The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-11-14

to make it of any use, While the made
quacy of Apia as harbor was clearly
shown in the terribly destructive tenn
post only a few years ago. But in the
island of Tutuila besides five reef har-
bors similar to those in Upolu, there is
the harbor of Pago-Pago, which is
deep and land-locked basin whose easy
approach and perfect security for YES
sells causes it to outweigh in value all
the other islands of the group. 1t is
generally considered by naval experts
the finest harbor in'the Pacific ocean.
Mrs. Mildred Hazen, whose engage
ment to Admiral Dewey has been an
nounced, is one of the best known
women i'll Washington society, as well
as one OF the cleverest. Her society has
always been enjoyed by the brightest
men in public life, among those who
frequented her mothers home being
Speaker Reed. Representatives Boutelle
and Hit and Adjutant General Corbin.
The admiral has known his future
bride since childhood, and before his
departure to command the Asiatic
squadron he often visited the home of
Mrs. Mclean. During his absence he
corresponded frequently with Mrs. Ha-
zen. The admiral has not yet an
nounced the date of his marriage. but
his friends say that It will not be long
before his new home will have mis-
tress. After their marriage Admiral
Dewey and his wife will reside during
the winter at his Washington home
and during the summer ut her summer
home Mt Woodley. AS the wife of the
ranking officer of the navy. Mrs. Ha-
zen's position will be second almost to
none in Washington. Her fortune and
the liberal salary received by the ad-
miral will enable them to entertain in
the most lavish and elaborate fashion,
and as both are devoted to society the
residence of the admiral may be eN-
pected TO be the scene of many bril-
liant entertainments during the coming
season.
The alacrity with which the Samoan
question was settled and the slight re-
sistance shown by the European pow
erS to the efforts of the United States
to protect commercial interests in Chi
ma is regarded by the State Depart
ment officials as marking new era in
the effectiveness of diplomatic repre-
sentation emanating from Washington
due to the worldwide recognition that
this nation has advanced to first rank
among the great powers. This trans
formation dates practically from the
early part of the present year. Prior
to that time. it is pointed out, the
European concert was disposed to set
tie Asiatic affairs as well as those of
the greater part of the earth, with ut
ter disregard of any other interests
than their own. A notable instance
was that of despoiling Japan of the
just fruits of her victory over China,
and the division of the profits between
Germany and Russia. 1t is the pro-
found conviction in the State Depart
ment that no such high-handed pro
ceedngs will be subsequently attempt
ed either in Asia or in the Pacific.
while Interference in South or Central
American matters. which has been of
frequent suggestion for many years,
necessitating constant exhibition by
this country of the Monroe doctrine
and annoying minor controversies, has
been entirely placed beyond the possi-
blities.
Ellis II. Roberts. treasurer of the
United States, in his annual report to
Secretary Gage, says: The effect of the
new revenue law is shown in the re
ceipts for the year, in which there
was an increase in 1898 of So6oo3.419
from customs and S102,536,52O from
internal revenue. The collections of
Internal revenue We're larger than those
for any previous year with the eNcep-
tion only of 1866, and the total ordin-
airy receipts, which amounted TO So15.-
960,6 600. were also the largest on record,
with the same exception. The net
ordinary expenses were little over
SG05, 100000. an amount exceeded only
twice-in 1868 and 1864. There was Il
deficiency of SS9.111,559 in ordinary
revenues. Inclusive of loans and the
issue of notes and certificates the total
receipts of all accounts, by warrants,
We're 81 OBS, ,451 $40, and the total dis
bursements S946,222 14S With the ad
dition of the proceeds of the new
per cent. loan to the ordinary rove
nues, there was a fiscal surplus of
| 500, 191, ,521 for the year. The receipts
from the loan represented every part
of the country. OF the total of nearly
5000. 100000 upwards of S125. .OOO, 900
came to the Office in Washington in the
form of checks on banks in every part
of the country. Nearly S29.ooo.OOo
We're paid in gold. upwards of S2o.O0O,-
900 in United States notes, and the rest
in other kinds of money. AT the close
of the year the treasurer was account
able for $941, 746394, against which he
held S91T. .S73,925 in cash and credit
the difference consisting of funds
classed as unavailable.
There is not lacking conclusive evi-
dence that there exists an understand
ing between the United States and
Great Britain regarding the share each
shall have in the partition of the
Chinese empire. Japan is expected to
side with these two countries in their
demands. From high official author
lty the New York World correspondent
has obtained this outline of the situa-
ton: 1.-The United States demands
that the open policy be continued. .
That none of the treaty rights shall in
any manner be disturbed by foreign
powers seizing Chinese territory. 8
That American trade and commerce
shall be granted the same rights as
the country owning particular port
enjoys. THAT each power seizing
territory shall furnish n written agree