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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
THE NAVY.
Recommendation of Secretary Long
Receive Executive Approval.

Receive LAtcutitt
The following recommendations OF the
secretary OF the navy relative 10 the in
crease OF the navy have my earnest APP
prevail:
1. Three seagoing sheathed and copptrcd
battleships OF about 1880 tons trial dis
placement, carrying the heaviest armor
and most powerful ordnance for vessels
OF their class and TO have the highest prac-
ticable speed and great radius OF action.
Estimated cost, exclusive OF armor and
armament, S3,6000OO each.
2 Three sheathcd and coppered armored
cruisers OF about 1900 tons trial displace-
mcnt. carrying the heaviest armor ana
most powerful ordnance for vessels OF their
class and TO have the highest practicable
speed and great radius or action. Esti-
mated cost. exclusive of armor and arma-
mCnt. 100000 each.
3 Three shoathed and coppered protected
cruisers OF about 5000 tons trial displace-
ment; 10 have the highest practicable
speed and great radius or action ana 20
carry the most powerful ordnance suitable
for vessels OF their class. Estimated cost,
exclusive OF armor and armament, 81, 10000
each.
4 Six sheathed and coppered cruisers OF
about $500 tons trial displacement. 10 have
the highest speed compatible with good
cruising qualities. great radius or action
and 70 carry the most powerful ordnance
suited TO vessels Of their class Estimated
cost exclusive OF armament. Nlil, 500 each.
l join with the secretary OF the navy In
recommending that the grades OF admiral
and vice admiral be temporarily revived,
TO be filed by officers who have specially
distinguished themselves In the war with
Spain.
earnestly urge upon congress the imrrr-
tarCc OF early legislation providing for the
taking or the twelfth census This Is nee
ossary IN view or the large amount OF work
which must be performed In the prenara-
tion OF the schedules preparatory 10 tho
enumeration or the population.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
MARITIME POLICY NEEDED.
The Acuuiremcnt of Foreign Terri.
tory CompeIs Its Prompt Adoption.

The annexation OF Hawaii and tho
changed relations OF the United States 10
Cuba. Porto Rico and the Philippines. re-
suitlng from the war. compel the prompt
adoption OF a maritime policy by the
United States. There shuld be established
regular and frequent steamship communi-
cation. encouraged by the United states.
under the American nag. with the newly
acquired Islands. Spaia furnished 20 rs
colonies, at the annual cost or about S. 0C0,-
coo, steamship lines communicating with
a portion OF the worlds markets as well
as with trade centerH OF the home gov
eminent. The United states viii not un-
dertake 20 10 less. 10 Is our duty to fur
Iish the De opie OF Hawaii with facilities
import trade 10 will be conceded that the
present situation calls for legislation which
shall be prompt. dureble and liberal. The
part which American merchant vessels ard
their seamen performed In the war with
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Az IL We VIII Occupy Prominent
place Among the Nations.

Tbore "a now every prospect that the
nartIcfnatlon OF the United states In the
universal exposition 20 be held In Paris IN
1000 will be on a scale commensurate Win
the advanced position held by our products
and industries in the worlds CHIEF marts
The preliminary report OF Moses ~ ida, 10y
who under the act approved July 80 .I.,,
v-aa annointed special commissioner, with
a view 40 securing all attainable Informal
zion necessary TO full and complete under
.,anainv Inv congress IN regard TO the par
ticIpation OF this government n the IaI lls
e~nosiflon was laid before you ny my mes
80 % ~ Doconber G, 1877. and showed the
Ia rye opportunitics opened 70 make Known
our national progress IN arts, science , n,ld
,nan,ir "a ctures as well as the urgent neeo
- tnnnediate and adequate provision 70
enable due advantage thereof 20 PC tak Ken
Mr.. Handy'a death soon atterwar,u n, rem ~
and oomplete his unfinished work. ana on
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
czAR.s PEACE PROPOSAL.
An Assurance Given OF Our nendIncss
20 Take Pnrt In The Convention.

TO rake Purt In the convention
The proposal or the car for general re-
duction OF the vast military establishments
that weigh so heavily upon many peoples
In time OF peace. was communicated to this
government, with an earnest invitation 20
be represented in the conference which II
In contemplated 10 assemble with a view
20 discussing the means OF accomplishing
so desirable q result. His majesty was at
once Informed OF tho cordial sympathy OF
this government with the principle In
volved IN his exalted proposal, and OF tho
readiness OF the United States 60 take part
In the conference. The active military
force or the United States as measured by
our population. territorial area. and tax
able wealth. IS, and under any conceivable
prospective conditions must continue TO be,
Ia time OF peace so conspicuously less than
that OF tho armed powers TO whom the
cars appeal Is especially addressed that
the question can have for US no practical
Importance save as marking an suspicious
step toward the bcttcrmcnt OF the condition
OF tho modern peoples. and the cultivation
OF peace ana good viii among them. but I'm
this Wow a behoovcs us as "a nation 90 lend
countenance and aid TO the bcncncont
project
Claims Against Turkey.
Tho newly accredited envoy OF the United
States TO the Ottoman porte carries In
structions looking TO the disposal OF mat
ters In controversy with Turkey for a num-
Der OF years lie Nv especially charged to
press for a just settlement OF our claims for
indemnity by reason OF tho destruction OF
the property OF American missionaries
resident I'm that country during the Ar
mcnian troubles OF 1895 as well as for the
recognition OF older claims OF equal just
ness. lie IS also instructed 10 seek an adj
justment Of the dispute growing out OF tho
citizenship OF Ottoman-born persons natur-
allied In the United States since 1862 with
out prior imperial consent; and In the same
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
THE INDIANS.
The Condition or the Race shows
Marked Progress.

Marked Progress.
The special attention OF the congress IL
called 20 that part or the report OF the Sec
rotary OF the interior IA relation 20 The Ave
civilized tribes. it Is noteworthy that the
general condition OF the Indians shows
marked progress. But one outbreak OF q
serious character occurred during the year
and that among the Chippewa Indians OF
Minnesota, which happily has been cup
pressed While Il has not yet been prac-
tcable 20 enforce all the provisions OF tho
act OF June. 1898, FOR the protection OF tho
people OF the Indian territory ana for ether
purposes" IL u having "a salutary effccS
upon the nations composing the five tribes.
Tho Dawes commission reports that the
most gratifying results and greater adj
vance toward the attginmcnt OF the objects
OF the governments have been secured In
the past year than ia any previous year.
| cannot too strongly indorsc tie rccon-
mendation OF the commission aid OF tho
secretary OF the interior for the necessity
or providing for the education OF the 5000
white children resident In the Indian terri-
tory.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10

Spain demonstrates that this service, fur
nlshing both plckets and the second line
OF defense, Is a national necessity. and
should be encouraged IN every constitu-
tioual way. Details and methods Tor the
accomplishment OF this purpose are dis
cussed IN the report Of the secretary Of the
treasury, 10 which the attention or con-
gress Is respectfully Invited
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10

more particularly given In the report OF
the postmaster general. and. while the work
Is only Just begun. II Is pleasing 10 be able
10 say that the service In the territory
which has come under our control 10 al
ready materially improved.
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pIlNsIONs.
over Si44,OOO,ooo Paid Ont During
the Year.

There were on the pension rolls on June
80. 1898 993,7l4 names. an Increase OF near
ly 1900 over the number on the rolls on tho
same day OF the preceding year. Tho
amount appropriated by the act OF Dccem-
Der %. 1885, for the payment OF pensions
for the fiscal year 1898 was $40 100000. Eight
million seventy thousand eight hundred
and scventy-two dollars and forty-slx cents
was appropriated by the act Of March n.
1895, 10 cover deficiencies In army PEN
sions and repayments N the sum OF Sl2,-
020 50, making a total OF NfS,os2Sg2.i - avail
ablc for the payment OF pensions during the
fiscal year 1905 Tho amount dlsburscd from
that sum was Sl4LG5l so so. leaving a ball
ance OF 81 43l, 0l2 90 uneNpcnded on the Ath
OF June, 1893. which wgs covered into the
treasury There were $3.50 names ADDED 20
the rolls during the year 10y special acts
passed NJ the second session OF the Fifty
NTH congress. making total OF Case PEN
sions by congressional enactment since
1861.
The Patent once.
Tho total receipts OF the patent Office
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
CONCLUSION.
Several Important Subjects Conn
mcndcd for Consideration.

mcnded for Consideration.
The alien contract law il shown by exc
pericncc 10 need some amendment; n
measure providing better protection for
seamen IA proposed; the rightful nppiIca-
tlon OF the eight-hour law for the bonefit
OF labor and OF the principle OF arbitration
are suggested for consideration. and COM
mend these subjects to the careful atten-
ton OF the congress.
(Signed) WILLIAM M'KINIEY
Executive Mansion. Dec. Z 1S9s.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
Tbe patcnt Once,

The total receipts OF the patent Office
during the past year were 81 2b3.9fS a. The
expenditures were sl0Si, 6S3.79, leaving a
surplus OF yiT2 Slf.G5.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
Ambn..ador 20 RussIn.

Ills majesty, the car. having arnounced
his purpose TO raise the imperial Russian
mission at this capital TO the rank or an
embassy, | responded, under the authority
conferred by the act OF March 3. 1898, by
commssionL.g and accrediting the actual
representative II ST Petersburg in the ca
pncity OF ambassador extraordinary md
plenipotentary The Russian Ambassador
10 this country has since presented his crc-
tall
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.
A New National Federation Per-
fectcd at Chicago.

CHICAGO March 10-An organiza-
ton TO be known as the Federation of
American Railway Employees was per-
fected to-day. 1t aims to bring all or
sanized railway employees into one CEN
trail body.
The movement has been pending and
forming for the past two years. 1t
eliminated to-day in the meeting of r.
p. Sargent. Grand Master of the Broth
erhood Of Locomotive Firemen: z. II.
Morrissey. Grand Master of the Broth
erhood of Railway Trainmen: w V
Powell, Grand Chief of the Order of
Railway Photographers. and e l. Clark
Grand Chief Conductor of the Order of
Railway Conductors. They elected the
following officers: Chairman. f. l.
Clark; Vice Chairman. P. H. Norris
sey; Secretary. W. Y. Powell.
The four organizations represented at
the meeting are the only ones at pres
ent who Will have any part in the Fed
GRAFTON. The object of the Federation
is. when differences between an en-
ploye Of one of the organizations and
an employing railroad cannot be set
tied by the local body, the latter shall
call 20 its assistance the Federation.
Which shall use all it's influence to set
lie the dlfIerences. or to order strike
III 1t shall be deemed necessary.
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A SCENE ON THE 500.
King of France Took Possession OF
the Land 200 Years Ago.

In st. Nisholas'' there is an Hrticle
on The Great Lakes. by w. $. Har-
wood. Mr.. Harwood says:
While waiting for my steamer to be
carried through canal-locks OF the 500
l stood one summer day, near a hill on
which now stands Fort Brady. over
looking the rapids OF the 500 as they
flow from Lake Superior down the ST.
Mary's River. and SO on to join at last
the waters of Huron. On the top of
this hill, as nearly as I could decide
from the topography of the country
was Witnessed. two centuries and
quarter ago. one of the most remarka-
ble-one of the most Northumberland
in the history of the New World. 1t
has been brilliantly described and /
may but mention it.
on June II, 1911. a strange body OF
men was assembled on this hill. 1t was
composed of four classes-the official
representatives OF the King IF France.
the Catholic missionaries. the voy-
ageurs. and the Indians. Weeks be-
fore, word had been sent out TO the
chiefs Of fourteen of the different tribes
Of Indians in the region to meet at the
$40 on the date mentioned An inn
InenSe cross OF wood was made and
carried to the top OF the nil overlook
ing the swift-fowing rapids. A stout
timber with an engraved plate on it
was set up near the deep hole in the
ground which was to hold the foot of
the cross.
When all had assembled ST. Lusson.
the representative of the King. lifted
in one hand a clod Of earth, and in
the other his naked sword: and in the
name of his most Christian Majesty.
the King of France. took possession OF
the land, embracing in his assumption
all the region from the north to the
south sea and extending to the ocean
on the west" The cross was then raised
before the motley throng-the rep
resentatives of the government in their
most gorgeous suits. the priests in their
rich vestments, the voyageurs in their
hunting -garb of skins. the Indians IN
their most fantastic feathers and paint
AS the cross assumed position, thu
priests intoned stately chant of the
seventeenth century: then the French
exclaimed ''Vive lie Roi." while as one
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
AT MARE ISLAND.
Everything Stir and Bustle at the
Navy Yard.

VALLEJO March 11.-Everything is
stir and hustle Ak the navy yard UIn-
dre6s OF workmen are being added to
the usual force to rush the work of
preparing the Charleston, Philadel-
phia, Hartford. Pensacola and Adams
for service. The yorktown is await
ms repairs. but no orders have been
received from the Navy Department
regarding the work TO be done on her.
The Charleston and Philadelphia have
been ordered completed at once, and
it is chiefly on their account that so
many extra employees have been added
to the payroll. though the other de-
partments al the yard are also swelling
their working lists.
On Thursday the construction de-
partment sent in acquisitions for 1JG
extra men. and to-day for 200 more.
The regular work Of the yard is pro-
ceeding as usual. bat night and day
shifts viii be employed on the Charles
ton and Philadelphia
The yard is amply prepared to turn
out fast work, new machinery having
just been put in and more is under
course of construction. which when
completed win double the capacity OF
the shops. A monster boring and
turning mill is nearing completion. and
hydraulic riveting machine will soon
be in operation. The only trouble
likely to be experienced in case of
emergency is that OF securing a suffi,
Gent force of workmen.
The work originally planned TO be
done on the Philadelphia would require
six months, but under the present mr.
gent call only absolutely necessary
work Will be performed and the vessel
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of the battleship Maine over which he
presides, is pursuing its usual course.
The work of the Red Cross Society
in the city and country is daily be
coming more effective and regular.
Miss Clara Barton and the Collector OF
Customs have had most pleasant in
tervieWs, during which Miss Barton
assured the official that the Red Cross
people earnestly deprecated any at
tempt. from whatever sourse, to invade
or infringe on the customs laws OF
Spain or Cuba, and the Collector ex-
pressed his desire and intention to 90
all in his power to expedite the ad-
mission of legitimate relief supplies.
The American yacht Anita, which
brought a Congressional party here,
has been fined $500, for, it is alleged,
not having her papers in proper order.
The gentlemen who arrived here on
the Anita, Senators Gallinger, Thurs
ton and Money. and Representatives
Cummings and Smith, accompanied by
their wives. We're presented at the pal
ace at 10 O'Clock this morning by Con-
sulGeneral Lee, and We're cordially re-
ceived by Captain General Blanco.
\ Spanish representative says that
MAESTRO have had skirmish with an
insurgent force, and inflicted "numer-
Gus losses" upon the insurgents also
capturing five prisoners and destroy
ing the plantation of the enemy The
troops. it is further stated, lost three
men killed and had ten wounded.
This afternoon the Congressional
party paid a visit to n camp of recon-
centrados at Regla. Tonight they viii
so by sea to MatanZas.
This afternoon the members of the
autonomist Cabinet called upon Com
mander Converse and the officers of
the Montgomery. The appropriate sa-
iutes and ceremonies We're observed, as
was the case earlier III the day, when
General Parade, representing the
Governor General, visited the Mont
gOmery
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-12
MINISTER BERNABE.
Speaks Concerning the Present
Policy of Sraiu

WASHINGTON, March 1l.-Senor
Luis Polo Bernabe, the new Spanish
Minister. was seen at the Spanish le-
cation to-day by an Associated Press
reporter, and for the first time since his
arrival consented to speak concerning
Spanish affairs. Speaking of the pres
ent policy of SpainNin giving autonomy
TO Cuba. the Minister said:
The Government has granted au-
tonomy on the broadcast and most lib
eral lines. 1t is designed to give to the
Cuban people the complete direction of
their internal affairs. thus gratifying
the honorable ambitions Of the Cubans.
While at the same time maintaining
the historic allegiance of Cuba as : col
ony of Spain. The autonomist Cabinet
is organized and in its hands is the di
rection of the domestic affairs OF the
island. pending the meeting of the Gu
ban Parliament. The date for the Par
liamentary elections and for the assem-
bling Of the Senate and House have
been nxcd. as Sencr Moret, Minister OF
Colonies. told me just as l was about
to start that the decree fixing the date
OF the election in Cuba was about to be
signed. With the elections held, Cuba
ment of her own. capable of dealing
with all her domestic affairs. Thus u
comDiete plan of local Government Will
be in operation with an executive
branch and a legislative branch.
Tile naming of Cuban delegates to
come 10 Washington and arrange a
commercial treaty shows how fully the
plan of autonomy grants to the Cubans
/ Of Inf, of a i,ee II co
delegates would have in their own
hands the making of this tariff ar
rangement and without them l could
do nothing. IN short. Spain has adopt
ed This plan of autonomy, believing 1t
to be the Surest means of bringing
peace and prosperity to the island, and
it is putting the plan into operation
with the utmost dispatch confident
that in the end it will accomplish the
good purpose for which it was de-
signed"
The Minister was then asked if ne
viewed the present condition of affairs
between the United States and Spain
as indicating war. After moments
hesitation. he answered gravely:
II am sure that the United States
does not want war. just as | am sure
tlat the spanish Government does not
want war, and will do everything hon
orable in its power to avert such a ca
lamity."
Senior Polos first official business
after his credentials are presented to
the President will be in connection with
the new commercial treaty between the
United States. Spain and Cuba.
Senior Polo was formally received in
his official capacity by Secretary Sher-
man and Assistant Secretary Day at
the State Department at II o'clock this
morning.
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EVENTS ON THE TURF.
GOOD DAY FOR THE BOOK.
MAKERS AT OAKLAND.
Sixteen Youngsters Go to the Post
in the Two-Year-Old Race
Results at New Orleans.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-THE
bookmakers had much the better o..
the scrimmage with the public this af-
ternoon. the majority of the winners
drifting back in the betting for lack
of support. The two-year-old race had
an unwieldy number of starters, six
teen youngsters going to the post.
Maud Ferguson lasted long enough to
beat Ojai. 90 to l chance, by scant
head. Results:
Five furlongs p. A Finnegau (Hen-
Messy. \ to l, Won: Los Rosas Con
ley). > to l, second; Sleepy Jane (Mc-
Donald 10 to /, third. Time-i :O2it
Nuncomar. Hertha. Durward. Kummei,
Charline Lemon. oahu, Rosa, Rebekah,
VINO. Dey dAmour. Adanango. Pad
rome. Cyaro. Mary Nievez, Jim Brown
ell Santa Catarina and Springfield also
ran.
Five furlongs, Moringa Or Narvaez),
q TO !. Won: Aprona (Stevens). 10 TO |
second: cipriano (Conley), to >. third.
Time :Q.1i Raracan, Eroica, Texar-
kama, san Durango. Main Bar Apple
Jack Mudrew. ROYAL Nan, Whirlwind
II. and Peixotto II. also ran
Three aud a half furlongs selling.
Maud Ferguson (Thorpe) Il to ). won:
Cjai Ruiz), 90 10 l. second Master
Buck (Spencer). u to l. third. Time
.O:42la. Zacatoso. Crossmolita Leo
Nertner, Racivan. San Augustine, Can
ace, La Princesseuse BLY,. Prince Will
Ellen Wood. Loyalie, Geraldine Is. ami
Mossbrae also ran.
one mile. selling. Hohenzollern (Spen-
cer), to L. won; odds On (Clawsonl,
even. second; Chappie (Gray). Is to ], ,
Third. Time :421a. William OBJ.
Benamela Daylight. Hermanita and
Stentor also ran.
Mile and an eighth. selling. Ace (Con-
ley). . to |. won; Parthemax CThorpel,
II to 10. second: Argentina (Spencer),
! to l. third. Time-1:..1 Alvarado IT,.
C2brilIo, Red Glenn and Soniro also
ran.
Six furlongs, selling. Blarneystone III
MARTINI. > to >. won: Duke OF York
(Spencerl, : TO /, second. Little Alarm
(Dorsey). II 10 l. third. Time-1:15
Watomba. Promrto. Fleming, High
land Ban. Ma Pogue. Daily Racing
Form. Magnus, Melvin and Irritator
also ran.
RESULTS AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS. March 11.-Traci1
fast Results
Six furlongs Ferrylnan II. won. Alma
second, Mamie Callan third Time
1:l3ia.
Half-mile, two-year-o ids. The Diver
wen. pansy p. second. Winner third.
Time-O:I9
One mile, Globe II. won Udah Sec
ond Ma Petite third Time--i IS
Handicap one mile. What Next won,
Cherry Leaf second. Elkin third Time
-l:41i@
Seven furlongs. Babe Field won. Han
obeile second. Dorothy H. third Time
-1:29
Mile and sixteenth. Jack of Hearts
won Little Bramble second. kingstone
third Time-l :5oI.