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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
Second Corps Reunion Badge.

Capt F. c. Jones. Chairman on Badges, ii
now prepared to supply Second Corps survivors
with Souvenir Reunion Ribbon Badges" upon
receipt Of 80 cents. with prepaid addressed en-
velopes The trefoil will be sent free upon re-
ceipt of q prepaid addressed envelope. Sur
vivor will please state which division he served
in. Address Capt. F. c. Jones, Pension Office
Washington, d. G..
The survivors of the Second Corps in Wash
ingtou have organized society called the
Second Corps Association of the District Of
Columbia" the objects being the preservation
and publication of historical material concern
ing the corps; the cultivation of fraternal re-
lations among its members, and their intellect,
ual improvement and social enjoyment.
The following officers of the Association were
unanimously elected for the ensuing year
President, Charles Lyman, 14th Conn.,; Vice
President representing First Division, J. F.
O'Niel, 116th Pa; Vice-President. represent
ing Second Division, A. II. Nickerson, 9th
Ohio; ce-President, representing Third
Division George A. Armes, Cd n. Y. Fl. Al
Secretary, Charles E. Troutman. 18th N. j.;
Treasurer Frank c. Jones, Gath N. Y; Execu-
tive Committee, Col. Theo. w. Tyrer, John
Finn, 9Th Ohio; w. P. Seville, list DEL; James
B. Colt. 18th Conn. After appointing com
mttee on bylaws and design for badge the
harmonious and enthusiastic meeting ad-
journed to meet at the call of the President
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
The Gold Reserve.

The alarm in financial circles over the an
ticipated large gold exports seems to be ground.
less Secretary Foster says that he will hold
his position until the fourth Of next March.
My duty" he said will be performed in the
interest of the public welfare as vigorously as
if my term were not so soon to end. Every
resource at my command will be availed of to
preserve the purity OF gold and silver as am
commanded by law. No one can obtain gold
from the Treasury without paying for it, and
with the money thus received can recoup the
gold. There is also tho right vested in the
Secretary of the Treasury to sell bonds if neces-
sary to maintain the gold reserve. The Treas
ury situation as to the cash balance is such as
to permit the free use of cash received for gold
to again obtain gold" With the utmost en-
phasis he stated that the gold reserve would be
maintained. AZ firmly believe" continued he,
"that with the resources at the command OF
the Department l shall not be seriously en-
barrassed in more than maintaining it. l
recommended to Congress in my annual report
that the reserve be increased from $1OO,OOOOOO
to $125O00,000."
AS the Secretary's report was prepared before
the present abnormal drain OF gold to Europe
started Secretary Foster claimed credit for fully
anticipating the present pressure and taking all
precautions to meet it.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
The Indian School Children.

Indian Commissioner Morgan has sent let
ter to the Secretary of the Interior, in which
he states that all the resources to get Indian
children to attend public schools have been ex.
bausted, and he is in favor of using force to
compel their attendance. The General has
probably not used much persuasion in this d.
rection, or the results obtained would have
been far better, and now he is DESTROYS of COM
peling the children to attend.
He gives the details of several recent cases
in which the authority of the Government, as
represented by the Indian Agents. has been
openly defed. The Agent sent into the Navajo
country to procure children for the schools was
assaulted and compelled to leave without &C.
complshing the object of his mission. The
Chief of Indian Police refused to obey the order
of the Agent when directed to bring in chill.
dren, and his action was approved by many In
dians of that tribe.
The Commissioner cites other similar cases,
and goes OH to say that the opposition and hos
tility of the Indians to the efforts made by the
Government to improve the condition of the
children above that of their parents by making
them Industrious law abiding citizens has been
aided and encouraged by influences from vari-
Gus sources. The policy of til Government has
been attacked in the press aud in Congress, and
the opposition has shown an industry and a
malignancy that to the Commissioner, is as
tonishing.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
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No Georgia Confederate Home.

The scheme to establish Home for disabled
Confederates at Atlanta, Ga, has fallen
through. The idea wasstarted some years ago
by the late Henry w. Grady, and he appealed
to the people for the funds necessary to erect
such building. In response to this he re-
ceived cash subscri ptons of over $40 600 within
a week, much of it coming from New York and
Boston. A site was purchased upon which an
elegant Home was built. and the whole was
offered free to the State, conditioned only on
the State supporting the needy veterans.
Two Legislatures have previously rejected
the Home, but the act was charged against the
Farmers Alliance The present Legislature
being free from Alliance control the fate of the
Home was felt to be secure. The Senate, how
ever, indefinitely postponed the bill, thus kill.
ing it. The property has trebled in value. sc
that the contributors will make good thing
by the refusal of the State to accept it. The
Confederate veterans are indignant, but there
is nothing they can do.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
Prof. Smith Declared Guilty.

The Presbytery. in secret session in Cincin.
natl, have declared Prof Henry Preserved
Smith, of Lane Seminary, guilty of the second
and third charges of the accusation OF heresy.
The second and third charges on which Prof
Smithwas found guilty pertain to his views on
inspiration. The second charge was that he
taught contrary to the Fundamental doctrine of
the Word of God and Of the Confession of
Faith, that the Spirit did not 80 control the in
spired writer's in their composition Of the Holy
Scriptures as to make their utterances wholly
and absolutely truthful. Tie third charge &C.
cused him Of teaching an inspiration of the
Scriptures in sense different from that taught
by the Scriptures themselves and by the Con-
fessioi of Faith.
In view Of the close vote it is surmised that
the penalty Of accommodation will not DO
recommended and possibly not even more than
an sdmonition, as the committee is made up to
include several supporters of the accused.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
Haytrs President in Danger.

The people Of Hayti were startled on the
morning of Dec. 2 to learn of an attempt to as
sassinate President Hippoyte. The news was
brought to this country by the passengers on a
steamship. 1t is stated that on tho morning of
the attack the President was walking In his
garden. Several men had concealed them
selves until . favorable opportunity presented
itself, when they rushed upon the President.
He understood their design as soon as he
caught sight of them and cried loudly for help.
number of guards rushed up aud caught the
would-be assassns before they had done any
injury. The report was that the gang had been
shot to death in the prison after a short trial.
It is supposed that they were acting in the in
forest of Gen. Msnigat and other exiisd con-
spiratOrs.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
The Chinese Exclusion Act.

1t is stated that very strong and concerted
movement among the Chinese will shortly be.
gin to overthrow the workings Of the Chinese
exclusion act. Rev. T. z. Donohoo, of Pitts
burg, Pa, has received letter from Yung
Wung formerly Commissioner Of Education
for the Chinese Government, in which it is
given that three different plans of resistance
have been decided upon. The constitntionality
of the act will be first tested.
Then the Oriental Club. of New York, will
try to arouse public sympathy through mass
meetings, and Congress will be flooded with Pc
titions demanding repeal Of the law. poll
tax Of 81 a head will be levied On every China
men in the United States to defray expenses.
This will mean fund of over 100000.
Finally, the Chinese Government will pro.
test. and, failing, retaliation will follow. There
will be no recourse to arms, but there will be
an abrogation of treaty rights. All commercial
communication will be shut off, and the Gov.
ernment will cease protection to the 1900
American merchants and the several hundred
missionaries.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
The Indiana Soldiers Home.

The GAR. State Soldiers Home committee
is sending out circular-letter recounting what
has been done toward securing the Home. The
letter informs comrades of the acceptance OF
the site on the Wabash River in Tippecanoe
County near Lafayette. 1t is stated that the
total donations to date amount to over $35, 000
The letter then says:
Especial meetings should at once be called
by every soldier organization and Woman's Re-
lief Corps in the State to consider this great
and noble undertaking Visit your State Sena-
tors and Representatives, urge them to support
the measure that your general committee will
prepare and have offered in the Legislature.
Help us to secure the required legislation to
take from the poorhouses of the State our un-
fortunate comrades and provide for them a
Home"
The committee is at work obtaining statistics
to show the number of old soldiers being cared
for by public charity in the poorhouses of the
State OF Indiana.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
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A Nav Atlantic line.

A new steamship line across the Atlantic
from Newport News to different English ports
will be plying within . short time. The Or
gsnization will be known as the Chesapeake &,
Ohio Steamship Co., and according to the latest
accounts all the necessary capital has been SUBJ
scribed. Contracts have been given to builders
on the Clyde for the construction of six steam
ers. Three of them will be large-sized.
Mr.. ingalls,, President Of the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway, says that the advantages to the
railway company of this line can hardly be
ovsrestimated. The export business from New
port News is even now more than enough for
these steamers as well as all the tramp steam
ers that can be secured. Last year over 100
steamers were loaded by the Chesapeake &
Ohio from that port for Europe.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
British Gunboats on the Great Lakes.

The British have evaded the provisions of
the treaty of 1917, which forbids the construo-
ton of war ships on the lakes, by building
heavily-armed revenue cutters" The De-
partment officials have received design of the
battery of the new British revenue cutter
launched during the month of November last on
the great lakes, showing that the guns to be
carried by the Petrol ara sufficient to destroy
any United States post on the lake frontier.
The same is said of the British gunboats Con-
stance and Curlew, sister ships of the Petrol,
launched several months previously.
The Petrol is at present receiving her battery
at Owens Sound Georgian Bay, Canada. The
battery comes direct from England. The
Petrels crew will come from the British feet
in the North Atlantic
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
Their Heads Safe.

1t is now probable that the old soldiers of
Camden County, N. j., will hold their County
offices until removed for other than political
reasons. The Board of Chosen Freeholders
held a meeting last week and rescinded the
vote which they took about two weeks ago pro-
viding successors to Capt. Samuel NJ. Gaul, AID.
juster of Soldiers Burial Claims. and Charles
F. Cnrrie, Superintendent of the Insane Asylum
at Blackwood. The action of the Board was
taken to escape any legal difficulties, as the
veterans were prepared to make a strong fight,
on the ground that removal of veterans for po-
ltical reasons was in direct violation of State
STATUTE and they had already procured injunc-
tions against appointed successors taking their
seats.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
A Bogus Louisiana Lottery.

J. B. Stranger was arrested in Chicago Dec.
16, charged with running a lottery concern.
The gigantic fraud has existed for some time,
but tho detectives have only just unearthed it.
Thousands and thousands Of tickets for the
Louisiana State Lottery and tickets for lot
teries which do not exist, have been turned out.
and all of them have been sold at full price.
A plant of photographers tools and stones,
worth $4,000, was found, and immense piles OF
bogus tickets were gathered up aud carted
away. Stranger was only workman in charge
of the place, and his counterfeits are perfect.
The agents of the Louisiana Lottery claim he is
the only man in the country who could do the
yunrlr
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
Threatened Revolt In Mexico.

The residents on the American side of the
Rio Grande are of the opinion that revolt
viii shortly break out in Mexico. The people
are dissatisfied with the present state of Gov
eminent, aud they seem determined to have a
change. A gentleman from the City of Mexico
said the dissatisfaction with the present Gov
eminent was much stronger in the City of
Mexico and in the interior than on the 'front.'
Ter, and that, on account of the Government,
State aud municipal taxes by far the largest
part of the Mexican people were growing poorer
ach year. and that this, Joined with the lack
of employment, was the cause of the uneasy
feeling
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
Silver Disclosed by an Aerolite.

An aerolite fell about four months ago near
Jiminez, Mexico weighing nearly 10000
pounds. The stone was brought into the City
of Mexico by the owner, and it has caused con-
siderable excitement, being the largest and
most remarkable ever seen in Mexico. In fall
ing the aerolite struck cliff and in its course
down the mountain side plowed deep furrow
in the earth and rock, revealing rich vein of
silver at one point in its wake. The claim was
Immediately taken up by a practical mining
man and is being worked with great profit
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22

who did not append his uums for the reason
that he had already siensa petition asking
for the appointments 81 5slIn sGoode to the
place of Solicitor ensrs1s1Which he occupied
under Cleveland dufiAss hi first term in the
White House-asking thatyif he should decide
to 90 to Virginia for aaOsbinet officer, he ap.
point John Randolph Tucker to be Attorney.
General. Mr.. Cleveland said he was acquainted
with Mr.. Tucker very we'll and hold him in
the highest esteem, but hesgave no indications
of his intentions regarding the Attorney. Gem
srslship or any other rlacein the Cabinet.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
The Statue of Gen. Grant.

The sculptors for the equestrian statue of
Gen. Grant, which is to be placed in Paramount
Park, Philadelphia, Pa, have been selected.
They are Daniel G. French and Edward c..
Potter of New York City, who are well known
in the country According to the statement it
will take two years to complete the work. The
Fairmount Art Association, of Philadelphia,
donates the statue. IL will cost in the vicinity
of so, 600 without the pedestal, Messrs. French
and Potter will receive $4,000 for their work.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
Mr.. Blaine,s Illness.

At the time of going to press Mr.. Blaine is
better than he has been for days. He has
made another distinct rally. The progress Of
such disease is so gradual that from day to
day there is hardly any perceptible change
and it is only by looking over three or four
days that the difference is to be seen. Mr.
Blaine may live for an indefinite time, Or he
may nass away within few DAYS
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
To Aid Soldiers, Homes.

Secretary Elkins has, through the Secretary
of the Treasury, sent to the house letter from
w. B. Franklin, President of the Board of
Managers of the National Home for Disabled
Volunteer Soldiers, indorsing an estimate for .
deficiency appropriation of $32,555 for aid to
State and Territorial Homes for the fiscal year
1900
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
Pope and niasons.

The Pope will shortly send to the Italian
bishops and the Italian people letter de-
nouncing Free Masonry. Leo will declare that
the Free Masons are pursuing the Satanicism
of replacing Christianity by naturalism.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
Portrait Cards.

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The portraits On these are etched In he
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The price of these is but So for the fzst
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22

President Cleveland is in favor of an ex-
ira session of Congress in one respect, and
In another respect he is not in favor of it, If
he can get the members together in an extra
session and have them appoint all the commit
tees necessary and adjourn, SO that as soon as
the body meets again in December it would be
in condition to Immediately begin work, then
he is in favor Of it. He is afraid, however that
If an extra session is called it will be prolonged
all through the Summer, and to this he is
opposed. In case of this no thinks it would be
better to have the body meet in the Fall as is
usual. As he is doubtful of the ability of the
Democrats in Congress to adjourn immedi-
ately after the committees are formed, he will
not call an extra session unless he has the neces
sary assurance that his wishes will be carried
out
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22

Representative George D. Wise, of Virginia,
visited President.elect Cleveland and presented
Q petition signed by the entire delegation from
Virginia with the exception of Mr. O'Ferrall---
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22

So far as N. Cleveland is concerned he is not
Offering cabinet places TO anyone. He is at
present occupied with his private affairs, which
he seems to be settling up preparatory to devot-
ing his whole time to public matters. The
ofice-hunters have wisely taken him at his
word and are letting him alone. 1t is now evil
dent that he will be able to protect himself from
the intrusion into his home of the premature
applications for place, which for time threat
ened his peace of mind and his ability to do his
own work and that of the public.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22

Notwithstanding the fact that all seems har-
monious in the Democratic ranks it may not
be out of place to state that Mr.. Cleveland and
Mr.. Hill have not met since election. AS for
the rumor that the Senator had been offered
place in Mr.. Cleveands cabinet, nothing is
farther from the minds of either gentleman
When conferences were held last Summer be-
the State and city machine-leaders who had
opposed the formers nomination at Chicago
the New York Senator was not even invited to
participate, and at no time have any steps been
taken TO bring him and the President-elect to.
gether.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22

motion that when the Senate adjourn to.
Gay IL be 10 meet on Monday next was vigor-
ously opposed, aud the vote was declared tie,
"a on each side. The Chair voted In the af-
6rmstive, and the motion was carried.
Mr. Powers introduced an amendment which
he proposes TO offer TO the pending bill defining
options and futures adding silver bullion to
the list of articles. the dealer in which must
obtain a license.
Mr. Cameron introduced bill to allow Naval
officers on shore duty not provided with Gov
eminent quarters combinations for quarters
In the same manner, and at the same rates. as
are allowed to officers Of the Army.
Mr.. Sawyer introduced bill which imposes
heavy penalties upon persons who either al.
tempt to wreck train or rob its passengers.
The McGarraban bill was taken CD, and as
no action had been taken, up TO the expiration
Of the morning hour the bin went over until
Monday. In the argument Of Mr. Hunton, re.
ferring to President Lincoln's signing of the
patent perfecting Mr. McGarrahans title he
sslsisd an snccdote about In. Thad Stevens
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-04
LOVE OR ANInNS

HE latest tidblt Of European gossip
concerns the courtship of the duke Of
AOsta and Princess Maude of Wales.
1t IS interesting, at least, from a vege-
tartan view. The duke, who is the
nephew of ltaly's king and a fairly good
fellow as dukes go, became enamored of
the youngest daughter of Wales. Mat
ters we're progressing smoothly and the
marriage bells babe fair to peal forth
the glad news when the young son of
Italy was dropped by the princess like a
hot potato. 1t was not because he had
the habits Of most dukes, nothing of the
sort. lie did not gamble, he drank but
moderately, he did not have the cigar
cite disease, nor was he "a worshipper at
the shrine of Thespis. He simply had
an uncomfortable passion for onions as
a diet, a habit common with his people.
Finally matters came to a showdown, as
we say in Montana. The young lady
said the duke must give up the odor-
ferrous herb or seek elsewhere for @
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-04
SPEAK UP, MIR. MANTLE.

TO quote a colloquialism, the honor
able mayor of Butte is "over a barrel
The other evening he publicly stated IN
Helena that President Harrison was em'
ploying the only feasible means to solve
the silver problem. BY this he meant
the dummy to be palmed off on the sill
YER people, styled the international
monetary conference. Mr.. Nantes
words arc on record and should be re-
membered. There were NJ qualitica-
tions to his statement; he did not say
that the presidents scheme was one OF
the means to solve the problem; he said
it was the only way to solve it. .
Now, here we have the Stewart bill
introduced by a republican senator,
passed in a republican senate by demo-
ocrats and republicans. 1t is q free
coinage measure, like that introduced
by Mr.. Bland in a democratic house and
firmly endorsed by the er-Mountain.
What has Mr.. Mantle to say now? Is
he for the Stewart free coinage bill, or
does he stick to the international mon
etary conference scheme? The people
would like to hear from him. II he is
to talk to us in public we would like to
know his views. and it is we'll that he
should be understood.
Which is it?