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In the Departments. Secretary Moody dismissed the protest of the two members of the courtmartial who felt aggrieved at Rear Admiral Evans' language, but warned the Admiral not to repeat the offense. Controller of the Currency Ridgely appointed Francis A. Chapman receiver of the First National Bank of Denver, Col., which failed a few days ago. The Senate confirmed a number of diplomatic appointments including those of Judge Clabaugh and Secretary of Legation John W. Garrett. The House Ways and Means Committee favorably reported the Cuban Reciprocity bill. The trade treaty with China negotiations at Shanghai has arrived at the State Department. The State Department has no information of the marching of a Colombian army upon the isthmus. Envoy Bunau-Varilla says it is easier to march from Cape Town to London than from Bogota to Panama. In his annual report Quartermaster General C. F. Humphrey maintains that the transport service is not a luxury, but an economy. A bulletin issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission shows a large increase in the number of railroad casualties during the year. A delegation of Creek Indians, in behalf of their tribe, submitted a list of grievances to Indian Commissioner Jones. The United States is seeking to have the port of Niju, Korea, opened, while Great Britain and Japan have combined in favor of ening the port of Yongampho.
