The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-06-14
WASHINGTON ITEMS.
by Telegraph to the Rsgister.l
Cubnn Recognition.

BY Fslsgraph to the Register ,
Cuban Recognition.
WASHINGTON, June 12.
1t is stated that the recognition of
Cuban beligerency has been again
strongly urged upon Secretary Fish.
Mr.. Ruiz, secretary to Captain Lemair,
the Cuban agent, had a conversation
with him recently and argued that, con-
sidering the recent action of volunteers
in Havana, the Spanish domination in
the Island has ceased and the Cuban
government is certainly more, of de
facto institution than the-one so com-
pletely revolutionized, as the Spanish
government in Havana has been, by the
fOrcible deposition of Dulee. Secretary
Fish said that he would return an an
swer in a few days and Mr.. Ruiz feels
quite sanguine that his government will
be recognized.
Aa Interesting Question.
nC VI OCuOl ~ 49,
Minister to Spain, and General Badeau
as Secretary at Londo2, has brought up
a question of some interest The law
provides that army officers who accept
civil service appointments thereby va
cate their military rank. This applies
directly to those whose names are on
the active list, and the question is, does
it apply to those who, like Sickles and
Badeau, are on the retired list There
is some difference of opinion among
Government officials on the subject
Congress may be asked next winter for
an Interpretation of its legislation.
The Mount Vernon Sale.
Only about one-third of the Mount
Vernon estate was sold Friday. The
prices paid ranged at from twenty-five
to forty-five dollars per dere.
The Turkish Minister
With his family and Secretaries, has
gone summering to White Sulphur
Springs, Va.
VI
The War Department is advised that
General Hancock is on an extended
tour of inspection through Dakota and
Montana.
No Leave of Absence.
Army officers who apply for extended
leave of absence nova days are inform
ed by the War Department that COM
pliaRce with the request would throw
them out of their regiment, and it can
not therefore be granted. If they get
leave they 90 into the list waiting
orders, and another officer goes into
active service.
Sons of Temperance.
Reports made TO the Convention here
show that the Sons of Temperance now
have 1865 divisions in operation, with
96,673 members and 1871 lady visitors.
The receipts of the order last year were
Sl86,265, and it has S223,6 in cash or
good investments. Nearly $4,000 mem
beers were expelled during the year.
Cuban Matters.
Information has been received that
two expeditions, numbering 600 men,
have been safely landed in Cuba and
Joined the revolutionary forces. The
assertions from the Spanish forces were
increasing. There are frequent coils
ions between the Spanish troops and
the volunteers, and the difficulties be-
tween the parties are irreCOnciable.
The CubanS have organized their forces
into two army corps, one under General
Jordan. An engagement is daily ex-
pected. The Cubans are confident OF
victory. Jordan reserves two thousand
Americans in his corps.
Sons Of Temperance.
The National Division of the Sons of
Temperance of North America adjourned
to-day, TO meet in Newark, New Jersey,
next year. A committee of three was
appointed to prepare memorial to
Congress asking for the passage of a
prohibitory liquor law. The question
of the admission of Colored members to
subordinate divisions was not consid-
cred, but is left to the State and Terri
torial Grand Divisions.
Revenue Decision.
Commissioner Delano has made de-
cision upon a question submitted tC
him by the Board of Brokers of New
York, as to their liabilities to pay taS
of One-tweutieth per cent. upon sums
received by them for negotiating sales
1t is said that he decides that they art
liable as commission merchants on al
sales in excess of $4,000 made by or fol
them, at the rate of one dollar on eaCl
$1,000, except those made through Other
wholesale dealers who pay tax as such
and sell on commission, and are conSe'
quently liable on sales made through
commercial brokers, and that CONNER,
cial brokers are also liable upon all
sales negotiated by them at the rate OF
fifty cents on each $1,000, except those
made by or through another broker
Cuban Successes.
Reports from Cuba received here to-
night state that there has been several
skirmishes between the Spanish forces
under General Lesea aud the Cuban
forces, which resulted in General Lesea
being compelled to fall back on Trini
dad, where it is said he will await rein
forcements. The Cubaus we're prepar
ing to follow up their success and at
tack the Spanish forces.