The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-24
CAPITAL CCLLINGS.
What the Day Brought Forth
at Washington.
INTERESTING ITEMS
Talk With Rev. DIR. Curry, Minister
to Spain---Naval Appoint
ments on Merit.

Talk With Rev. DIR. Curry, Minister
to Spain---Naval Appoint
ments on Merit.
WASHINGTON, October 21 - The Post
master-General appointed the following
fourth-class postmasters: Colorado
Lathrop, James j. Sloan.
Oregon-Taylor Mrs. Lena knepper;
Vale, Charles Il. Eldredge.
CHINESE TROUBLES IN WASHINGTON.
Governor Watson Squire, OF Washington
Territory, has sent special report to the
Secretary OF the Interior upon the anti
Chinese agitation in the Territory. The
Governor says there has been much agita-
tion on the subject OF forcing Chinese resi-
dents to leave the country. particularly in
counties bordering on Puget Sound. Several
public meetings have been held at which
were present delegates OF the Knights OF
Labor and violent and incendiary speeches
were made. The principal point for these
demonstrations has been at Seattle, and
there has been great deal OF agitation at
Tacoma. Thus far there has been no out
break. although serious trouble has he, n
threatened. The persons accused of
killing the Chinese hop pickers near
Seattle have been arrested and one is
now in jail, under indictment for murder in
the first degree. Strong efforts have been
made to intimidate the Chinese employees
at the Franklin and New Castle coal mines,
and many Chinese are leaving. These places
are now quiet, hut the coal companies are
anxious in regard to the safety OF their
property. The Chinese Consul at San Fran
cisco was informed that the persons ac-
cused of numbering the Chinese had been
arrested. The Governor says it has been
his desire to maintain order without the
employment OF troops, and a strong organ
iza ation of the better class OF citizens at
Seattle has arrayed itself under the law for
the preservation Of the peace. The situa-
tion has been improving from day to day,
and it is concluded that the necessities for
calling up the military has passed. If seri-
Gus trouble arises, the Secretary will be
notified by telegraph, and if troops should
be required there is an ample force at the
Vancouver barracks, within a few hours OF
the disturbed locality
CoMpLI>IENTlNG NAVAL OFFICIALS.
The terms OF service OF Commodore j, G.
Walker, as Chief Of the Bureau OF Naviga
ton, and Commodore Montgomery Seek
ard, as Chief Of the Bureau OF Ordnance in
the Navy Department, will expire to-
morrow. Both officers will, however, be
reappointed for another term OF four years.
Secretary Whitney is in favor OF rotation
among naval officers, but these cases are
notable exceptions to that rule on ac-
count OF the excellent service rendered by
them, and their entire mastery ii the
duties Of their respective bureaus. Com
modore Walker, is next to the Secretary in
the management OF the affairs OF the de-
partment. He has charge oi the detail OF
all officers, and his services could not well
be dispensed with. Commodore Seckard's
knowledge of ordnance matters is con-
sidered invaluable in connection with the
arming OF the projected new ships for the
navy.
Our NEW SPANISH MINISTER.
The Rev. DIR. Curry, the newly appointed
Minister to Spain, spent the day at the
State Department, where he had CONSUL
tation with the Secretary and Assistant
Secretaries OF State, with his predecessor,
General Foster, and with Mr.. Williams, the
United States Consul-General. To a re-
porter Of the Associated Press DR.. Curry
said that he expected to leave for his post
on the 5th OF November. ut ia said, +" re-
marked the reporter, that you were once
in command at.Andersonville and were in
part responsible for the cruelties practiced
toward the Federal prisoners" II never
was in Andersonvile in my ife," re-
command OF Federal prisoners in
my lie except such as l captured
myself and those / turned over at once. l
cannot imagine how such d story got
start, and will be glad If you will make
my denial broad and emphatic" 1.-The
critics OF your appointment" continued
the reporter, question the propriety OF
sending a Baptist clergyman as the Ma
tional representative to IA court so strongly
Catholic as that OF Spain" THE criticism
is unjust" was the reply. at would be
strange thing if the strongest denomination
in the country-yuu know we are the
strongest-were to be disqualified for diplo-
matte office on religious grounds. A mans
religion, hold, is a thing between his God
and himself and one with which the Govern
ment has nothing to do. l am a little
surprised at the criticism, too. The
hardest struggle | ever had when
| was in political life was as candidate for
the Legislature in Alabama during the
Know Nothing excitement. The issues, you
remember, were two-one proposition to
deny to foreigners the privilege of naturali-
zation, aft, six years of residence, and the
other a proposition to disqualify Roman
lists from holding Office. Nv county was a
pivotical one and nay competitor was the
ablest man Oh that side in the South. My
success was very gratifying" "Were you
an anti-know Nothingo" "Yes, and was
the champion, l cannot say OF the Catho
lies, but OF that principle OF Americanism
which is embodied in the constitution OF
equal rights and privileges for ALL "You
anticipate no objections from the Span
iards?" Certainly not. The Spanish
Government knows my mission has moth
ing to do with religion. l am very much
gratified by two, ] may say three, things"
continued DR.. Curry. "When | was
objected to on the ground of being
unknown, SO strong a Republican paper as
the Providence Journal vouched for me
and said was all right. Again, Mr.. Wash
burnes card was exceedingly gratifying,
coming from Republican leader, himself
having been eight years foreign minister,
but the expressions OF approval from the
colored people of the South has been ex-
ceedingly hearty and pleasing My long
connection with the Peabody fund has
made me widely known among them, and
they have taken means to express their APP
prevail Of my appointment. 'Shall you re-
new the negotiations for the treaty with
Spain?" "Upon that matter / can say
nothing
AN IMPORTANT OFFICE.
Ali sorts ofrumprs are current as to the office
ofSupervising Architect OF the Treasury. 1t
is said that a change is impending in this
office. but it is not regarded as likely that
it will occur until after Mr.. Bell. the in
cumbent has submitted his annual report
which will not be for q month yet. The
most prominent candidates are Mr.. Seig
man, OF New York city; +. NJ. Whitehouse,
OF Chicago, and MIR. McGrath, OF st. Louis,
all of whom are strongly urged for the
place. 1t is said at the White House that
there is no truth in the report that the
office has been offered to one OF the above
named gentlemen.
A MONTANA APPOINTMENT.
George r. Milburn, OF Miles City, Mon
tana, has been appointed special agent OF
the Interior Department. to make allot-
ments OF land in severalty to the Grow In
dians under the act approved April IL, so.
PRESCRIBED FROM PRACTICE.
Since the announcement OF the decision
of Secretary Lamar in regard to the ad-
mission to practice before the department
OF ex-employes many inquiries have been
,oodo q tn the nafIlre Of claims that cam