The National tribune., 1889-12-19

Constitutional Government. Tho scope of the
enterprise was enlarged at the meeting of the
| Governors at Independence Hall, in Philadel-
| phia, July 4, 1882 and at that meeting an in
vitatiOn was issued TO tho Governors of all the
States TO be present in person or by representa-
tives ut meeting to DO held in Washington in
December. In response to this invitation there
were present Gov. Wol1cy. of Arizona Hon.
Fred. L. Du Bots, representing tho Governor of
Idaho; Gov. Bggs, of Delaware; Gov. Beaver,
of Pennsylvania; Gov Green, Of Now Jersey !;
Gov. Buckley, of Connecticut; Gov. jackson,
of Maryland; Gov Godell, of New Hampshire;
Gen. Elisha Dyer, jr., representing the Gov
ernor of Rhode Island: Adi't-Gen. Farnsworth,
representing the Governor of New York; Gov.
Fitghhgh Lee, of Virginia; Auditor Gen. G.
W. Samdorln, representing the Governor of
North Carolina; Congressman Boutelle, repre-
sonting the Governor of Maine; Ex-Attorney-
Gen. Garland, representing the Gov. of Arkan-
sas; Hon. l.. B. Caswell, representing the
Gov. of Wisconsin; Ex-Speaker Carlisle. repro
scnting the Governor of kentucky; Gen. G.
NJ. Dodge representing the Governor of Iowa;
Hon. J. b. Bowman, representing the Governor
of New Mexico; Hon. J. NJ. Carey, Delegate TO
Congress from Wyoming, representing the Gov
crnor of that Territory, and Hon. j. q. Prather,
representing the Governor of Missouri.
Gov. Green. of N. j.. presided, and explained
the objects of the meeting. A bill, which had
been prepared by a committee appointed for tho
purpose Mt the Philadelphia meeting for pre-
sentation to Congress, was read by the Secretary,
and after amendments had been made was
adopted. Tho bill provides for the appropria-
ton by Congress of a sum of money to be here
after inserted, for the purpose OF erecting in
Paramount Park Philadelphia n suitable me-
mortal structure which shall DO monumental,
ornamental and commemorative of all the great
scenes and events oft Nations history during
alnl auf n1un nyil nu Fnp
the appointment Of Commission by the Presi-
dent of the United States, consisting of one
citizen from each of the States and Territories,
TO be nominated by the respective Governors
thereof, and Is citizens of tho City of Philadel-
phia, which Commission shall have full charge
OF the erection of the memorial structure.
This Commission will meet at Philadelphia
within 90 days from the passage of the act, and
are required to give bonds FOR the faithful per-
Torrance of its duties.
THE DEATH OF MRS. ]. q. CANNON.
The wife of Representative J. G. Cannon, of
Illinois, the Chairman of the House Committee
on Appropriations, died suddenly from heart
disease at their home in Danvile Ill, on Mon
day last When the news of the death of his
wife was received by Mr.. Cannon no was COM
petcly Frustrated, as the latest accounts from
home had shown that his wife was in her usual
health. Mrs. Cannon has long been promi-
be greatly missed during the present season.
WORK OF THE PENSION OFFICE.
During the week ending Dec. IA. 1889, 6,675
claims were received, of which ] 1877 were origi-
nal invalid, 6Si widows, war Of 1912, g
bounty land, 4S navy, 3 old war, 81 on ac-
count of Mexican service, and l45 applca-
tons for increase. The names aud postoifice
addresses of 1904 officers and comrades were
furnished for the use of claimants. There
wero 72203 pieces Of mail matter received;
4S, 1856 letters and blanks sent out.
The number of cases detailed to Special Ex-
aminers was $50; s6G reports aud cases from
Special Examiners cases on hand for special
examination, IL Cos.
Report of certificates issued during week
ending Dec. II, 1889: Original, 1908; in
crease 1873; reissue. 1885, restoration, 10;
duplicate, 10; accrued, So; arrears, o; act of
March 3, 1893. o.; order April 3, 1884, o; act of
Aug 4. 1856, o; supplemental. o; arrears juno
z, 1888, 2; Mexican war. %; total. 2,703.
Extra effort hhs been made by the Certificate
Division 10 have the work up 10 date, espo-
cially rs Christmas is 80 very near at hand.
This will be good news 10 many an old soldier.
as this division is issuing about 1000 certid-
Gates per day.