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The Plans of the Ship We're Furnished by the
Naval Advisory Board, and the Builder
Is Not Responsible for Defects.
The Administration Preparing to Fol-
low in Republican Footsteps,
And Negotiate Commercial Treaties Wherever
Possible-Fears of Serious Trouble with
the Cheyenne Indians-Capital Notes.
THE DIsPATCH-BOAT DOLPHIN.
Mr.. Roach Not Responsible for the Vessels
Alleged Detects.

Alleged Detects.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, June 22-The alleged failure
of the Dolphin to perform the work required Of
her by the contract has been the subject of a
great deal of comment among naval men here
during the past few days Ofcourse the general
tone of the criticism is against John Roach, but
some few naval officers. who have the honesty to
blame where blame is due, are very outspoken
in their denuncation of the naval advisory
board At the time the Dolphin
and the cruisers were planned,
the specifications and plans were
printed by the Naval Institute, an organization
of naval officers, created for the purpose of edu-
eating themselves upon all matters pertaining to
the navy. The publication of these plans led to
severe criticism from other naval men, and it
was openly asserted at the time that the Dolphin
could never be built under the plans and specif-
cations, and at the same time be made to come
up to the requirements of the contract Mr.
Roach has built hundreds of steamships
for private corporations and sew
eral for foreign governments. His
failures have been exceedingly few In
this case the shortcomings of the Dolphin
should be blamed upon the originators of the
plans, and it is doubtful if the government has
case against Roach, no matter what the
opinion of the Attorney general may be. AS
naval officer put it to-day '.If the government
contracts with builder to build a postofice
and accepts each story in succession as it is erect
ed there can be no doubt about its liability for
the whole building The government cannot say
after it is completed, oh, that is not what
I thought it was going to be, and do not want
it. Neither can Secretary Whitney, the At
torney general, the entire administration
compel Mr.. Roach to take the Dolphin and get
rid of il elsewhere. It was built according to
plans prepared under the supervision of the
Secretary Of the Navy, and each separate step
was watched and reported upon by the advisory
board. 1t is useless to say now that Roach did
not use proper material, or that his workman
ship was inferior. Those who were sent to in
spect it have certified to the contrary, and |
think that in equity and law the United States
must take the vessel and pay for it." The At
torney generals decision is expected daily
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to consider the effect of their language believe
that Mr.. Parnel is thoroughly in earnest and
sine ere in his efforts in behalf Of his country
men; but many of them are not SO earnest.
Wealthy Irishmen do not seem to have warm
attachment for their country. They seem to
prefer to live in London or Paris do not see
how any other policy can ever be adopted
toward Ireland. She can never be separated
from England. The natural location of the two
land must first conquer England, and then Ire
land would be just as poorly off as her people
say she now is. The countries are too close to
admit of two different governments. There was
much talk about annexing Ireland to the
United States, but the absurdity of that
idea is plain on its face. Why, all the so-called
navy of the United States could not protect
her property. say 'so-caled, for in reality our
country has no navy. But | don't know but
that we are just as well off as though we had an
extensive feet of gun boats. An English naval
officer told me only short time ago that our
policy with regard to navy was. on the whole,
you need it, and then build your vessels with all
the latest improvements / don't know but
that he is right. Of course it would take little
time and would cause an enormous outlay OF
money. don't think however, that we shall be
called upon 20 use navy against England right
away. The relations between the two countries
could not be more pleasant and friendly Yet
war is not an impossibility We have English
blood in our veins, and we have just as much
English pride as those across the water. Neither
country would consent to be buldozed, but that
is not likely to occur The policy that has been
maintained between the two countries is, |
am confident that my successor will 40 just
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23
THE FRANco-CH1sEsE TREATY.
An Agreement Which Gives France Grea
Commercial Advantages.

An Agreement Which Gives France Great
Commercial Advantages.
PARIS, June 22-In the Chamber of Deputies,
to-day, NJ. De Freycinet Minister of Foreign
Affairs, submitted the draft of the Franco Chi
nese treaty, which definitely confirms the rights
of France over AMMAN. The latter country must
henceforth treat with foreign powers only
through France. The treaty fixes the boundary
lines between China and the French dependen-
ces, and determines the conditions upon which
commercial relations between France and China
are to be maintained 1t intimates that it is the
intention of China to construct railways,
with the assistance of French engineers,
in order to facilitate communication.
France undertakes to pacify Tonquin and expel
the bands of marauders infestng that country.
Both countries agree to eXtradlte offenders.
China will respect treaties between France and
AMMAN. The Franco Chinese commissioners
are to delimit the boundaries within six months.
Passports will be required TO cross the Chinese
frontier. Chinese and French traders will be
allowed to import and export goods across the
frontier, at certain points, which will be fixed
later. where French merchants will be allowed to
establish themselves, under the same conditions
and with the same advantages as at Chinese
treaty ports Chinese custom house will be
opened at each of the above points. China
Will be allowed to appoint consuls for the princi-
pal towns in Tonquin. Commissioners will he
appointed within three months to frame special
regulations for commerce between China and
and Tonquin, the basis Of lower duties
on French merchandise crossing the frontier
than are charged by the present Chinese foreign
tariff. France will construct roads and railways
in Tonquin in order to develop commerce, and it
Is understood that when China constructs rail
ways she will obtain the necessary staff of Off
cials and workmen and plant from France.
The commercial clauses are to be revised after
ten years. The French will cease to search
vessels on the high seas, and will entirely evac
uate Formosa and the Pescadores after the
treaty has been signed. The Chamber voted
urgency for the discussion of the treaty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23
A sad,,er and Madder Man.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 22-Dr N. G. Smith, of
Knightstown, who tried to secure General
Brownies seat in Congress, last fall, is here. He
had an idea that the fact that lie was a dead
cock in the political pit would be sufficient to
insure him the distribution of the patrona ge Of
the Sixth district He called upon Assistant
Postmaster general Hay, to- day, with a string of
names for appointment postmasters in his
district He was informed that the existing
vacancies would be filed, but that unless he pre-
ferred charges against present ircumbents none
Of them would be removed Smith is q sadder
and ''madder man to night than he was yesterday.
He will 60 back to Indiana, however, and there
prepare his charges, which need not be sub
stantiated
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FOLLOWING A GOOD EXAMPLE.
The Democrats Negotiating Commercial
Treaties in All Directions.

The Democrats Negotiating Commercial
Treaties in All Directions.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, June 22.--The recent telegram
from Montreal, which announced that the gov
ernment had stated, in answer to question in
the Canadian Parliament. that negotiations were
pending between the United States and the
British authorities looking toward a continuation
of the fisheries treaty, is substantiated by in
formation from the State Department OF
course nothing can be learned as to the progress
of negotiations to this end, but it is believed
that some amicable arrangement will be finally
arrived at which will be very much more bene.
fetal to the United States than was the last
treaty.
In this connection IL is stated that the United
States is negotiating with nearly all the repub-
lies Of Central and South America for CONNER.
cial treaties, and batch even more extensive
than those brought forward by the last admins
tration may be expected before the first session
of the Forty ninth Congress comes to close
In other words, the Democrats, who are now in
power, are adopting, as far as they can, the pol
icy of their predecessors, and they will come
before the country as the sole and only
patentees Of reciprocity treaties, undoubtedly.
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Views of James Russell Lowell.

Interview In New York Tribune
"When J. left" said he, things were in an
unsettled condition. suppose Lord Salisbury
is forming new Cabinet Has 1t been COM
pleted YETI He Is very able leader and will
undoubtedly make successful Ministry. But
there is yet much trouble ahead for him. The
redistribution bill 10 to be passed, and then there
will be a new election. IL will be a critical
period for him, and it is possible that the
Liberals may yet secure control of the govern
ment. / foresaw the defeat of the Gladstone
Ministry some time ago. But the Conservatives
will find that they must largely pattern after
his policy, concerning the government of Ire
land His policy was to give the Irish more
more than justice demanded. He conceded all
that was possible. Why Irish farmers have
vastly more advantage than Scottish or
English farmers. They are beginning TO
see this. The Irish question will be
settled peaceaby They are human as
well AS the English About onefourth OF
them are thoroughly loyal to the government
and much larger proportion would like TO be,
but they overawed by some OF their leaders.
These Irish leaders are peculiar people, They
talk for the sake Of talking, and do not pay much
attention to what they arcsayng nordo they stop
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23
THE MARINE BAND.
Distinguished Gathering Listens to the
Concert at the White House.

Distinguished Gathering Listens to the
Concert at the White House.
Washington Special.
The public concert at the White House
grounds attracted an unusually large audience
this evening" and the Marine band, in their
dashing uniforms of scarlet and white, were sur
rounded by representative assemblage of the
best elements of the citvs resident and foreign
population. The particular number of the pro
gramme in which most interest centered was the
rendition of 'The Mikado," Gilbert and Sulli-
vans new opera. heard for the frst time in this
country. The south balcony Of the White House
was crowded by members of the Cabinet, their
ladies and full representation of the diplomatic
corps. Miss Cleveland, ir stylish black satin
walking Dress with Spanish lace sleeves, and
lace bonnet faced with ruched pink satin, agree
ably entertained those invited to hear the music
from this favored position Among the group were
the wives Of Secretary Manning and Postmaster
General Villas, little MISS Villas, Mrs. Colonel
Lamont and her goden-haired babies, Miss
Katherine Bayard in a striknely English dress
of dark blue with broad -brmmed walking-hat
of the same color; Miss West the daughter Of
the English minister, in light and dainty
French gown, and Miss Nelson, the only guest
at the White House. who much resembles her
hostess.
The President enjoyed his afternoon ride, and
heard exactly fifteen minutes of the band con-
cert Much of that time was occupied in
exchanging greetings with the bunch of foreign
ministers who awaited his coming. NJ Roustan,
Baron de Struve and Hon. Lionel Sackville-
West representing France. Russia and England,
were prominent in the group.
The scene in the grounds as the great throng
promenaded, sat or stood in picturesque groups
here and there was one of exceeding animation
Smokers Hill, in the southeast corner was black
with lounging forms enjoying the weed About
the playing fountains were dozens of cute little
youngsters watching the goldfish The breeze
rustled the muslin dresses and iuttered the rib
bons and the setting sun threw over all its
last brilliant cooring through the giant old trees
along the hillsides
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WASHINGTON, June 22.-General Pope has
transmitted to the Mar Department an account
of the killing of a PINE Indian named Joe by
two white men, in Happy Valley. Ore In COM
menting upon the killing. General Pope again
invites attention to the white and Indian out
RACES, which are increasing in frequency in the
southern part of Oregon He says the Piutes,
having no reservation, are willing to 60 to
that country for subsistence by hunting and
fishing. The state of affairs now existing is GER
tain to grow worse, and must finally eliminate
in open hostilties unless a reservation is as
signed to these Indians and they all placed on it.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has directed
an agent to investigate the circumstances and
report measures looking to the protection of the
Indians
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Under Secretary of State for the Home Depart
ment He wrested from Mr.. Gladstone the seat
for the University of Oxford. He became
president of the poor law board, Home Secretary,
and finally Secretary of War under Disraeli.
When Disraeli was elevated to the peerage he
was very sore because Sir Stafford Northcote
was made leader of the House of Commons To
console him he was given a peerage and ap
pointed Secretary of State for India. He is a
good speaker, rather fppant, and very hand
some man.
Colonel Stanley was Secretary for War in the
last two years of Lord Beaconsfelds administra
ton. He was born in 1841, and joined the
Grenadier Guards at seventeen. retiring in 1865.
He has been Lord of the Admiralty, Financial
Secretary to the War Office, and Secretary of the
Treasury. He married Lady Constance Villers.
daughter of the Earl of Clarendon. He is Lord
Derbys brother.
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MORE INDIAN TROUBLES.
Fears of q Serious Outbreak by the Cheyenncs
Troops Sent to Fort Reno.

Troops Sent to Fort Reno.
WASHINGTON, June 22-The War Department
has received reports from Fort Reno, l. r.,
dated the Goth inst, to the effect that great
excitement prevails at that place over threat
ened outbreak by the Cheyennes. The Indians
known as the Southern Cheyennes are making
preparations to go on the war. path. Troops have
been dispatched to quell the disturbances. A
few days since troops were sent to quell local
disturbance among the same Indians. The War
Department officials are not informed as to the
cause of the threatened outbreak
News was received at the War Department
late this afternoon to the effect that the difficulty
with the Cheyenne Indians is becoming very
serious. General Augur has ordered four com.
panes of the Fifth Cavalry to go to the scene Of
the disturbance, in addition to the companies
previously sent to Reno. This makes ten COM
panies at Reno, and three additional companies
are held in readiness TO go at moments
notice. General Augur recommends the
appointment of q commission TO ascertain the
cause of discomfort. The Southern Cheyennes
are located in the western portion Of the Terri.
tory. The country is level and devoid Of trees,
except along the streams. Owing to its great
extent, il is very easy for the Indians to keep
out of the way of troops.
The last trouble with the Cheyennes occurred
about nine years ago, and continued for more
than year. 1t was caused by Indians of that
tribe massacreing white family moving over
land. The massacre occurred in Kansas. The
father, mother and daughter were killed, and
four remaining children taken captive.
The daughter who was killed, before
she was captured, took the life Of an Indian with
an as he attempted 10 get into the wagon in
which the children were gathered. Prior TO
this massacre the Cheyennes became unfriendly
toward the whites. A number Of men disguised
as Indians burned bridge on the Kansas Pa.
~'fc railroad for the purpose Of stopping train
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23

The Emperor William has arrived at Ems Ho
is in the enjoyment of excellent health.
VIM Sanders Wright Vaux, NJ A., r. r. S.,
the English archaologist, is dead, in his sixty
seventh year
The Peruvian government forces occupy
lingo, about twelve miles from Arequipa. The
papers all have articles expressing hopes Of an
early pacihcation of the country through the
labors of the commission which left Lima on
Saturday.
Sir Charles Tupper Canadian High Commits.
sioner in England, has been chosen to preside at
the meeting called for Wednesday next, to form
trade section and to appoint committee to
act in connection with the London Chamber Of
Commerce and to represent in England the com
mercial interests OF Canada.
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Arguing the johnson Case.

FNecINE
GREESvILLE, Tenn, June 22.---The twelfth
day Of the johnson trial was consumed by Judge
H. IL Ingersoll, of Knoxville, OF counsel for the
defense. lie made mastery presentation of the
case and urged acquittal on the old Mosaic law
that adulterers would be punished. This was
the Colonel's first big case lie il closely related
10 Col Robert q. Ingersol and bids fair TO rival
him as a criminal lawyer. Senator Voorhees, will
ypeak tomorrow
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MINOR TOPICS.
Mr.. Morrison Will Make Another Effort at
Reducing the Tariff.

WASHINGTON, June 22.-In an interview to-
day with Associated Press reporter Repre-
sentative Morrison, of Illinois, said that he
proposed to introduce another tariff bill at the
first session of the next Congress-
''At what time during the session." was asked.
AS soon as I can get ready after Congress
convenes" he replied.
'Will the bill provide for horizontal reduc
ton, as did the measure you introduced during
the last Congress?'
They say they do not want a horizontal re-
duction. The truth is, they do not want
reduction of any kind. | will provide, in the
proposed bill, for about such a reduction in
amount as provided for in my last bill. 1t is
probable that a number of bills for reducing the
tariff will be introduced, but personally know
of no one who contemplates presenting such q
measure for consideration"
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Chinese Gordon a Captive.

ROME, June 22.-Information through Italian
military channels at the Red sea has just
reached the Italian government that Messedagia
Bey, former Governor of Upper Egypt, has
written to the Italian commander there that he
had recently seen Syrian who had passed three
months at the residence of the Madhi after the
fall of Khartoum. He says the Madhi has Cor
don in secret keeping having discovered him
severely wounded but not dead. and that Cor
don recovered. The story is credited at Masso-
wah, and forms the subject of an official dis
patch,
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Serious Illness of w. II. smith.

WAsuINaToN, June 22-W Il. Smith, lony
superintendent the Botanical Gardens, il sup
posed to be dying from inflammation of the
bowels. Senator Beck and Attorney general
Garland remained with him on Saturday night,
and Secretary Bayard has spent much time with
him. Mr. Smith is one Of the best authorities
in the country on all matters connected with
tree plant and flower culture and he has had
the advantage Of personal knowledge Of the
best gardens in Great Britain and on the conti
nent Besides these specialties. he is n scholar
among the ablest public men Of the country for
thirty wears
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23

LONDON, June 22.-A dispatch from Teheran
states that letters received there from Herat,
show that the Russians have established good
understanding with the Jamshide and Hezareh
tribes, who dwell in the northern and mountain.
Gus districts of Afghanistan These letters
further say that the tribes mentioned are willing
to submit to Russian rule
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23
The Italian Ministerial Crisis.

ROME, June % General Cialdina has refused
to form a new Ministry. 1t is now regarded as
very likely that Signor Depretis, late Prime
Minister, will reform the old Cabinet introduc.
ing some new material. In the municipal cleo
tions here yesterday twenty-five Liberal aud two
Clericals were chosen
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The Pope Asserts His Right to Enforce Un-
compromising Obedience.

ROME, June 2.--In reply to the manifesto by
Cardinal Pitra supporting the intransgeant
Catholic press in various countries in stating
that the church is going to wreck and ruin under
the present papa, direction, as compared with
that of the former Pope Leo has written Cardinal
Guibert, strongly asserting his right to enforce
Encompromising obedience to the reigning
pontf The letter has created a sensation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23
Meeting of Dynamiters.

PARIS, June GA meeting Of Irish dyna-
mters was held at Mons, yesterday, at which it
was resolved to call convention at Antwerp.
The speakers made the usual violent attacks
upon ENGLAND.
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An Editor Assaulted In His House.

PORTSMOUTH, June ga party of ubleu
tenants in the navy, becoming ncensed at somo
satirical stories which appeared in q local news
paper forced an entrance into the residence Of
the editor and assaulted him. The police, after
n severe struggle with the assaants OF the
editor. succeeded in making one arrest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23
An Irish Newspaper Oalce Wrecked.

DUBLIN, June GA mob at Tralee, yester
day, wrecked the Office of tho Kerry Sentinel.
The paper is conducted by brother Of Mr..
Harrington, M p. The attack was made be-
cause Of an alleged detection from National
principles
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23
Hundreds of Homeless Families.

VIENNA, June 22.-More than half the town
of Dombrow, in Galecia, has been destroyed by
by fire. Hundreds of families are homeless.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-23
WORK of the pension Board of Reylem.

WASHINGTON. June 22.-During the week end
ed June 20 the board Of review Of the Pension
Office has sent to the certificate division for the
issue of certificates Of pension for ss7 original
and g97 increase claims There have been re-
jected oG5 claims, and 53i have been sent back
to the adjudicatine division Of the Office for
further evidence, making total of 1850 cases
disposed of. The number for the week ending
June 10 was a. 203 and for the week endiag June
G, 2,7Sl About so per cent OF the increase
claims acted on by the Pension Onice for tho
month ending Juno ID were rejected, and this "
about the average per cent Of such claims rA-
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that thes might plunder it. After the destruc-
ton of the bridge, soldiers were sent to capture
the party Who burned it, and the massacre of
the family foi1 owed.