Evening journal., 1889-01-16
SALT AND STATEHOOD.
Subjects Which Occupied the
Senate and House.
SHALL WE FIGHT FOR sAMoAg !
President Cleveland Thinks Germany Is
Rather Crowding Us Out There. and
He Is for Protection In This Case-New-
berry's Nomination Con6rmed-Notes.

berry's Nomination Confrmed--Notes.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-The house had
under consideration the bin for the admis-
sion Of territories into the union
Mr.. Springer Of Illinois, called up as a
special order the senate bill for the adnis-
sion Of South Dakota and the organization
OF the territory of North Dakota. He spoke
in advocacy of the omnibus bill, which he
proposed TO offer as a substitute. He said
that the constitution submitted to the people
In 1885 had been ratified by a vote OF 25 900
70 6,OO0, while at that time there were
05,0OO voters in the territory. He insisted
that a new convention should be held
debate followed, and was participated
In by Cox, Of New York, Clifford, Of Dakota.
and Toole, of Montana, but adjournment
was taken without action.
The senate devoted most OF the session to
the discussion Of the duty on salt
The debate was participated In by all the
leading tariff oratora The senate went into
secret session and confirmed the nomination OF
Walter Z. Newberry as postmaster at Chicago
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
The president sent to congress a message,
accompanied with mass Of documents. Civ
ing the status Of affairs now in Samoa and
spondence enclosed is that since Dec. 21, 1888.
1he president says:
"The information thus laid before con
gress is Of much Importance, since it has re-
iation TO tho preservation Of American in
terests and the protection Of American citi-
sens and their property In distant locality
and under unsuitable and unsatisfactory
government. In the midst of the disturb
ances which have arisen at Samoa such
powers have been exercised as seem 70 be
within executive control under the constitu-
tson and laws which appear to accord with
our national policy and condition to restore
tranquility and secure the safety Of our citi-
Eens through negotiation and agreement
with Great Britain and Germany, which.
with our own government, constitute the
treaty powers interested in Samoan peace
and quiet The attempt has been made to
define more clearly the part which those
powers shall assume in the government OF
that country, while at the same time the au-
thority has been insisted upon. These nego-
tiations were at one time INTERRUPTED bv
such action on the part Of the German gov
ernment as appeared to be inconsistent with
their further continuance.
Germany, however, still insists, as from
the first, that she has no desire or intention
70 overturn the native Samoan government
or to ignore our treaty rights, and she still
invites our government to join her PROPOSE
tion on this subject, and seems to lead to
such preponderance Of German power in
Samoa as was never contemplated by us.
and Is inconsistent with every prior agree
msnt or every understanding, while her re-
cent conduct as between native warning fac
tions gives rise to the suspicion thnt she Is
I nCf caf1 faftf xrvffb fl-,t
under the restraints which our Aonstitution
and laws have placed upon the executive
power, have insisted that the autonomy
and independence of Samoa should be scr1i-
pulously preserved according TO the treaty
made with Samoa by the powers named. and
the other agreements and understanding
with each other. have protested against
every act apparently tending in the opposite
direction showing the existence of internal
disturbances.
Zone or more vessels Of war have been kent
IN Samoan waters to protect American citi-
zens and property. These things will abun-
dainty appear from the correspondence and
papers which have been submitted to the
congress. A recent collision between the
forces from German man of war stationed
in Samoan waters and a body of natives
rendered the situation 50 delicate and criti-
cal that the war ship Trenton, under the
immediate command of Admiral Kimberly
was ordered TO join the Nipsic, alrendy at
Samoa, for the better protection of person
and property of our citizens, and in further
snce OF efforts to restore order and safety
The attention of congress is especially called
to the instructions given TO Admiral KIM
berly dated on the 11th inst, and the letter
Of the secretary of state to the German min
lister, dated the 18th inst, which will be
found among the papers herewith submitted.
By means of the papers and documents here
tofore submitted, and those ACCOMMODATING
this communication, the precise situation Of
affairs in Samoa is laid before congress, and
such executive action as has been taken is
fully exhibited The view of the executive
in respect to the just policy to be pursued
with regard to this group Of islands, which
lie in the direct highway Of the growing and
important commerce between Australia and
the United States, have found expression in
the correspondence and documents which
have thus been fully communicated to con
gress, and the subject in its present shape is
submitted TO the wiser discussion conferred
by the constitution upon the legislative
branch of the government
The correspondence alluded to by the presi.
STATISTICS OF WAR VETERANS.
Maj Warner spoke in favor Of the pro-
posed census showing the name. command
and age Of the survivors Of the late war
Among other thing he said: Il apprehend
that no man to-day has ever figured out the
number OF troops who were actually engaged
IN the Union army. know that this Is the
impression of Gen. Sherman have a letter
from him on this subject (but have been un-
able to find it this morning. showing that
the number engaged in the Union army was
largely exaggerated by reason Of re-enlist-
ments, the same men appearing In different
organizations These names have never
been separated In such way as to get the
exact numbers. If this census was taken. so
as to furnish the requisite information as 10
regimental organizations, battery. war ships.
ETC., claimant for pension could turn at
once TO this record to ascertain the residence
Of a comrade. think this information
would be of incalculable service TO those
who are entitled to a pension. II would also
be very valuable data for the commissioner
of pensions
ALGER SAID TO BE AFTER PORTFOLIO.
The Post says; ''Gen. Alger, of Michigan.
is after the war department portfolio While
he is looking after things in the west he has
sent his trusted lieutenants on to Washing
ton to work up a sentiment among party
leaders here. The first arrivals were N. s.
Smith, Gen. Ayers business partner, accom-
panied by Mr.. f. S. McGraw. They took
rooms at the Arlington and kept quiet Then,
on later train, Col r. E. Fraser, the man
who nominated Algcr in the Chicago conven-
.ir,s ar-..-a He .yas eo,-, airpafo1 ,.its