The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-01-29
SARDOU'S PLAY WITHDRAWN
"Thermidor" Meets with a Hostile DEM
0nstratiOn from Paris ReyolutiOnists.
Compelled to Discontinue 1t at q loss of 5O0,-
900 Francs-Protest Against Mccarthy
Germany May Take Our Bacon and Hams.

PARIS, Jan. 2S.-After the second per-
Torrance of Sardou's "Thermidor' last
night there was q riot in the streets near
the theater caused by the disorderly con-
duct of the extreme partisans of revolu-
ton, who were elected from the theater.
They Kissed the audience as it left the
theater and shouted Down with Sardou!'
'Long live the republic." In the streets 8
free fight followed between the extremists
aud the police. and it was with difficulty
that the latter managed to keep q passage
through the enraged crowd for the audi
ence. The mob surrounded Nj. Larron-Met,
the director of fine arts, just as he had
entered his carriage, but he was rescued
by the police.
The thester was besieged by an enormous
crowd this evening. and the mob quickly
D DnsnsSS s1 m. h ri.;ne of afs the s en1ts aHor was w tSs
signal for violent rival cries of "Vive Their
midOrl' "A bas Thermidor!" etc.. The
tumult increased in violence until the
younger Coquelin stepped before the cur
tain and said he was compelled to announce
that the performance would proceed NO
further. and that the ticket money would
be returned at the doors. The theater loses
Q COCO francs in advance bookings In ad-
dltlon to the cost of mounting the play.
On hearing of the reception accorded the
play n party of Reactionists overturned the
statue of DaDton. the leader in the French
revolution. They did not deface the statue.
but atixed to the pedestal q placard bear
ing the inscription Room to Let"
Goschen on Foreign TariHs.
LONDON. Jan. 28.-Mr. Goschen, in an adj
dress in the Leeds Chamber of Commerce.
to-day, congratulatlng the people of
that place on the general and
steady prosperity of the district.
said that solid trade was better
b a q rush followed by reaction, and that
the change in foreign tariffs ought not to
disconcert Britieh enterprise. There should
be no scolding or complaining of
foreign countries for pursuing the
best interest; but in view of
the menace of foreign tariffs to the indus
trial interests of Great Britain. workmen
and employees should try to avoid acrimOni-
Gus differences. Masters and men in cordial
alliance could maintain British commercial
supremacy against all the world. 1t was
TO be hoped that the next budget would
show a continuance of prosperity. but q
tiOn of alcohol would not give any reason
Tor congratulation.
Protest Against Mccarthy for Leader.
:. LONDON, Jan. 2s.-The Parnellite leader
ship committee of Manchester yesterday
presen ted to Mr.. Mccarthy an address in
which, while expressing admiration forhim
personally, they STRONGLY protested against
him assuming the leadership, I'M thus d.
yiding the Irish party. Mr.. Mccarthy. in
srespectful reply, reminded the committee
hat the majority of the party supported
him. and urged him to accept the leader
ship. Nobody more than himself deplored
the unfortunate dissension in the party.
Hin Ill N 4ht hIa h0nEnro
actuated by patriotism. That being SO. he
had no doubt that the difficulties would
vanish. and that the party would again be-
Come united. In the meantime he hoped
that each section would remain independ-
ent of ell external influence. He was con-
fident. he added, that the controversy
would eventuate in their securing all they
have striven for in the past generation.
German Onicers Will Not Get Bonuses.
|, BERLIN, Jan. 2s.-The Reichstag com-
mittee has. by q unanimous vote, rejected
the motion made to grant the sum of
$500. 600 marks, which the government asked
for in order to pay bonuses destined to in
duce non-commissioned officers to remain
In the army after their regular term of
service has expired. A system similar to
the one proposed by the German govern
ment exists in the French service.
- In the lower house of the Prus-
sian Diet. to-day; Herr Herrfurth.
Minister of the Interior, said that
lion law which would in no way affect the
liberty of the people to emigrate. In the
neantime he added the provincial governors
bad been Instructed = to exercise the strict
est surveillance ovor emigration agents.
The Reichstag committee on the sugar
taxation bill rejected that measure in its
entirety OH the second reading to-day.
,sse Italy's Finances.
fsRoME. Jan. 2S.-Signor Grimaldi present.
ed the annual financial statement to the
Chamber of Deputies to-day. IL shows q
| deficit for 1891 of GO, 600, 600 francs. Deficits
of 1000. 900 francs yearly are expected for
the next three years. Increased duties are
proposed on oil seeds and mineral oils, as
well as various economies. chiefly in the
military and public works budgets. The
Mckinley law, it is stated. has had no DAM
aging effect upon Italy. A commercial un-
| derstanding with France is hoped for.
The Conspiracy Law Will Remain Intact.
LONDON, Jan. 2S.-In the House of Com
mons, to-day, Mr.. Robertson. Liberal. of
Dundee, moved to amend the conspiracy
law by enacting that 10 combination
should be considered criminal unless
| formed with q criminal object, and that the
| offense of intimidation should be limited to
acts constituting q breach of the peace. Sir
Edward Clarke. Solicitor general, said that
| the government could not accept the pro-
posals. Upon q division being taken, the
motion OF Mr.. Robertson was rejected by q
vote of 179 to l43.
Germany May Take Our Bacon and Hams.
BERLIN, Jan. 2S.-It was reported in the
lobby of the Reichstag to-day that the gov
eminent is about to rescind the law prohib-
iting the importation of American bacon
and hams. at the same time directing thar
such imports be subjected to . special IN
spectiOn at the port of entry.
1 Gable Notes. s
France has suppressed the rebellion in
Senegal.
The French Deputies have rejected the
treaty of peace with Dahomey.
Each section of the Irish parliamentary
party will move a separate amendment to
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