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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
A TERRIBLE DISASTER.
Two Thousand Persons Either Burned,
Smothered or TrampIed to Death.
A Chinese Village Raided by Robbers, the
People Rush to a Temple, Which
Is Destroyed by Fire.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. PA Canton
correspondent sends an account of terri
BILE disaster in country town about
fifty miles from Canton which occurred
early last month and resulted in the loss
OF nearly 1900 lives. band of ROBBERS
made a raid on a village in Shin Hing dis
trict. They first levied tribute of sew
eral thousand teals on the priests in the
temple. The latter had Just received large
offerings from the people, who were cele-
brating holiday under big shed in
front of the temple.
The angry robbers applied the torch to
the shed, and the people, in
panic, rushed into the temple for refuge.
The main entrance of the temple caught
fire from the heat of the burning
shed and over 400 men, women and chill
dren were either burned, smothered or
rampled under foot. Most of the fatal
tiles resulted from suffocation as strong
wind drove the smoke into the temple
At the time OF writing the missing num-
bered 1860 and it may be that some of
these were burned beyond recognition.
The disaster is the worst that has occurred
in South China for several years.
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this country. he said the impression pre-
vailed that the United States has expended
more than any other nation. AS matter
OF fact, he said, there had been expended
all told by the national and state govern :
ments from 1857 to 1880 for the improve
ment OF rivers, harbors and building
canals less than $3.50, Coo, 600. France has
expended $500, 00O060, with nothing ike
the expectation of permanent benefit that
promises to the United States.
The COMMITTEES on permanent OrganiZa-
ton reported recommending the follow
ing officers: President, George H. Ely,
Weep presidents; G. w. Osgood of YER
mont and William A. Sweet of New York,
with an honorary vice. president from
each state; secretary, S. A. Thompson Of
Minneapolis
MIR. Ely stated that his platform would
be IN favor CT a waterway from the lakes
to the sea over the territory of the United
States and in dependence of and cessation
OF legislation in favor of Canadian lines OF
transportation.
A committee on resolutions was ap-
pointed and letters wee read from Presi-
dent-elect Cleveland, vice President Nor
ton and others, regretting their inability
to be present.
The resolutions committee has prepared
report asking Congress for an appro-
prlation to make a survey and thus de-
ternine whether or not q ship canal from
the lakes to the sea is feasible. At the
evening session number of congressman
were presented and an address was made
by Secretary Thompson, of Duluth, who
presented economic and strategic argu-
ments in favor of the scheme and Others
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
ANOTHER SINKING SPELL.
Mr.. Blaine Has Relapse Early Last
Evening but Rallies.

Evening but Rallies.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Mr. Blaine is
reported much improved this morning.
Early this morning messengers were
hastily dispatched for both doctors,
Johnston and Hyatt, and young Mr..
Blaine was also quickly summoned.
This, taken in connection with evidences
of unusual commotion about the family
residence, led newspaper men to believe
that Blaine had suffered serious relapse.
After twenty minutes consultation, DR..
Johnston left the house. He stated that
nothing of a positively serious nature
had occurred, and Blaine's condition
was practically unchanged. He stated
that whenever any symptoms developed
that might be construed by the attendant
as unfavorable, the physicians were i'm
mediately notified, but this did not indi-
cate q change for the worse.
DIR. Hyatt said the trouble was the diff
6culty the invalid experienced in breath
ing. The attendant supposed the labored
respiration was caused by an attack of
heart failure, but the heart was found noU
to be affected. Medicine was admins
tered, and the unfavorabie symptoms
passed away.
Mr.. Blaine is weaker tonight than since
the relapse of two nights ago. His ply
sicians, Drs. johnson and Hyatt, called
at $3.50 O'Clock and remained in the sick
room for forty minutes, during which
time they made thorough examination
of the patient. and gave him some addi-
tional medicines. The guarded utter
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
THE WOOL INDUSTRY.
National Association of Wool Manufac-
turers in Session.
A Discussion of the Impending Tariff
LegisIation-The Resolutions Ad-
opted-Omcers Elected

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-The National
Association of Wool Manufacturers began
its twenty-eighth annual meeting here
today. President Whitman declined re-
election, and Rufus s. Frost was chosen.
S. D. N. North of Boston was chosen
secretary. The resolutions adopted de-
clare the belief of manufacturers that the
existing tariff has proved advantageous to
wool growers, manufacturers and con-
sumers of wooden goods. The proposed
economic change is not in response to any
demand from the industry presented, 30
per cent. of the manufacturers of the
country having Joined in protesting
against the passage of the free wool bill
now pending in Congress and which pro-
test is re-affirmed
The attention of Congress is invited
to the fact that wooden goods are manu-
featured nearly year in advance of the
season for whose wear they are adapted.
and in consequence any law Simulta-
the whole present production manufac-
tured from duty-paid wool, to compete in
the markets with foreign goods manu-
featured from Tree wool.
The Springer bill discriminates dou bly,
In this respect by admitting at reduced
rates simultaneously with the repeal of
wool duties, all foreign goods imported
prior to its passage and held in bond. A
year should elapse after wool duties dis
appear before compensatory duties are
repealed.
The resolution also asks at the hands OF
Congress most careful examination of
all the conditions surrounding the indus
try in this and other countries; assert
that experience has shown that simple ad
valorem duties are invariably accom-
panied by systematic undervaluations,
and urge upon Congress the importance
of maintaining a specific form of duty, or
some part of it in the schedule.
They protest against any measure
which singles. out a particular industry
like the wool manufacturers for reduc-
tons ofduty which is not applied impair
TALLY and simultaneous to all industries.
The customs administration act of 1890
provided for the first time uniform, i'm
partial and effective administration of the
tariff laws, with an expert tribunal, for
determination of disputed rates and clas-
sifcation, and the retention of this law in
substantially its present form is urged.
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The Senate did practically nothing
today. An attempt was made by the
more radical members to force a recogni
ton of the house but it failed. All
morning and portion of the afternoon
was spent in waiting report from the
committee at work ali day. At O'Clock
the Populist senators, during a recess,
became impatient at the long delay and
voted in caucus to discharge the commit
tee. When the Senate reassembled mo-
ton was made to discharge the committee
and recognize the Populists by adopting a
formal resolution to that effect. The mo-
ton aroused an animated discussion.
During the debate news came from the
house that three Democrats of that body
had joined the Republicans and the effect
was to cause the senators to proceed
slowly. All the Republican senators We're
opposed to discharge of the committee
and the Democrats sided with the Repub-
licans. Pending the discussion, Leedy,
Populist, moved an adjournment unit /
tomorrow, which was carried.
Shortly after reading the governors
message both houses adjourned until to-
morrow. The Republicans in caucus de-
cided to assemble as usual in the morn
ing and await developments. The Senate
has decided to recognize the Populist
house in the morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
THE FIGHT IN MONTANA.
Clark Receives the Senatorial Nomination
in the Democratic Caucus

Clark Receives the Senatorial Nomination
in the Democratic Caucus
HELENA. Mont, Jan. 1.-THE vote for
United States senator tomorrow will
probably show decided change. The
supporters of w. A. Clark called caucus
of Democratic members tonight at the
Hotel Helena. Twenty-six legislators,
all Democrats, but Beecher fopulist,
responded. the Dixon men alone staying
out. Rauser's name was withdrawn and
his friends urged to support Clark. A
ballot was then taken and Clark got all of
the 26 votes. He will get the same in
joint session tomorrow. The Clark men
are now holding big celebration at their
headquarters as they seem to think the
victory assured. All they have to do is to
whip into line the Dixon men, but those
who know Marcus Daly's hatred of Clark
think this no easy matter.
Sanders, Republican, still holds his
thirty three and may get two Populists.
If he should, this would leave Beecher,
Popuhst, with the deciding vote. and
today he jumped into Clarke's ranks.
Governor Richards has appointed R. o.
Hickman, ex-state treasurer, to be state
land commission er, vice Granville Stuart.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
CONSULAR SEAL SYSTEM.
The President Has Power to Suspend 1t
at ANY Time

AHe EreSluenC LAS rover TO suspend IL
at Any Time.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The President
is still giving close consideration to the
subject of freights brought over the
Canadian Pacific railway. Two new
points were discovered today, viz: that
the original law specified that the consular
seal system was to be applied to freights
which were products OF contiguous
foreign countries only, and that by
Canadian law United States consular
officers guilty of fraud in the United
States revenues are not amenable
to arrest SO long as they remain in
Canada. The large bulk OF freights
handled by the Canadian Pacific
railway and which come into this connJry
under consular seal are products of other
foreign countries, notably Japan and
China.
Did this class of freights not enjoy the
privilege of the consular seal system they
would enter this country at an American
port and be transported by American rail-
roads.
These two points are considered import
ant as giving the president power, if he
chooses to exercise it, of suspending oper-
alton of the consular seal system without
any action by Congress.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
ATTACKING oARNor.
Sensational Stories Regarding the Presi-
dent of France.

y
dent of France.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Paris CORE
spondent OF the Tribune says: You are
likely to near something during the next
few days of fresh attack on the presi-
dent OF the French republic. 1t has been
told already that an attempt would be
made to connect him with NJ. Baihut.
When the suggestion was first offered, the
decent people secuted it as preposterous.
but today a different attack comes from
another quarter. The radicals have
fastened on it and seem disposed to make
it their own. According to Charles De
Lesseps, whose testimony is evidently be-
lieved by the prosecution to be true, he
declared that ia 1886 Baihut, then min.
lister of public works, asked him for a
million francs, as the price of his support
of the bill for the Panama lottery loan.
De Leaseps made no mention of Carnot's
name, but in 1886 De Freycinet was prime
minister, Baihut minister Of public works
and Carnot minister of finances, and the
bill was brought in by Baihut, backed by
M. Sarriene, minister of the interior and
by NJ. Carnot, minister of finance. There
fore, say the authors, the presumption ia
that the money, paid by De Lesseps to M.
Baihut was divided by him with NJ. Sat-
tiene and NJ. Carnot, whether for
their own benefit or for the secret
funds of the respective departments.
Never, perhaps, did political Intrigue or
personal attack on great officer of state
rest on so slight a foundation. It is SO
slight that in ordinary times it would not
support the most casual calumny. But
these are not ordinary times, and it is be-
lieved by some men that something can
be made out of the Baihut incident.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
NEW sHIP CANAL.
Convention to Consider the Feasibility of
Uniting the Lakes and Ocean.

WASHINGTON, Jan. PA convention
of representatives, commercial bodies and
the lake interests of the country, called
by the Duluth chamber of commerce to
organize a movement in support of
scheme to unite the great lakes and ocean
by ship canal, met here today Be
tween seventy-five and one hundred were
present. W. r. Baldwin. president of
the Duluth chamber OF commerce was
made temporary chairman. After some
speech making, a committee on creden-
tials and permanent organization was ap-
pointed and recess taken.
At the afternoon session number of
addresses were delivered, among them one
by George H. Ely of Cleveland, who adj
vised that the present convention confine
itself to a declaration in favor of an ap-
preparation by Congress to make a sur
vey OF routes for a canal. Speaking of the
extent of international Improvement in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13

ance of the doctors are especially signif-
cant, more from what they failed to say
Hyatt is still at the house, and it looks as
if one or both of the doctors would re-
main all night.
AT 2 O'Clock this morning all is quiet
about the Blaine mansion, one of the
doctors still being there.
At O'Clock there was no apparent
change in the condition of affairs at the
Blaine mansion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
Ice Bridge at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 12.-The river is
frozen solid from Jsfersonville bridge to
Twelve Mile island and men and bows
have been walking across all day. Below
heavy gorges have formed at Alton, Wolf
Creek, Leavenworth, Brandonburg and
Salt River. Smaller gorges have also
formed at intermediate points. The rapid
falling of the river in the harbor last
night caused boats to be left aground.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
senator Turpie Renomlnatsa

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 70. = The
Democratic caucus tonight nominated
Senator Turpie for reelection. The eau
Gus also adopted resolutions indorsing the
message of Retiring Governor Chase, Re-
publican. The governor in his message
approved the new tax law which the Re-
publicans attacked during the campaign,
and also commended the management of
the state Institutions. A Republican
caucus of the night before had repudi-
ated the governors utterances on these
su hiects
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
Irving to Change an old Rule.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. I'm the state
senate this morning the effort by the In
dependents to change rule which has al
ways prevailed in Nebraska, that the
president of the senate shall preside over
all joint sessions, so as TO make the
speaker of the house the presiding officer,
was defeated, 10 TO 8. the ReDu blicans
and Democrats voting against the change.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
n1andamus Prooeedings Becun.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 12.-Mandamus
proceedings against Secretary of State
Osborne were begun this evening in the
supreme court to compel him to hand
over to Speaker Douglass of the Repub-
lican house certified copy OF the roll of
members elected to the house, on file in
his Office. The court will take up the
matter in the morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
Grain Blockade at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 12.-As result OF the
early marketing of grain by farmers and
the light export and shipping demand,
there is grain blockade in this city,
with little prospect of relief. The eleva-
tors are fun TO the roofs and 900 loaded
cars are on the side track for which there
is no storage capacity. Some roads are
refusing further shipments of grain for
this city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
AN ICE BRIDGE.

A Beautiful Sight Now Presented at
Niagara Falls.
OTTAWA. Ont, Jan. 12.-Niagara falls
presents beautiful sight, complete ice
bridge covers what is known as the Big
Kettle, - extending from about hun
dred feet below the suspension bridge to
within fifty feet of the falls. This is the
first time in a hundred years this has
happened.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
MIR. STEVENSON IN NASHVILLE.
The Observation-Disclosures Guest of the
Hermitage Association.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 12.-Hon. Ad-
lai Stevenson and Ewing, his law partner,
reached Nashville this morning. accom-
panied by committee of Nashville gen
tlemen representing the Ladies' Hermit
age association, who had gone to st. Louis
TO meet them. They were met at the depot
by Colonel D. B. Cooper and went imme-
diately to his home, where they spent the
day meeting number of prominent citi-
zens. Tonight General Stevenson and Mr..
Ewing were guests of the Ladies' Hermit
age association and guests of honor of the
annual Jackson ball and reception given
under the patronage OF the association.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
WILL REDUCE GOLD EXPORTS
The Bank of France Now Disbursing the
yellow Metal.

Yellow Metal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE director OF
the mint has received a cablegram from
Paris stating that the Bank of France is
disbursing gold heavily for the reason
that the lawful note issues limit has been
reached, and also because of the recent
large withdrawal of notes by banks and
others for the purpose of increasing re-
serves. 1t is believed at the treasury de-
partment that the large disbursements OF
gold by the Bank OF France, which is di-
rectly contrary to the policy it has pur-
sued the past ten years, will have the eff
feet of sensibly reducing the export of
OF France, it is stated, has $500, 600, 900 of
gold in its vaults, the accumulation of
wears.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
THROUGH oATEaAcr CANYON.
A Steam Launch Gets Through the Rapids
of the Colorado River.

GREEN RIVER, U. t., Jan. 12.-Yes-
terday afternoon the twin screw launch
Major Powell started from the mouth Of
the San Rafael river for trip through
Cataract canyon of the Colorado river.
The craft made the twelve miles in an
hour, being thrown from side to side of
the stream in helpless condition. She
managed to escape the rocks, but at the
mouth of the cataract struck snag and
sunk. Everyone on board escaped. This
is the first trip ever made through the
canyon by craft of her size.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
LUMBER COMBINE.
A Syndicate Formed to Control the LINN.
Der Trade of the Country.

BOSTON, Jan. 12.-There is apparently
excellent authority for the statement that
a combine has been formed by Maine and
Massachusetts parties, which will prac-
tically control the lumber business of the
United States. The syndicate is said to
have secured 80, 900 acres of lumber land
in Maine, %. 600 acres in Florida, 80 600
in Kentucky, and over 20, 900 in New
Mexico. 1t proposes to erect mills in
Maine, Massachusetts, Kentucky, ILL
nois and New Mexico, and sell direct to
dealers. The syndicate is said to have
capital of $50, 600, 200.
a number of lumber dealers who have
important timber interests in all sections
of the country, were seen today and all
declared the scheme absurd in every de-
tail
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
The Delaware River Frozen.

CAMDEN, N. j., Jan. 1.-THE Della
ware river is frozen over solid from
Cooper's point to this city and number
of freight boats arc fast in the ice. There
are l5O loaded freight cars for Philadel-
phia stalled at this place, being unable to
get across the river.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
Nantucket Isolated.

NANTUCKET, Mass, Jan. 12.-Nan-
tucket is shut of from the outside world
by the ice blockade. The past two DAYS.
cold snap has closed up both the harbor
and bay and the ice extends out six miles
beyond the breakwater. From present
indications it is impossible to state when
commu nication win be open.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
Preparatory school burned.

GARDNER, Mass, Jan. 1.-THE noted
preparatory school of Cushing academy,
at Ashburnham, burned today. Loss
$3.50, 200: insurance $50, 900. 1t will be re-
built at once. The 225 students escaped.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
FELL OFF A WAGON.
A Wyoming Freighter Killed by Wagon
Passing Over His Body.

GRANGER, Wy, Jan. 12.-[Special. i
While II. A. Fisher was driving freight
team about twenty miles north of this
place he fell off the wagon, which passed
over his body and he was instantly killed
The deceased was not known here, but is
supposed to have relatives at Laramie.
He was about 25 years of age.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The House,
after returning from Senator Kenna's
funeral exercises. adjourned as further
mark of respect.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
lee Rlockada in maasachnsetra

New BEDFORD, Mass, Jan. 12-Ice in
the harbor is now five inches thick, and
crews from several imprisoned vessels
walk on the ice to the Fairhaven shore.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
GENERAL BUFFERS FUNERAL.
Brief Services Held in Washington, tn,
Remains Taken to Lowell.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-After brief re-
ligious services at the house, the train
bearing the body of General Butler left
Washington at 3:15 O'Clock this after
noon for Lowell, Mass. over the Pennsyl-
wanna and New York q New England
roads.
President Harrison paid visit to the
Butler house this afternoon and viewed
the body of the dead general.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
French cabinet Completad.

PARIS, Jan. 12.-vice- Admiral Rieunier
has accepted the Office of minister Of ma
rine, formerly occupied by NJ. Burdeau.
This completes the cabinet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
UNION LEAGUE CLUB.
The Election of Officers Last Night
Very Quiet affair.

Very Quiet affair.
New YORK, Jan. 12.-The annual cleo
ton of the Union League club which oc-
CURED this evening was a very quiet af-
fair as there was only one ticket in the
field. The newly elected officers are pres
ident, Horace Peters; vice presidents,
Whitelaw Reid. William II. Webb, Elihu
Root, Albert H. Brown; secretary, John
Van Wormer; treasurer, George Mon
tague. When the result was announced,
Chauncey NJ Depew who has been presf-
dent OF the club for seven years, delivered
an interesting valedictory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-13
BIG TELEeRAPH scHE1rE.

Canadian Government Takes Action Re-
sarding New Gable System.
OTTAWA, Jan. 1.-THE dominion gov
eminent has taken action in regard to
memorials from Canadian boards OF trade
urging the appointment Of a special COM
mission to inquire into the most feasible
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THE PRESIDENT-ELECT.

Mr.. Cleveland Goes to Lakewood, n. j.,
Today.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-President-elect
Cleveland will leave the city tomorrow for
Lakewood, N. j., where he will remain
till the special tain conveys him to Wash
iDgton for inauguration.