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New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
MAY AVOID THE KNUTSFORD BILL.
THE GOVERNMENT MAKES A PROPOSAL TO TIL
LEGATES-THEY MAY APPEAR AT THE
BAR OF THE COMMONS ON FRIDAY.

DELEGATES-THEY MAY APPEAR AT THE
BAR OF THE COMMONS ON FRIDAY.
London, May o6.-The Government has made
private proposal to tho Newfoundland delegates which
will obvlate the passing of the Knutsford BILL Inc
delegates are now considering the proposal
Alexander -stavely Hill, Member Of Parlia-
ment for the Kingswinford Division Of Stafford
shire, in the House OF Commons to-day presented
petition from the Newfoundland Legislature, praying
that one OF the Newfoundland delegates now in this
country may be heard at the bar Of the House OF Com
in protest against the passage OF the Knutsfotd
Coercion bill, which is to come up again on Thursday
Mr.. H after presenting the petition notice that
ne would the occasion Of the second reading
Of the Newfoundland bill that the delegates be heard
at the bar Of the House.
The Chancellor of the ExcheQuer, Mr.. Goschen said
that the Government would assent to hearing the New
foundland delegates at the bar Of the House on Friday
Mr. Goschen added that the bill before the Newfound
land Legislature was limited In It's operation 10 one
year, and was which the Imperial Govern
ment could not accept. ip view of its engagements
with France.
ST. Johns N. f.. May 26-In the Assembly To-
night, In the division the motion to extend the
term Of the local Coercion act until the end Of
1903, three members OF the Government party
MessIs. Study, Finance Minister; Duff and Dave
voted With the anti-Coercionists. The session
held With closed doors.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
CALL ELECTED SENATOR.
HIS OPPONENTS IN THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
TRY IN VAIN TO BREAK A QUORUM.


TRY IN VAIN TO BREAK A QUORUM
Tallahassee, Fla, May 26.-This mornings session
OF the Legislature was ther dull one In the House.
Everything moved along quietly until the hour ar
rived for converting the Semitic. No quoum was
present The absent Senators had been seen leaving
the city lust before the hour for meeting An inquiry
at the livery stables. where they had secured team
developed the fact that they had boasted that they
were leaving the city in order TO break the quorum
in the Senate and thereby defeat the election OF
Wilkinson Call in Joint session to-day for United
States Senator The president OF the Senate at once
issued orders to the Scrgeantat-Arms to organize
posse Immediately and institute thorough search
for the fleeing Senator's when found to arrest them
and bring them forthwith to the Senate Chamber
Do this he said, IN a quiet way. II they offer
no resistance but II need be, should you be forclby
rested use force to accomplish this, precisely the
same as would any other authorized officer Of the
law"
At noon the Cali Senator sappeared In the Hall
of Representatives, and President Brown called the
joint session to order. The antCall men in the
House refused TO answer to their names at rollcal,
but fifty four members duly elected to the Legislature
responded. vote was taken on United states
Senator and Call had ffty-one votes. President
Brown declared him elected.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
4 STORY ABOUT MR.. ROCKEFELLER DENIED.

Chicago, May 26.-The Rev. F. +. Gales secretary
of the American Baptist Educational Society," whch
founded the UNIVERSITY of Chicago denies the truth Of
the statement that Mr.. Rockefeller had come 70 an
understanding IN regard t. the theory of inspiration 10
be taught 10 the university. "Theorcs of inspiration
i'd he this evening. DO not belong TO the university
proper but TO the divinity school, which IS controlled
by separate Boar OF Trustees and IS presided over
by George w N0thiup. Mr.. Rockefeller has an
nounccd no theories of inspiration and ndoreed none
lie has made statement of any kind the subject
ncr was any conference arranged held between Dr.
Harper Dr. Briggs Mr.. RCckefeile. either IN Chicago
ore efeaWlero.S
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
RIOTING IN PARIS.
,,cr ovERpowERED BY THE STRIKING
CT.cE.pRIvERS AND THEIR FRIENDS
,rsr,xe THE STAGES FROM RuNN1NG-AN
AGREEMENT FINALLY REACHED, WHICH
ENDS THE STRIKE ON THE
TERMS
MEMS TERMS.

MEMS TERMS.
paris Nav 25.-The strike OF stage-uri'eiS
.,..rchout Paris, which was begun Yesterday CON
.,nuod TODAY and caused great excitement IN 'liS
.,,, Enormous crowds of people, the m'Jori.S
:, whom were in warm sympathy WIN Ihe e"iN-
y. surrounded the depots OF the omplous coii-
Inv all day During the night ana thls morn,
;nc the company's depots and oiilces were suaiucu
bv strong forces Of police ana oe''ch"en'' y.
troops. There was no serious disturbance ,'0'
r;rbt but rioting was renewed early to-day when
the company, assisted by the poh0'' N'""o ."
deavor 10 run several stages
NJ soonor wore the stages we'll out of the depo's
..ar tbev were greeted with volley npon volley
80 s+,ncS accompanied with a storm OF hootins
ord ieering. Though the stages were escor'eu Wy
nolicemen. the strikers watched their opportunity
md q, a signal agreed upon, charged furiousiy
nnon the stages, swept away the poi'ce Hnes'
drooaad the new drivers from their Doxes,
nounded them vigorously, cut the traces Oh 'iie
horses and in several cases overturned ana sen-
ously damaged the stages themselves. Inc pohco
aid their best to protect the company's employees
and property but their efforts were nearly useless
Al ono time il was thought that the troops woulu
have 10 he called upon to take action.
Two strikers were crushed and probably fatally
injured while attempting to stop an OMNIBUS III 'ne
Rue Courcelles.
Squads of police attempted by repeated charges
uuon the strikers and their supporters TO protect
the stages issuing from the depot on the
boulevard Bourbon, but the crowds responded
bv attacking and overpowering the ponce
The strikers then pulled the new drivers from the
stares severely maltreated them, and compelled
the stages 10 return 10 the depot. The ponce
were afterward reinforced, and made many ar
rests.
The "Gaulois" to-day said that the stage en-
nanv asked NJ de Freycinet, President OF the
Council and Minister of War. to allow troops 10
take the places of the cempany's drivers. NJ DE
Frevcinet. the "Gauois" added. refused the com
nany,s request The latter then sent some OF It's
offcials 10 the Hotel de Vile, and requested the
Municipal Council to intervene In behalf OF the
companv After some deiberation the Municlpal
Council consented formally TO receive and hear the
complaints of the stage companys officers.
Minister Constans today gave audience to dele
oates of the strikers and the cOmpany's directors
As n result of the audience and the mediation
of the municipal authorities the directors OF the
cor6pany met the union leaders and drafted an
agreement virtually ending the strike, on ,tne
mems terms The agreement was slgned iate
in the night. The company recognizes the union
reinstates dismissed union men, ana adopts the
twelve hour system. Work will be resumed To-
morrOW
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
4 MADMAN LEAPED INTO THE CARRIAGE
HE SEIZED THE REINs AND DROVE MR.. AND
MRS. EPPIG AT A FURIOUS PACE.

HE SEIZED THE REINs AND DROVE MIR. AND
MRS. EPPIG AT A FURIOUS PACE.
Leonard Eppig the weIl-known brewer of Brook
lyn was driving his team Of spirited horses attached
to a buggy. through Starst., near CentraEave last
evening In the vehicle with him was Mrs. Epplg.
AS the vehicle passed beside high fence which IN
closes a schoohouse man suddenly Jumped over
the fence directly into the buggy and took the rens
ont Of Mr.. Eppg's hands urging the horses by cries
to their full speed
The brewer and his wife were much alarmed Tor a
few moments but finally after a struggle, Epps man
aged TO regain the reins and had the horses under
control when patroman of the Fourteenth sub-Pre-
cinct and Special Officer TORY. who fortunately nap
pened TO be hand to the rescue ana TOOK
the apparent maniac by force from the vehicle. lie
was taken to the police station. 1t was fouhd that
his name was Charles WanzInger, Of Varet-st. Mrs
Eppig late last night, somewhat hystercal from
the encounter
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
BROKERS' Doy,r LIKE THE NEW ORDER.

A. score or more Of brokers who have heretofore
aldodp the examiners at the Appraisers stores III
roaclng determinations as 10 the quality ana classes
Of imports were hchng their heels yesterday aeas'
the curbstones in front Of the building ana h"arus
and outwardly condemning the order recently Pro'n"
Gated by the Collector and finally b. Appraiser
revokIhg their passes ColectF Erhaiut anu Dcp"'S
Collector Iurr took the hint on fiinAs I'' ol ~
Litter written bv the secretary OF the Treasury on the
subieet and revoked the passes which had been issued
10 the brokers. Appraiser Cooper was not SO quick
20 interrret the meaning Of the letter and he aa O
issue All order keeping out the brokers unl' 's''
morning.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
INDIAN LANDS TO BE OPENED.

Spokane Falls. wash, May 2G.-The commissioners
appointed by the President to negotiate with the tribes
Of Indians occupying the Calvic Reservation have
returned here, aftev a month OF negotiations An
agreement was reached with the Indians. by which
800 900 acres. or n trfe than onehalf Of the
reservation are 10 be sold to the Government for 81
an acre. ana thrown open 10 stemen. The land ceded
will constitute the richest aud Eiost attractive
nnrtions Of the State IL is lar.er than Delaware.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
LORD RANDOLPH ON THE pUNGwE TROUBLE.

London, May 26.-Lord Randolph Churchill tele-
graphs from south Africa follows: The Portuguese
have reclosed the Pungwe route and have forced
orbant passport and custom duties for short period
The open position of the South Africa COmpany's
victorious force at Cnitheli is serious owing
their inability supplies Portuguese soldiers
have brutaIly assaulted two British subjects named
somcrshied and Dangerfeld, at Lorenzo Marques in
ncting serious bayOnet wounds. The immediate British
occupation of the coast seems Imperative
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
TURPIN's SERIOUS CHARGES.

THE INVENTOR OF MELINITE SAYS HE HAS
LETTERS DUPLICATING PROMINENT MEN.
Paris, May 26.-Turpn, the inventor of melnte, who
arrested Saturday in order that charges that
he has made in pamphlet may be Investigated, de
clares to-day that he has in his possession cor
respondencc which compromises several generals, as
we'll as letters showing that NJ de Freycinet the Min
lister Of War, placed Turpn in communication with the
English authorities. The police have searched sew
era houses and have seized copies Of Turpin's PAM
phlet. They now searching for secret documents
which are believed to be in Turpin's possession.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
prncurpy, PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.

Plttsbmg May 2G.-Ncarly 400 delegates wero
present at the opening of the sixth annual convention
OF tie National Butchers Protective Association In
Carnegie Hail. Allegheny City. at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing President Peter Besein OF this city, called the
convention to order after which the freedom OF the
cities Of Allegheny and Pt;sburg were given the dele
c,tes by Mayors Wyman and Gourey. The conveI,-
lion will last three days.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

so overwhelmed with the charge brought against
him that on April 81 he attempted to commit suicide
by cutting his throat, and the day following the
court granted adjournment In order t. enable him
to regain his strength Mr.. Fyffe brought to tho
court in an ambulance Many prominent persons were
present during Mr.. Fyfe's examination. After the
Dean OF Westminster, Sir Horace Davey, Sr George
Grove and Others had given testimony 10 the honor
able character OF the accused he was committed for
al
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

engineer and the fireman were In a moment coVeeo
BY rife in the hands Of stardng on the ena
OF the baggagecaI, while two Of the ran-robbers at
tempted to force an entrance into the postal-car'
Finding 1t impossible to get in, owing to the large
quantity of mail piled mp against the door, they fred
Though the car. No one injured. The men theh
iumped OF t.e train and dashed into the woods.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
4 WoMAy WHO GETS RID OF HUsBAYDs.

Utica. n. Y, May 2G-John Saukcnfrie German
about forty years Of age. was found dead IN MS
home in this city this morning. His death was caused
by Paris green. Some suspicion rests upon his wfe.
She had three husbands before this one. one was
drowned the second ran away, and the third died
under suspicious circumstances, poison beinG found
In h{e
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
SUNDAY CLOSING OF THE WORLDS FAIR.

Detroit, May 90 (special. Elliott r. shepard. Of
York. read the report OF the Assemby's sabbath
Committee to-day. In IL he said The Pan Republican
Congress Committee, at late session In Washing
ton, received with marked favor the suggestion Of
the American sabbath Union to reserve a place on
It's programme at the Worlds Fair for the discussion Of
the civil, economical hygenc, industrial. social and
moral aspects OF the weekly rest day for oil classes
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
A NEW RUSSIAN MEASURE AGAINST HEBREW

NEW RUSSIAN MEASURE AGAINST HEBREWS.
ST. Petersburg May 26.-M de Pobedonostzef Chief
of the Holy synod has submitted to the Council of the
Empire an ordinance forbidding Hebrews observe
the Hebrew Sabbath by closing their stores business
places or by refraning from work; and compelling
the Hebrews instead to close their stores or other
places of business Sundays and upon other days
which are observed by the orthodox Greek Church.
Vienna, May 26-One thousand Hebrews have al
ready left the Island of Corfu result Of the recent
persecution they have been subjected by the Greek
Christians place. The trials Of the Greeks who
took leading parts in the AntilIebrew disturbances
are proceeding Several policemen who have been
found guilty Of siding with the rioters have been
sentenced TO various terms Of Imprisonment
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
IN AID OF THE CANADIAN FISHERIES.

Ottawa, May 90 (speclal.-The Canadian Govern
ment is preparing TO spend large amount Of money to
aid in developing the fishery industry Of the Atlantic
coast Charles II. Tupper will on Friday reso
hutton in the House asking for an annual grant Of
s16O OOO 10 be expended in building up the sea fish
cries. encouraging the construction and fitting out of
modern fishing vessels, and generally improving the
r, ndtion OF the fishermen.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
FOR A NEW NORTHERN LINE TO ENGLAND.
SIR JOHN TO ADVOCATE SUBSIDY FOR THE
WINNIPEG AND HUDsONS BAY ROAD.

ottawa. May &c (speciaD.-The scheme OF the nsvi-
cation of Hudson's Bay and the opening up OF new
route TO England from the Canadian Northwest Dy ri
, wnninee 10 the great inland sheet of water bids
fair soon 10 become an accomplished fact Sir John
Macdonald has given notice that he will move res
oution in the House on Friday recng that 1t is ex-
podient in order TO enable the Winnipeg and Hnosohs
Bay Railway Company to construct railway rom
winnipeg to some point on the Saskatchewan kVer 10
enter into contract with that company for the trans
,or.aaon ~ men supplies materials and mails for
,ventv wears and to pay for such service geo 600
vcar such payment to be computed from the date OF
the completion of the road.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
FIVE YEARS FOR SPAULDIyG.

Boston, May 20.-In the United states Circuit Court
this afternoon Judge Adrich Of New Hampshire. pre-
siding a sentence Of five years imprisonment in tho
iail al Fichburg imposed Harold f. SDaulding.
of Townsend. account Of the Illegal transactions
I'm connection. with the North Mddesex Institute for
Savings al Aver.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
pprsrDryr AND yEBRAsKA GorERyoRsHrP.

Lincoln. Neb May 26-GOvernor Thayer to-day re-
ceyed letter from President IIarrson In relation 10
the alleged interview concerning the ThayerBoyd con
trovcrsy. The President says simply that IT Is un-
necessary IN make an explanation, he could and
u,oud moi have INDUCED I'm a discussion Of the Gov,
erporshID conflict while a guest OF the people OF
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
THE FAILURE OF BUNNELL & SCRANTON.

New-Haven, Conn.,, May go Sspeciap-oharieS W.
Scranton, Of the firm of Bunnen % scranton nfeu
document In the Probate Court today showing lhui
,,dpaI liabilities amounting to S3l,oo3' Buhhel q
Scranton are creditors TO the amount Oh -
"a 600 , due Miss Mary E. Scranton, and the balance
= d. to q halfdozen New Haven business men. Mr.
Soranton,s assets will not exceed $4,000 The Ia
hnjtcs Of the firm of Bunnc:l & Scranton amount 10
over 100000 sums varying from $4,000 to 500 being
dns 10 nearly 900 customers. The assets VIII prob
oh,v not exceed S150,OOO. Many OF those who nave
suffered loss threaten to cause the arrest OF r scra
ton steps toward that end nave been ye. 'ahe
~ e. nnarent that the firm has been insolvent for at
I, +u.o or three years. Mr. ScrantOns friends, how
eer maintain that he had idea OF doing business
that would not stand the test Of an Investigations
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
A wARLJKE Rr-MoR FROM SOUTH AFRICA.

Cape Town, May 2G.-It is rumOred here that IL. NJ
5. hageienne, Captain j. p. Ripon, which vessei Oh
May % annoucced to have arrived at Beirs'
Mashonaland Portuguese settlement in South AFRICA
In company with the British gunboat Pigeon mas
landed force Of marines and blueiaeRets ana mas
occupied tat port in the Of the British Govern
0nicial Confirmation
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
A CARGO OF CANADIAN CATTLE HELD.

Montreal, May o6.-Great excitement was caused
among cattle men here this evening by receipt OF
cable dispatch from Liverpool, announcing that
cargo of cattle board the Beaver Line steamer Lake
Huron which arrived there yesterday, had been
seized BY the Inspectors. on the charge that pleuro
pneumonia existed among the cattle. The total num-
her NJ cattle on hoard the Lake Huron 647 and
several prominent Toronto shippers interested.
Shippers here say that the cattle were In excellent
condition when shipped from this port.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
MORTGAGES on TIE TRENTON cuINA COMPANY.

MUM IIII1 , -, -
Trenton. n. j., May 26.--As sequel TO Tue star
pphhor Company entangement, mortgages were placed
last night amounting to S350.33S on the plant OF the
Trenton China Company, which has the same o.hoers
as The star Rubber Company. by Jonathan A. Steward
s1s3 1868. by Thomas A. Bell s112.1oo. By r. H. Dunn
54 200 TO protect themselves as incorsers for the
Trenton China Company by the Southern National
panl of New-York Sl6.465, the Western National
Rank Of New-York $2941, to secure paper discounted
nv them.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
cApTATy ZALJNSKT UNDER ARREST.

San Francisco May 2G.-Captan F.. L. ZallnsHl' OIL
the 5th United States Artillery, stationed at Prsu''
and the inventor of the Zalinsk dynamite gun mas
been ordered under Arrest by General Graham, bis
commanding officer. for violating orders prohibiting
officers or enlisted fom appearing upon the resG-
vaon in civilian dress. codrt-martial Investigation
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
END OF A BIG INJUNCTION SUIT.

Laredo. Tex. May Gothic big injunction suit OF
Nicholson and Yeager receivers of the Laredo Improve
meut Company against the Rio Grande and Galveston
National banks wherein the receivers sought to re-
strain the banks from selling 100000 worth of Laredo
Improvement ComTany's bonds was ended In the Dis
trIct Court BY Judge McLain sustaining the general
demurrer N the bll This dlssllves the injunction.
The nIaintf however asked leave 10 amend. but II
s not probable that they will be able to show such
eoulty as will enable them TO remain In court.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
THE BOSTON SHOE FAILURE.
POTTER, WHITE DAYLEY's LIABILITIES
ruoIrGHr TO BE NOT OVER s75o.o0o

POTTER, WHITE & BAYLEYS LlAolhA LIES
THOUGHT TO BE NOT OVER s76o'ooo'
Boston. May 90 (spcciaDThe assets and haolntes
Of the boot and shoe firm OF Potter, White Baylcy'
,rhose ,,ure was announced by The Tribune this
morning cannot be exactly stated at present. IL Is
srnnocd hv SOME who are in the same line OF business
that the liabilities cannot exceed S7oOooo. francis
Emery who is q prominent member OF the uauo anu
nresident of the Boston Boot and shoe CluD, Is ro
nortod as saving: "The H shoe Company, OF Mem
b has been considered shaky for some time, and IL
was understood that dealing largely with tneil
uos taking a great risk. 1t was understood
tbot through personal relations between MT
Potter and the old and new Memphis hrii
and from the fact that they made their Eastern
headouarters with Potter, White & Bayey the bosoon
firm was debtor to considerable extent, and' as
result Mr. Potter was advised by his friends TO put
his affairs so far as they related TO the Hill company
on solid basis as soon as possible II was understood
that he had done so and that the credit amounted 10 Cy
,chat the Boston firm selling the Hill COMPANY
from year to year, which would be but small sou'
comparatively The Hill failure no surprise, but
when the report out that Potter, Wme o. pay
were involved to the extent OF SlOS'ooO' MI fo''
friends were simply astounded. ON Saturday however
NJ potter assured his friends that their Indebtedness
with his firm would amount to only S3oooo VI
100000 and would in no way inconvenience i''i
Regarding the statement made some tiihe az W
the firm MIR. Emery said that It was al tne S'9 80
known that the firm borrowing pretty hea'IiS 'u
,rdev. Some talk was occasoned and statement nsI
resulted which showed surplus Of some $7oo'Uoo'
MFR. Potter was believed to be worth ABOUT nan irna
million. and the firm regarded as soma, Inc
firm ought said 'Mr Emery, :" TO pay OH all It's III
dehtedness and have something left over. Inc! w.
49, Mo business and made good class OF goods
which found ready SAFE r,. O. p,,or
MF. Dickinson, counsel for Potter, Whlte q baSley,
sod 10 dav that the assignees had held meeting ana
accepted the asgneeshp that the BOOKS netting @sdG OF
wolIld be called soon as pOssiDle' ro
tbonSHt the liabilities would be, perhaps not over
gao
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
THE BISHOP OF LONDON THREATENED.
AN ALLEGED PLAN TO AssAssINATE HIM LAST

SUNDAY DEFEATED BY THE POLICE.
London, May o6.-The Bishop Of London, the Right
Hon. and Right Rev. Frederick Temple, received
mysterious letter last week warning him that at
tempt would be made to assassnate him at the ordinance
service held In ST. Paul's Cathedral Sunday The
Bishop placed the letter in the hands of the police who
took steps to protect him. and tried to find the writer
of the warning letter. Detectives carefully watched
the cathedral but with result. Other police officers
tried to trace the letter but did not meet with
1t is believed that the threat genuine. but that
the woud-be assassns plans were frustrated by the
vigilance of the police officials 1t is also believed that
the man who is threatening the life Of the Bishop is
only awaiting favorable opportunity TO carry out his
intentions.
The Bishop OF London, the Right Rev. Dr. Frederick
Temple, was born In 1921. He has been head master
Of Rugby School, Chaplain to the Queen and Bishop
OF Exeter. He was appointed Bishop OF London In
January, 1885.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
RANK OF THE DUKE OF FIFE's BABY DAUGHTER.

RANK OF TIE DUKE OF FlFE'S BABY DAu1iiIEh
London May 26.-The Queen has decided that tho
Duke Of Fife's daughter (the recently born grand
daughter of the Prince Of Wales is TO have only the
rank and title to which she is entitled as the daughter
Of a Duke The Queen came 10 this decision IN spite
Of the fact that the legal advisers Of the Crown con
CURED in the opinion that the Prince OF Wsiess grano, %
daughter shonn rank as Princess OF the blood
royal. The Queens decision, however. Is final
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
DISTURBANCES AT CoRuNNA.

Corunna, May 26-There have been repeated dis
turbances and conflicts here between the strikers and
tho police. Many Of the strikers have been wounded
and many others have been arrested. Most Of tho
stores throughout the city have been closed and
panic prevails among the veltOdO classes. who fear
more serious noting and the possible lootng OF their
dwellings.