Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-12-18
WASHINGTON.



WASHINGTON.
Whe Bre8e tnts Gseely's Drawer.
WAsHnoron. Dec. The Rspablscas
has information thai Sergeant HoIb-
north, Of the Signal Corps, was the per-
son who broke into Lieut.. 0roely's desk
and copied HowRate's letter to Greedy
made public on Sunday last. Holbnofth.
u - said, suspected 0rsely Of compIioity
In tho H0wRate frauds. and By this
means hoped 70 obtain evidence against
him.
Report 81 the Geyernsr 81 Alaska
John 8. Kinksad, FIRST Governor Of
Aiaska. In his report TO the President,
says be was cordially resolved by the
people, who wore enthusiastic over the
prospect Of having At last Q civil gov
eminent. The mining interest. he says,
Is Of the highest importance. and he
predicts that within ths next decade
the production Of precious metals in the
district will be an important factor In
the finances of the general government.
An increase Of nail facilities IL recon-
msndsd 90 a. TO afford at least semi
monthly commune alton between Sitka
and Port Townsend. and the institution
Of 4 systsm Of license or taxation 70 de-
fray the expenses Of the local govern
meht.
4 Proper subject fer Invessigatlen.
A number Of Representatives are con-
sidering the psopriety Of Offering rss,.
luton 10 the House for IN Investigation
OF the use of governmsnt vessels for
junketing expeditions.
what Was shc Taiiapsesa Being
At meeting Of the House Committes
on Naval Affairs, bill introduced re-
GENTLY providing for the payment OF PEN
sious to the relatives of those lost on the
TaIlapooss and compensating the sur
vivors who lost their personal property,
was discussed. Repre- sentativos Wise
and Buchanan strongly opposed its be.
ing favorabiy reported, and said they
would protest against the uss Of any
naval vessel by the Secretary OF the
Navy for pleasure purposes A resolu
ton was agreed upon requesting tue
Secretary Of the Navy 20 inform the
committee what public business tbs Tai.
lapoosa was engaged In and under whose
orders the vessel was sailing at the time
Of her collision with the Baltimore
schooner.
wassfnyssa msaumeaf Ceremsnies.
WAsHIsorox, Dec. IL. - Tue Con-
gressionai Commission to arrange for
the dedication of the Washington
monument invites, through the medium
OF the Associated Press, all civil, mill
tary and naval organizations in the
United States 30 attend the ceremonies,
which will be held at she base Of the
monument on February 2ist. Any
organization accepting this invitation
IL requested 10 notify General Sheridan.
Marshal of the Day, Of the hunter Of
persons In such organization, where
upon he will assign u TO its proper posi-
ton In the procession, provided by the
Commission. At meeting of the Com
mission today q program Was decided
upon. The morning 10 to be devoted
by the Marshal of the day to the con-
ceutration of societies and troops on
the ground. The ceremonies at the
monument will begin precisely at II
o'clock, senator John Sherman, Chair
man Of she Congressional Commission,
presiding. The program will be rs fol-
lowe: Music; prayer by Rev. Mr.
Sutor. of Christ Church. Alexandria,
Va; remarks by w. w. Corcoran First
vice President Of the Washington
Monument society renarks by the
Engineer Of the Joint Commission,
turning the completed structure over 20
the President of the United States 40
ceptance bv the President for the PEG
ole of the United States, and dedicated
10 the memory Of George Washington ;
music.
Daring the performances the process.
aion will be formed and will proceed
alono thc eastern front Of the saonu-
msut, thence along its northern trout,
thence between the small lakes. arouud
tina ellipticai grass plat In the White
House grounds, thence By the Executive
Mansiou between shs State Department
buildinr and the White House. TO Pens
svlyauia avenue thence eastward along
Pennsylvania avenue 10 tie west en-
trance Of the Capitol grounds, where u
will be reviewed by the President OF the
United States. The procession will con-
sirna nast the northern end OF the Gap
ssol Z, the esplanads east Of the Capitol.
whera Il viii be dismissed az the various
ORGANIZATIONS arrive. Such persons ~
nave tickets for the House Of Repre-
sensasives will then proceed 10 thei'
The order Of the procssslonl ~ill be
fhiaf Marshal With Chief Of stan and
an aid from every State and
Territory.
Military escort Of General oommandins-
Brigade of Artillery.
Brigade Of Infantry.
Naval Brigade.
Battalion Of Marines.
Chartered Military Organizations
fTakinQ precedence by dates OF their
charters and temporarily organ
med int regiments and
briradss.
| Civic Procession.
Congressional Commission.
N.mhers and ex-membcrs of the Join
Commission for completion OF
the Monument
Engineers Of the Monument ana ostaa
Of workmen.
tn. Washington Monument Society.
1g.< py,.sident Of the United states an
the Orator Of ths Day.
rh. President and Vice President eiec
Of tbs United states.
rx.p,..i.ieuts of the Uaited States
Irdces az the Supreme Court.
Ths Dip,omafio Corps.
ttnT4fUtfr< OF 0&8tE- 8-s1 <<<N*s
stats, taking prscedencs u o.uet
~ admission Of their states 20
the Union
Senate and HOUSE Of Representaiivs
ronmiss:oner Of the District OF
Il Columbia
Al Sosiety Of the Clnoinnaii-
, | Masonic Fraternity, with other Ores'
, irstiops which oificialiy contributed
stones OF moosy for the erosion
Il Of the mousmsns:
Css,xsns Of the States and Ierfiforss
with civic organisations frss tAs
STATE. without partisan naes
and emblens. esch state snd
Il Territory taking precs
denos In order Of
admission into
: the Union.
: Fire Department Of the Dsstrics OF =
|. lumbia, and visiting fsremsn'
q Arrsck q she Ciaia Ase.sA
ii The Secretary u ~ inssssos ~