Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-22

den, director OF the Philadelphia mint, to
the effect that the treasurer had no author
ity to stop the issue of new coins from the
| mint, Mr.. Gilfllan says he never claimed to
have such authority. ''The letter does
not indicate the denomination of the coin,
as the law requires" he said, "and the
word cents is necessary, Mr.. Snowden to
the contrary notwithstanding. I will fill
orders though, if Secretary Folger orders
it on his return"
THE MEXICAN MAILS.
Much complaint has been made to the
postofice authorities in regard to the delay
of the mails from Mexico. The matter
was referred to M. Romero, the Mexican
minister. That gentleman informs the
postmaster general that commission ap-
pointed at his request to investigate the
subject, has reported that the delays are
caused by insufficient means of trans
portatiOn and want of rail
road facilities in that country,
which it is hoped will soon be remedied
NO LEASES TO BE GIVEN.
Secretary Teller has telegraphed a num-
Der of cattle owners who requested per-
mission to lease public lands for grazing
purposes in Indian territory that he can,
not grant any such permission.
THE REPUBLICAN CORRUPTION FUND.
Jay Hubbell gave his testimony by de-
position here in the contested election
case of Wise against Massey, now pending
in Virginia. He was examined for the
purpose of showing that the funds of the
Republican congressional campaign COM
mittee were used to aid the readiusters in
Virginia. He testified that he sent
$4,000 to Virginia to help pay
the capitation tax; that the entire amount
collected by the Republicanscongressional
campaign committee was 100000, and
that all the books and documents con-
nected with the finances of the Republican
congressional campaign committee were
destroyed.
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE.
Some opposition is expected to be made
to the confirmation of ex-senator Darman
B. Eaton, as I. member of the new civil
service commission. Mr.. Eaton has on
several occasions INDUCED in sharp per-
sonal criticism of certain Republican SEN
ators and of the party leaders, and has
consequently got himself disliked, but it Is
not expected that Eaton's nomination will
be rejected. The Democrats are in no
way concerned in the opposition made,
and have no call to note against him.
THE ARsENALs.
Mr.. Hiscock made motion in the house
this morning to authorize the sale of the
arsenals in the country except the one at
Rock Island, one in Massachusetts and
one in California. The motion was final
ly ruled out of order but shows the tenden-
cy in that direction, and also indicates that
whenever this is done the Rock Island ar
senal is likely to be spared.
THE TARIFF BILL.
Indications are more hopeful for the
tariff bill this evening. Republicans and
Democrats, who were alarmed yesterday,
now believe the bill will pass either as it
comes from the senate or after confer.
ence.
THE LIFE SAVING SERVICE.
Petitions from vessel owners and the
keepers and crew of the life saving station
at st. Joseph demonstrating against the
transfer of the revenue marine and the
life saving service to the navy were pre-
sented in the house to-day by Mr.. Burrows.
A BANKRUPT LAW.
A petition of the citizens of the state of
Michigan was presented to the house by
Mr.. Ford to-day, asking the enactment of
a general bankrupt law. There is no
prospect, however, of the passage Of such
a bill this session.
THE MICHIGAN sENATORsHIP.
Mr.. Burrows, in an interview this morn
ing, says he has no idea the senatorial
mantle is going to fall on him. He says
he is making no effort in the matter, and
will not while there are plenty of men in
Michigan who will spare no effort to get
the place. He thinks his vote has reached
its highest point.
Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The secretary of
war transmitted to the house the following
dispatch from Engineer W. L. Marshall, of
vicksburg, Miss, Feb. 10: Inspected works
at Lake Providence Thursday. No damage
to works that could be discovered. by the
present flood. Everything in good condi-
ton here. These dikes are now submerg-
ed" No information concerning Plumb
Point has been received at the depart
ment.
The affairs of the signal service bureau
are under discussion in both houses of
congress to-day. In the senate Mr.. Logan,
while disclaiming any hostility to the sig
nal corps, said he had been attacked in
the newspapers by articles written in
the signal service Office and paid for
with government money. This he could
prove. In the house, Mr.. Beltzhoover,
is attacking the administration of the
signal bureau under Hazen.
No information of the loss of the United
States ship Ashuelot has been received at
the navy department. The report, how
ever, was not at all discredited as the yes
sci was not considered very seaworthy. In
fact she was the laughing stock among
naval officers. She was paddle-wheel,
thin-plated war ship, 1870 tons displace-
ment, and was what is known as a double
ender. She was built in 1863 for the pur-