The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-05-01
Growing Discomfort i'm Rela-
ton to the Cabinet.
A RADICAL BOLT in PROSPECT
The Republicans in the Northwest De-
handing a Change.
HONEST Old BEN WADE SNjB3ED.
Decision Relative to Bankers and
Brokers' Taxes.
Assessor WEBSTER SUSTAINED.

WASHINGTON, April 80 1867
Cabinet Meeting.
All the members of the Cabinet were present NJ
the meeting this morning with the exception OF
Postmaster General Cresswell.
The Reported Recognition Of Cuba by Grent
Britain.
The statement that the British government Is about
to accord bellgerent rights to the Cuban revolution
lists not credited the State Department. Secre-
tary Fish has received no information cOrroboratng
the statement, and considers Its vercation one OF
the most unlikely things IN the world. Our govern
ment believes that while we have the Alabama
claims suspended over the head OF the British lion
that lust now very tame animal will not dare to take
any step likely to bring 1t into collision with the
strength Of Spain, or any other European power.
SO far from dreading such step on the part OF Eng
land, our government would regard 1t as very IA
vorabe circumstance to the early acquisition OF
cuba on the one hand, and the destruction OF the
British commerce on the other.
Radicals Dissatisfied with Grants Cabinet
Growing Disafection in the Republican
Ranks-The Next House Of Representatives
Democratic.
The dissatisfaction among the radicals with the
Cabinet and the general course pursued by the adj
ministratiOn is on the increase. Since the pubca-
tion Of an editorial in a prominent radical newspa-
per in the West, understood to be the organ OF
Senator Trumbull OF Illinois, the leading radicals
here from the West are more bold and Outspoken in
their criticisms Of the members OF the Cabinet and
the character Of the appointments made by the
President. A Western radical Senator to-day gave
1t as his opinion that the editorial In question reflects
the sentiment Of clear majority OF the republicans
in the Northwest lie further stated that unless the
Cabinet was reconstructed he believed both the I'd
ministration and the party would be steadily
defeated before the people during the next
four years, and that in the next House OF
Representatives the democrats would have a
majority The masses OF the people, he said. have
no confidence In the wisdom or ability Of the major
ity Of the members of the Cabinet they may all be
good men and mean well, but they do not excite en-
thusiasm among the people. This same Senator
informed your correspondent that he was daily In
receipt of letters from some OF the most intelligent
and influential men in his State containing just
such complaints against the Cabinet as were set
forth In the editorial Of the Western rad
ica newspaper. The manner In which Grant
made appointments was also damaging to
the success OF the party this Senator thought.
OF course he said, there would always be
disappointed men at the beginning Of new admin
istNon, but Grant had contrived TO disappolnt ten
ma where he need not have disappointed one
Those who conceived that they had been badly
treated by the administration were at home busily
at work bringing 1t into disrepute and making 1t
unpopular. This could not in his opinion be done
successfully If there was strong popular Cabinet
and the President was judicious about the manner
of making appointments. Nearly all the Senators
and members who remain here talk In this way in
private on the subject Of the Cabinet and the ap-
pointments and they all agree that unless some
change Ii made IN the meantime the republicans
will lose the elections next fall in all the States.
Grant Goes Back on Ben Vase.
II appears that the President promised the friends
Of old Ben Wade that he should be one Of the COM
mssioners to examine and report upon the final COM
petion of the Pacific Railroad To make sure Of the
matter lack Chandler called upon Grant before leav
ing the city and again brought IL to his attention.
The President replied that he had sent Wade's name
to the Secretary OF the Interior and that ne would
certainly be one Of the commissioners. Whether
Secretary Cox opposed the appointment, or what
hitch took place after old Zach Chandler was at the
White House is not known, but the name OF Old
Honest Ben wade does not figure among the list OF
commissioners, and his friends freely accuse Grant
OF having gone back on him.
Protection of American Citizens Abroad.
II Is not true that the administration is preparing
a proclamation or any State paper IN which will be
announced It's policy in regard to the protection OF
American citizens abroad and what 1t Will require
foreign governments I'm acknowledgment of the po-
tency OF American naturalization papers. The
statement that Secretary Fish was preparing such
document was based solely on despatch sent to
the papers a few weeks ago representing that
Secretary Fish intended 70 extend protection
10 American citizens in every part OF the
world and would issue instructions to all our repre-
sentaves abroad calling their attention to the pro-
per course to be pursued in all cases where the
rights OF American citizens might be called into
In I'm nj
Fish has from time to time forwarded instructions
10 the American Consuls IN Cuba and other places
how to act In certain emergencies and what course
10 pursue In relation to events that had already
TRANSFERRED Further than this secretary Fish does
not intend TO make any public announcement oil
policy ON this subject
Minister Rosecrans' Despntchcs-Critical Com
dition Of Mexico.
The statement that DR.. Brink, United States Vice
Consul at the city OF Mexico, yesterday brought i'm.
portant dispatches from Minister Rosecrans has cx-
cited public curiosity as to their contents.
They were delivered TO President Grant to-
day. and by him transferred to the secre
,arv of state Although their precise terms
have not yet officially transpred 1t is stated In usually
well informed circles that General REORGANIZATION
contrary to former rumors IL on pleasant and
friendly terms with the Mexican government-has
communicated to our own government his views OF
the condition OF that country showing the dan
gers to which 1t is constantly exposed
from domestic disturbances, and the pecu-
MARY embarrassments which prevent its national
and social Improvement. lie makes various sug-
restions, and recommends the immediate action Of
the government In atrordng TO American citizens
such guarantees OF protection az win encourage
them to avail themselves OF the opportunity to Sc
cure important material interests TO the United
states ana at the same time benefit the republic Of
Mexico.
The Charges Against Minister Hale.
The friends OF John p. Hale, Minister to Spain,
are making vigorous effort to get the President "a
allow him to remain at Madrid long enough to make
n defence against the charge OF smuggling goods
INTO spain under hts franchise as United states
Minister The plea they put forth is that, matters
stand. Mr.. Hale Il nraclically dlsrrnced. not