The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-20
WASTING on.
The WhISkey Influence in the frSs.anSyl-
vanla Campaign.
The President Anxious for q
Victory.
Canal Communication from the Ohio
to the SeabOard.

to the Seab0ard.
WASHINGTON, August 10, 1889.
Tho Pennsyivnnia OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Trying
TO Harmonic tho Whiskey Men-General
Grant Anxious.
John Covode. chairman OF the Republican State
Central Committee OF Pennsyv Ania, arrived here
to-day and LEFT again this evening Tue object OF
his flying visit was to consult with Commissioner
Deano about the operations Of the Internal Revenue
law in Pennsylvania. The whiskey interest. espe-
cialiy in the western part OF the State Ia very in
nuentiaI, and Mr.. Covode as shrewd party man.
ager, Ia anxious to have IL on his side In the cam
paign which is about to open. The wniskey men
complain that certain features Of the present Whis
key Tax bill, which were Intended to punish dis
honest disers, are equally oppressive upon honest
dsttllers and injurious to their business. OF
this Is charged upon Congress directly and indi-
recty upon the republican party. II there Is not
some temporary let up. with promise OF substan-
uai amendment next winter, the whiskey men In
Pennsylvania and elsewhere propose to make
common cause against the republican party,
which they conceive to be the source
OF their trouble. Mr. Covodes mission
could not make some modification in the admins
tration Of the law whereby the nardsnps complained
Of by the whiskey might be at least ameliorated
The Commissioner. It Is understood, could not give
Mr.. COvOde much encouragement. The law, he
says, 80 framed that he ID left little or no discretion
IN Its administration, and he must execute 1t as he
nnds II on the statute book. Mr.. Covode IL quite
hopeful of the ability OF the republicans to elect
Geary Governor OF Pennsylvania though he says the
job VIII be big one owing to variety Of unfavora
bic circumstances. The Pennsylvanians do not pro-
pose to ask for Cabinet appointment ct this time.
Even one were to be made the leaders OF the party
are assured that Benjamin II. Brewster. who has
been spoken OF In that connection, would not be &c.
lected by Grant. The President. who Is extremely
anxious that Pennsylvania should go republican this
fall will do all he can to aid in the election OF Geary
and all federal oflce-holders who wish to retain
their places are expected to do the same.
The Tux on Stock Brokers.
A committee OF the New York Stock Exchange,
consisting OF Messrs. Hoyt, Sloane, Greenlear and
Van Schaib with their actuary, A. N. Lewis, waited
on Commissioner Delano and requested him TO re-
consider his recent decision, classifying them as
bankers aud requiring them to pay that tax under
the decision taxing money borrowed by brokers for
the use OF their customers as capital. The Commits
sioner refuses to reopen the question, having given
it full consideration already.
Proposed Opening OF a Central Navignblo
Water Route from the Mississippi Valley to
the Atlantic SeabOard.
l have received the following from Greenbrier,
White Sulphur Springs. W. Val
The committee OF the National Board OF Trade
from fifteen cities OF the United States on the subject
OF direct navigation on central line between the
Western waters and the Atlantic have been In con-
tinuOus session here throughout the week. They
have given searching investigation to every branch
clans on the various questions which have come
under review. Commodore Maury, Mr.. Croskie,
ex-senator Caperuon of West Vmginia, and others
attended the deliberations and aided them IN their
inquiries. The committee will probably conclude
their session tomorrow. Every branch OF the re-
under review will then receive nnal form and
ad OF w Ds
the various constituent boards OF the United Statos
ton In the West, and the prodgious expansion
which the western railroad system has reached
49, 900 miles is stimulating production very actively.
The lines OF railway leading from the interior to the
Atlantic are 0vcrburdened with business, the Lake
and Erie canal water line is closed by ice five months
the year. The region adjacentt the lakes and east In
OF the Mississippi sends or as much produce as ex-
line nas is Crouitous and liable to high charges
Of insurance on the Gull and ~ pio .,e
the Ss amd 60
blockade during war. A line OF navigation directly
east from the mouth OF the Ohio TO the central and
necessary as an outlet for Western produce and for
bringing cheap food to Eastern manufacturers in
peace and in war. Heavy produce can come from
water than BY rail: continuous water line from
the Ohio TO Norfolk would bring wheat from as far
as Fort Benton to market. The report gives his
tory OF the Virginia Canal, statement OF the cost
OF Completing 1t for boats OF $50 tons and recon-
mends this enterprise as proper object or aid rom
the national government.
Bogus Revenue Onaces.
The Revenue once receive many complaints from
different parts Of the country, particularly away
from the large Cities Of bogus deputy marshals and
revenue detectives who are engaged in levying
black mail. The pubic should know that all parties
making demand by authority of the revenue laws
are provided with written authority for 80 doing.
Prompt measures have been taken by the Commits
sloner to have such imposters dealt with according
to the strict rigor OF the law.
The Genuineness Of GreenbaeIs.
The Treasury Department Is In daily receipt OF let.
tiers from all parts Of the country containing United
states greenbacks Of various denominations, with
inquiries as to their genuineness.
The Trade Mark Convention With France.
Official proclamation has been made OF conven-
ton between the United States and France securing
in their respective territories guarantee OF property
I'm trade marks to take effect october and continue
In rorce ten years.
Customs Receipts.
The customs receipts from August to IA inclu-
sive are as follows:-
New York ], 2e9 006
philadelphia 49, 503
Baltimore ........."..... 2la40I