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The herald., 1894-03-08
AN URGENT NECESSITY,
CABLE CONNECTION WITH THE
ANTIP0DES.
Senator Morgan Advances Some Broad
gauge Ideas-HOw the Trade
of the South Seas Can
Be Captured.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Much inter
est is expressed at the capital concern
ing the news from Australia that the
authorities there are moving to secure
cable connection with the United States
The Importance of this has been en-
phasizsd by the occurrences OF the past
year in Hawaii. There ia now propo-
sition before congress looking to the
establishment of.such line, but Nor
gan, chairman OF the senate committee
on foreign relations. said be had no
doubt this govsrnm ent would be willing
to cooperate with the Australian
authorities in an effort in this direction
He said further:
Il expect to see the Pacific ocean BIZ
sected with a cable. A line has bsen
surveyed from our western coast to
Hawaii and found perfectly feasible. and
there is little doubt that the conditions
beyond are likewise good. A cable,
such as is proposed, would be great
advantage to our commerce. We ought
to lose no opportunity to control the
business OF the Pacific, and il we would
take proper steps we would secure the
rapidly increasing trade of China and
India, as well as tina of the Pacific
islands,"
He advanced the idea that the tariff
bill ought to be SO framed as to dis
criminate in favor of those countries,
and others issuing silver money. and
thought il this was done, withthe Mica.
Iagua canal built. and a cable eonsti uct-
ed, the United States would soon be
able to take the bulk of the trade OF
those countries from Europe.
Sherman coincided with Morgan as to
the desirability of Pacific cable, but
said the unsettled condition Of affairs in
Hawaii might have the effect of delay.
ing the construction.
The herald., 1894-03-08
FIGHTING IN AFRICA.
British Men-of- War Bomb arding a Ma
tive Stronghold.

British Men-of- War Bombarding a Ma
tive Stronghold.
BATHURST, West Africa, March =
Men-of-war are bombarding Gonjor, the
stronghold of Chief Fodisilah. Firing
is heard in the direction of Fort Beck.
mar, and from the clouds of smoke aris-
ing in the neighborhood it is believed a
stockaded village has been captured and
burned. 1t is expected the warships
will land strong force tomorrow.
Alter Smelling Gonjor from daylight
until 10 o'clock this morning, ships
boat approached the shore and at
tempted to make landing. The occu.
pants of the boat were received with a
hot fire from the enemv, who were
posted behind sand bank which was
surmouuted by dense brush. Many of
the enemy were armed with Martins.
The British boat was forced to retire.
and the bombardment OF the strong
hold again began, continuing until l
o. clock in the afternoon.
The herald., 1894-03-08
MORALES IN JAIL.
Riverside County Entertaining It's First
Alleged Murderer.

Riverside County Entertaining It's First
Alleged Murderer.
RIVERSIDE, March 7.-The county is
entertaining its fret murderer in the
Riverside county jail, in the per-
son OF Andrew Morales, a Mexican, who
murdered fellow-countryman near Ell.
sinore last Saturday. Morales was cap
tured today while walking along Main
street, and is now safely licked up to
answer for his crime.
The prisoner made statement to the
officers today to the effect that the
shooting of Ramon WAS accidental.
When the killing took place Morales
and man named Moljo were engaged
in quarrel over family matters. The
former struck the latter over the head
with pistol. which was discharged, the
ball striking Ramon in the eye and
killing him instantly. Morales claims
he was fighting in seli-defense, and aaye
he was looking for an officer to surren-
der TO when arrested.
The herald., 1894-03-08
BnlrIsu ANp roKrUeunsn.
An Alleged Armed Encounter In South
Africa.


An Alleged Armed Encounter In South
Africa.
PoRT NATAL, South Africa, March T.
The Portuguese having obstructed the
progress Of British partisa stSnctinV
telegraph lins between the British
sphere and Tete, on the Zambesi, the
commander OF a British gun boat landed
party of blue-jackets to protect the
workmen. The Portuguese fred on
them and the fire was returned. The
latest news from the scene is to the
effect that the governor of Quillimene,
the Portuguese official in charge OF the
district, was summoned and ie on the
way with two gunboats and a force of
troops.
The British commander also asked
reinforcements, which are said to nave
been hurried forward at once.
LONDON, March 7.-The government
has received no news of the reported
encounter between Portuguese and
British forces in South Africa. It is
known to the government, however,
that there has been trouble concerning
the construction of Commissioner
Rhodes telegraph line across strip of
Portuguese territory. The Anglo -Portu.
guese treaty provides that either gov
ernment shall have the right to lay
telegraph lines across the territory OF
the other, but Portugal claims this
right applies only to the governments
and not TO companies, and Rhodes is
building line in behalf of the British
South Africa company. Five British
gunboats are lying in the Zambesi.
The herald., 1894-03-08
THE BLUEFIELDS AFFAIR
IT CAUSES SOME DISCUSSION AT
WASHINGTON.
The Landing of British Troops on Nict
EAguan Soil Looked Upon with
suspIcion-senator Morgan
Feels Jealous.

WASHINGTON, March THE resolu-
tion Of inquiry concerning the British at
Buehelds, which was introduced in the
senate by Morgan, today, resulted in
the discussion of this subject by the
senate foreign relations committee, at
its meeting this morning. There are
spprehensions in the minds OF the sena-
tors that the English government is
making Rn attempt to gain q footing on
the caste q coast of the iuthmus in vio.
lation, Of ths CLAYTON Bulwer treaty, and
the action of the committee is directed
towards securing whatever information
the state department may have upon
the subject. Senator Morgan is espec-
tally Jealous of any movement on the
part of any foreign government which
might affect the Nicaraguan canal, and
probably nothing could happen to give
him greater concern than for England to
secure q foothold in that region.
The state department received the
first official information of the British
naval operations at Bluefelds in a dis
patch from Minister Baker at Mangua,
Nicaragua. He saye Consul Braida at
San Juan del Norte telegraphs him that
soldiers have been landed from the Brit
ish wsrship Cleopatra at Bluetields. He
strongly urges that United States war
vessel be sent at once.
There is no explanation in Bakers
dispatch OF the reason for the British
action. 1t is known, however. that
when the Nicaragusn forces occupied
Bluefelds the reigning Mosquito chief
appealed to the British consul for pro-
lection. Interest centers in the ques-
ton whether the British force was
landed to protect the Mosquitoes or to
guard British citizens only.
The herald., 1894-03-08
STAGE ROBBERS.
Series OF BungIing HOldups Near
angels Camp.

A Series OF BungIinR HOldups Near
AnRels Camp.
MILTON, CAL, March THE Angels
up on the Csrmin hill grade OF Bear
mountain, three miles this side of Elk
horn station, by two masked men about
.. m. to-day. They broke opsn the
express b. K md went through the pas
sengers. AN extra stage from Neely's
stables was also held up and the passen-
gers were relieved of their valuabes.
The robbers also stopped a single rig,
but the parties had time to hide their
money. Officers have started for the
scene of the robbery. Dan McDougald
of Stockton, returning from Angels
Camp, brought the news to town late
tonight.
STOCKTON. March From what can
be learned here, the robbers who stop
ped the Angels Camp stage this after
noon were novices in the business, for
they held up the stage on the trip when
little or no treasure is carried. Wells,
Fargo & 90. send the treasure on the
road in charge OF a shotgun messenger,
and he ie hfK& having come in from q
trip yestsHH Further evidence of
their lack ob'kAowledge of the business
is the fact that they had hatchet
with which they hoped to open the
treasure box, which is of iron and
Dolted TO the bottom Of the stage.
Wells. Fargo & Co.'s agent at Milton
says there was no coin in tho wooden
box which was thrown out by the driver
on demand OF the robbers The men
had shotguns which they held on the
frightened passengers and called on
them to yield up their valusbles.
The herald., 1894-03-08
MURPHY WILL CONTEST.

Judge Henshaw Decides That the Chill
dren Are Equal Heirs.
OAKLAND, March Judge Henshaw
this morning handed down his decision
in the famous Murphy will contest. The
court in the decision holds, fret, that
the making of the will was not procured
by fraud or undue influence practiced
by Helen and Frances Murphy, or by
either of them; or by any other person
second. that the instruments admitted
to probate were intended by Mrs. MUIR
ply as, and for, her last will and testa-
ment; third, that the instruments were
not, nor was either of them, ever re-
voked; fourth, that said will is
foreign will, but 10 nevertheless
entitled to original probate in
this court; fifth, that it is impossible to
determine the chronological order of the
two instruments; sixth. that the two
instruments are wholly inconsistent in
their terms; seventh, that therefore,
the probate of them must be revoked.
Judgment is rendered accordingly.
The Murphy estate is valued at about
5000 900. Instead of going to the three
daughters, it will now be divided be-
tween seven children of the deceaged,
share and share alike. The decision ia
really a victory for Dan Murphy, who
made the battle for the contestants.
The herald., 1894-03-08
MISS ALDnRsLEY DID 1T.
sfs Took Poison Then Administered tn
Drug to DIR. Leek.

she Took Poison Then Administered the
Drug to DIR. Leek.
SAN Francisco, March miss Alice
AIdersley, the Napa girl who was found
with Dentist j. ]. Leek in an uucon-
scious condition in Leek'a apartments,
died early this morning.
The police detectives have now formed
the conclusion that Miss Aldersley took
poison herself and then secretly ad-
ministered the drug to Leek, with whom
she had carried on guilty amour. and
over whom she felt herself losing her in
fuence. DR.. j. Milton Bowers, who has
been in constant attendance on the two
victims. states that during Miss AIders-
iey's rawlings she uttered incoher-
ent EXPLANATIONS, which, put together,
seemed to indicate that she adminis-
tered morphine, cocaine and hemlock to
DR.. Leek, and afterward took the drug
herself During his semiconsciousness
Dr.. Leek at times referred to the bitter
ness Of the wine which he drank, and
also talked as il he had known that the
young woman WAS sick and suffering.
When they were found Leek had a bot
tie OF ammonia clutched in one hand,
and DR.. Bowers believes he lost con-
sciousness soon after he got the drug
and while he was endeavoring to resusci-
tate the girl.
Leek is still alive. The girls parents
have come to the city.
The herald., 1894-03-08
PACIFIC GABLE.
The Vancouver Routs Seems to Be the
Favored One.

The Vancouver Routs Seems to Be- the
Favored One.
WELLINGTON, N. H., March 7.-The
conference to discuss an intercolonial
postal and telegraph service passed a
resolution in favor of Pacific cable to
America, the route to be via Samoa,
Tanning island and Honolulu to Van
couver. 1t is said this route is likely to
be supported by the United States, Ger.
many, France, Great Britain and Canada
WASHINGTON. March The officers
OF the postotiiee department. say there
is no possibility of the United States
government being involved in the mat
ter as long as the cable will not touch
United States soil, though some indi-
vidual benefit might be derived from
telegraphic connection with cable at
Vancouver. It is declared our govern
ment would not be party to any ar
rangement which would land the cable
on British ground. The Pacific coast
members Of the house committee on
postofices and postroads, Wilson OF
Washington and Bowers OF California
favor the cable, owing to its importance
to the commercial interests OF the coast.
"Our recent relations with Hawaii" !"
said Wilson, "demonstrate how neces-
sary such cable is from government
standpoint 1t must come in time. The
commerce of the Pacific coast is closely
allied with that of Hawaii, Japan and
the Pacific Islands. Our trade is largely
westward. For that reason there must
be some means OF quick communication
to keep pace with the development of
trade -
The herald., 1894-03-08
PENSION AUTHORIZATIONS.
General Debate on tho Bill Concluded in
the House.

General Debate on tho Bill Concluded in
the House.
WASHINGTON, March I'm the house
today the senate joint resolution was
passed for the appointment OF a COM
mission to the Antwerp international
exhibition.
The house then wen t into COMMITTEES
of the whole on the pension appropria-
tion bill.
After brief spsech by Thomas
(Rep.) of Michigan, Springer (Dem.) Of
Illinois took the floor in defense of the
policy OF the pension office lie wanted
to know why Illinois, having more pop
ulation than Ohio, had but 6S 600 PEN
sioners who received Sll.0l9,000, while
Ohio had l02, ,S9l pensioners receiving
$l7, ,367, ,0O0 In Indiana $4,000 WAS
distributed TO the congressional district;
in Ohio $500, 900, while in Illinois but
$500, 900 was distributed to the district.
He attributed this state of affairs to the
fact that the pension Office had been
made political machine by the Repub-
lican party, while Indiana and Ohio
were doubtful. Pension cases were set
tied in doubtful states, while those from
solid states were pigeon-h holed.
Marsh OF Illinois explained the dis
elimination by pointing out thatin Kan
sss, which sent but 10 regiments into
the field, there were AZ 900 pensioners;
the old soldiers from Illinois moved
west to Kansas and other states.
o. Neil (Dem.l OF Massachusetts, who
is in charge of the bill, closed the de-
bate. He said the dsbate vas largely
for political effect. The Republicsns,
as they saw the limit Of pensions was
soon to be reached, realized that their
stock in trade would cease when they
could no longer &c before the country
crying out that they increased the
number OF pensions.
In conclusion 0'Nsii warned the Re-
publicans that they ware N poor busi-
ness whsn tnsy saw ht @ iiscredit
General Black and Commissioner Loeb
ren ii the eyes OF the old soldlers.
Neither could lhey discredit tho presi-
dent with the American people. rney
had absolute faith in his honesty, his
pluck and courage. IApplanse.
At O'Clock general debate cloeed
The herald., 1894-03-08

his domestic happiness. According to
Hayford's story his wife has completely
shattered his nervous constitution by
slandering, maligning and attacking him.
He says she used to tear his flesh at
night when ne was asleep. He was go
afraid Of her attacks that he did not
dare close his eyee. He tells
how che used to visit his
office in Orange, Cal, and create such
scenes that everybody wonld be driven
from the rooms. This was continued,
he claims, till his business was com
pletely wrecked. One of the local pa
pers wrote up one of these little scenes,
and Hayford, to clear himself and de-
fend his character, had 20 sue the paper
for libel. He pleaded and argued with
his wife, he says, without avail. Then
he picked up what possessions remained
to him and fed to this city. Hsyiord
was married in Iowa in January, 1877.
The herald., 1894-03-08
AN UNLO0EED-F0R SPURT.
The SeigniOrage Bill Haking
Rapid Progress.
1t Will Pass the Senate Mhe 4
House Afirs.
Only Six Senator's UppOsst &, Its
Considerations
IL WIN 30 Out os the WAY B.nY Ne.
fore the Tariff Bni IL Revsrt.s.
Congregational RfooeedtoEs.
Washington Natss.
B, the AssocIa,ed pre,..

BY the Associated Press
WAsiGINGToN, March 7.--kr intsrwsa.
ing debate was prscipitated in this Aeu
ate today by Harris motion for second
reading of the seigniorage bill. This
WAS opposed by Sherman, who moved
its reference to the finance committee,
and in the course of strong speech in
opposition to the bill said it's object was
to divert trust fund ffom its legitimata
purpose, thing which, in Ohio, would
be penitentisry ofense. His motion
was defeated, however, and the bill was
Staken up as unfinished business, and
almost before anyone was aware Of what
had happened it passed third reading,
and was on the point of passing the SEN
ate. Then its opponents recovered from
their surprise and endeavored to pre-
vent its passage, an on request Of Sem
ator Sherman it went over until tomor-
row.
Mcpherson and Vest made personal
explanations, denying statements in the
New York World this morning, charging
them with stock joobery, while delaying
the tariff bill.
alton of the segniOrage bill, and Sher-
mans motion to refer was defeated by q
vote of q to 90. The affirmative votes
were those of Davis, GalliDger, Morrill,,
Palmer, Sherman and Villas.
The house bill appropriating $45, 600
for the reacue OF the armament OF the
wreck of the Kearsarge was passed.
Morgan presented resolution calling
on the president to inform the senate
whether Great Britain had occupied
Bluehelds or any other part of Mica
rsgus; the size OF the force landed and
the claim OF authority under which
rne landing was made. Morgan said he
wanted to know whether the Clayton
Bulwer treaty oi1S5Q was being violated;
he added that he understood the Kear-
sarge was on the way to Bluefalda when
she was wrecked. The resolution was
agreed to.
The house bill authorizing Gen. O. O.
Howard to accept from France the
decoration of commander of the Legion
OF Honor was passed.
Harris OF Tennessee then opened the
silver fight by moving second reading OF
the Bland seigniorage bill, and gave
notice that when the bill was read the
second time be would move to take It
up luI NOucluCl nt 10 sui / y
objected yesterday was to bridge over
gap until he could consult his Demc-
cratic colleagues.
Voorhees,, in the course of speech
later, said he had hopes and belief thar
the tariff bill would be reported to the
full committee within few hours. It
would remain in committee at least a
week.
There were some dilstory tactics after
the seigniorage bill was taken up, but
they were not carried far. Morrill,, Sher-
man and Allison spoke in opposition
then after short executive session the
senate adjourned.
1t is mot believed the aeigniorage bin
can be interposed very long to obstruct
the tariff bill; in fact, but for dilatory
motions it would have been passed this
afternoon. 1t is not thought the debate
can last much longer and that it will be
out Of the way before the tariff bill
reaches the senate.
The herald., 1894-03-08
GLADSTONE SICK ABED.
The Grand Old Man Takes
a Sudden Chill.
A Bad Cough Confines Him to
His Couch.
The Physicians Say His Condition Is
Not Serious.
Practical Joke Played on tho London
PoIice-A Collision Between
Portuguese and British
IN south Africa.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 7.-Gladstoue is se-
riously III AZ the result OF chill. Last
night he dined with the late secretaries
at the Brooks club, and walked home
through ST. James park, though the
night was raw. He became thoroughly
chilled, and on his arrival was put to
bed and physician summoned. in
spite of his remonstrance that it was
only slight matter. This morning his
condition was such that another physi-
clan was summoned. Thie afternoon
one of the physicians made public
statement to the effect that his illness is
undoubtedly serious. though in the alb
sence of high fever there is no great
danger at present. He is suffering from
hoarseness, and is kept in bed in spite
OF his remonstrances, declaring he will
be all right in day or two. His doc
tors do not agree with his view, and de.
clare he must not leave his bed till con-
siderable improvement has taken place.
The report OF his illness spread with
remarkable rapidity, and inquiries as
to his condition are coming from many
quarters.
The following bulletin was issued to-
night by Gladstone's physicians:
Gladstone is suffering from q atrouble.
some cough. due to catarrhal infamma-
ton OF the throat. His Temperature,
however, is only slightly above the nor
NAL and his strength ie good He re-
mains in bed"
Gladstone was in a cheerful mood
during the day and able to dictate re-
plies to many letters no received inquir-
ing about his condition and expressing
sympathy.
The herald., 1894-03-08
FERNALD HELD FOR TRIAL..
Mrs. Garner and Her Son
Dismissed.
Not a Scintilla of Evidence
Against Them.
They We're Innocent Victims of the
Swindler's Schemes.
a Stage and Two Other Rigs Held Up
Near Angels Camp-Murder at
MArysvIlIe-Other Pacific
Coast News
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN Francisco, March AT the
commencement of the preliminary ex-
animation this morning OF Walter Guy
Fernald, Harry Earle Garner and Mrs.
Kate Garner, accused of being impli-
Gated in purloining $4,000 worth Of
diamonds from s. Jacobson, the attorney
for the police stated that after a
thorough investigation on the part Of
the detectives the conclusion was ar
rived at that Mrs. Garner and her son
wSre in no way connected with the rob-
berry, and asked for dismissal of the
charges against them. The matter was
taken under sdvisement until after the
testimony is all in.
The herald., 1894-03-08

from Rio that he transferred his flag
yesterday from the New York to the
San Francisco. The New York has been
lying in Rio harbor two weeks, and it is
her turn to go outside for fresh air. The
fact that Admiral Benham, who retires
next month, has not already been re-
lieved in order to allow him take passage
for home via Europe, is a strong indica-
tion that he will soon start north, di
rectly for the United States, on one Of
the men-of-war, bringing the cadets
attached to the feet, who must come
up for their graduating examinations
early in May.
The herald., 1894-03-08
BRAZILIAN ADvIcEs.
insurgents Inactive-Yellow Feve
Viruielace at Rio.

insurgents Inactive-YelIow Fever's
Viruience at RIO.
BuRNos AYREs, March 7.-Advices
from Rio de Janeiro say. The state of
siege in Brazil has been extended until
MAY. The vessels of the insurgent
squadron are at present inactive.
LONDON, March THE British naval
chief at Rio Janeiro reports to the gov
ernment that he has arranged not only
with the Brazilian government but with
the insurgents 30 British ships may be
enabled to obtain ballast without moles-
tation and leave the harbor. He also
says the port should be closed and ali
vessels ordered to leave, owing to the
rapid spread OF yellow fever.
WASHINGTON, March z Admiral Ban
ham has cabled the navy department
The herald., 1894-03-08
STABBED TO DEATH,
A Gambler Killed by a Waiter at Marys-
Vile.

Vile.
MARYsvnLE, CAL, March 7.-At late
hour last night William Miles, gam
bier, while drunk, slapped Hugh Bu-
chanan, vagsbond waiter, in the face.
Both men were drunk. Afterwards
Miles spologized to Buchanan, but
the latter did not take it kindly and
when Niles came out of the gambling
room in the Western saloon, turned on
him and drove two-inch knife blade
into the large artery leading from the
heart to the left arm, and just under the
collar bone. Miles WAS removed to a
DOCTORS Office and Buchanan was placed
under arrest Milen fingered until 8
o'clock this evening, when he died. He
was about 80 years old, and was known
to ali the gamblers IN this part of the
state. Buchanan, who hae the air and
swagger OF desperate, claims to be q
eoa Of ex Congressman Buchanan of
Georgia. He says that he was justified
in killing Miles.
The herald., 1894-03-08
AngIo-AustraIian Steamship Service

VIcloRIA, B. c., March - Under e
coatyact with the Canadian governments
TOR an Anglo-Australian steamship. SER
vice, the trip from Australia to England
will be made in rs days. The trip
across the Pacific is TO be made in is
days; across the continent in four days
and across the Atlantic in five days.
The herald., 1894-03-08
1RUELrY AND DGsrRTIoN.

Attorney Hayford's narrowing Tale Of
Oonnubiai Woe.
SAN Francisco, March 7.--Cruelty
and desertion are the charges George
Hayfor brings against his wife, Tillie
Hayford in his suit for divorce.
Hayford is an attorney. He practiced
in Los Angeles until very recently, and
there the scenes occurred which wrecked
The herald., 1894-03-08
Dutch and chlnese.

THE HAGUE, March 7.-Dispatches are
received reporting that fighting has oc-
Cured between the Dutch and Chinese
near Melabeech, in the island OF Suma-
ira. This Dutch loss WAS Eve killed and
II wounded,