New-York tribune., 1894-04-20
IN AND OUT OF CONGRESS.
ERROR IN THE BEHRING SEA PROCLAMA-
TION DISCOVERED.
FOR FACILITATING BUSINESS AT THE NEW
YORK CUSTOM HOUsE-THE SUCCESS

FOR FACILITATING BUSINESS AT THE NEW
YORK CUSTOM HoUsE-THE SUCCESS
OF THE INDIANA
Washington, April l9.-Oficials OF the. Navy De-
partment charged with preparing instructions for
the commanders of vessels which are to protect
the fur-seal herds have discovered a conflict OF
terms in the Presidential proclamation on the sub
ject. and after several days spent In investigating
It. the blame has at last been fastened upon the
act Of Congress which intended to legalize the
findings OF the Paris Tribunal and make definite
regulations for enforcing the award The Paris
Tribunal in the first article of its findings prOhib
tied the capture Of seals at all times within zone
Of sixty miles around the Pribyoff Islands. in
elusive Of the territorial waters. The act Of
Congress describes the exclusive"
Of the territorial waters Investigation discoses
that mistake in the bill is due an made
at the Government Printing Office. United Press
reporter called the attention of Mr.. Sherman to
the this morning. and the correction will prob
ably he promptly made This be done by the
passage Of Joint resolution. which will have the
same effect amendment
Senator Morgan chairman OF the Senate Com
mittee Foreign Affairs, does not incline TO the
opinion that the British bill for the purpose OF
carrying into effect award Paris Tribunal
is as strong as 1t should be Nevertheless he does
not anticipate that the seal herd will fail TO be
properly protected. "lf Great Britain does not do
her full duty in this matter" said the Senator.
"the United States will. If you stop to consider
the situation. YOU will readily why England
slowly in this matter. The secret of the
whole affair is that she is 'bulldozef by the Ca
madam Dominion Government. As a matter of fact,
interest of the mother country is identical with
ours. and the subjects OF England. outside Of her
Canadian colony. are equally interested with us in
preserving this invaluable seal llfe"
Referring to the question Of damages. Mr.. Nor
gan gave 1t as his opinion that damages would
ever be paid by the United States.
Mr. Morgan also denied that any steps had been
taken by this Government looking to the negotia-
ton treaty for the consideration OF this ques
tion.
The Dockery Commission Of expert accountants
headed by Colonel Haskns will begin the investlga-
ton and examination of the New-York Custom
flee and Naval ONCE; the first Of next
week. beginning probably on Tuesday morn
conducting their Investigations probably three weeks.
During their work AssistanI Seerg{ary & amn IN
ment will visit NewYork and confer with the ex-
perts as to simplifying custom methods of account
ing of reducing the force without impairng its
strength and of facilitating business passing through
the Custom House
Secretary Herbert declines to speak OF the con-
Pittsbmrg attorney. whose clients wish to sell in
formation about alleged armor-plate frauds to the
Government. Mr.. Wallace. however. is reported to
have declared that investigation will be held.
lie returned Pittsburg last night for the pur-
pose Of collecting additional MATERIAL ana IN tne
mean time the stenographic notes or yesterdays
will be considered by the naval ord
nance experts.
Mr. Campbell Of New-York, called up in the
House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds
today his biz amending the act providing for the
construction of the Appraisers Warehouse at New
York He proposes TO amend this act 80 as to limit
and to provide that the structure shall not he less
than ten stories high The committee. after hearing
Mr.. Campbell. postponed action untl they could get
he lev L.
Supervising Archtect.
Secretary Morton is naturally elaed to learn that
a movement is on foot to establish "Arbor Day"
in France.
The Stability Board composed Of several Of the
ablest officers in the Navy has made It's report upon
the battleshp Indiana and sister vessels, which |
vindicaes the design. showing that the
great weight of armor and armament Is carried with
ease MIN only 10000 tons displacement. the In |
diana has a battery equivalent to that of the great
4OOO-ton ships building for Great Britain ana
she is a more formidable vessel than any OF her |
the calcuatio made has been verified In most |
degree. the board demonstrating that |
the vessel draws exactly tweniyfour lee as u was
designed do and that with 400 tons or coal ABOARD
the total weights differ from the estimated by only |
20 Of per cent.
The President to-day sent to the Senate the fol-
lowing nominations: . |
be captain: Second Lieutenant Thomas II. Slavens. |
th Cavalry TO be first lieutenant
Also a long list Of officers Of the United States !
rmv for APPOINTMENT by brevet in the Army |
he United States. TO rank from February "a 1890
Inder the provisions Of the act OF Congress APP |
horize the President to Confer Brevet Rank. etc.
'or Gallant Services in Indian Campaigns"
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius sailed from Nor
Tolk to-day for cruise In search OF abandoned der
,licts reported as mcnaces TO navigation IN the
racl, Of transatlantic steamers.