Behring Sea Dispute: Salisbury Rejects U S Demands
London March 27 Lord Salisbury replies to Sir Julian Pauncefote and Mr Wharton outlining Britain’s stance in the Behring Sea arbitration dispute with the United States He rejects immediate concession and offers two possible post ratification settlement paths including damages assessments for either side Readings emphasize potential interruption of sealing and the need for a ratified treaty before final arrangements.
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Behring Sea Crisis May Lead to War Threats
Washington March 23. The Senate held an executive session on Behring Sea negotiations with Lord Salisbury. President's firm stance on renewing the modus vivendi risks war with Britain if English vessels resist seizures. Senator Palmer of Illinois cautions against war, urging diplomacy to resolve the dispute without broad European conflict.
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Canadian demands for protection spark naval debate
A Canadian source asserts Canada seeks not mere protection but full defense from England. Minister of marine objected, while Sir Charles, trusted by Lord Salisbury, claims Canada would fight on land if war comes but relies on Britain for naval defense.
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Tail twisting evils London papers denounce Harrison
London papers condemn President Harrison while praising other Americans. The Times cites unease in the House of Commons over Behring Sea from Britain American tensions. It warns a failure to restore the modus vivendi could lead to warlike moves against Canadian sealers.
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Behring Sea Crisis Prompt Blaine Attends Cabinet
Washington March 25 Secretary Blaine attended the cabinet meeting despite not fully recovered from a grip. Foster and Tracy conferred before the session likely about orders to naval and revenue vessels. Ships Charleston Baltimore Boston Yorktown Adams Ranger Mohican and revenue ships Corwin Bear Rush Albatross to patrol sealing grounds awaiting Lord Salisbury’s reply.
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Opposition grows over Behring Sea dispute between Britain and US
In London March 25 reports say despatches on the Behring sea correspondences prompt Liberal leaders to oppose Lord Salisbury. The Liberal organs shift from support to opposition, accusing Salisbury of vexatious conduct. The Spectator supports settlement opening the sea to Canadian sealers with arbitration recompense to Americans if arbitrators decide against Britain.
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Belief at the Capital That Bearing Trouble Will be Settled Amicably
Wasa Hinaton reports a cabinet member believes current complications with Great Britain over the sea fisheries will be settled amicably. He deems it folly for two closely allied nations to quarrel over a matter already agreed to be resolved. He expects renewal of the modus vivendi or a similar settlement approach.
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Seals and Arbitration Notes Slow to Respond
Report says a povertyread will not interfere with preserving seals pending arbitration. State Department notes no reply from Lord Salisbury to Mr Wharton’s March 24 note, and officials expect a response within days to avoid disappointment.
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Big Wool Shipments From Australia Boost Boston Trade
Direct imports from Melbourne push Boston wool receipts past local years. Three vessels with about 15 000 bales landed today, over 50 000 more on the way, all via Baring Brothers drafts through Peabody. Officials speculate on manufacturers preferring Australian wool and protective tariffs aiding American buyers.
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Fate of biennial election bill undecided in Rhode Island Senate
Providence Rhode Island March 25 The biennial election bill for a constitutional change failed to clear the Rhode Island Senate with only 18 votes in its favor and the sponsor moving to adjourn. Democratic leader Champlin warned the bill must pass today or it cannot be voted on at the April election. Senator Woods argued it could return next week with an enabling act to allow amendment reading in April, but near the state election some fear passage before a week long Assembly recess may be impossible.
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Michigan Gerrymander to be Test Case in Court
Haventon Mich March 27 The Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on the legislative apportionment act prompts a rematch on Michigan gerrymander law The Republican county convention here formed a committee to seek a ruling and will challenge the Houghton Calu met township district pairing with Keweenaw in a legislative seat
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Pensacola Retired From Active Service After Navy Career
San Francisco March 26 news reports indicate the Pensacola, built before the Civil War and long in service, may never sail again as a U S cruiser unless ordered to Behring Sea. An officer said she is ideal for California naval reserve drill and should be turned over to state authorities. The ship will stay in harbor until Thursday and then move to Mare Island Navy Yard.
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Cleveland and Tariff Reform in Democratic Prospect
Springfield March 25 Col M V B Edgerly president of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance co and former New Hampshire governor candidate sees Cleveland as strongest Democratic nomine e strong for election against Harrison. He says tariff remains the key issue with silver crowding the tariff and hopes a Western man as second on the ticket. He forecasts Southern votes with or without silver.
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Chosen From the Ranks Staff Appointments Announced
Commander Henry of the Vermont Department G A R lists staff appointments including senior aide de camp and assistant inspectors from Ludlow Middlebury Barre Rutland and more. An inspection of every post in the department is ordered to be completed on or before stated.
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Census shows more married women than men in England
The London Truth notes the English census reveals 66,924 more married women than men. It argues this gap is unlikely caused by polygamy, citing 147,640 English men on foreign service, and suggests many more husbands travel abroad leaving wives behind.
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Walt Whitman Dead in Camden After Long Life of Verse and Charity
March 26 Camden news reports the death of Walt Whitman at 6 43 p m after illness since December 17. He died peacefully as he wished and will be laid to rest in Harleigh cemetery Camden. The article praises his poetry and philanthropy for wounded Union soldiers, noting his hospital work and the 1865 Drum Taps volume.
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Career of the Good Gray Poet Whitman and His Triumphs
Whitman, born May 31, 1819 in West Hills Long Island, rose from errand boy to printer to newspaper editor and poet. His career spanned New York Brooklyn New Orleans and Chicago, with Leaves of Grass and later works shaping American letters despite early critics.
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Sally Lunn Bread Through Seasons and Regions
The article explains regional names for Sally Lunn bread such as Federal bread in Maryland and Washing ton's Breakfast Bread in cookbooks. It shares a traditional recipe using liquid yeast or compressed yeast, salt, milk, flour, melted butter, and eggs, with steps to rise bake split and serve warm.
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Silver Debate Opens With Extended Floor on Free Coinage
March 24 Washington House chamber fills as the silver debate resumes after a three hour extension. Supporters like Williams of Illinois push for sound currency with free coinage to restore parity, while Cochran Bartine and others warn of risks to debt payments and constitutional limits. The scene features heated exchanges, party tensions, and legislative theater as the motion for the previous question is postponed to 6 o'clock.
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Nevada
Whitelaw Reid’s Farewell in Paris Speech
In Paris at a banquet by the American colony Reid lauded Paris as the American’s second home and France as an old friend. He noted three years in Paris, vowed to return to New York, and thanked Lafayette Rochambeau descendants and French officials while urging closer ties and mutual respect.
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Will Wage War on Wolves in McDonald County Mo
Pineville Mo March 21 Farmers report wolves in the county and near the Indian Territory line. A massed wolf drive is called for April 1 to eliminate the predators and protect stock as cattle losses mount and fear grows for families' safety.
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Alabama Democrats form Cleveland delegation call
Senator Hill's Southern tour energizes Alabama politics as Cleveland supporters pack Ernest Hull. A permanent party organization is set up and a resolution instructs Alabama delegates to attend the national convention for Cleveland. The presidential light is being carried into the state.
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Cleveland Majorefy Sees Silver Faction Bolster Silence
A Boston style political dispatch notes Cleveland’s presumed delegate strength for the Democratic national convention. It claims broad support across Indiana Illinois Iowa New York and the Pacific coast with strong backing from Massachusetts and Texas, while predicting a potential House vote scenario if needed.
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Arsenic in Candy Injures Three Chicago Children
Three Warmbold children aged from infancy to young, after buying candy at a Milwaukee avenue confectionery near their home, fell violently ill last evening. Dr. Wagoner reported a critical condition and suspected arsenic in the candy. a sample was sent for analysis.
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Free Coinage of Silver Promises Farm Price Rise
Mn George Jones a noted Greenbacker releases a chart linking silver price with wheat and cotton values from 1871 to 1882. He argues free coinage would lift farm prices by boosting silver, urging Congress to order treasury purchases to stock silver for immediate delivery and restore prosperity.
Eavesdropping in the Hen Coop Study by M Prevot du Handray
A historical note describes M Prevot du Handray using a phonograph to test if barnyard fowl respond to human language by recording clucks in a hen house and observing responses. The account hints at scientific inquiry into animal communication pursued by the Academie des.
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