The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-11-12

and is an absolutely perfect reproduction Of
the 300 acres OF reservation drawn TO scale.
IL is intended for exhibition at the Worlds
Fair. On the higher elevation stands the fort,
with al the buildings. including officers quar-
tiers, barracks, headquarters buildings hospital,
Quartcrmaster and COmmissary storehouses,
and stables. The rifle range and targets are also
reproduced. A very natural effect is produced
by an artistic use Of paint, the trees being made
Of painted wire. Every roadway, fence and
nook and corner Of these grounds are repro
duced, even the 10000 graves being indicated
by minute headstones with the ornamental
flower gardens in the cemetery shown by
bright-COlored patches following the real out
lines Of these floral designs. The tall Lom-
bordy poplars along the east front of the
grounds look as natural almost as tho trees
themselves, and the thousands Of other trees
arc brought out in a manner that is wonder
fully true 10 nature. The model cost quanti-
ties of skill. time. and labor.
During the absence from Washington Of
Private Secretary Halford, who is stopping at
Fort Monroe. Mr.. +. +. Tibbotts, the official
stenographer, is acting in his place, and ex-
tends courteous attention 20 the many demands
made upon his time In order TO save both the
newspaper men and himself much unnecessary
talking and bother, he has arranged window
signal in tho shape Of blOiter. blottor IN
the window means newspaper items; no blot
ter, no items Mr.. Tibbotts enjoys the distine.
ton that probably no other man can lay claim
10. Since Gen. Harrison became President no
has heard almost every speech the President
has made, for he was obliged to. Others may
leave the Executives presence but he has to
stay by him and catch every word that falls
from his lips and record it with his nimble
pencil.
The celebrated German composer, BOrscher,
has sent symphony TO the White House dedi-
Gated to President Harrison. Full orchestral
and conductors scores were sent, and the work
has been turned over to Prof Sousa, leader Of
the Marine Band. for practice, and rendition
Of the same will soon be given.
20
Interest In the Chilean imbroglio was over
Swallowed last week by the reception by the
State Department Of a dispatch from Min
lister Conger describing the serious disturb~
ances in Brazil. Those concern MS much more
nearly, for they threaten 90 affect large and
growing commerce, and little doubt is felt
that they are largely due 10 the intrignes
Of the British. who are deeply angered at the
conclusion Of ratification Of the reciprocity
treaty with the United States. and who have
been actively at work poisoning the minds Of
the Brazilian Congressman against it,
Briefly stated the history OF the troubles is
this: After the overthrow Of tho Emperor Dom
Pedro Provisional Government was formed,
and this concluded the reciprocity treaty with
us. Soon after the present regular Govern
ment was instituted, under forms prescribed
by the Constitution. In the meanwhile
/ President Fonseca, who has been continued
] IN Office by formal election, changed his
Cabinet, appointing men who were more con-
servatiye than his previous advisers had
been. The ousted Ministers Immediately en-
tered Congress and organized there an op'
position 10 the President. One Of their
principal points Of attack was the reciprocity
treaty, which they themselves had been in
strumental in negotiating and ratifying. This
was denounced as exceedingly hurtful to Brazil
and the English merchants, who were threat
encd with great loss Of trade. which would 20
10 the United States, organized a powerful
lobby, that influenced a great number Of Con
pressmen-especially the younger and more
unthinking ones To meet these assaults
President Fonseca summoned home last Sum
mer Minister MendoncA, from Washington,
brilliant speaker, who it seemed at the tim'
completely overcame the opposition by hi
statement Of the advantages which woul'
accrue 10 Brazil under the treaty. The Con
gress still insisted, however, that the PTesi
dent should have waited until IL could be con
suited before concluding the treaty. The gen
eral financial policy Of the Administration wa
also sharply attacked. Brazil, like tho Argen
tine Confederation, has gone too rapidly in tn
direction Of internal Developments, and Oh
result is n financial stringeucy, and the roduc
tion Of the value Of the paper money Of III
Republic TO about % cents on the dollar. Tn
President has attempted TO bring about re
; trenchment and economy In public Attain
, which is always an unpopular policy. Their
, is also felt 10 be too much military in the Gov
! erHment