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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-12
MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS.
The Conference at Richmond to BE
Opened To-day.

The Conference at Richmond to Be
Opened To-day.
RICHMOND, Va, April 11.-Mayor Ely
son, in connection with the reception com
mittee from the chamber of commerce, is
making every possible arrangement FOR the
pleasant entertainment Of the governors and
others who are to meet in convention here
tomorrow. so far as can be learned there
will be about thirty OF the distinguished
visitors in the city. The full programme of
entertainment has not been completed, but
it is safe to say that old Virginia will keep
up her reputation for hospitality. Gov.
Foster and party Of five from Louisiana
will arrive from Richmond tomorrow
morning.
Gov. b own of Maryland. Gov. Carr of
North Carolina, aud two other gov
ernor's will be here this evening.
Gov. Jones of Alabama and wife, Commits
siouer Of Agriculture Lane and two mem
5ers of his staff arrived tonight and remain
in his private car until after breakfast.
Gov. Stone of Missouri, accompanied 10y
his wife and friends, will be here tonight
Gov Brown Of Kentucky. Gov. Northen
of Georgia and Gov. j. NJ. Stone OF Missis-
sippi have wired their regrets at being un-
abIe 20 attend the convention.
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MINERS READY FOR WAR.

Another Attack on the Convicts in
Tennessee Looked For.
NASHVILLE, TENN, April lit is gen.
orally conceded that there is possibility
for further trouble in the mining districts in
May. 1t is an open secret that general
strike is in preparation, to take effect May
], and the state. civil and military author
tiles are preparing for another attack upon
the oonvicts working in the mines. The
forces are being strengthened, the fortihca-
tions and everything being put in readiness
for tie attack. The Legislature has passed
a bill authorizing the governor to use the
full force of the state to suppress disorders.
II is not belie7ed that the Tennessee miners
are back of the movement TO any great ex-
tent, but that agiUators from Kentucky are
trying to manipulate the threated strike
and are the source Of the trouble.
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UNITED NINE WORKERS.
a National Convention in Session at
Colum b1e. O.

a National Convention in Session at
Colum bus, o.
COLUMBUS, O.. April 1.-THE United
Mine Workers of America met in conven-
ton here this morning at 10 O'CLOCK. All
the officers and about $50 delegates were
rresent. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, Colo
RADIO, Kansas, and several other states
were represented. The chief purpose of the
convention is to discuss the scale of wages.
President Mcbride appointed committees
on rules, distribution, resolutiors, constitu-
tion and grievances. The chairman Of each
in their order named are as follows: NJ.
McQuaide Of Pennsylvania, James White
of Pennsylvania, H. P. Penn OF Indiara,
John Nugsnt Of Ohio and William Howells
of Colorado.
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SESSION OF THE SENATE.
The Body Goes Into Executive Sessio

The Body Goes Into Executive Session
after a Short Skirmish.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE journal Of
yesterday having been read. the Vice Pres
ident stated that the business before the
Senate this morning was the resolution for
the admission Of the three senator's ap-
pointed by the governors Of Montana, WASH
ingtou and North Dakota.
Mr.. German thereupon moved to proceed
TO consideration OF executive business.
hr. Call claimed the floor in pursuance OF
his notice Of his intention to address the
Senate on bis resolution to increase the
membership Of certain standing committees
of the Senate. He intimated his readiness,
however. TO yield for executive business.
Mr.. Hoar did not approve OF that course
and expressed hope that Mr.. Call would
proceed with his remarks in accordance
with the unanimous understanding Of the
Senate.
Mr.. Cockrell-The senator from Florida
has a right to yield the floor.
Certainly, he has the right" assented
Mr.. Hoar.
"He has done IT," Mr.. CockrsII added.
"But that destroys the unanimous consent
heretofore glven,n objected Mr.. Hoar.
Mr.. German renewed bis motion and MIR.
Chandler demanded the yeas and nays.
1--WE Join in the request" said MIR. Cock
rell, with the air Of person assured OF
victory.
A vote was taken and although there
were three or four pairs announced, the res
suit showed that there were ffty-ave gena-
tors voting, twelve more than quorum.
The vote, which was a strict party one. MIR.
PETER voting with the democrats, stood:
Yeas SO, nays l6 So the Senate. at 1920
O'Clock. proceeded 20 consideration Of ex-
ecuttve business.
until 3:l5 o'clock and then adjourned until
tomorrow.
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CRISIS OF TIE CHocTAws.
The Agent at Muscogee Again Asks
for Troops.

The Agent at Muscogee Again Asks
for Troops.
WASHINGTON, April 1l.-Secretary Hoke
Smith to-day received the following tele-
gram from Agent Bonnet at Muskogee.
l. T.: 81 am reliably advised that both
factions Of the Choctaws are being rein
forced strongly. The presence Of military
alone will prevent a conflict. Troops should
be sent to Antlers as quick as possible. |
will go there when advised the troops have
started. A telegram just received from
Atoka says; 'One hundred men there are
going to the location of the troubles if the
government does not interfere l have
wired their leaders that you have asked the
war department to send troops to prevent
domestic strife and preserve the peace"
AS requests have already been made upon
the war department to have troops sent to
the locality TO preserve the peace, no further
action will be taken by the secretary
further than to furnish the war department
with q copy of the agents telegram.
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RICHMOND's Bazaar.
A Large Crowd Present at the Open
ing Exercises.


RICHMOND, VA, April 1.-THE con-
federate baz2r, for which the ladies of the
memorial association and confedera'e e
camps Of the city have been lsboring for
some weeks, was formally opened to the
public tonight. large crowd being present.
d. G. Richardson, president Of the Com
federste Soldiers aud Sailors Monument AS
sociation, presided. An appropriate prayer
was offered by Rev. DIR. NJ. y. Boge, after
which Mayor EllysOn delivered a short and
pleasing address. Over the speakers stand
hung confederate flag which was carried
through the war by the Staunt1n artillery
until the adoption OF battle flag by the
confederate government 1t was then re-
placed by the latter. This company's flag,
which was furle1 at Appomattox, was also
displayed over the stand. Each Of the booths
represent one Of the states that formed tie
confederacy. All are filed with fancy arti-
oles, while beautiful and charming girls
stand ready to wait on purchasers. 1t is
expected that the bazar will remain open
about three weeks. Its object is to raise
funds jointly for the completion Of the
soldiers and sailors monument and the
museum to be located at the white house"
OF the confederacy, the jeff Davis mansion.
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HOURS OF POSTMEN.

The Postmaster General Issues An
Order as to Overtime.
WASHINGTON, April u.-Postmaster
General Bissell has prepared circular letter
for distribution to the various postmasters
of free delivery cities, containing the official
supreme court reversing the decision of the
court Of claims upon the operation of the
Shour law pertaining TO the employment OF
letter carriers The circular is understood
to contain specific instructions to post
masters regarding the working of letter
carriers more than eight hours q day, and
provides that in cases where it is necessary
for them to put in extra time they shall be
paid accordinRlY
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IN HONOR OF BISMARCK.

Four Thousand National Liberals
Parade Before Els Palace.
HAMBURG, April 1l.-This evening 1000
national liberals from Hamburg marched
in torchlight procession before Prince Bis
marok at Fredericksruhe. The demonstra-
tion wGs to have been made Friday
evening before Prince Bismarck g
birthday, but was forbidden by the police,
who regarded it ns a desecration Of Good
Friday. IL was deferred until this evening
that IL might celebrate also the birthday of
Princess Bismarck. After the procession
had filed by the castle, all the people gath~
cred before the gates and Prince Bismarck
thanked them for himself and wife.
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a STRIKE AT AN END.

Wheeling's Street Car Trouble Ends
in Favor Of the Company.
WHEELING, w. VA, April ll.-Late to-
night the electric street car strike was
declared off. This action was tho result Of
a conference between the officials Of
the company and the arbitration
committee of the Ohio Valley
Trades Assembly, and the outcoue is VIC
tory for the company. by the settlement
the company agrees 10 employ only such OF
the strikers as they desire and to retain the
non-union mon who have stood by them.
The strike has been in force three months
and has bean disastrous 10 It's effects Many
disturbances have taken place aud business
In the city has greatly suffered.
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TENNEssEE,s LRsIeLATuaB.

adjournment Reached after Stormy
Debate.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 1.-THE legis-
lature adjourned last night after "a stormy
and tumultuous session. The appropriation,
revenue and military bills we're passed and
signed by the governor last night.
One Of the important bills passed is one
preparatory to the building OF q new peni-
tentiary aud the abolition Of the leasing CT
cJnvicts. Nearly all the members left last
night for Washington on tour.
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HULL's STRIKERS.
The Defeat OF the Men by the Fedora
|fnv,

The Defeat OF the Men by the Fedora
tion Probably.
LONDON. April 1.-THE situation in Hull
to day is gloomy for the strikers, and to
Judge from present indications the shipping
federation will win in its struggle to em-
ploy such men, union or non-union, as its
members please. Four hundred additional
non-union men arrived in Hull to-day to
take the place Of the uniouists who had
quit work. They we're at once placed at
work. There are now altogether 1000 nous
unionists st y ork on the docks and it Is
thought that no assaults will be made upon
them, as they are protected by dragons
aud policemen.
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OPENING OF TIE FAIR.
Arrangements for the Trip of Presi-
dent Cleveland.

dent Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE arrange
msnts for the trip of President Cleveland to
Chicago to take part in the exer rcises at
tending the opening of the Columbian ex-
position on May l will be completed in a
day or two. So far as the arrangements
now extend. they provide for quick trip
on a special train on the Pennsylvania route
The day and hour of departure from Wash
ington and from Chicago have not been
definitely determined, but 10 order to suit
President Cleveland's wishes it is probable
that the train will leave Washington on the
morning Of April 30, and start on its home
ward trip from Chicago on the even-
ing Of May l. The train was
rendered by the worlds fair committee on
reception, and it will be elegantly fitted up
for tue distinguished party All the mem
bers OF the cabinet have expressed a desire
to accompany the President, and they will
probably carry out their intention. Mrs.
Cleveland will not, as already stated, at
tend the opening ceremonies, but will press
the button at the white house that will turn
the molten metal at Chicago into the mold
of a memorial bell to be used by tho Society
OF Daughters Of the American Revolution.
1t is expected, however, that several ladies
of the families of the cabinet ministers will
accompany the presidential party to
Chicago.
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HOME RULE FOR ERIN.
Michael Davitt Speaks on the Bill Now
Bef1re the House.


Bef1re the House
LONDON, April ll.-Many liberal men,
bers of parliament have signed a paper re-
questing Mr.. Gladstone to move on Friday
the closure OF the debate on the second
reading Of the home rule bill
The first speaker in the House of Com
mons to-day on the motion for second
reading OF the Irish home rule bill was
Ellis Ashmead- Bartlett, conservative, who
earnestly opposed the bill
He was followed by Michael Davitt, who
made forcible speech in favor OF the
measure. Mr.. Davitt said that the bill
would be accepted by 100000 Of
the Irish rac3 as pact OF peace
to be ho9orablY observed. He had
changed his opinion since 1886, and
now strongly supported the retention Of the
Irish members in the imperial parliament.
suit OF revolution, and therefore the
friends Of peace in Ireland and England
took IL as containing all the conditions OF
lasting union. The Irish, MIR. Davitt con-
ttnued, did not wish home rule to cost the
British parliament a single penny, and they
would not shirk their fair share OF the i'm
periol expenditures In regard TO the
landlord and property classes, surely the
natonalists, who were desrous of making
Ireland prosperOusi under self-Rovernment,
could be trusted not TO perpetrate an in-
justice upon any class whose ruin would in
Volve the ruin II the country. Mr.. Davitt
added that he had little love for the Irish
landlords. but he was certain that the ma
tionalists would weigh carefully every
measure affecting the land.
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MINERS IN A TOMB OF FIRE.

Hundreds OF Men Tmperiled and
Most Of Them Probably Dead.
LONDON, April 11-At Port -Pridd,
Wales, to-day q spark from an engine ig-
nited the gas in n coal pit and ON explosion
followed, which caused terrible havoc.
Three hundred miuers were in the mine
at the time. Seventy escaped from one
section, many of them badly scorched.
Several rescuing parties were driven back
and one rescuer was killed. Four bodies (
miners have been brought out. The mine is
now burning fiercely.
FIGHTING THE FIRE.
LONDON, April ~, Anal midnight
fight was again made In sections OF the
mine near tie shaft. The service main
which was used 70 pour water into the
mine has burst. The difficulty in the way
Of quenohing the flre has increased greatly
and the rescue Of the men below is regarded
as hopeless, The pit is worked in sections,
one scam being above another. From the
eastern section twenty men succeeded in
reaching the surface, led by a miner who
knew the way. They had terrible struggle
TO get out, forcing their way through fire and
smoke. Many of them were scorched and
all were terribly exhausted They brought
no good news as TO those who were left be-
hind, hut on the contrary expressed the
opinion that all IN the mine had perished
The number of men In the mine cannot he
ascer tRined. There Is hope that some OF
them found refuge at such a distance from
the burning sections that they are still alive.
Several bodies were seen by the resouers,
but they could not be reached.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-12
KING CARLOS NOT IN PERIL.

An Insane hebrew Thinks He is the
Kings Brother.
LISBON, April LIT is officially stated
that the reports of an attempted nssaasina-
tion yesterday Of King Carlos are untrue.
The reports arose from the fact that an in
sane Jew named Solomon Azaucot, who
labors under the delusion that he is a
brother of the king, saw bis majesty driv-
ing, wanted to have a chat with him and
wanted to get in the carriage. He had no
wenUon. He ~as examined by physicians
and sent TO an asylum.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-12
RnFUsaD rHE BALLor.

Belgium's Deputies Refuse to Vote
for Universal Suffrage.
BRUSSELS, April 1.-The Chamber Of
Deputies, by a vote OF 1l5 to 26, to-day re-
jected the motion Of Deputy Jansen in favor
of universG! suffrage AS result, the gen.
eral council of the labor party will
at once order a general strike. The
civil guard is held in readi-
ness TO suppress disorder. Thousands
paraded the streets this evening shouting
for universal suffrage. The civil guard was
called upon to disperse them. After q
slight skirmish the parade was stopped
All the coal miners in the BorinAge district
and the Frameries and Dour pits have quit
work
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Ca1CAGo's STRIKE OVER.

a Large Force ofMen Report But Rain
Stops Outdoor Work.
CHICAGO, April ll.-All the men who
were out on strike yesterday reported for
work this morning but heavy rain rem
dered outdoor work impossible. A large
force was put to work in the interior Of the
big buildings, however, and the work OF
clearing up the debris around the grounds
went on. II the rain should cease by to-
morrow larger force than ever will be put
on and the buildings will be rushed to com
UlatiOu
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rennesseeans 60 Be Entertained.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Tennessee
congressional delegation and number Of
Tennesseeans employed in the departments
met this evening at the Ebbitt house to
make arrangements for entertaining the
members OF the Tennessee legi lature who
are expected to arrive here next Thursday.
The following committee was appointed TO
make all the necessary arrangements and
report to meeting which will be held to-
morrow night: Capt. Hickery Z. A. HALEY,
w. c. Shelley, A. A. Adams and b. II.
Milliken.
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Annrchiets On Trial.

PARIS. April 1.-THE trial OF Pierre Jean
Francois and two other anarchists named
Bricon and Delnge, on the charge Of hav-
ing been concerned In the explosion in the
Cafe Very. IN the Boulevard Magenta,
Paris, on MAY 25 last, began to-day. The
public showed but small interest In the trial
to-day. The prisoners bore themselves
da6antiV.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-12
smalI.pox I'D Antwerp.

WAsHINGToY, April IL. -- Assistant
Surgeon Rogenaer, on inspection duty at
Antwerp, has cabled Surgeon General
lyman that smallpox is epidemic at Ant
werp and that there are eighty cases in the
hospital at present. This Information has
been sent TO all the quarantine stations on
the coast.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-12
ZOE VloLRNoE FEARRp.

MorRanfle,d's jail Guarded to Pro-
tect the Accused Assassins.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April ll.-Mob vio-
lence v as feared at Morganfeld yesterday
and the jail was strongly guarded to prevent
the assassius Of Mrs. Horny Delaney. Tee
Oliver, from being taken out and lynched
by the infuriated citizens. Lewis Land.
who made a confession has been taken 70
Henderson for safety. Albert Carter Is still
at largo
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THE SHOCKS IN EUROPE.
CHARLESTON FULL OF SORROW
Deaths Heavy Hand Laid on Well
known Citizens.

known Gltl2SnS.
CHARLESTON, 8. c., April 11.-To-day
was a day OF funerals and deaths here.
The funeral of the late Judge Magrath
took place at the Scotch church this after
noon at o'clock. All the bells in the city
were Lolled during the services, and the
church was thronged.
Ex-Aldermnn j. II. Loeb died to-day after
an illness of several months. He was a
prominent member OF the fire department
and was alderman from the Fourth ward
under Mayor Courtenay's first adninistra-
tion. He was also very prominent figure
in the Gala week celebrations. He was Al
years of age
7. ?. Loche, prominent merchant, died
to-day. Mr. Loche was So years old and
served VITA gallantry through the war in
the Charleston battalion.
Business will be suspended throughout
the city tomorrow from noon to 3 O'Clock
iu honor Of the Beauregard memorial which
is to take place then. All the college stup
dents and school children will attend and
the bells will be tolled and number Of guns
fired during the ceremonies.
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EDITORS ON A JAUNT.

a Large Party Leaves Iowa for G
Tour OF the South.
DEs MONIES, Ia, April ia magnifi-
cent special train of Pullman coaches
pulled out Of here at 0 o'clock this morning,
having on board 100 editors whose objective
points are st. Louis, Nashville, Chatta
nooga, Atlanta, Savannah. Jacksonville,
Pensacola, Mobile, Louisville and New Or
leans. The excursion is chaperoned by Lafe
Young of the Iowa Capitol, and George
Hsrner. general passenger agent of the
Louisville aud Nashville road. The trip
viii consume fonrteen days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-12
Along and Short Haul Clause.

BrRMrNGHAM, Ala, April 1.-THE inter-
state commerce commission was in session
hero to-day This afternoon the case Of
TuscaloolR ageiasE tire Alabama Great
Southern rail way Yves presented. The
charge is violation Of the long and short
haul clause
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BarInr een ArhItration.

PARIS, April 1.-THE Bering sea court
OF arbitration was in session for six hours
to-day. Tho proceedings were strictly pri-
vate, oven the secretaries we're excluded.
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a Favorable Report On Fckele.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Senate
committee on finance to-day ordered
favorable report on all the nominations
before it, including that OF Mr.. EckeIs for
controller of the currency.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-12
Franca,a Cholera Cases.

PARIS, April 1l.-There was but one new
case of cholera in the town Of LOrient, de-
partment Of Morbihan, Monday. but in the
vicinity there were eighteen new casec and
SIX deaths from cholerA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-12
EDITORS GALL ON { NTH.
The Men OF the Afternoon Papers
Gwen Cordial Reception.

The Men OF the Afternoon Papers
Gwen Cordial Reception.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Southern
Afternoon Press Association. forty strong,
headed by J. w. Burson Of the Galveston
Tribune and II. H. Cabaniss of the Atlanta
Journal called this morning by appoint
ment on Secretary of the Interior Hoke
Smith. The secretary received his former
fellow craftsmen with great cordialty ana
the grace which has characterized his de-
meanor since his induction into office.
Mr.. Cabauiss vice president of the Atlanta
Journal introduced the following
editors to his former associate: j.
W. Burson, Galveston Tribune; Will
lam +. Burbank, Winston IN. c.
Sentinel; Thomas d. Evans, Lynch burg
AdvGnce; Zeno T. Harris, Memphis Public
Ledger; Charles J. Stewart. Roanoke (Na)
World; j. Is. Pound, publisher Of the
Chattanooga NeICS and Knoxville Sentinel; !;
H. NJ. Mcintosh, Albany lGa.) Herald
Frederick :. Cox, Mobile NctCs; Rufus n.
Rhodes, Birmingham Ne,oS; }. o. Foy,
Danville Star; J. z. Kerr, Asheville Citi-
zen; William w. Archer, Richmond state;
Henry p Clarke, Columbia (S. c. journal;
Joseph q. Fiveash, Norfolk Public
Ledger; Pleasant A. Stovall, Savannah
Press; Thomas r. Gibson, Augusta Euen-
ing Netcs.
SMITHS SPEECH.
Secretary Hoke Smith welcomed the edit
ors in graceful speech, referring laugh
ingly to the fact that ell the afternoon
papers represented were "original Cleve-
land men," contributing very largely to the
nomination and election Of Grover Cleve-
land.
Mr.. Rhodes Of Birmingham, on behalf Of
the editors, said it was a matter OF cou~
graduation that the editor of au afternoon
newspaper held the highest position of any
newspaper man in official life, and Melville
w. Stone, as head of the Western Press
Association, also an afternoon newspaper
man. position Of great prominence in I'M
official life.
Secretary Smith then, upon request of
the editors, delivered l0-minute address,
calling upon them to support the admins
stration in its honest endeavors to reform
the public expenditures. There wGs a
round of applause when he concluded.
Secretary Smith then left for cabinet
meeting.
1t is extremely probable that the after>
noon editors will make satisfactory arrange
ments with the Southern Associated Press
for service.