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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
The Ambzssedor,s CUNNING


An ambassador whom the Emperor Char
lemagne once sent to an eastern monarch while
sitting at the table of the latter quite thought
lessly moved dish that was near him, says the
MiihoH. IL happened that the king had issued
an edict that II guest touched a dish before
Alms9lt was served he should be put to death
therefore, most naturally, every eye was turned
toward the enemy and some of the courtiers
proclaimed his Otfense and loudly demanded
hlsimmediate punishment.
The monarch was in dilemma. On the one
hand, he dreaded to eXCi'e the displeasure Of
so mighty ruler as ChariemaRne by putting
MS representative to death; on the other, be
was unwilling that his subjects sh uld dnd him
mad promulgated. OF the two alternatives the
latter seemed to him the worse; so he &C.
qualnted the ambassado IT with the law of the
land and told him he must de.
II sinued ignorantly,' said the Frank but
ignorance Of law Is no excuse for its violation
Your decree must be carried out to the very
letter, and am The last who would wish you to
relax from your rigor in my behalf. ] only i'm
pIore your nighness to grant me a single favor
before l die"
1T is not my DESIRE but the law, that renders
thy death necessary" replied the monarch
and promise TO grant whatsoever thou askest.
My word is fate. -
Il only ask, remarked the ambassador. look
ing round with grim smile, that the ewes of
ell who saw me touch the dish be placed n my
hand"
Hearing this the courtiers gazed upon one an
other with fear and trembling Even the king
himself was dismayed. But the promise had
been given and the singular request complied
with So he said
1T shall be done d"
On inquiry, however, not one was to be found
amonG the courtiers, nor among the servants
who was willing to acknowledge that he had
witnessed the act, and the king confessed that
he had not seen IL.
IF no one saw me commit the deed there is
no evidence to prove me guilty" observed the
ambassador, land certainly there can be no
reason why should suffer death O."
Thou sayest wisely, " returned the monarch,
who was 80 delighted at the an bassador's Gun
ming that he pardoued him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
The Election of Senators.

From the GreenUiH IS. c. Ne,0s tDem.l
Let us hope that the now popular fad for the
election OF senators by populer vote will die OUT
as such things often do. The Senate is intended
TO represent the conservatism Of the country
aud TO be check upon the effects of sudden
impulses and the conspracies OF politicians 1t
the force hin Wss lCiiIad in the deIihsrative 81
mosphere of the Senate after having been ham
mered and rushed through the House. The
Senate is a good brake. 1t comes 10 mighty
well when safety demands that legislation
should 20 slowly It is only one remove from
direct contact with the people, and is as much
within the reach Of the people as It ought to
be. The creators Of this government had re
markedly clear ideas of what a republic should
be. When We undertake to tear any of their
work to pieces we invariably hurt ourselves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

The great sole leather trust would receive
e setback if the Armour, Swift and Morris
tannery combination should be carried out.
As is well known Armour, Swift and Morris
are the great meat packers and control the
cattle yards Of Chicago. They propose, in
stead Of selling the hides they take off the
cattle they slaughter. to tan them them
selves. Should they do this they would oou-
troll so to 80 per cent. of the hides of the
country, in round numbers about 1900, 600
per annum, and the sole leather trust would
be left in the cold
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

Lieut.. Seay, of theVirginia state troops,
whose poleical enthusiasm got the better
Of his judg nent last fall. has been restored
TO the rank be lost through impetuosity.
When Senator Hill was making a tour
through the south last fall Lieut.. Seay, a
Hill partisan, mustered his command,
against orders, aud gave the senator a
-ousing military reception. For this he
wos court-martisled and deprived Of his
lieutenancy. But the governor has amended
the finding Of the cours-martial and re-
stored the young man to rank. When Sen
ator Hill becomes President he may make
Lieut.. Seay a paymsster 10 the army aud
send him to Europe on a junket.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

The kite is being experimental with as a
possible life saver. Recently the captain
of the lightship of Newport demonstrated
the feasibility Of sending life lines ashore
from a ship in the surf, aud is about to
make trials Of sending lines from shore to
ship. The idea is to nave both vessels and
life saving stations supplied with kites and
cordaRe II the wind should be off shore
at the time Of W reck the kite would be
sent from the beach, and il it should be on
shore sent from the vessel. Sending "a kite
ashore from vessel is comparatively easy
the target aimed at is so big that it can
hardly be missed. But with the wind off
shore, it is not so easy to 'hit" vessel
However, the kite line may be adopted by
the life saving service as companion to the
beach gun now ia use.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
Epril's Aheld.


From Ltppincott's.
April's aflsld. April's in the air.
Almost you may see each hour
willows that at dawn were bare,
Meadows that were brown,
On which the lengthening, mellow day Ia:
burned,
Creep into green before the sun goes down,
And some black bough, while mortal backs
were turned,
swift stolen into flower.
April S aield, April's in the air
Fleeing over Earth's slow dust,
Leaving us bshind here, where
Pass and pass the years.
Sou!leSs as Echo. she can never know
Our kisses that she hRstens, nor our tears.
Not for us watchers do her blossoms blow;
Their day is come; they must.
April's afied. April's IN the air
Heavy Winter turns his feet
NorthwRrd, With his load of care
And on April's wings
UnreasoninR, our human hearts upsoar,
AS hearts have done since they were human
things
AS human hearts shall do forevermore,
When ours forget to beat
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

From the present outlook, the probabili-
ties are that the outcome of the famous
Graves Barnaby murder case Will be the
discharge Of Dr. Graves from custody in
order that he may administer upon the
estate of the dead woman, his alleged VIC
tim. DR.. Graves is at present in jail at
Denver under sentence OF death for the
murder Of Mrs. Barnaby. The sentence,
however, has been stayed pending a new
trial. which has beeE granted 1t is be-
lieved that when the new trial comes up the
charge of murder will be withdrawn. This,
as the "long distance murder" has been one
OF the most notorious criminal cases Of the
times
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

The German government is making q
series of experiments with a new explosive,
which may result in the abandonment by
the army Of gunpowder in all forms. The
substitute for the old-tashioned powder is
said TO be brown, fatty substance, nearly
as thick as jelly. 1t cannot be detouated
by fire, but Is exploded through contact
with another chemical compound. Ityields
little or no smoke. and the recon is incon-
siderable, even when heavy charges arc
used.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

The divorce sharks were too strong for
che South Dakota reformers. The state
ment in the press dispatches that the divorce
bill had been passed was misleading. The
bill was indeed, passed, but in such amended
form that its original purpose was made
nugatory. The bill as drafted provided for
an increase in the length of time of resi-
dence in the state necessary to procuring q
divorce. But that provision was killed, and
only few minor changes made in the law,
none of which will lessen the amount OF
Erist from the divorce mill. South Dakota
is quite ready to reform the country't
money, but is not yet ready to reform her
own morals,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

The games in several cities to-day will
inaugurate the base ball season of the
Southern League. The preliminary prac-
tice the men have had he's put them in
good trim, and they should be able to start
of with rush; that's, play good ball from
the first. Interest iu base ball has been CON
siderabiy revived since last year. The people
are, apparently, ready and anxious to
patronize good games. But they will not
so out to SEQ base bell of the yellow" va
-iety. Therefore, 1t behooves tie mana
srs to see that their clubs are kept strong
willing. The game in this city this
oI.rnoOn, between Savannah and Atlanta.
probably be well atteaded. If Man
liug as q club that can down Atlanta, he
- u'i r.'bt; If he has not be had better get
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

An unsophisticated republican named
Conger, of Ohio-who, by the way, has
been heard Of before-suggests that, mas
much as a number of democrats were per-
United to hold office under Gen. Harrison,
maybe Mr.. Cleveland will now turn them
out and put republicans in their places, in
order to reciprocate the former administra-
tions distinguished consideration. Mr..
Conger, and the others, may rest assured
that Mr.. Cleveland viii reciprocate in kind.
President Harrison permitted a few demos
Gratis to remain in Office because be could
not help himself. And for the same reason
Mr.. Cleveland will retain q number of re-
publican Office holders.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
The Mex Judd Incident.

From Tho JetoisI Messenger Qnd.).
But whatever action the Austrian government
takes, President Cleveland IS not the man to
yield to prejudice, nor will the United States
permit its duly accredited representatives to be
insulted. The incident viii not be without its
benefit in showing to European powers that our
country Is superior to racial and religious
prejudces that we shall allow no foothold on
our soil TO the Russian plague Of intolera nee
which is menacing ell civilized chimes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

MRS BoUSTiFUL-Now. since have given you
something to eat, you can take this shovel and
clean the saow of my sidewalk
Cold Vttles IA tramp Beg pardiug. ma'am (;
but see that shovel was made by non-union
firm and my sentiments regarding the dignity
OF laber won't permit me to handle h.-IeSds
SiffnOs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
Our Vigorous Foreign Policy.

From the Baltimore american (EepD.
President Cleveland showed himself prompt
in the protection of American citizens in Tur-
key during the previous administration, and
President arrison continued and improved on
this vigorous policy. Secretary Gresham is
pursuing the same line of action, and the pre-
sent situation in Turkey is such as to need the
exercise of all the power and influence Of our
government In order to secure the rights of
American citizens from popular and official in
tarfaranCa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
Was the Judge Compllmented2

They were trying damage suit against the
Missouri Pacific railroad before Judge Henry,
says the Kansas City Times. The plaintiff
was suing for the loss OF an eye His cross
examination developed the fact that he was
one of the boys. Finally Judge Henry took a
hand
You say you work at Wallace's9"
eyes"
Where is that?"
"Across the line"
what do you do there2"
90, work around and plug the game"
"Piug the game! What's tnat?"
We'll" cycling the judge knowingly, eff you
don't know, and the accent on the personal
pronoun was iJalicsed, you'll never have any
trouble learning
And while the fiery old Judge was trying to
figure out whether he had received a compli-
ment on his mental aptitude or the dignity
of the bench had been assaied, the witness was
excused
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
Bad ADVICE

MAY is cloee at hand, and the Chinese
laborers who, under the exclusion act, are
required to register for Identification, have
virtually done nothing toward complying
with the law. With very few exceptions
they are apparently ignoring 1t. They
either do not fully understand it or else they
feel confident that it will not bs enforced.
There are no good reasons for thinking 1t
will not be enforced. 1t provides that those
who have not certificates of registration by
May shall be sent back to China.
The Six Companies, au organization Of
wealthy Chinese, who, of course, do not come
within the provisions of the law, not being
laborers, have been giving those who do
come under the law some bad advice. They
have advised them not to do anything until
May 5, saying the law is not right and that
attorneys have been employed 10 contest its
validity, and that the Chinese minister is in
to it.
But the government can do nothing. The
President has no discretion in the matter
IL is his duty to enforce the law. And that
he will do unless the supreme court declares
it TO be unconstitutional or congress re-
peals it.
But no steps have been taken as far as
known to have it declared unconstitutional.
Eleven months OF the time allowed for
compliance with its provisions have passed
without any effort being made to question
its consttutiopality. Under the circum-
stances the supreme court would hesitate to
interfere to prevent the enforcement of the
law even temporarily.
The law does seem TO be rather unjust,
but, at the same time, it provides the only
means by which the exclusion act can be
enforced. Chi nese laborers are coming into
the country all the time by way of Canada,
and there does not seem to be any other
means to prevent them. If the registra-
ton part of the exclusion act is enforced all
who are in the country after May with
out certificates will be known to have come
in contrary to that act.
II the law is enforced against the Chinese
laborers they will nave only themselves to
blame. If the government begins taking
them out of the country they will be glad
enough to register.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

hear the appeal Of Lawyer Howe for
clemency 80 Carlyle Harris. The case has
become one Of interest to the country at
large
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
CURRENT COMMENT.

The President VIII Hardly "Budge"
From The Boston Globe tOem0
The only objection Of the Viennese to the ap.
po!ptment Of Max Judd OF Missouri to be con
SUI general for their city is that he is Jew. II
President Cleveland should refuse to bulge In
Difference TO the contemplate display OF race
blRotry on the part of Austrian hoOdlumiSm, he
would gain new and enduring popularity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

WHAT is the greatest accomplishment you
know of" said the laxative young mn.
To say nothing silently" said the peppery
young woman. Washington Star,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

One Of the best features of the coming
naval review in New York harbor Is the
fact that there will be no junke.iug at the
public expense in connection with il. Sec
rotary Herbert has arranged the programme
i'll a simple and business-like manner that
will show the ships at their best, and rot
show our congressman, ct al, at their worst
The naval officers viii not be permitted to
entertain guests on their vessels, and even
the ubiquitous newspaper men, except two
representatives Of press associations, will
be kept off the naval vessels. As the ar
ranging Of details proceeds it becomes more
and more apparent that the review is to be
one of the finest marine spectacles eyer
witnessed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

The line of demarkation between heroism
and oriminality may be so finely drawn,
occasionally, as to defy detection, thus al
lowing a villain to pose as a hero. But the
villain who attempts too often to "work the
hero racket" is more than apt to get caught.
That is why George Richardson. a western
man. is now in Jail instead OF being in
clover. Last October he tagged a train on
the Union Pacific railroad as it was about
to dash into a huge bowlder on the track.
The grateful passengers made up hand
some purse for him and George became
quite local lion. Had he been content with
the glory and cash derived from that trans.
action he would have been all right; but be
pinned for more of each. One night recently
he waved torch ahead of a Southern
Pacific train. Investigation showed that
the train had been brought to a standstill
perilously near spot where the rails had
been torn up This was little too much
for the railroad men. and heroic George
was arrested on the charge Of having done
the damage himself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

A mild sensation, outside Of political cir
Giles, has cen stirred up in Massachusetts by
the publication of certain items of Incl
dental expenses included in the report Of
the sergeant-at-arms Of the legislature for
the month Of March According to the re-
port the committee on mercantile affairs
smoked $45 worth Of cigars, as did the COM
mittee on rapid transit while the commit
tee on public charitable institutions smoked
SIS worth Of cigars, the committee on pris-
ons SIS IS worth, the committee on rail-
roads $40 worth, the committee on harbors
and public lands s. 50 worth, the committee
on street railways 81 worth, the committee on
towns the same, the committee on roads and
bridges 50 So worth and the committee on
water supply 50 more. This made a total of
Sl60 25 for a months cigars, which the state
is called upon to pay. People who are not
members OF either Of the committees named
protest against the state paying it. They
contend that if it is right for the public to
pay for cigars for the committees, it is
equally right for the members to have their
laundry bills and grocery bills sent to the
sergeant -at-arms and charged to the con-
tlngent fund.
The principle for which the kickers are
contending is sound, and should be estab-
lished and upheld in every legislative body
There IL too much champagne popping and
cigar smoking at the public expense. A
notable instance of such betrayal
Of public confidence and waste of
public funds was brought to light
shortly after the Columbus celebration In
Brooklyn. when the aldermen got away
with thousands OF dollars worth Of white
seal" and "perfectos" in honor of the great
disooverer. Tue principles of honesty and
economy are frequently violated In like
manner in Washington, when there are
official trips to be made or dead congressman
to be buried. 1t is notorious that on several
recent occasions, in bills of expenses for
congressional funerals, the items for wines
and cigars were as large as or larger than
any other.
There is no objection to be made to legis-
lators smoking If they feel like it, or drink
ing If they are dry. But il they do these
things they should pay the cost themselves
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

In the immediate neighborhood of the
worlds fair grounds, Chicago, there have
been erected a number of large rattle-trap
and tire-oox hotels, designed only for tenn
porary use and built with an eye to capacity,
not safety. AS Illustrating how flimsy they
really are, puff of wind came IN from the
lake few days ago, struck the Clsrkdale
hotel aud made a wreck of it in about one
minute. Two men were killed. This is the
third hotel of the kind to suffer a similar
fate. The insurance companies refuse to
take risks on these death traps. But the
chances are that thousands OF visitors will
risk their lives in them. They will be COM
PEELED to. or sleep out OF doors.
An item of 1892 postage" was included in
a bill Mayville IN. " lawyer sent an heir
for whom he had been hunting all over
Canada. The young man was wanted to
receive his portion Of an estate. Not know.
ing just where to find him, the lawyer wrote
to every postoffice in Ontario and Quebec,
about 1900 in all. One OF the letters
reached him. aud, as it brought him such
good fortune, ne will, no doubt, smilingly
foot the bill. He Inherited more than
100000. Conscientious lawyers, mail
trains and postOtiices are blessings to absent
heirs.