The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-08-06
WEEK I'm WASHINGTON.

SUNDAY, July 26.-It was learned to-day that
the Pope has appointed as Monsignor Satoli's
successor here the Rev. Sebastien Martineill,
Prior General of the Augustins Chsusses and
brother of the dead Cardinal Martipeiii. Inc
fact that the nomination. had been made has
been kept secret even from the most inti-
mate associates OF His Holiness, and upon
iu becoming known occasioned general
feeling of surprise. Rev. Sebastien Martl-
nelli is about 60 years of age. He is q learned
theologian. and is thoroughly versed In the
foreign policy of the Vatican.
MONDAY, July 23-The President issued
proclamation, again commanding eltizens 10
observe neutrality toward Cuba. The proc
lamation refers to the original proclamation
of June II 1895 demanding observance OF
the neutrality laws in respect of the Cuban
instruction, and gives notice that all viola
lions will be vigorously prosecuted Inc
President cites the decision OF the Supreme
Court in the Wiborg case. constituting the
statute relative to military expeditions, con-
spiracies, and the extension of aid by furnish
ing transportation, in order that cltlzehs
may not be mised as to the meaning OF the
neutrality laws. In part the proclamation
SAWS: 81 do hereby soemnly warn all clti-
gems of the United States, and all others
within their jurisdiction. against violations
of the said neutrality laws. interpreted as
heretofore explained, and give notice that
all such violations will be vigorously prose-
cuted And do hereby invoke the Cooper
alton of all good citizens in the enforcement
of said laws, and in the detection and appre
bension of any offenders against the same,
and do hereby enjoin upon all the executive
officers of the United States the utmost dill
gence in preventing, prosecuting, and pun
ishiug any infractions thereof"
TUESDAY. July 2S.-The Commissioners of In
ternal Revenue submitted preliminary re-
port showing the operations OF has Bureau
for the fiscal year ended June 30. 1t SHOWS
that the receipts from adj sources OF Internal
revenue for the year aggregated $l46. so.
m increase of S.. 5S4. 537 over the receipts of
the preceding fiscal year. The expenses APP
proxiDated S4.044451, and the percentage oil
cost of collection will be go. reduction OF
is as compares with the preceding nscat
year From spirits the ,eceints were $751;
67o.o70. an increase of $S07. 443. The largest
item of increase under this head was from
fruit spirits, the receipts of 81, 5S4. S19 being
SASS 500 in excess of last year. Tobacco
brought in revenue OF S30.Il ,bZ9, or
81 COG. s21 more than was derived from TINS
source in the preceding year. There was an
increase in cigarets. where the receipts we're
$2O2i. 1885, Chewing and smoking tobacco
brought IN SIS 220 02S-$323 S49 more than
in the preceding year. Cigars and cheroofs
over three pounds per Thousand reaiized
$121 l3 267, an increase OF S22i,3oo ana
snuff afforded revenue of $752,9l5, an IN
crease of SI03.027. From fermented liquors
there were derived taxes aggregatlug 500
7S4. 235.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29.-Postmaster-Genera
Wilson warned all railway mail clerks not TO
take an active interest in the polificai cam
paien, such as would be involved In their at
tending political conventions as delegates.
making political speeches. or assisting IN the
management of political campaigns. The
Postmaster Generals circular expressly
states that he does not desire to control their
opinions on political matters. The ORDER
wilich is In line with the famous perniciuus
activity" order of President Cleveland IN
1856 was issued by General Superintendent
White, of the Railway Mail Service.-The
Headquarters of the National Republican
Protective Association which was organized
about two years ago. and which Is SAID 10
have clubs in nearly every State, were
opened at 600 street. The President of the
association is James w. Poe, ex-member of
the Legislature of North Carolina. and the
Secretaries are J. NJ. Lee and f. V. Davis,
weli-known colured citizens The purpose of
the association, il is announced by the OH
GERS is TO organize the colorcd vote IN every
Staie south of Delaware for Mckinney and
hobart. This will be done by the organiza-
ton of clubs in all the Southern States.
THuRsDAY, July 3a-The annual report of
the Postmaster.6euerais shows material in
crease in tile revenues from stamped paper of
ali save one kind. but will still, doubtless. in
dicaie a postal deficiency of at least SIG, 90. =
eco. The total value Of oil stamps, stamped
envelopes wrappers and postal cards issued
during the fiscal year just closed is $79 49,
l0l. against So, OBJ. a99 for the year ended
Ts,,z.. Thn nm
stamps, envelopes, ETC., Was 4, lSo, go 23.
This amount is increase of $50 629, 736
ever the previous fiscal year. The value CT
stamps OF all kinds alone was $s1 491, 100.
The value of the various kinds of stamped
paper fer the year were as follows: Ordinary
postage stamps So, ia 536; special delivery
stamps. Si46627: newspaper aud periodical
stamp. S2,sl9.l III; postage due stamps.
&45al65o; ordinary stamped envelopes and
newspaper wrappers. 4.sI3. SOB; special re-
Quest envelopes, N.56s0T0i postal cards
&5,3B5.B2S.
FRIDAY. july 3l-The Treasury Department
issued j page pamphlet continuing infor-
nation the currency question, designed
u furnish = simple and comprehensive an
swer to the thousands of questions nov being
received by Secretary Carlisle and other
Treasury officials on the various aspects of
the financial situation. Its title will be " In
formation Concerning the Currency OF the
United States. Bonds Silver Certificates
Nintaee, etc." and its composition is the
soiut work Of director Preston, Comptroller
Eckies, WorthinRtan G. Ford, of the Bursan
OF Statistics, aud others. all under the direc-
tion OF Secretary Czriise.-The Treasury
statement OF tie public debt shows that the
public debt, less cash in the Treasury, at the
close of the month was 1866, 154 5I2 an in
crease for the month of $l0s57, 35s. The
debt is classified as follows: Understanding
debt, $s47, 364, ESQ debt on which interest
has ceased since maturity. 81, 633, $40 tiebt
bearing no interest. 500, .3l5. 0gs; total. 81
222. 3i2. 9Ss which does not include $685.. u Z.
1913 in certificates aud Treasury notes, offset
by an equal amount Of cash in the Treasury.
The monthly statement Of the Director
OF the Mint shows the coinage at the United
States minis during July to have been AS
follows: Gold, 81. 9lS, 200; silver. 81 ,092, 00o,
Of which $4,000 Was in half dollars: minor
coins, 81, GOO; total coinage. s.. 03l 200.
eATURDAY, AUG. L-The comparative state
meDt of the Government receipts and ex-
penditnres shows the total receipts from all
sources during July to have been $29, 029, 209
and the expenditures So, 066. AGE, leaving q
deficiency for the month and fiscal year thus
Tar OF $i3050,249. The Internal Revenue
receipts during the month were Sl4, 302 532
IN increase of 81. 404, liz over the first mon b
Of the last fiscal year. On the other hand,
the customs receipts, which were $l2, Isl, $50
show a falling of of $l,9i9. 654. compared
with July Of lest year. The miscellaneous
receipts. which we're q. 569, 346. show IN in.
crease of $475 03S over the month for the last
fiscal year. All but two items Of the ex.
penditures-WAr and interest charges-show