The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-05-15

OF the Mineralogy and Geology
Of Washington.
TWO PARTIES TO BE IN FIELD.
Coed PYoepeete for Favorable NlcoSogua
Caaal Lssaslssiss By Csagrsss-
ClevelanA Wul Approve 1t

ceeded in having an Office Of the geoiogi-
cal survey established in Seattle. So far
this Office has been chiefly devoted TO
carrying on the typographical portion Of
the survey. Although, Of course. this
forms very important and valuable de-
partinen. Of the work TO be oneISenator
Squire has been alive 10 the fact that in
consequence Of the great development that
Is in progress of the mineral resources OF
the state OF Washington a complete and
thorough scientific survey of its geology
and mineraiogy Was not only necessary.
but would be OF immense value not only
70 the mining interests. but to every other
branch Of business. by promoting the
further development and utilization Of the
vast stores of mineral wealth lying hidden
III the mountains and beneath the soil.
With this object in view the senator has
been In consultation with Maj. J. W.
Powell, the able and energetic director OF
the geological survey, with the result that
two complete parties have been formed.
One under the charge and direction OF
Prof. Thompson will proceed with the
typographical work: the other. in charge
of Mr.. Weed. a thorough geoiogis,. will
carry on a complete and scientific geoiosi-
quarters of both these parties wilt be at
Seattle, from whence work will be carried
on IN such directions as may be considered
necessary and judicious.
The state of Washington is to Be con-
graduated at receiving this fresh proof Of
the watchfui care which Senator Squire is
exercising to grasp every opportunity for
promoting its interests and providing for
Its progress and prosperity.
The promoters Of the Nicaragua canal
are Of the opinion, SD 1t is understood,
that their opportunity of securing the pas
sage Of the Nicaragua canal bill IN con-
gress is much better than it has been at
any time in the past. This is due 70 the
fact. some claim. that President Cleveland
has indicated strongly that he iavors this
governments sanction in reference to the
construction Of the canal and his influence
will no doubt have more than the usual
weight with the Democratic me mbers of
the kifty-third congress. So far as this
matter is concerned. That the president
believes that something is going to be
done with the Nicaraguan canal matter
during his present term came to light
when he had an interview with Editor
Lewis Baker. Of the St. Paul Globe. who is
10 represent the United States as minis
ter at Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Saliva
dor. During his talk with Baker.
Immediately AFTER the latter's confirma-
ton, the president INDICATED that he con-
sidered this one of the most important
missions because Of the fact that the Mic
araguan canal was likely to bring about
more important relations between this
country and those Central American re-
pubiics than had been the case ut any
time in the past. President Cleveland mas
given no outward expression aimee inaug-
uration, but those who have talked with
him privately are free in expressing ths
opinion that he Is favorable to the Mica
raguan canal project and will give it all the
support he can during his present term.
IL will be remembered that all action of
importance on the Nicaraguan canal bill
was delayed at the las: session Of the
Fifty-second congress because of the lack of
time to get it before the senate. Senator
Sherman. chairman OF the committee on
foreign relations, worked hard to get the
bill before the senate in the proper way.
devoted TO the matter, and adjournment
canal bill on the sidetrack.
\ great deal Of interest was awakened
in this canal during the last session on ae-
count of the learned and eloquent speech
made during the first session Of the Fifty
second congress by Senator Allen, OF
Washington state. The senator's speech.
it is claimed in many quarters. was the
best that has been yet presented in the
senate on the subject. The senator was
also active in other ways in his support Of
the Nicaraxuan canal bill. He va. anxious
20 see the scheme go ahead because the
people Of Washington state so earnestly
favored it, and further than this. because
he saw that the building of this canal
would add greatly to the commercial in
teresis OF this government. Senator Sher-
man and Senator Morgan both depended
a great deal on Senator Allen to aid them
in pushing the Niearaguan canal bill and
both will be extremely sorry II the senator
Is not member of the next congress, in
order that he might give them the ener-
getic supaor. that they would expec, Of
him were lie a member of the senate As
has been stated here, the indications.
however, are bright for the passage Of the
bill now pending. and If Ii is passed there
Is little doubt IN the. minds Of those deeply
interested but that President Cleveland
aiu approve it with his signature.
1t is stated NJ the pension Office tina. up
10 last Tuesday the pension examiners
now iii Norfolk. Va. investigating the
Gains filed by Pension After ney Drexrs,
had completed fourteen eases. all OF which
we're found 10 re irregular or fraudulent
Pension officials are searching the dies for
c4ale.s flied bv brewry which hal been al
loved, and SO far issi have been found and
.ocN Ar!eJ ~ the examiners as Norfolk
80 computation os the amounts paid on
these claims has teen made. bat as al OF
them were flied under Tie act ot June -,
Ia, which ai,0Ns 81 per month as the
maximum rate. Il Is probable that the ay-
esage nj fat oeios go each. nrewry is
no" seTf.a- oae-year term in jail for