Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-13

poSure to the sun. Why, the white hands or
our white men and women, and children too,
of the south, have produced three-tifths of this
years cotton crop. which will reach a total OF
nearly 5000, 900 bales. White labor raises from
25 to 40 per cent. more cotton to the acre than
colored labor. That is a fact well known in our
country. Now, If we can only get these statisti-
cal facts before the world in an official FORM in
non-partisan document, Ike the census, 1t
would be worth millions Of dollars to the south.
We have the most fertile soil on the globe, and
when the whites can be convinced that they
can cultivate it more protltably than any other
kind of labor. they will go there. The great
need OF the south is to induce white immigra-
tion. and the greatest step towards that will be
accomplished when we show the error of the
impression that the climate is only adapted to
negro labor"
For CHRISTMAS TIDE.-Secretary Sherman has
directed that in lieu of the usual semi-monthly
payments at the middle Of the month, the en-
ploytS OF the Treasury Department shall be
paid their full salary for the month Of December
on the 23d inst This thoughtful action will
enable the large force engaged there to be prop
erly equipped for the holiday season.
THE INvIoLABILITY OF TEI.EGRAPHIC DIS
PATCHEs.-The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, in response to the subpoena issued by the
Senate committee on privileges and elections for
the production of all messages in regard to SEN
ator Ingalls, election and all the books and rec
OIdS of certain offices covering the first six
months of 1919, which subpoena was made return
able on the 11th inst, have asked and obtained
an extension of time until Monday when they
prOpOSeto appear before the committee by coun-
sci and show cause why the subpoena should not
be oDeyed. 1t is understood that the refusal is
based upon the ground that the subpoena re-
GuireS the production Of books and records,
without specifying persons or dates and with
out showing that they contained anything ma
terial to the subject OF controversy and that the
company conceived it to be a duty to their pat
rOnS and the public generally to resist any un-
necessary and unWarranted disclosures of pri-
yate business. Senator Ingalls, has, however.
flied with the committee his consent to the pro-
duction of all kilograms. either sent or received
by him, and during the past two months has in
person and by telegraph requested the president
OF the telegraph company to deliver them to the
committee.
NEWS FROM THE Ute CoMMIssIoN.-Secretary
SchuIZ, yesterday afternoon, received a tele-
gram from General Hatch, dated December 10.
stating that the Indians in their request to be
tried in Washington meant to be tried by the
general government. They are willing to be
tried anywhere out Of Colorado: They stated
through Ouray, that they might as well be
hung to the trees at the agency as to be taken
to Denver. Ouray says that the commission
has demanded all the warriors mentioned by
the women; but that the women made some
mistakes, which will be shown at the trial; but
that the proper persons will be secured and
turned over as soon as it is ascertained who
they are. They will turn over all persons men,
toned by the women. After leaving Los PinoS
the commissioners will proceed to Denver or
Fort Steele, where they will continue their in
yeStigatfOnS, General Hatch says: 81 don't be-
ieye that these Indians will allow themselves
TO be tried in Colorado. don't believe that they
can be tried elsewhere, and believe we might
as well end this business and fight them now"
No Utes appeared at the agency up to noon
Thursday, although ColOrOw and Jack had
promised to return with Douglass and the
others specified by Thursday.
TIE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE met yesterday
and the committee to consider the propriety OF
the re-enactment Of a national bankrupt law
submitted report which was adopted holding
that in such re-enactment there are two cardi-
nal features which should be fully recognized
viz: First, that the expenses incurred In the
administration of the law should be reduced to
the lowest possible figures, according to fixed
tons allowed to debtors should be particularly
specified in such law and should be in lieu of all
state exemptions. resolution, submitted by
adopted, authorizing the president OF the ma
tonal board OF trade to appoint committee Of
experts, one OF whom shall be member of the
medical profession, one a chemist, one a MEM
Der of the legal profession and one a merchant
the said committee to examine and pass upon
the merits OF any acts OF essays which may be
submitted to them to prevent the injurious
adulteratiOn of food and to award prizes there
for; the committee as soon as possible after
their appointment to make public the necessary
to place in the hands of the president of this
board an act designed to accomplish the purpose
above described. The appointment of the COM
mittee authorized by this resolution will be
made by President Fraley after proper deliber-
alton Oh The subject Secretary EvartS' name
was privately mentioned by Mr. Thurber, as the
member Of the legal profession. A committee
of ten was appointed to confer with the eXecu-
tive committee of the national board of health,
relative to national health organization. At
6 p. m the board adjourned subject to the call
OF the executive council.
THE BRITISH MIssIoN.-The report that ex-
Governor Bullock, of Massachusetts, will be
appointed minister to England arose in this
way: Representative Claf1in, OF Massachusetts,
called on the President the other day In the
conversation the President asked Mr. Clailin to
mention man for the English mission. Mr..
ClatiiG ran over list of names and finally said
that Ex-Governor Bullock was the man for the
place. II guess he is good enough man." said
the President, 'but he is from the wrong
locality" 1t is understood that the appointee
Will be from New York.
TIE SENATE COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES AND
ELECTIONS to-day held their first meeting for the
present session. The action OF the sub-commlt-
tee extending the time for the return OF the
SuppGnaS d,tceS teGuno upon the Western Union
Telegraph Co. In the ingalls, case, until Monday
next, was ratified by the full committee, and
the chairman was also authorized to apply to
the Senate for an order to print the volumnous
testimony taken by the subcommittee in Kan
SaS
The Spofford- Kellogg case was discussed to
some extent, but informally and without any
action. No application was presented to-day
for additional subpGnas in this case, but it is
understood Senator Kellogg will request the.
several new witnesses be examined in Washing
ton, whowere not accessible during the sub
committees stay at New Orleans
The HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RULES held meet
ing at the rooms of Representative Stephens, of
Georgia, this morning, to put the finishing
touches to the committees report amending the
existing rules Of the House. The report will be
presented to the House on Wednesday next
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL COMPANY
Mr.. Arthur p. German, President and Benja-
min Fawcett, the Secretary of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal company, and other
members of the Board of Directors
OF that corporation, We're at Barnum'5
yesterday, and discussed matters affect
ing the canal. The fiscal year OF the com
pany expires on the 31st Of the present month
but the annual meeting OF the stockholders
Wnen the annual report is subm tied, does no
take place until June 1t is stated that navi
cation on the canal will virtually be closed to.
wards the end OF next week. The revenue for
the past year will fall short of that of preceding
years the transportation of coal not hay1nr
come up to that of some preceding wears an [
the officers attribute it to the Strike Of th,
miners, which for time put stOp to tn,
transportation of coal over the canal. The los;
to the company on this account is quite large.
the rates having been the same as the preyio,l;
wear The damnpeS n 10 "a mol hyt a rfro.ihat