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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-08
APPEALS TO CONGRESS.

Col. EaskeI Attacks the Custom
Into Which Legislatures Are Fallen
COLUMBIA. s. c., Dec. IA joint resolu-
ton by Mr.. Pearman asking congress to re-
established the free coinage of silver and TO
instruct our senators and representatives I'm
congress to urge the same come up In the
House to-day for a second reading. Col
John q. Haskell OF Columbia moved to In
neflnitely postpone ii. He said the practice
of legislatures seeking to instruct congress-
men who are elected by the same people as
legislators are, is vicious one. He had Of
late mingled a great deal with financiers
and capitalists. and he knew that the
senseIess assaults made by demagogues and
disappointed politicians are doing South
Carolina untold injury, and unless
the legislature by intelligent and liberal
legislation oonvinces the world that no
empty headed demegogue can lead us astray
into attacks upon property invested in corr
porations Investments will cease. II the
resolution was passed it would be accepted
as an indication that the people have learned
nothing and are still ready TO be lead astrsy
by demagogues. and will bring certain aud
speedy injury upon the state. The debate
on the resolution was adjourned.
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DANVILLB's MEETING.
The Old Ofncers Re-eiected-Ths
nual Report Delayed.

The Old Of1cers Re-eiected-Ths An
nual Report Delayed.
NEW YORK, Dec. THE annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Richmond and
Danviile Railroad Company was held at
Richmond to-day. The Richmond Terminal
Company voted 49,7s3 shares and out
side stockholders voted 1S shares.
w. G. OAkman was reelected president
The following board of directors were
elected: William P. Clyde, George J. Gould,
r. g. Hayes, K. P. Howell, J. 9. Maben
John C. Moore James S. Pace, John A.
Rutherford, Thomas F. Ryan, George F.
Stone, William z. Strong and Samuel
Thomas, all New Workers except Mr..
Howell OF Atlanta and Mr.. Pace of Rioh-
mond.
The vice president said that owing to Lhe
pressure OF business on account of the re-
ceivership having such a vast amount of
court work TO look after the auditors had
not had time to prepare the annual report,
which Mr.. Rutherford was assured would
soon be completed.
The meeting adjourned subject to the call
of the chairman.
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NO wARsaIps ON THE LAKES.
The Treaty With Great Britain on the
subject Sttll In Force.


Subject Still in Force.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-President Hsrri-
son sent the Senate a report from the Sec
retsry OF State to-day answering the Sem
ate resolution Of April IL, 1892. about the
treaty Of 1917 between the United States
and Great Britain respecting the main
tenance Of armed vessels on the great lakes.
The secretary says the terms of the treaty
are held by the depsr tment of state TO
be still in force and neither power is main
tanning armed vessels on the lakes
Ia violation thereof. The report
shows that subsequent to the
notification by President Lincoln,
in 1855, which was ratified by congress In
1865, OF the desire of the United States TO
withdraw from the treaty, diplomatic
correspondence ensued with the result that
on March 8. 1865, the Unhted States min
lister at London was instructed to withdraw
the previous notice. This was communi-
Gated to Sir f. Bruce, the British minister,
by Secretary Seward on June 16, 1865, at
which date the correspondence in regard to
che termination OF the treaty of 1917 ceased
Since that time it has been regarded by
both governments as continuing IN force
and effect.
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CONFERENCE BY TEE HEBREWS
A Decision in Favor Of Representa-
ton at the Chicago Ooneress.

A Decision in Favor Of Representa-
ton at the Chicago Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-The first business
considered at the second days session Of the
union American Hebrew congregations
w0s reading reports from various commit
tees. The finance committee reported total
receipts Of $26 ,539. The maintenance OF the
Hebrew Union College for seventeen months
amounted to $22, ,S04.
The matter OF the part TO be taken by the
hebrews in the religious congress to be held
In connection with the worlds fair in Au-
gust OF neKt year was presented In the re-
port OF the special committee 10 which was
referred the communication from the CEN
tral conference Of aabbis petitionins the
COUNCIL to cooperate With It
in proper representation of
Judaism ab the congress of religion
IL Is proposed to treat of subjects histori-
cally. subdivided into biblical, medieval and
modern, giving history of Jewish beliefs
and customs in various lands and times.
The history Of the domestic and inner social
life OF the Jews In various periods, and a
history OF the education Of the Jewish peo-
pie, public and private, will also be shown.
The report recommends that the conference
send special invitation TO representative
men and women to take part.
The convention adjourned to meet at New
Orleans in january, 1894.
The members of the conference were re-
ceived by President Harrison at the execu-
tive mansion this afternoon.
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PROHIBITION IN CAROLINA.
A Substitute for the Dispensary b
Voted Down.


A Substitute for the Dispensary Bill
Voted Down.
COLUMBIA. 8. c.. Dec. THE prohibi-
ton struggle is on. The consideration OF tho
majority report. recommending the pass
age Of the Childs bill, lengthy measure
providing for the appointment of county
agents to dispense liquor only for sacra-
mental, medical and scientific purposes.
came up in the House to-day. Mr.. Blease
OF Newberry moved TO strike out all the
bill after the enacting words and insert his
bill, which In few words prohibits the sale
OF liquor under penalty Of a fine of from
$500 to $1,000, or imprisonment In the
penitentiary from FIVE to ton years for
each offense. The amendment was tabled
by vote OF 81 to 25.
The debate then continued several hours
and a recess was taken till Tonight. Tho
speech Of the day was made by Representa-
tive John p. Thomas Of Hichland, who
showed that with license law South Caro-
lima now had q smaller number of retail
liquor dealers per capita Of population than
any state In the union except Alabama and
Arkansas, and that the prohibition state Of
Vermont has 80 per cent. more saloons In
proportion to population than South Caro-
lima.
The discussion on the prohibition bill con-
sumed both the day and night sessions of
the House. No attempt at debate was made
by the prohibitionists and they let the other
side do all the talking. A motion to table
the motion to strike out the snacting words
of the bill was carried by vote Of 90 TO Al
and further debate was adjourned until to-
morrow night.
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LANDS OF THE INDIANS.
Senator Vest Precipitates the Debate
In the Senate.

In the Senate.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 7.-Senator Vest pre-
cipitased the Indian debate In the Senate by
calling up his joint resolution for the ap-
pointmelt of commission TO negotiate
with the 6S, 900 Indians of the five civilized
tribes for surrender to the United States Of
IS ,000. 600 of acres occupied by them, after
retaining enough for homes in severalty for
themselves and their belongings. Mr.. Vest
drew an animated picture Of the lawless-
ness prevailing in the Indian Territory and
Of the feeling prevailing in Missouri, Texas,
Arkansas and Kansas in favor OF the ab-
sorption CT the territory by the states.
Mr.. Plstt of Connecticut, who has been
looking into this question during the sum-
mer rs one of the subcommittee. promised
10 continue the debate at an early day.
An unusual incident of the proceedings
OF the Senate was the offering Of the OPEN
ing prayer by Rabbi Joseph Silverman of
Temple Emanuel, New York, who is at
tending the rabhis' convention here. DR..
silverman did not follow the custom Of the
orthodox jews by covering bis head, but
stood bareheaded during the proceedings
ANThoPTIoNs PETITIONS.
Numerous petitions from various states
for and against the passage of the anti
options bill was presented and referred to
the committee on agriculture.
Mr.. Hin introduced a bill to repeal the
act Of July IA, 1890. directing the purchase
Of silver bullion and the issue Of treasury
notes thereon. It was referred to the COM
mite on finance.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr..
Vest as 10 the alleged partisan action Of
employees Of the censui bureau was referred
70 the committee on contingent expenses.
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JAY GOULD'S LAST WILL.
1T WAS MADE IN 1884 BEFORE THE
DEATH OF HIS WIFE.


Helen Given the Use of the house at
Irvington and an Income OF $4,000
a Month-George Given 100000
in Recognition of His Services to
Bis Father.
NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Jay Gould's will was
given 10 the public to-day. It was made
In December. 1884, during the Lifetime of
his wife, making provision for her benefit,
which failed by reason OF her death, after
which various oodicils were attached.
Several legacies are left to sisters and
Others in comparatively small, amounts.
He gives to his daughter Helen un-
Ill his youngest child arrives of age
the use Of the residence at Irvington, COM
monty called "Lyndhurst, :" free from taxes,
and all the furniture. books. paintings and
household contents therein; and also SO, 900
per month, stating that this was done in
the expectation that bis minor children
Anna and Frank j.. as well as his son
Howard-will, during the period above pro-
vided for, make their home with Helen.
SON or George, he gives $500, 900, TO be held
In trust by George, with authority to apply
the same to the support and education Of
said grandson, pay one-fourth to him at the
age OF rs, one-fourth at 30 and the remain
ing half at IS, with power 10 pay the same
at earlier periods, In the discretion of his
father.
THE GIFT TO BIS SON GEORGE.
To his son George he makes a bequest
substantially in the following words: "My
beloved son, George J. Gould, having de-
veloped remarkable business ability, aud
having for twelve years devoted himself
m tr, TrNxy hu ATSV he of
five years taken entire charge Of all my
difficult interests, l hereby fix the value
OF his services at So, ,000.000 payable as fol-
lows: $500, 900 in cash, less the amount ad-
vanced by me for the purchase of house
for him On Fifth avenue, New York city !;
$500, 600 In Missouri Pacific 8 per cent.
mortgage bonds; $500, 900 in st. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern Railway Company
consolidated 5 per oent. bonds; $500, 900 in
Missouri Pacific railway trust per cent.
10000 shares of Manhattan railway stock;
10, 900 shares OF Western Union stock and
10000 shares Of Missouri Pacific stock-All
70 be taken and treated as worth par"
TO BE MANAGED BY THE CHILDREN.
BE appoints as executors and trustees of
his will his sons, George, Edwin aud How
ard, and his daughTer, Helen, and most
ample provision for the young children,
Frank and Anna. There Ia the usual pro-
vision thas the property OF his daughters
10 for their sole separate uses free from any
estate or control OF their husbands, and pro-
hibiting all dispositions or charges by any
Of the legatees by way OF anticipation or
otherwise. There Is provision that If any
OF bis children marry without the consent
OF a majority of the executors and trustees,
then the share allotted such child shall be re-
duced one-half, and the other half of such
shall be transferred to such persons as under
the laws OF New York would take the same
IL the testabor had died intestate.
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a DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE.
The Party's Senators Talk Over the
Whole Situation.

The Party's Senators Talk over the
Whole Situation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. THE democratic
senator's had their first good talk since the
election to-day. They had SO much to talk
about that it wes nearly 2x hours before
they came out from their conference. Be-
sides the regular steering committee for the
session they created q special caucus COM
mittee TO advise the democrats of the west
ern states, especially Wyoming and Mon
tsna, Ia their efforts to secure the fruits Of
victory in the shape Of senators. The dem
ocrats here fear that the republicans in those
states, where the Legislatures are close, will
resort to any means to elect senators, and
they propose to checkmate them IL possible.
The discussion ia the conference ranged all
the way from the nomination of ex-Repre~
sentative McComas, which was condemned
because It seemed q reward for his services
as secretary of the republican national COM
mittee, and because he was u radical force
bill advocate, TO the anti-options bill, to
which new opposition developed.
The conference lasted two hours and was
attended by every member in the city.
When the time came for that subject 10 re-
ceive serious consideration, Senator Nor
gan announced that owing TO his expected
absence from the country as one of the
Bering sea arbitrators he deemed 10 best to
retire from the committee of public lands
and Senator Villas OF Wisconsin was
selected to fill the vacancy.
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FAILED FOR S6oo,ooo.

Banking and Merchandise Firm OF
Greenville Goes to the Wall.
GREENvILLE, MISS, Dec. THE firm
OF L. & N. Wilezinski collapsed yesterday.
The liabilities are estimated at $500, 900.
The firm was established here in 1881, and
from the first year Of its existence did the
largest banking and wholesale merchandise
business In the Mississippi valley. The
cause of the disaster lies in the facr that In
the past three years the Mississippi delta
has produced but scanty crops of cotton.
When every nerve was being strained 70
weather the financial storm rumor started
that the firm bad suooumbed and had been
attached. A run started, which caused the
suspension.
OTHER FIRMS DRAGGED DOWN.
Besides this firm at GreenyiIle there ia
carried under by this failure the firm OF
Wilezinski & Reizer at Erwin aud Joe
Wilezinski, large planter, will also be
forced TO the wall. Other banks expecting
q run, compelled depositors Co give the
statutory notice before withdrawing de-
posits. Several other small firms were com
pelled to make assignments, and there ia a
possibility Of more following,
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a SILVER SCARE.

Forward Business in the London
Market at q Standstill.
LONDON, Dec. Under fear Of suspen-
sion by the United States Of the Sherman
aot, and a sudden change In the financial
policy In British India, forward business in
the silver market here virtually ceased.
Dealings are confined to spot silver. Lead
ing eastern BANKERS do not believe any
precipitate action will be taken by eithor
America or India, but they are fortifying
themselves against surprise
The Financial NeVs suggests that the
compromise on the silver question In the
United States will take the form of a re-
turn to the Bland act.
Silver is so unsettled that dealers refuse
TO quote. All silver securities are down.
Rupee paper declined l1Sd, Mexican Ga
24d. Mexican railway first 1ssd and second
preferred ed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-08
SMITHS TRIAL FOR HEREsY.

The Professor Sums Up the Evidence
and Demands Acquittal.
CINCINNATI, O., Dec. TN his argument
in his defense to-day Prof. Smith summed
up the evidence and claimed that the
prosecution had failed to prove that he
violated any essential requirements of the
Westminster system. He asked. therefore,
that he be found not guilty.
Dr. McKibben denied that the prosecu-
tion committee sought TO force a new ia
terpretation upon the confession of faith,
and argued that the scriptures are absos
lutely free from error when interpreted in
their natural and intended sense. The case
will probably 60 to the presbytery Thurs
dav
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-08
OFF FOR FLORIDA.

Government Officials and Capitalists
on an Inspection Tour.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA party of off,
cials and capitalists left tonight for Flor
ida. 1t includes Secretary Rusk. Chemist
Wiley Of the department. of agriculture.
Congressman Hatch, chairman of the COM
mittee on agriculture, and several gentle
men interested In reclamation OF swamp
lands OF the state OF Florida. The officials
go for the purpose Of inspecting the recla-
nation experiments. While there investi-
CATION will be made with a view of deter
mining whether the cane sugar industry
can be profltably established.
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ANrIoPTIoNs LEGISLATION.

Senator Washburn Denies That There
is Any Change Of Sentiment.
Senator Washburn said to-day that the
remonstrances against the passage of the
anti-options bill pouring into the Senate are
inspired by exchanges and other orgauiza-
tions which have been fighting the bill from
the first 81 can find no change In sen ii
ment." he said, ''among the democratic
senators. The rise of cents q pound
IN cotton has not affected public opinion a
single iota."
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Senator WASH
burn said to-day: 81 shall not call up the
anti-opsions bill before Monday. wait un-
til then at che request OF senator's. who in-
formed me chat Ii would be an accommoda-
ton to them, inasmuch as they have great
deal OF departmental business to attend to
this week. There is no truth In the report
that will abandon the billn
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BRITISH FARMERS.
A National Conference In Session a
London.

A National Conference In Session at
London.
LONDON. Dec. IA national conference
OF British agriculturists was held at st.
James hall, Piccsdilly, this morning in con-
formity with resolutions adopted by the
various chambers Of agriculture throughout
Great Britain. with q view 30 relieving the
distressed condition OF British trade 10 gen
eral, aud British agriculture In particular.
and also declaring that no permanent good
can be attained without some stringent
measures being adopted by which the British
producer shall be placed upon footing
where he can have fairer competition with
the foreign producer. Representatives were
present from nearly every chamber OF agri-
culture In the kingdom. There was gen.
eral consensus of opinion In favor Of pro-
lection for agricultural products.
Rt. Hon. James Lowther presided at the
conference.
UNFAIR COMPETITION.
The conference adopted a resolution to
the effect that unfair competition untaxed
foreign imports with home produce aud
manufactures, which are subject to heavy
internal taxes, is an anomaly, and does In
Justice by causing diminution Of the de-
mand for home labor, and by contracting
the purchasing power of the country,
adversely affects every trade and industry
IN the country and that competing imports
should pay duty, not less than the rate of
taxation on the home industry, In order 20
place them on a level with articles OF home
production.
The conference adopted almost unani-
mously resolution In favor OF bimetal-
iiem, and then adjourned
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sPAIN's CABINET.

A Resolution of Confidence Over
Which the Deputies Split.
MADRID. Dec. THE cabinet council
decided that the ministers should not re-
sign until after resolution OF no confidence
had been passed by the congress. The reso-
luton was presented to-day, but was SC
worded that dissident conservatives refused
to vote for it. It passed by vote of IO7 to
Z. almost three-quarters of the deputies re-
fusing TO participate in the ballot. The
abstention Of dissdent conservatives from
voting revealed the irreconcilabllity OF the
government factions and the cabinet will
resign.
THE PREMIER RESIGNS.
MADRID, Dec. 7, IL p. M.-Don Antonio
Cauovas del Sstillo. the Spanish premier,
has resigned.
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GOVERNMENT DEFICIENCIES.

The House Appropriations Committee
Calls for Estimates.
WASHINGTON, Dec. THE House COM
mittee on appropriations has called on the
Secretary Of the Treasury for all estimates
OF probable deficiencies under the govern
ment, so the committee may be able TO
ascertain the true condition OF the treasury
and be guided accordingly In making it's
appropriations for the coming fiscal year.
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REVENUE LAW CHANGES.

ACommittee Appointed 20 Investigate
the Matter.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Tin the House to-
day, Representative Miller of Wisconsin
offered a joint resolution directing the
president Of the Senate and speaker of the
House TO appoint committee of three sem
ators and five representatives to investigate
as to the propriety Of changing the revenue
laws and report TO the next congress. The
preamble TO the resolution states that the
result Of the recent election indicates that
a large portion Of the people expect and de-
sire such change.
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FOSTERS ANNUAL REPORT.
The secretsry's Estimate of The
Revenue and Receipts.

Revenue and Receipts.
WASHINGTON, Dec. THE annual re-
port Of the Secretary Of the Treasury shows
the total receipts of the government for tn 9
the fiscal year ending June 30 as $425 1868, =
260, and the expenditures S415, ,95S, ,SO6. The
total estimated revenues for 1894 are placed
at S490. l2l 1855. The total estimated ap-
preparations, excluding the sinking fund,
are S457, %, 1886.
The secretary opines that the business
community having full knowledge of the
proposed tariff reductions, the Inevitable
result will be a falling cf in importations
and corresponding decrease in the reve-
nue., the extent of which no one will be able
to measure until business shall adjust itself
to the new conditions.
THE SUPPLY OF GOLD.
Referring to the gold supply, the secre>
tary says receipts for the current and next
fiscal year are unlikely if the present con-
ditions continue TO fall below expenditures; I;
yet, in view Of the fact that the surplus
for this year will be small upon the basis
stated, with probability OF falling of re-
ceipts for the cause mentioned, he thinks
the revenues should be so increased as to
enable the treasury to maintain a gold re-
serve OF not less than $l25, ,0O0, 600 TO main
tain comfortable working balance in the
treasury cash.
AN ADDITIONAL TAX ON WHISKY.
AS general revision of the customs laws
is probable, he does not feel like suggesting
any special method for increasing the reve-
nue., though he thinks an additional tax on
whisky, which could be collected without
additional cost. would furnish an easy
method. The secretary says the value OF
our foreign commerce Imports and exports
of merchandise) for the last fiscal year were
greater than in any previous year. 1t
amounted TO 1857, $50 $40, as against
81, ,729, ,3S9006.
HIS ESTIMATE OF THE RECEIPTS
Referring to his estimates Of the receipts,
the secretary says they are based upon con-
ditions prevailing prior to the late election.
Public opinion having decreed q change in
policy, particularly in the tariff laws, the
altered conditions resulting therefrom rem
der IL impossible at the present time to esti-
mate the annual income with any marked
degree of accuracy. and 1t is impossible to
predict the effect such proposed radical
changes would have upon the future reve-
nueH
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CALIFORNIA's NEXT SENATOR.

Senator Stanford Claims That Ee Will
Be Republican.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA telegram Ia
said to have been received from Senator
Stanford Of California. stating that the
next senator from that state will be a re-
publican. Within the last day or two de-
cided feeling has prevailed that the demo-
Gratis will be unable to organize the Senate
without the assistance of the populists. The
republicans still assert that they will not
undertake 10 prevent reorganization an
taQonistio TO them