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BY J. J. MARTIN
The Herald
LOS ANGELES, SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 4, 1894-
GLADSTONE GOES OUT.
His Resignation Accepted by
the Queen.
Rosebery Succeeds Him as
Premier.
There Will Be Few Chauges in the
Cabinet.
Tha Hew Ministry Will Htrs to Faes n
Grave Crisis—Liberals Object to
th* Leadership of a ieer.
Foreign Nates.
By tbe Associated Press.
London, March 3.—lt was officially
announced this evening that the queen
had accepted tbe resignation ol Glad
titoue <tnd tiiat her majesty had sum
moned Lord Rosebery aud offered him
tbe post of prime minister. It was also
announced that Lord Rosebery had ac
cepted the position.
Gladetone, aa the guest of the queen
at Windsor castle, rose early and took a
constitutional in the grounds. He
looked well and was in the highest
spirits. Later in tbe day tbe members
of tbe privy council left for Windsor,
and on tbeir arrival a council meeting
took place.
Gladstone left Windsor at 3 o'clock
this afternoon in company with other
cabinot ministers. The route to tbe
station was thronged with people, wbo
cheered Gladstone heartily. It ia stated
he will spend the spring on the conti
nent.
After the departure of tbe ministers
the queen sent her private secretary to
Lonaon to summon Lord Rosebery to
Windsor. Rosebery left for his destina
tion at 4 p.m. Rosebory was in constant
consultation with members of tbe cabi
net during the forenoon.
Gladstone received many telegrams
from Ireland embodying resolutions
asking him not to resign.
It is freely asserted tonight tbat
Rosebery and the Liberal party will
have to face a grave crisis after tbe re
tirement of Mr. Gladstone. In addition
to the strong objection entertained by a
large eection of tbe new Radical party to
the selection of a peer as successor to
Gladstone, there is Borenees among the
more moderate Liberals at tbe cavalier
manner in which Gladstone has treated
tne colleagues in the matter of his resig
nation.
It is believed tbat communications
have passed between members of tbe
government and the leaders of tbe Irish
N .ionaliste. The latter are
eg-jre- rule will
still be the chief aim of the govern
ment.
Lord Roeebery's premiership will in
volve few changes in the old cabinet.
It is tolerably, certain that the earl of
Kimberly or Earl Spencer will go to tbe
foreign office, and that John Morley will
become secretary of state for India. The
Nationalists bave intimated tbat Her
bert Gladstone or A. H. Dyke-Ackland,
vice-president of the committee of tbe
council of education, must be the new
chief secretary for Ireland.
Williams, leader of tbe unemployed
workmen, in a speech tonight at Tower
Hill, said tbat a plan was being pre
pared in which he would participate to
kidnap Lord Rosebery if he were
chosen prime minister. He gave as the
reason that the condition of the unem
ployed would be made worse than at
pieaent.
BRITISH GRAIN TRADE.
The Wheat Market on > Firmer Basis.
Other Cereals.
London, March 3. —The weather dur
ing tbe past week has been milder.
Crops are doing well and land ia in good
condition for sowing wheat.
The wheat market ie on a firmer basis
and displayed more buoyancy, owing to
reduced stocks and to the fact that ship
ments are not as heavy as expected.
Parcels of American wheat are in mod
erate demand. In spot, English is un
changed and foreign is sixpence down.
California arrived is quoted at 255. 6d.,
with buyers hard.
In flour, ap.it is quiet and dull, with
rates unchanged. Forward was slow and
imports small. Shippers were too high.
Maize wae round at 3d to 6d cheaper.
The mr.rket was dull, but closed steady.
American, old crop, was scarce and firm
and new crop sixpence down. Spot was
round and easy ; American steady. Par
cels afloat were quoted at ISs and old
was quoted at 18a. Country markets
were easy.
Barley was 3d to 6d cheaper. Spot
was quiet.
Oatß were 3d up with light supply.
A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.
The Crlspl Cabinet Endorsed by the
Italian Deputies.
Rome, March 3.—Up to the conclusion
today of the debate in tbe chamber of
deputies on the recent disturbances in
Sicily, during which vigorous attacks
had been made npon the government,
Prime Minister Crispi made a telling
speech in reply to the assaults of tbe op
position. When the debate and the prime
minister's speech had been finished,
a vote was taken on the orderof the day.
The chamber declared ita confidence in
tho Crispi cabinet, tbe vote standing
342 to 45.
Kxploslon of chemicals.
Shrbveport, La., March 3 — A tre
mendous explosion ot chemicals oc
curred tonight in the drug store of
Baillin & Co., blowing out part of the
wail. Fire followed, causing damage to
Baillin <k Co. and three other concerns
of $125,.J0.
Papal Mrdlattou.
New Yoke, Marco 3.—A Herald
special from Lima, Pern, save the dim
culties between Peru and Eucador have
finally been satisfactorily settled by ihs
mediation of the papal nuncio.
WRECK OF THE KEARSAGE.
Lieutenant Lyman Makes a Damaging
Admlaalon.
Brooklyn, March 3.—Lieutenant Ly
man was recalled by the Kearaarge
court of inquiry today, and aaked if be
had taken the observations on the morn
ing of February 2d. He anawered that
he had not. Commander Hevorman
and Navigator Lyman wished to call
(>" mander Crowinshield, formerly in
command of the K"arearge; Lieutenant
Piilsbury. an expert in matters of cur
rents, and Captain Lockwood and Firat
Officer Sourensen of tbe ateamehip City
ol Para. The court took into considera
tion the request, and will render a deci
sion Monday. The statement ocade by
Lieutenant Lyman as to his failure to
take sights is considered to be damaging
to him.
RICH TROTTING STAKES.
I he Largest Final Ever Offered in the
Country.
Teres Haute, Ind., Merch 3.—The
Vigo Agricultural society dec'u'ed about
three yeara ago to offer some rich stakes
for trotting foals of 1890, 1891 and 1892,
to be trotted for between August 13 and
18 of 1894. These stakes now foot up
$47,000. This week the citizens raised
$20 000 for four other purposes—all fast
classes; in addition to all this the other
Biases will make a grand total of $87,000,
the largest purses ever contested for at
one meeting.
The Pope C« ebrates.
Rome, March 3.—The pope today
celebrated mass in tbe Sistine chapel in
honor of the 16th anntvereary of his
elevation to the papacy.
FROM THE FATHERLAND
GLADSTONE'S RETIREMENT SUITS
THE GERMANS.
Several Clauses of the Rnsso-Gerni
Commercial Treaty Adopted — 'J'he
Approaching Silver Debate.
Royalty's Movemeuts.
Berlin, March 3. —Althongh no diplo
matic questions have arisen between
England and Germany during tbe last
administration of Gladstone, the news
of his retirement caused satisfaction
here. The German people have never
gotten over the resentment occasioned
during the Franco-Prussian war by the
unfounded allegation that Gladstone en
couraged the sale of arms and ammuni
tion to France. In addition, Gladstone
ia regarded as an enemy of the dreibund
and responsible for England's isolation
inKuropaan politics.
German commercial treaty, with the ex
ception of clause eight, dealing with im
port duties, the discussion of which was
deferred. The firat 18 clauses of the
final protocol were also adopted.
Tbe debatns of the silver commission
will be chiefly concerned in four ques
tions :
First—ls it probable that the gold
production of the future will suffice to
cover the demand for coinage?
Second—Have the lack of gold and
tbe general depression resulting from its
enhanced value been not iceable in coun
tries with a gold currency?
Third—What influence have silver
fluctuations exercised on the monetary
aud economic situation of Germany?
Fourth—How could the evils or dan
gers caused in Germany by tbe present
currency be removed or lessened?
Great interest is taken in tbe silver
commission and financiers Are awaiting
the result of tbe denberatiocs with
great anxiety.
Tho empress of Germany and chil
dren are expected at Abszia on March
10th. Tbe strength of the empress is
considerably lowered by the too severe
course of dieting which she has followed
to counteract her tendency to grow
stouter. Emperor William is expected
at Abazia within a week after the
empress. On the emperor's way borne
he will attend the wedding of hie
cousins, the grand duke of Hesse and
the Princess Victoria Melita of Coburg,
at which ceremony the Prince of Wales
and Queen Victoria will be present.
Crescent City ttaoes.
Sew Orleans, March 3.—The track
wai muddy.
Five and one-ball furlongs—The
Bully won, Hedge Rose second, Rondeau
third ; time, 1 ;22%.
Five furlongs —Henneria won, Par
quette second, Pacolet third; time,
uu%.
Five furlongs—-Volunteer won, Susie
Nell second. Looking Backward third;
time, I:l3j£.
Six furlongs—Wedgefield won, Moses
Solomon second, Outcry third; time.
Seven and one half furlongs—Sight
Draft won. Rover second, Primero third:
time, 1:57.' 4 .
Chino Nuirar Factory.
Ontario, March 3.—The output of the
Chino sugar lactory for the coming sea
son will be refined. The first season
the factory ran the sugar was refined.
For tbe last two seasons all the sugar
bad been shipped crude to San Francis
co for tefining. Work will be begun
immediately on enlarging and improv
ing the present refining plant, and all
tbe eugar made this year will be turned
out in a granulated form.
Memphis eprlog Meeting/.
Memphis, March 2.—Tho programme
for tbe spring meeting of the new
Memphis Jockey club came out today.
Tbe meeting begins April Oth and con
tinues 25 days.
Dr. French of Philadelphia, Pa., guar
antees his nerve and brain tablets to
cure in every case or refunds the money.
For sale by Oil <k Vaughn, druggists,
corner Fourtli aud Spring streets.
Tooth brushes. A complete line, and
we sell them at 10, 15, 20, 25, 35, 40 and
50 eta., and guarantee every brush. Lit
tleboy'e pharmacy, 311 B. Spring at.
Fitzgerald, muaic dealer, haa removed
to 113 South Spring atreet.
THE MIDNIGHT ALARM.
Fire Causes a Panic in San
Francisco.
Tenements Threatened With
Destruction.
Lodgers Fly for Safety in Their
Night Clothes.
■x-Praaldent Harrison's Arrival at Ban
Jose—Vermont Day at the Mid
winter Fair—Pacific Coast
Happenings.
By tho Associated Press.
San Francisco, March 3.—A panic
was caused by a email blaze which start
ed at 11 o'clock touight in the rear of P.
Verdier'e tailor ahop, 313 Sutter street.
The fire, which originated from a atove,
had been smouldering aome time before
it was discovered. An alarm was turned
in and the attention of those familiar
with the neighborhood turned to waking
Verdier's family, who were known to be
sleeping in the upper story. They were
finally rescued before the fire depart
ment waa on tbe acene. Verdier and
hia wife, each with an Infant in arms,
crawled out of a back window upon the
roof, thence reaching the ground. They
were more dead than alive.from suffoca
tion. In the meanwhile the fire
bad spread to a large and dense-
Iv filled lodging house at
306 Sutter street, keDt by Mrs. McCabe.
Denee clouda of smoke penetrated to
every room. Women half clothed ran
screaming from the house, and for a
brief time pandemonium prevailed. The
department, however, arrived promptly
and put out the flames.
CITIZEN HARRISON.
The Ex-Pre.ldeiit and Party Arrlvod at
Ban Jose.
Oaki and, March 3.—Ex-President
Harrison and party arrived at Oakland
mole this morning in a special car. He
went to San Jose directly and will re
main there until Monday, when he will
go to Stanford university. The general
was met at the mole by Judges Mc-
Kenna and Morrow and David Starr
Jordan, president of Stanford university.
To an Associated Press reporter General
Harrison said that be did not care to be
interviewed in the way of important
questions of the day.
"Will you be a condidate for the pres
idency ?" was asked.
"1 do not care t-i.i.««sr]h» notation,"
. , ~ . general "and would preler
that nothing be said on the subject. I
have come to California as a private cit
izen and hence I do not want to discuss
any public matters. lam going to see
the state in a quiet way, and will re
main here some six or seven weeks."
San Jose, March 3. —Ex-President
Harrison and party arrived here at 3 :3 r
thia afternoon and were conveyed with
the other guests to the Hotel Vendome
in tbe regular coach, Mr. Harrison pre
ferring it to a private carriage that
had been provided. There wae not a
large crowd at the depot and no
demonstration was made. The party
went to their rooms immediately upon
arriving, and later had dinner in a pri
vate dining room. In tbe evening a few
old friends and comrades called on Gen
eral Harrison and were cordially re
ceived. In the morning they will at
tend services at tbe Firat Presbryterian
church. Monday tbe ex-pretident and
his secretary will go to Palo Alto, where
bis firat lecture will be given Tuesday.
VERMONT DAY AT THE FAIR.
Over Seventeen Thousand People At
tended the Sagarins Off.
San Francisco, March 3. —This wae
Vermont day at the midwinter fair, and
thousands of people went out to the
grounds to sample the maple eugar dis
pensed by tbe sons of the Evergreen
state. Governor Levi Fuller of Vermont
was present, and delivered an address.
The total attendance for the day wae
17.481.
Governor Markham was present. He
made a speech, welcoming Governor
Fuller of Vermont. Ex-Governor Alger
was also present at the celebration.
THREE MEN IN A BOAT.
They Were Intoxlrait.il and Have all
Gone to Join McGtnty.
San Francisco, March 3.—lt is be
lieved that three men were drowned in
the bay at an early hour thia morning.
They were, Frank Qraaf, a boatman;
Nick Bevley, a pugiliet, and an unknown
companion. About 1 o'clock they left
the wharf at the foot of Harrison street
in Graaf's boat to visit friends at the
sugar refinery. All were under tbe in
fluence of liquor. Nothing has since
been heard oi the trio, aud as it wae
blowing freahly on the bay, it is be
lieved tbe poorly managed boat swamped
and the occupants were drowned.
A BORN LIFE-SAVER.
Little Johnny Crovr Saves His Family
From Crematlou.
Carson, Nev., March 3. —Last night
the home of Johnny Crow, the DO7 who
saved six children from drowning in the
Carson river January 14tb, burned to
the ground. The family, consisting of
nine children and the father and mother,
were asleep when the fire broke out.
Johnny was awakened and he promptly
awakened tbe rest, opened the windows
and helped to get tbe children out of
danger. The house ia a total lota and
the inmates escaped in their night
clothes.
SAN DIEGO WEATHER.
Hall Falls In tha Celebrated Olty of
Bay aud Climate.
San Dikgo, March 3. —Hail fell here
at three different times today, lasting
but a few minutes in ail. At Campo it
haa been snowing all day, the ground
SIXTEEN PAGES.
being covered to a depth of nearly an ■
inch. No hr.rm was done in the vicinity
of San Diego by the hail, and the enow
is not believed to ha\e 'lone dam
age, as it fell only in the mountains and
on the extreme borders of tbe de tert.
The sun was shining here nearly all day,
being interrupted only by brief showers.
SOW IN ARIZONA.
A Foot of the Beanttfnl i!n«ri the
Cronnd at l'reeoott.
rßEßcorr, Ariz., March 3. —The best
storm of the season occurred during the
past 24 hours, snowing almost inces
santly, a foot to a foot and a half of
snow falling, assuring an abundance of
water for mining and agricultural pur
poses for the year.
California Weather.
Ran Francisco, March 3,—Tha
weather i> cloudless to partly cloudy
over Northern California and cloady
over Southern California. Therain was
general and quite heavy over Southern
California, .64 of an inch being reported
from San Diego and .34 of an inch at
Yuma.
Rainfall at Ontario.
Ontario, March 3 —The rainfall dur
ing yesterday's storm was half an inch,
making 9.65 inches for the season. There
waa a heavy snowfall in the mountains.
The rain was much needed, and especial
ly beneficial to grain and the Chino beet
fields.
Gubernatorial Appointments.
Sacramsnto, March 3.—The governor
today appointed F. 8. Chadhonrne of
San Francisco harbor commiaainner, H.
W. Magee of Pasadena and Paris Kil
burn, Monterey, bank commissioners.
EARLY WAS A FAILURE.
THE DEAD CONFEDERATE CAVAL
RY CHIEFTAIN.
General Long-street Detracts from Bis
Feme—He Never Won a Victory.
Arrangements for the
Fnueral.
Washington, March 3.—A special
from Richmond, Va., aaya: When Gen.
Jamen Longstreet was apprised of Gen
eral Early's death and preaeed for an
estimate of Early, he aaid : I regard him
aa a diamal failure. He was gifted with
neither the genius of war nor the devel
opment of strati gy. I refer to his offi
cial acta and official character, and not
hia private life. Tbe command which
nnder Jackson knew not defeat, under
Early never knew victory. This was
not tbe fault of the men, wbo were as
brave as they were under Jackson, but
nvinn solely to Ilia invt&aienay ot the
general in command.
Lynchburg, Va., March 3.—Genera!
Early's iuueral will take place Mon
day. He will be buried with civic and
military honors, the details having
been arranged tonight at a meeting of
Confederate veterans. Among the dis
tinguished persons who will be here
are General Fitzhugh Lee, General
Bradley T. Johnson, General Dabney M.
Maury, General W. H. Payne, General
Eppa Hutton, and others.
TOOK CARBOLIC ACID.
Suicide of n Prominent Tonne Kentucky |
Grass Widow.
Louisville, March 3. —A special from
Winchester, Ky., says: Mrs Etta Wal
den, 17 years old, committed suicide last
night by taking carbolic acid. She had
separated from her husband, and was
jealous of a young lady. She had im
plored ber husband to return, but to no
avail. Walden stated tbat his wife bad
been familiar with him before marriage,
and that the union hud only been
brought about by her claiming that he
had accomplished her ruin. This proved
false, and Walden claims to have loet
confidence in bis wife. Both families
aie prominent. Walden is only 20 years
of age.
THE STRUGGLE ENDED.,
Nicaragua Canal Stockholder! Jtnry the
Hatchet.
Naw York, March 3.—The World
says: The struggle between tbe two
factions of stockholders in the Nicar
agua Canal Construction company for
control has been ended by the announce
ment of the Hatch committee that it
will no longer oppose the work of reor
ganizing the company as undertaken by
ita opponents. This means the plan of
reorganization adopted by the stock
holders under the leadership of John
K. Bartlett will be carried out.
A Sovereign Nation.
Washington, March 3. —In the suit to
dissolve the temporary injunction grant
ed Edwin Chaddick of New York, re
straining the agents of the Cherokee
Nation from Belling to A. T. Wil
son (k Co. of New York $6,640,
--000 bonds. Judge Cox of the dis
trict equity court held that he
had no power over the nation ; that it
was a sovereign nation, except the
power of congress under the treaty to
grant right of way over their lands for
railroads and certain restrictive laws of
congress, and was not amenable to pri
vate parties.
A Dlatlnirulahed Tonriat.
Chicago, March 3.— H. N. Higgin
bolham, president of the Columbian
world's fair, and family, left for San
Francisco Wednesday. They will go by
tbe southern route, and after a week at
the midwinter fair will spend some
time in the southern part of California.
A Brewing Company Assigns.
Cincinnati, March 3, —The Jackson
Brewing company assigned today. The
assets are estimated at $400,000 and lia
bilities at $150,000. It is claimed the
trouble is only temporary, and tbe cause
ie trouble with bonds issued to capitalize
other ventures.
A Crack 2-Voi.,-lIM.
San Fhamcisoo, March 3.—l'iggs, tlie
crack 2-year-old ot H. K. Hilia, was
cold to Hankina & Johnson, ot the .Etna
stable, lor $2600 tots morning.
MYSTERIOUS MlooTirvO.
A YOUNO MAN ACCUSED OP
ASSAULT TO MURDER NflAl!
uow.Nev, whose relatives
CLAUI ME IS THE WRONO MAN.
PRIOR FIVE CENTS.
OUR STEVE GETS THERE.
Modifications of the Wilson
Tariff Bill.
r'rnterrinn Assnrpd for Wines
and Dried Fruits.
Senator White Obtains Important
Concessions.
TheNenal* Flnanou Committee Will Alee
Take Coal, Iron Ore and Lead
Ore orr the Free Llit.
Wufthlngtnu Notea.
By the Ai-onavd Press.
Washington, March 3—The Demo
cratic members of the finance committee
today continued their work on the Wil
eon bill, bnt did not make such progress
as to justify tlie chairman in calling a
meeting of the full committee for Mon
day. There is little room (or doubt that
the committee has virtually decided
upon a duty npon coal, iron ore, lead
ore and many other articles on the free
list in the Wilson bill, but the commit
tee refuse to make mi official announce
ment until the bill is presented as a
wboie.
Among other articles on which the
rates of duty have been decided upon
are wines aud fruits and nuts. Senator
White of California complained of the
rates fixed by tbe bill. The Wilson bill
provides tbat no still wines in casks
should pay a higher rate of duty than 10
per cent ad valorem. Senator White
represented to tbe committee that under
this provision cheap French clarets
would be admitted almost free, and be
secured the promise of an amendment
striking out tbe ad valorem clause and
providing that snch wines, when con
taining less than 14 per cent alcohol,
shall be aeaeesed at the specific rates of
30 cents, and those containing more
than 14 per cent, 50 cents per gallon.
He hae also obtained a concession
providing for a duty on spirit!
in which cherries are preserved,
Tbe amendment will tax spirits at the
internal revenue rate, which puts do
mestic cberrv preserves on an equal
footing with imported.
Important changes are also made in
the fruit schedule; practically all dried
fruits have been put on tbe same fo king
as raisins, upon which a duty of 1
cents per pound is fixed by tbe Wilson
bill. As amended by tbe senate com
mittee, tlie bill will raise Zante ent
rants, figs and prunes to tbis level.
Under the Wilson bill tbe rate on prunes
is 20 per c«nt ad valorem, which would
he about \ cent per pound; figs, about
1 cent, per pound, and Zante currants
about K£ cent per pound.
Senator White made an especial effort
in the matter of Zante currants, claim
ing that they were really grapes, and it
is understood he convinced the commit
tee of tbe correctness of his views. The
Greek minister has made vigorous pro
tests against these changes on fruits,
but it is claimed that the duty rate
proposed ia not ao great as is imposed in
Greece upon the same importations.
The members of the committee say
they agreed upon some schedules, but
decline to give out the figures, as any
conclusions reached may be subsequently
changed on account nf the bearing the
rates iv one ecbeuule may bave upon
another. They still have in mind the
idea of formulating w hat shall he in
moat respects a revenue bill. Some sen
ators who bave been before the commit
tee express tbe belief tbat their re
quests ior higher rates of duties will be
granted.
The advocates of a duty on lead ore
bave been assured by members Of the
committee that a duty of cent per
pound will be fixed on that artiole. This
is just one-half of the rate in the Mch m
ley tariff. The Wilson bill made
it practically free. It is stated
npon the same authority that the pro
vision iv the Wilson hill objeciionabie
to lead ore men, which lets in Mexican
lead ore free, when mixed with silver,
and the ore is more valuable for silver
than lead, will be r tricken ont. It is
learned from the same source that lead
products will remain as fixed hy the
house bill.
Unless the committee should change
its decision coal and iron ore will be
given a duty of 40 cents per ton.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
General Rlack Defend* Pension Com
inUilnnxr L.nolir«-*i.
Washington, March 3.—ln the bouae
today bills were passed by unanimous
consent granting pensions to Fannie F.
Norman and Andrew Franklin, a vetelaa
of the war of IS!*.
Bryan of Neoraska asked unanimons
consent for consideration of the bill ap
propriating |41,000 to reimburse the
state of Nebraska for expenses incurred
in repelling a threatened invasion by
the Sioux Indians in 1890 and 1891, on
tbe occasion of the Messiah craze which
culminated in tbe Wounded Knee tight.
Savers objected and the house went into
committee of the whole for further con
sideration of tbe pension bill.
A long debate followed on the pension
bill, Pickler of South Dakota and Black
of Illinois taking the lead. The latter
made a long speech defending Commis
sioner Loehren, and making aa elo
quent dofense against tbe charge that
Loehren was dominated by Hoke Smith.
He spoke warmly of Lochren's courage
at Gettysburg and other battlefields.
The speaker was warmly congratulated
by his friends at the close of his speech.
The house adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
PATENT OFFICE GAZETTE.
Joaiah tjulncv'a Connection With the
Coutract for Priming; It.
Washington, Maich 3. —The senate
committee on printing this morning re
sumed investigation of the alleged ir
regularities in letting the contract for
printing the patent otlice gazette. Ex-
Assistant Secretary ot State Quincy tes
tified to what he had done to secure the