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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08
POSTAL AFFAIRS,
Deficiency Due to Free Mail.

Deficiency Due to Free Mail.
The report of the postmaster general
contains ii detailed statement of the oper-
atoms OF the postofice department during
teresting information touching this i'm
portant branch of the public service. The
business of the mails indicates with abso-
lutte certainty the condition of the bust
ness of the country and depression in
financial affairs inevitably and quickly
reduces the postal revenues. That there
is ID larger discrepancy than usual between
the postoffice receipts and expenditures is
the expected and unavoidable result of
the distressing stringency which has pre-
Wallet throughout the country during
much of the time covered by the postmas-
ter generals report. At a date when
better times were anticipated it was esti-
mated y his predecessor that the def
cheney / the 30th day of June, 1893, would
be a lit over 81, 800, 900. 1t amounted,
however, to more han $4,000 0O. At the
same time and under the influence of like
an~ticipations. estimates were made for
the current fiscal year ending June 80,
1894, which exhibited a surplus of revenue
over expenditures of sS72,25. Il, but now,
in view Vi ti.a actual receipts and eXpendi-
lures during that part of the current fiscal
year already expired, the recent postmas-
ter general estimates that at its close, in
stead Of surplus, there will be a deficiency
of nearly s., UU0, 1000.
The postoffice receipts for the last fiscal
year amounted to SIS, 500, 933. 10, and its ex-
penditures to SS1, 074, 1O4. 80. This post
office deficiency would disappear, or be i'm
mensely decreased, if less matter was car
ried free through the mails. an item of
which is upward of 300 tons of seeds and
grain from the agricultural department..
The total number of postoffices in the
United States on the Both day of June,
1899, was 6S, 403, an increase of 1884 over
the preceding year. Forty-two free deliv-
cry offices were added during the year to
those already existing, making a total of
610 cities and towns provided with free de-
livery on June 80, 1893. Ninety-three
other cities and towns are now entitled to
this service under the law, but it has not
been accorded them on account of INSULT
Gent funds to meet the expense of its
establishment. l am decidedly of the
opinion that the provisions of the present
law permit as general an introduction of
this feature of mail service as is necessary
or justifiable, and that it ought not to be
extended to smaller communities than are
how designated.
the railway mail service not only adds
to the promptness of mail delivery at all
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08
WAR
Quiet Year For the Army.

The secretary of war reports that the
strength of the army on the Both day of
September last was 25, 779 enlisted men
and 9, IA officers. The total expenses for
this department for the year ending June
30, 1898, amounted to SOL, 966, 074. SO. Of
this sum 81, 1872, $751; 5 was for salaries and
contingent expenses, S23,377, S2S. 35 for the
support of the military establishments,
Sc. or ,033. Is for miscellaneous objects and
$40, SIS, 631. Al for public works. This latter
sum includes SIS, 296, SIG. 46 for river and
harbor improvements and 1906, al. 20 for
Notifications and other works of defense.
The total enrolment of the militia of
the several states was on the 31st. of Octo-
Der of the current year liz. 597 officers
and enlisted men. The officers of the
army detailed for the inspection and in
structions of this reserve Of our military
force report that increased interest and
marked progress are apparent in the dis
cipline and efficiency Of the organization.
Neither Indian outbreaks or domestic
violence has called the army into service
during the year, and the only active mill
tary duty required of it has been in the
department of Texas, where violations of
the neutrality laws of the United States
and Mexico were promptly and efficiently
dealt with by the troops eliciting the
warm approval of the civil and military
authorities of both countries.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08

be wise to give general authority to the
president to invite other nations to such
"a conference at any time when there
should be a fair prospect of accomplishing
an j lternational agreement on the subject
of coinage. l desire also TO earnestly sug-
gest the wisdom Of amending the existing
statutes in regard TO the issuance OF gov
ernment bonds.
The authority now vested in the secre-
tary of the treasury to issue bonds is not
as clear as it should be and the bonds
authorized are disadvantageous to the gov
eminent, both as to the time of their ma
turity and rate of interest.
The superintendent of immigration,
through the secretary of the treasury, re-
ports that during the last fiscal year there
arrived at our ports 440, 1893 immigrants.
OF thes 1,063 were not permitted to LAND
under the limitations of the law, and SIT
were returned to the countries from
whence they came, by reason of their hav-
ing become public charges. The total ar
rivals were 1900 less than for the previ-
u yea
The secretary in his report gives an &C
count Of the operation of the marine
work done under it's super.
vision, preventing the entrance and
spread of contagious diseases. The adj
monitions of the last two years touching
our public health and the demonstrated
dan # the introduction of contagious
diseases from foreign ports has invested
the subject of national quarantine with in.
creased interest. A more general and
harmonious system than now exists,
acting promptly and directly everywhere
and constantly operating by preventive
means to shield our country from the in
vasion of diseases and at the same time
having due regard to the rights and duties
of local agencies, would, I believe, add
greatly to the safety of our people.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08
AFTER SHEEP THIEVES.

Police of Omaha and Colorado Springs
Searching For Henry Wilson.
OMAHA, Dec. 1.-The police of Omaha
and South Omaha are engaged in a sheep
hunting expedition and searching for
Henry Wilson of Hugo, Colo. Chief of
Police Dana of Colorado Springs started
the chase by sending a dispatch to Chief
Seavy of Omaha to arrest Wilson and
take possession of $500 sheep, which it
is alleged he secured possession of by
fraud and forgery. These sheep were
billed to Waggoner, Birney & Co.,
South Omaha. One car load was sold
in South Omaha and the rest were
shipped to Chicago. The number sold
at South Omaha was 241, and brought
$2.25 per hundred. After the sale had
been made there yet remained 1Odouble-
deck cars of sheep that went to Chicago.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08
OF JUSTICE,
Some Changes Recommended.

The report of the attorney general con-
tains the usual summary OF the affairs and
proceedings of the department. of justice
for the past year, together with certain
recommendations as to needed legislation
on various subjects. L cannot too heartily
indorse the proposition that the fee sys-
tenn, as applicable to the compensation of
United Statas attorneys, marshals, clerks
of federal courts and United States COM
m~issioners, should be abolished with as
Gto.o delay as possible. 1t is clearly in the
interest OF the community that the bust
ness of the courts, both civil and criminal,
shall be as small and as i~nexpensively
transacted as the ends of justice will
allow.
The system is therefore thoroughly vic
GUS which makes the compensation of
court officials depend upon the volume of
such business, and thus creates a conflict
between a proper executive of the law and
private gain, which cannot fail to be dan
gerous to the rights and freedom of the
citizens, an irresistible temptation to the
unjustitiable expenditure of public funds.
If in addition to this reform another was
inaugurated which would give to United
States commissioners the final disposition
Of petty %offenses within the grade of mis-
demeanors, especially those coming under
the internal revenue laws, a great advance
would be made towards a more decent
administration of the criminal law.
also heartily join with the attorney
general IN recommending legislation fix
ing degrees of the crime of murder within
federal jurisdiction as has been done in
many of the states, authorizing writs of
error IN behalf of the government in
cases where final judgment is rendered
against the sufficiency of an Indictment
or against the government upon any other
question arising before actual trial, limit
ing the right of review in cases of felony,
punishable only by fine and imprisonment,
to the circuit court of appeals and making
speedy provision for the construction of
such prisons and reformatories as may be
necessary for the confinement OF United
States oOn victs
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08
NAVY
Satisfactory Progress In Construct

Satisfactory Progress In Construction.
The report of the secretary of the navy
contains a history of the operations of his
department during the past year and ex-
hlbits a most gratifying condition of the
personnel of our navy He presents a
satisfactory account of the progress which
has been made in the construction of yes
sells, and makes a number of recommen-
dalton, to which attention is especially in
vited.
Dnring the past six months the demands
for cruising vessels lave been many and
urgent. There lave been revolutions call
ing for vessels to protect American inter
est in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa RIGA,
Honduras, Argentine and Brazil, while
the condition of affairs in Honolulu has
required the constant presence of one or
more ships. With all these calls upon our
make up a sufficient fleet to patrol the
Boring sea under the modus yivendi
agreed upon with Great Britain to detail
to that service n vessel from the fish
commission and three from the revenue
marine.
Progress in the construction of new
vessels has not been-as rapid as was an
ticipated. There have been delays in the
completion of unarmored vessels, but for
the most part they have been such as are
constantly occurring. even in countries
having the largest experience in naval
ship building. The most serious delays,
however, have been in the work upon
armored ships. The trouble has been the
failure of contractors to deliver armor as
agreed. The difficulties seem now, how
ever, to have been all overcome, and armor
is being delivered with satisfactory
promptness. AS a result of the experience
acquired by s%hipbuilders and designers,
and material men, it is believed that the
dates when vessels will be completed can
now be estimated with reasonable accur-
acy. Great guns, rapid firing guns. tor
pedoes and powder are being promptly
supplied.
Since 1886 congress has at each session
authorized the building of one or more
vessels and the secretary of the navy pre-
sents an earnest plea for the continuance
of this plan. He recommends the author
ization of at least one battleship and six
torpedo boats.
While I am distinctly in favor of con-
sistently pursuing the policy we have in
~augurated of building up a thorough and
efficient navy, l annot refrain from the
suggestion that the congress should care
fully take into account the number of I'M
finished vessels on our hands and the de-
pleted condition of our treasury in consid-
ering the propriety of an appropriation at
this time to begin new work.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08

offices, but it is the especial instrumental
ity which puts the smaller and way places
in the service on an equality in that re-
gard with the larger and terminal Offices.
This branch of the postal service has there
fore received much attention from the
postmaster general, and. though it is graf
living to know that it is in a condition of
high efficiency and great usefulness, / am
led to agree with the postmaster general
that there is room for its further improve
ment. There are now connected with the
postoffits establishment 2S.324 employees,
who are within The classified service. The
head of this great department gives con
elusive evidence of the value of civil serv-
ice reform, when, after an experience that
renders his judgment on the subject abb
s~olutely reliable, he expresses the opinion
that without the benefit of this system it
would be impossible to conduct the vast
bushes intrusted to him.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-Following is
President Cleveland's message read to
both houses of congress-:
To the Congress of the United States:
The constitutional duty which requires
the president from time to time to give to
congress information of the state of the
union and recommend t. their considera-
ton such legislation as he shall judge
necessary, is fttingly entered upon by
commencing to the congress a careful
COMMUNICATION of the detailed statements
and well supported recommendations con-
tanned in the reports of departments who
are chiefly charged with the executive
work of the government. In an effort to
abridge this communication as much as
is consistent with its purpose, l shall sup
plement a brief reference with the con-
tents of these departmental reports by the
mention of such executive business and
Incidents as are not embraced therein,
and by such recommendations as appear
to be at this particular time appropriate.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08
gagged in mission and other lawful work
in that quarter.

The Hawaiian Question.
1t is hardly necessary for me to state
Jhat the questions arising from our rela-
tions with Hawaii have caused serious en-
barrassment. just prior to the installa-
tlon OF the present administration the ex-
listing government of Hawaii had been sud
denly overthrow and IA treaty of annexa-
ton had been negotiated between the pro-
ylslonal government of the islands and the
United States n submitted to the senate
for notification. This treaty ] withdrew
Tor examination and dispatched Hon. Jame
ii. Blount of Georgia to Honolulu as a
special commissioner to make an impair
tial Investigation of the circumstances at
tending the change of government and of
all the conditions bearing upon the sub
Ject of the treaty. After a thorough and
exhaustive examination, Mr.. Blount sub
United to me his report, showing beyond
all question that the constitutional gov
lin of Hawaii had been subverted
with the active aid of our representative
to thai government and through the in
timidation caused by the presence of an
which was landed for that purpose at the
instance of our minister. Upon the facts
developed, it seemed to me the only on
orabie course for our government to pur-
sue was to undo the wrong that had been
done by those representing us and to re-
store as far as practicable the status exist
ing at the time of our forcible interview
ton. With u view of accomplishing this
result within the constitutional limits of
executive power and recognizing all our
obligations and responsibilities growing
out of any changed condition brought
about by our unjustifable interference,
our present minister at Honolulu has re-
ceived appropriate instructions to that
end. Thus far no information of the &C
complishment of any definite results has
been received from him. Additional ad-
vices are soon expected. When received
they will be promptly sent to congress-, to-
gether with all other information at hand,
accompanied by a special executive message
fully detailing all the facts necessary to a
complete understanding of the case, and
present Il history of all of the material
events leading up to the present situation.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08

and Notwithstanding the presence of
United States troops furnished an exhibit
lion, though perhaps in modified degree,
Of the mad scramble, the violence, and the
fraudulent occupation which have ac-
companied previous openings of public
lands.
1 concur with the secretary in the belief
that these outrageous incidents cannot be
entirely prevented without a change in the
laws on the subject and I hope his recon-
mendations in that direction will be favor
lbly considered.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-12-08
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Cleveland Believes That Tariff
Reform Should Be Pushed.
He ENDORSES THE WILSON BILL.

This Work Has Been csnhied to the
Democratic Party and n Failure to Give
Relief Will Be Sheer Recreanoy-Work
OF Departments Reviewed-Hawaiian
Question viii BE Treated In q Future
Message.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-07
LITTLE PICKUPS.

EX-Mavor Callaghan is somewhat o. al
expert himself when IL comes TO igurinC
or tacking PecOs sandstone.
Judge CalIaghan gave the people some
pretty straight figures about the city
finances. Now let the experts scratch
their craninms, and tell the people some
thing more about it.
! The people still have confidence in
honest old Peter. but would like TO sec
him break that triangle.
SIme people can swallow a camel and
gag on gnat.
The meeting of the council next Mon
day will probably give away the cOmbi-
nation on the ire chief business.
You may hop onto Bryan, but he hobs
up Serenely with smile on his face.
Our county commissioners are neglect
ing their crops. putting in time at the
court house. They should adjourn for
the summer.
The LIGHT will vet attend the funeral
of several dead politicians.
Judge Callaghan as mayor was the
King. with plenty Of back bone.
Judge Noonan was after the witnesses
in his court with sharp stick today.
The Express says the machine at the
city hall is working smooth. 1t cOntin-
long as it can corral the city advertising
without contract or bid.
The drygoods stores are all advertising
something special" for tomorrow.
The committee of twenty-five, "a few
of them held caucus last night, but
they pulled the blinds down so tight that
the reporter could not get peep.
The salvation army took the precau-
ton to put out picket last night and to
draw the curtains down. The picket, $50
says small bny) was a great big dutfer
with side whiskerS, and looked like an
insurance man.
In consequence of the extra precautions
taken by Gen. Fleming, the reporter
could not get up a full report of the
speeches for this issue II is rumored
from the seat of war. that several Of the
committee Of p have withdrawn for
repairs.
The goose that lays the golden eggs is
being squeezed to death by hungry
courts.
Judge A. j. Evans was very indignant
at being arrested for not paying his Occu
patton tax as lawyer. The Judge claims
that he has al ways Oeen prompt tax
payer AMI that he has heretofore be no.
titled by postal card which was OF the
case this time.
Collector Rische claims to have sent
postal notification to all delinquent occu-
patton taxpayers. Perhaps CIeveland's
pOStOf1icc is 10 blame.
No wonder a certain insurance man
woke Up this morning with big head:
he tried t. convince the saloon men that
he was sound on the Sunday law question
by making the round of the saloons yes
terday. If you mix up book beer, weiss
beer. soda water. wine. etc. it will floor
the most inveterate Sunday law pro-
hi0itioniSt in the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-07
Death of Harry Preston.

Harry E. Preston, who for the plst
year has been in this city, having been
cashier Of the Travellers Accident In
SSurance company died at the boarding
house of Mrs. Thompson. on Fourth
street this morning of consumption. Mr.
Preston three weeks ago was feeling well
and had hopes of recovery, but he was
taken with severe cold which ended in
the sad death. During his stay in San
Antonio he has made many warm friends.
He was a professional singer, and
was an influential member of the
OratOrO of ST. Paul chorus, and of
the San Antonio Choral society.
He rendered his asSiStances on every
occasion when asked, and was loved by
all for his kind and manly ways. The
funeral services will take place at Is
O'Clock this evening from his late stopping
place, after which the body will be
shipped to Hartford, Conn, the home Of
Mr. PreStOn'S parents
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-07
BISHOP JOHNSTON
Denies a Statement That 1t Is AL
legged He Made.

The LIGHT emily said that "BiShOp
j huston, " hill, naturally in favor of the
sunday law. considers that the time is
not ripe for emf 'rciug it in this city"
In reference to this. Bishop Johnston
writes the LIGHT as follows:
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 6. 1898
EDITOR LIGHT: My attention was calpd
to paragraph in your paper, of the 4th
Of April, 10 this effect: bishop Johnston.
while naturally in favor Of Sunday law.
considers that the time is not up for en-.
forcing it in this city" | wish to say that
you have no right to make any such
statement | have Sa nothing on the
subject for publication, and do not wish
any one 10 miSrepIeSent me.
j. 5 JOHNSON.
The LIGHT has no desire 10 miSrppre-
sent or do Bishop Johl stOn. or any other
citizen. an injustice and it therefore gives
place to the Bishops letter. While the
Bishop may have said "nOthing on the
subject for publication" he does not say
that he never made such remarks On the
other hand one of his audience al ST Paul's
'hurch is positive that the atement
made in the LIGHT was logical
deduction OF the Bis hops remarks on tt Q
subject recently delivered in that chIrch
VI course, to err his human. and the hear
er may unintcntiaIIy have mis- under
stood the bishop. though he is positive
that he is right. In any case both sides
are before the reader.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-07
PERSONAL MENTION.

Buck Pettus, a prominent cattle
raiser, is in the city.
Albert Maurer is seriously i'll, al
his fathers home on Blum street
Tom Collier, of San Marcos, is
among the arrivals at the Menger.
j. X. Burr, wool grower of Nav
erick county, is at the Mahncke.
/ NJ. Richter, merchant of
Sinner, is in the city. He is at the
Mahncke.
w. ID. Lawson, travelling passen-
ger agent of the "Katy," came in
| this morning.
Max kraham, formerly of San
Antonio, but now prominent cit
iZen of FL PasO, is in the city.
Miss V. Christol, of New York,
is visiting San Antonio, and is at
the Menger.
Statesman Jack Daugherey,
alderman of the Seventh ward, has
returned from business trip.
Ernest B. Kruttschnitt, attorney
for the Southern Pacific railway, is
in the city in his private car to
consult the surgeon of the road.
County Attorney Bert j. Dewitt
and Counsellor Dick Berry went
out to st. Hedwig today to attend
the justice court out there.
DR.. NJ. y. Taylor, of Austin; r.
II. TOwles and wife, of Taylor, and
j. a. Irwin, of Brady City, dele
gates to the Presbyterian conven-
ton, are at the Maverick.
Sam Hunt, general live stock
agent of the NJ. X. d r. railway, is
in the city today.
II. B. Robinson, commercial
agent of the Monterey and Gulf
railway at st. Louis, brother of J.
a. Robinson, its general manager,
is in the city today.
c. r. Myrick, the notorious safe
crank, is shaking hands with the
boys of the city today. He paid
the LIGHT office pleasant call.
Vice president NJ. ID. Monserette,
of the Arkansas Pass, is expected
here today or tomorrow.
w. G.. Hamilton is busily en-
gagged in erecting a target range on
the shooting grounds on River
avenue.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-07
A Poet on Hawaii.
Oakland Times.

Oakland Times.
Sing a song Of annexation; a
bucket full of joy. a lot of naked
blackbirds, eating humble poi.
When the poi was eaten, the birds
began to sing-wasn't this a dainty
dish to set before the ring? The
Minister was hosting flags to
serve his private ends; the Queen
was off her thronelet, surrounded
by her friends; the heather native
wondered if these were all his
woes, when along came a mission
AIRY and stole his scanty clothes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-07
Building Permits.

The following building permits have
been issued since last report:
Anna bel NJ. TAFT lumber awning. cor
ner OF KirgSburry and Romano streets,
Ward !: $50.
Mrs. Babette BOssf ard, DIVE ling, North
Flores street, Fourth ward: so.
Jacob Schu ;hie, shed. Oakland street
$40: coal SheI, so: Ice vault, $50.
Ed Fr0OOeSe, brick addition to dwell
ling West Nueva street. First ward :;
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