The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-03-18
SIDNEY CLARKE,
j. B. WEAVER.
Ha7en's Court Martial The Diplomatic
Corps Visit the Executive Mansion
Secretary Manning Reducing
Expenses, Etc.

Expenses, Etc.
WASHINGTON, March Is In the Hazen
Court Martial this afternoon the counsel Cor
the defense caused a sensation in the court
by statement in connection with the ex-
animation of Edmund Hudson, editor of the
Capitol, of this city, that they would prove
that the articles published in the Chicago
Tribune and Washington Capitol, assailing
General Hazsn and giving the first informs-
ton 10 the public of his having written g
letter to the Secretary Of War. throwing the
blame for the tragic termination of the
Greedy Expedition upon that official, had
been inspired by the Secretary of War, aud
they would trace then to his desk and to his
hand.
The War Department having agreed to
pay the stenoerapher his proper bills, he re-
sumed his wcrk. With some unimportant
testimony from Captain Mills, of the Signal
Office, the prosecution rested the case. The
defense had not concluded the examination
of Mr.. Hudson when the court adjourned.
The message Withdrawing the treaties was
very short. 1t assigns no other reason for
their withdrawal than re-eXamination.
The President received the members of the
Diplomatic Corps and the ladies of their
families in the Blue Parlor of the Executive
MaDsio this afternoon. He was assisted by
his sisters, Miss Cleveland and Mrs. Hoyt
The members of the Cabinet and the ladies
of their families were also in attendance.
The visitors were formally presented to the
President and the ladies OF his family by the
Secretary of State. The reception lasted
about an hour, and all the foreign represent
atives called to pay their respects.
The first decided action of Secretary Man
ming IN regard TO changes in the force under
the Treasury Department was announced
this morning. 1t consists of material re.
duction OF the force in the special agents
divisions, whereby it is expected a saving Of
$4,000 annually will be effected. The SER
vices OF forty persons In various parts of the
country have been dispensed with, and no.
tIces to that effect mailed to them to day
The list includes six special agents, twenty
six special inspectors of customs, aUd ten
employees whose names are borne on the So
called fraud roll" This action reduces the
number of agents to twenty-five, inspectors
TO fifteen. 1t is stated at the department
that these changes are made solely iu
the interest of economy, aud no new
appointments will be made TO fill the
vacancies created. Secretary Manning has
also decided that hereafter the sppropria-
tion for The prevention and detection of
frauds upon customs and revenue, shall not
De used for the purpose OF making per-
manent appointments but shall be confined
strictly TO paying for information received
concerning revenue frauds, aud to enable
the department 70 employ persons In special
CASES, where 1t is believed frauds are being
perpetrafed.
The Presidents message asking for the re-
turn OF the Nicaragua, Spanish aud Domini
can Treaties was received by the Senate to-
day in executive session. Thetreaties will