The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-09-03
WEEK IN WASHINGTON.

WEEK IN WASHINGTON.
SUNDAY, AUG. 23.-Cardinal Satolli received
word from home that his successor. Father
Sebastian Martinelli, viii arrive in Washing
lon about Sept. 20. The pew Delegate viii
sail from Genoa on Sept. 6. On his arrival
he will enter at once upon the duties OF his
Office under the direction and guidance oil
Cardinal Satolii, who will remain his guest
almost a month. Cardinal Satolli will sail
tor Europe on Oct II, according to present
plans.
AUG. 24.-The French Government
is rapidly perfecting the details for the ln-
ternational Exposition 10 be held in Paris In
1900, commemorating the birth of the century,
aud in this connection has asked The state
Department for the name OF the Commits
sioner- General who will represent the United
States and for other available information
IS to the participation OF this country. 10
this Acting Secretary kOckhili to-day re-
piled that the Commissioner-Generaih had not
been named, as the American Congress took
no steps at its recent session TO provide Tor an
American representative at the exposition
He expressed the belief, however, that the
approaching session of Congress will bring
about an acceptance of the invitation of the
French Republic. American exhibitors are
beginning 10 make inquiry as 10 where their
goods viii go. but no answer can be gwen 10
them. Tie prospect is that the best space
will be taken before the United States ac-
cepts the invitation and makes application
for space. This was the case at the last ex-
position.
TUESDAY, AUG. 25.-The long-deferred report
of the Governor Of Louisiana in regard to
the lynching, by mob, of three Italians
confined in the jail at Hahnriiie, near New
Orleans several weeks ago. was received at
the State Department. In general way,
the report states that after a thorough in-
vcstigation by the State authorities no
affirmative evidence can be found that the
men lynched were Italian subjects. 1t can
not be learned, either, that they have ever
taken ont American naturalization papers.
The Governor says that every effort is being
made by the authorities of the State to find
the perpetrators of the deed. The case is
similar 10 that which occurred in Colorado
last year, at which time Secretary Olney rec
commended to Congress that indemnity he
given TO the families of the Italians killed
The Italian Government is quite as insistent
that the perpetrators of these crimes be pun
ished as that money should be paid as IN
demnity.
WEDNESDAY. AUG. 26.-The Civil Service Com
mission has issued an order TO Federal Office
holders, warning all employees against seek
ing or making contributions Tor campaign
purposes. The order is sweeping in its charac-
ter. and affects ell branches of the Govern
ment The circular warns all employees
against seeking or making contributions for
campaign purposes within the jurisdiction OF
Federal Offices, and from receiving such con-
tributions, either within or outside such iurs-
diction, as well as giving notice TO outsiders
OF the law prohibiting the soliciting of funds
in United States buildings or rooms. The
instructions cite the laws on the subject, the
penalties prescribed by them, and calls atten-
tion to the fact that such action that takes
place within the scope of the Governments
Jurisdiction form fragrant violations of the
Law. and will be promptly investigated
and prosecuted. The Civil Service Commits
sion will take speedy action on all complaints
OF this character, and asks that all cognizant
OF such attractions of the Law immediately
advise the Commission.
THURSDAY. AUG. 27.-The Geological Survey
issued an exhaustive report by Edward
Wheeler Parker on the production OF coal
in the United States for 1895, which exceed
ed that of any previous year in the history
of the country. 1t aggregated l72.426, 1856
long tons. equivalent to l93 1l7.530 short
tons This was an increase Of q, 367. 004
advance Of about - per cent. 1t exceeded
that of 1893, which held the record by about
100000 short tons, or about per cent.
FRIDAY, AUG. 27.-Tbe probability of q meet
ing between Secretary Oiney and Joseph
Chamberlain. British Secretary of State for
the Colonies, during the coming visit of Mr..
Chamberlain 10 New England, is regarded as
very great by State Department officials. it
was stated to-day, who are aware of the few
comparatively insignificant differences re-
manning between Lord Salisbury and this
Government Oh the proposition to submit the
entire Venezuelan boundary dispute to arbi-
tration. The vexed question OF the settled
districts is matter wholly within MT Cham
beriainis department, and 1t is known that
Secretary 0lney's modified proposition OF
June % would have been accepted by Lord
Salisbury had not Mr.. Chamberlain streuu.
ously objected to a complete surrender Of the
British proviso that the suggested tribunal
should not pass upon territory occupied by
British subjects or Venezuelan citizens on
Jan. j, 1857.
SATURDAY, AUG. 29.-The United States Pen
sion Agent said that the September and
future payments OF pensions cannot be made
az promptly as heretofore owing 10 an orde
OF The interior Department, which went int
effect on July ], prohibiting the employment
OF the usual temporary force of 25 clerks
during the first 10 days Of the quarterly pay
menis. In order to insure as early payment
as possible without the assistance of nearly
one-half the clerks heretofore employed, tn,
Agent requested that local pensioners for
ward their vouchers to the agency Is earl
as convenient on the morning of the frs
day of aymeDt.