Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-08
Especial Telegram to the Globe.

Especial Telegram to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-One of the most
important subjects now receivngi the at
tention of the government is the depletion
of the American forests, In order to
obtain full details as to the actual area of
territory covered by timber Major Powell,
director of the United States geological
survey, has detailed an agent to investigate
the timber supply of West Virginia. This
state is selected first because he is familiar
with the Typographical bearings of West
Virginia. Circulars have been sent to
prominent men of the state asking CO.
operation in the collection of information
concerning the timber area. Many
answers have peen received. Several have
furnished the Office with county maps with
timber areas marked. The result of in
quiries so far has been gratifying to Maj.
Powell, and it is probable the final result
will be of sufficient value to warrant the
bureau in continuing inquiries in other
states.
WHAT CONSTITUTES AN OFFICERS ALLOW
ANCE.
The report that Gen. Sherman in his re-
tirement will be entitled to such officers of
his staff as he may indicate, obtains much
credit in army circles. Besides the denials
of Coils. Tourtellotte and Bacon that they
are to be assigned to such duty. it is stated
by prominent officer that there is pre-
cedent on record in the case of Gen.Gabriel
r. Paul, where the same question was de-
cided adversely. Gen. Paul. through
wounds received at Gettysburg, became
blind. For this disability and his gallantry
he was retired as brigadier general with
full pay and allowances. On account of
his helpless condition an effort was made
to have an officer detailed for his assist
ance as part of his allowance, but the war
department would not consent. 1t was
stated the term full pay and all allowance
did not comprise the use Of staff officer.
RHB PENSION oeM11ss1oNHEsHIP.
The president has another resignation
on his hands. Marble, the commissioner
of patents, has sent in his resignation to
take effect at once. He has rented rooms
adjoining the interior department. and is
fitting up an Office. There are two premi
nent candidates for Marbles place.
Mitchell, of Connecticut, and Dr.. Dyhrn-
furth, of Illinois. The present deputy
commissioner, Mitehell, is indorsed by the
senators from Connecticut and Rhode
Island. DyhrRfurth is backed
strongly by western men. He is
perfectly familiar with the duties
and will probably receive the promotion.
Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. THE department
of state has been informed by the Brazil
ian government that Senor Netto, minister
of Brazil to the United States, will be sent
on an official mission of Brazil to Chill.
WILL NEW RESIGN?
Mr.. New, assistant secretary Of the treas
ury, said to day the published reports that
he had resigned were untrue. He had not
resigned yet and did not propose to talk
on the subject. An Indianian, who holds
q prominent position in the treasury de-
partment, said to-day, after long conversa-
ionwith New, that the latter's friends would
not allow him to resign. 1t is believed
Postmaster General Gresham's visit to
the White house this evening on the presi-
dents arrival was in reference to News
resignation. It is thought by News
friends that he should be allowed sufficient
leave of absence to attend to his affairs in
Indiana, and they believe should this be
done he will not want to resign.
THE EDMUNDs Aor.
The following communication has been
received from tho Utah commission:
SALT LAKE C1rY, Aug. 24.-To h. NJ.
Teller, secretary-Sir: have the honor
TO inform you that the report upon the
registration Of votes in June last, the elee-
ton for members of the legislature, assem-
bly, and other officers held the 9Th day Of
the present month in this territory, and
the full proceedings Of this commission in
connection, will, from necessity, be delayed
for time. However, We think it will
be proper to say now, in advance OF our
regular report, that the law known as the
"Edmunds act" so far as We have been re-
sponsible for its execution, has been care
fully but rigidly enforced this year, as it
was last. No persons living in polygamy
have been permitted to vote at any elec-
tion or be voted for for any Office, and
while only three convictions in prosecu
tions against polygamy under, the act of
1862 have been secured nearly or quite
$4,000 persons have been disfranchised on
account of polygamic practices through
the operations of the law as admins
| tered by this commission.
Ten suits for damages
have been instituted against the commits
sion by certain Mormons whose names
were rejected at the first registration, and
who were not permitted to vote at the cleo
tion in November, 1882, because they re-
| fused to comply with the rules and regula-
| tions prescribed under the law by the COM
mission for proof of the eligibility OF all
voters. It is understood these cases are
brought for the purpose primarily OF test
| ing the constitutionality of this law, and
| secondly to determine the legality of our
| acts Hereunder. The first hearing of these
cases will be had early in October. If
deemed advisable we will withhold our
regular report until the court
| here shall have heard and
passed upon the cases. Moreover
| certain phases of the general situation
here have presented themselves through
| the recent election, and in other ways in the
present year, which will require to be care
fully considered before the commission
will be prepared to make the full and COM
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