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CANADA'S SCANDAL.
Large Amounts Raised for Corruption
Fund.

OTTAWA (Ontario), Aug. 13.-The cross
examination of Sir Hector Langevin was
resumed to-day. He said in regard to the
Testimonial Fund he did not want to know
the names of the contractors, becau Sc there
was no doubt that some of those who sub
scribed would have wished to pay more if
the names and amounts were to be made
known. he did not think it wrong to con-
tribute to the testimonial; it was raised
openly. He never received any money from
McGrevy for election purposes He paid
money TO lie Monde, newspaper, as a loss
rather than a gift, because he wanted 10
have some claim against the paper in case it
should ever turn against the party. AS to
the disposal Of certain portions of the pro-
ceeds. lie proved that of the mysterious
100000 fund $4,000 was used to guarantee
Lacaud's discounts IN accordance with agree
mentS.
Sir Hector will leave for Europe after the
SESSION Of the committee to be gone two
years.
MONTREAL. Aug. 13-The Canadian
Gazette, in an editorial entitled "Canada's
Humiliation" applauds Sir Hector Lam
gevin's action in resigning his seat in the
cabinet, but regrets he had not resigned
before, as he would thus have avoided much
suspicion. His resignation at the present
time, 1t says, was more forced than yoluu-
tary, Tie article also says enough scan
dals have been proved to make Canada
byword among civilized people. 1t urges
the Dominion Government to leave no stone
unturned to bring the offenders to justice.
The Star publishes special cable dis
patch from London saying: ''Langevin's
resignation of his portfolio IN the Dominion
Cabinet as Minister of Public Works is the
subject of much comment, not only by the
press, but. in political and colonial circles
generally"
LONDON, Aug. 13-The Chronicle refers
to Sir Hec,or's standing in Canadian poll
tics and his past record, and hopes he will
be ableto clear himself from the charge pre-
ferred against him, but it says it can
not longer doubt that tile whole
system of public works in Canada reeks
with wastefulness and corruption. The
article concludes by saying that only by
bringing the offenders to Justice can the
Dominion Government avert political
catastrophe beside which the death OF the
Prime Minister, Sir John Macdonald, is of
small moment.
The Advertiser also strongly condemns
the corruption existing at Ottawa.
The Pail Mall Gazette says Langevin has
done straight thing in resigning his port
folio and hopes he will succeed in proving
that his hands are clean
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REGENCY PROBABLE.
The Talk Of the KaiSer'S Abdi-
cation.
Physicians Intimate That His Illness Has
Affected His Mind.
HiS Relatives In COlsultatiOl-Queen Vic
tOFiaS Advice ASked-The New COun-
ell Of The Empire.
Ereeial 10 THE MoRSINs CALI

BERLIN, Aug. 13.-Dr. Leuthold has Of
fcially declared that he considers it incom-
patible with the oath of responsibility
vested in him to conceal the true physical
condition Of Emperor William. He says
further that he could not refrain from pub
fishing bulletins to This effect, nor
could he omit making reports which
showed that the Emperor is not in full
possession of his normal faculties. DR..
Leu thold further states that after this dec
laration had been made, Professor Esmarch
was appointed medical attendant TO the En-
peror upon his eonsenting to withhold from
the public all information concerning the
Emperor's real mental condition.
1t is stated that it is proposed to establish
a regency for the empire, consisting of
Prince Henry of Prussia, the Grand Duke of
Baden and Chancellor Won Caprivi. The
council for the kingdom of Prussia is
to consist of the present Empress,
Prince Henry, Duke Ernest Gunther
Of Schleswig Holstein, Chancellor Won
Caprivi and Count Wedell Tiesdorf. In
order that the necessary steps shall be taken
70 insure the appointment of this regency
the journey of Prince Henry to England is
made with the view of holding q family
council in which the Queen and Empress
shall be first consulted and then the matter
be placed before the other members of the
family,
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A TALK WITH BLAINE.
The Secretary Not III, But Simply in
Need Of Rest.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 13.-Ioren Fletcher,
one Of the Republican leaders in this State
and leading candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress in this district, re-
turned this morning from Bar Rarbor,
where lie had long talk with Blaine. He
said Blaine would live to serve his country
many years yet. He is not i'll, but simply
needed rest. The Mnnesotan told him that
two topics only were now discussed in the
NorthweSt-the big wheat crop and Blaine's
health. He assured the Secretary that
Blaine and reciprocity would sweep this
part of the country. The only answer
Blaine made was smile and a deprecatory
gesture, yet Fletcher has the impression
that Blaine will run il asked with sufficient
unanimitY. Did he impress you as a man
on the verge of the grave?" was asked
Yes" replied Fletcher, but the grave was
that of the next Democratic nominee"
NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-The Mail and Ex-
press has a Washington special to the effect
that Secretary Blaine may soon leave the
Cabinet for reasons other than political.
The Mail and Express says editorially that
ii can state positively that whatever is done
will be with tile full consent of the Presi-
dent and Mr.. Blaine. and that it will be the
best for the party at large. Both the Presi-
dent and Mr.. Blaine are in entire accord
and fully understand the situation and the
necessities
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

LONDON. Aug. 13-Bad crop prospects
are reported in Burmah, owing to the
drought
MADRAS, Aug. 13-Good rains have
fallen in the Chingleput and North Arcot
districts, in this presidency, and the stua-
tion is greatly changed for the better.
CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-Count Cassin, the
Russian Minister to China, stopped here TO-
day on his way to his post. where he will
succeed w. Caranaiu, recently recalled.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 13.-Relief meas
ures for the distressed provinces are being
rapidly pushed. Committees are advancing
money to small farmers to provide food.
NEW YORK. Aug. 13.-The hot wave has
entirely disappeared, but the effects of the
two days of excessive heat continue. There
were six deaths from this cause reported to-
day.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 13.-The Novosti,
in an article published to-day on European
politics, says il it is the policy of Great
Britain to continue her present attitude to-
ward France and Russia the peace of Eu-
rope will be guaranteed for long time 70
come.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 13,-The National AS
soclation of Journeymen Stone-cutters yes
terday adopted resolutions emphaticaly
protesting against the competition of con-
Wet with free labor The convention meets
next year in Denver.
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HOPKINS DILEMMA.
Whether to Bring Suit Here or
in Massachusetts.

Timothy Hopkins still refuses to divulga
his plan of action or to make any statement
as to his Intentions regarding the will of
Mrs. Hopkins-Searles. He is in constant
consultation with his counsel regarding the
best course to pursue.
There appears to be no doubt but that
Hopkins will contest the probate of the
will, the chief uncertainty being as to
whether ii will be wiser to begin an action
in California or in Massachusetts.
The bulk of the property of the late Mrs.
Hopkins-SearleS was located in Massachu-
setts. or. by virtue of her residence there,
will be under the jurisdiction of the courts
OF that State. There was some real prop
erty IN California, however, which, in the
event of contest would be adjudlcated
upon IN the courts of this State.
CHOICE OF TWO STATES.
1t is believed by Mr.. Hopkins counsel
that the sympathy of most Caifornians is
with him, and that a favorable issue of o
suit might more reasonably be expected here
than In massachusetts,, where lie is un-
known, and where Mr.. Searles would have
all the advantage of acquaintance and resi-
dence. The question first to be determined
by Mr.. Hopkins is whether it would be bet
ter to make fight under favorable auspices
Tor the smaller portion of the estate in Cali
1Ornla, or TO commence what Is feared might
be an unsuccessful attempt to upset the will
in Massachusetts,, necessary condition to
attain possession OF the Eastern property
III Mr. Hopkins should elect to make his
Tight in Massachusetts and should be beaten
In the Eastern courts he would then be de-
barred from beginning contest in Califor-
mia, the Federal Constitution Ordaining that
full faith and credit shalt be given in every
State to the judicial proceedings in
other States. The principle of estOppel, it
is believed, would bar Mr.. Hopkins out of
the California court if the matter were once
adjudged in any other tribunal Had he
gone immediately after his arrival from ia
pan to massachusetts, as was his original
intention, he and the whole estate, wher- To-
ever located, would have come within the
jurisdiction of the courts of the Eastern
State.
VALUE OF THE ESTATE.
j. Seymour Severance, special admins
traitor of the Hopkins-Searles estate in Cali
fornia, stated last night that the real prop
erty in this State would not exceed in value
S2,000000. The stocks and bonds owned by
Mrs. Hopkins-Searles in California are con-
sidered by decision of the Supreme Court
of the United States as property owned at
the domicile of the decedent. and Mr.. Sew
erance did not include this form of property
in his $4,000, 900 estimate.
The special administrator added that at
the time of Mark Hopkins death his estate
was valued at S20.000.0O0, of which about
three -foUrths was left to his widow. Dur
ing the lifetime of the latter. however, the
estate increased largely in value, and Mrs.
Hopkins-Searlesi increased her modest hoard
considerable
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The LAW AVENGED.
Two Leaders Of The Manipur
Massacre Executed.
Intellectual Appeals Of Senaputty From the
Death Sentence.
Large Crowds of NatiVeS Witness the EYecu-
tlOn-The Troops Prevent Any A.
tempt al Interference.
Epccial to THE MORNING CALI

SIMLA, Aug. 13.-'The murder of the Brit
ish officials in March last was avenged to-day
by the execution Of two of the leaders Of
the massacre. The two men were members
Of the reigning family of Manipur, and both
appealed from the decision of the military
court of inquiry which tried them. but the
Marquis of Lansdowne, Viceroy Of India.
refused to interfere with the decision of
that court. The two men executed were
Senaputty, or the Commander-in-C Chief Of
the Manipur army, and Congel, General.
who violated the flag of truce under which
the Englishmen were decoyed from Mani
pur, and who gave the native executions er
orders to kill the British prisoners. An I'M
mense crowd of natives witnessed the exc
cution. but. owing to the presence of large
numbers of troops, no disturbance oc-
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When WIN Morocco Feed Eng1andq


Morocco is the natural granery of the
British Islands. When l mentioned this
some three years ago to a statesman who
has sat in many Cabinets. he was frankly
surprised to find that the obvious signif-
cance of the fact had been so wholly over
looked. Yet it needs no extra talent as a
prophet to suggest that fifty years hence
the gain or loss of the vast agricultural
market in the northwest corner of Africa
may be of unparalleled consequence to
the population of these islands. Morocco
on the western side is in nearly the same
longitude with Kerry. and is within four
days steaming of Plymouth. Its climate
is perfect its rich virgin soil almost
untouched. Agriculture, as we under
stand it, is unknown. Beyond q little
primitive scratching with primitive tools,
whereby enough grain is extracted for the
purposes of actual subsistence. no one in
Morocco cares TO grow corn which he is not
allowed to export, aud which is toleraby
certain to be seized on by the Kaid for the
benefit of himself and his master, the Sul-
tan. If once Great Britain could obtain a
concession implying security to the toilers,
then cheap grain enough to feed the entire
population would be at our very doors, re-
quiring, in fact, some two days less voy-
age than that from America. This would
always be an advantage even in times of
peace, and with nll our usual markets open
to us.-The Nineteenth Century.
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BUREAU CHIEFS.
samuels and Peabody Not Yet Confirmed by
the Local Directory


the Local Directory.
CHICAGO. Aug. 13.-The statement made
yesterday that the nominations of SamueIs
for chief of the horticultural Department
and DR.. Peabody for chief of the Bureau of
Liberal Arts were confirmed all around was
erroneous. The National Board of Control
ratified both, nut the Executive Committee
OF the Local Directory referred them to
committee. They will be acted upon at the
next meeting of the Directory.
At the Worlds Fair grounds to-day work
was resumed on the mines and mining,
horticulture, electricity and transportation
buildings Work on the others, which was
stopped yesterday, will be resumed tenor
row. The Board of Control passed a res
olutlOn to-day authorizing Mrs. Palmer to
call meeting of the Board Of Lady Man
ayers for September I'd.
ST. PAUL, Aug 13.-The State convention
called to consider the raising OF additional
funds for Minnes0ta's exhibit at the Worlds
Columbian Exposition at Chicago was called
to order this morning. l.. p. Hunt Secre-
tary of the State Worlds Fair Commission,
read the estimates of money deemed neces-
sary for proper exhibit, giving total of
S175,000 The Legislature Appropriated but
$4,000, and none of this was available for
a State building. The Commissioners, how
ever, only asked for $1,000 000 additional.
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MURDERED BY HER MOTHER.
Child Bound Hand and Foot ant
Thrown Infn a Tnrrent

A Child Bound Hand and Foot and
Thrown Into Torrent.
The following story was brought to New
York from the City of Mexico: Maria
Eugracia Susa has just been sentenced to
death at Tunga. United States of Colombia,
for the murder of her daughter Is years of
age. About fortnight before the com-
mission of the crime the child had fled from
her home to escape cruel treatment. The
Child remained away from home about two
weeks.
On the day before the murder the mother,
with her son Domingo, found the girl in a
room of an abandoned house of a certain
Miguel Mirgue, near the village of Tur-
megue. The child was attenuared by fatigue,
exposure and hunger and lay upon wretched
bed OF cOrn-husks. She was taken home and
locked US in room.
At midnight she was taken to q bridge,
which crosses the Turmegue River, midway
between the village of Turmegue and Chi
rivi. Here the child was bound, dragged to
the railing of the bridge and pushed over.
The girl sank in the torrent below with a
heartrending cry and the following day her
body was found nude, with the hands AID
feet bound in way TO render her perfectly
helpleSs.-New York special to Philadelphia
Iimps
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STUNNED THE FISH.
A Clever Methnd OF Capturing a Salmon
for the Frying-Pan.

A Clever Methnd OF Capturing a Salmon
for the Frying Pan.
By going down to the river any evening
and watching close you will see large salmon
passing up the river. Tuesday night gen.
tleman named Foster, from Sacramento
was sitting at the riverside talking to one or
two parties, when he made the remark that
many time he had stunned salmon by
shooting close to him in the water, when
the salmon would flop over on his back and
rise to the surface. On being bantered to
try it he pulled out his revolver, and in n
few moments big salmon came swimming
along not over ten feet away. In moment
the report of the revolver was heard, and a
second later the salmon Topped over on its
back and drifted up so close that little
boy present waded in and pulled 1t out. 1t
proved 10 be a 20 0-pounder aud was merely
stunned by the conclusion Of the water
Nav Fra
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MARYLAND ALLIANCE.
Address of President Polk at the State Cor
Yention al Raltimore

Address of President Polk at the State Con-
vention at Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Aug 12-TO-dny's session
of the Farmers Alliance was taken up with
routine work and Two addresses by Presi-
dent Polk, who, among other things. said ::
During the twenty-five years l have been
in public life never found myself fighting
in the front rank of Gods noblemen till l
struck the Farmers Alliance. Let us stand
by our principles till the last man falls in
the fight and then volunteers will come up
and take cur places. Men. citizens, farmers,
stand together for every principle OF cur
organization and a glorious triumph awaits
us. They told US there were divisions in the
ranks at Ocala. They who proclaim divs-
ions did not know us. There are no divis-
ions. We 90 not know what they are. thank
God; and in that spirit we will proclaim
and fight for the triumph of our princi-
ples.'
All the old off eers were reelected except
State Lecturer Bradley, Mrs. Cuttick TAX
ing his place. The last act of the conyen-
ti0n was the adoption of resolution that
the Maryland farmers are In no way antag
onistic TO United States Senator German.
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GLAZIER'S CLAIM.
The international Geographical Congress De-
cided Against 1t.

BERNE, Aug. 13-At the International
Geographical Congress to-day George II.
Stout Of New York read paper on the
pretended discovery of the source Of the
Mississippi by Captain Gazier. The paper
dealt in great detail with the history Of the
Mississippi explorations and favored Nicol-
letts discoveries. concluding with the state
ment that the American Geographical So
ciety desired to submit to the Congress this
history of the pretended exploration by
man whose writings showed that he had
never seen the headwaters of the Missis-
sippi. A committee was appointed to con-
slider the subject.
The committee TO which was referred
Captain Glazer's pretension that he discov-
cred the true source of the Mississippi, de-
cided that it was unfounded, and that the
discovery belongs to Schoolcraft Allen and
NichOlett.
The English prime meridian, 1t was de-
clared, ought TO be universally adopted. 1t
was also declared that England ought to
adopt the metric system. A resolution
favoring the compilation of an international
geographical pronouncing dictionary was
RdOuted.
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ALEXIS AT VICHY.
The Grand Duke Warmly Welcomed in
Suggestive Speech.

PARIS, Aug. 13-The Grand Duke Alexis
has left this city for Vichy. AS the carriage
of the Grand Duke passed along the streets
the crowd eheered him enthusiastically and
as he smilingly bowed in res; o1se to the
hearty greetings rendered to him the crowd
broke out into cries of "Vive la Russie ct la
France" and "Vive lie Gar" When the
Grand Duke reached the railway station
there was repetition of the scenes of en-
thusiasm witnessed on the streets.
Grand Duke Alexis arrived at Vichy this
afternoon; The Russian Consul, in speech,
said: 1.-THE fiction of hoisting the Russian
flag to make the Grand Dukes residence an
integral part OF Russia is unnecessary, be-
cause France is Russia and Russia is
France"
The Duke. angry at the fuss made over
him. asked Ribot to stop the demonstrations
at Vichy. Ribot was unable to do so, but
had telegram posted asking the people to
strictly respect the Grand Dukes incognito.
Therefore after the formal reception on his
arrival no banquetS or entertainments were
rendered him.
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HEBREW REFUGEES.
Complaints of Il-Treatment by the Members
of Hirsch.Fuud Colonies

Complaints of nl-Treatment by the Members
of Hirsch-Fund Colonies.
HIGHsTowN (N. J.), Aug 13.-One of the
little bands of Russian Hebrew refugees
sent out from New York to homes in the
country by the Trustees of the Baron Hirsch
Fund arrived in this town six weeks ago.
The colony consists Of thirteen fami-
lies. Whether or not the rosy PROM
ises made to them have been full
filled, and whether or not they have been
provided for as Baron Hirsch would desire,
are questions concerning which there are a
good many statements which do not agree.
The colOnists claim that they have no money.
no credit and no profitable employment, and
that they have been swindled out of the
greater part of the money appropriated by
the Baron H!rsh Fund Trustees, and that
in other ways they have been abused.
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FLEET FLYERS.
Los Angeles and RinfdX Win Good Faces
at Saratoga.

SARATOGA On. W, Aug. 13.-The weather was
warm to-day and the track fast. The winners
were:
Six furlongs, Frank Kinney won. Nettie Sec
oDd, Promenade third. Time, 1 .16.
One and quarter miles, Los Angeles won.
Abb second, Racine third. Time, 2:OS12.
One mile, Eon won, Santiago second, EIwood
third. Time, :4212.
Five aud half furIongs, RIrfax won. Centaur
second, Clio third. Time, :09Ia
One mile. Watlerson won. Kern second, Quota
tton third. lime, l: :43.
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NEW YORK POLITICS.

Democratic Factions Unite on a State
Ticket.
NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-An interesting bit
Of political gossip about the Hoffman House
yesterday was that the Albany County
Democrats had wiped out their anti Hill
county organization. The nomination of d.
Cady Herrick for the Supreme Court bench,
and his certain election, will prevent him
from continuing in the party leadership and
this fact is to be utilized to rnite both sides
of the party under the leadership of Hugh
Riley, whom Governor Hill recently ap-
pointed to succeed the late William l..
Miller rs Judge of the Court Of Claims. 1t
is understood that the ticket arranged is as
follows: For Governor, Roswell p Flower ;
for Lieutenant-Governor, William +. Shee-
Frank Rice: for Controller, Frank Camp
bell; for Treasurer, Elliott Danforth; for
Attorney-General, S. w. Rosendale.
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PEOPLES PARTY.
Little Interest Manifested in the Formation
of


of State Organization.
SPRINGFIELD QiI.), Aug. 13-The move
ment to start the Peoples party in Illinois
did not open very auspiciously. When the
meeting was called to order at the State
House this morning not over forty persons
were present. They represent all portions
OF the State. however, and among the num-
ber were several officers of the Farmers
Mutual Benefit Association and Grange.
But little was done this morning. S. NJ.
Norton, editor of the Sentinel, at Chicago,
was elected Chairman, and after the ap-
pointment of a Committee on Rules an
adjournment was taken TO o'clock in the
afternoon.
Sixty people were present at the afternoon
session. A constitution was adopted pro-
viding for the formation of State organiza-
tiOn. etc. One OF its articles forbids a
fusion with the old parties. BY a resolution
the Cincinnati platform was indorsed Fred
q, Blood, Secretary of the State Farmers
Alliance, was the only officer of the Farm
ers' Mutual Benefit Association Alliance or
Grange present.