The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-03-22
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

Correspondents should write each question on
separate sheet OF paper, give full name aud adj
dress and mark it CORES pondents' Column" No
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requested that a stamp be inclosed for reply by
letter. Postal cards will he replied to bv mail
only. Replies by mail will ordinarily be made
within a week. and ii in this colnmn within three
weeks.l
J. T. b., Rerntss. OEa.-I What is the law govern
ing the leasing of Government lands? 2. Where
allotment has been frauduIeutly made, to whom
does the land revert? 3. When will the Kickapoo
country be thrown open TO settlement? T. Is there
any provision of law exempting soldiers from pay
ing the stated price for the land? Anstcer l. Sec
ton of the act of Feb. %. 1891, provides that
whenever it shall be made to appear to the Secre-
tary of the Interior that by reason of age other
disability any allotee cannot personally and with
benefit to himself occupy or improve his allotment
any part thereof, the same may be leased upon
such terms. regulations, and conditions shall be
prescribed by the Secretary, for term not exceed
ing five years for grazing 10 years for mining
purposes, in such quantities and upon such terms
and conditions the agent i'll charge of the reser-
walton may recommend subject to the approval of
The Secretary of the Interior. 2. To the Govern
ment. 3. We do not know; possibly about May ],
1894. but this il mere conjecture. L. No
J. c. X, Whedtidnd. Pal. enlisted Aug. 6,
1862, for nine months, and was discharged in May,
1868. Served his full term; then, after being home
"A short time, was drafted, and was taken to camp
where he deserted and never was caught; should
he be marked a deserer, or has he a right to draw
pension on his nine months discharge? g Can
penEioner that draws Sl2 per month under the
L
have been told yes, but | say Ansa0er. l.
He is not entitled 10 pension. 3 He cannot get
more than SI2 per month under the act of June 81
1880; but II lie has disabilities OF service origin
which entitle him TO rating in excess of Sl2, lie
get AN Increase if he establish such claim
under tie old law.
l.. Men, Mica Wdsh.-1. Can a soldier living in
Canada draw "a pension? q What would be the
effect of his becoming British subject? 4nstrer
l. Yes, under the general law, not under the act
of June q. 1890, unless citizen of the United
States. g 1t would. under present laws bar his
title under the act of June 81 1890 but would not
affect his status under the general law. The of
March 1888 governs the matter but it is expected
that said Act will be repealed.
r. IT. H., Marques. ". Vd.-When was the tariff
taken off of hides. and what President signed the
bill? Insurer. First, Aug 10, 1890. George
Washington signing the bill; second June 6, 1872
T. 5. Grant signing the bill. From Aug 5, 1851 to
June 6. 1872 there was duty of 10 per cent on
hides.
r. H.. Philadelphia, Pal Is there any law un-
der which the charge of desertion now standing
against IA soldiers military record can g removed?
.. Is there my law under which deserter-at-arge
from the navy can now secure an amendment of
record? AnSaVer l. Yes; the act of March . 1889
amended by the act of July 81, 1892 is operative
till July 2 1891, and under said relief can in
some cases be obtained. 2. No; the authorizing
The Navy Department to amend the record having
lapsed Aug. Is, 1898 that charge OF desertion
of the navy can be removed unless an applica-
ton for amendment OF record was filed prior to
Aug. Is, 1893
L. b., North Clarendon Pa.-What was the politi-
cal complexion OF Congress during Buehanan's
Administration? AnSecer. 35th Congress- Senate,
g. of which 20 Republicans 80 Democrats
aud five Americans; House of Representatives
257, of which 90 were Republicans, Il6 Administers
ton Democrats, IL Anti Lecompton Democrats Is
Americans and vacancies. Seth Congress- Senate
66. of which % were Republicans, 80 Democrats 2
Americans, and vacancy; House of Representa-
tives, 237, of which 1l3 were Republicans, 9S Ad-
ministration Democrats 3 Anti Leeompton Demo-
Gratis, and % Americans.
s., EUdnsUile. Ind.-My pension attorney died
lately. Have all my affidayits in Was before Ex-
amnug Board two years ago. Is there anything
else for me to do but wait? Aaswer No.
4. 81 r.. Chicago. M.-A soldier applies for PEN
sion under the act OF June 81. 1890; is examined
hereunder but dies before the claim is adjudieaed
Can his widow step in and com plete the claim aud
be paid the pension that would have been due her
husbandf Anss0eT. No.