took recess.
At the evening session the following
bills were passed: For a new lighthouse
tender in the Thirteenth Lighthouse Dis
trict, with headquarters at Portland, Ore
gon; to reorganize and establish the Gus
toms collection district on Puget Sound.
Finley Of Kentucky acted as objector to-
night and allowed only a few bills to come
to passage, consequently the session was
short one.
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SEVERE STORMS.
People Stunned by EleCtriGity-Damas
From Rain and Hail.

READING Pa.), June 12.-An electric
storm which ragged over Berks County last
night and this morning was phenomenal in
intensity. a number Of people were
stunned, and the air seemed charged with
electricity to an extent never before known,
and great damage was caused by rain and
hail.
JAMESTOWN On. y, June 12.-There
was tremendous rain-st0rm in this vicinity
to-day which caused great damage. In
this city cellars were flooded, small build
ings damaged and sidewalks washed away
AUBURN On. ", June 12.-The worst
rain-storm of the season occurred in this
city and vicinity to-day. Railroad tracks
were washed out. cellars flooded, f0unda-
tions damaged and crops ruined. In the
immediate vicinity OF this place the damage
will reach 100000.
ST. LOUIS, June 12-At Rolla during a
hail-storm, yesterday, stones four inches in
circumference fell, killing Jesse Cox. a
farmer, who was literally pounded to death
while in the field setting out cabbage
plants.
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The Senators Lose the Game in
The First Inning.
Young Chase Pitched Good Ball, but Vas
Poorly Supported.
Games Played on Eastern Diamonds by
Clubs Of the Players and
National Leagues.


The first inning was disastrous one for the
Senators Yesterday for in that norton OF the
,o,,ast ononnb runs mara soorad hv ,ha rolonals
~ 60, ~ =, ,,;H h,tI
10 ioIce otapietohs heh 10 hRut an upnii' oa'tie
The Colonies did not earn their runs, however,
and had Bowman held ball thrown to the plate
tn nut nur n runner the inning would have re-
snI,.d in a hI.nk . nro,,v donbi. nIoy foIlowed
pn'.,, - ...a'.., - . a. o,,Id -
no"ihAn inispias' aiio Tue siue Wouiu nave
been out, but the put-out was not made and four
Colonels crossed The plate. Two large Sacra-
mento errors formed n hio factor in tba run-
ce,tino in the first hnt after tbat the lads from
- - ..ne -. -. - $50, - - - - 80 - ~ - 80
up country piayed great pan, ana az ohe stage
they needed just one good hit TO tie the score.
Young Chase, formerly Of the Stockton Club,
was put in the box for Inc Senators, In place of
Earrau ,yho ,v.s in Chasa nircbed a snIsndid
M i'eii' ""o va i H's ~. -
game aiter the opening ihhin ., having eooa
command OF the bail aud allowing but i've hits.
Had his support been MP to the Sacramento
standard the Colonels would nave Jared poorly
Will, rh,sa nc ,ao,,,or ni,cbe, the legioIetiva
"llii ohaso hs a. iosui"i pi'one', '.o esisia''I
management VIII not need 10 look ior addltiOhai
pitching talent.
Stapleion nut I'D No l ball at the Initial
having much low throwing to handle and al bat
- !, - -, - - S,a,I, ,, - -, o,, a.,
nU y panseu WV 0ui we e'S'' ,''i'i oeeu',"s -
al tnree SAFE shots. Daiy also hau a NUMBER OF
nara cnancSs Ill nls territory anu stopped Some
nafu MI DalIs. 1ouar played laultess mira,
throwing 10 nrsl, Win one exception IN MS
uSuai hulsneu anu speedy etyie, heIL Hau one
misplay-a failure TO block throw iron right
neld|Dut MS nahdiine Oh Bowman s,tiiioWs from
Tue plate was very me. G0OdenOugn made Two
pretty running caiches, DuL was weak at Dat.
SopD again pltcheu stfone' steduy game,
keeping the mis- wen scattered anu forcing pat
leTs 10 use thelI STICKS. he KEPT lne Dail over
tne plate, ana gave put Two Oases on paiis. MS
support 10 the onthed was perfect nm alone
pullng down sevefalnIes oil dlineult KIND Ihe
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TEMPERANCE CONGRESS.
The Question Of a National Prohibition
Party Under Discussion.

NEW YORK, June 12.-The National Tenn
perance Congress this morning discussed
the topic: "Should there be political
party whose dominating idea is the prOhi-
bition of the liquor traffic?" Rev. DR.. Car
roll, editor OF the Independent, took the
ground that such party was not needed.
Prohibition is question that does not
come within the scope of Congress, except
in very limited prohibition. Prohibition
is State question. A national party to
live must have dominating national Issue,
and prohibition is not such an Issue. We
would have more prohibition if we had
fewer Prohibition parties.
Rev. DR.. Bascom, late President Of the
Wisconsin University, said the Republican
party is now under a most INSCRIPTIONS
leadership. 1t cannot be trusted to Sc
cure prohibition, hence the necessity of q
Prohibition party.
Mr.. Hilland of Boston spoke. in opposi-
tion to Prohibition party. he thought
this was to be a congress or conference,
but it seemed to be only a caucus.
In the afternoon session the principal
topic discussed was: ITO what causes
should be attributed the failure of the pro-
hlbition amendments in the late contests in
Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania and Rhode
Island2'
II. II. Faxon of Massachusetts, attributed
the defeat In his State to the fact that a
high-license law had been placed on the
statutes q short time before the campaign,
and Boston was determined to get SSSS, 600
in fees. He thought local option the best
thing. The Prohibition party, he said, is
exerting a heathful and restraining influ-
ence on the Republican party. AS for the
Democratic party, IL cannot be trusted to
do anything which will advance temperance
and morality.
The attitude of labor unions toward the
liquor traffic was discussed by President
Gompers of the American Federation of
Labor, who said that as q rule laboring
men were Indifferent to the temperance and
prohibition movement. Under paid labor
ers, unable to procure proper n0urishment,
sought relief in liquor. and looked upon
any attempt to deprive them of it as
movement to secure for the rich privileges
they could not enjoy.
L. S. Wakeman said the present attitude
OF Prohibitionist5 was antagOnistic to
wOrkingmen. Prohibitionists should dis
card religious fanaticism, which seems to
drive them at present. The Prohibitionist
must descend from his pedestal of holiness,
study the workingman's condition, place
himself on the same level and change his
mode of procedure.
Mr.. Wakeman's little speech created
great commotion, and the congress did not
apparently like his unasked opinion Of its
work.
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EASTERN RACES.
Winning and Place HorSeS al Morris Park
and 81. Louis.

MORRIS PARK, June 12-The weather
was rainy and the track heavy to-day. Fol-
lowing are the results:
First race, one and quarter miles, Come
to-Taw Il. Murphy won, Woodburn (Sims)
second, Lysander (Martinl third. Time,
2:17.
Second race (Chesterbrook handicap), one
and three-quarters miles, Tom Boy Craylor)
won, Philosophy (Bergen) second, Eleve
Sims third. Time, 3:10
Third race anticipation stakes, six fur
longs. Reckon Uttleield) won, DIR. Has
brouck GARRISON second, Hoodlum 81. Re-
gam third. Time, :15A.
Fourth race Trial stakes, one and q
quarter miles, Burlington q. Murphy won.
Judge Morrow Bergenl second, Padishah
(HamiltOn) third. Time, 2:13h.
Fifth race, five furlongs, Fairy (StovaD
won, Blithe Nttlefeld) second. Eclipse
(Fitzpatrick) third. Time, 1:O1h.
Sixth race, one and an eighth miles. Guy
Gray (StevensOn) won, Cast Steel (BryanO
second, Little Jim (Taylor) third. Time.
2:O2
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THE NIHILISTS.
Discovery Of Another Plot
Against the Czar.
4 Russian Agent Seeking Information
Against The Paris Suspects.
Sensational Suicide Of Silva POTtO-A Con-
SefYatiVe Caucus al the
Carlton Club.
Special Dispatches to THE MORNING CALL

ST. PETERSBURG, June 12.-The Govern
ment has received information that new
movement against the life of the Car is
contemplated. The guards In the palace
and at all the approaches have been doubled
number Of arrests have been made OF
persons who are SUSPECTED of being con-
nected with the movement
PARIS, June u. General Siberiakoff,
special agent of the Russian police, has ar
rived In Paris for the purpose of obtaining
information concerning the Nihilists who
were recently arrested here. He expressed
himself as being confident that the prison.
ers were connected with the most afro
cious and dangerous conspiracy against the
life of the Gar and the institutions of the
Russian Government that Nihilism had yet
organized. lie had positive information
that the French contingent of Nihilism was
in collusion with those in Russia and Swift
erland, to murder the Gar and precipitate
simultaneous outbreaks in different political
centerS
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Kansas City Results.

KANSAS CITY, June 12.-To-day's races
resulted as follows:
First race, for two-year-olds, five fur
longs. Ed Leonard won, Woolman second,
Flora 4 third. Time, :05 %.
Second race, for three-year-o one mile,
East Love won, Amelia II second, Morse
third. Time, AS 4-5.
Third race brewers handicap, for three
year-Olds and upward one and a quarter
miles, Climax Blue Vail second, Verge
d'Or Third. Time, 2:13 3-5.
Fourth race, SIX turlOngs, heats-Fir ST
heat, Consignee won, Germanic second,
East Castillion third-time, / III; second
heat, Consignee won, Bessie Mcfarland
SECOND, Regardless third-time, 1;lS.
ward. one and sixteenth miles, Orc won,
Bettina second, Metal third. Time, l 20.
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SENATORIAL TROUBLE.
Senators Reagan and Stewart Almost Come
to Blows.

WASHINGTON, June u. = The Marble
Room of the Senate was almost the scene
of battle royal yesterday between Reagan
of Texas and Stewart Of Nevada. The
Nevada Senator has just met with a
decided defeat in the fight he made on
Major Powell, Chief of the Geological Sur
vey. consequently he feels very tender.
Reagan, on the other hand, has been a
stanch champion of Powell. As Stewart
passed Reagan the latter began chatfiing him
about his defeat Stewart took one or two
samples OF Texas badinage and then wearied
of it, when he angrily charged Reagan
with being the mere tool and puppet of
Powell. Reagan's wrath rose and he re-
torted in good kind. Words ran high. until
Stewart, beside himself with anger, charged
Reagan with falsehood. Reagan jumped
for Stewart, and a battle, in which age and
avoirdupois would have been the principal
factors, was only averted by friends. Later.
Stewart called on Reagan and apologized,
but Reagan haughtly declined to speak to
him. Subsequently they were induced to
shake hands,
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THE HEICHsTAG.
Ths Leader of the Clericals Will Support the
Army Bill

Ths Leader Of the Clericals Will Support the
Army Bill.
BERLIN, June 12.-The Committee Of the
ReichsIag on the Army Bill to-day passed
the paragraph in the measure prescribing
the basis for the military foundation. Windt-
horst, the leader of the Clerical party, de-
clared he would vote fer the bill, as he did
not consider the moment opportune to
attempt any tests of party strength.
He announced at the same time that he
would lay on the table in the Reichstag the
motion suggesting that the Government
should desist from its intention to compel
all men capable Of bearing arms TO perform
military services. He should move to ahol-
ish the Septeunate, should fix the strength
of the r,Imy annually at the time the
Budget was submitted and to have the
term of service for infantry fixed
at two years. R.ckert proposed that the
peace footing be fixed annually. The MIN
lister Of War replied that the Constitution
implied the right Uf the Emperor to fix the
effective army. a yearly fxation could not
be conceded.
The Reichstag to-day adopted the grant
Of $4,000 marks on account of East Africa.
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Draft Of the New National
Election Bill.
Changes In the Measure Introduced In
The House by R0VeIl.
Appropriations for Improving the MiSsis-
sippl and Missouri RiYerS-EamuldS'
Utah Bill.
Special Dispatches to THE MORNING CALL.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-The House Cau-
Gus Committee. charged with the prepara-
tion of a national election bill ON the lines
agreed upon by the last caucus, has been
industriously perfecting the details of the
measure, and has sent rough draft to the
printer. When the proofs are returned the
committee will continue its work. Some
changes have been made already in the
original Rowell Bill, and are: A provision
that in cases of conflict between the re-
turns sent in by the State election officers
and by those of the United States Super
visors the latter are to constitute prima
facie evidence Of the right Of member to
his seat, and provision that the United
States Court within the election district
shall appoint board of three persons rep
resenting both political parties, to canvass
the returns of the Supervisors.
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THE BIG CRUISER.
Pennsylvania Politicians Trying to Get the
Contract Away From Scott


Contract Away From Scott
WASHINGTON, June u. = The Star to-
night says: There is good deal of politics
being stirred by the strife over the building
of the great armored cruiser for the navy
for which bids were opened Tuesday. Penn
sylvania wants the contract very much, and
her big men have been working hard to get
the Secretary of the Navy to award the
construction to the Cramps of Philadelphia.
To-day Senator Don Cameron, Chairman
of the Naval Committee of the Upper
House. and Postmaster General Wana-
maker called on the President to urge this
settlement of the case. Scott, it is said,
will bring the entire Western portion of
Congress into the field if there seems to be
any disposition on the part OF the authOri-
ties to settle the case in any way other than
upon the merits of the bids themselves.
Just now nothing is done except in the way
Of talking and wire pulling. Both of the
big bidders were at the department to-day
and both saw the Secretary, WHO afterward
went over to see the President about the
matter Meanwhile the Cramps say moth
ing and smile, while Scott smiles and says
that lie will build the ship or know the
reason why. Five years ago it was neces-
sary to stipulate in the appropriation acts
that at least one or two of group of vessels
should be built on the Pacific Coast. This
was done in order to stimulate ship-build-
ing in that region, aud now the Atlantic
coast is being underbid Oh even terms.
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GAS MAIN ON FIRE.
Business on Broadway, New York, Interrupted
by Miniature Volcano.

Business on Broadway, New York, Interrupted
by Miniature Volcano.
NEW YORK, June 12.-Early this morning
the gas in a large main in Broadway, near
St. Paups Church, caught fire and the
flames leaped twenty feet in the air. IEls
seemingly trifling occurrence has been at
tended with serious consequences to the
business section of Broadway downtown.
Travel by street-cars ON lower Broadway
has been suspended all the forenoon, the
cars being unable to pass the obstruction
offered by the flames. The Fire Depart
ment labored unsuccessfully several hours
to eXtinguish the flames. Gangs OF men
have mined Broadway in dozen localities,
seeking place where the gas can be turned
off. A squad of police surrounded the min
iature volcano, keeping pedestrians at
distance from the spot, which is considered
dangerous. Many thousand dollars OF trade
have been diverted to other thorOnghfares
The flames followed the subway, causing
mauy manhole explosions. Iron covers
weighing 100 pounds and boulders flew
through the air. Thousands of people
watched the novel sight.
AT o'clock the gas was still burning
fercely. The damage is already estimated
at over $4,000.
After several hours hard work the gas was
Shut off and the fire stopped.
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Thu World nm Silysr.

New YORK, June 13.-A World editorial
says: The Senate Committee has stricken
out the safety valve clauses OF the House
silver bill, so If 1t should become law in
this shape it will require the Government
to buy with coin every month more
silver than Is mined in month,
no matter what the price may be.
Under the Operation of such law it may
very well come about that the bullion neces-
sary to make silver dollar will be worth
81 90, but the monthly purchase will be
made nevertheless. la that event there
will be very pretty profit for somebody in
the industry of melting down silver dollars
and selling the bullion to the Government
at 80 per cent profit for other silver dollars
to be melted down in turn.
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TWO MEN KILLED.
Fatal Collision on the Santa
Fe Railroad.
Three Locomotives and a Number Of
Stock Cars Demolished.
The Tongue River Indian Trouble Reported
to Be Exaggerated National Wool
Growers Convention.
Special Dispatches to THE MORNING CALL.

ALBUQUERQUE, June 1.-TWO freight
trains on the Santa Fe cOllided near Wal
lace. thirty-fve miles from here, last night,
resulting in the death of fremen E. Hoff-
man and J. w. Nicholson. A train of 21
cars of stock from here had just left Wal
lace, when they were met on the main line
by double-header freight endeavoring to
make Wallace by using a few minutes of
the stock trains time. Both trains were
moving at great speed and it is a miracle
that the balance of the crew escaped alive {;
but as it is. they got off with slight bruises.
Three engines and number of cars in both
trains were totally wrecked, and a number
Of stock killed. A wrecking outfit from
here cleared the track. Passenger trains
east and west bound were delayed fifteen
hourS