The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-08
Sensation Rumor Concerning the Re-
cOgnltiOn Of Cuba.
SHARP PRACTICE OF An EX-MlNiSTER.
The New Chinese Minister'S Views on the
Coolie Question,
& crop 81 Comfort Cor vyaiskey
Drinkers.

Rerogniticn of Cgba-An Absurd Ru,nor
SaueicIled.
rumor has peen current during the day that
proclamation OF recognition OF Cuba Will be issued
before the assembling OF Congress. What Foundation
there can be for such statement il would be ex-
ceedingly difficult 10 discover. can state on high
assurance that no such action is or has been con-
tempated, and tnat there Is now less ustcation or
such course than existed four months ago Before
such an important measure would be adopted by
the government It would certainly be necessary TO
show better grounds for the procedure. Unless
some very remarkable and unexpected success at
tends the efforts Of the Cubans the Cuba question
wiz be allowed to rest in Its present FORM at least
until Congress meets and some action is taken in the
matter by that body
Minister L0w-His Views OF the CooIie
Question.
Mr. Low United States Minister to China, re-
turned TO this city last night having been absent
several days on trip to Harrisburg to meet his
wife. The State Department has now under con-
sderaton the new Minister'S instructions ana other
questions relating to CHINA. During his presence
here Mr.. Low has already had interviews with the
President, Secretary OF State and Attorney General
on the China question in every phrase. A perfect
unanimity OF sentiment on the subject exists and 1t
is not at all improbable that Mr. Lows
ture of his Instructions. As it will be In
possible to reach Pekin until spring there
will be no necessity for his very speedy departure
from TINS city. In the meantime he viii converse
freely with members on the subject OF China, and
particularly urge further legislation with reference
10 coolies. He does not place much faith In the
schemes and promises OF these emigrant agents,
and THINKS 1t necessary that some rigid laws be
acted, In order that the Cinnamon may not fail into
the hands OF voracious sharks on this side Of the
water The Chinese Mission, it Is thought viii also
receive some legislation and Its present grade con.
sderably increased at least 80 to compare favor
ably with other foreign missions near The Celestial
Court
Attempted Sharp Practice by IN Ex.NTinster.
II Is stated here that certain ex-minister who
has been requested to testify before committee or
Congress, recently made an effort to obtain mileage
from California and back though at the time he was
stopping in the city Of New York. 1t seems he
expected he would be summoned to testify and
wrote note to the committee stating that his post
ONCE address was San Francisco, Cal. The chair
man Of the committee, however knowing
that the ex-minister was stopping In New
York, sent him note merely stating
that the committee wouid meet in certain
places certain days. when the ex-Minister could
appear and give his statement On the strength OF
this letter which contained subpoena, the ex
Minister modestly claimed lie was entitled 10 con-
structlve mileage from California. The claim, how
ever, was not allowed. Can anybody guess the
name OF this model specimen OF an ex-Minister2
Watering WhisISey in Original Packages.
Commissioner Delano has written the folio wing
circular letter TO collectors OF internal rcvenue:-
The ruling OF this ONCE in regard TO the addition
Of water to spirits has, In some cases. been mlsun-
derstood. IL has been ruled that addition OF pure
ranfff teo tnvr
under the law. Some dealers have construed this
rule as giving them the right to Withdraw part OF
spirits from stamped package aud lii the same
with wafer without changing the stamps and marks
Of the package Such drawing on part OF spirits
and llng with water, 1t will be observed, destroys
the identity between the package and It's contents
In erect change of package. While 1t is the con-
his spirits by adding water, he can only do
change OF package When part Of the spirits are
Withdrawn from package and the package died
with water, it Is held TO be u constructive with
drawa OF the spirits, and calls for an oDteraton OF
the stamps and bonds the same In case OF actual
withdrawal. This done, the package so filled with
water must be gagged, stamped and marked or
branded the same If the ,lrits had been changed
TO an entirely different package. Whenever spirits
found vary In KIND and proof from that enown
ia the stamp ana brands on the package they should
be seized. If the misrepresentation alluded 10 exists
in your district you viii please take the necessary