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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
MR.. BYNJM TIRED OF HIS DECORATION
HE WANTS THE HOUSE TO EXpUSGE THE REso
IuT1oy OF CEN;URE UPON NM.

Washington. Dec II (specaD.-It is understood that
Mr. Bynum of Indiana. who received a vote OF censie
In e last Congress- in obedience 10 which he was ar
ragned al the bar OF the House and formally repn-
manded bv the Speaker, desires to receive "vlndica-
onp at the hands of this House. and that resolution
IN expunge the resolution Of censure and the proceed
incs uoAor IL will be offered by Mr. Wheeler. new
member from Michigan. It is also asserted that Mr..
wheeIer propOsed resolution Is already slated for
nsssape After Mr. Bynum lad received his reprimand.
he thanked the Speaker. and remarked that he was
prmd 10 wear as "decoraiiOn,' the censure Of that
Iouse Since then Mr. Bynum appears TO have
changed his mind and become weary Of his "dec0ra-
ton, He Is not quite popular among his Demo
cratic brethren now as when he received IT,
Even then some of the Democrats who supported
him and countenanced his conduct by voting against
the resolution Of ceasure did with reluctance and
sense of wrongdolng. one Of them recently said to
Tribune correspondent:
MANY Of us did not approve Bynums conduct by
any means but we angry with the Speaker and
the Republican majority that we were ready TO go
almost any length. Bynum was In the wrong aud we
knew IL. bat Just then IN mood TO stand by
him or any other Democrat right wrong7
In the speakershp fight Mr.. Bynum a devoted
and active partisan Of Colonel Mills In whose favor he
abandoned his own candidacy early In the contest
enlsting his Indiana colleagues In his lie tried
carry them 10 NILS but live Of the ten refused TO be
transferred. three voting for Crisp and two for springer
the last ballot IN the caucus. III Mr. Wheeler. who
was also partisan Of Colonel Mills, should offer and
press eXpunging resolution 10 y TO be presumed that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
A FINE PL4Gp.Y0 BUY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

The big store of Tiffany az Co., Union Square,
Is the Of pBusual hustle and activity during
these bright December days. III Is seldom that any
holiday is WSceded by such delightful shopping
weather Us that With which New York is now being
favored. 1t Is interesting Ito note the quality OF
the multitude passing in and out of the great jewelry
house, and surging backward and forward between
the counters and brilliant showcases filled with fancy
goods glIttering jewels 1t is not alone the
wealthy who patroniRe the house. 1t has been one
of the characteristics OF the establishment that all are
treated with equal consideration, no matter how triHing
may be the article desired, and all who purchase
there know that what they buy is real and not
counterfeit. This accounts. no doubt. for the demo
cratic throng which one encounters there.
The firm has issued lis blue book for tile holiday
trade, and a glance at its pages demonstrates tho
fact that there is excuSiveneSs INDUCED in but
hat their doors opeu to all Here are precious
stones for those who c;m afford to buy them, and
there Is abundance OF them. The collection OF
pearls Is complete and comprises specimens from
the lower coast of CnfCrnia, from Florida and Tho
West Indies as well as rearls from the fresh water
brooks OF Northern and Western States of rhe Union
Nothing Is lacking In the line of fancy goods
Men usually bungkng shoppers for holiday
presents The blue book will help Them out and
prevent many "A bunder. Women. who have higher
instinct In such matters, will hrd the inevitable
cgar-cases and boxes. chcccuttes. travelling cases
cgar-lamps and lighters. Cigarette and the Ike
for their male friends. and from the same collection
their male admirers may excGe IN turn the good will
Of representatives Of the other by gifts OF jewery
harpns OF god, silver or shhl or lorgnette, rang
Ing in price all the way frOha S6 to $500. Among
heaters The assortment OF antique fans Is unusually
large and embraces many novel designs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
PROPOSED b. AND O. EXTENSIONS.

baltimore. Dec. IL tspeciaD-The Bait'ihore a,.a
Ohio Railroad Company has made an important ,'o w.
toward Southern extension by the purchase VI "" ~
Georgetown Railroads dock, elevator anu ,,ss ,he
coorSetown ID. c. The Georgetown Railroad gives tne
baltimore and Ohio an entrance into that city, ana wiz
he used by the latter in connection with the MeuV
poltan Southern now being constructed by the Da, s
nnre and ohio TO effect Southern connection Inc
metropolitan Southern begins at Linden Satioh on INC
Metropolitan branch of the Baltimore ana ONO, III
Montgomery County, and runs to the fo.0nao ., =,
hout eight miles Tho Potomac will be brdged al OF
near Grat Fails and the extension will be continued III
virginia to unite with the Virginia Midland.
St. Louis, Dec. ia Republic dispatch rom 81
Josenh Mo- saws: "a few days ago the officers OF the
Baltimore and Ohio system visited this city, but nothing
was learned as to their purpose To-Day beIr
lines to the city and build extensive shops here r y e
people will give the road what Is Known as ie co
tract, piece OF land worth S1Ooooo ci'@chS Gun"
mittee has the matter In charge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
cuAIRMANsUlps FOR NEW ENGLAND MEN.

Washington, Dec. IL (SpecaD-It is understood that
the New England Democrats VIII not hoh any more
conferences at present either to regulate the dstDu
on of their share" of the patronage or TO apporton
the charmanshtps and committee places whicht0 use
the phrase of one of them" are coming 10 rs y
Before and during the speakership tusse, the New
England Democrats held number Of consultations,
which do not seem to have rested In any great benefit
10 them and IL may be that they have reached the
conclusion that IL will he better hereafter for each one
of them to look out for himself. On the last ballot In
the caucus ten of the New England Democrats voted
for Mills only three for Crisp, and Mr.. O'Neil, of
Massassaehusetts voted for his colleague, Mr. Stevens
II has been quietly assumed In behalf OF these fourteen
men that two clajrmanships and mt least six good
places on prominent committees will be awarded TO
Them There are only three men among them who
were members Of the last Congress, and only one Of
the others ever served in that body Ten of item are
wholly destitute of legislative experience in Congress-
None of the four who have served in the House sup
ported Judge Crisp for the Speakershp bat there is
an impression that MIR. O'Nei, OF Massachusetts, VIII
receive "a Craftsmanship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
RArLbAD INTEREST.
NAY HAVE 10 RAISE COTTON RATES.

-
usmpbs. Dec. 11.-Judge Hammond In inc on,'s'
s.a,es Circult Court this morning refused tne "pp
tlon Of the Louisville and nashville haro@ Com.
,or an Injunction TO compel the Memphis Cottoh oo"
Company to comply with its contract to
a.,on bales at 10 Genus hundred pounds. Inc com.
ryess has monopoly Of COMPRISING cotton nas "n
tonight or driven out all competitors. ana 10 mas eo
'.,, oil tho railroad companies to compress COT
,on Cor 1--WE years at 10 cents hundred but 70 MAKE
M recent heavy losses by fire, for other reasons
has notified to all the railroad companies ..s ." Us
mns, nav 1a cents hundred for compression unl
a,sos 60 nerform the contract There being no otne'
available this left the railroads no alternative
int to pay the extra price unless the compress eo"d
be compelled by Injunction to perform us eo"o .mr,
TN. ,n,nncon was refused on the ground fa't eour
- oou,v w, not compel any TO work ior an3v"t ~
~ stipulated price, but leaves the g ar sn apdeaate
a. acttn for damages at law, whcn bels al T,itod
remedy the Jurisdiction or equity - lof pio W ~
rtntcs Conrfs by an act Of Congress. A., u.o.as al
Ths dscision will seriously affect the Tnus ss
Memphis and compel readlastmeht Sd ' e ,ncon
n,np az Ne height OF the season, when ~ ~
oien+ 70 provide against the losses by compe'toH'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12

he differed radically from the Sage OF Corsicana as u
the policy which the Democrats ought TO ADOPT III
regard to the coinage question in this congress,
while he agreed with both Hatch and Crisp IN rega,u
to that question. 1t IS said by some OF MS Inehus
that Mr.. Bland succumbed to the pressure eAcr'.
by 1.-THE st. Louis Republican ana py local scn'',
mont in bebo,f ~ Mills II is believed that il Colonel
Mills had been elected Speaker he would have been
constrained to appoint as chairman OF the Coinage
Committee Representative Tracey OF New iSrE wno
was member of the committee In the last COngress,
and T. regarded rs the foremost Democratic opponents
of free and unlimited silver coinage in that body
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
APPRAISERS TO SIT IN WESTERN CITIES.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE United States General
Appraiser at NewYork has asked authority to desg-
nate board Of three general appraisers to visit the
ports of Buffalo, Chicago, st. Louis and Cincinnati be-
tween and January 10 TO hear appeals in customs
cases. He says that the time required would not ex-
coed three weeks, and that the plan would facilitate
the general business of the Board besides giving much
satisfaction to the collectors and merchants generally
IL would also, he says be an act Of justice to tho
claimants Acting Secretary spaulding to-day ap-
proved the recommendation, with the understanding
that such detail of general appraiser shall hereafter
be made only the approval Of the Department. and
shall not in any way interfere with the due and
elderly course OF business at New-YOrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
A GUARDIANSHIP FOR MIR. BLAND.

Washington, Dec. IL (special).-There is general
impression that at least of Colonel Miss sup
porters will be honored with the craftsmanship OF an
Important committee. lie is Mr.. Bland. OF Missouri
and the committee is that Coinage, Weights and
Measures, Of which he the leading member Of
the minority I'm the last Congress and Chairman in the
Lth Congress Mr.. Bland Is regarded the leader
of the free-coinage in the House in the same
sense that Mr. Mills is regarded the leader Of
the Free Traders. His preference for Mills over
Hatch Of hs own State, and Crisp for the Speaker
shin was a surprise 10 many people who knew that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
THE PROPOSED SPANISH NEGOTIATIONS.

Washington. Dec 1.-THE Joint resolution intro
duced Yesterday By Senator Call, authorizing the
President to open negotiations with SPAN, is identical
with the one introduced by him last session. and pro
vides that the President be requested TO open nesoa
tons with the Government Of spain for the purpose
of inducing that Government to consent to the eS-
Establishment in the Island of Cuba OF free and inde-
pendent Republic such consent to be gwen upon the
payment by Cuba to the Government OF SPAN Oh
encb a sum of money as may be equivalent both to
The valve of the public property belonging to spain in
the island and to the REIMBURSEMENT of her sovereign
rights and, also the securing, by trefI, on such
commercial advantages as may be supuiaHu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
GERMAN RECIPROCITY.
MORE ADVANTAGES FOR AMERICAN AGRI,
CULTURE GAINED.
CONCESSIONS OBTAINED FROM GERMANY IN RE,
TURN FOR THE FREE ADMISSION


TURN FOR THE FREE ADMISSION
OF BEET SUGAR
rBY TELEGRAPH THE TKIBUNE.I
Washington Dec. 11-President Harrson's Admins
ation is again be congratulated upon its success IN
epening the way for the extension Of export trade
I'm agricultural products. Tie correspondence between
the Department OF State and the representative Oh o
German Government which is made public here"ie,
assures to American producers and shippers On proau
stuffs and provisions advantages In the German 'Ne
which they will be quick TO seize ana appreo"e.
consideration Of the continued free admission i'O '1
United States Of beet sugar produced IN ana
srou, cerm.nv the latter agrees 20 admit the agf
cultural products of the United States OIL tue same
favorable terms which have been granted W ''oSe VI
Austria Hungary In consideration OF ''he eoi'oe'
made by the latter in favor of certain ~er'' MANI
factures The importance and value present anu pio
pectve OF the concessions made by Germany III l'o
of the agricultural products OF the om'eu p"'oes
ore immense and can hardly be fully appreciated
o. mis- time II IL easy, however, TO perceive
that the United States viii possess III" ch
,ov advantages under this reciprocity ARRANGEMENT
Which will enable her producers ana Shippers "
compe,e in the markets of Germany on equal terms
with those Of Austria Hungary ana Oh hnore "oV'"
~ ges terms than will be enjoyed by the producers OF
thor conn,,,es which have like commercial arrange
nent with Germany. Not only have the efforts oil the
Administration 10 bring about the repeal OF the uerma
prohibition against American pork been ero"neu WIN
stccess but II has also succeeded. by virtue Oh ue
,bortv Granted In section Of the Tariff Act in OBJ
tanning substantial concessions in the form OF reouceN
duties not only upon pork bnt also upon beei' pur
and oleomargarne wheat, rye pulse barley corh'
oats, wheat -four, cornmeal, lumber. malt hops' oeu
feathers game, oxen and horses.
Readers Of these dispatches during the last 'nreo
months have been Informed that concessions were aooV
20 no made nv Germany in favor of agricultural products
a, the limited states but the extent Of the concessions
was not fully understood and could only be s1hlSeu
II turns out that the United states is to receive even
greater benefits than have been surmsed In order 10
show at a glance the reductions which VIII pecone
operative. probably on February l. loo 'he ioo"ins
table has been prepared, showing the present and pro
nossd rates in money and weights OF the United states
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
wARRING CLUBS AT PEACE AGAIN.

The long and bitter war which has existed oe'" -.
the New-Jersey and staten Island athletic eiuDs ~.
been happily settled, and the two clubs VIII p00ASs
live in peace ana harmony hereafter. John se.I.
and Charles Annett, OF the New-Jersey club ana hI'
Rich and De Frees CrttOn, OF the staten isiauu "'
met as committees at The stevens House on lhaisrs
night and settled all differences between the CLUBS
two clubs baseball teams wvn the championship,
summer the New-Jerseys the \. A. L., and the S"s-
Islands the Amateur League. The teams dd NO. m
together but Will do so next season In the sA'pe VIZ
izatlon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
ILLINOIS CENTRAL EARNINGS.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE Illinois Central has issued
a. statement showing the income Of the road from
traffic during the four months ended october 81. The
gross receipts $6, 6O1 ,O45 against $8011 ,424
for the corresponding period last year, increase
of S5S9624. Operating expenses and taxes amounted
to $4,672 AGO. an increase of 1852, 1858, while the
net earnings 81 ,92s,5ss, against 81 1921 1892
year ago, an increase Of $lO6576. The gross earn
ings for the month Of November estimated at
81 694 $780, against S1616O51 for the corresponding
month of s9o. an increase of S7S-2ss-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
4 scgoOyER,s cAIro on FIRE

The schooner Nellie Bruce. from ST. John, N. b., came
into the hsrbor yesterday by way Of Hell Gate with her
cargo on fire. She loaded with lime and empty
barrels. she was caught by squa between Plum
Island and FaulkneTs Island and put back to New.
London The waves breaking Vyer her deck caused
the lime 10 Ignite and she sealed ~ lachwny and owsd
10 this port To-day the cargo of Stacked lime will
be taken out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
A RAILROAD LEASED FOR NINErY-NINE YEARS

Nashville Dec. ia Hopkinsville, KY, dispatch
saws: "There was considerable excitement on the
streets here yesterday afternoon when it was learned
that deal had been effected by which the Ohio Valley
Railroad Company had leased the Ciarksville ana
Princeton branch OF the Louisville and Nashville,
between Princeton and Cherry Station, for term OF
nlnetynine years. at 100000 year The contract lot
the extension Of the road from Princeton to this city,
which will put about $3.50 900 in the pocket Of the
Ohio Valley will be carried out by the building Of
six mile branch from here TO Gracey. 1t Is thought
that the road will be extended on to NASHVILLE within
the next twelve months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
A BIG MORTGAGE FILED.

Cleveland, Ohio Dec. ia $lO.o0O.OcO mortgage
from the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Company
TO the Farmers Loan and Trust Company has been
filed here 1t given to Issue of bonds to the
amount named to pay of old debts and further i'm
prove and equip the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
MANHATTAN AruLEIIC GOVERNORS NLL :, q,

MANHATTAN ATHLETIC GOVERNORS NJ :, ,s
An important meeting vi the Board OF COVE an Nd
Manr.tan Athletic Club held az the clubhouse - mid
ison-aye last night The Board was In se''O s,.s.sd
night and several questions OF Importance 49, Lang de-
The friends OF Lutner H. Cary the sprine'' [ ot the
sired that he should be elected IN honorary usi
Cherry Diamond club The Board scemeu - .,,,o, al
the sprlntcr's ieats deserved suCst'h'i"'
he made a life member ,,,ins psy
The Yale-Princeton squabbe over the lnsnAs "a sss
ootball receipts was gone at great lensph d
decided TO leave the affair In the hands o. ,,,usas
two composed OF President George w 's'' 80, an, dis
S. J. Cornell Captain Cornell now bene''s ,",,ure, %
put, con be adjusted without iuTthcr unpic' ,,ened
delay The annual report OF the ues'"f"
and accepted ~, IA b. esle1'
The kickers, or 'reformers." a. they nv az nef
will hold meeting today and complete inc r.s flends
eampalrn nc the annual election on M"iiusy' m eyy
% me regular ticket are confident that '0', w."
eyerythinp before them Monoay -. e,mpds
New.Hayen Dee. lit Ia said on wv :, the Yale.
that everything pertaining 10 che reeePS ,,a .aas
Princeton game ha, been satisfactorily SS''S"
each college will receive $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
the Sage Of Cosicana woud exert all his influence III
favor of its ADOPTION


HfVF'ox1
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE equanmity OF the few
members and loungers in the hall of the House this
afternoon rudely shaken by the explosion OF a
steam pipe. A rush was made for the doors as soon
the report heard the first belief being that some
crank had attempted to brighten the members Order
was Immediately restored however, though a volume
Of steam continued TO pour into the Chamber for many
minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12

$780, remain with sentiments OF ngn estee"'
Your obedicnt servant. JOHN w FtSrER.
special PlenipotentIary Of the United states
The third and last OF tine communications maze
public reads as follows: m
Imperial German Legation,
Washington, Dec. 10, 1891.
Mr. Secretary OF State Referring to my note 40,
dressed TO the Special Pienipoen'iary OF the United
states Of America Mr.. John ". Foster, dated at sara
foga August o. 1901. have the honor 10 transint
to You herewith table. remarldng that IT contains
the Austria Hungarian Tariff concessions granted ny
MS which, In accordance with my declaration maze
on the occasion CT the removal OF our decree fooide
he Importation Of swine pork and sausages OF amer
lean origin, likewise accrues to the dement, oi 'ne
United States Of America. =, -, -
/ have moreover. the honor 10 transmit Tor you
Information cory of the general customs tarn now
I'm force i'm the German Empire. In the table are III
cluded not only the articles which, In the treaty OF com
merce concluded between the German Empire ana
Austria Hungary have received reduction OF duties,
but also those articles In regard to which an agree
ment has been that Is TO say In regard TO- when
the Empire, in accordance with Its negotatois
with Austria Hungary, cannot allow any increase OF
duties as long the treaty Of commerce remains IN
force with that country. 80, ,,
The treaty of commerce concluded with Austria
Hungary was laid before the German Rechstag on the
I'm OF this month and in OF Its due ratification the
first of February of the approaching year mas been
nronoed nc fhe date for It's taking effect avail etc.
Pif a. v. MUMM
To the Secretary OF State OF the United States
Mr. James G.. Blaine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
THE PROPOSED REMOVAL OF GRANTS BODY.

THE PROPOSED kEMON AL Of OisItNl . OWL
Washington, Dec. II SpeciaD-The reintroduction
Yesterday BIZ Mr. Plumb Of his Joint resolution OF last
session asking for the removal Of the body OF Gen
eraI Grant from Riverside to Arlington seems 10
have caused more anxiety in NewYork than was really
warranted Mr. Plumb's resolution simply announces
{, desire on the part of Congress to have General
Grants body removed from New-York and buried In
the Arlington National Cemetery, and requests the
President to inform Mrs. Grant of that DESIRE ana
to offer her "a the necessary facilities for such re-
moval and interment."
The final decision In the matter is thus left as II
should be, with General Grants family. Mr. Plumbs
resolution passed the Senate practically without OPP
position in long session of the last Congress- ana
there is LITTLE doubt that II will pass again. But ii
failed o. approval In the House, and died on the
calendar there The New York City representatives
were able to defeat it two years ago, and their
strength and influence in the House have been greatly
fortified by recent In the present Con
eress II they are really bent defeating the Plumb
resolution, Speaker Crisp will undoubtedly enable
them to do son, though majority OF the menber
of the House. is probably the case now really iavor
the removal of Genera, Grants body 10 the Deauthl
National buryng ground4cross the Potomac.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
THE CAR SHORTAGE INCREASING.

Kansas City, Dec. 1.-THE car shortage Is increas
ing owing to the blockades of the Eastern gateways
The roads out of Kansas City limiting their ship
ments. The Rock Island has departed from the rule
.donted nv the Western roads and to limited extent
Is allowing its cars to go through in order TO get the
grain out OF the way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
CoNyEFF TO SAIL FOR ENGLAND.

T. p Connect. the amateur champion runns' 49,
has decided TO turn professional, will sail for hn''s
Oh the Umbra today. Connect was clllensed !e', n.
day to run race for $1,000 a side with p'u"' -.
Englshman. DARN is willing 10 have the rat "a, so,.
place in either England or America. COnheH W."
slider the challenge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
ENTRIES FOR A BOXING TOURNAMENT

The second annual boxing tournament OF Y" ,-ny
iamsburg Athletic Cub will be held at "ian4 .'at
Hail. Bedford ave. and North secondSt' s,s
FoIty-two men are entered IN the opoaD, "a
and thirty eight in the lis pound oEs'. .s,,rA.
special los pound class twenty five men ay m tho
There he fourteen I'm the 13s pound ana Hehs ,,,crs
las pound class. Frank ID. Dreamer VIII ~ ~ ~ ~
and i. j. Donohue and h. c. Williams the Iuue'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-12
FILING A CERTIFICATE OF INCREASE.

indianapolis, Dec. lin accordance with resolu-
ton of the directors, passed at NewYork month ago,
the Louisville NewAlbany and Chicago RailrOad to-
day filed cerfcaton Of increase in its capital stock
from $4,000, 900 to $12.OoOoOO The fee for record
ing the paper Sc, 500.