The National tribune., 1897-04-29
Events of General Interest i'm the National
Capital.

Events of General Interest i'm the National
Capital.
TUESDAY APRIL 20-It was stated today that
the Agricultural Department is being i'm
portuned from all parts OF the country Tor
sugar beet seed. In view of the snsatisfac-
tory prices received for staple crops during
the past few years and the prospective in
crease in the duty on sugar. farmers in all
SECTIONS of the country evidently intended
TO experiment with sugar beet culture.
Heretofore sugar beet growing has been con-
fined almost exclusively TO Nebraska, Kansas,
and California. The Agricultural Depart
ment has sent beet seeds this Spring to about
thirty States aud Territories.
"WEDNESDAY APRIL 2i.-A delegation of about
forty Texans called on President Mckinley.
headed by Congressman Hawley and Noonan
and Z. ii. X. Green, Chairman of The State
Republican Committee, and paid their re-
spects this being the 6lst anniversary oil
Gen. Sam Houston's victory over Santa Ana
at San Jacinto. The day is generally cele-
brated in Texas and Congressman Hawiey,
in presenting the psrty, made a lew brief re-
marks appropriate TO the OCCASION Earlier
in the day some Of the Texans called in the
interest of the retention of Mrs. Morrow, a
daughter of Gen. Houston, as Postmistress at
Abilene. She was appointed by Gen. Harri-
son and retained by Mr. Cleveland. and as
matter of sentiment they want her retained
by the present Administration.
THURSDAY. APRIL 22.--The Executive Council
of the Federation of Labor presented a me-
mortal to the President. members of the
Cabinet and Congress, in which they say:
"Multitudes of our working people, American
citizens at this hour are suffering Illuminating
poverty and countless privations, and look
to you for speedy relief. Last Fall they were
promised helpful legislation, and they expect
ii from you without unnecessary delay. In no
In tn
wants aud to promptly meet this unparalleled
situation in the trueepirit of American pat
riotism." The memorial asks the enactment
of an amendment TO the Federal cight-hour
law, so as to secure its practical enforcement
on all public works by or for the United
States Government whether done by con-
tract sub-contract or days work remodel
ing of immigration laws. SO to secure an
enlarged protection to American citizens and
their families reform in the National bank
ing system aad in the issuance oil the cur
rency of the United States; liberal arpropri-
atoms for Government public works and for
the improvement of rivers and harbors.
FRIDAY, APRIL 23-Commissioner Herman,
of the General Land Office. has been review
ing the rolls of the Bureau and has deter
mined to eliminate all unnecessary expendi-
lures and to cut down the number Of positions
70 the actual requirements Of the office. The
first step was taken to-day, when four clerks
in the Mineral Division were dropped from
the rolls and tho positions discontinued.
Other changes will follow and the force of
employees probably will be materially cut.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24-The new Chinese
Minister, Wu Ting Fang. arrived, with an
extensive retinuc, and put up at one of the
big hotels. Cinnamon tbronged the halls,
little Chinese lads ran in and out, while piled
around the door were Chinese boxes and
trunks and bundles galore. The party COM
prised Minister and Mime. Wa. and their little
son. I'll Wen Mr.. and Mrs. Sheu-Mr. Sheu
will be First Secretary of Legation, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ho, and Mr.. Chou. Mr.. Shon Ting,
Minister and Nine. Yang Yu and several of
the Attaches OF the Legation met the new
Minister at the railroad station. When they
reached the hotel the two Ministers and chief
officials repaired to the parlor of their suite
and, seating themselves around table, went
through the religious ceremony of deliver
ND tie seals. Incense was burned, and over
its smoking embers Minister Yang Yu SOL
EMMY handed over the seals Of his Office TO
Minister WI, who received them amidst the
profound silence of the onlookers.
SUNDAY, APRIL 25.-The Secretary Of the
Treasury received . telegram from Assist-
ant Treasurer Jordan, at New York, stating
that 1877, 600 in gold bullion had been ordered
for export This 10 the first withdrawal Of
any considerable amount since July % last,
when 81 0000 900 was withdrawn, the last OF a
series Of heavy shipments extending through
anumber of months. The Treasury officials
are not disturbed. and do not anticipate any
general gold export movement They say
that they arc perfectly sure that European
holders are not selling American securities
because OF any distrust or want of confidence
in them.-Gen. Miles. Commander OF the
United States Army, has been notified of the
Presidents approval of his projected visit to
the seat of war in Europe At Paris the GEN.
eral will board the Oriental Express and 60
through without stop to Constsntinople. 1t IL
his intention to keep as near - possible to
the scene OF actual hostilitics. Gen. Miles
will be accompanied by Capt. M. P. Msus, Of
his personal staff. and they will carry full
credentials from the Government. or course
IL the war ends very shortly the tip may be
abandoned.
MONDAY. APRIL 26.-United States Minister
Terrell cabied the State Department. from
Consiantinople that the Turkish Minister of
Foreign Affairs has promised to entertain
sn appeal in the LEM case, and that steps
are being taken to perfect it. Lenx was the
young American bicylst killed by Kurds
sear Erzeroum. in Turkey. Our Minister
st CoDstantinople induced the Turkish Gov.
eminent to prosecute the murderers, but be.
fore the case came to trial they were all
allowed to slip away from the country, and
the trial by default ended in an scauitfal
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