The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-12


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Capital Notes.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Mar. 11.-lSpccial.
secretary Blaines reciprocity has struck
snag that may wreck the political fortunes of
the Premier In Brazil there is a strong and
aggressive opposition TO the new treaty. The
State Department officials inspired and direct
directed by Secretary Blaine, ascribe the hos
tilty in Brazil to the treaty TO English and
German merchants and their fear Of Amer-
can competition in trade. But parties
well informed as TO the condition
Of trade in Brazil and the proba-
bilites of the effect Of reciprocity with
that country as expressed long ago. confirm
the opinion 50 iorcibly onunclated 10y eX-
President Cleveland that the Blaine system of
reciprocity Is more of a delusion than any
thing else The Brazilian minister here
frankly confesses that he IS in doubt as 10 the
efficacy OF the treaty He says tonight that
hc would not be surprised at any moment 10
receive his recall because of the dissatisfaction
of his COutTymen at the treaty he has
negotiated. He went further and said that
he was preparing for his recall. This shows
that ne is cognizant Of a very forcble demon
stration of public opinion IN Brazil against
the treaty.
NTGRoEs DOWN on CONGRESS.
Tho negroes Of Washington are uniting in
a chorus of condemnation of the late Congress.
Several years ago the National Government
took the militia of the District OF Columbia
under its protecting wing and made 1t part
of the National Guard The Govern
ment. through Congress. made annual APP
propriatiOns for the National Guard and
supplied it with arms, equipments and
means for an annual encampment. But there
was one sore spot upon tins grand military
display There was "a negro corps of the
National Guard which regularly insisted
upon all It's rights and privileges This
corps consisted of two battahOns. composed
of the blackest negroes ID the district,
most Of whom only joined the Ma
O0al Guard because II gave them an
opportunity 10 thrust themselves Extensively
upon the whites ON every occasion of a ia
t0nal holiday or general parade these negroes
impudcntly demanded prominent assignment
in the line. and asserted their rights. The
negro battalOns were dumbfounded to-day at
General OTdway, the officer command
ing the National Guard, dlsbanding
the col0red battalions The reason
assigned in the order was that Congress, AT
the recent session. reduced the annual appro-
priation for the National Guard from S3j. 600
to $22 900. and that the reduction necessarily
entails a curtailment Of the force. As the
general commanding Is vested with discre-
ton as to what part of the force
shall be dishanded, he names the negro bat
talons, thus eliminating the troublesome
element from the cOrps The negro militia
mon. especially the officers who have sported
their uniforms at Government expense. are
loud In their expressions ofindlgnatlOn. I.ey
say that the Republican Congress was trckcd
into cutting down the National Guard But
the result will be greater efficiency, as II Is
plain that 10 more negroes can get INTO
the r1fqrd Tuffl fDrrreg. shall aftirmaflyelV
authorize their enlistment.
TREASURY OFFICIALS PEBPLExED.
The officials of the Treasury Departnentare
III regular quandary Of doubt and confusion
over the appropriation bills passed by the last
Congress These acts are all inteTspersed
with claims and Jobs of every description.
Many old claims that have been be-
fore Congress for years were, during
the last session of the recent
Congress worked into the appropriation bills
Under the Reed system there was no means Of
guarding against JObbery. Appropriation
bills were rushed through without being read
and under the guise Of amendments Jobs by
the wholesale were run IN. Leading Treasury
officials say that ID Will require at least sixty
days 10 classify all the moneyed acts and put
them in shape for intelligent Interpretation.
JUBILANT ovRB PALMER.
There is jubilation here tonight among the
Democrats at the election of General Palmer
Rs Senator from Illinois, and already the local
Democratic clubs are discussing the prob
ability of giving a grand banquet 10 Palmer
at some early day to celebrate his victory
A postOfice has been established at Idle
wild, Ashe county, ~ c., with John Y. Hat
soc as postmaster.
THE BEHRISG SEA DISPUTE.
The text Of the last letter from Lord Sails
bpry TO Sir julien Pauucefote, the British
Minister here, on Behrng sea seal troubles.
published this morning, practically accepts
arbitration, suggested by Secretary Blame IN
his last communication on the subject. and
bids fair 20 lead 70 a settlement OF that yexed
question.
Lord Salisbury accepts as proper for arb-
tratiOn all the essential parts of the SIX points
suggested by Secretary Blaine which covers
the question whether the United states has
any rights in Behrng Sea outside of the
United States commercial limits. The ques
ton Of damages due from the United States
for seizures Of British vessels will also proba-
bly be included in the arbitration.
ADMIRATION no DOUBT.
Nothing could be learned at the State De
partment to-day as TO whether Secretary
Blaine would accept the terms of arbitration
tet forth In the latest dispatch which he has
received from Lord Salisbury IN regard to the
Behring Sea trouble But that the outcome
will be arbitration no one doubts Mr.. Blame
will. il is thought epdeavor TO make some
changes IN the scheme which Lord Salisbury
has embodied but whether he Is or not sue
cessful in that Effort arbitration Will ensue
Members of Congress who were spoken to
to-day about the matter expressed gratliica-
tion at the prospect Of a peaceful solution OF
what might have been most difficult ques-
tion - handle.
LONG PAYDAY.
Through some error the compensation OF
s. 900 which should have been provided for the
superintendent of free delivery of the Postot-
ace Department, was Omi ted entirely from the
Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appro-
pnation bill The position, however, Is men
toned in the bill. and the result Will be that
the superintendent will be without salary
from the last of June till such time as the
next session of Congress can pass deficiency
bill.
CAPITAL MOTIFS.
The Yantic has been ordered 10 proceed
from Fortress Monroe along the coast To
Charleston, s. c., destroying ell derellcts en-
route. Her first anchorage Will be at Port
Royal. S c.
Rear Admiral Walker has telegrahed the
Navy Department that the next stopping
place Of the White Squadron will be at
Tampa. Fla
Acting Secretary Nettlcton to-day removed
Charles G. OKeeie inspector OF boilers fOrthe