The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-05-25
Senator Squire Secures an Order
for Letting Of Contracts
THE WEATHER euaeAu CASE.
lafAnsA Eulalia Visits Mount Vernon and
Gtvss Reception - the Eveaing-A
Bsilliant Bail In HoaoP OF Queen
Victoria.

WASHINGTON CRY. May at-ISpeciaL -
Senator Squire has been successful in in
ducing Secretary Smith TO allow the con-
srac, for the survey Of Washington lands
TO be approved with the proviso that the
special agent reports that the contracts are
all right Washington is allowed higher
rates than any other state for surveys. and
contracts amounting to SIS, ,0o yet unex-
pended have been sent here, cut the secre-
tacy thought the rates too high ard re-
fused TO approve them. Finally. at Sena-
tor Squ,re's request. he agreed 10 approve
them before July !. in order that the
money might b made available.
Assistant. Attorney General Colby today
made q report to the secretary of agricui-
ture on the weather bureau investigation.
He enters into voluminous details TO sas-
tain his conclusions as to the system Of
management adopted by the chief Of the
weather bureau. in addition TO the OBJ
lection of being without authority OF law.
which has resulted in relieving subordi-
nate officials from responsibility and in
the entire absenc, Of business methods so
noticeable in the general conduct OF exc
cution work. The evidence shows that
the property of the government has been
taken from the bureau for private use and
illegally sold: that official theft and en-
bezz!ements had been discovered and
brought to the notice Of the chief Of the
bureau, but that offenders, with perhaps
a single exception, had never been pun
ished. and that many thousands Of dollars
worth of public property carried on the
ofiicicial rolls is not to be found in the
bureau and is unaccounted for. Ii further
appears that there is lamentable lack OF
harmony in the relations existing between
the different officials of the weather
bureau. In conclusion Colby makes this
significant suggestion as to the powers Of
the secretary in the premises:
The act OF Congrcss making appropriations
for the weather bureau for the fiscal year 1893
contains an express provision that the secretary
Of agriculture II authorized to make such
changes in the personnel OF the weather bureau
for limiting or reducing expenses - hs may
deem necessary.
At 10:O p. m. tonight Infanta Eulalis
and suite were driven to the British en-
bassy. where one Of the most elaborate so
cial functions Of this season took place.
The event was tho celebration of the
seventy fourth anniversary Of Queen VIC
torla's birthday. The handsome building
had been made hover Of beauty at the
hands Of the decorators. Tho ball room
presented . contrast by reason OF the lack
Of plants. Only the various national col
ors and few vines constituted the deco
rations. About 10 O'Clock tho guests began
to arrive at the embassy and soon . con-
tinuous lire of carriages vas bringing tho
members OF the cabinet. supreme
coust. senatoss, representatives. mem.
bers of the diplomatic corps,
government officials, army and navy off,
GERS and others in society, accompanied
by their wives and friends. The music in
the ballroom began shortly after i0o'clock
and dancing continued until late hour.
on the table in tho general dining room
all the delicacies Of the season were
spread and the guests repeatedly drank to
the queens health. At ii 30 the lnianta
on the arm of the British ambassador, foi-
lowed by Prince Antoine, Lady Paunce-
fote. Duke of Tamanes, Marchioness Of
Arco-Hesmosa. Secretary of state and Mrs.
Gresham. the French ambassador, the
Spanish minister and Mr.. and Mrs. Curry
repaired to the dining room and enjoyed
select dinner given in honor Of the
princess.
Inlanta Eulalia of Spain and her suite.
0e members Of the cabinet, diplomatic
corps and other distinguished people today
visited the tomb of Washington at Mount
Vernon. As the princess stepped on board
the vessel to convey her 10 that point she
was given . salute by squad of marines.
Al Is the steamer started down the
river, Mount Vernon Was reached y lille
the party was at luncheon A big car
rage was in waiting. and In this the in
fanta and some of her party were conveyed
up tho Mill to the tomb Of Washington.
Here halt was made for few minutes
and then they proceeded on their way to
the mansion. So many people had gath
cred in the mansion that it was with diff
ficulty that the infansa Was shown through
the historic old house. The debarkation
was quite A. devoid OF incident as the
landing. and shortly after O'Clock the
McAi!isser started OIL her return trip to
Washington. The infanta and suite re-
paired Immediately TO the Arlington On
their arrival.
The reception given by her royal high
ues, TO tho members Of the diplomatic
corps this evening was very informal. A.
her request the diplomatic corps came in
evening dress instead OF court uniforms
The reception lasted half an hour. At 10
O'Clock ,omorrow the princess and suite
will leave for New York
The preliminary hearing upon the peti.
ton that the rule issued upon w. +. ST.
monds. late commissioner Of patents. and
others, to show cause Why they should not
be dssbarred from praciicing before the
pasen. Office, begun this afternoon.
The president has appointed J. G. Ed
wards. of Illinois. deputy second auditor
os the treasury.