Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-28

sd with the concise and clear reports
made by Fosnes in the inspection depart
nent and advanced him to an executive
position, placing him in charge of the
Chicago division, from which he was
transferred to the charge of the Phila-
/ 1elphia division. He then became Bris-
,ow's right-hand man in the investiga-
ion of the Cuban frauds. Returning
from Cuba broken in health and needing
I bracing climate, he asked TO be as
signed to the northwestern division,
which request was granted. Not long
ago he was called TO Washington to take
charge of the investigation of the free
delivery service over which August w
Machen had supervision, aud who has
oeen arrested ON the charge Of bribery.
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When the currency reformers get busy
next session the fight in Congress prom
ses to narrow down between those on
the one hand who want an elastic cur
pncy" and those ON the other who want
TO permanently increase the volume The
West will probably line up for an elias
tic currency, something along the line of
Secretary Shaw's plan, while the East
will be practically solid for the A.drich
! bill or some such measure that proposes
to substitute other securities than Unit
ed States bonds as collateral for govern
ment deposits. Secretary Shaw's plan
to authorize the national banks to issue
additional currency to the amount of %
per cent of their capital at a tax of 5
per cent TO be paid the government will,
! il is believed, be warmly supported by
the West on the argument that it will
bring relief when relief is most needed
that is. whenever money rules higher
| than ; per cent-and that the elasticity
so much desired will be obtained by the
redemption ana cancellation of this addi-
tional currency when the money rate
falls below 3 per cent and the national
banks can find no profit in maintaining
he increased circulation upon which they
will have to pay 5 per cent tax. Those
G-h0 favor the Shaw plans say that the
eastern men oppose ii and will fight for
The Aldrich bill because they are more
concerned in establishing the value of
other classes of securities than govern
nent bonds and want to furnish a basis
'or permanent increase Of money which
ean be used in the great promotion
schemes of Wall street.
Former Postmaster General Charles
Emory Smith has addressed letter to
Postmaster General Payne in which he
makes a spirited defense of the charges
made against his administration by John
Z. Proctor president of the Civil Ser
rice Commission. These relate to two
points. The so-calleJ indirect claad6-
cation of persons at postcffices on the es-
nh tak,. - Ill. 10. II.
evasion of the law, followed by their
transfer to other portions of the govern
ment service, and the alleged packing"
Of the rural free delivery division of the
department in anticipation of its classih
cation. Mr. Smith refers to the letter
Of Mr. Proctor in which the statements
are made as "a gross Misrepresentation
Of the facts" and says it should not be-
come a part of the records of the depart
ment without being accompanied by a
statement of the truth" Mr., Smith then
goes on to meet the two points directly
and unreseryedly."
Secretary Wilson stated the other day
that the effort to have the consuls in
countries where foot and mouth disease
exists attend to the disinfection of hides
and wool had not been very successful,
and that If they continue to meet with
failure the government will be compell-
ed. sooner or later, to require the dis
infection at the ports of entry in this
country or to prohibit the trade alto
gether. Such a step, he added, would be
taken with great hesitation. This ref
erence applies particularly to Argentina
and a number of countries in Europe
Secretary Wilson says: THE danger OF
the outbreak in the United States from
the importation Of hides and wool is inn
minent in the future. The recent cpl
demic cost the government $250,000. If
one Of the outbreaks should occur in the
West or Southwest it would require
much more money to eradicate it."
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The news which appears to have ju
reached London that the United States
government has taken possession Of
group Of islands off the coast of British
North Borneo is very stale in Washing
ton. These islands comprise the Caga-
yam Sulu group They are about twenty
in number and most of them are mere
dots of land After the treaty Of Paris,
by which Spain transferred her Asiatic
the question arose as to whether the
treaty had ceded the outlying islands Of
Cagayan Sulu and Cibutu. To settle all
doubts. this government made a sep
arate treaty with Spain providing for the
purchase Of these two islands for $l0e,
600. The treaty was ratified and tho
money paid.
The Tuscarora and the Morrill,. two Of
the finest boats in the revenue service.
viii shortly begin their work on the great
lakes. The Tuscarora will be detailed to
the Chicago-AIilwaukee station. while
the Morrill, will be sent to Detroit 10
take the place Of the Fessenden. the old
which viii probably be sent
10 Key West. The new bocts will be
started west via the Canadian canal inn
mediately after the international yacht
race. during which they will be employ
ID in policing the course.
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Acting Commissioner Williams If the
Internal revenue bureau. by direction Of
Secretary Shaw, has issued a circular let
or to collectors Of internal revenue cali
NJ attention TO President RoOseyeIt's or
Ier Of Jan. II. 1902. directing that pref
renee shall be given alike IN appoint
neRts and retention in the public ser
ice 20 honorably discharged soldiers OF
be Civil war. Collectors are instructed
0 carefully observe this order in making
assignments to the work Of gauging and
assignments to the work
( storekeeper and storekeepcr gauger.
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The feature Of the annual report Of the
uditor for the Treasury Department Is
be table showing the receipts and ex-
lenses Of the several customs districts,
which, in some cases. seem to be alto
ether disproportionate. In twenty eight
istricts, embracing the East, West and
louth. the aggregate average receipts
'er annum for the last FIVE years was
! COS The expense 81 collecting these
ecenues for the year 1902 amounted TO
"a .0Ji The auditor recommends such
agisIati0n as will remove existing com
Ecafions and establish for each port