The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-08

clerk, having risen by merit to
that rank, through the various grades.
he was q member of the Board to revise
the business methods of the Navy De-
partment, Under the immediate direction
of the Secretary of the Navy he prepared
the regulations governing the employment
ol TABOR az navy yards and has had
charge Of their enforcement. He devised
the card record system In use by Boards
OF Labor employment at navy yards and
mas been the confidential and general
utllty man of Secretary Whitney, Secre-
tary Tracy and Secretary Herbert.
Ines new chief clerk assumed the duties
at once in addition to his other work.
Nhe two troops of the Third Cavalry,
lron Fort Ethan Allen, VT, which pau'tic-
lpated In the Inauguration of President
mckinley left here for their post this
morning. They were escorted to the de-
pot by the Sixth Cavalry. stationed ait
Fort Myer, Va.
Most of the inauguration visitors have
left washington for their homes as the
limit ON excursion tickets expired today.
This mounting woTkmen are busy replace
ing the file cases in the Pension Hall.
where the ball was held, 50 that the rou-
tine work of the Pension Bureau may be
resumed tomorrow morning.
The Inaugural Committee estimate the
total receipts will foot up about five thou
sand dollars over and above expenses
The surplus will probably be turned over
to local charities, as has heretofore been
done. and the guarantee fund will be re-
luftloQ TO the SuDScrlDcrS.
The hotels are still filled with politi-
clans and offlce-seekers, and President
Mckinley and the new Cabinet will have
a busy week of it.
Many congressman who were re-elect-
ed remain in the city and the new mem
berS Will undoubtedly be here in full
force early in the week, preparatory for
The meeting of the Fifty-fifth Congress
In extra session.
The Senate assembled at noon, and as
soon as Fridays Journal was read a
message in writing from the President
of the United States was presented by
Mr.. Pruden. one of his Secretaries-the
same gentleman who has been perform
ing like duties under successive Presi-
dents for many years past.
Among the papers presented by Sena-
tors We're memorials of the Legislature
of New Mexico asking for certain mining
legislation by Congr, IS, and of the Legis-
lature Of Montana ii favor of the cleo
tion of United States Senators by the
people and Of placing the Union Pacific
Railroad system In the hands and control
of the Government.
Also, by the Vice President. mem
orial from the New York Chamber of
Commerce favoring the ratification of the
arbitration treaty, and protest against
the same.
The Senate then proceeded to the con-
sideration of executive business.
During the executive session, Senator
Davis moved to refer the General Treaty
of Arbitration between the United States
anu GEedl brlldlIl, WQlcn Is now on the
table. back to the Committee on Foreign
Relations, together with the pending
arnendments. This action was taken with
out opposition although there was some
immaterial discussion as to the method
OF getting the convention there. Senator
Morgan contended-and read a rule In
support of his contention-that the treaty
at the end or Congress went back to the
committee and that all proceedings with
respect thereto must be begun in de novo.
This was disputed and the discussion was
engaged In by Senators Hoar, Morgan.
Daniel, Teller, Davis and White. The
merits of the treaty were not debated
and the motion of Senator Davis was
agreed to without the formality of a vote.
The President sent to the Senate the
nomination of Oscar A. James, to be PEN
sion agent at Detroit, Mich. The nomi-
nation was confirmed.
The Senate adjourned until Wednes-
day.
Secretary Carlisle has made no definite
plans for the future. He will remain in
Washington for some time yet.