Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 15, 1887, Page 12

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE NO REST FOR WEARY | Oommoners All Worn Out Battling With the Orimes Bill, BUT LITTLE HOPE FOR RELIEF. The Irish Members Pluckily Working to Hinder the Measure. DRILLING THE GERMAN TROOPS. Berlin Crowded With Military Going . Through the 8pring Manoeuvres, EMPEROR WILLIAM ON HAND. Bome of the Effects of Spring in the Fatherland, THE QUEEN'S PUBLIC PARADE. Her Majesty Shows Herself Off to the Bi London Public and Enters the Mansion House in State for the First T Worn-Out Commoners [Copyright 1857 by James Gordon Bennett.] LoNnoN, May 14.--[New York Her- ald Cable—Special to the Be In consid- ering the present position of affairs one ele- ment of a personal nature concerning m bers cannot be omitted, It is the air of gen- eral weariness and fatigue over the entire house owing to the incessant strain placed upon all sections and parties since the open- ing of the session. Twice this week mem- bers havegone home by daylight after sitting from twelve to fourteen hours. The result 1s that everything is jaded in mind and body. In ordinary sessions members get occaslonal nights off without difficuity, but this year calls are issued dally detailing constant at- tendance even during the dinner hour—no rest, no holidays for anybody. 'The Irish members generally have no other business requiring attention and thus are able to devote their whole time to parlia- mentary work., Buta large proportion of the house consists of mercantile men or lawyers, who are little fitted for their daily dnties by sitting up till 2 or 3 every morning. ‘The consequences begin to be seen in the in- creasinz diflicnlty of the whips on both sides to having men down to the house, The Gladstonians attend in smaller numbers every week and the liberal-unionists are also dropping off. The ministerialists manage to keep a majority, Thursday night they sunk twenty-two in one division, the lowest yet recorded this session. No such unremitting work was ever vxacted from parliament be- fore over so long a period, with no prospect of relief, for as fast as the amendments to the crimes bill are wiped off at one end another series are tacked on at the other. THE ONLY SURK RELTEF. 1t is therefore difticult for any man to see when or how the bill can be carried unless by a resort to contrivanees not usual in English 'logislation. ‘The cloture does not answer the expectations of its chief pro- moters. Thaonly way of evading it is by multiplying the amendoremts, each requir- ing, incommon decency, reasonable time for discussion. Unless racourse can be had toan expedient sometimes adopted in con- gress—naming a given day for reporting the billand demanding 4ts third reading—all summer must pass without materially ad- vancing it. A proposition to this effect, it is said, has been under consideration by the government, but nothing has yet been posi- tively decided to any exceptional coup. ‘There will be a strenuous opposition, led by Gladstone, who Is keeping watch over the general tactics of the opposition, THE GOVERNMENT RANKS UNBROKEN. It cannot, however, be denied that the ministerial majority remains un- broken, Bright goinz into the lobby with themn early every night. There are no signs of a split among the liberal unionists in any quarter. The bili will undoubtedly be passed. ‘Tha only ques- tion is when and by what means, WORK OF THE IRISH MEMBERS, ‘The main brunt of the opposition thus far has fallen on Sim Healy, who sits hour after hour, undaunted by continual defeats, every ready with a fresh crop of amendments ana objections, making twenty or thirty speeches every night, as If It all were child's play. The other Irish leaders are In the back ground during the discussion, calling chiefly for subtility. Parnell has not once appeared. Dillon isalso absent. Dexton and McCarthy are here, but rarely interfere. ‘The committee work is harassing and tedi- ous to the last desree, but Healy sticks to it without flinching. The rank and file cf the Parnellites can dolittle more than vote when called upon, Though skirmshers, like ‘Tanner, are constantly ready to make sud- den attacks up the enemy’s flank, Once or twice angry seenes have oceurred and offen- sive epithets exchanged across the tloor be- tween the younger and hotter spirits, but usually we go on with fair good humor until the tirst streaks of dawn appear In the east- ern window 1O N THE COUNTRY FEELS. Meanwhile the public outside regards with fmpatience those protracted proceedings, and another session is slipping and no legis- lation affecting the interests ot the general community is even attempted. This cannot but cause great disappointment, and must end ultimately to the injury of the conserva- tive party, although the ministers are power- less, under the present cireumstances, to help themselves. The country has been promised certaln definite things. If it does not get them there will be bitter complaints. Still, the belief that Ireland is In a dangerous state leads the peo- ple generally to acquiesce In the suspen- sion of ordinary legislative business and prevents, according to my belief, any substantial growth of Gladstone's strength. From my own experience in various parts of the country 1 judge tbat the determination not to consent to anything 1esembling Glad- stone's scheme increases rather than declines. This, I am aware,.Is not Gladstone's own view, but last year he fully believed the coun- try ready to support him. ‘I'he bulk of the workingmen take the staud on the main- tainence of the union and will not budge an inch from that, ‘This determination must be recognized or any future scheme for giving lreland home rule will inevitably be shipwresked. Even in Scotland, good authorities declare that the unionist fealing s waking great headway, Chamberiain’s speeches pro- duced considerable effect and he has returned with renewed conflidence in his cause. Ev- crybody admits his reception was far more friendly than was anticipated Ip the very seat and center of Gladstonianism. If Scot- land Is weakening in its. attackuient for ity old idol, it will be ominous of that section of the libeaalswho cast their fortunes with him A MATTER OF UNCERTAINTY. All this matter is of some uncertainty till the next election, which cannot be brought about for some time. ‘The unionists will not consent to plunge the country in the excite- ment and expense of another dissolution. I do not see how the government can be beaten on any material question, Churehill, though opposed on the retrenchment principle, has cordially supported it when threatened by the opposition, will doubtless go on fighting & stout battle for economy and exposing many abuses in the public service, but as- sisting the government in its Irish policy. 1ii3 resolve to bring about a pure and better administration of public funds obtains the cordial approval of the country and in- creases the ranks of his supporters. RANDY'S PARTY OF REFOKM. “When the ministerial estimates for the year come under discussion yon will hear many things surprising you. Jobbery and corruption arein greater danger now than ever before and the only man we can look to to cleanse the Augean stable is Churchill. It any reasonable solution of the Irish problem is only possible the country would hail it with delight. We might then approrch the pressing questions now thrust aside. We should all feel like men emerging from some horrible nightmare when that time arrives. Randolph Churehill will lead the party of reform, and the day of governing this country by family rizht, private interests and official jobbery will have passed away. You will see the first steps toward brinzing about this result even before the present session is out. A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT. THE GERMAN MANGEUVRES, The Emperor Very Busy Reviewing the Troops. [Copyright 1857 by James Gordon Bennett.) BERLIN, May 14.—[New York Herald Cable —Special to the Brr.|]—New York would have thought itself in a state of seize if for a single day troops passed through the city as troops have been passing for the past week— Infantry, cavalry and artillery, marching to and fro so that from early morning to 3 or 4 o'clock In the afternoon the tramp of in- fantry and the rumble ot artillery is pretty constantly in one's ears. On busy Friederick strasse are found companies of infantry fol- lowing each other 80 quickly that the music of the military bands got sadly mixed up. All this comes only from the spring ma- neeuvres which bring to Berlin troops from all over the military district centering here. TIHE KAISER'S MILITARY BREAKFAST, Nearly every day of the week the young emperor spent the morning reviewing the troops, either here or in Potsdam. Last week he began the service by breakfasting at Potsdam with the officers of his reziment as guests with true German sympathy. A big cake, covered with ninety small lighted candles, was brought on after breakfast to commemerate the age of the emperor, who personally commands this regi- ment, This pleased the emperor so that he said the officers must also have some remembrance ot the day, so he himself cut the cake and gave each ofticer, with his on hand, a piece ofthe cake and a lighted candle. Then, that all might smoke, the kaiser lighted a cigarette anda smoking varliament began its session, Some what later the little five-year-old future emperor, the son of the crown prince’s son, in the palace opposite, also had his birthday eake with fine candles upon it and got with 1t his first suit of .uniform, thus beating his great grandfather by one year in begining his army service. AT THE PARADE GROUNDS, All through the week crowds regularly waited to cheer the emperor as he passed on his way to the parade ground. Wednesday, In spite of the raw day, his simple low horse carriage passed as usual, followed by several gorgeous court four-in-hand equipages. Once on the parade ground, the emperor cries “Good morning” to the regi- ments, whieh answer with a co- lossal ~ “Good morning, your ma- jesty.” Then, by skilful driving, the em- peror keeps a position to seo the whole re- view to the best advantage, ‘The infantry march and countermarch, but always toward the emperor, There are skirmishes, storm- ing of earth works, cavalry charges and prac- tice with new repeating rifles, all of which the emperor eagerly watched from his posi- tion close to the line, noting the defects and watehing the terribly rapid tire of the new repeaters with a never tiring eve, AN AMUSING INCIDENT, ‘Thursday the emperor again went to Pots- dam. On his way to the depot and old mar- ket woman created a good deal of amuse- ment by forcing a horse car, in which she was, to stop until the engineer passed. She was sunburnt, muscular, and patriotie. Rid- g on the front platform with her baskets, she heard the cheers announce the Emperor’s approach. The driver of the car was too busy to be npatriotic. IHe wished to drive on, but with a “Eh, wa wenn, upser kaiser commet wird, commet wird, nicht jafahren,” the old frau Iaid vyiolent hands on the driver and summarily stopped the car. She had a picture of the kaiser at home, she explained, and no st1 et car should prevent her secing her kalsor again, S0 the horse car passengers saw the em- veror pass and got a salute from him, after which a strong-armed patriot set the driver up in his place again and urged the horses forward to make up lost time. TOUCHING REVERENCE FOR THE EMPEROR, A pleasant feature of all this mulitary re- viewing is that, in spite of the severe and long-continued e involved, the em- peror is sostrong as to be able afterwards to lunch with bis officers, receive visitors. or make calls the same afternoon, Very touch- ing is the simple reverence shown every- where forthe emperor. A good example of this feeling 18 shown in a letter begzinning: “Dear Mr. Emperor,” which the mail re- cently brought to the place. A ehild ecom- plained that the fatherof an old soldier lamed in the Austrian war was now helpless, 80 that he, with four sisters and brothers, often went hungry, so the appeal made to the emperor was the most natural course for the child’s mind, and the emperor is uow having the matter investizated, GONE INTO SUMMER QUARTERS. Spring weather, though not too warm yet, has already had its effect, and noted people have begun to go into summer residences. ‘The Kaiser still stays here, but later goes to Ems. Gastien is said this year to be forbid- den by his physicians. ‘Tha crown prinee is already in his usual summer quarters at Rots- dam, and Count Von Moltke went Tuesday to his Keisan estate, Count Bismark goes to Ireland to see Lord Lonponderry. Prince Bismarek also soon leaves Berlin for his estates. ‘The latter, by the way, has been lately renewing youth by a horseback gallop throuch Thiergarten, with the result of fresh, healthy looks. which delight every one sceing him, It seems to show a certain lack of en- terprise on the part of the French pavers that these rides have not been duly tele- graphed as a preparation for a raid on Paris, GORY NEWSPAPER STORIES. Sacondly, the spring weather has brought an lucrease of heated comments by tho Ger- man papers on their French rivals. Almost every issue this week the Berliu pupers con- tained some story of French or Russian at- tack on Germans; from Paris Is given a thrilling account of Germans attacked on the streets: from Belport coine stories of Germans arrested as spies, or attacked by crowds of angry Frenchmen; from the Moscow Gazette 1s clipped a funny article deseribing battalions of carrier pigeons ana regiments of dogs which Germany i3 training for a march on Paris, Even, according to this comic Muscovite, Germany proposes to establish a regular canine school that every doz in Ger many may be trained to snarl for the father- land. All of which serves to slowly irritate Germans, more especially those who notice the continual ery of the Prussians, which is used in France as a term of reproach ir of the desired names of the German. As yet these articles lead to no threats from German papers, though oncintluential paper suggests, With a malicious chuckle, that France had better stop squinting toward Alsace-Lorraine and watch its own border yery closely. As a natural result of the liritation against France comes the news of a more stronger enforcement of the laws in Reichsland, the civil officers being replaced by those of tried fidelity. Persons who speak French, or edu- cate their children in France, manufacturers orrich land owners with houses in pans, all are under suspicion and subject to instant expulsion, it caught in any suspicious act. Quite a sensation was created momentarily by astatement In the Alsace journal that sev- eral great factories owned by French- men have their work people trained and al- lotted into companies so as to go over bodily to the invading French army. Although probably a lie, the story seems to show still some of the heated feelingalong the frontier. Their Relations Bec ing Friendly., BERLIN, May 14.—Oflicial advices from 8t. Petersburg to-day declare that there is a marked improvement in Russian relations Wwith Germany, and that the entente cordiale with Prince Bismarck, has renewed despite the polemic over the Austro-Russian treaty regarding the occupation of Bosnia, This statement conflicts with the. feeling in Ber- lin ofticial circles, and is Interpreted as in- dicating a dread of further revelations of new intrigue on the part of Russia, who, it is alleged, trying to induce Austria to abandon a German aillance, The origin of disclosure is now known to be the discovery by Prince Bismarck that Russia was making approaches for another secret treaty with Austria, with the object of di taching her from Germany, ‘The disclosur have effected its purpose of trustrating the Russian game and obliging the Austrian rnment to summarily refuse to consider any arrangement not known to Germany., LONDON'S GALA DAY, The Queen Enters the City With Pony and Pageant, LoxNDoN, May 14.—The city is ablaze with excitement this afternoon, the occasion being the v.sitot the queen for the purpose of opening the People’s palace at Mile End. ‘The route selected for the royal progress ex- tends from Paddington station, in the west- ern portion of London, to Mile End, at the extreme eastern limit. The distance is about eight miles, the Irish colors and stars being conspicuous in many places. The queen will reach Paddington station from Windsor at 4 o'clock. She will be accompanied by Prince Christian and Prince Henry of Battenberg and his wife and Princess Beatrice, She will be met by a civic escort, and with her escort will proceed in car- riages, escorted by a troop ot cavalry., The Jine of the procession will be guarded by 10,000 volunteers and 5000 regular troops, comprising artillery, infantry and cavalry, all selected largely with a view to brilliancy and contrast, their different uniforms as ad- ditions to the pageant, and 10,000 policemen. At tiolborn the lord mayor and civie oflicials will await the queen’s advent in the old city, and atter saluting her and forma.ly welcom- ing her to London, will proceed with her to the ’eople’s palace. There the Prince of Wales, Marquis of Lorne and Duke of Cam- bridge will receive her majesty. ‘The queen, in ner progress to the palace, will proceed throughout the section of London known as the city for the first timein wany years, and ‘her visit has aroused great excitement. ‘The lord mayor and municipal officers of the city of London went in car- riages from the Mansion house to the eity’s boundary line-Holborn, y alighted and awaited the queen, who wi riage. At the queen’s approach the I¢ mayor received a pearl sword from a sword- bearer. His worship lowered the point, con- eratulated her mn‘) on coming to the most loyal city and presented the sword to the queen. She took it and returned it. The lord mayor and_ retineu_then placed them- selves immediately in advance of the queen’s carriage and escorted her across the city to the eastern boundary-Aldgate, Thero they bade her farewell for a brief time and re- vaired to the Mansion house to wait her majesty’s return. ‘The queen procceded to ‘the People’'s palace and ascended the dais, where the Prince of Wales, Marquis of Lorne, Duke of Cambridge and archbishop ot Canterberry had assembled, the choir sing- ing the national anthem, The queen then received the gold key, Mme. Albani sang “Home, Sweet Home.” and the Prince of Wales declared the People’s palace open, The announcement was greeted with a great flourish of trumpe followed by the nrand choir rendering “Old Hundred.” — Sub- sequently the queen laid the first stone of the foundation, with the technical spoois attached,” of the People's palace, At the conclusion of the ceremonies the royal vrocession started on its return, By com- mand of the queen, the lonzest ronte back was tahen, the proecession moying off into Burdett road, going thenee along Commer- cial road to Oldgate. This deviation was orderel to please the eitizens, who requested it Arriving again at the city limits, the royal earriae was met by the lord mayor civie ofticers, and escorted to the Mansion house, whicli the queen entered in state for the first time in her life. ‘The lord mayor wore erimson and_ermine robes, only s sumed when the sovereign its him, condueted the queen to the weather was fine all day, American Art in Scotland. [Copyright 1557 by James Gordon Bennett,] EpiNnuiG, May 14.—[New York Herald Cable—Special to the Bee.)—The national gallery here, which American tourists may remember as in that Greeian building de- signed by Playfair on Princess street, soon have on exhibition Churche's *Niag- ara.”” The name of the donor, Mr, Kennedy, who bought it at the Stewart sale, is praised by every Seotchman, 1t is rumored that Mr, Carnagie, now on his honeymoon, is to be another art-loning Scotehman who will further remember the capital of his native land. The new picture, I hear, is to hang in the room where are Sir Noel Paton’s pictures, “Oberon’ and “Titania,” Wiikie's *“John Knox Dispensing the Sacremwent,” and Landseer’s “Rent Day in the Wilderness,” Mr, Kennedy's gift will forw the ficst Awer- ican works in the gallery, International Bicycle Racing. DON, May 14.—The first of a series of five bieyele races took place to-day between Howell, of Wolverhampton, and Woodside, of Philadelphia, the distance twenty miles, Woodslde at the beginning rushed” to the front, lead at the end of the first mile, whie! was made in 2 minutes and 48 second: t the end of the tenth mile Woodsice was still in the lead, but toward the close Howell gained and won by fifteen yards. Time, 1 hour and 40 second: it Aflirma the Agreement, Panis, May 14.—The Journal des Debats aflirms the agreement between England and ‘Turkey relative to Egypt. 1t includes the evacuation of Egypt by the British in three years. OMAHA, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 15. I887.-TWELVE PAGES. ——— | NUMBER 331 THEY DIDN'T GOME HIS WAY, The Reason Why MoShane Failed'to Secure Marshal Bierbower's Scalp. AN INCIDENT OF THE ELECTION. Death of Justice Woods and Much tion as to Who Will Be is Successor—Other Washington News. McShane and Patronage. WasuniNGToN, May 14.—[Special to the Beg.)—I have been waiting till the elouds rolled by, After MeShane left, a small por- tion of the sky was lurid with sulphurous ex- halations. Ben Hayden's southern friends in position were furious. They claim Lamar recommended him for Chadron, and then pronsed him Niobrara; then Markley has really many friends in the departments whom he made on two visits here. They boldly assert that he was promised Parker's place, and that the president had his name on the list, and when he was crowded off he was also promised Bruce's place. All these people are bitteron MeShane. They say he was the evil genius: that he came here os- tensibly for Bierbower’s sealp, and insisted that Euclid Martin, of Omaha. should have his place, But when Attorney-General Gar- land said that not another federal oftic holder from Omaha, and when the president said the same thing and asked MeShane to ne some democrat outside of Omaha, that McShane felt sore, and finally grew into a better humor and submitted to the inevitable and told the president he felt like the urchin who said if he could not have his picture taken he wanted to have his tooth pulled; he must have some diversiop, and he could not go back to Omaha with his tail between his legs and skin off by a democratic administri that he wust have som sealp. Then the president of- fered him three postoffices. McShane said that that was not an eguivalent for marshals besides, Vilas intended to appoint the new postmasters before he came, The president thensaid: “Ask for anything else in the Ne- braska democratic vineyard, except the head of ‘John the Baptisty to-wit, Bierbower”’— any place where he could find an oftice filled by a republican who was willing to let go: that Nebraska was so overwheliningly repub- lican he thought it would be treating that great state badly to remove or dismiss any republican. So McShane, npon inquiry at the land oftice, found that Miner W. Bruce, while here a few weeks and when here about a vear ago, had unhesitatingly told Commissioner Sparks and Secretary mar that he was not only willing but " desirous when they could appoint & man as his suc- cessor to yield any moment. Encouraged by this, McShane expiained to the president that Bruce was willing and ready to step out, valting the appointment of a sue- The president said he would cause y to be made, and if the facts were cor- tated he would, #xamine the papers and see who ought o be avpointed. McShane indignantly replied that he supposed he was to name the wman. The pr shl\'m replied he must appoint Markley there. He intended him for " Parker's place, but he had been euchred out of that, unu he was fairly en- titled to it. But MeShame said he thought it was understood he was to name the man, and it o agreed among his friends that a8 Bruce was from Knox county the new man should be Bune- steel, from that count late democratic senator from that distrlet, and who had lost much money m Keeping on foot a democratic m?mr. But the president shook his head and said he required other and ditferent reasons in appointiug a man in the service, holding that a public office was a public trust. Then McShane shook his head aud quietly said: “The devil you do!” and paused, and the president Inmsetl. Finally the president said: *1 will compromise the matter. Welna hasbeen strongly recommendod. is a Bohemian, and there are many Bo- hemnans in_ Nebraska, although they gen- erally are republici It will be a good point 0s,” sald McShane,. int politieaiiy.” 4 0 gtimly, “a publie office isa public trust!”” This trustrankled the president, and he said, sternly, If McShane would be satistied with Welna he would appoint him. MeShane sented, saying he must seem to have some ps at hisbelt when heretarned to Omaha; that the charter election would be held in a few days, and he muss hasten to be there. he president said : Cour mayor is now democratic.” Yes, said McShane, “and tne next one will be. My four thousaud majority wiil secure that.” ‘Then the President smiling, replied: “1f you eleet a democratic mayor there shall be a change in the Marshall at once.” McShane smiled all over and uttered “good—a public office Is a public trust,” and hurried to Omahatoelect a democratic mayor. But a few days thereafter there was a gloom In the White House, When the wires brought the intelligence that a republican mayor had been elected by nearly a thousand majority, Ben Wilson and some friends of Markley called on Dan Lamont, and he told them the above story ot McShane’s visit to the President, and 8aid he aiwavs thought, and Dr. Miller had often told him, that while McShane was honest, he had no decision or judgment as a leader; that there wus no ex- cuse in Omaha_going' republican unless Me- Shane’s stupididity—except Boyd, feeling that if it went Demoeratic it would stren en McShane, and Beirbower would have to go. Tnen they swore all around, took a drink, and vowed the President was right; that there was no part of Awerica west ot Illinois that w democratic President was bound to respect. Justice Woods Dead. WASHINGTON, May l4.—Justice William B. Woods, of the surrogate court of the United States, died st his residence in this city at 12:10 p, m. to-day. He was seriously ill in 1fornia about a month ago, but im- proved enough to enable him to come here. After his arrival he continued to grow worse, His d'sease was dropsy. He suffered intensely last night, but in the early morn- ing he apparently became insensible to pain. He was entirely unconscious this morning, and the only evidence of life was his slow respiration, It is understood to be the de- sire of Justice Woods’ family to have him buried in Olio, where he was born. The funeral arranzements have not been made. Justice Woods was born in Newark, 0., and after receivin g his primary education, was sent to 8 college, where he graduated in 1845, Subsequentty he studled law and bsgan the pra tice of ~his profession m 18 Entering the political arupa as a democrat, b elected in 1587 to the Onio legislature s made speaker, and was re-elected to ame body two years thereafter. After out of the war of 1561 he went the the breakin, into the military service as licutenant colonel of the Seventy-sixth infantry, s the war closed, whem he was bre general. e was musteted out in where he remained, peturning to legal duties and poi tical life, was chosen state chan- cellor for six years bat after serving in this position for two years wasappointed by Pres- Jient Grant elrcait judeeof the United Stat for the Fifth district, which oflice he held while residing in Mobile for a number of vears. His promotion to the suprewe court ook place in 1550, Speculation On the Suece ssion, WasniNGroN, May 4.—[Speeial Tele- gram to the Bee,|--Although Mr. Justice Woods, of the suptemé€ court, expired less than twelve hours ago, there are already a dozen candidates in the field for the place made vacant by his death. This is the first chance that President Cleveland will have to appoint a member of the suprems court. It is by far the most important ofiice lie has had to fill sinee his inauzaration, and he will doubtless take some time to mike his selec- tion, The gossip to-nizht mentious Secre- tary Endicott as a possible candidate for the ving until et major Alabaina, place. Justice Woods was a native of Ohio, although he liad been a resident of the state of Georgia for several yoars prior to his ap- pointment. His death leaves the south with- out a representative on the supreme bench, and for this reason it is likely that in choos- ine a successor the president will select a soutnern man. Garland is anxious for a seaton this honorable beneh, Llis friends say that his one ambition is to oce cupy & seat on the highest —court In the country. They say, too, that he has frequertly told the president that he de- sired to leave the cablnet for the court, These friends of the attorney-general also profess to believe that the president is in- clined to grant the wish, but in_spite of hopes* there is very little likelihood that the vresident would do anything so foolish as to appoint Mr. Garland. “Such an act would be suieldal from a volitical standpoint. ~‘The connection of the attorney general with the unfortunate Pan-Electric telephone com- pany was too flagrant, and it is not likely that the president would care to risk the consequences of such an appointment. L is mora probable that some good southern lawyer ‘whose —character has not been smirched by even the semblanes of crooked: ness will be appointed, but 1t 18 not likely that the appointment will be made for some months to come, Tha President Visits Mount Vernon, WasniNaroN, May 14, pocial Tele- gram t the BE| Some of President Cleve- land’s friends were surprised to learn to-day that he never visited Mount Vernon till yes- terday, and that he had not the least idea of the surrounding s of where rest the bones of the fathier and mother of this country., The president and Mrs, Cleveland made the trip upon the invitation of Mrs. Laughton and were accompanied by Mrs. Folsom, General and Mrs. Sherfdan and a few others, After luncheon there they returned to the city about 9 o’clock in the evening. Mrs. Cleve- land i8 now wearing a stylish gray cloth suit indaily dress. With it she wears a girlish turban hat, black trimmed, with light loops of black velvet in front. A black and white striped umbrella completes her half-mourn- ing toilet, Mus, Cleveland has delighted the hearts of the young ladies here, whose en- gagements have been recently announced, by promptly sending them a pretty note of congratuiation. She has a rare faculty in the wording of the preeious missives as well as in notes of sympathy reccived by ladies who have suffered family bereavement. Some of her warmest admirers are attached to her simply by the kindly expression of condol- ence ~ she sent them on these oecasions, which was prompted by a genuine sympathy .and in the rush of winter, when it ‘was pop- ularly supposed _she was busy with social matters. Mrs. Welch, who still remains at Oak View with Mrs. Folsom, resembles her closely and a most attractive face. She is slighter in figure and her hair is quite fair, gh the sisters are seemingly close to other in age. Little May Huddleston returns to her home in the west after school is over. She has been great company for Mrs. Folsom all winter. "Mrs, Cleveland will be with her mother much this summer. The Immigration Question, WASHINGTON, May 14.—| Special Telegram to the Ber.|—The state department is con- tinuing its search for information through its consuls concerning lmnmigration, with a view to laying the subject before congress when it convenes this winter and asking im- mediate action. An immense pile of reports have been received from all parts of the world. Ofticials at the department say the reports show that lubor troubles, oppressing laws and general dissatisfaction afford the object of tlie people for leaving their native lands for this country. It is not believed that from the characfer of lhakuonls comin here they are desirable ag mhabitants, an consuls in most instances recommend that the Inflow be stopped, as they state further that most of the countries yielding up inhab- itants to this country would be glad If we would forbid immigration for a Ye"od of say five years, when an effort will be made to keep the un‘ulln!iun at home. It is gener- ally believed that a bill will be passed early in the comine session to prohibit immigra- tion from ne:r.y if not all countries, Postal Matters, May 14.—[Special Telegram to the Brr.|—Postoffices have been estab- lished in Nebraska and postmasters ap- pointed to them as follows: Henry Feise, Celton, Cheyenne county; William I, Rock- ford, Minatave, Cheyenue county. ‘I'he time schedules of Nebraska star routes have been ordered chanzed as follows, on June to Turkey Cre Leav s, Thursdays and 30 a. m.: arrive at Turkey Cre Leave Turkey Creek Tuesdays, s and Saturdays at 10 &, m.; arrive a by 12:20 p. WasiiN ton to Aten: Leave Creighton s, Wednesdays andFridays at 7 a, t Aten by 530 Ihursdays litary Matters. gram to the Be ett, Third cavalry, is quite ill ut Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Colonel David R. Clendenin, same regiment, is commanding the post. Kirst Lieutenant Gieorge Palmer, Ninth infagtry, has been appointed adjutant of the regiment. to date June 15, to succeed First Lieutenant Edgar B. Robertson, whose term expires on that date. Army leaves: First Lientenant John E. Myers, Thirdarullery, Washington barracks, until June 2; First Lieutenant Clavton S. Burbank, Fourth Infantry, Fort Lyon, col- ored, ten days further extension; Major Anson Wiles and Captains William B. Ken- nedy and Thomas C. Lebs, Tenth cavalry, compo-e a board convened at Fort Grant, Arizona, to examine First Sergeant William H. Givens, troop K, Tenth cavairy, for ap- hointment as post quartermaster-sergeant, ! ospital Steward Thomas Hill, Fort Washa- Wyoming, S Nt James troop M, Fonrth Cavalry, six months to go abroad ; Sergeant Fredrick Grie A Iry, six months, to go Sergeant \Weilinan Moulton, batte ) days; Sergeant Charles man, company ' C, Fifth infantr months: Sergeant Alfred Wool, company 1, “Twentieth infantry, four montl " Henry company A 1ty -third infantry, two months, from May 20; Corporal David E. Stanley, troop E, Seventh cavairy, one month, from June 17, ——— Reciprocity in Canada, ToronTo, Ont.,, May 14.—A general meet- ing of the board of trade was held last night to discuss the subject of commercial union or reciprocity with the United States. The meeting was large and influential, represent- ing all commercial interests and trades, The subject was very fully considere but the debate was adjourned until nex hursday, President Darlin z and Prof, Goldwin led on the side of wider commercial relations, The following resolution was introduced : “Resolved, That in conformity with the sentiment of the Canadian ed intervals with g ¥ ny vears, this board regards as advantageous to the mutaal prosperity of th nited States and Canada the removal of every possible re- strietion upon international trade,and aftirms that the proposal tor a commereial union be- tween the two countries is worthy of the tull- est investigation and most earnest considera- tion of the Canadian community.” Sl Bishop Ireland at Home. St. PAvL, May 14.—Bishop Ireland reached home this morning from Europe, and rezeived a warm welcoue. He was pre- sented with & handsome carriage and a pair ol ine horses by friends resardless of dem- onstration. The bishop refused to be inter- viewed, - Bt A Stay For Grottkan, MiLwAUKEE, May 14.—Juoge Sloan this morning granted a stay ot proceedings until the next term of the supreme court in Grott- kan case. Grottkan’s bail was uxed at $2,- PATTI'S FAREW n She Sails From New York With Ex- pressions of Regrot. NEW Yonk, May 14.--[Special Telegram to the Brrk-|—The deck steamship Umbria was crowded at 10 da of the Cunard 50 to- v wlhen Madame Patti, accompanied by her niece, and with Signor Nicoline bringing up the rear, walked on board. She was also attended by some friends who had come down to say good-bye to her. She looked as radiant as she usually does on such oecasions and no trace of the indisposition that prevented her singing on Wednesday night was visible, “But I really was quite 1l she said to a friend who made some laughing suggestion to this effect, *‘1 have never been in the habit of disappointing the publie, and I don’t mean to begin at this late | date, However, it is no use recurring to that topic. _L always do feel very sad when leave New York, and on this oc- casion my regrets are even deeper than usual, for I shall feel as we steam out into the bay that I am hml\mi.' at it for the last time, 1 don’t think that 1 shall sing much longer. Indeed, my South American tour will probably end” my stage cares ‘Then we shall return to our home in Wale and live as becomes simple country folk As you know, as soon as 1 get to London give a serigus of concerts “under Abe ey’s management at Albert hall, and may appear in some operatic selections such as we gave here in the early part of the season. Afterwards, in September, I rest at my castle in Wales, and next March I start for that South American tour, to which 1 look torward with more pleasure than appre- hension.”” Over in Hoboken a similar scene was being produced, only the departing ones were in Henry E. Abbey, Mrs. Abbey and Mine. Sealchi.” Mrs. Abbey has al nost en- tirely recovered from her lameness. —~ TO BE BUILT. Two Railroad Companies Secure a Charter at S10ux City, SouIx Crry, la., May 14.-[Spocial Lelegram o the Bee.]--Altogether the most encour- aging prece of new that has been given the public in this city for a long time is the posi- tive announcement today that the Chicago & Northwestern and Chicazo, St. Paul, Minne- apolis & Omaha railroad companies had en- tered into an agreement with our local bridge companyto take the charter held by it and commence the building of a bridge across the Missouri river at once. Preparations hadal- ready been made for voting $300,000 tax by the city to assist an eastern corporation in erect- Ing the bridge, but the present arrangement is eminently more satisfactory all around. As a result the day has been a most exciting and active one in real estate and business circles. Much property has changed hands and it is confidently believed that the greatest boom of the northwest will begin next week. The ailway companies now agree to accept the charter of the Sioux City Bridge company, efund all money expended in preliminary suryeys, adopt the line and vrofiles of the bridge company and use the bridge com pany’s engineer, Mr, Morrison, in the con- structions of the bridee under the name of the . Sioux City Bridge company; that the bridge shall be open to' the use of all companies upon reasonable compensation: that the work shall begin as soon as the secretary of war shall aporove the plan and as soonas the old bridge company can turn over the stock and franchise, which they agree on their part to do. It1s now certain that the unton depot will be at the terminus of the bridge on this side. There is altogether a more hopeful und confident feellng here to-day than has ever before been experienced. "Sionx City"a " Board of Kquai Srouvx Crry, IA,, May 14.—|Special T gram to Tnme Br The city board of equnlization has been eungaged during the past week in legalizing the assessment of clty property. More than usual attention Is being given to the assessment matter this year, and the hitherto very honest estimates Wl be greatly increased. ~ A thorough and caretul revision all aros is being made. It is estimated thaton the basis of present figures the total valuation of city property will reach $10,000,000, The Strikes Practically Ended. Srovx Crry, la., May 14.—[Special Tele- gram to the BEE.]—The carpenters’ strike in Sioux City is practically ended, the tailors having come to an understanding with their employers some time xzo. Most of the car- enters have returned to work on the old nine hours. Buildingoperations are y, more new structures now being under way than ever before this early in the sea- son. — Got the Bounce. Ia., CEDAR RAPIDS, May 14.—|Special Telegram to the B —L N. Hazlett and James Wormley, manager and cashier of the American express oflice, have been bounced for banking on the company’s funds, Haz- lett has about 8500 and Wormley about $300, and both have skipped. Wormley weut with a female ot uusavor{ reputation. John J Russell, of the Sioux City oftice, is in charge, and the deficit has been ade good by the relatives of the absentee: THE FIRE RECOD, Distillery and Butterine Burned at Hammond. CirnncAao, May 14.—Shortly before noon to- day at Hammond, Ind., a four story distil- lery and adjoining butterine factory were de- stroyed by a which caught from a spark from a passing engine, The lumber yard of Williams Bros.. John Laws & Son's ware- house, and Sterris & Co.’s distillery were alsp destroved The entire loss is about $156,000; insurance ligh Factory Big Fire New York. New Youk, May 14.—To-night tire broke outin the hay sheds on Thirty-third street t of Eleventh avenue, owned by the New rk Central railr Before it could be communicated to Y gotten under control it Theodore B. Chase's grain and f Eleventh avenue, and to some sheds on Thirty-fourth street. ‘The flames extended from Thirty-third te ‘Thirty-sixth streets, aad sparks were whirled on to houses 700 feet distant, ‘T'wo brick build- ings on Thirty-fourth street owned by the Rochester Brewing company also eanghl fire and were destroyed, and about twenty horses were burned to death, ‘The Manhattan n ket building, among whose occupants are Armour & Co., the Chicazo Beef company and the Manhattan Beef company, was saved by strenuous efforts, ‘I'he ageregate loss is estimated at from $150,000 to $200,000, of which Chase loses about $35,000, A Steamer Destroyed, Bristor, R. L, May 15, =The steamer Em- pire State,which has been lying at the wharf of the railroad company during the winter pest, was totally destroyed by fire this morn- ing. ‘I'he fire was discovered about 1 o'clock. When the firemen arrived the flames had mad e such progress that it was impossible to stay them, and the steamer with all her furnishings and fixtures was destroyed. “Two men who were on board as ship keepers escaped with theis lives, losing all theireffects. The loss, inclnding that has re tly been put on hy tory to the excuision season, will probably reach §100,000; insured for $40,000, Bad Fire at Quebee, Quenec, May 14.—A conflagration oe- curred Sunday morning, destroying a tan- nery, lumber yard, machine and boiler werks, and causing a loss of $125,000, - Shot at a Priest, ArLpaxy, N. Y.. May 4.—~While Rev. Father Looney was hearing confessions in the cathedral this eyening Alice Craig enter- ed the edifice and approaching within about six feet of the eonfessional box, drew & re- volver and fired three shots at him without effect, The would be murderess was arrest 1 { eqa, BShe is evidently insane. O'BRIEN'S CANADIAN TOUR. He Receives a Hearty Reception on As rival at Quebeo, PLEASED WITH HIS PROGRESS. A Big Mass Mceting at Toronto Pro- tests Against His Speaking There—Cheers for Lans- downe and the Queen, O'Brien at Quebec. Quenrc, 14, ~Willlam O'Brien ar- rived in the city at So'clock, by steamer from Montreal, which left for Quebee yesterdaye O'Brien left the vessel at 10 and thought toescape in & cab unovserved, but as he stepped ashore “*Pat” Ryan, a policeman, Wwho spoke with a rich brogue, rushed for ward and grasped him warmly by the hand, “May the heavens save you, sir,” he exe claimed. ‘L would sooner have your little finger than the body and bon y“ Lans- downe.” at which O'rien smiled, ats from ‘Toronto continue to loom up bigger nn.: higger, and the editor of United Ireland and he peovle here who are best qualitied to assert that they ate only threats, The t significant fact that has yet transpired offer of Quebee men o send a Stalwark bodyguard of armed men to escort 'Brien to Toronto. O'Brien, who is anxious to do nothing that can be construed into violent action, refused the offer, which shows, not- withstanding the enthusiasm aroused,' that little excuse remains for ‘Toronto to create a disturbance. Perhaps the exact situation may best be ase certained from O'Brien himself. who spoke to an associated press reporter this afternoon as follows: “Up to the present the result has more than answered my most sanguine ex- pectations, om end to end of this provine of Quebee, although, of course, I have countered a good mnn{ opponents, I have not experienced the slightest mark of dig- courtesy, not to say violence. I have met some who doubted the advisability of our visit, but Lhave not meta single one who, having heard us, was not convinced that we had the amplest and most justitication for the course we have take I have been simply amazed at the extent to which the prejudice 5o unscrupulously aroused against us has been dissipated in the course of the briefest intercourse with the people. The fact is, of course, due not to ourselves, but to the absolutely unanswerable strength'of our indictment, “This result is, I think, thore oughly secuired that the Canadian people roe eognize that a case has been made which wust be answered. Not a single one of Lord Lansdowne's champions in the press have attempted to tackle the facts of the cone troversy, although Lord Lansdowne, many weeks ago, through his aide-de-camp, supe plied them with his version of the transace ions. Iis friends are reduced to two. ple neither of which will bear the light of rubu; public criticism for a moment. 'The fact is that as governor general Lord Lansdowne ig sublimated above all_eriticism from peopla whom he rules and who him. This is a doctrine 8o antipathetic British constitus tional law that I can scarcely imagine ho any person instructed In the rudiments of English constitutional history can for & mos ment propound it. Lansdowne's other ples hore washy one, namely, that his uth I8 closed against defense. ' His owm action and that of his agent utterly confute it. He was himself firat to resort to newspaper controversy on the subject hefore I had an opportunity, and first to make an exparte and disingenious statement of his side of the case before I had any opportunity of an- swering him. m"l( g'_ u are refused ulission to appear exerclse my legal a, what then **Well, I shall cermnl{ right and visit and speak at those places, ‘an they prevent you?”’ 'here is nothing in the law of Canada ta prevent me carrying out my intention, and while 1 should most deeply” regret that oug visit should be the oecasion of the smallesg interruption of domestic tranauility in Can- ada, I feel coercion, as a matter of “lite and death for nearly fitty cruelly oppressed ILrish tenants, to go right aheaa and arouse honesf public opinion against these atrocities. should be sorry to anticipate that these ru- mors of war have any serlous sigaiticance.” “But all the halls in” Toronto and Kings- ton having been denied you, does the law permit of open air speaking?” “Iam informed that by the law we are verfectly free to speak In~ the open alr, 1f any disturbance should now take place the guilt of it would be on the shoulders of the London Times, whose incitements to vio- lence against usare of the most brutal and unmistakable character, Its comments on our Canadian visit are of the same character as the incitements of Lord Randol Lilulm;!llll. which generated the u;m';lal riots. ‘To-morrow, O'Brien will deliver a speech before the local branch of the National leavue, and start on Monday for Toronto and speak there Tuesday. lxe will start the following day for Ottawa, where he wil' speak on Thursday, and, according to press ent arrangements, in Kineston on Saturday, Toronto Protests. ToroxNTo, May 14.—A public meeting was held thisafternoon in Queen’s park to proe test against William O'Brien’s coming to this city for the purpose of speaking against the governor general. ‘The meeting was ate tended by between 10,000 to 15,000 people. ‘I'he proceedings were characterized by the greatest enthusiasm and perfect order. Mayor Howland presided. After the mayor had read the proclamation calling the meets ing, the bishov of Algoma moved the firsg resolution as follows: ‘That this meeting reprobates the action of William O'Brien visiting this city for thy purpose ot exciting a hostile feeling agains| his excellency, the governor-general, on age count of the diflerence between his excele lency and s tenants in Ircland, ana ex- presses its entire and unabated contidence in the nigh character of his excellency, the Marquis of Landsdowne, and in his fitnes§ to represent her majesty in (‘anada-" ilis lordscip in movinz the resolution pro- tested against the great wrong, unblushing indecency and audacious impertinance about tobe perpetrated by 0’Brien coming to Toronto. "He said this fair dominion was not the home of rebels. O'birien’s coming was founded on falsehood and hypoerisy, H. E. Clarke, M. P, H., seconded the reso. Jution, which was supported by the bishop of Torouto and carried ainid tremendous cheer ing and waving of hats. Only about twenty hands were held up against the resolution. Prof, Goldwin Smith moved the second ress olution as fotlows: *“Ihat this second meeting 100ks with pere fect confidence to the parliament of the United Kingdom for a wise and just settle: ment of all questions in relation to Ireland.” He said that while wiliing to give all the benefits to Irlsh citizens, he wanted to be done with this trickling 'to the Irish vote, Speaking of O'Brien, he sald they did no want have his excellency attacked by men steeped in venom and with lips envomed with untruth, tev. Dr. Potts and Rev. G, M. Milligan rted the resolution, wiiich was carried ous cheering, only one or two hands being neld up against it, A resolution “carried that copies of these resolutions be transmitted to the governor al and Lovd Salisbury charged the true e in Ireland not to landlords, but to , who were nioonlighters, boy= Mayor Howland addressed t?\u meeting, thanking them for their orderly be- havior, urging them am'd cries of “Never” to kive O'Brien & fair Yearing if he came here. ‘Three cheers and a tiger were given amidst great enthusiasm, waving of hats foy the queen and Lord Lansdowne, and & vast multitude with uncovered Leads joined in singing the national anthem. Mayor How- nd sent the following cablegram to Lord Salisbu Tl Creat mass weetine at Queen's park, Toronto, reprobates O'Brien's mission and sfidence 1n Lord Lausdowne, s with contidence to the mm»)) went for a wise and just settiement of the Irish question. A Rec at Ottawa, OTTAWA, Ont,, May 1 he lrish cluizens and National league heve arranced 10 wive William O'Brien a joint ceception, The roller rink has been engaged tor bis lectuie, »