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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
LEAVE NORFOLK DAILY.

LEAVE NORFOLK DAILY.
TAO a. m. The Chicago Express-For
fk] o<a, Riasfiie,d Ro Posaso Rsa;
cago. Sleeper Roanoke to
also FOR Pulaski. Bristolt
200 Intermediate Points.
Psiaskl., 'e Bristoi:: also Tor
also f3r. Rocky Mount and
Salem Division, Has Pull.
man sleeper Norfolk to
Roanoke. Connects at Roa-
noke at 6:l5 a.. m. with
Washington and C%hattanoo-
AA|sss;siss % anS Wet rs ~ PdR2{ S1ass
ARR1vE,!R@se!ssfaonffa s Ssiiy oF s:ss 4. M.
NORFOLK A n u: R 4ea siSo ei m
{Vesttbule Llmltea)
arrive Richmond. 1900. p. m.
NSe eW Yors fReianfllRnl ie aSe
Richmond 800 a. M. arrive
M Sn}y e l saiio, {; nj wa stSRs
" class tickets not accepted
Other daily trains Ieavs
Norfolk THO a.. M, arTIyH
at Richmond II :5 q. M. Re-:
turning, leave Richmond 5:39
p. M: arrive Norfolk 500
q. n.
For fu.thsr information as to tickets.
rates, baggage, checks, ETC.. call on or
address Il. w. COURTNEY. District
Passenger Agent; c. II. BOSLEY, Itckat
Agent, 12G Main street, or c. E.. Finch.
Agent, depot Norfolk and Western rail'
road, w. B. BEV1LL,.
General Passenger Agent
General Office, Roanoke. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
s%;lhinrIp Market.

Shingles.-Quict; No. / hearts. sea
$3.50; No. . hearts. S5qs5.5o; No. l, sap,
Sc: No. 2 saps, Si.20G$5.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23

LEAVE
d:46 q. m. daily. except Sunday-Qor;s-
mouth, High street. 80 Ii. mo
Arrive at Philadelphia, 5:62 p.
M; New York ut S:3S D.. III.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
o:lO p. m. daily, Portsmouth. High street
5:55.) Arrive at philadelphia
G:l1 a. m; New York, 7:4S a. IN.
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
s:U q. M. daily. portsmouth. Hfgh street,
a:l0,l leaving New York at s D..
M, Philadelphia II lie u. IN.
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
sos p. III. daily. except Sunday-(Ports.
mouth. High street. S:l5 p. M
leaving New York at s Il. M:
Philad"lphiu. l0:2n n. nj.
Close connection made with all rail- and
sound lines TO and from Boston.
Pullman. Sleeping Cars on night tralus
between Jersey City. Philadelphia and
Cape Charles; Pullman Bunct and I'ar-
lor Cars on lay trains between Phila-
delphia and Cape Charles.
Through Tickets sold and laggnge
checked at, Wakes Agency. under Al
lanti: Hotel, aad on the steamers.
r. r. COOKE. General Agent.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
FRESH, Fish.
Live stock.

Beef Cattle-Fairly supplied
and prices holding up; Western
North Carolina and Virginia
steers, fat, per pound .........3 @4hc
Eastern N. {. cattle, best ...... 2R@3Ac
2@2lsc
Demand good.
Milk Calves, mmon per
pound .3A @5Hc
YearlinE Calves. per pound ....2A m3hc
Sheep, per pound.....:..........2 @3Ac
Hogs. live. gross weight, prime,
rs to 200 4M c.
Fresh Pork.-Hogs, dressed,
large, per pound ............4 Q5 c
Hogs, dressed, small, per
pound 4Lc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
Air Drlc,i .,iua I.rmbar.

- flooring dry and clear. s1l.c5; A
rough edge. best. $40; No. .. SIS: No. 3.
Sc; IA rough stained. 81; small joists.
81: large joists, SS.e0n $40: 2X4 lG scant-
ling, $500.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
hknnunt atnrLnt

Market firm: Prime. 2h@3iac.: strict!
prime. 3lac.; fancy, 3ss@3Ac.; common
l&Q2c.; Spanish, S1.10.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
Sugar %NInrIIct,.

dependent on the delivery rates TO the
different points. Loca sales are being
made "a follows.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
GrOccriea,

Coffee-Steady; Rio, common, 1910
1l}tc.: Fair, 1SA4l9c.: Good. 2O@2O&c.;
Choice. 219s1Ac.; Laguayra, 81 1-sc.:
.aiI30hc.
Syrups and Enthusiastically; Syrups.
Bright. 1S023c.; Fair Grades, 1602oc.:
Porto Rico. l6, 20. and &c.. as to grade.
New Orleans Molasses-Quiet; Fair.
2o925c.: Good. 36@40c.: Choice. 45c.
rlonT-MarKet Strong; West
ern Spring Wheat. Best Patent
Family. s4.25: Winter Wheat.
Best Patent, Family, $4.15; Win
ter Wheat. Choice Patent. Famfly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company.

The new and powerful iron palace
steamers NEWPORT NEWS, WASH
INGTON and NORFOLK will leave
daily as follows.
NORTH BOUND.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
NORFOLK & SOUTHERN R, R, CO,

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. -. 1888.
rUL az a ~ ,a s%rFEss $ LEA y ], NOR &.
Elizabeth City. Edenton. Ma1nkey's Ferry iS,
topsr, rantsg9, RelhaSen. etc. Connects
Jas follows: Daily Except sunday foi.
TTiEmon,h' JsmssvIllr, Wnliemston and
SATURDAY Tor all landings on Cho@nann
,iv"", and Como on MONDAY and FRI.
a for Scuppcrnong river. and WE'D
ing AT Rellha ven with steamer Virginia
Dare for M~akleyvillc, South Creek, All
rora. Washington and Intermediate land
ings. $50"
EyENiSG EXPRESS LEAVES NOR
Elizabeth City. Edenton and waylstn-
tons; Connects ut Elizabeth 9th with
a ans sssIinrI Nr far TmsSaay' THURSDAY
Island. Morehead City, Kinston and
Goldsb"rG VIA 4 and y: {. I. r. and for
stations on the W. N. and *. X, r. al
MAIL AR 4 n # M9sr SaiIy x,csn,
except sunday at io.25 IA. Tn.: con ""..f
for the North. llust and West. Pusscneer
S fnIt ! foSt OF Fast Main street. Nor
ton on Water street. '"
= E EAS tt NScH GTAffo fdLIENA PlsrATcH.
MINiON LINE between aii, poh,ts SdDrU,G ~,
and East via Norfolk and Norfolk and
Southern Railroad and Eastern North
Carolina ''
Freight received daily until 5 d. M. and
forwArdly promptly at low rate. "N
For further Information apply to thu
General Office OF the N. and S. il. r.. CO
EorfoE- Va. ~
General Freight and Pass. Agent.
NJ. X. KING. ~
General Manager.
ArIuANTIC AND DANYILLE RAIL
II WAY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOVEMBER
II, 1896.
Leave Shippers Compress Wharf, daily.
500 a. m; West Norfolk, e:45 a, m. for
Danville and all intermediate stations.
arriving at Danvillc, SIS p. M. Leave
Norfolk. 5:2o y. M, West Norfolk, 5:5 %.
m. Leave. nwrenceville daily (except
Sunday at GOO u. M. arriving at Dan
vile at 1890 q. IN. -
fr eU", function "1 With sDanvsrle d Ra,, ; Jef:
System; at Denniston junction for DnE,
ham. South Boston and all points on
the Durham Division OF the N. and VI.
Pullman sleepers between DanvilIe.
Ashevilie. Atlanta. Augusta, Memphis.
Tickets on sale and baggage checked
at Wakes Agency. Company's Agency
Agency. Portsmouth.
4, General Rcs.SssnEsr AssS.:
.i9Nlk$ A y. IN sunerintendent.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
BALTIMORE
STEAM PACKET COMPANY,

BAY LINE.
REDUCED RATES Blythe FAvORITn!
LINE. QUICKEST PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT ROUTE BETWEEN THH
NORTH AND SOUTH.
COMMENCING MONDAY, DEC. 2, 1895.
W. Fortsmouth. High street,. 1880 D m
Lv Norfolk. Main slrect........i0 $50 D m
Lv. Old Point. Hygeio Pier........i 7:sH p m
Ar. Baltimore, Union Dock...... 1890 d M
p. f. r. B. so.
Lv Baltimore -. -. S:n5 II mlo son a m
AT AZ. iES a@ SorR ...: i G:5s q nj m :1S - 3 m m
souTIt BOUND. r.. IL. RI Is. IS O.
Lv. New Yorl. I.2:lo p m!.l1:so a m
ar. Baitimors ...! 1:W : : M m SO? s:s7 + ; ~ II.
Nv. Baltimore, Union Docs........ &c 80 p
Nv. Baitimore. Canton........... 700 p IN
Al. Sid 600 a m.
n. NorIolh 600 q M
AT. PORTSMOUTH ................ $3.50 Il nj
The trip by, these steamers affords u
most enjoyable sail on the Chesapeake
harbor Of Norfolk. with View Of ali liIla objects
Of Interest Incident to these historical To-
caities. Onerlng q~ilsurpasssd service In
every particular. Large and luxuriantly
by. steam AND, lighted by electricity.
ricketts, SOLO 70 oil points North, East,
and West and baggage ichccked to desti.
cation In person at the company's Office.
No. n West Main street, or on board
steamer. "
20 Freight re Entw will II net 4n, be RECEIVED after 4 p. n
". RaHp aApTpIIy AGENT 40
lDnily except Sunday. 'Daily.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
SAL. sEAHcARD AIR LINE.

ABSoLuTELY. THE SHORTEST AND
QUICKEST ROUTE SOUTH-ONLY
Ii HOURS 10 ATLANTA.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY.
SEPTEMBER ~. 1895.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
!! !! Z !. ~ Horf0lkaWests,nR.R.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. /. 1884
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
ROANOKE. NORFOLK AND

ROANOKE. NORFOLK AND
BALTIMORE STEAMBOAT co.
1895, the steamers of this line will leave
Bay Line wharf every Wednesday and
Saturday night for Baltimore, and leave
Baltimore pier every Tuesday and Friday
at 8 p. m.
Freight received only ON sailing days.
Telephone 6. WIN. RANDALL.
o. Agent.
NORFOLK AND RATPAHANNOCK
~ ROGTE.-On and after Sunday, De-
ccmber 18th, the steamer Essex will lenve
bay Line wharf. Norfolk. every Sunday
at s n. m. for Tappahannock and inter
mediate landings. Freight for these
points received Saturdays. For landings
beyond ,Tappahannock freight received
RA RANDALL. Agent.
Norfolk. w.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
Cape
Route
New York.,
Philadelphia and
Norfolk R. R.. Go,

SIX HOURS QUICKER THAN ANY
LINE.
THROUGH DAY AND NIGHT EN-
PRESS EACH WAY.
IN EFFECT MAY 6, 1895.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
T'Is Eits aUnDE.

FARES TO BOSTON AND PRovI-
First ella IS. includiIG meals and sa-
Second class. including meals and
0' o SA'vANENii. 200
Every WEDNESDAY ana SATURDAY
Fnre-Eirst class, Including meals
Fare;-Scconl class, Including meals
TIeerlishabic Freight sent Vim. Proyid ; %
forwarded by carly train TO Boston, and
At the same rate as by direct steamers to
Perishable Freights not received later
than 5:23 y. m. on sailing days OF Boston
ships; $50 sailing days OF Providence
For further information apply to
r. II. WKlGHT: Agent. Norfolk, We;
\; p. STEsEiNS. Asst Tariff Mgr.
~. wHnfTNE' of Trafiic ps MsnaHsr.
General Offices. Baltimore. Md.
Z Ok RICHMOND, PETERSBURG. OLD
d POINT, CLAREMONT. NEWPORT
NEWS and James river landings direct by
Observation-Disclosures Navigator ~Company's
%ls!esant steamer PoCAiIoNTAS leaves
Ciydc's Wharf, Norfolk. every TUES
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY AZ
I &. m, touching ut Portsmouth, Old
Point, Newport News going and returning,
arriving at Richmond about 5 p. m. con-
meeting with all evening TRIMS. Fare to
Richmond. 81 So: fare 10 Richmond and
return, 1850: fare to Richmond. second
class. 81. Tickets much cheaper than
by any other route TO Richmond. Peters
burg, Waverly. Hicksford and stations on
points via Richmond. Tickets for sale at
ticket agencies Of Wake & Son. II
Brandt and on board steamer.
Freight received daily. Sunday excepted,
for all above named points.
JAMES W. McCARR1CK,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
Receipts By Rnil ma Steamer.

Otiire OF The Nirciuirn.
Norfolk, Va, Ian D, lsuI
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
ARRIVE An

MAIL AND EXPRESS DAILY (cscepi
Sunday at i:25 p. m, and Express daily
Except sunday at l8.26 IA. M: councci
with all rail and steam ines al Nnrfoit
the North. East and West. PusscnEar
stations foot of East Main street. Nor
folk, and Western depot. Freight sta
lion IN Water street. ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23

NJ. B. CRoWELL. Agent.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-12-12

such AZ 70 secure neceesary cover for tbs ar
tiiieEy gunners against the intense frs Il mod
erf machine RAPID IRE high power gunaL Ths
perts has been taxed IN destgning carriages
that would obyiafs this fault. reszltIng Il d
believed. in the solution q this diaIcuif Prob
lem Since 1Gle. the number o. gun caFTfagss
constructed or building has besn raised 20
total Of Ii. o. which - are on The diasppaaF-
ting principle, and the number % mortsr ear
were provided for prior 70 that time. have been
Increased 20 10 built and building.
Liberal Appropriations.
This improved aitn&ti0n 10 largely due 70 the
recent generous response Of congTeas 70 tbs
recommendations Of the war department TJhug
we shall soon have complete about ons-nfth
which was noted IN my message 20 the congress
Of December (, leSs
whea il Is understood that masonry en-
placement not only furnishes platform for
the modern high power gun. but also In every
particular serves the purpose and takes the
place OF the fort Of former days. the Importance
Of the work Accomplished II better comprehend
ed
In the hope the work win be prDsscutsd with
no less yigor IN the future. the SECRETARY q
war has submitted an estimate OF what n al
lowed. Will be provided and either balit Or
building BY the end Of the next fiscal year such
additional guns. nortars. by gun carriages and
EMBELLISHMENTS AZ well represented. not far from
one-third Of the total work 70 be done under
the plan adopted for our coast defenaeg, titus
affordlng prospect that the entire work VIII
= Neb1.1HtAelAy csa1pAENSo Nthnn ~ Ie@<n-
In less time than that. however. NE shall have
attained a marked degree Of security.
The experience and results Of he past yeas
demonstrate that with q continuation Of pres
ent careful methods the cost Of the remainina
work win be much less than the original estt-
mate We should always keep In mind that 81
all forms o. military preparation. coast csfenss
alone IL essentially pacific in its nature; willis
IL gives the sense Of security due TO . con.
seOuEness Of strength. II r. neither the puFp0ss
nor the effect Of such permanent fortincAtioni
involve
rather 10 guarantee against them TheJ
are not temptation 20 war. but security
against H. They are thoroughly In accord with
ali the traditions Of our national diplomacy.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-12-12

has become manifest and II d demonstrated
thAt sovereignty IL extinct In Cuba Tor All pur-
poses Of Its Fightful eKis.e0cs and Shen the
struggle for establishment has asgeneratsd
lhte strife which means nothing more than
the useless sacrifice OF human life ana aBs IT.
tsf Obstruction Of every subject matter Of the
eonntet a situation IL presented In which our
ebtiGatlons 10 the sovereignty Of Spain will be
supersedsd by higher obligations. which We can
hardly hesitate 10 recognize and discharge.
Leaves IL 10 Mckinley.
lettering the choice Of ways ana methods
until the time for action arrives, we should
make them depend upon the precise conditions
then existing and they should not be deter
mined upon without giving careful heed to ev-
cry consideration involving our honor and In
seFest, or the international duty we owe TO
spain. Until we face the eontingencies sug-
gested, or the situation IL By otneF incidents
inpefatVeiy changed. we should continue In
the line Of conduct heretofore pursued, thus
In ali circumstances exhibiting our obedieEes
10 the requirements Of public law and cur re-
gard for the duty enjoined upon Us by the pest
uon Ne occupy In the GALAXY Of nations. A
contemplation Of emergencies that may arise
should plainly lead ua 90 avoid their creation
either through q careless disregard Of present
timed expression Of feeling. But have deemed
u not amiss 90 remind the congress that time
may arrive when q correct policy and care for
our Interests well a regard for the tn
terests Of other nations and their cttiEena Join
ed BY considerations Of humanity and q desire
70 see rich and fertile country intimately re-
lated 70 us saved from compiets devastation.
81 will subserys the interests involved and al
the same time promise 20 Cuba and lie inhAbi-
tants an opportunity 10 enjoy the blessings OF
peace
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-12-12
IN THE DEPARTMExT OF LAW.
Move Toward EstabIishfng Govern
meRt Penifenttnriea.

Move Toward EstabI1sbsng Govern
ment Penifenttarten.
The attorney general presents q detailed and
interesting statement Of the important work
done under his SUPERVISION during the last nscal
year. The ownership and management By the
ment Of those convicted In United States courts
Of violations Of federal laws. which for many
years has been subject OF executive recon-
mendatio0- has AZ last 70 a slight extent been
realized by the utilization OF the abandoned
military prison ct Fort LeavenwORth as q
United States penitentiary. This h certainly
al once supplemented by the rebHilding or ths
extensive enlarssment q this impTOgtsed prison
and the construction OF At least ore more 20
he located in the southern states The capacity
Of the LeAvenworth penItentiary h 30 limited
that the expenses Of its maintenance. cAlcu-
lated al q Per capita rate upon the number Of
prisoners II can accommodate. does not make
economical an exhibit a. Il would II II were
larger and better adapted 70 prison purpose.
but ] am thoroughly convinced that economy
and humanity ana proper sense OF reaponsA-
bility and duty toward those whom We punish
soT violations Of federal law dictate that the
federal government should have the entire con
trol and management Of the penitenttartes
where convicted yiolAtOrs are confined
II appears that since the transfer Of thu
Fort Leavenworth military prison 10 is neS
| uses the work previously done By prisoners con
| nned there and for which expensive machines.
| has been provided, has been discontinued TIT
work consisted OF the manufacture Of article
for army use now done ELSEWHERE On al
L grounds II Is exceedingly desirable that tn
conNicts confined In this prison be allowed &
| resume work OF this description
The Salary System.
II Is most gratifying TO note the satisfactoE1
| results that have followed the Inauguration o
| the system provided for by the act Of May =
1 iSsS. under which certain federal officials m
| compensated hy salaries instead Of fees IN
| new plan was put In operation On the nrst dn
1 OF Juiy. 1856 and already the great eoonom
/ Il forces its prevention OF abuses. and IL
| tendency 10 a better Enforcement Of the law
| are Etr4kinefy apparent Detailed evidences q
I the usefulness Of this long delayed but MOI
l h2ppy accomplished reform will be found cleAi
1 ly set forth In the attorney EenerArs repogt.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-12-12
THE MESSAGE COMPLETE
,,.,ASDs VIsws On YoREIGA
,FFAIas AAD tthAaog.
~ u..s OsiS . GevsFnmsnt 90
r..sr ana shssia Nos -
a@ea@1tsea.

,....,o.ton. ID. e.. Dee I.-PFs<sasAi
-.,.Is last annual message rss pre-
-, d, eoagtSss today. SeiisSahs 10
Eli trKt u the d0e1msAls
=. ts. Congress u ina unitea States
-gisssi.lAtiFes " tbs Psopls Ia 'ias
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t.,s asssmDls1 Al = haas shsA shs
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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-12-12
OTHER MINOR FOREIGN MATTERS
SeneEuelh No Longer In Controversy
Consular Appointments.


The SeneEuelan question has ceased 10 Be
matter Of difference between Great Britain and
the United States. the respective governments
having agreed upon the substantial provisions
neiA. submitting the whole controversy 10 az
bitratiOn The provisions OF the treaty are 80
eininently Just and fair that the assent Of
YehsIuelA thereto may confidently be antiei-
pated- Negotiations by a treaty Of general
aFbiuati0n for all differences between Great
Britain and the united States sre advanced and
prosniss 20 reach successful conE0mmAtiou at
an early date.
Consular Civil Service.
The scheme Of examining applicants for Ger
tain consular positions 10 test their competency
issued On September 70 IsSs has fully demon
strstec the usefulness OF this innovation. IN
nunnection with thiH plan Of sxantnAuon. pro
motions and transfers Of deserving incumbeftk
have been quite extensively made with ex-
oeliehi results.
During the past year a. appointments have
been made In the consular service. n OF which
were made 70 iii vacancies caused by death OF
rzsignAtiun 20 supply newly created posts
| two TO succeed tncumbents removed for Gauss.
two for the purpose OF displAclbg alien conEalAi
off1c1Als BY American citizens and four merely
changing the Official title Of the incumbent
from commercial agent 20 consul. Twelve o
thee Appointments were transfers or promo
tions frutn other positions under the department
| Of state. four Of thoss Hpfotnted had renderee
previous service In the department.. eight WEIR
nsAds q persons who passed satisfactory e1
| HHiinSt ion. seven were Appointed 20 places no
Included "a the order OF September 20 1895, an
i -four appointments ab0re stated involves a
change Of inCufn DeBcy.
The inspection Of consular offices. provides
i for ~ an appropriation for that purpose AZ tn
| iASt sossioa " the ooaEress. hAA been proeoetiT
| q such wholesome effects that hope this In
/ postAht work viii Tn future be continued
| know uf nothing that caa he core Ntah the sam
slight expense 20 improving the service
desire 10 repeat the recommendation con
| tsined In my last annual nlsssa re IN favor c
| providing At pstiic expense Official residence
| sof oar ambassadors and ministers Al fcTeig
| capitals. The reasunr supporting this recon
| ulradatioa are stronEly stated IN the repoFz
| the SECRETARY Of state and the subject seems {
| such Importance that hof'c II may receive II
| early attention Of congress.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-12-12
PRESERVATION OF SEAL LIFE.
Report OF co%@...Iene. to Berir

Report OF CommtsHIoner 60 Boring
See lie Awaited.
We have auf4nE the last year iHboFed faith
fully and aEAlnst nufavoFabie conditions 70 81
e1Fs better preservation Ct seal NE In BertnG
go B0th she Chited States and Great Britain
have lately dispatched commissioners TO thesa
waters 20 study the hahits and condition q tia
sal herd nna the OF their rapid de-
crease Cp0a the reports @ these oosnmissioa'
sra eooa TO Be- submitted. and with the exsr-
efss CT pAIisncS and Eooc sense On the part
q ali interested parties. q T. earnestly hoped
that hearty co-oEseration may BE SECURED for the
frusectioa against threatened extinction OF seal
AZ IN the nas1hpru Pacific and Bcrtng seA-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-12-12
Az Era ef aan.NIakIaE.

since that time the number OF guns actually
completed has been Increased to Il Is-inch. Is
ie-inch and 81 S-inch rihed mortars. In aadi-
ton there are In process OF construction ono
ieinch type gun. 50 i2-tneh IS le-inch. q s-Iueh
high POWER guns. and % i1-inch rife mortars. In
all as guns and mortare During the same
year Immediately preceding the message re-
TERED TO. the nrst medern gun carriage had
been completed and II more were in process Of
construction. All bat were OF the non
! disappearing type. Theee. however, were not