The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-03-18
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
and Party have Arrived in Washington,
Special to the Sentinel.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Ex-Senator Jos.
/ E. Mcdonald, Hon. John @. Shoemaker,
| s ste Senators Rufus Magee and L. G. Bailey,
| and Mr.. ]. P. Frenzel reached Washington
BETWEEN and o'clock this morning. They
were due here last night, but missed connec-
/ tions and lsid over twelve hours az Cincin-
natl. Hundreds of McDonald's friends have
called upon him st his rooms. at the Airing
ton, to-day and tonight. They were most
Rpbrdially received, and without any fOrmali-
ties whatever. Colonel Richard ]. Bright
has been with him constantly, aud presented
the callers as they appeared. Near noon, ac-
companied by Voorhees,, Bright, Stockslsger,
81 those who came with him this morning,
Mcdonald called upon the President ana
remained some time. Alter they left Cleve-
and expressed himself as being even better
leased with the noble and brainy Hoos er
ststesman than before ne saw him.
The evening newspapers speak at length
and in the most complimentary terris of
Mcdonald and his visit here. The Cdtic
touches the popular tenor by saying:
"Around the city today there we're all sorts
of reports concerning the object OF ex-Sena-
tor McDonald's visit here at this time. Many
aid he was going on mission abroad, 9th
ers that he came 10 settle the question Of the
control OF the Offices in his State, still others
that there was to be a place made for him
IN the Cabinet before long, and that the
President had requested MIN to come here
that talk might De had about it. The Sem
stor's best friends say he came merely to pay
his respects to the Chief Magistrate, and that
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ors, or interference in matters IN his State,
as he is to come to the Senate two years
hence, If the Legislature is then Democratic,
and ne wishes to remain out OF politics un.
til then. This is the most likely th cory of
it it seems"
Callers at the White ROuse-Court Martial
of General Hazen-Other Oficial
News and Gossip.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-AmoDg the Presi-
dents callers to-day were Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. Vice President Hendricks Secre-
tsry Bayard, Senator Voorhees, and ex. Ssna-
ator Mcdonald.
Mr.. Fairchild to-day assumed the duties OF
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
The Navy Department to-day instructed
ommander Wildes, of the Yankic, now at
Few Orleans, to supply the vessel with fuel
and provisions as soon as possible and go to
to Livingstone, Guatemala. On arrival there
ne Is 70 communicate Immediately with the
american officials at that place, and use
tyeIy exertion to protect American interests.
The President nominated Joseph S. Miller,
Of West Virginia, Commissioner of Internal
Revenue.
General Sheridan received q telegram from
sneTal Hatch this morning, stating that
ugon the receipt of the Presidents procla-
nation concerning the Oklahoma lands
most of those preparing to invade the Indian
Territory decided to return home.
II is authoritatively learned that there is
DO truth in the report cabled from Paris
pswspaper that the Chinese Government has
sked the mediation of the United States with
France.
Il is understood that General Foster will
be retained as Minister to Spain for the
pre- sent, with view to conducting negoti-
atiops for more favorable treaty, and that
be will probably return to Madrid in the
course Of fortnight.
A dozen or more officials at the Naval Ob.
Eervstory squinted at the sun to- day through
Frneh smoked glasses and small-sized instru-
pest. Amt she daisy ?" observed class
Cal locking individual, wearing dressing
own and red skull cap He ceased sluint-
Dg and handed his glass to a companion.
She's bit him." came from a small wooden
pilding, out of which the telescope pro-
fu1ed, where an observer was intently
FatchiI g for the con tact of moon and sun.
There was a hurried rush to a similar build.
Dg some hfy feet away, slsmming
bf doors and closing of red and vel
NV wiz Bdows, and the scientist began taking
photographs of the eclipse of the sun at
ne rate of three q minute Heavy clouds
DbscuTed the sun the greater part of the az
ernocn, go bat four observations could be
|sken- A fraction more than one-balf was
|0Veled at one time as observed at this point,
md this was the greatest portion concealed
luriDg the afternoon; while prevented from
asdng as MANY observations and photo
faphs ss desired. the officers at the obser.
at0ry express themselves as we'll pleased
ath those obtained.
De Secretary of The Treasury has directed
Collector OF Customs at New York to
Ee immediate Investigation of the man
Inent Of the large Office at New York,
ID q view OF ascertaining whether the
plants growing out of the treatment of
ssser gers and their baggage Is well founded
A delegation of about 200 Christian
offers. mostly ladies. composed mainly of
% Womsn's Temperance Union and Tenn
'rance Alliance of the District, called st
be White House to-day. Miss Cleveland re-.
sved them in the Blue Parlor. The cal
as not for the purpose of making any re-
Tests regarding temperance matters, but
% LsFetra, who addressed Miss Cleveland
halt Of the visitors. stated they simply
iJec to pay their respects and to express
a that az mistress of the White House
0uld perform her duty. A small plush
hum was presented to Miss Clev eland, in
|hich the sentiments of the visitors we're in
zibed. Miss Cleveland, in reply, expires sssd
sr apprs ciaticn of the delicate manner in
hieh the visit was made and her pleasure at
cling the visitors. The members of to Q
sgation then passed into the East Room,
exc they were Introduced to the President.
kre Senate confirmed General Black as
eusTIissioner of Pensions.
Secretary Lamar has addressed letter of
structiOns to the Commissioner of the
ersl Land Office concerning the disposi-
B Of the forfeited land grant ef the Texas
Gic Rsilroad, directing that notice be
IN By publication for at least thirty davs
zach Of the several districts that the lands
been restored to the public domaia,
that the books OF the respective officers
pen for entry and location OF the same
50 Fer acre, as provided for under the
esfead, pre- emptiOn and other general
Of the United States relating to the dis.
of uDoccdpied public lands.
Irerai Hszen testified in his own behalf
re the Court Martial to-day. He ad-
ed writing the articles IN controversy,
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