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But Republican Stupidity and In
competency Have Made 1t
Not Available.
And the Administration Ia Blum.
dering Along Praying for
March 6.
Whom 1t Will Saddle Its Desperate State
of Muddied Affairs on Its Dom
ocratio Successor.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE question a.
maintain the gold reserve was precip pitated
on the senate in an amendmont by Shsr-
man. Stewars raised a point Of order
against il. hut it was overFuled. He ap-
pealed and the appeal was laid on the table.
twenty-eiRht 10 eighteen. The merits of
the amendment we're discussed for the re-
mainder of the day. In the course of the
discussion Stewart said there is no necas-
sity to soil bonds and buy coin. There was
plenty in the treasury. There was over
5000, 100000 of silver coin and bullion in
the treasury and $l00,OOo,0O0 gold. making
over $7OO, 100000 in coin. or what might be
converted into coin. II silver is good
money for the people IL is good for every
body and there ia plenty of it.
Mills moved to strike out tho fve-year
provision and leave the bonds redeem able
at the pleasure of the government. Sher-
man thought it not wise TO venture in that
line. He didn't believe any consider able
amount of three per cent. bonds would
ever be issued. At the same time the con-
tingency shonld be provided for. Power to
issue would, he thought. enable the score
tary OF the treasury to maintain the gold
reserve withous issuing them.
Teller opposed tho amendment, whicn. he
said. came to the senate because the bank
ers and brokers of New York desired that
the government might issue securities on
which they might bank. Voorhees, sup
ported the amendment. Without disposinp
Of IL the senate adjourned.
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USES HIS LEFT EAR.
The Deaf Pensioner Who Has y Telephone
A Democrat.

The Deaf Pensioner Who Has = Telephone
A Democrat.
WASHINGTON. Feb 17.-In the house to-
day the senate bill was passed extending to
the north Pacific ocean the provisions OF
the statute for the protection of fur seals.
After two or three displays of temper by
different members, as relic of yesterdays
warfare, the pension bill was taken up and
consideration completed. Grout desired
to reply to Turpin's remarks of yesterday
about deaf pensioner stationed at a tels-
phone. He (Grout) had ascertained that
this man was democrat and among the
names of those who recommended him for
the place was that OF Judge Gresham. Tha
man was assistant adiudicatinR officer. He
drew Il pension for total deafness of the
right ear, but as the sslephone was at the
desk OF another officer he occasionally Put
his left ear to it. Laughter.
The committee then rose and reported
the bill to the house. After scene OF oon-
fusion, during which tho speaker appealed
10 the members to conform to the rules of
the house, the bill was passed.
Tho postotfce appropriation bill was
taken up. The amendment was agreed to
increasing the appropriation for the pay
ment of salaries of pos.otfics clerks. aud
without disposing of the bill the committee
rose and the house adjourned.
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HOME RULE BILL READ.
Second Reading Set for March ia
tackled by tho Opposition.

Second Reading Set for March 13-At.
tackled by tho Opposition.
LONDON, Feb. 17.-In the commons TO-
day Morley, chief secretary for Ireland
stated that new regulations would be is
sued Immediately to the police. and the
Irish executive is considering whether to
appeal from the decision to the house OF
lords, or to ask parliament to settle the
question by enactinR legislation to put a
stop to the practice of ejeotinR people from
their homes at night. Chamberlain re-
sumed debate on the homo rule bill. He
declared the bill sowed the seeds Of future
discontsnt. and paved the way to demands
certain to be urged when England's emer-
gency became Ireland's opportunity. II
was recommended as final settlements. yet
deprived the Irish parliament of all con-
troll of trade and commerce.
The speaker reminded tho house that
Parnell insisted that no fiuality is possible
until ireland has power to impose retalia-
tory duties. Instead of guaranteeing i'm
perial unity the bill involved risk to the ex-
istence of the United Kingdom. He hest
tated to think Of the country's position in
coming to the imperial parliament to en-
barrass and hamper the governments in
times of difficulty. Ireland would get what
she demanded. or seriously cripple Great
Britain's struggle for existence. Chamber
lain also declared that the measure loft the
imperia! parliament with not shadow of
genuine supremacy. lie also attacked the
financial proposals.
Gosohen severely criticised the bill,
especially the financial clauses. Tho bill,
he said, would mover pass. Perhaps another
one would come. If 80, it should be bound
together with tho other two and labelled,
Failures to solve an insolvable problem"
hnTna rn1A
first time and the second reading fixed for
March l3
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FROZE HIM OUT.
Gen. Carr's Righteous Protest Against &
Scandalous Political bargain.

Gen. Carr's Righteous Protest Against q
Scandalous Political bargain.
ST.. Louis, Feb. T.--Brig. Gen. E. A.
Carr, whose retirement is alleged in some
quarters to have been brought about with
a purpose, filed with the president viRor-
GUS protest. In his letter, after quoting
the orders sent him at his promotion, he
says 'In accordance with the above re-
ported on the frat day OF
August and saw Gen. Schctie!d in
person. lie told me he promised
you would, if promoted. retire from ac-
tive service in time for you to fill the
vacancy occasioned by such retirement. |
was astoundsd at this statement and told
Gen. Schofield that had l known such a
promise would not have accepted the ap-
pointment of brigadier- general. Now am
made without my knowledge OF consent,
and when l deo!ino am threatened by Gen.
Schofield with forcible retirement.
My record in the army is the only leg
acy have to trnnsmit to my posterity, and
l am determined that no act of mine, By
accepting promotion, secured by unauthor-
lied promises of immediate retiremept.
shall be part OF that record. / appeal to
you. therefore, Mr.. President. to consider
the situation in which ] havs been placed
without my knowledge or consent, and |
also do respectfully but earnestly protect
against any action being taken looking to
my involuntary retirement from the active
list OF the army, without. at least, a full
hearing of my side Of the case, which has
so far been but imperfectlY presented. l
am, sir. with great respect, your abedient
servant. Il. A. CARR,
"Brigadier and Brevet Major General.
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Considerations Which Induced Her
to Submit Peacefully to
the Revolution.
Minister Stevens Assumption of
q Protsotorate Disavowed by
Secretary Foster.
Affairs on the Islands in Pcaceful Con
dition According to the Latest Re-
ports by Steamer.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE documents
laid before the senate on the Hawaiian
question contain the hitherto unpublished
protest OF Queen Lilioukalani. addressad to
President Harrison. In it she says some of
her subjects. aided by aliens. renounosd
LOYALTY and revolted against the constitu-
tionnl government Of the kingdom. Upon
receiving proof that the United States min
lister Rbetted thoir unlawful moyeme ments
and caused troops to be landed for that
purpose. she submitted to force, believing
he could not have acted that way unless by
authority Of the United States government.
This action on her part. she says, was
prompted by three considerations; The
futility OF a conflict with the United States;
desire to avoid violence, bloodshed and the
destruction Of property; and the certainty
she felt that this government will right
whatever wrongs may have been inflicted in
the premises. This appeal. says the queen,
IL not mnde for herself personally. but for
her people. who hitherto have always on
1oyed tho friendship and protection of The
United states.
Tho provisional government refused her
permission to send by the only available
vessel. the one in which their envoys sailed.
her statement of facts. and therefore she
was compelled TO wait until about the Sec
ond of February before being able to dis
patch her envoy. She trusts no steps will
he taken by the government of tho United
States until her cause has been heard. This
letter bears date Honolulu. Jan. 18.
The information conveyed in the San
Francisco dispatches relating to the satis-
factory progress Of affairs in Hawaii ia re-
csived With much pleasure by the commis-
sione1s of the provisional government.
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WINNER MUST TAKE ALL.
hut Mitchell Won't Have 1t That Way.
Wants = sure Thing.

But Mitchell Won't Have 1t That Way
Wants = sure Thing.
New YoRK. Feb. H.-Charley MITCHELL
the English puRilist, met William A. Brady
and Billy Delaney, Corbet1s representa-.
tivss, NJ tho World office at four O'Clock
this afternoon. For An hour and a half
the atmosphere in the sporting editors
room was filled with English finesse nnd
American oratory. Mitchell wants diyi-
sion OF tho purse to be fought for, and no
negotiations ended all in air for tho pr e.
ent. Brady and friends kept the M MitcheIl
party waiting half an hour and then forced
themselves thr ongh a crowd of 5000 persons
gathered about the building. and proceed
ings then commenced. Mitchell thereuJon
produced twenty $500 bills and Brady COW
amount S20.Oo0, Was turned over to the
temporary stakeholder. The tight was
then fixed for the seocnd week in Decem-
Der, place OF contest left open so clubs
may bid for it, and I'm tho end the club
offering the largest purse which is agree
able to both men will be given the contest.
Mitchell wanted to fight Corbett in a
twelve.foot ring. but Brady said a cham
pionship battle could not be fought under
suoh conditions. and marquis of Queens
berry rules for finish fight in a twenty
four foot ring were agreed to. 1t was ar
SuAkOA sAhs c0CA COHbobth buOUlU pIOs
vide himself with one. two, three, four
and fvs-ounce gloves. and use the smallest
the club would allow.
Phil Dwyer was selected as final stake
holder. II was also agreed that the referee
should be tho official referee Of tho club
whore the fight takes place; the fight to be
to finish. the referee having no power to
interfere in that respect.
Then came denouement which threat
ems to disrupt the whole proceedings.
Bradv said the winner would, of course,
take the whole purse but Mitchell objected,
saying he thought thore should be a divis-
ion. Brady wanted all or nothing, but was
willing to permit $1,000 to 60 to the loser
for training expenses. Mitchell, however,
demanded that the purse be divided so and
20 per cent. Brady would not agree to this
but finally consented to let the loser have
81, 500. Mitchell would accept no propo-
siticn except his own, and the meeting ad-
journed till tomorrow to permit Brady to
telegraph Corbett what further concession
he will make.
Corbstt's reply came late to- night. as fol-
lows: IF can't whip that windbaQ don't
want cent. Winner must take all.'
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

There was no election for Senator Friday.
President Harrison IL enjoyinea a quiet
rest at Benijios' duoking shore near Balti :
more.
The will OF ex-senator Joseph L. Nc
Donald was broken by jury at Indian
apolis.
The Nubian Enamel works in the town of
Cragin, near Chicago, burned. Loss $780,
000 insured.
Il. II. Roberts, assistant United States
treasurer at New York. has been elected
president of the Grand International bank.
Of New York.
Tho houss Of the Washington legisla
turs passed . bill making il unlawful to
buy, sell or give away. or manufacture
cigarettes or cigarette paper.
In row between Polish and Hungarian
employees of the Illinois steel company at
Chicago. ID. SossiE. James Miller and Albert
Swartaall were fatally injured.
Elmer Williams, ex-president of the de-
funct Continental National bank, of Kan
aas CITY. is under arrest on tho charge Of
selling bank stock under false pretensss
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QUIET ON THE ISLANDS.
According to Reports Brought by tho Las
steamer

According to Reports Brought by tho Last
| Steamer.
FAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-THE stenmship o
Belgic, from Hong Kong and Yokohama.
which arrived this morning, touched at
Honolulu Fsb. 10, leaving a Chinuman who
came down with the smallpox soon after
leaving Yokohama. AS tho vessel lacked a
clean bill of health fom Honolulu, she was
sent to quarantine. and the full extent OF
| her news from Hawaii will not be known
till after the vessel is fumigaied. 1t is
learned, however, that everything was quiet
| in the islands. The provisional govern
ment is daily gaining the confidence and
approval of all classes. and the feeling
has so much improved thar the state
Of martial law was removed on the
9th, thouea n detachment of marines
from the steamer Boston is still
Quartered on shore. Everybody is anx-
iously awaiting the action of the United
States and willing to abide by tho decision.
steamiuR into the harbor as the Belsic was
leaving.
The provisional government elected s.
NJ. Damon vice president. to provide for
the contingency OF the president dying.
, resigning or becoming disabled. The gov
ernment also ordered ont OF print the royal
| nrma OF Hawaii, which had beon used Oh
| all official documents. This il regarded rs
direct preparation for annexation. When
the United states protoctoFate was estnb-
lishel tho right of habens corpus was re-
stored and martial Inv suspended. Voluu-
teer troops wera also disbandsd and causes
| of friction disappeared.
An international inoidsnt may fol-
low the arrest of {. s. Kynneraly. of tho
island of Hawaii. British subject. Whom
notice of the formation of the provisional
government reached JohAla. ho called a
mass meeting, tore down the proclamation
and doied the sheriff TO arrest him. The
provisional government. on hearing this.
sent orders Tor his arrest on tho charge of
melting sedition. Kynnersly is n promi-
nent man and an intimate friend of tho
British minister. and it is expected . clash
will follow.
The deposed queen lives quietly at her
residence In talk with an Associated
ptcsa representative she Haid: ~ IL not
tho Americans who arc making this trouble.
but those who received lands and suste-
nance from HAwaiians: who are par tly
Hawaiians themselves. but who are now
hanging bet cen heaven and hell. and IL
they obtained their dossrts would he in the
same condition that Bsslzsbub aud his fol-
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sIN ANTONIO, Feb. 17.-General Manager
Stubbs. OF the Southern Pacific, was here
to-day. When asked when the transfer of
the Arkansas Pass railway would take place,
he said he knew nothing about sroh trans
fer. The Southern Pacific company has
not purchased and don't want the Aransas
Pass. There ls corporation, how
ever, which he understands has
bought the property. 1t is the
Pacific Improvement company, IL concern
Incorporated under the laws of California.
Stubbs admitted that some stockholders OF
the improvement company and the South
ern Pacific were Identical. but claimed that
they are separate companies and the Aran-
sas Pass road will be operated as dis
tinot property, with Thos. stillman, of New
York, as probable president.
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POISON IN POLITICS.
Said to Have Been Used In the Wyoming
Senatorial Contest

Said to Have Been Used In the wyom ing
Senatorial Contest
CHEYENNE. Feb. IA sensation is prom.
ised in tho report Of the senate committee
in the Kline investigation. The charge is
that this member, a democrat. was poison I'd
by l.. Kabis. another member. in the inter
est of A. l.. News candidacy for the United
States senate. Kline was taken very i'll
after drinking liquor given him by Kabis.
One witness testified that he was offered
$50 by Kabis to get Kime out of town.
One physician says there was drug in the
whisky. Kabis introduced evidence in de-
fenss questioning the veracity of one de-
ponent and disputing the doctor. II is
possible Kubis will be expelled from the
senate.
AUSTIN, Texas Feb. 17.,-Repressntative
Smith, of Hill county. will introduce to-
morrow or Monday a concurrent resolution
reotinR that the acquisition of the Ar
ansas Pass system by the Southern Pa.
oitic. parallel line, is in violation of the
constitution. and instructing The attorney
general to take proceedings TO prevent
the control of the Aransns Pass by tho
Southern Pacific.
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PRocrEC1oRArE D1sAvowEp.
Minister Stevens Action Not Approved b
tile Admin 10 tration

Minister Stevens Action Not Approved by
tile Administration.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE correspon-
dence sent to the senate by the president
to accompany the Hawaiian treaty contains
the text Of Fosters dispatch of Feb. IL, an
abstract of which went out by the last mail
to Honolulu, disavowing Stevens protec-
torate. This important dispatch review
Stevens' act. then conludes: LAS far, there
fore, as your action amounts to acorediting,
at the request of the de facto sovereign
government of Hawaiian islands, the CO.
operation of the moral and material
forces of the United States for the
protection of life and property from ap-
pretended disorders. your action is com
mended. but as far as it may appear to
overstep that limit by setting the authority
and power OF the United States above that
Of the government of the Hawaiian islands.
in the capacity of proteoto-, or to impair in
my way the independents sovereignty Of the
Hawaiian Government by substituting the
flag and power of the United States rs the
symbol and manifestation of paramount
authority 1t is disavowed."
You arc authorized. upon receipt of
these Instructions, to arrange with the
commanding naval officer for the con-
tinued presence on shore Of such marine
force as practicable and requisite for the
Of the lives and the property inter
ests of citizens of the United States. and
the repression of lawlessness and public
disturbance threatening them, whent yer in
your Judgment it may be necessary SO to
do. or when such cooperative measures
niny be sought for good cause by the GOV
ernment of the Hawaiian islands, being,
howsve". always careful to make due dis
between those functions of vol
untary or accorded protection and the as
sumption of a protectorate over the Ha.
waian islauds by the United States. No
steps should be taken by you, or will be
sanctioned by this government, which
might tend to deroGats in any way from
I he independence of the COVE eminent of tho
Hawaiian islands. which the United States
has recognized as sovereign. and with
which they treat on terms OF sovereign
.quality"
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EXPECTS TO BLUNDER THROUGH.
Tho Sort of Financier the Republican,
Have Given Us.

The Sort OF Tinancier the Republicans
Have Given Us.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Secretary Foster
stated to-day that he would preserve tho
300, 100000 gold reserve at all hazards.
How. he could not say, but he stated with
emphasis that If necessary to issue bonds
to do it. he would 70 even to that extreme.
At present the free gold amounts to moro
than, $s,0oo.o0O. He felt almost certain he
could reach the end OF his term without
having to issue bonds. Even to issu Q
bonds. say $60,OO.0O0" said the secretary,
would not necessarily mean an increase in
gold to that extent. The law provides that
bonds must be paid for in coin. Silver is
coin. What Is there to prevent silver or its
equivalent being offered for bonds2 Moth
ing. Could refuse it? No; SO If even the
bonds were sold, would that relieve the
situation? Not unless an arrangement
based on honor between the secretary Of
the treasury and the purchaser was made.
and then would be subject to all sorts of
criticism. Hou may say. however, that the
gold reserve will be Kept intact, come what
may"
New YoRK, Feb. IA special from
Washington says it is learned ON high au-
thority that President Harrison has recon-
sldered his discrimination not to allow the
sale OF bonds to make good the gold de-
uoionoJ' poAoio ioAVluS tno city WeQneS-
day the president authorized Secretary
Foster to offer bonds for sale whenever, in
his judgment. such action is absolutely
necessary to maintain the governments
gold ress.ve. This sndden change of mind
on the part of the president was wholly un-
expected and is not to be attributed to any
outside influence brought to bear upon him.
WAsH1Na1oN. Feb. 17.-Treasurer Neb-
eker is quite emphatic in his opinion that
the United States government should not
issue bonds al present. and said to. day that
If either political party issued bonds it
would be, and deserved to be, visited with
popular condemnation. He received dis
patch from New York this evening Stating
that only $3.50. 600 of gold has been taken
for shipment tomorrow. instead of 81, ,5OO,-
600, as previous adviocs intimated,
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Another Free silver Bill.

WAsnINaroN. Feb. l7.--Cox. of Tenusa-
see, member of the banking aud currency
committee. and an advocate of free coinage
has prepared bill to repeal the Sherman
silver law. The bill repeats tho Sherman
law. re-ennots the Bland law of 1873, with
tho proviso that the legal tender character
of tho notes issued under the Sherman law
shall nos be impaired. Thesscrstary of the
treasury is directed to have coined the bull
lion purchased under the Sherman law into
standard silver dollars, and cover them in 80
the revenues of tho treasury, but the silver
dollars provided for under the Bland act.
which is re- enacted. arc to have priority in
coinage SO far aspraoticable. The treasury
notes issued In payment for bullion are TO
continue rsdeemabls ns now, provided for
by law. and when redeemed are to be de-
stroyed. The tax of 10 per cent ON tho orr
culation of state banks IL repealed.
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AWAKENING OF THE FARMER.
Those of Canada Want Free Trade witt
the United States.

Those of Canada Want Free Trade With
the United States.
OTTAWA, Feb. 17.-Tho decision of the
governments to postpone tariff reform until
next year, a. announced in Tuesday g
budget speech by the primo minister, ere
ated much feeling among farmers. who
want access to the American markets. To-
day deputation from various provinces.
representing the Patrons Of Industry, an
organization similar to the Farmers alli-
ance of the United States waited on the
premier, Sir John Thompson, and de-
manded that relief be given the farming
population. They asked that coal oil,
binder twine, American corn and wire
fencing be placed on the free list, and that
it be made a criminal offense for men TO
combine to raise prices unduly. Sir John.
despite the fact that the government had
already announced its fiscal policy. agreed
to give the matter consideration. The
Patrons of Husbandry possess IA member
ship OF 10000. They desire free trade
with the United States.
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VIII not Resign.

BERLIN, Feb. 17.-Chsncellor Caprivi de-
livered powerful address in the reichstaR q
to-day. He declared with unusual yehe-
monce that the attacks OF agrarlan aud
Hnti-semetio parties. directed against the
government and himself, would never move
him to resign. 1t is impossible for the gov
ernment to accept bi-metallism. because IL
is neither able to propound scheme ac-
ceptable to England nor disregard inter
national markets. The agrarian and anti.
semetio movements. he declared, were GER
tain OF final overthrow. The speech Is be-
lieved to mark a complete rapture between
the government and conservatives.