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Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Fixing the BIaine-AIger Ticket.

CHICAGO H., June l.-Among the many
prominent republican politicians who arrived
yesterday was Frank Hatton of Washington,
John NJ. ThursJon of Nebraska, ex-Congrcss-
man Allen OF Michigan, Commissioner Of
Navigation Oberne, delegate to Minneapolis
from New York; ex-Senators Spooner and
ID. M. Sabin, Thomas Lowry and Colonel
w. S. King of Minneapolis and ex Governor
John II. Gear OF Iowa. j. S. Clarkson's
party arrived at $3.50 and took quarters at
the Grand Pacific. In one of the rooms as
signed to the party Mr.. Clarkson at once
locked himself and the following committee
men: Hyde OF Massachusetts, Conger Of
Ohio Paine OF Massachusetts and San born
of Michigan. Congressman Allen, the Michi-
gan Alger advocate, was admitted shortly
afterwards. During the entire hour which
the conference lasted two typewriters were
kept in constant use In an adjoining room
The presence Of Mr.. Allen at the conference
gave rise 10 the rumor that finai arrange
ments were being made for the sprlneing of
the Blainc-Alger ticket. Mr. Clarkson denied
that there would be any Official conference OF
any nature till after the arrival at the con-
yeutiOn
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
ASKING FOR AID.
Wellington, Ran, Appeals to tho Charity
of tho United states.

Wellington, Ran, Appeals to tho Charity
of tho United states.
WELLINGTON, Kan, Juno 1.-The commit
tee appointed to procure relief for the suffer-
ers by the recent cyclone today issued an ap-
peal to the people Of the United States. The
appeal recites the details of tie cyclone.
given IN these dispatches heretofore, and
adds that an almost equal amount of loss has
been caused by the heavy rainstorm which
has prevailed for the past three days, which
has not only caused much money loss, but
threatens to breed sickness and disease. The
people, seys the appeal, are met on every
side with want, disbursement and depres-
sion. All that could be done to relieve the
distress has been done by those citizens OF
The town who suffered no loss, still the
amount of aid yet to be rendered is very
great.
Continuing, the appeal says: "With your
prompt assistance brave and grateful
people will rise and rebuild this city. A few
dollars OF aid now will! accomplish much, and
at no distant day will see the city rebuilt aud
rekindle courage and hope. We need money
most OF all, but would bo grateful for any
thing of value. especially household furnt-
ture. This appeal is made with a painful
sense of our great extremity, and we commit
our case TO the generosity and sympathy of
the public" F"
The appeal Is signed by ]. G. Thompson,
chairman relief committee, and b., b. Mar
tin, secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
STORMS AT (STILL RAGING
Great Damag ne in Large Section Of
Il ssissippi Valley.
RAIN, Hna, WINDS AND FLOODS
WINDS AND FLOODS
RAIN, Hu..
They AN Contribute Their Share In Dcvas-
tating Fields and Ruinrng Crops-A
Number of Lives Lost by Drowning
Fatal Electricity.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June l.-Advices to the As
sociated Press received FROM many points
show that heavy rain storms prevailed yester.
day aud last night throughout large section
of the Mississippi valley, adding to the
soggy condition Of the already rain-soaked
ground, further delaying planting aud
drowning out grain already in the ground.
Advicas so far received cover the states OF
Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, In
dian territory and Oklahoma.
AT New Hope, KY. the downpour was ac-
companicd by destructive hail storm, doing
great damage TO grain, fruit and vegetables.
Fields arc under water and the situation Is
so alarming that the price Of wheat has I'D
vanced 10 cents a bushel.
At Fort Smith, Ark, tho rain was accom-
panied by a wind storm which did consider
able damage to buildings.
At Greenville, Tex, an electrical storm
killed several hundred acres of grass aud
cotton, giving them the appearance OF being
burned.
Guthrie. Okl., reports family consisting
OF man, wife and three children, drowned
while trying to ford the Canadian river.
Further disastrous foods, II is believed,
must result with probable loss OF life and
property, in addition to the vast damage
already inflicted.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
CHILI,s CONGRESS cos VENED.
President Montt Delivers an Interesting But
Weak Message,

ICOpWigIted 1892 sy james Gordon Bennett
VALPARAISO. Chill (via Galveston Tex.),
June 1.-[By Mexican Cable to, the New
York Herald-Speciul TO The BEE. 1.-The
opening of congress in Santiago today was
unaccompanied bytany Sutbreak. Peace and
quiet prevailed throug ghout the city. Ample
precaution had beSa taken to quell any
emeute. The streets through which Presi
dent Montt passed from the Moneda TO
Congress hall were lined with soldiers.
He had military escort. In
tho beginning OF his speech to
congress President Montt referred to the
restoration of order since he took the office.
He passed over the Baltimore affair in a few
words, stating that documents would be pre-
sented showing what had takon place. He
lamented the attack and expressed regret at
the circumstances which ut one time threat
ened a rupture of friendly relations between
the United States and Chill. He added that
a settlement of the matter would be had
through diplomatic channels in accord with
international justice and according to the
past traditions of the two countries.
He said that the treaty with Bolivia, made
by the junta at 1quiQue in 1891, would be
modified after being submitted to the con-
gress of Bolivia and Chilli. In regard to tho
Argentina boundary question he hoped that
the receipt of the joint report Of the limlta-
tion commission would lead to an amicable
settlement. The estimates passed by the
last congress for 1891 and 1892, owing TO q
fall of exchange, were short s., 400 900, but
there was an actual deficit of S300,00O. The
floating debt, including what was owing the
banks for emission Of notes, amounts to $3l,-
995,OOO In his opinion sales Of public
lands south OF Valparaiso and Sandtiago
would realize sio,o0o9o0 and partly extln-
the income would be S5l ,000, 900 und by 1895
would amount to SIS 600 600 This would
leave balance sufficient to enable congress
to order the resumption Of suspended public
works.
Owing to q fall In the values of nitrate,
silver and copper, commerce was strained
ana unsettled. He hoped that it would rise
in future by strict economy in all branches.
BY July, 1895, all of Balmacedas note issue
and also government paper money would be
| withdrawn ana in their place q metallic cur
rency substituted. He recommended recl-
| procity treaties with all the South American
| republics. He advocated law compelling
| the payment Of duties on nitrates and iodine
| by ninety day bills on London in such sums
| as the government might require. He rec
| ommcnued ratification OF the law passed by
| the last congress curtailing the veto power
| of tho president.
In the conclusion he said that the repu blic
| was gradually, but surely returning TO the
| state 1t was in previous to the revolution.
| All was quiet ana tranquil throughout Chill.
| He hoped that all political parties would
| unite in restoring harmony to the country.
| The message is generally considered weak In
| language and not OF sufficient force.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
UNTIL AFTER THE BATTLE
Free Silver Bill Not to Be Voted on Till
the Ides of June Be Passed.
HILL VOTES WITH THE FREE SlLVERlTEs
New Senator from Virginia Sits in Mills
Chair and Herds with the Free
Coinage Mcn-The Day at
the Capital.

WAsu1SGToS ID. c., June There is to
be TO vote on the FREQ silver coinage bill or
on any amendment to 1t until after the Min
neapolis convention shall have closed, and,
in all probability, there will bo none until
after tho Chicago convention shall have also
come to an end the senate having votod
today, on the suggestion of Mr. Aldrich and
without single dissent from either side OF
the chamber. that no vote should be taken on
that bill until after the 14th of J2ne. This
agreement was arrived at after MIR. Sher
man had closed his two days argument
against fhe bill. which his last words char
acterized as "a frightful demon to be resisted
and opposed"
MIR. Sherman spoke for an hour today with
the same force and earpestness he displayed
yesterday, but without having so large or
attentive an audience, although Mr.. Hill
| did him the honor of being close listener
He was followed by Mr.. Stewart, who had
not half dozen listeners on his own side of
| the chamber and who therefore addressed
| himself almost exclusively to an audience OF
| democratic senators.
| There were two interesting incidents in
| the morning hour. The first was the in
| PRODUCTION OF the new senator from Virginia,
| General Epha Hunton. Mr.. Manderson,
| administered the oath, and after the usual
congratulations from senators on both sides
|
occupied until recently by MIR. Niiiis.
| Hill is with the Free Silverites.
The other incident is one which had the
| effect OF getting the first direct vote from
| Senator Hill ON financial question. An ap-
| parently innocent house bill to regulate the
manner in which property shall be sold
under decrces of United States courts had
| been taken from the calendar and was about
! to be passed without question, when Mr..
Teller offered an amendment requiring Off
| cials to receive legal tender money In salts
faction of judgments. Mr.. Sherman was
| prompt to notice as an effect OF the amend
ment that it might be violation of possible
| conditions in note or mortgage that the
debt should be paid in gold. He there
fore objected TO .he consideration OF
such an important bill under the ive-min-
utes rule. But Mr. Morgan moved to pro-
| ceed to its consideration Notwithstanding the
objection, and it was on that motion that Mr..
| Hill voted with the free silver men. Mr..
| Hunton also voted In the affirmative.
A call was made for the yeas and nays and
| they were found to be % and l2 respectively.
| The call showed the impossibllity of getting
| quorum without breaking pairs, and the
| bill went over without prejudice.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Fate OF River aud TInrbor Bnl.

WASHINGTON, d. g., juno 1.-The friends
OF the river and harbor bill are becoming
somewhat anxious as to its ultimate fate At
present 1T stands upon the calendar with
senate amendments pending. Should it
again-as, according to the rules, 1t must
do-run the gauntlet OF the committee
of the whole tho time of its final
passage would bo wholly proocmutical, las
further amendment and its enemies could
take advantage OF the present depleted con-
dition OF the house 10 postpone the passage
Indefinitely. Confronted with this coudi-
tion, the advocates 81 the measure have de-
ciiod to ask tho house to suspend the rules
on Monday next in order to nunconcur in the
senate amendments and to agree to q con-
ference. AS this motion will require two
thirds vote, the committee on rivers and
harbors are using means to mike sure that
dav
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
RESUME AT THE REDUCTION.
Long and Intellectual Struggle of tho Dur
ham Miners Faded at Last.

Long and Intellectual Struggle of tho Dur
ham Miners Ended mt Last.
LONDON, June 1.-The long strike of the
Durham coal miners was ended To-Day. and
tho men will Immediately resume work AT
the reduction in their wages which the strike
was lnauguruted to prevent. A meeting OF
representatives of the Durham Miners
federation and OF the Coal Mine Owners
association was held today at which the
question of wages was discussed at great
length For time the masters held out
against the letting of the men return to work
at the 10 per cent reduction, which the
miEers had offered to accept and insisted on
making 1216 per cent reduction. Finally,
however, they charged their attitude and
accepted the proposition made by the mon to
go back to work at 10 per cent reduction.
The strike began March l2, when nearly
all the miners in England quit work for the
purpose of causing such an advance in the
price of coal rs would prevent the mine own
ers from having any excuse to reduce wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Still Raining In Iowa.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia., juno l.-fSpec,nl Tele.
gram to THE BEE lit has been pouring
down rain for the past thirty-six hours. All
the small streams are booming and the Cedar
river has risen nearly two feet in the past
twelve hours and is still rising rapidly. II
is still raining hard with no indication of
cessation. The greatest damage resulting
is practically at a standstiI while a wood
famine prevails. 1t is not apDi ehended any
great damage will result from the raise in
the river
OTTUMwA, Ia. Juno lit has been raining
for forty EIGHT hours. The river Is risirg
two inches IN hour, and will probably rise
more rapidly the rest of the day. IL Is stin
raining hard this afternoon.
KEoKUK. Ia, June 1.-The Mississippi river
rose sixteen inches today and the Des Moines
three feet. Water Is again pouring through
the break in the Egyptian levee at Alex
audria
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Prest,ge of Consular Service Preserved.

WAsnINGToN, ID. c., June 1.-The dipo-
matte ana consular appropriation bill was
today reported TO the senate from the com
mittee on appropriations. As it came from
the house the bill carried an appropriation of
si.6i2, ,245 and this amount was increased
S25l, 800 by the committee, making total Of
81, ,7l0045. being S53, 100 more than the appro-
priaton for the present year and s42S, 42l less
than the estimates.
The missions TO Colombia and Ecuador
aud to Peru and Bolivia, which were consoli-
dated by the house, were today restored TO
their present status, as were also the mis-
sious to Venezeula, Guatemala and Hondu-
ras. The salaries OF the consuls general at
London, Paris. Havre aud Rio de Janei-o,
reduced from q. 900 10 5000 by the house
bill, were restored by the committee, as also
duced ana eleven omitted by the house bill
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
On TO tic EIour city.

WAsuiSGToY, ID. C., June From present
indications it appears that there is likely 10
be practical suspension OF public business
in congress next week owing to tho numer-
ous absentees. Many republican senators
have already departed or have arranged to
depart from tho city for Minneapolis. Sena-
tors Hiscock aud Mcmillan intend to go west
tonight and tomorrow Senators Teller, VOL
eott. Dubois, Shoup and Higgins will follow.
Senators Davis and Pettigrew will wait until
the end OF the week before they begin the
pilgrimage whom they NAV be in company
with ex-Speaker Reed, who is bound to be ia
tho convention, III the Lord spares me-" as
he saws.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Pariinmenr on Its Last Legs.

LONDON, June 1.-The Post today says the
government and tho opposition havo agreed
to pass all the estimates and that parliament
is certain to be dissolved before June 49,
Mr.. Gladstone addressing the London lib
eral radical union, SAID the dissolution Of
parliament was approaching with great
strides. Tho whole country was awake and
expected removal of legislative arrears by
the Newcastle program. That was gigan-
tic task, but it might be accomplished in q
way once the irish problem was disposed of.
There was no group of questions the liberals
were more united upon than those affecting
the London municipal powers. They be-
lieved IN liberal control to the widest exten-
aim
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
KANSAS CROi CONDITIONS.
Excellent Prospeots foe an Abundant Har
yest.

Excellent Prospeots foR an Abundant Har-
ysst.
TOPEKA, Kan. June 1.-The Kansas Farmer
publishes today crop reports from its corre-
spondents throughout the state. They indi-
cate wheat acreage about equal to that of
last year. The condition OF the wheat crop
has improved generally since the last report
Very few counties report insects OF any Kind
10 some counties the wheat on bottom lands
has suffered from washing out by floods, but
in general the damage 10 this crop by the ex-
cessive rains has been less than was TO be
expected. The harvest will be later than
usual, but unless some INJURY not yet devel-
oped comes upon the wheat the prospect is
that fairly good CROP will be harvested.
Harvest will Deginin the southern counties
about June 20.
Tho acreage OF oats Is rather ligater than
heretofore on account OF the lateness OF the
season and excessive rains This crop is
later than usual, opt otherwise In good con-
dition.
Corn is very backward ON account of cool.
wet weather. The acreage will be larger
than usual. even II planting has to be ex-
tended well into jung. The growth of'the
plant has been slow.S Ample time remains,
however, to make corn crop with a favor
able season from thik time forward. The
fruit crops are below the average.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
HIGH WATER AT KANSAS CITY.
Water from the Kaw and Missouri Again
nniIi Il.al., axa

water from the kaW and missouri again
Doing Damage.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 1.-The Missouri
ana the Kaw rlvors are again rising at this
place. The rise is due to local rains and 10
not tho annual June flood, which is antici-
pated with much apprehension. 1t has been
raining continuously for two days here aud q
great quantity OF water has fallen. Harlem,
tho little village across the Missouri river
from here, is again flooded, but not to SO
great depth as during tho May Inundauon.
The east bottoms on this side are also
covered with water, but no damage has been
done.
In Kansas City, Kan, the Kaw has risen
two feet, but hasE u yet overfiowed its
banks. 1t will take ise Of three feet moro
to do that The sew the imperfect con-
struction Of which = owed the waters to
back up through themu Tto Tho town, have
been provided with ffooI gates, and the
danger of a food from that source is past
The Missouri river at 6 o'clock this even
ing was eighteen feet above low water marx
and slowly rising. The signal service pro-
diets a discontinuance Of the rise by tomor.
row night.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Nothing Done IN the House.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June l.-Strane ers de-
string an insight to the peculiar rules which
govern the house in its deliberations might
have been interested in the proceedings of
that body today, but few others would have
viewed them with much pleasure. Almost
the whole day was consumed in discussion Of
points Of order No material change was
made in the postoffice appropriation bill aud
but one page of the Measure was isposed Of
In committee of the whole on the bill Mr..
Caldwell OF Ohio moved that the appropria-
tion for FREQ delivcryibe Increased by $780,
600. Lost. Withous disposing OF the bill the
house adjourned,
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
washington Notes.

WAsuISGToy, d. O., June l.-Secretary
Elkins issued general order to the army
today announcing the retirement of Brig
adler General D. S. Stanley and paying high
tribute to his military services.
The commissioner OF internal revenue re-
ports the payment t6date OF 2,Sl6 claims on
sugar bounties, amounting to S7,27l ,095,
leaving unsettled 6l5 claims, involving S54,-
6Sl. ~
The president has directed the retirement
from active service, on account of illness, OF
Colonel B. Remey. u. >, Nj. c., judge I'D
vocate general of the navy and Lieutenant
$. c. Lemley is mentioned as his most likely
successor
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02

walk on a fine morning with every intention
and expectation of returning home TO lunch
con. lie happens to pass by building In
course OF construction. As ae goes by huge
block OF masonry falls upon him aud
he is carried home corpse. 1t was
mere chance that he went anywhere near that
building. Also II was mere chance that the
death dealing stone should have fallen just
as he was passing underneath. But what
does that availi Still 40 not believe any
incident can occur that 1t would not be pos
siole with good will on both sides TO sett 10
without recourse to arms"
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Mauritius, awful visitation.

MARsEILLEs, June 1.-The mails which
have just arrived from Mauritius state that
1000 persons were killed and 1000 injured in
the recent hurricane. The hurricane was
preceded by violent magnetic disturbance.
The seq rose nine feet the highest since the
cyclone of 1918. Scarcely house in the
colony escaped damage. Many churches and
public buildings were destroyed. The fine
church of the Immaculate Conception Is in
ruins. The cathedral, however, by a strange
chance. escaped. The dead include q large
number OF leading inhabitants. Que floor
collapsed, killing 200.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Much Damaeo I'm Indiana.

INDIANAPoLIs, Ind, Juno Floods COM
tinue in this vicinity. The White river
and Fall creek are overaowing all
continguous territory. Many bridges have
been washed away. The city is threatened
with the worst flood In It's history. Reports
from points throughout the state tell of great
havoc wrought by the waters. The Wabash
county resembles en- immense lake. No corn
has been planted aud farmers are growing
despondent. Railroads are washed out and
traffic Is delayed or suspended
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
CoIored Men Decry Lynch Law.

COLUMBIA, S. O., June LA mass meeting
OF colored people has been held hero and
many speeches were made by prominent
colored men. Resolutions were adopted set
ting forth the evil of lynching and calling on
the colored men TO desist from crimes that
provoke them aud the whites 70 frown mobs
down ana lot tho law take its course.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
santo Domingo and the Fair.

New YoRK, June Mat advices from the
republic of Ssnto Domingo state that the
government has made an appropriation Of
s25, 900 to pay the expenses OF its representa-
lion at the Chicago Worlds Columbian ex-
position and has appointed commissioners
This leaves Chill and Venezeula as the only
countries In America that have not already
made arrangements for their represent Iation.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
steamer Arriynls.

At New York-Lahn, from Bremen Ne
vada, from Liverpool; Teutonlc, from Liver
pool
werp.
Al Southampton n--Trave, from New York.
Az Moyile--Circassia, from New York.
Az Queenstown-Maiestic from New
YORK; Wisconsin, from New York.
At Hull--Gallilee, from New YORK
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Change in the Allan Line.

MONTREAL, Can, June 1.-The partnership
hitherto existing under the name of Fl. g. A.
Allan, between Androw Allan, Hugh b.
Allan, Andrew A. Allan, Montague Allan,
j. G.. Allan and John Smith has been
dissolved, John Smith having ceased
to be a member OF the firm. The Allans are
the proprietors OF the Allan line of steam
ships. The business will be continued under
the name Of II. e. A. Allan.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
New steamship FIyer.

New y 1oRK, June 1.-The new steamer
Colombia of the Pacific mail line is a flyer.
She arrived here late Monday night from
Colon. II was her maiden trip, but she made
the Journey in five days and twenty three
hours, running at but three-quarters speed
This time Is but a few hours slower than the
running at full speed she would have broken
the record She Is commanded by Captain
Shackf ford
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02

tions, the purpose bcingto permit railroads
to utilize tho northern strip.
The appropriations committee has COM
pleted the annual pension appropriation bill
and will probably repoft to tho senate to-
morrow. The bill carries total appropria-
tion OF sl46 $4,000. making about $500, 900
600, 900 more than the house bill. The iu-
crease is for army and navy pensions and
rent. tlA
The Treasury department today purchased
6iS. 600 ounces of silver nj 50 $40 to 50. .SS65.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
ooLoRED MEN FOR HARRISON.

A Representative Negro Delegate Talks on
the Political situation.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June l.--[Special Tel
egram TO Tnr BEE. MIR. w. Calvin Chase, a
prominent colored man OF tins city and del
cgate TO the Minneapolis convention from the
Distri,t Of Columbia, said last evening In an
interviews II have no entanglemenls.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-02
Committee Rennrts.

WAsHiNGToN, ID. c., June The house
committee or public lands today ordered a
favorable report on the senate bill TO change
the boundaries Of the Yellowstone park.
This bill reduces the present size Of the park
on the north and increases IL In other direc-