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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-25
RACING IN WINTER.
Great Atlantic Liners Speeded
Through Stormy Seas.
The Etruria Surprises Sea-Going lien
by Defeating the City of Paris
i'm December Gale.
speeial 10 THE MORNING CALL

LIVERPOOL. Dec. A.-The steamer City
of Paris arrived to-day from New York
She had very rough passage. Notwith-
standing the heavy weather she landed
number Of passengers at Queenstown. The
Etrurla has also arrived from New York
Owing 10 the rough weather she did not
stop at Queenstown.
NEW YORK, Dec. N.-The Etruria of the
Cunard line has beaten the City of Paris of
the lnman line in a race across the ocean,
Word was received this morning that the
Etruria passed Old Head, Kinsale, at t4:5O
A. NJ. and the City OF Paris at As. The
result OF the race is a surprise TO steam
ship agents, tor last Saturday, before the
versels sailed, the Cunard people had no
idea the Etruria would finish ahead of her
more famous rival They left here together
last Saturday.
The incoming vessels are heavily coated
with Ice. They report the ocean rough and
weather very cold and bad. The ther-
mometer marks deg. above zero here and
searching wind makes it seem much
colder.
The North German Lloyd steamer SaaIe,
from Bremen, due here on the 21st, Is nn-
doubtedly delayed by bad weather. She Is
good sea boat. and there arc no fears for
her safety so far.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. N-The British
steamship Amur, from CaibarIen, dropped
anchor of Gloucester last night. Her out
ward appearance foretold the thrilling ex-
perienee she had bad with the elements
December 10. when on the southern edge
of the Gulf Stream the ship had a narrow
escape from destruction by water-spout,
which fortunately passed under the stern,
not many yards from the ship, after hot
race with the engne-valves wide open.
The same evening the vessel ran into
storm. The seas were furious. They swept
the decks and started the seams, and every
body on board was more or less injured.
The vessel was nearly foundered.
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PARIS GONE WILD.
A Rumor That the Minister of War
Has Resigned,

PARIS, Dec. 24-It is rumored that NJ.
Do Freycinet, Minister of War, has resigned
In consequence OF the attacks upon him in
connection with the Panama scandal. The
rumor is not, however, officially confirmed
There Is considerable excitementin Paris,
and groups OF people stand about the
streets discussing he situation and eagerly
waiting for the latest Developments. The
rumor OF De Freycinets resignation has
caused intense agitation. and everybody is
asking what the effect of such an event, IL
true, would have upon the army. Universal
confidence is expressed among the bour-
geoisie In the coolness, good judgment and
loyalty Of General Saussier. who has stood
carefully aloof from the existing complica-
tidns and would. IL Is believed, In critical
juncturs undoubtedly stand by the Govern
ment.
II 10 also reported that the Cabinet con-
sidered the question OF making arrests for
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

Roman Catholic. Douglas says he regrets
the appointment af man with such a
record.
From absolute data concerning his ante
cedents," he says. 81 find but little to In
spire either admiration of or confidence in
the man, and this feeling Is as widespread
as the Dominion in political. judicial and
religious circles and from all classes of cisi-
zens, East and West, conservative and lib
eral, save, perhapseinterested politicians. 1
find consensus of opinion adverse to tha
man and Of utter dlstrust of his justice OF
spirit and his policy, of which the country
will have more anon"
Concluding his remarkable utterances,
Rey. Douglas says: 1--WE can only truss
and believe that he will not be in his present
high position long"
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SENATORIAL STRUGGLES.
The Republicans Gain an Advantage
i'm Montana.

HELENA, Mont, Dec. 24-The Democrats
got black eye in the contested election
case yesterday. John Henry. the Registry
Agent and one OF the judges OF election at
Box Elder Precinct at the recent election,
was put on the stand. The check lists, the
official register and the pollbook showed
the names of sixteen illegal voters, five of
whom came from Havre and voted at Box
Elder He knew every one Of the alleged
Illegal voters personally. A decision In the
case was reached this morning. The court
issued writ TO compel the canvassers of
Choteau County to meet and canvass the
votes OF Box Elder precinct. This Is vic
tory for the Republicans, as with this pre-
cinct counted it elects Republican and
gives them tie Legislature.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 24-Action on
the election case in which the prize is two
seats In the Legislature has been put over
by the Supreme Court till Tuesday. The
Chief Justice advised the lawyers TO be
prepared to proceed further at once in case
either side was dissatisfied with Tuesdays
decisiOn.
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GROWN DESPERATE
Outlaws Defy the United
States.
A FIGHT ON Ar1ERICAN SOIL
Three Hundred of Them Attack
Federal Officers and Gain a
Hard-Fought Victory.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

NEuvo LAREDO. Mexico. Dec 24.-The
Mexican revUlutiOnists have committed
another bold outrage on United States soil.
lengthy dispatch was received here to-
day from Guerrero. stating that reliable
Information had just reached there Of an
engagement in Zapata County, Tex, be-
tween posse of United States Marshals
and about 800 reyolutionists. which resulted
In the defeat OF the Marshals and the cap
tnre of TWO of the latter. who are being heid
as prisoners by the outlaws.
On last Wednesday this posse left Its
camp. about forty miles below CarrIzzo.
aud made raid upon rancho. They cap
tured Julian Palscios, one of the leaders Of
the recent revolutionary movement and
started back to their camp with him. On
friday morning the camp of the Deputy
Marshals was attacked by about 500 well
armed and equipped revolutionsts. The
Deputy Marshals made a desperate resist
ance. bat were Oyerpowered aud compelled
TO retreat The reyolutionists released
Paiaeios and captured two Deputy Marshals.
II is reported that a number of revolu-
tionlsts were killed and wounded and that
three United States deputies were wounded.
There is also a rumor that the deputies who
were taken prisoners were hanged by the
reyoluiionists anu their bodies riddled with
bullets, but no confirmation of this last
mentioned rumor has been received.
Ii is understood here that the Federal
authorities In Laredo have received full
particulars Of the fight, but that they are
suppressing the news in order that plan
which they are arranging for capturing the
desperate band may be carried out success
fully.
SAN MIGUEL Mexico. Dec. 2i-Excite-
ment was created among the Federal troops
stationed here last night by report brought
in by courier that several hundred we'll
armed men had been seen near San Fer
nando Pass. In the State of Tsmaulipas. 1t
Is believed TO be force of band OF snug
glers and bTigand5 not identified with the
border revolutionary movement. A detach-
ment of HOODS was sent after them
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CLEVELAND'S LUCK.
Pres .nted With a Handsome Gold
Headed Walking Stick.

New YORK, Dee. 24.-Christmas came to
President-elect Cleveland to-day in various
forms. but there was one thing which was
rather unexpected and which he got. Rev.
Father kessel OF the Church of the Holy
Redeemer, State Senator George F. Reosch
and Henry w. Wolf waited upon him to-
day and without preface presented to him
beautiful gold-headed cane. which had been
voted to him at the fair held by Father
Kesseps congregation some time previous to
the election. The presentation committee,
without any formality, explained to Mr..
Cleveland that the cane had been voted to
him as being the most popular Presidential
candidate and gave the handsome stick into
his hands. The PresiGent-elect responded
in few words and the episode was con-
cluded. "Merry Christmas wishes were
exchanged and the committee retired.
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FORMIDABLE GUNS.
High Explosives to Come Into Use i'm
the Navy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a. - The United
States war vessels are to be equipped with
new and formidable weapon. Ths Bureau
OF Ordn ance Of the Navy Department has
perfected the design OF Finch rapid-fire
gun, which it thinks will successfully util-
iZe some of the recent results attained
in experiments in high explosives. The
gun 10 composed OF two pieces only, the
tube and jacket, and its weight will be
about that of 6-lnch, 4o-caiber, high
power gun. The projectile which the gun
is destined to carry is tubular projectile
OF 200 pounds weight, with a bursting
charge OF from fifty to sixty pounds of high
explosives. 1t will be of the rapid-fire
type, with fixed ammunition. The gun Is
decided departure from the rapid-fire guns
now In use. aud is destined to create a stir
in ordnance circles. 1t will be the largest
gun Of the rapidfre type ever constructed.
The largest ia existence at present are the
5-inch rapid-fre guns. with which some OF
the new cruisers are armed. These are
larger than any of the same type in use in
the foreign navies
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FOREIGNERS WILL BE SPARED.


NEW YORK. Dec. 24--There is much ex-
element among anarchists over circular
just received from France. printed on fam
ing red paper. It Is headed Dynamite and
Panama" and is signed as "An Anarchist
Group"
After referring TO the recent blowing up
OF the Paris inn the circular pays its re-
spects to the press in the following Ian
guage:
"The hireling press did not mention the
murderers in the army which forced men to
be assassins, nor remind us of the 81, 600
people murdered in bloody week. nor of
the people in Tonquin whom they robbed,
nor the negroes in Dahomey whom they
disem boweled in the name of civilization"
1t warns them to cease their lack alike
bowls" and prepare for worse events than
the blowing up of the Paris Inn. Il goes on
to denouDce all prominent politicians and
other "hypocrites," snd promises when all
capitalists and others Objectionable TO the
anarchists are killed that everybody
else will be happy. "Inoffensiye foreign
ers" are TO be spared in the general
slaughter.
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A DISr1AL FAILURE.
London Will Not Have a Worlds Fair
in 1905.

LONDON, Dec. 24-The attempt to pro-
mote Worlds Fair In London 10 1895 is a
dismal fzzle. Nobody of the slightest In
fuence countenances the scheme. Cony-
beare and other mem bers of the Commons
were the chief speakers at the meeting in
the Cannon-street Hotel, which gave sort
of stamp of authority to the proposal, but
it was quite Intellectual in arousing any
general interest. An unknown workman
proposed resolution In favor of the scheme
and committee was appointed TO organize
an agitation. but the committee does not
include single Influential name.
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CORRIGAN PLEASED.
But McGlynn Will Not Be Sent Back
to New York.

New YORK, Dec. PA Roman Catholic
priest, supposed to be we'll informed about
the case, said to-day that DR.. MeGIynn un-
doubtedly will not be assigned to duty In
this diocese. "He would, of course" added
the clergyman. mot bs persona grata to the
archbishop, and no doubt it would not be
pleasant to McGlynn to have to serve under
Archbishop Corrigan. As to the terms on
which MeGlynn has been restored 10
priestly functions by Monsignor Satolli.
they will not, of course, be known for some
time. but l nenk il Is safe to assert that
McGlynn will 60 to Rome as originally
directed to 90. and that he has already COM
piled with the other prerequisites in order
to have his case considered by Rome.
namely, to submit himself, think there can
be no doubt"
Archbishop Corrigan has given written
statement to the press, expressing pleasure
at the return Of Rev. Edward McGlynn to
the Catholic Church.
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PRESSURE OF BUSINESS.
Mr.. Cleveland Will Be Unable to Visit
His B:rfhDlace

NEWARK, n. j., Dec. 24.-For some time
past the citizens OF Caldwell have been
anxiously looking forward 10 the expected
visit OF President-elect Cleveland 10 Cald-
well. the village being his birthplace. II
was expected that Cleveland would be able
to make his visit before his Inauguration in
March. The citizens of Caldwell are accord
ingy somewhat disappointed because Of a
letter received from Mr.. Cleveland to-day
declining the invitation owing to pressure
OF business.
BL BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,. Dec. A.-Vice-Presi-
dent elect Stevenson and party returned
homo this afternoon from their Southern
tour
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TOO nANY WIVES.
Women Laying Claim to the Estate
of Dead rlan.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. 24.-Two women
at Covington. Indiana. are laying claim to
the estate Of the late John Cox. each claim
ing to be his widow. The deceased was
familiar figure all over that part of the
country. He owned rich lands in Fountain
County aud also in Ohio. and altogether he
must have been worth $4,000. Four years
ago he made his home near Covington. Two
small children were with him, who called
him father, and there was also a young
French woman. who was understood to be
the nurse of these children. In 1889 he
removed to Ohio, and short time ago he
died. The French woman now appears
upon the scene laying claim to one-thrd Of
tile estate as the widow of Cox. Scarcely
had she entered proceedings in the Circuit
Court when Mrs. Lousenberg of Chicago
appeared and made similar claim. The
last named woman claims to have been re-
married after Cox's death. Long and costly
litigation is anticipated.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-25
SLOW POISON.
How Baron Reinach Came to His
Death.

PARIS, Dec. 24.-The examination of the
remains of Baron Reinach is about COM
plete. One of the chemists engaged In the
examination is authority for the statement
that Reinach died of poison with an un-
named drug, which did not operate Tor
twelve hours after taking. The conclusion
reached is that he did not commit suicide,
but that be was murdered. The darkest
insnuation will be spread abroad when the
facts are known. The last hours of the
Baron were spent with Rouvier, Clemen-
caen and Dr. Cornelius Herr, now fugitive
In London. The rumor should be denied
in advance, however. for the suspicion
aroused is not entitled to the slightest Gre
dence.
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treason and came to a decision as to its
course. which is kept secret, but that the
blow be struck within very short time.
The proceedings in the Chamber of Dep
uties showed that the enemies of the Gov
ernment had not yet given up their deter
mination to break It down through TIE Psn-
ANA canal. a determined effort was made
to Involve NJ. de Freycinet, and the uproar
In the Chamber was so great as to cause
apprehension OF personal violence between
excited deputies. The session was finally
closed amid great excitement until after the
Christmas holidays
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OFFICIALLY DENIED.
Hadame Carnot Received Nothing
From the Panama Company.

PARIS. Dec. 24-The proceedings Of the
Panama Canal Investigation Committee
were dull to-day. The evidence showed that
III. Boudart had charge of the Panama
Canal Company's advertising. The CON-
mission will continue in session during the
Christmas holidays.
La Cocarde publishes to-day fac-simile
of letter from the ex-manager of the
Republique Francaise. asserting that cer-
tain members of the political staff of that
paper bad demanded $1,000 francs from the
Credit Foncier for assisting to secure the
passage of tie municipal bill.
An official denial has been made of the
statement published in the Gaulos that
Madame Carnot had received $40, 600 from
the Panama Canal Company for charitable
purpnsas
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RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE.
Spanish Women Protest Against Prot
eStant Worship.

MADRID, Dec 24.-A deputation OF eight
Duchesses. seven Warehouses;, eight
Countesses aud several of the Queen Regent j
ladies In waiting visited Premier Sagasta to
protest against the opening Of Protestant
church to be conseerated on Sunday. Sa-
gasta declined TO interfere and the ladies
departed in an angry mood. The Catholics
OF Madrid are organizing street demon
stration against the Premier, in which the
school children will take part, while the
Liberals are preparing for counter demon
stration in support of the Premier. Petit
tions from Arch bishops. Bishops and clergy,
protesting against the opening of the
church, are pouring in from all parts Of the
country. Authority to open the church is
withheld penang the agitation.
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the directions the letter. Relief was immediate
his sufer1ngs were eased and rest and sleep per-
mitted He steadily improved and In Inc weeks
was entirely cured and has rs clear 3 skin and
is as fair a boy any mother could wish 10 see. I
recon mend every IN other TO use it for every Baby
Humor MRS NJ FERGUSON,
SO W. Brookline ST., Boston
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OFFICIAL CONFERENCE.
No Further Reports of the Trouble
Received at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 2I.-Secretary Elkins
had a conference with General Schofield to-
day with regard to the best methods of
effectually suppressing the apparently in
creasing lawlessness along the Rio Grande
Captain j. G. Bourke of the Third Cavalry,
who has been summoned from Texas for
consultation, will probably reach here Mon
day nlgh'.and in the meantime no official
reports in regard TO these troubles have
been received for the past two days.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-25
FOR A SICK CHILD.
The White House Closed by Wash.
ingtOn Health Officers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-President Harri-
sons grandchild, Montana Harrison, is
stricken with scarlalina. The disease is in
q mild form, but the doctor says unless
great precautions are taken IL Is liable to
attack other children In more virulent
form. The little sufferer has been isolated
and will have to remain in the White House
till well, as the laws of the district forbid
removal. The White House, therefore, is
closed to the public. The little one is
daughter of Russell Harrison. The Mckee
children are allowed to enjoy the festivities
of a Christmas tree in modified form this
afternoon.
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NO SERIOUS TROUBLE.
An Official Denial From the Mexican
Government.


CITY OF MEXICo, Dec. 24-El Universal
VIII tomorrow publish an editorial accus-
ing the United States Government of neCli-
gence aud want OF vigilance in allowing
bandits TO cross the frontier.
The Minister of War to-day declared
that. notwithstanding the reports to the
contrary published in the United States and
Europe, there was no revolutionary move
ment in Mexico. nor is there any armed
force in the country save that controlled by
the Government. The Minister declared
that these reports have their origin in the
fact that a small armed band recently
crossed into Mexico from the Texas side
aud surprised the Mexican pickeis at San
snacio. After slight skirmish the ma
raudeTs retired whence they came.
The Indians in the State of chihuahua
are pacific and no trouble whatever is ap-
pretended from them
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marine affairs, said tonight that the pres
ent agitation of the matter was all non-
sense. besides, he says, even II 1t were
true, he is positive that be could select
twenty-five vessels on the lakes that could,
within very short time, be armed and
equipped better than the Canadian cutters
are. II belieye."'he said. in conclusion.
"that Great Britain has not the slightest in
tention of turning her new revenue vessels
into war shipsD
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LIGHTWEIGHT COIN.
Figuring on Substantial Increase of
the Currency.

tie Currency.
WASHINGTON. Dee. 24-Represen.ative
Sayers of Texas. chairman of the sub-com-
mittee in charge OF the preparation of the
sundry civil appropriation BILL is engaged in
an inquiry into tue quantity Of lightweight
or uncurrent currency held blythe Govern
ment. This currency, both gold and silver,
now serves no useful purpose for monetary
use, since notes cannot be Issued against it
while 1t is debased. SayeIs' intention Is to
ascertain the amount of this coin and pro-
vide for an increase of circulation by its re-
coinage at full weight. A report sent TO
Congress earlier in tho year shows there was
In the treasury at thattime S1,5O0. 600 in cur
rent gold coin. 1t was estimated that re-
coinage would cost So, COO
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To Define the Roundarv

OTTAWA. Dec. 24.-The Leutenant-Gov-
ernor OF British Columbia has asked the
Dominion Government to delineate the un-
dehned International boundary between
the ll6.h and llsth degrees OF west longi-
tude. owing to the discoveries OF valuable
minerals in that locality.
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CALLING For WAR.

The Argentine on the Verge of an
Outbreak Against Chile.
BUENos AYREs. Dee. 24.-The mounted
police were called upon to-day to break up
an anti-Chilean demonstration of the popu-
lace. The mob was dispersed without any
serious injury to any one. Public feeling
runs very high and hotheaded enemies of
Chile call loudly for war.
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CROOKED CONTRACTORS.
Wrongs Put Upon Insane Patients i'm
the Nebraska Asylum.

LINCOLN, Neb.. Dec. 24-Vague charges
of misdoing on the part of former officials
and contractors Of the State asylum for the
insane, were made public to-day, when the
Grand jury returned indictments against
eight men, four of whom were arrested, ar
raigned and released on bail. They are J..
Danleur. former steward of the institution,
Dorgan Brothers. coal contractors, and A.
ii. Hewell, a flour contractor. The charges
embrace forgery, embezzlement and obtain
ing money under false pIetenSes
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CLEVELAND'S CABINET.
Carlisle and norrison Are Said to Be
Slated.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 24-Reports are cir
culated to-day that Carlisle will be Cleve-
lands Secretary OF the Treasury and
William Il. Morrison OF Illinois. Secretary
Of the Interior. These reports receive more
credence than such rumors usually do, as
the information comes from a very reliable
source. Ii Is believed Carlisle will accept,
If appointed, though some Of his friends
declare IL would be an unwse move on his
part. They want him 10 have the manage
ment OF tariff legislation in the Senate IL the
Democrats organize that body
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EcOnOmite Leader IN

PlTTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 24-Notwithstand-
ing denials from Beaver Falls, it is known
that Jacob Henry. the leader of the econo-
mites. Is dangerously iii and will probably
never recover. He was attacked with par
alysis of the throat several days ago and
has been In semi-con scious condition ever
since
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ATTACKING THE PRErIlER.
Religion Counts for riore Than Politics
in Canada.

MONTREAL, Dec. 24-The Witness TO-
night publishes long interview with Rev.
Mr.. Douglas, principal of the Wesleyan
Theological College here, in which that we'll
known clergyman bitterly attacks Sir John
Thompson, the new Dominion Premier.
Tne attack Is made because Thompson is q