The Savannah Morning News du lieu suivant : Savannah, Georgia • 1

SiiKiniwh Ulontiitg Mmn. ESTABLISHED 1860. j. 0. EsYILL, Editor mod Proprietor.

1 A LAW FOR BANKRUPTCY EVELAND to touch on it in HIS ESS AGE. Of the Project to Make an tight, and Succese I etter from a Dutch Holder of Jackion's Arrest' Washington, Nov. President has received requests from many commercial organizations in the large ies to the effect that he recommend to Congress in his message the enactment national bankruptcy law. He will, it is understood, comply with these ie9t s. This will give the advocates of a bankruptcy law a good start, ttnich they are prepared to utilize.

They will have the amended Lowell bankruptcy hill introduced in botb Houses as soon as are organized, and hope to have the repo-ts adopted by the Judiciary Conn, mittees of the two Houses at the last eS Mon readopted by the Judiciary Committees ol the next Congress, and presented to the two Bouses by Feb. 1 next. Bv securing such early action they will, (b'cv think, make ultimate success almost certain. Senator Hoar will have charge of the matter in the Senate, and Congressman Collins in the house. A CONFEDERATE BONDHOLDER.

A queer letter was received by the Attorney General to-day. It was dated in Rotterdam and was written by a man with an unpronounceable low Dutch name. The writer says that he has noticed that the election of Sire Lee as Governor of Virginia has brought up the quotation on Confederate bonds. He asks when these bonds are going to be paid and if there is not some means of settling for those outstanding. He says that he bought $1,000 worth of them for $600 some years ago and would like to have some settlement made.

The Attorney General is considering the matter, huthas not yet answered it. ARREST. Postal Inspector Booth telegraphed the Chief Inspector of the post office to-day lrom Los Angeles. that he had arrested Will R. Jackson, the defaulting postmaster of Americus, and would leave with him at once for Atlanta, where Jackson will be tried.

The following patents were issued today; George C. Thompson, assignor to himself: J. L. Foster and W. S.

Mallard, of Darien, car coupler. I MEETING OF THE CABINET. Hlhe President's Message Discussed for I Three Hours. I Washington, Nov. was a attendance at the cabinet meeting The session lasted three hours and Isas devoted mainly to consideration of Ine President's message to Congress.

The Bcncument is in an advanced state of pre- Hparation and util be completed several botere the meeting of Congress. One let the questions discussed to-day was the Border in nich certain topics should be The President favored tbe adopted by a majority of bis as to the order of precedence a few exceptions, and was sustained his views by all the members of his Htabiuet. I YELLOW FEVER. Aboard a Steamer from Kingston, Jamaica, at Galveston, Nov. Nov.

11 steamer VYivenuoe arrived from Jamaica. Her captain reportthat one of his firemen had died of a itet. three days out from Kingston. v- was quarantined until. Nov.

wl: entered port and began load- cotton. On Nov. 18 another fireman down, and on Sunday last the called in a health officer, who proneed the man to be suffering from lever. The discovery of a case ol port was kept quiet, and tbe ves- a he red back to quarantine where lies. At to-night the -r reported that the man might turi ugh the nicht.

that there were no on ooard the ship, and that tvenhoe had been thoroughly K- I'-day. There Is a largo number of it' and some tineasineas es- tint of tbe Wivenhoe having rmuted to enter and tbe orew to ashore. THE NAILMAKEHH. rn Workmen Aiding the Eastern ,1, by Liberal Nov. is asserted in here to-day that the Eastern ufacturers are furnishing the tiauers of the West with funds to rv strike which has been in prohist June, and that they have ontinne contributions till the 7" way or tbe other.

This, it 11 great measure, accounts for with which the in the East granted the a by the nailers. Tbe Eastern making the weekly tue striking nailers of the icts 'cel much encouraged H. A Scarcity of Dimes. 1 1 1 1 1 ircasury Department wing scarcity of ten-cent silver Ul1 of the country. In ac- vith instructions from the ,1 rarlment, about $40,000 in coined at the Philadelphia a ek ago.

These, however, Id supply the q. 1,1 'be Superintendent of the mint instructed to coin Into onenrrent subsidiary silver be at the mint. New TON Nov Is said at, I 1 pertinent that tbe new steel 1 Hi t. Hnd Atlanta will be and crews i ext that the cruiser Ht launched at Chester wiM bt'dly tie ready for 1 i'cforo the end of the next Fainter. 0T rom carriage painter, Hu Ul hHS tsien loafing Hka or Hevera i weeks in a -lay, the past alp,) ry ft anrt i Mt hr He hus no -r 0' rtcrl Handed.

A Nov. I 0f tb0 8t Francis and ibci h. ru, have suffered at who have burned 1 was rumored last 4 hunters had indignant farmers. at the state Prohibition Election Preceded by i Night of Excitement. Atlanta, Nov.

town is wild with excitement to-night. The streets are being paraded by both colored and white men. Bands from Macon, Griffin, and Athens have been engaged by the two opposing factions and head the several processions. The prohibitionists held a grand mass meeting at the Sam Jones gospel tent to-night, and it was estimated that there was over 3.000 in attendance. The meeting was addressed by Bishop Turner and Rev.

Gaines, both colored. The prohibition procession was over 3,600 strong, and each man carried an emblematic banner. The antiprohlbitlonlsts held a mass meeting and barbecue at the old Atlanta and West 1 oint depot. It was largely attended, and several enthusiastic speeches were made. The are jubilant over their while the prohibitionists are confident of success.

The bar-rooms have been closed to-day, though whisky has flowed as freely as ever. They will be closed again to-morrow. TROUBLE AT THE DEPOT. This morning at a quarter before 11 the union passenger depot was the scene of a serious shooting affray that resulted in the wounding of Albert Howell, the well-known union ticket agent at the depot. Mr.

Howell was at his office when J. C. Pope approached the window, and inquired of him what time the Western and Atlantic train woula arrive. Mr. Howell replied that he did not know.

Mr. Pope then said that it was his business to know. Some words passed between them when Mr. Pope gave Mr. IJowell the lie.

The words were no sooner out of his mouth than Mr. Howell picked up an ink stand and threw it at Mr. Pope, hitting him in the face and inflicting a painful wound. Both drew their pistols simultaneously. Mr.

failed to go off, while Mr. did. The ball entered Mr. left breast, breaking his collar bone aud ranging downward. Tbe wound is not dangerous.

Mr. Pope was arrested. Mr. Howell is resting quietly to-night. Mr.

Pope has not been able to give bond as yet. FLORIDA ON THE WIRE. Another Suit Docketed Against the Florida Railroad Company. Jacksonville, Nov. new suit has been docketed in the United States Circuit Court here against the Florida Railroad and Navigation Company wherein Louis H.

Meyer, trustee, ot New York, is plaintiff. Mr. Meyer is trustee of holders of bonds secured ty a deed of trust made May 10,1881, and upon whose bonds he alleges no interest has ever been paid. The bill alleges that the bonded indebtedness ot the road is 000, tiiat the bonded interest in tbe road annually is $465,000, and that the floating indebtedness is $1,600,000. Mr.

Meyer seeks to hare bis claims preferred. A book peddler named C. C. hired a horse and buggy from Usina, a liveryman at St. Augustine, on Nov.

16, but did not return. Usina pursued him through St. Duval and into Nassau county, where the agent had disposed of the horse at Fernandina, and fled for parts unknown. The buggy was recovered in this city. Sneak thieves are making nightly depredations in this city.

SUPERIOR COURT. Negro Gamblers Fined SBO Salt for Slander. Darien, Nov. 24. Superior Court convened here yesterday, but little was done until to-day.

This morning the criminal docket was taken up. Nine negroes plead guilty to gambling and were fined SSO and costs each. Thecaseof Rev. A. U.

Wilson, colored, vs. Thomas Goodrich, colored, for in a verdict for tbe defendant. It consumed a whole day of the court. The grand jury found 22" indictments and adjourned to-night, ihe court will probably hold until Wednesday night. WORK AND WARNER HAILED.

Required by Commissioner Bhlelds in Each Case. New York, Nov. morning William 8. Warner and J. Henry Work appeared before Judge Brown and asked what amount of bail would be required in their case.

Judge Brown fixed their ball at $30,000. Both defendants appeared before Commissioner Bhleide, where they gave bonds in the sum of $60,000, or double the amount required. The sureties are Frank Work and John C. Work, uncle and father of J. Henry Work.

Tho proceedings pending before Commissioner Shields were dismissed. VIRGINIA GOOD TEMPLARS. Resolutions of Sympathy Telegraphed to Atlanta. Danville, Not. State Grand Lodge of Good Templars is in session here to-night, W.

T. Keeling, Grand Counsellor, presiding. The number of subordinate lodges Is reported to be 217. The number so fir represented is 87. C.

K. Gilbert of the Supreme Lodge is present. Resolutions of sympathy and hope for success have been adopted and sent to Senator Colquitt at Atlanta, in view of the vote to be taken to-morrow. Tho session will Con tin uo till Friday. A DEATH BED CONFESSION.

appesed lulctde Tarns Out to Have Barn Murder. INDIAN APOLIB.NOV. Gransinger, an old resident of Csss county, died Sunday ntornfng. Six years ago Granslngor startled his by telling them that btsdsughUr, a girl aged 20, had committed suicide. Her body wss found under circumstances that appeared to confirm tbe statement, and it was accepted as truth.

On his death bed Gransinger couieesed that he and his daughter had been criminally Intimate, and that he kiUnd her In order to avoid exposure. BOTH MEN SHOT. lack town. 8. thr Berne of a Doable Fatal Tragedy.

Charlotte. Not. Black station, 8. to-day, Town Marshal Turner was shot and fatally wounded by Robert Bishop, who bad been arrested by the Marshal. Turner fell to bis knees, drew bis revolver snd shot Bishop three tiroes.

Bishop disappeared In the confusion, and no traces ot him bare been found. It Is believed that bo died of his wounds. SAVANNAH, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1885. SNOW AND HIGH TIDES. VILLAGER FLOODED AND RAILROAD TRAFFIC IMPEDED.

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and tbe Lower New England Coast the that the of the Brighton Beach Hotel Will be Washed Out. ABHINGTON, Nov. heavy storm has prevailed during the past two days through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and along the lower New England coast. Along tbe shore the tide was extraordinarily high, and Inland snow fell in depth from Cinches at Westminster, to 2 feet at some points In the coal regions of Pennsylvania. In the latter district railroad traffic is so greatly impeded that work was suspended at some collieries because the product could not be moved.

FEARS OF A FRESHET. In this district there is now considerable dread of warm weather, as a thaw would cause a disastrous freshet. At Point, on Long Island, opposite New York, and the terminus of the Long Island railroad, the tide rose this morning to a depth of several feet over the docks and streets for a distance of a hundred yards, rendering foot travel to the ferries and railroad impossible. Wagons could not get aboard the ferry boats, the latter being several feet fbove the terry floats-. CONEY ISLAND SUBMERGED.

The greater part of Coney Island is almost submerged. Brighton Beach race course Is flooded. The horses have all been taken away from the stable and there was no racing to-day at Sheepshead Bay, and the water on the boulevard is six teet deep, the basements and first flo of many houses being flooded and their occupants compelled to move ihe furniture to the upper floors. Many small buildings have been carried away. No serious damage has yet been reported but it is feared that more of the beach near the hotel will be washed out and the basement of the hotel and the yard of the Brighton Beach railroad flooded.

Very many waterside villages on both sides of Long Island are halt submerged. A HIGH TIDE AT NEWPORT. There was a very high tide at Newport last night, and many wharves were flooded. At places along the wharf a rowboat had to be used to get to the shops. There was a heavy sea outside of Newport bay to-day, and the surf at the beach and cliffs is magnificent.

The Blockisland steamer failed to make Its trip. A higher tide is feared to-night. At Fall River, an earthquake wave in the lake at 9:30 this morning caused the tide to rise 3 feet above the mean high water mark. No damage is reported. A similar extraordinary tide and heavy gale prevailed all along the Jersey coast.

At Ocean Beach, N. the ship Malta, which was rebuilt from an old steamer, came ashore this morning. One sailor jumped overboard, and was drowned, but the other members of the crew, 33 in number, were brought ashore by the life-saving crew. The vessel was loaded with empty oil barrels. THE TIDE HIGHER.

New York, Nov. 25, 4 a. Reports from along the New Jersey coast, Hudson river. Long island sound, and the south side of Long island show that tbe tide tonight is even higher than last night, and the damage correspondingly greater. Long Branch has suffered considerably, and the New Jersey Southern railroad between Sandy Hook and Long Branch is covered with sand, in some places three feet deep.

BUSINESS BUILDINGS BURNED. Losses of 825,000 Sustained by of Conway, Ark. Little Rock, Not. 24. At Conway, early this morning several wooden business buildings were burned.

The chiei losers are: Gussard Grist, general merchants; A. Perry, groceryman: Burton Townsend, hardware; Ranee furniture dealers; A. R. Witt, drug store and post office; Scietnwin Watkins and J. Ueiliger, merchants, and the Ledger-Democrat printing office.

The loss is $25,000. The insurance is small. A BLAZE AT COLUMBUS. Columbus. Nov.

was discovered in Wm.Fees’ tin and stove shop, it rapidly burned hrough to the story above, which is occupied as a part of the Brown house. A stiff north wind was blowing at the time, and it was feared that tbe fire would spread, but the firemen soon bad it under control. Mr. loss is mostly by water, and no estimate can be formed to-night. The Brown house lose bedding and' furniture.

The building Is the property of Riley Brown, and is covered by insurance, as are also the other losses. The damage by fire and water will probably reach $1,500, THE FIRE ON TUB RIO GRANDE. Key West, Fla Nov. steamer Bio Grande, from Galveston, which arrived here yesterday with the cotton in her forward compartment on fire, Is discharging. Her lower hold is lull or water that was pumped into her to extinguish the fire, which Is now apparently under control.

The extent of tbe loss has not yet been ascertained. A WOOLEN FACTORY BURNED. Little Kock, Ark. Nov. A woolen factory and Its contents, at Cbambersvllle, Calhoun oounty, was destroved bv fire yesterday.

The loss Is estimated at $50,000, with no insurance. A Rally for Tobacco Interests. Lancaster, Nov. meeting of tobacco dealers and growers was held here this evening to take action on the large importation of Sumatra tobacco, which is now threatening tbe Industry in this country. It was resolved to petition Congress to increase tbe duty on all foreign tobacco to $1 per pound.

A meeting of growers will be held also at some future time. Diphtheria Exterminating a Family. Mt. Carmel, Nov. week diphtheria made its appearance In the family of John Gearbardf, of Maintop, a few miles from Mt.

Carmel, and to-day tbe seventh doath occurred, and four others nro at the point ot death. The family consisted of sixteen members, and it Is feared that all of them will die. New Postmasters. Washington, Nov. following fourth class Postmasters wers appointed to-day: In Welsbton.

la E.Pitt, atTy-Ty. Sale of the West Shore. Newburgh, N. Nov. West, shore railroad was sold to-day to J.

Pierrepont Morgas, Cbsunosy M. I and Ashbel Green, for $22,000,000. There was only one bid. RIEL'S HALF-BREED BROTHERS Indlcatioog that an Uprising May Occur In the Spring. Bismarck, Not.

halfbreed hunter, who has arrived from tbe Canadiau Nortnwest, reports that an extremely warlike spirit exists among his countrymen in the Northwest territory. No sooner did the news of execution reach the Indians and half-breed French than a movement was tnangurntert to secure aid from the American half-breeds. At one camp an effigy of Sir John Macdonald was hanged before the enraged frontiersmen, who riddled it with bullets, cut it to shreds with knives, and gathering the fragments, burned them to ashes. THE DATE OK THE UPRISING. The huntsman now here says he does not believe there will be trouble during tbe winter, but thinks the pent-up vengeance of the followers of Riel will break out in tbe spring and create sad havoc among tbe frontier soldiers, who are considered unfriendly.

He states that tne great need of half breeds in the execution of their plans is a leader to take tbe place of Riel, and many of them pray for the return of Gabriel Dumont, who exhibited so much bravery and pluck during the recent uprising, but left alter tbe surrender of Riel, and is now in Montana. MAGISTRATE. Ottawa. Nov. is reported to-day that representations have been made to tbe government respecting the conduct of Stipendiary Magistrate Roleau, of Bgttleford, which may cause a postponement of the execution of the Indians sentenced to be hanged at Battleford on Friday next.

He is reported to have threatened that every Indian and half-breed rebel brought before him after the insurrection was suppressed would be sent to tbe gallows if possible. In view of all the circumstances, and particularly as Judge Koleau was a heavy loser pecuniary by the Indian outbreak at Battle ford. It is contended that be should not have been allowed to preside at tbe trials of the prisoners. A memorial has been received by the Department of Justice asking that tbe matter be investigated. AN ANTI-RIEL MEETING.

Toronto, Nov. anti-Riel public meeting is talked of here as a setoff to the Inflammatory meetings being held in the province of Quebec. PRIESTS OPPOSED TO THE MASSES. Montreal, Not. parish priests throughout the province appear opposed to the idea of holding masses of requiem for the repose of the soul of Riel, and Mgr.

Mareau refused tbe parish priest of Sorel permission to hold such service. FRANCE'S PARLIAMENT. Twnty-slx Members of Committee of 33 In Favor of Evacuating Tonquln. Paris, Nov. Senate has adopted a treaty of commerce with Burmah without debate.

In the Chamber of Deputief to-day a committee sonsisting of ten members of the Right snd 23 mam berg of the Left wss elected to examine the Tonquin credits. Twenty-six members of the committee are in favor of evacuation of Tonquln, and seven are In favor of limited M. Brlseon, Prime Minister, and M. Goblet, Minister of Public Instruction, addressed tbe Chamber. They declared that the government would not consent to the evacuation of Tonquln.

The honor of France was involved. The withdrawal would be fraught with disaster. The enterprise must be carried to a successful issue. The government wished to reduce the troops in Tonquin gradually. As regards tbe course in connection with Madagascar, they said it would be difficult to decide before January, beoause negotiations were proceeding with tbe Hovas.

PLAGUE. The Disease Carried to Great Britain by a Steamer. Montreal, Not. official returns received at the health office show that 11 deaths from small pox occurred in this city yesterday, 5 at Mt. Royal hospital, 3 in Coteau St.

Louis, 1 In Ste. Cunesonde, and 1 in St. Henri. Seven patients were removed to the hospital. Thirty new cases were reported to-day, and 23 were verified.

For the first time in three months there were no burials to-day at tbe expense of the corporation of victims of small-pox. Twenty-four new cases were reported 'to day, of which 15 have been verified. SMALL-POX ON A STEAMER. London, Nov. Allan line steamer Buenos Ayreian, which left Montreal Nov.

11 for Glasgow, has arrived at Greenook. She has small-pox on board, and bas bean placed in quarantine. GERMAN FINANCES. A Lively Debate Over the Badget In the Relchetag. Berlin, Nut.

arose on tbe first reading of tbs budget In tbe Reiohstag to-day. Herr Buchard, Secretary of tbe Imperial Treasury, insisted upon the necceslty of increasing the military outlay and upon tbe necessity of revising the taxation of sugar, and Increasing tbe duties on spirits in order to place tbe finances ot the empire on a sounder footing. Herr Richter opposed increasing the appropriation tor the army, and sharply criticised tbe colonial policy. Herr Llebknecht severely attacsed the home and foreign policy of the government, and eaid that he hoped the budget would be rejected. Earthqnakee In Mouth Europe, London, Nov.

Severe shocks of earthquake were felt In Spain yesterday, at Vefese, Malaga and Alusla, and aspecially at Albama. There were also actzmlo movements on tbe African coaet, and numerous landslips, and It Is reported that tbe bed or the Mediterranean eea bas risen perceptibly. The Warwick London, Nov. At the Werwlok meeting the Midland handicap plate race was won by Stourhead, with Greenwioh second, and Ballerina third. There were seven Tbe betting was 6 to 2 against Stourhead, 8 to 1 against Greenwioh, and 6to 1 against Ballerina.

Burmese Pnt. to Flight. Rangoon, Nor. dispatch from Minhla says that severe fighting took plane yesterday In a jungle, continuing until the central post of tbe Burmese was captured, when they fled in all directions. A Draw After Nine Rounds.

Ran Francisco, Not. Burke- Cleary oouteeu list nigbt, was declared a draw at tbe end of the ninth round. ELECTIONS IN ENGLAND. RETURNS IN FROM A FEW OF THE DISTRICTS. Discing Great Hopes on the Alliance with the Hum at the Drouchilen Mis- Taylor Urged to Make a Test London, Nov.

The nomination of Miss Helen Taylor, who Is contesting the Parliamentary division for North Camberwell, bas been refused by the returning officer. Miss Taylor has protested against the alleged arbitrary action of the officer. Miss Taylor has received letters from a number of eminent persons in various parts of Europe and the United States, including one from Henry George, encouraging her to attempt to test tbe feeling of the country as regards female representation. It is stated that tbe authorities admit that there Is no positive enactment against the return ot a woman to Parliament. results of the balloting.

The following results of the parliamentary elections were received this afternoon; David R. Plunket, First Commissioner of Works under the Conservative Cabinet, and Mr. Holmes, Attorney General for Ireland, also under the Conservative Cabinet, have been elected from the Dublin University divisions. Thomas Hurt, a labor candidate, is eleoted for Morpeth. George Otto Trevelyan, Chief Secretary ior Ireland under ex-Premier administration, is eleoted for Galashield.

Col. F. A. Stanley, Colonial Secretary in the Conservative Cabinet, is elected for Blackpool. Henry Campbell Banuerman, chief Secretary for Ireland under ex-Premier administration, ia elected for the Sterling group, Sterlingshire, Sootland, aud Justin Mc- Carthy for Newry.

All these were elected without opposition. Further returns show a net Tory gain of 11 seats. The Standard regards the result of voting as a solid testimonial to the Tory cause, and as encouraging the Conservatives to greater efforts. It alludes to the result as a moral guarantee of the eventual triumph of the party. The Morning Pott says that the Tory reaction is an accomplished fact.

The Daily Newt makes no comment on the Tory gains. conservative gains. The general result of elections is slightly In favor of the Conservative reaction, although It as yet affords no certain indication ot the ultimate result. At Birmingham therabas been no dirninuition of the Radical strength, except that Mr. majority over Lord Randolph Churchill is smaller than the Radicals expected.

The greatest numerical Conservative victory is that of W. H. Smith in the Strand division. Speaking generally, to-days figures approximate those of tbe last election, tho Liberal vote autnmlng up less aud the Conservative more. A lady threatened.

The result atCheleea will be announoed to-morrow. In a speech at Chelsea today Sir Charles Dilke, the Liberal candidate, threatened a certain lady of Influence with a imprisonment at bard labor tor Intimidating voters. The lady to whom he alluded, whose name he did not mention, is Lady Cadogan, wits of Karl Cadogan, Under Secretary for tho Colonies and President ol tbe Chelsea Conservative Association. Sir Charles committee sssert that an organization of ladies, which bas been making a bouse to house canvass bas used the Dilke divorce case, adding infamous untruths to Influence voters. Tbe London political clubs are in a ferment to-night.

Tbe members of the Carleton and other Conservative are satisfied with the prospect of a reduction of tbe Liberal majority. Tbe newspapers Issued extra until midnight. BIG TORY GAINS. London, Nov. 25, 3 a.

Tbe following candidates were elected yesterday: Birmingham, Bordeeley division, H. Broad hurst, Liboral; Central division, John Bright, Liberal; Wsst division, J. Clutmcertain. Liberal; Hytbe, Sir E. W.

Watkin, Independent: Strand, W. H. Smith, Conservative; Warwick, A. Peel, Liberal. The Tories have gained seats in Bury, St.

Edmunds, Warrington, Rochester, Stall bridge, Exeter, Colchester, Blackburn, Cambridge, Bath. Plymouth and Cheltenham, and the Liberals have gained in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Tbe totals thus far are 34 Tories, 33 Liberals and 2 Parnellites. The net Tory gam is 10. The Conservatives everywhere show Increased strength.

GLADSTONE ANSWERS PARNELL. Edinburgh, Nov. Gladstone spoke here to-day. He complained that Lord Salisbury bad misinterpreted bis recent utterances. Tbe Tories professed anxiety for tbe Churcb, but were really anxious about the land question.

The Tory leader was confident of a majority because of the promises of bis Irish allies. Referring to Mr. sweeping denunciation of tbe Liberals. Mr. Gladstone good Ireland has reoelved bas been accomplished by the Liberals.

The have always opposed any measure for benefit. The Liberals would oontlnus in tbe same spirit toward Ireland In the future as the past, quite unmoved by tbe threats made by Mr. Parnell and hie OPPONENTS, Dublin, Nov. Nationalist Convention assembled at Drougbden to-day to nominate a candidate for Parliament for the south division, now represented by Philip Callun. Everything passed off smoothly until Mr.

name was proposed by one of bis Mr. Cal lan then demanded to know the ground of Mr. receut charge against him in refusing to accept bim the Nationalist candidate to succeed himself. Mr. one of Mr.

thereupon arose and declared that tbe charge wit that Mr. Callan was drunk in tbe House of Commons during the session lust closed, and that lor this reason Mr. Parnell deem, and him unworthy to ronresent the Nationalists in the new Parliament, which to be tbe most important one for Ireland. Mr. Callan, in answer, admitted that the charge was true, and apologized for felling.

He afterwards made an appeal to tbe electors against wbat he called a packed convention. An uproar attended bis last remarks and a scene of confusion followed, during which Mr. Callan and hie followers left the ball. A HOLIDAY ON THE COTTON MARKET. Liverpool.

Nov. will be a holiday In the cotton market on account of the parliamentary eleotion to take place here. Mexico's Army. City of Mexico, Nov. bill to reduce the army to 15,000 men bee been introduced in Congress.

The government Is opposed to It. IRIHH LIBERTY. An Appeal for Contributions to tho Forltamentnry Fund. New York, Nov. Kelly presided at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Irish Parliament Fund Association in the Hoffman house tonight.

The following address was presented by Morgan J. on behalf of the committee, and was unanimously adopted; To the Citizens of the United The great struggle in whtob the Irish people and tbe splendid leadership Qi John Stewart Parnell are engaged for free government claims, and is deserving of tbe active sympathy aud encouragement of all lovers of justice and constitutional fovernment, of whatever race or creed, relaud demands home rule, which has been aocorded to Canada and Australia, and is aptly defined as, "The government of Ireland, In acoorrtanoe with the constitutionally expressed will of tho majority of the people carried into effect by a parliament and ministry directly and solely responsible to that THE NEED FOR AID. In support of his demand, which even Mr. Gladstone admits to be worthy ol consideration, Ireland presents as her representatives In Parliament the best nton that Ireland can produce In Intellect, patriotism and virtue, beaded by a chief of marked ability and resolution. The members of Parliament receive no salary, and as many of the Irish representatives, though gifted and eloquent, are unable to bear tbe expense of attendance upon Parliament and residence in London tbls appeal Is made in order to aid them in tbeir contention for a righteouse cause, for which prompt and generoua assistance is necessary.

NO NEED OF EXCUSE. To the citizens of this republic, or indeed to any person living within the wide limits of tbe English-speaking world, happy In civil and rollglous liberty, and familiar with tbe beneficent Influences of free institutions, no excuse for this appeal is necessary. To Americans especially tbe question of representation and self-government is important, ns involving not only the unalienable rights of free men, but the vindication of the principle, taxation without for which the lorefathers of the republic fought successfully against Great Britain. what will be achieved. By a full representation in Parliament, supported by American munificence, a final solution can be bad of tbe fundamental question underlying all tho Irish national discontent, aud an end forever made of tbe irrepressible conflict that has for centuries attracted universal attention.

The steadlast friends and advocates of Irish nationality bavo fully resolved to measure and keep a record of tbeir protestations by the practical roeults of Individual answers to this appeal. The time is ripe. The crisis impending, and appreciating these conditions, this appeal is made to every liberty-loving citizen of these United States to join the friends snd sons of Ireland in contributing the amount of mouey necessary to certain Ten thousand have been raised already by this committee. A committee bas been appointed to arrange for a meeting. Eights of editors.

An Alleged Insult to the Ring Followed by Imprisonment. Copenhagen, Nov. Horup, editor and president of Die Folkelhing, has been sentenced to six imprisonment for writing and publishing an article insulting tbe King. MEXICAN EDITORS RELEASED. City ok Mexico, Nov.

Chavarri. editor of Le Monitor Jtepubti. cano, and Carillo, editor of La Correo de Lunes have been released from prison. They will probably be honored with a banquet. FOR INSULTING A PRINCE.

Stockholm, Nov. editor of Sidniny has been fined and sent to prison lor five years tor publishing articles insulting the Prince and Prlnceas of Wales and Royal of Sweden. A Ifonso Dangerously Ul. ashington, Nov this afternoon tbe Spanish Minister received a cablegram, sent by the Minister of Foreign Affairs at Madrid, stating that King Alfonso last night stricken with a violent disorder of tho respiratory organs, and was alarmingly ill. The cablegram was sent from Madrid this morning.

THE KINO REPORTED DEAD. London, Nov. 24, 11:30 p. lt is reported here this evening that the King of Spain is dead. Nothing whatever can be learned from Madrid to confirm or deny tbe report, but the fact tbat stocks declined seven points in that city to-day Is taken in some quarters to indicate tbat something of an alarming character at least has happened to His Majesty.

It Is known that a portion of tbe first dispatch relative to tbe King filed in Madrid today was erased by the censor there, and some persons are of the opinion tbat tbls fact too Indicates tbat tbe reports concerning the King ure true. THE KINO STILL ALIVE. London, Nov. 25,4 a. report ol tbe death of King Alfonso created a great sensation bore.

Later advices from Madrid. however, show tbat tbe King la not dead, but that be is seriously ill. Eight pbvaiclans are In attendance upon hie Majesty at El Pardo. Himes At Liabilities. London, Nov.

liabilities ot Stmea A tbe wool brokers who simpended yesterday, are estimated at from £160,000 to 1200.000. Gen. Tomb. New York, Nov. board of aldermen to-dsy ratified the action ol tbs park commissioners in the location ot Gen.

Grant's tomb. Town Talk to I'roseruled. London, Nov. government intends prosecuting Town Talk for alleged indecent publications. Railroad Clatter.

The Rome and Carrollton railroad has been located to within one mile of Rome. Tbe sight for the depot will be selected In a few days. General Manager John W. Green, of tbe Georgia railroad, baa been appointed by President Raoul. General Manager of the Port Royal read and leased linea, tbe Augusta and Knoxville and Greenville and Laurens, and Spartanburg roads.

The appointment goes into fleet Dec. 1, and President Raoul of tbe weight ol management of a part of vast and growing system of railroads, reaching into tbe Carolina Supt. Bass, Passenger Freight Agent, Cttarlton and other officers of the Port Roval leasad linea retain their positions at before. I FRICK SI A TEAB.I 6 CUNTS A COFY. SERVIANS FALLING BACK THE FRONTIER RKCHORSED IN DISORDER AT TZ RIB ROD.

Wlddla Still I'ndsr Bombardment, Rag Not In Klug Troopa also on the Ketroat from Tm-Xo Slaw or an Immediate Cessation of HwstllU ties. London, Nov. A dispatch from Vienna says: and England hava induced the Porte to dispatch a note to Servla to-morrow counselling King Milatg to stop the war. Servian war acoountai are unreliable. All correspondents ara excluded from the Servian lines except two Austrian correspondents, whose palebes are SERVIAN DEMORALIZATION COMPLETE.

A dispatch from says that tb Servians are rotreatlng in great dLorderand trying to make their wav across ttia frontier wherever they can. Tho demors alization of the men is complete, and cipllne is almost lost. The retreat will involve terrible loss of life and great suffering. A Belgrade dispatch tbat the populace there is enraged at King Milan, that the name of Prince Karageorgevltchl is on every lip. SOFIA WILD WITH EXCITEMENT.

Sofia, Nov. city Is wild with excitement over tbe news from thei Irontler, statiug tbat Prince Alexander! at tbe head of the Bulgarian troopa baai followed up his victories, and is dl tving! the Servians slowly but surely from BuM garian territory. The latest dispatch says that Prince Alexander stormed tha Tzarlbrod, and occupied city last ovening. Tbe Prince made a triumphal march into the city, and waa received with enthusiasm by the populace. TIIB BORDER RECROSSED.

The Serviaus atlnokeil the Bulgarian centre at 4 this afternoon. were repulsed and retired in crossing tho frontier at 6 nead Tzarlbrod. The are now retirs Ing from their atTrn. Tbe have advanced to the Widdin Is being shelled by tbe but has not been set on lire. The garian commandant has prohibited th passage of eight Austrian tugs.

JO A NOV ITCH COMMITS SUICIDE. Belgrade, Nov. Geu. late commander of the Danube division, who waa dismissed lrom his command foi disobeying orders in attacking Slivnltzaj has committed suicide by shooting self with arevolver. The to the Servian army, from the defeat fore Hivnitza down to the reoccupatlonol Tzaribrod by the Bulgarians, sre attributed to his failure to carry out the orderd given him.

MILAN'S DEMORALIZED. The Servians are continuing tbeir treat, and tbe main army is now In vian territory. Tbe troops seem to ba demoralized, and since the recapture of Tzaribrod by tbe Bulgarians they have fallen back without offering any resistsues to tbe victorious Prince Alexander. Tbe Bulgarians have occupier) all the positions recently held by the Servians la Bulgaria, and are advancing to the frontier. The Servian headquarters are now at The first class of tbe Landstruna bas been summoned for active duty.

After completing the massing of bis army. King Milan will head the final attack oig the Bulgarians. KING MILAN TO ABDICATE. The Russian government has sent a severe note to Servla, demanding that statue quo an rate be restored. Tbe Consuls of the at Belgrade have held a meeting at Hetclin to consider tbe situation- It feared that revolution will breakoutanil that King Milan will be deposed.

King Milan has decided to abdicate tha throne it necessary. Austria will occupy Servin in order to prevent the acceeeloifi of Prince Karageorgevitch. ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS. St. Petersburg, Nov.

Journal de St. Petersburg to-day says: Russia's Initiative tbe are promoting a scheme for a suspenaloiE ot hostilities in the Balkans, hot are entertained that Servla and RulgariaJ although Incapable of reeisiing promptings ot tbeir passion, will become! sensible enough to that it Is to thM popular interest of both oountries tbafi they, on their own accord, sheath tbeiff FRANCIS PRESENT. Vienna, Nov. Tbe Emperor Austria bas given for the relief tbe Servian wounded. He has alto given them 1,000,0000 cigarettes.

AN OLD CAHK AH A Bow Cittibr Ap Roger Acrosuf was Audited. From Haiti.nort Hun. Washington, Nov. pertinent to the claim act up by the accounting officers of tbe treasury of power to review and disallow expenditures incurred under authority of department beads, it will be Interesting to recall a decision of thei Supreme Court of tbe United States in th oase of Lieut. Catneby Ap Roger Jones, U.

made thirty years ago. Lieut. Jones waa iu Paris in 1853 at tbe time of tbu civil commotions, and received acuhleotaU? a severe wound. He was ia Paris oq public service at the time. and by order of the Secretary ol the Navy was allowed In settle.

rff accounts expended for medicines and medical attendance. ortaecount of bis wound. The action Of the Secretary was also aoproveiii by the President, but when tbe account earns before tbe Fourth Auditor of tho Treasury he refused to allow It. The attention of the Fourth Auditor directed to the fact tbat Cve Generali including such eminent legal IlghtCai Roger H. Taney, Keverdy Johnson and John J.

Crittenden, had decided loegaM involving the same principle be order of the Navy Department waa rwiMclusivo on the accounting officers. But Vbk Fourth Auditor was inflexible, and tbe case carried to the by Lieut. dually reaching the Hupremo Court of the United States, which deoided tn lavor. bile It may be true that tha Attorney General of to-dsy la not obliged to respect the opinions of any ot hie predecessors, and while these opinions may not be binding on tbe accounting officers, it is contended tbat the animus of any decision of the Supreme Court which baa never been reversed must bs respected. Tbe account of Hurgeon Billings, of tha United states army, which baa just been disallowed by the accounting officers, it is contended, ta fully covered by tbe deoieion in tbe Jones case.

It will not ba denied that a rigid surveillance of Items ol expenditure is properly witbik the turisdiotion ol the accounting officers of tbe treasury, but tt ia just possible that too much zeal mav cause an Injudicious and Indefensible economy, and perhaps in thwart the very purposes for which appropriations were created-.