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VOLUME LXXXin..-2 N o. 31. MARINE DISASTERS. Steamer Ventura Wrecked at Rock- port, Mendocino County. THE VESSEL BROKEN IN TWO AND FIVE PERSONS DROWNED. Others Narrowly Escape a Watery Grave—A Tug Snnkand All on Board Lost in English Bay—A Boat Con taining Six Men Swept Out to Sea Through Golden Gate and Cap sized, Four ofthe Occupants Being Drowned. Pperial to the Rkcord-Union. Westport, March 27.—The steamer Ventura waa wrecked this morning at Koekport, Both the engineers, tbe . teward, ono fireman and one sailor were drowned. The vessel has broken in two, anil gone to pieces on the rocks. The fitst mate waa washed off the rocks once, and then climbed to safety. Theaeoond mate was wished off, then climbed upon the stern of the vessel. A rope was thrown to him, upon which he came ashore. Seven thousand live hundred ioet of lumber was aboard. A rough sea came suddenly while tho vessel lay under cable, tossing the vessel so hard that the crew were unable to cut the cable and save the vessel. All. OM BOARS LOST. BLAINE (Wash.), March 27. —A report has just rea lied hero that the tug Tipple of Vancouver, B. <".. was sunk with all on board in English Day Thursday. It i- supposed the vessel struck a rock aad sank suddenly. i-ovu m.:n j>kowxi:p. Sa» Francisco, March 27.—Six men stole a boat from the wharf this morning id went for a picnic across the bay to ausaiilo. On their way back the boat th • tide and swept out : trough the Golden <;,.te. When in mid hannel the boat was capsized by a heavy a and four of the men—.John Brown, Richard Costello, Jes c Carter and Isaac Hannah—were drowne !. Theothertwo, ■ _e<. u'dough and M. Marshall, wire saved. 3EIZUPE OF TELE SWAN. Judge Hanford Declares the Vessel Forfeited to tho United state*. Seattle, March 27.—Late yesterday : flemoon Judge Hanford handed down a •■•ision in the famous Behring Sea case iiiib-d the '"nited States vs. the schooner lines G. Swan. Tho schooner waa e_ .zed July "J 1889, and was condemned is forfeited to the United States for being . 1 in the business of killing lur als in the waters of Alaska, in violation Section 95_ of the Revised Statutes. schooner belonged to an Indian ua Peterson, and b< r with a crew of Mokaha Indians, un r command of a white man. Judge Hantord's opinion i 3 that for in great numbers make annual to Pribylotf Islands, in Bebring ■i, affording the natis inhabitants their ing a living. There is no >n, however, as to the validity of itntes. it i- claimed by the defense ■ -i.it the criminal laws of the ; i can have no force on the sea be . ond the limits of national jurisdiction, bbythe law of nations cannot ex ndbeyond a cannon-shot from shore; id, therefore, tue Government has no iwer to prohibit the killing or taking of animals in au onen sea, which is corn ton and free to the inhabitants of ad ■ns. Wharton says tliat national dominion may he extetl .<■•• over sea as well as : nd. Tii;- determination ofail que-tions lative to the extension and maiutc mce of the National Government is ith Congress and the President. Iti-. not for courts to decide these questions. "• he vessel is not especially privileged •cause her crew were Indians. Tliey ive only the same rights r.s other citi zens of tho United states. A decree of forfeiture of the vessel is ordered entered. SI P.I)UN DEATH. A Marysville Citizen Expires "While at tho Dinner Table. MAPYsvii.i.K, March 27.— James H. Bobinson, who has lived around this sec lion ofthe country for almost forty years, dropped dead in Crowley's restaurant at 1:3) o'clock List evening. He went into the res aurant and ordered a meal, and had commenced to eat it when he began to cough, and bent over on the table. Mr. Crowley, seeing that he was si.-k, sent for a physician, and when the latter arrived he pronounce.i him dead. On searching him he found some re ceipts for Stock lie had paid for in the Sutter ('inning and Packing Company. also some notes for money tliat he had out at interest. He bad two certificates posit on Decker, Jewett & Com pany's bank. One was dated March 16, 18Z&, ar.d was for fDoO; tiie other was dated JM arch 23d, and was ior $I*Bso. A small diary was found in his pocket in oneof pages of which was written: ;_._< i-t.> c reify that I _iv^ up the ghost and mv Dame :» Dennis. J. h. Etoßnreox. He had ?2 50 in cash in his pocket and a nickel watch. He was as jovial as usual yesterday and drank pretty freely in the early par: of the day, but sobered up in the afternoon. He remarked to a friend: "1 may die be fore July 4th. or I may die to-morrow." The deceased, who was well known in ity, was a native of Missouri and about &£ years of age. BA-1 HALL. Tae San .lose and Los Ansreles Teams Win Two Game* Fucli. s . n Fkancisco, March 27.—Ten thou sand people witnessed the game between Oakland and San Jose dubs this aiternoon. The game was not an ing one, on sceonat of the contest being ;i from the start. The superiority of the San Jose team over the Oakland Club, as the latter is now composed, was manifest at the b» ginning. The San Jose a batted O'Neill's pitching almost at will, and their sharp stick work was ail thai saved the game from being unin teresting. I j a B Letter lie.d imz game to-day, bat their hitting was Ldedly weak. <■• .-.• Harper, who was In the box for the visitors, had a slightly sore arm. and after bis _-ide took Uie lead in the find inning he merely tossed the ball over tbe plate, but even then the Oaklands found it hard to put ihe ball into sate territory. Several prorata nt baseball experts here agree that the changes made in the San Jose team improved it2s percent ..nd tbat Oakland must be strengthened in order to hold a leading place in tiio league race. AT LOS ANOKLES. I. ts Awe_n-Bs, March 27.—Three thou sand people witnessed the second) ofthe San j ranclscosto-day at thohand* of the Los Angeles Giants by a scon-co: \> to 2. The-San Franciscos knocked out iwo runs in the second inning, when Los Augeles followed.by piling up four ruus THE RECORD-UNION. in the first half of the third. Los Angeles again scored in the fifth, after which it was a series of shutouts until the ninth inning, when Los Angeles' heavy hitters again found the ball and added four more to their score. The game was exciting throughout, and was marked by a num ber ot individual brilliant plays. Saturday's oa.mk. Finn's team beat the Oakland- at tho Haight-stroet grounds on Saturday by a score of 4 to 1. while the Los Angeles Club snowed Harris men under at Los Augeies by a score of 10 to 5. NEWSPAPER STOCK SOLD. The Complicated Ailairs of a Snn Diego .Journal at an End. San Dxboo, March 27.—1t is expected that the complicated ailairs of tho San Diego L><u'ii/ Sua will be settled to-mor row. The stock of tho Sun Company was sold on Friday by a Receiver of the California Bank to Colonel E. J. Ensigu for unknown parties, and the plant was knocked down to Warren Wilson at the auctioneer's sale. Owing to the absence ol the I nited States Marshal, who has been in charge of the Sun property since its attachment by tho bank, the deal could not becloaed. Mr. Wilson is ex- Dected to pay over tiio purchase price on Monday. Only one Sun was issued on Saturday, the old one from the old Sun building, lt is thought that there will be no further trouble, though what tiie par ties a ill do who purchased the Sun stock is not known, unless they turn that over to Mr. Wilson. Woman I{un Over and Killed. Say Diego, March 27.—Word was re ceived at a late hour last night at police headquarters that a woman, whose namo was not given, had been run over by a street car on the outskirts ofthe city, and killed. Her head was completely severed lrom her body and tlic arms and legs were broken and the body terribly muti lated. It was found to-day that the woman who was run over by a street-car last Saturday night and cut all to pieces was Mrs. Ann Halverson. She had been j drinking, and got oil the car. The night j was dark, and she fell, laying in a stupor, ! and tho next car cut her head ofi. Three other cars passed over her before her body was discovered. Her head was crushed to a pulp, both legs and arms broken, and one arm cut oil. The street-car driver felt tho car run over some ob struction, but thought it was olf the track. Oranges Ruined by JFrost. Santa Ana, March '27.— A gentleman who has lately been to Riverside says that in the rear of the many packing-houses of ' that place hundreds upon hundreds of boxes of orangi a maybe seen where they bave been cast aside as worthless, in many groves the ground is literaUy cov ered with the fruit, which has suffered rrom frost, and they will bo used as fer tilizing material during the next year. Corner-Stone oi a Convent Laid. Phoenix (Ariz.), March liT.—Thc laying ofthe corner-stone of the Sisters' < 'on vent •took place in the presence of an im '■ mensecrowd this afternoon. Right Rev. Bishop Bourgade, Vicar of Arizona, ' conducted the ceremonies, assisted by Father Juvenceau and other prominent prelates. The building is to be of stove and brick, aud the most expensive structure ofthe kind in the southwest. Bain and Snow. BAKTERsrrELD.March 27.—Heavy show ers have fallen here at intervals all day, and from appearances the foothills and mountains have been likewise favored. 6BASS VaLI BT, March 27.—Ten inches of snow fell last night. It mostly melted to-day. At 6 o'clo k thi* evening if was snowing and raining briskly. Gold Mine Sold. PhcenlX (Ariz. . March 27.—A report reached here last night that the rich Har quahala gold mines, sixty miles north west of this city, have been sold by Hub bard & Bowers to a New York syndicate for (7,500,00-. Dwollinir-llouso Burned. Volcano. March 27.—The dwelling house Of .1. W. Lessly, situated on the road from Volcano to Sutter Creek, with nearly all its contents, was burned yes terday. Tiier- was -J small insurance. AMUSEMENTS. At the Metropolitan Theater this and to-morrow evening tho original Georgia Colored Minstrels will appear. At the head is Kersands, a performer who has appeared here, and each timo achieved pronounced success. In the troupe also ia Gauge, a notable female impersonator and male contralto; tho Coescent < ity Quartet; the specialists, ;tho Mallory Brothers, very superior minstrel comedians; W. I). Ter ry, a trombne soloist; Tom Brown, the character mimic, and James Crosby, the great wing dancer. The company is represents ! as especially strong through out. It is under the management of Rich ards t \: Pringle. A street parade by the company's brass band will bo made this forenoon. The Austin, Tex., Statesman says ofthe entertainment given by tho troupe: "It is a bright, clean and thor oughly enjoyable minstrel show. Its tm atest charm lies in the bet that it ad heres more to the true old minstrel than do most of the burnt cork combinations now traveling over the country. Min strels are intended to impersonate the n -gro as lie was and as he is—not the in troduction of specialties, as so many of the combinations now spring on the peo ple and call minstrel performances." • TES. Governor Markham has set out on a tour of inspection of certain public insti tutions, ilo will hist visit the San Quentin Prison. Spurious :._n coins aro in circulation. This tacts, however, concerns only a select few—"bloated bondholders" and people of that class. Chief of Police-elect Bodgers visited the City i'rison yesterday and inspected the various apartments and officers' quarters. He was impressed with the stench of tho place. George Green, Minnie Tobiifs friend, who is charged with having tried to "square" the hitter's robbery case with her victim. Frank Pierce, has been ad mitted to bail. A public installation will be held on Saturday owning next,at Turner Hall, by sacramento Lodge, Hermann's Sons. There v.ill aiso be a choice literary aud musical entertainment, An exchange from a neighboring : village, in its account of a recent wed ding, stated that '"the presents were oostly , aim hunmrous." A I aby-curnage Was prob iWy among the "numerous" gifts. The trial of Baby Green and Thomas Nathan, who mutilated Johu Orasser with a knife some mouths ago, because ' bo refused to give taeni money, will come | ttp before Superior Judge Cauin to-day. One of the electric cars ran oil the track lon Third street, near J. yesterday and j occasioned some slight delay, owing to ; the readiness with which tbese cars are : re\ sued, however, they are easily righted ;;i -viicii cases. Owing to the unsettled condition of the ter yestelday afternoon there was ; not the usual number ol visitors to the suburban resorts. Many who were on the way encountered a brief hailstorm ; and -bower, and returned. 3. B. Talken is missing from his home near Humboldt, Nev., and is believed to be o:\ this side ofthe mountains. He ie.t home tn 8 hi of snger under the be lief that he was being ill-used by one of I his partners, and the latter is here look i ing for him. SACRAMENTO, MONDAY MORNING, MAECH 28, 1592. THE EFFECTS OF WHISKY. Sensational Scenes at a Funeral in Ashland, Wis. A YOUNG MAN ATTEMPTS TO KILL HIS STEPFATHER Pnmor That Timothy ITopkins de ceived Ten Million Dollars' Worth j of Property la tho Compromise of tho Searies AVIII Contest -Five Men Arrested ln JJSew York Charged "With Being Connected With One of tho Boldest Bobberies Ever Re ported In That City. Special to the Record-Union. Ashland (Wis.), March 27.—There were sensational scenes yesterday after noon at the fttneral ol Mrs. Lang, who suicided Friday by banging. Her son, Frank Allay, got drunk, went to the Coroner's oliice, and over tuo dead body accused bis stepfather of having driven the deceased to suicide, saying, "I'll havo your heart's blood," but bo was held back beiore he could get at the lather witb a knife. The funeral was to be held in tbe afternoon. Tbe son came drunk, drove off the minister and de manded a priest, in tho confusion the body was driven to the cemetery at break-neck speed, followed by tbe son. ESTATE OF MI IS. S&ABXJES. Humor That Timothy Hopkins Is to Got Ten Millions. Nkw York, March 27.—A World Pitts field (Mass.i special says: Did Timothy Hopkins receive $3,000,000 or £10,000,i>.»0 to settle the contest over the will of his foster mother, tho late Mis. Edward F. Searies? Down at Great P.arrir.gton, where Kellogg Terrace, tho §2,000,000 home thatthe widow oi' Mark Hopkins built, but scarcely occupied, stands de scried, it is whispered with bated breath that the demand tor $10,000,000 was ac ceded to. A lady who was often tic guest ol" Mrs. Hopkins before Bhe became Mis. Searies Bald she knew Searies paid Hopkins $10,000,000. llojikins wanted $12,000,000 at first, it being supposed to be about half the value of the estate. He finally dropped to $10,000,000, and Mr. Searies w:is willing to settle, for she said Mr. llojikins had sonic damaging evi dence to produce had tiie case gone on. COUBSIJNG AT DENVER. A Caliiornla Don Winner ofthe Fourth l'Kze. Dekvkb (Col.i, -..lareh 27.—The inter state coursing match ended to-day. Tho last race of yesterday, which was unde cided, was run to-day and won by Me- Clellan. To-day in the second series C. X\ . White's \ ans _b neral won from W. Shaw's June; 11. C. Lowe's VVill-o-the- Wisp won from D. L. Levy's Shamrock Lass; Levy's Baron Walkdon beat Lowe ■ Prince Charlie: Lowe's Littie Climber won from M, If age's Fleetfoot; Twister won from Levy's George B. MeClellan, Iv the third series Lowe's Little Climber beat Levy's Baron Walkdon. Tbis ended the courting. H. C. Lowe of Lawrence was awarded first, second and third prizes, and D. L. Levy of sjan Lraiuisco took the fourth prize. A CIIAJNGE OP HEART. Gray Thrown Overboard In Favor ol Cleveland. Indianapolis, March 27.—Tho Indian apolis Sentinel, which has heretofore sup ported Governor Gray, will to-morrow morning demand that ho withdraw from the Presidential race in favor of Cleve land. Among other things the editorial will say: Tho Sentinel has taken special pain;, to ascertain the drift of 1 lemocratio opinion on the Presidential question, and has discovered that it is overwhelmingly for Cleveland. Taking the State through out, it is an exceedingly modest estimate to say that seventy-live per cent, favor Cleveland against the field. Ninety per, cent, are for him against anybody," bar ring Gray. HOLD ROJUBTCJRY. Pipe Factory Looted ofa Large Quau- tlty of Goods. Nkw Yoke, March 27.—The police to- ' day arrested five men said to have been implicated in the boldest robbery here since the looting of the Manhattan Bank. The John Fredericks meerschaum pipe factory was entered last Sunday and at least a wagon-load of property carried off. The shutters of the window through which the burglars enterod were replaced, and the police knew nothing of the rob bery till it was reported to them. Tlio prisoners are George Speck, alias George Smith; Allan Howard, alias 'Chicago Kid"; Frank Bamberger, alias "Pop; David Collins, alias "Dave," and John Goil. Gerrymander Law to Bo Tested. Houmiton (Mich.), March 27.—As a resuit of the recent decision of the Wis consin Supreme Court upon the consti tutionality of the legislative Apportion ment Act, the "gerrymander" law of this State will bo brought before the highest tribunal for a decision upon its validity. The Republican County Convention, which met here yesterday to elect dele gates to the State Convention, appointed a committee for the purpose. Ihey will bring up the "gerrymander" of Hough ton County, where Calumet Townsnip was put in the legislative district with Keweenaw. • Effects of a Storm. Omaha (Neb. I, March 27.—Traces of yesterday's storm are numerous through out the city. This morning telephone and telegraph wires were strewn every where, and tbe city railroad system is in s bad condition. Gangs ol men were put to work to-night. Order is largely re stor 1. The motor trains are running as i.-.i_al.and tho electric light circuits turned on. Telegraphic communication has been established, and business is being handled as usual. Terribly Slashed Witb a Razor. PATEBaON ;tN. J. : , March 27. — Leo ' aud Peter Preso.to, brothers, wero escort ■ ing two young women of ill-repute from a dancehouse early this morning when William Farrell, a member of tho noto ! rious "Cream gang," asked one of the j girls to accompany him. A row ensued, I durine which Farrell was terribly slashed ] with a razor by Leo. iarreli is in a crit j ical condition. The Preseltos and girls \ ; were arrested. Spreckels Joins tbo Trust. Philadelphia, March 27.—The Clans j Spreckels Sugar Refinery was formally' > turned over yesterday to the sugar trust, j ; in consideration of t.7,< tkt.nou in tru<t cer i titicate>. The transaction was conducted ! between Treasure! Searies of the trust 1 aud Claus Spreckels personally. Somo time during fhe com ing week Mr. Spreck els will leave Philadelphia for San Fran cisco, where he will remain. Drunk and Disorderly. Nkw Yowl, March 27.—8. L. Upshur, j a friend of •'•. Coleman Drayton, who of fered his services as Mr. Drayton's second in anticipation of a duel with Barrowe, was early tbis morning arrested and locked uy in tbo station-house, charged With being drunk and disorderly. In tbo police station to-day JVir. Upshur was ar raigned and discharged. * Boodlo Investigation. Chicago, March 27.—At a meeting of the Commercial Club last night a resolu tion was unanimously adopted directing the appointment of a committee of tive members ofthe club to givo active assist ance to thoso now engaged in carrying ou the boodle investigation. Chocolate Works (Jutted hy Firo. PiiiLADKT.rHiA, March 27. -The plant of H. O. Wilber it Sons, manufacturers of chocolate, was gutted by fire to-day. Tho origin of the lire is a mystery. The loss will reach folly (200,000; nearly all cov ered by insurance. Wortt of Burglars. Omaha, March 27.—A five story build ing, occupied by the Omaha Hardware Company, was destroyed by fire this morning, causing a loss of (200,000. It is thought the lire was the work of burglars, who resorted to arson to hide their crime. Heavy Wind and Rainstorm. AsuniY Pahk (N. J.), March 27.—A heavy wind and rainstorm prevailed all day along the coast. No wrecks are re ported, although the wind blows strongly on the coast. Pennsylvania Coal Operator Bead. Puii.AnKT.iMiiA, March 27.—Informa tion was received here to-day that Aric Pardee, one of Pennylvania'a greatest coal operators, died to-day in Florida. Another Murderer to Be Executed. Sing Sing (&. V.), March27.—Jeremiah Setto, v. ho murdered Luis Frankelosa in Brooklyn, will be executed to-morrow morning at about 11 o'clock. Engines and Cars Smashed. MaKSFTB&O (O.), March 27.—A freight wreck on the Erie road this morning smashed two engines aud twenty cars, causing a loss ot {120,000. JDaath of im Editor. Kansas Crrv, March :j7.—Dr. Mum ford, editor of the Kansas City Times, died here tbis evening. WALT WHITMAN. TLTE VEJVEP.ABJLE POET JOINS TIIE SILENT MAJORITY. 110 Passed Away Calmly nnd Peace fully, Like a Child Asloep, at Ills Home In Philadelphia. PitiLAOELVirtA, March 27.—Calmly and peacefully, like a child falling asleep, Walt Whitman passed away last evening. He had been weaker than usual for some days past, and had a sinking spell Friday night, but recovered somewhat. Again at half-past I o'clock in the afternoon he began to sink. I»r. Alex. McAllister reached tbe dying man's bedside shortly alter. The doctor lound the aged poet in a dying condition. He asked tho patient if he suffered any pain, and ho whispered the answer "no." Threo minutes be:..re death he said to au attendant, "Weary, shift." They were the last words uttered by Mr. Whitman. His breathing came fainter and fainter, and at exactly 6:43 p. .m. he passed away. At the timo ol the "good, gray poet's" death his bedside in the little frame cottage was surrounded by a littlo group comprising Thomas i.. ilarned, his close friend; Horace L. Trab bet, his Secretary; Dr. McAllister, and his housekeeper and a faithful male at tendant. I'CNIJHAL ON V.'KDNESDAY. Camden (N. <?.), March 27.—The funeral of Walt Whitman will take place Wednesday. Al ihe autopsy held to-day the organs of tho poet were found in a state of disease that should, by all laws of medicine, have killed him years ago. BNSHBOUJDKP IN GLOOM. Puilaiu-li'Ula, March 27.—The quaint little homo ofthe "good gray poet," at 328 Meckle street, Camden, was enshrouded in the deepest gloom to-day. Ats:Bo P. m. Drs. Alexander, McAllister and Dan iel Longa.re and two other physicians met at the poet's house to perform the autopsy. They were met by Lawyer Horned, who stated to them the objec tions of George Whitman to a' post mortem. The physicians thoroughly dis cussed the matter. Their purpose was not a satisfaction of professional curiosity. They said they believed that tho autopsy of Whitman would be of great value to science. He suffered from bronchial pneumonia, and had survived for months when his con dition at one time indicated that he could survive but five hours. He suf fered from mysterious pain in the left side for years, which hud been diagnosed as a cancer. It was desirable to know whether this was true or not. It was also desirable to know whether there were any evidences in his braiu of the strokes of paralysis from which lio suffered a year ago, and other facts. The importance in tho interests of medical science might be shown. The physicians stated that they had discussed she subject of a post mortem examination with Whit man last December, and be had assenedt to it. Walt Whitman was born of an English father and a Dutch mother at Hunting ton, Long isiand, N. V., on the gist ol May, 181 ft At dilferent times ho was a lawyer's clerk, a doctor's clerk, a type setter, a teacher, a reporter, an editor, a farmer and a house-builder. In pursu ing such avocations ho traveled ail over this country, seeing every large moun tain and river and lake, and getting a good general idea ofthe principal com munities. In 1«02 he went t.» the front with the army, aud his ministration among the wounded made his name- al most famous as an humanitarian. "Alter the war he had several smaii Government positions. lv 1864 he began to write his compo sitions, which were so original that no one understood or appreciated them. In 1855 be published twelve compositions under the titlo of "Leaves of Grass." He himself helped set the type. The b< ok attracted no notice, but "Whitman was in no wise discouraged. He added new pieces whenever tiie inspiration came, and year alter year issued new editions of the "Leaves of Grass," gain ing auditors with every issue, until it be came a volume of 283 poems. in an appreciative sketch of Mr. Whit man, li. Buxton Fonnan says; "The term poet does not fully describe V alt Whittr.an;ibc prophet would come nearer. Ot all optimists he is the most absolute; bis faith in the ultimate pertection of the scheme of things never wavers; he sees promises of eventual good in ali that is evil—uay, he even discovers a present got.d in what is evil; he will hear of no annihilation of the individual and no ulti mate loss or failure Of any human creature, and it ;s the endeavor of his writings to inspire every man and woman with a sense of his or her personal dig nity. Nothing of tho nature of a com plaint has ever proceeded from him." SALISBURY'S LATEST REPLY. Conditions Under Which He Would Renew the Modus Vivendi. GREAT NUMBER tt \OVISOS IN FA /OR OF B. SH ti 3JECTS. Thoi ropplng of Mi bos on a Barrel of Oil at Barcelona Causes tho De struction of Sovtyi Vessels—Anarch ists Attempt to Blow Up tho Itesl donce of Ono of tho Prosecuting Counsel in the Beoent Trials at Paris-Tho Building Badly "Wrecked, But tho Occupnnts Escape Injury. Sprolnl 10 the Krconn-TJ-fTOW. London, March 27. — Lord Salisbury, under date of March 2«th, replied as fol lows to Sir Julian Pauncefote in response to Mr. Wharton's note of March 22d. Ho says: Notice has been given the owners of ships sailing for Behring Sea that the agreement to arbitrate and the immediate arrangements under discussion between Great Britain and the United States may affect the liberty of sealing in Behring Sea. They have had notice of their iia bilityto interruption, and will sail sub ject to that notice. Tho question of time, therefore, is not urgent. Wo concur iv thinking that when tho treaty is ratified our contract will be governed by your note of Juno 11, 1890, but when it is rati fied both parties must admit that the con tingent rights which both desire to pro tect becomes vested in the other. We think tho prohibition of sealing, if it stands alone, would be unjust to Brit ish sealers, if the arbitrators should de cide adversely to the United states. We ar- willing, however, that wheu the treaty is ratified to agree to an arrange ment similar to last year, ii tho United States will consent that ihe arbitrators, in the event of a decision adverse to the United States, assess the damages in iiieted on the British sealers during tne pending arbitration, and in the event ofa decision adverse to Great Britain, assess damages which tho limitation slaughter shall during the pendency of arbitration have m hie ted on tho United States or its lossor. As an alternative, we are willing, after the ratification of the treaty, to prohibit sealing in the disputed waters, if the ves sels be excepted from prohibition which produce a certificate that they have give n security for such damages as the arbi trators may assess in ease the decision is adverse to Great Britain, the arbitrators to receive necessary authority in that re spect. ln this case tho restriction of tbo slaughter on the islands will not, iv point of equity, be necessary. Her majesty's Government is unable to sco any othor than these two methods of restricting seal hunting in tbe disputed waters during arbitration, which would be equitable to both parties. Later, a note from Rord Salisbury to Sir Julian Paunceforte, under date of March _t3th, says: "With further refer ence to your telegram of March 23d, 1 am not prepared to admit, as I gather the President thinks, that we object to arbi trate or having jurisdiction Co award damages Inflicted m tbe past by the party against whom tiie award is given. I only objected to her .majesty's Government being liable for actions they had not com mitted. "1 am ready to cousent to referring on this point the following terms in tho case: [f the arbitrators decide in favor of the British Government, they may ask that they further decide whether tho United states Government since 1655 has taken any action in the Behring Sea directly inflicting a wrongful loss on British sub jects, and also to assess damages incurred thereby; that in caso tho arbitrators de cide in mvor of tho Government of the United Slates, they may asJc them to de cide further whether the British Govern ment since 1885 has taken any action in Behring Sea directly inflicting a wrong ful loss on the United States and their losses, and if so, assess damages incurred thereby." NOTHING TO GIVE TO THK I'URLIC. Washington, March 27.—Salisbury's reply to Acting Secrelary Wharton's note Of the 22d inst. expressing tho hope oi the President that Lord Salisbury would give prompt and friendly assistance to a renewal of last year's modus Vivendi for the protection of seal lite in Behring Sea, was laid before tbe President this after noon. It bears date of the 28th, and was received by Wharton to-day through Pauncefote. When Wharton laid it be fore tho i'resident he had a brief talk with him regarding tho contents. Neither the President nor the Secrelary would in dicate through the press the nature ofthe communication. pauncefotk's rotes. Washxxoton, March 27.—Pauncefote's note of June 14, is.v, to IJlaino, referred to in Salisbury's letter of the26th, ex- I pressed his regrets at tho failure to re- i ceive assurance that during the negotia tions for the settlement oi the seal fish ery question, British vessels would not be interfered with by United Statu I rev enue cutters in Behring Sea outiide of territorial limits: protested against such interference with British vessels, and said that her majesty's Government learned with great concern that the Government of the United States issued instructions to revenue cruisers about to be dis patched to Behring Sea under which the vessels of P.ritisb subjects would again be exposed in the prosecution of that legitimate industry on tho high seas to unlawful interference at tbe hands of American officers. "Her majesty's Government is anxious to co-operate to tho fullest extent ol their power with the Government of tne United States iv such a measure as may be found expedient for the protection of the seal fisheries. They at the present moment were engaged in examining, in j concert with the Government of the I United States, the best jnethod of arriv | ing at an agreement upon the point, but ■ they cannot admit the right ofthe United I States of their own solo motion to restrict i lor this purposo tho freedom of navigu i tion in Behring Sea, nor enlorce their municipal legislation against British ves j sels on the high seas beyond the limits of their territorial jurisdiction. "Hor majesty's Government was, there , fore, unable to pass over without notice the public announcement on the part of the Government of the United States to j renew their a.ts of interference with BritisU vessels navigating outside the j territorial waters of the United States, of I which they previously have had to oom > plain. "Tho undersigned, in consequence, is instructed to formally protest against such interference, and, therefore, that her Britannic Majesty's Government must j hold the Government ofthe United States responsible for the consequences that may ensue from any acts which aro con ; trary to the established principles of in t-inalional law." ANARCHISTS IN FRAJXCF. Attempt to Blow Up tho Residence of an JKnemy to Their Cause. Paris, March 27.—At 8 o'clock this morning a dynamite explosion occurred at 3J Rue Clichy, where resided M. Bul- lot, one of the prosecuting counsel in tho recent anarchist trial. The explosion was immediately followed by a frenzied shriek from tlio occupants of the build ing, who wer© in bed at the time. The main staircase was completely wrecked. A number of half-dressed women ami children escaped hurriedly by tbo servants' staircase. The fire brigade ex tinguished the small fire in tho debris and rescued tbe inmates. Seven persons wore seriously injured by an infernal machine apparently de posited on the door of the second tloor, whicli was occupied by M. Bui lot. The whole interior of the building was wrecked, and in two adjacent houses, all doors and windows wore smashed. Much furniture wa- broken Into fragments, and the courtyard strewn with debris. Sev eral workmen engaged on a new building opposite were injured by living fragments of stone und glass. Ministers Loutietand Ricard visited the scene during the day. M. liullot and family escaped uninjured. The explosion caused intense excite ment throughout the city. Nobody feels safe. Late to-night the gendarmes found an infernal machine at ivory barracks and quenched the lighted fuse. The police continue tho search of an archists' haunts and the seizure of anarch istic publications. Two robbers named Mar, and two brothers named .Matthiou, accomplices of Ravashol, have been ar rested. MURDERER DEEMING. Said to Have Confessed to Two of tho Whitechapel Crimes. Melbouunk„March 27.—The A rgtu snys Deeming has confessed to tho murder of his wife and four children at Dinham Villa, Kainhill, near Liverpool, and that he has also confessed to the murder and mutilation of tho last two women whose bodies were found in the purlieus of WhitechapeL Deeming's appearance closely tallies with the description given of the Whitechapel fiend, "Jack the Hip per," and, although he does not admit killing the other Whitechapel victims, it is believed that when he finds all hope of escape from the clutches of the law cut oil ho will confess not only to those mur ders, but to others of which tho police know nothing. AT'IE.MPTS TO LYNCH DJEBJMING. Ai.hany (Australia), March 27.—Deem iul's journey from Perth to this city, where he is to embark for Melbourne, v, as notable for a series of exciting scenes. Frantic rushes were made for tho train wherever it stopped. Tho windows in Deeming's carriage were broken, and great efforts were made by the people to lynch him. The women were especiaUy violent. Daring the journey the prisoner had several fainting fits. Returning consciousness was marked by violent struggles, which re quired men to hold bim. He became more quiet toward the end of the journey ;utd was transferred to the jail quietly, but had another lit during the night. BLAZUN'C PETROLEUM. Seven Vessels Burned Through Drop ins Matches on a Barrel of Oil. Barcelona, March 27. — During tho transfer of petroleum to-day matches were accidentally dropped on a barrel of oil. The lighter was instantly ablaze, and the men bare^ had time to escape before the vessel alongside was also in llames. Tho timbers of the hull soon broko away, and the blazing petroleum converted the water in the harbor into a sea of lire. Many vessels escaped, but seven were encircled by flames aud de stroyed. They were the Thyra, t assila, Kabano, Walter, Piacom, tuc man-of war Lepante and the launch Ciamen. The loss is enormous. No personal injury is reported. The.spectacle iron, the shore was ono of terrible grandeur. Self-Crncillxlon. BERLIN, March 27.—From I.onigsburg, in Hast Prussia, comes a story oi'the self crucitixion of a religious niauiae named Pusclike, residing at itulack. Tho man bound his legs together, drove nails through his feet into tho ground, and then, lying stretched out on his back, nailed his left hand to the ground, after which he stabbed himself repeatedly in the chest with his right hand. His wife found him unconscious, ln spite ofthe severity of the injuries ho may possibly recover. Disastrous Storms in Great Rrltaln. London, March 27.—Severe storms aro again reported in North Wales, England and Scotland, with drifts of snow two to live feet high. The snowstorm is terrible Off Berwick, and it is feared the New castle steamer, Hohnrook, has foundered. with a loss of twelve lives. A mangled body bas been washed ashore there, ami a portion of tho vessel and masts is visible from Berwick. Reported Troubles In Venezuela. Washington, March 27.—The State Department is still without information from Minister Scruggs, at Caracas, con cerning the reported troubles in Vene zuela. The same condition of atl'airs ex ists at the Venezuelan legation in this city. At Death's Door. Tokonto, March 27.—Hon. Alex Mac kenzie, ex-Liberal Premier of Canada, who has been in precarious health for ■ome time, is not expected to live through the night. ELECTRIC FLASHES. Brief Toletrram* From Various Por- tions of tho Globe. Several eases of cannibalism has been discovered in Cairns District, Queens land. Tho President has signed tho Act to set apart a tract of land in California for the use ofthe Lick Observatory. Minister Whitblaw Refd and Mrs. Reid sailed for the United Mates Saturday morning on the steamer La Champagne. Judge Willis, a pioneer of California and well known throughout tiie State, was stricken with paralysis at San Ber nardino Saturday night. His life is now despaired of. The Canadian Pacific Company and the striking employes havo accepted tbe com promise proposed by the committee of engineers, which is: A day's work of eleven hours, $2 90 per 100 miles, twenty five cents an hour for conductors and sev enteen cents for brakemen, overtime. The village of Level, in the < 'anion St. Gall, Switzerland, has been almost en tirely wiped out of existence by fire, j More than sixty cottages have been de- j Btroyed and at last accounts the nre was Still raging. The people are utterly help- ! less to stay the progress ofthe Qami s. Dr. J. F. Hughes, a well-knov< n physi- ! dan, was killed Saturday on Coronado beach under peculiar circumstances, lie I and a companion were driving alone the i beach, when the horse became frightened and jumped to one side. Hotii men were holding their guns between their less, and in tho confusion that followed the lines caught on the bamm. rs of Hughes! gun. Ttie loads were discharged and tore a terrible hole in his chest, neck and face; in fact, nearly the whole side of his ! face waa blown ofl. He died instantly. Many horses in and around Boise City, Idaho, have a peculiar disease, resem bling tbe grip in men and women. It is quite deadly, horses dying in from ten to twenty-four hours after taking it. Itis not known yet whether it is contagious. The disease first appears in the throat of i the horse, and tho animal becomes so i choked np that it cannot stand. The I malady then spreads to the lungs, an eruption appearing on the. outer skin, and death soou follows. Several valuablo I horses bave died there from the disease. I whole jko. 15,740. BLAND'S SILVER BILL. Yet the Cause of Much Uneasi- neas iv Political Circles. A FIGI-IT TO A FINISH EXPECTED TO COMMENCE ON TUESDAY. interest ln tho Proceedings of the Sen ate This Week Centered Upon tho Disposition to Bo Mado or the Beh ring Sea Arbitration Treaty—Re port of the House Foreign Aflairs Committeo on tho Consular and Dip lomatic Appropriation Bill. Special to the Record-Untox. Washington, March _7.—The Bland silver bill still impends over tho Houso as a cloud, whose presence makes p sal ble a storm which may disturb the prog nostications of those wiio endeavor to form an accurate chart ofthe course oi'the legislative ship. < >wing to tlio absence of Catching., of Mississippi .'and thero shall be a full representation of members when the rule making, the Bland free coinage bill and pending amendments a special order is taken up), the Rules Committee Will not report and call up the inuch taiked-of special order until Tuesday. The silver tight will then be renewed and I fought to a finish one way or tho other. I To-morrow will probably be devoted to I measures relating to the .District of Co lumbia. The remainder ofthe week, not devoted to consideration ot the silver question, will bo consumed either in de bate on the taritf question or considera tion of tiio regular appropriation bills. No decision iia- y. ; been arrived it as to | whether or not tariff discussion .hall be | further interrupted. Th >re are thri . ap ! propriations bills, namely, the naval, consular, and diplomatic and b j civil, ready For action by the Boose in the order indicated. L'he rivei and j harbor bnl has been agreed upon by ti. i committee, but will net be reported to tin House until tiie close of the w Interest in the pr< ••. i ding - ol I b ate this week will turn upon the I sition to be made of tne it hring S ; bitration treaty, in the coarse ofth islative business the Indian appr. priation bill wiß be further considered, and ther i is more to be said upon tii,- subject of< m ploying army officers in the capacity of Indian agents. The West Virginia direct i tax bill is assigned for debate on day, on which day >. nator Stanford wIB also, according to notice, address ti. ato on his i>i11 to determine the % alue of .1 legal tender doUar. b is expected that tho District of Columbia appropi bill \vi 11 be taken np afterward, md a i this is a measure in which the Senators feel much interest, owing in part to tbe fact that many of them own homes in this city, debate upon the provisions of tbe bill v. id likely occupy tne Senate for is-iuc time. DIPJLOJMAI IC SERVICE. Report Submitted by the House Com mitteo on Foreign Affairs, Washington, March 27.—Blount of Georgia, Chairman ofthe House Com mittee on Foreign Affairs, has prepared for submission to the House an extensive | report accompanying tho regular an mid consular and diplomatic appropriation bill framed by the committee. TJ j port says a careful examination has been • made into the subject of foreign missions ar.d the importance Of diplomatic relations | with tbe several countries of the world. ; The facilities for transmission ar.d int. r uhange of thought dispenses with much need of foreign representation. In lion this country bas grown to such mag nitude as to enjoy .. regard from other ; nations which guarantees ber against for eign insolence, outrage and a causeless war. Very much might be safely done in re ducing the number of our Ministers by the abolition or union of several coun tries under one mis-ion. Notencoi in the hope for an acceptance oi views by the Senate or i resident, it i:* deemed best, except in a few instances, as reported when the bill was introduced, to postpone needed reforms. By mistake- of the printer it announced that Guatemala ( and Venezuela had been joined und< .Minister. Separate missions are to be maintained to the two countries, and tho salary is tixed at fc <;oo each. . The report says the committee gavo careful attention totiie consular service, | and revised ii according to the business and importance to the United States of j each place. WORLD'S FAIR. I Interesting; Exhibit to be Made by tho Agricultural Department. Washington, March 27.—One of the most interesting portions of the Agri cultural Department's exhibit at the World's iah wili be mod* Is ol plants illustrating tho attacks of various insects and diseases which destroy them. The models of Omits are made of wax. an 1 such remarkable skill has been exercised by two English artists employed on tbe work tiiat it ls only by the closest scru tiny that they can be told from the natu ral article, ihe department will have many of these interesting articles on ex hibit, beside a numbor of other matters interesting to agriculturists. POBTION o. MOROCCO'S EXHIBIT. Nkw Yokk, March27.-—The steamship India, from Gibraltar, to-day brought nine Arabs and a stud of thoroughbred Arabian horses. Tbe party comes from the court of the Sultan of Morocco, and will form a part of the. native Arabian village at the World's Fair. Pending tho opening of the exnibition thoy will travel. Geary's Anti-Chinese BUI. Washington, March 27. -Representa tive Geary of California says tliat it is certain bis Chinese extension bill will come up for consideration in tbe Ho so on Monday, April ith. 'this is "suspension day," and Speaker Crisp promises lo recognize Geary for the pur pose of calling U p j,i.. biii among the first ou-s. The debate will probably occupy several hours. Messrs. Loud," Cutting ! and Wilson of Washington are announced i as among those who wi:l take part in tho I Uisct_._-._ion. Food lor Russian Famine SufToroi-S. Washington, March 27. - At a meeting of the city auxiliary of tho National Bed Cross Society it was determined that tbo [District of Columbia contribute an j amount sufficient to semi a vessel to : Russia witii s miscellaneous cargo of i articles oi food. Contributions of solicited articles will be sent to the New iiarn j Produce Exchange, in careofT. A. Bead, j within tho next two weeks. Death ofa Pension Official. Washington, March 27.—Dr. W. I. ; Wallley, Examining Surgeon in the i Pension Oliice, died suddenly yesterday •of apoplexy on the Baltimore and Ohio I raiiroad train. Deceased was a cousin of I Mrs. General Sherman and Secretary 1 Blame. *