The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-07-06
THE WEEK IN WASHINGTON.

EUNDAY, JUNE 25.-The Imperial Grand Coun-
Gil of the Ancient Arabic Order of Mobiles OF
the Mystic Shrine of the United States was
duly organized among the colored Mssons in
this District and all over the country. This
is the FIRST time in the United States that the
degrees. from Illustrious Grand Potentate TO
Out-Guard, have been conferred upon colOred
Masons.-The dedicatory exercises of the
Assembly Hall of the COlored Young Mems
Christian Association, located at 1907 Elev-
eBth street n. w, were held. The address
was by Rev. DR.. Byron Sunderland, Of the
First Presbyterian Church here. A hand
some two-story brick building is the home OF
the Association. The Association is in excel
lent condition and working energetically.
MONDAY, JUNE 26.-The significant statement
attributed 10 the Chinese Viccroy TO the
effect that a new treaty must be negotiated
between China and the United States to regu-
late the immigration question, caused the
suggestion to be made to-day by a State De-
psrtment official that the President could
thus, with the aid Of the Senate. absolutely
nullify the Geary law. There would be no
necessity to secure the consent of the House
of Representatives, treaty has the full
power of a statute in the United States, and.
if on a later date, can replace it as the law of
the land. The Supreme Court has so ruled
In a number OF cases.
TUESDAY. JUNE 2Z-The Capitol Centennial
Committee held meeting. Chairman Law
renee Gardner expects to shortly announce
the subcommittee. Chairman Gardner was
assured By representative of the German
American societies OF the District that their
societies would assist in the celebration. 1t
Is intended TO invite all the German singing
societies OF the country to participate in a
grand concert on the evening of Septem-
Der IS.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 23-Secretary Lamont has
made the allOtmeuts OF the appropriation of
100000 to provide arms and equipments for
the militia for the fiscal year beginning July
i. The District of Columbia receives
$6,00047, the same amount as last year.
THURSDAY, JUNE 29-Assistant Secretary
Reynolds of the Interior Department, de-
cided that under the Army Nurses pension
act women who superintended the diet OF the
sick and wounded soldiers are reasonable,
the law to apply to those who exercised the
information and skill of dietarian. and not
to ordinary kitchen employees. Maj.
Powell, director Of the Geological Survey,
submitted his plan of operations for the next
fiscal year to Secretary Smith. For topo-
graphic work % parties will be employed in
the Eastern and Is in the Western field
For geologic work "a parties will be main
tanned
FRIDAY, JUNE 30-Assistant Secretary Sims
signed warrants for the payment OF Sic. 000-
900 in pensions. This sum is an advance to
the disbursiTg agents on account Of the first
quarter Of the next fiscal year, aud is 10 be
distributed among all the agencies.-Henry
Istzko, prominent wool manu- factnrer and
member of the imperial Royal Austrian
Commission for the Worlds Fair, called upon
President Cleveland and presented him with
q souvenir. 1t is in book form, made of
white leather, decorated in bronze. and the
corners Ornamented with precious stones.
q. C." is the monogram inscribed upon il,
and the dedication leaf bears an appropriate
inscription from the hand of the presenter
The book contains specimens of industries of
Austria exhibited az Chicago.
SATURDAY. jury 1.-The new District law
providing for the care of dependent children
In the District goes into operation to-day.
The Board Of Children's Guardians an
nounced its readiness TO receive, through its
agent, Mr.. Herbert w. Lewis, all children
committed to its care by the courts. Com
Portable quarters have been fitted up on the
third floor Of 5l2 street n. W. as an Office
The Board is composed Of nine men, who are
TO serve without compensation, aud shall be
body polite and corporate. Arrangements
have been made with industrial homes and
schools in the District to receive and care for
children until they are properly trained for
homes.