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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
REED IN rHm CHAIR.
The Claim o: q Portland Firm Put
Through After q Fi4ht


through After Fight
having recovered from his temporary in
disposit ton, called the House to order this
moruing.
Mr. Thomas Of Illinois called up from
the speakers table the bill referring to the
court of claims, the claim of a Portland.
Me-, company growing out Of the construc-
tion Of the double-ended steamers Agamaw
and Ponutisi. Nearly three hours were
consumed in the contest over this bill, but
1t was finally passed In spite of the efforts of
Msssrs. Springer and Cobb of Alabama,
who endeavored to have it referred to the
committee on war claims.
After two more roll calls the House sue
ceeded in passing the Senate bill for the re-
lief of the Stockbridge tribe of Indians.
LAYING FOR THE SHIPPING BILL.
The action of The democrats in demand
ing the yeas and nays on every m0tIon, was
considered on both sides Of the House as an
obstacle to the passage Of the shipping bill,
the object being to get control Of the appro-
priation bills, so as to use them as weapons
against that measure.
Mr.. Thompson Of Ohio gave notice that
he would, tomorrow, at 2 O'Clock, If the
testimony were then printed, call up the
resolution for the impeachment Of Judge
AleA- DOaTuau Oh LOulslana.
The House then went into committee of
the whole on the postofics appropriation
bill. Without disposing of the bill the
committee rose and the House adjourned
until o'clock this evening, the session to-
night to be for the consideration of the
immigration hill.
THE NIGHT SESSION.
For the first time in the history Of the
House that body held two distinct legisla-
tive sessions during the same calendar day.
Acting In accordance with resolution
adopted two days ago, the House
met at 8 O'Clock tonight for
the consideration Of the immigration
bill The chaplain was not present. but the
proceedings were preceded by the reading
Of the journal and its approval. This action
is, however, considered by parliamentary
authorities to be irregular, aud it may be
that question will be raised tomorrow as
to its legality. The immigration bill was
then considered, but without making much
progress, and the House adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
HAwAIrs oARLs.
Gould and Mackay Trying to Get a
Finger in the Pie.


WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.-The proposed
cable to Hawaii under government sub
sidy of 5000 900. distributed over twenty
years, to be followed by a cable to the con-
tinent of Aaa, was projected by Tactic
men OF local reputation as promoters of
financial schemes. They had bills intro
duced into both houses Incorporating them
into a company for the purpose OF laying a
cable in the Pacific ocean, the subsidy being,
OF course, provided for.
GOULD BoBs UP.
They would probably have gotten their
bills through if it had not been for the sub
sidy feature. This attracted the attention
OF jay Gould, John w. Mackay and other
prominent flnanciers, whose agents here in
congress and outside have killed the incor-
poratlng bills and have gotten into the
diplomatic appropriation bill a clause read
ing as follows: ITO enable the President to
make engagement with any such citizens OF
corporations of the United States as shall
apyesr to possess the means and
facilities to that end, for telegraphic
communication between the United States
and the kingdom Of Hawaii, which engage
ment shall contain provisions sufficient, in
the Judgment of the President, to secure
the government and citizens OF the United
States early and adequate communication
by telegraph with said kingdom upon rea-
sonable terms for period of not less than
fourteen years. A sum not exceeding $780,
900 for each year, and during which such
communication shall be in operation
and during which such ENGAGEMENTS shall
be In course Of execution, not exceeding
twenty years, and the total sum paid under
this authority shall not exceed $1,000, ,000."
This clause has thrown the Diplomatic hill :,
through the action of the House to-day,
into conference, where an attempt is to be
made to shape things SO as to give the Or
iginal projectors a better chance.
AN ADVERSE COMMITTEE REPORT.
The House committee on foreign affairs
to-day decided to recommend that the
House concur in fourteen OF the fifteen
amendments made by the Senate to the
consular and diplomatic appropriation bill i,
and that it non-concur in the remaining
one-that relating to the Hawaiian cable
project The House has already reported
q separate bill for charter
for this company with government guar
antee, which was prepared with great care
and caution. and which the committee re-
CARDS as a more practical proposition than
that attached by the Senate to the appro-
priation bill. The action of the committee,
therefore, does not necessarily signify hos
tility to the proposition, but a desire to
bring the matter into conference where the
best results may be obtained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
DIDN'T SEND FOR FOSTER.
How the Clumsy Story Telegraph
from Ohio Originated.

How the Clumsy Story Telegraphed
from Ohio Originated.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Nobody who
knows President Harrison believes that he
telegraphed ex-Gov. Foster to come to
New York. Whatever message he
may have sent Gov. Foster as to coming to
Washington President Harrison is the last
man to transact business at funeral. Gov.
Foster was going to New York, natural
enough, to attend Gen. Sherman's funeral
and somebody in Fostoria jumped at the
conclusion that he was going to meet Presi-
dent Harrison at the latter g
request and so telegraphed all
over the country. The President will
not, however allow it to affect his determi-
nation to appoint Gov. Foster, which could
only be shaken now by something Of impors
tance. He came home too late tonight to
make any announcement as to his purpose,
but he is expected TO send the nomination of
Secretary Windom's successor to the Senate
Tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
INDIAN DEPRECIATION CLAIMS.
The Expenditure Under the Bill Hsti-
mated as high as $50, 100000.

In0 expenditure Und9r the Bill h6ti-
mated as high as $6O,ooo,OOO.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-From $40, 900, 900
to $50, 000, 900 is the vague estimate of two
of the western senator's and representatives,
who are working for 1t now with all the
strength OF their organization, as to the
probable expenditure involved in the pro-
posed payment of claims for Indian depra-
dations during the century. The Western
Congressional Association, the only or
ganized club Of congressman, comprising as
it does all the democrats as well as all the
republicans from west OF the Mississippi,
hos determined to force the great scheme
through before this congress adjourns, be-
lieving that this is probably the last chance
ii will have for years.
HALF THROUGH ALREADY.
1t is embodied in different measures and
is half through already, one house or the
other having passed favorably upon it In
part or in whole. Now the association is
bending all ifs powerful energies to the task
of getting it completely through by getting
it into conference. where they can fix 1t up
to suit themselves. Meanwhile they cam
not be induced to give any more definite
estimates than such as have usually been
given for pension steals In advance OF their
enactment into law, and nobody knows
what will have to be paid out of the treas
ury for these claims. OF course It is quite
impossible for the promoters OF this legisla~
tion to say what proportion of the claims
is probably fraudulent, but outsiders say
that it is probably as large as 50 per cent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
rTALY's POLITICAL FACTIONS.

The Opposition to the New Ministry
Very Strong.
ROME. Feb. 1e.-The recent change In the
ministry has led to the re-grouping of the
political parties. The premier, tho Marquis
di Rudini, is supported by a section of the
center and a fraction Of the left,
led by Signor Nicotera. The
extreme left 10 the meantime remains
friendly to the combination. This, how
ever, Is not sufficient TO assure the
position Of the ministry unless supported by
uhe majority of the southern deputies now
classed as doubtful. The opposition IL
formidable In numbers and In talent, COM
prising the old left and a fraction of the
center, with Signors Crispi, Brin, Zanardelli,
Sousino and GrimaldL II the opposition
was compact the existence left the ministry
would be of brief duration; but 1t Is weak
ened by internal divisions, one section
desiring Signor Crispi as leader, another
Signor Zanardelli, AUDI third Signor Brin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
FRANCES POLICY IN EGYPT.
Her Protest Against Justice Scott's
Appointment Not Wen Received.

Her Protest Against Justice Scott's
Appointment Not Wen Received.
CAIRO. Feb. la-France has intimated
that the protest of Count D'Aubiguey, the
French minister here. made on Wednesday,
against the appointment OF Justice Scott as
official adviser of the Egyptian govern
ment implies a refusal 20 apply
the economies resulting from the
recent conversion OF tho Egyptian
debt to the reforms the Egyptian govern
ment proposed. This dog-in-the-manger
policy only increases the English popu-
larity as both the khedive and Riaz Pacha,
president Of the council Of ministers, who
is also minister of finance, are averse 60 q
revival Of French predominancy.
TONE OF THE PARIsIAN PRESS.
PARIS, Feb 19.-The Temps, in violent
article on the Egyptian question, finds addi-
tional ev licences as to the vanishing OF the
Egyptian autonomy ia the Duke Of Cam
bridge reviewing the combined troops at
Abassayeh and In the advance on Tokar.
The Debats, in an article full of savage
utterance, cougratulatss England upon
dealing with servile khedive, but warns
her that in throwing OFF the mask too inn
prudently she might as we'll declare a pro-
teotorate at once, adding. however, that
such violations OF the pledges are daaror
than victory such as Tel-el- Kebir.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
A Weak Backed Joke.

WAsHrNGToN, Feb. 19.-Some practical
Joker started wild rumor to~day that ex-
Secretary Whitney, who came down to
Admiral Porter's funeral and has since re-
mained on his private business, had in his
possession letter from ex-President Cleve-
land to the effect that be was out of the
tight, and desired his friends among the
democratic leaders to help Secretary Whit
ney get the nomination. Whsn the state
ment was repeated to Secretary Whitney
he disposed OF 1t summarily. with the re-
mark: The story has no foundation what
aver
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
oELMANs PLor FoILRp.

Quiet Again Restored in the Argen-
tine Republic.
PARIS, Feb. IA dispatch from Buenos
Ayres to the Gautots says: 'The three days
censorship Of political kilograms, which was
imposed in order not TO cause an alarm in
Europe, has ceased. The plot TO replace
President Celman in power, which was dis,
closed by Lawyer Rodriguez, was nipped In
the bud by the activity OF President Pelle-
has been restored throughout the country. y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
MINDS IN THE SAME CHANNEL.
London's Lord Mayor Denies an
Insinuation of Plagiarism.

London's Lord Mayor Denies an
Insinuation of Plagiarism.
LONDON, Feb, 19.-The Pau Mall Gag
cite to-day publishes. in parallel columns,
tine sermon which Rev. Charles II. Spur
geon, pastor of the famed tabernacle,
preached in 1864, and an address delivered
by Right Hon. Joseph s. Avery, lord
mayor OF London, last week at the Poly
technic Institute young Mems Christian
Institute for apprentices. artisans, etc. } In
Regent street. Tho two discourses are
identical In almost every particular,
long passages in Spurgeon's sermon being
delivered unchanged in the lord mayors
address.
The lord mayor, whose attention was
called by reporter TO this singular ooinoi-
dence, said that he was unaware OF the
similarity existing between his recent ora
tion and Mr.. Spurgeon's pulpit utterances
of 1894 He had never, TO the best of his
knowledge, seen the sermon referred TO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
SUFFRAGE IN BELGIUM.
A Manifesto to the Militia Issued by
Their Committee.

A Manifesto to the Militia Issued by
Their Committee.
BRUSSELS, Feb. 1o.--The reserve forces
OF the civic guard have been called out in
the Charleroi district in view Of the threat
ening state Of affairs caused by the work
mems demand for the passage Of a universal
suffrage law. The workmen's general
committee regard this action upon the part
of the authorities as a menace and as an
indication OF u refusal OF the government to
revise the electoral laws or TO grant uni
versal suffrage.
MANIFESTO TO THE MILITIA
The committee has replied to this So
called menace by addressing manifesto TO
the militia asking them to refuse to obey
the orders to take sides With the workmen,
and to resist what they term the govern
ments attempt to bring about civil war.
The socialists say that the government In
tends to pass a law severely Furnishing
every word, act or writing tending to cite
the organization Of strikes in case parlia-
ment does not grant the workmen's de-
mand for universal suffrage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
KYLE INELIGIBLE.
A Claim That He Is Not a Resident of
South Dakota

HURON, s. D., Feb. 19.-It is asserted by
prominent attorneys aud others that United
States Senator-elect Kyle in addition to be-
ing ineligible on account of not receiving a
majority vote of the whole legislature, is
not an inhabitant Of South Dakota, ia the
meaning of the term in the constitution,
that he owns no property, and pays no
taxes.
A Huronite says that Rev. Kyle was
simply q missionary or agent of foreign
church society, subject TO its call at any
time. That he had no fixed" habitation
within the constitutional meaning, and de-
clares that he was already under eugage-
inent 60 reside ia the east as financial agent
OF western denominstional college.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
POPULATION By RAcns.
The Census Showing for Tennessee
end West Virginia.

bureau to-day announced the population Of
the state Of Tennessee by races as follows:
White, 1882, Ell; colorsd, 434, 800; Indians,
173; Chinese, Ga; japanese, TO- Total,
1,757,5lS.
The population OF West Virginia Is given
as follows: White, 729, ,2a2; coIore6, So ,b0g:
Indians, s; Chinese, 16 Total, 7G2s s794
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
Our Negotiations with spair.

MADRID, Feb 19-At a cabinet council
to-day, the queen regent presiding, Premier
Canovas del Castillo gave detailed account
of the negotiations with America for
q commercial treaty. He announced that
he had obtained reduction Of the duties on
minerals and other things, and that he was
now negotiating for free admission into
America OF tobacco from the Spanish West
Indies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
Harrison's Return.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, A. M-The
President and members of his cabinet who
went to New York to attend the funeral Of
the late Gen. Sherman. returned to Wash
ington at 12:45 O'Clock this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
TORNADO AND EARTHQUAKR
Trees Uprooted and TWO Buildings Bel
on Fire.

on Fire.
VIENNA, Feb. ia terrific storm
passed over Pressburg, Hungary, to-day,
nnroefng houses, tearing up trees by the
roots and doing an immense amount of
other damage. The storm was followed
by an earthquake which caused two
large fires. One of the buildings which
took fire was a girls college, several OF the
inmates Of which were injured by jumping
from the windows No one was seriously
hurt.
AN EARTHQUAKE IN VALENCIA.
MADRID, Feb. ia slight shock Of
earthquake was felt In Valencia to-day and
caused much alarm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS.
Rsconsideratio of Vote on the Sub.
ject Moved.

JGCb N4OVbUs
WARRINGTON, Feb. 19-In the House
judiciary committee to-day Representative
Rogers Of Arkansas entered a motion to
reconsider the vote by which the committee
on Tuesday adopted resolution authoriz-
ing it to ascertain and report to the Hous g
whether any states have in their con stitu.
tions or Legislative enactments provisions
which should require a reduction Of their
representation In congress under the four
teenth amendment to the constitution.
Pending action the committee adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
olerkship Of the Next House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. I9.--The democratic
members Of the North Carolina delegation
to-day resolved to support G. NJ Nc
Clammy for the position Of clerk Of the
next House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
sADLEa ASKS FAIR PLAY.

he Alleges That the Police are Sup
pressing Favorable Evidence.
LONDON, Feb, 19.-The steamship Fire
man Sador, who is in custody on suspicion
of being Jack the Ripper, has written a
letter asking his fellow unionists TO get the
newspaper press to watch the case. declar-
ing that the police are quashing evidence
ing his conviction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
ALREADY PLAIN.

Some Of the conservative men think that
the democrats made their protest against
Speaker Reeds doiugs so plain and striking
last session that nothing more in that direc-
ton fs necessary. especially after the ropu-
lar Endorsement of the democratic position
in the election last fall, but the radicals,
seeking TO emphasize the contrast between
the recognition Of Speaker Cartisle's inn
recognition Of Speaker Reeds partisanship
by the democrats are now at work drawing
up a philippe In the shape Of form al pro-
test against the proposition which they ex-
pect Mr.. Mckinley TO make as the official
leader OF the republicans that q vots Of
thanks should be given Speaker Reed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-20
VOTING THANKS TO REED.
The Dem ocrets Talk OF Presenting g
Formal Protest.

The Dem ocrate Talk OF PreeentinR
Formal Protest.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.--Speaker Reed
celebrated his convalesenes, which restored
him 10 the chair to-day, with character
istic talk with Representative Springer.
who has always been his bete Ysoir. Mr..
Springer Is one OF the democrats who
think that a formal protest against all
Speaker Reeds revolutionary actions should
be presented by the democrats just before
the adjournment, provided some democrat
can get recognition, in place Of the vote OF
thanks which the republicans 50 cheerrully
proposed for Speaker Carlisle. There is a
difference Of opinion among the democrats
as to the advisnbility of this course.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
A New Street Opened.

Martin Elder is having a street
opened, starting at Greenwood ave.
nue., between the lot, purchased some
time ago from j. Sterling Neblett,
and the DIR. Larkin property. 1t will
be known as Market street and runs
due west to street in South Clarks
vile, making a thoroughiare from
Greenwood avenue to Cumberland
river, and the time is not far distant
it is believed, when street car linz
will be in operation on this street,
running from Greenwood avenue to
Water street, thence along this street
down the river to Commerce and
will tap the present line at the Nor
Ellington House.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
A Joint Committee Must Be
Appointed.
The Legislature Wants Options on Min
eral Lands-The Suggestion Of
the Leaf Chronicle
Adopted.
Special 10 the Ieaf-ChronicleJ

Special 10 the Leaf-Chrontcle.
NASHVILLE. Sept. II, 1S9l.-The
Senate caucus spent some time in the
consideration OF Mr.. WOOdlees' bill,
providing for a uniform ballot in dis
tricts not covered by the Dortch law,
finally resolved by vote Of 8 to 7 to
pass the bill.
Mr.. Early introduced bill to abol-
ish the system Of leasing the peni-
Tertiary and to provide for working
the convicts in the way suggested by
the Alliance.
Mr.. Clear offered a bill to abolish
the lease system.
THE HOUSE
devoted the entire morning tC
the penitentiary bill, finally adopt
ing a substitute offered by Speaker
Myers and passing the same on third
reading. This provides that the
speakers of the two houses shall APP
point a joint committee who shall
receive $500 day and expenses fOI
their services. IT shall be the duty
of the committee to select and secure
options on coal lands of not less thar
1000 nor more than 5000 acres, anC
secure a contract from some railroad
to build a line to the mines to bC
opened. The committee is 10 draw
up plans for the necessary prisons, as
sisted by competent engineer anC
embody the whole matter in repOr
to the Governor and General Assem-
bly,.
In addition the committee shall
select site for the main prison OF
the same terms as the mining lands
consisting of from 100 to 500 acre
and prepare plans for building thu
main prison. All these lands are tC
be secured by option for lease or pur
chase.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17

Cards are out announcing the be-
trothal of Albert Lieber and Miss
Blanche Rosenfield, both of this city
Mr.. Lieber is the eldest son of Philip
Lieber, is conducting the business
and is member of the firm of Phil
ip Lieber & Son. Since taking
charge of this business Mr.. Liebel
has proved himself a capable man
and courteous gentleman, and sue.
cess is browning his efforts. Miss
Rosenield is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Rosenfied and il
popular with all who know her. The
suspicious day is not named, but the
LEAF-CHRoNICLE takes the liberty
to congratulate in advance, and
wishes them all the happiness that
married life can bring.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
A Saloon Row.

About 2 O'Clock this afternoon q
row occurred in Welch's saloon on
Strawberry alley between the bar.
tender, James Hassett, and S. M.
Bright, who has the contract for car
rying the mail between here and
Pleasant View. In the scufiie
Bright attempted to draw a pistol,
but bystanders interfered and held
him until Officer Stone arrived.
Bright was drinking, and refused to
pay for beer he had ordered. A pis.
tol was found on Bright's person
when arrested.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
Alliance Convention.

The Anti-Sub- Treasury Alliance
Convention at st. Louis was well at.
tended. Strong protests were en-
tered against the political features OF
the Alliance, and committee OF
seven appointed to the National
council to make the protest to that
body. Various committees were APP
pointed and a vigorous campaign Or
ganized to counteract the Third Par
ty movement and keep politics out
of the order. No split is intended,
but Macune was roundly denounced
for his treachery and rascality.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
City Property For Sale.

l offer for sale, privately prior to
Oct. 10, and by auction on said day,
unless previously sold, the property
of j. j. Hamlet on First street, and
that in the rear of same on Washing
ton street, the property of Jas. M
Hamlet. The sale will be made
with a view of removing from the
city. For further infot nation apply
to j. M. Hamlet. ang30d, tf,4p