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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1892
Page
1
Government announces it has unmasked a conspiracy against the state and will arrest key figures for high treason. Ribot's cabinet faces a decisive vote as lawmakers rally behind the ministry to confront the peril and protect the republic. A list of implicated men was secured before the scandal broke.
In the French Chamber of Deputies M Millevoye pressed the government on Panama Canal Company funds. M Ribot defended the ministry as Count Jules de Bernes denounced Floquet and Boulangist deputy Millevoye pressed for a no confidence vote amid tumult and protests.
An article reports M. Andrieux predicting his arrest for treason as he implicates the Boolangist faction linked to Bibot and Loubet in a broad conspiracy. It notes government plans to act and mentions the investigation into Baron Beresch’s death and suspected poisoning as part of the scandal.
The Senate and Chamber conducted a wild session with Florent forced into a strong defense as attacks on the Republic grew intense. Clemenceau admitted to sparing Deroulede and criticized duel arrangements while Paris eyed radical government measures and Christmas adjournments.
In the chamber, Ribot denounces Millevoye as aiming to ruin republican institutions, not individuals. Deroulede interrupts with “Down with the Parliament system” as Ribot appeals for calm and the cabinet’s defense of the Republic wins broad support. Millevoye’s motion of no confidence fails 353 to 9. Senate approves prosecutor general to proceed against five senators.
Mme Clemenceau, wife of the French statesman, is visiting in the city at her uncle James Ticknor’s home. She denies reports that her husband killed a man in a duel over her, saying Clemenceau has dueled four times over politics.
Lexpos reports Dr. Cornelius Herz, famed for canal scandal links and said to be ill, remains in his Burlington Hotel room. Andrieux plans to fly from Paris to obtain a document proving 104 French Deputies received bribes from the Panama sponsor totaling 1,550,000 francs, a claim Andrieux testified to before the Panama Committee.
Paris December 23 The Panama Canal investigating committee heard deputies Salis and Fouquet confirm that President Carnot was shown a list of allegedly compromised men. They said Constans gave the President a list of 100 implicated deputies. Maret denied bribery. Irene Blane refused to testify.
In Rome on December 21 the pope received cardinals who offered Christmas greetings. He warned of a gathering storm in Europe and said ruin and disaster could only be ended by the church. He denounced the Freemasons as a malignant sect supported by the government.
The Independent Christian Voters League of America forms with headquarters at Normal Illinois home of Illinois State University a prohibition town. The new body plans to incorporate and immediately organize branch leagues to unite all voters opposed to saloons in a nationwide temperance effort.
In St Louis a report claims work will begin early next year on an iron bridge across the Mississippi at Carondelet, a southern suburb, to connect with the Sebatica area and improve river crossings.
New York dispatch reports strong Cabinet chatter as Grover Cleveland contemplates a final list including Carlisle for Treasury, Lamont for Navy, and Collins for War. Others like Phelps, Gray, Hatch and Morrison surface. Whitney withdraws.
A proposed International Navigation Company seeks a Dominion charter to connect Lake Erie, Montreal, and New York by a 22 foot depth canal system with massive locks. The route would use four high lifts, steel lock chambers, and four hours to pass between lakes, totaling 60 hours from Lake Erie to New York.
The article notes that a cabinet post is costly and undesirable for Representative McCreary who is in Europe for the Monetary Conference. It suggests Breckenridge as a prominent successor, while Congress members favoring the Senator remain in the Senate to better serve their state and party.
In Alliance Ohio a organized campaign seeks enforcement of a bi monthly wage law amid Morgan district losses. The effort covers Columbians Stark and Mahoning counties with signatures urging the mayor to enforce the law against monthly payments. One organizer says the move is aimed at Morgan rather than his employers.
December 23 report from Mexico describes a massive bullfight in Querétaro with up to 100000 spectators. All republic matadors compete in the grand event amid large stakes between Mexico City Querétaro San Luis Potosí Aguascalientes and Guanajuato merchants.
Kansas City residents of Chinese origin discuss a proposed tax from the Chinese Government requiring every Chinese resident in the United States to contribute one dollar toward an exclusion fund. Jim Joy, a local Chinese merchant, cites a letter from Yung Wang, former Chinese education commissioner, signaling a strong push to test the exclusion act. Local Chinese men prefer gambling to paying the tax, but the plan reportedly would raise funds per pig tail in the community.
Four of the Irishmen condemned in October 1889 as accessories to Inspector Martin’s murder will be released tomorrow. Martin was killed by a mob during an arrest attempt on Father McFadden as Healyites push for quicker release of James Egan the American dynamiter.
A Dakota sentiment grows to lengthen residence for divorce from 90 days to one year ahead of January legislative session. Religious groups push for longer stay to end what locals call "the culory" in South Dakota. Nebraska currently requires six months residence.
A dated notice lists four post offices promoted to fourth class on January 1 and notes additional offices in Sulboving Pennnsylvania Derry on Lykens and New Bloomfield station reflecting postal reclassification efforts.
Philadelphia dispatch reports District Attorney George S. Graham refuses to allow his name to be considered for the seat held by Senator M S Quay. He cites a strong Quay-led legislature and warns against a costly, unwinnable contest. Jack Robinson continues his candidacy stance, joking in press interviews while pursuing other posts.
The Vania Railroad Company advances its organizational expansion by creating the position of Superintendent of Terminals in Philadelphia, signaling an emphasis on terminal operations and enhanced managerial oversight.
In Wasixcox on December 23 a decision settles Dr. McGlynn's fate with a restoration to his former church standing within a week. Archbishop Satolli's ruling and McGlynn's confession and re cessation are anticipated, with his return to parish duties and priestly rights likely. Rev Dr Burtsell pursued the case in New York and at university hearings.
New York December 23. George Westinghouse Jr. repudiates rumors that General Electric absorbed Westinghouse. He says no such deal exists and cites ongoing plant additions expected to boost output.
Word arrives that Jacob Henrici the venerable head of harmony society of Economy is dying likely not to survive the night. He is about 80 years old and has remained active recently despite long feebleness. Some fear the society may suffer after his death, while informed members say that will not be the case.
A warrant for the arrest of Graff a prominent business man is issued by Henry Buonberry for passing counterfeit money to a customer who bought goods. Officials have not served the papers due to jurisdiction doubts and may seek a U S warrant tomorrow.
Warren Pennsylvania area sees price war as Warren and Chautauqua Gas Company forces Pennsylvania Company to reduce charges. After a 2 cent per 1000 feet cut, Pennsylvania Company announces new rates from January 1 for Stoneham Claresdon and nearby towns at $1 per month per stove, down from $3.
The Camada Review directors in Montreal plan civil actions for damages against Archbishop Fabre and ecclesiastical authorities after obtaining legal advice that the ban was illegal. The report accompanies other items, including Mrs Langtry's ill health in Lospos.
Reports from Hreton say James G Blaine is stronger today than yesterday with encouraging signs. Doctors caution the illness remains serious and predict no travel soon while Cardinal Gibbons may visit to discuss Catholic sacraments.
A Jersey City enterprise named the Corporation Trust Company of New Jersey is formed with initial capital of 100,000, soon to rise to 1,000,000. It will act as trustee and local agent for New Jersey corporations doing business out of state, offering office space and stock guarantees. Directors include Governor Leon Abbott and Allan McDermott. McDermott serves as president. Six other prominent stockholders are named.
Report from Durango Rico Dolores and Durango that a rush to new placer fields in the San Juan Tiger area of Southern Utah has captured miners across Colorado New Mexico and Arizona Railways workers and clerks have abandoned posts to join the prospecting surge with hundreds of miners expected to travel by Saturday The source notes widespread clubbing of outfits offering inducements to professional prospectors amid signs of rich sand.
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