New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-14
A SEVEN HOURS SPEECH ON TIE TREATY.
,HNAToR GEORGE FINISHES a SPEECH BEGUN on


Washington, July IS (spccaD.-Senator George, OF
Mississippi, finished ffs afternoon his speech on the
Fisheries treaty which be began yesterday. His
speech, including the two hours and half consumed
BIZ him YESTERDAY occupied in IFS delivery nearly
seven hours This is probably the most remalkaole
thing that can be said Of The speech In substance,
It advanced not a single idea nor did II throw
sny additional Hight upon the curious defence set
up by the Administration.
Thrre was Of course, the customary reference 70
the free whiskeya plank The Eepubl can PLATFORM
though precisely what connection that plank had with
the Fisheries question not stated by Inc criduc
Mississippian. 1t might have been the close pro1-
Unity of glass Of cold oddy on tho desk IN 'front.' OF
hiin, from which Mr. George refreshed himself al
FREQUENT intervals II It was, certainly much Of what
be had 10 say can be accounted for and also excused
Al 4 40 the honorable Senator had Just got down
70 the year 1881 fl his historical survey OF INC
question. and ten minutes aferward he pledsed tne
state of Mississippi 10 come 10 the support OF INC
country I'm case Of danger and promised that her
sons would be found where they were in the last
(which war?7 innocently asked Senator Hoar.
aThe last war with England sah,' replied Mr..
George with much dignity.
"Ohs came from dozen threats and tho galleries.
gggled
Mr. George looked around with astonshment and
lost his place on tho manuscript in front Of him.
This DELAYED the peroration somewhat and spoiled
The fine effect which otherwise II Wo1Id uiiuouO''uJ
senator Doiph, of oregon, followed Mr George ~
4 short but effective Speech which was usuhsuI9iiru
DOT so much for the novelty OF the views peea.Ca
As for the clear incsve logic with which ne ca,e
was made up by the speaker. At It's conclusion Mr.
pugh announced that he would take the moor On nc
treaty on Tuesday. Others yet 10 speak are NAeSS9'
Evaris, Chandler, and possibly Teller
To rsraB1JsH A COUNCIL OF ORDNANCE.
Washington July Ex-senator Edmunds to-day IN
soduced a bill for the establishment Of Council OF
Ordnance 10 consist Of three officers from the army,
rwo or three naval officers and two three civilians,
NE civilians 10 receive a salary OF $1,000 annum
Il Is made the duty Of the council TO conduct exami-
nations into all such questions relating 20 the iab1ca-
ton and use Of ordnance. pro,ectifs ana explosives,
Is may be referred It by Congress or the Score
laries Of War or the Navy.
british SUBJECT FOR CHIEF DRAUGHTsMAN
Washington, July 10 speciaD.-some time ago the
nrvices OF the chief draughtsman of the Bureau Of
steam Engineering in the Navy Department were dis
oeused with, and no appointment has since been made
rbe place is one OF much Importance and RESPONSE
uity and the services Of 4 competent man arc greatly
seeded That such man can DO found without
tong beyond the limits of tho United states goes with
,ut saying In fact II is f4id by naval officers who
ire well informed the subject that there are no
ngineer draughtsmen in tie world moro competent
nan some who are 10 be found IN this country
s understood however that Secretary whitney who
Gems 10 have an almost inordnate desire 10 import
British plans and British ideas be used 10 the cor
nructou OF the new Navy, has entered into negoiia-
ions through Commander Chadwick United States
laval attache at London. with English draughts-
nan named Thorn, and that an arrangement V hAciy
. be made under which he Will become the chief