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New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
TILE CrHAN CArEE.

MACFO STILL HOLDS OUT-HE ASKS FOR TRUCE
NJ De Luna received, yesterday copy of
letter addressed by General MdccO. commanding the
Cuban forces in the Eastern Department, 20 General
Martinez CampOs Referring 10 the action OF the Central
Revolutionary Committee III Camagucy Maceo says:
The Eastern Department and Las Tunas
In "A condition 10 continue the struggle. and did
Lot give their consent 10 the resolutions OF the Central
Junta Of Camagucy hut notwitl standing, animated by
the beet DESIRES We Ieques, Your Excelency susen
sion OF hostities four months order to consult
the wishes OF all the district cOmprised la the eastern
part Of the Island Representing the forces In this dis
trct and coinciding with their Vows, desire confer
encc with Your Excellcncy, not because will make any
concessions hut learn what benefit country VIII
derive from a peace without independence"
To a Cuban in this city Macco writes " The Eastern
Dspartnent, Las Tunas and part O Camagucy. still
hold out patriots IN these places VIII proceed 10
reDrgaize IN order study the situation aud take such
action Fs will be most advantageous 20 our country.
hope brethren in exile VIII suspend Judgment ana
await the doVclOpl mt OF cNtits-'
ScOor salvador CisDeros. eXMarqus of Santa Lucia,
who was PIesldcnt Of the Cuban Republic IN 1873 and
1874 arrived from Kingston jamaica Yesterday, where
ne went after the surrender OF the Insurgents III
Camaepey. lie deputy to the Cuban Con
fused TO treat with the spaniaTd. protesting against the
action OF the Central Committee rs being done without
consulting the other provinces IN insuriectiOn. Mr.
Cisnero is hopeful OF the final success o! the Cuban
FX-ISsURGgNr CHIEFS AT HAVANA.
HAVANA March 20.-Egnt eX-insligcnt chiefs
from the Cinco Villas. arrived In the city yes,er
day. Colonel Jose Kodrigucs has surrendered near
Santiago de Cuba
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON. Friday, Ma

WAsHlSGIoS. Friday, March 29, ISIS.
propeller OF the Clutch pattern was cast at the Wash
ington Navy Yard, yesterday weighing $4,000 pounds
dep;h Of hole seven feet diameter sixteen feet; and
pitch nineteen feet. number OF prominent naval
officers witnessed the operation THIS s tnc "iSsrt pro-
palcr cast at this navy yard.
The House Committee on the Judiciary held meeting
to-day subject Of distributing the remaining part
of the Geneva award. \ vote taken In committee
showed that the insurance companies would not be III
cluded the distribution An ad nurnct meeting VIII
bc held Mnnd,y. when IL Is expected definite aeion
VIII hc taken.
The House Committee on Banking and Currency heard
further argument to-day on Representative PotteTs
bl which provides for the distribution Of the Work nov
done by the Bureau O Engraving ana Printing 20 various
bank note compauies Mr.. Van Znndt appeared IN be-
hllf OF suc bank note companics aud Mr Edward Ne
Person Chief Ci the Bureau prcseDed Az ar;ni ~ IN
OupositOu the Mcs-TS BuCk knei lnri B'll
Hirdeubcfgh, Hart and Yates were appointed u suu.
committee 20 Investigate the matter thoroughly ana
report early praCtcbic u the lniI committee
The President cent message 70 the Hcuse today IN
answer TO 4 resolution concerning the Wiz Sinns ahdr.
large mass oi correspondence was transmitted In
cudiug translation ~ paragraph III te Dtdrs dc Ia
Marina 81 the 18Th uf January last announcing the
death of General BuTTifl
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IS THE METRIC SYSTEM ADvIsABLE'

OPINIONS FROM THE DEPARfMENTs-rHE SYSTEM
FAVORED AND THE YEAR 1900 TALKED OF.
10y TELEGRAPH TO Tng T.iBuSEJ
WASHINGTON. March 20.-Tbe Secretary OF the
Treasury. in response 10 the resolution of inquiry
passed by the House last November, writes to Con-
gress in regard to the adoption OF the metric system
of weights and measures as follows:
am OF the oplnion that IL Is not advisable 10 make
the metrca system of weights aild measures Obligatory
any transactions present. The law now legalles
and permits that system 10 pe ndoptch IN
ali cases with the consent OF the parties
White the metfca system Is undoubtedly the more
perfect theory old system OF weights and cs
s engrated upon the business habits OF oar iellow
citizens the system should not be ADOPTED uht
Is well understood and sclueseed In bv tue BODY OF
iences aud much litigation would arise from ts hasty
ndOpfon Congress might properly ou any revision OF
te tarl ADOPT this system, stating III the law however
Inc equivalents OF the old In the netrica system, put
even ths change would create some embarrassment ana
is OF doubtful utility
The Secretary transmits with his letter comInuni-
cations By Mr. C. T. Patterson, Superintendent of the
Coast Survey, Professor J. T. Higard, of the same
survey, the Chief Clerk of the Treasury Depart
ment, and Mr.. +. b. Elliott, Chief Clerk Of the Bu-
reau Of Statistics.
Professor Hilgard, who has devoted much tune to
The study Of this subject, says:
has been the practice VI AnRlo-saxoD
people to make laws In conformity TO customs.
ana mol ~ create customs by compulsory laws II
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
REPORTS FROM THE CONsULs.
AMERICAN COIIONs IL AFRIcA-DELuDED WORK
MIN FROM AMERICA SUFFERING IN GERMANY
fGFERRAI PEEss DIsPATCH.l

AMERICAN COITONs IL AFRICA-DELupED WORK
MIX FROM AMERICA SUFFERING IN GERMANY
GENERAL PEEss DIsPATcH.l
W.sruNGTON, March 29.-The United States
Commercial Agent at ST. Paul de Loanda, in answer
On tho trade circular Of last August. writes to The Dc
parmcnt of State that unsuccessful on0rt has mtey
been made 10 put American cotton goods on the African
ma,ket Several American vessels have lately brought
SAMPLES Of goods. The goods might have sod well ex-
cont that the sizes aud prices unsuitable Tor the
local trade The agent gives list OF the materials.
sizes and prices OF English cotton goods which COM
nand the readiest sale. lie has given samples OF these
goods 10 American shpmasters trading with ST. Paul dc
Ioauda Goods coming in steamers via Lisbon pay only
,oat ad vantage is largely consumed at St Paul
dc Loapda, that from the sugar-cane, manu-.
featured III The province, is preferred ara brings T2
nor nine The best American mOl2sses rum brings Only
S7G per pipe. American wder also seIls me uhne
r. anr from the United States formerly large bat
b nrOr qualities sent du ing late years nave dscfed
tfcd it and IL is now uusaiable
rbn Ueuartncnt state has received d'epatch from
tbe United States Consul ut Nuremberg desclbhg me
Distress which prevails IN the spinning ana weaving ais
t,dcta knowu as the VOigand, owing 10 the continued
depreson OF trade. Most OF the factories arc closed
and the yeqyers and their families are sulsising on
mast and glad 20 get 10 10 % cents per dy Tor
hard work without board In Nufcinpefs WAGES hrc
higher although few can find employment dnn thc pTos
traon OF business seems TO be increasing. me peer
hDueeR OF which there II one 10 every hnc noheo ~
Nuremberg. filed with IDLE labnrers ibe Iaiing on
in American and Oriental trade IL regarded as cause oi
the depression. There are thousands OF rncIng Sei
Americans wandering about Germany III search OF
employment and the means OF returning Vluo 10 the
limited States which they left In search OF better wages
The consuIaies overwhelmed with appeals Tor ala
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
CANNON For MONUMENTs.

A sr-AMARY or THE NUMBER OF OLD GCNs
GRANTED BY CONGRESS To TOWNS AND CITIES
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TEIBCNE
WASHINGTON, March 29.-The Chief Of Ordnance
has sent to the House. through the Secretary OF War
n rcport on the bill introduced by Mr.. Lapham di-
rectng the delivery 20 the authorities of the Town
of Avon. Livingston County. New-YoTk, OF four of
the abandoned cannon belonging TO the Govern
ment to be placed at tie corners OF the soldiers mon
ument erected in that town.
In connection with this subject the Chief OF Ord
nance says that since 1865 there have been deiY-
cred. unGcr the acts of Congress, for monumental
and other purposes. 437 bronze or brass guns
aud ZIG iron guns. There are yet to
be delivered under acts definitely fixing the
number. 232 proectiles. six brass or bronze guns,
sixteen iron guns, and fortytwO guns, the material
of which iron or brassl has not been designated
making a total of sxty-foar guns and 232 pro-
;eetiles vet TO he delivered. The acts in relation TO
the Rawlins monument and the Gettysburg battle
field monument and the joint resolution IN lciati0n
10 the Lincoln monument indefinite as TO the
number of guns to be delivered. Twelve light
twelye-pounder guns have already been deliY
cred on account of tue Lincoln monument
and twenty-seyen guns have been sent to
CettvsbuTg, bat none have been called for
ON account Of the Rawlns monument. There are
sull available for delivery. under past and future
acts of Congress, about 800 bronze guns ard $50
iron guns principally six and tweNe-poundeTs
The value Of condemned iron field guns and pro-
iecties is from 10 112 cents per pound. The value
of condemned bronze guns is IRON 20 to 20 cents
ner pouud The weight of the iield-guns, iron OF
bronze is from 900 TO 300 pounds each and of the
projectiles from to ~ pounds each. The iron and
bronze guns not used IN the manufacture OF new
guns, but the proectiles are utilized in testing ex-
matrimonial
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
PRINCE GORTSCHAKOFF.

NE Il WILLING TO HAVE TIE TREATY DISCUSSED.
ST. PETERSBURG, Friday, March 90 1873
The Agence Russo says the version OF Prince
Gortschakos reply which appeared in The Daily Ie'e
oralh Thursday morning. is wholly inaccurate Russia
doe not maintain the right OF vetong discussion OF
terms Of the treaty, outside of European jurisdiction
Prince Gortschakof has maintained throughout Tor
each member Of the Congress- absolute liberty TO discuss
every clause and also perfect freedom OF opinion and
decision
Lord Derbys resignation has caused no surprise IN
Official circles in st. Petersburg where 1t was expected
PANIC ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
LONDON Friday. March 20, 1875
. The statements IN Parliament yesterday even
ing caused great depression on the Stock Exshanse TINS
morning At certain periods the markets were IN s'e
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weight, the penalty imposed equal to the duties
the shortage. Occasionally, on proof beng
adduced Of the absence OF fraudulent intent on the part
the captain the fine has been RENTED, but with great
difficulty The United States Minister at Madrid now
reports to the Department OF State that by royal order
of January 5 the penalty gradated being from 10 10
1000 pesetas-S2 to S5O0-instead Of being fixed rs
before: so that in case Of innocent error,
the captain may not he subject to heavy
loss penalty, but shall merely pay nominal fne
BY requiring as done in England, that the bills OF
ading shall state the gross weight IN kogiahs' tnc
owners and masters vessels In the Spanish trade can
save themselves much trouble and expense iof ihe o
responsib for discrepancies errors III the reduc-
ton of pounds To- Kilograms would fall on the consgnee
OF the goods In fault.
THE WAY TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT.
The House Committee on the Revision OF
the Laws Regulating the Counting of the Electoral Vote
for President and ViccPrcsident has drafted DILL 10
which majority committee has agreed, TO submit
an amendment TO the Constitution Of the United States
fixing tenure OF the Presidential Office at six years
and declaring the President ineligible for reeecuon
vote also taken In committee upon proposition
TO abolish the Electoral College, and 10 substitute for II
q by which the popular vote snail Dc ul'lueu nc
cordng to the number of Senators and representatives.
and securing minority TINS ,n %
member OF the committee VIII favor H.
BLAIR'S BID FOR FAME.
1t is believed here by well-informed Mary
land politicians that Mont gomery Bair's resolution IN
regard to contestng the title OF President hayes WI"
pass the State Senate providing vote upon can ne
reached. The session closes Monday at noon. and
want Of time may defeat IT, The large majority obta ned
In the House caused surprise here among Maryiana
Democrats and they inclined 10 believe that II ndi-
Gates that agreement to the resolution mas Deeh
reached.
THE BALANCES IN THE TREASURY.
Although nothing official can be obtained
upon the subject the indications that the currency
balance to shown in the public debt statement which
will be issued Monday VIII he less than Fl OOO-
600 The coin balance including coin certificates, VIII
probably appear somewhere between Sl35.OOOOOO ana
Sl4O.OO0.0OO The amount Of additional circulation
issued 10 National banks for the month OF March Is
1901 $40 The legatender notes destroyed 80 per cent
OF the same will he reported IA $769,3l2
MR. TAYLOR's DEPARTURE.
Mr.. Bayard Taylor, the new United States
Minister TO Germany, Informs the State Department
that he shall leave New-YOrk for his post April H.
Another visit 10 Washington before his departure VIII
not he necessary.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
FAIRDrAIING WITH JAPAN.
A HOUSE COMMITTEES WHICH BELIEVES THAT Jrs-
TICE REQUIRES REPAYMENT Os THE INDEMNITY
FUND.

A HOUSE COMMITTEE WHICH BELIEVES THAT JUS
TTcE REQUIRES REPAYMENT os THE INDEMNITY
FUND.
fBY TEIEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrSE.l
WAsurNGToN March 29.-The disposition Of what
is known as the japanese Indemnity Fund viii oc
cupy the attention of Congress again IN a
few days. The Committee on Foreign Affairs
in the House referred the question, short time
ago to subcommittee. consisting of Messrs. Schei-
cher, Bridges, and Monroe. This subcommittee
has been diligently at work, and has prepared re-
port wherein "A return OF the fund 10 the Govern
ment of Japan is recommended. Governor Swami,
chairman Of the full committee, takes the same view
OF the question rs that held by the subcommittee,
and saws that the latters report will he adopted by
the full committee, and be presented TO the House
10 two or three days.
1t is now more than twelve years since the occur
renee which was the occasion Of this indemnity.
The fund has been paid TO the United States al liz
teryals The portion of ii not paid on claims recog
nized as legally chargeablc 10 this fund in accord
ance with treaty stlpulations now amounts with
interest to nearly 81, 100000
The fund was paid to the United states as in
demnity for warlike assault upon an American
merchant vessel the Pembroke, in 1868, under the
direction of the powerful Prince Chosin, who was
resisting foreign intercourse with Japan, not
withstanding the fact that the Tycoon had
formed treaties Of amity and commerce and
was endeavOring to tulhl treaty onllgall9ns. Inc
same Prince fired upon French and Dutch vessels
and the ropresentatvcs of the Treaty Powers as
5Ition which utterly destroyed the Princes
G'ta" GrsseIs and and batteries and forced he Prince
himself to Submission. The Treaty Powers
made demand upon the japanese nation Tor
damages and expenses, the result Of which was the
agreement of the japanese Government TO pay
S3. OCO 600 TO the Treaty Powers for an indemnity
fund. the share of the United states behg hHed al
$7s5.000. ,., -.
committee now holds that it Is not right to exact
further indemnirics and that, in spirit of conciI
otiou and unObstructed intercourse with Japan,
American justice and magnaniInity will be shown
by paying back the remainder OF this tnnd, lnclud
nc tS accumulation OF interest, to the Government
OF Japan.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
SLIT For TIE noNANzA MINe.

SAN Francisco, March 20.-Adolph Sutro
has brought suit in the United States Circuit Court OF
Carson for the possession Of the Bonanza mining claims
alleging that the ground being worked by the Bon
ANA companies belongs o the suIro Tunnel by reason
OF said tunnels grant by Congress- allowing 'he s"'ro
Compapy 600 feet of ground each side Of The tunnel
mo, nrevou.ly located under the mining laws sutro
claims that the ground at pres Mt worked 10y me Bon
ANA companies was not Included in taeir original ioca
tion and in consequence is TIE proper! VI 'ho ''"e
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
THE BRITISH MILITARY FORCES.

. Tho military forces OF Great Britain organized
are composed of W the standing Army. (2) the First
Glass Army and Militia Reserve, t3) the Militia,
1D the Volunteers, and t5) the Sec
ond-Class Army Reserve. The Regular or
Standing Army tahout 900 strong) corresponds
in organization and duties with that OF the smaller
Regular Army In this country. The First Class Army
and Militia Reserve have no counterpart In the American
system They composed respectively OF men VINO nave
served three years thereabouts iu the Regular Army
and the Militia These men now form part OF the CIVIL
population, but as soon Parliament sanctions the
royal order, they will be expected to repair 10
the brigade depots at which they are enrolled
The Militia 49,, 900 stropg) corresponds In some
respects to the National Guard OF this STATE
but the discipline is nearly as stringent as IN
the Regular Army. The Militia is only Intended
tbe United Kingdom. The members THIS branch OF the
service are paid small sum annually the Volunteers
,roons in Tins country than the Militia. The regiments
are composed mainly of young men engaged III business
ic,d Inv Themselves and approved by the Government.
The second Glass Army Reserve 10000 strong) Is com
posed OF old pensioners who are now on duty but are
expected to repair TO military depots and serve when
called out
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT MAY 10.
In recent article on the British Army Sir Garnet
Woseley gives interesting information which throws
light on the contemplated measures Of the Government
According to existing military system. he says
"upon war being declared. the militia is called out
and hands over It's reserve at once to the line
who. together with our First Glass AHny Reserve,
would give us about 10000 good men to
hiring ND our line battaliOns to war strength: Our
second Glass Army Reserve consisting OF old soldiers
although past the prime OF life would supply us with
about ba quite ht for garrison duty The
four companies regular infantry now at each OF the
seyenty brigade depots would at once be formed into
cadres OF seventy depot bataons and begin recruiting
locally To them ould be dispatched all the men who
last year joined the battaons IL Is htehueu W engage
In active service
THE FORCES AT ENGLAND's COMMAND.
Regarding the forces which England may call into re-
ouisition Sir Garnet Woseiey makes an interesting
statement: "Atn previous PERIOD" he says, OF our
history have We been 80 strong, In
a military sense. as at present. In 1854 we were
very weak in field artillery; the military force In these
Islands was under OOOO men, and there was no reserve
whatever beyond some pensioners, VINO were 100
old for field service Were war declared to-mor'
row. about 100000 drilled men would fall into
line II required supported by 372 field guns, manned
and horsed by the Royal Artillery. That number would
roughly be made up as follows: m ooo
Standing lat hOme) ",
Army and militia reserve. Sv'DoN
Militia SnU0,
SecOpdelass army reserve. io'oo
m..., 41A00O
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
AFFAIRS IN INDIAN TERRITORY.
PROGRESS MADE BY SENATE COMMITTEE IN
RAILROAD INVESTIGATION.

RAILROAD INVESTIGATION.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TSIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, March 29.-The Senate Committee
on Territories. which is investigating the affairs OF
the five nations of Indians in the Indian Territory,
is inquirag about the bonds issued by railroad com
NAMES predicated upon lands belonging to these In
djans. The committee made considerable progress 1T
its third session to-day.
The Union Pacific Southern branch the Mis-
souri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company accord
ing IN Mr. Hulier of New-YOrk who rs an expert,
was sent TO examine into the affairs OF this road has
defaulted on the interest on large amount OF IT'S
bonds Most of the bondholders live in Amsterdain,
and Others are in Paris and London. Mr.. Huher
testified to-day that he had effected several com
prom;ses with the bondholders which had proved
satisfactory.
When the counsel for the Chickasaws and Choc-
flaws desired TO examine the witness, MI Hubbard,
who appeared for several railroad companies having
land grants based on lands in the Indian Territory,
srrang ND and objected 10 his being heard, asserting
mat the tribes in the Indian Territory have not
~ iorzsa any delegates to come here. nor, said he,
,,.,o fbey employed counsel IN appear ior theih.
.,n'oua Adalr. who represents the CheIohees ut,
=. :,,is aud the counsel for the ChlchasaWS sald
-. t.eir credentials were In the interior DepaiV
~. Unhbord said that tie Indians in the Territory
.. not onposed TO a Territorial form OF govern
80, for the Indian Territory: Dlt tIe Representa-
SIS os the Indians maintained thet 'her IcsptC'N I
...leuts protest against such goYcr7linent.
-.c remainder Of the meeting was spent III nstei-
ia argainen:s on the question Of the committed S
ilirSGictIon over an inquiry into the disposition of
.he funds of the Indians.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Rosroy Mass. March 29.-Cornelius Tobn has
ee toa9d guilty Of manslangher In causing the death Oh
Mrs Mary ii. Hagan, December 20
I.cvsovvr,Ir Fla. March 29.-Samuel Goodwin.
coioJ was hanged Live Oak, Fla today IN presence vi
1000 people tho ourder Of colored man last May
FALL RIVER, Mass March -, !,Sa Rec1rs Th,s ss.
n VII, niobaby govern the and other opea'ea
LEwIsBuRG, Pa, March 29.President Hurst, 1 ,o Oh
nv seminar obtained from Methodist Episcopal con.
remee today ~ 900 toward the endowment 0i Ine DshoP
Ionos Memorial Proiessoyship.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30

LONDON Friday, March %, 1S7s.
The Grand National SteepIC-chnse was run
at heLyerpoo sarinS meeting today, ana won by
shnal Martha Was .ccond. and Pride Of kildare third.
The bcting was 10 10 against shlina p Ia against
Martha aud 20 against Pride o! kildare. There were
Twelve starters. Mr J. Jcssops hay geldng B'yne-
water was the favoritc but did not get place The
bet ting against BOyuewatcr was 1 10 l.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
LARGE FIRE IN BE1 1CER-STREET.

A large fire started at about half-past three
O'Clock this morning. at No. sS Beaver-st. The build
ing was fye-sory brick structure and contained much
inGamInabc material. which burned swiftly and
ecrcely At the time OF going to press the hames
,,e,e SIN rising and had not been checked all The
loss was expected to be extensive.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
FINES ON SHIPPING IN SPAIN

WASHINGTON, Friday, March 20, 1873.
For many years shippers and captains In
trade with Spanish ports have suffered great incon-
yenence and loss In consequence OF the heavy nes pre-
scriped by spanish law. for differences between the
weight Of cargo expressed in the manifest and the actual
weight as found by examination II the diner
euce was more than ten cwt under the declared
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
= DELIBERATE MURDER AND SUICIDE.

UTTUMWA, IOWA, MHICH <v'-fH"I'I 'IH D'Hf'3o
farmer drove into Chillicothe here this mornings
put up his team shouldered an axe and walking 10
where George n. Butin laying the foundation OF
building without saying = word struck him blow
on the head and ran away Twenty minutes afterwards
his body was found hanging by the meek In the oarn
where his horses were Qusrtered. Butn. who 10
rrspected citizen, c8nnot recover The men mao sclno
d,spnte about fence lines, which Is The only sssIgnape
caiisa for the deed
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
"A DoUBLY FATAL DUEL.

CRIsrIrLD, Nd, March 29.-At EestvIIie,
Northampton County, Va. yesterday morning. Gessy
pitts and A. p Thoms fought with pistols 70 sestse
d,spute Two rounds were fred by each. and - tssy
s,ood ou,v six feet apart Ptts was killed ana Thc9e -
ce ysd hail In tho head from the elects of whsa ne
will probably die.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30

OF panic The fall In prices Is general and there pas @
been recovery from the lowest point toucned me
greatest fall has been In Russian aud Hungarian secur
ties. The to 5li, and the latter 70 pet
cent than they the close OF the marker
night The OF discount for three months DTS IN TUE
open market Ia "a TO 27s per cent, which IL iWs PEI
cent below the Bank of England rate, per cent.