Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-10
RUSSIA'S COTTON FIELDS.
A CROP WORTH THREE MILLION
ROUBLES IN 1884.

The Best Grades of Florida Introduced
Inside Pointers Concerning the Remo-
val OF Miss sweet--Gen. McClernand
Considered Too Old for the Plaoe-One
Hundred Men Recommended for Con-
sulates.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-COnsul GEN.
eral Raine, writing from Berlin, under
date of Aug. %, says;
1t may be of interest TO planters In the
United States to know that cotton grow
ing Ia making considerable progress in
Russia. This is especially true In the
regions known as the Haukasus, in the
government of Erwin. The Industry be-
gan as far back as 1850. In 1861 1000
tons were produced, five years later 1000
tons, and In 1884 the crop yielded 10000
tons, worth about 100000 roubles. Lately
they have introduced The best OF Ameri-
can "Florda" cotton, which on account
of its superior character finds more favor
with the manufacturers and purchasers
Though Russian planters have, not
withstanding the advantages of soil, thus
far not succeeded in producing an article
fully equal to that Of America, Consul
General Raine adds in conclusion: No
doubt exists that cOtton-growing is in-
creasing in the Haukasus where large
tracts OF so-called free land are still.
within the reach of planters.
MISS swEET's REMOVAL.
The Commissioner Of Pensions left here
yesterday for Chicago. Tonight 1t is aus
nounced that Miss Ada sweet, United
States Pension Agent ut Chicago, has re-
signed, and that Mrs. Mulligan, the widow
Of Col. Mulligan, Of Chicago, has been ap-
pointed her successor. Some weeks ago
Ton aA4a.
Blacks authority that after the President
returned from his vacation Miss Sweet
would retire from her office. At that time
it was understood that Commissioner
Black stood almost alone in recommends
ing Mrs. Mulllgan as Miss Sweets sue
cessOr. The other Democratic leaders
of that State, headed by William K. Nor
rison, wanted Gen. John A. McClernard
appointed to that place. Illinois men
link the announcement of Commissioner
Blacks departure for Chicago with the
announcement Of Miss Sweets resgna-
tion and Mrs. Mulligan's appointment.
The change is purely political one. The
charges against Miss Sweet would nos
hold water.
Col Lamont says that Miss Sweet, In
her letter OF resignation, states that sha
resigns in order to accept a position as
Eastern agent for a Chicago mercantile
firm. Mrs. Mulligan was appointed on
the accommodation OF Secretary Lamar
and Commissioner Black. Gen. McCler-
nand, who was backed sby Samuel j.
| rilden, as we'll as most OF the Illinois
/ Democrats, was regarded by Secretary
| Lamar and Commissioner Black as too
old for the duties Of the place. Gen. Nc
Clernand, who is needy, will be given
some good place.
SELECTED FOR CONsULATEs.
Before the President went away Secre-
tary Bayard sent him list OF l06 names
OF men whom he desired 90 appoint 10
consulates. With them he sent the
recommendations, etc. filed with him by
each. He also sent him a list OF those
cOnsuls whose faithful services entitled
them TO retention in the service. Two OF
the latter not heretofore announced ara
Gustavus Coward, Secretary Of the Lega-
tion at Toxic, Japan, and f. L.. Baker,
Consul at BuenOs Ayres. In the list Of
106 men recommendeds for appointments
are representatives Of nearly every State
and Territory. The President Is now con-
sidering this list. He will probably ap-
prove all OF the secretary's recommenda-
tiOns, but the names may not be an
nounced until they can be sent TO the Sem
ate on it's reassembling.
THE FRAUDULENT SCHOOL BONDS.
IL was ascertained by the local authors
ties to-day that large quantity OF the un4
authorized and fraudulent school bonda oI
different Indiana counties, which have
been fioated by dishonest Indiana county,
officials and Chicago speculat0rs, had BEEN
placed by the latter here. Two of thesei
Chicago men have been here for weeks Onl
this business. They are said TO have
placed over $75. 900 worth Of these fraudu-
lent bonds. Civil Service Commissioners
ThOmAn IL said 20 have been one Ot their
victims. He is said 70 have partly paid
for the $I4, 900 residence he recently boughs
with these bonds.
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