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New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
GENERAL EWING on THE BLAND BILL.
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COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 1.-THE Hon. Thomas
Ewing member of Congress from this district, arrived
here last night from his home where he has been spend
ng few days The General is enthusiastic upon the
all absorbing subject OF silver reconciliation as he is
for greenbacks equal to the demand OF trade He IL
most emphaticalv opposed to the Senate amendments
In the ilaud silver Bill which adopted by that
body Yesterday. and asserts in the most positive man
ner that they shall not receive the concurrence OF te
n1 the coinage OF silver hewil fight with all the power
nj his command. He does not believe the House VIII
onrton nuythiug short OF free, unlimited coinage Of
silver He is opposed to the amcndment providing
for le Issuing certificates OF deposit TO deposors OF
sIIver coin 10 be receivable for all public dues. He eX
presse The opinion that the President Will not dare TO
veto the Bland bill in opposition TO the Will OF the great
aiory of the people but should he do the General
believes that the silver IN either branch OF Congress
strong enough 10 override the objections by the re-
ulisi;e two thirds majority. 80
General Ewing returned to Washington this afternoon
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
AFFAIRS ON THE BOsPHORUs.
THE BRITISH FLEET GONE sOUTHwARp-THE GRAND
DUKE NICHOLAS TO ENTER CONsTANTINOPLE.

THE BRITISH FLEET GONE sOUTHwARp-THE GRAND
DUKE NICHOLAS TO ENTER CONsTANTINOPLE.
LONDON, Feb II, 1873.
1t appears from a ConstantnOple telegram that
the Grand Duke Nicholas is about to enter Constan-
tnople with portion of his army but will go there
as guest of the Sultan and friend of the Nation,
with the consent of the Sultan. The Russians con-
slider that this will give England no cause for war,
especially her ships near the capital against
the express wish Of the Sultan and the Porte.
Times telegram, dated Tchataldja (about thirty
miles from ConstantnOple. Tuesday, says: " In the
Russian camp renewal of hostlllties Is dis
cussed probable than peace, and every
measure is being adopted to consolidate the Russian
advance. The entrance of the British fleet into the
Dardanelles before the conclusion of the armIstice
would have been answered, it is unhesitatlngly
said. by a Russian declaration of war. but whether
such would now be the case Is doubtful
War with England would be very popular with tie
army though the officers speak of it eravely as
terrible struggle. In this state of feeling II we
have to begin again, say the Russian officers, MOTH
ing could save ConstantinOple from us, and we
would not leave stone upon another"
The British fleet has been withdrawn to Mudanla
Bay, forty miles south of COnstantnople. This
movement is attributed to Il desire on the part OF
England 10 facilitate negotiations to prevent Inc
entry OF the Russians. ~
The Russian troops have received orders from St'
Petersburg not 10 occupy Gnlhpoll.
The turkish squadron arrived at COnstantlnopIe
YESTERDAY. bringing stores and t0IpedOes from
Suliua which has been evacuated.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
THE ORIENTAL STRIFE.

EUROPEAN CONGRESS TO BE HELD.
THE UNITED STATES TO BIZ INVITED TO SEND
REPREsENTATIvE-FIGHT RENEWED IN
THEssALY.
1t has been decided that the European Con-
gress shall meet at Baden-Baden. Russia
has proposed that the United States shall
be represented thereat. England is dis
posed to acquIesce, but wishes that Greece
shall also take part in the Congress. The
British feet has withdrawn to Mundania Bay,
forty miles south of COnstantinOple. 1t Is
expected that the Grand Duke Nicholas will
visit Constantlnople, as the guest of the Sui
tan. The Russians will refrain from occupy
ing Gallipoli. More fighting is reported from
Thessaly.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
CncrIrA. Feb. 1T.1s7e.
CTBANS STILL FOR WAR.
REPORTS OF PEACE OvERrUREs TO TIE sPANIARDs
DENIED.

REPORTS OF PEACE ONEKltKI ~ iuL SIANihhbo
DENIED.
Several prominent Cuban residents OF this
CITY were asked for information yesterday with refer
ence to Havana dispatch reporting that proposals OF
sufrendcr had been made by the Cuban Cen
tral Junta to General Martinez Campos, and that
an early restoration peace and order II expected on
the island One Cuban gentleman said that the patriots
had long ago resolved conquer their independence or
die in the attempt and that they would not treat Tor
peace under any other conditions. Two Cubans who had
undertaken 10 negotiate between the Spanlards ana
Cubans were hanged BY the latter As for the spanish
offer of liberty 10 negroes in the Cuban lines they were
already free while those III Spanish territory were sun
in bondage aud result OF such offer would DE an
immiun alton of Spanish negroes into Cuban territory
Mr. Onnteros, Editor OF La Vcrddd. said that the Ia
yana dispatch undoubtedly trick Of the Spanish
authorities Cuba To cOunteTact whatever lhluchce
had been brought to bear the gicSslOhil COM
utec by "a delegation Of Cubans who were well received
and had hearing fore the committee. General san
gully a member OF this delegation, said that Whatever
proposals the SpanIards might make, none would DE ac-
ceped by the Cubaus those the basis OF indc-
peudcnce In fact, the Cuban Government had Issued
strict orders not TO receive any Spanish commission
within Cuban lines unless complete independence was
offered. Three months ago. -FOUR tubaus were
sent by the Spauiards To the Cubans pIolllis
ing them peace upon certain conditions. hut not 0nc2
udcpe ndcnce Tie tubans thcrcupOn hung Two OF Tue
commissioners CastcanO aud Verona, they beng III the
Cuban service while other two, BelO ana Slnllste
ban, also In the Cuban service, escaped Inc tubina
knew what spanish promises were worth, ana placed no
cisco Estrada. OF the Cuban army was recently ta"ch
pri.n
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
NOT ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY THE NAVY.
ONE RESULT OF A POLICY on THE PART OF con-
GREss 10 APPROPRIATE LESS ALL AROUND THAN
is NEEDED.
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NEEDED.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-More than month ago
the Secretary of the Navy submitted to the House
Committee on Appropriations the following exhibit
of the present condition of the fund for the pay of
the navy: The balance on hand January I, 1873,
was So, ,227 ,4O7 SS. The estimated amount in the
hands of disbursing officers on that day was S364,-
900. The amount paid out from the pay Of the
navy on account of other appropriations to be
returned in the settlement of accounts in tho Treas
ury was $293 900. The total amount estimated on
hand was Sc, ,SS4,407 SO, and the amount actually
required to pay the officers and men for six months
ending Juno So 1878, So G50,0O0; leaving def
cheney of $7G5, 500 II.
The Secretary says that no provision is included
in this estimate for the amounts due the enlisted
men Of the Navy, who always have acertain amount
withheld, in p-Oportion to their good behavior,
which amount could not be ascertained, as the ac-
counts were not in for the fourth quarter He also
shows that margin for working balance should
be allowed on account of the fact that many of the
naval paymasters are stationed in distant parts OF
the world. The exigencIes of the service require
frequent changes of vessels from one station to
another and the exact amounts needed for the pay
mcnt OF officers and men and for the purchase of
supplies cannot he exactly calculated in advance.
he therefore recommends ihat congress app1opil-
ate 81 600 900 for the residue of the fiscal year
1873 with the provision that the excess shall revert
TO the surplus fund OF the Treasury After paving
the Deficiencies which had accumulated from former
years from the total approximation made by the last
Congress for the current fiscal year. there remains
deficiency in the pay of the navy of 81G1,dJ2 u,
which Congress must provide for, the officers
and must wait unti. next july Tor Their pay. In
n late communication to the same committee.
the Secretary Of the Navy said that the appropria-
iOn of $50 900 for he pay of clerks at the several
navy yards would be exhausted at the end of jan
uarv and lie asks that an appropriation Of SSH,
027 IS be made for the pay of the "ciVl establish
ment" AT the several yards for the remainder of the
present fiscal year. He furthermore saws that alter
c0uferrng with the heads of the several bureaus OF
his department and considering the matter care
fully, he of the opinion that il would be incSpe-
dent at present TO diminish the clerical force IN the
Yards.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
THE FRENCH STATUE OF LIBERTY.
posTMAsIERs THROUGHOUT TIE COUNTRY TO RE-

CEINE SUBSCRIPTIONS.
lGENLIAL PRESS DIsPATcHl
WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-Mr. Nathan Appleton, OF
Boston, member Of the Tranco-American Union,
the central committee at Paris composed OF French
men and Americans, which has charge OF the work
concerning the colossal statue Of " Liberty Enlight
enng the World" by the sculptor Barhodi, for the
harbor of New-York, has written letter to the
Postmaster-Genera asking that pos:mastcrs
throughout the United States might be authorized
to receive and hold subscriptions for the pedestal
which is to be furnished by the American people
Ina reply, he has been informed that the committee
in charge of this international work can make such
arrangements with pOsmasters Will enable them
to accomplish the object they have in view. A com
prehensive system for obtaining subscriptions
toward Americas share in tins great monument OF
art and good feeling between the two Republics is
thus assured.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
A FRIEND OF THE POLICY no LONGER.
EUGENE HALF INIENDlNG ~ CRlllClSE III bENEKE-
LIZ IN SPEECH NOW PREPARING.
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LY IN A SPEECH NOW PREPARING.
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wAsHIyGToS, Feb. 17.-Representative Eugene
Hale, of Maine, who has been one of the closest of
the Presidents friends, and sincere believer In
his policy, is preparing speech to prove the
failure of the pacfcation system, as demonstrated
in Louisiana. While the speech will be personally
kind toward the President, it will denounce in the
severest terms the course of the Administration
toward Louisiana, and will hold it responsible
for the helpless condition of Anderson and the
other members of the Returning Board. There Is no
doubt that DR. Hale has ceased to believe IN the
wisdom of the Administration, aud that he will
speak very plainly. His speech will contain COM
pete history of the events in Louisiana since the
Presidential election and will give an epitome of
the publications from time to time by the Presidents
friends. He will also endeavOr to show that the
friends OF the President have not kept their pledges,
and possibly that the President himself has not.
considering Mr.. Hale's former intimacy with the
PRESIDENT, and his support of the policy" this
course is rather significant.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18

IGFNERAI PRESS DIsPATCHJ
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Commissioner
Agriculture has published circular, in which he says
that in pursuance OF the authority vested in him by act
of Congress- he has undertaken to collect and prepare,
as far as practicable and with little delay possible
suitable specimens OF the agricultural productions OF the
several and Territories Of the Union for exhibition
at the Paris Exhibition. He therefore proposes to
accept from any specimens OF native fcrtznG
materials, of vegetable products of every description
capable OF ready preservation and exhibition, ana OF
materials manufactured from such products. Thty VIII
include intermediate products of the methods OF manu-
facure. which be arranged as 10 show rs ldr hs
possible, Ivy means OF these the processes lnVOVel ie
classification of materials adopted by the Department Is
follows:
First-Native fertilizing materials.
SecOndRaw products of the states ana Ierrltorles 70
be arranged with special reference TO the i0cai'y o
growth or production 4. =, -
pecay arranged to Illustrate the method of utilization
and manu- factuve OF agricultural products. .
IoiTh-Pans OF methods OF farming, irrigation, fiult
culture, etc. 49,.
fii-Worlny models of machinery and apparatus
empluycd In the utilization of agricultural prodhcts
EXncscs OF transportation TO Washington must De pre-
paid by contributors, but for packages tGc weight o
which will not exceed the limit allowed by law Tor mall
able matter -four pOuuds the department VIII lurinsh
on application postage 10 prepay expense OF transmits
point the department Will take entire charge OF them
until their return to tins country. The ENp0siQn WIZ
opened and II is therefore necessary mat all
material for exhibition shall be delivered mere before
March g. Persons desiring 10 contribute material shouu
therefore communicate the fact at once, III order TO
avoid further delay. go -, ,
The sloup OF war Wyoming will positively leave Wash
iDgtOn March 10 with the Government eXbiDIts.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
THE FORTY SECOND PARALLEL.
NEW SURVEY OF The SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF
NEw-YoRK SHOWS THE ACCURACY OF An OLD
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WASHINGTON, Feb. II. - Professor Edwin
Smith, ubAssstant OF the Coast Survey, who de-
tailed at the request OF the NewYork and Pennsylvania
Boundary Commission, TO perform the necessary asro
nomical work in connection with the establishment Of
the correct line between those two States, and Mr. j.
r. BAYLOR an aid In the United States Coast Survey
have made their report OF general field operations The
Commission had requested that the geographical posi-
tion OF four points the boundary between the two
States should be established.
To accomplish this the following observations were
made: First at station Travis, eastern extremity OF
the boundary for latitude thrty-seven observations OF
fen peirs OF stars on Eve nights for longitude foryve
observations of twenty pairs OF stars on four nights for
time signals were exchanged with Washington on three
NIGHTS Second at Station Clarke one mile east OF the
western extremity OF the boundry fory-ihree observa-
fions OF ter pairs OF stars five nights were made TOT
latitude; ond one set OF observations OF IOia!ls
for value of micrometer. Third, at station Burt
south OF wesburs NewYork for latitude, ffty-onc OBJ
seryations OF fifteen pairs of stars were made on Six
nights; for longitude. fifty observations OF tventythree
ON seven nights For time, signals were exchanged WIN
Washington on two nights Fourth. at Station Finn
near Great Bend. Pennsylvania. forty-seyen obscVa
tiops of twelve pairs of stars five nights were MADE
for attude one OF observations OF Poar for value
Of mcrOmeter fer longitude, fifty observations OF
stars on five nights For time, signals were
exchanged with Washington on four nights. go
The records and computations connected WIN these
have all been taken to the Coast Survey
Office and the results as soon as conpeteu VIII NC COLI
Professor Smith says, In reference 10 the geoRrapnc
location VI the points by Mr. David Rttcnhouse, OF fenh
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
TUE PAPAL ELECTION.

ROME, Feb. II, 1873.
A majority of the Cardinals have agreed to
hasten the conclave and elect Pope In four five days
LONDON, Monday, Feb. 1S, 1873.
Reuter- telegram from Rome says Cardinals
Manning and de Falloux have endeavOrcd TO bring
about an arrangement by which all the foreign cafoi
mails shall vote unanimously In the C0ncaye. The cc'
buation has failed IN consequence c the Austrian Car
ref,iging adhesion the Utramontane Cardinals
however are working actively 10 obtain the election oi
one their party. IL Is stated tnat phgrmases oh
large scale 10 Rome are preparing"
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
THE AGITATION IN ENGLAND.
TWO LARGE NEUTRALITY MEETINGS. TO BE nr

LONDON, lcD I, lo'o'
A great public meeting, in favor OF neu-
traiy and the thorough independence OF the provinces
which have freed from Turkish oppression, IL to be
held here on tho cJth inst Mr. Gladstone, John Bright
James s.ausield Anthony J. Nindclla and other neu-
bcrs of Parliament VIII attend IT, Uorkmen's mass
meeting with the objects. Il also callcd IoI SUAuy
next. III Hyde Park.
The TiBes's leading editorial article, yesterday, was
very pacific in tone. II sad II viii be due to some
cra,utous mlGmanagemcnt II the relative position OF
England and Russia near Constantnople, leads to any
serious misunderstanding Our own Government may
DE trusted 10 act with combined moderation and firm
ucs.. II tnr RUSSIANS reasonably prudent ihc!c -
no reason why the Powers should not enter peacefully
srfa fit. e. .lf rrp
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
WILL THERE BE ANY EXHIBITIONS

PROBABILITY OF ITS INDEFINITE POsTP0NEMENT.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. IA report is in circulation
in Washington tonight that the Paris Exhibition
will be indefinitely postponed if war is declared be-
tween England and Russia. II is said that the de-
parture of the Supply which was to have sailed on
Wednesday, has been postponed until definite in
formation on the subject can lie obtained.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
GTRMANY FRIENDLY TO RUSSIA.

A special dispatch to The Times, from Berlin,
says Not only ia it uuliA y that Germany VIII nm
dertake the part Of arbitcr by declaring against any
,cr atteupting 10 interfere with Russia, but the In
cats are that Russian action is reg red here rs Mt
variance with the understood programme, namely the
Irfluu of Christians and nothing more. The inter
relation on the Eastern question comes on IN the Rech-
Tupg
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
ppOWN JrNTVERSITY LIBRARY.

PROVIDENCE, r. L., Feb. 17.-Thc new fire.
proof library building OF Brown University the git
chiefly OF the late John Carter Brown was dedicated
Yesterday with brief ceremonies. The Hon. Rowland
Hazard chairman OF the Building COMMITTEE made an
Jrnss and delivered the keys to President Robinson;
who made a speech in response aud was followed by
MAYOR Doyle The building was afterward thrown open
Tor bc inspectiun 1t has present accOnlnOd atiOns
for loo 600 volumes and for 10000 additional
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18

sylvania about 1884 and comparing the results hen
obtained with secured by himself last summer
that the observations at Station Travis showed TIE
fOrtysecond parallel TO he about 300 feet south OF te
present boundary. AT Station Clarke 1t was about To
feet south of the boundary. At station r BUR-
Ii about 500 feet south OF the DOund'
airy, and at Station Finn, about $50 feet
north of the boundary. The observations oi
Professor Smith have been made with the latest ana
most improved Astronomical Instruments and the small
OF the errors discovered shows that liteunouses
survey was made with wonderful skill and accuracy.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER OLD COLONY.

Providence, II. l., Feb. 1.-THE steamer
Old Colony from New.York for Fall River, about i
o'clock this morning, when between Watch Hill ana
Point Judith broke her walking beam. Great injury was
dome TO the machinery, but no person was hurt Tue
stea mer towed Newport by the steamer Cy OF
Fitchburg The damage done To the Ola colony Is esi
mated at from $4,000 to $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
KELLOGGS 500. 900 LOAN.
THE CHICAGO STORY ExPLAISED-TBE LOAN FOR
BUSINESS PURPOSE.
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A BUSINESS PUKPOSE.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.--So much has recently
been said about a loan obtained by Senator Kellogg
from the Union National Bank of Chicago that the
following explanation Of the transaction given by
Dir. G. I. Wheeler president of that bank may be of
some interest. 1t will be seen that it does not
conflict IN any particular with the explanation
given by Governor Kellogg himself. Mr.. Wheeler
says that the late W. F. Coolbaugh, neither on his
own account or on the bank account, advanced
$4,000 to Governor Kellogg, nor did Mr. C. b. Far
well indorse Governor Kellogg's note to that
amount. The affair was simply an ordinary busi-
ness transaction. Governor Kellogg last Fall
nacs application ct the bank (Mr. CoOlbaugh
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18

an individual loan of 500, 900 for ninety days.
Good and satisfactory cOllaterals being rendered,
the bank loaned him the money, which has since
the State of Louisiana, nor had it anything to do
with the political imbrogo in that State, but was
a private business transaction, for exclusively
and legitimately business transaction.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
THE HELLENIC REVOLT SPREADING.

The Thcssaian insurgents took Platana on
Friday II is sup osed that they will not be able to hold
If A body OF Turkish rcnforcemcnts from Armyros
was repuiscd Hostities breaking out In all the
districts Of Crete The insurgents takiug possession
of the bocs-houscs and sironghods under the ilaG OF
,,,inn vitn Greece seven hundred Greek volunteers
crossed the frontier Thursday. and cOnsloeiaDIc
number leit Pil.eus last evening for Lana.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
A EUROPEAN CONGRESS- TO BE HELD.
VurNS, E.b II 1879

According to intelligence from trustworthy
source, congress, not conference, is certain. IL
will be held at Baden Baden, which place Austria
has nronosed Tho ana Sultan are acuVely
exchanging personal friendly dispatches. 1t is eX-
pectcd peace Will he signed by the time the congress
nects nnlncly. two or three weels hencc.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
WASHINGTON.
POLITICS, THE EXHIBITION, TRADE.

POLITICS, THE EXHIBITION, TRADE.
ruE ADMINIsTRA TIoN LOSES AN ALLY--A STORY
ABOUT Mr.. HEwITT-THE WAR ENDANGERlNG
THE PARIS ExHIBIrIoY-GENERAL NEWS
Representative Eugene Hale will make
speech against the Southern policy. story
is afloat in regard to the chapter of unwrltten
history, to which Mr.. Dewitt made mystic
rious allusion last week. The story Is
told below and denials of it are pre-
sented. Suffrage in Washington is not
favored by business men. 1t is SAID
that the Paris Exposition will be postponed if
England and Russia 60 to war. The export OF
provisions has been very large of late. Cap
tain Howgate's expedition is approved in France.
Postmasters will receive subscriptions to the
French statue of Liberty.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18
Crocp.puIcu socIr1y or FRANCE.
No. CHRisTiNE-sr., PARG-, Jan. 81, ls7S.)
rin II. w. HOtcgate, United StatCs army, Wdshsng


ton, u. C.:
The Geographical Society. Of Paris watches with the
vciics interest the efforts winch have been made ia the
United states to organize colony Ia the Polar regions
OF the North and II Will commend every resolution Of
Congress favorable TO tie project III Wilch YOU nave
taken the initiative aud wl.ch thanks 10 the aii
YOU have already procured from intelligent cDli-
patriots is already III process 0 execution Ihe society
thinks that your idea OF establishing Poar colony can
not fail produce results cncnty useful 10 science.
and that while permitting the indicated observations 10
made n VIII hasten the eoograpcal conquest OF me
Polar regions. The Society fOllOwe, with its most SYM
pathzing wishes Captain Tyson, III the preliminary
pedon with which yUu have charged hiu ana it good
Of fhe main expedition you have prOhted from the
su obtaiued by commander Of the Florence ana bis
brave fellow VOyageIs In thanking yOu for the active
par Won have taken in the preparation OF this Polar
campaign. pray Ou sir, to be pleased 10 receive the
expression OF our most distinguished consideration
G. DE QUATBITAGEs.
President OF the Central Commission. Member Of The
Institute.
DE- Ia RONCIERE LIZ NOUBY,
President OF the Society, Vice-Admra aud Senator.
&. MANNOGR,
General Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-18

q
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE question OF suffrage
in the District of Columbia is being again agitated.
1t is favored by the old ring and by a few others.
The Eenipo Star. which is at the head of the Oppo-
siton. has sent its reporter to most of the business
men in town, and yesterday it printed over five
columns of the names of and their to the
question whether or not they favored the restora-
tion of suffrage. Not more than one in twenty
of the business visited were III favor of the
scheme Most of the answers were, "We've had
enough of it,"