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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
Indian Afairs


The total Indian population of the United
States is LII, 235, according to census made
in 1895, exclusive of those within the state
of New York and those comprising the five
civilized tribes. Of this number there
are approximately $4,000 children of school
age. During the year, 1893 of these were
enrolled in schools. The progress which
has attended recent efforts to extend In
dian school facilities and the anticipation
of continued liberal appropriations to that
end cannot fail to afford the utmost salts
faction to those who believe that the edu-
cation of Indian children is a prime factor
IN the accomplishment of Indian civiliza-
ton.
1t may be said in general terms that in
every particular the improvement of the
Indians under government has been most
marked and encouraging. The secretary,
the commissioner of Indian affairs, and the
agents having charge of Indians to whom
allotments have been made strongly urge
the passage of a law prohibiting the sale
OF liquor to allottees who have taken
their lands in severalty. I earnestly join
IN this recommendation, and venture to ex-
press the hope that the Indian may be
speedily protected against this one. greatest
OF all evils to his well-being and advance
ment.
The condition of affairs among the five
civilized tribes, who occupy large tracts
" ie|do III Tie Iuuldu IeTTlCOry ana VINO
nave governments of their own, has as
sumed such an aspect as to render it al
most indispensable that there should be
an entire change in the relations of these
Indians to the general government. This
seems to be necessary in furtherance of
tnelr own interests, as well as for the
protection of nOn-Indian residents in their
territory. commission organized and
empowered under several recent laws is
now negotiating with these Indians for
the REIMBURSEMENT of their courts, and the
division of their common lands in sever
atty, and are aiding in the settlement of
the troublesome question of tribal men,
bership. The reception of their first prof
fers of negotiation was not encouraging,
but through patience and such conduct on
their part as demonstrated that their in
tentions were friendly and in the interest
OF the tribes, the prospect of success has
become more promising. The effort
should be to save these Indians from the
consequences of their own mistakes and
1mprovidence and to secure to the real
Indian his rights as against intruders
and professed friends who profit by his
retrogression. A change is also needed to
protect life and property through the OPP
GRAFTON of courts conducted according to
strict justice and strong enough to en-
force their mandates.
AS sincere friend of the Indian am
exceedingly anxious that these reforms
should be accomplished with the consent
and aid of the tribes, and that no neces-
sity may be presented for radical or
drastic legislation. I hope, therefore,
that the commission now conducting ne
gotiations will soon be able to report that
progress has been made toward q friendly
adjustment of existing difficulties.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
The Fec Systcm.

It is most gratifying to note the salts
factory results that have followed the in
auguraton of the system provided for by
the act of Nav %, 1896, under which Ger
tain federal officials are compensated by
salaries instead of fees. The new plan was
put in operation July 1, 1896. and already
the great economy it enforces, its pre-
vention of abuses, and its tendency to a
better enforcement of the laws, are strik-
ingly apparent. Detailed evidences of the
usefulness of this long-delayed but now
happily accomplished reform will be
found clearly set forth in the attorney
generals report.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Spent as Much Money as 1t Used to
Take to Run the Government.

presents comprehensive and interesting
exhibit of the numerous and important
affairs committed to his Supervision. 1t is
impossible in this communication to do
more than briefly refer to a few of the
subjects concerning which the secretary
gives full and instructive information.
The money appropriated on account of
this department. for its disbursement for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1896, amount
ed to more than s157, 200, 900, or a greater
sum than was appropriated for the entire
maintenance of the government for the
two fiscal years ended June 80, 1861
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
and worthy of their country's affection

and worthy Of their country's affection
ate remembrance. When I have seen
those who pose as the soldiers friends
active and alert in urging greater laxity
and more reckless pension expenditures.
while nursing selfish schemes | have
deprecated the approach of a situation
when necessary retrenchment and en-
forced economy may lead to an attack
upon pension abuses so determined as to
overlook the discrimination due to those
who, worthy nations care, ought to live
and die under the protection of a nations
gratitude.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
Naval Militia.

The naval militia, which was authorized
a. few years ago as an experiment, has
now developed into a body of enterprising
young men, active and energetic in the dis
charge of their duties and promising great
usefulness. This establishment has nearly
the same relation to our navy as the ma
tonal guard in the different states bears
to our army, and it constitutes a source
OF supply for our naval forces the i'm
portance of which is Immediately apparent
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
The Weather Bureau.

The weather bureau, now attached to
the department of agriculture, has con-
tinued to extend it's sphere of usefulness,
and by an uninterrupted improvement in
the accuracy of its forecasts has greatly
increased it's efficiency as an aid and pro-
lection to all whose occupations are re-
lated to weather conditions. Omitting
further reference to the operations of the
department, I commend the secretary's
report and the suggestions 1t contains to
the careful consideration of the congress.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
The War College,


Inc war college has developed into an
institution which 1t is believed will be of
great value to the navy in teaching the
science OF war, as well as in stimula ting
professional zeal in the navy, and it will
ee especially useful in the devising of plans
for the utilization, in case of necessitw ,f
all the naval resources of the IInited
States
Inc secretary has persistently adhered to
the plan he found in operation for secur-
ing labor at the navy-yards through boards
OF labor employment. and has done much
70 make 1t more complete and eficient.
~. nue navai omcers who are familiar with
sa a,S system ana IFS operation express the
decided opinion that its results have bean
10 vastly Improve the character of the
duce its cost
discipline among officers and men of the
navy mas been maintained to high stand
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
The Union Pacific Case.

In the case of the Union Pacific, how
ever, the situation has become especially
and Immediately urgent. Proceedings have
been instituted to foreclose a first mort
gage upon those aided parts of the main
line upon which the government holds a
second and subordinate mortgage lien. In
consequence of these proceedings and in
creasing complications, added to the default
occurring on the LIST day of January, 1897
a condition will be presented on that date
SO far as this company is concerned, that
must emphasize the mandate of the act
OF 1857, and give to executive duty under
It's provisions more imperative aspect
therefore, unless congress shall otherwise
direct, or shall have previously determined
upon different solution of the problem
there will hardly appear to exist any rea-
son for delaying, beyond the date of the
oeIault above mentioned, such executive
action as will promise to subserve the pub
lie interests and save the government from
the loss threatened by further inaction.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
The weakness and Vices of Our Pres
emit Methods.

This reference to the condition and prog
poets of our revenues naturally suggests
an allusion to the weakness and vices of
our financial methods. They have been
frequently pressed upon the attention Of
congress in previous executive communica-
tons, and the inevitable danger of their
continued federation pointed out. Without
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-12-11
Pacific Railroads.

The secretary calls attention to the pun-
lie interests involved in an adjustment
OF the obligations of the Pacific railroads
to the government. deem it to be an i'm
portant duty to especially present this SUBJ
Ject to the consideration of the congress-
On January 1, 1897, with the amount al
ready matured, more than $4,000, 900 of the
principal of the subsidy bonds issued by
the United States in aid of the construc-
ton of the Union Pacific railway, includ-
Ing its Kansas line and more than S6. OO0.-
600 of like bonds issued in aid of the Cen
trail Pacific railway, including those issued
to the Western Pacific Railway Company.
will have fallen due and been paid or must
on that day be paid by the government
Without any reference to the application of
the sinking fund now in the treasury, this
will create such default on the part of
these companies to the government as will
give it the right to at once institute pro-
ceedings to foreclose its mortgage lien. In
addition to this Indebtedness that will
be due January 1, 1897, there will mature
between that date and January 1, 1899, the
remaining principal of such subsidy bonds
Which must also be met by the govern
ment. These amount to more than $780,
100000 on account of the Union Pacific
lines, and exceed $21000,0O0 on account of
the Central Pacific lines
The situation of these roads and the
condition of their indebtedness to the gov
eminent have been fully set forth in the
reports OF various committees to the pres
ent and prior congresses, and as early as
1887 they were thoroughly examined by a
special commission appointed pursuant to
an act of congress. The considerations re-
curing an adjustment of the governments
relations to the companies have been clear
ly presented, and the conclusion reached
with practical uniformity that if these
relations are not terminated they should
be revised upon basis securing their safe
continuance.
Under section of the act of congress
passed March 8, 1887, the president is
charged with the duty, in the event that
any mortgage or other incumbrance para
mount to the interest of the United States
in the property of the Pacific railroads
shall exist and be lawfully liable to be
enforced, to direct action of the depart
ments of the treasury and of justice in
the protection of the interest of the United
States by thorough judicial proceedings,
including foreclosure of the government
liens In view of the fact that the con-
gress has for number of years almost
constantly had under consideration plans
for dealing with the conditions existing be-
tween these roads and the government,
have thus far felt justified in withholding
action under the statute above mentioned
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zens enlisted has been very much in
creased.
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New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
THE TRIP or THE SOzODONT.

Captain Frank Charlsen. an old sea dog and
formerly mate on John Jacob Astor's yacht pro-
poses 10 sail on Sunday. June 2. fr IN the Battery
FOR various European ports in twcniy-foot open
ssilboat the Sozodont. His brother VIII accompany
him The boat has been built especially FOR this
long cruise II OF six fee; eight inches beam and
twenty-six inches draft. and f. soop rigeed with
tlb and mainsaf and small hying jib. The Sozod'nt
will carry advertising sanplee of the den'ifricc ani
will frss land at Queenstown. proceeding thence ID
other European ports The small boat VII lie al
~. Ra,,erv from noon to-day until Sunday af'cr-
noon when the start will be made FOR Europe about
$50 O'Clock The Sozodont is the smallest cra''
which has ever attempted the voyage across the Al
lantic and return. About ten years ago ne ked
White and Blue a berk-rigge1 cabin boat, saiieh
from this city to Liverpool Afterward Captain a.,
Dir. ws sailed from Atlantic CITY 10 spain IN ca on
boat. then Captain Fritz went from New iorh ~
England In "a forty-two-root echooner-rigYed craft
and Cnptain Anderson went from Norway TO Ch'-
cago in the Viking. scventy-eight feet .one, re,
production OF the original Morse boat which sliled
10 this country 1000 years ago. accoiiins % re
legend. Captain Webb also crOss'+ we AtaI4t!S IN
The Dark Secret. a deck boat.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
THREE EXPEDITIONS FOR CUBA.

PhlG ae.pa.a. June ls-,"Thc Record today says
that three OF the largest and most form!tab,c ~
clustering expeditions which have ever LEFT Ne
United States now on their way 10 the coast
Of Cuba and all have thus far escaped the vigilance
Of Govcri,men, officials ana Spanards. who have
been watching for them and Their mary passengers.
and large cargocs OF ammunition, dynamite, guns
and other war material. These vesses are the
steamer Three Fr ends. from Jacksonvil'c, Fla A;
the Commodore from Charleston. ) c.. and the
schooner Stanbury. from Port Tampa, Fa The
two former vessels have sailed within the las:
forty-eight hours and III. Sta injury sailed Tues
day Al cleared CCastwse vessels. General
Francesca Leyie vidal veteran Of the last Cuban
war is in charge of the military expedition Of tho
Three Friends.
Colonel Nunez OF this city. is believed 10 havr
charge of the expedition the Commodore. The
Stanbury has cargo OF 500 tons of ammunition.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
TUE FIRE BRIGADE TOURNAMENT.

Inndop. June l9.-The International Fire Brigade
tournament was successfully opened al the Royal
.ricultural Hail. London, this afternoon CAie:s
yos7rer OF Massachusetts, and Eion. Of Hartford
ronn were present on behalf OF the international
Fire Engineers Association OF the United states
and representatives, from New-1 orh' A'ho's' N'cH-
s"N - u,,-.ao associations were also In attend
g agcs Wessrs Atcnison and Litchfeld represen,ed
rssnect.vely the Hamilton tOnt) ana the New-h hork
Hs HCarta,n Smonds of London. delivered all address
AZ Welcome 10 the visitors. 10 "taich Mr.. INenn.o
W vr~nndeS CAPTAIN Beasley Introduced Messrs
psno,1 and Stevenson. OF Canada, TO Captain
s,mond. and the Canadian team drove around the
srsns and were heartily cheered ..,,a
NJ Renoit in conversation with representative
~ the United Press. expressed himseIl as grea.y
:" vi.a.od with the reception accorded the visung
SS,aSa,ons He also said he considered the British
dsnartmeats steamer and manual work eSce.ien. enr
hui aid not think their ladder Work coihPaicd i"'
sbiv with that OF the Canadians
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
THE TRANSVAAL MOVES.
,,,r DEMANDS THAT CECIL RHODES BE
BROUGHT TO TRIAL

ALFRED DElT. ANOTHER DIRECTOR ARRAioNED
WITH hIM-snE ALSO ASKS THAT THE
pn1rIsA GOVERNMENT CONTROL THE
CHARTERED COMPANY's TERRITORY
Zane Town, June 19.-Dr Leyds. Secretary OF
..o,s of the Transvaai. has telegraphed to the
.ct,nc Governor of Cape Colony asking him to
'-..srr,t TO London the demand Of the Govern
-. ~ the Transvaal-that Cecil Rhodes and
'.ss veit directors os the British South Africa
n.,,,sny. be Immediately brought to trial on
..rces similar to those against DR.. Jameson
-, the other leaders Of the raid into the Trans
vaai. .,o,a., 49,, ~.
If the British Government OF an inquiry
80 the completely Of the British South Africa
,.,ranv in the raid. and asks that the entire
Con,rro, ~ the territory Of the company be re-,
cod from the hands Of the company Ihu
movsTerred TO the British Government.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
MORE TROUBLE FOR RUODEsIA.

. ,rr,oRT PROM BIILWAYO sAHS II'II''1 10
,,xFIy TO BE A LONG WAR WITH
THE MATABILEs.
,ao, June ia dispatch from l'uiuwayo' 'he
-, TOWN Of Rhodesla which was recently
PIN, bv Matabeles. has been received al 'he
oe',e oAce OF the Chartered GoldnelNs Company
Lonuo ,he. the position Is unsatisfactory sksat
s.a s likely to be long war before the r.'ns OF
.ss wa,abeles is put down. The dispaich Hads 'ha,
york in the outlying districts cannot De resa'ieu
w, nhsT,a chronicle" viii tomorrow publish dls-
" froun Buluwayo sa"rg that the cape
pston ,as Infantry have been ordered TO proceed 70
nnouhnonalcnd and that more Imperial troops nave
Mar o-jcrcd 10 proceed from Mafeking to operate
eSsinst the Matabees
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS.
TT1NIs 7MnNl[DSQE2o

EliZABETHTOwN. =. y l<catsd amidst the CFanl-st
mountain scenery. Table and service unsarIa.sea My
T,rm- ma Garden. suppy with fresh milk
,r,am butter eggs chickens and vegetGbl.s Pure run
nnK spring throughout the house Elcctric bells;
baths and latest sanitary plumbing Bicycle oval anu
golf links Orchestra billiards bowling ally. me tennis
and croauet lawn and drives Pure. dry brsc-
ing a,r POSITIVELY 40 MOSQUITOES 40 NAL
ARIA Ny tay-h coaches and carriases meet al. e'ss
and trains WestpOr nith regular stages
q Valley Cascade Lake. Adrcnf.ek Lodge ana
Lake Placid Procure through tickets TeleSrhph. "a
PRESS and ticket Offices the house Circulars. with
city references. ORLANDO KELLOGG Proprietor.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN BARCELONA

Barcelona June IA terrific explosion occurred
hers al o'clock this evening and for time there
was panic IN the city the peop.e imagining that
the Anarchists had resumed their nefarious work
Quiet WAS restored. however. when II was learned
that the explosion had occurred in a factory de-
voted TO ths manufacture OF explosives
The shock was violent. and the windows OF houses
a long distance away were shattered. white buildings
closer II the factory more extensively dam
aged II was at first reported that there had been
large loss Of Mfe but It was soon asccriaincd that
only one person was killed and three injured II Is
not known what caused the explosion.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
mander there to prevent repulse attack on the
THE LAuRApA.s CAPTAIN ARRESTED.

Philadelphia June l9.-T'nited States Comm's-
s'oncr Bell Issued warrants to-day for the arrest
OF Captain NckmsD. Of the steamer Laurada. and
Colonel Emilio Nunez the Cuban leader charging
them with conducting a tlibuster.ng expedition to
Cuba on that vessel. Late this afternoon captain
d ckman arrested in the Office OF John u. Hart,
and at preliminary hearing before Commiss oner
Bell he held IN 5000 bail for further hear
ing June "A. Ball furnished, and captain
Dlckman re leased No evidence was offered at
tho hearing to-day. and II ir understood that the
principal witnesses against Captain Dickman will
be members .. the cr-w II the Iaureda.
There Is nttle likelihood OF tho warrant issued
for Colonel Nunez heine served now. as II Is more
than probable that he Is on his way 10 Cuba on a
hlibustering vessel which sailed recently.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
VICTORIA HAS REIGNED FIFTY-NINE YEARS

london. June 1.-THE Telegraph ana rne
na,ly Mall will tomorrow contain references 70
Ia" o. who tomorrow will enter upon the
". v..r Of her reign which the papers describe
- 90 nrosperous and glorious
a,, - Water H. Wilkin, the Lord Mayor OF LonooI
q, T, som 1rrow afternoon unveil statue OF the
Queen at the Royal Exchange.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20

GARCIA SAID TO HAVE BEEN REPULSED
Havana. June l9.-The rebels under Cel'Xto Garcia
attempted 10 enter Nedado. Veasco and Blanqn.zlr,
In the Hol guin Jurisdiction. tu: were rcpusel by
the Spanish troops az those piac-s. Between
Nelasco and H1ca the rebel vanguard. numbering
200 men had al engagement w;h seventy Spanish
Fuerrileros. The insurgents lost thirty Killed and
wounded. The .sierri.cros lost three killed ap1
several wounded The reNrls tol without destroy
ing the Gibero- Holgin Railroad track. which was
evidently one OF their objects Thev croaT"l the
line near Auras wi;s the gIcrri.leros 4. purauit.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
ONLY ELEVEN REBELS KILLED
1Hs OPINION GAINING GROUND IN HAVANA THAT
SPANISH REPORTS OF VICTORIES
ARE UNTRUE.

AXE UNTRUE
havana. June 19.-Private advices from Camaguey
~ 10 the effect tina. the rebel loss In the battle OF
Na)asa was only eleven killed and forty-nine
"oanded. instead OF 600 killed and wounded, was
rs'ed In the Official report Of the night The opinion
= gaining ground here that the Spanish reports Of .
victory are untrue
~ ~ said that Maxine Gomez, tho rebel. COM
be,rvSe Nuevitaa and Puerto Principe, his ntahtlon
eitIsss 10 cut OF communication between tho two
cuSs from Mnnznn.iIo. provinces of Santiago Dc
g q tSns that nunerous parties Of rebels baona-
prscs y,ratng IN the Vicinity Of that city. Livery
y being taken BY the Spanish COM
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
GUNNER Resort %ulocs.
SUMMER IN THE COUNTRY.

SUMMER IN THE COUNTRY.
Arc sou looking some place which combines Hesth'
Pleasure Economy?
II so cents for postage. or call and get ircS
st offces below tho illustrated book. Summer Hores
II gives list hotels farm and boarding nghouss VITA
BOARD AT IS PER WEEK
and upward in Sullivan. Ulster and Delaware counte4
on the main and branches Of the Sew York ontaIs
ni Western Railway: 2O00 feet above the sea- ioca!ens
prices fares. etc all IN it. In Nsx,Yors. G, No ba;
,ery Place l65 III. 81. 0< and i323 Broadway aoJ
sixthave ist East l2Jh St 23 West i2otn 81: 2o 20.
lonsrs ave- " ts ara W .ad ss IN Brookiyn
4 Court-st. SEQ Fulton aS broadway Eagle oncA
2io Manhattan ave, Greenpo'nt ItLt sfNA.-o
ROMEs containing halfone reprodqctions rom pnos99s
graphs farm and boarding houses adS
vertised In SPINNER Homes b. purchased of anv
ticket agent Price J. Anderson. General Passens
ga- Agent SO I3enver-s. ". Y.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
Gnmmer Resorts.
@MELTEg NSLANn HEIGHTS,

THREE HOURS DISTANT FROM NEW-fORk
Forest park encirced by Gsrtners and feeohio
and eight thousand OF hgh rolling taI anus
swamps marshilnds annoyances from ios isvsr
mosquitoes Its health record stands unpatsueiea
OF death resulting from accident or disease IN
CURED here among It's fifty thousand summer Vso,s T
during the % q choice family resort 10
childrens paradise Swimming sailing fishing ocychs
riding driving golf tennis and other games rrss-cn
hotels and cottages For accommodations at frosp<ct
House address d r bATHAwAY Room LIZ: lS2i h...- n.:,
building New-York City. Fer BAY view fiotoi
w NJ HAIGHT shelter leland heights and for coftasse
r. g. DUVAfL Shelter Island Heights SUFFOLK Co.. ~ l.
New-York tribune., 1896-06-20

TEN THOUSAND DROWNED BY THE TIDAI.
WAVE
Yokohama June l9-AGditionel reports as TO the
loss Of life by the recent earthquakes ana u'd4
wave in the northern provinces Of Japan show tha'
n 90 persons we're drowned by tho tidal watch
accompanied the shocks