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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16
QUAY'S EYE ON MEXICO.
a PROPOSITION TO ACQUIRE A
PORTION OF MEXICO.

The Upper Portion of Sonora, Chihua-
hua and Coshuile the States
Which He Wants Annexed Reso-
luton on the 5uhjsct Introduced in
the Senate-His Son a Ranch Owner
in the Proposed New Territory.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Senator Quay
wants the United States to acquire the upper
ton of the Mexican states of Sonora,
chihuahua and Coahuila, lying above the
29th parallel, and comprising more territory
than all New England or than the middle
states. He has been thinking Of this mat
ter for some time and has finally taken
the first step by Introducing q resolution di-
recting the committee on foreign relations
to ascertain whether it is practicable and
advisable. He himself has no doubt
that 1t is both and would
have put the resolution on its
passage to-day In the confident expectation
that the committee on foreign relations
would agree with him had not Chairman
Sherman, always diplomatic, suggested
that he refer IL first TO the committee. SEN
ator Quay does not mean TO let it lie buried
there. II the committee does not report it
it soon he will try to make the committee
report it. He would not say tonight what
his reasons were for the proposition. He
said he wanted the country to think it over.
Chairman Sherman would not talk about
1t either, but he intinated that its only
effect would he TO interrupt and delay the
pending reciprocity negotiations with Mex
leo.
MINISTER ROMERO TALKS
The Mexican minister, Senor Romero,
while not at all alarmed by it expressed re-
gret that any move should be made by a
senator of the United States which would
give co lor of truth to the charge made
from time to time that the United States
looked with covetous eyes on the adjacent
territory OF Mexico, charge which had
been denied by one President of the United
States after another. but as to which the
Mexican government and the Mexican peo-
pie were naturally very sensitive. Min-
ister Romero sent a long cablegram
to his government tonight in which, it is
stated, he expressed his opinion that moth
ing would come of Senator Quay's pro-
position beyond possibly some discussion In
committee and on the floor.
Senator Quay's great reason is understood
to be that the territory which he wants the
United States to acquire is now largely
owned by Americans and developed, 30 far
as 1t is developed, chiefly by American
capital and that 1t ought to be under the
American flag for the better protection Of
both the men and the money.
The fact that Representative Richard r.
Quay, the senator's son, and Senator Don
Cameron own large cattle ranch at Bato-
pia, in the northern part Of the state of
Sonora, $50 miles south Of Senator Cam
eron's ranch In Arizona, may have affected
the senator's views on the subject of terri
toFial acquisition. There is no reason 10
believe that be will be able TO embody his
ideas in concrete legislation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16
OLD BILLS BoBBING UP.

Many of the Measures Introduced in
the Senate of Familiar Nature.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The larger part
of the bills introduced in the Senate during
the sessions Of the last three days are copies
Of measures that were before the Fifty
first congress at its expiration In stages
short Of final passage by both houses.
Among the bills of this description pre-
sented to-day were the following:
By Mr.. Mitchell-To develop silk culture
in the United States
By Mr.. Dolph-For fortifcations and
other coast defenses
By Mr. Morrill-For the purc base of a
site for building for the supreme court of
the United States in Washington; for a
bronze statue of Christopher Columbus in
Washington and the removal of the naval
monument now at the foot Of capitol hill to
a new site; extending the privileges of mail
free from postage 10 historical societies.
SOME OF THE NEW BILLS.
Among the new bills presented were the
following:
By Mr.. Cullom-Providing for the adopt
tioD and use Of uniform standard auto
matte car coupler, and regulating the oper-
alton and control Of freight trains used in
in interstate commerce.. In reference to
the latter bill Mr.. Cullom stated
that the subject had been be-
fore the interstate commerce committee
two or three sessions, and that that COM
mittee after taking great deal of testi-
mony) had been unable to come to con,
clusion as to the kind of bill that ought to
be passed. The bill provided means TO fad
out the best device for the security of life
aud limb, and he hoped that the interstate
commerce committee would soon be able to
report satisfactory measure.
By Mr.. Quay-For reopening Of the
League Island navy yard for the construo.
tion and repair of vessels of the navy; to
mark the lines of battle and positions of
the army Of Northern Virginia
at the battle OF Gettysburg; to furn-
ish the Gettysburg Memorial Associa-
uion with specimens of the arms, ETC., used
at the battle Of Gettysburg; to authorize
the payment of damages sustained by citi-
zens of Pennsylvania from the union and
confederate forces during the late war;
BY Mr.. Pettigrew-To furnish rations to
the Grand Army of the Republic at its next
annual convention In Washington. 1t pros
vides an appropriation OF S500,000 for this
rlrnOsa
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STARVATION IN RUSSIA.
a MOSCOW PAPER OPPOSES AC-
CEPTANOE OF FORSIGN AID.

England Absurdly Accused of a Desire
to Turn Russia Into Another Egypt.
Nine Tolstoi Defends Her Hus-
band From the Charge of Being a
Revolutionist-The Desperation Of
the Peasants.
ST. PETERsBURG, Dec. 15-The Moscow
Gazette dencunces the acceptance of for
eign aid for the distressed people of Russia,
especially English aid It declares that
Great Britain wants to turn Russia Into
another Egypt. and warns the people against
the duplicitY Of philanthropy.
Nine. Tolstoi, wife Of Count Tolstoi, the
novelist. in an interview to-day said she
doubted whether the government would
consent 20 act as the medium for the dis
tribution of foreign assistance, but there
was no objection to Count Tolstoi distrib-
uting such assistance privately. The ex-
tent Of the famine, she continued, instead of
being overstated is greater than any out
slider would suppose.
FEAST OR FAMINE
In the province of Riazan, where her hus-
baud is working, the peasants get thirty
pounds Of grain monthly, but no meat or
poGatOes- Wlthln tWelby days the monthly
allowance is consumed, and the peasants
then pass the remaining ten days Of the
month in state of starvation. Fam
ishing mobs often visit the houses
OF the landlords and wealthy peasants with
threats TO burn the property unless they re-
ceive food. Count Tolstoi's family Is now
scattered, the members being stationed at
various points organizing regular relief in-
dependently OF the government officials,
who have been accusing them of being
revolutionaries
HAS THE CzAR's CONFIDENCE.
Il has greatly comforted Count Tolstoi 20
learn that the views Of these officials are
not shared by the czar. Nine. Tolstoi
waited on tina czar recently and explained
to him the injustice of these attacks on
Count Tolstoi She was assured by the czar
that he did not doubt the loyalty OF her
husband. IL was absurd, said the
czar. to accuse Count Tolstoi of being a rev.
olutlonist, bis sole aim being to do good and
to practice Christian charity to all men.
One son of the count is Ill with "a fever
caught while visiting ADMINISTRATION fam
lies The coming winter, Nine. Tolstoi
concluded, will be trying time, but she
feared the early spring most, as their re-
sources will then be exhausted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16
A PASTORS FATAL KISS.
IT BROUGHT a SHOT FROM THE
WOMAN'S HUSBAND.

The First Wound Inflicted on Dec.
e-The Minister on the Streets
Again Monday and the Trouble Re-
newed-The Clergyman Returns the
Husbands Fire, But Gets a Fatal
Wound.
AUGUSTA, GA. Dec. 15.-A special from
Greeneville, N. c.. says: "W. E. Grimsley
of Snow Hui. who on Dec. 8, shos
Rev. J. T. Abernethy for kissing his
(Grimsley'sD wife. made a second assault on
Rev. Abernethy on the streets Of Snow Hill
yesterday. Rev. Abernethy was on the
street for the first time since the shooting.
Grimsley saw him and with oaths began
firing at him with pistol. Rev. Abernethy
drew pistol and returned the fire.
THE MINISTER WOUNDED.
"Rev. Abernethy was struck=.on the left
cheek with SS-caliber ball, which passed
through and came out at the back Of his
neck. 10 is feared that the wound viii
prove fatal. Grimsley was struck in tho
leg, but has fled and cannot be found. The
sentiment Of the community Is strongly on
tho side OF Abernethy, who alleges
that he only kissed Mrs.
Grimsley good-by In fatherly manner as
no was AoaNluS ner. IeOple 90 not Deilevo
there was the slightest criminalIty between
them. Grimsley's father 80 expresses him~l
self, and declares bis belief In tho entire tn
nooence Of Abernethy and Mrs. Grimsley.
TALK OF LYNCHING.
There 10 great excitement inland around
Snow Hill over tho affair. and Indignation
is so aroused against Grimsley as to pro-
woke threats of lynohing If he is caught.
Warrants have been issued for Grimsley's
arrest. kilograms were sent by the sheriff
OF Green county to the sherlffs of the SUR
rounding counties TO arrest bim IL found"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16
CRISP HAS THE GRIP.

He Remains in His Rooms at the
.Hotel-A Gavei From Georgia.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-5peaker Crisp ID
suffering from an attack Of the grip in a
mild form and did not leave his quarters at
the Metropolitan hotel to-day to visit the
capitol Anumber Of members were presens
In the hall OF the House Of Representatives
some of them with view to seeing tho
speaker. They were disappointed, but many
OF them turned their attention co the
offices under the newly elected officers of
the House and vigorously pressed the seleo-
tion OF constituents for places.
Speaker Crisp to-day received q hands
some Ravei as a present from friends IN
Georgia. IL is made of native Georgia pi1e
and on silver plate attached TO the gavel is
suitable inscription. The present is a
dainty affair Of an ornamental character
and would not stand the severe usage td
which gavels are frequently put in turbu-
lent scenes in the House.
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A CRANK LIKE NoRcRoss.

He Lost His Nerve at the Critical Mo.
ment and Fled.
BERLIN, Dec. IA case similar 10 the
recent attempt on the life Of Russell Sage
in New York occurred in this city to-day.
The imitator Of Mr.. Sage's assailant had
apparently followed closely the accounts
published hore of the Sage affair. as his
plan of operation was exactly the same
as that Of the New York dynamiter
although fortunately at the critical moment
he lost his nerve and ran when his intended
victim shouted for help. He was captured,
however, and in his pockets were found
packages Of gunpowder and some white
powder, the nature of which has not been
determined yet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16
A FIGHT AT ENNIS.
Parnellites Try TO Break Up Meet
ing OF McCarthyttes.

DUBLIN, Dec. 15.-At Ennis, county
Clare, to-day, a mob of Parnellites sur
rounded building in which meeting Of
the branch Of the national federation was
to be held, aud attempted to prevent the
meeting. The McCarthyites were as willing
as the Parnellites were ready, and a hot fight
Tor the possession OF the building ensued.
The police took a hand in the rumpus aud
drove or the ParnelliteS The Mccarthy
ties then held their meeting in peace. John
Dillon was present. He caught stone In
his face and suffered an ugly cut
DAvIrT ISSUES AN ADDRESS.
DUBLIN. Dec. 15-Miohael Davitt has
issued an election address. In this he
pledges himself, with his colleagues, to en-
deavor to obtain such measures of home
rule as we'll satisfy the aspirations OF the
Irish people and enable their representa-
uEes to frame laws insuring the
fullest opportunities for the ad-
vancement Of the trade and labor interest
OF Ireland. Mr.. Davitt says: 1--WE shall
continue TO be deadly foe OF landordism
and will strive to change the land laws In
order TO give the best protection aud scope
20 the agricultural industry of the country.
We will cordially corporate with the repre-
sentatives in parliament of the industrial
democracy of Ireland and Great
Britain to further all legislation
tending to secure to the toiling classes the
fullest protection OF their rights and speedy
amelioration Of their grievances We will
support any measure curtailing TO reason
able limits the hours of daily labor and
providing for better housing Of working
menu
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16
SENATE COMMITTEES.
The List May Be Formally Presented
TO the senate To-day.

TO the senate To-day.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The republican
senatorial caucus this morning approved
the report OF the committee charged with
the arrangement of the committee member
ship and the democratic managers have
been furnished with the list as adopted.
Some assignments yet remain to be made,
notably In the case Of Senator Kyle, the
alliance senator. The caucus committee was
authorized to arrange them after personal
consultation with the senators conce erned.
1t is expected that the report can be pre-
sented to the Senate for ap-
proval tomorrow If the democratic
senators have by that time succeeded
in arranging their COMMITTEES representation.
The democratic caucus committee also held
a session this morning, but no positive
progress was made toward the completion
of the committee assignment. The repub-
hcan representation upon the committee as
printed this morning was reviewed and con-
sidered, but as the formal list 10 be fur
nished by the republican managers had not
reached the committee when the Senate be-
gan its daily session action was deferred
upon the minority committee assignments
until this afternoon.
1t is said on authority OF a member Of the
democratic caucus that In the assignments
Senators Kyle aud Irby will be considered
as democrats and treated as such, while
Senator PETER will be left with the places
given him by the republicans.
The democratic caucus committee was In
session from the adjournment of the Senate
until late In the afternoon, endeavoring to
perfect its list of committee assignments,
but was unable to complete the work aud
Will resume it again tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16

Terminal Company. The first intimation
enae change was at hand was an announces
nent that Fred Z. Olcott, president of the
central Trust Company, who was one of
the bankers committee appointed at the an
nuai meeting OF the stockholders last week,
ueciined to act any longer with the commit
Tee on the ground that It was not necessary
20 take such stringent steps as they pro-
posed.
TIE COMMITTEE PowERLEss.
Following this announcement a meeting
OF richmond Terminal stockholders was
held at the Central Trust Company's Office
anu aI a committee OF five was appointed, with
mr. Olcott as chairman. This other mem
oers OF the committee are four Of the largest
stockholders Of the company. The commit
Tee and the stockholders present at the
meeting are opposed to the Schiff- Norton
or bankers committee, and as the opposi-
zion now includes majority Of the board
OF directors, the Schif- Norton COMMITTEES is
practically without power. It requested
the directors TO postpone the election
or directors of subordinate companies
This request was refused.
NO EXPERT EXAMINATION WANTED.
Then the committee requested that the
terminal company advance funds TO pay
the expenses Of an expert examination of
the books. This request was tabled.
The opposition directors say that
this indicates clearly that the
bankers committee are practically
discharged and will not be recognized by
the board. President Inman Is said to be
willing to step down from office, and will
not make any effort to retain control. The
holders of 240, 900 shares were represented
at to-day's meeting. 1t is conceded by the
Inman party that this block of stock prac-
tically represents control, and change in
the management is expected to occur at a
special election which will be called by the
directors this week, perhaps tomorrow,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16
ALABAMA GREAT SOUTHERN.

The Directors Elected Yesterday by
the stockholders.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 15.-The stock
holders of the Alabama Great Southern
railroad, one of the leased lines Of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad.
met here to-day, all OF the shares be-
ing represented except eight. The
following board of directors was elected
without opposition: Samuel Thomas.
John H. Inman, John @. Moore, and
John A Rutherford of New York. Calvin s.
Brice of Lima, o.; Samuel NJ. FELTON, aud
c. G. Harvey OF Cincinnati, Charles Mo
Ghee Of Knoxville, T. @. Bush of Admission
and Francis Fancy Of London. Reports
showed the road to be In good condition.
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MILLS HAS A GOLD.
Rumors That Ills Condition is Serious
Without I foundation.

NobSRo 4 haO A9I5 OOuulblOu lS 06TlOuS
Without 4 Foundation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Representative
Mills of Texas has been confined to his
rooms for almost week with very heavy
cold and prostration following the speaker
ship canvass. A report was circulated at
the capitol this morning that
his Illness had developed into
pneumonia and taken dangerous form.
DR.. Sowers the attending physician, said,
however, that Mr.. Mills was suffering from
a severe cold, and that be was recovering.
The doctor said that he had not been to see
Mr.. Mills for three days, and had he be-
come worse he would naturally have been
notified. The Illness of Mr. Mills, DR..
Sewers said, was due to the excessive ex-
posure to which members subjected them
selves during the speakership contest and
he was attending about dozen of
the mernbsrs who had caught bad
colds at that time. he had
given orders that no visitors
should be permitted to see Mr.. Mills, SO as
to divert his patients mind from business.
IL is supposed thst the fact that no cards
were sent to Mr.. Mills rooms gave rise to
the report of bis dangerous condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16
KYLEs LITTLE GAME SLIPS UP.

he Was Trying to Work Both Sides
for Committee Places.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-"A preacher in
politics Is worse than politician In the pull
pit" remarked Mr.. Cockrsll Of Missouri to-
day in expressing even more forcibly bis
disgust with Senator Kyle, the farmers ais
lianceman from South Dakota, who, In en-
deavoring to get good committee places
from both sides of the Senate, may come to
find that he has no committee place worth
taking. Mr.. Kyle had letters OF introduce
tton TO Mr.. Cockrell and other democrats
when he come here from democrats in the
legislature OF South Dakota WHO had voted
for him, and on the strength of these asked
for recognition from the democratio cau-
Gus so as to get some of the good minority
places on the committees.
coQUETTING WITH THE REPUBLICANS.
At the same time, on the strength of lets
ters which he had brought from republic
aus to Senators Manderson and Sanders and
other republican managers, he was asking
for good committee places from the ma
jority Both sides, though somewhat
sufpicious, made promises 10 him. The re-
publicans had not fulfilled theirs ia the in-
formal arrangement Of the majority places
on the committees made yesterday because
Senator Pettigrew, Senator KYles coli
league, had advised against It, When Sem
ator Kyle saw that he was left out he went
TO Senator Henderson, Senator Sanders
and others and complained to them.
BROUGHT UP IN THE CAUCUS.
They brought the matter up In the repub.
lican caucus this morning and were advised
by Senator PettIgrew to consult Senator
Cockrell and the other democratic managers
before placing Senator Kyle. This they
did, and both sides then discovered how
Senator Kyle had been coquetting with
them. Both sides were appropriately ans
cry. and now Senator Kyle's chances OF
getting desirable committee assignments
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FoLoHI REMOVED.

The Pope Dissatisfied With the Vice
Chancellor's administration.
ROME, Dec. 15.-Mgr Folchi has been
deposed by the pope from the vice chancel-
lorship Of the apostolic chamber, owing to
faults Of his administration. Mgr. Folchi
was one of the administrators of Peter's
pence, and in July last he was removed
from that position on account Of the losses
sustained by that fund, and because Of i'm
prudent investments and loans which had
been made under his administration
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-16
Arr EXPRESS TRAIN WRECKED.

The Engineer Loses His Life for Ignors
ing a Danger Signal
NEwBURGH. N. Y, Dec. 15.-The norths
bound flyer on the Central railroad collided
with freight train opposite the station
here at 6:l2 o'clock this evening, and both
trains were wrecked. The fireman of the
express was killed. Engineer Kirk is dying.
No passengers were killed, but SO geral re-.
ceived slight injuries. Many Of the passen-
gers were thrown from their seats.
A woman had her head cut, q man a rib
broken and others received hard knocks.
The blame for the accident is laid on Ea-
gineer Kirk, of the express, who ran past
the danger signal.
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A RUsso-TURKlsH ALLIANCE.

The Novosti OF St. Petersburg Wants
Past Differences Buried.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 15.-The Nouosti
publishes an article to-day in which IL
urges an alliance between Russia and Tur-
key, which have heretofore, to say the
least, not been regarded as friends. The
Novosti declares that the Russo-Turkish
war, resulting. as it did, in the liberation of
the Slavs. rendered an alliance between the
two powers possible by removing all pre-
text for a new conflict.
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aEoRe1ANs IN THE SWIM.

Several Places Secured Under the New
Ofnc>rs Of the House.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15--Several Georgians
have already secured places under the new
officers Of the House, the influence of Col.
Livingston appearing, by the way, to be
very weighty in these appointments w. y.
Copeland, the alliance state lecturer, will
keep door at 81, 100 year. Mr.. Williams
of Habersham viii run an elevator at
$1,000. Mr.. Holmes of Merrlwether will
help in the document room. Lucien David
son of Atlanta will be page at S3 a day.
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SURVIVORS OF THE ENrERKIN.

Two Sailors who We're Carried Out
TO Sea Saved by Steamer.
LONDON, Dec 1.-two sailors from the
wrecked ship Enterkin, lost on Galloper
sands Saturday night, we're picked up by
the steamer Ashton. and have arrived at
Antwerp. They were carried out to sea on
some wreckage and drlfted into the steamers
course, when they were picked up with
great difficulty. This mahes three lives
known to be saved out of the thirty-ono
persons on board the Enterkin.