Daily globe., 1883-06-16
WASHINGTON,

counsel for Minch, called attention a. the
request heretofore made upon the super
Vls1ng architects Office for all pspers re-
lating to extra work performed bv part-
lett, Robbins & Co. upon the New York
postotfice, and intimated that this reoDest
had not been complied with. Thomas
for Hill, replied that counsel had not snec-
flied what particular papers were REQUIRED.
The charges were not sufficiently defnita
or explicit. Coleman replied that the
charges and specifications were as definite
as would be required for an indictment in
half the states of the Union.
that an investigation of this
character should open the door for the
fullest light upon the official acts of the
defendant. He would therefore renew his
request, and would ask the committee to
make an order upon the supervising archi-
tect for the production of all papers re
lating to extra work performed by Bart
lett, Robbins IL Co. upon the New York
postotfice. Also, copies of all contracts
made with them. After further agument
about the ruling upon the question, the
committee decided to resume the testimo-
ny OF St1nemetz IN connection with the
charges of fraud and corruption
IN the construction of the PhiIa =
delph1a postOtfice. Witness had concluded
ms calculations and was prepared to show
the difference between the price paid by
the government to the contractors for
dressing stone for the entire building. and
the actual cost of the work based uron
liberal estimate for labor. The total
amount paid by the government TO the
contractors was 1918, 700: the cost TO the
contractors, allowing a liberal estimate of
at least thirty per cent for profit, was &443,
700, leaving balance OF $375,OOO unneres
sarlly paid by the government. The base
ment and portion of the second story
having been begun under fifteen per cent.
contract, and completed under modified
contract, these portions could not De in
cluded in his calculations, but at a rough
estimate the difference in the two prices
would add about 100000 to the previous
totals.
This concluded Stinemetz' testimony,
and the question arose as to whether the
committee and defense would admit that
the same excess relatively existed in the
cost of other public buildings erected under
Hill, or whether the prosecution would be
required to repeat their proof with expert
testimony as to each. Alexander, OF the
| committee, suggested as the same princi-
| seem to devoive upon the prosecution to
convict Hill with the fraud charged in
this alleged extravaganza in the
| erection of the Philadelphia build
ing. Coleman replied it might be
as bad in principle to steal $4,000 as
| $2,OO0,0O0, but the defense might say as
to one building We admit extravaganza
| but you have not connected Hill with any
fraud. The prosecution were able and
| proposed to prove the same extravagance.
| mlsmanageme mt or fraud were shown in
connection with all buildings, and that
| contracts continued to be made after the
| supervising architect had been repeatedly
warned and advised of their unfairness to
the government. A long discussion en-
sued favored with elai sharp passages
| between counsel. The point, howeverWas
not decided, and the committee adjourned
until tomorrow when Stinemetz will be
cross-examined.
THE CAPTURED HOSTILEs.
Secretary Lincoln Will not decide at
present what disposition will be made of
the captured Apaches He will wait until
he secures more definite information from
Gen. Crook
APPOINTMENT.
The president has appointed Albert
Woodcock, of Illinois, United States con-
sui at Catonia, Italy.
PROVISIONS EXPORTS.
The value of exports of provisions, tai
low and dairy products for May was $685..
AS; for the five months ending May 81,
$43,838,504 provision and tallow for the
seven months ended May 81, $58,694,975
Value of exports of the same products for
q cd Inc
$50 in excess of the above figures.
THE HOsTILEs.
The following telegram was received by
Secretary Teller to-day:
SAN CARLOS, June Al. M. Teller, Sec
rotary of the Interior: A large number of
Indians met in council to-day, sent for me
and protested earnestly against the return
of the Chiacahuas, men and boys.
They say trouble is sure to follow
such a course. They want the chiefs
and head men punished and other men
sent where they cannot return. They do
not object to women and children coming
here. They ask me to mai Q known their
views to you and General Crook, and urge
their adoption. All bands unite in this re-.
quest. They say they desire to remain at
peace with their white neighbors, but the
ChlacahuaS Will return to the war path as
soon as they grow strong again, and the
reservation Indians will then be charged.
with having aided and encouraged them.
Assuring them of my confidence in the
wisdom of the authorities who would have
to decide the matter, promised them to
present their petition as evidence CT the
business of their position
Signed. WILCOX, Agent.
Secretary Teller telegraphed Wilcox
directing him to receive none of the Chi
acahuas except children. The secretary
says the bucks must take care of the
women.
The secretary of the treasury gives no.
tice that exchanges of continued 81 per
cent. bonds into per cents. will not be
made during July next. the books of these.
two loans being then closed for the pre-
paration of the August l, dividend. The
continued bonds received for exchange
during July will be exchanged upon the
reopening of the books August l, interest
at 31a per cent. remaining to that date.
APPOINTM MENTs.
The president has appointed Wn. R.
Brown, of Kansas, register of the land
office at Tarnad Kac vioo NL.-Io.