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important particular. Inst year the
operations OF thcsc vessels were con-
fined to Bering sea. 1t Is now proposed,
however, to extend them also TO the
wators within thethree.milc limit along
the entire Alaskan coast north OF lati-
tude 55' to Unimak Pass, south Of Be.
ring sen. In this way tho seal herd on
Its swny to tho rookorics on Pribylof is.
lands will be protected at least to lin
tied extent from poachers along tho en-
tire course usually followed by them.
Experience has demonstrated that q
largo number OF seals arc annually
killed in these shore waters, especially
in tho gulf OF Alaska noar Mount st.
Elias. Nearly $500 seals wero slaugh-
tered in these waters within tho three
mile limit last year. 1t is nowproposed
for tho first timo to maintain an efil-
cient patrol over these waters with
view to tho protection Of the seal herds
on their way to Bering sea SO long rs
they remain within the jurisdiction OF
tho United States. 1t is hoped in this
way to preserve large number OF
seals that otherwise would not be
allowed to reach tho breeding grounds
in Bering sea. Tho rcycnuo vessels,
Corwin and Albatross, have already
gone to Alaskan waters on this mission
and will soon be followed by the Rush
and Dear and possibly by several naval
vessels The seals do not usually enter
Boring sea until June so that prior to
that dato the operations OF the fleet
might be confined to tho south Alaskan
conaf ts. ts.El..I# .lr ~. #.H-s.
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BEFORE THE SENATE.
Senators Unanimously Sustain tho prcsi-
dent, but Bar Out tho Reporters.

dent, but bar Out tho Rcporters.
WASHINGTON, e c., March 24.-It
seems singular that with a grave cmcr-
sency confronting it, and affairs ofstate
trembling in the balance the United
States senate should lose sight OF tho
real issues OF tho moment and turn to
scolding tho newspapers for printing
news OF matters in which tho people
haye q legitimate interest. To-day the
senate resorted to the unprecedented
device OF ordering the withdrawal OF its
hitherto trusted employees from tho
chamber, excepting Secretary McCook,
but including Captain Barrett, who sat
outside for the first time in fifty years
service.
The Bering sen arbitration treaty
came before its fate in the shape OF a
report from the committee on foreign
relations recommending its ratification.
Senator Sherman, WHO made the report,
supported it in an argument bristling
with reasons for the proposed action.
Other members OF the committee on
foreign relations spoke in 4 similar
atiuil' - 1iCs Ilitill hOplS VI uisCVSS.OI&,
however, was not the treaty itself but a
significant resolution reported by Mr..
Sherman from The committee on foreign
relations endorsing the attitude as
sumed by the President in the pending
contention and in substance assuring
him OF the support OF the senate in his
expressed purpose to defend American
rights in Bcring sea to the full extent
OF the national power The discussion
on its resolution occupied the greater
part OF the session. r.
: Any idea that the Berinc sea COM
plication.is serving as means OF affect.
ing poGtical,issues in the United States
would be Immediately negatived by the
attitude assumed by the Democratic
senators, who were, if possible, even
more ardent than their Republican
colleagues in arguing to-day for tho
most hearty support of the executive.
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Special Dtpa.ch TO he IattlliieRocr
CHARLESTON, W. Va, March e4.-It is
not often that a decision Of any court
has excited moro comment In tho
Kanawha Valley than that rendered
Thursday by tho supreme court OF
appeals in the case OF the state OF West,
Virginia against tho Peel Splint Coal
Company, testing the validity OF tho
new miners' laws. 1t is claimed that
the laws arc unconstitutional from tho,
alleged fact that they interfere with the
rights OF contract guaranteed to every.
citizen by the constitution OF this state
and tho constitution OF the United
States, and this point was not passed
upon by the court, us indictments num-.
ber ! and which raised the question,
wcrc dismissed. Counsel for the coal
company will petition the court for a
reheaiing OF the case, and if the petition
is overruled will appeal tho cases to the
supreme court OF the United States.
The court declined to pass upon the
question OF tho right OF contract pre-
scntcd in indictments number and ..
1t will be asked to reinstatc these in
dictments.
At tho meeting OF the coal exchange
yesterday, after consultation with the
attorneys, the above plan OF action was
decided upon and the operators decid-,
cd to suspend work at the mines until
the miners sign Il contract to mine and
load coal as heretofore until the matter,
is finally settled in tho courts. The
Winifrcd, Cedar Grove, Monarch, Pea,
body, Bclment and Last Bank mines,
shut down yesterday afternoon and
many others stopped work to-day. In
fact, there is scarcely mine OF any i'm
portance in the valley that is now run
ming. Notices will bo posted at each OF
the mines Saturday next offering to re-
sumo work and employ all miners who
arc willing to sign contract to work Us
they have been doing in the past until:
the final decision OF tho courts. Whether
the miners will agree to this is unknown.
One seen to-day expressed himself as Of
the opinion that they had better accept
the terms and go to work, as in his.
opinion tho enforcement Of the new
laws would do them no good. AS he ex-;
pressedit, "Thereis nothing but bun
combe in it, anyhow"
This, however, so far as can be learned,
is not the general opinion OF the miners.
The operators seem 10 think that tho
men will accept their proposition, and
that the shut down will only be temper
airy.
! Among the legal profession there is a
diversity OF opinion as to the constitu-
tionality OF the new law, but us rule.
the members OF the profession do not
caro- to express themselves freely upon
the subject. Judge Ferguson and Cen
eral Watts, both Of whom appeared be-
fore the supreme court in behalf of the
state, insist that they are good, valid
and constitutional, and. OF course, the
gentlemen representing the coal COM;
panies are equally positive that they
have the right side OF the case.
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ton to reconsider was defeated by tic
voto OF yeas liS, nays 14S.
Mr.. Cochran demanded a recapitula.

Mr.. Cochran demanded recapitula.
ton Of the vote.
Tho speaker stated that the demand
camo to late. The confusion was then
redoubled and tho speaker was com.
pcllcd to call in the services Of tho scr.
geant.at.arms to restore ordor. Finally
tho vote wns recapitulatod by unani.
nous consent, and was announced as
yeas 100, nays l4s, and tho result was
loudly applauded BY tho anti.silverites.
Tho question then was on tho motion
to lay the pending bill OH the table and
after q scene OF wild disorder, tho vote
was announced yeas 145; nays llS, so
that tho house refused to lay.tho bill on
tho table.
Tho chair announced that tho qucs.
ton recurred to Mr.. BANDS motion for
tho previous question on tho bill and
amendments. s.G aE
A motion TO adjourn was lost so 10
202.
Motions to adjourn. to take recess,
10 adjourn till Saturday, and to adjourn
till Monday, were all voted down, and
then Mr.. Bland, stating that it was
evident that no fair vote could be taken
tonight, moved an adjournment, which
motion was carried at 1885.
The silver bill now goes OH tho calen-
dar, but It is probable that the commit
teo on rules will at an early day report
aresolution for its further consideration
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sp:ial Digpatch 10 The Iato'iigcnccr.
wAsnrSGroS, D. c., March 25.--lA. NJ.
Tho silver men in the house were
fought TO 4 stand-still by their opponents
in tho struggle tonight. An adjourn.
nent OF the house was forced at 2:30
this morning, and whatever there is OF
victory for the present is claimed by the
aati.silver men, because they have de-
layed final vote until another special
order can DO secured.
The Democratic side Is rapidly under.
going Generalization, and many OF the
leaders, would be glad to SEQ the qucs-
,ion settled either way rather than risk
iurther disintegratioE. e
Tho old sores OF the speakership
fight have not yet been healed and the
bitterness between the Hill and Cleve-
land factions has been renewed in q
more intense form.
Ex.Congressmen A. j. Warner, OF
Ohio, who has been the chief promoter
OF the Bland bill outside OF tho house,
at q late hour said to the INTELLIGgNCER
correspondent that he thought the sill
yer men had been beaten, and that the
result would be a Democratic split with
q large third party representation in the
next house. The Republicans, under
the leadership OF cx-Speaker Reed, con-
tributcd largely to the embarrassment
Of the Democrats.
The struggle was one OF intense inter-
est. No one had anticipated that the
vote would be so close, but as the con-
test developed it was apparent upon
what lines the issue was being fought.
For several days there has been some
retrogrcssion in respect to the free sill
yer movement, but it was not expected
that SO great slump had occurred. As
the fight progressed it became evident
that the friends OF eX-President Clevc-
land had gained greatly in strength,
within the past two weeks. The Hill
and Crisp Democrats stuck to-
sether in a desperate effort
10 prevent the defeat OF the
bill and the supporters OF Clcve-
land were equally in earnest.
Speaker Crisp early in the session hat;
cast his lines with the silver men, and
defeat meant that he would be dis
credited by large portion OF his own
party, indicating that he was unable 10
control the drift OF legislation in the
house. To prevent such an outcome
he resorted 10 extraordinary parliamcn.
tary rulings,amongwhichw was tho refusal
ola demand for Il rccapitulation OF 4
roll call. This has always bcen con-
ceded, as il is the only protection against
accidental or premcditated errors on
tho part OF the tally clerk. So much OBJ
lection was raised against the speakers
unusual action that ho was compelled to
back water.
The anti-silver men, who have here
tolore not been conspicuously success.
III! in their preliminary efforts during
this Congress, came to the front with
unexpected resources and surprised
their opponents with tho number OF
votes they could command. Donavin,
Of Ohio, showed himself to be the cham.
pion dodger OF the occasion, running
away from the hall OF the house on each
vote.
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HOW THEY VIEW;IT.


British Journals Have Various Opinions
About tho Berius Sen Crisis.
LONDON, March 24.-The 81. James
Gazette today. says that the Be.ing sea
dispute is clearly becoming official. 1t
looks as though no agreement would be
made pending arbitration. With the
British and American squadrons iaco to
face. it is impossible not to feel anxiety
as to what might happen if couple OF
naval officers in remote sea should
lose their heads, or their tempers.
The Pal Nall Gdzette says: president
Harrison is again riding his high horse
bound for the Presidential election.
Arbitration being agreed upon, tho only
thing lett was to como to loggerhcads
with Lord Salisbury over the course to
be pursued during the arbitration. The
differences will OF course, be adjusted.
They are worthy Of notice, only as an
other instance OF the position OF the
President prior to the election.">
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MINISTER REID.
Tho Farewell Banquet by the American
Colony in parls. - 4

Tho Farewell Banquet by the American
Colony In Paris. fI#t,
PARIS, March 24.-The farewell ban
quet given by the American colony to
Mr.. Reid, the retiring United States
minister, took place this evening. It
was nearly s O'Clock when tho three
hundred guests, including tho most
,promin ent members OF the American
colony and many famous Frepchmen
I who had assembled to honor Mr.. Reid,
proceeded to the banquet hall. The
hall was beautifully decorated for tho
occasion with proiusion OF flowers.
Mr.. John Harjes, chairman OF the cx-
eCutive committee and toast master OF
the occasion, began the spcechmaking
by proposing the health OF President
Harrison as follows: !
"GESTLEMES:-l am sure YOU will
join me most heartily in doing honor to
the chief OF our country and drink with
me 10 the health OF the President of
tho United States" i
This was followed by the PLAYING of
"Hail Columbia by the band. Then
camc the toast "To tho President OF the
French Republic" This toast was iol-
lowed by the playing Of the MAR
scilaisc."
General King read tho address dedi-
Gated to Mr'Rcid, in appreciation OF
the able, dignilicd and successful man.
ner in which he has fulfilled the duties
OF his high office during the last thrco
years.
In responding, Mr.. Reid said: "This,
too, generous praise, this whole impos.
ing demonstration Of kindly apprecia.
ton command my most grateful thanks,
yet brings 4 certain species OF discon-
tent. L only wish could persuade my.
self that had done enough to deserve
your high opinion.
As you hintcd, Mr. Chairman, tho
Office | have held has not been sine.
cure. Tho Prcsidentand Mr.. Blaine, in
proposing the post 10 Inc, were kind
enough 10 say that after over n quarter
OF I century OF hard work in Washing
ton and New York; it would be good for
me to have q vacation. have been
here for three years, and am going back
to New York now to get that vacation.
One consideration which ut the close
OF my official work gives nc pleasure
is that il not always successful in get
ting from France quito all +
wanted, there is tho greatest
satisfaction III Knowing that tho
proiractcd negotiations on mutual in
tercsts kccnly affecting largo classes
and diriding parties layc been con-
Quoted and ended withoU the slightest
share OF injury 10 the cordial relations
existing between the two nations Tor
more than 4 century.
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AMERICAN RIGHTS
VIII bo Protected ut all Hazards,
Says President Harrison.
BERlNG SEA CORRESPONDENCE
Given to tho Public After Submis-
sion to the U. S. Senate.
THE PRESIDENTS ATTITUDE

Unanimously Sustained by the Senn.
tors ofAll Partics-.-Lord Salisbury,
on Behalf OF tho British Govern.
mcnt, Gives an Equivocal Reply to
the Demand to Renew tho Nfodus
Vivcndi and the President Answers
TINT only his Respect for Lord Sails.
bury Prevents Him from Treating
His Letter With Coutempt..-Thc
Rights Of tho United States Will
be Protected by Force if Necessary.
Tho Situation Is Critical. 8.'
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l1r. Eia!nc Recovering.

WASHINGTON, DC, March o4.-secrc-
tary Blaine is gradually rcgaining his
strength, and is now able 10 take a short
walk in the open air whenever tho
weather is favorable. While ho has not
as yet resumed tho active control OF bus
iness at the state department., he is
fully advised OF all important diplomatic
and consular transactions, and he has
been furnished with copiesof the recent
correspondence ON the Boring sen ques-
tion. He took u longer walk than usual
today,
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THE EXCITING SCENES

.
During tho Voting Which Followed tho
Closing of the Debate--Crisp's High
Handed prooccdlng-Tho Eli Retired to
the Calendar. Eg-
WASHINGTON, D. c., March o4.-The
last legislative day OF tho silver debate
opened with crowded galleries and full
attendance ofmombers OF the house.
Immediately alter tho reading OF tho
Journal the period OF general debate was
extended three hours by the announce
ment OF Mr.. Bland, that he would post
nonc tho motion for the previous qucs-
'ion until 5 o'clock in order TO give op-
portunity ior greater debate.
representative Williams, OF Illinois.
"Democratic member OF tho committee
On coinage, opened the debate in favor
ol tho bill. l nm in favor Of sound
currency, said he, but ono OF sufficient
SCIume TO conduct with ease all the cx-
SSnahgGs desired by the people. l be-
Iiere that the volume OF our money
saolld Increase as tho volume OF cX-
manageable products increases. The
UNIT OF value is creature OF law and
ne power OF declaring what shall con.
Milute the unit OF value in tho United
GATES IS vestedin Congress alone. TAp-
pause. Gcnllemen talk about thirty
cents fiat in the present silver dollar. /
.epIy That We arc increasing our cur
iSrncy Say to-day with paper dollars that
paye paye one hundred cents OF fiat. ii
france was able for over sixty years to
maintain the parity between gold and
a. sss:'NSr' yer say tho United States With her
S,vVoOO0 OF people, with her vast re.
sources, is able 10 restore to tho silver
STIi' , that confidence OF : tho people
%hlSh ;.Sh existed before this government
..sS!t destroyed. Ii We are to use gold
ss saa silver as money he believed wc
sn, SHOULD have a fixed ratio. But that
SouIo never bo done whilo ono was used
~ money and the other as a commod-
cc;, c& The only fixed value gold has is its
;UM ; valce. Its relative vuluc changes
nEs ;"ss az often ms an ovcr$prodnction or
Cnaes production OF commodities
l'aaaScs its purchasing value. a
foR AN HONEST DOLLAR.
Mr. Cochran followed. Ilo desired to
s'als IN opening that lie did not believe
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A War.T.iko Move.

LONDON, March PA dispatch from
Victoria. B. c., says it is reported there
that Rear Admiral G. T. Holham, c. B.,
commandcr-in-chief OF tho British
Pacific station, has sent n cable dispatch
to Esquimalt that the war ships Mel
pomene, Champion and War Sprito
started for Esquimalt, and that they
will reach there May /, two months
earliert than the time previously arranged
for their arrival.
This sudden change in the disposition
OF the ships has caused no little COM
ment, and is taken to indicate serious
phase in the Bering sea dispute.
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SILVER .SHlRKED.
Enough Democrats Dodge the Issue
to Retro to tho Calendar
THE BLAND FREE-COINAGE BILL.
An AL Night Session OF tho House
and tho Filibusters Win.
lNID INTENSE EXCITEMENT

The First Test Vote Is Taken, and to
the Surprise OF Everybody, It is u
Tlc.-spcakcr Crisp Makes an Un-
prcccdcntcd Rullng, Moro Outrage.
Gus than Anything Ever Charged
BY tho Democrats Against Reed,
and Is Compelled TO Back Water
The Democratic Party Split and tho
Situation Ono of the Most Critical
Charnctor.--This Morning Dawns
With tho Republican Star in the AS
ccndancy.
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NEw YoRI, March 24.-According to
the Herald senator yesterday remarked
to its Washington correspondent that
Lord Salisbury's noto was an insult to
the good sense OF tho American people.
1T amounts" ho said, "to practical
admission on his lordship's part that he
is weary OF tho subject, and if the Har
rison administration does not like it,
they may 60 to the devil"
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pEnING sEApATRoL.

Tho Preparations To. Protect tho Seals.
How They Differ From, Last Tcnr's.
a7WAsu,SGTos, D. G., March 2+.-While
the instructions to the commanding
officers Of tho naval and revenue vessels
which arc TO be assigned to the duty OF
protecting tho sealing industry during
tho coming season arc not yet wholly
completed, it is set,lel that they will
dllIer from those OF last year in mos.
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Now Try This.

1t will cost you nothing and will sure
ly do you good, il you have cough,
cold, or any trouble with throat, chest
or lungs. DR.. Kings New Discoveryfor
Consumption, Coughs and Colds.is guar.
anteed 10 give relief, or money will be
paid back. Sufferers IRON ii grippe
found it just the thing and under its use
had 4 speedy and perfect recovery Try
q sample hottie at our expense and learn
Tor yourself Just how good n thing it is.
Trial bostles Tree ct Logan Drug Co. s
drug store. Largo size Soc and 81 90. 3
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ROUGH ON RATS.

For His Wounded foelings-A Colorcd
Boys InfntuniIon for n White Woman
Loads to an Attempted Suicide.
Special Dispatch 10 The Inteiiiqelcer
CHARLESTON, W. Va, March o4.-
Robert Ransbury, colorcd boy, has
been resorting to house OF i'll rcpute
conducted by white woman, and yes.
tcrday his father, in the hope OF put.
ting an end to his evil associations,
made complaints against him and the
woman, whose name Is johnson. Rams.
bury has generally borne good reputa-
ton, and the thought Of being taken be.
ioro the mayor OH this charge proved on
his mind TO such an extent that thof de.
cided to end his life. Accordingly he
procurcda box Of Rough on Rats and
look a goodly quantity.of it, and going
homo told his father what he had done,
a physician was called and .avo tho
proper remedy, which resulted in SAY.
ing his life, but he iu still quito sick.
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THE KANAWHA MINES
All Closed Down Ponding tho Final
Determination
! THE CONS7I7U7IONALI7Y.

or tho Miners Law Passed by tho
last Lcgislaturc-..Tho Decision of
tho Court of Appeals to bc Appealed
to.tho United Stntcs Supreme Court,
and Unless tho Miners Agree to
Work In tho Meantime they Must
Remain Idle Until the Matter is Dc.
cidcd. Wy