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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
Chamberlain ON Gladstone.

Mr. JOSEPH CHAMBEBLArS, the Liberal
Unlonist leader in the British House of
Commons, pierced in his speech Thurs
day on the no.confdence" amendment
the most vulnerable points in Mr.. GLAD
STONES armor. Mr.. GLADsToNE's weakness
before tho British puolc is his record on
questions of foreign relations, and Dir.
CHANBERLAIS took adroit advantage of
this fact. The demonstration which
greeted the latters allusiop TO the Egyp-
tan question and his.reference TO the scut-
tle--the slaughter aud scuttIe-policy of
the Grand Old Man and Mr. MORLEY, con-
stituted pretty reliable index to British
sentiment generally touching these mat
tiers.
The truth is the British masses are more
interested in the Egyptian, the Afghanis-
tan. and the Morocco questions, which
are all factors in the absorbing Eastern
question, than they are in home rule or
any other problem affecting the internal
policy Of the Kingdom. Lord SALISBURY
is. therefore. strongest just whore Mr..
GLADSTONE is weakest, and should Sc
rious foreign complication arse this
would be practically demonstrated.
In the recent elections the SALISBURY
administration was. leaving Ireland out Of
the calculation, sustained by the popular
vote--the majority in England, Scotland,
aud Wales for the UnionIst policy being
1854. Ireland gave tho Gladstonlan vote
which overcame thismajoTity and returned
the Grand Old Man 10 power, and though
this vote made his majority in the united
kingdom very large one, there can
hardly be doubt that he would be de-
feated were he forced to go before
the country ON critical foreign issue.
The feeling in England, Scotland. and
Wales. to say nothing of the North Of Ire
land. that Mr.. GLADSTONE would not prove
the man to meet such an issue, and the
capital that could and would be made out
of his vacillation in respect of Egypt and
his virtual concessions TO Russia in Cen
trial ASIA would change the figures snfi-
ciently 10 accomplish his overthrow.
Even If Mr. GLADSTONE shall avoid giving
assurances to one section of MS party that
will offend another section, and thus es-
cape going to pieces On the rock MIR.
CHAMBERLAIN seems 10 think is immedi-
ately ahead OF him, his hold upon Office
ia environed by numerous uncertainties.
There is no telling when cloud may APP
pear on the foreign horizon which. will
arouse the spirit of Jingoism. In such
event, ell the influence of his tremendous
personality would not be sufficient to stem
the tide of popular feeling against trust
ing hun further with the government and
prevent his sharing the fate of ABERDEEN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
Those T.etters of Accordance.

Mr.. HaRRIsoN and MF. CLEVELAND were
nominated So long ago that some persons
no doubt suppose that there are 10 be no
formal letters of acceptance written by
those gentlemen. But we do not thus I'M
derstand the matter. In hisspeech in New
York at Madison-SQuare Garden Mr.. CLEyE-
LAID distinctly promised his hearers and
the people of the whole country that they
SHOULD soon hear from him again. He
said
IT only remains for me 10 say 10 you, In ad-
vance OF more formal response 10 your mes
sage, that obey the command Of my party and
confidently anticipate that an intelligent aud
earnest presentation OF our cause will insure
popular Enforcement OF tho action OF the BODY
you represent"
Let US have letter from Mr.. CLEVELAND
whether Mr. HARRIsoS writes one or not.
The former would undoubtedly write a
letter which would serve as q campaign
document and strengthen the hands of his
supporters. The people are anxious to see
sucha letter. Let IL DE forthcoming, by all
means. The Democratic party needs such
a letter. or, at any rate, would feel reinvigo.
rated and refreshed by one Of Mr. CJEyE-
LAMPS characteristic utterances. Let us
have tho CLEVELAND letter OF acceptance
without further delay. let HARRISON dc
what no may.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
LunnE GRESHAM SPEAKS.
But 1t Is to Deny Tint He Is to Make
ThIrd-Party Addresses.
[By telegraph TO the Dlspatch.l

THOMPSON, CoNN., August 13.-Judge
Walter O. Gresham and wife have been the
guests of J. W. Doane, OF Thompson.
since last Wednesday. This afternoon
Judge Gresham made the statement TO a
renorter that he would deliver no speeches
during this campaign. He was questioned
concerning the statement given the press
recently by Chairman Taubeneek. OF the
Peoples party, at St. Louis, TO the effect
that he bad concluded to take the stump
III the interest of the Third party, and
would make an opening speech in Indian
apolis the latter part OF this month, Mr..
Taubeneck claiming TO have received this
information from George O. StOll, chair
man Of the State Central Committee OF
Indiana, to whom. it Is alleged, Judge
Gresham had written.
The Judge said the statement was made
without authority; that he should mako
no political speeches during the campaign.
The Judge was then asked to give his
views on the political outlook, but he an
swered that he did not wish to discuss
the subject.
when asked concerning the truth OK the
Indianapolis special 70 Boston paper, IN
which Chairman Stoll. Of the Peoples
Party State Central Committee. claimed
that the Judge would take the stump.
Judge Gresham replied that he had not
known Mr.. Stoll and had had no commu-
nication or correspondence with him, and
that his first answer covered his reply as
to the contents OF the Indianapolis dis
patch.
He declined to discuss the platform and
principles Of the Peoples party.
When asked what he had to say, il any,
thing, as TO the reasons gwen by the
Indianapolis Republican why he could not
antagonize the Republican party, he re-
Piled that as an American he considered IL
his duty to vote accoyding to his convic-
lions, and that he owed 10 sravlsh
obedience 70 any party. The Judge said
that ne inten led to return to Chicago ID
day or two.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14

of the Dark Continent nearly always
enters exageeration in Transmission
10 tho coast. II, however, the
revolt, rebellion. ,or whatever 10 may DO
termed, Is really widespread and serious,
it Is probable that II will greatly accelerate
tho work OF opening up the lake regions
end the country about the head-waters Of
tho Congo. European nations hold all the
important avenues TO this territory. and
that II must in course Of time como abso-
lutely under white domination Is inevita-
BILE. An Arab rising such rs is now said TO
be in progress would afford the Europeans
nations which now have colonies In Africa
common ground npon which TO meet, si4k
their iealousies and start concerted
movement tor breaking the Arab power
and dividing the spoils.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14

houses OF modern times--which would
surpass. in fact. the famous Eddystone
lighthouse ON the coast OF Great Britain.
last wear the immense caissons were
made noar Norfolk. aud the contractors
took every precaution toward towing
them down to Diamond Shoals. but IN
spite Of the favorable weather productions
the caisrons were wrecked on the trip. and
The work came TO G standstiIL Tho con-
tractors have thrown mp the contract
after demonstrating 20 the board here
that they met with loss OF not
less than S10O.00O. The original sum Of
1900 600 Is still in the Treasury and
tbs board will. Mt the earliest possible mo-
ment. endeayor to hit upon new plan OF
placing lights at what has been so often
termed the graveyard OF American ship
uing.v Far more vessels are lost of Cape
HattoTas than anywhere else along our
coast. The last regular meeting held Dy
the Lighthouse Board was in June and
the next regular meeting viii be held early
in September.
VARIOUS SUGGESTIONS.
Numerous suggestions have been re-
ceived from engineers regarding the Dia-
mond Shoals project since the New Jersey
firm met with such q disastrous expe-
rience One bright young engineer who
has studied the problem inclines TO the
opinion that in view OF the. quicksands ana
the almost impossible task OF making q
foundation firm enough for the erection OF
n suitable lighthouse of the most I'M
nroyed kind 1t might be feasible to make
tYipod BY piie-driving. and on the top OF THIS
could be placed immense electric-lights.
He wonld connect the lamps with dy-
nauo.engine on tho shore by means OF
heavy cables. and 10 that way the current
could be sent TO tho tripod and splendid
light be maintained. The Board will con-
slider this suggestion along with many
others ut the next meeting. They would
prefer. however. 10 carry out tho original
plau. and, IL possible. secure foundation
and then erect q permanent lighthouse.
on course il would take more money than
Is now available. but the S5000OO already
appropriated Is ample TO commence the
structure.
PosT-orFIcEs AID NAILS.
Post-ofices have been established as fol-
lows;
Virginia-Birchleaf. Dickinson county.
Floyd Viers, postmaster. -,
North Carolina -Shopton, Mecklenourg
county, Joseph Il. HAYES. postmaster.
The Office at Giants. Rockingham county,
N. Ca, has been discontinued-mall to
Rocky Springs; also the Office NJ Clifton,
Russell county. Va, mail to Belfast Mills.
Mail service has been established in
North Carolina from Wilmington BY Sc.
Phillip to Southport, twenty-eight miles,
six times n week by schedule of not 10
exceed nine and half hours running
time each way, from September /, 1892, to
June 30, 1898.
j. ID. Goodbar was to-day appointed
fourth-class postmaster at Alphin, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
chnrnntnrietio Miarenresentntion.

Characteristic misrepresentation
The Boston Transcript arrogates 10 itself
tho task OF telling US in single editorial
what the South needs to make it "a great
aud az good aud as intelligent and as
civilized NJ tho North. The principal
needs OF the South. according to this great
censor, which assumes to cit in judgment
on our deficiencies, are q greater diffusion
Of correct knowledge among the masses re-
garding what the people OF this country
are dong and thinking about, anda higher
education for young men and young wo-
men than is furnished IN embryo colleges.
There IS. the Transcript says, vast deal
of sectionalism in the South due to igno-
rance and misunderstanding.
AZ tor the diffusion Of correct information
among the masses aud the Transcript refers
especially to information on political ques-
tions-the southern people are infinitely
better informed than the people of the
North. They are natural politicians, and
the stump ~ now and has always been the
great southern medium of keeping the
voters posted upon wat is beng done and
what is being thought about IN other sec
tons. If The writer in the Transcript ever
makes tour of the South he will probably
find at every crossroads men who can give
him points on the political history Of the
country.
As regards higher education at the
South. the southern colleges and uniyer-
stiles will, II We may judge them by
their fruits. compare fayorably with
the colleges and universities of any
other part Of the United States. 1t Is
true that some of the northern higher
institutions OF learning are, owing 10 their
wealth, better equipped for sffording in
struction IN the line of specialties than
IS the average southern educational
institution of the same grade, but
in the matter Of aiiordlng liberal educa-
tion and conducting to a high state Of civil
ization and refinement, the southern col
leges and universities yield the palm to
none. Our "embryo colleges" and our
female semnaries arc every session turn
ing out young men and young women who
could. so far as thorough grounding in the
domain of liberal education is concerned,
confidently throw down the gauntlet to
the graduates OF the oldest institutions at
the North. This. by the way, is a fact that
cannot be too forcibly impressed upon
southern parents who may be captiyated
by the idea Of sending their children
North 10 be finished off,"
Touching the charge that there is great
deal of sectionalism in tho South due TO
ignorance and Misunderstanding, all that
need be said on that score is that # igno-
rance is the cause of sectionalism the
masses Of many portions of New Eng
land must be the most ignorant people IN
the whole country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
New BpOfts.

Columbia, Story of The DiscoUeTy Of Amer
lea. and Es'erdn, Story Of ne Spanish
Conquesfs. BY JOHN II. MusICK. Illus
trated. New York: FUNK, WAGSALLs d
Co. $1.60 each.
These are the first two of twelve CON-
plete stories by the same author, which
are being issued under the general title Of
THE Columbian Historical Series" The
first-named Of the series covers the age of
the discovery of America and concludes
with the death of CoLUMBUs. Esteyan is
designed to cover the period known as the
age Of the conquests, and comes down TO
and embraces the discovery of the MIssIs-
sippi.
An Edinburgh Elecen. Pencil Portraits from
College Life. BY }. NJ. BARRIE. author OF
THE Little Minister" "A Window In
Thrums.n &c. New York: LOWELL,
CoRYELL & Co. 81.
This IS another charming collection by
an artist who draws in spirited lines. The
eleven sketched are Lord RosEBEBY. Pro-
fessors MASON. BLAoKIE. CALDERwooD,
TAFT, FRASER, CHRYsTAL, and SELLAB, and
Mr.. JOSEPH THOMSON, ROBERT LoUIs STE
vrssoS, and Rev. WALTER C. SMITH, ID. d..
The Head of the Firm. BY Mrs. j. II. RED
DELL. New York: LOWELL, CoRYELL d
Co. 81.
The Crime Of Philip Guthrie. By LULAH
RAGsDALE. Illustrated. Chicago: NOR
RILL, HIGGINs d Co.
"A psychological study" the author Of
which has a very vague notion Of psy-
choloGy.
The Doinss Of Rafies Hd,1, The Red Headed
League, and me BOSc0D,be VALLEY Mystery.
By A. Conan DOYLE. New York: LOWELL,
CoRYELL & Co. 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
A Doodle Battering-Ram.

Mr.. FosrER and Mr. ELKIss are confident
they can smash the solid South. And how
do they propose to do III With Doodle
battering-ram. Mr.. ELKINs says the
Farmers Alliance makes il possible for the
Republicans 10 step in aud carry several OF
the southern States. Mr. FosTEE believes
that Mr. ELKINs knows what he il talking
about and both are willing to back their
judgment with corruption fund. MIR,
TIKISs and his associate could not have
put greater insult upon the Alliance.
The view they take of the southern
situation is equivalent to disoredlting the
declaration of tho Alliance In the South
that il is non-poltical, aud asserting that
for consideration the organization can
be induced 10 abandon ITS principles and
stand IN WITH the Republican party in the
attempt 10 put the southern whites under
negro domination. They judge the Al
lance as a whole by the few Third party
ites In that organization who are acting as
Republican missionaries. Through these
they say 20 tho Alliance, What IS your
price for Joining a conspiracy TO divert
votes from the Democratic party and de-
liver the South over to the tender mercies
OF her sworn enemiesP
1t behooves the Alliance TO resent this in
sult in al unmis;akable manner, and we
entertain no doubt that 1t will do so. The
imputauons OF Mr. ELKINs aud his assist
ant fatfryer should impel the Alliance
Democrats, who are largely in the ma
3ority ia the organization, 10 speak out IN
Indignant protes. This they owe 20 them
selves, TO their order, TO their people, and
g. their party These imputations should
also open the eyes Of the Alliance Third
partyites who have been honestly misled.
These constitute by far tho larger portion
OF the Ihird-partyItes in the South
who have strayed away from the
Denoc4Aiie fold. aud we would
ask them if the southern policy OF
1iesws. FOSTER aud EIKIHs is not q re-
Election upon their intelligence "a we'll as
upon their patriotism. BY what warrant
arc they justified in believing that the Re-
publican party would. in the event OF q
triumph in November. accord 10 the Third
party o single one Of the reforms it seeks?
Let them ponder that question IN the
light Of the FosrEs-ELKNs proposed
bribery campaign in the South. and they
viii hardly fail TO see ia which direction
lie not only honor and duty. but the only
prospect for relief from the grievances OF
which they complain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14

The VIRGINIA Alliance Ne,cs. published at
Wytheville. makes the following answer
to the question why it does not print the
names of the People's-party candidates
aud the State electors of that party at the
head OF its columns:
"The News is the organ Of tho Farmers All
ancc Of the Ninth Congressional District Of Vir-
ginia, and as we hold that tho order which We
represent Is non-political, we have no more au-
thority or right to adopt the Peoples party than
the Democratic, Republican, or Prohibition par
ties. The Alliance can not be consistent and
endoIs, as an organization political party, no
matter how nearly that party represents the
tonets and doctrines OF the order. 1t is nom
political, and 30 must remain until It's declara-
ton Of principles lie declared a nnllity."
There is nothing uncertain about that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
A Wrong Decision.

A correspondent Of the New York Sun
writes TO that paper that the view gen.
orally taken by able lawyers, qualified by
KNOWLEDGE and experience to express an
opinion on the subject, is that Judge RUM-
sEy's decision declaring unconstitutional
the new apportionment will not stand the
test OF appeal to the highest court in the
State Of New York.
We would fain hone that RUMsEY viii be
reversed by the courts above his.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
RICH MOND COLLEGE.
RICHMOND, Va.
The neEt aessIon bogIns sEPLrN------- i.

The next session begins ctl -f . ,.s
continues nine months.
Expenses per session Of ares g. .t. .....
bracing entrance fees, tui'i.u, i..-..
and washing, about sos. O.l ...
student. about $500. Tuition . I..,.
n both classes % taken, 500. f
The scheme ~ instruction rHt..
Independent schools Of ltNr. II.... .
Languages, English, MaIhaHtl .
Chemistry. and Philosophy. arl ..
School u Law. Provision O. H.-. ......
tematic instruction ln she Ar. ID. .t...t.
Tho courses Of instruction .l DIT. ...
school lead % tho Degrees .' ...
Science, Bachelor 81 Art-, a. NI....t ....
in the Law School to the Dograo ., .a..-
Law.
The location Of the college Dr. t.ar.r .
mOnd gives II unsufpas iei ffI......
healthfulnesa, ami Ia opportln.'I.- ..r.
ment ia addition 10 those afiJrIei b. ... .. ..s.
itself
For catalogues apply at the t'os-..r.- r 20
city. or address b. f..f .N.
Is 5-tSe22 Chairman Jf L.. 3D.. .r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14

:" hftou nstuhtlohs 10 Wofuk OF IotSl.ss..s ="
Reading notices Ia roading-matter type, nve
N,ines or less, 81; In nonpareil loaded, Zoo
CARO- Of rates for more spaco Iprnlshed on ap-
lthcsfion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
The SEASON At THE OLD SWEET.
Germans, Progressive Euchre, Lawn Ten
mis-, Hay-Rides, and Moonlight stroils.

correspondence
OLD SWEET SPRINGs, w. Va, August 10
This time-honored and truly-charmlng
summer resort is Just now The scene of
many gayeties. Guests are arriving IN
large numbers every day, and # all come
who are booked for August, Manager W.
S. Ayres, who gives his whole time and
attentionto the comfort and enjoyment
of his guests Will find 1t difficult to make
room for them.
Germans, progressiye-e hay-rides,
lawn tennis. and many other amusements
are tho order of the day.
Tuesday night delightful german was
given in which twenty couples Kept time
with the delightful strains of the excellent
orchestra. The ladies were all very hand
somely attired.
Wednesday night a german was given
the children. About eighteen couples par
ticipated The lady patrons were Mrs.
Judge Shredder, of Cincinnati. aud Mrs.
CASTOR Capterton. of West Virginia.
THE FAD GAME.
Thursday evening a charming pro-
gressiye-euchre party was given IN the
large parlor. Mrs. j. G. Healy, of Cincin-
natl, gracefully presided over the enter
tainment. The prizes were very hand
some.
As the beautiful harvest-moon sheds
us lhlo DuL over bMttb lbuJ ONtT
the pretty hills and wales sur
rounding this place, verify doth the en-
chanted young man take his best girl for q
stroll to some of one of the delightful
spots hereabouts and there hold sweet
communion with the moon and girl.
SOME OF THE BEAUTIES.
Among the many charning and beauti-
full young ladies here are Misses Resale
Caden Of Texas; Wandec Folett. OF Gin
cinGati, and Hattie PhiniZy. of Augusta,
Ga, should be mentioned.
Quite number of Virginians have ar
rived during the past few days. Among
them we note Or. John Is. Newton and
daughter, Mrs n. NJ Wilson, Miss Matte
Allen Shepherd, Mrs. s. b. Clemens. Mr..
and Mrs. James w. Allison, Mrs. Charles
G.. Bcsher, Mrs. j. A. TYLER. Miss M G.
Bacon, Miss A. ID. Chamberlayne, Har-
vie Chamberlayne, Mrs. j. A. Tyler,
Mrs. J.. Sullivan, Misses Addie, MAJ. and
Josie Sullivan. O. W. Branch, l.. +. Sulli-
yan, Jr.. and Hill Montague of Rich
mond; Mrs. Judge W. J. Robertson, Hon.
james J.. Gordon, and J. b. Robertson,
Charlottesville, and Judge Garnet and
family of Norfolk.
The ladies gave q charming leap-year
german yesterday morning. About thirty
couples participated. There are now about
$50 guests here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
.rndpe Rumsey,s Deolsion.

ALouisa correspondent writes TO MS 70
say that be thinks we have misapprehended
the grounds of Judge RUMsry's decision in
the New York reapportionment law case.
There was nothing 20 misapprehend. We
denied that his court had jurisdiction in
the matter. We notice that tho New York
World has taken the same ground. We arc
obliged 10 our Louisa frIend for bis clear
and torcible statement Of the case in the
aspect which II presents to him. We may
have occasion to refer to bis facts heresf-
ter. 1--we were not 80 pressed for room,
We would publish his letter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14

Adyiees from India are TO the effect that
tho situation in Central Asia continues 10
grow more acute. and that Russia Is show
ing very little disposition TO conceal her
hand. Through the maehlnations of Rus
sian emissaries. the Hindoos are being
driven out of Turkestan. Russian troops
are being rapidly moved to the Afghan
border, and IsHAK KHAN and IsmlIL. pre-.
tenders TO the Afghan throne. with num-
Der Of adherents. have been taken under
Russian protection at Seniarcand. Al
together 1t begins 10 look as II the Indian
government will be compellrss 10 resort TO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
The Arab Revolt IN Africa.

It will be some time before IL can be
learned definitely whether the Arab revolt
in Central Africa agsiust the whites Is as
serious as present sdyices would seen 70
indicate. IL Is . far cry from tho DIS
turbed country 70 any OF the points at
which sbere are facilities for distributing
psws 10 the civilized word, and experiences
fssehss that mtelligenes from the ,sterior
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
YOU'LL HOLD YOUR BREATH

when you see our $40 Suits. Some
people hnve had so many startling ex-
periences that it is quite difficult TO take
them by surprise. In other words,
they are prepared for almost anything.
Well, our prices have had rather
startling experience. They may have
been prepared for almost anything in
the nature of a reduction they could
scarcely have been prepared for the
sweeping, remorseless, and relentless
slashing as they have been treated to.
Such a marvellous combination of high
quality and low prices will take you by
surprise, no matter what your expert
ences may have been. You must move
quickly to move etiectively-good things
have wings and are apt to fly away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14

The city has entered into a contract with
q company which promises 10 put III a
plant costing $3.50 900 to light the city with
electricity until 1891 at 81 per light. The
company will use water-power in West
Asheville.
A SUCCESS.
Tire bal pOudre last night at Battery Park
in aid Of Che State World's-Fair fund was
brilliant success, netting near $500.