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The National tribune., 1892-06-23
ARMY AND NAVY.

The case of Commander Frederick r. Smith,
u. g. Navy, is now before the President, and
he is expected to settle this question, which
has vexed the Navy for several years. In short
time. Commander Smith heads the list Of
Commanders of the Navy, and has been on
waiting orders" duty since Oct. 10, 1884.
He was recently examined for promotion, and
the board by whom the examination was con-
Quoted reported that he was morally unfit for
promotion. The most persistent efforts have
been mado by the Commanders friends to have
this report Of the Examining Board set aside
and the case considered by another board, but
secretary Tracy has resisted these appeals, and
The National tribune., 1892-06-23
THE MILITARY ACADEMY,

The Committee on Military Affairs of the
House has under consideration plan to in
crease the number of Cadets at the Military
Academy at West Point, by authorizing the
President to appoint 10 Cadets each year from
at-large, instead Of 10 each four years as is now
the Law. This would merely be a return to the
old practice, and would, it is believed, be a
moro judicious action than the proposal to
give each Senator the appointment of a Cadet,
or other plans which have been suggested, by
which more than 1O0 Cadets would be appoint
ed to the Academy.
1t seems that there are not now enough va
csncies among the Second Lieuteuants of the
line for the class which has just graduated
from the Academy, yet not only have these to
be provided for. but there are the five non
commissioned officers who have passed their
examinations and are low at Fort Monroe
awaiting the final tests, which, if passed Sue
cessfully, will antitls them to promotion TO the
grade Of Second Lieutenant. With the cas-
ualties which are constantly occurring from
retirements, deaths, etc, places for all will be
found by Fall; bat another class will be near.
ing graduation at West Point also.
One Of the grounds for urging the increase In
the Cadet force is that there are aecommoda-
tons at West Point for a larger number of
pupils and the same staff of instructors could
teach much larger classes than they now do.
While this is true the other annual expenses
OF the Cadets, which are much heavier than
those of lodging and instruction, would be
prOportionately increased, and as there are
already graduates enough TO fill the vacancies
in the Army, no good reason is seen why the
supply should be increased. II more Cadets
are supplied, it would have tendency to do
away with promotions from the ranks, for with
an excess of graduates the tendency would be
to select as few enlisted men for promotion as
possible. The graduates, by law, have the first
chance at vacancies, and it might be thought
hardly worth while to excite hopes In nom
commissioned officers that could not possibly
be filled. At the same time everybody knows
that it is for the good of the service to have
the recruit feel that by good conduct and hard
study, promotion is within his reach. 1t would
be very poor move to take this incentive
away. Then, again, there will be an increase
from the new Congressional Districts, which
will be- all the increase that can possibly be
needed. There is really no good reason for in
creasing the number of Cadets at West Point.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23
TRANSFER OF The REVENUE MARINE
SERVICE,


Tho House Committee on Naval Affairs last
week ordered favorable report on n bill pre-
pared by the committee, which provides for the
transfer of the Revenue Marine Service from
the Treasury to the Navy Department, and
recommended that the House pass the BILL
Those who opposed the measure in committee
assert that it will be defeated when a vote is
taken on it in the House, but as favorable re-
ports have been made by the Naval Com mittees
Of both the Senate and House, after prolonged
discussion by its friends and opponents, it IS
very likely to be passed by the House when it
comes up.
Secretary OF the Treasury Foster and other
Treasury officials, as well as Naval officers
generally. have argued against the measure
before both the Committees, but with the ex-
ception of a minority report from the Senate
Committee on Naval Affairs, which was signed
by Senators Cameron, Mcpherson and Gibson,
which was based upon what appeared to the
minority to be reasons of public policy and
with the further exception of Senator Sher-
mans speeches on the floor of the Senate, when
the bill was before that body, it has so far en-
countered little effective opposition. Both the
Senate and House Naval Committees have
given the opponents of the transfer many
hearings, and while certain of its features are
regarded as somewhat defective. the bill as a
whole. and as recommended by Secretary of
the Navy Tracy, is believed to be good
measure.
According to the provisions of the bill all
officers, enlisted men and vessels belonging to
the Revenue Marine Service are to be trans
ferred to and be under the laws and regulations
governing the Navy, the officers, subject to
certain restrictions relating to rank and COM
mand and examinations before promotion, be-
Ing placed on the same footing as officers in
the same grade in the Navy, aud receiving the
same pay and emoluments as Naval officers.
The bill further provides that the Secretary
of the Navy, upon requisition OF the Secretary
of the Treasury, shall assign suitable vessels.
with the proper complement of officers and
men, to perform the duty now done by the
Revenue Marine in such places as the Secre-
tary of the Treasury may deem necessary; and
the duties of such vessels, officers and men, in
relation to the protection of the revenue shall
be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury,
and their operations and movements shall be
controlled and directed by him as the Revenue
Marine Service has heretofore been, the officers
80 assigned being deemed officers Of the Gus
toms during such assignment, and having the
power aud authority now vested in officers Of
the Revenue Marine Service
The National tribune., 1892-06-23
A Manifesto from the Royalists.

The Royalist members OF the Chamber Of
Deputies, in Paris have issued q manifesto in
reply to the Pope's encyclical, which declares
that French ROyalists, while respecting the
decision of the Pope in spiritual matters, claim
for Frsnchmen the right of preserving their
political preferences. The form OF Govern
meat is question that should be decided by
Frenehmsu alone. Tho Papaey has recognized
ali previous forms of Governments in France.
but it has never called upon the sdherents OF
preceding regimes to forget their fidelity or
renouuce their hopes"
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

submitted the case to the President, with the
report OF the Examining Board. which he ap-
proved. Commander Smith would have been
dismissed had the President acted in aceordance
with the report of the Examining Board, bus
Gen. Harrison concluded to exercise his pre-
rogative and he had Commander Smith placed
the Retired List On half pay. There is a
great deal Of interest felt ia this case, because
of the number Of promotions affected by IL.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23
MR.. LACEY RESIGNS.

On June 0 Hon. Edward s. Lacey Comp
troiler OF the Currency handed his resignation
to the Secretary of the Treasury for trans-
initial TO the President, to take effect June 30.
In bis letter to the President Comptroller
Lacey SAYS that considerations of great i'm
portance 10 him personally make it necessary
that he should retire from the official position
no now holds by the Presidents appointment,
and lie therefore tenders his resignation. Mr.
Lacey closes By saying that he entertains a
high appreciation of the many courtesies ex-
tended 70 him during his official term, and he
very reluctantly sewers these relations which
have been so uniformly agreeable.
In o letter to Secretary Foster Comptroller
Lacey says: In taking this step. which neees-
sarIly leads to n severance of our official re-
lAtions, l cannot refrain from giviRg en- preston
TO my deep sense Of appreciation Of the per-
sonal courtesies and official support which you
have extended to me. | beg 10 assure you that
shall ever bear in grateful remembrance the
many friendly acts for which I am so greatly
your debtor. hope you may live long TO en-
Joy health. prosperity, and the honor which
justly attaches TO a conspicuously successful
discharge of the duties of the great Office
which you now hold"
In reply to this letter Of the Comptroller
Secretary Foster says: 81 greatly regret to
part with an officer Of the Government whose
zeal, integrity, and industry have had such
marked expression as yours. You have been
subjected to severe tests, and attempts have
been made to tsrnish your coed name. The
calcium lights Of investigation were turned
upon your record criticism was dsarmed, your
good name was preserved. In parting is
affords me pleasure to express my full conf
deuce in you, and / trust that your new VEN
tare Will rebound to your comfort and profit"
The National tribune., 1892-06-23
CHIT OF THE CORRIDORS.

The House Worlds Fair Committee have at
lest agreed upon a bill which provides for Gov
eminent aid in defraying the cost of complet-
ing the work of preparation for opening the
Worlds Fair at Chicago, aud making appro-
priatieRs for sundry other objects at the Fair.
Tt is proposed that the Government shall aid
in the cost OF completing the work by author
izing the recoinage from uncurrent subsidiary
coin nov in the Treasury of 100000 silver
balfdollars 10 lie known as the Columbian
balfdolar, struck In commemoration OF the
Worlds Columbian Exposition. When so re-
coined The halfdollars are TO be paid out by
the Secretary Of the Treasury upon vouchers
properly certified by the Exposition authori-
ties. The sum Of 100000 is also appropriated
TO reimburse the Treasury for loss On the re-
coinage. The Exposition authorities are re-
quired to agree to pay TO the Government a
share Of the total net receipts proportionste to
;ts subscription to the enterprise The bill
also appropriates for $1,000 bronze medals COM
memoratiye Of the Exposition, and 10000 vel
lum impressions for diplomas both medals and
diplomas 10 be awarded to exhibitors for
which purpose $4,000 is appropriated. The
appropriation for the expenses of the Worlds
lair Commissioners, the Board Of Lady Man
ayers, the admission of foreign goods, and the
Government Exhibit is increased SAL, 500.
s*s
Congressman William s. Holman, Of the
Fourth Indiana District (the great objector)
was congratulated on Thursday, June I6, by
his many friends in Congress upon the 5oth an
niversary Of happy welded life When Judge
Holman reached the room OF the Committee on
Appropriations in the morning he found his
desk, the window lodges, and every available
space in the room filed with fragrant flowers
the gift Of personal friends. Fifty years ago
Judge Holman was married to Miss Abigail
Knapp, at Aurora, Ind. The two young people
tthe Judge being IS and his wife II years old
began life in the good old-fashioned way at the
homestead which has been their happy home
ever since. Alter the session of the House. the
parlors of the Hamilton House, where the
Jadge and bis wife live while in Washington.
were the scene Of an informal reception. Friends
from official and private life called to offer
their congratulations, many of them with ap-
propriate tokens of their regard and esteem. A
beautiful punch bowl of solid silver, gold-lined
was presented by the colleagues of Judge Kol-
man in Congress. The surface Of the bowl is
eSabcssed in striking designs, while the follow
ing inscription was engraved on the bowl:
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

the adjournment taking place on Thursday.
Juno 16. Before adjourning the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing year: Jere-
mah Sheehan was reelected President; Daniel
G. Finnerty, Of Boston. Vice-President; Mr.
German, Recording Secretary Thomas ]. Tate,
Financial Secretary, and w. E. Goodman,
Treasurer. Besides these officers Vice Presi-
dent was elected from each State represented
at tho Convention. A committee was appointed
to organize Worlds Fair exhibit. Indian
apolis Ind, was selected as the place for hold
ing the next Convention. The delegates to the
Convention took in all the sights in and around
Washington, including q visit TO Ut. Vernon.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

MASTER PLUMBERS ASSOCIATION,
The annual Convention Of the Master
Plumbers Association Of the United States wss
In session in Washington during the past week,
The National tribune., 1892-06-23
POLITICAL NOTES,

Hon. Jerry Simpson, of the Seventh Kansas
District, was renominated for Congress by the
Peoples Party Convention at Wichita, on
Tuesday, June Ia. The Democrats of the
Seventh District served notice on Representa-
tive Simpson, that unless the Peoples Party
of the State nominated some Democrats on their
State ticket, they will nominate q candidate for
Congress in.opposition 10 the Republican and
Peoples Party nominees. This caused the
Hon. Jerry to join the fusion boomers, and he
is lsboring with his party friends to secure
places on the Peoples Party State ticket for
few Democrats.
Gov. McKinley's mother was pleased st
President Hsrrison's denomination, although
she takes great pride in her sons advancement
But she did not want to see the Major noni-
mated for the Presidency this year. Four
years hence, she thinks. he can receive that
honor without making enemies; and she
hopes to live long enough 70 see him elected
and inaugurated.
Hon. a. L. Louoks, of Huron, 8. D., Vice
President of the National Farmers Alliance. is
on his way to Washington to take charge Of
the affairs of that organization, the death OF
Hon. L. L. Polk having rendered the oface Of
President of the Alliance vacant. Upon his
arrival Mr.. Loucks will Immediately taks
charge of affairs. He is said to be a man Of
good executive ability.
Marshal Ransdell, of the District Of Column
bia who is close friend of President Harri-
son, being an old army comrade, was In In
diauspolis last week, and in an interview said
that the stories about the Presidents opposi-
ton to the nomination to Gov. Chase in In
diana, for the Governorship, were entirely
without foundation. The Marshal said the
President had expressed no choice in the mat
ter, and has only the kindest feeling for Gov.
Chase and the other candidates. The Presi-
dent feels assured that the Republican State
mil ab~a yxis Ia md ha xvfti
in no way interfere in the contest
The newly elected Republican National Com.
mttee has been called to meet in Washington
June 27, to organize. 1t is said that before
that time Whitelaw Reid, the nominee for Vice.
President, will visit Washington TO discuss with
President Harrison the question of the chair.
manship of the committee, as it will be neces-
sary to select a man in Mr.. Clarkson'5 place.
The suggestion of Mr. Horace Porter of New
York, for Chairman, meets with considerable
opposition by politicians, and il the opinion Of
some of President Harrisons friends he would
not fill the hill at all
The National tribune., 1892-06-23
HOMEOPATHIC CONVENTION,

The American Institute of Homeopathy was
in Convention in Washington last week, there
being delegates present from nearly every
State and Territory in the Union. Wizards
Hall was flied with exhibits of medicines
used by the homeopathists, which were made
very attractive by the decorations of the hail.
Wednesday. June Is, DR.. ]. II. McCielland, Of
Pittsburg Pa, was elected President of the
Institute for the coming year; DIR. Fisher, of
Texas, First Vice President; DIR. Mile j.
Chapman, of Pittsburg, Second Vice Presi-
dent; DR.. Kellogg. of New York, Treasurer;
DR.. Pemberton Dudley. General Secretary his
sixth term, and DR.. T. NJ. Strong. of Boston,
Assistant Secretary. Chicago was chosen for
the next place of meeting of the Institute.
The Institute went in a body to Mt. Vernon,
after which they proceeded to Marshall Hall.
where a sumptuous dinner was parsaken Of
By the members.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

If you want anything in the way Of wheeled
vehicles, harness, saddlery, etc, save your
money by reading again our ofer IN Lass
weeks paper.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23
ABOUT PEOPLE.

According to adyices received from Sd.
Petersburg, the Russian Minister at Washing
ton, Baron dc Strive, has offered his resigns-
ton on account of the unsatisfactory condition
of his health. 1t is added, in the dispatch that
it was in contemplation at first to appoint in his
stead NJ. do Kotzebue, Counsellor of the Musco-
vite Legation at Paris, but that the delicats
health of the latter prevented his acceptance. Is
was stated finally that Alexander III. would ap-
point as Russian Minister to the United States
Prince Kantacuzene, Count Speranski, now
Counsellor of Embassy at Vienna.
Mrs. Charles B. Isham, formerly Miss May
Lincoln, daughter Of Minister Lincoln, Is the
happy mother Of boy baby. The news was
cabled from New York to England, where il
reached Minister Lincoln just after he had
returned to London from visit in the country
to Lord Coleridge.
The wife of Secretary of War Eikins has
founded and endowed home for poor children
at Deer PARK. I'D, having become deeply i'm
pressed with the need OF such an institution.
Her sympathies had been deeply stirred by
various cases requiring surgical aid in the
neighborhood Of her residence. One little boy
she sent to Baltimore hospital for treatment
and paid his expenses for two years.
Wbitelaw Reid. Republican candidate for
Vice-President. viii spend most Of the Summer
at his place in Wcstchester County, known az
Ophir Farm. which contains about TBS acres,
and has On it costly grayst0ne mansion.
Mr. Cleveland is confined TO his room with
severe attack of rheumatism, and has not been
outside his grounds but once since be went 70
Gray Gables.
Chief Justice Fuller has accepted an invita-
tfon to deliver the annual address this Fall be-
fore the Law Academy at Philadelphia.
It is said that Congressman Walker, of the
10th District of Massachusetts,, will join issue
with Representative Bland, Of Missouri at the
Council Bluffs (Iows) Chautauqua, ON the silver
question during the month of July. Mr.. Bland
will advocate the free coinage of silver On July
g. and will be followed by Dir. Walker the next
day. Among the speakers expected to address
the Council Bluffs Chautauqua this season are
Gov. Mckinley. Of Ohio and Representative
Brecki nridge, of Kentucky.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

When Baby WAS sick, We gave her Castoria-
When she was Child. she cried for Castoria.
When she became Mlss. she olung to CsstoriA.
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

Andrew d. Wilcox, the Expert Examiner ofthe
House Pension Bureau Investigating Commit
tee, who has had charge OF the compiling Of the
testimony taken by the Investigating Commit
tee, has about completed his work, which will
consist of two large volumes of evidence and
exhibits, covering some I,600 pages of printed
matter. The work Of indexing will shortly be
completed and the work viii then be referred
to Representative Wheeler, of Michigan. the
Chairman of the Investigating Committee, for
approval
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

The Iowa Republican Association held a
meeting last week, at which there was large
attendance and a very mad crowd of people.
Representative Dolliver had been invited to
address the Association, but failed to put in an
appearance, and after waiting for au hour
some lesser lights addressed the meeting, after
which they adjourned. Representative Dol
liver was prevented from attending because of
Illness. but he failed to notify the Association
in time of his inability to be present. The
Hawkeyes promise to have good speakers at
their next meeting.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

The recent falling through of case against
saloon keeper, charged with violation of the
law In selling whisky and beer within the
mile-limit of the Soldiers Home, has caused
the liquor dealers to take advantage of the de-
fective law, and number have opened their
bars and are dealing out tangle-foot to ali
corners. A test case of the law was made by
the saloon-keepers, and the District Attorney
nolle pressed the case, finding, upon examining
the statute, that a conviction could not be had
under the defective law. Several mass meet
ings were held on Sunday, June IL, aud steps
were taken to have Congress at once pass law
which will enectually close all the saloons
within mile Of the Soldiers Home. Fourteen
saloons have been opened within the miIs-Hmit
since the test case was withdrawn. These men
simply rendered tho money for the license,
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

It Is said that, o few days after Secretary
Blaine resigned, a letter was received at the
White House from an ambitious young gentle
man living in Iowa. in which tho writer re-
quested to be informed as to the duties required
of the Secretary of State, and chow much the
wages WERE" This correspondent added that
if the salary was satisfactory aud the labors
were not too arduous, he would like to make
application for the job" This young man will
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

President Harrison was kept busy during the
past week, hundreds of persons calling at the
White House to congratulate him upon the ac-
ton of the Minneapolis Convention. Besides
this it has been some time since the tree Of
patronage has been shaken, and now that the
Convention is over members and Senators who
have candidates for various Offices in their dis
tricts and States which they want filled by
their friends took advantage of the supposed
good frame Of mind which the result would
leave. and were petitioning for the appoint
ment of certain men. Quite number of the
members of the Minneapolis Convention came
through Washington on the way to their homes,
and it was but natural that they should want
to see the man they had helped to select as the
standard bearer of the party; consequently
the President was kept busy shaking the hands
of callers from morning till night.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-26
Shipping Intelligence.

TAToosH. June 25.-5 p. m.--Cloudy; fresh
southwest wind.
NE,H BAY, June 25-5 p m.-Cloudless;
ligh west wind.
CLALLAM BAY. June 25.-5 p m.-Cloudless;
light west wind.
PORT CRESCENT, June 95.-5 D. m.-Cloud-
less; light west wind.
PORT ANGELES, June 25-5p m-Cloudless
brisk west wind.
PoEr townsend, June 25- Especial. - Ar
rived-Str Bertha, seven days from Unalaska,
with the shipwreckei crew OF the whaler Alex
ander. The Bertha proceeds to Nanaimo on
Monday TO load coal and return here TO COM
plete cargo OF merchandise for Unaiaska On
the passage down the Bertha spoke the schooner
Ellen Bloom, with forty-nine sea otter. The
schooner Nicotine passed ST. Paul island for the
Arctic ocean.
ships General Fairchild and America, with
coal IRON the sound, have arrived at Uualaska
Tie United States fish commission steamer
Albatross sails for Departure Bay tomorrow for
coal preparatory to returning here ana sailing
for Beriug sea.
To sal. On Monday-Ship Commodore, from
Nanamo for san Pedro.
The Puget Mil Company has sold the steamers
Golah, Yakima and cyrus Walker to the Puget
Sound Iowbost Company for $1,000 each. This
vii. increase the towboas combine TO nine YES
sc.S.
HAMBURG. June 25-Normania, New York
NEW YORK, June 25-StmF France London;
Greece, Liverpool; Umbria, Liverpool.
IAN Francisco, June %. Arrived Str
Willamette Valley, from YGquina bay; str Del
NoTtc, from Coos bay, Cleared-Str Haytian
Republic, Tor Victoria: str Oregon, Tor Astoria;
ST. Homer, Tor Portland. saiIed--tr Point
Iona, ior Aberdeen; bk Canada, for Tacoma.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 4i-Arriyed-City of
PlrIia