Show From the Capital I vrrosJnne ILSenator Jl all today introduced a bill authoriiing Secretary ol the Treasury to pay timber agents Who served pnor to the war of the rebellion whatever sums may be standing to their credit on the books ol Department President Cleveland has acceptel the honorary presidency of the American Exhibition to ate place In London in 3iayJKS7 The Stntur oi the Navy bu writ ten to the President of the Board of In spection of Vessels at New York ssylng that the department Is anxious tosfcure a Lst and cicecnpbon of theateamers of our merchant marine which in Wile of need might be called up at once for ser vice as auxiliary cruisers for transport or for special purposes He also says the department propose to extend the function of the inspection board by directing it to examine carefully the iteamen of all classes or oar mercantile marine in order to ascertain and re port upon their adaptability for tae abovementioned service He also nqnests the president of the board to eadeavor to enlist the interest of the ilipowncH ttat in this matter and adds the Department will cause the times of such vessels as may Ell the lI tary requirement to be entered m the list l which whlcbRiy be known as the ItUllisrr naral list with the object ot SSW5 cas the gov Amencan uCTirc the support of gour fleet |