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The morning call., 1891-02-07
HILLS MAEEUVERS.
His Plans to Secure the Presidential
Nomination.

New YORK, Feb. 6.-The CommeI cial Adj
vertlser's Washington special asserts that
Hill is still working for the Presidency. 1t
says: A conference between Hill and South
ern politicians has been held recently, by
which it is hoped TO carry the delegations of
Virginia and Georgia, and perhaps Tennes-
see and Alabama, for Hill. The friends of
Hill recognize the difficulty of controlling
the Democratic State Convention of New
York. one of the latest to meet, if most Of
the other States whose conventions are held
earlier have already been instructed for
Cleveland. They therefore are trying to
arrange to get control of some of the South
ern conventions ut the start. and break uD
what promises TO be solid column for
Cleveland. The active workers are semi
protectionist Democrats, whose greatest
strength is in Virginia and Georgia. Within
short time some of them have been in New
York to confer with Hill on the subject.
Part of the plan is TO make Flower Governor
of New \ ork and to form a secret c0mbina-
tlon for the manipulation of the primaries Of
that State after nti-Cleveland organiza tio- >
IN Virginia and Georgia have been estab-
lished.
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A LESSON TO STRIKERS,
The Big Steamship Lines Withdrawing
Vessels From Service.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Beef and cattle shin
pers and others having business with big
ocean steamships do not enjoy the snma
facilities as of old, in the way of sending
freight across the water to parts of tae
United Kingdom. One or two of their big
lines have decreased their service to the ex-
tent OF withdrawing about one vessel every
other week and arrangements have been
agreed upon among themselves by which
sailing dates have been changed, not always
to the advantage of tile shippers. For in
stance, after March 18th the Guion Line,
which now sail on Tuesdays, will sail on
Saturdays. and in conjunction with this
proposed change is the Inconvenience caused
shippers by the Guion Line dropping boat
every other week. Since Christmas they
have let three sailing days go by without
sending out vessel Thus nearly one-thirti
OF the service of these ships has been taken
on. The reason for the change is found in
ihe dock strikes in the United Kingdom. OF
late the labor agitators on the other side
nave been giving the steamship lines great
trouble, and it was arranged to take off these
vessels 10 order to give the strikers an object
lesson that they would remember The loss
Oh employment, owing to business being
driven away by constant and irritating
strikes, would be the shortest and easiest
way OF bringing the dock workmen to their
senses.
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SARAH BERNHARDT.
A Critic Says She Has Not Reached The
Height Of Charlotte Cushman.

NEW YORK. Feb 6.-The Tribune's dra-
matte article says In part: In the Garden
Theater last night, as the heroine of " La
Tosca," the eccentric Sarah Bernhardt made
her re-entrance upon the stage of this city.
She gave performance remarkable for the
dexterity and finish of its mechanism and
for the ample revelation of those personal
peculiaritieS that have inspired and long re-
tained the devotion of her admirers. Her
supple figure. nervous force. incessant vet
reposeful aud beautifully nodded action, un.
erring fitness of expressive gesture, wealth
of capricious wiles. melody of voice, vehe-
ment loquaclty and abundant resources Of
craft and of fury in moments of sudden
theatrical transition-all these equipments
and felicities of her exceptional personality
and her authoritative art remain unimpaired
and entirely at her command. Sarah Bern
hardt is an accomplished artist, but she has
never reached and never will reach the
height occupied Oh the American stage by
Charlotte Cushman and on the English by
Ellen Terry
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IN A BAD WAY.
Chilean ReVOlutiOniStS Running Things
With a High Hand.

LIMA, Feb. 6.-The latest news from Val
paraiso states that those members of the
Senate and Chamber Of Deputies who are
not imprisoned are in hiding. Valparaiso
has been blOcka0ed since January 10th by
three gunbOats. The reyolutonists have
taken the steamers ItatO, AmazOnas and
Aconcagua, belonging to the Chilean Com
pany; also the new cruiser Almirante,
which had just arrived from Europe, and
also, IL l. believed, the AbtaS. by which they
they badly needed. On the 10th the revo-
provided themselves with ammunition, which
utIonISts intended 20 destroy all the brid .es
south of Valparaiso to cut off supplies OF
coal and wheat The wheat harvest is be-
ing lost, there being no hands to work.
Ihe diplomatic corps met at Santiago
to consider the right of blockade by revolu-
tlonlsts. All the members except British
Minister Kennedy did not recognize such
right The Government has g, ,010 men. La
Serena has been taken by the .reyolutonists.
On tile morning Of January 10th the Blanco
fired on Fort Andes in Valparaiso. The
shore returned the shots. The damage done
is not known. On the morning Of the 23l
fight occurred in Taltal between the regulars
and .revolutionists, in which the former
were defeated, the man-of-war Huasc II
taking the women on board. The mails
brought by Pzarro were handed to the Ii.
VI. S. Pheasant.
The Government force at Iquique num-
bers 1000 men. 1t Is expected they will sur
render on account of the lack of provisions.
The merchantmen Berdstone was fired
apon, a ball entering the vessel near the
water line. There are seven steamers al
C0ronel unable to leave for want Of coal.
News dated the 23d says that Valparaiso
was opened to allow the loading and unload
ing of vessels. News of the taking of Quill
lota and Limacle is denied. An attack on
Valparaiso is expected daily. 1t is reported
that Carol has been bombarded. The jai!s
are crowded. Many newspaper men have
been arrested. Many soldiers are deserting
with their arms. The Government has pro-
posed loan, but the banks did not favor il.
There is great emigration from Valparaiso.
PARIS, Feb. Ga dispatch received here
from Chile, by way of Lima, Peru, states
thai the port of lquique, when the dispatch
was SEN, was mOmentarily expecting to be
eombarded by the Chilean insurgents.
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of the bill reported from the Committee on
Foreign Relations to aid the construction OF
the Nicaragua Maritime Canal.
AT the conclusion of Morgan's speech the
Senate resumed consideration of the House
Eight-hour Bill, and was addressed by Nor
rill in opposition to it.
Stewart argued in favor of the bill.
An amendment reported from the Com
mittee on Education and Labor was read. 1t
strikes out of the House bill the proviso that
1t shall not be operative whenever the Court
OF Claims shall find the work or service
was performed under any contract, express
or implied, and the workmen have been
paid therefore the amount agreed upon.
Sherman said he would vote for the bill
as it passed the House. He considered it
an excellent 6Ill, recognizing, as it did, the
general principle that eight hours were a
fair days work, but not denying the right
of men to work more hours if they chose,
and make contracts.
Vest moved to amend by inserting the
words without duress or coercion of any
sort by any officer of the Government"
Blair opposed the amendment and sug-
geSted the substitution OF the words undue
influence"
Teller spoke in favor of the principles of
the bill and opposed Vests amendment.
The Bill having been laid aside Informally
EuinundS offered an order that after this
week the Senate shall daily take recess
from to o'clock The order was laid over
on the objection of Cockrell
The House amendments to Senate bin to
amend the act forfeiting certain railroad
land grants were presented and concurred in
Woicott offered a resolution, which was
agreed to, instrncting the Committee on
Foreign relations to request from the Mica
ragua Canal Company information us to its
affairs regarding construction, stockhold-
erS etc.
The consideration of the Eight-hour Bill
was then resumed, and Ingalls, inquired
whether any estimate had been made of the
amount involved in the bill.
Cockrcll said the estimate made by a dis
tin2uished member of the House gave the
amount as 30,000.009.
Vest said Morrill, had given his estimate
as SS,0G0.000, and Secretary Whitney had
stated that for the Navy Department alone
1t would be S3,000,000.
Reagan complained that the Senate was
absolutely without information as to the
amount involved in the bill. The Senate
was asked to pass an act blindIy, without
even an attempt having been made to ascer-
tain what liabilities the Government would
be under
ingalls, characterized the pill as a paltry,
qulbbllng evasion of the real questions at
issue.
BY unanimous consent Blair withdrew
the committee amendment and offered as
substitute for the House bill the one passed
by the Senate during the last Congress. 1t
directs the payment of days pay for every
eight hours work done by Government en-
plOyes since the eight-hour law was enacted.
The Court of Claims is to adjust the claims
on that basis.
Dawes moved substitute for that offered
by Blair 1t directs that the proper account
ing officers of the Treasury readjust the ac-
counts of Government workmen on a basis
OF eight hours for a days work and report
the result to Congress.
Ii was agreed that the bill should be voted
on tomorrow. Adjourned
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A BARoNET's DISGRACE.
Accused Of Cheating While Playing Cards
With the Prince of Wales.

Accused Of Cheating While Playing Cards
With the Prince Of Wales.
LONDON, Feb. 6-The Star says: The
Prince of Wales will shortly appear as a
witness in a court of law. During the
St. Leger race week the Prince stayed at Ar.
thur Wilson's house at D0ncaster During
his stay the Prince seems to have played at
baccarat with a wealthy military Baronet
and others. During certain evening the
BarOnet referred to was accused of cheat
ing. He fatty denied the charges. The
Prince of Wales, dreading the unpleasant
nOtoriety and the disagreeable comments of
the radical press, interposed and settle
ment was made. One of the stipulations
was that the accused Baronet should give a
written undertaking not to play cards for
money in the future. On the other hand,
the BaTonets accusers agreed not to men
ton the unfortunate dispute. But it seems
the accused Baronet found the charges were
soon publicly discussed and commented
upon in the aristucratic London clubs The
Barunet has served the members of the
committee who watched his actions while
playing with writs in actions for libel. Ine
BaIonet has retained Mr. Gill, and the COM
mlttee Sir Charles Russell. In the mean
time the military Baronets fellow-ufficers
have, in the kindest manner possible, ad-
vised him TO retire from the service pending
the result of the trial. This he has done,
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THE DISPUTED LEADER.
Report That Parnell Will Explain the Condi-
tions of His Retirement Tuesday,

LONDON, Feb. 6.-The Standard says it Is
rumored that Mccarthy will read at the
meeting of his followers on Tuesday, let
ter from Gladstone giving his views on the
present situation; that afterward meeting
of the whole Irish party will be held, at
which Parnell will explain the conditions on
which he withdraws from the chairmarship
and his future intentions.
prominent Irish deputy says that Par
nell and Mccarthy will retire from the lead
ership of their respective factions in favor
of Dillon.
New YORK, Feb. THE Herald's Lon
don special says: Up to the present no
arrangement has been made for another
conference OF Irish leaders at Boulogne, but
1t is not impossible that Sexton may again
cross the channel before the anti-Parnellites
assemble TO consider their position. What
ever new developments may arise in the
meantime, a decision will be reached at
next Tuesdays meeting, which will be re-
garded as final by the McCarthyte section
OF the Nationalist party. 1t is stated that
one Of the conditions put forward by Par
nell during the early stages of the Boulogne
negotiations was that he should have tile
nomination of all the Nationalist candI-
dates at the next general election. Dillon
ana OBrlen refusing to entertain this sug-
geStlon, Parnell is said to have claimed that
at any rate he should be permitted to NOM
mate majority of the candidates.
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THE RAUM INVESTIGATION.
The Pension Commissioner Exonerated by q
Majority of the Committee.

The Pension Commissioner Exonerated by q
Majority of the Committee.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. = Representative
Morrill,, Chairman of the Raum Investt-
eating Committee, has made a report which
has been agreed to by his Republican col
leagues. The Democratic members of the
committee will present minority report
With regard to the refrigerator branch of the
investigation the report says: "There was
all entire absence of any evidence showing
or tending to show that any refrigerator
stock had ever been offered for sale to or
purchased by any of the employees of the
Pension Office, or that there was any stock
held by any one for the benefit of the en-
ployes or any OF their families, the only ex-
ception claimed being Bradley Tanner. The
committee finds that Tanner spent four
days, while he was on his yearly leave OF
absence, on the company's business, and
wrote few letters for the company, but
that he was never interested iu the Uni
versal Refrigerator Company, and his pro-
motion was due to Commissioner Tanner,
who appointed him. The committee finds
there is no evidence to show any fav0ritism
to Lemon or any other attorney, and there
is no truth in the charges that Lemon prO-
cured situations in the Pension Office for his
former emOlOVesp
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BECOMING SERIOUS.
King Humbart's Action Causes New cOmDli

King Humbart's Action Causes New Complica-
tions in the Italian Ministry.
ROME, Feb 6.-The Cabinet crisis seems
TO become mere serious every day. Upon
King Humbert's refusal to consent to large
economical reductions in the naval and mil
itary budgets, the members of the Right
Center have withdrawn from the Cabinet
A combination Whirh will result in the dis
solution of the chamber is expected. In a
decree published to-day King Humbert ac-
cepts Crlsprs resignation and entrusts
Marquis di Rudini with the task of forming
n Cabinet.
HThe formation of Cabinet has not yet
been completed, but everything viii prob
ably be completed Tomorrow. Marquis di
Rudinl insists upon large economies In the
military and public departments, and the
early dissolution of Parliament and better
relations with France. Marquis di Rudini,
who Will attempt to form an Italian Cab
met, Is an energetic statesman, resembling
Crispi in his physical appearance and moral
courage, though entertaining political ideas
quite different frcm his predecessor.
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CONGRESS.
THE SENATE.
Several Amendments Offered to the Eight
Hour Bill

Several Amendments Offered to the Eight
Hour Bill.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.--In the Senate this
morning Paddock presented resolutions
from the Nebraska House of Representa-
tves against the passage Of the ConRer
Lard Bill, for the reason that it would in
fiict great loss on the cattle industry of
Nebraska, and in favor of the passage of
the Paddock Pure Food Bill.
The conference report on the bill to pro-
vide an additional Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court for Arizona was agreed to.
The Naval Appropriation Bill was re-
ported with sundry amendments. and Hale
gave notice that he would ask the Senate to
tax II up tomorrow or Monday.
Hawiey offered resolution, which was
agreed to. calling on the President for the
correspondence in reference to the conduct
of the senior naval officer present on the
occasion of the arrest and killing of General
Barrundia, and the action of the Navy De-
partment.
Morgan addressed the Senate in support
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THE SILVER POOL.
Cashier Donald Flatly Denies Some Of Owen
by's Statements.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-J. NJ. Donald,
cashier of the Hanover National Bank, WAS
recalled by the Silver-pool Committee to-
day. He denied much of Owenby's testi-
mony, aud especially the statement of
Owenby to the effect that witness had
stated that Congressman were interested in
silver speculation, and further declared he
mad never had silver transaction in his life.
As to the letter from Senator witness tes-
titled that one day Owenby was in his Office
and saw Senate envelope. Owenby eyed
it and remarked: 81 know that handwrit-
ing. 1t is that of the secretary of So-and-
So" Witness did not say whose writing il
was; but he did say TO Owenby that if he
dared ask the Senator he would tell all
about the Silver Bill. Witness explained
the statement by saying he had previously
asked the Senator several questions and did
not feel like taking I'D his time with further
inquiries. This was in June. The letter
from the Senator did not relate to the spec
ulation, but was in response to request
for information as to the progress of the
Silver Bill. Adjourned
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BANDITS KILLED.
A Desperate Fight With Cuban
Outlaws.
H0HtelClzO and Two Of Ills Sub0rdinateS
Shot by Police.
Unsuccessful Attempt 10 Escape 10 ASpInWall.
4 British BarOnet Accused of Cheat
Ing al Cards.
Special to THE MORNING CALI

HAVANA, Feb. 6.-The police recently re-
eeived information that several bandits had
taken passage on a Spanish steamer with
the intention of making their escape to As
pinwRlL Several officers were sent to
where the steamer was lying The bandits
opened fire and fierce battle ensued. The
passengers on the steamer were thrown into
great panic, and the widest excitement
prevailed. The police finally gained pos
session of the steamer. Three of the bandits,
including the famous Montelonzo, were
killed, and two policemen were wounded.
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THE FORSYTH CASE.

A Delicate Question for the Secretary Of War
to Decide.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The Secretary OF
War is finding the Forsyth case an exceed
ingly delicate and knotJy problem to deal
with. He is embarrassed on one side by the
Endorsement of General Miles, which makes
it incumbent on the Secretary either to in
stitute further proceedings against Colonel
Forsyth or make public acknowledgment
of the disapproval of Miles course in sus-
the risk of offending humanitarians. who
have looked upon the killing of women aud
children as unjustifiable murder. On the
other hand, he has good portion Of the
army defending ForSyth's course.
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sUB-rREAsURY sHoRTAGE.
Treasurer Huston Wants to Be Relieved
Ernrn RaennpeihiIifv

Treasurer Huston Wants to Be Relieved
From Responsibility
WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.-Acting Secretary
of the Treasury Netteton transmitted to
Congress to-day copy of the act for the re-
lief of Assistant Treasurer Brooks at San
Francisco and requests an appropriation Of
$4,000 for the relief of the Treasurer of the
United States He is Of the opinion that the
Treasurer is only technically liable for the
losses incurred in the Assistant Treasurer's
office at San Francisco in 1856. Treasurer
Huston says that while the act has been
passed relieving Brooks. it does not carry
with it any relief to the Treasurer of the
United States, to whom the amount is
charged on the books of the Registrar of the
Treasury, and as Congress has seen fit to re-
lieve Brooks. it seems proper that the Treas
urer OF the United States, who is only tech
nically liable, should be relieved also.
Nettleto2 also sends letter requesting that
an appropriation of $4,000 be made for re-
pairing the Government building ut Sitka,
Alaska. He also asks for an appropriation
of $1,000 for the completion of frame build
ing to 0e used rs a courthouse and jail at
Juneau City. Alaska,
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EaWaii's Enture.

NEW York, Feb. 6.-The Worlds Wash
ington special has held an interview with
Hawaiian Minister Carter concerning the
change Of dynasty. He said: The Kings
sisters acquisition of the throne will make
no difference in the Governments relations
with other powers. The talk about the
British acquisition of the Sandwich Islands
is nonsense and could only have emanated
from the fertile mind of San Francisco
reporter.
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PLEASED WITH THE TREATY.

Californians Express Satisfaction With the
Reciprocity Arrangements With Brazil.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The Post this
morning deyotes an entire page to tele-
graphic interviews with prominent mer-
chants in principal cities of the United
States on our new reciprocity treaty with
Brazil Barry Baldwin, President OF the
San Francisco Produce Exchange; John l..
Howard, Manager of the Oregon Improve
ment Company; William Merry, ex-Presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce.; Vice
President Bannister of Starr S Co.'s Flour
ing-mill, and j. F. Chapman of Chapman 81
Co., all of San Francisco. regard it as very
advantageous treaty. This is the universal
opinion all over the country.
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THE REICHSTAG.
The Credit Asked By the Government to Garry
Out Its Colonial Policy Granted

BERLIN, Feb. 6-Von Capriv, in the
Reichstag, stated that it was the Emperor
himself WHO ms ructed the Chancellor on
May 2, 1899, to arrange an agreement with
England with reference to colonial affairs.
The Emperor fully explained al the points
involved. The basis Of the negotiations, he
Said, centeTed in st Africa. The interior
was 10 be abandoned and Zanzibar, where
England's claims were paramount, was to
be SURRENDERED i'll return for English recOg-
niliOn of Gcimany's claims to the East
African coast.
After considerable debate the credit
asked by the Government to carry out its
foreign and colonial policy was granted.
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CIGARETTES FROM FAIR HANDS.
Number of Young Ladies Visit the Indians
at Fort Sheridan.

CHICAGO, Feb. General Miles paid a
visit to Fort Sheridan to-day to see the In
dans he ordered from Pine Ridge. With
him went two carloads of young ladies,
friends OF Colonel Corbin' daughter. The
Indians had been appriSed of the onslaught
and were in full glory OF war-paint and
feathers. They were much pleased at re-
ceiving from the ladies an untold quantity oil
of ciga retteS.
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An Injunction Against Kean's Bank

CHICAGO. Feb. 6.-Judge Tuley OF the
Circuit Court has practically tied up any
settlement of the Kean Bank affairs iy
granting an injunction TO Bishop Taylor. the
African missionary, restraining Kean and
bis assigHees from disposing of the banks
seeks to establish that the bank he Id trust
fund for about 5000, which he says Kean
received as Treasurer for the fund to estab-
lish missions
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A STEAMSHIP SUNK.
Collision Between Two British Vessels on
Mersey River

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 6.-What might have
proved terrible disaster occurred to-day,
but, fortunately, the only damage done was
the sinking of a steamer. The British
steamer Knutsford collided on the river
Mersey with the steamer Dremhendrie, in
juring the latter vessel so that she soon
sank. What added to the dangerous cir
cumstances of the collision was the fact
that the Drumhendrie had on cargo Of
DYNAMITE
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THE BEHRING SEA CASE.
Only One Technical Point Affected by the su-
wanna Court Dacision

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The decision of
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in
the Behring Sea case affects only one techni-
cal point 1t crosses only one of the con-
tentions of the Attorney General. The At
torney-General held that the District Court
of Alaska was Territorial Court, and
from the Supreme Court t6 restrain its judr-
ments. The Supreme Court decided that as
this court had jurisdiction in admiralty
cases, it was properly District Court. and
therefore the question whether writ of pro-
hibitlon could be issued or not could be
heard in the Supreme Court. The question
touches none of the issues IL the controversy
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was from such cities as ST. Louis and Kan
sas City, Omaha, ST. Paul. Minneapolis,
Milwaukee, Cleveland, Indianapolis and
Cincinnati"
While the preceding words were being
transmitted an announcement was made Oh
what was going ON at the wire, and the
telegraphers listened to the ticking and then
broke into hearty round of applause.