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, 1890-09-04
MIR. CLAKKsoN STEPS OUT.
A Good Record In the service-Candi-
dates for Succession.


WAsHIsGToN Aug. 30--First Assist
ant Postmaster General Clarkson prac-
tically concluded his service in the post
office department to-day. The president
much desired his further continuance in
the place, but MIR. Clarkson was unable
to remain longer. He VIM assume the
presidency of the Judson Pneumatic
Railroad Company, which applies new
principles to locomotive and motive
power in cities.
In nearly eighteen months in office,
Mr.. Clarkson has appointed 20, ,675 fourth
class pos stmasters and established $500
new postofiices. In presidential offices,
2,2l7 appointments have been made dur
ny his ofiicia service leaving only 400
of this class of offices unchanged. The
striking feature is the number of new
offices established, over half of which
are in the Southern states.
The men most prominently named as
his successor are: L. T. Michener, of
Indiana; II. Q. Payne, of Wisconsin
Chauncey I. Filley, OF Missouri John
n. Irwin, Of Iowa Samuel Fessenden,
of Connecticut; w. w. Morrow. of Cali
fornia, and r. Z. Fowler, now chiet clerk
of the office
, 1890-09-04
Minister Mizaer Criticised at tn,
State Department.

WASHINGTON Aug. 31.-The state de.
partment has taken measures to secure
full particulars Of the shooting of Cen
eral Barrundia on board an American
vessel lying in the port OF San Jose by
officers of the Guateinalan government.
and until the exact facts and circum-
stances connected with the affair are
known 1t does not care to express any
opinion of the case or of the course oi
Minister Miner. The case involves the
identical principle which occurred in
Nicaragua In 1885, and in tina,
case Secretary Bayard informed
our minister to Central America
that the Nicarsguan government
had the right to take the man
wanted from an American merchan,
vessel, provided she were IN Nicaraguan
waters. The case was that of Jose
Gomez.
In letter dated Guatemala, February
10. 1885, Minister Hall informed Secre-
tary Frelinghuysen that he had
been informed that the Guate-
malan government proposed Ia
take from on board the Pacific Mail
steamer Honduras, then lying In San
Juan uet sur passenger named
Gomez, in transit from Panama, but
wanted in Nicaragua to answer to the
charge of being implicated in the
recent instructions. Minister Hall
suid that he had directed our consul q,
Managua to inform the Nicaraguan
government that our government had
never consented and never would con-
sent to the arrest and removal from an
American vessel in foreign port of any
passenger in transit, much lees If the
oifense was political. The captain OF
the vessel did not give up thA man, and
sailed out of port without securing the
proper clearance papers. He vas tried
and convicted for this by tho Nicaraguan n
authorities.
The case came before tho state depart
ment in this way, and 1t held tina,
Minister Hall had not acted according
20 the law. In his letter TO the minister
which is dated March IL 1885, Secretary
Bayard says: 1T appears that Gomez
voluntarily took passage ON tue vessel,
, 1890-09-04

ate, s25, 7s7, 600, and us agreed to in con-
ference. $50. 4s1, 600. The section forbid
ding the obstruction of the channels OF
navigable rivers, and providing punish
meut therefor, was stricken out, and the
senate bill provision, as amended by the
house committee on rivers and harbors,
covering the ground moro thoroughly,
inserted. The appropriations for work
on tho Missouri river under the COM
mission were reduced from 81, $50 900 TO
81 100000. The Columbia river appro-
priations were also reduced.
, 1890-09-04
GOVERNOR woLFLEx RESIGNS.
His Retirement Asked For by the
Secretary Of the Interior.

WASHINGTON, Aug, 2s.-At the request
ofthe secretary of the interior Governor
Wolfey, Of Arizona, has resigned his
office and the resignation has been ac-
cepted.
In response to request for a state
ment Secretary Noble tonight said tina.
Wolfiey 4 personal or official character
had notVe brought into question. He
was an honorable gentleman, and he (the
secretary had been for many years and
was still his friend. Yet, while this was
SO, he believed with the president that q
change in the office would be TO the in
terest OF all concerned, Murphy. secre-
tary OF state, will act as governor until
Wolfey's successor shall be appointed.
, 1890-09-04
THE SPOKANE EXPOSITION.
1t VIII He Opened by Ben Butaes
worth Of Ohio.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. 29--The
Hon. b. II. Butterworth, member of
congress for Ohio, and secretary Of the
Worlds Fair commission, is to formally
open the Northwestern Exposition at
Spokane Falls, October 1. with an ad-
dress This decision was reached to. day
after an emphatic invitation from
Representative Wilson, of Washingto ton.
Mr. Butterworth has been considering
the invitation for some time. Mr.. Viii
son told him he ought to 20 and get an
Idea of tho resources of the far West.
The exposition includes Montana,
Idaho, Oregon and Washington
IN its list of contributors,
ana MIR. Wilson assured MIR. Butter
worth that he would get information
that would be valuable for the world s
iair Mr.. Butterworth said he would 20
II MIR. Wilson would go with him. The
latter said he thought congress would
oe ready to adjourn, and he would prob
Aoiy go. The people Of the far West
VIII, 1t is safe to suy, congratulate thom-
selves that SO eminent u man is TO look
them over and address them. Mr.. but
erworfh will stop Ut other cities and
, 1890-09-04
THE NorARIEs PUBLIC.
they Are an Army In Washington,
According to the Governor.

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. An old
friend who wrote to Governor Ferry
few days ago for an appointment as
notary by return mail received the fol-
lowing letter: In response to the writ
ten request of twenty of the magnates of
Seattle you have been appointed to the
exalted, honorable and lucrative posi-
ton of notary public. ask you, how
ever. to bear in mind one responsibility
that may deyolve upon you. In the
of the state, by u foreign Toe, shall
probably cali out the notaries public of
the state, instead of tho militia, AS the
former outnumber the latter by several
hunured. Yours very truly,
ELISHA r. FERRY
, 1890-09-04

the two governments may be engaged
In, but the two subjects mentioned in
the article from lie Paris have no con-
that the dnty be removed from works OF
art. not only French, but all foreign
art. There is a difference Of opinion on
the subject, which has not yet been set
tied, but IL will have no relation to the
action Of the French government against
Americnn pork ~
, 1890-09-04
The Puyailup Indians.

The assistant commissioner of Indian
affairs to-day returned from the Pacific
coast, where he has been for some weeks
on official duties. lie visited the schools
at the Puyallup Agency, in Washing
ton, and at Salem, Or, to find out their
condition and their needs. He says the
school at Puyallup is one of the best he
has any knowledge OF. He thinks the
Indians take to industrial training, and
it is proposed to extend this part of the
school work at these two schools. He
was impressed with the idea that
the Puyallup Indians want their allot-
ments, and he believes they are in a
fair way to become civilized.
, 1890-09-04

BosroN, Sept. 2.-Tremont Temple was
filled tonight with distinguished
audience, gathered to pay tribute TO the
memory of John Boyle o'Reilly. Adj
dresses were made by President Taylor,
OF the Press Club, General Butler, Hon.
p. A. Collins. Colonel Higginson and
others. Appropriate resolutions were
adopted.
, 1890-09-04
BROUGHT HOME.

George Brohasxy Taken TO the Sacred
Heart Hospital.
George Brohasky and Il. Rossiter,
of Garfield, and George II. Purple,
injured in the Northern Pacific
train wreck ut Eagle Gorge Mon
day, arrived in the city last night ut
80 o'clock.
Brohasky, whose lower limbs are
temporarily paralyzed, was taken to
the Sacred Heart hospital Neither
of the other two was seriously in-
jured.
, 1890-09-04
The National Banks.

WASHINGTON, Sept. "A bill intro
duced by Senator Coke to-day provides
that hereafter no national bank shall
issue circulating notes. Authority is
given ma tional banks to loan money on
real estate
, 1890-09-04
WESTERN INTERESTS.
THE Colville and Puyallup
Indian Reservations.
WASHINGTON is FORTUNATE
Representative Butterworth Will
Open the Spokane Exposition
Various interests.

WAsHtNoroN, Aug. 2S.-Senators Allen
and Squire and Representative Wilson,
ot Washington. went together to the
interior department to-day, and had a
consultation with Secretary Noble
on the appointment OF com =
missioners to negotiate with the
Indians on the ColvilIe and Puyallup
Ssservations. The secretary said he was
inclined to favor the appointment of
men from Washington, although he
was not sure that this would
meet the IDEAS of the president.
The Washington delegation favors
the appointment of one man on each
commission from their own state. The
law allows thus. The positions are of
great responsibility and trust. The
compensation is $40 a day. 1t is under
stood that the names of two we'll
known Washington citizens were sub
mitted to the secretary, but all con
cerned declined to make them public
until after conference with the presi-
dent.
, 1890-09-04
LOST HIS BEARINGS.
Why Admiral Brswn Put In at
Yaquina Bay, Or.

PoRr TOWNSEND, Wash, Sept. a.
When Admiral Brown put into Yaquina
bay week ago last Thursday 1t was
understood that he did so for the pur-
pose OF fling dispatches TO the navy
department. 1t now leoks out that tho
reason of the stop Off the Oregon coast
was that the officers on board the
Charleston had lost their bearings They
did no. discover until too late where
they we're. Admiral Brown and Cap
tain Remey both mistook Yaquiua har-
Dor for the entrance to the Straits OF
Euca.
, 1890-09-04
hE HAD HIS REVENGE.
A Cold BIooaed Murder Near Clay
ten, Cal.

ten, Cal.
MARTINEZ. CAL, Sept. 2.-Last night
about Z o'clock q cold blooded murder
occurred near Clayton, in the foothills
of Mount Diablo. John Burke and
William Martindale, two citizens of that
locality, engaged in a drunken row sun
day. Last night Martindale, bent on
having revenge, repaired to the house of
Burke with a shotgun, where he found
him drunk and fast asleep. He (Mar-
tindale) placed the gun to Burke's eye
and fired. blowing his brains out. Mar
tindale was brought here. Burke was a
single man, aged 40. Martindale is 90
years old and has IA wife.
, 1890-09-04
Shot Mt the Governor General.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. AT
Novgorod to-day young man named
ViadimiroH shot at Governor General
Baranoti. The bullet went wide of its
mark, however, and the man was handed
over to the police.
, 1890-09-04

wAsuINGroS, Aug. 2s.-The conferrees
ON the land grant forfeiture bill have
agreed upon a compromise measure. 1t
is the house bill, with mod diflcations pro-
viding Tor the general forfeiture of un-
earned grants the principal features OF
which have been given heretofore.
, 1890-09-04
SIX VICTIMS.
Further Particulars OF tho Drowning
at San Diego.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Sept later infor-
nation regarding the capsizing of the
yacht Petrol shows that there were six
persons in the yacht, all Of whom I'M
doubtedly were drowned. The occu-
pants were Captain and Mrs. Hays, Miss
Wallace, daughter OF the Presby terrain
minister of this city, and lady and
two children whose names are unknown.
No bodies have been recovered, and il il
believed that all have been carried out to
sea by the tide.
, 1890-09-04
Expelled From Jerusalem.

PARIS, Sept. The Turkish soldiers
at Jerusalem have expelled the Fran
cisan Fathers from the city. The French
consul protested against their expulsion,
but without avail.
, 1890-09-04

WAsnIsdroN, Aug. 30.-Tho president
has signed the meat inspection bill, the
agricultural college bill, the sundry civil
appropriation bill, and the act providing
for an additional clerical force to carry
into effect the dependent pension bill.
, 1890-09-04

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.--Tho assistant
secretary of the treasury to-day issued a
circular for the redemption of s20. 900 600
additional Az per cent bonds under the
same terms Of the circular of August q.
This offer will remain open until
September TO-
, 1890-09-04
A stage Robbery.

SUsANvILLE. CAL, Sept. 2.-Lnst night
the SusanviIle stage was stopped near
Milford, five miles from here, and the
Wells, Fargo Il Co.'S box taken by a
highwayman. The value Is unknown.
, 1890-09-04

WAsnIHGToN, Aug. 29.-The acting
secretary Of war has directed the aban'
donment of the military reservation at
Hot Springs, Ark, as a military reserya-
ton, and its transfer to the interior de-
partmcnt for disposition under the law.
, 1890-09-04

The census office to-day issued bull
letn showing the financial condition OF
the United States by counties. The
Middle states, Illinois and Missouri, lead
in the reduction of bonded debts of the
counties, while the states that lead in
the percentage of increase are Wyom-
ing. Washington, Montana, the Dakotas
and Minnesota. The figures are differ
ent than the financial statement sent out
some days ago in that they are compiled
from the showing made by counties.
The bulletin shows the following:
Washington-Bonded debt, $45i, 600
floating debt. $7lo,637; sinking fund
5000; cash, $42,927; net debt, SLIPS,
ilO, an increase in ten years of 1921, 326.
Northumberland debt, $1,7lS,si8;
hoating debt, $2ls, 1886; sinking fund,
t233Oi; cash and other available re-
sources, 1854, 1887; net dobt, $i,729, 500
increase in ten years, $1,O69,sls
Oregon--Bonded debt, $4,000; float
Ing debt, $767.01l; sinking fund, 20, 7ls;
cash, $2Ol, 26o; net debt, $572, 728; in
crease in ten years, $l6O,27l.
, 1890-09-04

LONDON. Sept. 1.-The largest sailing
vessel aioat was launched to-day at
Glasgow. She Is IA five masted ship OF
$3.50 tons burden, intended for the
nitrate trade,
, 1890-09-04
TREASURY STATEMENT.
Reduction in the Public Debt During
the Month OF August.

WASHINGTON, Sept l.-Treasury state
ment:
Aggregate OF interest bearing
debt exclusive of United States
bonds issued to the Pacific
railroads...,.,... ........ Zoe. $50, ,97S, ,020
Debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity ...".-..... 1,777,2i5
Aggregate OF debt bearing no in
terest including the National
bank funds deposited in the
treasury under the act of July
ii, lSsb-
Aggregate OF certificates. offset
by cash In treasury........ ..... 47S,65O, $40
Aggregate of debt, including
certificates and notes, August
81. Is90..........-.... ..... 49,. i57Oii3,4 ,49i
Total cash In treasury, G94557 ,4is
81. isgo.... ). ,...,,'...-. s75,5se. .o4o
Debt less cash in treasury July
81, 1890 ...... .......... SIC, $50, ii3
Net decrease during the month. S33.073
, 1890-09-04
THE PRESIDENT DECLINES.
He Can Not Attend the Opening OF
the spokane ExpOsitIon,

WAsHrsGroH, Aug. Representa-
tive Wilson, of Washington, to-day
called on the president and extended to
him an invitation to attend the opening
OF the Northwestern exposition. which
opens In Spokane Falls on October 1.
The president thanked Mr.. Wilson very
cordially, but said 1t would probably be
impossible for him to accept. The pres
ident said he would be pleased to send a
formal Acknowledgment of the invitation
TO the directors of the exposition.
, 1890-09-04

wAsnrseroN, Sept. 1.-The president
this afternoon approved the joint reso-
luton to make an appropriation for the
relief of the destitute In Oklohoma.
, 1890-09-04

The senators from Washington,
Oregon and Montana do not, as n rule,
have much sympathy in the resolution
which Senator Edmunds introd uced
yesterday for recess from Septem Der
Is to November 1. They are too far
from home for such q short recess, and
they are as anxious as anyone to ac-
copplish all the work which is expected.
The long trip from home and quick re-
turn is not a favorable onsideration.
, 1890-09-04
FRENCH WORKS OF Art.
The Duties Not Reisted to tho Ex-
clusion Of American Pork.

clusiOn of American Pork.
WAsHISGroN, Aug. 29.--The para
graph in lie Paris, to the effect that the
government of the United States would
remove the duty on works OF French
art, and that the French government
would remove the prohibition against
American pork. as the result of negotia-
tions, was shown the members of the
senate finance committee. Mr.. Aldrich
said he knew nothing about any negotia-
tions. Mr.. Sherman said; "Of course.
the members Of the finance committee
know nothing about any negotiations
, 1890-09-04

The land office has practically set tied
upon the allowances for the surveys OF
public lands to be made "a the new
states. The whole amount appropriated
for this was $425, 600, which is more than
twice the amount originally appro-
priated. OF this Washington gets 800,
600, the largest amount going there be-
cause of the difficulty in doing the work,
and the consequent higher rate per
mile. Montana comes next with $40 -
600. Each of the Dakotas get $40 900,
and Idaho and Wyoming $50, 600 each.
In addition to the above amount, the
surveyor general in South Dakota will
have charge of the surveying in the
SiouA reservation, for which there is
an especial appropriation of slO0 900.
With the amounts TO be thus expended
in south Dakota, Washington and Mon
tana, the department believes that the
appropriation of $4,000 for tho exami-
nation of the surveys will not be enough
to keep up with the field work. In view
OF the loud calls for surveys which are
coming from those states, the surveyors
will be told to go on with the work as
fast as they can with the money on
hand, and deficiency bill will be trusted
to provide compensation for the exam
liners.
, 1890-09-04
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RIVERS AND HARBORs.


WASHINGTON, Sept L-After long and
steady work the conferrees on the river
and harbor bill have reached an agree
ment aud signed their report. The
changes made in the bill by the senate
were generally agreed to, but In numer-
ous cases the appropriations are reduced.
As the bill passed the house it appro-
priated SIC. 9is, 600; as 1t passed the SEN
, 1890-09-04

Prince Russell Harrison came to
Washington this morning and was at
the capitol most OF the day. He wants
to tnkr hand in politics himself. In
company with General Clarkson, he
called upon Representative Carter, OF
Montana, in the house and the three
had long consultation. Among other
things they discussed was the political
situation in Montana and Washington
General Clarkson, who has re-
Gently been there, giving his
ideas us to the situation
in the latter state. They talked over at
some length the move which the demo-
cratic committee is trying to make in
Montana, and Mr.. Carter gave Mr.. Har-
rison such pointers on tho campaign as
he had from his position as secretary of
the congressional committee. Local
affairs in Montana were discussed at
some length. but the Helena postofiice
fight was no nearer settled when the
presidents son went away than 1t was
before.
, 1890-09-04

THE ELECTION BILL.
Moutsna Senators In Favor Of Its
Passage.
Especial service OF the REVIEWS Washington
Press Btiraau1

lopeCihi seTN1Ce OF tNe REVIEW W washington
Press Bureau,l
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2. - Senators
Sanders and Power, of Montana, took a
day off yesterday, and went to New
York. The purpose of their visit is the
object of some guess work. 1t is said to
have been simply for business ana Of no
significance. They made short stay,
and were in their seats to-day. While
they were in New York they expressed
themselves in favor of the election bill.
Mr.. Power said. "The election bill
ought to be passed. 1t Is an outrage
that II can not be passed, but there are
republicans in sufficient number who
oppose any change in the rules, so that
/; is impossible to pass both the tariff
and the election bills. | know how much
the business of the country depends
upon and requires the completion of the
tariff bill. and prefer to let the election
bill wait rather than endanger the
tariff bill"
Senator Sanders Is emphatically In
favor of forcing the election bill through
at this session. at is oowardly not to
pass it," he said, 'when we allow q mis-
cradle minority to rob us OF votes in such
numbers that they make us appear in
the minority, and when they accompany
it with terrorism and brutal threats,
taunts and gibes. We deserve to be
robbed, IT, having the power, and With
almighty Justice on our side, we do not
right the wrong. do not believe that
there is a single republican member oi
the United States SENATE who would dare
to vote against the bill. They dare vote
against the changing of the rules, how
ever, and that Is the stumbling block.
As long as the rules are unchanged they
can block the bill"
, 1890-09-04
Prince RASseIl's Paper.

1t is reported that Russell Harrison
has engaged J. A. McNight, of New
York, AS editor of his paper in Helena.
MIR. McSight was once a United States
consul, and has a reputation as novel
the New York Press.
, 1890-09-04

There is likely to be some sharp rivalry
between the cities In Washington, Oregon
and California in the selection of site
for the ordnance mandatory, which is
to be selected by commission soon to
be selected. The cities on Puget sound
have been heard from only in the way
of individual communications. This
morning, In pursuance OF a dispatch re-
ceived from the president of the cham
ber of commerce. and also letters from
leading citizens of Portland, Senator
Mitchell presented certain memorials
aud papers, together with strong argu.
ment, to the secretary of war. showing
reasons why the city of Portland and vi
cinity, including oswego, should have a
careful consideration by the board The
board is to bo named by the secretary OF
war,
, 1890-09-04

The conference report on the river ana
harbor bill will recommend an agree
ment to all the principal amend ments
which increase the appropriations for
survey work in Washington, Montana,
Minnesota and the Dakotas. The needs
ofth newer portion of the country will
be recognized more than has hitherto
been the case.
, 1890-09-04

The star tonight says: One of the
disappointed men at the capitol to-day
was Senator Sanders, of Montana.
While all the strife was going on In the
house yesterday he was sitting In his
place in the senate. Colonel Sanders
has u fondness for pugiism; that is, he
likes to look on, and he keenly regrets
the time wasted in the senate when he
might have been at the other end of
the capitol. II ought to have been
there" ssid he in regretfu!
tones to Star reporter. Naturally, |
am interested in Mr.. Wilson. We arc
near neighbors when we are at home,
and want to SEQ how he conducts
himself in an encounter with "a Jersey
an. 1 did see one of the Wilson
family spar once. His front name was
Tug, and l travelled all the way from
Helena to New York for the sole purpose
of seeing John l.. Sullivan kill him."
, 1890-09-04

Yellowstone park. One of these was
from II. w. Stephenson, Of Livingston,
Mont, who took a different ground from
most of those who have given their ex
periences. He says his party was given
good accommodations, and that the
transportation was all that could be
asked. The secretary has been giving
the subject a good deal of attention ol
late, and has about decided to direct one
of the special agents Of the department
to 60 to the park and investigate.
Tho Body OF . Wsiia walia Man.
The dead body of an unknown mar
wearing q soldiers uniform was found
In an obscure corner of South Wash
ington yesterday. Some papers found
on his person indicate that his home
was in Walla Walla, Wash. The man
was about five feet six inohesin height.
and wore reddish brown beard. A
wreath and dancing girl were tattooed
ON his left arm. An autopsy revealed
the fact that death was caused by con
sumption.
Astonishcd at Our cities.
United States Railroad Commission
Taylor returned to-day from visit to
the leading cities In Washington and
Oregon. He thinks the growth oi
Washington cities ls marvellous.
, 1890-09-04

make study of the country from ST.
Paul to the coast.
, 1890-09-04

Special Agent Wood of the census
office telegraphed to-day that he ex-
pected to complete the recount of Hcle-
ma in three days, beginning on Monday.
, 1890-09-04

The president has decided not to ap-
point residents OF states in which Indian
reservations lie on the commissions to
treat with indians for the cession of
their lands 10 the government. This APP
plies to the Puyallup and Colville COM
miss ions,