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The morning call., 1894-02-02

LIMITED TO MONTHS.
Astor's Paper Insists That Gladstone
Will Retire.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-Returning to its state
ment of the impending resignation OF
Gladstone, the Pail Mall Gazette says: !:
The an nouncement was made with full
sense of responsibility. We were prepared
for an official denial, but were not pre-
pared for the virtual confirmation of the
accuracy of The statement from Gladstone
himself. The whole denial is an elaborate
attempt to prepare his supporters for the
step he has decided to take. 1t is now
manifest that his tenure OF Office is limited
10 months, If not weeks. His withdrawal
means the disruption Of the party and a
general reconstruction of all parties.
While the Liberal papers profess to be sat-
isfed with the denial, others are inclined
TO agree that the answer is a riddle. A
mai ority of the general public is inclined
10 think the report is true.
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THEIR LEGALITY QUESTIONED.
Senators Who ID oubt the Secretary's
Right to Issue Bonds.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Senate gal
leries were crowded when Hill of New
York presented the resolution of the New
ork LegislA ture congratulatiDg the
President on the abandonment of his
Hawaiian policy and protesting against
the Wilson tariff bill.
Allen of Nebraska presented resolu-
tion directing the Secretary of the Treas
ury to inform tie Senate what amount of
Government paper money has been re-
deemed since 1875. and how much, if any,
was reissued also, what authority of law
exists for gold reserve. when it was es-
tabished, and why now maintained. The
resolution went over.
PETER presented resolution directing
the Secretary Of the Treasury to inform
the Senate how many offers of bond pur-
chases were presented, giving tue names
and places of business of persons or firms,
and for what amounts the bonds had been
sold.
A wrangle took place over Stewards
bond resolution through misunderstand-
ing as to when it should come up. 1t was
finally permitted by unanimous consent to
be taken up and speeches were made by
Stewart and Allison, both of whom con-
tended that the Secretary OF the Treasury
bad 70 power to issue bonds for other
purposes than redemption, and that it
would be a violation of the law for the
Secretary to use the money thus accruing
for the purpose of meeting current ex-
penditures. Dubois SAID he could not yo te
for Stewards resolution because it denied
the power of the Secretary to issue bonds
for any purpose. and Call took the position
that the Secretary had not the power to
issue bonds for the purpose contemplated.
At 5:15 the Senate adjourned.
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AS HE WOULD LIKE 1T.
Colonel IngersoII Ambitious for the
Country's Growth.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The Western Society
of the Army of the Potomac held ban
quet last night. at which Colonel Ingersol
was one Of the speakers. Among other
things he said: Il believe in this country.
l am so young and so full of enthusiasm
that am believer in national growth. L
want this country to be territorial and be-
come larger than any Of us. [ want this
country to be worthy of Chirago. | want
to gobble up the West Indies and Ber-
mudas and Bahamas. They belong to
this continent, and it is piece of impu-
dence for any country to own them. Such
is the extravaganza of my ambition that j
even want the Sandwich Islands,"
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RIVERS AND HARBORS.
No Large Appropriation to Be Made
for New Work.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Congressmen are
becoming very solicitous and are pressing
the claims of their districts upon the
House Committee on Rivers and Harbors,
as tie last week of the hearings draws to
its close. A delegation went before the
committees to-day representing the water
ways of Washington State. They were in
formed by the committee that it does not
intend to branch out in recommending z
appropriations for new work. The condi-
ton of the treasury fOrbids that. The
delegation have little hope of getting what
they asked for.
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NEW WAR VESSELS.
Delay in the Reception of Armor
Plates

The United States cruiser Olympia Is rapidly
approaching compile ion and but for the DELAY
in furnishing The aTmor for the two ;urres she
would soon be In position for active service
All of the woodwork below decks Is finished
and general cleaning Of the cruiser is taking
place preparatory TO placing The furniture and
general fittings for the crew.
The turret armor is furnished by the Govern
ment. but, owing 10 inexplieable delay, has not
yet been forwarded. No intelligence has yet
been received at the Union Iron Works as to
when The plates may be expected. The $780,
600 premium earn by the Olympia on her
trial trip the contractors are anxious TO get
but it will not be available until the cruiser is
complete.
ship Oregon, which lacks the side armor and
which the Government will furnish. Every
man that can be Is employed on the Oregon.
and but for the delay In furnishing the plates
the great battleship would soon be made ready
for her trial trip. Her boilers and engines are
about ready for placing In the hold.
The steamship BawnmOre has been trans
formed into an oilsank steamer and Will be fn-
ished on Monday. The Bawnmore will sail
brtween this port and the oil fields of Peru.
OF Peruvian oil 10 this port consigned TO the
San francisco Gas Light Company at a price
SAID to be 20 cents barrel lower lnan our own
The statistician al the Union Iron Works has
figured that the United States Government has
pald out In premiums for the new ironclaus of
the navy no less sum than 81, ,659, 90S. This
includes $500, 900 earned by the Olympia and
500, 600 by the Monterey. OF the total amount
S1,54o,OOO was earned on excess of speed and
S1S1,ooO on excess of horse power shown by
The new ships. The Government has also de-
Quoted for penalties IN failing TO reach the re.
quired horsepower contracted for on the ships
The sum OF S67,U92. The total value of the
completed and accepted ships upon which tie
premiums have been paid and penalties cxacted
Is $4,000, ,Oo0 The value of ships contracted
for and not vet completed is S25, ,0OO,O 900, to-
tai OF $4,000. 600 invested in The Improvement
OF modern ships up TO date According TO these
ngGres the Government has paid out about z
per cent above contracting figures In premiums
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UNIVERSITY COURSES.
Mathematics, Latin and Poets of the
Nineteenth Century.

The University of California announces that
during the present term the following univer-
sity courses, free TO lie public, will be given in
the Mark Hopkins Institute Of Art corner OF
California and Mason streets. San Francisco:
Mathematlcs-Logic of mathematics; second
part, algebra. Professor Irving StriDgham.
Nine exercises on successive Wednesday even.
ings, beginning January "a, al O'Clock.
l. itin--Transla ion and eXegcsls of selected
epislles OF Horace. Professor q. NJ Richard
son. Nine exercises on successive Saturday
mornings, beginning February 3, at 1890
O'clock
Engiish-Poets Of the nineteenth century.
sive Thursday afternoons beginning February
g. at o'clock.
Seats will be reserved for those that at the
first meeting OF any course enroll as students.
All correspondence concerning extension
couI ses should be addressed TO William ID.
Armes, secretary for university extension,
University Of California, Berkeley.
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THE BURGLAR GOT AWAY.
A San Jose HOtel-Keeper Badly
ChOked bY a Visitor.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 1.-Thr bedroom Of Nj. Silva.
a hotel-keeper on Market street In this civ.
was entered al 40 O'Clock this morning nv a
burglar. Silva resisted when he heard the In.
truuer and was badly choked. The Intruder
escaped with $500 in gold. Several shots were
nseo IN tne scrin'mser, but none OF them took
effect. There is no clew 10 the burglar.
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ARE MERELY PIRATES.
That Is the Status of the Insurgents
at Present


WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-Secretary Gresh-
am to-day received d ispatch from Min
lister Thompson at Rio, confirming the de-
tails of Admiral Benham's encounter with
the insurgents. After relating the story
as told in Benhams dispatch Thompson
says:
"Benham has not interfered in the least
with the military or naval operations OF
either side, nor is it his intention to do so.
He has notified the insurgents thatit is his
duty to protect American commerce, and
this he intends to do. and says American
vessels must not be interfered with In
their movements, but they must take the
consequences of getting in the line of fire
where legit mate hostilities are actually in
progress. Until belligerent rights are con-
ceded the insurgents have 10 rights to eX-
ercise authority over American vessels or
property. The right Of the insurgents to
search neutral vessels or seize any portion
of their cargo is denied, even though they
come within the class defined as contra
band of war during hostilities between in
dependent Governments. The forcible seZ-
ure of such articles in the present status OF
the insurgents would constitute acts of
piracy.
''Since the effective action of Monday
everything is quiet. The attempted block
ade to commerce and trade is broken and
events move smoothly. All the foreign
commanders concur, SO far as | am ad-
vsed. THOMPSON"
1t is probable that Minister Thompson
will be instructed to intimate to the Peix-
OTTO Government that the action of the
United States in enforcing the request of
Admiral Benham concerning American
merchantmen at Rio was not taken for the
purpose of interfering with the progress
of the revolution, and that it was not to be
so considered. The naval force at Rio de
Janeiro will continue to observe the policy
of strict non-interference, except when it
be necessary to protect the lives and prop
erty of American citizens.
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WORLDS FAIRS FINANCES.
Stockholders May Get a Dividend of
10 Per Cent.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-AudItor Darlington
Of the Exposition Company in his monthly
statement of receipts aud disbursements
up to January IL shows that at the date
mentioned S26. 746.42 had been expended
on the late Worlds Fair. He figures the
assets at S., ,293,70 II there were no fur
ther expenditures to be incurred this
would represent the sum available to be
returned as a dividend ON the stock. The
capital stock of the company. includ-
ing the $4,000, 900 given by the eity.
amounts to $40. o.606. .495. so thatif the who e
surplus were distributed the stockholders
and the city would receive II cents on the
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SUFFERING BEGINS TODAY.
When the Matter Comes Up i'm
the House.
ADMIRAL FAIRFAX WAS DEAD
One Witness Who Could Not Appear
Before the Senate Investigat.
ing Committee.

WASHINGTON. Feb. L.-Crisp and Nc
Creary. chairman of the Foreign Affairs
Committee, held conference to-day and
arranged a programme for the Hawaiian
debate beginning tomorrow. The Speaker
has drawn special rule, making Hawaii
the order of business. 1t provides for
three days consideration, closing Mon
day. McCreary will open the debate in
behalf Of his resolution supporting the
administration. Hit OF Illinois will fol-
low in behalf of the minority substitute
condemning the administration. Rayner
of Maryland. Hooker Of Mississippi and
Everett of Massachusetts will support the
Democratic convention, while Storer of
OHIO and Blair of New Hampshire will
support the Republican position.
There will be very few, If any, more
witnesses before the Senate Hawaiian In
yestigation Committee. Morgan, chair
man Of the committee. said to-day that as
far as he know at this time no others
would be summoned. Morgan said no re-
port would probably be made for ten days
or two weeks. HIS estimate is more likely
to be too short than too long. What the
report will recommend to the Senate no
Que can say. 1t Is not unlikely there will
be two reports, perhaps three. for it is
hardly considered probable a patchwork
could be agreed upon which would har-
monize the views Of all the embers of
the committee.
Admiral Fairfax was to have been asked
to appear before the Senate Hawaiian In
vestigation Committee and summons was
sent to be served upon him. To-day
reply was received saying that Admiral
Fairfax was dead.
Admiral Donal McNeill Fairfax, OF
whose death the Senate committee was
not aware, came of the old Virginia family
of Fairfsxes and was retired as rear-ad-
miral in 1881. He was born in 1922 and
served under Dupont on the coast of
Mexico and California during the Mexican
war. He was with Farragut in the gulf In
1868, and later on in the war participated
in the attacks made by Dupont and Dahl
gren upon Charleston. He came out OF
the rebellion as captain. was made commo-
dore in 1873 and rear admiral in 1880. He
was in the service forty-eight years and
five months, and Of this time twenty years
and four months were spent at sea. His
last cruise ended in 1868.
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BATTLE WITH A ROBBER.
q. D. Carlos of Del Monte Grove Is
Dangerously Wounded.

DEL MONTE, Feb, LAT midnight burglar
entered the residence of George d. Carlos Of
Del Monte Grove. Carlos, selling his gun. at
tempted TO shoot, but the load in neither barrel
couio De discharged. He then ran for his pis-
toi' when the burglar began firing at him, hit
lug him twice, once in the breast and once in
me leg. MIR. Carlos emptied bis revolver IN the
uHiIecllon OF the burglar. and then returning TO
MS cnamoer reloaded, but we kness from the
,oss s" vi oiood prevented his return. The robber
escapeu through "a window. II "a believed he ia
mounueo, as traces OF blood appear on the wall
I'M ,n,e W Winaow curtain. Mr.. Carlos was bit just
Ing between The scapula and spine. Ii Ia a dan
serous wound. The people are greatly excited.
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SHIPS TO PRACTICE ON.
One to Be Detailed From the Navy
for Naval Militia.

WAsHING NGToN, Feb. 1.-The Senate Com
mittee on Naval Affairs has authorized a
favorable report upon the bill introduced
by Senator Butler. authorizing the Secre-
tary of the Navy to furnish the naval
militia of any State with vessel not
suitable or required for general service,
for the purpose Of drill and instructions,
with an amendment that a detail of sea-
men shall be made to take care of any
vessel supplied for the purpose. The bill
provides the vessels shall be furnished
with charts. books and instruments OF
navigation.
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THEY ALL WANT CORBETT.
The Champion Is Almost Certain to
Piay Ball.

BosToN, Feb. If Corbett does not
play ball this season il will not be for want
of pecuniary inducements. President
Brush of the Cincinnatis has made pro-
posal. The sum offered is withheld from
publication, The principals contenting
themselves with the statement that it was
for Corbeti's presence in the team during
July and August and for an amount ex-
ceeding the Baltimore offer. which has
been set at $4,000. Latham telegraphed
back to Brush last night counter-pro-
posal of Corbett. so that actual Degotia-
tions are under way.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-"Pony" Moore,
father-ln-law of Charles Mitchell. was
arrested here tonight on a charge of dis
orderly conduct. He was locked up In
Mulberry Police station.
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dollar. The net assets will, however. BE-
further reduced and there can be no hope
OF a return of more than 10 per cent.
The Appellate Court to-day reversed the
decision of Judge Stein rendered last sum-
mer fning Director-G General Davis and
other Worlds Fair officials for contempt
OF court in closing the fair on Sunday
after he had made an order to keep 1t open.
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DA GAMA'S LETTER.
Foreign Naval Officers Blamed for
the Present Condition.

Rio DE JANEIRo, Feb. 1.-FolIowlng is
the letter of Admiral da Cana. sent yes
terday to the conference of naval COM
manders to discuss the action of Admiral
Benham In protecting American vessels.
''At the beginning Of the revolution the
city of Rio de Janeiro was defended by
six field pieces and was at the mercy of
the squadron in he harbor. The chiefs of
the foreign naval fleets, in collective and
unanimous note, declared that they would
oppose with force the lombard
ment of the city unless it was
provoked from the land. On learn
ing this President Peixoto withdrew
the field pieces and by strategy began the
work of refortifying the city with numer-
Gus and heavy guns. This work was begun
recently and was completed openly. All
the hills in the city were marked by fort-
fications, and the monasteries and fac
tories were converted into fortresses.
Trenches were dug In the streets, and
other methods taken to make the city
secure. Along with these measures it was
reported that it was the intention of the
Government soon to open fire upon the
squadron"
After making this statement Da Cana
asks: Are the conditions the same? Are
not you to blame for The change? Should
you not force Peixoto to keep his compact? +?
The task OF the squadron is more arduous,
bloody and dangerous. but we do not
falter. Our compact will be kept. but we
reserve the right to reply 10 the city bat
teries. when they deserve ir. without no.
tice. The blame for the result will be
upon YOU"
Admiral Benham sent word to Da Cana
that he would not interfere with military
operations, and told him he would only
object when the rebels fred en- American
ships for the purpose of frightening them
from going to the wharves.
Benham says that no compact exists be-
tween the commanders of the foreign
fleets They withdrew from the agree
ment for the protection of the CITY against
bombardment by the insurgents vessels
.months ago. The admiral says he has
asked the Government at Washington
whether he shall insist upon notice being
given by the insurgents previous to any
attempt to lombard the city. He thinks,
as Rio is fortified. he will not be justified
in interfering with any move of this sort
on the part of Da Cana.
1t is evident that the commanders of
Sther fleets are also doubtful on this point,
as they have also asked for Instructions
from their Governments. Benham has
warned the commanders of American
ships in the harbor that bombardment is
possible, and has told them what they
should do. and indicated to what extent be
could protect them.
BUENos AYREs, Feb. IA dispatch
from Rio Janeiro says that the lombard
ment continues. Brokers at Rio have
cabled to La Plata urging that cargoes be
received for Bahia. The revolution is said
to be gaining ground there.
Copyright.
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THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
Weekly Statement of the Condition
of the Institution.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-FollOwing is the state
ment OF the Banks of England: Reserve.
increased, EATS. 900; circulation, increase.
el64, 900; bullion. increase. 964l. 715; other
securities. increase. e450. .0O0; other depos-
its, increase. 1853, 900; public deposits. in
crease. e490.000; notes reserve, increase,
9400. 600; Government securities, decrease,
$4,000 The proportion Of reserve to
liability is % 81 per cent.
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HUNTINGTON COMING WEST.
Will Bring the Prince and Princes:
With Him.

NEW YoRR. Feb. 1.-C. p. Huntington
started to-day on his annual trip to Cali
fornia. He will make his usual thorough
inspection of the railroad system. and will
probably remain in San Francisco the
greater part of February. March and April.
lie will be accompanied by his on-in-law,
the Prince and Princess Hatzfelt.
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Browuson at Rio is displayed without
effort at concealment 1t is pretty we'll
understood that the admiral has acted on
his own discretion throughout the affair,
and the message sent to him to-day by
Secretary Herbert is an uneauivocal COM
mendation of his course in every particu-
lar. The correspondence made public to-
day was given out after conference
between Secretary Herbert and the Presi-
dent
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REBELS DISCOURAGED.
Picking Could Have Ended the Re-
beIIion Long Ago.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The Herald's Rio
Janeiro special says: There is apparently
a general agreement among the foreign
naval commanders in the harbor to pre-
vent Admiral da Cana from In any way
interfering with foreign commerce, and Da
Cana has been informed OF their position
Benham told Da Cana when he pro-
tested that munitions of war for Peixoto
might compose part Of the cargoes which
he was prohibited from firing upon that
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THE WORK OF TRAMps.
They Make Big Haul in Southern
California

Los ANGELES. Feb. 1.-Two tramps entered
tue mouse VI George Phillips at noon to-day at
Arcadia, small station twenty miles from th,.
city, and finding only Mrs. Phillips al home
they ransacked the house and stole all the
money, jewelry ana valuables they could fnu
amounting 20 several thousand dollars. One
tramp attempted 10 assault Mrs. Phillips, but
his companion. fearful lest her screams should
be heard. caused the assauting tramp to de-
sist. Phillips is the son of a weil.knowu tourist
manager who resides at MonrovIa The officers
are IN pursuit.
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FIGHTING THE REDUCTION.
Union Pacific Employees Object to the
Proposed Cut in Wages.

LARAMIE, Wyo.. Feb. la mass.meet-
ing attended by several hundred Union
Pacific employees was held here this even
ing and speeches we're made protesting
against the proposed reduction in wages
which is to 60 into effect March /. Dele
gates have been selected from all the
railro d organizations here 10 90 to
Cheyenne on Saturday, when their eoun-
sci will present the employees case to
Judge Riner before he acts upon the mat
fer
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APPEALED TO ROME.
Denver Priests Refused Hearing by
Satolji

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The refusal of
Monsignor Satolli to grant an interview
when in New York to number of perse-
cuted Irish priests who had been exied
from the Denver diocese by Bishop Matz
has decided the future action of the
priests. Still chaing under the outrages
they say they have experienced at the
hands of the Bishop. they have made up
their minds to lay the whole affair before
the Pope. Father Gushing. late Of Bishop
MatZ's diocese, and three other priests will
sail for Rome on February 10.
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His Own Executioner.

BECKER, No., Feb. Henry Fries and
his falher-in-law. John Schultz, living
near here. held grudge for several years
which culmina ated to-day in Schultz killing
Fries. Schultz surrendered to the near
est Justice of the Peace. who refused to
hold him. Schultz returned homo and
blew out his brains.
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New Orleans Races.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-The track was
good.
Seven.eiehths OF mile. Parquette won, Jen-
ME Mack second, Dolie third. Time. :3014.
Three-eighths Of mile. .Tosswit won, Kussan
second. Peterkin third. Time. :361a.
Five and a half fuilongs, Frank Gayle won,
Hibernia Queen second, Wekota third. / me,
1:07A.
Seven furlongs, Mamie Lord won, Hume
second, Wedgefeld third. Time, :281a.
Three-quarters OF a mile, Wooley won, Susie
Nell second, Carmen third. Time, :1514.
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Paymaster SuIIiyan's Sentence.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-The President
has affirmed the finding and sentence of
the court-martial in the case of Paymaster
John Clyde Sullivan, whose case. tried at
San Francisco. excited great interest.
This involves dismissal from the service.
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EVANS GOES TO SCHOOL.
The Noted Bandit Joins the Children
in Their SDOrtS-

FRESNO Feb. 1.-The Expositor Will publish
Story This evening giving The movements 6.
Evans and Morel from January % 10 the 29th
inclusive. Thursday Of last week they worked
all day 10 j. N. Albin's mine In Sampson Flat
ana were paid that evening by Mr.. Abb for
their days service. They are also said TO have
visited scnooi In Sampson Flat a day or so
later and played with the little pupils. There
IS no question as to the authenticity of the re-
port.
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Stock Shipped From OREGON.

ASHLAND, Or, Feb. Ia special train of
twenty cars, loaded with hogs. sheep and cattle
from Rogue River Valley, left Ashland to- day
for the Sau Francisco market. j. w. Hooker
smith is the shipper