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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-18
REDFLAG STATESMEN.
Socialist Leaders Wisdom Ex-
cites Europe's Admiration.
THEIR PROPAGANDA PEACEFUL .
The Russian Negotiations with Italy
Our Farm Products i'm Europe
Poiand's Tribute to Parneil.

BERLrs, Oct. II. - ASSOCIATED Press,
Copyrighted. 1891. THE proceedings of
the socialist congress at Erfurt have so
heightened the reputation of the leaders Of
the party and the greater part of the dele
gates for tact and moderation as to give
the whole party a new character in the
eyes OF the country. At the outset few
noisy extremists, Werner, Wildberger and
Others. in miserable numerical minority,
displayed in debate mental incapacity so
pitiable as to cover themselves with lasting
ridicuie. Their mob rhetoric was laughed
at, and their commonplace denunciations
of capitalism heard in silent scorn. Con-
siderable federation was shown toward the
extremists during successive discussions,
but forbearance before their prolonged
Exhibition of blatant inaptitude had its
limits, and yesterday amid cries of Aust"
Werner and his colleagues vanished. prob
ably forever, from the socialist ranks.
On motion of Herr Bebel the congress
tonight adopted a comprehensive resolu-
ton to the effect that in consideration OF
the fact that the movement of the pro-
ietariat aims at possession OF political
power, which can only be achieved by
persevering work, the congress de-
cIares that no reason exists why any change
should be made from the tactics formerly
pursued. Although it INDUCES in no de-
luslons concerning the immediate results
to be obtained from action in parliament,
the congress deems the agitation for the
return of socialist members to the reichs-
tag, the various handbags and communal
councils of special benefit to the propa-
ganda. The congress demands that each
adherent of the party give explicit adj
hesion to the resolution adopted by the
majority, on motion of Herr Bebel, leaving
individual members full right TO criticise
the action of socialist members of the
reichstag and orders issued through the
party organ. Finally the congress affirms
that principles of right and truth and
morality ought to guide the members of
the party in their dealings with each other
and with all men. of whatever religion or
race.
At today's meeting Of the socialistic
congress Herr Volmer warned the con-
gress and the socialistic party at large
against over-estimating their strength and
against adopting an aggressive policy. The
socialistic party, he said, was wrong in
thinking international war would lead to
the collapse of the existing system of So
ciety and the Liberation OF the proletar lat.
The Congress adjourned tonight
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Centralia News.

CESrRALIA. Oct 17.-lSpeciaL Last evening
the wires we're joined from Centralia TO Chehalis
and winlock, and this morning the frst con-
versation was held between these points. Ulti-
mateiy it is the intention of the sunset Tele-
graph and Telephone Company to run their
telephone wires TO Portland and Tacoma
Two cars for use on the street car line arrived
last night 1t Is expected that within ten days
the cars wiz be running regularly.
There has been hegirs of gamblers from
Centralia caused by wholesale indictments
found by the grand jury.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. McGifert entertained .
large number of their friends last evening
The committee appointed by the meeting .
few evenings since left this morning to lay out
the proposed new road to the Newaukum river.
This viii open up fine agricultural country,
and make 1t tributary to Centralia.
Late last evening the city marshal was served
with papers enjoining him from further receiv-
Ing city warrants in payment of city taxes in ac-
cordance with the instructions he received from
the city council The injunction was issued on
an action brought by the First National bank,
which holds about s5.0 900 OF the citys paper, and
the bank claims that the warrants must be paid
In the order in which they are registered by the
city treasurer. The answer of the city marshal
Is made returnable on Tuesday evening next at
O'Clock before Judge Hunter.
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Brief Tacoma News.

TACOMA, Oct. lZ-Ispecial. Nv. B. Bushnell,
president OF the Tacoma Fishing Company, is
confident that l,50O families of Scotch crofters
Will be located on Vancouver island and that ell
the fish they can catch can be handled by local
fishing com panies.
Joseph Swift, en- route from Kootenai county
10 san Francisco, reported TO the police today
that he had been robbed, at the Halstead house,
OF sl45, by man whom he had met on the
train and who occupied the same room with
him here.
William Bannon, who narrowly escaped being
shot by the whisky-crazsd brieklayer, Tom
Hinchey. was badly beaten Ind cut in the face
last night in the Exposition saloon. His assail-
ants have evaded the police officers.
Work on the botanical department of the ex-
position will be begun early in January. II will
be s0x2s0 feet in size, and will cost $250O0
The city council tonight appointed a commit
tee to re-district the city into precincts and
wards, the extension of the city limits and the
increasing population rendering the action
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Eastern Labor Troubles.

SCRANTON. Pa, Oct. 1.-THE executive board
OF the Knights of Labor, which has been in
yestigating the charges of political deal said to
exist with United States Senator Quay by which
General Master Workman Powderly was placed
on the Republican state ticket as delegate TO the
constitutional convention, has found them to be
unsustained.
OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 1.-THE eight-hour law
was today declared constitutional by the judge
OF the district court. The test case was made by
the Central Labor Union, and IL will at once be
appealed to the supreme court
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Oct 1.-THE coal miners
have had seventeen detectives on guard at the
Raymond City and Marmot mines arrested,
charged with being members of an armed body
invading the state in violation OF law, and on
the charge OF carrying concealed weapons.
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A Great Kittitas Irrigation Ditch.

ELLENsBURa, Oct H.-Ispecial.l -An irfiga-
ton election was held here yesterday to vote on
the proposition to bond the district to construct
what is known as the "middle ditch" 1t was
carried with only one dissenting vote. num-
Der Of responsible contractors are now on the
ground for the purpose of bidding on the work.
and they agree to take bonds In payment. Very
little trouble has been experienced in securing
rfght-of-way. the larger portion having already
been given, including the Northern Pacific
lands The ditch has already been surveyed
and portion of It cross-sectioned. When it is
completed it will irrigate a large number of
acres of the best land in the valley hitherto un-
cultivated on account OF no water. II is hardly
thought work will be commenced before spring,
as the supreme court must give decision on
the legality OF the bonds before they can be
placed 1t will be too late in the season then for
profitable work.
The Hotel Horton has changed hands, Theo-
dore Stainer, of Yakima. who has the reputation
throughout the Pacific coast as q successful
caterer, taking charge.
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Cabinet Crisis In Argentine.

BuESos AYREs. Oct. 17.-sinee the announce
ment OF the rupture of the coalition of the
Mitre and Boca parties, it has become known
that there fs cabinet crisis Two
OF the ministers have already resigned.
caucus summoned to consider the merits
of the candidates for the presidency demanded
the formation of a new ministry representing
all the political parties. 1t is stated now tina,
Boca intends 10 retire from political Lie and
start Tor Europe. Mitre's resignation Of the
presidential candidacy is therefore irreyocabIe
MosTEvIDEo, Oct H.-Caucus leaders from
various sections of the country have been sum.
moned to consider the claims and qualification
OF candidates for the presidency. 1t is expected
that General Mitre will be reuominatsd. The
minister of foreign affairs and minister al
finance resigned today
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OUR CATTLE IN EUROPE.
Trade Injured by Reports OF Disease
Further Negotiations With Germany.

Trade Injured by Reports OF Disease
Further Negotiations With Germany.
WASHINGTON CRY, Oct H.-News was re-
Gently received at the department of agricul-
ture OF the outbreak of disease among the cattle
IN certain sections Of Pennsylvania which,
1t is said, was what is known as
the foot and mouth disease. The agent
OF the department, after o careful In
spection, says there Is not the slightest
doubt that 1t Ia not that disease, but is OF SIM
pie non-contsgious character. Secretary Rush
this afternoon said there was no foot and mouth
disease In this country, and that 1t has never
existed here except in imported cattle. He
strongly denounced the tendency OF some news
papers TO spread wild rumors OF the existence of
contagious cattle disease. These rumors are
promptly repeated in Europe and do great
damage
States Minister Phelps and Chancellor Won
CGprivt for q reduction OF duty on American
grain and breadstuffs are still in progress. It is
not likely, however, that anything Will be de-
cided upon before new Austrian treaty of COM
merce is promulgated. The reduction OF the
tariff on American pork products is also In
volved with the pending German treaties. It is
expected that Minister Phelps will secure for
America equal privileges with Austria.
PARIS, Oct I7.-Peace reigns once more In the
customs committee of the Senate At yester-
days meeting OF that committee Ribot, min
lister OF foreign affairs, and Roche, minister of
colonies. defended the governments pr oposi-
ton for raising the prohibition upon imports OF
American pork and TO substitute for this prohi-
bition duty of % francs. Ferry, after several
members OF the committee had expressed their
views In opposition to the measure, proposed to
postpone the discussion until today. This mo-
ton was rejected by a vote of to 8, whereupon
Ferry declared he would at once resign the presi-
dency of the committee. Efforts were made to
induce Ferry to reconsider his determination,
with the result that he consented to withdraw
his resignation.
ROWS, Oct. lit Is semi-officially announced
that the government will raise the prohibition
placed upon the import into Italy of American
sailed meats.
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The Russian Negotiation. with Italy.

BERLIN, Oct. 1.-THE North German Gdzdte
gives prominence TO a semi-official statement
published by the Vienna press that the recent
conference between DeGiers, Russian minister
of foreign affairs, and Rudini, Italian premier,
related principally TO Eastern affairs. DeGiers
tried but failed TO convince the Italian premier
that the interests of Russia and Italy in Bulgaria
and the Dardanelles were identical. Rndni de-
clared that England and Italy had identical in
terests and a common policy, though they did
not desire to attack Russia.
ROME, Oct. lit is semi-of1cialy announced
that the Marquis di Rudin, the Italian premier,
did not disclose TO DE Giers. the Russian minis
ter of foreign affairs the terms settled upon by
the dreibund after Italy's adhesion 10 that COM
pacI
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PoIand's Tribute to Parneli.

DUBLIN, Oct. l7.--Delegate sieninsky arrived
today from Warsaw, bringing with him q hand
some wreath TO be placed on the grave of Par
nell. Sieminsky says IL was intended that he
should be present IA representative of the
nationalists of Poland at the funeral of the
Irish leader, but the Russian
government did not allow the
date of the funeral published in Polish news
papers. The wreath is imposed of laurel leaves
entwined with the Polish coiors. and with a
broad silk band bearing an inscription ex-
pressive of sympathy with the deceased and the
cause for which he fought The Poles were
compelled 20 smuggle It across the frontier.
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California Has Only One Railroad.

eAN FRANCISCO, Oct. IA meeting which
was attended by 400 representative merchants
from San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles and
other parts of the state was held at the rooms OF
the Chamber of Commerce here today. Chair
man John B. Stetson in his address stated that
the object Of the meeting was the formation OF
a state traffic association looking to an increase
of competitive modes of rail and steamship
transportation from the Eastern states to the
Pacific coast, in order to enlarge the outlet for
the products OF the Coast. Chairman Stetson in
his address said:
We do not meet here for the purpose of waging
warfare or encouraging antagonisms between
the shipping public and the railroads, or any
transportation lines. We believe the same
theory would govern them as would govern our
selves as business men In the redress of any
grievance of our customers.
Thomas J. Haynes was elected secretary. Res
olutions were adopted favoring the organize
tion OF the different business interests of San
Francisco, with the cooperation of the produc-
ers and business men OF the state, under the
title OF the "Traffic Association OF the State of
California" with the object OF encouraging the
building Of competitive rail, canal and Steam
ship lines, and the regulation of traffic, to the
end that the resources of San Francisco and the
state might be developed. and for such other
purposes as the executive Committee might de-
eide. The chairman was authorized to select an
executive committee of eighteen members,
from whom the president, vice-president and
treasurer OF the new association should
be elected, and TO give notice of
their appointment through the press.
Several speeches were made on the
subject OF transportation facilities, and resolu-
lions were adopted looking to the appointment
OF permanent committee of fifteen to repre-
sent the interests of California in the construc-
ton OF the Nicaragua canal, and urging the
United States government TO grant such conser-
alive assistance as will secure control of the CO.
nal and it's speedy construction at a minimum
cost. John T. Doyle, William L Merry, Robert
Watt NJ. E. Herman, C. L. Taylor, Louis Sloss,
L L Baker, Samuel Foster, w. MeDonough. S.
c. Bigelow, Horace Davis, H. Lebes, Henry
Bowie, A. r. Briggs and John II. Spring are the
committee, and after the transaction of some
other business the meeting adjourned subject to
the call of the chair.
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BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Boston shfpb uiiders Assign - Pacin'
Coast Failures Decreasing.

Boston shfpb ufiders Assign - FAcihc
Coast Failures Decreasing.
Bosros, Oct 1.-THE great shipbuilding pro-
prietors Of the City Point Works. South Boston,
assigned this afternoon. The liabilities are
stated by Mr.. Loring TO be $685. while the as
sets are nominally put at 100000, which
includes every dollars worth OF property owned
by individual members of the firm, although
the amount is generally believed TO be some
what ex aggerated. The firm Is building United
States el-armoured cruiser No. IL for the gov
eminent also half a dozen government steel tug
boats. Loring expected to get credit for the
work done on the government vessels being
constructed, but learning that the construction
put upon the contract by the government offi-
Gals was such that he could not realize for
some weeks, he consulted with some Of his cred
itors and determined to assign. A meeting OF
the creditors will be held next week, when the
firm will ask for an extension.
SAN FRANcIsCo, Oct. 17.-Bradstreets mercan-
tile agency reports twelve failures in the Pacific
coast states and territories for the week ending
yesterday, as compared with seventeen for the
previous week, and thirteen for the correspond
ing week of 1890.
NEW YORK, Oct 17.-It Is announced in con-
necton with the forgeries by their defaulting
employee, Thomas B. Stout, that the firm of
Kenneth Hopkins d Co. is all right, and that
any claims against it made by Thomas J. Briggs
will be paid when established. Briggs claim
against the firm is only $4,000.
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Senator FauIkner's Unpaid Board Bill

CoLFAx, WASH, Oct A.-lSpecial 1.-The war
among the Democrats here over the refusal of
some of them to pay Senator FauIkner's board
bill, has developed good deal of crooked work
in the conduct of county affairs. The boys are
telling tales on each other. It turns out that in
the auditors office the two deputies, II. C.
Fisher and C. z. Metz, were employed in pay
ment of political debts At the time Auditor
Browder was elected to fill the vacancy caused
by the death OF J. J. Larwood the three COM
missioners had each a candidate. Smith was for
Fisher, Eaton for Browder, and Esser for Metz.
compromise was effected by which Auditor
Browder's salary of s., 800 should be Jumped
with the $500 Fisher would receive making a
total OF $500, which is divided equally between
them, giving each 1900
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TACOMA WAS. HASTY.
Indecent Attack on Mr.. Boyd
Condemned by WATSON.
THE MAss-MEETINo POSTPONED.
Thomas Henderson Was Not IN AppIi-
cant for the Collectorship-Congr
man Wilson at CoIfax.

TACOMA, Oct 1Z-lspeciall- considering
the question OF calling q mass-meeting to pro-
test against the anticipated appointment of
Boyd as deputy collector for Tacoma the city
and county Republican executive committees
this evening based action upon the following
telegram to the committees from Collector
Wasson:
Tue action Of Tacoma's citizens In relation to
Thomas Henderson Boyd's appointment was
entlrely unealed for. He has never applied or
Teen considered an applicant. Common cour.
tesy would suggest that I be communicated
with in such matters before proceedings are
taken.
The committee telegraphed Secretary Foster,
stating that massmeeting had been proposed.
out upon Wassons statement decided not to call
it.
Boyd today telegraphed the Nelcs that he was
not candidate, but favored Deputy Sheriff
Croake. Some think this deceptive, and believe
BOYD Is to De deputy collector in spite OF the
protest.
PORT TOWNSEND, Oct. 17.-fspeciaL collector
"asson was surprised at the premature action
OF Tacoma Republicans in protesting against
the appointment of Thomas II. Boyd as deputy
collector at Tacoma. A delegation OF citizens
were here today to confer with WATSON concern
Ing the appointment of q deputy collector at
Tacoma, but nothing was agreed upon. CAPTAIN
WATSON said:
Boyd never filed application for appointment
IL ZIG CUSTOMS service nave never considered
him an applicant. If 1 should conclude to
make change at Tacoma will visit that port,
select an honest, straightforward and upright
business man in whom l have confidence,
ana one who will serve the best in
terests of that city. I have not however.
selected or even considered any one OF the mum.
erous applications now on file in this Office for
that position, aud any statements to the con-
trary are false. Though shall probably make
my selection from Tacoma, il q change is neces-
sary, yet when / get ready to make a change
will make 1t, and that will be the end of it, SO
far as I am concerned.
Nothing will be done in the Tacoma deputy
ship until Captain WATSON can find time to per-
sonally visit that city. There are four applica-
lions on file for the place, each being well
backed One claimant has so far already had
delegations of his friends on the ground strongly
urging him for the place. Captain Berry may
be the right man for the place, and in that event
all the aspirants will be disappointed
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John l.. Wilson speaks at Collar.

CoLFAx, Oct. H-lSpecial. lone of the most
enthusiastic meetings ever held in Whitman
county was addressed here this evening by
Congressman Wilson, who came down on the
noon train to attend to important postofice
business. The Republicans Immediately be-
tieged him to make speech, and the only no
tice was since noon. But the city was full of
farmers, many of whom remained to listen to
the congressman's remarks. The large court
room was filed with the biggest audience IL
ever contained. Several PuIlmanites and
Palouse City people attended. Hon. J. A.
Perkins introduced the speaker, who began by
declaring it was not his intention to make
political address. but friendly talk. He re-
viewed the legislation OF the last con-
gress, especially as 1t pertained to
Washington and other Western states,
exposed the Democratic buncombe about the
billion-dollar appropriations by showing how
necessary they were to the needs Of the people
His address lasted an-hour and ten minutes,
and was frequently interrupted by long and
loud applause. The Republican party of Whit
man is getting together, and next year can be
relied upon to roll up the old time majority.
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Fire Near Colfax.

CoLrAx, Oct E.-Ispeeial. 1.-The barn Of Ed
gar Torrance, eight miles west OF town, was
burned to the ground Friday morning, with
ninety tons of hay, fourteen sets OF harness, two
wagons, a carriage and seventy bushels of feed.
The loss is $500 The fire originated from a
lantern carried by one Of the fsrmhands as he
was Harvesting the horses.
sixteen prisoners are confined in the county
Jail, the most that have ever been there. Three
were brought down Tuesday from Tekoa for
burglary. They all got unruly Tuesday even
lag, and the sheriff searched the jail for weap.
ons, but found nothing.
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The Chehalis Grand Jury.

CHEHALIs, Oct H-lspecial. 1.-The grand
jury which was discharged today returned
twenty-five indictments, of which thirteen
were OF gamblers In Chehalis and Centralia.
Gambling has been carried on openly for several
months in both places, and the citizens have
decided to put stop to it. 1t is expected the
prosecution will be q very vigorous one.
In its final report the grand jury recommended
Investigation Of the county officials books by
experts, aud also declared the present facilities
for keeping the county records unsafe and inse-
cure and the county Jail inadequate for the
accommodation of the number of criminals.
The report is probably the first step toward
building a new county courthouse. Judge
old one
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citation at its recent meeting TO bring 10 the
attention of the president and congress
the resolution adopted in reference to
having settled the legal status of
Indians on reservations, the subject having
been introduced by an able paper read by ar.
Hornblower, a synopsis of which was given in
these dispatches a; the time. President Harrison
listened with attention and interest, and re-
piled that the matter should receive the con-
sideration which the importance and gravity OF
the subject deserved.
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The Russian Famine.

sT PETERSBURG, Oct. 1.-THE government
estimates that lsS,o0o,00o roubles will be re-
euired to meet the necessities arising from the
famine existing In various parts OF the Russian
empire.
LONDON, Oct IA special to the TINS from
Miplowitx. in Prussian silesis. SAYS: The Rus
alan authorities viii prohibit the expectation OF
wheat at the end of the month.
A dispatch 70 the Standard from Odessa SAYS;
Orders have been received here for the suspen.
sion Of the operation of the anti-Jewish meas.
ures. Emigration from South Russia is dimin.
ishiug.