New-York tribune., 1896-04-01
question was not decided when the Senate. at p. n
adjourned until tomorrow.
WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES.
FUTURE OF THE BUREAU OF AMERICAN
REPUBLICS.
A CORRESPONDENT ARRESTED FOR LIBEL
RESOURCES OF NATIONAL BANKs-sEED CON-
TRACTS AwARDED-AN INVESTIGATION

TRACTS AWARDED-AN INVESTIGATlON
OF NAVY YARDS FORTHCOMING.
Washington, March 3l-Jhe Secretary Of State
has invited the diplomatic representatives In Wash
ington OF countries which support the Bureau OF
American Republics to meet him in the Diplomatic
Room OF the State Department tomorrow morning
1890 o'clock for a consultation In regard to the
continuation Of the work OF the Bureau. All the
work originally mapped out for the Bureau has been
accomplished and the necessity for arranging ne"
programme is said to be the basis for the meeting.
but 1t Is Likely that the consultation Will include the
question Of stimulating interest In the Bureau among
the Latin-American countries. Mexico and Argen-
tina have expressed desire TO withdraw from the
benefits OF the Pan-American treaty under which
the Bureau was organized, on the ground that they
were not obtaining the anticipated benefits, and
desire to concate all differences and bring ABOUT
thorough understanding is understood to have actu-
ated Mr. Oney In calling the diplomats together
Clinton FurbIsh. Of Illinois. the director OF TN, the
Bureau. will be present at the meeting. and VIII
explain the situation OF the work and the need for
new programme ~-.... -. ...
James F. Rule, correspondent Of THE Knoxville
Crenn) Journal" was to-day arrested and he'd In
ball for an alleged criminal libel on Representative
Franklin Bartlett. of NewYork. arising out OF the
recent discussion in the House between Representa-
tves Bartlett and Henry r. Gibson. Of Tennessee.
In which the charge was made that MI Bartett
stole OF Mr.. Gibson's private circulars to his
constituents. which was made use OF In speech
against Mr. Gibson In the House the other day Dy
Mr. Su.Zer, Of New-York. Mr.. Gibson went ball
for Mr.. Rule.
The enormous resources OF the National banks OF
the United States are shown in the last abstract OF
their condition. completed to-day, as OF February
2s and made public by Controller Eckeis The
1859 National banks had on February q l.so.3AIsi
securities. lawful money reserve OF 1881 Zs yz or
which sl5sO0oOOO in gold; capital of 1868 ssi s5.
Osl u.s. unpaid dividends Of 81 35l5 Individual de-
poslts of s6iS.os2s sss and bills payable OF s2oio4S5
Justice Brewer eft San Antonio Sunday night
TO attend the meeting OF the Venezuelan Commits
sion on Thursday. when the first batch of historical
documents submitted by Venezuela will be taken
under consideration. Justice Brewer was called TO
San Antonio by the critical illness OF ms eldest
daughter and he returns TO his duties notwthstand-
ing that her condition has shown no Improvement
Attorney General Harmon has decided that the
Secretary OF the Treasury has power to refund
penal duties already paid. This question has been
been the subject Of much vexaton and worry to
the Department and importers.
The contract for the 10 900 packets OF vegetable
seeds for the Department Of Agriculture has been
let to d. Landreth & Sons Of Philadelphia, for
$4,000 the seeds to be delivered subject germina
tive test under carefully drawn contract free
for mailing The contract for ioooS1o packets g" Of
St. Paul. Mimi. at half cent packet
Bids opened to-day at the Treasury for the
brick. stone and interior finish work Of the New
York appraisers warehouse above the second story
There were thirteen bids. that Of James A. Nc
Gon.gle OF Leavenworth Kan being the lowest
a, $500 The bid OF c. Thomas Sons, of Wash
ington at s4ss 900 the next lowest II Is posi-
bic that the McGonigle bid may be declared in
formal
' Secretary Carlisle has approved supplemental
agreement entered into by the various Canadian
railroad and steamship lines and Commissioner
General Stump OF the United States immigration
Bureau. which provides that all immigrants des-
tined TO the United States provided for by the
original agreement. who shall not have been listed
on the manifest supplied to the United States In
spectors at the port OF entry and who within
thirty days from the date of their arrival at any
one OF the ports named In the agreement and the
supplemental agreement shall apply for admission
into or enter the United States. shall be considered
as immigrants destined TO the United states WIN,
in the meaning ami intent or the agreement. ana a
per capita tax Of 81 on all such immigrants snail
be pa o ana S sardeI ID sr s exraets theefom fur
nshed to the United States inspectors whenever
OF any immigrants il is fur.her agreed that any
uncertifcated Immigrant; shall be returned TO the
the line OF travel OF these transportation lines as
said Immigrant Is willing to 40 most remote from
the borders OF the United States.
There arc Indications Of a forthcoming investiga-
ton OF the navy yards OF the country. especially
tnat a, Brooklyn. growing out OF alleged gross
practices with reference TO the skilled machinists
employed In the various shops Memorials from
various organized bodies have been pouring In upon
Congress. There laid before the Senate Naval
Committee this morning strong letter from the
Commissioner OF LABOR for Kansas. Ali these
memorials were referred to Senator Mcmillan. and
he will report to the committee at the next meeting
what In his opinion should be done. The abuses
complained OF and the harsh treatment alleged are.
on the evidence before the committee severely con-
demned. ana II Is DeeNeu 'hat d iuIi inNcs'sa'1o"
will be ordered
The Secretary OF the Treasury Tomorrow will pro-
claim the exchange value OF foreign silver coins In
the terms OF United States currency for the ensuing
quarter In accordance with the customary quarter
ly estimate made by the Director OF the Mint The
new values established show a nearly uniform in
crease over those OF January l. 1896. expressed In
mills as follows: Bolivana OF Bolivia. 2; peso OF
Central America, 2: Shanghai tael Of China. 4:
fIaikwan tael g. Tien-Tsln ael, A. che Foo tael. 4:
peso OF Colombia. 2: sucre OF Ecuador. q rupee OF
Of Persia l. sol OF Peru q ruble OF Russia q nahuh
OF Tripol. The average price Tor silver during me
three months ending March g. upon which the
valuation OF the silver coins are based. was GO
cents an ounce.
The House Committee on War Claims to-day de-
cided to devote one day OF next week to hearing
delegation OF New-York City officials on the BIZ Of
Mr. Cummings apprSpriang about b, $500 on DtsG to re-
I'm aiding TO suppress the war OF the rebellion.
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs this
morning ordered favorable report on bill pro-
yidng for the further construction of submarine
boats The bill authorizes the Secretary OF
the Navy to contract for four submarine boats OF
the Holland type. at a cost not exceeding slIo.CN
each This contract Is to be conditioned on the ac-
design now being built II this boat comes up to the
reourements these additional ones will be con- 3
irac,ed for to be delivered within four months |
from the time the contract Is signed
The President to-day sent to the Senate the nan-
iration OF William A. Little. OF Georgia. TO be AS :
sstant Attorney General, In pace OF John l. Hail.
resigned Mr. Little served several terms as
Sneaker OF the Georgia House OF Representatives /
and afterward Attorney General OF the State.
The superintendent OF the mint at Carson. New,