Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Mitchell, Ind; Everett, Mich; South Haven,
Mich; Preston, MIMI, and Corinth, Miss.
The vacancies in the fourth-class postoffices
number not less than $500, and some esti-
mates make the number much greater.
Nearly all of the vacancies have been caused
by designations or removals because of mis-
conduct on the part of postmasters. In
many cases postmasters have written to the
department asking why no attention has
been paid to their request to be relieved
from the duties of Office made in March last.
The explanation is to be found in the great
number of cases that are constantly pressed
upon the attention of the first assistant post
master general, where an immediate change
is desirable in order to secure good service.
SOUTH AMERICAN COMMISSION.
The commission appointed by the presi-
dent to visit South American countries in
the interest of the commerce of the United
States, has reported, under date of April %,
to the department of state the result of Its
observation at Lima, Peru. In communi-
cation to the secretary of state accompany
ing the report the commission says: The
political situation is not such as to make a
mission like that upon which we have the
honor to come either satisfactory or con-
elusive, but we are gratifed to report
AcoRDIAL RECEPTION
from the provisional government and from
the people, notwithstanding the fact that
they feel somewha. aggrieved at the failure
of the United States to exercise its good Of
fee for their benefit during the recent war
with Chill. This delicate subject was not
alluded to officially during our visit but in
private conversation the complications of
three or four years ago were spoken of in
such manner as to leave the impression
that our government in their opinion did
more injury than good. However there is
MOST FRIENDLY SENTIMENT
which has been stimulated by the attitude
of Minister Phelps and desire to secure
more intimate internal and commercial re-
lations between the two countries. The peo-
pie privrtely talk of annexation to the
United States. The newspapers openly adj
yocate a protectorate over Peru by our gov
ernment as the best mode of securing in
I ,rnal peace and there have been many
other suggestions advanced in the same
spirit. Our commerce with this country
has dwndled down to almost nothing in
with its former magnitude.
This is accounted for by the enormous de-
crease in the purchasing power of Peru and
by the fact that the steamship company
which enjoys a monopoly on the west coast
of South America uses its influences and
its freight tariff so as to direct
trade to England. 1t is the opinion of every
merchant in Peru and of the members ofthe
government that these conditions cannot be
changed till there is
DIRECT COMMUNICATION
by steamboat between the ports of this coun-
try and those of the United States. 1t is
said to be cheaper to ship goods from New
York by Liverpool and Hamburg, around
the Horn to Gallo, than by way of the
Is:hmus, while the passenger pays 1915
American gold for transportation from New
York to Valparaiso" The commission then
detail their interview with President lyle
sias on the Goth of April. They were re-
ceived with great ceremony by the presi-
dent. Commissioner Thatcher presented
their credentials and delivered an address, to
which the president responded. The next
day an official conference was held, which
showed that while their government is not in
4 position to make any concessions
1t present to encourage trade
It's sentiments are exceedingly friendly and
and its wish to give us the benefits now en-
Dyed by England. The permanency of the
government is probable but not assured.
Baceres has control of the mountain prov
noes and Iglesias fears to move from the city
or
FEAR OF REVOLUTION.
4 third party headed by Pierota, formerly
lictator, has strong following and they
propose peace with Pierota as dictator un-
il constitutional president can be
elected. Until this peace comes |
is useless to talk of com
nerce with Peru. Trade is at stand |
till and merchants are powerless. The |
ountry's resources, however, are abundant, |
nd need only n few years of peace and in
lustry for development The minister of |
oreign affairs expresses the opinion that an
ther line of steamers, to be made an Ameri-
line, would be very desirable.
n regard to the question OF a reciprocity |
realty, the president of Peru thought it
would have to be deliberated before defn-
.e answer could be given.
COAST SURVEY.
The accounts of the coast survey for the
ortion of the last fiscal year which are now
efore First Auditor Chenowith have
cen suspended by that official pending the
be completion of certain Investigations
Ihich he has set on foot. The discoveries
nus far made are said to indicate that there
ave been many unnecessary expenditures
nd in certain branches of the bureau great
prevails. Judge Chenowith,
D whose attention certain current rumors
n the subject were brought, to-day de-
lined to say anything about the nature or
xtent of the developments until the investi-
ations should be completed.
WASN'T THE RIGHT KIND.
Complaint has been lodged with the civil
,rvice commission by Owen Kellar, of
aldwell, o., to the effect that having been
ertfied by the commission for appoint
tent to 81 200 position in the treasury
apartment and having been notified by
lail that the position awaited his arrival he
ame to Washington, and upon reporting in ,
erson the appointment was refused him.
Ir. Kellar says the reason of the refusal
as none other than that he is a Republi-
IN. Judge Thoman, the Demo-
attic member of the commission, is ,
osent, but the remaining members have I
ken the complaint under consideration and {
is probable that letter will be addressed
tine secretary of the treasury asking for
is statement of the facts in the case. This !
the usual course in such cases. Gen.
henowith, the first auditor ef the treasury, ,
whom Kellar was assigned to duty, said ]
-day that he hsd refused to accept
ellar on the ground that. he
as personally offensive to the Demo-
ats in the district where he lived. In
ct he had received letter from Repre-
NATIVE Warner protesting against Kellar's Z
,pointment. He (Warner) described Mr..
ellar as man who had been rctive in the 5
Ipport of Mr.. Taylor, who ran against Mr..
,arner for congress. He also said that
ellar had taken every opportunity to in c
1T the Democrats of the district.
WON'T GO TO SEE THE INDIANS.
Indian Commissioner Atkins will not go
, his contemplated tour of inspection of
the different agencies this summer, as he
ids the public business will not permit of
S absence from this city. q
Kentucky Knott.
LOUISVILLE, July Ia Times special
pm Morehead says of matters in Rowania
unity: Gov. Knott and the adjutant gen. s
al arrived here this morning and the active
,rk of the chief executive of the state is !
wing q most desirable influence. Gov.
mott has ASSURED the presence of Judge
uart. The county judge has given him \
oh insfru ctio ms as will aid the intimidated