, 1889-04-11
Illinois Senators Want to Name
the AppOintees.
The Bondholders Accept the
Terms of Mr.. Window.
"A Few Appointmcnts--wre rockers
Talk.

ment of John A. NJ ont vomery to be super.
intendent of mails in the Chicago post
office because they were not consulted
in the matter. 1t appears the appoint
ment was made by General Superintend-
ent Bell, and that neither Postmaster.
General Wansmaker nor Assistant Post.
master.General Clarkson wers consulted
about the matter. Senator Farwell was
interviewed on the subject to-day, and
said he was not objecting to Mr.. Mont
9omery vt all. He regarded the gentle
man in every way At for the position.
What he complained of il that the APP
pointment was made without he (Far weld
knowing anything about it. He thought
he should be consulted about matters re-
iatins TO appointments at his old
home.
you are reported to have said, stated
the reporter. that the present incum bents
IN minor positions will be allowed TO serve
ont their terms"
That is my opinion, replied the sena-
tor. 81 think that will be the policy ofthe
administration.
ut mas been reported that the same
difference il likely to arise bet tween Presi-
dent Harrison ana senators in regard TO
patronage as divided the late Senator
CoDkling and President Garfield" said
the reporter.
81 don't think there is much danger
that" said Senator Farewell. IL think
the president proposes to treat us fairly.
He IL n man Of decided opinions. He is
AN able, honest, upright, capable, good
man, and will make good president
don't think ne could be swerved from his
purpose by anybody, He certainly could
not be sweryed from what he thought was
right at all.
HARRisOss POLICY
A reliable Washington correspondent
sends his paper u long story Of what is be-
iieved to be u nearly official statement of
the future policy Of the Harrison admin
istration. He declares the internal policy
not to be materially changed. but that a
vigorous foreign policy will be pursued.
The frat thing will be to make "a strong
navy. To this end the appropriation for
naval vessels will be doubled and ocean
commerce will be encouraged. Cuba and
Samoa will be absorbed az of more vital
interest TO the United States than any
one else. The Nicaragua canal will be
taken under our protection and In general
the Internal interests of the nation will be
looked after as the most necessary thing
nov 10 be considered for our future well
fare. 80
POSITIONS OF HONOR.
Rear-Admiral Gillis. commanding the
United States naval force ia the South At.
lantic station, in dispatch from Monte-
vido, February 2lst, reports the participa-
tion of his force In the ceremonies attend
Ant upon the arrival and departure of the
president of the Argentine Republic.
French. English. Brazilian and Spanish
vessels also too part. The A merican and
French fleets took stations of honor at end
of the lines. The minister Of marine, in
the name Of his government, thanks Ad.
miral Gilhs for courtesies extended.
WINDOWS rRIcE.
Secretary WinGom to-day verified the
prediction made several days ago that he
would buy per cent bonds ii offered ut
reasonable rates, by accepting 81 ,376, 900
in bonds Of that loan at 81 20. he also
establi 4bed the highest price he will pay
for ~ per cents by accepting $4,000 OF
offers aggregatin9 81, $685. 900 at Sl.'O8 IL.
The total amount of bonds purchased to
date, under "a circular of April II, is
sl2S,9l4. 900.
rRcY TAKES A TRIr,
PHILADELPHIA. April 6.-Secretary
Tracy OF the navy department to-day In,
spected the harbor Of Philadelphia and
after wards visited the League Island
navy yard. making. the trip on the city
tug William s. Stokely. Az the Stokely
passed the new cruiser Vesuvius the
officers upon that vessel saluted the secre-
tary with dynamite guns The first salute
of the kind ever given. and the first
regular firing Of the guns of the cruiser.
The usual salute of nineteen guns
to the secretary the s,ots,sv 1ne HIyy
yard Captain Seeley, commsndant OF the
station received the secretary and his
party. After inspecting aud admiripg
the new cruiser Yorktown. the secretary
was shown over the island. The party
first visited the iron plating shop where
the small boats of the Yorktown are being
made ready and then saw the mill and
steam engine building. After inspecting
these buildings the secretary inspected the
plans Of the island and yard.
DEPARTMENT CHANGES.
There will be several changes in the in
ternsl revenue department. On the 10th
the resignation af Deputy Commissioners
Henderson will take effect. and he will be
succeeded by George Wil.on Of Ohio who
was formerly In the service AZ revenue
agent. At the same time Colonel Rogers.
who was removed by Cleveland from the
office OF deputy comm issioner. will assume
the duties of chief clerk of the bureau
made vacant 10y the resignation OF Mr..
Biddis. 'rrr"
THE CROP REPoRT.<
The weather crop bulk tin issued
by the signal service bureau tor the week
ending April 8, says the weather during
the week WAS generally favorable to