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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-06
SYNDICATE SINKING
Destruction of a Kentisf1
Town.
DWELLINGS ToPPLED OVER.
Disturbances in England Strangely
Akin to an Earthquake-Des
by the Populace.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

LONDON, March 5.-Late last night the
people OF Sandgate, Kent, were aroused by
the rocking OF their houses aud loud rum
pings underground. Walls split, ceilings
tumbled down, foundations sank and roofs
iell, AS the inhabitants fed to the streets
they found large rents in the ground and
were almost overcome by noxious vapors.
Every BODY supposed that the town was be-
ing shaken by an earthquake, and as the
rumbllng continued hundreds fled in panic
10 the nearest towns. A few remained be-
hind TO remove the furniture from the fall
ing houses.
Ihe reports carried abroad by the fugt
tlVes caused the troops in an adjacent camp
10 hasten to the aid of the people still in
oahdgate. Soldiers and citizens worked for
TWO h0urs In moving the most valuable
property from the houses and in the erec-
tlon OF tents In the fields about a mile out
side OF town for the women and children.
AT the end of that time the rumbliDg had
ceased and an investigation was made in
tne town by the commander of the troops
and several citizens. They found that the
ground ON which Sandgate stands had sunk
several feet. the subsistence extending
throughout the surrounding district and
Affecting in all about square mile Gas
and water pipes were disturbed so that
supplies both of gas and water were
stopped.
Many cottages were wrecked completely,
and the better built houses we're cracked
aad thrown out of plumb, so that they could
not he occupied with safety. Nevertheless,
many Inhabitants returned to town toward
morning. Between 8 and o'clock, how
ever, they were frightened away by a fur
ther subsidence of the ground and a recur-
renee Of the rumbing.
These phenomena were repeated several
times during the day, aud the town is now
practically deserted. So far AS known no
lives were lost. The cause of the subsi-
dence is unexplained.
Later - The disaster at Sandgate was
caused by landslide. The town was built
upon a comparatively low cliff close to the
sea. The waves are believed to have under
mined the cliff which then settled and
slipped toward the water. carrying with
1t the town. Two hundred houses were
DESTROYED
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STRIKE Is IMMINENT.
SwitChmen Demand Increase of
Wages.
The Michigan Central Involved With
Employes-The Road Declares
1t VIII Not Yield.
Special to The MORNING CALL.

CHICAGO, March 3. - A strike of the
switchmen aud switch-tenders onfthe Mich
igan Central road is threatened, and il not
promptly settled there is probability of its
leading to complications upon other roads.
Friday the employees Of the Michigan Gen.
trai formulated a demand for an increase of
wages with an ntimation that an answer
would be looked for Monday. II the de-
mands are not granted the men say they
will strike, and the majority of the engin-
eers and iiremen, the swiIchmen say, will
stand by them. A large majority of the
dissatisfied mensare nOn-union men, and
their affairs are in the hands OF a commit
lee.
1t was learned to-day that secret meet
ing of switchmen was held here some time
ago at which every road entering Chicago
was represented. 1t was determined to
address all demands for an increase of
wages and redress of grievances TO the gen.
eral managers by noon on March s.
On every road complaints were sent in
and the committee will begin to arbitrate
with the general managers by Tuesday, and
the outcome OF the meeting will determine
the question Of a strike.
Division Superintendent Snyder of the
Michigan Central said to-uight that The de-
mands Of the men could not be granted and
that if they struck new men would be put
in their places.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio. March 5.-The Big
Four swilchmen's strike was practically
settled to-day by the men declaring the
strike off aud making applications for their
old pOsitiOus
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METHODS OF BUSINESS.
Investigation Into the Work of the
Departments to Be Begun.

WASHINGTON. March 5.-In the closing
hours OF CongressRe representative Dockery's
resolution was adopted providing for an in
yestigati0n into the methods Of doing bus-
ness IN several departments of the Govern
ment. The Investigation will be carried on
by Joint committee OF Congress. Under
the terms Of the resolution the committee
has power to appoint three experts, who
VIII do the technical work of the investga-
tien and report to the committee. The COM
mittee Is authorized to report at any time,
and It's existence is made coterminous with
That OF the filty-third Congress. The scope of
Inc investigation includes not only the
methods OF doing business in the depart
ments' out the question OF salaries as well.
lhe committee expects to get the three ex-
perts at work within the next fortnipht
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PERSONAL NOTES.

F. W. Street. Sonora attorney. is at the
Lick.
DR.. j. I. Stephen Of Tomales is at the
Grand
c. R. Corning of New York City is at the
Palace.
James G. Marsh, merchant of Antioch,
is at the Baldwin.
d. Tabias. r Woodland merchant, is stop
ping at The Grand.
John S. Dore. Fresno fruit-grower. is
stopping al the Lick.
a. C. Sneider. merchant of Santa Cruz,
is stopping at the Lick.
r. E. Jack, capitalist of San Luis
Obispo, is at the Grand.
William Graves. an attorney of San Luis
Obispo, Is at the Palace.
G. IL. Blsby and wife of Ontario, Canada
are stopping at the Baldwin.
Benjamin Craighead, an attorney from
Reno, New. is vt the Baldwin.
DR.. E. w. Davis of Saginaw, Mich. is
stopping at the Russ House.
DR.. L. B. Eaton and family Of Portland.
Or, are stopping Mt the Baldwin
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-06
GAVE HILL THE LIE.
Allison Expresses His Opinion of
the Yew Norller.
Passage at Arms Between the SeHa-
tors-The Cause That Led
to the Incident.
Special to THE MORNING CALI.

NEW YORK. March 5.-A Washington
special 10 morning paper says: Tie
leading topic Of conversation in political
circles to-day was a spicy scrimmage that
took place between Senators Allison and
Hill in the closing hours of Congress and
which has just leaked cut.
The trouble arose over the New York
bridge bill. Senator Hill tried to call up
the bill several times, but just when the
right moment arrived an appropriation
would be reported from the confereuc e
committee and the bridge bill had 10 give
way. Finally Senator Hill lost his temper.
and, crossing the chamber TO the RepuDli-
can side, walked up to where Senator ALI
son was sitting and said sharply and an
griIy, Senator Allison, you and HiscOck
are conspiring to defeat my bill" Senator
Hill then took a seat.
Ex-senator Allison felt that he had been
grossly insulted He at once sprang from
his seat, and, hurrying over to Senator
HilPs desk. declared in the most forcible
manner in which such statement could be
put that the Senator from New York de-
parted from the truth. Then he abruptly
returned to his seat. To-day, however,
mutual apologies were made
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NO LAND FOR HEARST.
Opposition to Alternating Any Part of
the Lime Point Reservation.

WAsHINGToN, March 3. - William r.
Hearst, who has been here a few days,
leaves for the West tonight. Mr.. Hearst
has not abandoned the idea of securing GER
tain property at the Lime Point military
reservation for residence purposes. He
was entirely unsuccessful in getting the
late administration to act faVorably on his
proposition, although lie was persistent iu
his efforts and tried to get bill through
Congress.
BTigadier-General Casey, chief of engi-
neers, told Senator FELTON, aud Representa-
tive Loud only a few days ago that be
would never advise the sale Of this land to
Mr. Hearst. lie was willing enough that
the gentleman should build boathouse at
the waters edge, but was not willing that
he should acquire title to any of the mill
tary reservation land for residence pur-
poses.
Senator FELTON, will probably remain in
Washington few days and after spending
a short time in Philadelphia and New York
expects to reach San Francisco early in
April. Representative Loud and daughter
will leave tomorrow for New York, and
will. after spending few days in the East,
leave for San Francisco. Representatives
Hilborn, Caminetti, Bowers and Geary will
all be in California within a week or ten
days.
a. L. Brown Of San Francisco is at the
Arlington Hotel. The Misses McKenna of
San francisco are al Mrs. Senator Stan.
ford's.
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GOOD WILL OF CHILE.
Months Congratulations to the
President.
A Warm AvOwal of Belief in the
Integrity and Fairness of CIeve-
land-Egan's Resignation.
Special to THE MoRN1Ne GAIL.

NEW YORK. March 5.-The Herald's Val
paraiso special SAYS: Cleveland's in
auguratlon as President of the United
States and tile retirement of MI Harrison
will result in the restoration of friendly
relations between that republic and Chile.
The sentiment of the Chileans on this sub
ject is shown by the following message,
which was forwarded by cable yesterday TO
President Cleveland by the Chilean execu-
tive:
SANTIAGO. Chile. March 4, 1898. To
President Cleveland. Washington: The
Government of Chile and the Chilean
people, recognizing your political attitude
in the past, consider your reelection as
chief magistrate of the United States as a
pledge that your Govern will preserve
the tranquility and well-being Of all nations
upon the American continent. On this day
upon which you assume the high functions
OF yoCr Office, ], as President OF the repub-
he oil Chile, in the name OF the Chilean ma
tioR, ae 7ycli iii fHS ry0rro.iaI- eaDae-
ity, assure you Of our sincere regard for you
and your people and our deepest sympathy
for you and them. Permit me to express
the hope that your aims and motives will
produce the best results for tile people OF
the United States. Signed,
JORGE MONTT.
All the newspapers published in Valpa-
raisO print eulogistic editorials on Presl-
dent Cleveland. They say that his assump-
ton of the Presidency will guarantee the
peace of South America.
This message is indOrsed by all Chileans,
who have received with delight the an
nouncement made to-day that tie United
States Minister, Patrick Egan. will forward
his resignation to Washington on Wednes-
day. l have learned that the resignation Of
Conger as Minister to Brazil has already
been sent TO the Washington Goyernment.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-06
FOOTPADS AT WORK.
A Cigar-Dealer Has a Lively Encoun
ter With DeSperadoes.

ter With Desperadoes.
Charles W. Miller, a cigir-dealer. living
at 4 Kohler place, was seriously injured
during An encounter with footpads early
rceter<la,r fts~ ~ruins,
Miller is the proprietor OF cigar-store at
Montgomery avenue and Kearny street.
He is in the habit Of closing his place short
ly after midnight and was on his way home
when lie was attacked.
Miller took the contents of the cash
drawer and placed them in his pocket, and
after elnsing up his place walked up Kearny
street. W hen he reached the corner of
Green street he was stopped by two men,
one of whom told him 10 throw up his
hands.
Miller did not obey their command quick
enough and one Of the desperadoeS struck
him several times over the head with a
sandbag. Miller was dazed by the blows
rained upon him by his aSsailaniS and fell
to the sidewalk crying for help.
He managed to blow his police whistle
ard sound an alarm, which speedily brought
several policemen TO the spot, who picked
bad him taken 10 the Receiving Hospital.
His aSSailants made good their escape
before the officers arrived.
DR.. Berry found that Mlller's left ear had
been SO badly laceTate1 by a blow from the
sandbag that it hung in shredS, and that
he lad also sustained several severe con-
tusiODs about the head.
After his wounds had been dressed he
was permitted to return to his house.
Miller had several hundred dollars besides
jewelTy in his possession at the time, and
the police think that the thieves were
familiar with his movements and Watched
their opportunity to rob him.
Miller was unable to give a good descrip-
tion of his assailants to the police, and
there Is little hope of their capture.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-06
WARM HONDURAS.
Forces of the Government
Defeated.
REBELS LED BY BONILLA.
Marching on the Capital of the Repub-
Iic-All Central American States
Said to Be Involved.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

PANAMA via Galvestonl March 5.-A
new revolution has broken out in Southern
Honduras which may lead to the overthrow
of President Piuciano Leiva. and possibly
involve all the Central American republics
in var.
Poicarpo Bonilla is the leader of the
new revolt, and he has started in so well
that he has sent word to his friends in
Panama that success is already assured.
General Terreneia Sierra is chief of the
revolutionary army which Bonilla has or
ganiZed, and together they made up the
strongest ombinatIon that could be formed
in Southern Honduras.
Bonilla's first victory was won yesterday
on the plaza at Choluteea. That town was
protected by force of 1900 men, COM
manded by General Matute.
With an army of only 1000 Bonilla and
General Sierra attacked the forces garri-
soned at ChOluteca. They met a brave re
sistanee. and hOtly contested battle was
fought on the plaza.
The loss on each side was heavy and
many buildings were destroyed. but the de-
tuilo VI Lub ldldlllleS nave not TeacUeu This
city.
After more than two hours determined
fighting General Matute's broken and shat
tered army was forced to retreat toward
AmOpola, leaving Choluteca and large
amounts of arms and many prisoners in the
hands of Benilla's victorious army.
Excited by their victory aud determi ned
to make the most of 1t. Bonilla and Sierra
are now pushing on towards Tegucigapa,
hoping to capture the capital and proclaim
the success of the revolution before the gov
eTnment has had time to recover from the
surprise oecasioned by the victory of Cho-
luteca.
decisive battle between the army of
Leiva and Bonilla's forces is expected to
take place within few days.
Meanwhile. complications are arising
which may bring about general war among
the Central American republics.
President Leiya accuses the Government
of Nicaragua of aiding Bonila in bringing
about the revolution. He has telegraphed
President Sacaza at Managua demanding an
explanation.
President Leiva expects to have the aid
of Guatemala, and should Sacaza openly
attempt TO reinforce Bonilla both Costa
Rica and San Salvador may declare war,
and thus involve all the Central American
republics save one in bo0dshed
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-06
VANCOUVER AFFAIRS.
The Haytian Republic Released on
Bonds and Sails AWAY.

BONDS and sails Away.
VANCOUVER, March 5.-Bonds were this
morning given by the Bank of Montreal,
under instructions from the Merchants
Steamship Company. for the full amount
claimed against the steamer Haylian Re.
public and she left for Nanaimo for coal to-
day. Davis, Marshall and MarNeill, law
yers here, have been engaged for the case
by the company. The state that the seizure
was Illegal, as the claims are not for neces-
saries for the ship. They will claim dam
ages for the detention when the case comes
up.
The steamship Empress of China sails
Tor the Orient to-m0rrLw. Among the pas
sengers Is Walter Davidson of LONDON,
England, who has been in this city some
months investigating the mines here. He
thinks a good market for the lead from the
mines could be found in China for manu-
featuring foil for tea chests. China uses
10000 tons annually, the bulk coming from
England Davidson will investigate the
matter In China.
The Supreme Court of British Columbia
gave decision yesterday i'll the appeal
against bonus OF $500, 600 being given to the
Burrard Inlet and Fraser Valley Railway
Company by the city. This company will
build line connecting with the Northern
Pacific at Sumas. The decision was against
the city, the Judges claiming the city had no
power to give a bonus. The company in
tends apply ing 10 the Provincial Parliament
for special act 10 legalize bonus.
A. o. Leask, customs broker here, acci-
dentaly shot himself yesterday. He had
shot his dog, and was coming into the house
when lie slipped and the revolver went eff,
the ball entering his stomach. The injury
may prove fatal.
Another case of smallpox was discovered
yesterday in a logging camp the other side
OF Burrard Inlet. The patient is japanese
The authorities have taken all the necessary
precautions
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

house passed in round numbers 625 bills.
OF which 200 failed in The Senate, and in the
neighoorhood of 625 bills passed by the
senate failed in the House.
three bills were vetoed by the President.
viz; To refer the McGarrahan claim Ia
the Court OF Claims Qhe second MeGarra-
nan Dill falling of action in the House). to
amend the Court of AppeHf5 act, ana in re-
lation to Marshals in the United States
courts In Alabama. The last bill became a
law by passage over the veto. The Presj-
dent subjected three bills to the pocket
veto, and two other bills failed of engross-
ment in time for presentation to him. All
were of comparatively small importance.
The Pension and Census Offices, the
whisky trust, the Panama Canal and the
Pacific Mail companies, the Watson-Cobh
charges, the Pinkerton system and the
Homestead troubles. the Maverick and
Spring Garden Bank failures, and the Eilis
Island immigration Station, were investi-
gated by Congressional committees, but
nothing came of the reports submitted.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-06
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE SENATE
Grave Questions That May Come
Before the New Body.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Ths Senate of
the fitty-thrd Congress will assemble in
special session tomorrow at noon. Usually
such special sessions are perfunctory and
formal, business being confined to the
reception of nominations from the Presi-
dent. But because of the peculiar COM
position OF the Senate itself, with the
doubtful standing Of tile Senators who hold
appointments from the Governors of States
instead of credentials of election by the
Legislatures, and further because it has
been announced that It's the intention Of
Senator Stewart of Nevada to precipitale
the silver discussion by the Introduction of
resolution of inquiry directed to the new
Secretary of the Treasury. it may be that
this special session will assume decree of
importance and excite such popular inter-
est as has never before been witnessed in
Suci cases,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-06

rell 10 take charge OF the parish, attempted
to read the Bishops letter to the Pensioners
Rev. William Treacy strode dramatically
out upon the altar and loudly commanded
Father Leaby not to read the letter.
The priest was accompanied by Deputy
Sheriff Garrison and Constable Taylor,
whom he ordered to arrest Father Leahy il
the latter persisted in reading the letter.
There was instant excitement in the church
and a serious outbreak was imminent.
Father Leahy saw that the priests and off,
GERS were in earnest and quietly withdrew.
The Treacys are in possession of the rec
tory here and openly defy the authority of
MonsigDor Satolli and Bishop UFarren.
They say Rome alone can control them.
Legal means will be taken by Father Leahy
to secure possession of the rectory.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-06
A GOOD DOG STORY.
This Setter Could Recognize His
Masters Step Afar Off.

Last summer l stopped at a small town in
northern Virginia. young man at the
same hotel had two settlers and black-and.
tan terrier. [ experienced extensively
with these three dogs during my stay, and
deduced therefrom some conclusions which
were inevitable. The hotel veranda opened
on the street, and was a place of resort for
gentlemen of leisure about town. There
was also a side entrance through a large
yard. l have frequently observed the dogs
lying asleep On the veranda when tile
owner would enter the side yard OIL
a fagstoue walk, often in the midst
of conversation of dozen men.
Tne terrier wonld recognizes the
footsteps of his master, would utter a low
sound and spring TO his feet and rush at
once IN the direction whence he heard the
steps. The settlers lnvaria bly, seemed to
know what it meant, would raise their
heads, lash their tails upon the floor, show
ing evident signs of understanding the sit
uati0D. have seen this terrier recognize
the steps of his master when the latter was
accompanied by twg or three other persons.
The delicate precision Of his hearing was
marvellous, anu in inst~Doo, sA far as 7
observed. was he deceived in the approariI-
ing footsteps. | cannot believe that he was
guided by the sense of smell, as it is evident
that the settlers, whose habits OF hunting
have DEVELOPED in them much more sensi-
tive olfsctory power. would naturally have
been the first to detect their masters ap-
prOach, and yet it was equally evident that
the terriers ears were the first to catch the
sound
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-06
RECITATION
Is Either a Great Bore or a Supreme
Delight.

London News
In recitation, as in poetry, according ia
the very familar-somewhat too familiar
words IN Horace, there can be no medium
way. 1t must be either sublime or ridicu
lous. Indeed, despite of Horace, we ven
tura to assert that there may be minor
poets, but We insist that there can be no
minor reciters. One must bring genius to
the work OF recitation, or he had better
Iorswear the work altogether. Somebody
once declared HAT the most insuffarable
thlng In the world was respectable" act
lng-acting that no man could really admire.
aHd yet that no man could utterly condemn
but surely respectable acting is not half
SO bad as respectable recitation. There is
no such bore in the whole social world as
tue amateur Feclter, who has all the aspira-
ton aud none OF the inspiration, and with
whom perhaps even the aspiration gets
little mixed now and then. We in England
have not many of the gifts of the southern
races Tor the art of recitation. The fire is
not IN our blood. We are not generally en-
dOWeo with rich and sweet and flexible
voices We are not, as q rule. largely pro
Vlded with the dramatic instinct, and we
have little inclination for gesture In fact.
we are apt TO think that man who uses
much gesture looks ridiculous and is max
ing fool of himself.
We must, therefore, have reciters fash
Toned to our mood, who do not oVeUstep our
lusuldI nlOueSy OF intnre. Mr. Brandram
was great reclter, but he kept quite natu-
rally and, 1t may be, even unconsciously
within the conditions of his audience. He
had an exquisite taste and n cultured sense
Of the fitness of things. We, as a people.
can hardly be said TO be generally endowed
with Itch sense of humor, but, all the
same, 1t Is certain that we have produced
some Of the greatest humOrsts in letters
and art that ths world has ever known. la
the same way, although we do not seem 70
have been fitted out by nature with any
great natural aptitude for recitation, it does
so happen that we nave brought out MANY
men and women who can fairly claim 10
have made recitation one OF the arts