The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-10-31
GENERAL.

The Naval Board which was considering the
League Island Navy Yard, has reported in
favor OF its permanent improvement as a ship
building place, with dry docks and basins. aud
plant for dig and little guns aud all other neces-
sary works, The cost. whom completed, will
be over 100000. and the Board recommends
about 81 100000 10 begin on. Tho Builder of
Yards aud Docks approved tho report, aud asks
$50. 900 to begin with. The excellent location
of Philadelphia for the purposes, and tho inn
poTtance ef the navy yard for strategic pur-
poses in case OF war, are set forth in the report
The charge of Withholding salary. made
by ex. interpreter Azoque against Consul Lewis,
of 1angiefs. is disproved by the records of the
State DEPARTMENT. received in Lon
don from Apia report the occurrence of battle
on the Island of Savaii between the forces of
Malietoa and Tamasese. The result is not
given.--Secrotary Noble denies the charges Of
Conrad +. Benson, a Land Office employe, that
the latter was dismissed from corrupt motives.
lie says Benson was dismissed because no had
siandered other LaHd Office oflicials.-A call
with political animus was issued IN Richmond,
Va, which proposes combination of white
citizens TO get white nurses from the North for
their children, and attacking the moral charac-
ter of the colOred race.--Col. Bosbyshcll the
new superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint,
has fled his bond, and only needs to take the
oath Of office to enter on his duties.--The
contract for supplying adhesive pOstage-stamp
for the next four years has been awarded TO
the American Bank Note Co. of New York.
Gov. Beaver. of Pennsylvania. I'm an interview
to the attitude of Abe Patterson Post G.. A. r.
regarding rebel memorials at Gettysburg, said
he believed IN marking the Confederate posi-
tions at Gettysburg, but did not believe in al
lowing any rebel monuments to be erected
Col. Gilkeson, Second Comptroller of the Treas
ury, in his annual report urges the enactment
OF "A statute of limitations applicable 10 claims.
Mira. Belva Lock wood called on President
Harrison and congratulated him on his cleo
tion.--At the Convention of the State League
of Democratic clubs in New York City Gov
Hill made speech favoring the tariff policy of
his party. and letter was read from ex- Presi-
dent Cleveland on the necessity of keeping up
club organizations--It is probable that the
new naval squadron, under Rear-Admiral Wal
ker, after visiting the Mediterranean, will 20
to South and Central American waters in fur
therance of the objects sought by the Pan
American Congress- 1t is understood that
the estimates for the naval establishments for
the fiscal year 1890 1891 exceed those of the
previous year by 3,0000O0.--The Depart
ment of Justice has been directed 70 take legal
steps against tho persons who are dumping
ashes and garbage in the channels in New York
IIarbOr.--lt IS thought at the Navy Depart
ment that the Board OF Survey on the Ossipee
will order her To be condemned. 1.-The Navy
Department has been informed of tho safe ar
rival of the Thots at Ouualasl<a. THE Cana
dian Commissioner of Customs has issued an
order for the enforcement of the law forbidding
coastlng privileges TO American vessels carry
ing imports in bond to British Columbia.