The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-11-24

General Ech3nck-COlOradO ~ . state
senator Drake Dined by the Prest-
dcni-Schufx RePud1ate3 Newspaper
I'd on an Important Controversial
Points.
WASHINGTON, Nov. lS.-The S.dr, this
evening, publishes the substance of letter
from Gen. Schenck to friend here, saying:
He will take no steps toward cOntesting the
seat Of his successful competitor, Col. Camp
bell. and that if it is contested it will be by
the Republicans of his district. III.
Gen. McCook, Of Colorado, arrived here
TODAY, to advocate the admission of that ter
ritory rs State.
Senator Drake was cloeeted with the Pres
ident for two hours to-day, and by special re-
quest, dined at the White House tins even
ing.
senator Schurz continued to-day to repu-
date all newspaper accounts of his opinions.
He says he stands by his speeches and his
record in the Missouri campaign Just ended;
that when be wishes to state anything for the
public ear, he will do so in his place in the
Senate, where, he adds, he does not think he
can be made . conspicuous minority OF one.
In an interview with Secretary Fish, to-
day, he expressed the opinion that the at.
tempt of Russia to abrogate the provisions OF
the treaty of 1856, regarding the neutrality
of the Black Sea, will not necessarily result
in war, but that the present complications
NAV find solution in Peace Congress OF
all European powers. This Congress may
also attempt to settle the difference between
Prussia and France, but the former will re-
ject all such attempts. In fact, the future
condition of Europe is purely problematical,
beeause there are many occult influences to
work. which may develop unexpected and
astonishing results. The existence
of the present government in France,
p,.inly depends on the result Of peace treaty
between il and Prussia when it is made. Ii
Fayre succeeds without cession Of territory
he will be able to maintain himself with the
people, but ifhe is compelled TO make ces-
non his administration will be oycrthroun.
The Emire is ut an end, and the only Gov
eminent that can follow the Republic viii be
. Kingdom with one Of the Bourbon family
! at its head. .-.-.-.s,
Our Cuban policy will remain unchanged.
Referring TO the Revenue Reformers, Fish
SAID he thought they were making glifterine
promises to do what he thinks the people
know the Administrator is doing now, viz:
conducting the Government with economy
and honesay; reducing the debt as rapidly .,
possible, and At the same time relieving thu
people from taxation. -..s--..-
| He declined to give information regard
. ing the San Domingo treaty, and denounced
Gen. Buffers Canadian annexation scheme
as q mere pretence of war. -.
Our communications With France are. a
present, very brief. Minister Berthemy, i
J recognized here as the legitimate and Only
responsible representative of the French
Government. Washhrn has been used b.
!. our Government as medium of communii
cation for important matters, but no,vith
standing the length Of the war, there have
. been but few subjects Of importance requiring
his mediation. His recognition Of TN
. French Republic was not premature,
. but in pursuance Of orders his present
: course is thoroughly in accordance with III,
J wishes of the Administration. ~
II The Alabama Claimn must and will be set
n tied at the proper time, perhaps yezy soon
| The main object to the Johnson-C Clarendon