The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

the abrogation Of the articles and of the additional
articles of the Treaty of June Is. 1858 between the
United States and China proclaimed February 8. 1870
commonly called the Burlingame treaty.
PROPOSED TREATY WITH MEXICO.
Mr.. Wilson, of West Virginia expects to make next
Monday a report from the Committee on Foreign
Affairs with joint resolution providing for Treaty
with the Republic of Mexico. The joint resolu-
ton recitcs the desire of the American
government and people to maintain tho
most amicable relations with NIexico that it is TO
the interest of both countries to extend and increase
the exchange OF products and to foster liberal COM
mercial relations; that the territory known the
'free zone" on the Mexican border has
been the source from which have pro-
ccedcd violations of treaty stipulations. avoid
of tariff duties and other Irregularities.
and that it should be abolished 1t also suggests the
establishment of court of arbitration to have
continuous existence of ten years II therefore
quests the President of the United States to open
diplomatic correspondence with the Mexican govern
ment for the purposes indicated. and authorizes him
to appoint commissioners to carry on such negota-
tions If he deems that course preferable.
QUESTION OF NATIONAL QUARANTINE.
The House Committee charged with the investiga-
ton of the best means OF preventing the introduce
ton and spread Of epidemic diseases have prepared
bill similar to that reported by the Special Commit
tee of the the 7th inst. One of the prin-
cpal differences is the omission of the provision for
bureau of health but adopts the senates feature
for a board of health. to consist of mem
bers. to be appointed by the President.
by and with the advice and consent
of tho Senate. Not moro than one member is to be
appointed from any one State. The compensation
of each during the time when actually engaged in
the performance of his duties is to be $40 day and
reasonable expenses. The Surgeon General Of the
Army ana the Surgeon General of the Navy to be
members Of the Board without additional pay. The
duties of the Board such de-
fined in the Senate bill. and the precautions for
preventing the Introduction of infections dis
diseases into this country generally the same.
The House bill contains proviso that it shall be
unlawful for any vessel engaged in the transportation
of goods persons from any foreign port where any
infectious contagious disease exists to land in the
United States except in accordance with the provis-
ions of this act."
THE RUSSIAN PLAGUE-MINIsrEE KAssoN SENDS
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEADLY DISEASE
FROM VIENNA
Mr. Kasson United States Minister at Vienna, in a
despatch to the Secretary of State under date Of jan
uary 20 gives elaborate description of the now
pest plague which has made its appearance in
Russia Alarm is felt not only among the people.
but by the governments OF germany, Austria ana
Hungary. Medical representatives of these Powers
have recently held meeting in Vienna to
consider what measures should be taken to
prevent the introduction of the epidemic into
their territories. 1t resolved to send competent
physicians to the of the plague TO investigate
its character and to obtain authentic data respect
ing it.
Mr.. Kasson gives at some length the trustworthy
reports already received from these representatives.
Without going at length into the scientific and tech
ncal details of these reports it may be said
hero that in Russia tho disease is OFF,
cislly styled "thc epidemic" and not the
plague" 1t prevails along the River volga and
on its islands Measures have been taken to con-
fine il to the riparian district of the yolga
fully up to the then latest dates of information.
Reports of its prevalence outside of this district
said to be without foundation. The mortality in
some places equal to 100 per cent. The symp-
toms observed by of the physicians justified
him. he said, in considering the fearful malady
either . most virulent typhus a peculiar
human pest pests indical, or rs new
malady existing between typhus and pest.
The sanitary condition Of the people subject
to the pest is very unfavorable. and
the prevailing weather equally bad during the
greater prevalence of the disease. This physician
employed quinine inwurdy in large doses and all the
remedies against febrile diseases, but without
cess. Nearly all the patients died. Six army sur
geons and nearly all who came in contact with the
dead died. although disinfectants freely used
After full investigation and discussion he to
the conclusion that the only means OF suppression is
quarantine. Mr.. Kasson remarks that private in
formation is more alarming than that which Ia
allowed TO pass official doors 1t is. he says. more
fatal disease than the cholera and it, true character
must be the study the medical profession in Amer
lea, "a it is i'll Europe.
TWELVE MILLIONS OF PROFIT.
In February. 1876. the issue of fractional paper
currency stopped and all that currency presented
was redeemed in fractional silver. Since then the
fractional silver has gradually taken the place
of the fractional paper. When the issue of
the latter ceased there was si5,OOo,OO Of
it outstanding. commission appointed by
Secretary sherman estimated that OF this amount
about SS,0O0.0o0 would never be presented for re-
demption. having been destroyed lost II now
appears that this cstiu,ate rather too small
There is still outstanding about sl6.ooo.Ooo
fractional paper currency, of which amount
about So 100000 is in three cent and five cent notes
II is now estimated that there will ultimately be re-
deemed only $4OO0.000, leaving S12O0O.OOO profit
to the government. The redemption of fractional
paper currency has steadily decreased since 1876 and
now only small sums received for redemption.
TREASURY NOTES.
The subscriptions to the four per cent loan since
yesterdays report have amounted to s5,G23.2oo.
The Treasury now holds s34s. Jo7 200 in United
States bonds to bank circulation. United
States bonds deposited for circulation for the we
ending to-day 3433, 0O0 United States bonds held
for circulation withdrawn during the week ending to-
day. s. 10000. National bank circulation outstand-
ing-Currency notes, s323.55l 1859; gold notes.
81. 467, $40. 0i"-
The internal revenue receipts to-day were
s223. s2s 49, and the customs receipts s273.s9O 80
The receipts Of national bank notes for redcmp-
ton for the week ending to-day, compared with
the corresponding period last year. foows:--
1878 1879.
New York. .................$ 10000 ST. ,5O3 900
Boston. 1433.000 1877 900
Philadeph a............... 2W,OO0 5000
Miscclla neous .......... 7gl 900 ass Dm