The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-11-30

The Ways and Means committee had
a quorum this morning and proceeded
TO business. The order of the House
demands report on the tarifftwo weeks
from to-day.
...-.- Virginia Affairs.
The efforts of portion of the Vir-
ginia Republican party to prevent the
admission of that State to representa-.
ton in Congress have been, for the
present, counteracted, So far as the Ad-
ministratisn is concerned, by Governor
Walker. He has been here since Friday
and returned to Richmond Saturday
night, after having an interview with
the President He fouad the latter dis
posed to recommend to Congress the
immediate admission of the State, and
he saw no reason for any other course
General Candy had reported that the
election had been fairly held, and as the
Legislature had ratified the Fifteenth
Amendment according to the conditions
exacted by special act in her case, he
did not see very we'll what ground
there was to oppose reconstruction.
There will be, however, two committees
here in session this week-one Conser-
yative and one Radical, the former
favoring, and the latter opposing,
admission.
The Gunboats.
The Spanish Minister says that he
does not look directly to the govern
ment for the gunboats, but expects the
contractor to deliver them over accord.
ing to agreement. When he fails, then
the Spanish authorities will act more
positive. The intention at present. is to
move in court this week to have the
gunboats released, and if that is refused,
TO make application to have them
bounded. that they will not make war
against Peru.
The Ways and Means Committee and
the Tariff.
The committee on Ways aud Means
will meet to morrow to look over the
general business before them, and to
discuss what time they will devote to
the tax and tariff bills. Mr.. Kelly, of
Pennsylvania, who new represents that
State in the committee, has already
DTeDaTeu HOu0 IuOuiuCoutOuo VI thO
present tariff. The protective tariff
men seem bent en- etfecting some impor-
tant changes. ggly l 20 .
Opposition 70 the Reciprocity Treaty
From extended conversation with
members of Congress who have arrived
here, the conclusion is reached that the
proposed reciprocity treaty with Cana;
da will find but few friends in either
House at the ensuing session.
volume of Currency TO be Increased
There is o general inclination to in
crease the volume of currency in the
South and West, probably through the
establishment of additional National
Banks in those sections.
settled Again.
1t is settled that soon after the assem-
bling of Congress, Attorney General
Hoar will resign his Office, and his name
will forthwith be sent to the Senate for
the vacant Supreme Court Judgeship.
The succession.
Brewster, of Penn sylvania, is one Of
the most prominent candidates for the
Attorney Generalship.
whs is Secretary OF the Navy,
Just now there is some trouble in the
Navy Department as to who is to pre-
pare the annual report. Secretary
Robson has written one report and sub
mitted it to the President, while Score
tary Porter has prepared one and sub
mitted it to the press. Robson COM
plains because his was not given to the
press, and Porter finds fault because his
was not submitted to the President.
Interviewed.
Senator Edwards, of Vermont, had an
interview with the President this morn
ing. subsequently, Secretaries Fish
and Robson and Attorney General
Hoar, were in consultation with the
President.
The Members OF Congress
Arrived here have considerable bust
ness to attend to at the various depart
ments. A large proportion have al
ready had interviews with Secretary
Boutwell,, Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue, Treasury Spinner, and other
prominent treasury officials.
Couuterfeits.
The counterfeit So coupon of bonds of
81, the $50 notes was received at the
Treasury to-day, having been paid in
Boston and forwarded TO Washington.
A Is cent note and two % cent notes
were also received, which not being
stamped with the seal required will be
put on at the Department.
Mr. BnrIingnme's Mi.,ion.
Mr.. Burlingame several weeks ago
authorized gentlemen who had just
returned from Europe, to make the
statement that the constant reports OF
dissatisfaction of the Chinese Govern.
ment with his mission originated in
China among those who are opposed, on
commercial and other grounds, to the
policy of that Government. His diplo-
matte conduct has been in entire accord
with it and has, therefore, received its
entire approval. His mission will
last two years. In February he will
probably proceed from Berlin to st.
Petersburg. He also stated that the
results of his mission would be cem-
plete international triumph for China,
and place her among the first nations
of the world.
Appointed.
Acting Commissioner Douglass to- day
OF Internal Revenue for the Northern
District of Ohio. in place of Mr.. Hedges,
deceased Mr.. Dwyer has been on duty
several months in the Internal Revenue
office in this city.
Telegram from Minister sickles
Minister Sickles, under date of No.
vsmbcr %, telegraphs Secretary Fish as
follows: am authorized by the Minis
ter of Colonies to inform you that the
Government measures for Porto Rico
will include local self-government, free
press, public schools, impartial suffrage,
gradual but speedy abolition of slavery
and civil and political rights without
distinction of color. Domicilated for
eigners are to vote after six months
residence. These reforms are in good
faith to be extended to Cuba when hos
tilities cease and deputies are to be
chosen in accordance with the pro-
visions of article Is of the Spanish Con-
stitution.
Miscellaueous.
The Secretary of the Navy is still en-
gagged IN the preparation of his