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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

SECRETARY ScHURz is of course not aware of
he secret assistance some of his chief subordi-
mates are giving to the republican machine man
ayers in their efforts to levy what is practically
political blackmail upon the clerks in his de-
partment The salary list of the Interior De-
partment has been surreptitiously furnished to
Mr.. Hale's committee, and sum equal to one
per cent has been requested from every clerk.
The responses to the first call not being as
prompt as the managers desired second crcu-
lar has been sent out and distributed by the
Interior Department clerks or messengers The
latter document is regarded in the light OF
threat and the clerks, we suppose, will come to
the conclusion that they had better pay A
hint to Mr.. Hale's friends in the department is in
order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15
Provision. of the Berlin Treaty.

The substance of the articles of this i'm
portant treaty, with the exception of those
relating to the boundaries Of Roumelia and
Servia and to Armenia, is published else
where this morning. The contract, for
such it may be termed, entered into
by the Powers comprises sixty-four
articles, each having an important
bearing on the questions that are
settled. OF these the first twelve relate
to the new principally of Bulgaria, and de-
fine it's boundaries, the character of its
provisional and permanent government.
and the manner in which the new Prince,
who must not be n member OF reigning
family, is to be elected. Religious freedom
in the fullest sense is made one Of the chief
bases of the new political organization.
Treaties of commerce relating to Bull
garia are declared in force, rs we'll
as existing railroad conventions be.
tween the Porte, Austro- Hungary and
SeIvla. The property OF nonresident
Mussulmans is protected and commission
provided for which shall regulate the
transfer OF State property, &c An impor-
tant article, the eleventh. calls for the evacu-
alton of the Bulgarian fortresses by the Turks
and their demolition within year. By
articles thirteen to twenty-five, both inclu-
sive, the Turkish province Of Eastern Rou-
melia, south OF the Balkans, is constituted,
and provisions are made for its government,
defence and general administration. The ar
ticle defining the boundaries OF Roumelia is
not given in the synopsis we print to-day;
therefore we cannot yet discuss the impor-
tance of these in their relation to adjoining
territory. Austria is empowered to occupy
and administer the provinces of Bosnia
and Herzegovina, with reservation re-
garding the district of Novi-Bazar.
Montenegro is recognized as indepen-
dent with the addition of some terri
tory and the seaport of Antiyari Precau-
tions are taken, however, against the little
State becoming maritime Power. Servia's
independence is recognized with an in
creased territory, weighted down by its share
of the Turkish public debt, as in the case of
Montenegro and Bulgaria. Roumania is
also free, but retrocedes the portion of
BeSSarlDl0 taken ITOul 1suSSld ny Tie Treaty
Of Paris, and takes in lieu thereof the
Dobrudscha and an additional strip
of territory to the southwark of that
district The powers Of the Danube Com
mission are restored. War ships are ex-
cluded from the river except between Galatz
and the Black Sea. Austria is intrusted with
the removal of distractions to navigation at
and near the Iron Gates, Crete to be
governed by the plan of 1868, and other
parts of the Ottoman Empire to be bene-
flied by administrative reforms. Turkey
and Greece are recommended to agree on q
rectifcation Of their frontiers, and the
rights Of France in Palestine and of re-
ligious bodies generally are recognized. The
missing articles Ohe ftty-eighth to the
sixty-fourth) refer to Armenia. Until the
full text of the treaty is published this i'm
portant part of it must remain in doubt, but
OF a settlement there can be no question.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

The INDIAN News from Oregon this morn.
ng is of serious and alarming character.
several murders have been committed, and the
situation is SO threatening that the Governor
has issued q call for volunteers Very little
reliance is placed upon the friendly Indians, the
opinion being that they will join those OH the
warpath whenever they find that they are likely
IN he siiccessful
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

The probabilities are that Tie ceather IN Ncw
York aud its ciciniiy today ,ciH be 'rara and
fair partly cloudy. Tomorrow slightly
Dper teo,pe,ut0e Nth fair ,ceather, soH prccdH.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

CONGRESSMAN BACON and Mr.. Ellis III. Rob-
erts believe that the Republic is safe, now that
the Custom House patronage has passed from
the control OF MIR. Conking. The gloomy po-
litical outlook for the senior Senator has most
depressing influence upon their spirits.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

ENGLAND has pittcd fresh champion against
Captain Bogardus, Mr. Aubrey Coventry, who
is regarded as the foremost shot Of the day.
The match comes Oft next month. If Bogardus
Is beaten we still have Dr. Carver.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

The EIGHTEEN-YEAR OLD FoRGER who pre-
Bented u false check at one OF the city banks
Saturday last, and pistol at the head Of the
officer who arrested him, is on the high road to
distinction in his profession.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

The SERMONS yesterday covered a wide range
of thought and opinion. Mr.. Bccchcr, in his
farewell sermon for the season. examined into
the nature of the Saviour and explained why lie
came upon earth the Rev. Mr.. Macarthur dwelt
upon the lesson of the activity and helpfuness of
Paul DIR. Tiffany showed the necessity OF repent
ince and the Rev. Mr.. Fish considered the moral
aspects of the time. The Bible in the schools
and the city politicians furnished Mr.. Hugo u
;ext and the mission of Christ the Rev. Mr..
Curry. How to observe the Sabbath was the
theme of Mr. Rossitcr and the evidences of doc
trine of DR. Patton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

THE SOCIALISTS are becoming little more
sensible. Citizen jonas, who was the chief
orator ut the meeting yesterday to sympathizc
with their German brethren, thought that, after
all, the United States is better than Germany,
and he has concluded to stay He has liberty
enough, but he is somewhat disappointed in the
matter of riches. This is sad but If Citizen
Jonas had become millionaire socialism
would have lost a shining light.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

If THE POTTER COMMITTEE would only adj
lourn we might pull through the remainder of
the season with reasonable degree of comfort
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

THE SEDUCTIVE Voice of the Congressional
candidate is beginning to be heard in the land.
lie is burning with love for the workingman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

VIRGINIA has at last taken to whipping white
men. The blacks have had their share.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

PERU has new Cabinet. The remarkable
thing about it is that the new officials are salts
factory to all par ties. stN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

MILITARY AND NAVAL men will be interested
in the views elsewhere given of Mr.. Reed, the
English builder, on naval architecture. The
war ship of the future, he believes, will be a
mail vessel of immense speed carrying q very
heavy Gun.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15

THE HERALD rW be sent 10 The address Of
persons going into He country d,a'ing the summer
at The rate Of one dollar per month. postage paid.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-15
WITH SUPPLEM E N T .

NEW YORK MONDAY, JULY Is, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
CHINA AND Japan.

SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-The steamer Gaelic,
which arrived here to-day from Hong Kong via Yoke
hams, brings Hong Kong dates to April -, and shang
hal dates 90 April TO- Renewed attention IL directed 20
the case Of ex-vce-Co Consul General Bradford Letters
have been published and evidence produced tending TO
exonerac him from the charge Of mai-1reakug, though
leaving him still guilty Of purloning aud copying pr
vatc CORE spondence. New evidence mas been brought
forward through the influence OF Minister Seward, who
remains IN Shanghai in constant communication with
the prisoner Bradford. Public opinion Is dispropOr
tonately divided.
great tornado visited Canton on the 18th Of April
Thou sands Of houses destroyed or seriously Injured
by the wind and an enormous waterspout from the
river which broke over the city, About SEQ lives were
lost The foreign settlements suffered severely. No
foreigners seriously hurt.
The Western Chinese Army under General Tso, IL over
running Kashgaria and annhatng all the Inhabitants,
Including women and children. Mutitudes OF fugitycs
are hying for protection 20 the Russian outposts.
Famine and consequent distress continue: and enor-
nous tracts Of country desOated by iong drought
Tnc ground has not been fairly wGtered for years past
In .Idpau "A domestic loan Of ~loOOOOoO ~ proposed
for carving on important internal improvements, in
Guiding canals, railways ana the reclamation oI Mhste
lands
Business continues dull, owing to the doubtful pros
poets in Europe.
There is great activity among the British ard Russian
ships in Japanese waters All are preparing Tor sea ser
vice with much haste.
The director of the principal japanese steamship en-
tcrprsr, the Mitsu Bsh Company, announces ms lua
hinty to conduct the concern prOntahy, GOWithstand
aud saws money has been steadily Lost from the be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Wednesday, May s. 1873
The subscriptions to the per cent loan to-day
were Sl2O2O0
The House Committee Public Lands decided today
hy majority vote recommend the passage of the
called . Per Cent Bill" introduced this session by
Representative Sipp, Of Iowa.
The House Committee Banking and Currency has
Instructed Representative Phillips, Of Kansas, report
20 the Houss hill directing the Secretary OF the TreIs
ury 10 rel sc In the denominations II II aud - United
states notes III the OF 1lOOOOO0O, held reserve
In the Treasury for the redemption OF fractional cur
rcncy not vet redeemed. The bll may be reported
until late In the session
The ThrdAssistInt POstm0sJer-General has called the
attention Of the Navy Department TO the fact tnat un
claimed foreign letters addressed to persons form
erly in, the Naval Service which have been returned to
the Dead Letter Office, have had the pOstag- stamps
moved from them, thus often rendering II difficult - De
termine the country Of mailing naval circular rccItts
that the removal OF postage stamps from letters Nv per
sons employed In the Postal Service penal offence.
Navy Department or the Naval Service
The concurrent resolutions submitted by Senator
Morgan to-day concerning the relations OF this country
with Mexico propose that Congress shall make DECLARE
ton that the present boundaries between Mexico and
the United states shall be guaranteed permanent and
nyioable that 1t is proper that both Governments
shall engage that the territory of each shall lac protected
against conquest by European power; That maj MAJ
agreement should bc madc 10 protect The borders from
radp and citizens of country residing In the "tnel
fr. arbitrary assessments and That II Is cNpccnt 10
provide by tor the protection and encOuragNeht
OF such OF either country shall buiid railroad
from city Of Mexico 10 connect at the boundary WIN
lines OF railroad IN Texas or elsewhere In tie United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
FEES TO IMPORT ENTRY CLERKS.
PRACTICE At TIE NKw-YORK CUSTOM HOUSE
WHICH THE TREASURY Is BREAKING UP-Coi-
oSFI. AUsTEN's RESIGNATION.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEi

WHICH THE TREASURY Is BREAKING UP-COL-
oSEL AUsTEN's REsIGEATioN.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON. May S-Colonel David +. Austen,
the entry clerk Of the Ncw-lOrk Custom House who
was forced TO resign because lie had received bTbcs
from merchants and Custom House brokers, arrived
in Washington this morning, aud VIII present his
case TO notwithstanding Hawley tomorrow.
1t may be remembered that the Jay Commission
during its Investigation last Summer, discovered
that il was the universal practice for Custom House
brokers TO do their business with particular entry
clerks to whom they paid specific fees for passing
entries The regular fee for entry was ID cents
for an outward entry 10 cents and for the passage
of the entry through the Naval Office 10 cents.
These fees amounted TO tax of from $500 to
81 900 year upon the business of every Custom
House broker.
When this report was made TO the Secretary, an
order was issued which contemplated the prosecu-
ton not only of all clerks who received fees from
merchants and Custom House brokers, bat also of
all brokers who paid such fees. The practical eject
of this order if il was not 10 stop the practice Of
collecting fees, was to prevent the agents Of the
Treasury Department from obtaining any evidence
against clerks who had been or might be guilty Of
receiving fees. Finally, last February, the Sccre-
tary of the Treasury issued another order which has
had the effect of breaking up the practice altogether
Merchants and Custom House brokers are re-
ouired to file their entries III ORDER and they are
distributed to the clerks the latter being unable 10
select those for whom they shall transact business.
Several weeks ago Custom House broker made
specific accusations against Colonel Austen; and
Captain Bracket special agent of the Department
on duty in Ncw-Iork, was ordered 10 make an III
vestigation. The rcsalt Of his inquiries was TO
prove beyond question the truth of the accusations,
and upon the approval of his report which was sub
mittod few weeks ago. Colonel Austen was allowed
10 resign. Colonel Austen says he has not been
guilty of receiving ices since the practice was
broken up by the order from the Treasury Depart
ment: and he thinks IL Is unfair that he should be
forced TO resign for reasons that wOad make neces
sary the resignation of every other entry clerk III
the New-York Custom House, providing the facts
could be fully known.
Since making his report in Colonel Ausen's case
Captain Bracket has sent to Washington another
report containing evidence against other entry
clerks, giving in detail the instances in which they
received fees from merchants and Custom Hose
brokers. This report has not yet been acted upon IN
in the Treasury Department and ii Is possible that
il will not be made The basis of further removals
until the inquiry winch CAPTAIN Bracket is still
pursuing is completed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09

s understood that he will start for Washington to-day
CD an Official visit to the Russian Minister.
Mr.. Bodisco said be did not know that MT. Aiexeeh
had any rank or title. He did not know much about the
IN relation 10 the purchase OF vessels
hero, and the fitting of them ont Russian cruisers
But to assume" he said that did know something
OF his character, could not give such Information Tor
publication. Will c3ndidly and tTufully state, bow
ever that know of such movements actually, or IN
contemplation; these rumors are absolutely Tdcuous
He could tell nothing III regard TO the future movements
OF the Cmbria
william p. Clyde stated yesterday, when asked II the
steamship Great Republic of the Pacific Nail Line
had been sold at San Francisco, that she had been
bought by a salmon preserving company and was to be
taken Alaska The for selling the vessel were
that she had condemned unfit for service and
The company offered more than she would bring
II broken up, IL concluded TO sell her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
CAPTAIN CUTTER ACQUITTED.
THE ACCUSATIONS INTENDED TO DEFEAT HIS PRO
MOTION DECIDEDLY NOT SUSTAINED

THE ACCUSATIONS INTENDED TO DEFEAT HIS FRO
MOTION DECIDEDLY NOT SUSTAINED.
lBT IELEGRAFH TO TIE TRBUSyI
WAsHNGTON, May S.-The Senate Committee ON
Naval Affairs has reported that the accusations made
against Mr.. Geo. L. Gutter, recently nominated 10
be Paymaster-GeneTal in the Navy, have not been
sustained. The committee gave to those who signed
these accusations every opportunity to prove them,
consistent with the received rules Of evidence and
so far from being able TO sustain them, the commit
tee is of opinion that the testimony rcfutes them.
The committee i'll lis report takes up the accusations
one after another, and shows how they have
failed to be sustained. II concludes
that the attack made Mr.. Cutter
is the result Of a conspiracy entered into by men
who desire to have some one in the PaymaGtcrGen-
erals Office whom they can manage, and who also
desire that the old methods of business prevalent
III the Navy Agency shall be revived. MT Gutter
did not employ counsel during the investigation by
the committee, and did not suggest the names of
any witnesses TO be called aud while the commit
tee excluded the testimony of some witnesses who
were anxious TO swear TO bribcries committed by
themselves, by which they profted under another
administration, with which Mr.. Cutter had nothing
to 60, all the witnesses they did examine were men
called by Mr.. Cutters opponents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09

IT ESCAPES SUMMARY EXECUTION MERELY TO Al
LOW It's FRIENDS 70 DELIVER THEIR SPEECHES
AN ATTEMPT To BUY VOTES.
lBY TELEGR,pH THE TRIBUNr.l
WASHINGTON May S.--The opponents of the
Tariff Bill are not always discreet in their attacks
upon that measure direct attempt to kill the bill
was made to-day and it failed, as any one might
have fOrescen that IT would.
Mr. Conger, of Michigan, who has led the OPPOSE
ton TO the bill, tried to introduce resolution IN
struCtng the Committee ofthe Whole, which now has
the under consideration to report it to the
House with the enactng clause struck out. This Is
the preliminary device for killing legislative
measure.
The Speaker ruled that Mr.. COnger could not he
recognized for that notion as the floor had already
been given to Mr.. Fernando Wood. The only mo-
ton Which was in order was one to limit debate.
This motion Mr. COnger then made. fixing the
time to which debate shoud be limited at two
hours The vote on this stood 1O7 in the affirmative
and 132 in the negative. The negative vote in
Guided. besides all those Representatv who favor
the passage of the bill, many who desired that the
members of the Committee of Ways and Means
should have an opportunity to make the speeches
which they have prepared. There an agree
ment entered into by members of the committee
that certain amount of discussion should take
place. and this agreement caused such opponents OF
the bill even as MI. hcl!ey ana NeneIal Danhs 10
vote against Mr.. COngtr's motion.
IC is still believed that when a direct vote is
reached the bill will be defeated although il is pos
siblo that Mr.. Wood seeing the inevitable fate OF
his measure, may conclude that 1t is wiser to post
pOue It's final consideration until the next session OF
Congress. Some of the opponents of the bill may
possibly agree to this.
Mr. Wood. realizing the desperate condition i'll
which bis bill is is attempting TO make II party
measure, and has appealed to Democrats represent
ing manufacturing districts to vote with their party
associates and help save the bill. 1t is reported
on excellent authority that some of these Demo
Gratis especially those from New-England districts,
have been induced TO write TO proni-
nent manufacturers among their c0nsIitu-
cntS, inviting them to come to Washington
and consult with Mr.. Wood, ntimating to
them that their special interests Will he cared
for if they will do so. In other words, Mr.. WOOD
is attempting 20 purchase the support of special
interests III order to save his bill. 1t is understood
that none of the NewEngland manufacturers have
accepted these invitations but prefer TO stand to-
gether and defeat the measure, rather than save
themselves at the expense of Others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
THE STRIKE IN LANCASHIRE.

The demands OH charity in the strike dis
ict already very heavy The Accrington CoOpera-
tive Society have resolved to open soup kitchen. The
demands for relief at Burnley are increasing. Tie
decision reairmed at Manchester 10 carry out general
lockout will deprive 1000 more people OF work.
Though the crisis Is alarming the operatives seem 10
be neither excited nor greatly depressed.
At meeting OF owners OF the Bury District, repre-
senting 4ss3 looms and 35l 600 spndes. the opinion
was unanimously expressed that reduction OF wages
was necessary hut II resolved 10 postpone action
until all the masters of that district are consulted
The Manchester Guardian points to the fact that the
strike has had little effect the cloth market, Which
continues glaTly dun aud inactive, Notwithstanding
the threatened reduction of supply. This II says,
is strong evidence OF the bad condition OF trade"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN STRIFE.

GREAT HOPES PLACED ON SCROUVALOFF.
PEACE DESIRED BY THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT
NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED
BY 1T.
il is said that Count SchouvalOff bears the
British replies to questions and proposals sub
mitted by the Russian Government. 1t
is believed at st. Petersburg that if he
can convince the Car and his Min
listers that England is not resolved on
war, and ia sincerely DESTROYS to pro-
mote the welfare of the subject races in Tur-
key, there will he fair prospects of peaceful
settlement. Meanwhile the Russians are re-
solved to hold the Turkish prisoners, fearing
that in the event of war they might be en-
ployed against them. Prince LObanOtf will
soon enter on his duties as Russian Ambassa-
dor to the Porte. Anarchy reigns i'll the
newly annexed districts Of Montenegro.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-09
yoL.XXXvIH... NO l1,579
WASHINGTON.
DEMOCRATS RESOLVE TO AGiIAln BE

DEMOCRATS RESOLVE TO A0llAl 20 =, THE
,ur org,clAL SANCTION OF TIE PARRY CIV ~ ,p,rF
PARTISAN FLORIDA MovEMrNr-rhL rr,nrs.
pTI N A BAD WAY NOMINATIONS ''''''''''
Mr. snringers resolution for fI 10, w., ,n
,ost; Nj, has been submitted to the pe"T u
&c coueus committee, ana appiUN0u W.,
' elauI 10 nresepted in the House by MI WI
, % Of Michigan "A good many Democrats 1iCt,
oro sIarmed at the probable effect OF dlS!u[o I
; no the country now with useless poI,lca IA
, nr,totion. but it is thought they will al al
T-ote for the resolution. The Iarin piii
was debated, yesterday. in the ho us,
An effort was made to XII Tue ,,o. Di tn
hnt the movement was defeated IN order 10
ollow speeches by the Ways and Means Ooi .l
mittee. Paw Director Cutter has been acQa'.-
ED Of the charges against him. George q.
Sheridan has been nominated to be hec'fucr
Of DEEDS in the District. A steam line 70
Portugal is proposed. The subject OF the pay
ment of fees to clerks at the New ok Gus
tom House is under investigation.