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The morning call., 1893-03-26
HIS FRONT OF BRASS.
Ahlwardt Treated as a Great Man
of the State.
The Spirit of Antagonism to the Jews
Is Spreading Like Wildfire
in Germany.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

BERLIN. March 25.-Scotched but not
killed, Ahlwardtism continues to rear It's
head With frUnt of brass and sustained
by Jew-baiting mob. Ahlwardt remains a
dangerous factor in public life. Since his
exposure in the Relchstag his reception in
the streets and at two public meetings
which he has attended has been like what
might be accorded to a great servant of the
State. Ahlwardt says that he has been
treated by the Reichstag with the gr0ssest
injustice. The members, be declared, OBJ
viously wanted TO suppress the evidence he
possessed to support the charges. He had
van full Of documents which he had
offered to produce for the examination of
the Rechstag. Continuing, Ahlwar1t said
that II he had been given time to produce
them no unbiased mind would doubt the
truth Of his proofs. Theyagueness of these
accusations did not affect the enthusiasm of
Ahlwardts hearers, whose relish for stories
of corruption in high places was On par
with their creduiity.
Both the official and unofficial papers
concur in the opinion that it was an error
in tactics TO link the whole question of anti
Semitism with the question OF AhlwardPs
yeraclty. In the debate IN the Reichstag
the Conservatives repudiated him, yet
they have taken another step toward
Strengthening the anti Semitic plank in the
party platform. Twenty-six members OF
that party are back of the bi | prohibiting
Jewish immigration aud the naturalization
of foreign Jews.
The bill is designed to catch votes in the
country districts where the Judenhe.ze
spreads like an epidemic.
The three weeks of the Easter recess of
the Keichstag and Landtag are generally
passed in absolute qefet. This year the re-
cess has been a transfersnce OF political ac-
tivity to political platforms. The imminence
TO face their constituents. and on all sides
the Easter recess will be devoted 10 probing
constituencies.
The appointment of the Archduke Reni-
ert to officially represent the Emperor
Francis Joseph at the coming silver wed
ding of King Humbert of Italy is hailed as
a veritable trium ph of the Quirinal over the
Vatican. The Archduke is the uncle of
King Hum bert, and might attend the fetes
without his presence being considered as a
political event, but sent as the represen a.
tive Of the Emperor of Austria his visit
may be pregnant with consequences. The
reasons for this blow to the Vatican are
found in the Pope's pro-French policy and
in Cardinal Rampolla'5 unc0mpromising
attitude on the Hungarian Kuturkamrf.
The Frankfort ZeitunE states that Prince
Bismarck freely tells his visitors that h e
will not stand for election to the Reichs.ag
at the next election
The morning call., 1893-03-26
CARRIED THE BANK DOWN.
Disastrous Result of the Failure of a
Cotton Firm.

OOJtOn FlTTns
NASHVILLE, Team, March 25.-The Com
mercial National Bank of this city sus-
pended this afternoon after banking hours.
The cause of the suspension was the failure
two days ago Of Dobbins, Dazey & Co.,
with its chief offices IN this city, apd which
firm was largely indebted to the National
Commercial Bank.
At bankers meeting of the representa-
tives of other banks of the city the conclu-
sion was unanimously reached that there
was no reason in the present condition of
affairs for apprehending any other suspen-
sions among the banks of the city, and that
business would 60 on as usual.
The Commercial National Bank has a
capital stock of S50o,OO0 and surplus fund
and undivided profits of 5000. 1t is be-
lieved that all depostors will be paid in
full. and that the stockholders, when the
affairs OF the bank are wound UP, will lose
little, if anything. The bank owes depos-
itors about S5OO,O00.
Mr.. Spur, the president of the bank, says
the failure Of Dobbins and Dazey Involved
the bank in heavy loss, the exact amount
of which cannot yet be ascertained, and the
stringency of the money market in the East
rendered it difficult to rediscount. As
rumors detrimental TO the interest of the
bank were being circulated on the streets of
Nashville, and in order that run on the
bank might be avoided and all creditors be
permitted to share alike in its assets, sus-
pension was regarded as the only course
left Nearly the entire amount of inde bted-
ness of this firm to the bank was brought
about by means of gross misstatements as
to shipments of cotton. made by Mr.. Dazey
to the cashier. The bank holds life insur-
ance policies upon the life of Dazey amount
ing to S175, 600. as n part of the security for
the amounts due from that firm.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
FITZ IN GREAT FORM.
Two Men Knocked Out With
Ridiculous Ease.
Mayo Thought He Was a Champion,
but He Knows Great Deal
Better Now.
Special to The MORNING CALL

CHICAGO, March 25.-A crowd of 5000
persons assembled in the Second Regiment
Armory this evening, the occasion being
the first public appearance of Bob Fitz-
simmons since his famous fight in New
Orleans. The first contest of the evening
was with Sam Bird OF Chicago, who was
easily disposed Of Fitzsimmons merely using
him to give an exhibition of clever duckiEg
and sparring. Before the third round was
over Bird was dizzy and fell against the
ropes, being helped 20 his corner by Fitz-
simmons.
Phil Mayo of Cleveland posed as the next
candidate for pugilistc honors. Mayo this
morning was imbued with the idea that he
was going to do Bob, but tonight he
knows better. Tire knowledge came to him
slowly with returning consciousness, some
time after the close of the secoud round of
what was intended to be Il four-round con-
test.
Mayo had been training for two weeks
and appeared in excellent condition for
good battle. At the call OF time Mayo be-
gan with energy, planting several good
blows on FitzsmmOns' chest and hot one
on his neck. The crowd cheered wildly.
evidently causing Mayo TO lose his head,
for Fitz5immons deftly placed a corker on
Mayo'S head.
In the second round Mayo was aggressive
and landed hard on Fitzsimmons' stomach,
evidently angering the lanky man. Fitz-
simmons then feinted with his left and
followed it up like lightning with his right,
catching Mayo with frightiul force on the
chin. Mayo fell like a dead man, his head
striking the boards with crash, and he lay
senseless until counted out. Fitzsimmons
assisted the seconds to bring him around,
which was done after ten minutes, hard
work.
in both contests.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
Some Surprises in Store for States
men Cherishing Ambitions.

men CheriShing Ambitions.
WASHINGTON, March 25-There are on
file in the Treasury Department nearly one
hundred applications for appointments as
chiefs OF divisions. but so far no APPOINT
ments in this class have been made. Many
applicant is have been surprised to learn that
even this class of positions is within the
civil service rules or partially so. The
latest Treasury Department regulations
contain the following:
Hereafter no person shall be appointed
chief of division of this department unless
he shall first satisfy the board of examiners
OF his fitness for that position; provided
the chief of the division of special agents,
the chief of the secret service division and
the chief of the mail division may, in the
discretion of the Secretary. be appointed as
at the present time or examined. The ex~
animation FOR this purpose will be nom
competitive and not technical and shall be
practical in its character, and so far as may
be shall relate to the matters which will
fairly test the capability and fitness of the
person examined 10 discharge the duties OF
the Office to which he is to be appointed.
''The board of examiners for the exam
ination Of such persons shall be constituted
as follows: The assistant secretary in
charge of the appointments. the~chief Of
the bureau in which the person is to be ap-
pointed, the chief of. the division in the
secretary's Office and the treasury examiner"
United States special agents. too. have to
undergo an examination before appoint
ment to determine their qualifications The
rule reads:
Hereafter no person shall be appointed
special agent OF the Treasury Department
unless his fitness has been aseer aimed by
The morning call., 1893-03-26
M0RGAN's MISSION.
He Was Seen Talking to Carlisle at
the Treasury.

NEW YORK, March 25.-Kiernan's WALL
street News Agency issues a long detailed
story from Washington in confirmation of
the report that Secretary Carlisle and j.
PierpoDt Morgan held conference in that
city last Monday. The correspondent
asserts that as soon as he learned that Nor
gan was in town he made inquiry OF some
confidential officers of the Treasury De-
partment which confirmed the belief that
Morgan had been with Carlisle and urged
on him the issuance Of bonds.
A dispatch TO that effect was accordingly
sent to New York. Tie CORES pondent
adds: AT least one trustworthy newspaper
man saw Morgan and Carlisle walk along
the corridor of the treasury together and
enter the room which the ecretary uses
as a private Office" The Herman Com
pany says the correspondent gives other
facts which cannot with propriety be dis
closed, as they might involve not less than
three persons in the department who gave
Information regarding the affair."
The morning call., 1893-03-26
TALK OF SPoILsMEN.
Now 1t Is Hoke Smith Who Springs a
New Rule on the BOYS.


WAsHINGToN, March %. The rush OF
office-seekers continues. To applicants for
the positions of Pension Commissioner and
Public Printer the President said this
morning that he would not fill those offices
for some time, as he wished to give careful
consideration TO the claims of all applicants.
There were larger number of Office
seekers at the State Department to-day
than on any previous day for week or
more. After lunch Secretary Gresham was
compelled to suecumb to a hard cold and
headache and retire TO his apartments at
the Arlington. He did not abandon all
work, however, and it is believed that with
Sundays quiet aud rest be viii be enabled
10 resume labor at the department on Mon
day.
a FumOr, with many elements of pruha-
5ii,ty, was current in the corridors OF the
State Department to-day that w. c. Whit
ney of New York will succeed Robert T.
Lincoln at the court of St. James. The
only doubt in the matter is in regard to
Whitney's wishes, There is no question
that he will be appointed. provided the Of
fee is acceptable to him. In reference to
this rumor it was stated to.light on unques-
tionable authority that neither Whitney nor
any other man had been selected for the
position. In fact, it is asserted positively
on the same authority that the matter of
appointing a successor to Lincoln has not
been considered.
Secretary Hoke Smith has inaugurated
another new departure. He has announced
that on next Monday afternoon al O'Clock
he desires to see at his office all persons
who wish to be heard on the subject of ap-
pOintments to official positions in the Ter
rft e A e
the opinion that much valuable time may
thus be saved and better knowledge of
the several candidates obtained than by the
usual methods.
Thirty-three fourth-class Postmasters
have been appointed. of which number ten
are to I'LL vacancies caused by the removal
of incumbents.
Senator White says he thinks that both
Frank McCuppin aud Thomas 4. Thomp-
son will get some good Office, though who
will get the Japan mission is yet uncer-
tain. Dwyer will not have anything unless
he can 90 TO Japan.
The President has decided TO appoint
Allan P. Morse of Michigan Consul at
Glasgow. His principal opponent for the
place was 0wsey of Illinois, who formerly
held the place.
SEATTLE, Wash. March % = E. o.
Graves. president of the Washington Ma
tional Bank and of the Chamber OF Com
merce, mentioned as having accepted the
appointment for United States Treasurer,
says he has no private advice as to the mat
ter. Some of his friends have been urging
his name for the place, though he is not
certain that he would accept it if rendered.
He was twenty years connected with the
Treasury Department, and two years as
Assistant Treasurer.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
DELEGATES WILL Go.
Cleveland Determined to Reopen
the Brussels Conference.
1t Is Regarded as a Gain for Silver,
Though Nothing May Be
Accomplished.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The news that
the President has decided TO reconvens the
international Monetary Conference at
Brussels on May 50 is received with appto-
baton by the Senators who have in Interested
themselves in the silver question. The I'M
preston prevails that the United States
delegation will not be materially changed In
its personnel, for the reason that the
delegates, in addition to possessing
thorough mastery of the complex and alb
struse questions involved in the objects Of
the conference, have made acquaintance
among delegates from other countries that
may insure more favorable reception for
such proposals as they put forward than
would be the case among strangers.
However this may be- at least one famll-
lar figure will be missed when the delegates
reasse mble, for Senator Allison, VINO dis
charged the duties Of president of the Ameti-
can delegation, has been obliged fran
business considerations to surrender the
idea of carrying forward his work as dele.
gate. The Senator is not an extremist but
is hopeful that some definite agreement
be reached when the conference reassem-
bles. He does not base this hope on indica-
tions of any material change in the senti-
ment in Europe, but believes the agitation
of the silver question at the first session Of
the conference has awakened popular in-
tereSt In the question in England and on
the Continent, as evidenced by the elaborate
discussions which have since taken place
and are still in progress through the
medium of financial publications and in the
general press.
Touching the English demand that the
United States delegates come to the confer
ence prepared to submit definite PROPOSE
tiou, Allison says he does not believe such
course is feasible. The wishes of the
United States were made clearly apparent
at the first session, and the European Gov
ernments know what we desire. Between
that and what might be attained there Is a
substantial difference, and out of such con-
d!iOns there may issue a compromise. 1t
was too much to expect the conference to
agree upon free silver coinage. and in
Senator Allison's opinion one feasible basis
of the agreement that really promised TO
give effect to the purpose of the conference
was the retirement of gold from coinage
below a certain value and the natural re
placement of this retired coinage by silver.
AT the close of business to-day the Treas
ury Department had on hand $4,000 of
free gold, Secretary Carlisle has declined
several offers Of gold during the week and
accepts now only the most advantageous.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
HE WON HIS WAY.
Mr.. Cleveland Yearned to
Know Him.
RATHER A RARE SPECIMEN
How Lucky Kentuci1ian Succeeded in
Getting the Office He Was
After.
Special to THE MORNING CALI

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The Senate
committee by bare majority has reported
In favor of seating the Senators from
Wyoming, Montana and Washington, and
Senator White thinks the vote In the Senate
on The seating of Alien of Washington will
be very close. The debate IS expected TO
last through two or three days of next week.
Senator White will participate in 1t. and at
the close he viii 60 direct 10 California
without waiting for the adjournment
President Cleveland Is so slow in making
appointments that California candidates
are getting discouraged and most of them
will leave here within a few days. They
are beginning TO find out that their presence
in Washington is of no advantage, but
rather the reverse
An applicant for Office does not lose any
ground with the President by being modest
and refraning from manifesting undue
eagerness. This fact was demonstrated by
an Incident that occurred recently. A
kentuckian came to Washington a few
days ago TO ask for the Peruvian
mission. After being here twenty-four
hours he found that his chances for ap-
pointment were eclipsed by those of an
other Kentuckian. He took the situation
philosoDhiealy. II the other man was Mr..
Cleveland's choice he would not feel at all
aggrieved, he said. and he took the next
train for home, declining to ask for any
thing else. The story reached the Presi-
dents ears and he marveled much thereat.
1t was rare case, and the more
the President thought about it the
more he warmed toward that man.
/ until finally he yearned to know him.
SO when Kentucky delegation went to
the White House to-day the President
asked for the name and address of the man
who could be turned down and yet not
cherish resentment. This rara avis among
office-seekers proved TO be Mr.. Charles K.
Wheeler of Paducah, and il is said that he
will get what lie wants.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
Armed Indians Gathering.

PARIS. Tex. March 25.-Word has been
received from Athlers, in the Choctow
nation, that armed Indians are rapidly
gathering and 1t Is doubtful il conflict can
be avoided.
Judge Durant, who arrived here late to-
night reports the situation at Antlers as
extremely critical. lie says the trouble is
the outgrowth of the assassination of five
Jones men by Jackson men near McAlester
last summer. Locke is suspected of pro-
tecting Albert jackson. who was wanted
for completely in the McAlester killing, and
when the Choetaw authorities demanded
him, Locke, II it was in his power to give
him up, failed 10 do so. This aroused a
hatred between the two factions. aud both
sides mustered to arms.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
HAVE ALL THE OIL.
The Standard in Combination With
the House of RothschiId.

PITTsBURG. Pa. March 25.-It is reported
here to-day that the Standard Oil Company
and the Rothschilds have effected a com BIZ
nation to control the Russian oil business,
the purpose being division of the foreign
reined-oil trade aud the regulation Of prices
in an upward direction. 1t was the con-
summation of this deal that prompted the
Standard to refuse to sell New York ship
pers or brokers any oil whatever and to re-
fuse to quote prices TO them. In this con-
nection the advance of 10 points in New
York late Yesterday afternoon may be con-
sidered as OF special significance.
New YORK, March 25.-Daniel 0'Day Of
the National Transit Company denies that
there is any truth in the dispatch from
Pittsburg which alleged that the Rothsehilds
had succeeded in consolidating the various
Russian refining companies and interesting
them in the Standards scheme for the
control of the refined market of the world.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
CANADIAN ANNEXATION.
Men of French Descent Working for 1t
Steadily.

NEW YORK. March 25. = A Montreal
special to the Post stated the French Cana
dian promoters of annexation to the United
States intend to organize regular commit
tees in all the French Canadian centers in
the United States with the view to induce
the Canadians there to correspond regularly
with theif friends and relatives here, i'm
pressing upon them the advantages to be
derived from living under the stars and
stripes.
New YORK, March Gov-
ernOr j. A. Chapleau of the Province of
Quebec. who left to-day on the French
steamer for a three months stay in Paris,
spoke as follows to-day. when questioned
as to the annexation sentiment In Canada
There is no such sentiment" he replied,
absolutely none. Canada has no idea OF
becoming a part of the States, but is anxious
for some sort of commercial union or better
trade relations than those existing at pres
ent, and is willing to make advances and do
her share in securing them"
The morning call., 1893-03-26
HAWAIIANS FOR ANNEXATION.
But the Queen and Her Party Are
Favorable to ENGLAND

BRANDON. VI, March 25.-Ex- Governor
Ebenezer J. Ormsbee of Vermont, United
States Land Commissioner for Samoa, at
rived home to-day from Apia. En- route
home he called upon United States Minister
Stephens at Honolulu and he says, During
stay of nine hours at Honolulu / became
thoroughly convinced that there is a general
desire among the PEOPLE Of Hawaii TO be
annexed to the United States and given
territorial Government. Everything is
quiet there and l learned that there was
great anxiety on the part of the majority Of
the people to be annexed. Minister
Stevens expressed himself to me as feeling
confident that this is what will be done.
From other sources. however found that
the deposed Queen and her friends wers
much more favorable to the English move
meut."
Governor Ormsbee has forwarded his
resignation as Samoan Commissioner 20
President Cleveland.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
SENSATIONAL SUIT.
And the Plaintiff Naturally Refuses to
Talk of 1t.

CHICAGO, March PA sensational bill
was filled this afternoon by Congressman
r. w. Durham, leading Board OF Trade
man aud once president of that body, pray
ing for divorce from his wife and naming
a prominent banker in this city as core
spondent. Large property rights are in
volved. and an injunction was prayed for
and granted restraining his wife and one OF
two Others from disposing of any of it. The
whole proceeding was conducted with the
utmost secrecy aad the exact facts are not
obtainable, but II is understood that anotk.
er suit for $4,000 for alternating his wife s
affections will be commenced against the
banker.
Late tonight it was learned that the CO.
respondent,a man named Allen, is vice
president of one of the largest financial in
stitutions of its kind in the city.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
NOBODY WANTS 1T.
Big SIoggers Find Themselves at a
Discount

PITTsBURG. March 25-This was the last
day for bids TO be received from he clubs
for the Corbett- fight, but none
were received. and Corbett telegraphed to
his representative in New York tonight
that the matter could be postponed, and any
arrangements as to date and purse Mitchell
agreed to would be satisfactory to him.
Corbett met Denver" Smith tonight. and
alter a pleasant chat Corbett promised
Smith that in the event of being successful
in his coming tight with Mitchell he would
give him (Smithl the next ehanca
The morning call., 1893-03-26
TROUBLE IN HAYTI.
There Is Grave Danger of Serious
Days to Come.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. March 25.-Another
long warfare between President Hippolyte's
Government and the factions opposed to his
rule Is now threatened. The insurgents
have crossed from the Dominican frontier
into Hayti and a battle has already been
fought. This new movement is likely 10
cause trouble with San Domingo and pos
sbly war.
Even should the insurrection be Quelled a
protracied struggle is the present outlook,
owing to the mountainous and unsettled
condition Of the country. The battle is said
TO have been decisive one, but the result
is not stated.
as the news comes from Port au Prince,
the seat Of Hippolyte's Government, the in
ference desired to be conveyed is that the
authorities were victorious. This state
ment must be taken with considerable
allowance, because more troops are being
hurried 10 the frontier.
WASHINGTON. March 25-A cabIegram
was received at the Department of State
this afternoon from Minister Durham at
Port au Prince. Hayti. stating that insur-
gents had crossed the Haytian frontier from
San Domingo, and that a decisive battle
had been reported. The dispatch added
that Haytian troops would be sent to the
frontier.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
HIS LOVING CUP.
Great Enthusiasm for the Fair at a
New York Dinner.

New YORK, March ga banquet was
rendered to Director of Works Burnham of
the Worlds Fair at Madison square Garden
tonight. The gathering was an artistic
and literary one. Many artists OF national
reputation were present, besides many
members of the bar and representatives of
the press. Stereopticon views of the princi-
pal buildings Of the fair. details OF the
mural decoration and groups of statuary,
were flashed ON the walls during the dinner,
elicitng great applause. The enthusiasm
reached its height when Richard NJ. Hunt
presented Burnham with Towing cup"
an immense silver tankard. the gift Of the
assembled architects. james s. Norton of
Chicago, Richard Watson Glider, Charles
Dudley Warner. Horace Porter. Joseph
Choate, Lyman j. Gage and others spoke on
annronrlath tnnics.