The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-04
think that these democratic utterances
are intended for his ears.
THE CArnnr IL cnNaRrsa

THE CATHOLIC CONGRESS.
The Catholic congress which will meet
in Cologne late in August will consider
mainly questions raised by the labor
movement. Invitations TO attend it have
neen sent TO many English and American
Catholics. DR.. Custodise is president of
the Cologne committee which will super
wise the local arrangements
Inc agragrian conference adjourned
yesterday, but Herr Won Heyden, min
lster OF agriculture, reserved tho right to
reopen II and to summon experts to rec
ommend practical proposals ON which
the government could base a plan of re-
lief. The statistics submitted TO the con-
ference showed that Prussia has entailed
estates covering l,S33,753 hectares, and
producing net revenue of q, ,902, 900
marks annually.
TEE CURRENCY COMMISSION.
The imperial currency commission
heard yesterday the last of the expert
testimony as to the production of the
precious metals Several members
recommended that the commissions
report be made as soon as possible, since
no immediate practical results
could be expected from de
bates. Probably the commission
will close its work without a single mem
Der having changed his position in the
conflicts of the standards. The govern
ment shows no disposition 20 amend the
currency laws, and is confirmed in its in-
activity by the continued influx OF gold In
large quantities.
CONSUL CRAwFoRD's POPULARITY.
Consul Crawford's departure from ST.
Petersburg has been noted with many
complimentary paragraphs in the Rus
sian newspapers. The Novosti calls him
versatile, refined and capable, and re-
marks that there are few better linguists.
Just before leaving the city Mr. Craw-
ford was presented with a magnificent
silver tea service of the old Russian
style.
Freiherre Won Huelsen, intendant of
the royal opera house in Weisbaden, will
accompany the emperor on his cruise
along the Norwegian coast. The emperor
wishes TO have k'ritZiof's Saga staged
with realistic effort under Huelsens man
agement.
More than one hundred persons have
been poisoned by trichinous pork in
Bischofsworda, Saxony. Several Of them
have died.
CHOLERA IN EAST PRUSSIA.
Cholera is epidemic in Schilln, East
Prussia. Two persons have died since
Wednesday. The disease was brought
over from Russia, and consequently the
sanitary OlltldlE Ol lHb lFOubltE nave
been ordered TO keep closer watch over
persons crossing the border.
A stampede of horses caused a general
panic at the Neunkirchen fair on Friday.
Three horses ran into a merry-go-round,
killing three children and wounding ten
others.
Last week mad dog bit six persons in
Tanner, Two of the six have died of hy-
drophobia and the Others are under treat
ment
The King and Queen of Denmark, who
are on their way home from Gemunden
are the emperor's guests at Pottsdam.
They will invite him TO visit Copenhagen
in the summer or fall.
wEKERLR MASTER OF THE SITUATION.
London, June 4.-The Vienna Gorre-
spondent of the Daily News says: "Dr.
Wekerle is master of the situation in
Hungary. All of the gentlemen asked to
join the new cabinet have refused TO serve.
The liberals are angry at the emperor's S
refusal TO create the necessary magnates,
and have unanimously asked DIR.
Wekerle TO retain the liberal leader
ship"
sofas EXCITEMENT.
Sofia, June 3.-The general excitement
among the people was some quieted to-
day by a fall of rain. The streets are
patrolled by soldiers. Prince Ferdinand
appeared on the balcony of the palace at
noon to-day and was heartily cheered
The doors Of the public offices are sealed.