Indianapolis Sentinel, Volume 34, Number 91, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 April 1885 — Page 1

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THE RATION'S CAPITAL.

The "ew York Independents Made Happy Postmaster Pearson Receives the Appointment. Another Lot of Nominations Indlanlarjs Still Hopoful of Obtaining Government Positions. SEWS OF NATIONAL INTEREST. American Arretted and Insulted at rantma Pottmatttr Pnrioa' Reappointment, Etc , Etc. "Wafhinutoi, March "1. United States Consul General Adamson, at Panama, tele graphed the Secretary of Stata this morning as follows: Predion, the rebel leader, has seized a Pacific steamship at Colon, imprisoned Captain lir-e, agent of the Comianv, Consul Wrltnt and oüer Americans. I urce Commander Kaie, of the Culena. to rescue the citizens and property at all haarG3. Instructions desired. Upon receipt of this dispatch the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Navy hsld a conenltation. Secretary Whitney thea ordered, by telegraph, Admiral Jouett, now at New Orleans, to proccel to Key West with the Tennessee and Swatara, and await further instructions. An order was alio sent the commander of the Alliance, now at Key West, instructing him to proceed at once to Aspinwall. The Secretary also telegraphed Commander Kane, of the Gal ana, at Asplnwall, and asked why he had not protected American citizens and property in the trouble yesterday. He directed him to alford all protection possible while the difficulties continue. It is understood the matter is now under consideration at a Cib inet meeting. A gentleman very near the President, and uncoubtedly speaking from actual knowledge, reports that the reappointment of Postmatter Pearson at New York was made after the most patient examination of all the facts connected with the charges asrainst him and his answer to the same, which was yesterday submitted and read by the Preiident. Toe appointment, therefore, may be considered a complete vindication of Pearson, it is further stated that the reappointment of Pearson will constitute a notable exception to the course which the Pneident may bs expected to pursue. The New York Postefhee is the largest and most important in the country, and of interest to all the people, especially to the vast business enterprises centered in the metropolis. It is today considered a complete illustration of the successful application of the civil service reform principles to an immense governmental establishment. This condition," added the gentleman above referred to, ''has been brought about very largely by intelligent effort by Mr. Pearson, und he is thus identified in the closest manner with the example ot success of the reform. To retain him insures faith aad confidence in the movement, which would have received a 6hock from his removal. His retention was earnestly requested by a large number cf business men of the city, both Democrats and Republicans, and very g-nerally by Independent Republicans who did such good service in the support of the Democratic candidates in the l&at campa'n. it is further authoritatively learned that this act cf the President must not be regarded as indicating that in other cases those opposed to the party of the President will either be appointed or retained after the expiration of their terms of office. In answer to a suggestion that the appointment of Pearson might cause great dissatisfaction in the ranks of his party, the President is represented us saying: "The Democratic party is neither bj pcritical, unpatriotic nor ungrateful." The President of Nicaragua, in a telegram received here this morning, says he will nurch to-day with the combined forces of Nicaragua aDd Co&to Rica into Honduras. His object will be to prevent the farces of Honduras from joining those of Ha-rios in San Salvador, which country was invaded jetdeiday by the latter. The Secretary of the Treasury has designated the Collector cf Customs, Surveyor of the Naval Oiiice and the Appraiser of t je Port of New York a commission to examine the question of drawback allowance on sugar. This action is the result of com pi tints that the present rates of drawbacks are excessive and unjust. Secretary Manning has instructed the Superintendent of the United States Mint at Carson City to suspend coinage operations until the beginning of the next fiscal year, Jnly 1, and reduce the force accordingly. The Mint, however, will remain open for the receipt of bullion from depositors. A telegram La been received here saying the steamship Honduras, belonging to the Panama Railroad Company, has been con vejing men and supplies from Guatemala to Honduras, but refused to perform a like service between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The following is the dispatch tent by Secretary Whitney to Commander Kane, of the United States steamship at Asplnwall. You were ordted to Asplnwall to protect American Interests and the lives and property of American citizens. All that is implied in these words ia 1 1 per tea to be done by you to the extent of the force under your command. If tbe Co'ou has been seized, restore her to her officers it In your power. Secretary Bayard telegraphed Consul General Adamscn, asking additional information relative to the difiicultius. The Postmaster General has appointed Nicholas M. Bell, ot St. Louis, Superintendent of Foreign Mails. Secretary Manning has appointed Eugene Higgles, cf Baltimore, Chief of the Aopoictxnent Bureau cf the Treasury Department. The Postmaster General has decided to remove J. F. Crawford, Superintendent of the Foreign Mail Service. Nicholas M. Bell, of St. Ixmia, will succeed him. The Senate roDlirmed Thomas J. Bann, postmaster at Bloomington, III. About the Appointment of Indlanlans. Special to the Sentinel. Washixgtox, March Gl. Indiana Democrats say John S. Williams, of Lafayette, will likely be nominated to-morrow for the Fifth Auditorshlp of the Treasury, made vacant by the resignation of D. S. Alexander. Williams is here and hss, it is said, been promised the place. Alexander will return to Indianapolis about the middle of April, and practice law. He has been anticipating a request to resign for torn time, but it did not come until yesterday afternoon. Hon. Bayless Hann a, who expected the appointment of Minister to Japan, which was given to ex Governor Hnbbard, of Texas,

to-day, will, it is said, get another place cf equal desirability. The Critic, of this cty, ways: "The appointment of Hon. Rufes Magee, of Indiana, to be Minister to Norway and Sweeden, is a good one. He will fill the place creditably to himaelf and his Government, Much is being eaid about the appointment being a McDonald triumph, but the fact is, It ia limply a recognition of a young and Dright light of the Indiana Democracy." Sketches of the Jiomineei. Washix'.tos, March .11. William R. Roberte, nominated for the Chilian mission, is fifty-five years of age, nid has resided m New York City the past forty years. He was elected to the Forty second and Forty-third Congresses, and declined renomlnation to the Forty-fourth Congress. Daring his term of service in Congress, he opposed what was known as "Hack-pay" bill, and on its passage was ths first man to order that his portion of the sum b turned into th9 United States Treasury. Roberts is also known es a supporter of all efforts to bneüt his native land, Ireland, and is said to have ha 1 considerable influence amoDg our Irish citizens. It was on a resolution oflerea by Robert, while in Congress, that the Fenian, imprisoned in Canadian jails tor the invasion of lvOi. were liberated. Ricfca'd B. Hubbard, nominated for Minister to Japan, in the wsll knowa ex Governor of Texas. He was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention at Cincinnati, where bis notably eloquent speech in placing General Hancock in nomination for the Presidency brought him into National repute. He was, ly acclamation, chosen by the Texas State Convention a delegate at large to the Chicago Convention last year, and was elected by that convention their temporary chairman. He Eervei several years ss United States District Attorney in Texas before the war, and is now engaged in the practice of law. He has been enthusiastically supported by the Texas Democracy for recognition at the hands of the present administration, and it was their expectation that be would be appointed to Mexico. Charles T. Russell, the nooiines for to.? Liverpool Consulehip, has his home at Haddam, but had spent the greater part of the time for a number ot years in London, as a merchant. He is described by prominent Connecticut Republicans as a man cf higb character, intelligence and capacity. William W. Lane, ot Txa, to be Consnl at Hamburg, is vouched for by Texas Sanators as a man of ability, with special qualifications for this appointment. He has residfd In Europe during the last four years,

with his headquarters at Hamburg ?.s immigration egent of the Southwestern railway system. He has been a member ol the 8ute Senate, and was for liye years Ma3ter of the Texas State Grange. H. r. Kernacken, the nominee for Naval Officer at New Orleans, is a sugar planter bf Plaqufmine Parish, formerly a merchant of New Orleans, and a Confederate clhcer during the war. He received a dangerous wound while eerviue es Aide-de camp on the staff of General (cow fc'enator) Gibson, who has been his principal backer for the appointment. J. T. McGaw, nominated for Collector of Internal Revenue in Wo3t Virginia, is a prominent lawyer of Grafton, W. Va., and was recommended for the place by almojt the entire Congressional delegation of tho.t State. He was the first West Virginia graduate of Yale College and a schoolmate of Senator Kenca, and their friendship is still aa close ts in their boyhocd days. Ilr is described as a brilliant young man. Charles W. Buck, nominated for Minister to Pern, is a lawyer of Midway, K y., and has never held a public office, and has not basn prominent in political affairs. Ha has been for a number of years a close student of Peru and its history, and is a man of excellent character and attainments. Eenate Froceedsng. Washington-, March 31. After the reading of the journal the Senate went into executive session, and when the doors ware reopened the resolution heretofore offered by Mr. Allison was called up and agreed to, rescinding the resolution providing for the renting of suitable rooms outside of the Cpitol for such Senate Committees as have no rooms. Mr. Allison then called up h's resolution providing for a oromittee of seven Senator?, to Eit during the recess, to take meastir to reduce the contingent expenses of the Sda-" ate. After remarks by Messrs. Piumb and Sherman, criticising tue House of Representatives for alleged extravsgaot expenditures, the resolution of Senator Allison was adopted. Mr. Sanlsbury then presented the report of the Committee on Postoilices and Poitroatls, setting forth that the Committee was not in any wise responsible for the publication cf a paper purporting to be a further report on the postal telegraph question, nnd which contained newspaper criticisms of the Associated Press. Mr. Sanlsbury also submitted a resolution directing the Public Printer to exclude the alleged report from the printed volume of the reports made after the adjournment of the last Congress. After statements as to the manner in which the report came to be printed the resolution of Mr. Sanlsbury was laid over under an objection by Mr. Van Wyck. On motion Mr. Van Wyck then took up the report, made by that gentleman, from the Committee on Mississippi River Improvements, providing lor the report of all resolutions passed since March 3 authorizing committees to sit during the recssso! Congress. The resolution led to a general discussion of the whole subject of the ex pendituresof this Congress as compared witn former Congresses and of the Sena.te as compared with the House. The discussion took a wide ranje, and at its eloss the resolution was laid over until to-morrow. The Senate went into executive session and scon adjourned. Nominations. Washington, March 31 Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States William R. Roberts, of New York, to Chili; Charles W. B. Back, of Kentucky, to Pern. Charles T. Russell, of Connecticut, Consul to Liverpool. Henry G. Pearson, Poitiaister nt New York. Norman J. Coleman, of Missouri, Commissioner of Agriculture. John T. Mograw. of West Virginia, Col lector of Internal Revenue of the district of West Virginia. ' Henry P. Kernahar, of Louisiana, Naval Officer at New Orleans. Anorew J. Bcyd, of North. Carolina, Col

lector cf Internal Rsvcnue for the Fifth District of North Care Una. K'choid B. Hubbard, of Texa?, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of thp United States to Japan. William M. Lane, of Texas, United States Consul to Hamburg, Gerrunay. .

filataon'a Kecoramendattoiif . Pptdal to the Sentinel. Washington, March 31. Congressman Matson has recommended three Postmasters 83 follow3: Eankin McCIarren, forQifncy, In Owen Conntv; Philip King, for Mount Meridian, Putnam County, and Thomas A. Prewitt, fcr the office at Cartersbarg, in Hendricks County. Mr. Matson is one of the energetic Icdinca men who deserves well ef Lii.constituents. (JENE UAL (HUNT. lie U Very Elm h Improved and Is reeling Much More LI ope I ul. Nov Yor.K, March 31. Shortly after l o'clcrk Dr. Douglass and Rev. Dr. Ncrrün C3me down the step3 of General Grant's rt?tdec.e tcgelher. i)r. Shoady had departed about aa Lcur e&rlier. Dr. Douglass entered his coui' and was driven o!l Dr. Newman strolled ilJwn toward Madison avejice, and on h:s way met a reporter. ' oenertd Grant's condition is much more horful," taid the eld soldier's former pa3tor 'why he felt so good, Dr. Douglas has gone off to yislt ether patients. Tan General akd to have all the windows opened, and when I latt he was walking cheerfully about his bed-room." A number of idlers and loungers, among whom were a few woaoen, gathered opposite the Grant Loamtsad, ami gczed long and earutfctly at the house, anr eagerly scanned all pvmns who entered or left. Two detictives froai tha Central Oiiice were detailed tu !oox after objsctionable characters. At.:50 p. m. Dr. Dcuj'as returned to General Grant's house. Shortly after he bad disappeared within, a carriae, containing General Daniel E. Sickles "and 'Judge John , R. Brady, drove up. They entered the hoose, and remained about ten minute?. When they emerged General Sickles said: 'I noticed no very great change in the Gereral, atid his voica was good. He was wa'kin:: about the ioom." 'General Grant is better," said Judge Biady, "but bis condition is critical still. He has had two or three cf these attacks, and he may not be -strong enough to resist the next ore ' Late this evening the following bulletin was itsaed : ' General Grant has had a very quiet c'ay. Drs. Douglas j. Zrker; and Khcady met at 2 p. m. and found the Gen eral in a better condition than the day before. He dees not speak of rain only soreness in the throat. The' irritation which annoyed hin on 'Sunday is quite alleviated. Thspul? is the same as yesterday, and his general condition is encouraging for the present. He ka just prepared for rest, and the 8j 1 1 toms promU8 a fair night. "J. H. Do u it as." Dr. Douglas remains at the house during the night. Colons! Fred Grant retire! eariy in the evening. He had not slept in three nights, and was nearly worn out. ihe difficulty on Sunday night was the resnltof exudations from the membranes of the throat and nose, increased by nervous apprehension that rendered tha muscles of the throat more rigid atul less easy of management. These exudations, which accompany cancerous disease a a certain stapo were less copieus to-day, .ad the consequence was a quitter day. The cancerous lump at the end of the General's tongue is not jet active, and the trouble for a few dayrpast was the result, not to much of development of disease, as a consequence of the lower vitality of the patient. Should GeLeral Gram's demise soon occur, it will be bt suse of falling strength and want of vitality to withstand the disease as it no is rather than from the disease itself. New York, April 11 o'clock a. m. The midnight bulletin was issued only a short time ago. It is as follows: Gn?ral Grant hft peen sleeping nearly all the tice mice 9 o'ciock. lie has just taten nourishment w 11. and a?jean to be easy. Uis pulse is the ame, and bieaiainc Ire from distress. J. iL J0l'GLA M. D. A "W1I1E" CONVENTION. Farewell Greeting of old Associates Over the Wire. The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted by an enthusiastic "Wire" Convention, held this evening by the operators who have, during the past years, received the Western Assoiated Press in Western Union offices, on the circuit running west and sonth from Cincinnati, and wh.oe wire friendship has been brought to a close by the new departure of the Western Associated Press in leasing their own wires. Whereas, For the pat two j'ears, Mr. E. W. II. Copley, has sent tie Western A-ssocisted nt?ht report from Cincinnati in such an admirable manner, and with Jiuca good judgment and aßable patience: t?oived. That we. the recelvinz operators, at the places opposite our names, desire to express our esteem and admiration for his many gentlemanly and professional qualities, and to wisn him iod-peel in all his future undertaking. It is further Kefcolvcd. That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Mr. Copley, and that the Associated Press paper of our respective cliie are respectfully requested to publish a copy of the same. K !. Johnson, at. Louis. Mo.; H. I. I.ogan.Kans City. Mo, ;ThomM L. Oantweli, Terre Hants, Ind.: L. L Sharon, J. J. Nolan. JSvansville, lnl; l.uie Smith, Ddnuld Mabouey. Indiantpolip, Ind. ; J. L. Fuzhush. Znh Morrir, John W. IP rst, Louisville, Ky.: Charit I Morris, K M. Fisher, .lohn A. Payne. Nashville. Tenn.: Ies Bradley, V. fcelieible, Joe O'Leary, New Orleans. La.; K. H. Lucn, Little Rota, Ari: C. I'.eilley, f. w. MeL'arty, B. T. Howard, Memphis, Tenn. E. II. Johs-on, Vy sis M aiiojcey. Secretary. C'nairman. Death From Abortion. Pim.Ai'iLPiiiA, March öl. At a Coroner's inquest this afternoon on the body of Alice Kirk, aged twenty-five, of Pottsville, who died in the hocse cf Mis. Maria M. Hoephner, of this city, it was shown the deceased came to the house in perfect health, and Mrs. Hoephner perfotmed a criminal operation, causing the girl's death next day. Several women swore that operations had been .performed on them. Twins born healthy were found dead later. One witness wore the daughter of the prisoner, now in New Mexico, told her the Infants were burned. Mrs. Hoephner was committed to await the action cf the District Attorney.

FROM ACROSS THS SEA.

The French Ministerial Crisis Not Orer let The New False Prophet, El AlakM. Rueeo-Afghan Affairs Progressing Favorably In the Interests of Paaco. FRANCO-CHINESE WAR. The French Outloojt It e gar ding Tonquln The First Installment of Credit Voted. London, March 31. The Paris correspondent of the London Times says It is impossible for DeFreycinet to think of a French advance to Pekin. The arsenals are empty and the stale of the country unfovorable'for such a resolution. He will only bs permitted o send Ü0.0C0 men to Tonquin. He will toeraby compromise the free action cf ihe araiv in France, and will paralyze ths national life of Europe in ordtr to annx the ari I sol of Toi quin. 21. Ferry vould have done ti:e ttmc thirg. The only object was the overthrow of the Ferry Ministry. The situation remains the same, except thet removal of the ablest Republican statesman in Franca. A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company says Da Freycinet, who has undertaken the task, is confident that he will sicceed in forming a new Ministry. The dlypatch adds: '-The general belief in Paris is that General Biltott will te Minister of War, -Navier Minister of Finance, and Constant Minister of the Interior." The Chamber of Deputies unanimously voted the first installment, amounting to S10,CC0.C00, cf the Toaquin credit of ?10,000. 0G0 asked by Ferry yesterday, before the resignation of his Cabinet. The Deputies votfd to reserve action on the remaining $r,0.f(,0,000 until the formation of the new Ministry. Lack of rraocports. Pari?, March ".l. Owing to a lack of transports considerable delay will occur before the Decesiary reinforcements for Tonquln can be forwarded. It is possible that the Minister of Marine, when ihe new Cabinet has bf en formed, may charter no steamers belonging to private parties. v A Ilevolt in Ann&i Pakis, March öl. It is rumored that the Anames have risea against French authority. The rising is attributed to tbe French reverses in Tooquinand to the intrigues of Chinese mandarins. THE AFGHAN DIFFICULTY. The Government l)uc Kot Want to Knter Into Detailed Statements at Present. London, March öl. Sir Stafford Northcote, in the House of Commons this afleincon, asked tbe Government if Tvjhlnr farther had been received from Russia concerning the Afghan negotiations. The Marquis cf Hartington replied by refussng to give any information, and explaining his reasons therefor. He assured the Housa he was not using any mere conventional phrase, and was not inspired by any wish to ; evade discussion, when be stated that the Government were deprecating in the strongest terms all attempts to induce the Ministers to enter into any detailed statsments at the present time. Grand Reception to the Ameer of Afghanistan Rawal-Pixpi, Mirch 31. Ab-Durrihman, the Ameer cf Afghanistan arrived here, and was received at the railway station by S C. U.Atchison, Lieutenant Governor o. i.be Punjab, with a most imposing military demonstration, and escorted to the Governor's residence, the entire route being lined with massed troops. The weather was rainy, which somewhat marred the pageant. At the Goveracr's residence the Ameer was welcomed by the Earl of Dufferin. The Ameer was evidently much imnrPFsed by the grandeur of the reception accorded him. A Peaceable Settlement Believed In. Lonhon, March 31. The belief has become general that the Rueso-Afghan question will be amicablyadjusted within a few days. At tbe Steck Exchange the feeling is strongly manifested by the advance in prices. Contoi, at neon, had risen 11 -1G of 1 per cent, and the rest of the list showed improvement. The ISunndary Limits. LoNi'ON, March öl. Baron De Stael, the Russian Embassador, will Lave a conference with the Earl of Granville to-day. Da Giere accepts Earl Granville's suggestion that the Boundary Commission limit its work within tbe specified zone and include Nihilisheue, Chaman and I'enjdeh on the south. De Giers states the Russian Commissioners will be reedy to meet Sir Peter Lnmsen in April. . (JENER AL FOREIGN NEWS, The 31nllr of Dougola Kepalse at Attack by the Haaaanyah Tribe. Do";oj.a, March 01. The troops commanded by the Mudir of Dongola had an engagement with the hostile Arabs of the Hassanyeh tribe, in the Hannah Mountains, at a point sixteen miles south of Merewal. The Hae&anyehs made the attack, bat were repuhed with a losi of twenty killed and six prisoners. The Madir'a troops suffered no lote. The rival of El Mahdi is named El Mokki. The number of his adherents is increasing. He has occupied El Obeid. The followers of El Mahdi are alarmed. General Woltcley expects to reach Cairo on April 13. Too Delicate to 1 Handled Openly. Los don, March 31. Hartington when refusing in the Commons to day to give any information regarding the relations with Russia, said the Government deemed this attitude necessary, because both the matters of fact and the polier which formed the subjects cf discussion' between England and Russia wer objects concerning which the itroneest and most sensitive feelingi

existed in England, Russl.i and India. In regard to the continued military preparation, the Marquis stated these were no being made as a menace to Russia, nor even to influence the pending negotiations. Mr. Chaplin, Conservative, aszed if the Government toot the position that articles could be declared contraband of war by a Nation engaged in warlike operations against ancdhe power in the. absence of a declaration o? war. Fitzmaurice, the Under Foreign Secretary, speaking for the Government, replied "yes " Oeuaan Dlgba Reported Aaklng for Terms of Peace. Scakim, March 21. A messenger from Osman Digna, bearing a flag of truce, hat arrived here, asking terms of peace. He is laid to have been deserted by almost his entire force, only about 100 followers remaining with him. it Is report d that Osman Digna has evasnatecTTamai a3 well as Hasheen. A body of tyritii h cavalrymen has been dispatched to ascertain if the report is true.

Another Italian Expedition. Rome, March 31. The fourth Italian expedition to the Red Sea s getting ready for departure as rapidly as possible. It will be prepared for any emergency. This announcement is interpreted to mean tha. the course of the expedition may be eh-ewhere than ta the Red Sea thould occasion require. fjueen Victoria Gone to France. Portsmouth, March 31. The (vueen, ac compnied by the Princess Beatrice, left here to day on board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert en route for Aix L93 Bains A large crowd gathered at the pier to witness her departure, and cheered loudly asr the yacht steamed out of the harbor. General .Iraham's Advance. London, March 31. General Graham will begin his advance early to-morrow. He expects to touch the enemy In to hours1 march from General McNeil's zeraba. Notwithstanding the rumors that Ojoaan Dign i has been deserted, the War Oflics anticipate Eevere fighting. More Germttu Annexation. London, March 31. Advices from Medeira state that it is reported that Germany has made further annexations of land along tbe west coast of Africa and within the Brit ish territory of LO 'oa. THE HALF-HKEETiS AND INDIANS. Kiel Has a Tbuuaaud Vlt-A.rmed Men That Mean to Fight. WiNNirE;, March 31. A Battleford dispatch sajs: "Indians are in possession of the Industrml Sshool. They came yesterday morning, raiding farm-honstS oa the way. Indian Agent Rowe has been asked lor a conference, but the latter will meet only chiefs, and on neutral ground. The Crees and Stonies, of Eagle Hills, keep aloof from the movement. The citizens are confident of holding out till reinforcements arrive. Ail business is suspended." A later dispatch says the Indian i are still encamped around the agency. Daardney is holding a parley with them by telegjspa from Regio, and a peaceful settlement is expected. It is reported that trouble with the File Hill Indians is correct. The Edmonton wire is cut and trouble is feared there. A half-breed from Clark s Crossing, who refused to join the rebels, was male a prisoner, but escaped. He says Riel has 1,030 well armed men, including some Indians, and means fight General Terry, in command of Unite! States troops in the Northwest, reports no Indians crossing the boundary. Fenian Iotlueucea In the Northwest. Montreal, March 31. The rumor that Fenian influences are at work in the Northwest is apparently credited by the government, as special instructions have been issued to tbe commanders of the frontier corps to prepare for service. A special agent of tbe government, who was all through the last Fenian raid, has returned from a tour cf inspection a'cng the frontier and reports an unusual number of suspicious-looking fellows at St. Albans, Fort Covington, Platterurz and ntrer places. He anticipates trouble end has notified the government. The militia, es a general rule, is not by any means in an (fhcient state and lacts every requisite for a force in the field. 4 More Troops Getting Ready. Toronto, March 31. The excitemens continues here unabated. The newspaper bulletin boards are constantly surrounded with people eagerly scanning the Jateit news from tbe northwest. Colonel Dennison, Dominion Adjutant General, has been actively at work since arly morning, and with the essi8tacca of Colonel O'Brien has completed arrangements for the transport and enpplies necessary for a regiment, composed of York Rangers and the Simcoe forces. The regiment will muster at tha o'd fort here, but tbe time lias not yet been fixed. The York Rangers will be ready to day, but they will wait until the teams used in the transportation of Colonel Otter's brigade across the Canada Pacific Railroad gaps nave returned. Colonel Dennison continues to receive many applications for transmission to headquarters from officers odering their serviced. .Jefferson Davis In a Critical Condition. Bilom, Miss., March 3L Hon. Jefferson Davis, ex President of the Southern Confederacy, i worse this moraine, and his condition is now regarded as serious. For several weeks he has been Buttering from a return of rheumatism, complicated with the breaking out of his old wound received in Mexico thirty-eight years ago. His age Is very much against him in the prospects of recovery. Only One Vote Catt. Springfield, I1L, March 31. In Joint Assembly to-day thirty-nine Senators and ninety-five Representatives answered roll call, Only one vote was cast Adjourned. INDICATION Washisgtox. April 11 a. nu Tor Ue Tennessee and Ohio Vailev Fair weather in Tennessee, local rains In Ohio Valley, lollowed by fair weather, slight changes in temperature, except in the Ohio Valley, where the temperature will fall slightly, variable wind. For the Upper Lake Region Slightly colder, fair weather, north westerly win Js.