The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-12


ment. Is authority for the statement That
Mr. Curtis's visit f. absolutely without OFF,
eial authority or direction.
Senior Luis +. Corea was presented to the
President to-day as the newly accredited
minister from Nicaragua. Acting Secretary
OF State Adee accompanied Mr.. Corea TO the
White House and made the presentation TO
the President. There was an exchange Of
Fluctuations between the President and the
new minister. the hearty character OF which
had more than the usual significance In view
Of the reported disanectfon In South and
Central American countries concerning the
IL was noted that Mr.. Corea took occasion
to suggest development and extension Of the
relations between the United States and
Nicaragua. particularly along commercial
lines. While there was no direct reference
10 the Nicaraguan canal. Mr.. Corea's posi-
ton as representative Of Nicaragua will
between the two countries on that subject.
and. moreover. IL Is understood that he has
Instructions from his government which will
permit him to cooperate very freely with
the United States authorities.
The controller Of the currency has issued
a call for statements Of the condition Of
Sept. ]. sss
To-day's statement of the condition of the
treasury shows: Available cash balance.
szssll.ses' gold reserve. s254.4s4.Ost
Arrangements have been perfected at the
Navy Department for the docking of the
battleship Kearsarge at New York on the
18th inst. and for her official speed trial
inst. -"
Although the President has not yet acted
upon the report OF the State Department
In the matter OF United States Consul
tiles I'm connection with fees. IL Is ex-
pected at the State Department that a
change will be made in the Office and that
Henry w Deidrich. now consul at Magde-
burg. will be promoted to the Bremen con-
sulate.
Baron Fava. the italian ambassador. had
an interview to-day with Acting Secretary
Adee respecting the inquiry which Is MAX
ing into the killing of the five Italians at
Tallulah. La, last summer. He was in
formed that the State Department had not
yet received the detailed report OF the
Louisiana authorities upon this subject and
IL was intimated that the matter might be
referred TO Congress. The ambassador was
informed also that the State Department
had heard nothing of a reported intention
on the part of our government to apply
with greater rigor than at present the I'M
migration laws with the purpose Of exclud-
ing Italian Immigrants
Word has come that Commander Taussg.
OF the navy. will arrive in the United States
from Manila about the first Of next month,
and IL Is believed from what Is said by his
friends that he will promptly demand a
from command of the Bennington by Ad-
miral Watson because Of some free criti-
cism on his part OF the capability OF the
admiral. sss
Senior Quesada to-day escorted to the
White House Jose Moray Saavedra and
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veterans of Cuba. They asked that bu-
reau Of marine be established In the Of
fce. of the secretary Of Industries. public
works and agriculture of Cuba, to protect
the fisheries. care for the arsenals. light
charge of a number OF important affairs re-
lating TO the commercial marine. The Pres
ident expressed himself ravorably on the
tire subject to Secretary Root. who later
took It up with Mr.. Quesada and the other
In response to inquiries made at the War
Department to-day by Ohio congressman. 1t
was stated that the 300 men from Cleveland
r wfo are from the eabsq tbe
Tartar, which arrives in San Francisco on
Oct. :, or the Newport. which arrives on
A delegation of Minnesota G. A. r. men
to-day saw President Mckinley. The dele
l.. Terrence, L. NJ. Collins and Captain H.
A Castle The President was asked by
Judge Searle IL he would be able TO visit
st. Paul In October The President answered
that he could not promise to make the trip,
but would do so If possible
w. L. Cook. OF the indianapolis postofice,
was to-day promoted from $500 to $500 in
the Indianapolis postoffice.
Charles w. Farrow. of the Evansville post
ONCE, has been promoted from $500 to $3.50.
Edwin F. r. Ritterskamp was to-day ap-
pointed an additional carrier at vincennes
Ind.
Moss. Arthur d. Grow and z. w. Fear were
to-day appointed substitute letter carriers
at Evansville.
Charles c. shaffer. of New Lisbon. has
been appointed railway mail clerk.
Commodore ]. Pierpont Morgan, of the
New York Yacht Club, arrived In Wash.
irgton to-day and had a conference with
Secretary Gage and Captain Shoemaker
chief Of the revenue cutter service, on the
subject of the coming race between the
Columbia and Shamrock. Under the act OF
May 10. 1896, the secretary of the treasury
IL authorized In his discretion TO detail reve.
rue cutters to enforce such rules and regu.
latfons as may be adopted to insure the
safety OF passengers on steamers or other
craft taking part I'm regattas ETC., either
amateur or professional. that may be helt
on navigable waters within the Jurisdiction
OF the United States. Mr.. Morgan said hi:
n fssion here was to impress on Captain
casion to yachtsmen everywhere and the