Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-09-30

sable showing Cuba S import trade for
the first quarter of 1904 and for the
same quarter of 1908. These figures
are of psecial interest, in that they
cover the first quarter after Dee. 26,
1908, when the Reciprocity Treaty
look effect. There is an increase of
s2,03S, 200 in the Imports of Cuba for
The first quarter of 1904 over those
Cor the same period of 1903. The Min
ster points ont that the Imports into
Cuba from the United States increas-
ed only 8 per cent, while those from
England, Germany, Spain and France
increased 20, q, 16, and per cent.
respectively. He says he was unofi-
tally informed that the Cuban ex-
ports to the United States have very
largely increased.
Edward Martin Conley, deputy and
fice consul general at the city of Mex
co, who is now in this country on
cave, had a conference with State
Department officials regarding reports
made by him in which he pointed
,ut the fraudulent character of GER
ain enterprises operating in Mexi-
% and promoted to this country. Mr..
JOnley's reports have caused a great
stir among the promoters, but he
, ticks to his statement of facts and
establish them beyond contradic-
ion the State Department has in
'tructed Consul General Parsons, in
he city Of Mexico, to make the most
,areful investiga ton.
Herbert w. Bowen, minister to Ven
'zuela, is likely to succeed Powell
layton as ambassador to Mexico
yhen the latter's resignation goes
nto effect Immediately after the cleo
ion. Mr.. Bowen is being urged for
he post by Senators Platt and Depew.
Ie has been slated for promotion
ever since last winter, when as the
representative of Venezuela he dis
'layed brilliant diplomacy in the ne
;otiations with England, Germanya and
taly. Mr.. Bowen's health has suf-
cred recently from the Venezuelan
Innate, and he is now at home for
est.
The Department Of Agriculture ac-
,ording to Secretary Wilson, has dis
overed a new boil weevil destroyer.
This is none other than a boil weevil-
ating bird, which will supplement
The labors of the boil weevil-destroy-
ng ant in ridding the cotton belt of
he south of the pest. Like the ant,
his new foe to the boil weevil halls
from Guatemala, and is a species of
turkey indigenous to that country.
At the regular cabinet meeting, only
four members were present: Secre-
=. les Morton, Wilson and Hitchcock
mi Postmaster General Payne. The
meeting was short and was devoted
principally to an informal discussion
# the political situation. AT the con-
;lusion of the Cabinet meeting, Post
master General Payne announced that
{. J. Stevens had been decided upon.
Tor postmaster at Sour Lake, Texas.
It has been suggested to the Navy
Department that Florida Bay would
,e an advantageous place to hold the
regular annual target practice of the
North Atlantic feet, and the propo-
sition is under consideration. 1t is
understood that strong pressure will
De brought to bear to hold the target
practice again at Pensacola, where it
vas held last March.
A general order has been issued at
the Navy Department that greatly
simplifes the method of contracting
with railroad companies for the
transportation Of officers and men. 1t
s one Of several moves recently made
by Secretary Morton to cut out some
of the red tape which clogs the wheels
IF the departmental machinery.
Lieutenant Roscoe Bulmer of the
Bureau of Ordnance has applied for
'ea duty and will be assigned to the
illinois Orders shortly will be issued
letaching him from the White House.
where he has served for year as one
Of the Presidents naval aides.
Rear Admiral Jewell, commander
in chief of the European squadron, has
Informed the Navy Department that
he will hold the autumn pnacsi sice Of
his squadron at Aboukir Bay this year
The practice was held there last year
with good results.
Lieutenant Andrew w. Jackman
of the Ninety-frst Company, Coast
Artillery, has been transferred to the
unassigned list and ordered to report
to the commanding officer of the ar
tillery district of New Orleans fol
assignment to staff duty.
The following fourth class post.
masters were appointed in Mississip-
pi: Ida, Prentiss county, Robert F.
Bolts; McLaurin, Perry county, Ida
Hillman; Orange, Clarke county,
Louis Smith.
A. P. Cosand was appointed afourth
class postmaster at Singer, Calcasieu
Parish, La
Ship May he Lost.
Chicago. Fears are entertained
for the safety of the steamer, Louisi-
ana, which left Escambia, Mich, last
Sunday morning inst before the great