The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-08-27
NATIONAL TOPICS.
Brief Paragraphs of Important
National Affairs.
Saturday and SUNDAY.


The administration will endeavor to
negotiate with Spain treaty for a
commission to settle the claims of citi-
zens of both countries on account of
the Cuban Instruction.
japan has made formal acknowl-
edgement of Secretary Shermau's last
letter relating to the annexation of
Hawaii.
Commissioner of Pensions Evans
and Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Davis favor pensions for claimants who
left the Confederate service and served
in the Union army. The question has
been referred to President Mckinley
aud Secretary Bliss for their approval.
A board of Army officers will meet
in Washington on September q TO con-
slider the location of the present force
of artillery for sea coast defences.
The Postoffice Department surpassed
all previous records on Saturday when
466 fourth class postmasters were APP
pointed.
1t is understood that Governor Nc
Laurin will appoint his brother to fill
out the uneXpired term in the Senate
of the late Senator George, of Missis-
sippi.
The Legislature of Tennessee at its
next session will elect a successor to
Senator Bates for full term and also
a Senator TO serve out the unexpired
term of the late Senator Harris.
A careful investigation of the various
grades OF petroleum will be made with
view to It's use as fuel for marine en-
gines, especially by tOrpedo-boats.
The investigation will be made by
Lieutenant Sargent under the direc-
ton of the Navy Department.
Monday.
Chin Pom Ye, Korean minister at
Washington, explains that he did not
att mi the funeral of the late Mr.. Sob
because the latter signed the decree di-
vorcing the Queen from the King of
Korea. He also objected to the crema-
ton of Mr.. Soh's remains.
The government of Honduras has
granted important concessions to syn
dictate of American capitalists, who in
return will iiquidate the national debt
of Honduras.
Commissioner of Education Harris
says reindeer would he superior to dogs
for transportation to the Khondyke
gold regions.
The gold fever has seized some of the
members of the revenue marine service.
Three OF the crew of the cutter Perry
have deserted and started for the gold
fields.
Commissioner Jordan reports that
the number of seals at the breeding
rookeries has been reduced Is per cent.
since last year
The government yesterday accepted
a bid of Sl3, 400 for the coast survey
steamer Hassler
Tuesday.
Although reports from Cuba indicate
a decrease i'll the mortality from yell
low fever, the United States Sanitary
Inspector at Havana says such reports
are misleading.
A party Of congressman and Citi-
Zens' Committee from Wheeling, w.
Va, will 90 to San Francisco to pre-
sent silver service to the gunhoat
Wheeling.
The Agricultural Department is pre-
pairing to make an experiment with a
new forage plant which is indigenous
to the Russian steppes, and is thought
tn be adapted TO the plain regions of
the Rocky Mountains.
The railroads o. Prussia furnish
more than one-half Of the income of
the goArnment, according to Consul
MOnaghan's report to the State De-
partment.
The special board appointed by the
War Department will make an exhaus
tive inquiry into the needs of the ar
tillery service in view of the approach
ing completion of sea coast defences.
Senior Romero, the Mexican Minis
ter, will attend as the representative of
Mexico, the national gathering of
farming organizations in st. Paul.
Wednesday.
Mr.. Coffin, Assistant Comptroller
of the Currency, says the recent report
of the condition of national banks
shows the system is as strong as ever.
The exports from the port of New
York have fallen from 1882 per cent.
of the whole in 1895 to 1927 in 1897.
Baltinore's exports have increased
from 1872 in 1896 to SIS.
The Treasury Department has de-
cided that the cargoes imported into
the United States in Norwegian ves-
sells will not be required to pay the
ten per cent. discriminating duty.
The President has appointed w. r.
Holloway, of Indiana, nsul-General
at ST. Petersburg.