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The morning call., 1892-03-17
CHINESE EXCLUSION.
A LoOphele in the Act by the Lau 9W BeW
Decision.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The decision
Chinese merchant. Lau Ow Bew. has given
decided impetus to the movement for a
mere rigid exclusion act than any yet
passed. Californans in both houses are up
in arms about it. Representative Loud
apparently expressed the feeling of the
whole delegation when he said to a friend
that the decision could be accounted for
only by the fact that such tribunal, when
it does not decide on techncalties, Is
guided by the equities of each particular
case. rather than the strict terms of the
statute. He was asked whether, in his
opinion, itwould be possible to frame law
which would not be liable TO be construed
away in a like manner. Yes" he an
swered, ''if you make one of just five lines,
absolutely prohibiting Chinese immgra-
tion of every description. When you make
one page long the courts can always pull
it to pieces"
II don't see." observed Representative
Cutting, who was present, why Chinese
merchant should not be allowed to come in.
am opposed to the immigration OF Chinese
labOrers, but merchant stands on differ
ent footing"
THAT may be all right" responded Loud,
IF we could restrict the privilege actually
to merchants; out the trouble is as soon as
you make exceptions you open the doors to
unlimited frauds"
The Supreme Court decision makes it more
than ever certain that the House will insist
upon some new law like the Geary bill in
stead of approving the Senate's proposal to
extend the present law a term of ten ears.
The morning call., 1892-03-17

employed in natural and profitable indus
tries, not unnatural and unstable industries !;
1t means more constant employment for
labor and better pay; it means the maxi
mum OF product from the minimum OF toll !;
1t means commerce with other countries and
ships to carry it on; il means prosperity
everywhere, not by piecemeal. 1t Is for
TINS reason that the c0untry'S young men
are coming 10 the Democratic party, as Mr..
Clarkson, that high Republican author
1ty, declared: 1t Is because we are
right and will triumph. The day will come,
and soon i trust, when wiser economic
policies will prevail than that to which the
Republican party is welded; when laws
Will be made for all and not for a few ;
when those who annually congregate about
the capitol seeking to use the taxing power
Tor purposes of private greed will have lost
their occupation; when the benefits of the
Government will be equally distributed and
the burdens likewise. When that day comes
Democracy will be king. Long live the
king Loud applause.j The advocates of
the Mckinley bill thought the people were
bound hand and foot. Where were the con-
spirators to-day? Where were the men who
were largely instrumental In fixing that
iniquitous legislation on the people?"
A voice-Who is Governor of Ohio?
Bryan-I believe one did succeed in being
elected Governor of Republican State by
minority vote. [Laughter.] To such ex-
tremeS has the great Cesar come that it
welcomes the holding of Republican State
more than before it greeted the conquest Of
an empire. lApplause and laughter.
As Bryan took his seat he was warmly
congratulated. The House then adjourned.
The morning call., 1892-03-17
THE DYNAMITERS WORK.
anarchists Suspected of Causing the Ex.
plOSiOn in the Paris Barracks.

PARIS, March 16.-The excitement caused
by the explosion at the Lobau Barracks yes
terday continues NJ. Loubat, Prime Min
ister, has ordered that the residences of all
anarchists be searched. Wherever arms,
explosives or seditous documents are found
the occupants of the place are TO be arrested.
The police to-day took out twenty search
warrants, issued chiefly against foreign agi-
tators, and close search is being made of
their residences apd belongings. As pre-
cautionary measure the government has or
dered that IN addition to the regular guard
q secret guard be placed at all the public
buildings and military posts, and the guards
at the Bank of France have been increased.
The approaches to the Palais d'Industrie.
where recruiting takes place to-day, are
surrounded by gendarmes.
Several more prominent anarchists were
arrested this morning, but no papers OF i'm
portance were discovered.
Additional seaIch-Warrants were subse-
QueDtly Issued, AMI the police are engaged
IN making a thorough search of the houses
known TO be occupied by anarchists Thirty
five lodgings have already been closely ex-
amined and five OF The occupants have been
arrested.
LONDON, March 16.-A Paris cores pond-
ent says: "A general feeling prevails that
the effort TO terrorlze only masks a deep po-
litical move which prudence forbids me TO
characterize
The police have discovered collection of
articles evidently intended for use in the
manufacture of explosive machines IN the
was also discovered in house occupied by
an anarchist
The morning call., 1892-03-17
ATTACKING THE ACT.
Bryan Of Nebraska Makes Speech AGAINST
the Tariff.

WASHINGTON, March 16.--MeKinley is
now out Of Congress, but the principal
speaker In the House to-day on the tariff
was in person, features, voice and gestures
so like him that the Gld-time members might
fancy that he was in Congress again. The
comparison ended with the appearance Of
the speaker. however, for Bryan of
Nebraska, the prototype OF Mckinley. at
tackled the law which the latter framed.
Bryan's speech revived the tagging interest
In the tariff discussion. 1t was the feature
OF the day, aud, as he warmed up the goS-
sipers In the cloakrooms returned to the
hall and he soon had the careful attention
oil majority of the House. The Republi-
cans interrupted Bryan with a number of
knotty questions favoring their side, but
the manner in which they were parried
showed the speaker to be cool and collected.
He was down for two hours, but the House
gave him third and wanted MIN to
keep on.
After the bills providing for Arizona and
New Mexico were reported and placed on
the calendar, the House went into commit
tee OF the whole on the free wool bills and
was addressed by Sayers of Texas, who was
followed by Bryan OF Nebraska. Bryan
agreed with the majority Of the Committee
on Ways and Means that the tariff bill
should be attacked in detail. The pending
bill brought great advantage to nine mon,
the tenth enjoying the advantage of collect
ing money from the other nine. There had
been time in Nebraska when the people
mad one sheep per capita. That day had
passed. Now If every woman in the State
named Mary wanted a pet lamb they would
have to 60 outside the State to get enough
to go around. (Laughter.l
After reviewing the binding twine and
cotton ties bill Bryan concluded: ''The
country has nothing to fear from the De-
mocracy on the tariff question. 1t means a
more equal distribution of the great advan-
tages Of the country; 1t means that the men
who produce wealth shall retain the larger
share of It; 1t means that enterprise will be
The morning call., 1892-03-17
President Harrison Desires the Sealing
Question Speedily Settled.
TIE BRITISH MINISTER NOTIFIED.
Arrangements Being Made to Protect the American
Interests in the Bering Sea-Conferente
With PauneeEcte.
FrecIal 10 THE MoRNISe GAEL.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Acting Secre-
tary Wharton was to-day instructed to in
form the British Minister that the Presi-
Gent desires to know at as early q date as
possible the Intention Of the British Govern
ment In regard to the proposed renewal of
the modus vivendi Of last year for the pres
ervation of the seal fisheries pending the
settlement by arbitration Of the question of
the jGrisdictional rights of the United
States in the Berlng Sea.
The British Minister was requested to
call Lord Salisbury's attention to Wharton's s
note Of the Sth inst, insisting on the ne
eessity Of the modus vivendi. with the sug-
gestion that the President would like to
nave response as soon as possible that he
might act understandingly in the matter.
The Presidents desire for speedy action
IS said to be due t. the fact that it is essen
tial that he should know whether Great
Britain will Cooperate in keeping sealers
ont OF Berng Sea, as otherwise the execu-
tion OF that duty. falling solely on the
United States, will necessitate the making g
OF arrangements that eau be scarcely effect
i've unless completed at an early day.
i he character of instructions To our naval
and revenue vessels destined for duty in
the Berlng Sea this season will depend al
most altogether on the attitude to be as
sulned by Great Britain, and as the vessels
Will have TO be in the vicinity of the sea by
the 1st OF May. il will be seen there is very
little time TO spare in preparations.
Pauneefote, the British Minister called
at tue Department of State to-day and bad
conference with acting Secretary Whar-
ton.
1t is understood that the Minister was the
bearer OF a communication from Lord Sails
bury
The Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tiOns spent a greater part of the morning in
discussing the Bering Sea question. Moth
ing new was developed. Nothing was said
OF the receipt by this Government of an al
legged protest from the Russian Government
against submission TO arbitration of the
title 10 Bering Sea. The proceedings were
confined to careful review of the facts al
ready before the committee. No action was
takn.
1t is stated that Russia will sustain the
Sea controversy and the Gar has protested
through his Minister at Washington against
any arbitration treaty on the ground
that Russia in the conveyance made the
United States OF Alaska guaranteed per-
ieet Title to that country and the adjacent
waters. France will also sustain the posi-
ton OF Russia and there is a possibility of
the question becoming a continental one.
OTTAWA. Ont, March 16-Parliamentary
returns show that the Government paid S12, =
800 as counsel fees TO Calder0n Carlisle, a
New York lawyer. for arguing the case of
the Canadian sealing schooner Sayward be-
lore the United States Supreme Court.
The morning call., 1892-03-17
COAST INTERESTS.
Decision on Southern California Lands
Reserved-Pensionsa and Postofffces.

Decision on Southern California Lands
Reserved-Pensionsa and Postoffices.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-In the case of
Martin a. Baker, involving his application
to make timber-culture entry in Los An
geles district, Cal. acting Secretary Chandler
reyerses the decision OF the Commissioners
General of the Land Office in holding that
section 16. township south, range west,
San Beruardino meridlan, was school land.
In the case of the United States against
F. NJ. hoffman. involving a pre-emption
entry in Los Angeles district, the Commits
sioner's decision held that said land is
within the limits of the Rancho San Juan,
as relocated in 1872 and 1873 by the Sur
veyor-General, and that such location had
the effect to withdraw said land from dis
posal and segregate it from the public
whether such relocation was legal or not,
Acting Secretary Chandler says that the
department is not in possession of sufficient
Information upon which to base decision.
and the case is returned with the direction
that the Commissioner call upon the United
States Surveyor-Geueral of California for
further report.
In the case of S. S. Luri VS.. Corn ella Aus
tin, on two motions for a review. involving
land in the Sacramento district, the motions
are denied by acting Secretary Chandler.
In the case of David BALI VS.. Adolph
Lienow, the application for a certiorari is
denied.
In the case of the United States vs. E. e.
Powers, the same decision is made as in the
case Of f. NJ. hoffman (aooyel.
Postal Matters.
J. B. Eakman has been appointed Post
master at Los Banos, San Luis Obispo
County, vice +. E Barrett. resigned; e. W.
Husnell, at Athena, Umatilla County Ore
gon, vice j. Ellington. resigned; e. Elsen,
at Chadwell, Clatsop County, Oregon, vice
w. True, resigned; Nj. Z. Wintermier. at
Silver, Harvey County, Oregon. vice A.
Cross, resigned.
The gold medal offered year ago by
Gene Superintendent White of the rail-
way mail service for the best examination
record during the year has been awarded TO
j. Z. Phelps of the Sedalia and DeniSon
PoS!oifice in the seventh division.
Pensions Granted.
Pensions have been granted as folio VS.: /:
California Original: a. II. Hollingsworth,
p. B. O'Relley, Ii. E. Warren, 5. L. Woods
Reissue-Stephen Brady. Original widow
Margaret Winslow. Mary Holt
Oregon-Original: Thomas Slater, Ter
ence Sullivan, Nj. b. Ross. Original widow
Sarah Jewell. Ellen Mccormick.
Washington-Original: David Kriser, r.
S. Talten.
The morning call., 1892-03-17
THE SENATE.
Bin Reported to Increase the Number
of Naval Vessels.

BIZ Reported to Increase the Number
of Naval Vessels.
After the Committee on Naval Affairs re-
ported bill for the construction of three
battle-ships, two armored coast-defense
vessels, FIVE gunboats and eight torpedo
boats the Senate went into executive ses-
sion during which JudsOn c. Clements of
Georgia was confirmed as Interstate COM
merce Commissioner, vice Bragg, deceased.
The Senate'S executive session this after
noon listened to speeches from the same
Senators who spoke yesterday in opposition
to the nomination of Woods. After three
hours session the Senate adjourned, leav-
ing the subject for the determination of the
next session. according TO the Republican
programme. The Democratic Senators,
however, believe that there are so many
speeches yet to come that the matter will
not be reached for two days at least Re-
pnbllcans are deSrous of curtailing the de-
bate, as they suspect their opponents of a
desire to make political capital of it for use
in the approaching Indiana campaign.
Senator Allen to-day presented petition
OF the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, pray
ing for the opening to settlement of the
Puyallup Indian reservation adjoining that
city; also resolution of the lumbelmen of
Oregon and Washington. protesting against
admitting lumber free of duty.
Senator FELTON, presented petition of the
Eureka Chamber of Commerce, asking for
the improvement of the lfe-saying service
and the Humboldt Harbcr Improvement
The morning call., 1892-03-17
The Steamship Indiana.

millers of the Northwest, and the provisions
came from wholesale dealers in Chicago.
Detroit, Philadelphia and other cities. The
stores for the crew Of the ship TO be used on
the voyage ont and returning were all do
mated by PHILADELPHIA merchants. The
cargo was insured for $3.50, ,000. and the poll
ces were issued by various underwriters
free of expense. The day that the good
craft left her moorings at Philadelphia
$1,000 people lined the docks and cheered
Themselves hOarse and wished her gOdspeed.
On the deck of the vessel as she swung in
the stream were gathered large number of
the prominent people of the city, including
ministers of the various denominations.
Many elt quent speeches were made, too, on
the occasion. Referring TO the steamers
merciful mission. Rev. DIR. Charles Wood
said: I'VE send forth this brave ship to-
day to drive from Russia's doors the awful
figure Of famine. This good merchant ship
without guns is the true coHqueror. She
shall carry her cargo across the seas and
not all the combined navies Of Europe shall
stay her progress. We send forth the Indi-
ana amid shouts and cheers, but when she
casts her anchor on foreign shores it will be
amid silence too deep and pathetic save
that of tears"
Another speaker exclaimed: go forth,
gallant Indiana, wave the stars ard stripes
carry the bread Of consolation and cheer to
all sufferers. God be with theew
The morning call., 1892-03-17
THE IIHITEECHlPEL ASSASSIN
Arrest Of a Nan Believed to Be
Jack The Ripper"
HE WAS CAPTURED At MELBOURNE.
The EiSreani's Name Is WilliamS-BOdies Of
Several Of His Victims Discovered at
His House.

LIVERPOOL March 16.-The police have
been pursuing an inquiry into the disap-
pearance of a woman and children who
formerly lived at Rainhill. part Of Liver
pool. The inquiry was started in connection
with the arrest at Melbourne. Australia. of
man named Williams, charged with mur-
dering a woman there.
This morning the hearthstone of the house
ct Liverpool where the missing family for
nerly lived was raised, and the bodies of a
woman and three children, partly consumed
by quicklime. were unearthed. A plausible
theory has sprung from these discoveries.
The further the matter is investigated the
stronger grows the belief that Williams is
none other than the worldwide known
Jack the Ripper" Williams. while resi-
dent Of Liverpool, made frequent visits to
London.
The police have traced his movements be-
tween the two places, and it has been found
that his visits TO London eorresponded
with the times when the unfortunate women
in the Whitechapel district were found
with their throats cut aud their bodies mu-
tliated in the shocking manner character
iStie of the crimes Of the Ripper
1t viii be recalled that description was
given the police of the appearance of the
man when seen In company with several OF
the unfortunate women whose bodies we're
subsequently found lying IN pools of blood
In the streets of Whiteehapel. This de-
scriptiOn tallies exactly with the appear
anee Of Williams as given by the people of
Liverpool well acquainted with him.
The question who Williams really is and
how lie lives, remains mystery. When he
first came TO Rainhil he was hail fellow
well met with the inhabitants, but he never
gave an inkIing of his personal history.
After he had rented villa an unknown
woman with two children arrived. No
body saw them arrive or depart About
the same time another woman, whom be
said was his sister, visited him at hotel.
She vas seen twice. then she also vanished.
After being absent from the hotel all day
he used frequently 10 return covered with
dirt, explaining his uHtidy appearance by
saying that he had been putting new floors
in the house After living at the villa a
few days he returned to the hotel, saying
he could not stop there as his sister aud
her children had gone away anu his plans
were unsettled. The search for victims
will be continued in the other rooms of the
villa tomorrow. The brutality of the mur-
derer suggests the ferocity OF Jack the
Ripper"
Williams was concerned in an attempt to
obtain heavy damages for the injury of a
worthless picture in transit from London
to St Helena, and also unsuccessfully tried
10 obtain IN Productions into good society.
The morning call., 1892-03-17

Captain Sergeant ceeded to welcome her
Flags were flying on all the vessels in the
harbor AMI the wharves were crowded with
enthusiastic people. The warship was fol-
lowed by The steamer Concordia, which had
on board the B"urse Committee and large
number OF guests. As the vessel neared
the Indiana the military band PLAYED the
tar-spangled Banner and a salute was
fired. The gentlemen from the Sirasch and
the CODcordia boarded the Indiana.
Speeches of welcome and thanks were
made, to which Captain Sergeant responded.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 16-The follow
ing appeal sgned Ivy Rudolph Banken-
burg. A. j. Drexel Jr and Alexander w.
Bddle, tie committee of Americans sent to
Russia, has been issued:
" If the American people knew the ex-
tent Of the suffering n the famine districts
of Russia they would everywhere come to
the rescue. Twenty millions of people are
affected and in danger of starvation. The
typhus fever is raging in many provinces
aud horses and cattle sare,s e,sperishing of
hunger. Does this appeal to the hearts Of
those able to help? Russia is deeply
grateful 10 the American people for hat
they have done. The distribution of sup
plies is under the direction of the Ameri-
can Minister and an excellent committee
Nothing viii be wasted. Every particle Of
food will be properly distributed. Helpus ;"
The morning call., 1892-03-17
NOT TOM DESMOND.
He Was in Philadelphia When Terry Was
Killed

DUBUQUE, March 16.-It is suggested
here that the ex-Sheriff alleged to have
been offered $4,000 to kill Judge Terry ia
California may be Tom Desmond, a native
of Dubuque. He was elected Sheriff of
San Francisco during the days OF Denis
Kearney. He has had a sensational life.
He was the leader of the party who rescued
a Fenian prisoner from New South Wales.
1t is said he left California before the
Terry murder and never returned.
Ex-Sheriff Desmond, who has been in
this city for the last two months, and who
will deliver an address at Wood wards Gar
dens this afternoon, smiled vociferously
when he read the above dispatch last even
ing. He said:
81 was not born in Dubuque L was born
in the Cove of Cork, Ireland 1 never had
anything to do with Judge Terry
or his wife. l was in Philadelphia when
ne was killed, and was very sorry to
hear of it. If any one wants to know
where | live | will say that l am at
Carlos place. off O'Farrell street. between
Mason aud Powell, in San Francisco.
Il know nothing of any offer made to kill
the Judge, and no one who knows me can
believe that such an offer was made to me-"
The morning call., 1892-03-17
IN A DILEMMA.
Railroad Enjoined From Accepting Rates Or
dered bv State Commissioners

Railroad Enjoined From Accepting Rates Or.
dered by State Commissioners.
CHICAGO, March 16.-On petition Of the
Wichita Board Of Trade United States Dis
trict Judge Rivers has granted temporary
injunction against the Atchison. Missouri
Pacific and St. Louis and San Francisco
roads restraining them from taking out
rates on sugar, coffee. beans and canned
goods ordered into effect by the Kansas Rail-
road Commissioners. Between this decision
and that of the Atchison County Judge re-
straining them from putting the same rates
into effect the railroads are i'm dilemma.
To obey Judge Rivers order they will be
compelled to put the Commissio ners' rate
into,effect to-day. yet cannot do so legally,
the law requiring them to issue tariffs and
file them with the Interstate Commerce
Commission at least three days before they
can be made effective.
The morning call., 1892-03-17
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Letter From the Pope Commanding the Colum
bian Exposition.

AetteE IIOM LAe rope commencing 9 tEe So4um-
biau Exposition.
ROME, March 10 Thomas B. Bryan,
Special Commissioner to Italy for the Worlds
Fair, has received from the Pope letter
expressing the qualification that he has felt
that the United States intends to celebrate
the memory of one of the most illustrious
and deserving Of men. The letter says in
part: The success Of this effort will surely
be another proof of the great spirit aud
active energy Of this people, who undertake
enormous and ifficult tasks with such great
and happy results. We rejoice moreover.
In the nobility Of purpose which is equal i'll
greatness to the undertaking. It is testi-
mony of honor and gratitude to that immor-
tai man Of whom we have spoken, who, de-
sirous Of finding the road by which light
and truth and the sdOrnments of civil cul-
ture might be carried TO the whole world,
could neither be deferred by dangers nor
wearied by labors until having in 8 certain
manner renewed the bonds between two
parts OF the human race so long separated.
he bestowed UPON both such great benefits
that in justice, he must be said to have few
equals and no superior We express the
fervent hope that this noble undertaking
may, with the assistance of other nations,
have most prosperous issue, and prove of
great use in stimulating mans ingenuity,
promoting natures development and en-
eouTaging all the fine arts