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VOL .VII. DULL AND WEAK. Markets on Change Without Buoyancy and Further De clines Predicted. Wheat Inactive and Without New Features Worthy of Note- Corn in Sympathy. Pork and Lard Dull and Lower and Provisions Generally Weak-Sheep in Better Demand. Wall Street Feverish and Uncertain With the Bulls in the Ascendency. CHICAGO. [Special Telegrum to the Globe.l Chicago, March 5. —When darkness drove the board of trade operators homeward they carried with them the weakest feeling that has ruled for many a day. It was not a weak spot or sympathy, a weakness of one branch of the market. It extended throughout the list, and the fol lowing extract sent by a prominent house to night to its New York house, conveys the general sentiment: "This weakness in corn and provisions will probably depress wheat further, and unless we have some accident of weather to interfere we think prices will probably sell lower to-morrow on the whole list. The market, however, is in such a po sition that while the crowd are all bears, and shouting lower price, with an oc cassional talk of 85c for wheat, and 50c for corn, some strong party might step in to morrow and successfully withstand the at tack which it is reported will be made by the party of lower prices, to break May wheat be low 95c, and corn below 55c. If there is nothing new in the situation,and the weather continues as at this writing, snowing hard, the latter may be the case. Several heavy operators were espied this afternoon,in quite earnest discussion in the new offices of the Chicago packing and provision company, in the Calumet buildiug, and an attempt was made to influence prices on the curb by the rumor of a pool, etc., but it came too late and was considered too gauzy a story, for the packing company crowd don't caucus in front offices." "Perhaps they were giving Charley Singer a little going over," said a bright messen ger boy, and the story was without effect as every one began to smile. Milmine, Bodman & Co. say of the mar ket: "Wheat here opened with quite a bril liant feeling at 97%c@J^c but as has been the ease for some days past there was plenty of long wheat to be placed on the low spots and the market quickly declined %<i and lat er sold at 96%, from which point it rallied, closing at 97^c. The trading has been lib eral but not large and confined to the local crowd almost exclusively, as there were very few outside orders. Some small buying orders from country points, were filled near the opening, after which there wpre some selling orders received from the east. There is nothing new in the general situation, and really it is nothing more nor less than a good scalping market, which is ruled by the strong local speculators, who make the money, and out side operators have a poor show to make any thing. The mild weather encourages the bears to sell freely. We think the shorts have pretty well covered their lines and to advance prices will need some out side support. *'Corn has acted in full sympathy with wheat, opening at about 57c. May sold down to56J4@56%c. The trading in corn has been large. Think some large shorts were taken in to-day for eastern account. There was a great effort made to break the market but it was not entirely successful. We think there are more outside orders coming on corn than on wheat and the public senti ment is lessCbearish. "The wagon roads west continue in splen did condition for wheeling, and the loading on western roads is said to be liberal so that receipts are likely to continue good. To day's receipts were 330 cars of which 92 graded No. 2, showing some improvement in condition, due no doubt to the cold weather. Low grades are active and in good shipping de mand; new mixed, free on board is quoted at 4Si£@49c.; rejected, 44@46c.; choice 46)£ @48c; no grade 3S@44c. A. M. Wright & Co. say: "Provisions were dull and prices for all articles of hog procucts dealt iu for future delivery were weak and without new features to note, and neither the highest or lowest prices reached yesterday were touched, as stated in pre vious letters, operators on 'change and out siders who are accustomed to dealing on legitimate principles have become disgusted with the trade and left it in the hands of the "big four," who finding it no longer possible to decoy lambs into their trap are like the men who drew the ele phant in a lottery, i. e., they don't know what to do with it just now, and the last sales on change were at about Inside figures, and show a decline of 17}j@30c per barrel on pork, 7}£@10c per 100 pounds on lard, and 5c on short ribs. The changes [were rung to-day in all sorts of shapes on weather scores and there were some orders to buy wheat which were greatly magnified. N. B. Bean and Nat. Jones were reported as heavy buyers. Billy Murry took the other side of the market and sold one round lot of 300,000 bushels of May wheat at 973^c. On the call there was some excitemeat and very liberal offerings, which were probably induced by the reported fail ure of a large stock house on Wall street, New York. There were 1,245,000 bushels of May wheat sold at 96)£@96%c, and 50,000 bushels of year at 91c. Nearly two million bushels of corn was sold at 56@563^c, the greater part at 56c. Wallace was a heavy seller, while Poole, Kent & Co. and Ream and his friends were buying. The purchases of all, except Ream, et al., were doubtless to cover shorts in the east. There was little doing after the call, and no one appeared anxious to increase lines on either side of the market. A. M. Wright & Co. say in their market letter: " The London Miller, which is regard ed as high statistical authority on the other iide of the Atlantic, prints a table showing that after making liberal allowance for Brit ish consumption of wheat, the surplus stock on hand in the kingdom on May 3, including wheat in foreign flour will be 24,600,000 bushels or 3,075,000 quarters. The estimates of the Miller are based on the ascertained stock available for bread supplies in the country, and those known to be sufficiently long on the way that their arrival there at or before the period named may he regarded as an as sured fact." McCormick, Kennet & Day, say: "Wheat is lower, cables are dull and the market life less until call, when the local crowd sold heavily, shaking out many longs. The winter wheat markets held up well, and we think parties selling short at present prices will cover at a loss. We never knew a year when fh'e er"»p v <s n^t reported ruined once w twice dui'lDg Hi? Daxty spring, and it is too early to make the short side below $1.00. Wheat may go cent or two lower, but it will sell above $1.00 again sure, and for the present we advise buying for a time." Crittenden & Harvey, says: "We think if prices hold for a day or two with no material shrinkage we will get a sharp advance on the covering of short rates, and when their wants are supplied, unless we get additional favorable news, could expect a reaction. The situation and market conditions do not seem to warrant loosingher much permanent advance now." Shepard & Peacock say of provisions: "A weak market ruled all the session. Sellers came out in force, packers being among the number, and the bears renewed their efforts to force values lower. It looks somewhat like the lenten break, which so many have predicted, and which no one pretends to see the end of, as everything depends on the movements of the large operators. The receipts of cattle at the stock yards for the day were 6,200, or about 1,000 less than last Wednesday, making the num bers, so far, about the same of last week. The market ruled slow during the morning, with some salesmen reporting prices a shade lower on good to choice shipping and dressed beef grades, yet the average seemed to be about the same as yesterday. Buyers, how ever, had this advantage—there were more good cattle to select from, some lots being as choice as have been here since Christmas. Taken altogether there was little or no change. Some droves may have sold a shade lower, and then again some may have sold equally as well if not higher. Butcher's stock is steady and there is nothing new to note in stockcrs and feed ers. "The receipts of hogs were 10,000 against 15,000 last Wednesday, and for the week so far about !1,000 less than last week. Good, even heavy and even packers were 5@10c higher and there was 5@10c advance on choice assorted light and assorted light light, but common and shipping- lots were almost unsalable. Taken altogether there was a fair market on an advance of 5 @10c. There were on sale 15.000 head, in cluding those left over. The receipts of sheep were 5,000, against 8,217 a week ago to-day, making about 8,000 less than last week so far. There was u good demand and prices ruled firm on all sorts. The lighter reoeipts and an im provement in the eastern markets were the main causes though there was a good local as well as a shipping demand. A good many western sheep are expected to-morrow and Friday. Chicago Financial. [Special Telegram xo the Globe.1 Chicago, March 5.—There was a moderately active inquiry for money by all classes of bor rowers, aud under the influence of a good supply of loanable funds, the market was comfortable at 5@7 per cent. Eastern exchange between city banks was firm at 50e premium per $1,000. The bank clearings were $0,975,000 against $8,103,000 yesterday. There is very little cur rency moving in the farmer districts. NEW YORK. [Special Telegram to the Globe.] New York, March 5. —The market was fe verish and uncertain throughout the day, with but little encouragement for either side. It remains a purely professional market, in which outsiders find little if any opportunity for profit. The room traders sold Louisville & Nashville and Union Pacific down during the first hour, and most of the list was weak during the middle hours. The selling has appeared to be better than the buying. The short interest seems to be almost entirely eliminated from the market, St. Paul being the only stock which appears to be oversold. There was some activity in Lacka wanna and Northern; the tendency being downward, with pretty free selling of it. Later in the day came good buying of the grangers and Delaware and Lackawanna which imparted rather a better feeling to the balance. There still exists quite a short in terest in several stocks. New York Central and Lackawanna and Northern loaned at 1-64. Union Pacific and St. Paul flat. The volume of business was light; the total transactions up to noon were only a little over 100,000 shares. The market was remarkably well held. Slay back hammered Central Pacific and Oregon Railway was severely raided by the room traders, who discovered a weak spot and took advantage of It. The bears appeared desper ate and chagrined at the futility of their ef forts in affecting the general list. The earnings of Lackawanna & Northern, during the fourth week of February, increased $45,000; Manitoba, $3,000, and Canada Pacific $13,000. The construction on the western end of the last named, it is stated, is costing in some places about $200,000 per mile. Pullman Palace touched 110 at the finish. The mar ket closed dull but firm. The bulls are in complete control of the situation. A FAST MAIL. From New York to Chicago in Twen ty-seven Hours. Washington, March 5.—The postmaster general has succeeded in making an arrange ment for a special fast mail train between New York and Chicago. The train will leave New York via the New York Central and the Lake Score & Michigan Southern, at 8:50 p. m., arrive at Albany at 1:05 a. m., where it will receive postal car connections from Boston, with the mail from the New England states. It reaches Buffalo at 9:35 a. m., and Cleveland at 1:27 p. m., where important connections will be made for the south and west via Cincinnati, Louisville & St. Louis, arrive at Toledo at 4:57 p. m., making postal car connections by a fast train over the Wa bash line to St. Louis and the southwest, and also for Michigan, and reach Chicago at 12:25 a.m., making the entire run from New York in 27 hours. The train will perform way service between, receiving and delivering mail to all offices that wish to ex change mail with them. The mail will be thrown out and caught without stopping. The mail that leaves Boston and New York at night will reach points for the west and southern Michigan on time for delivery the next day. The first through train, under the new arrangement, will leave New York for Chicago on next Saturdav night. Northwesterners in Chicago. [Special Telegram to the Globe.] Chicago, March 5.—Among to-day's ar rivals from the northwest were the follow ing: Palmer house —Jacob Wortheimer and John Cranston, Deadwood, and Louis Alben berg, Stillwater. Grand Pacific—P. L, Spooner, Jr., and H. W. Chyneweth, Madison, Wis.; Jas. Borden, SuDerior; A. W. Patten, Neenah; W. F. Holmes, Lake City; J. H. Hammond, Supe rior; I. P. Baker, Bismarck; Ellas Steven son, Fisher,Minn.; J. L. Noyes, Faribaul;; R. H. Wellington, St. Paul; B. F. Mockrad and wife, Moorhead. Sherman—Wm. H. Steele, Appleton, Wis.; A. R. Treat, Winnipeg; Louis Morris, Rapid City, Dakota; H. L. Little, Minne apolis; Thos. A. Matthews, St. Paul; W. H. Cooper, Minneapolis. H. C. Davis, assistant general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific, is at the Sher man. ST. PAUL, MINX., THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 6. 1884. STAR ROUTE LIGHT. Ex-Postmaster General James' Connection With Its Pros ecution. President Garfield Determined to Clear Out the Nest of Eobbers. The First Informers Turn Traitors on Find ing Themselves in the Toils. An Honest Endeavor to Ferret On* the Guilty Thieves. Washington, March 5.—Ex-Postmaster General James and Attorney General Mae- Veigh, were examined to-day by the Springer committee, relative to the expenditures by the department of justice in the prosecution of the star route cases. James said, his at tention was first specially called to the star route matters by ex-United States Senator Geo. Spencer, Alabama, and other well in formed gentlemen. It was then he believed that millions of dollars had been wasted in unnecessary star service, much of which had never been performed, and procured by an improper measure. It was maintained tbat an honest, thorough investigation, would render practicable retrenchments, without detriment to the service, which would not only make the po?toffice department self sus taining, but would yield a respectable revenue to the treasury. Continuing James said: That I entertained such views was more or less known. The publicity given them, added to the fact, that while postmaster at New York, when asked by Stephen W. Dorsey to certify in my official capacity, to the large number of papers connected with the contract office of the postollice department. I refused to do so, which may account for the bitter opposi tion to my appointment to a cabinet position, which developed in certain quarters. I went to Washington the night of the 2d of March, 1881, which I understood, to re present Garfield's desire. On the third I called on him in company with Reid. The latter said in substance, addresing Gen. Garfield that he had asked £me to come on, as [Jhe, Gen. Gartield, had desired, and told me it was in reference to some suggestion of my name for postmaster general, and that I had said if the treasury department was likely to come to New York, I did not want to be in the way, and that he (Reid) had assured me that it was now settled. General Garfield addressing me, said, that is absolutely settled, the treasury department cannot go to New York. Reid, continuing, said he told me General Garfield expected to get on satisfac torily and without friction with both factions in New York, and hoped that my appoint ment, if made, would help to that end, but wished to know whether, in the case that controversies should be forced upon him, he could be sure if I were made postmaster general, that myra tional affiliation in New York would not in terfere with my hearty support of his admin istration. Gen. Garfield said: " Yes, that is about it, and I then repled that such a contingency in my judgment, will not arise, but if it should, and I accept your nomination, I must, as a gentleman, either be loyal to the president or resign. General Garfield:"That is satisfactory," and the conversation then turned to work of the postoffice department. Gen. Garfield said he was afraid there was something very wrong in the department itself, though, if so he expected me to find it out, and then plow in to the beam, and after that subsoil it. Dorsey was not present ct this interview, nor did James see him; neither did he call on or meet Senator Conklins or Vice President Arthur. On the 9th of March James having meantime been appointed postmaster gener al, the president sent for him, and brought up the subject of the star route service. He said, he was satisfied there had been wilf ull waste of the public money and gross corrup tion. That while he did not wish to have the mail facilities necessary to the welfare of any community curtailed, all unnecessary and extravagant service much be relentlessly cut off. That he proposed an investigation must be aimed at the system and not at the men, but that, if the inquiry should disclose the fact that any person or persons had been guilty of corruption or fraud, that the person or persons must be handed over to the de partment of justice. He gave instructions to pursue this investigation until there were no more facts to ascertain. The witness said A. M. Gibson, formerly connected with the New York *S'w» as its Washington correspondent, placed in his hands evidence of the greatest importance, and made valuable suggestions upon star route matters, and the methods, with all sources of information at his command, were made available, and investigation pushed in every way. The state of affairs thus revealed was truly appalling. In the early part of April, fortified with facts and figure, labor ously and carefully collected, Woodward and myself called on the president and exhibited a comparative statement of the most cor ruptly-manipulated routes. He displayed great surprise, and wished to know of the figures had been verified by the records. He also added, he had been providentially saved from falling into the trap which had evidently been set for him, and seeemed to be contemplatimgsome peril which he had escaped. He asked whether the papers had been shown to the attorney general. I replied no, when he requested me to call with that official, and Mr. Wood ward the next day. In conformity with his request, we called next afternoon, and a lengthy consultation ensued. In answer to my suggestion, as to whether it would not be wise to institute civil suits forthe recovery of the money obtained through dishonest con tracts, rather than commence criminal pro ceedings against the implicated parties. He said "no." "One moment, Mr. president," said the attorney general, "consider whether or not the postmaster general is not right before a final decision. Remember that these proceedings may strike men in high places, that they may re • suit in changing the Republican majority in the United States senate into a Democratic majority, that they may affect persons who claim that you are under personal obligations to them for services rendered during the last campaign, and one person in particular, who asserts that without his management, you could not be elected. Look these facts squarely in the face before taking a final stand, for neither the postmaster general, nor myself will know friend or foe in this matter. The president walked across the room, re flected a moment, and said, "no I have sworn to execute the law. Go ahead, regardless of where or whom you hit. I direct you both "not only to probe this ulcer to the bottom, but to cut it out." This closed the conversation. Shortly after the conference above ex-Senator Dorsey called on me at Washington, and in presence of Mr. Woodward denounced Brady bitterly, and urged that he be removed. The witness incidentally remarked that in his opinion the publication of the reports sent to congress by Postmaster General Gresham would be detri mental to the public interests. The prepa rations made for the investigation of the Star routes were described by the witness at length, the removal of Brady, etc. "Very soon," said James, "Dorsey be gan to actively engage in his efforts to shield himself to bring the investigation to naught, to disturb the relations of the president with his cabinet, and to convince the country that persecution was the primary motive of the department and administration. The most brazen effrontery and reckless prevarication, were freely indulged in, despite most direct and convincing documentary and oral evidences which which were offered on every hand." The history of the Dorsey star route combination was given in detail, including Rerdell and Brady's connection therewith, , pretty nearly as stated in the trial. The wit- ness said ex Senator Spencer informed him that on one occasion, when he was in the room alone with Dorscy, the latter re marked, "See how I do business," whereup on he placed -55,000 or £6,000 in an envelope and laid it on a table. Presently Brady came in, put the envelope in his pocket, and went away. On the last Wednesday in June, James said, that with Attorney Cooke and Wood word, he called on the President at the White House. As they entered, the attendants said, "Go right dp stairs to the Cabinet room ; the President is there." Who is with him?" asked James. "Senator Dorsey and Col. Ingereou." The three went into the Red Room, and word was sent the President, when the latter entered he was introduced to Cooke. "This,' said James, "was obviously the first time they met." Cooke explained what had been done by Gibson and himself. The president suggested that they were too slow; that they should be more earnest in their work; and that they should have the accused parties in dieted aud tried. Cooke promised that no time should be lost. On rising to leave the room, he said, "Mr. President, you know I am a criminal lawyer, and that my associa tions are not always with angels. I hear a good deal about what is going on, and I feel it my dnty to say, from the knowledge which has come into my possession, tiut someihing dreadful is about to happen. I do not khow what it is but I think I can learn during the coming week." Toward the close of August, at a meeting at the house of the attorney general, at which Woodword, Cooke aud Gibson were present, the question of additional counsel was dis cussed. The attorney general said he had concluded to retain the Hon. Benjamin H. Brewster, and that he would retain any other person whom James would suggest. James asked that the Hon. George Bliss, ex-Unit ed States attorney for the southern district of New York be retained. This was done. In conclusion the witness said: "I desire to say to the committee that I gladly avail myself of the opportuniiy afforded by their summons to present to them and to the public this statement of essential facts, of my connection with the star route proceed ings. I deem it due to the truth of its his tory and as a matter of justice to myself, and still more, of justice to the memory of the late President Garfield. His conduct in the whole affair was honorable and courage ous in a high degree, and was inspired by a lofty sense of the duties of his office. If he had taken a lower view of his obligations as the chief magistrate, and as an honest man, it is my firm belief he would not have fallen a victim to the assassin's bullet. Governor Stewart, a member of the com mittee said: "Your belief, Mr. James, is that the assassination of Garfield was in con sequence of the star route matters?" "I don't say that," replied the witness. "I mean, judging form the clamor of the peo ple, and clippings found in the assassin's pocket, that Guiteau's head was turned by these things." Ex-Attorney General MacVeagh testified, at length concerning the star route frauds, corroborating the testimony of James in its main features. After President Gartield was shot, witness considered it undesirable to complicate the star route eases, and he de sired to do nothing to complicate the presi dent who would succeed Garfield. He wished his successor to go in as lit tle embarrassed as possible. MacVeagh, continuing said, "I had several conferences with President Arthur as to the general sub ject of the prosecution of the star route cases and he expressed a desire that I remain and continue responsible for the prosecution, first as attorney general, and subsequently us leading counsel for the government, but I felt I could not do so." MacVeagh will con tinue his testimony to-morrow. KEIFER-BOYNTON. Keifer's Memory Very Treacherous, and Does Not Stand Him in Good Stead. He and Elder Try to Get a Witness to Swear for Keifer Who Never Saw Either of the Earties Before. Washington, March 5.—The Keifer-Boyn ton committee continued investigation this afternoon. Coleman, Keifer's attorney, and General Hunton, both at one time attorneys for McGanahan, in the prosecution of his ctaims, were examined, and testified that they, while in charge of the ease, had not heard of General Boynton as being con nected with the claim. Keifer was then placed upon the stand and subjected to a rigid cross examination by General Boynton's counsel. He swore pos itively he was not in General Boynton's office on the night of March 1st, 1883, nor on the night of March 2d, and did not think he had been in his office or held any conver sation with General Boynton on the 27th or 28th of Feb. He had not spoken to Boynton after the interview in his (Keifer's) office, in which the improper proposition had been made to him by Boynton. He was ques tioned as to his acquaintance with th& wit ness, Elder. He said he had met him in 1881, and had seen him since then occasion ally, but had not spoken half a dozen words to him until this investigation, begun. He was asked if he hadeverrecommended Elder for public employment, and said,agentleman had come to him and told him Elder was sick, and desired a letter to the attorney gen eral so that he could see him, and he had written a letterbuthadnotrecommendedhim for employment. He had next seen him after the investigation began. He had sent for him (Elder) to come to his (Keifer's) room. He did not think he had sent him to see any one else. He did not think he had stated in his letter written for Elder, to the attorney general that he knew him personally and well, and that he was entitled to the fullest confidence. Had never heard of his connec tion with the Kellogg-Spofford case, and had never heard any criminal accusations against him. Wnen asked as to his conversation with Representative Dunnell relative to the McGarraban claim, he said he had at first made what was a very common answer with him with respect to such mat ters that he would do the very best he could, but on a second request from Dunnell ha had told him it was impossible to grant -his re quest. He thought this was after his inter view with Gen. Boynton. A witness, named Gardner, of Baltimore, who described himself as a claim agent, was called. He stated that he had been sub poenaed for Keifer. He did not know any thing about the interview between Keifer and Boynton, and did not know that Boynton was connected with tfaf McGarraban biil, or any other bill. The witness, Elder,had come to see him before he was subpoenaed, and said, that General Keifer desired to see him. Wit ness said, that he did not know either Boyn ton or Keifer, and refused to go to see Keifer. General Boynton was recalled, and related the story of the press gallery trouble, and stated that the trouble between General Keifer and himself, dated from that time. He reiterated the statement, that General Keifer was in his office on the night of March l,and detailed the conversation which took place on that occasion. Adjourned. The National Union League. Washington, March 5.—An important committee of the National Union league, met in secret session at the Ebbett house to-day. It is understood that the subject of Bourbon ism and alleged misrule at the south was con sidered, and measures concerted to aid in suppressing lawlessness in that part of the country. The committee will submit a report to the National council, which meets in an nual session in this city to-morrow. Among those present to-day were Grosvenor of Ohio, Gen. G. S. Negley, Pennsylvania; Col. G. E. Bryant, Georgia; Representatives L. C. Houk, Tenn., and C. A. Boutelle, Maine; A. N. Clapp, Washington, D. C.; Capt. J. J. Coop er, Pennsylvania; Thos G. Baker, New York, and Donald McLean, New York. THE OLD WORLD. The Dynamite Workers Apparent ly Driven Off Through the Vigilance of Police Those in France Shadowed, and In formers Likely to Get Them in Trouble. Things Moving Qnietly with the Troops at Suakim and Trinkitat. A Full Budget of Interesting News From all Purts. FERRETTING THEM OUT. London, March 5.—The police seem to be on the right trail for the discovery of the au thors of the dynamite outrages, and think that they have evidence that will soon lead to their capture. It has been learned that three men landed at Southampton on Feb. 20 from the steamer from New York, two of them gen tlemanly-like in appearance, and the other rough and sailor like. They purchased two portmanteaus, one of which has been identi fied as that found at Charing Cross station, filled with explosives, the other as that found at Victoria station. A portion of an over coat, found at Charing Cross with a bag, was similar to the garment worn by one of the three men, It is believed that three other men, who have not been, traced, lauded at Southampton and acted in concert with the three whose movements are particularly known, out kept aloof from them. The three men first mentioned left Southampton about the same time. The two gentlemen came to London, where one went directly to the Wayerly hotel. He had with him a valise as heavy as lead. The other man went to the Waverly a few days later. After they left the hotel, two boxes, made to contain small American clocks, and a toy cash box. similar to that in the portmanteau found at Paddington station,were discovered. The sailor took a ticket from Southampton to Bristol, but this is not believed to be his des tination. He had written a letter to Limer ick. It is supposed the men were concerned in the plot, aud divided themselves into three parties by the 21st. A reward is offered for the apprehension of the men, two of whom are described as Americans. An Irish American, named Burns, or Baron, who described himself as an American de tective, took lodgings at Bradford, February 0. He had two black trunks, and allowed no one to enter his rooms. At midnight Febru ary 12, he brought home with him several strange men aud women, On another oc casion, sometime after this, a hissing sound was heard from the stranger's room followed by an explosion. Burns opened the door and exclaimed there was nothing wrong. He disappeared February 21. A woman called for his luggage and said Burns was about to return to New York. THE CATTLE ACT. London, Maheh 4.—The cattle traders held a meeting in London this morning and re solved to ask the government to reject the bill adopted by the House of Lords amend ing the law in regard to contagious diseases iu animals in such a way as to place great restrictions on the importation of foreign cattle, or abandon the cattle disease act alto gether. The Right Honorable Mr. Forster said that the sole motive for the law was the exaggerated fears of the farmers who were afraid that their live cattle trade would be destroyed, and who desired to stop the im portation of dead meat. TIME ASKED. London, March 5.—A deputation repre senting large number of the influential classes in Ireland, presented a petition tiris morning to chancellor of the exchequer, ask ing for the prolongation of the period during which the government loans may be repaid. DON'T WANT THEIR SILVER. Rome, March 3.— IuaLiberta denies the statement, of the French minister of finance that Italy intends to abandon the latin mon etary convention—it says, Italy cannot allow herself to become the reservoir for the French silver money. WILL HAVE TIIEIR SALARIES. Berlin, March 5, —The lower house of the Prussian Landtag, rejected, by a vote of 209 to 152, Windthoist's motion to repeal the law abolishing the salaries of Catholic priests. The government opposed the motion, but would not participate in the debate, for fear of exciting party passion. The government desired a peaceable settlement of this ques tion as much as the party of the centre, but differed as to the proper means of securing it. A CHRISTIAN GOVERNOR TO BE APPOINTED. Constantinople, March 5. —The porte will appoint a christian governor of Crete. Constantinople, March 5.—The British ambassador asked information as to which of the officials of Smyrna had been ill-treating foreign coasting vessels. They have prevent ed steamers from embarking passengers, and have removed Union Jack from English ves sels. London, March 5. —Spurgeon the Baptist preacher, has fallen heir to a large fortune, left him by Joseph Pool, of Leicester. Paris, March 5.—Haiphong dispatches state that an attack on Baeninh is expected daily. There have been several heavy skir mishes lately. MUST ACT ALONE. London, March 5. —The porte has been sounding the powers regarding the Soudan. Germany replied that she will not intervene, and suggests that Turkey arrange the matter directly with England. The other powers made similar replies. In view of this, Musurus Pasha, Turkish ambassador at Lon don, has requested Earl Granville to use the sultar's influence in seeking to conciliate the Soudanise. HONORS TO MINISTER HUNT. St. Petersburg, March 5.—Every mark of respect for the memory of the deceased American minister was shown by the author ities. Among others a military escort to at tend the remains at their temporary resting place in the church was made, but the rel atives of Hunt declined the honor. A CRANK. London, March 5.—Nellis, the Irish in former, who surrendered to the" Greenock police, and proposed to give the names of the murderers of the Earl of Leitrim, is be lieved to be a lunatic. A PROTEST. Rome, March 5.—The pope has formally protested against the conversion by the Italian government of the real property of the propoganda into Italian rentes. GRAHAM AT SUAKIM. Cairo, March 5 —General Graham has arrived at Suakim. His troops are embark ing at Trinkitat for Suakim. The cavalry, before leaving Tokar, discovered that Osmar Digna is stationed ten miles from Suakim. home again. Berlin, March 5.—The Princess Marie Anne returned to Berlin yesterday and re joined her husband. The latter met her at the railway station. Later in the day she was received by the emperor and empress. THE SICK AND WOUNDED. Trinkitat, March 5.—Three hundred and thirty, sick and wounded, sailed to-day for Suez, where they will be placed in the hos pital. A REVOLT. Suakim, March 5.—R -ports have reached here that the bedouins of Jeddah are in revolt against Turkey. It is expected a state of siege will be declared. WANTS HEAVY RANSOM. London, March 5. —The captain or the steamer Nisero has arrived in London, and will have an audience with Granville, foreign secretary, to-morrow. The rajah of Tenom asks £62,000 ransom for the crew, the ban ishment of a rival rijah, and declaration of Tenom from the Dutch. The steamer Nisero was wrecked on the west coast of Acheen, Sumatra, on November 12. The vessel was looted by the subjects of the rajah of Tenom, and the crew of twenty-five men, among whom is an American, were taken captive. The English and Dutch have already made efforts to succor the captives. THET MUST FIGHT OE SUBMIT. London, March 5.—Gen. Graham is mak ing preparations at Suakim to advance upon Tamanieb. The Sheikhs Jof several of the tribes have sent envoys, offering to desert Osman Digma and assist the English, if paid for their services. 2,700 bodies were buried at Teb, including the Egyptians killed in the fight between Baker Pasha's troops and the rebels. Captain Mason, the agent, is organ izing an Abyssinian contingent, under Eng lish Officers, to operate upon Khartoum, if El Mahdi continues fighting. Gen. Gordon asks for further 'supplies of money. The treasury of Cairo sent him £4,000 and a num ber of decorations. LOOKING FOR THEM. London-, March 5.—Police surveillance has been extended to Hamburg, Antwerp, Brest and Bordeaux. The registers of the hotels in Brussels, Paris and other centers have been scanned. The inspection is au thorized of the d namite works in France. The Chinese legation at Berlin has engaged a crew, the officers and men, from the German merchant service to take to Canton, the new Chinese corvette, Nanthin, built at Kiel. Bismarck is not inclined to interfere with the arrangement, as France and China are not at war, and the corvette is not manned for the German government service. HE HAS TO RETL'KN. Pakis, March 5.—Prince Napoleon has re called bis son. Prince Victor, from Rouinania, to Paris, having been warned that the gov ernment will not permit a French soldier to enter the military service of a foreign gov ernment. FENIANS IN FRANCE. Paris, March 5.—A dispatch to the Morn lug Nmm from Havre says: There are thirty Irish-American fenians here. The dynamite factory between Amiens and Boulogne are strictly watched. It is stated that the al leged intormer, MeDermott, who is in Paris, has offered to give valuable information for the English police. He will do so at the risk of his life, as the clanna gacl declares they they wili assassinate him. A special agent from L»ubliu is aiding Inspector Moser. nis forces. Suakim, March 5.—An Arab reports that Osman Digma has 4,000 men at Tamanieb, aud more twenty-three miles from Suakim. The slaves have determined to support Osman Digma. The naval and military officers are strongly urging the government to give Osman Digma a lesson. The garrison at Sc-nnar is safe, but prevented by maraud ers from descending the Nile. AN INQUIRY. London, March 5.—In the commons, on Monday, Cameron will ask the under foreign secretary whether Spain has been asked to explain the action of the Spanish revenue officers at Gibraltar against the American ship Marianne Nott. THE TROOPS. London, March 5.—The troops from Trinkitat do not laud at the town of Suakim, but a little south. An Arab at Suakim from Osman Digma'scamp reports the rebelleader still bitterly hostile to the English. TENDING TO PEACE. London, March 5.—The Moscow Gazette points out the importance of the removal from Paris to Berlin of Prince Orloff, Rus sian ambassador, and says that Orloll pos sesses the special confidence of the czar and Emperor William, that Europe requires guarantees of security, and that one of the best of these is the tntento between Germa ny and Russia. SUMMONED TO PAKI3. London, March 5.—Waddiugton, French ambassador, is summoned to Pari3 to confer with Premier Perry in regard to the proposed Anglo-Portugese treaty, regulating the trade and navigation on the Congo, and also in regard to Sir Evelyn Baring's scheme for financial reform In Egypt. GORDON SAID TO BE TOO SANGUINE. Cairo, Mar. 5.—Gordon's reports of the submission of the sheikhs distrusted at Cairo. 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