The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-21

Gleanines.
WAsH1NGrox, D. c.. Mar. 90 Special Indian
Commissioner Morgan is again i'll trouble be-
cause Of his religious intolerance. His APP
continent was bitterly opposed because Of
his alleged bigotry and he narrowly escaped
rejection by the Senate. HIS confirmation was
opposed bv some of the influential Repubh-
cans After being confirmed Morgan seemed
to consider that he was authorized to run the
bureau according 10 his own sweet Will He
has caused the administration serious en-
barrassinent on several occasions. Now
formal charge Of having ordered the discharge
Of all Catholic teachers employed ~ the
Indian schools is made against Morgan
Fothcr Stcfany who has charge OF the
National Bureau Of Catholic Missions. has had
eovarai interviews with the President IN re-
eard 10 Commissioner Morgan's discrmna-
ron against Catholics. Not long ago
Sfofany received information from Cath-
ohcs at the various Indian agencies
that they were being ostraciscd. and
actually crowded out. On h. hrst yisii
Father Stefany charged that Morgan had
issued an order 10 Indian agents 10 remove all
CathOho.tcachcre IN Indian schools and sup
Ilaut them as rapidly as possible with IrOics-
iauts The President asked whore any Catho-
iic teachers had been removed ana Wa7 IN
I
them at Green Bay, WIS. lie immediately
telegraphed 10 the agent at Greenbay asking
what authority he had for removing
the teachers. lie replied that NE
had simply carried ont the lnstruc-
tons of Commissioner Morgan. Ihe comniH-
soner is now out West delivering lectures
The President sent him telegram explaining
fire charges made against BIN, and calling for
an exclamation. He assured Father Steilauy
that he would not permit any discriminatioh
r4.Ift
would correct any wrong that had been done
Hate rH1NrEEs' VICTORY.
The Knights of Iaborand the plate printers
lav. won another victory against the steam
frnfiur machines formerly employed IN the
Eur.au of Engraving and Printing. These
machines do very rapid work. hut lt IS not up
t.tlr neL standard # handwork. However,
Dr. is good enough for stamps. About TWO
wears ago. after hard fight, the steam ma
chimes were abolished. Latteriy. since the
demand fur revenue stamps -" ll
exceeded the supply, it was suggested that
the steam machines be again employed ln
order % meet this demand, a- u Woe admitted
g. Doe impossible 90 turn out stamps enough
by haulWork But the proposition encoun-
tered thc bitter opposition Of plate printers
and u has h.,u abandoned. just as fast as
room can Doe provided for hand machines,
they VIII bo put 20 work turning out stamps.
CAPITOL MOTHS.
The Navy Department to-day received
dispatch stating that the wrecked ship
Galena was being lighfcrCt. and tIht tEr
weather VIZ, favorable for floating both the
Gaiena and the tug Nina
NO GOLD BARS FOR coIS.
Actnc-Secrctary Nctlcton today directed
tho A,sav Office at New York % decline o.
furnish gold bars for gold coin.
I'm speaking of the matter thl. afternoon.
Acting Secretary NoftlctOn SAYS must not De
understood that this was 90 De- the casi-lron
policy of thc treasury Department. Circum-
stances might occur to cause change, Int tor
tue present 80 least heeawn0 reason to change
the policy Of refusing 10 supply gold bars for
gold com.
THE TRASTISG PRIVILEGE.
The Postmaster General to-day issued in-
structiOus 90 pOsfmtstcr- and other employees
constituting the act OF March 3, 1891, cNtend-
ing the iranhus privilege The circular
SAYS the privilege appie a. members
aud mcmhers-eect OF the House and
includes delegates Of the Territories.
but Lot 10 those whose terms have cr-
p.rcd: letter, ou Government business from
one Governtment 90 another when OH ALLY
addressed and coming within the limits OF fhe
Lr4t-class list.
THE NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
Under authority of a section of the Naval
Appropration bin the Bureau Of Nay.-a. n
of the Navy Department has begun tho
preparation of plans for tine rc-cstabhshmcht
If the Naval War College Ih" preparations
are being advanced rapidly. and within q few
months the college VIII probably De IN opera
ton. The Appropriation bill provided for the
construction of new buildings, and the Navy
Department intends 90 erect suitable lecture
rooms and % purchase al necessary apar-
atus.
site of the college. and this selection is con-
sidered particularly adyanta-,0rs, because
the condition of tho sea VIII allow practical
demonstrations 90 Dee made OF the naval war
ure theories.
THE TxTRADIT1oN TRrATY.
The extrad'tion treatywth Colombia. which
has just been made public by proclamation,
WIS ratified bv the Senate two years ago. The
extraditable of rSes ares murdero OF attempted
murder. couutcrfeitnE, forgery. embezzle-
meut robbery, burglary, perjury or sunorna-
tOn q Jury. rape. arson. piracy. murder ON
,lo high sea and malicious destruction OF rail-
ways. bridges. vessels. public buildings or
other edhces when the act endaneers human
life.
CAPITAL MOTIFS.
Assistant Secretary Nettleton has informed
the United States Consul al luut~tail, ting
luud. that certain tiles manufactured az
Tunstal England, 70 be admitted IN, lhi9
country must in addition % bearing the hun
name have marked Oh each and every one the
lame of the country of their origin.
The Treasury Department has decided ta1t
the law does not permit the transfer ~ WINE
IN "a bonded warehouse from the importer %
purchaser. Merchandise must Dee either
withdrawn for consumption by am importer
or lcft I'M "a warehou-e und'r his bond until
tho purchaser IS prepared y furnish the funds
for the payment Of be- duties and charges.
The Treasury Department has decided that
after April lst next the law permits the tree
entry of inolasscs into the United states from
al countries whatsoever.
United States Treasurer Huston ha@ gone %
Fortress Monroe for few days stay. Ia,
health is poor.
The following pensions have been granted
to Virginia. james Madlcan, Samuel Fleming,
Henry Tarbet. George Ackss Richard Bell,
Robert Scott. William Stnson, William Chr
TN. William b. Soumeullian, Malls WELSH,
John Stafford, Cornelius Sherden.
ia Virginia The following pesima.t tiers have
been appointed T.. NJ. Drden. Bcamou's,
NausenOnd county vice ;. NJ. ApplewM'e,
resigned. Fannie Austin Bunker Hll Bed
ford county. vice A. G. Wei. resigned; J. =,
swank Edno. Rockingham county, vice W.
/ Swank, resigned.
blanket Mortgage for tho Union Pacific.
NYw YoaX, Mar 20 Tho report TINT the
onion Pacific management was arranging for
blanket mortgage and a consolidation OF the
bonds Of branch lines was an absorbing topic
Of discussiOu.on Wall street to-day.
United Press reporter asked sidney ~