The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-19
The Runners or Secretary Stant0n's
Proposed Resignation.
PROCLAMATION OF TREATIES WITH JAPAN.
Regulations for DisliIers and Refners
of Coal Oils.
WASHINGTON, Oct. IS, 1890

10 Tsmor that Secretary Stanton has left or wil soon
1cavo the War Office passes quite current but s very
ssrtas that the President has not yet received any
1~mai notification of the Sccrearys Intention to resign
he should leave the Cabinet there Is no doubt that
Lkutensnt General Sherman will be called upon 70
manage the affairs the War Department at least for
sna and as the Generals political sentiments accord
very nearly with OF the President may happen
shat the position Will be formally rendered 10 him Mr.
stanton before he leaves the department viii make
Of the mission spain tor which position he has Tor
ssDe time been aspiring.
The National Republican OF this morning says thai
the highest authority for denying the report that Nr
Stanton rendered his resignation Secretary War;
while the National Inetgeac,r remarks that the state
snsnt thai he had written letter tho Presidon,
guessing to be relieved OF his position at least pre-
mature, but the latter paper says
rs undo rstood that Mr. stanton has signihed his in
tsyt.on to ask TO be relieved his annual re
por Ii completed. and also that OF his health
% would not be averse to spending few in Spain
- the Minister al Madrid.
Movements Of The Old Lobby Nun.
rhurlow eed arrived here this morning accompanied
sy some political friends His business is, as think,
In relation a cotton speculation which his brother
IN law, Mr.. Writer'S s engaged. said cotton seized
y government Mr. Weed has been on here twice m
relation 70 this matter. He wants 10 get said cotton
released; but he has thus far failed Why should this
sotton he irregulary released when 30 many honest
have engaged similar spec1laons and l0stY
VALE Mr.. Weed is here he will dabble in the New York
Naval Office affair. Some think he viii try on reconcile
alton between Congress and the President. Mr. Weed
isst for New York tonight.
Tho following important circular has Just been issued
IRON the Treasury Department.
The Comm rcini and Indemnity Conventions
with Japan.
Tho President has proclaimed the convention between
No United States the Empire Of japan for the pur
pose OF encouraging and facilitating the Of
shs citizens Of this country in japan. Sheet lead, mat
siDg, rsan OIL for painting, indigo gypsum, firing pans
anA Sail these articles being used in the prcpa
ration and packing of shall be free OF duty and the
following be admitted the reduced Of PER
csnt:Nachines and machinery drugs and medicines he
prohibition Of the importation Of OPIUM according the
existing treaty remains full forcel iron in pigs
hs sheet iron and iron and iron wire, tin plates white
sugar in losves crushed gla and glass ware, cocks
Asches and watch chains wines matted and sp,r.tuous
bquors The citizens Of the United States importing
exporting goods shall always pay the duty fixed thereon
whether such goods intended for their own
not.
me Pres,den, has also proclaimed the convention
Asaween the Empire Of Japan and the governments
of sbe United siates, Great Britain France and Hol-
sand for the payment 10 these governments OF the
Of o. 600 000 this includc all claims OF what
nature for past aggressions the part Of Kaga
whether indemnities OF Simonsek, expenses
snsaied by the allied squadrons which the
Bsits OF simonseki in order to destroy the batteries
sectcd by the Prince Nagato aud Snwo for the desruc
on OF foreign vessels and the stoppsge OF trade the
government Of the tycoon, whom devolved the duty
Of chassng this rebellious Prince being held RESPONSE
no for any damage resulting the interests OF treaty
powers well the expenses occae,oned by the espe
diticn.
The Japanese Visitors.
The Japanese merchant princes to-day visited the
Treasury and the Capitol. They highly pleased
VIII the architectural beatty OF tho latter edne and
especially admired the grand painting the inside OF
she dome II s understood that they purpose paying
she President visit they desire shake hands with
she representative OF the American nation. They
AAA quite interesting interview with the Secretary of
mite to-day The Secretary cordially welcomed them
coming from country with which the United
bound by commercial ties The japanese expressed
shsmsescs pleased with their visit 70 the secre
hry
Regulations Tor Di-tiiIer- and R.sm.r~ al
coni Mineral Oils.
TRnAsrRY psrARrnESr orrrcs, INTERNAL Ryvxsryl
wsnissToS, Oct II, 1s65.
BY tho act Of June 20, 1894 amended by the &C,
81 July IL, 1888 tar - imposed upon illuminating,
buorcating or bhsf mineral oils; and IL is further pro-
vsed that dsers OF ILLUMINATING. inbri,'ng other
mineral olla, nnpiha, bonzne bcnzole gasoline. shall
BE- subject 10 all fhe provisions 81 law applicable dis
eiier Of spirits with regard 20 special taxes,
drawing from warehouse liens, penalties forfeit.
arcs, drawbacks and all other provisions de.
sgned for the purpose or ascertsnips the quantity
Sstiiled and securing the payment Of isIes,
the same may, in the judgment o. the Commissioner OF
Insernai Revenue aud under regulations prescribed by
him be deemed necessary Tor nst prpoac Under this
authority the Commissioner u Internal Revenue hereby
erescrbes that every person who rennes, dsiis or
di-tils petroleum or other btnmnous snbsances or
nses crude oil produced by single dstlaon of coal
shae asphaltu peat or other hitaminous substances,
shall give bond form tsenty eighth This bond must
~ taken by the collector who will bear Ia nd that bonds
already given under the provisions of former sss VIII
NJ suffice Zach di-flller renner Keep book
m the form and manner iortb in form t-eniy i've
wnch TORN !. hereby prescribed, showing the quantity
Da "a 10 bond and the quantity not placed bond and
csrsequenliy subject u tax and the quantity and do
snpuon o oi .oh BY him With ne name and place y
business or residence OF the person 10 whom sold "
desired BY tho ds,ier the account Of cs may BE- kept
separA,e book a return viii 10 rad on form
~ ON or before The tenth day az zach nonh Instead o
sLmonthiy as heretofore showing the product q,
ths preeeainz month, The qusntty bonded and The
Susnuiy subject q tan snd the tar sto ~ PAID, TX.
ether monthly taxes on before the ss. day Of the
month In which tbs rturu male
Ny The act q July - lsso, section 10 p4rstt. oil
and lubricaiins oh made from petroleum coal 90
sAale no, stceeding In srccinc gravity thirty ar
exempt from nA, but such oil is made subject W
abe same inspection as illuminating oil ., there.
fore follows that the entire riodaa d the dstllery
% .ennsT .naor,ea 49, and ssnsed ~
ssc,on MY eight act jane 20 iscs The saaoh,n.ni
Of bonded warehouses Tor the storage Of mineral al snd
she withdrawal - Tie same erefrom sii b. governed
~ the regulations Of March 1895 Issued By the "a re-
hry Of To- Treasury until otn"rwls' directed Dts,,n
ard rcnnsrs are by tbese regulations ~
lsased from th. restrictions placed Lpon Hers ~
srrts ~ Tho prcen, 'as 80 fs A. laes 70 estsbsh.
sag bonded warehouses for tb- ofat. Of their yrod.c.
employing Inspectors for each astiery at per dem
conpensaion. providing re- e,ins cisiens, Ac ri,sy
can also oil produced by them directly from
che Asery or refinery 10 . general houded warehouse
tcass ~ without nrt placing u ~ Donded warehouse
(aass Al, IN tho % removal ~ diaul'sd srrts
D. a ROLLINS Commissioner.
pe~t-ies- Of the Con,nissiorer Of Pensions.
The Cssmissloasr 81 rensons to-day made the foi.
ts~ns decisions 10 reesri " the legal limitation 70
we ds's ofSsmnencing rcnsions.-
xra-The srth sectiou u the sc, ~ July ss., %.
esins rncoossten, vth the NTH section u the
JSly IT, 1867, dp>a not snpereds 10 any manner