Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-06-19

of Fenians. This action Of the Priest
has caused profound sensation. b.
The Government paper mill has for
wardei the first loE Of the new improved
greenback paper, to the National Bank
Note Company. The paper is known as
the French Silk variety. Through its
fbors run threads Of red aud blue colors.
Smallpox is reported to be increasing
in the city. Thirty cases were sent to the
hospital during the past two weeks, as
many as three Of which were taken from
enc vessel.
PHILADELPHIA, June 1O.-John Mol
laity, President Of the Irish Republican
Association, Of Pennsy lvania, has issued an
address calling on all Irishmcn in the State
who favor universal suffrage and protec-
ton Of American industry, and the liberia
ton Of Ireland, to meet in each Congress
sional district and elect one delegate and
one alternate to attend the Irish Republi-
can Convention ut Chicago, on the 18th Of
July. The address states that the position
taken by Sumner deserves the support Of
all true Irishmen.
The Philadelphia Post, the scmi-offical
organ of Governor Gcary, contains a spe-
cial dispatch from Washington to-day
which says that within thirty days Gov.
Geary will superscdc Mr. Borie as Secre-
tary Of the Navy. 1t further says that the
arrangement was made while the Governor
was in Washington day or two ago, and
that during long interview with the
President the Secretaryship was rendered
and accepted.
CHICAGO, June ia Repmllicam's
Washington special says it is understood
here that the question has already been
raised in regard to Cuba, whether, since
the virtual deposition of Gen. Dulice by
the Spanish volunteers, there be an any
colonial government there or the authori-
ties here can hold official relations. The
Spanish Minister'S known to be very much
troubled about the turn of affairs. Espi-
mar being only the creator Of mob, the
point is made as to whether he should be
recognized. The Cuban agents are not
slow to take advantage of this. They are
urgent in pressing upon prominent per-
sons here the fact that no government now
exists in Cuba but that of the Pepublic
1t has been asccrtained from other sources
than Cuban that at rough estimate they
have obtained recruits in the United States,
Mexico and South American Republics to
the number of 5000 men. They have
been furnished with experienced officers
from the United States, among them, to
command the entire number, from Colonel
to subaltern; also that the aid thus derived
from the countries named in slight when
compared with the assistance furnished
in the line of subsistence, clothing ammu-
milton and arms. Pc
| On Cuban Recognition.
CHICAGO, June Pit is stated that
the recognition of the Cuban bclligerents
has been again strongly urged upon Sec
rotary Fish. Mr.. Reuse, Secretary of
Lenicur, the Cuban Agent, had a CONVEX
sation with him recently, and argued that
considering the recent attacks of volunteers
in Havana, Spanish dominion in the Is
land has ceased, and the Cuban Govern
mcnt is certainly more of dc fnto insti-
tuition than one so completely revolution
lied as the Spanish Government at Havana
has been by the torciblc deposition Of Dulce.
Secretary Fish, said he would return an
answer in few days. Mr.. Reuse feels
quite sanguine that his Government will
be recognized.
WASHINGTON, June Is The Postmas-
ter General intends to deal with violations
of the postal law, small or great, with sew
Gritty. The following extract from letter
addressed to prominent Postmaster in
Georgia is given:
The enactmcnts Of the postal law are en-.
tirely explicit, and you are required to in
struct your subordinates, that every viola
tion of law in this respect, as we'll as in 9TH
er crimes, the Postmaster General will visit
with punishment to fullest extent of the
law. In this connection, and in view of
the fact adduced to the Department, of
completely, if not actual crime by one of
the Clerks employed in your Office, the
Postmaster General directs said Clerk to
be instantly dismissed. the service You
willpermit no one to continue to be employed
in your Office whose character for personal
integrity may not command the confidence
Of the Postmaster General
| s. B. ARMSTRONG,
Gen. Sup't Railway Mail Service.
WASHINGTON, June 12.-Informatiou
is received that two expeditions, number.
ing 600, safely landed in Cuba, and
joined the Revolutionary forces.
Desertions from the Spanish forces are
increasing. There are frequent collisions
between the Spanish troops and volunteers,
and the difficulties between these two par.
ties are irreconcilable. The Cubans have
organised their forces into two army corps,
one being under General Jordon. En-
gagements are daily expected. The Gu
bans are confident Of victory. Jordon has
1000 Americans in his corps. asFa
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has
directed that Indians who fail to come in
and locate on q permanent abode, uponrss-
ervations, will be subject wholly to the
control and supervision of the military au-
thorities, who as circumstances may Justify,
will at their diacretion troot than, 90 friend