Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-11
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1c.-A largely at
tended and secret meeting of the line Off
GERS of the navy was held at Wormley's
hotel last evening to consider what could
be done to influence congress with respect
to promotions. The Robson reorganiza-
ton features of the naval appropriation
bill are very offensive to all naval officers,
particularly the younger ones, who are
by its provisions to look for
ward to long and tedious delay IN advance
ment in rank on account. Robeson's de-
feat is hailed by the navy with delight,and
now that mis- term of power is drawing to
an end. an effort will be made to have
the government revise ifs policy and
frame more favorable laws of promotion.
Secretary Folger to-day issued the 10th
bond call, which is for the redemption of
$15,0O0,OO0 of per cent. funded loan OF
1881 continued at 315 per cent. from
Aug. IL, 1881. The call gives notice
that the principal and accrued inter
est of the bonds designated will be
paid on Feb. 10, 1883, and that in
terest on the bonds embraced in the call
will cease on that day.
In the Jeanette court this N orning Mel
vile continued his narrative detailing the
account of the trip after the parties left
the vessel. The account covers the first
three days of the trip, during which time
he was in charge of a labor party, while
Danenhower had charge of the sick. No
new developments.
Acting Secretary Joslyn rendered de-
cree to-day in which he holds that land
entries made for grazing purposes do no.
constitute residence.
The case of Bill Jones, for assault on
the late Chas. J. Guiteau, will be tried in
the criminal court Wednesday next. The
court adjourned to-day out OF respect for
Clerk Middleton, deceased.
The scene in the room in which
the Jeanette board sits was rather
dramatic this afternoon. 4 number
of lady relatives of Lieut.. Chipp were in
attendance. During Melviile's account OF
the suferings of the party ne narrated an
incident i'll which Chipp, losing strength
and courage, and finding himself unable
to proceed further, threw himself down or
the sled and besought the party TO go on
without him, saying it was no use fOr him
to struggle Oil further. Melville was
somewhat affected as he recalled the incl
dent, while the lady relatives of ChipE
burst into tears and finding themselves
unable to listen calmly 10 a further
| account of his sufferings. left the room
Messrs. Coryell and Steers, recently APP
| pointed civilian members of the naval ad
Yisory board. arrive hele Monday next tC
attend meeting of the full board.
The commission appointed to examine
the navy yards for the purpose of deciding
whether it is advisable TO sell or close any
of them. have already examined the yard
in the East, and expect to start soon TO
Mare Island, Cal. On their return tn,
commission will visit Pensacola. League
Island and New York yards. It is though
they will favor closing one or two yard:
temporarily.
Acting Secretary Joslyn decided case
to-day where a husband and wife volun
tarily divorced in order that the wife
might make an entry OF land under tn
homestead law. The woman subseo uentl,
lived with her divorced husband. Tn
decision holds that IN consequence thereo
the woman cannot be considered the hea,
OF family within the meaning Of the lay
ard the land entry is fraudulent.
Secretary Foiger says the appointment
Of inspectors of foreign steamers vii
probably not be made for several days
that he finds it extremely difficult 20 fin
efficient officers for the low salaries pro
vided by law. The secretary, in speakin;
about MS health, said the reports abou
his being ill are entirely unfounded; tina
at present he Is feeling better than for sew
eral months past.
Detective Miiler's attention having beel
called to the charges preferred agains
him by Attorney General Brewster, accus
ing him of betraying the interest of I'll
government III the star route cases, say
that he is entitled to trial before q boar
designated by the district commissioners
He added that he would be prepared 70
such trial, whenever it should assum
shape, but ne declined in the meantime t.
discuss the situation Or reports regarding
him. In case of trial. Mr.. Miller said b
would he defended by Mr.. Ingersoll.
Work has begun upon the new pension
Office, and the excavation for the founda
ton is now in a forward condition. TIL
new building is located in the norther
part of Judiciary square. just to the south
west of the site of the old district jail.
will occupy the square bounded by an
G,and Fourth and Fifth streets, south front
400 feet long, will be on the building lin
of F street running east and west. Th
depth of the building will be 200 feet: tn
height of the main cornice will be seventy
five feet; the material prescribed by law
brick and metal, consequently fire proc
roof and wall. There will be large Gel
trail hall surrounded by three stories G
lofty rooms. Gen. McMeigs, supervisor
architect. estimates the time for the com
plotting of the building at two years.
Since the treasury department resume
the exchange of bonds bearing interest a
the rate of 81 per cent. per annum int
3 per cent, there have been $16,5O0.0O
received for that purpose, leaving onl
about 100000 of 81 per cents still on
standing. If the calls continue at the rel
of $15,OOO,OO0 per month.which it is unde
stood to be Secretary Fclger's intention
and if 81 per cents outstanding are ne
presented for exchange, they will all /
called for redemption in less than seve
months.
} District Attorney CorRAill says he do,
not believe the report that Captain How
gate is concealed in New Orleans, NJ
does he believe he will surrender himse
when his case is called or trial.