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APOLOGIES MADE.
BY Foreign Diplomats for Not observ-
ING Independence Day in Honolulu.

BY Foreign Diplomats for Not Observ-
ing Independence Day in Honolulu.
Honolulu, Feb. Sin reply to Presi-
dent Doles demand for an apology from
the foreign diplomats. the Japanese con-
sui, Mr. Full, expressed his regrets for
not, attending the provisional govern
ent'seelebration of January 18th. The
French and Portuguese commissioners
also seht regrets, basing their action on
the anomalous condition in which af-
fairs We're. British Minister Wodehouse
highly expressed his regrets for not ac-
cepting the invitation.
A proposition to import more Chinese
laborers has been defeated. This action
is due to the fact that the Japanese
government demanded that the impor-
tation Of Chinese should be controlled
by the Japanese government There are
indications that serious dissensions may
occur between the American league and
the Annexation club, the rival factions
of the American party. The American
league has adopted resolutions affirming
allegiance to the provisional govern
ment to the end that the islands may
be annexed to the United States. The
resolutions suggest that If annexation
is hopeless a protectorate will be ac-
ceptable.
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HARMONIOUS SETTLEMENT.

Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. l0--The reply
of the representatives of. the employees
to the concessions of the. Northern Pa
cific receivers was presented this after.
noon. The employees state they will acz
cept the receivers decision, provided
changes are made in several particulars.
which the receivers finally consented to
embody in their answer and allow the
matter to go to the courts In that shape.
The employees received @ majority Of
their requests, and in the case of con-
ductors and trainmen all but two of
their requests have received favorable
consideration.
The receivers and representatives Of
the employees have reached an agree
mnt. The men wanted the schedule of
wages raised, but the receivers refused
this. The demands Of trainmen to be
paid for overtime caused by wrecks was
conceded. 1t was agreed that the stand
ard run should be 100 miles, and the
time allowed to make 1t ten hours.
Shorter runs should be paid In proper
ton to the number of miles. The tele-
graphers' demand that minimum sal
ary Of $50 per month be fixed was de-
MED. The receivers are making con
tracts to operate twenty-three branch
line roads. 1ft
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DISHONEST BANK CASHIER.

Tacoma, Feb 10.--A sensation was
created here today by the indictment by
the grand jury Of Samuel Collyer,
cashier of the defunct Merchants Ma
tional bank, and present secretary Of
the chamber Of commerce. The specific
charge in the indictment is that Samuel
Collyer sold to George Bott, certain
worthless draft on the Chase National
bank, of New York, in favor of the La
Rosa Cigar factory, for the sum of
s3O0.7O. Collyer was arrested and his
bonds were fixed at $4,000, which he
furnished.
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ENGLISH WHEAT MARKET.

London, Feb. lO-The weather has
been mild during the past week, and
the crop outlook satisfactory. The wheat
market has been quiet and the United
Kingdom demand poor, with prices easy
At Cd cheaper. There was some French
demand for cargoes arrived. La I'lattc
wheat was quieter, and Australian is
now Offering in parcel trade with poor
trade. American wheat selling nt
prices below the record Indian ana
Australian are depressed, and spot blsI-
ness slow. Foreign was hard to sell.
California afloat is quoted Mt 26s.. 81,
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FINISHING BIG GUNS.
A Slillful Operation Performed at the
Government Gun-Shop.


Washington, Feb. 10.-A difficult and
delicate piece of work was performed
at the gun-shop Of the navy yard to-.
day. 1t consisted in fitting a jacket tc
the tube of one of the new 13-inch guns
for the navy The operation was en-
tirely successful. Shortly after O'Clock
the Jacket, weighing S7.6S5 pounds, was
lifted by 11O-ton crane from the pit
in which 1t had been heating for the
past two days, and with but little delay
shifted to position directly over the
tube then let down over it very slowly,
while workmen stood by and turned the
jacket from side to side to prevent
sticking Everything went off without
a hitch. Eleven Of the twelve 1S-inch
guns to be made have now been jacket
ed, and are gradually nearing compile
ton. They are for the ships Indiana,
Massachusetts and Oregon A large
number of officials witnessed the days
work, including members Of congress
and officers Of the navy.
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VICTORY FOR THE SUGAR Mnis.

Washington, Feb. 1O-The develop
ments of today's work in the senate
finance subcommittee indicate TIE in
come tax will carry. Tho whiskey bond
ed period has been extended two sears
longer, and the free list is much cur
tailed. The committee has had In view
protection. bill which win meet reye-
hue requirements and prevent anoth,r
resort to a bond issue. Pursuant to
this purpose there is little doubt the
committee has concluded to retain the
income tax and place duty on sugar.
Louisiana senators are so urgent in
their demands that the committee will
find a difficulty in refusing to report
favoring duty on sugar.
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ANNIE pIxLEY.s rsrArE.

New York. Feb. l0.-Lcgal steps nave
oeen begun to compel Robert Ful:ord,
husband of the lac Anne Pixley, to
show what has becone OF her property
and how he. became possessed Of prop
erty always supposed TO lrlong To her.
Col. w. ]. Haire, counsel for Miss Pix
ley's mother :nd ether relatives, mas
made In Philadelphia an investigation
which develops the fact that no prop
erty or mortgages are registered in
philadelphia in the namc OF Annie Full
ford, but sixteen mortgages aggregating
$4,000 are recorded in the name Of Rob.
ert Fulford. ~ M
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WHEAT DEMoRALIzED.

New York. Feb. 1O.-wheat Is demor-
allied under renewed liquidation The
influences are generally Of a more dis
couraging character
Chicago. eeb. 1O.-Private wires have
brought bearish news. The fact that
The Argentine IS raising goodiy crops Of
wheat is offered as II nsw factor. The
tIouf trade Is reported even more de-
.mafaIlzed than wheat. The we7tner ana
-, 49,, s,nd,tisu Is favorable. with Srcw-
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MELLoIs TRoops BEArEN.

Rio de Janeiro. Feb. 1O.-A strong
force Of insurgents from the rebel fleet
landed yesterday at Nictheroy and gave
battle to the government troops. Many
were killed and wounded on both sides.
Peixoto's soldiers, under command OF
Gen. Argello, made stubborn resist
ance. The insurgents did not gain ma
.erial advantage, and after severe en-
gagement were forced to retreat.
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WARNING RAILROADS
Western Association Lines
Preparing for Hostilities.
THE UNION PAclFIc's DEMANDS
Prospects for a Five-Dollar Rate
Between the Missouri River
and this Coast.
rAE uNloN pAclFIc.s DEMANDS
Associated Press.

Chicago, Feb. 1O.-The passenger stu
alton is still in very critical shape,
and little is needed to precipitate dis
astrous rate war. The Western Passen-
ger Association lines haye DECIDED. they
will not grant the Union Pacific de-
mands relative to emigrant business
commissions. They say the Union Pa
cifc is endeavoring to dictate how they
shall manage their own business. The
Atchison, which has hitherto acted in
a conservative manner, is quietly get
ting ready to fight, and once It begins
there will be music. A S5-rate from the
Missouri river to the Pacific Coast is
possible, and the prediction is openly
made that if war begins there win be
receivers for other lines than the Atchi-
son before peace comes again.
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GUILTY OF MANsLAuGHTER.

Seattle, Feb. 1O.-The jury in the Will
cox murder case returned verdict Of
manslaughter, after being out "a hours.
He was charged with the brutal murder
Of Charlotte Fetting, an aged woman,
in South Seattle on the night of Sep
tember 4, the object being robbery. He
is also charged with the murder Of
chas. King. son-in-law OF Mrs. Fetting,
in Tacoma. a month later. The evidence
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PROPOSED SILVER IEaIsLAT1oN.

Brussels, Feb. 1O.-Under the auspices
of the Belgian soclete asricole, a large
number Of distinguished economists held
a meeting today and resolved to form a
league whose membership should in
clude representatives from France, Bel
GUM and Holland, for the purpose Of
solving the monetary question and re
habllating silver by international agree
ment.
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THE BRAzIL-ARaENTlNr DISPUTE

Washington, Feb. l0.--The documents
in the boundary dispute between Brazil
and Argentine, which had been referred
10 President Cleveland for arbitration.
were presented TO the president this
morning by the representatives Of each
country. The cause Of the dispute grows
out Of the disappearance Of river
which at one time marked part of the
boundary line between Brazil and Ar,
sentine. The problem to solve IS to de-
eide on locating this old river and SO
.ix the boundary line. The appearance
Of the papers indicates the sctrIement
Of the question win require many
months.
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ANOTHER SLUMP IN WHEAT.

Chicago, Feb. 10.--Wheat made an
other low record today. May opened
Is higher than yesterday, closed at
go rs and advanced to G1 on the cold
weather. but heavy northwestern re-
ceipts and renewed general liquidation
quickly took the starch out Of 1t, and
the price dropped to 60, or 3-S lower
than the lowest yesterday. Covering by
shorts at the decline caused a rally to
so 3-S.
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MuRDEREp Els FATHER.

San Francisco, Feb 1O.-Fred Russer.
young man 21 years Of age. stabbed
and killed his aged father this morning
at the family residence. The murderer
used a pocket-knlfe. and made many
horrible wounds. Trouble over property
is believed to have been the cause Of
the crime. When captured he said;
'WeIl, guess 1 made good job Of
it," The young man is believed to be
insane.
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OPIUM SEIZURE.

Los Angeles. Feb. 1O.--A seizure OF
forty flve-tael cans of opium was made
at the Southern Pacific depot this morn
ing by Collector Of Customs II. E. Os-
borne, amounting in value to abou'
1850. The package was shipped from
Portland, Ore, to Tsue Chung Yuen 2
Co., Of this city. The boxes were all
stamped with 'sweated stamps" Tsue
Chung Yuen denied all knowledge Of
the shipment.
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ENGAGEMENT AT RIO.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1O.-The navy De.
partment today received the following
cable, dated at Rio de JaneIro. Febru-
ary .. from Admiral Benham: "ThiF
morning there was a sharp engagement
At Area Point. which is a projection
Of land near Nictheroy. and good
place to land for operations against
the latter
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CONGRESSMAN WILSON WEARY

Kansas city, Feb. lO.--Congressman
Wilson stopped mere today on his way
20 Mexico on account Of sickness. Late
tonight DR.. Griffith sud Wilson was
Juffering from nervous prostration, as
well as tonsilitis. Wilson must have ab-
solute rest and quiet fer several days,
md will be unable 10 leave Cor Mexito
for q week.
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was entirely nircumstantial. but the
jury. while believing he committed the
crime, was Of opinion he did not In
tend murder. The verdict was sur
prise, as 1t was generally believed that
under the testimony the verdict would
be either conviction Of murder in the
first degree or acquittal.
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son before peace comes again.
LOWERING RAILROAD RATES.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 1O.-The Union
Pacific announced today cut of s5 in
the second-class fare to the northwest.
The fare is reduced from $50 to s25. and
applies from Kansas City, Omaha,
Leavenworth, Atchison and st. Joseph
to Helena and Montana common points.
The rate will go into effect February
18th.
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ATrEMprs AT INcENpIARIsM.

Chicago, Feb. l0.-Four attempts to
burn the worlds fair buildings were
frustrated by the Columbian guards last
night and today. Incendlarles started
fires in machinery hall. manufactures.
HygenIa and in the frame building used
for the manufacture Of fiag-stairs.
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VICTORY FOR vAsouEz.

New York, Feb. t9.-A Woild special
from San Salvador says: A message
from Teguicigalpa says vasquez army
made a brilliant sortie against the be-
siegers, during which over 100 cf the
enemy were killed.
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WEEKLY BANK srArEMENs

New York. Feb. 10.-The hank state
ment shows the banlsg now hold about
$se.oOoooo In excess OF LEGAL require
ments Loans inereaeed. si3 eeo. 900: de-
posits decreased, $1,000 900.
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storms IN the winter wheat regions.
coincidence is wholly lacking, and the
Hood OF selling swept prices swiftly
down to lower levels, practically with
out reactions, and panic conditions pre-
vailed,
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Fatal FIRE IN ATLANrA.

Atlanta, Ca. Feb. 1O.--At midnight the
livery stables Of w. o. Jones. occupy
ing block, were burned. LOSS. 100000
tt is believed several employees lost
their lives.
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ATTENDANCE AT THE FAIR.

San Francisco, Feb 1O.--The total ad
missions to the midwinter fair today
were 11,611.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-24
GaEENROoM GOSSIP.

New York city IS to have still another
popular price" house, despite the fact that
Il has too many already. The new tbeater
Il TO be In Fifty-eighth street near Third
avenue and will cost about S350,O00.
Kathrine Clemmons will probably 20 to
England and star in the provinces II she
proves unable 90 crafty her stellar pro-
pensities in this country.
The engagement Is announced Of Joseph
Hart of the firm Of Hallen e. Hart 70 Miss
Carrie le Mar, an actress in The Idea"
company. The marriage 10 Is stated, Will
take place In June mt the close OF the season.
Miss lie Mar Is "A native of Franklin, Pa.
That Bostonians deserve some Of their
reputation for dramatic discrimination IL
evidenced by the fact that during Julia
Marlowes recent engagement In the classic
drama In that city the theater was packed
to the doors at every performance.
Barnett and Pnueger's comic opera TIA
basco," which Thomas O. Seabrooke re-
Gently produced, appears TO have scored a
genuine success. IL Is declared to be as
spicy as its name would indicate.
IL Is reported that II. d. MacLean will
seek TO restrain that eminent tragedian,
James J. Corbett, from his present fell pur-
pose of attempting TO knock out The
Gladiator" In six acts next season.
James +. Wilson has signed to continue
to play next season the role Of Lieutenant
Hawksworth in The Girl l Left Behind
Me"
u Is rumored that Ada Rehan will star
next season Independent Of the rest Of Au'
gustin Days company.
Charles Frohman has purchased a on,
act German play called in the origina
| Carries Uncle
M B. Curtis has decided to organize
company for next season to revive Sam
| OF Posen." He will precede IL By curtain
raiser called "The Irish Emigrant," II
which he will play the part Of an Irishman
1t Is announced that the American pro
duction of Frank Harvey's drama, "Th
Land Of the Living" will take place dur
ing the month OF May either in New Yorl
city or Brooklyn.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-24

nnance committee nre considering the
advisability OF revising the bill In various
particular, md have called other Demo
cratie senators iuto consultation with
them.
WIN the Income Tax hemainf
IL IL un -s.l1d rnat one of the de-
mands whitr .he NAL ontents will make
win be the piping of the income tax,
but the friends Of the bill say that while
some change may be made i'm this feature
Of the bill, IL will Il. be dropped under
any circumstances
Senators VOORHEES,. Cockrell and Jones
agreed when spoken 10 upon this question
that the income tax would go through II
the hill itself should pass. Senator Voor.
hees declared il WAS the strongest feature
OF the bill. There Is a strong probability,
however, that this feature of the measure
will be amended, and IL certainly will bs
II amendments can be made which will
secure the support of Senators Hill.
Murphy and Brice
A leading Democratic senator, who is
a supporter of the bill as IL now stands,
said that he would be willing TO lower
the limit on incomes To be taxed To tl2O0
or 1900. and possibly 10 lower the taxa
tion 20 or IL per cent. When Senator
Smith was asked il he would accept a
compromiss on this basis, he said he was
DOT talking com mpFOmise at all.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-24
GOOD RECOMMENDATIONS.

Whether or not Hon. T.. l.. Freeman
makes good Senator, he at an events
makes good Railroad Commissioner and
his reports always are interesting and
contain valuable suggestions and recon-
mendations.
In his last report, Just Issued, he says
among other things:
ain my last report ] called the atren.
tion Of the General Assembly TO tho large
number of persons who were killed and
injured v while walking upon the tracks Of
the several railroads, and recommended
that action be taken looking towards a
prevention Of this evil. I'm accordance
Herewith the Senate passed an act for
bidding The practice OF walking on the
tracks or ia the freight yards, but the
House OF Representatives. did not concur.
ain 1893 there were 20 persons killed and
nine injured white walking upon or cross
ing the tracks, and again | respectfully
call attention to the fact, and urge that
some action be taken by the Legislature,
81 recommend that all street cars oper-
ated by any motiye power except horses
be equipped with suitable tenders and
wheel guards. The need OF such Tenders
and guards mas been clearly shown during
the year, and this matter should receive
the attention OF the General Assembly.
at would conduce to the safety OF the
public II the rate OF speed at which such
cars should be propelled through streets
and highways, and the providing of some
sufficient warning OF the approach OF car
where they cross streets at grade, b.
placed in the hands OF the COMMISSIONS
or some other suitable person with author
lty TO regulate the same"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-24
CLEVELAND'S LETTER.

The letter written by President Cleve-
land to Channcey f. Black, President OF
the National Association OF Democratic
Clubs, is just now claiming the attention
of the country. The letter is character
istic Of the President. A portion Of 1t is
here given:
every Democratic agency should labor
increasingly and earnestly to save our
party in this time of its power and respon-
sibility from the degradation and disgrace
OF a failure 10 redeem the pledges upon
which our fellow couutrymen entrusted
us with the control OF their government.
All who are charged on behalf OF the
Democratic party with the redemption OF
these pledges sho uld now be improssivoly
reminded that a. we won our way to vic
tory under The banner Of tariff reform, SO
our insistence upon that principle is tho
condition OF our retention Of the peoples
trust; and the fealty OF party organiza.
tion demands the subordination OF indi'
vidual advantages and wishes, and To,
putting aside OF petty and ignoble ieal.
ously and chickering's when party prlnci.
Piles and party integrity ana party exis
tence are at stake"
There are many truths here which Dem
ocrats would do we'll To remember.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-24

was outpoiuted at GrifTo's hands, and Solly
Smith, the hard hitting Californian, hit
Critic but twice during ~ minutes Of box
ing Tommy Whites cleverness availed
him nothing against the Australian. George
Lavigne did better than any Of the rest, but
had the advantage of being trained TO the
minute, while Griffo was as fat as Jack
McAuliffe.
In New York not long ago Griflodescrib-
ed how he aunihilates his adversaries. You
set," he said TO crowd of sporting men,
when goes into a ring with n champion
don't 50 at i'm right away. | gets a-talk-
in TO 'im a bit, cause you know 'e's sure
% take 's peppers of YOU / say, You're
bit clever, me boy and Of course e
laughs. fiddle about and taps i'm with
me left, just To let i'm know I'm there.
After three or four rounds | say There's
big 'ouse tonight Then I've got i'm.
'E will look about quickly, and rs soon as
e does | cop i'm with me right, and it's all
over" Some one remarked that there must
have been small house the night he fought
Layigue ia Chicago, but the antipodean
failed TO appreciate the joke.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-24
AGREED TO DISAGREE.
Fall River Manufacturers and spInnen as Far
Apart as Ever.

FALL RIVER, Mass, April A-The
third conference between the committees
OF the manufactursrs' and spinner as
sociations was held yesterday afternoon
and adjourned without an agreement
though with a definite understanding.
The spinners said that they had been
instructed by their association to accept
no proposition OF reduction They ad-
yocated a shutdown of three days q week,
and In default of an agreement to this
effect suggested further Adjournment OF
the conference. The spinnsrs agreed with
the manufacturers that business was not
In a good condition and that the prospects
were not OF better business.
The manufacturers finally submitted
the proposition voted at the meeting of
their association In the morning. IL was
that the spinners agree to a general cut
down OF 10 per cent with the condition
that present wages be restored As soon as
the margin between the cost OF eight
pounds of middlng uplands cotton, New
York quotations, and the price OF 45 yards
OF regular print cloths reached " cents,
and remained there for four weeks.
This margin allows "A profit to stock
holders Of per cent and per cent for
depreciation.
The spnners withdrew for consultation,
and when they returned reported that
they had voted to decline to submit the
proposition 20 their association. The con-
ference then adjourned finally