The National tribune., 1896-02-20
WEEK IN WASHINGTON.

MEEh IN AOIlinOlbNs
SUNDAY, FEB. 9.-ThroHgh Senior Andrade, its
Minister here, the Government Of Venezuela
notified Secretary Olney that il will respond
affirmstively to the invitation of the Vene-
zuelsn Boundary Commission to submit all
of the evidence in its possession touching the
location of the true boundary line. Senior
Andrade also stated that officials OF the Gov
eminent of Venezuela are now at work COM
piing this record, and it will be forwarded 10
the Commission at Washington as soon as
possible. Presumably, the Venezuelan Gov
eminent will be represented before the Com
mission by an agent, or Counsel, as suggested
in the invitation, as the Minister has strongly
recommended this course.
MONDAY FEB 10.-1t was stated to-day that
Ambassador Eustis has been instructed TO
accent the offer of the French Government TO
release eE. United States Consul Waller from
further imprisonment and pardon his obense
on condition that the affair be thereby ter
minated AS between France and the United
States. and that the latter make no claim IN
behalf of tile prisoner based upon has arrest,
conviction or imprisonment. Waller may,
however sue ia the French courts for dam
apes for il-treatment These facts appear IN
the correspondence sent to both Houses oil
Congress ly the President in answer to reso-
luti0ns of inquiry upon the subject. In hls
message, transm itting the Waller correspond
ence President Cleveland says: . 1T will be
seen upon examination, as would OF course
be expected, that there is slight conflict OF
evidence upon some of the features of Mr.
Walters case. Nevertheless, upon a fair and
just consideration of all The facts and cir
cumstances as presented, especially in view
of Mr. Walters own letter, the conclusions
set forth n the report Of The Secretary OF
State do not appear to admit of any reason
able doubt nor to leave open TO the Executive
any other course Of action than that adopted
and acted unon as therein stated"
TUESDAY. FEB. ll-1n his annual report to
the Secretary OF State Clinton Furbish. Direc-
tor of the Bureau OF American Republics,
urges that steps be taken TO reconyene the
representatives of the Nations party to the
union, in order TO arrange line OF work Tor
the Bureau for the future The plan adopted
last year OF selling the special pubiicstlons oi
the Bureau AZ a figure jnst above the cost
price has worked well, and the Director says
that the business interests which are benefit
ed make no complaint.
FEB l2.-The House Committee
on Territories held a warm session to-day
over the bills to admit Arizona aud New
Mexico iato tho Union. For several weeks
il has been apparent that there was q dispo-
sition among some OF the opponents OF tree
silver OF the committee 10 prevent favorable
reports on those bills at least for the present,
70 prevent the increase of the free silver
strength in the Senate. To-day the fight
eliminated when, while the bIil TO admit
Arizoua was under discussion the committee
voted q 10 S to adjourn. Although the op-
poncnts of free silver were responsible Tor
the postpOnement of action on the bill, all
the opponents Of free coinage on the commit
tee were not in favor of deferring action.
Mr. Scranton Pa, r., the Chairman, Mr..
Perkins Iowa, T. and Mr. Turner. VA, d.,
who voted against the motion 10 adjourn. are
also opposed 10 free coinage.
THURSDAY FRB. I3.-Encam pment 3d. Union
Veteran Legion, had Maj. John A. Picker as
guest this evening. The eloquent and breezy
Western Congressman talked 10 the boys Tor
an hour and a half in manner and with a
spirit that stirred MP their patriotism TO the
highest pitch. he was introduced by Com
rade Geddcs. who said that the mantle of SOL
die-s' champion and friend had fallen upon
worthy shoulders; that when the mighty
John A Logan fell. John A. Pickler took up
the work, and was the most able. persistent,
and consistent friend of the soldier in this
country to-day. Maj. Pickler remarked that
20 be in any way the follower of the very
embodiment Of tine ideal volunteer soldier,
the great Logan, was the greatest praise that
could be given any man.
FRIDAY, Fen l4.-The Worlds Fair Board oi
Control. which is the Executive BODY Of the
GeIBm biaa Commission, xnst in session here
trausaclimg various odds ard eslds of business
relating to the Chicago Exposition that yet
remain uDdisposed Of. 0ne OF the Board 4
duties is 10 officially promulgate the award
OF the $4,000 medals and diplomas th2t wero
awarded 10 exhibitors at The fair. The cases
for the medals have been finished. and some
kind Of a tubular device viii be prepared for
the safe Transmission Of the diplomas. IL is
expected ihat everything Eili be ready in less
than 4 month
SATURDAY. FEB 15.-The first poultry shor
under the auspices Of The National Poultry
and Pigeon Association began at Market II all
The exhibit includes chickens, pigeons, cats
ducks. aud lheasants. All together. il is ar
interesting aggregation, and the member
af the Association have reason 20 feel graft
led at tie snspicious opening of their frs
czhibiiion. The Judges are Sharpe Butter
field r. J. Marshall. J. n. Birknel, Henry
T. Ball, Theodore Hewes ID. 81. Owen, and
John NJ. Kuhn. Mr.. r. FHrrar RackhHm il
the superintendent The Secretary OF The
Association is George T. Howard, Of thr
riiy.