Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-25
WASHINGTON NEWS.
A Batch of Gossip From The National Cap.
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all the cibinet attended ::he funeral ceremo-
MES in honor of Victor Emmanuel to-day,
and afterward received Lord Duferin at the
White House, so that the regular cabinet
meeting was interfered with, and although
there was a gathering of the several eecreta-
aies at the White House, nothing of import
ance was done, and there was no general
consultation.
II NEON TAX.
An opinion written by Secretary Evarts
some years ago, ~pronouncing the income tax
unconstitutional has been revived in a me-
mortal presented to congress against the re-
vival Of of that tax, and will become very ia
mlliar before the agitation of that subject is
over, n as Evarts is one of the presidents
constitutional advisors, and regarded by him
as the ablest lawyer in the country, the sug-
gestion naturally arises whether under Evarts
influence, the president would not veto a bill
imposing such tax if it were passed by con-
gress.
NEW YoRK NoMINATIoNs.
1t is now stated that the president will
make new nominations for the New York
custom house, and will select ex-senator Ed
win D. Morgan for collector, with a nan of
equal prominence for naval officer. This
rumor is not credited in cabinet circles,
where, it is understood, the president has
determined to allow Arthur and Cornell to
serve out the remainder of their term, and it
is believed the story originated among the
anti-Conkling element of New York politi-
clans, who are anxious that the president
should involve Conkling in complications
in his " state by making nominations of
such q character that it would injure him to
oppose their confirmation. 1t may be stated,
however, as certain that the president will
not try another contest in the senate without
consulting others of his cabinet beside
Evarts, and he has not yet preached the sub
ject.
MATTHEWS AND HIS APPOINTMENTS.
Stanley Matthews seems to be in serious
trouble over his appointments, now pending
confirmation in the senate. Waldron, ap-
pointed marshal for Tennessee, who was
warmly recommended BY him. was rejected
to-day. Loge, Cincinnati postmaster, was
confirmed yesterday, but a motion to recon.
slider has been entered. Charges of q ser
ious nature have been filed against him,
which will necessitate q consideration of
his case by the committee on postof1ces and
post roads. Reed, the Toledo post.
master, and Fehrenbach, of Cleveland,
named by Matthews for supervising in.
spector of steamboats,, are hanging around
the senate. trying to get confirmed. Both
now protest against the statement that
Matthews had ANYTHING to do with their
appointments, and Reed remarked. yester-
day that had not Matthews interfered him.
self in his case he would have been con.
firmed long ago.
The spectacle Of q man of Matthew'S abb.
lily and reputation holding . seat in the
senate without influence there. is sad. He
Doesn't seem to have any more friends in
the senate than in the Ohio legislature.
THE MARsHALsHIP OF UTAH.
The attorney general has requested the
resignation of Marshal Nelson, of Utah on
account Of some irregularities In his &C.
counts. This is the reason announced. but.
~ there has been . strong pressure brought
val, it is understood that the reason an
nouncedi IL merely an excuse.
wALDRoN WALKS.
On the Recommendation of Postmaster
General Key and other administration dem
ocrats OF Tennessee, last March, the presi.
dent appointed Aichsel j. Waldrou, United
States marshal for the western district of
that state. He Was not confirmed ct the
special session 10 March, and the Office be-
came vacant under the tenure Of Office act,
but Associate Jrstics Swsyne, who at In
that circuit appointed him TO perform the
duties until some Ooe SHOULD b confirmed.
Al ths special session Of The senate IN Oc-
tobee Wal1roa wss fenomlneeed. CheFgee