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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
ARAD SON IN THE TOLLS AT LAST
FORGING HIS WEALTHY FATHERS NAME AND
swINDLING MERCHANTS.

Henry A. Mas ace nineteen, OF No. 633 Lexington
ave- was arrested yesterday by Detective Valley. and
locked ;p at Polco Headquarters His father, Adol-
phus H. Mas is . wealthy dealer In chemicals at NO.
A Trinity Place Tho son, few days ago. called at
1iaany's and said that he had been sent for ring
that his mother had selected Several diamond rings
wcre shown him. and ne picked out ono valued AT
800 and gave in payment a check signed oy his
father drawn on the Murray Hln Bank Mas was
not known TO the clerk who sold him the nng and the
Young man told him that his father had an account
with the firm. Tho books examined and this was
found To DO correct
Tho check accepted. but when 1t was sent TO the
bank "a was found that Mr.. MASS name had been
forcrd Manager Hyde. OF Ttnanys. reported he
matter 10 Inspector Bynes, who detailed Detocu'es
Valley and Eberhoe to investigate. The deecuVes
learned that Mas had victmiIed other firms On
June he allied at Simpson, Crawford 4 Simpson S
and asked for his fathers bill 1t amounted to $40 3d.
and h, gave check for 800 and pOckcted the dher-
,nc. He visited Brooks Brothers. clohiers, June D.
bought n suit OF light clothes for 800. and gave his
fathers check for 800 In payment stern brothers;
dry ruods and n. Altman, dry-goodS, also sScepcu
sIoO checks which proved to be worthless IN hauat
ton of their claims against Mr.. Mas -, ,,,.
Tho detectives have been looking for the swlhdler
for several days and the clothes mat nc sO' t rth
Brooks brothers led 10 his capture yesterday on sAtn
ave He denied that his name was Mas ana pro
rsnd his Innocence. but after spending rev hours
I'm cell at POice Headquarters, he admitted MS gun!
and gave up pawn ticket for thc diamond TUE, uia
he hRa concealed IN the uhinS Vi MS eoa- iA' '.
the ring for $50. . ,,.uA..
pplrc Court this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
SHOT BY 4 RUM CRAZED NEGRO.
FATAL RESULTS OF A SUNDAY CAROUSAL
NEAR HAvERSTRAw.

GAR1AN AND WOUNDS THREE OTHERS

GARIAN AND WOUNDS THREE OTHERS.
Haverstraw, N. Y, June "a (spocal.-A rum
crazed negro yesterday afternoon shot iour meh on
the shore at Albertsons Cut, between Joness Point
and Tompkns Covo, about eight miles apoVo here'
Ono man was killed instantly, another was shot near
tho heart and probably will die. and two others re
ceved slight wounds About ffty laborers, huns4-
r,ans and negroes employed at James A. De Groaps
brcby ard and gravel pits at Joness Point, went 10
the place where the aray occurred to spehd lhe oaS
in carousas. Liquor was procured on ClarA hSuc'
" bumboar that was anchored about sixty ieet HUH
shore Customers got TO the bumboap In row
boat Ryder thus cvadng the liquor law. host Oh
tho negroes OF the party about ten IN NUMBER wore
aboard the floating grog shop when wrestling match
was arranged between Walter Davis alias Piggy
negro and Michael kalasco, Hungarian, at O'CLOCK
Kolasco was getting the better of the contest ana
seemed about to throw Davis over the boat INTO the
water James Morton, negro, and particular
friend OF Davis, saw what going on, and mstaH'
ing the friendly trial Of strength to be an ahort on
the part OF Kolasco to drowa his friend he armed
bimsolf with a revolver that he found on the boat
and rowed TO tho shore. without getting out OF the
boat he fred seven shots at the whte
mon. Four Of the bullets look erect
Kolasco was hit IN tho left eye and instantly killed.
Andrew Bclllante received bullet In the abdomen
and Is not expected to i've Two other bullets tooh
effect in the legs Of Andrew Miller aud oeors' Eona'''
All those injured were Hungarlans.
Having empued tho revolver Morton sprans into tho
river and swan to tho bumboat' The Hnng&iahs
on shore much frightened to pursue him' OUT
bombarded Ryder's boat with stones ono OF tneso
hit Morton in tho head before he was pulled ABOARD
and cut his scalp. Only two or three voleys OF
stones wero fired by the HungaHans. heAsnuer
Tenyck and his brother william were rowing on the
river and hearing the shouts pulled TO the bumbosf
They willingly rowed Morton walker Dean and Frank
Long all colored. and William Tallen to VerpancKs
Point on the opposite shore. They assert mat oaey
did not know what had occurred. The three colored
men went 10 Peekskl and from there returned 70
Jonos's Point but there Morton became so Hgh.euna
mat he ran away. He said he would go 10 new
York Coroner MCGOWAN took kolascos Dody u
Uaverstraw last night and held an inquest to-day.
This morning Sheriff Shankey and his deput'eS ar
resed as accessories and witnesses alRer Dean; hm
ard TIlIman General Frye Frank Long and saInueI
Bode. colorcd. and Clarke Ryder and Alexander @
Tenyck white. As a result OF the Inquest Psn'
Long RYDER and Tenyck werc held as witnesses;
Efforts arc being made 10 capture Morton. ne Is sau
IN have come from Washington with the rest OF tho
negroes involved in this affair and has oah record.
Everything Is quiet now and no further trouble is
looked for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
TWESTY-FIVE HOUSES DESTRoYED.
STUBBORN FLAMES IN JoHNsTowY-sX BODIES

STUBBORN FLAMES IN JoHNsTOwN-sX BODIES
BLOWN OUT OF THE DRIFT
Johnstown, Penn. June oi.-The frc which broke
out shortly after noon today In the first "aN con
sumed all but three Of the buildings In The District
bounded by Market and Walnut sts.. and by Main IT.
and the river Twenty five houses were DESTROYED In
cluding the largo brick school house. Many OF tho
buildings destroyed had been washed hon ule'T
foundation, though many OF them contained house
hold goods that had been saved fium tho hoOd. Only
A small amount OF these goods saved. The fire
is supposed to have originated from sparks hyinG
from the burning debris in the neighborhood Tho
phiIadelphia fire companies her on duty fought tho
flames which for time got beyond their control and
were only subdued BY tearing down houses IN tlar
path The loss has not yet been fixed.
Although the force Of wOrlmcn employed In te
ruins here was reduced nearly onc-Lslf to-day, fc-
markable showing was made In the way Oh Clearing
I'D the wrecksge. one heavy blast followed anotAcr
in the debris above the railroad bridge. and Manager
PHILLIPS who has charge Of the work, says he VIII
have the place cleared up by Thursday. The various
caDps OF worlncn were thoroughly renovated, In az
conIance with the request OF Surgeon-i enrrsi Reel
and all the supcrfuOus straw and garbage about ue
ramps WAS burned The wOrkmen who Will remain
herr were novel into the choicest quarters a.d
early To morrow morning the tents now occuplen oI
thc discharged men will be taken do"H ny sq""'
- This afternoon between . and o'clock charge
Of dynamite exploded near the sccInd arm I y u ~
wrcckage tossed IN fGe atr pieces OF human i Doumi
fcw In all directions and the remnants aitrrwadn n
cathcr~d together indicated that a. Least SIX corpsc'
rspian d. t. Reed Of Ptsburg artvc,l hcrc YES
nanr, tssy and % at snpsrniSnG S 1fSn h@ consn
Temporary houses. Colonel Reed has as'd INC STAG
Commission for Sl2oo9 TO cover INC eSio Gr nni the
building but whether this Is forthcoming or no'' uo
houseg wall begun at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
FOR POISONING HIS MOrHERyLAw,

Pittston. Penn, June "a (SpeciaD-Mr. Mary
Craighen, of Scranton. while visiting tho family Of
John Gynn, foil III some days ago and died in few
hours. sho was Glynns mothcr-in-law, and carried
a heavy life insurance 10 his favor. Tho coroner
had autopsy made which resulted In the discovery
that death was dne to asenic. He at once ordered
the arrest Of Glynn and his wife on q charge Of
murder. This is the fourth suspicious death In the
Glynn family within . year, each drawing large
life insurance payment Gynn had also suffered twice
from fires, being burned out In each case soon aftor
having his property heavily insured In tho collar os
Glynns house was found . small bottle containing
arsenic. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
HOMOEOP 4 rHISrS IN MINNESOTI.

Minneapolis, MInn., June 24-The forty.thIrd Ma
ona Institute Of Homeopathy mot at MinnctOnka to-
night and will be In session the remainder OF the
week About 400 OF the representative hOmOcOpaihists
Of the United States VIII be present. as well As dele
gates from England and the Continent. The sessions
will open TO night at tho Hotel Lafayette and will end
ON Friday night After tho institute closes, the
doctors Will take excursion TO the Yellowstone Park
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
"RypNosED NIKE" TO BE HANGED TO DAY.

WIlLcsbarre Penn, June 2i-Mchael Khkoho'
" Red No,ea Mike, vii! be hanged tomorrow morn
Ing I'm the yard Of the county prison, for the mutuer
OF j. Bralncrd Mcclure and Hugh Flanagan IN
October last Joc' Atkinson, the hangnan OF New"
York, and his assistant arrived hcp today anu
placed tho scafold In position. After supper thi'
uhn trIcI n cheer him up by saying that II would
be over in the morning before no could callze what
WAS taking
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

ST Louis, juno o4.-wllliam d. icrby, young
husIncsS man, was killed instantly yesterday III
most singular manner. lie was passenger on au
0Ivcrst cable train on which Police officer DOlan
WAS riding Dolan jumped quickly from the car TO
rim TO q Ieterbox TO deposit letter and his large
navy pistol was discharged by falling on the granite
pavement the ball passing through Mr.. Yerby's head
causing instant death The officer went al once 10 the
station and gaye himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
rrprcrryG GOV. roRlKrR,s REyoMIYArroY.

Columbus. Ohio. JuEc 81 tSpecaD.-Promincnt Nc-
publcans from all over Ohio coming into the city
to attend the convention tomorrow aud Wednesday.
Tho Foraker sentiment Is augmented By every a1lVal
ard his nomination is conceded by Congressman
Kennedy General Davis, Speaker Lampson ana 'uoso
ONeall, the four leading candidates. ll''ie 'iih
Is heard concerning tho SenatOShIp, but IL Is nog.
that N nom natcd for third term Governor u! dh.I
will publicly declare that he Is not eahdid@'o "
succeed Mr.. Payne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
nDCJsI0y IN FAVOR OF 4 GAS Trust.

Chicago, June 24.-Judse Baker ended tho gas
trust case as far he is concerned by entering final
order this morning. This was done by agreement
of the attorneys. Tho Attorney General elected to
submit the case the demurrers to the pleas as
amended. Those dcmurrers were overruled by the
court in favor OF the gas trusts claim TO tho right
To combine by purchase or otherwise, tho franchises
granted 10 the separate corporations The Attorney
General prayed appeal TO the Superior Court, which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
IN sUooryp COLLECTOR TROUPE.

New Haven. Conn.,. juno 2i (speciaD.-lt is an
pounced tonight that John ]. Hutchinson, high
sheriff OF Mlddlescx County and wnrm adhcrcnt Of
Mr. Blaine. is To succeed Alexander ). Troupo as Col
ctor of Internal Revenue for Connecticut and Rhode
Island. Republicans here believe tic report and are
,-.u,,ns.Iv nIeased over the selection. HPopullr
Inhn as his friends call him. has q reputation
second 20 no one for honesty and business ability
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
AN oRpER OF KyrGHTHOoD FOR CAPT. NURRELI

AN ORDER OF KyIGHTHOOD FOR CAPT. AUhhhLh
Baltimore. June 24.-on board the steamship iS
this afternoon a party gathered to honor captain
Hamilton Nurreu Harold Jackson, the Danish
Consul at this port In transmitting 10 Captain Murrsi
the insignia Of the Danish Knighthood said 10 h''' :
HIS Majesty the King Of Denmark commands mo
to represent him on this ooason, and to present 10
you tho insignia Of Knlghthood OF the orher OF Dan
uebrog. His Majesty also desires me 10 convey 10 So"
his most gracious thanks for your noble ana hoio'0
aets number Of Danes from baltimore, "aShihg
ton and Eew.York w6ro present, and a. tribute oi
their admiration for Murrcl's heroism presented nm
with Immense oil painting OF the scene oI o tno
transfer OF the passeEsers and crow from the snAns
steamer Danmark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
A VERDICT IN FAVOR or MRS. 1pA wrLcH

A
Chicago. June - tSpccaO.-Mrs. Ida Wcch to-day
got verdict for - 600 IN her suit against the nSur
anco mat nate Thomas Il. Burch and the PlnkcctOns,
who sho claimed cOnsnircd make her life miserable
borausc she would not give NJ compromising letters
which Burch had written 10 her Tho wOman's htS
band empOye OF Burch, and was sent out of
town, It is claimed that tbs lasOn between Blirch
and Mrs. Wech should not bo INTERRUPTED. Several
OF the Jurors IA favor OF giving Mrs. Wclch a
much larger slice o9 the $50 900 claimed by her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
THE CARS ATTITUDE TOWARD ITALl

UNWIND
St. Petersburg, Juno 24.-The Government proposes
to raise q new loan, the money TO be used In the
building Of strategic railways and fortrusscs. Tho
semiofcia press hero daily attacks Italy, while the
Czar snubs Baron &c Msyochetti the Italian AmbasSa
DOR At tie last State ball the Gar purposcy ignored
the presence OF the Ambassador, until Maoch"t
placed himself In his Msiesty's way, 49, Baron
received an extremely cold greeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
10 SELL THE VISSAR BREWERY.

Newburs, y. Y, juno .4.--Negoations hsvo been
pending for months for tho sale of the Vsssar
Brewery. at Poughkeepso and It is now learned that
bargain for its transfer TO an English syndicate Is
about to be completed. 1t Is now very largely owned
by Oliver II. Booth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
pELL INTO ArAyK OF BOILING OIL

Martin West, employe OF the Orient Guano NAN
ufactuIing Company. Orient, L. L. on Sunday "h'ie
walking between two tanks OF boiling fish and oil 10
regulate the steam slipped fom the oily boards and
fell into ono OF the tanks. lie alone In tho pul!a
Ing but managed to pull himself out OF the tank ho
torrbly burned from head TO foot, and his SKIN
peeled of In great strips. Notwithstanding MS
agony. the walked to whcre other employees were
sleeping and aroused them. DR.. skinner, OF Green
port. was sent for and did everything possible 10
relieve West. but he died early yesterday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
TO REE1sE RHopE ISLAND LIQUOR LAWS

Providence, r. J., June 24.-Governor Ladd says
that all extra session OF the General Assembly will be
called to roviso the statutes regulating the liquor
traffic lie Will count tho votes cast at tho election
on Thursday as soon as possible and proclaim tho
result at once. He will also appoint a new Chief
OF state IG.ice satisfactory examination
of tho candidates can DO concluded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
PRINCE FREpERICK IEoPOLps MARRIAGE

Berlin June 24.-Tho marriage OF Prince Frederick
Leopold and Princess Louise Of Schleswtg was solem.
n.zed here to-day. Tho Emperor and Emprcss and
many royalties preseat at both the civil and TO
ugious ceremonies A grand banquet followed, Al
which the Emperor toasted the newly wedded couple.
After the banquet the Emperor and Empress and the
King OF Saxony departed for stuttgart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
4 CABLE poAp FOE BALr1MoRs.

Baltimore, June e4.-Baliimorc win soon have tnpM
transit In the shape Of cable cars Thls 1tosnoon
sotations for tho purchase of controlling interest,"
the Citizens Line were competed. John A. hsaess
ton g. Co. and James s. Barcrty. pIeddons % ~ -
zsns' Line, succeeded today n ssts,ips re- S!sa =
ehansod 10 es6is road a. soon - posslhse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
FORESTS BURNING IN MONTANA.

Helena Mont, June o4.-AdviccS Just received
state at d astrouS timber Ares raging west OF here
on the Northern Pacific Railroad ClsTks Ford bridge
OF the Northern Pacific Railroad. COO feet LONG. was
burned this morning. Much delay and damage are
oc ssiJncd by the fires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
A HOTEL IN SYRACUSE BURNED.

Syracuse " y, June 24.-firo brohn out on tae
fourth floor OF the Vanderbilt House this mo-nnS The
fourth Goor was guued and the remaining floors wcro
badly soaked with water. dozen guests on tho
fourth moor had a narrow escape. Five business
places in the block also badly damaged oy wAtoS
The losses will be about $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINISTRY RESIGNS
Adelaide, June 24.-The South Australian Ministry
have resigned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

TRAMP CONQUERED By 4 SERVANT GIRL.
Ezstsr. n. Il. juno 2%-Jsmes Keeding, tramp,
nec slakns . residence IN Manchester, ~ H. entered
ehe b0sntns.Aouse Of James Flanagan yesterday and
suenDsad 70 carry OF Some clothing. The servant
gn Lnneln6 Aim down with o broomsuek and then
Sn.eoa eh0 from the house With reyolver. kced-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
,,pprryn m IueRICIN PHIRAA CISTS.

Gan Francisco, June 24.-The American Pharms
ccutical Association Convention met hero 10 day the
president n. ". Alexander, in the chair Ihr'e
hundred and seventy Ave delegates are In attendance
During the year 100 applicants for membership nave
l.96k.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
TRIAL OF BoULANGIsTs AT ANGoULEME

TRIAL Ot Al AN1oILhhh
Paris. june 24-The trial at Angouleme OF NM
Deroulede. Laguerre and Laissnt the charge Of
roung at that place recentlyy was completed to day
NJ Deroulede acquitted Of tho charge OF resisting
the police but convicted Of the charge OF rotlng.
He was fined Io5 francs NJ Laguerre fined
similar amount for threatening the police. N. La
SAINT ACQUITTED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

AN IRoNCLAp FOR LORD CHARLES BEREsFoRD.
London, June e4.-Lord Charles Bercsford will soon
be appointed to the command Of an ronclad, and VIII
tr, Raritasussp4- 'F~~~--" >~-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

Herman oelrichs, the New-York agent Of the limo,
who returned on the Fulda yesterday from q nine
weeks stay abroad, told Tribune reporter. at the
Manhattan Club last night. that the report was per
feet NONSENSE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
THE NEW nrsuOp OF WATERFORD

Dublin, June 24.-The Rev. James Cleary. Roman
Cathos Bishop OF Kingston, Ont. has been nominated
TO be Bishop of tho Diocese OF Waterford and Lsmcrn
to succeed the late Rev. Pierce Power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

A BALLET PREMIERE BURNED WHILE DANCING.
Berlin, June 2A-During a gala performance at tho
Opera House last night, in honor OF the wedding Of
Prince Frederick Leopold and Princess LOnse Of schles
wig the costume Of the premiere baens took ho and
she was seriously burned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

TIE FsR oArH0LIo BISHOP OF RICHMOND.
soeton' June 2&-S Tho Pi,ot's' special corespond'
eng Rome sends cable dispatch today Is follows
1he Ve1 Rev. A. Van Do vyver. administrator OF
HS @ocees OF Rchuood. Va. has been nominated
s10y ol TIE zee. N suecesson 30 Bishop Keane. now
"c0t % the American Catholic University
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
BONDS FOR THE NEW CONGO RAILWAY.

B-uSs,s June 24.-The Courier de BruNellcs' says
that Primo Minister lwhO Is also Minister o!
Pinance will present to Parliament tom morrow bill
authorizing the issue OF bonds Ia the amount OF
e. 900 600 for the new Congo railway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

x1HN KILLED DAILY IN MDCHIGAN.
aeosunee. kieh, June ~ speciap. Tho body Of
!slaa s04spek wa rssoversd nom ths Liie Nine
neEaax ~ sa.H e Papsrs q ~ psr1 Of their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

THE cot RsE OF NORTH GERMAN LLOYD VESSELS.
London, June c4-It is reported that the North Ger
man LIoyd steamers will not call at Southampton IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

HIVES, large masses Of rocks fell the rescuing
party several times The mine inspector will be asked
to condemn the mine the iron mines Of Ishpeming
and Negaunee killed each day and
two have been killed for two days Of this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
TO IMPROVE FRENCH HARBoRs.

Paris, June 24.-The Senate to-day adopted tho bill
for the improvement OF the harbors OF CherbourB,
Brest and Toulon.
The Chamber OF Deputies passed the war budget.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25

THE SHAH ENTERTAINED IN BRUSSELS.
Brussels, June 24.-Thc Shah Of Persia arrived here
this morning. He had a coriisl interview with KinS
Leopold and was entert aimed at luncheon In tho
roy al palace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-25
. COMET SEEN From LICK OBSERVATORY

4 COMET SEEN FkOM LICK UBSERV4TORY.
Rochester ". Y, June GA telegram was received
In this city to-day announcing tho discovery by Pro-
fessor barnard OF the Lick Observatory ew
comet IN AndromedA II 10 very falEL
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-11-25
COAST DEFENSES.
Interesting Report of Secretary of Wa
Proctor.

Interesting Report of Secretary of War
Proctor.
WASHINGTON, November 24th.-The an
nual report of Redfeld Proctor, of the War
Department, was made public tonight, and
shows the expenditures for the past fiscal
year as follows:
Salaries and contingent expenses, 81, ,963, :
015; military establishment, $24, ,3l4 ,697
public works, rivers and harbors. $13 481,-
S35; miscellaneous objects, $6,S94, ,574
Total, 1854, ,121.
The report generally discusses the ereports
of the subordinate officers, and concurs in
their recommendations. The estimates for
the next fiscal year are $44, 1885, ,973, of which
$l1 100, 134 is for rivers and harbors and
other public works. 1t is recommended
that the limitation of the retired list to 400
be removed.
In the discussion of coast defenses the
Secretary says: II submit as basis to
state from, that no time is to be lost in
placing the capital of the country, the COM
mercial metropolis on the Atlantic sea-
board, and at least one port on the Pacific,
in the best possible state of defense. How
rapidly the work shall be carried on, until
it embraces every important vulnerable
point from st. Johns to the Rio Grande,
and the ports of the Pacific, is the only
question.
-" In my view, the progress cannot be too
rapid. The Maior-General commanding
has given in detail the requirements in
armament and men for the Atlantic and
the gulf coast, and General Miles has de-
voted special attention to the defenses of the
Pacific and made an excellent report
thereon. The building and cost of main
tanning a thorough system of defensive
works is comparatively little.
The Major General commanding in his
report estimates that it will require only
$500 for garrison of defensive works in
time of peace. This will be sufficient for
the care of the armament and serve as
nucleus for the instruction of the militia of
the sea-coast States which must be relied
upon to supply the men needed for de-
fensen