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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
One Dead. the O,her Dying.

CHICAGO, Nov. ls.-MIchael Betti, an
ItAllan fruit vender, and his wife, left
TWO little children locked IN room
yesterday, alone. 1t is thought the
elder of the children crawled to the
stove and raked Goals from it by which
its clothing caught fire. In It's anxiety
TO gel out of harm it is supposed to
have scrambled to the cradle, where
Its brother lay. The bedding in the
cradle was ignlted and the occupant
Was helpless.
When the fremen arrived they I'M
medIately forced their way into the
room and extinguished the blaze. The
infant which occupied the cradle was
burned to crisp; while the other was
horribly burned about the body and
fAca
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
DEATH OF A HERO
Captain Bourke Shot Dead i'm
a Court Room
WHILE GIVING TESTIMONY
Regarding the CARA Uprising and Viola
ton of the Neutrality Laws-Hs
Murderer q Marshal.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. ls.-Cspt.
John g. Bourke of the Third Unl,ed
States cavalry, who became noted re-
Gently for his activity in running down
the Cara revolutionists, was shot and
killed in the United States court here
this morning 10y Paul Friche. United
States deputy marshal. Bourke was
testifying IN tho investigation that Is in
progress for the violation of the neu-
trslity laws in the Cara uprising. A
portion of bis evidence angered
Frltche, who shot the officer dead be-
fore anyone could interfere.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
Edmund Titus Commits Suicide.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Edmund IT,
tins, a retired New York merchant,
committed suicide this morning in his
carnage house, at his country home at
Scsrsdsle. Winchester county. Hewss
for many years A. the head of the firm
of Titus. Frazer q Titus, produce and
feed merchants of this city. Five years
ago Mr.. Titus retired from active busi-
ness life with fortune estimated at
8, 200, 900. No reason can be gwen for
the act. and 1t Was great surprise to
his friends. Mr.. Titus was about IS
years old and . prominent Quaker.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
LOST TO THE CITY
Grand Rapids Fails 10 Secure
a Mandamus
AGAINST JUDGE BURllkGAME
supFssns Court Says That the Request
is Not Good Lsw--Wli EJECT
Other Cases.

LASsIse, Nov. ls.-The supreme
court this morning denied msnoamus
IN city OF Grand Rapids vs the ludgs
of the superior court of Grand Rapids.
The application was made to compel
the granting an order IN condemnation
proceedings 10y the city against the
Grandvllle Toll Road company, under
act SO, Acts of 1891.
The order was refused IN the superior
court upon the ground that the act
contained more than one object, which
was not contained IN it's title. and MAS
therefore unconstitutionai and void.
The supreme court sustslns TINS view.
The act referred TO Eas tor the purpose
OF authorizing cities 10 acquire the
rights OF said plank or toll road COM
panles 10y purchase or condemnation,
when occupying the streets of ssId city.
LANSING, Nov. le.-Tbe supreme
court today established another pre-
cedent IN the case OF contrihutory
negligence IN actions for damage IN
trespass suits, in the case OF JACK son We.
1alley. The defendant ret fsTe upon
his own premises and permitted il TO
TIT and subsequently, causing damage.
The plaintiff discovered the FIRE a
half hour after II had caught upon ms
land. but made no effort to extlngulsh
IT, winch could have been easily done.
Gays the court. The fire burned for n
month IN mucky ground ANA burned
some fence fo- plaintiff. lie recovered
the sum of Si5 damage 10 the court
below, and the court doubted 4 under
section s,402, Howeii's statutes.
The court says he Was not according
to his own showing entitled 20 damages
occurring after ms discovery OF the
IRE, and party against w0om n tree
pass is committed has no right by his
own negligence 10 make them more
than they otherwise would have been.
The judgment of the court below is
reversed and a new trial ordered.
LANSING, Nov. ls--Oplnions filed:
Afhrmed-fInn VS.. City of Adrian:
Kane VS.. Hutchinson; Hsne VS.. Ohio
Farmers Insurance company; Child
vs.. City OF Jackson; Church Va. Davis
Co.; Near We. Donueliy; Hanson We.
Beatty; Kalkes VS.. Storms.
Reversed-Lewis va Roulo; Mans
field VS.. Place; Tslley Va. Compton;
DAVE VS.. Lumberman's Mining com
pany; Fractional School District No.
VS.. Metcalf, proceedings qusshed; Ds-
vison VS.. Shauahan et al, affirmed ssto
Shanahan and reversed, ,as 10 appellant.
Mandamus denied-McCoy vs. Bay
City circuit judge; City of Grand Rap
ids VS.. Judge of Superior Court; Tay-
lor We. Supervisors Oceana county.
Nugent VS.. Adsit, mandamus granted.
Cases heard: Jay r. Ferris We. John
Mcqueen; George f. Hall vs. David l..
Phenicie; NJ. NJ. Fisher VS.. Isaac Pforz
Leoiuer; Elmer Dvsinger VS.. The Cin-
cinnati, Saginaw & Mackinsw Railway
company; Max Bauman VS.. The Mamie
tee Salt & Lumber company; Malcomb
Mcdonald VS.. George l.. Maltz; Bay
City Bank VS.. Archibald G. Lindsay:
George G. Good eli nj. va. Mary G. Seitz;
Tuesda, e call: Nos. 81, I23, leS, l3l,
1S2. l35, 1856, l3s, 139 and ls0.
The court will cit but one more week
~ this term, and cases not submitted
will go over to the January term.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
Railroad Tclegraphcrs Win.

BALTIMORE, Nov. lS.-The telegraph
operators employed by the b. & o.
company have won 3 partial victory In
their struggle Tor higher salaries. An
agreement was reported this evening
between the grievance committee Of
the Order of Railway Telegraphers and
Superintendent Charles Selden, which,
it is reported, gives the operators an
increase of $50, 900 year, little more
than a quarter of the amount de-
mandad.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
HAD A WARM TINE.
Archeashops Ireland and Ks,zsr Make
Things Lively.


NEs YoRS, Nov. 1S.-Ths conference
OF ma srchbishops Of tas Roman Cath
olc church OF tbe United states. con
t.nGed n eeszion today a. Archbishop
Corfigans residence lu this city. All
t1s members Of the conferences were
present. but Archbishop SatolE, the
Ilsllsn preisfe, dsd net lend h's pres
ence - she Deliberations.
II = stated on positive authority that
she debates have net been carried ou
altogether nsrmoniousiv and that
Archbishop Ireland Of -. Paul. aud
Archbishop Katzsr of Milwaukee, nave
generally been on opposite sides IN
sore nsstec arguments.
The utmost efforts on the part % tie
members Of the council have heen d.
recsed towards keeping the exact de-
tsis q the debate secret
Tedsy's discussions were largely
.pept ia considering the condition Of
tle esthoiic university at y ssu ngtou,
IN IN = not n a state vnoiig ssslstsc-
tors - the church suthorites- Inss :
alleged e 5s, n measure, due % TIE
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
Foryer Aues,ed in Mexico.

HANrLroy, Ont. Nov. ls.-During the
past few months the bank OF Hamil-
ton mas been swindled out of between
SO, 900 and $50 600 by means OF forger-
ies, one of the culprits being e. II. Dav-
ldson of the nursery firm of c. III. Dav-
idson Il Company of Burlington. who.
sfter committing the CRIME. left the
country. Government Detective Muir
ray was given charge Of the case and
learned that Davidson was in Mexico.
Murray started ia pursuit and dis
patch mas been Just received announc-
ing the arrest OF tue forger.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
Military Wedding.

FoRr NIAGARA, Nov. 1S.-The first
military wedding at this post in over
thirty years occurred Wednesday eve-
ming at s O'Clock, when Miss Hattie
Jewett, daughter OF Colonel and Mrs.
Jewett, commander of this post, was
married to Lieutenant Peter Murray,
Second infantry Of Fort Smelling,
MINI. The ceremony occurred in St.
Johns Episcopal church. All the Off
GERS attended in full dress uniforms,
and the Twenty-tirst infantry band
played the wedding march.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
BLAINE is BETTER.
There Is No Cause for Alarm at His
Illness.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.-Alarming re-
ports were In circulation this after
noon that ex-Secretary Blaine was
dangerously Ill, and many inquiries
we're made at the family residence on
Lafayette Square by personal and po-
llticai friends. James q. Blaine, Jr.,
assured callers that nothing serious
was the matter with his father. He
had high fever last night, he said,
but this had been reduced. and he is
resting very comfortably. There is no
cause for alarm. Mr.. Blaine took cold
Tuesday, and by the advice of his ply
sician immediately went to bed. The
cold brought on fever, which was the
worst form of his sickness.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
ADDRESSED THE GRANGE.
What The Departments of Agriculture Has
Done for It.

CoxCoRp, y. H., Nov. is.-Ths Hon.
J. r. Dodge, representing the depart
mcnt OF sgrlculturs. addressed the
National Grange this morning. lie
stated that the secretary Of agriculture
II in sympathy with the work aud AIMS
OF the grange, and explained how he 8
extending the activits-. and enlsrging
the usefulness of the farmers branch
OF the government. seeking further
outlet for the surplus products OF
agriculture aud the eheapenlng of the
cost OF production while facilitating
the q lstribution that rural labor may
be found full and profitable employ
ment with far remuneration Numer-
ous resolutions were introduced. one
endorsing Chairman Hstch's action So
chairman OF the COMMITTEES on sgricul-
ture. The remainder ef the session
wss devoted 70 the hearing Of repre-
scnsstives % committees.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
KILLING CATTLE THIEVES.
Rustlers Are Being Persistently Hunted
Down and Shot.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. ls.-Officer
Nard of Fremont county, ana two as.
sistants, reported TO have been killed
in the Big Horn mountains by Jim
Moore. the fugitive murderer of Con-
stable Byron Smith, have returned to
Lander with the report that they could
not find Moore. The latter, according
to Indian hunters, has a regular forti-
fled citadel and challenges any posse
TO come and take him.
Two more cattle thieves have been
killed in the Big Horn basin. The
rustlers are now being hunted down in
detail, last springs plan to slaughter
them en- masse having failed. Four
have been assasslnated during the past
fifteen days In the Big Horn basin
country. Mike Brown and Ed Hanks
were found "buTled IN their biankets."
Brown was one of the most noted live
stock thieves in the west. Hanks was
his first lieutenant and came from New
Mexico with a record. They were shot
in the back while sitting at camp fire.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
Big Gold Strike in Canada.

TRrRo, y. =, Nov. lS.--A big dscov-
cry of gold has been made at the Carl
bon mines, worked by the Truro Gold
Mining company. about thirty miles
frcm here IL sur passes anything yet
discovered in Nova Scotia, and Il - ex-
pected 70 turn out the biggest and rich
est gold mine ever opened a Canada,
ss the strike gradually increases ia
richness and thickness. and shows
every indication OF continuing to great
dansns.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
Tnden Library to be a Reality.

New YORK, Nov. 1s.-The trustees of
the estate of Samuel J. Tilden report
that a settlement between them and
the relatives eontestlng the dead states
mans will has been arrived at. and
that the original idea Of establishing a
library and reading room IN the city
for the education OF young men TO be
known as the Tllden Trust Is now sctu-
ally in sight, and needs only Official
apdorsaptopt
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19

Broken Car Wheel Causes a Wreck IN
Truxton Canon.

ALBUQuERouE, n. NJ, Nov. 1s.-A
serious wreck occurred on the Atlantic
d Pacific railway at CrosieT's tsns IN
Truxtou canon yesterday, by whoa one
man was killed and five peTsons in
iured, though none fatally. The west
bound passenger tran. going 81 the
rate of forty miles Al hour, was turn
ing a sharp curve when the express
car, day coach and tourist sleeper left
the track and rolled down an cmbaDk-
ment. Wm e. Walker Of Trenton,
Mo-, vas instantly killed. lie was on
bis way % visit a son st Los Ange zee.
The injured we're tourists. whose
names have not yet been learned A
broken car wheel caused the accident.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
No Outbreak Threatened.

WAsHISGToS. Nov. lS.-The Indian
bureau today received a telegram from
the general secretary OF Cheyenne and
Araphoe agency, stating that there was
no threatened outbreak or destitution
among the Indians, as reported from
Guthrie IN q recent dispatch, charging
the government With being responsible
because it withheld the money of the
Indians and shortened their rations.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
Coll,ded in the ndriatic.

LONDON, Nov. ls.-A dispatch TO the
Reuter- telegraph company says that
the Austrian steamship steiinIe collIdec
of Bsrletts, IN the AdriatIc with the
other steamship ArrgOn, from Raguss,
and sank in I've minutes. The cap
tain and eighteen of her crew were
rescued The rest Of her crew, eight
men. were drowned.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
FIRE IN AN OFT rIELD.
Several 10000 Barrel Tanks Near Wash
ington, Pa, IN Danger.

WasHIxGToN, Pa, Nov. lS.-Fire has
started IN a bis field covered with waste
oil, two-and-s-half miles north Of here.
right in the heart of the oil district.
The FIRE originated from sparks from a
passing engine. A large gang OF men
Is on the ground fighting the flames TO
keep them from seyerai S9,0g0-b
tanks belonging 10 the Southwestern
Pennsyivsnis pipe line. IL - feared
the flames osnuot be subd ued, IN which
event the conhsgrstion viii be disas-
frnf1s one
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
Pope 20 Mak.s AeknovI.agm.nts.

CHICAGO. Nov. ls.-Miss Eiiza Alien
Starr OF the Queen Isabella society mss
received from Cardinal Bsmp0ili let
tar acknowledging the receipt by Pope
Leo XIII. Of communicative Inform
ing him OF the socIetIes, formation and
plans for stne erection of a statue Of
Queen fssheiIs.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19

LoSpoS, Nov. ls,~-The steamer Med
wav coTided WITH lighthouse No. = in
Belfast lough today, with disastrous
results The lighthouse - light,
wooden structure az the entrance to
the harboF The pilot Of the vessel ran
ls INTO The structure. which toppled
completely ever into the water, wnere
t iosted. Two OF the inmates were
drowned and two were taken out badly
hart. but they viii live.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19

steIxaw, Nov. Is.-August Wit, Jr.,
while running 8 rip-ssw ~ fhe a. ".
Wright Lumber compsnf's mlH, wss
struck 10 the abdomen ~ \ sish Tying
back from the saw. The accident was
not supposed 10 be serious. lnfian,
nation set in and hs died ysstsroay
morning. suffering great agony. lie
was z6 years old snd had been married
bot az months.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
PLANS OF HAITIAN REBELS.
Postpone Their Revolution Until the
Coffee Crop Is Harvested.

PANAMA, Nov. lS.-The Haytian ex-
lies have decided to postpone their rev
olution against Hippolyte's rule in
Haytl until December, in order that
the coffee crop may be first harvested.
General Mangnat, the leader of the
revolutonists, Is having gorgeous uni
forms for hlmself aud followers pre-
pared in order 10 overawe the Hsyiian
natives. He has also purchased yes
sci winch he "a armlng as a gunboat.
The revolutionists frankly admit that
their main object is TO obtain possession
of the Haytisn treasury. Hippolyte,
VINO has looted the treasury, II loath
10 surrender hls soft berth and has
made elaborate defenses against his
enemies.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
RAGING ELEMENTS.
severe Storm Strikes Buffalo and Wrecks
Electric Wires East.

Electric Wires East.
BUFFALO, \. y, Nov. ls.-A wind
and snow storm that struck Buffalo
about o'clock this afternoon p.aved
havoc with telegraph, telephone and
electric light wires all over western
New York. The Western Union wires
are IN frightful shape east of here.
Between Rochester and Syracuse, on
the New York Central railroad. there
are more than 100 breaks in the COM
mercIal and railroad wires. West OF
Buffalo business is moving without de-
lay. At midnight the wind reached q
velocity of fifty miles an hour.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
Strikers Seek Work.

HOMESTEAD, Nov. lS.-At least / 900
men made application for work at the
Carnegie mills today. About 800 la
borers were gwen employment, and the
others will be placed as the company
needs them. The members of the
Amslgamated association still remain
firm and will hold till the last.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19

Two Sailors Lose Their Lives in Seeking
TO Save Them.

EAST TAwAs, Nov. ls.-Iu last nights
gale, which WAS the worst for some
time, the schooner T. NJ. paunding
parted her anchor chain aud was
driven agains; dock. In trying to
spring to the docks, as che struck,
Jacob Bush and Henry LsParte were
Knocked into the water. Bush was
crushed between two piles. but LaPsrte
clung TO pile for nearly 80 hour in
hearing Of the rest of the crew who
could do nothing 10 save him. He
finally dropped back into the water ex-
haueted and wss drowned.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19

WAsHTSaroS. Nov. Is. - Senator
Ksnna r not expected TO live. He hsd
two attacks OF hesrt trouble last night,
whieh Il wss feared would carry hira
oil He .a little hstter today, bus il
vii be surprise II he RECEIVERS.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19

Ikrz5xe. Nos. 1s-ShsrE Pollock
and Prosecuting ATTORNEY MAYNARD
were in Grsnd Ledge investigating TIE
murder Of William Ismpmsn. Who
va beaten b. death wusls in te5 Mon
dsv night. The old rnan e pockets bad
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19

old. The other western men promi-
nsntly mentioned for Cabinet places
are Governors Boles, Of lows; Peck, of
Wisconsin,; Boyd. of Nebraska, and
Francis, of Missouri
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19

urrAwA, Ont. Nov. Is.-JuIss Thir-
ren and Thomas Brown were killed IA
tals morning on The Parry sound raj
wsv. near this city. The accident =
supposed - nave been due - careless
BesS N handing the dvnsn1ise. An
inquest VII b. held TnlTren leaves .
VIE snd esght children.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19
HOMESTEAD STRIKE OFF.
The Announcement, VIII Be Made This
Morning.

BEAVER FAILS, Pa, Nov. lS.-The
Carnegie strikers had large meeting
here tonight, and from the tenor OF
the speeches the strike, which was IN
augurated IN sympathy with the Home
stead men, will be officially declared
Oft at another meeting, which will be
held At 9 O'Clock tomorrow.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-19

tfsted BY Eating Canned Meats.
CoLUNBUs, o., Nov. is.-A case of
uholesale poisoning by eating canned
meat IL reported here today. About
twenty persons bave been Affected "a
i've a.ffereat households, soa although
with one exception they al seem % be
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-11-06
Benson Republicans.

The Republicans of Benson held a meeting on Thursday night at which nearly all the candidates were pres- ent The meeting was called to order and Major Montanden was chosen chairman. He thanked the meeting, and spoke for half hour on the issues of the day, and was heartily applaud ed throughout.
 George Cheyney spoke, as did also W. H. Stilwell. The latter scored AL len English most unmercifully and made many votes for him. The next morning the party went to Willeox, where they held forth last night. They returned to-day and went on to Bis bee, where Gov, Murphy will talk to- night.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-11-06
A Household Remedy.

ALLcocK's POROUS PLAsTERs are the only reliable plasters ever produced. Fragrant, clean, inexpensive and nev- CT failing; they fully meet all the re- quirements of household remedy and should always be kept on hand. For the relief and cure of weak back weak muscles, lamenness, stiff or en- larged joints, pains in the chest, small of the back and around the hips strains, stitches and all local pains ALLcocK's POROUS PLAsTERs are un. equalled.
 Beware of limitations aud do not be deceived by misrepresentation. Ask for ALLcocK's, and let no solicitation or explanation induce you to accept s substitute.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-11-06
At the Can Can.

As the campaign is about to close, the Can Can restaurant management is making great preparations for the rush of the coming week. There is nothing that makes a man feel good nstured as quickly or as successfully as a good meal. and this popular res taurant will make everyone feel good natured after the heat of the contest To-nsrrew the Sunday dinner will be replete with all ssasonable delicacies. Turkey and cranberry sauce and toothsome entrees and fat beef and Southdown mutton will partially make up the bill of fare. For dessert fruits, nuts, cake and choice pastry and mince pie will be served.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-11-06
At Bisbee.

The meeting ct Bisbee last night was grand affair in every way. The spacious rink was crowded to its ut most capacity to hear Mark Smith. He was given an ovation such as no other speaker during the campaign has received. Mir. Smith was at his best and held the audience for over an hour with breathless attention. He refuted the scandslous charges made against him, and treated his subject in a masterly manner. He was cheered to the echo. Allen English spoke for half an hour. He paid his respects to w. H. Stilweli, who had been stump ing the county to defeat him. He showed conclusively the falsity of the charges made against him and called attention to the fact that Supervisor John Montgomery had passed on every bill as we'll as the other super visors, and that his official life was open at the supervisors office for pub lie inspection. The Bisbee brass band discoursed patriotic airs and the en- thusiasm was simply immense.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-11-06
BANKS BOARDING GOLD.
An OminOus Outlook for Sil. yer, Say Henry Clews
 X Company.

The New York banking house of Henry Clews & Co, in its weekly fin ancial circular, says;
 The notable, not to say ominous feature at all points is the disposition of the banks to keep their gold and get more. This inclination may be attri- buted in part to the continuous pur- chases of Austro- Hungary, and to the boarding of the Russian government for some inscrutab.e purpose; but it is no doubt also stimulated by the po- sition oi the silver question, which is brought into unusual prominence by the forthcoming monetary conference in Brussels. The very fact of the au- thoritive discussion of the question is calculated to create sensitiveness, if not certain degree of precaution. Finsnciers have to provide against the worst possible contingencies in any given situation; and European bankers are asking: "What if the conference fails, and all hope of re- storing silver has to be aban doned?" As such result would involve a stil further serious degradrtion of silver, the possibility of its causing a rush among the great banks for gold in or der to put themselves more firmly on the single standard oasis. is too obvious to be disregarded. Beside this, it is not improbable that some of the na- tions may deem it to their advantage to go into the conference backed by the prestige of being holders of ample stocks of gold.