Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-26

&5S4.Q GOO. The secretary accorded the SAL
vadoreans full opportunity to present rea-
sons why the Judgment should not be paid.
but after patiently considering reports
offered has just informed the saIvadorean
government that II cannot reopen the case
without showing gross disrespect for the
arbitrators, and It sees no reason why tho
money should not be paid.
Navy Not Appeal Court.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling
has decided not to approve the death SEN
tence passed on Juan de Ia Cruz Perez, q
native OF Guam, who was convicted Of MUIR
dering c fellow native many months ago.
The sentence was passed by a native court
under the old Spanish jurisdiction, but
with the advent Of the Americans appeals
TO a higher court in the Philippines, and
finally to the court Of cessation at Madrid,
we're cut on Under the circumstances.
Mr.. Darling does not believe the Navy de-
partment should pass hnal judgment on a
capital charge and the case will be al
lowed, to remain in statu quo until congress
acts.
President to start Printers Talk.
Joseph M. johnson and william Garrett,
president and secretary respectively Of Co
lurnbia typographical union No. 1, called
on the president today and requested him
to open their convention, which Is to meet
here on August 1. The president promised
that II he is in Washington at that time
to comply with their request.
Indian Contracts Nearly Due.
Arrangements have been completed to
open bids and let contracts for supplies
for the Indian service at Chicago on April
Fl and at New York on May &c.
General wood is Relieved.
Secretary Root today issued an order re-
lieving General Leonard Wood from further
duty in connection with the government Of
Cuba, General Wood having completed his
report of the military occupation Of the
island. The secretary praises General Wood
for the efficient manner in which he con-
Quoted the affairs OF the island and thanks
him in the name OF the president.
Attempt to ID Capitol steps.
Three men, in an automobile, attempted
to ride up the steps at the east front Of
the capitol today. They reached the second
landing, sixteen steps from the street,
when the chain of the vehicle broke and It
ran back. The man who acted as chauffeur
gave the name OF J. D.. Hurlburt and said
he was from Detroit. His companions did
not give their names, but one Of them said
he was a commissioner of Hartford, Conn.
The chauffeur was arrested but later released
on $40 collateral.
Cable Is to he Used.
Senior Quesada, the Cuban minister, has
notified President Palma, that Secretary
Hay will consent to the use of the cable
to expedite the exchange Of Publications of
the treaty IL It shall be adopted by the
Cuban senate as amended and notification
reaches here by March 81, that the docu-
ments are placed in the mail for transmits
sion by that time.
VIII Not Visit Germany.
The Navy department today made public
a statement to the effect that the North
Atlantic squadron would not visit erman
this summer, as has been suggested in some
quarters. When the summer maneuvers
were projected the principal feature framed
by the general board was a long distance
cruise in feet formation. The board selected
the stretch OF water between the Chesa-
peake capes and the Azores for the run
and 1t was suggested that IL the ships ar
at the Azores in good condition and
with sufficient coal supply the voyage might
be continued as far as Lisbon. However,
II was finally decided to limit the voyage
to the Azores.
When the report was known Baron Stern.
berg, the German minister, called at the
White House and extended to the presi-
dent; an invitation from Emperor William
to have the feet visit Germany. Now on
OF the change of plan the president
has been obliged to decline the emperor's
cordial invitation on, behalf of the feet,
conveying the Information for the benefit
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North Atlantic squadron will not touch at
point on the mainland Of Europe.
Wyoming Man is Named.
Frank Bond, now assistant superintendent
Of irrigation in the Department OF Agricul-
ture, has been appointed chief OF the drSft-
ing division of the general land office, with
the consent OF the secretary Of agriculture.
Mr.. Bond served in the ONCE of the surveyor
Of Wyoming for some years, and
besides being an expert draughtsman. he
is a specialist in irrigation matters and
well known as an orthnologist. He is
president of the Wyoming Audubon society.
Revision OF Civn Service Rules.
Under a revision of the civil service rules
to take effect April Is, announced today.
the classified service is extended to all
which are subjected to classiica-
ton under the civil service act. The
service hereafter will embrace
all persons who are pot mere laborers or
workmen or are not Subject to confirmation
by the senate The number Of persons ex-
from examination have been reduced
a large number Of private secre-
taries and confidential clerks, although two
private secretaries are allowed to all heads
or departments. Shipping commissioners
superintendents, engineers, exam
lners and miscellaneous positions also have