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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04
OUR CHARLEY ABROAD
Secretary Foster Listens to a Debate
Parliament.

Secretary Foster Listens to a Debate in
| Parliament.
LONDON, March 3-Minister lincoln es-
corted Secretary Of the Treasury Foster ia
the house Of commons to-day, whore they
listened to the debate. Mr.. Foster will 20
to Brighton tomorrow. and start for Paris
Saturday. In speaking OF his visit to the
commons, Secretary Foster said, this even
ing, that what struck him most was the
drollinR and hesitatine way of speaking. in
| at ong contrast to our direct and more
| earnest style. Gladstone approached near-
est to our American idea Of good speaker.
Balfour and Laboachere also pleased him.
Secretary Foster said he had been ouea-
toned frequently in regard to the report Of
the United States Immigration commis-
sion.
Referring to comments on the question
of sending ex-oonvicts to America he said
the questions in parliament were based on
a nisapUrehension of tho report. The
whole commission WAS not responsible for
this. The story 2bout the commissioners
had its origin in Mr.. Schultz report. Here
mistake Was made in taking tho state
ment TINT 22,C00,0O0 acres Of oductive
land were lying idle here. MIR. Foster said
he did not know where Mr.. Powderly got
this estimate. He wouldn't say Powderiy's
cport had a partisan bias, hut naturally
he reports in behalf of those lie feels with,
Congress. he said. will be good Judge Of
the statement. The secretary said he was
glad to hear that the great shipping com-
panies arc ready to help the United States
government in its efforts to correct these
abuses.
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QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.
Watson (Ga.) Thinks He Is Being Pers
cuted by Newspaper Man.

Watson NGa.) Thinks He Is Being Perse-
cuted by Newspaper Man.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-There was a liyely
scene in the house this morning when Wat.
son, leader of the peoples party, arose to a
question Of privilege. and denounced the
correspondent of the Atlanta Constitution
for accusing him of improper motives in
voting with the republicans in the Craig
Stewart election contest. The dispatch in
question stated that Watson voted 10 be-
cause he expected financial aid from the
republlcRns In his next race for congress-
The correspondent in question is clerk to
Speaker Crisp. Watson denounced the
article in unmeasured terms. He said it
was false: "the speaker of the house knows
1T to be false; Che man who wrote it knows
it to be false. as does every member in the
house. Ever since ! have been here said
Watson, this clerk Of the speaker has
thought it his duty to deride me, ridicue
and misrepresent me. In the article which
have sent to the speakers desk. the
climax is reached. The time when silence
time when any man, be he ever so patient,
would feel driven to denial and; denuncia-
tlon has come. and, Mr.. Speaker, l de-
hounce that insinuation, cowardly az it it,
as a base, infamous falsehood." Great
applause.
LAo AidbsoA Wdo buou OEOpHeu anu Lle
house went into committee OF the whole on
the District of Colum bin bill. The nnfin-
ished sections were considered without
amendment, the committee rose, reported
the bill to the house. and it was passed.
The house resumed consideration of the
bill allowing railroad companies to give
special rates to commercial travellers. Har-
ris (Minn.) offered an amendment pro-
yiding that any common carrier may give
reduced rates to members of the 6. A. Il.
travelling to and from annual encamp-
ments. IN speaking of the bill, Simpson
(kan. referred to the author OF the inter
state commerce act, Senator Cullom, rs an
iniquitous railroad attorney. He was
promptly called to order by Lind (Minn.
Simpson expressed willingness to with
draw "the iniquitous," but this would not
satisfy Mr.. Lind, and Simpson withdrew
the entire expression.
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BLEW THE SAFE.
burglars Make OFF With the ontents OF a
Bank.

burglars Make OFF With the Contents Of a
Bank.
CoLDwATER, Micb., March 3.-Last night
the Coldwater National bank, of this CITY
WAS robbed. The safes were blown open
and $780, 600 in cash taken in addition to
the deposit of $4,000 OF Philadelphia and
Reading preferred bonds. One thousand
dollars reward is offered for the arrest Of
the robbers. The job was the boldest and
most complete ever performed i'll this part
OF the state and was evidently the work of
experts. They took every cent Of cash thev
could find. The robbery has caused great
sensation here and the bank was visited by
hundreds OF visitors this morning. There
liz no clue to the robbers.
The robbers drilled the outer doors of the
vault and with punch broke the lock off.
The middle door was secured with pad
lock. This WIS broken with sledge. The
inside vault contained ono burglar proof
combination lock safe. and also steel safe
with time lock. These were drilled and
charged with dynamite. The doors of
both safes were torn completely off, wreck
ing both safes and leaving nothing but the
shell of each. Two explosions were heard
by people living short distance from the
bank about three O'Clock this morning,
About $500 in gold that was badly mutt
lated and bent out of shape, and also II
quantity OF silverware were left by the rob-
bors, together with some of their tools,
Two suspicious looking men who were seen
in the vicinity of the bank last evening can
not be found, and are probably the men
wanted.
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LONG-HAIRED VICTIMS.
"Princo Michael" and His "Affinity L
ers' Chased by u Mob.

"Princo Michael" and His "Afinity Low.
ers" Chased by IL Mob.
DETROIT, March 3.-This morning the
return of the writ habeas corpus against
prince Michael" and his affinity lovers y
which was issued at the instance of joseph
Richardson, was made before Judge Bre-
WORT. "Prinoe Michaer' and Mrs. Rich
ardson, the respondents. were present,
The case being adjourned to this afternoon.
Tho prince and about dozen followers
started out OF the court room, when crowd
swept down on them shouting in derision.
"Ihrow them in the river.'' Give the
prince a oold BATH" etc. The crowd chased
them around the streets for half an hour.
until the fanatics finally took refuge in the
office of their lawyers. This afternoon the
court room was carefully guarded, but in
the corridors the crowd hooted and jesred.
Before Mrs. Richardson's examination was
concluded court adjourned. The disciples
of the ''FlyinR Roll,' when they
left the hall, were surrounded by
a dozen or more deputy sher-
ifs. put as soon as they
reached the street a bowling mob followed
them, crying Hang them!" Kill themr'
'"Throw thom in the rivor!' Get roper
eto. Deputies finally succeeded in placing
the long-haired disoiples on the street cars,
after which tho crowd dispersed Several
persons arrived here to-day who will bring
habeas corpus proceedings to regain pos
session of friends and relatives.
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PEOPLE BECOME BEASTS.
Appalling Results of tho Famine
Russia.

Appalling Results of the Famine in
Russia.
LONDON March 3.-An English specia
correspondent, who has been travelling in
| the famine districts of Russia, writes from
Saratov that crimes of violence in tho val
ley of the Volaa are Of frequent occurrence.
ClsrRymsn's houses have been robbed and
bodies of murdered mon found on the high
roads. The correspondent was warned Of
tho dangers of travelling about the country
and he seldom drove at night. Caravans of
merchandise are escorted by an armed
force Ths correspondent adds that vii
lagos in the governments of Samara, which
were proaDsrous i'll 1886, are now plunged
into the deepeat misery and tho popula tion
has been deomntcd. In one village 2,765
Of its 1856 inhabitants have migrated. Or
those remaining 1850 are dependent upon
charity.
In three months the people OF this village
have Lost 403S hsnd of 1.-Two STOCK They
are indebted to the state in the sum Of
1880 roubles. Similar conditions prevail
in other villages. Forty thousand acres of
land hre idle in the province OF Samara,
owing to the lack of seed wherewith to
plant this area. A large number of German
colonists live in holes in the earth for
warmth. They cat bread made of wild
hemp and the carcaases OF horses. This
diet oausss severe, often fatal nausea. The
famine is changing peasants into wild
beasts. In ono case a man attempted to
hang his daughter becsuss she WIS not sue
csssful i'll begging.
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Coal Consumers In a Panic.

LONDON, March 3.-rhe action of tho
miners in announcing that they would 90
on strike on the 10Th inst and tho rapid
rise in the price of coal following the an
nouncelnont 10 leading to panic. The cold
weathar, which has led to the consumption
OF larger quantity of coal than usual.
caused the alarm IN hecoma nreatsr thar
would otherwise have been tho case. No
one knows whore the advancing prices will
stop and consequently everybody is anxious
to lay in enough coal now to carry them
over two weeks' strike. Tho merchants
declare If the pregent demand is continued
the stock will last for only two days. The
newspapers all publish articles in reference
to the situation and urgo the public not to
become panic stricken, ns tho prices cannot
make much further advance owing to
foreign competition.
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latter should receive receive and deliver
mail at Snn Diego, Gal, in pursuance Of it's
contract recently entered into under tho act
OF March B. 1891. Bell said there had been
no friction or even misunderstanding be-
tween tho steamship compnny and the de-
phrtment on tho subject. He knew there
was an lmbression prevalent among the
nrrangcments with the Southern Pncitic
ltgliroad company and tho Pa
cinc Coast Steamship company tbs Pacific
MAii company intend to avoid, il
posaible doing any passenger or freight
buslncss between Sun Diego and ports
south OF H.. Bell expressed the belief that
Inc steamship company had no such nten-
ton, aud expected and desired to fully
carry ont its contract with tho government,
both III letter ana spirit. The company
had, however, intmhted thnt it would be
extremely difficult Mt times to make San
Diego harbor, and had inquired what nc
ton wonld be taken by the department in
cnse OF failure because Of stress of weather,
Ihe department declined to answer this
hypothetical question, and informed the
company That they wore expected to fully
comply with the terms of their contract
1'ell was asked whether it would be deemed
violation OF contract if vessel Of the
company should not 20 up to San Diego
dock but deliver and receive mails by
means OF lighter. In reply he said the
spirit Of the act under which their contracts
wa'e made undoubtedly carries with
1t an obligation to promote COM
merce, and this includes all business
Incidental to steamship line running for
freight and passengers, and therefore the
company's vessels would be expected to 90
to the wharf and regularly receive freight
and passengers. Failures to do this, Bell
said, would 30 followed by deductions and
hnes, and If it appears that these omissions
or failures were wilful he did not believe
the postmaster general would hesitate to
annul the contract. Bell however desired
y distinctly understood that the company
mad In no way indicated any purpose or de-
sire other than to carry out their contract
In letter and spirit.
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Capital Notes.

Secretary Blaine is suffering from a colo
and did not deem it prudent to leave hi.
house Thursday.
| The house committee on foreign affairs
| eight to four, decided to report resolutions
of sympathy for Russian Hebrews.
Private Secretary Halford says the presi-
! dent and his family are having very pleas
ant time, f,oe from inte' ruptions, and will
probably not return to Washington before
Monday.
The senate has ratified the protocols and
treaty making the United States party &c
tho convention of Berne. relating to the
protection of patents in all OF the sign atory
countries.
The house committee on public buildings
refused eight to four to adopt Bankhead'H
resolution declaring that in view of the
condition Of the general treasury it would
be unwise and inexpedieut to enter upon
legislation looking to tho construction of
new public buildings.
A statement prepared by the commits
sioner of internal revenue III regard to
sugar bounty shows 2.323 claims for
bounty, amounting to S6,9l4.C5t. and 9o5
CLAIMS, amounting to $2,952 O2O, paid. The
beet sugar hounties were $2lb. .l0t. distrib-
uted as follows Nebraska. S5S,974; Cali
fornin. $l49,5M; Utah, S2l.S9S.
Senator Sawyer, from the committee on
postotiices and postroads. has reported
to the senate II bill. i'll the nature of sub
stitute, providing that after July next, all
articles of pail matter of the third and
fourth class be compreheuded in QUO class,
to be known IA third cluss matter; POSTAGE
to be at the rate of Que cent for each two
ounces or fraction thereof.
The joint English and United States
commission on liering sea fisheries held \
long session Thursday afternoon and prac-
ticullv concluded their deliberations The
members are pledged to secrecy. There il
good reason. however, for the prevalent be-
lief that the commissioners failed entirely
in their endsavora to reach satisfactory
agreement us to tho host method OF CON
Quoting the seal fishing industry with IL
view to the preservation of the species.
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Nothing to Live for.

SAN DIFGo. Cal, March 3.-This COM
munity was shocked this afternoon by the
suicide of j. W. Collins. president of tho
defunct California National bank. He
lunohel with General Murray and Attorney
General Hart. and after leaving them, went
directly to his room and fired a bullet into
his brain. lie had been under great men
tai strain for some time. About two years
ago his entire family was drowned in the
bay, and now that he WAS financially ruined
and with the charge of emhezzlement hang
ing ouer him. 1t is thought he WAS Brought
to the point where he considered that he
had nothing to live for. Collins came to
San Diego from Cheyenne, Wyo.. where he
was interested in a bank, which also failed
recently.
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Does Not Want the Flac.

Cry OF MEXICO, March 3.-The Catholic
organ OF Mexico, the Eel Tempo has opened
register for the purpose of inscribing the
names Of all Mexicnns opposed TO accepting
the return Of tho flags tendered BY the
United States. The El Tempo has been
publishing a series Of virulent articles on
the subject and claims that the dignity of
the nation is outraged BY the offer. II be-
ing the lending church organ il il evident
the articles i'll some manner reflect the SON
timents OF the Catholic church of Mexico
toward the American people whose future
predominance as protestnnts they already
view with alarm and dsfavOr.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04

On THE 4TH of March, 1893,
oaladin, perhaps the greatest Of
all the sultans, died at the age
Of ffty-seven. The Crusaders led
by Richard Occur de Lion found
in him their most formidable foe.
They wanted to rescue Jerusalem
and the Holy Sepulchre from the
power Of the infidels, but Saladin
beat them back.
For the Moslem's valor and
chivalry, the Christian king openly
expressed the most cordial ad-
miratiol,
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Claggett May Return.

WASHINGTON, March Bin the senate at
three ?. m. the debate on the Idaho con-
tested election case closed and the voting
began. The question was on the minority
resolution in favor of Claggett's .ight to
the seat. 1t was decided in the negative.
yeas seven. nays tifty-fve. The yeas we're;
George, German. Harris. Kyle, Morgan,
Pasco Stewart. The majority resolution
affirming the right of Dubois to the seat
was then adopted Yeas fifty-tiye, navs
five. The negatives were: George, Harris,
Kyle, Pasco and Stewart. The democrats
who voted in the affirmative were: Bate.
Berry, Call, Carlisle, Chiffon, Cockrell,
Coke, Colquitt, Gibson, (Md.). Hill, kcnna,
Mcpherson, Morgan, Palmer. Puph
Turpie. Vest, Villas, Voorhees,. Walthal.
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Declaration Of Policy, Outlined by
Loubet. Approved by the
Deputies.
Separation of Church and State a
Matter for Most Careful
Thought.
Tho Concordnt With the Vatican to he
Maintained-Its Terms-The People
Not Pleased. .

PARIS, March 3.-At the opening session
of tho chamber Of deputies to-day Prime
Minister Louhet and other membsrs of the
their seats. Loubet Immediately afterward
asoendsd the tribune and read the declsra-
tion Of ministerial policy. He referred to
tho difficulties OF tho task the ministers
had undertaken, and said they relied upon
clearness OF declaration to enable the
chamber to say at the outset whether the
ministry were to expect the confidence of
the house. The primary object in the min
lsterial policy. he said, was the defense of
all laws OF the republic. especially laws rel
atlve to military. pntliotism, equality and
education. "The relations now existing in
France between church and stnte have given
rlse," Loubet continued, ''tp many moi
dents and to varied discussion. These in
volved questions are so numerous and so
complex az to obscure underlying princi-
pies. We haye not light enough as yet az
to the principles involved to guide US in
this matter, but is it not our duty to con-
sldsr whether We are not called upon to
prepare tho way for the separation of
church and state. even though We may not
believe there exists in the country major
lty favorable to carrying out such measure?
1t is recognized, Of course, to be our duty
TO maintain firmly existing legislation
based upon the concordAt which We shall
apply in true spirit its requirements. The
concordat assures the positions and rights
of the clergy. At the same time it imposes
on them, whatever their rank MAY be, Ger
tain strict obligations. They not only owe
obedience to national laws, but are bound
to confine themselves to their ministry and
to keep aloof from party struggles and dis
cussions. We shall unhssitatingly require
from all the observance of these oblipa-
tions, and we believe We are armed with
sufficient power to enforce such observ-
ance.'
After the declaration was read the GOV
ernment. replying to a question. denied
that there 10 any engagement between tho
government and the pope. Debate on this
subject continued to great length and
finally a motion approving the govern
ment's explanation Of the clerical. question
was carried by vote of 341 to ninety-one.
Tho ministerial stntement has been re-
ceivsd coolly by the public and it is re-
Rarded as poor composition. It is re-
parded as leaving the clerical question in
statu quo.
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Tho Pope. Monarchial Policy.

ROME, March 3.-The vatican recently
sent instructions to Paris for the formation
of republican conservative party in the
chamber Of deputies to act us the mouth
piece Of the vatican in order to fight radl-
callsm. When this fact come to the knowl-
edge Of tho Representatives OF the vatican
in Austria, Germony, Portugal and Spain,
they requested an explanation Of the pope'a q
abandonment Of his monarchial policy. In
reply they were told that tho instruc-
tions would apply to France, and that the
vatican did not intend to display any hos
tility to the existing mona1 chies
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Ignorant or Lying.

CHICAGO, March 3.-Four Russian priests
Of the Crock church, Bishop Leveque Nico-
los. and Monsignours Metrophane, AM
broiso and Souloowsky, stopped here to ,day
on their way to San Francisco, where thsy
arc going to establish Greek church. In
an interview they said the reports OF suf
fering in Russia from famine were all fnlse,
They admit that the crops arc very sho It,
and that people occasionally have not suf-
hcent food, but aver that there is no actual
suffering. and say the czar and moro
wealthy citizens are doing all that is neoes-
sary to relieve the suffering
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Foreign Flashes

The re1chstag eliminated the provision
for an appropriation for the construction
Of oorvettes and cruisers, defeating the
government.
Muir, the shoemaker, who some time ago
murdered woman named Sullivan. who
was living with him as his wife, was hung
Tuesday in NewRate prison.
The inhabitants of Arva, Hungary, are
suffering from typhus and other deadly dis
eases in addition to the famine prevailing
there. The people are reduced to such
straits for food that they are compelled to
eat the bark of trees and pine cones.
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Affaira in Germany.

BERLIN. March 3.--Herr Reimer, loader
of the Hamburg socialists. drowned him
self in tho rivcr Alster to-day. He suffsred
from an incurable disease. A large num-
ber OF unemployed wOrkmen of Hanover
marched to the municipal works to- day an Il
demanded tho discharge OF All Polish ln-
borers. Their demand being refused thoy
made an attack on the Poles. and i mum.
bsr were injured. The police suppressed
the riot and Arrestes the leaders. Al Lsip-
sio thousand men out OF work tried to
parade the streets in body. but we're dis.
psrasd by the police. Tho Cologne Qazette
il being prosecuted for expressing pain and
regret that the emperor'a splendid Inherit
snee il melting away undsr the sapriues Of
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Reported to tho Senate.

WASHINGTON. March 3-The senate COM
mittee on military affairs to-day ordered a
favorable report OH tho bill approptating
$500, 600 to establish military post at Hell
ens, Mont. similar bill is now before
the house committee on military affairs.
Tho bill it is understood, has been en-,
dorsed by Secretary Elkins, Gen. Schotiela
and Gen. Miles and is in accordance with
the policy of the war department. to abolish
the small outlying posts and concentrate
the troops,
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Sensational Arrests Promised,

BosToN, March "A story published this
evoninR says that moro surprises arc in
store for the people most Interested in the
whisky trust. Before another twenty -four
hours elapses il IL not improbable that ar
rests will DO made which will create a pro-
found sensation. The Indictments resulted
from the prosecution of whisky trust oili-
oisls, and tho charge contained is tampsr-
ing with mombers of the grand jury. Tho
matter hna bocn kept oxcoedingly quiet.
District Attorney Allon says he onn give no
information,
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The Duluth mining stock exchange has
been organized, with Il. Rchal dson ns
president.
Theodore Miller, assistant postmaster at
Allegheny, Pa, has been arrested for ON.
bs2zlonient.
1t IL practically certain that control Of
this New England railway has passod to the
Vanderbilts. Corbin will be ousted next
week.
Tho federal authorities at Boise arrested
Quin Chung, the wealthisst Chinamnn in
Idaho, OH the charge OF dsfrauding tho
governments out or a large amount OF
money.
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Famine Becoming Intense.

VIENNA, March g. Famine in Arva.
Hungary. is becoming more and more in
tense. Many children have died of hunger
in Mamsezto district. Sevanty-five cases
Of death from starvation have been re-
ported in two months. The peoples food
consists of hominy mixed with tree bark,
or maize mixed with chopped straw.
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to-day aS TO excite tho
Rravest apprehensions 8
OF his friends. His
family and most inti-
mate friends are evil
IDENTIFY prepared for the
worst, as there is n fenr
that the erysipelas,
heretofore confined to
his face, has gone to his.
brain. The physicians
concede that, this being
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