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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
SUGAR WITNESS TRIALS FINISHED
JUDGE BRADLEY ORDERS THE ACoUlTTAL Or
JOHN w MCCARTNEY.

JUDGE BRADLEY ORDERS THE AcQulTIAL or
JOHN w MCCARTNEY.
Washington June 22-Judge Bradley to-day sus-
tanned the motion Of the defence in the case OF
John W Mccartney. the Washington orokei'
charged with refusing TO testify before inc S''ae
Sugar Trust Investigating Committee ana orue'eu
Tho urv 70 return a verdict of acquittal. In sus-
tanning the motion the Judge said the only queS-
ton in his mind was as to whethei the e'iuen y,
had been such as to require its submission 10 the
Jury TO allow them - determine whether inc III
ference that tn, questions TO which answers were
refused were committee questions. was Justlne"'
The defendant. the Court said. was anu hau peen
for many years one Of the substantial citiHehs Vi
Washington The circumstances attending MS
examination were peculiar and he was no"
charged with the violation Of statute that hau
been dsregarded many years ana so Tar ioi :
gotten that it required decision OF 'he 0upi cruz
Court TO determine it's constituionaiity. anu co"
seouently. its obligation on the ciuzen. IL 'ne
defendant were found guilty" said Judge BRAD
low "I could not find 1t my duty 10 impose on
him even the minimum penalty OF the statute. ne
interests OF Justice would not demand H. shou'u
take his personal recognizance. IL "oui" oe d"
technical conviction nothing more.
Rut this case. the Judge continued was ne
thought for the Court. and not FOR the jury
t,vcrv Senator had been Intercepted and MS con,
science purged. Chapman. when quesuoneu' i'a'
been advised that the committee as a "ho!e "e-
manded answers. The statutes had peen reao ~
him. That was the only case worthy OF prosecu-
ton The conduct OF Mr.. Macartneys examiha-
lion showed that the committee did not want him'
that he had been brought there by senator AI,en'
and had been asked questions that were nor PEI
nen in the ordinary sense the moral and the legal
sense If he had declined TO answer 90 per c Ger
~ tbc Questions he would have been justified IN
asuch the Court concluded as d nde nof
his testimony; that they did not indicate mat they
wanted the questions answered. and that me CUES
lions we're regarded as pertinent Dy .ne GUii
mittee and inasmuch the Court thinks sIlct
of the statute is required for the pro
lection of the rights OF the citizen, drect the
iurv 10 return a verdict of acquittal
Mir Mccartney the last OF the aIlegen re-
cusant witnesses to be tried. The record STANDS
sly ocouittals and conviction. that OF Everton
u Of Now York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
BIDS FOE TORPEDO-BOATS OPENED.
MANY OF THE LEADING sIIIPBUILDERs COMPETE
THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED.

MANY OF THE LEADING SHIPBUILDERS COMPETE
THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED
Washington, June 22.-The opening at the Navy
Department yesterday of proposals for building
three torpedo boats called together bidders as
one OF them expressed 1t, than used TO gather when
$40 GO 600 worth of naval construction was at stake.
1t was noticeable that the largest shpouildng con-
Germs in the United States appeared to-day
petitors for the little boats. while heretofore they
often have dsregarded such work. The boats are
70 be of the highest speed. The contracts demand
not less than thirty knots hour. which is two
and one-haf knots faster than the speed fixed for
the Porter Two of them are TO have trial dis
placement of not less than go tons each, and the
other IL TO have not less than go tons. The Sue
cessful bidder Ia to have eighteen months in which
to build the boats.
The bidding yesterday was complex, some bidders
making their bids up in varousy combined groups
Of the same elements. and from this fact. well
as because OF the great differences in sizes of the
boats proposed by different bidders and the supply
or omission of more less important adjuncts, It
is scarcely possible. until the bids have been care
fully examined by a board Of experts. to say which
are the lowest. There the usual freak bid In
the lot. coming from person who offered to build
a boat which would make no less than forty knots
an hour. and would be a world-beater But AZ
he forgot to inclose a certified check his bid was
not considered. The bids were as follows:
George I.awlev & Son, OF Boston. one boat OF 4l0
cisco one 1901 boat tsi5 $50 two Of the same FOR
$4,000 Harlan & Ilollingsworth; of Wilmington,
Del ono boat OF 276 for $2li0O OF 345 tons
for s235OoO both for $4,000: 36lton boat for
s22OO with one OF $40 tons for GOO. s41 900
for BOTH another Of $40 tons for S360IO and stiil
another OF the same size for s233 800. for bot \
a67 900; one boat Of rs tons for s25,0N or two Of
same for $4,000; boat OF PSI for $2l3 900
and two for $4,000 Cram2 & Sons. OF Philadel.
phia one 3i0-ton boat for S2i5.Co. Bath Iron
Works OF Maine one 30O-ton boat for s2l70oo or
two for 1892 900. Columbian Iron Works. OF Balti-
more one cotton boat for $4,000. two for si5-
one 2O-on boat for 1925 two for s4i4 OOO one
g0-ton boat and 2s0-ton boat for t35.OOo for
both another pair OF boats OF go tons and 26O tons
at All,5OO for both The Gas Engine and Power
Company. Of New-Y9rk one Elton boat for s2le oc
n j. 2i3-ton boat for $4,000 or two for st7S.
OF Portland ore. one 249-ton boat for s2li.oO0 or
two for $4,000. Charles illman Shipbuildng and
Engine Company, OF Philadelphia one 27o-ton boat
for $50 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
GENERAL DEFICIENCY BILL RLPORiLD.

pptcr OF ARMOR PLATE FIXED-PRoNISlON FOR
REPRESENTATION AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
r-.,,c,or lime 22-Tho General Deficiency
Lii which was reported to the Senate to-day by
the Committee Appropriations fixes the price
~ armor plate for the three vessels now building
az s42s a ton. The provision Is as follows That
Tho total cost of the armor, according to the
Weights prepared for the three battleships author
,zed bv the act OF June 10. 1896 shall not exceed
a. 40 72j exclusive of the cost of transportation.
balstic test-plates and tests and no contract for
armor-plate shall be made at average rate TO
exceed s425 per ton OF 2,240 pounds: and, provided
further that the Secretary Of the Navy is author
ICED in his discretion to contract with either or all
of the builders OF the hulls and machinery or
these vessels. or with any one or more bidders for
the furnishing Of the entire amount of said armor.
at cost not exceeding the aforesaid si25 per ton,
II he shall deem 1t for the best interests Of the
Government. Further advertisements for bids for
said work may be waived by the Secretary of the
Navy.
The bill carries gross increase of N,3D799 from
the House bill and gross reduction of $l695.o4s
the net reduction from the House bill being s30-
6ia The total appropriation is Nsll,565 The prin-
cipal item OF reduction is $1,000. account OF
collecting the tariff revenues, the greater part OF
which has already been appropria ted by resolution
Among the additions are the following: For the
Paris International Exposition. S2oOUoi on account
lie building at Bridgeport. Conn siO0O0o drydock at
Brooklyn. n Y. $780, 900; judgments Court OF Claims.
$3.50 sol 1t provides for the appointment of a com
missioner general to the Paris Exposition. whose
present duty shall be to prepare plan for the rep
resentaton of this country. His salary for the
present is TO be 5000 a year The Governors 81
the various States and Territories are requested TO
invite their people to assist In the proper repre-
sentation OF the Industries and resources Of the
United States at the Exposition.
The bill appropriates $4,000 for the construction OF
an elevator in tho White House and $4,000 for a
composite training vessel for the Naval Academy
at Annapolis. Five thousand dollars Is aapproprl J.,
South Carolina and like sum for the widows or
heirs OF the following dead members OF the House:
" Holman s. l.. Miliiken. J. ]. Davidson and
4 r. p Giles The sum In each case Is equal TO a
/ ar's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
MADE SURE or SUICIDE.

A MATCHMAKER FIRST SHOT AND THEN HANGED
HIMSELF To BE CERTAIN OF DYING.
John Gable "A wagonmaker. thirty years old,
living at Ralph-st. and Evergreen-ave.. Brooklyn
committed suicide early yesterday In the shop at
No Is Rivington-st.. where he has been employed.
To make sure OF killing himself he first shot him
self through the right temple and then hanged him
self.
f. Gundrum lie had been the shipping clerk in
the shop since he left school. fifteen years
ago. Gundrums son. Frank. who opens up the
shop every morning. found his uncle's body. The
man had evidently been dead then for several
hours. He had apparently climbed on pile of
wheels In the middle OF the floor and had then
fastened rope 10 one OF the iron glrders support
ing the roof. Then after fixing the rope around
his neck he had shot himself In the temple and
swung his feet free.
The Gundrums said that they knew Of no reason
why Gable should have killed himself: He had
two children they said. and lived happily with his
family In Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
WOOL SCHEDULE TAKEN UP.
1T GIVES RISE TO AN EXCITING DEBATE
IN THE SENATE.

/. CLASH rrrwErN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
AND WESTERN SENATOR'S CONCESSIONS TO
THE DISSATISFIED ELEMENT-sENA-
TOR TELLERs ATTITUDE DEFINED
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSE.l
Washington June 22.-The wool ana wooiiehs
schedule Of the pending Tarin bili-next 10 'ha'
of sugars the most difficult and troublesome !"
every scheme OF tariff legislation-proveo an IT.
ritating bone Of contention in the senate 'o-ua!'
the half-suppressed differences Of opinion which
have cropped out persistently on the hepuoiica"
s,ae over the duties on raw woods leading to an
omen clash between the members OF the FINANCE
committee in charge Of the bill and the western
caro,ors who have pledged themselves to secure
the Iarces. protection possible for the American
- e,rou,ers The conflict Of interest between
IN. ,voo,.rrowers on the one hand and the manu-
,ac,urers Of woollens and carpets on the other
oaded unvonted embaTassments to the TASK Oh
br,,pinp the proposed duties into some sort OF
harmony with each other without at the same
time sacrificing some advantages OF revenue
ana though Mr. Allison and MS coneaeuee
thought This morning that they hao at ias'
reached a fairly satisfactory adjustment INC
consideration of the schedule hao oaiei'
heen begun before It's rates on raw "oois "e'o
again assailed by the Western contingent.
Nessrs Carter. Of Montana, and FORAKER o.
Ohio look the lead In protesting asa"S' Wv
-.uura Of the Finance Committee 10 mahe
,oa,ne enough concessions to the demands Oh
the Western woo-growers, ana the! espe'",''
complained that the rate on thrd-ciass WIS
scourcd. had not been made three times the rate
on woods of the same class unsecured - i'
ard somewhat personal dispute arose over
charge that Mr. Allison and his associates hau
NOT lived IN to certain promises MADE 10 inc
advocates Of higher duties on raw WOODS 1 Tic
Iowa Senator vigorously repealed the inslnuatoh
that he had promised anything whlch lie """
.,roa neglected 10 perform Mr. Carter ex-
,rossod much ,ndienation at the Senate's acton
q, s,s,a;r;nr nv a vote of - to il the com
rnittee's reduction Of the duty on hrst-ciass
woods from IL cents a pound to III cents YET u
the thirteen votes cast against the lower id'e
only six were given by Republican senator's
After n good deal OF wrangling Mr.. Allison oe
c,ded 10 make some further concessions 10 these
six dissatisfied Senators by providing triple
dutv ON certain kinds Of secured thiro-ciass
woods The debate ran so far aheld however
that II was found necessary TO let practcai!v 'he
whole schedule go over until tomorrow IN an
unfinished state. Another day will probably see
the troublesome wool duties disposed OF.
Senator Teller took a prominent part in ths
afternoons debate. and for the nrst 'in'e ue
clared definitely his attitude toward the penang
hill He is not likely TO vote for 1t unless IL Is
greatly changed in conference. On the other
hand. he will not vote against it under any
conditions which he now foresees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
NEwyOR1 DAILY TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 70 1887.

protective system. That issue had been supml ,
10 the American people and decree had oeen etSe,,
in such unmistakabe language that not morS .aa
three opponents OF free trade were et N me on
Mr. Warren, OF Wyoming spoke oreny or On So nd
Of the ''garing msstatements against inc , p thai
c 81 net Woois Were taxed 100 per cent. -,
Mr. Al.ison's amendment to Paragraph "'s was
then agreed to-29 10 2s ,,.r,,,, aga
Mr. Mantle moved substitute for paragraph o.s,
providing that the duty on first ana seeo mwashsd
wool washed shall be twice that on the uhwdsne9i
ard on first second and third class WOOL scou .
three times the duty on the unsecured a AZ that
mart Of the amendment referring TO first ana seco
Class WOOL washed. When Paragraph 5o, relating ~
the rate third-class woods, was feacheu ''e '''
was laid aside. . r,nr,.,ipv
Joint resolution was agreed to appr9prH a.'sS
100000 for the immediate repair OF Drydock NJ o.
at the New-York Navy Yard ., ,oss,on
AT 4:45 p. m the Senate held an executive scsS'o"
and then adiourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
PEBCKED BY SECRETARY LOAG.
A NAVAL OFFICER NOT ALLOWED TO USE HIS
OFFICIAL PLACE FOR PER
EONAI. ADVANTAGE

Washington June 2.-Secretary Long Is I'M
willing that Il naval officer shall be permitted 10
send letters 10 civilians threatening to use mis-
official place for personal advantage ana sun es
cane punishment. For this reason he has disap-
nroved the findings Of a court-martia in the case
Of Lieutenant Fidelie S. Carter attached 10 the
receiving ship independence. at the Mare island
NAVY Yard. and has expressed his dsapproval IN
severe language. Lieutenant Carter was accused
NJ sending A letter TO civilian threatening that
II the latter did not withdraw letter when inc
lieutenant enormously supposed he mad sent 70
The Navy Department making charges against ths
oaicor he would have his son arrested ana trled
Cow fraudulent enlistment. The facts were proved
but the court acquitted the officer. rather para
Goxicai conclusion Secretary Long holds that the
effect Of this action Is 10 declare that me "iInls
~ such letters does not constitute cond0cs unbe
90 an officer and gentleman. A covert
tbreat TO use knowledge Of wrongdoirg by subor-
dinate TO shield or promote ones own interest ne
saws is most reprehensble and unbecomihg Where-
fore the findings OF me cour, are
he officer as, though not approving the acauttai
the Secretary has no authority 10 oloei Secoh"
rial for the same alleged offence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
pEDJRJTCAN CLERKS ORGANIZE.

Washington. Jun, e2.-The clerks to the Republi-
o, members Of Congress met this afternoon and
nerfected their organization by the adoption Of
formal constitution and the election OF officers
All Republican clerks. well as gold men. were
made eligible. rs Senator'S clerks and other
clerical employees Of both houses of Congress The
organization adopted the name OF the Congress
sionai Clerks Republican Club The objects OF
,ionaI and Congressional committees In dissent
noiing Republican doctrine. The following are the
oItcers elected President G. ID. Rooney. Massa
chusetts: vice-president. Thomas NJ Rogers. Mis-
eouri: secretary. Luman y. Ellis. Ohio: treasurer,
pm Ackerly Connecticut. Ono member of tho
Executive Committee is TO be chosen by each State
delegatiOp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
, picnic FROM THE MIST DISTINCT

>hraham Cruber and a happy band OF H'e''
women and children set out yesterday mo'"'s
for I.aureton Grove on the Sound bent on enp.
ing themselves TO the utmost on the amman eA 49,,
sion of the Republican organization OF the N1A,
Assembly District When they returned AZ "'s rs,
the picnic voted one OF the most sue an
,h nrgon,zation had held There was dancing o"
the boats but the feature of the day at the sross
was a baseball match between the Riverside with Win
Quigg clubs. Mr. Gruber played shor.s'op mong
those AZ the picnic were Thomas L. Th0m ,nipr,ct.
deputy clerk OF the Assembly: Assistant Dstsvmen
jeremiah sullivan, George G. Austin. Iawrsn,SSSa
Brown. Charles $. Adlef, p II Marpny;; rAdo!ph
NJ Du Mahaut Valentine Hahn and Thomas ~
rick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
FRAMING AN ANTITRUST AMENDMENT
WHAT THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WILL fhon-
aRLY RECOMMEND.

Washington. June 22-The Republican members
of the Senate Judiciary Committee have heid sew
eral conferences on the form Of amendment against
trusts to be recommended by them. They nave
not reached conclusion. hut the indications no"
are that they will recommend a specinc oeca,a
ton in favor OF continuing the provisions OF the
Wilson law on this subject. with addition cover
ing practically the same ground as the amendmen ~
suggested by Senator Pettus. OF Alabama when IN
directed especially against the Importation OF suea'
for the use of a trust. The committeeman recos
nize the difficulty of enforcing the provisions Q.
inherent TO any antitrust legislation, ana some Oh
them have practically concluded that the pettus
amendment meets the requirements as tuiiy as
be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
TO RESTORE 4 DISLOCATED SPINE.
=, delicate OPERATION TO RE PERFORMED IN
MONTREAL.

Clinton. Mass. June 22-Michael oTooie, OF TINS
,o,,, who has lived five years with disloca'eo
sn,ne has been taken to Canada. where an opera.
lion is to be performed which 1t Is believed WI.
.'o' ,So man - sound physical condition. This
beuer g. emphasized by the fact that OTooe s's'
"a canada upon the solicitation OF the Royal Aeaa'
envy at Montreal where he VIII enter h sS Sn Of the
p.S,' ,rit,ral known To the medical profession
rhe patlents disability wa caused by ia ,e ort
. hmudlrg Ry means OF the ray the injured pasSs
u W. sn,ai column has been photographed az"
10 dislocated vertebrsa found. The ply cians VII
now seek to restore the misplaced pohes u wv
,oturai Mace,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
NEW FOrPTH-CLASS POSTMASTERS.

Washington. June ?2.-Thero were 1Ol appoint
ments of fourth-class postmasters to-day. The
changes include the following:
New-Jersey-Garfeld, c. II. Wright. vice w. o.
Push resigned: Island Heights. W. r. Van
Schock vice W. a. Parker. removed.
Connecticut-South Coventry q. -. Phillips, vice
G. l.. Phillips, dead. ~
w-York-Cottage, J.. J. Smith, vice f. s.
Wilson. removed. Hulburton. Frank Moore. vice
l.. KerWn. removed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
sIEGELCCOOPER SALESWOMAN HELD.

Mary Cruise. the young saleswoman employed by
the siege-Cooper Company. who was arrested on
Monday night on the charge OF stealing $l25 worth
Of silk shrtwasts from the department OF which
she had charge in the store. pleaded guilty to
grand larceny yesterday I'm Jefferson Market Po-
lice Court and was held In $1,000 bail for trial The
store detective. at whose instance the girl was
arrested thinks that she had accompces. and
more arrests are said to be likely to follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
Mr.. CALHOUN TO SUCCEED BOWLER.

CoNTRoLLERsHIP OF THE TREASURY OFFERED
TO THE SPECIAL COMMISSIONER TO CUBA.
Vile ILL., the special commissioner to Cuba has
received an offer Of the Controership Of the
Treasury to succeed r. 3. Bowler, of Cincinnati.
Mr. Calhoun probably will accept the appointment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
FANCTJLLT LET OFF WITH 4 REPRTNAND

VERDICT OF DISMISSAL AGAINST THE MARINE
BANDS LEADER SET ASIDE
Washington. June 22.-Judge- Advoca to- General
Iemly of the Navy Department. has overrued the
findings Of the courtmartial in the of Pro-
fessor FanciLIli leader OF the Marine Band. and
has aside the verdict of dismissal recommended
ny the Court and substituted severe reprimand
in it's place. Fanciullis offence that on
Memorial Day he declined to play certain march
when ordered TO do 80 by Lieutenant Draper, OF
the Marine Corps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
Az ESCAPED CONVICT RECAPTURED.

George Powers. OF No. 2.o09 Second-ave.. one OF
the two men who escaped from Harlem Police
tour, Jail OH Sunday night was recaptured yes
terday by Policeman Barcey. Of the East One-hun-
dred -sixth-st. station. at the Merose
Hotel, a cheap lodging house In One-hundred- and
twenty min st Magistrate Cornell, In Harlem Po-
lice Court, turned him over to the Commissioners
OF Correction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
EY-MINISTER MATSJI SERIOUSLY ILL.,.

Washington. June ?2.-Information has reached
the japanese Legation here OF the illness OF Mr.
Matsui the distinguished japanese statesman. who
has been Minister OF Foreign Affairs and who at
one time was Minister OF Japan to the United
States. His illness Is believed to be serious.
orders have been received by his son. the secre-
tary of the Legation In this country. to come home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
CHARGES AGAINST MCORD UNFOUyDED.

Washington June 22.-The nomination Of Myron
IL McCord 10 he Governor o. Arizona was for the
second time to-day favoraby reported 10 the Sem
ate b. the Committee Territories after thor
ough investigation Of the charges. Members OF
The committee say that the charges were vague
and not substantated by tho testimony taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
r.,at. SOC 7o2 s1Oos97s 500. is

From the consular agency OF Troon. when is IN
the Glasgow district the exports for the three
o,,h shov,ed an increase of SIS 400 Greenock con-
sular agency which is also in the Glasgow dlstrc.
on the contrary showed a net decrease amounting
for the three months TO $S',3W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23

Mr. Goodnow. Nance for Consu-Ceneral at
Shanghai was one of the most prominent original
Mckinley men in Minnesota. His appointment Is
personal to the President. who has a high regard
for him Mr. Goodnow has taken an active part In
the organization of the League OF Republican
Clubs. , !.
Illinois and ran against Atgeld for the Governor
~, ip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23

APPOINTMENTS UNDER THE DEPARTMENTS OF
STATE. JUSTICE AND THE TREASURY.
Washington June 22-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day
Justice-J. Otis Humphrey. to he Attorney for the
Southern District Of Illinois; Charles T. Hitch.
Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois:
James NJ. Shoup of Idaho Marshal for the Dis
trict of Alaska; Robert f. j.. White, Justice Of the
Peace In the District Of Columbia.
Treasury-Rchard Yates: Of Illinois Collector of
State-John Goodnow. Of Minnesota. to be Consul
General at Shanghai. China; HORACE W. Metcalf.
of Maine, Consul at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England
l.. Edwin Dudley. of Massachusetts. Consul at
Vancouver b. c.. William Jarvis, Of New Hamp-
shire, Consul at Milan, Italy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
THE FLOOD OF IMPORTS.

Washington. June % (SpcciaD-According to re-
cent report received at the State Department from
Consul Morse OF Glasgow, the total declared Vai"e
Of the exports from tina, port TO the United states
in March April and May. 1896 and 1897. respectively
was as follows: