The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-09-17
WEEK In WASHINGTON.

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SUNDAY. SEPT. Reconnaissance of Indian
Affairs Browning completed tour of inspec-
tiou of Indian Agencies in the far West and
has returned here. His investigations con-
vince him that the Indians are doing well
this year, and are in better condition gem
orally than at any previous time. de THINKS
that if they could be persuaded to divide
their lands in severalty il wouid be only
matter of four or five years before most OF
them would be self-supporting, many OF them
prosperous and that the Government could
soon Withdraw all aid from them.
MONDAY, SEPT. THE magnificent wreath OF
cameiia leaves and orchids that was made by
order of Ii Hung Chang for Washington's
somb, and which be was prevented from
placing there himself by the rain on Satur-
day. was taken 10 Mount Vernon by Minister
Yang EE and several others of the Chinese
Legation. in special car over the electric
line. large box contained the offering.
The wreath was the feature of most interest
TO the large numbers who went to Mount
Vernon in the afternoon. Day was
marked by delightful weather an Washing
ton hut its observance did not reach the en-
tire community. The public offices were
closed, mechanical work was generally sus-
pended and the banks closed under the law,
but most OF the stores were open. The roofs
OF many houses in the business portion OF
the city bore American flags, and some OF the
places of business on the line of the procession
were decorated. but there were few private
DISPLAYS By 9 o'clock the various Trades
Unions began to assemble at their halls, and
an hour later all which took part in the pro-
cession had gathered near Mount Vernon
Park The parade moved through the prin-
cipal streets. and was source OF interest to
thousands of spectators. Excursions under
the auspices of the local Federation of Labor
occupied the attention of the public in the
afternoon.
TUESDAY, SEPT. ga report was made to the
War Department. by Maj. Sanger of the H.
spectoT-Generals Department. recommend
ingthe passage by Congress of legislation pro-
viding for the reimbursement of the Virginia
Military Institute for loss through fire dur
ing the civil war. The torch was applied 10y
troons under Gen. Hunter, and the act was
justified by many as a war measure Secre-
tary Lamont has the report under consider
alton, and will act favorabiy upon its sug-
gestions.
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 9.-Congressman franklin
Bartlett, who has served as Democratic
Representative of the Seventh District OF
New York in the SD aud 54th Congresses,
wrote an open letter 10 his constituents re-
jecting the Chicago platform aud stating that
if he is nominated again he cannot accept.
In part he says: 1.-The free coinage OF silver
means the Tepudiation of honest debts. the
destruction OF our National houor and credit.
the reduction of the purchasing rover of the
dollar by one-half, while at the same time
there will be no increase IN the emolnmen
of the laborer or wage-earner. The laborer
for his hire would receive no more than lie
receives to-day, with Lls wages he could pur-
chase only one half the commodities neces.
cary for the sustenance of himself and his
family, while many avenues of employment
would be closed against him owing to the
natural decrease OF the demand for labor
through the unwillingness of employers
TO continue their business enterprises in a
bankrupt country and under a Government
which forces every attack upon capital"
THURSDAY. SEPT. 1.-THE cotton report Of the
Department of Agriculture for September
shows decline from the August condition OF
the crop. which S0.l TO GAP per cent, a
decline of 1873 points. This is the lowest
September condition reported in the last q
years. There has been general decline i'll
the condition of the cotton crop throughout
the cotton belt in the past month. few
Counties and Parishes in Mississippi and
Louisiana report fairly good crops, but the
complaint is almost universal that the ex-
cessive heat and dry weather have caused the
plant TO shed leaves, bloon- and boils, and
that where rains have fallen they have come
too late To be of benefit. The plant has con-
sequently matured premSturely, and bolls
have opened SO rapidly that the crop is being
Egatbered czrlier than for many years.
FRIDAY, SEPT 11.-Chin He vi Pum the new
koresa Minister, and his family, arrived.
The Korean Legation is situated on the ed re
OF the lowery Iowa Circle and is only a
few blocks from the home of the Min
lister from Argentina. The Legation il
Of brick, tinted a pretty cream, one side
being toward the circle with an imposing
porte coehere. There are but three ia tht
Ministers family. Mr. He Vi Pun. for thu
Chin is a title used by the clan to which b.
belongs, has only one child, a boy OF abou
eight, who appears much older, however
The entire family wear their picturesque
Korean costume, aud make an interesting
group to American caller. Nine Pun i
perhaps the most entertaining one, for tn,
women Of the East have new horizon opened
10 them when they touch the shores Of tin
New World. and il is very evident that tn
little lady from Korea intends to adopt til
costumes and follow the manners of he
American sisters.
SATURDAY. SEPT. 12.-The monthly statemen
Of the Bureau OF Statistics shows that durinl
the month Of August last the exports o
breAdsinfis from the United States asgre
gated Si3.654, 81, as compared with 1851,
S74 during August. 1885. For the eigh
months ended Aug. 81, the exports xmounte
10 $95.3192 $50. as against $73. 065, 790 Tn
cotton exports during August last amounte
10 s3.5s9yl6, as compared with s., 292, 600 TO
August. lo95. For the l2 months the cotto
exports aggregated Sl93. So. s46, as compare
with S2Ol .536. 9z6 during the same period las
year. The mineral oils exports during las
month amounted TO S5,6ie3l6, which is
gain OF little over 100000, as compare
with August, 1885,
CERT OF THE CORRIDORS,
The Republican Congressional Committee -
longer computes by numbers the campaig
documents sent out, but now figures the yoluu