The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-25
PR0HIn1TIoN OF PORK.

An0 fInu OF tie II lnJuBtlCe N0AT Mt Hand In
Germany.
Copyright. 1891. New York Associated Press
BERLIN, Jan. M.--The repeal Of tho pro-
hibition against American pork is regarded
as near. The weight Of the speaking In the
recent debate was all on the side Of thu
change. No prominent defender OF the
prohibitory law in the reichstag ventured
to deny that the repeal would benefit the
masses Of the people. Several members
have congratulated United States Ministe,
Phelps on the prospect of the early aboli-
tion or modification Of the law. Phelps
said to-day that there would not
even have been majority Of twenty
seven against the motion il the
opposition had waited little. The
government could not let the combination
OF frsisinnige and socialist parties dictate
its policy on such an important question.
He had long known that the government
10 ready to modify the restrictions as soon
as the precautions taken by American au-
thorities seemed sufficient to insure the
health OF the German people. The govern
ment is not afraid Of cooked American
pork, but only Of the uncooked articles.
Dr. Windthorst's declaration that the CEN
ter party waited only for the taking Of suf-
ticient precautions in America brings the
end of prohibition within sight. II is now
probable, at any rates that the prohibition
against ham and bacon will be removed.
The lower house of the Prussian diet to-
day commenced debate upon the govern
Of Catholic priests contiscated during the
kulturkampf. Chancellor Won Caprivi
states thsS She government hoped the bill
would reconcile the opponents of last year.
He protested against thereproaches levelled
at the government for having bargained for
the support OF the centre party. Guny.
national liberal, protested that the bill was
political move by the government to gain
centre votes. 1t was complete overturn
of former policy to hand over sixteen mil
lion marks for distribution among cleri-
Gals. The ministers do not fear the defeat
of the measure.
The bulky report of the committee hav-
ing in charge the labor bill has been dis
tributed among members of the reichstag.
It provides for the enforcement OF Sunday
rest, rejects fixed working hours in all
trades, increases protection to women and
children who labor, Aild ,p10bibitss retentjou
by employers of more than one weeks
wages in the event of. breach of contract by
workmen. There ia general feeling in
favor of the report.
Interest in the Koch treatment is abating.
1t is reported that Major Mckinley will
visit Germany the coming summer and will
call on Prince Bismarck.
A general thaw set in in western and
northern. Germany: Melting snow and
heavv rains are causing the rivers to rise
rapidly. Reports 9gom Cuxhaven state that
the Elbe is entirely free from ice.
Must Not be Too Sanguine.
LONDON, Jan. M.-The marquis of Hart
ington in reply to inquiries concerning the
between the views of Joseph
Lord Derby and other union
ists. writes to-day: "Ihe contradiction is
more apparent than real. Home rule may
be dead as a practical policy and 80 far as
affecting it in it's definite form, but politi-
cal necessity to specially retain the Irish
support may compel Glad
stones followers for long time to include
it in their policy t1
Lord Derby writes: my speech was in
ended to warn unionists against being un-
duly sanRuine."
Will Exercise No Pressure. n
LONDON, Jan. N.-The Chronicle says:
)ne in high authority declares the govern
nent exercised no pressure in Canada in
'egard to the pending negotiations. While
t would rejoice to see Canada and America
,gain commercial friends it does not desire
20 depart from the policy of allowing the
colonies free hand in commercial matters.
For it il not right to imply any intention
IN the part of Canada to make Il reciprocal
nent of the questions involved in the Be-
ing sea matter, which must be decided on
heir merits.
His business Political.
DUBLIN. Jan. 24.--Archbishop Walsh has
written letter to the Freeman's journal
,bout the statement made by that paper in
with the archbishop. The arch
bishop says it is not the question whether
English opinion or Irish opinion is to de-
,ide the leadership, but the question is as to
whether Paf1tell IS morally fit to lead the
Catholics. TO this the journal retorts by
that Parnell's business with Ire |
and is only political.
Foreign Flashes.
The Workington Iron and Steel works. at |
Norkington, Cumberland, England, have |
iosed down, throwing 1,400 men out of
york.
The Irish Catholic says the formation of |
he new national organization to replace |
he discredited National league is nearly |
oncluded.
A terrible disaster occurred at the Hiber-
lia colliery Mt Gelsenkirchen. GERMANY. |
'orty men were killed, and thirty severely |
INJURED by an explosion in one of the pits.
Boucher, chief Of the st. Maurice Indians.
ear Three Rivers. Canada, has appealed |
0 the Indian department for supplies for
he Indians of that reservation, who are
laimed to be in very destitute condition.
prominent official calls attention to the
act that Canada has not been invited TO
AXE part in the Columbian exposition and
ays Canada's exhibit will be confined to
rivate exhibitions only.
The Steele announces that William
Brien has received home rule guarantees
n the part of Gladstone and his colleagues
ufflcient to satisfy Parnell's conditions
pom which he consents to retire.
Princess Henriette, sister of the late
'rince Boudouin, of Belgium, was IN
ormed Thursday evening OF her brother's
cath. At first the news affected the prin-
ess in dangerous manner, but she i'm
roved.
Several Millions Involved.
SEATTLE, Jan. 2l.--ln the noted harbor
ne cases to-day. involving over $4,000, 600,
40 superior court denied tho petition of
10 attorney general to quash the writs Of
rohibition sued ont by various property
wners to prevent the commission locating
certain harbor line.