Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-26
NATIONAL NEWS.
YESTERDAYS HAPPENINGS Ar THE
NATIONS CAPITAL.
The Papers Of Count Rochambsau-A
Sharp Oiscussion-Senator Sherman's
Little observation-disclosures
Morgan and the treasury
He Won't Accept.
WHO IsSeCReTARY OF THE TREASURY
SECRETARY OF TIE TREASURY,

/ Opinions on the appointment.
CINCINNATI, October 25.-The Times
Star this evening publishes an interview
with a leading representative Of each
bank IN Cincinnati, in reference to their
opinions upon the wisdom OF the sp-
pointment of Morgan as Secretary ofthe
Treasury. Not one Of the bankers
speak unfavorably of the appointment,
while majority of them express high
degree OF satisfaction.
LOUISVILLE, October 25.-The Courier
Journal OF to-day says the nomination OF
Gov. Edwin d. Morgan for Secretary OF
the Treasury yesterday was sent to the
Senate and promptly confirmed. The
selection OF a New Yorker for this I'M
pOrtant post is an open defiance to the
interest, opinions and wishes OF the
West, as we'll as a direct remuneration OF
the policy mapped out by the late Pres
ident Garfield, but this apart, the ap-
pointment OF Governor Morgan will be
accepted by the country as upon the
whole good one. He is a qualified
and upright man of large experience,
and despite his advanced years OF splen-
did working capacity, as man OF busl-
ness and as a gentleman OF amiable
character and excellent address better
choice could not have been made.
Governor Morgan Has Not Yet Accepted.
WASHINGTON, October 25.-The best
information to be had Is that Morgan
has certainly not yet formally accepted
the SeCIetaryship OF the Treasury. Ex-
Senator Pomerov, who was at the Pres
ident's house this morning, said after
leaving that Morgan had declined, but
ono of the Presidents secretaries said ii
there had been a positive declination he
had not heard of it. 1t is pretty clear
that Morgan's acceptance is not posi-
lively determined upon, or at least not
positively known here unless by the
President. Some OF the Jealous
friends OF Morgan, is seems, were
premature in advising the President
that he had recons;dered his determine
tion to decline and that he would accept.
This information led the President TO
believe there was no doubt OF Morgan's
acceptance, and 80 he nominated him.
1t is said Mrs Morgan is very much OPP
posed to her husband becoming Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, fearing that the
duties OF the position would impair his
health. The President to-day notified
the Cabinet members and others that he
was too busy to see them. The NOM
ination for Attorney Generals withheld
because OF the doubt existing as to the
Secretaryship of the Treasury, and it is
reported that if Morgan declines Howe
ha Tod 70 q
An Acting Secretary Appointed.
WASHINGTON, October 29.-The latest
advices received at the Treasury Depart
ment are that Ex-Governor Morgan has
not accepted the Treasury portfolio.
Secretary Window maintains that his
duties at the department have ceased.
Judge French has been appointed
Acting Secretary, and is signing letters
to-day.
Senator Cameron is authority for the
statement that Governor Morgan per-
empterily declines the Secretaryship, as
his physician and wife protest against
his acceptance on account Of his health.
President Arthur said at half-past one
O'Clock that Governor Morgan had not
vet accepted the Secretaryship of the
treasury. n InSuDcI VI tic NuOluCt,
when asked what he thought OF the out
look, said it meant that Morgan declines.
Secretary Morgan and the Bulls.
NEw YORK, October % The news OF
the nomination Of Ex-Governor E. d
Morgan lthe portfolio of the Secretary
of the Treasury and the confirmation by
the Senate of his appointment was re-
ceiyed bv the bulls of Wall street with
great and open gtee. They think they
have good reason. Secretary Morgan is
closely allied to Sol Humphreys and Jay
Gould. He owns lots OF Western Union
stock; also, Wabash; likewise, Missouri
Pacific and Southwestern. As is known,
he steadily and firmly declined the ap-
pointment on Thursday Of last week,
but Gould and Humphreys, and others
Of that clique, went at him and their ar
guments were so potent that he recon-
sidered the matter. The President was
notified that he had changed his mind,
and so the appointment was sent to the
Senate. The bears are very, very mad.
They not only growl, they howl. The
burden Of their lamentation is that it is
a shame that q man connected 80 closely
with Gould, Humphreys & Co., should
be Secretary OF the Treasury OF the
United States. The rank and file OF
Wall street look for boom in stocks.