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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington, Feb. 27.-An order was Issued at tho
War Department to-day relieving Lieutenant-Col
onel James Gillis from duty Chief Quartermaster
Department OF tho East. with headquarters at New
York and ordering him to duty In the office of the
Ouarterma ser General here Major W. b. Patton
has been ordered to the Department OF the East as
Chief Quartermaster OF that Department.
Captain Carroll A. Devol. assistent quartermas-
ter is ordered to Washington to consult with tho
Ouarterma st err General OF the Army with regard
to construction at Fort Hancock n. ]. Post Chap
lain Samuel III. Bell IL ordered TO Fort Brown Tex.
Naval orders were issued to-day as follows: The
Board for sanda rdzing specifications and samples
OF supplies a, the New-York Navy Yard. having
completed its work. has been dissolved and Its
members ordered follows: Pay Director L. G.
Billings TO special duty In the Bureau OF Supplies
and Accounts at Washington; Naval Constructor l..
Bankson special duty at Erie. Penn. rentting the
cruiser Michigan: Commander T. A. Lyons and
Lieutenant j. A. II. Nicholson, waiting orders; AS
sstant Naval Constructor ID. G. Nutting Ia detailed
a member of the Board on Hull Changes at the
Columbian Iron Works, Baltimore.
Lieutenant II. W. Harrison Is transferred from the
Independence TO the Oregon. relieving Lieutenant W.
X. A. Rooney 10 whom leave Is granted. Lieuen-
ant Commander f. C. Pendleton is ordered to ex-
amirhtion for promotion March g. +. J. Harte,
formerly acting carpenter. has been warranted car
penter, 10 date from October I, 1895
Admiral Bunce has ordered the ram Katahdin TO
leave New-York and join his squadron at Hampton
Roads. where the manoeuvring qualities OF this
has arrived at New-Orleans without mshap and the
Essex at 81. KITS, West Indies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
JOINT PROTECTORATE OYER COREA.

Az .cprrNrST BErwEEN RUSSIA AND JAPAN
SIR CHARLES dixie WANTS INFORMATION.
yokobama Feb 27.-The Governments OF Russia
"a Ianan have signed a convention by the terms
=, r,,,ch hoth Powers are to station limited lorce
~ ,roops IN Corea for the protection OF the Kus-
e,an and Japanese settlements In that country
rbe s,enatory Powers also agree TO assist the Gov
eminent OF Corea financially. and Russia unoer-
takes 10 construct and maintain line OF teie-
graphic communication with Seoul. the Coreah
capital
London Feb 27-Sir Charles Dixie has given no.
tice that on Monday he will ask the Government
IN the House OF Commons to furnish what informa-
tion NAV be in their possession as 10 whether the
King OF Corea is being protected by RUSSIA, ana
II The Corean military force is being drilled by
Russian officers He will also demand an official
expression OF opinion as 10 the consistency OF RUS
alan action in Corea with the pledge given by the
C;oycrnment OF Russia when Great Britain aban-
doned Port Hamilton. r,,
berlin Feb 1.-THE convention between Russia
end Japan, the purport OF which Is just MADE pub
lie is ascertained TO have been signed In Moscow
by the late Prince Lobanon Russian Minister OF
Foreign Affairs and Field Marshal Yamagata. the
Japanese envoy, on the latters visit TO Russia last
June as the representative OF the Emperor OF
yspan at the ceremonies attending the coronation
Of the Gar. The tenor Of the agreement has
been known to the German Government for a long
time and IL is probable that II was also known TO
the British Government The treaty Is certainly
\ slap in the face Of England. which Power Japan
Will oppose II Great Britain should attempt 10 seize
port Hamilton. BY the terms Of the convention
Japan retains control OF the telegraph lines In
Corea with the exception OF the line which the
Russian Government is TO construct TO Seoul. The
publication Of the provisions OF the convention is
Will be guaranteed by Russia and Japan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
IT'S EXISTENCE ENDED.
THE VENEZUELAN COMMISSION REPORTS
TO THE PRESIDENT.

NO DECISION ON THE MERITS OF THE coNrRo-
vERsY REACHED. But GREAT MASS OF
EVIDENCE COLLECTED. WHICH WILL
BE INVALUABLE TO THE AR
BrTRATIoN TRIBUNAL
Washington. Feb. 27-The Venezuelan Com
mission terminated it's existence at noon To-Day
when the members Justice Brewer Frederic r.
Coudert. Andrew D. White. Justice Alvey ana
President Gilman accompanied by secretary
Mallet- Provost called on the President ana de-
livered their report on the work accomplished III
the year of its existence.
While the report doe, not Indicate any concur
sion as to the merits Of the controversy which
led 10 the appointment Of the Commission us
work having stopped before the actual deter
mination of a true divisional line between British
Guiana and Venezuela" had actually been under
taken IL is understood that the enormous mass
of evidence collected through the Commission
efforts Will make the decision possible by an i'm
rartial court in future. This evidence. which mas
not yet been printed. is completely arranged Tor
filing in the archives of the State Department.
where It will be available for the Arbitration Tri-
bunal which meets at Paris in 1898.
To-day's visit to the President was brief. and
marked with cordial expressions OF the Presi-
dents satisfaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
aDJTDGED LEGALLY DEAD.

ro,,ers Of administration were granted yesterday
nv Surrogate Arnold 10 Mrs Kate Gillespie upon the
Estates of her brothers. Edward and David obrien'
bor the Surrogate has adjudgei TO be legally dead
The narents OF Mrs Gillespie and her orotheFs came
TO this city from Ireland sixty years ago ana esh'
years afterward David left home to seek MS
.hon bo,no sixteen years old. Twenty-eighs years
400 Edward O Brien left home for Chicago DaV'd
uas never heard OF again, and Edward was last
known 10 be alive just before the great Chicago hre
Tho brothers were entitled 10 little property ous
all efforts 10 discover them have failed surrosate
Arnold upon Mrs Glespies application has there
fore decided that the presumption OF law Is tina, the
brothers are dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
THE NAVAL BILL INCREASED.
PROVISIONS FOR AN ARMoR PLANT AND THREE
MORE TORPEDO BOATS ADDED By THE
SENATE COMMITTEE.

Washington. Feb 27.-The Naval Appropriation
hill as reported to the Senate to-day. carries a
total OF $S5 234 being increased by 1865 600 Tho
items OF Increase Contingent expenses. Bu-
reau OF Equipment. 5000; machinery for Naval
Station at Port Royal. S. C., $4,000; dredging chan
mel In Mare Island Strait. California, TO enable
naval vessels OF all classes to reach the Mare ISL
and Navy Yard $50 900; repairs to Naval Hospital.
Chelsea Mass. 900; Naval Hospital Port Royal.
8 c. $1,000: training vessel for the cadets OF the
Naval Academy s25oo 900; machinery of vessels au-
thorized by this and previous bills, 100000 estab-
fishing Government armor factory. s25Oo.o0.
The construction by contract OF not more than
three torpedo-b boats. with speed Of thirty knots
each is authorized. to cost IN all not exceeding
10000 Not more than two OF these are to be
bullt in one yard There is TO be no premium for
excess of contract speed.
The provision for an armor plate factory author
,zes the Secretary In case he finds 1t impossible to
make contracts for armor within the limits Of tho
nrice fixed by the bill 600. TO lease purchase or
establish a Government armor factory Of sufficient
capacity to make such armor. and to proceed to
tho manufacture OF tho armJr necessary for the
three battle ships now under construction. Provi-
sion is made for the reception OF bids for such
plant and the appointment Of an armor factory
hoard The sum OF sl5Ooo0O Is appropriated. and
an additional 81 900 900 is provided for the making
OF armor for the three battle-ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
LORD SALISBURY IN POOR HEALTH.
HE WILL GO TO sOME wATERING-PLACE WHEN
THE EASTERN SITUATION BECOMES
LESS CRITICAL.

HE WILL. GO TO soMD wATERING-PLACE WHEN
THE EASTERN SITUATION BECOMES
LESS CRITICAL
London. Feb N-Prme Minister Salisbury Is not
enjoying good health His old trouble. over-stout-
ness, is again bothering him. Notwithstanding the
burdens Of State which he carries on his shoulders
he has this winter greatly increased In weight. IL
Is necessary that he should rid himself OF some Oh
his flesh, and as the Eastern Crisis De-
comes relaxed he will go abroad 10 drink the waters
at some of the medicinal springs, after which he
will Join the Warehouses Of Salisbury who Is pass
Ing the season in the South OF France.
Lord Salsbury's respect for the opinion or adVice
of his colleagues has long been known as nfnitesi
NAL He thinks for himself. only occasionally al
lows the other Ministers inkling OF his proceed
ings and invariably acts his own responsibility.
When questions foreign policy are required to DO
answered in the Lower House. Mr.. Curzon or some
other member of the Government upon whom de-
wolves the duty Of replying gets the line OF re-
sponse frequently the psissma verba, dictated
by Lord Salisbury, and they often know little or
nothing beyond what they are primed to say The
Premiers colleagues have supreme confidence In his
guidance of foreign affairs. His subordinates are
proud Of his system of dictatorship, but during this
raeco Cretan crisis the Ministerial circle has never
theless felt awkwardly the fact that they 90 not
The regular lobbyists, journalists and others in
touch with the higher officials have had good oppor,
the developments of diplomacy IN the East ana
we're nay s TO ,he api TO OF how these NEGOTIATIONS
stood mas embarrassed the Ministers In giving even
what scant information they havs been allowed o 10
ably credited. that several of the Premiers col,
leagues thinking the time had come for some full
and explicit declaration. urged Lord Salisbury 10
make 1t. or permit IT TO be made. but were told
that they must await the pleasure Of the Prime ,
and the Liberal leaders will seize the earliest oppor
tunity to force a full discussion on the Govern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
THE ALABAMA AWARD.
THOSE UNCLAIMED MILLIONS HAVE
NO EXISTENCE.

ALL DISTRIBUTED BY THIS COUNTRY LONG AGO
AN ASTONISHING LACK OF INFORMATION
IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Washington Feb N-The unclaimed S.0DOoo or
the Alabama award. gravcly discussed in the Brit
Ish House OF Cen mons last night by MI |urHo"'
Parliamentary Secretary for the Foreign ONCE
and Thomas Gibson Bowles. has no more tahgloie
existence than the unclaimed millions SAID 70 pe
wing In the Bank OF England and Bank OF foiia""
awaiting American heirs to English and Dutch es-
tates On June s. 1882. an act Of Congress was APP
proved "re-es.ablishng the Court OF Commissioners
OF Alabama Claims for the distribution OF the un-
onproprIated moneys of the Alabama award
Three distinguished judges were appointed TO pre-
side over the court. They sat openly In the CITY Oh
Washington for over three years. ana distribute"
the fund In proportions agreed upon among o'VW vi
900 loyal American claimants. The test OF loyalty
was made n sine qua non before the consideration
OF n claim The Geneva award only held Great
Britain responsible for the depredations OF the Con-
rederate cruisers Alabama and Florida and -FOUR
smaller vessels acting tenders to the Alabama
and exempted Great Britain from direct haoiiy ior
the depredaions Of the Confederate cruisers shen-
andoah Georgia, Sumter Nashville, la'ia""s'eo
and Chickamauga. and also for the damages oohe
by the armed tugboats Sallie. Jefferson DAVIS
Music, Boston and " ii. JOY htteo OUT a' P'""
teers In New Orleans and Mobile
The total amount awarded was S5,JooGS In gold
After the United States had paid AL damages
pt owed against the incrimnated cruisers there WAS
left in the Treasury balance which In few years.
with the interest derived from the United states
bonds In which 1t invested, amounted 10 ABOUT
ssOoOOOO In the mean time, however. the HaiiIax
Tribunal provided for by the same treaty nao ~ r.
to assess damages against the United states Io Tor
infringement Of Canadian fishing rights, ana by
way Of osettng the excessive damage, ibe
against Great Britain at Geneva muicted me
United States in $4,000 for fishing privileges no,
worth one-fth Of that sum Both countries seemed
to regard this as a "stand-of" and the Cnited
States after paying the Halifax award proceeded
to distribute what It had left of the Alabama iund
All vessels belonging to loyal Americans w me bia sh
seas were permitted to come in and prove damages.
What was left after their claims were setted Was
distributed on a ratio Of 30 cents TO the doar
among those American ship-owners who had pald
what were called war premiums, or enhanced
rates Of insurance caused by the de2redation n OF
balance Of something like 81 s. standing to the
credit Of the Alabama fund a few years ago on the
books of the Treasury but this has probably been
expended In postage in reply TO inquiries OF per,
sons on this aide OF the Atlantic as i-informed IN
regard to the actual conditions OF the Alabama M.
fund as Parliamentary Secretary Curzon and MS
interlocutor seem to be on the other side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
BAILEY YIELDS TO THE CONVENTIONS

Washington, Feb. q (SpeciaD-Representativo
Bailey, Of Texas. is committed to the dress suit
Mr. Bailey Is not at all indifferent to his personal
appearance. and In his daily garb he is as well
dressed any man In Congress. but he is preju-
diced against n dress suit. lie went to the Bryan
dinner the other night in long black coat A
member of the House who accompanied him argued
with him that 1t was foolish prejudice. and that
he ought to put II aside.
Every man here has to wear dress suit. and
you might well do it," urged his colleague.
II bet Senator Cockrell will not have on a dress
suit replied Mr.. Bailey. IF he does III agre.
TO get dress suit and wear II on suitable occa-
sions'
This was agreed on bet One OF the first
men they met entering the house of their host
was Senator Cockrell In a dress suit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
SOCIAL PEFORMERS SEE THE MAYOR

Ernest H. Crosby and George Oppenhem, repre-
sentng the Social Reform Association, and ABOUT
six representatives Of the Knights OF LABOR caiied
upon Mayor Strong yesterday to urge upon him
the necessity of expedting the public works. SO
that the thousands of unemployed might have
some means of livelihood in the near future The
Mayor gave the delegation one ray or hope wnen
he. declared that 1t the intention OF the city
authorities start the public WORKS IN iuH oias'
nv April l. instead OF June !. as heretofore.
,rbe members of the committee then went TO see
tho Controller to urge him to use his best efforts
On behalf OF the unemployed. The Controller as.
s,,red them that they had his sympathy ana tnat
no would do all in his power TO push along SO taS
"a he could. all public improvements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
FRANCE MAY INTERVENE.
PERSECUTION OF FRENCH CITIZENS IN THE
TRANSVAAL ALLEGED-RELEASE OF
MAJOR WHITE


Paris Feb 27-The "Gaulos' says that the bru-
talltes and vexations which are being practsed by
the Boer Government against French citizens and
French industries engaging the attention OF a
number Of the members of the Chamber OF Depu-
ties with the possible result of the Intervention OF
the French Government
London Feb. 2z-Major r. White who. together
with Dr. J.. S. Jameson. Colonel II. f. White Colo
mel r. Grey Captain Coventry and Major Sir John
Villoughby, was convicted of participation In the
Jameson raid into the Transvaal. was released
from the Holloway jail this morning. his term OF
seven months Imprisonment having expired Ma
Tor Willoughby. who vas sentenced TO ten months
Imprisonment, is the only one Of the raiders now
in confinement He has still three months TO serve
Colonel H. f. White and Colonel r. Grey were lib-
Grated, at the expiration OF their five months SEN
tence on December &c. and Dr. Jameson the leader
of the raid, who sentenced to fifteen months
Imprisonment, released on December on ac-
count Of ill-health. Captain Coventry received
sentence of five months imprisonment, but was re-
leased in the latter part of August 1886. the phys-
clans of Holloway Jail certifying that further con-
fnement would endanger his life. as he was suf-
fering from the effects of wound received IN the
fight between the raiders and the Beers at Krn-
gersdorp on December g. 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
SECRETARY OLNEYS GALLANIRf.
HE GIVES AN OFFICE TO A WOMAN cLERk RE-
JEcrED BY THE ADJUTANT GENERAL


JEcTED BY THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
OF THE ARMY.
Washington Feb. q (SpeciaD.-An interesting
problem arising a month or two ago In the au-
ministration of the Civil Service regulations was
recalled to-day by the appointment OF Miss stat
maker. OF this city. who was recently on account
NJ her sex debarred from entering the AdJutant-
Generals office OF the War Department as cierh
at 81 200 a year, in the Bureau OF STATISTICS OF 'e
Department Of State. The Secretary of State maze
n requisition upon the Civil Service Commission
for clerk in the Statistical Bureau, and four per
sons-Miss Stalnaker and three men-were certited
by the Commission possessing the required
qualifications as demonstrated by competitive ex-
animation The duties OF the office require a
knowledge Of English, French. German and Span
ish and II was desired that the incumbent should
be an expert cataloguer and typewriter and should
have also a general adaptabillty for work In the
compilation of consular reports for publication.
II was found that Miss Stalnaker possessed the
best qualifications for the office. and MI Emery,
chief of the Bureau. had no hesitation In recon-
mending her appointment. despite the fact that
there are no other women employed In the bureau
Secretary Olney approved the recommendation anu
the appointment was made to-day.
The rejection Of Miss Stalnaker by the Adjutant-
General WAS ba sed solely the ground of her sex.
A male clerk asked for TO MI the post OF trans
Stalnaker being the only person examined by the
Civil Service Commission who could meet the exact
ing requir ements. was certified to the war De
partment for appointment. The authorities there
refused to appoint her the ground that. having
asked for a male clerk, they would take no other
The main reason ascribed for desiring a man was
that the duties OF the office involved the frequent
use OF ladders in getting down and putting BACK
file records and consequently were regarded as not
suited to a woman AS one OF the of1cials biuntly
nut IT, Miss Stalnaker was rejected because she
could not climb ladder" Consequently anotner
examination was made necessary 10 I'll this va
cancy with a man II one competent 10 perform the
duties can be found , -
Miss Stanaker Is young woman OF unusual ac-
complishments AZ lnguist. The office sne Sc
cured IL n better one by the-way. than the one she
failed TO get simply because she happened to be a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
ANTI-TICKET- BILL PASSED.
. RITTER FIGHT wAGED BY IT'S OPPONENTS.
BUT 1T FINALLY GOES THROUGH
BY MORE THAN TWO

THIRDS MAJORITY.
Washington Feb. N--The Anti-Tlcket- Scalping
bill was passed by the House this afternoon AFTER
the exhaustion BY it's opponents of every parila-
me ntary device Of which the rules permitted the
exercise. But the majority in favor oil the Dill
more than two-thirds-was sufficient TO overcome
al! obstacles and finally triumph. The Dill Was
called UP by Mr. Sherman (Rep. n. - by instruc-
ton from the Committee on Interstate ana For
eign Commerce. and he offered to limit debate 10
two hours This was not acceptable 10 the oppo-
nents of the BILL and the result Of their refusai
was that Mr. Sherman secured the ordering OF the
previous question the operation Of which restricted
debate to twenty minutes side The Dill was al
vocated by Messrs. Sherman and Hepburn N'ep.'
Iowa.. and opposed by Messrs. Patterson (Dem''
TENN. Mahany (Rep, n. W. Northway (Kep'
Ohlo). Elicit Dem.. Va.) and others. The Dill was
passed by vote of AZ TO o. - 49,. Va
Among the other bills passed were these: va
eating Sugar Loaf Reservoir site No. 5. near Lead
vile Col and restoring II TO the public domain, 10
settlers on lands in the eastern peninsula or Flor
ida: tabishing an additional land office In Mon
tana and extending for ono year the PERIOD within
which yearly or final proof on desert land entries
may be made.
The House non-concurred in Senate amendments
to the Indian Appropriation bill. and 1t was sent TO
conference. , .r A.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
TRANSLATED INTO SPANISH.
HE NEW DRAFT OF THE ANGLO-VENEZUEIAN
TREATY SIGNED.

Washington Feb 21-At the British Embassy AT
noon to-day the Spanish draft OF the Ango-Ne nez-
uelan Treaty signed by Sir Julian Paunceiote
and Sehor Andradc ard that document Is nnaiiy
ready for submission to the Venezuelan Congress,
conforming 10 the constitutional provision OF being
In the language OF that country. Not until this
morning did Sir Julian Pauncefote receive Lord
Salisburys cabled authority to sign the translated
copy, and upon being informed. Senior Andrade
waived all the formal!ties of going TO neutral ground
q, the STATE Department. and accompanied by
Secretary Ponte OF his legation at once drove TO
the British Embassy, where the signatures and
seals were affixed. Lord Salisbury suggested no
change in the document and after signing 1t, Senior
Andrade informed his Government at Caracas or
the successful conclusion of the negotiations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET.

Fall River, Mass. Feb. q (SpeciaD.-The present
week was marked by very dull trading in the
local print cloth market. which is to-day an
nounced off a sixteenth of 2ts cents. No trading
has yet been done here at the reduced figure, but
goods have been sold at that rate in Providence
so that 1t is the price quoted. During the week
5000 pieces were sold. and the production
recorded as 900 pieces The contract deliveries
were in excess of that number and the surplus Is
again decreased Since Borden's big purchase the
market has been quiet. Less than 10000 pieces
have been Sold but printers and converters fear
Ing greater rise than that which did occur made
large purchases of contracts. and these are being
delivered now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
TORPEDO no. AT WASHINGTON
THE LITTLE FLYER. NOW KNOWN AS THE FAR
RAGUT. WILL BE ONE OF THE ATrRAc-
TONS or INAUGURATION WEEK

Washington Feb 27-Torpedo-boat No. s arrived
al the Washington Navy Yard at 1890 o'clock this
morning She left Norfolk yesterday afternoon.
reaching Blackstone Island, ninety miles from
Washington. at p m, where she tied up TOT the
night. There was no effort TO break records. ana
she came up with only one boiler In service. I'M
medIately upon her arrival Lieutenant J. c. FIRE.
mont her commander, ordered 10 the Navy
Department for n conference with Secretary Her
bert; The vessel will remain here until after In
auguration
The Secretary OF the Navy this afternoon decided
to call the torpedo-boat the Farragut. In honor
OF the naval hero. The Farragut will make an ex-
hibition run on Monday morning at $50 o'clock
down the Potomac. and Secretary Herbert has In
yited the members OF the Senate and House Com
mittees on Naval Affairs TO accompany him on the
little vessel show them what wonderful speed
she make.