The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-02

of the act of last January, providing for the
redemption of United States notes in gold in
1879, and urge it's retention. The Secretary is
of the opinion chat additional legislation will
be necessary to render other portions of the
law practicable, and he will probably recon-
mend bill for the funding of greenbacks i'm
mediately into gold bonds bearing or AZ per
cent. interest and having long time to run.
The Secretary thinks that the resumption law
| is entirely reasonable, and that it can be car
RED out with entire safety to the Government
and the business of the country.
It is said that new bill will be introduced
early in the session of Congress, providing some
more efficient way of guarding against the
offices of President and Vice-President being
made vacant by death.
The expenses of the Postofice Department
for the last fiscal year were 1885, 900, 000 and the
receipts $27, 100000.
The Postmaster General had conference last
week with several publishers, and informally
discussed the question of the repeal of the law
imposing double rate of postage on third
class matter. He told them he would consider
the matter. and give his opinion respecting it
in communication which he was preparing
for Congress.
A Washington telegram of Nov. 26 says:
''The mysterious naval activity continues.
Three more officers were to-day ordered to one
of the ironclads that are at the rendezvous at
Norfolk. Their orders direct them to report
| there Dec. A. The curious thing about all
these orders is, that while large number of
furnished with complement of officers, no
naval stores or stores of any kind have been
sent to the vessels, nor have orders for the sup
ply of any stores been made"
! Commissioner Pratt declines to consider the
appeals for reconsideration of the cases of
officers displaced by the recent executive order
consolidating internal revenue districts, as the
question is one for the Presidents ultimate
decision.
The mysterious naval preparations are still
in progress. tits reported from Washington
that the entire Mediterranean squadron has
been ordered home.
- Mr.. Clapp, the Congressional Printer, in his
annual report says the actual expenses for
printing and binding for the year ending Sept.
per, $685., 471 binding BAIT, 1857 Autograph
ing and engraving for Congress, $12, 1865 map
ping for the Supreme Court of the United
States, 1925; for salaries, etc., in the Office of
the Congressional Printer, $16,617; Congress
sional Record $88, $50.
A rumor comes from Washington OF an inn
pending difficulty between Spain and Guate-
| a. TTr;+
Captain General Valmaseda some time ago
demanded that Guatemala revoke her
| recognition of the beligerent rights of
the Cubans, threatening the vengeance
of Spain if it should not be done.
This she refuses to do, and has notified the
other South American powers, who are pledg-
ing their support. AS the United States, I'M
der the Monroe doctrine, cannot permit Spain
to dictate to Guatemala or any other power on
the American continent, this affair is given as
an explanation of the naval preparations now.
going on at Washington.
The report of the Controller of the Currency,
while defending the present system of National
Bank currency and recommending it's continu-
ance, suggests various important amendments
to the Banking law.
E. S. Tobey, of Boston, declines the Commits
sionership of Indian Affairs, rendered him by
the President.
Political.
The President pro tenlpore of the Senate,
Hon. Thomas W. Ferry, of Michigan, becomes
Acting Vice-President of the United States
through the death of vice-President Wilson
Mr.. Ferry is a native of Michigan, is fifty years
of age, and has served in Congress number
of years.
The Republican State Central Committee of
Indiana have issued call for State Conven-
ton of the party at Indianapolis, on the 22d
of February next, to nominate candidate for
Governor and other State offices.
The Governor of Connecticut has appointed
ex-Gov. English United States Senator in place
of Hon. o. s. Ferry deceased.
E. s. Tobey, of Boston, has been appointed
Commissioner of Indian Affairs vice Smith,
resigned.
Secretary Chandler is swinging the ak right
and left among the employees of the Interior
Department.
General.
The news of Vice-President Wilson's death
created a general feeling of sorrow throughout
the entire country.
A National Railway Convention, called in the
interest of the Southern Pacific road, was held
in st. Louis last week, and was largely attend
ed. Judge Stanley Matthews, of Cincinnati,
presided.
The National Grange of Patrons OF Hus-
bandry has just concluded an interesting ses-
sion at Louisville, Ky. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Master
John T. Jones, of Arkansas Overseer. ]. L.
Woodman, of Michigan Lecturer, A. B. Smed-
leys of Iowa Steward, A. J. Vaughn, of Mis-
sissippi Assistant Steward, Mortimer White
head, of New Jersey !; Chaplain, S. H. Ellis, of
Ohio Treasurer, f. M. McDowell Secretary,