Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-24
Waring to be lieutenants, and C. G. Rogers
to be lieutenant of the junior grade.

waring to be lieutenants, and C. G. Rogers
to be lieutenant Of the junior grade.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Mr.. Moffet, who was to-day appointed
United States consul to Athens, Is an Epis-
minister. He was recently ap-
pointed consul to Beirut. Turkey, but the
appointment was withdrawn.
AUSTRALIAN MAILS.
Postmaster General Villas to-day said that
he had no intention of reconsidering his de-
cision against distributing the $500, ap-
by congress for the Transports
ton of mails in American steamships, and
in regard to the threatened termination of
the Australian service by the Pacific Mail
Steamship company at the expiration Of the
contracted term October next. He said that
while he was disposed to favor American
lines where he could consistently, the DEPART
ment would have no difficulty in forwarding
the Australian mail on the schedule time as
fast as that now in use, and moreover the
service would be more frequent and cheaper.
Francisco once month. By the Suez SER
vice these letters would reach their destina-
ton in less time than at present.
INDIAN LEASES.
After mature consideration the president |
and the cabinet have reached the conclusion |
that the leases of land in the Indian Terri |
tory held by cattle men are invalid and it |
has been determined to take steps to have |
them set aside. Gen. Sheridan has reported |
that no permanent settlement of the Indian
troubles in the Territory can be effected
while the cattlemen are in possession of the
host lands and n IA ho into nT h.
president to remove the disturbing element
and reserve the Indian Territory for the ex-
elusive occupation Of the Indians. The
method of procedure has not yet been de-
termined. A presidential proclamation
may issue, but it is regarded by well in
formed persons as more probable that action
will be begun in the United States courts of
the western district of Kansas, having iuris-
diction over the Territory, looking to a
declaration Of invalidity of leases.
GOOD CHANGE.
After cabinet consultation, and in ac-
cornance with the advice Of Gen. Sheridan,
the secretary of the interior decided to turn
over to the war department the control of
the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservations in
the Indian territory.
PROGRESSING QUIETLY.
N tcickfuuI ItCtINcu NJ tuc IuLeIlOT Ut
partment to-day from Inspector Armstrong
announces the count of the Indians on the
Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation, is
progressing quietly and no more trouble is
apprehended,
COURT MARTIAL.
In the Smith court martial numerous pa
pers from the bureau Of provisions and
clothing, covering contracts were offered
and identified.
ASKING ADVICE.
to the importers, asking their views as to
the feasibility OF Simplifying the tariff.
LONDON, July pa dispatch from Var
mouth says: A life boat containing fifteen |
men started from here this morning to res
cue the crew of a brigatine, which was in
distress. Before reaching its destination, |
however, the life boat sunk, and eight of the |
occupants were drowned. All of the unfor- |
tunate men were married.
The Posts correspondent ut Cairo says: |
One hundred thousand pounds sterling and |
q supply of arms and ammunition have been |
promised Ras Al Outa if he succeeds in re-
lieving kassria.
The Standards correspondent at Vienna |
says: MIR. Lee will take charge Of the |
American legation here until autumn, when |
new minister will be appointed. mr..
Francis will present his letters of recall as
soon rs the emperor returns to Vienna, and |
will then go to America. In the meantime |
Mr.. Kelly draws his salary"
Fresh proposals have been received from |
the Russian government concerning the |
Afghan frontier.
Il Lnk L. L.
tween the emperors, Francis Joseph, of
Austria and William, of Germany, shall |
take place at Gosten on the 7th of August.
The commission appointed to investigate |
the causes of the present trade depression |
are expected to discuss the question.
The name of the fenian arrested on the |
Strand, ON Monday, on the charge of having |
murdered Stephen Galley, at Solihull, in |
1880, is believed to be Henry Duff. He was |
examined by the magistrate at Solihull yes
terday and remanded until Saturday. The |
crown authorities are preparing to prosecute |
the prisoner.
In the course of the debate in the house |
of lords, last night, the Marquis of Salisbury |
took occasion to say that the government |
would advance f250,000 in written guar
antee that depositors would not withdraw |
their deposits for six months, and that call
Vi thirty sLliiinSs per suhre WOuiu Uc Hiauc, |
and that the Munster bank securities, valued
at 100000, would be lodged with the Bank
of Ireland, as security. The shareholders
are of the opinion that they can obtain bet
ter terms, and have sent a deputation to
London for that purpose.
The shooting at Wimbledon in the con-
test for the Kolipore Cup has been finished.
The English team won with score of $50. |
The next best second we're: Guernsey team,
$50; jersey team, 612; Canadian team,
597.
Maj. Grentell has telegrsphed from Egypt |
that their messengers from Cobra report |
that FL Mahdi died Of smallpox on June |
10Th.
The police force stationed around the |
lower courts has been largely increased to-
day, owing to information having been re-
ceived by the authorities of an effort to de-
stroy those building would be made.
FOREIGN FINANCES.
1:30 P. M.--Consuis opened at 80 SO for
both accounts. Still quoted at same fig
uraS