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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
COMMENTS OF THE LONDON PRESS.
CRITICISM OF Mr.. PHELPS's CONDUCT OF THE
CASE-PRAISE FOR HIS LEGAL ACUMEN

CRITICISM OF MR. PHELPs's CONDUCT OF THE
CAsE-pRAIsE FOR HIS LEGAL ACUMEN
London, April 6.-"The Daily Chronicle says this
morning: "1he proceedings In the Behring sea
Court OF Arbitration do not promise well Tor on
amlcable solution Of the questions at issue IL Is
not. we imagine. In the power Of the American coun
sci to render the arbitration abortve but II seems
only too clear that Mr.. Phelps is disposed to give
narrow partisan twist the conduct OF his case, and
that he would stop short at rendering the whole
proceedings nugatory If he could not be sure OF Is
suing from them Oh the winning side
The Paris correspondent Of The Daily News says :
In view Of the great issues Involved, Mr.. Phelps
seemed to attach undue importance t. questions Of
mere procedure and 10 ignore the high international
hearings of the case Unquesonably he showed great
legal acumen. Sir Charles Russell did not In
SO many words, did he even suggest 1t uncoil-
sciousy vet the inevitable logic OF his arguments
forced the conclusion upon the hearers mind that the
Baltic or the Mediterranean or the Red or Black seas
might each according the American theory, become
as close as the Behring Sea-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
TN CELEBRATE GRANTS BIRTHDAY.

Cal.na. H., April 5.-The birthday Of General
Grant April - will BE- celebrated on large scale
here. The idea OF celebration originated with IL.
n Kohlsaat Of " The Chicago Inter Ocean, who two
yeors ago presented the city Of Galena with bronze
statue of General Grant At his Instance con
ference OF citizens was held last evening and II was
decided TO begin this year the custom OF observing
hv y nublic celebration Grants birth. The pro
rramme will consist of parade, followed by exercises
In Grant Park. Major william Mckinley will be In
ylted to deliver the Grafton. and should he accept
public reception will be rendered him In the evening
4 committee OF five was appointed to draft bill
for presentation to the Illinois legislature max! making
Grants birthday legal holiday. a nlassmeetihg oi
citizens will be held saturday evening 10 perfect ar
rangements for the celebration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
SOUTH CAROLINA'S NEW LIQUOR Law
GOVERNOR TILLMAN PREPARING TO OPEN STATE
BARRooMs on JULY I.


Charleston, 8 G., April speciaD. Will be
no lGuor or beer sold In south Carolina except by
the state after July /. Four Of the most eminent
legal firms in the State to-day decided the matter
Soon after the passage OF the law at the last session
OF the Legislature the liquor dealers Of Tho State
formed an association and employed counsel to test
us consMtalt SDnality. These counsel to-day nfd
their opinion They advise the liquor dealers 10
Prepare 90 meet the law valid and constitutional
ON and after July /, and that In view OF the heavy
penalties prescribed by the act they cannot advise
them to continue selling liquor after July i, but, on
the contrary, advise them to comply with the
statute until It has been declared invalid. To test
the constittionalty Of the statute on the point OF
Federal prohibition Of discrimination the counsel ad
wise that proper proceedings be taken to test that
question: but that, pending such proceedings, and
tn, determination thereof. the provisions OF The
state Law be carefully observed. The counsel say
that the statute can only be tested after July by
the attempt OF the state or any Of Its officers 10
seize and sell liquors manufactured In another state
and exposed for sale here BY some one who has OBJ
tained and holds a license 10 sell liquors.
The news great surprise, and Its ehects IN
q business point Of view will be serious. In the
mean time the Governor OF the state, tosether
with the state dispenser. Is travelling In the west
and the North making arrangements TO open the
<tne barrooms on July 1. Under the new law the
STATE will sell all the liquors and beer sold in south
Carolina. . -, A.. u ,.L
In Chicago. st. Louis or New,h hGrh iht ~, ao' h ar
nass mt the Governor thinks the state can easily
get all the credit II wants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
A RATTLE IMMINENT AT ANTLERs.

Paris, Tex, April "a battle at Antiers' or Fort
Locke Is now considered inevitable. Last night forty
men left Atoka to join the militia, and forty Followed
them to Join Locke The mtia are at Goodanas'
swearing they will bag Locke and all his men, Locke
Is at his fort ready for the attack Jackson, the de-
fcated candidate Of the National Party for Governor
arrived at Aners this mornng. Locke had fifty men
ut the depo TO escort him to his fort II Is believed
that fight will take place before United States troops
can reach Antlers.
Washington. April 5.-Secrctary foke Smith to-day
received a telegram from Indian Agent Bennett, In
which he recommends that the Ch0ctaw Nation be
placed under martial law. This he believes Is the
only way In which peace can be maintained. Secre-
tary Smith has as yet taken no action on this
recommendation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
MIR. BLOUNT IN HAWAII.
HIS ARRIVAL DISAPPOINTS The ANNEXA
TIONISTS.

THEY EXPECTED TO SEE ADMIRAL BROWN AND
GENERAL sCHoFiELD ACCOMPANYING THE
CoMMIssToNER-A PRorEcToRATE sUG-
GESTED-JAP\N TAKES HAND.
IRON A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRBuSE.l
Honolulu. March 30. The arrival of Commits
sioner Blount here this morning on the Rush.
nine days ont from San Francisco, was a heavy
blow to the Hawaiian Annexationists as they
confidently expected Admiral Brown and General
Schoield to accompany Mr.. Bount As both
General Schofield and Admiral Brown are known
TO favor annexation it looked as though the jig
was up" for Royalty but when Mr.. Blount ap-
pcarcd alone the R,yalists once more took heart,
and when the steamer sailed they were in high
feather. Mr.. Blount refused to be interviewed
but his secretary Ellis Mills, dropped few hints
that valuable showing the Commission
er's views. He said:
Iou may that Commissioner Bount will
make report favorable TO annexation until
he has thoroughly investigated the subject on
all the islands. I think you had better 90 on
the suggestion that strong protectorate will re-
suit from the present visit of the Commissioner
rather that absolute annexation"
From other sources il was learned that it is the
present ntcntion of tho Commissioner to visit the
Rush. Tho Rush is expected to return after
weeks stay here, as her services will be no
longer required.
Hurry Of excitement was caused here last
NIGHT by the escape of japanese prisoner charged
with murder from the custody of the Provisional
Government, and his reception OIL board the
Japanese warship Naniwa az refugee The
prisoner swan to the warslIip and was allowed to
come on board. When it became known where
he requisitiOn was made for his return, but
this application was not granted by the japanese
officers. This affair has caused various rumors as
to the intention Of tho Japanese Government 70
have hand in the game of annexation This
theory Is not altogether out Of reason as might
AZ first appear The utra-English party here il
intensely opposed 10 America, and would hesitate
at nothing TO prevent American control of the
islands The English Government evidently in
tends 10 let the United States severely alone in
this matter, and has not given any official en-
couragement to the members OF the English
party under the leadership Of Davis and company,
hence it is whispered that this party has ioined
issue with the Japanese in the islands AMI cX-
poets through this union to perfect its plans for
preventing American ascendancy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
IN THE FOREST FIRES TRACK.
FEARS THAT SU1TONTOwN. n. j.. HAS BEEN
WIPED OFT.
WET PLEAsANTvILLE SAVED ONLY by GREAT
EXERTIONs-F,EMERs SUFFER IN
PENNSYLVANIA

PENNSYLVANIA
FlcaSantvile, APRIL 5.-The high wind Of last
night famed the smouldcring cmbcrs of Sundays
big forest fire into flame. and it is now raging
worse than ever village has been almost
wiped out. and more damage is Threatened.
When the flames began to sweep through the
forest this morning they headed toward Sutton
town. This is VILLAGE about two miles from the
outskirts of West Plcas;antvie. The strong west
ery wind drove the flames forward at rapid
rate All the morning and well into the after
noon II looked as though West Plcasantville
would have to 90. Ttons mills are located there
and when it became apparent that the village
was in danger work suspended at the mills
and the men hastcned ont TO fight the flames
1t was not long before il seen that any effort
in this direction would be futile. Back-frng was
then rcsorted TO. The mill hands aided by
the farmers AMI their hifc1 men in this work and
soon a large strip Of l,nd WAS Laid waste. The
flames reached this and stopped. Fortunately tie
wind had died out and shifted a point, and the
cmbers were not carried across
Suttonown was not 50 l:cllr as West ,ea,,nt-
vile. Several houses were burned, but how many
is not yet known. II is impossible 10 reach SUIT
tontown from here, as the blazing forest inter
vcnes. II is believed that the entire village has
been wiped ont. 1t will take several hours 20
circle the flames and ascertain the damage. So
fl- - can - Judge from here there Is NJ dbatc
mcnt in the fury of The flames in the forest
1Iodaysbure Penn April 5.-Thc most de-
structvc forest fire that has visited this region for
many years occurred on Reservoir and Loop Noun
tain last night The burned territory covers an
area of thrty-two square miles, and heavy gales
of wind rendered She work of fighting III" flames
Intellectual. Six farm houses in Morrison's Cove
thrty-iiye head of cattle, and vast quantities Of
grain were destroyed ny the fire, and the farmers
had barely time to escape with their lives. The
greatest individual loss is that of Johann NingnS
which is estimated AT 5000. The Roaring
Spring Book Mandatory was unroofcd by the
hurricane, and several other houses suffered
like fate. The total loss 80 far a. asccrtaincd is
about $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
THE CABINET GUARANTEES LIBERTY.
Mr.. DUPUY TO ANNOUNCE Ills PROGRAMME IN
THE CHAMBER TODAY.

MR.. DUPUY TO ANNOUNCE HIS PROGRAMME IN
THE CHAMBER TO-DAY.
Paris, April 5.-M Dupuy. the new Premier, Will
emphasize in the Chamber Of Deputies tomorrow
that the Panama Canal scandals must not prevent
Parliament from fulfilling Its duties TO the people.
lie will also Impress upon the people that the
Cabinet will undertake to insure full liberty OF
action 10 everybody in the coming elections. The
Chamber OF Deputies will be asked to assent 10
the separation of the Liquor Reform bill from the
budget. condition that the Senate will discuss
the Intasure speedily special bill. The Senate
will be asked TO pass the bill taxing bourse transac
tions. The coussc unauthorized brokerage sys-
TEN. VIII not be suppressed. but provision will be
made for better regulation Of outside dealings and
fresh conditions will bc imposed upon foreign spccu-
lators. with view 10 suppress unauthorized
transactions.
II is believed that the Chamber OF Deputies will
pass the budget by saturday, In which case the
Legislature will adjourn until the cath
The Senate will then discuss the budget. which. II
Is hoped, will be passed by the end OF the month.
There Is no pronounced hostility toward the new
Ministry, but general feeling OF Indifference In the
lobbies and elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
TESTIFYIyG AGAINST ROCHESTER, COAL IEN.

Rochester, n. Y, April fspecaD.-In the trial
to-day Of the members Of the Rochester Coal Exchange
indicted for conspiracy j. Harry Scdman the r'pu'ed
secretary Of the Coal Exchange. testified. He was
not at all willing witness against the coal men,
and dec lined to answer almost every question put
to him by The prosecution on the ground that IL
might incriminatc him. The most important testi-
mony OF the day that OF Charles Pnsch, the son
Of August Pasch coal dealer, who represented his
father at the meeting OF the exchange. lie testified
concerning the IN which the exchange liked
the price Of coal each month, told how his ii'her
was fined $50 by the organization In punishment
for selling top Of coal at price below that IAcd
by the exchange. The prosecution has forty wit
nesses TO call and the defence has about hall Us
many II IS likely that the trial VIII occupy TWO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
COLOMBIA EXTENDS THE CONCESSION.
TWENTY MONTHS ALLOWED FOR RENEWAL OF
WORK on THE PANAMA CANAL.


Paris. April 5.-M. Devellc. the Minister OF Foreig n
Affairs announced at Cabinet meeting to-day that
the Republic OF Colombia had extended for twenty
months the concessions TO the Panama Canal Com
pany for the construction OF canal the
Isthmus.
Panama, April 5.-An official telegram from Bogo,a.
dated April =. stated that brief period had been
of the Panama Canal Company In endeavorlng to
obtain extension Of the concession, consult by
cable with NJ Monchicourt, lQuidator OF the company.
In regard 10 the ultmatum communicated by the
Colombian Government The dispatch stated that
both parties to the negotiations at the end Of
their resources, that there deadlock in the
business OF the canal. and that the prospects Of an
extension were small 1t added that litigation
and diplomatic interference Were inevitable.
\ later dispatch from BOgota announces that the
extension has been signed twenty months being al
lowed Tor the organization of company and
the renewal Of the work the canal VI. Monchi-
court has accepted the terms Of the Colombian Gov
ernmcnt and the critical situation Is ended.
At the Offices of the Panama Canal Company. and
the Panama Railroad Company 1t said yesterday
that the report from Paris and Panama concerning
the concession OF twenty months extended by the
Colombia Government to the Panama Canal Com
pany was undoubtedly correct. NJ Boyard, who has
charge Of the New-lork Office OF the Panama Canal
communication from vi. Mango. who has been act
ing in behalf OF the company. the effect
that such a concession would be granted and that
steps for the formation OF new company would
i0mban Government in granting the extension 10
the Canal Company said VI. Boyard, the critical
period is ended, and the prospects for canal are
bright"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
FLAMES AMONG TIE TURpEyrIyE TREES.

Raleigh. " G., April 5.-Thc greatest forest fires
ever known in Moore and Richmond cognties are rag
Ing In the heart Of the long leaf pine district The
trees had just been bored and thousands Of them nre
destroyed Many people owning iurpcntinc orchards
are ruined. one man lost 1000 Of trees. Tie
fire swept upon the town Of West End and nearly
wiped II out. Three large stores with the entire
stocks. the postoiicc and several dwellings
burned Al least twelve turp'ntinc distill-rcs and
scores OF dwellings scattered throughout tho woods
burned, and the rails OF the Abcrieen West End
Railroad are badly warped that trains cannot
Great quantities. Of resin burned, 800 barrels AT
West End alone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
THE SPANISH CCRTES OPENED.
CORDIAL RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES
DWELT UPON BY THE QUEEN-REGENT.

CORDIAL RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES
DwEIT UPON BY THE QUEEN REGENT
Madrid, April 5.-Qucen Regent Christina. with
Ring Alfonso XIII and other members of the royal
family, opened the Cortes to-day with the usual
bHIlliant ceremonies. Among the distinguished ior-
egners present was the Archduchess Elizabeth OF
Austria. daughter OF the late Crown Prince Rudolf.
with his suite.
The Queen Regent read the speech from the throne
In clear voice. The speech was on the INES oi
the forecast. and stated that the deficit of 'oooo
pesotas had been abolished By means OF economic ad
mnistration and increase OF revenue. II ended Win
9 declaration that the relations OF Spain win 'he
American republics had been much improved through
tho Columbus celebration This fact was emphasized
by the announcement OF the Infanta Eulalia's Chi
cag0 journey. In which also to be found evidence
that the Government desired even more cordial rela
tons with the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
A GIN TO TEST THE BETHLEHEM FORGING.

Bethlehem Penn. April speciaD'-A tcn-lnch
gun for the further equipment ci t"c hcd'hs'oh
proving grounds arrived at the Betniche' iron "ok'
today The forgincs were made nt the ordnance
works here They we're fabricated into the finished
GIN al the gun foundry ut Washington. There are
now sixinch gun and an eighneli gun AT Rcdins-
ton. Those two are too light for testing the heavy
armor now making. such the plates for the Iowa.
Massachus usetts oregon and Indiana, Whose side armor
is eighteen inches thick Ere long the Bethlehem
Iron C,omnany need not have TO send gun forgings
to Washington for fabrication. The company + build
ing q gIn-fl shing shop and assembling foundry
which Is rapidly nearing complexion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
DELHOyICO GIVES UP THE WOODCOCK CASE

Newburg. n. Y, April (speciaD-Aftcr many at
temps In District Attorney Nicoll's Office In New-l0ra
10 get tho ease tried against DelmOnlc0 for viola-
ton Of the game laws In selling game out of season
to DR.. Wlllett Kidd. the game protector, ana his
friends In I-DO, IL came on TO day, and was again
postponed until tomorrow. At 4 80 O'Clock this
afternoon Mr. DclmOnlco attended and paid the lnc
for the entire fourteen birds aud the costs OF the
suit amounting In all to $3.50, 1t being T2o Tor each
woodcock and 800 costs. The game protector Is
elated over his victory. lie certain OF MS case
from the start and the delay has been caiiscd III the
District Attorneys Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
THIS FAIL URE NAY BE 4 HEAVY ONE.
'IsK 4 CO.'S LIABILITIES NAY

CROKER. FISK 4 CO.'S LIABILITIES NAY
AMOUNT TO HALF 4 MILLION DOLLARS
Minneapolis. April (special-In spite of all d.
mails, the business troubles Of Crocker Fisk & Co.,
miliers, seem 10 be hardly temporary inconsider-
able. \ $1,000 note went u protest through the
Flour City Bank on Monday. and notes for $4,000
went 10 protest through the First National Bank. It
was rrmorcd on 'Chango t0day and In banking circles
that the trouble might amount 10 failure for half
million. with ussets including only the mill and the
stock of flour on hand. II Is supposed. however.
that both the Crocher and Fisk estates good for
tho Indebtedness. and Will thus insure tL" pay m"nt Of
dollar for dollar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
NEXT TO ENGLAND, THEY PREFER AMERICA

Victoria, p. c., April 5-TEe British warship Gar
net arrived here yesterday from Honolulu. The day
before she sailed for Esqumat the officers heard Win
astonshmcnt OF the annexation proposals They say
that tho English residents OF the islands. next to
being taken over by England. prefer 20 be annexed
By the United States. more stable government
meaning greater security to property interests The
natives. however, prefer monarchical government
The officers OF the Garnet say that the leaders In the
revolutionary movement have little to do with the
financial interests OF the Islands, and regarded as
of the "adventurcr' type. II Is thought that the
planters Will oppose annexation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
A LIGHT VOTE IN RHODE ISLAND. :
xo ELECTION by THE PEOPLE. BUT GOVERNOR
BROWN WILL HAVE HANDSOME
PLURALITY.
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.J

Providence r. L.. April 5.-Reiirns OF the state
election are slow coming In and the result Is sun
somewhat uncertain Returns from twenty towns and
cities out OF thrtysix, and incuding Providence ana
woonsocket give Brown Gep), $4,000; Baker (DemI
IL 3o5: Metcalf (Pro. 1900 The vote Is about -
per cent less than year ago. The total vote OF
Providence is as follows Brown 7470: Baker, s.071;
Metcalf 736 Undoubtedly there Is no election by
the people, and Brown will have handsome plurality
The general state officers Will be elected by the
General Assembly. There at least eleven failures
n elect outside OF the cities OF Providence ana Paw
tucket. and the nineteen members from those
cities are probably not elected. The Democrats so
far have made a net gain Of five seats, and 1t viii
reouIre the second elections TO determine the CON-
plexion OF the Legislature.
Returns on congressman are meagre, but the Demo
Gratis claim that both Bull and Page are elected.
This Is In doubt, however.
The large number Of second elections due to
the increased Prohibition vOte as the result OF great
exertions on the part Of their National Committee.
Mr. Metcalf will probably have about 5000 Votes.
Governor Brown Is confident that the Republicans
will ultimately secure the legislature, which WIZ
elect him and his colleagues.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
THE sULrAN,s PLEASURE STEAMER SUNK

DRowNED-RUMORs OF MURDERoUs PLOT.
Constanunople, April 5.-The steamer used by the
Sultan In connection with the palace Tor his own
pleasure and TO convey guests and members OF MS
household foundered Sunday. 1t Is believed that
sixty persons pershed by drowning, and That
splendid service Of silver plate used In the Imperial
dining room on the steamer went down With the
vessel The cepsors are suppressing all reports OF
the disaster, and journals printing stories OF the
calamity have been seized by the authorities. An
trade has been issued prohibiting newspapers from
being published before the afternoon The publication
OF the story OF the accident caused sensation among
the populace and greatly iDcensed the sultan. ne
was further ANNOYED on account OF the death OF
Harcki Pacha the same day The horses attached
to his carriage ran away, ana iiaIcM !uhpcd roh
the Carriage and instantly killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
40 TRACE or THE BTRTED MINERS

IIazlcton, Penn. April 5.-tp to noon today there
has been trace discovered of the miners buried
In Laurel Hill mine. There T. much dliiiculty
experienced I'm keeping the wafer back. The work
Of rcscue IS advancing slowli brt steadily Enough
Of debris removed today 10 Unit Of an exam
lnaion OF the chambers worked hy Trcmhath and
Hudson. Nothing Was found Of the missing men.
and the hope Of rcsculng them alive T. gradually
fading. II is expected that the body of Williams viii
be reached to-day. Whore the two missing Hun
garans are cannot be- learned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
A DINNER TO MINISTER COOLIDGE.

evening to T. Jefferson Coolidge. tn. United States
Minister. Van Dyek and Dcschamps sang and Holl-
mann, the celllst played Among the guests were
the Princess Colonna. Lady Dunerin. Lady Black
wood the Duke of Vallombrosa, Lady Cahness, the
Princess Kouchobey and many artists. authors and
women OF the American colony In Paris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-06
NOT PLEASED WITH THE NEW CABINET.

Paris, April 6.-The Paris dailics almost unani
nous this morning In describing the new Cabinet as
weak and mediocre VI. dc Cassagnac saws: 1T is
no. a Government. IL Is salad" The tanlois'
predicts that President Carnot will become the
victim OF the situation that he has created. President
Carnot Is generally blamed the person bearing the
sole responsibility for the unsatisfactory Issue Of the
crisis