Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-03
ARMY REORGANIZATION.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The army reorganiza-
ton bill was suddenly and effeotually disposed
of in the House yesterday much to the consternar
ton of its friends. The House did not take a
direct vote upon the bill, but indicated un-
mistakably that should it ever reach a stage
when vote can be taken the bill will be de-
feated by large majority. Action was taken
on the question of consideration, and the
House refused to take it up by vote of n
yeas to liz nays. This test vote upon the
merits of the measure. When the vote was
taken the Democrats were not in their seats,
and the Republicans, who were nearly all pres
ent, voted solid against taking it up. Six
Democrats, of whom were Morrison, Sparks,
Bland, Gates and Tucker, voted with the Re-
pnbllcans. There was great deal of excite
ment in the House pending these proceedings.
A CHAIRMAN WANTED.
There is new difficulty in the Potter COM
mittee as to the cipher investigation. Nc
Mahon, of Ohio, declines to serve as chairman
OF the subcommittee because he is from Ohio
and favors Humans nomination to the Presi-
dency, and thinks that for that reason he
should not serve. Blackburn of the commit
tee, declines to serve chairman for the reason
that he wants to be Speaker of the next House
and desires to have no entangling alliance in
his campaign. Stenger does not care to serve.
Hunter who might be nominated to the posi-
tion, is sail to be liable to have to answer to
the grand jury here for having sent what is
construed by some to be challenge to Column
bus Alexander last summer. Meanwhile. Pot
in Creamery park, next door to that of Tilden.
THE TELLER COMMITTEE.
The Teller committee returned this morning.
The Republican members say that the Asso-
ciated Press reports from South Carolina and
New Orleans of their proceedings have been
prejudiced by local coloring.
NEW YORK NOMINATIONS
The impression Is rapidly gaining ground
that the administration will win in the New
York custom house fight. Several prominent
Democrats, who have read the President q
message and Sherman's letter, say that it will
not do for any party to defeat the nominations
in view of such presentation of the case. The
secretary OF the treasury, they say, and the COL
lector of the port at which three-fourths Of the
total revenue is collected must be in accord or
efhclent administration is impossible.
ARREARAaEs OF PENSIONS
Representative Cummings, of Iowa, is very
anxious to have credit for the authorship of
the arrears of pension bill.
BOUTWELL, RED1v1vus.
The President has rendered to George s.
Boutwell,, ex-governor and ex-secretary of the
treasury, the position of assistant treasurer at
Boston.
MINISTER FOSTER.
II is learned from Mexico that the Mexican
government is seriously considering the ad-
visibility OF asking for the removal of Minis
ter Foster. Confidential correspondence has
been sent to Minister Zamacona, the Mexican
minister here, In which it is represented that
a GOODNESS exists between Foster and the Mexi-
account ho Oft ~
Foster to the Chicago Manufacturers associa-
ton, and that for that reason little can be ac-
complished in diplomacy while Foster remains,
NEW YORK CIPHER COMMITTEE.
Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The Potter sub-com-
m1ttee appointed to take testimony in New
York did not leave the city tonight as was ar
ranged, difficulty having arisen with regard
to the chairman. Mcmahon, who was appoint
ed to that post, declares that his duties at
Washington are such as to prevent him leaving
at present. So it was decided to request Gen.
Hunton to take the place. The general is away
been received. It is thought, however, that az
he was member Of the electoral commission
he may object to take the position of chairman.
and it will then fall upon Mr.. Stenger, who
acted as chairman of the subcommittee that
was sent to New Orleans. In this case Black
OuLA WILL Gdht tuo place OF MCMa0On, and the
committee will leave Washington Monday even
ing or Tuesday morning.
ooNKL1NG LOSING GROUND.
Respecting the future action of the Senate
on the New York custom house nominations,
it is reported tonight from Democratic sources,
that so far as support from that party in the
Senate is concerned, Oonkling is losing ground,
prominent Southern Senator is said to have
stated that number of Democrats, who have
heretofore been thought to hold doubtful
positions as to their votes on the pending
nominations, would now vote for their con-
firmation.
EPPA HUNTON.
General Eppa Hunton, of Virginia, whose in
dictment on the ground of sending challenge
to Columbus Alexander in July last, is now
being considered by the grand jury, said to-
night he would not be surprised if an indict-
ment should be found. He does not, however,
anticipate any trouble therefrom. It is rumor-
ed tonight that Captain Sheppard, principal
witness in the case. has left the CITY