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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
THE DILLON AND REDMOND AMENDMENTS RE
JECTED-WHAT POLITICAL PRISONERS

JECTED-WHAT POLITICAL PRISONERS
MAY EXPECT.
London Aug. 16-In the House OF Commons TO-
dav Walter Hume Long, President OF the Board
Of Agriculture In replying to a question asked by
r. ] Price said he was aware that many persons
des red that the Government allow the importation
of Canadian cattle but the interests of the farmers
generally imperatively demanded that every safe
guard be taken against the Introduction Of disease
He WOULD. therefore. insist that Canadian cattle
be slaughtered at the port at which they were
landed.
The House then debated the address in reply to
the Queens speech The amendment made last
night by John Dillon to the amendment proposed
by William Redmond rejected by vote OF
257 TO l2S Mr.. Redmond's amendment called upon
the Government declare their policy in regard to
Home Rule for Ireland. and also In regard TO the
reform OF the land law the compulsory purchase
Of land the cvcted tenants and the Industrial con-
dition OF Ireland. Mr. Don's amendment demand
ed immediate legislation in relation TO judicial
rents.
Mr.. Redmond's amendment was rejected by a
John j. Clancy Parnellite moved an amendment
to the address providing for amnesty for political
Sir Matthew White Ridley Secretary OF State for
Home Affairs, said The Government would make a
that the decisions OF his predecessor in Sce rv the
john john Redmond and Timothy Harrington. in a
pleased manner. compared Home Secretary Ridiey.s
claring that It could not be said now. as formerly
that the prison doors shut With clans ,,.,,,,
deprecated the assumption that he would not con
tinue the policy adopted by his predecessor The
the law that had governed Mr. Morley. he said.
Mr. Balfour was followed in the debate on the ad
dress by Mr. Asquith. and. at the conclusion OF his
remarks, the amendment was withdrawn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
IN MEMORY OF REZONVILLE.
BERLIN DRAGONS CELEBRATE THE TWENTY
FIFTH ANNIVERsARY-QrE VICTORIA AN
HONORARY COIONE1--A DISPATCH


HONORARY tOLONEI.-A DISPATCH
FROM THE KAISER
Berlin Aug ls-The anniversary of the battle or
pezonyil,o during which several sangunary cav
airy engagements took place at Mars-la-Tour, was
celebrated to-day by the First Dragon GUARDS
Regiment which made famous charge IN that
battle wreath placed upon portrait OF the
Queen of England, who is honorary colone! OF the
regiment.
The dav was also celebrated with great eclat at
cologne "h the entire garrison Daraded on the
MOlheImor parad, ground in the presence OF all the
veteran societies. General Won Mdrmrlch. the dis-
tr!ct divisional commander, made a patriotic ad-
dress Many foreign officers attended the parade
The Dragons in Berlin marched to the garrison
church whore services were held. The church was
decorated with standards.
The barrack-rooms OF the First and Second ORA
poons were gayly decorated In honor of the day.
Emperor William sent a telegram from the I'M
oer,ai yacht Hohenzollern saying:
I remember to-day thankfully the heroic deeds or
the regiments Mars-la-Tour, especially the res
cue OF the artillery from a menacing danger
The towr 81 Salzwedel. in Prussan Saxony, was
decorated with flags. and the day was observed as
4 holiday The Sixteenth lhlans and the seventh
Culrassiers paraded and were reviewed by Prince
George OF Saxony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
UNTIMELY END or i WISE FOX TERRIbA
HE EATS FANCY CHICKENS. TEACHES hAsIi'1
TO DO THE SAME. HANGS HIMSELF. AND
THE CAUSE OF RECEPTION FOR HIS
OWNER AT THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE

HE EATS FANCY CHICKENS TEACHES a A>ci''s
TO DO THE SAME HANGS HIMSELF AND
THE CAUSE OF RECEPTION FOR HIS
OWNER AT THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE.
When William Allen Overton. a broker. who has
his ONCE In room No. asa Produce ExchanS
building appeared the floor OF the Exchanu
Yesterday ne held reception. Mr. Overton az
not want 10 hold a reception. He is modest ~
firing man, and lives in a house In Ehingnam fa's'
Long Island. But he owns or did own. two dosA
One OF them is dead. and his eptaph has been pre-
pared as follows: Death from a Chicken
The dear defunct fox terrier with taso
alarmingly developed for chickens in the feather'
and the story which gains most credence on inc
floor OF the Exchange is that this terrier won hD
constant companion. a great mastin. TO similar
love for chicken Their weil-nigh human in.elh'
gence is we'll demonstrated by the fact that they
did not care for Mr.. Overton's chickens. II ne mas
any chickens. That any prize fowls remain In the
vicinity OF Effngham Park is believed 10 be due
70 the untimey or timely demise OF the terrier
which hanged itself near the kennel The climax OF
their canine iniquty reached. however. a Few
DAYS prior to that incident Then II is solemnly A.
serted they killed seventy-fve young fowls, the
property OF Mr. House, a neghbor. and he has sued
to recover thei. value, SIS 30. Hence the reception
on the Exchange.
Business was fairly suspended As matter OF
fact. very little business doing. everybody
and his brother-in-la were free TO receive Mr..
Overton The brokers gathered about him ana
asked questions that would have puzzled the boss
OF a hatchery. W. Prince Claggett, whose penchaM
for sport has made him formidable on the floor. was
the master OF ceremonies and his aid was Waiter
Beavan; bur the scafolding which obstructs tho
Exchange almost fell down before the blast Of the
"New-Haven bantam" Edward Rowe. when. on
catching sight OF the victim OF the hour he AZ
tempted TO crow. Thomas Young. who Is Palm
field expert bicycling tried 10 warn Mr.. Overtm
against the evils OF accumulating chickens VIII
trained dogs The broker tried in vain 10 evsde mo
responsibility imposed but il was OF no avail Hand
fus OF corn were tossed In his direction. accom-
panied BY the c.ucking call that country house
wives and chickens understand so we'll and brokers
who stood about. shouted themselves hoarse VITA
laughter. Finally just before the Closing hour, MI
Overton fed IN dsmav, but in good nature. from the
regiment OF tormentDrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
BUILDINGS CHARGED WITH ELECTRICITl

A Girl. TOUCHES a WALL AND BURNS HER HAND
A SALOON SET on FIRE AND ITS
OWNER BADLY SHOCKED.
Four buildings. Nos. ia. lS. ,s and 100 Spring
deld-aye Newark we're completely charged Win
electricity last night. Max Mueller. who lives At
No l5i keeps a saloon. He discovered that the
bar extures and everything he touched gave him
an electric shock He went into the cellar ana
found the woodwork burning and seized a gallon
measure OF water and threw II on the hre. when
he received a shock that staggered him. he got
on. OF the cellar and feephoned for fire engine
When the fremen arrived and learned the cause
they ,elephoned 70 the electric hght company to
shut of the current.
Mean while Maggie McCovern, six years oi'' VINO
with others, had gathered In the street. placed her
hand on the adjoining building. when sparks shot
from her finger tips. She screamed and FELL. Her
han was burned. but the shock did not inture her
Tnyesti1ation showed that the roof Of No $50
two electric light wires had crossed, and the cur
rent was sent through the four buildinss thfousa
the medium OF the Tin roof.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
A BOMB EXPLODES IN ANCONA.
ATTEMPT MADE TO BLOW UP THE
FRENCH CONSULATE.
THOUGHT TO DE AN ANARCHIST PROTEST
AGAINST THE EXECUTION OF PRESIDENT
cARSoTs MURDERER SUSPECTED
PERSONS ARRESTED.

PERSONS ARRESTED.
Rome. Aug. 1.-THE people OF Ancona, a city OF
Central Italy about two hundred miles northeast OF
Rome were thrown into a panic to-day by the ex-
plosion Of a bomb the stairway leading to the
French Consulate. Every In the vicinity Of the
building at the time the explosion occurred was
startled by the terrific report. and when the fact
tina. an attempt had been made to destroy the
Consulate was made known the excitement became
intense The force OF the explosion did great dam
age to the building but fortunately no one was
killed or injured. The Consul and his family were
absent having gone to the baths at Faconara.
short time before the explosion occurred n num-
Der OF men were found by the police engaged IN
pa sting an Anarchist manifesto near the Consulate
building and taken into custody.
To-days explosion is supposed 10 have been
planned and carried out protest on the part OF
enemies OF the Government against the execution
OF Caserio Santo. the Italian Anarchist VINO on
June a. 1894 fatally stabbed President Carnot at
Lyons as the President leaving the banque-
OF the exposition OF that city on his way 70 the
theatre To-day IL thought to have been CHOSEN Tor
the outrage, IN view OF the fact that u Is the ami
versary OF the Legal killing OF the French Presi-
dents murderer. The authorities believe that the
men arrested for posting the Anarcnistic manifesto
are the authors Of tine explosion. ana every eflort
Will be made to connect them with the AFFAIR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
HOW SHALL DIR. CASTILLO BE TREATED?

HOW SHALL DR.. CASTILLO BE TREATED?
A PARALLEL TO CUBA's cAsE-AN ENGLISH PAPER
on THE REBELLION.
Washington Aug l6.-The appointment OF Dr.
Joaouin Castillo as Cuban Commissioner TO the
United States to secure recognition by this Govern
ment Of Cuban Independence Is a matter IN 100
embrvotic a state for action any decision as TO
policy Acting Secretary Adee declined 70 DISCUSS
n or ANYTHING with reference to It, II has been
customary to consider each case Of similar cnar-
acter according to the circumstances Involved.
A situation similar 90 that of Cuba was the CIR
cumstances surrounding the Commissioners sent by
the Gillian revolutionists 10 Washington durinS
the tendency OF the revolution in that country dur
Ing General Harrison's Administration The Inited
States Government refused 10 receive the commas
soners formally informally until after the rev
olutionists recognized belligerents. when
they were accorded official designation agents.
London, Aug lG.-"The Pail Mall Gazette. In an
article on the situation in Cuba. says that. though
Captain General Campos gets his 100000 men, CUBA
will get autonomy.
Havana. Aug l6-Advices from Santa Cara are
10 the effect that Government column under
command OF Major Zubias arrived on Wednesday
at the Natalia plantation in the Sagua district
rebels who were repulsed and dispersed. The rebel
loss is not known The Government loss was one
killed.
The town OF CumanayaGua. in the Cenfuegos
district has been attacked by rebels No details
Of the fighting have been received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
THE BIG SLOOPS MEASURED.
BOTH THE DEFENDER AND THE VIGIL
LIANT IN DRYDOCK
MR.. HYsLoP DOES HIS WORK. But KEEPS THE
RESULTS TO HIMsELF-MUCH INTEREST

MR. HYsLoP DOES HIS WORK. But KEEPS THE
RESULTS TO HIMsELF-MuCH INTEREST
SHOWN IN THE BOATS
The two champion yachts OF America the De-
fender and the Vig'lant. are in drydock at Erie
basin. They were measured yesterday. and II Is
said that there a good deal OF surprise when
the figures were given out 10 a select few. Az the
V.gilant was in first. and Mr.. Willard. who Is IN
charge OF her is imbued with the idea OF chivalry
in sport there will be change In positions before
Monday. at the earliest tomorrow because al
though the Nigiiant could vel! enough finish her
time in this mild purgatory by this morning the
Defender will be ready 10 leave 1t before Sunday
night. and the Vgilant's commander would rot for
anything compel the probable cup defender TO do a
thing that might imper her chances Of successfully
meeting Valkyrie Ill
I; only little after O'Clock when the
vigIlant was put In the drydock yesterday morn
ing. The Defender. owing TO a heavy fog that had
prevailed on the Sound the night before not
ready to go In until about 1880. The Nigilant
might have had the water in the drydock pumped
sutx but the courteous spirit OF Mr. Willard inclined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
A LIVELY SEND-OFF FOR CORBETE
CHEERS AND Kisses GREETED HIM AND Hi'
BRIDE AS THEY LEFT JERSEY CITY ON
THEIR WEDDING TOUR


James J. Corbett. the pugilist. and his bride,
known on the stage as Vera Stanwood. had rough
time In taking their train for Niagara Falls AZ the
Erie station in Jersey City Thursday evening
crowd OF several hundred persons waited al mo
station for his arrival there. and a number OF en-
thusiastic men and boys rode with him ire
ferryboat from the Chambers-st. slip. The crowd
cheered when Corbett and his bride appeared at the
station entrance. The effort OF the spectators 70
get near enough for sight OF the couple made
such pressure that Corbett. although assisted by
policeman. was unable to proceed. He returned
10 his carriage. Three policemen cleared passage.
through which Mr.. and Mrs. corbett with some
difficulty reached their train
Many OF the spectators acted unfriendly one man
whom Corbett waved his hand TO and appeared 10
recognize said
Goodby Jim. you cid stun. You going 70
night your last battle when Fzslmmons gets az
you"
Corbett pulled down the curtain OF his car win
dow. The window was open and the curtain was
repeatedly raised from the outside When the tram
started there were both cheering and Kissing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
PUNISHMENT BEFORE INDEMNITY.

HOW THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT WILL lhrAi
THE CHINESE MAssAcREs.
Landau Aug iG-In the House Of Commons to-
dav in replying to questions asked on the sub
too, Ceorce curzon Under Secretary for Foreign
Affairs said IL would not be advisable to raise the
question Of money compensation for the murder OK
the missionaries in China until punishment had peen
melted out TO the guilty persons. which was re-
garled as OF primary importance.
Paris Aug. 1C-The Figaro. commenting TO-
dav upon the massacre OF missionaries In emma
says:
We are nearer to-day 10 collective expedition
of European naval forces 10 the Far East IMAM we
were when the japanese armies were resoiu'ep
marching Picking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
SOLD A YACHT TO SPAIN.

Trenton, Aug. IS SPECIALIZATION +. Thropp
Sons boat builders here. report that the yacht John
T.. Thropp, owned by them, has been sold 10 the
Spanish Government, and will be used as dispatch
boat In Cuban waters Mr. Thropp declines to state
the price paid for the boat The yacht s three years
old. s. feet long with beam of 9ia feet She has
double compound engines and speed OF fifteen
miles an hour was guaranteed 10 the Spanish Of
ncias. Fifteen painters have been set at work on
the boat and tomorrow she will be taken through
the canal TO NewYork. where she VIII be loaded on
a Spanish vessel bound for Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
CAPTAIN j. Q. ADAMS DROPS DEAD

THE wErI-KNowS ARMY OFFICER STRICKEN
WITH APoPLEXY IN ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City, y. j.. Aug. B-Captan j. q
Adams Of the % United States Infantry, stationed
in Rhode Island. dropped dead last evening al tns
Hotel Boscobel. Captain Adams was on furioush.
To ,,s,,ed The hotel TO see a friend. AS he arose
70 90 he threw up his arms and fell back bfe-
less Death caused by apopiexy
Captain Adams born in New-fork on may
% ls4s He served with distinction In the CNt
War. being twice breveted for galantry IN action.
He was with Sh srman In the famous March 10 tho
Sea" and he also took part in the campaigns
AGAINST the Modocs and Nez Perces. He was u
,ineal descendant OF President John Quincy Adams
He was prominent IN Masonic circles. and was q
one time in charge OF the military branch OF GlraSV
College in Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17

until noon August g. and al the CLUBHOUSE I'LL ~
A. m. on the day OF the race. .. -, =
j. Arthur Brand. the London yachtsm,an: who o has
issued a challenge for the cup. VIII Ieave south
amnton for this city on September l. on board the
North German Lloyd steamship Fulda on the deck s.
swift 5-foot sloop yacht Spruce ~. which was built
expressly to contest for the Seawanha,ksa cup Inc
middle OF September. viii be open on,y 10 l5-foot
soops this year but next year the zofoot class VIII
be admitted as competitors for the cup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
ANOTHER YAMPA-AMPHITRITE RACE.
r. s pArMFR's AMERICAN SCHOONER WILL. fof
THE TlIRD TINE SAIL AGAINST FRED
ERrck W1IJs'S BOAT.

Ryde Aug Heterogeneous are in progress TOT
another race between Il. s Palmers American
schooner yacht. the Yampa. and Frederick Wits
schooner, the Amphtrite. As each OF the Doa's
has now won n race when p.tted against each
other the result is unsatisfactory to BON OWNERS
and a third race is proposed TO decide the SUI
periority OF the yachts
In the race for the cup offered by Lord lveagh
for yachts In cruising trim the Yampa won handy.
but was subsequently disqualified on the protest OF
Mr. Wills whose yacht second, for having
more than a regular cruising crew aboard during
the race. and the cup was awarded TO Mt. Mis-
Mr. Palmer then challenged Mr.. wills to sail an
other race for 100 gu,neas side. over the same
course and practically under the same conditions.
except that each boat 10 carry as many per
sons as she pleased. The challenge was accepted,
and when the race came off on Wednesday last the
Anphifriie walked away from the American
schooner, beating her nearly IL minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
CALLING OF THE PARIS POSTPONED.

London Aug iG.-The American Line steamer
Paris the shaft II which was discovered 10 DE
s,ra,rad Will, she was being overhaued at TIL
bury was scheduled to sail from Southampton Tor
New-York at ] o'clock tomorrow afternoon Dut'
oily because her repairs have not been com
pleted her sailing time has been deferred until
O'clock TO- morrow night. In the mean time ner
Intending passengers will go on board the 81
Louis where they will remain at the expense OK
the company until the Paris sails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
FOR A MONETARY CONFERENCE.

London. Aug ia meeting Of members OF the
House Of Commons interested In the currency Ques
ton including the Marquis OF Lorne and Sir William
Henry Houldsworh was held to-day. and It
resolved to appoint A Parliamentary committee to
promote the holding OF an International monetary
conference In accordance with the motion introduced
by Robert l., Everett in the last House Of Commons.
urging III. Government TO cooperate with the other
Powers in the calling OF such conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
FRAGMENTS OF FOREIGN NEWS.

Paris Aug 1.-THE funeral Of William 5. Nc
Murtry OF California who died suddenly IN this
city took place this afternoon at the American
Episcopal Church here.
Victoria. p. c. Aug 1.-THE Government steamer
Quadra. with Premier Sir Mackenzie Bowel and
party abroad arrived here yesterday. having COM
pletel an extensive tour northward
Quebec. Aug l6.--Word has reached here that
Mrs C. L Jay, OF Cambridge Mass. and OF
her canoemen. Joseph Audete. of ST Alban. Port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
SLASHISG RATES on WHEAT

Duluth. Mimi. Aug. 1S.-I.oca wheat shippers
we're informed to-day that Minneapolis was under.
selling this city at the Eastern seaboard by a fun
cent The freight war from the Twin Cities has
in the Northwest n Is said the 500 line Is
carrying wheat to the sea at i2-cent rate for ~
hounds. This II only two cents more Than inc
lowest all-rail rate ever known to have been
made from Chicago east
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
A TOWN DESTROYED BY FIRE.
-FOUR THOUSAND PERSONS HOMELESS IN
PRZYTYK, POLAND.

A CHURCH IS THE ONLY BUILDING LEFT-DE
sTRUCTION CAUSED BY AN rNcENDIARf'
Warsaw Aug. 16.-The :own Of Prxytyk. In me
Radomka district has been entirely destroyed ny
fire. A church Is the only building in the pace 'nat
not burned
Four thousand persons homeless ana arc
camping In the fields or about the smoking runs
OF their houses The fire was OF incendary origin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17
YACHTING NEWS AND NOTES

While expressing satisfaction with the lmrovel
sailing qualities OF the Vlgilant. +. A. william. her
manager. coniradicts the published reports tat he
had said she Is now fifteen minutes faster ger a
thirty mile triangular course tina formerly
Commodore Andrews. Of the New Rochelle Yacht
Club. has had his nagsAip. the swift sloop squa
thoroughly overhau.ed preparatory to u two seeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-17

Then The Defender people got IT abOu, o their boat Ssf
sides scrubbing her and gettl4 her ready for the
new coats OF paint she Is to have on at once II
esrel in is ali that it has been supposed 10 he.
The doesn't IKE pan There .ia were
day before the painters got TO work on her star
one particular feature Of the Defenders. atera-
tons in the drydock was the putting In OF new new
was badly split. fact that may mean much or
little. in view OF the recen. criticisms that have
that seems to be the rule on hoard the Defender.
The Defenders spinnake7 pole hung all day yester-
new coat OF varnish.
THE DEFENDER UNINJURED.
The eyes Of man. Of the spectators were fixed. as
soon as the disappearing waters of the dock would
permit on the Defenders lower parts 10 If by
any chance she had suffered harm in the running
aground at Newpor'. There WASH; trace Of
anything wrong there. Captain Half said it was
ridiculous to suppose that there would be. for the
Defender only touched a mud bank when she
had lost headway and so lightly that hardly Il
sailor on board OF her felt the shock. II was about
O'Clock when the water was all ont Of the dock
ana the spectators could again see the gallant
yacht in All her beauty. shortly after the sailors
No collections on the Defender bottom and soon
the whole lower part shone like old gold studded
here and there with bolts OF a slightly brighter
The collection Of amateurs about the docks in
Adrian Iseiin IT, John II. Hannah. Frederick Jones
Captain Nat Herreshon r; ID. Morgan; j. lie T.
nall owner Of the Minerva: Colonel Kane; Mr.. Cor
mack Edward Fish. +. A. Willard and Herbert
Leeds Mr.. Leeds said that he would like TO take
Mr.. Glenne, Lord Dunraven's friend. who IS TO
sail on Vakvre III, board the Defender. bur
that Mr. lselin had left positive orders that no
was to 80 on board the Defender. and he could
not do
Mr. Glennie who is q bluff. lkable EnGlishman
said that he considered II stupid to Try to criiicse
the Defender lie went on. In England have
often seen say of boat on the ways:
Won't she be a reachcr like a witch" and
aftcrward It would be found tina: all the boat could
ever do would be TO 80 10 wndGarl well David
Henderson OF the Glasgow shipbuding firm which
built Valkvric III was pleased with the appear
ance Of the defender but did not wish attempi
to criticsc her c. G.. Petersen. the Russian vice
consul saws that tie Defender is n marvel OF fast
and powerful construction Captain Barr said he
convinced that the Defender Is faster than the
Vieilan, but that he wants TO give her good
race as lies in his power. f. a. Willard said that
he would be pleased give full particulars as 10 the
measurements but he had been requested not 20 DO
50 by the Cup Committee. and that he could not
think even II il would no. bc a discouresy to these
gentlemen of doing anything that could possibly in
iure the chances Of the Defender In the coming con-
tests.