The Isthmian Canal Commission, after considering all the information obtained with regard to the Nicaragua and Panama Canal routes, have decided to report in favor of the former.
The William McKinley National Memorial Arch Association has issued a circular letter to the effect that it has been incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia to erect a national memorial arch by popular subscriptions, in honor of President McKinley in the city of Washington.
The principal object to be subserved by the Pan-American Congress which meets in the City of Mexico, is "the solidarity of the interests of all America,' yet the representatives of the United States are specifically instructed on the following points among others:—
Secretary Hay, representing the United States, and Lord Pauncefote, representing Great Britain, will formaily sign the new isthmian eanal convention next month.
The agrostology division of the Department of Agriculture in the report of its work since organization in 1895, states that of the unoccupied public lands about 365,400,000 acres are not regarded as fit only for grazing purposes, and in addition there are 124,300,000 acres of forest land, the greater portion of which is also used for grazing.
