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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
COMMISSIONER BATEs's REPORT.
A DISCUSSION OF SHAPING POLICY AND RECON-
MENDATONs FOR NEW LAWS.

A DISCUSSION OF SfWPIIN6 POllNt AMI hEOOsl
MNDATONs FOR NEW LAWS.
Washington, Dec. JONI. Bats, Commissioner OF
Navigation. has submitted his annual report to the
Secretary Of the Treasury. He gives short history
OF our shipping policy, shows the policy Of Great
Britain under which she ros, TO supremacy on the
sea- and explains why she changed then to free ship
ping. Referring TO the American marine he says
foreign trade, in six years. time the proportion A.
creased to 30 pr cent and s@ h
losses Of that war, In Ave years time We had again
about 90 per cent OF carriage in our foreign trade IN
fortunately Congress began to strip OF tse protection
carriage in the foreign trade segsn TO dcne he aS
vantage Of our heiplessness, and Congress has
legislated for good q evil lnnuehees the course has
The Commissioner considers what he calls I" the two
leading remedies advocated by Free Traders: namely,
tariff reduction and free ships" and says:
Reductions of the tariff, without exception. have
been S aS TO le bs eT H of a
trade conditions only results In Dement'S 10 our rivals
and thus read rs our carriage is confued by the fact
that since the war, under the high tariff complained
Of our 81 nGep aSy low fa @e eveT
had.
In regard to the free importation Of ships. the
Commissioner says
The essence of this remedy is the idea Of cheap
ships but its advocates teach in what its prin
cple consists. Cheapness Is n mere trade cry. Inc
economy of cheapnesS is fancltul Really, as inns
measure Is Of British suggestion, ii is the purchase OF
British built iron steel vessels ttat is meant and
advocated.
The report goes on to investigate the comparative
durability OF American and British hui vessels OF all
kinds, with the result of proving tha on almost all
points, the American shipyard excels the British In
its productions In regard to marine insurance, the
Commissioner says:
1t appears we are fast drifting into dependency
Of foreign underwriting. Syndicates or rings OF
foreign capitalists already control the business OF
covering cargoes Of our exports TO all parts OF the
world.
The Commissioner recommends the enactment Of the
bill for . marine board in the Treasury Department
compose of the heads Of Bureaus. lie says he OPP
poses Government inspection of sail vessels, main
tanning that II the free board bill be passed. II will be
uncaIed for, and do more harm than good. Nc also
recommends the passage of bill to protect seanens
WAGES from gafIlIshe-. several other measures
suggested the most important being to enlarge the
shfprOOm and increase the comfort OF Immigrants.
The Commissioner recommends the abr0gaton of tho
treay with Great Britain, which prevents the building
Of vessels the lakes. and the repeal of the
act Of 1852, authorizing the naturalization Of foreign
vessels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
LECTURES AND MEETINGS.

Free lectures the people delivered last evening
in Grammar Schools Nos 3. To- 49, 23 80. 81 81 and 49,
and in Hebrew Institute East Broadway and Jefferson
Among the speakers Professor j. X. Rees.
The association OF the Superintendent and Clerks OF the
New.YoIk Postoriee VIII hold Veting at D. m. on
Sunday at the German Masonic Temple Ffteenthst.. east
OF Thrd-ave
CIpsv Smith Is conducting highly successful mission
in the Central Methodist Episcopal Church. Scvenhave.
near Theie are services every evening en-
cept Saturdays. .
The Chelsea Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate
It's fitch anniversary Sunday An attractive list Of
services has been provided
Professor John H. Moore Pill deliver address on the
Ethics Mob Violence before the Nineteenth Century
Club In the Assembly Rooms Of Madison Square Garden
IN Tue.ds, evening" discussion wnl follow the sd.
dress m which the Rev. Dr. Heber Newton and Fred
eric X. Coudert will participate.
Tn. Goethe Society viii hUld tssecond monthly reunion
a, the Hotel Brunswick Monday evening Professor
w. +. Hewett will deliver an address On ue Lille ana
Times Of Goethe"
The regular monthly meeting OF the New.York Baptist
Union which is composed OF the officers and
Of about eighty Baptist sundaysehosls In New.
York and its vicinity held last night in the Twenty.
third Street Baptist Church The first half hour Of
meeting was spent In service Of ssng. led by Rev
Samuel Altman pastor OF Emmanuel Church. The Rev.
J. A. FrancIs pastor OF Riverside Church, made an I'D.
dress upon The SGndayschoo Teacher, Evangelist
At the close OF address all present went the basement
Of the church for the social meeting. S. H. Burr is
President OF the union.
An entertainment was given on wednesday evening nj
Scottish Rite Hall by United Council No. 1,035 American
Legion OF Hoaor After the entertainment which pleased
everybody, finished, thb time given dancing
Among who helped make the evening pass pbess-
sntly David Reed j. &. shannon Harry Eyre, j. j.
Henry, Miss Lhze Doyle. Walter Hampshire, j. V. Hogan
William Grnnel. Mks Anna Meta, Miss Jose Kline, Philip
Gotthold II. w. Hoyt, A. q. Parks Mis- May Colyer
and 5. q. Frost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
Il THIS THE DEMOCRATIC PROGRAMME?
A NEw-ENGLAND REPRESENTATIVES, REVEALS
STARTLING POSSIBILITY.

A NFw-EyGLAND REPRESENTATIVE REVEALS 4
STARTLING POSSIBILITY.
Washington, Dec. 10 (SpeciaD.-It would be a thing
without precedent for the first session OF congress
TO end before the Christmas holidays but 1t should be
remembered that this is Congress without pre-
cedent in important respects, ana moreover '''
II is one capable Of doing many unexpected aud sur
priSng things. There is at least one New England
Democratic Representative WHO will not be surprised
IL IL adjorns sine die at time. His idea OF the
programme may be outlined as follows:
The Speaker will rise and ask rs Representative
George Fred Williams, Of Massachusetts, president
whereur6n Representative George Fred Williams. OF
Massachusetts, will rise in his place and respond In the
affirmative.
The Speaker will then say The House Will be In
order Representative George Fred Williams, OF
Massachusetts, will present to the House OF Rep
resentatves such legislation as may be proper ana
necessary for the welfare Of the country
Representative George Fred Williams, OF Massa-
chusetts will then present such legislation as may be
proper and for the welfare OF the people OF
the United States and the Speaker Will say:
Representative George Fred Williams having pre-
sented such legislation is necessary and proper Tor
the welfare Of the country, the only motion now In
order Is to suspend the rules and pass the same"
The rules will be suspended and the legislation passed
and the Speaker will then ask: Has Representative
George Fred Williams, of Massachusetts, any further
business to present to the House?'
Representative George Fred Williams, of Massar
chnsetts will respond in the negative, and the Speaker
will then say 1.-The only motion now in order is that
the House adjourn sine die" and accordingly the House
will stand adjourned without day.
The New-England Democrat who is responsible for
the giving away" OF this programme is modest
statesman who does not desire TO have his name ap-
pear in print but 1t Is no secret that he Is man
who is pOpularly supposed thoroughly 10 know and
highly 10 appreciate The colossal genius and super
natural wisdom of the young Dedham law-maker
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RIcTyG DATES FOR THE COMING yEIR

The Board OF Control OF the Monmouth Park Ass0ea.
ton Coney Island Jockey Club, Brooklyn Jockey Club
and New-York Jockey Club has issued the following an
nsuncement Of racing dlt.s for 1892
Monday. May 10, to Saturday, May 25-Brooklyp
Jockey Club.
Monday May 80. to Friday. June 17-New.York Jockey
Club.
Saturday June is. to Saturday July 2-Coney Island
Jockey Club.
Monday, July. 4, to Thursday August 25-Monmouth
Park Association.
Island Jockey Club.
Monday. September IT, to Friday September ao-BrOOk
Ign Jockey Club.
SATURDAY, October I. TO Saturday. October 15-New.
York Jockey Club
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THE WEATHER REPORT
RAINY CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH.

Washington, Dec. 10-The weather continues sc'' -
fair in all districts, but the eloudress has lneTs1
the South Atlantic and Gulf states, with local s0"
Oh the coast 1t is warmer east OF the MISSISSIPPI -
in Texas. IL is colder from the Missouri Neey "ess
over the Rocky Mountain region. the temperature n"
fallen from 10 to 20 degrees in Colorado ana N g.,
Minnesota. The Indications that eloudnes , r .d
crease the southern States the Central hsssspr
lower Missouri valleys, with showers by SsturG ad
Fair weather will probably continue In New.Ets va
Middle Atlantic States until saturday morn n1
southwestefly Winds. followed W threatening "e'S"
showers on Saturday,
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TORY-TELLERs AT TIE IL.DIyE GLIB

story. TeIlers' Nights" At the Adine Club annually
attracts many OF the eeverest In New-York ths
roon No 20 Lafayette Place Last evening was no en-
eepton 10 the rule Famous writer's. scholars lawyers
newspaper men, actors aud artists listened brilliant tales
from Paul Du ohsiHu =. Hopknson smith Charles Dui.
ley Warner, T. A. Jsnvier Hamilton Gibson and Wal
Carleton. Laughter almost continuous. Frank X.
stockton presidd. end said pleasant ana
thAu about each speaker 10 Introduced him.
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FORECAST MORE IN DETAIL

For New England, fair; westerly winds; sishH' wv"
except in Rhode Island and Connecticut va.
For Eastern New.York. Eastern Pennsyl''n, ..,t
Jer ey and Delaware, fair; southwesterly WINDS s
temperature. -,
For Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina ~"
For South Carolina, occasional showers. 49,,
For Georgia showers the coast; showers SS 80
For Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, LouHssas S"S
ern Texas, light showerS . ,,o xestrs
For Tennessee fair, followed by showers IN '''
portion by day night go. md eyens
For Arkansas. showers during the afternoon anu W.
ing colder by Saturday. - -, ~.st
For Kentucky, fair slightly colder in The wes~
For Western New-York slightly colder ln' and Oho
For Western Pennsylvania, West virginia WIZ
fair. T., 49,, western psrs
Fer Lower Michigan, rtiF colder IN the nu,,,S.y.
Fof Indiana, fair; colder, with showers SA'
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THE CLAIM OF NATHANIEL MCKAY

Washington, Dc. 10 Specialize claim against
the Government which has provoked great deal
OF discussion In Congress as well as iu certain
Democratic newspapers, where II has been r0undly
denounced on account OF personal hostility TO the
claimants is that Of Nathaniel Mckay and the execu
tors of Donald Mckay who built several monitors
for the Navy during the war. bill for the re-
lief Of the claimants passed at the first session OF
the 18th Congress- and vetoed by President Cleve-
land, who, appears from his message to accompany
the Veto was mistaken TO some OF the facts In
the case. The bill vetoed by him authorized the
claimants to institute suit In the Court OF Claims
The last Congress passed similar bill, which be-
came a law, and tn, was referred TO the Court
of Claims for investigation and adjudication. The At
torney General referred the case TO the Secretary OF
the Navy for thorough investigation, and board OF
naval expert was appointed for that purpose about
year ago 1t is understood that, after many months
of patient and thorough investigation. the board has
submitted extensive report, which is now Ia IN,
custody Of the Department Of Justice. This report re-
ates to the claim for the building Of the Monitor
sQnando. and the naval experts-Naval Constructor
Hickborn and Chief Engineer Websert is understood
report balance of about 100000 found to be due TO
the claimants. Nathaniel Mckay has devoted q largo
portion OF his time during the fast twenty four years
10 obtain adjudication and settlement OF this
claim.
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<SHHkF'El0< >.
q JEWELLERS, w
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Nothing Is more appropriate az
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or ladv than some unique design In
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Attention Is called to oar stock
of pendants, brooches, earrings,
ri,,0s, fobs and tockets. They av
all high grade finish.
OPEN EVENINGS DURING DECEMBER
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Estimates for
SiO1.O71.l37

The above estimates do not include appropriations
which will be required on account of deficiencies and
miscellaneous objects, which for the current fiscal
year amounted to about $4i000.o00. The estimates
include all permanent well as annual appropna-
lions for the support OF the Government during the
next fiscal wear. The estimates for permanent annual
appropriations amounted TO 1905 for the cur.
rent year. and the total estimate for the next fiscal
year amounts to 1921 ,663, $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
WORK ON THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

Washington, Dec. 10--secretary Noble to-day sent
TO the senate the annual report OF the Maritime Canal
Company Of Nicaragua, which shows that work HIS
been prosecuted with energy during the last year. and
much progress made in the cual work OF construc-
ton. Extensive wharves and landing facilities have
oeen completed at san Juan del Norte, permanent
buildings for officers quarters. hospitals and other
necessary buildings erected for the the company
surveys have completed and plans for the Ioca-
ton and construction Of the railroad systems made. ana
The actual excavation OF the canal line for e anee
81 one mile inland,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
AFTER THE PROHIBITION CONVENTION.

Baltimore, Dec 10 SpeciaD.-The Maryland Proh
bitionists will make a big effort to the National
Convention for Baltimore or Washington. Special
committee headed by william Daniel, who the
candidate for yicePresident on the st. John ticket
will 90 TO Chicago and lay the claims of the Mary
anders before the National Committee at the meeting
on next Thursday
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THE TREASURY ESTIMATES.

AMOUNTS ASKED FOR THE SEVERAL BRANCHES
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE.
Washington, Dec. 10 Cspecial..-The regular yearly
estimates Of appropriations for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1893 issued to-day. The amounts asked
for the branches Of the public service rejecting
fractions OF dollar compared with the estimates for
the cuirent fiscal year, are as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
ODDS AND ENDS OF POLITICS,
DKNorrYcIIG o'DAIR. TIE TRAITOR.

DENoUNCIIG oDAIR, TIE TRAITOR.
A largely attended meeting OF the James IT, Blaine
Republican Club Of the XXIId Assembly District was
held last night at the "Od House at Home' fAghy
fourthst and the Fast River. II. NJ. Hills presided
and James +. Davis was secretary. Forty new men,
bers OF the club were elected. The meeting devoted
most of its attention TO the treachery OF william D.
ODair who was elected from this district last NoVem
her, and recently deserted his constituency and went
over to the Democrats. 1t was shown that at mass
meeting held In pavilion in front Of the Old House
at Home on the last Friday in october, 0'Dar In a
speech said that although he was fellow townsman
OF Roswell p Flower he declined to vote for him be-
cause Flower was a Democrat and he O'Dair, was q
stsnch Republican. Mr. o'Dair further described how
Mr. Flower used 10 address him as BLY, but he
resisted even that aurng familiarity. Mr.. ODair
then described the Democrats thieves, thugs and
robbers The meeting last night unanimously passed
the following:
Resolved That We the members Of the James g. Blaine
Club OF the XXIId Assembly District denounce the traitor
william J. ODair who, by the hard work Of Republicans OF
this district elected TO the Assembly ana VINO Is an
honorary member OF this organization.
Resolved That take action at once and withdraw his
name from roll
Resolved That should he again be candidate for an
elective Office we the members of the above club, pledge
ourselves to do all lies in power to defeat h2
request ell good honest citizens irrespective Oh party
TO ahiliate with US In this work.
Resolved That copy Of these resolutions be sent 10
the Republican County Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
A COMPLIMENT TO CLERK MCPHERSON

Washington. Dec. 10 CspeciaD.-A graceful and well
merited compliment was paid to-day to the retiring
Clerk OF tile House Of Representatives, Edward
Mcpherson, of Pennsylvania, by the tlipy or forty
employees who served directly under him In the last
and in other previous Congresses. Mr.. Mcpherson
was at the Capitol to-day. and after being invited to
he room Of nle chief clerk, Mr.. Martin. OF Kansas,
where the Office force had assembled. handsome silver
salad bowl and service were presented to him on
the bottom OF the bowl was inscription testifying
to the appreciation by the force of the retiring clerks
81 his many admirable per;onal qualities. Major
Samuel II. stmtdn OF Pennsylvania made the presen-
atSon speech, which full Of cordial feeling, and
Mr.. Mcpherson replied appropriately. speech was
slsc made by the veteran colOred Librarian of the
House, William H. Smith. who was put upon thu
House roll of employees by McPher during his first
term In fde cerksMp IN the XXXVllIth Congress.
Mr.. McPherson's administration OF rhe Clerks ofhce
has teen sngularly successful one and he retifes
with the personal good wishes of the members OF the
last Congress without regard 10 parry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

The Game for Cbrisima-.
The Game Of INNOnENCE ABROAD u iu!i o. fun !
Oenes n ~ handsome box -.
Is u NOVEL and EACiTlS1' so@ Sey~nsfe'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

THE MONEY USED IN FISH PROPAGATION.
Washington, Dec. l0.-CommissIoner OF Fish and
Fisheries Mcdonald, in his annual statement 10 Con
rress OF the expenditures for the propagation Of fish
for the last year. gives the amounts used for scientific
purposes, which aggregated $2D3. 792.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
PROGRESS ON THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY

PROGRESS ON THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.
Washington. Dec. 1O.-Generai Casey, Chief Of En-
ynees, in his annual report on the condition OF the
work on the new Congressional Library building, shows
that work has been continued on all parts OF the
building without interruption, and as rapidly as its
nature would permit The second story has been
reached and is nearly completed on all four sides.
All OF the ironwork for the interior Of the bookstacs
windows and doorfames Is ready to put in place, as
well as the heating apparatus, the steampowsS for
She buiding elevator appliances and boilers. The re-
, SHOWS That the structure is as advanced In al
its parts as was originally anticipated and that there
is now every TO expect It's entire compilation
within the period of eight years, intended by Con-
gress five years from the present time, provlded
funds are appropriated 10 the fun amount Of the annual
estimates. which are fixed for tho next wear a.
81 ,035 900 The amount appropriated since 1885 ts
$3.50 co., Of which amount 81 ,639454 has been ex-
pended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

Usefui and ornamental Christmas presents In Furniture
selling manufacturers' prices Geo. q. Flint Co.'S
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

THE RETIREMENT OF ARMY OFFICERS.
Washington, Dec. 1O.-The Acting Secretary Of War
made decision that the period Of forty years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

vice required By the law to cnttle an Army omeer
retirement on his own application, includes the period
of his service as cadet at the Military Academy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

A REPORT FROM NATIONAL BANKS DEMANDED
Washington. Dec 1O-The Controller of the Cur
ency has called TO- report OF the condition OF National
hanks at the close of business Wednesday, December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

OPPOSING A THIRD PARTY FOR FARMERS.
baltimore Dec. 10 (speciaD.-The Maryland State
Grange at its annual meeting adopted q resolution de
clarng that third party not the best means OF
securing legislative relief for the farmers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

THE ELECTION CASES TO BE ARGUED TO-DAY.
Albany, Dec. 1O.-In the Court OF Appeals to-mor-
row. the five appeals from the orders of Judge Edwards
In the four disputed election districts, regarding the
STATE Board Of Canvassers and the four appeals from
the orders of Judges Kennedy and OBrien. IN relation
to the Onondaga County Board OF Canvassers counting
the transpossd ballots for Peck for Senator and Munro
for Assemblyman are the only Sc: down for
argument These appeals will be argued In this
order: The two appeals in the Sherwood case, the
appeal in .he Duchess County case, the appeal in The
Onondaga case in regard TO the State Beard Of Can
yasses who appeal in the XvIth Senate District Gaze,
and then the two appeals In the matter OF the Onondaga
County Board of Canvassers, to be followed by
arguments on the two appeals with reference TO
the A.semblyman IN the Ist Onondaga District
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