Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-06-27

WASHINGTON. June 26.h The War De.
pariment has received through army head
quarters a communication from Post Inter-
prefer Ben Clark, at Fort Reno, l. T. In il
Whirlwind, Red Wolf Pawnee Man. Vel
low Bear and other noted Gheyenues pro-
test against the action of certain PARTIES in
obtaining pow er of attorney from non-re-
preventative men OF the tribe to prosecute
the claim Of the Cheyennes to a portion of
the Cherokee rip. Major Russell, COM
manding officer at Fcrt Reno, recommends
that the agent be instructed to exclude
from the reservation all persons disposed
to meddle with Indian affairs to the Getr-
ment of the Indians welfare. The matter
will be brought to the attention of the De-
partment of the Interior.
Mistake Regarding the Charleston.
WASHINGTON, June 26th.-The statement
published to-day that Secretary Tracy had
decided to grant four months extension of
time for the completion of the Charleston
and date It from May 14th is incorrect. AS
stated III these dispatches yesterday. the
Secretary will grant an extension, but for
how long he has not yet decided. He be-
Ileves the contractors are entitled to enough
time in which to finish the vessel. but be-
lieves four months TOO long He will
decide the matter in a few days, and is
inclined &c fix the extension at six weeks
from date.
Dismissals Not Approved.
WASHINGTON, June 26:h.-The action OF
Sixth Auditor Coulter in peremptorily call
ing for the resignation of all the leading
Democratic officials in his bureau was moi
advised by his supeTiors. Several of those
dismissed, though Democrats. Lave strong
Republican backing, who uttered a vigor-
nrAteSt AnrITnr fNprrltar hoc this ftnr
noon received letter from the Treasury
Department ordering him to rescind his
action as to one, because he had the strong
est Republican influence On file there.
Commodore Sclley Resigns
WASHINGTON, June 26th.-Commodore
Schley has rendered his resignation as
Chief of the Bureau of Equipment and Re.
cruiting in the Navy Department, in order
10 take command OF the new cruiser Balti.
more on July 31st Secretary Tracy, in
accepting his resignation, pays high com.
pliment TO his ability and regrets his loss
from the bureau. The Baltimore has q
final trial on the 30th and at once goes
into commission. Commodore Schley is
given the post at his own request.
Phelps Going to Germany.
WASHINGTON, June 26th.-The President
has appointed William Walter Phelps Min.
lister To Germany.
Phelps received the appointment from
the Presidents own hands, with the remark
that that was his reward. Gong to the
Department of State, his commission was
Immediately made out and he qualified.
Forty-two Stars.
WASHINGTON, June 26th.-The Navy De-
partment directs that on and after July 1
1889 the national flag of the navy shell
consist of fOrty-two stars, in honor of the
new States. The War Department takes
different action, and will not alter the flags
till the formal admission of the four new
States.
The Flathead Trouble.
WASHINGTON, June 26th-Nothing is
known officially at the War Department OF
the rumored killing OF two Indians at the
ArIee Reserve, the principal Flathead town
in Montana, by the Sheriff's posse in efforts
to effect the surrender or capture of three
Flathead murderers.
The Oregon Indian School.
WASHINGTON, June 26th-The Interior
Department is advised that the Superintend-
ent of the Indian training school at Salem,
Or, has forwarded his resignation by mail
The Oregon delegation have united on
Rev. 6. NJ. Irwin Of Union City.
California Pensions.
WASHINGTON, June 26th-California pen
sions issued TODAY: William Dana. John
Lyon, Andrew d. Van Buren, Phoebe,
widow of William Rinehart.
Death of Engineer Hunt.
WASHINGTON, June 26th-Chef Engineer
William NJ. Hunt, of the Navy (retired)
died at his residence in this CITY last night
aged 81 years.