St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-05
Especial Telegram to the GIobe.I

Especial Telegram 10 the Globe.I
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-President Arthurs
recommendation regarding Gen. Grant
seems quite likely 10 result in the passage OF
the bill DOW before congress, placing the ex-
president and ex-general on the retired list.
II is a new thing 10 this country 10 begin
pensiouing its ex-presidents, and there will
be some people who will lock upon It as d
dangerous precedent to put it in the way OF
q pension, so the convenient way of
doing it will probably be to
pass the bill placing him on the
retired list. The passage Of the bill would
have been much more easily accomplished
had it not been Tor the veto OF FiIZ John
Porter measure. 1t is prof lie, however,
tlat quiet understanding will bc arrived al
by which the bill will pass this session, as il
il well understood that the Fitz John Porter
bill will become a law in the first session OF
the next congress. Gen. Grant is under
stood to be much broken in health and spirits
since his double misfortune of an accident
laming him probably for life, and the fnan-
cial misfortune of last spring.
SENATOR BAYARD ANNOYED.
Senator Bayard is not only annoyed but
irritated at the free use of bis name in con
n"ct;on with "a cabinet appointment in the
next administration. There is no man on
the Democratic side of the senate who enjoy
TO greater degree the reputation Of nO
beiuga wire puler and engaged in trying tC
advance his own political fortunes thar
Senator Bayard. He is naturally reserve.
in his condolences, and some Of his colleagues
who have been in the senate wifi
him for many years say they have
TO see tie man who can be considered his
confidential friend. While his relations
with all his associates are of the most
cordial and friendly character, he does not
con fde to them his innermost thoughts as
the majority Of politicians do with some OF
their friends The story that he has talked
over the cabinet matter with party friends
and has said positively that he will or viii
not accept position in the new cabinet car
be authortatively contradicted. In fact, the
story is the merest bosh, and based solely on
idle gossip. Senator Bayard has not heard
from Mr. Cleveland on the question of going
into his cabinet, nor has be discussed the
matter with any one. He hes no informa
lion as to what Mr.. Cleveland intends to dc
and certainly has not given any indication
of what he might or might not do should ht
be invited to form part of the next admin
istration.
TARIFF DISCUSSION.
There is no escape from the tariff. TC
have session OF congress without tariff dis
cussons would be-some people thiuk-lik,
"Hamet' with the part of the melancholl
Dane omitted.
''Of course there will be tariff discussions, ,
said Congressman Morrison in talking OF
this subject. ''It is subject that will no
down. II is a living issue and the main one
1t will come to the surface at every opportu-
nifty, and If there is no opportunity some
body will make it, and it will come to til,
surface anyway"
''Do you expect any general tariff legisla
hon at this sesslon!'
"Probably not. l do not know as to tia
yet l have not talked with the men VIII,
opposed the tariff bill last year. shall dc
SO, however, aud. if 1 find that their view
have undergone any change, and that the
are inclined to support general bill i'm
proving the condition ever so little
i shall bring one in, but
whether such bill is brough
in OF not, there will be some tariff discus
sion, for the bill carrying into effect tn
reciprocity treaty with Mexico must come up
and, as it affects the duties on articles from
that country, the general question will b.
opened. OF course, the session is to be to-
short to indulge in any very lengthy discus
sion over general bill, and do not thin
any will be attempted unless it is seen tha
there has beeu such change in sentimen
among the Democrats that it can pass with
Gut serious opposition or delay"
Mr.. Hurd says That if there is not some
thing done TO reduce the tariff this winter
will not be his fault He will make the
fight with all bis might, and believes he wi
succeed in reducing tie revenue.
Mr. Mills, on the other hand, who is
member of the ways and means committe,
and a stalwart reformer, says that there viii
be no medding with the tariff until mex
term, when there will be steps taken TO re
duce the revenue. He is very positive il
this assertion.
Mr.. Herbert, Of Alabama, also a membe
of tue ways and means committee, think
chat it is hardly likely that the tariff wi
GONE up unless it is brought up by som
specific item. He thinks the house will hav
ail it can do TO dispose of the appropriation
bills, some measure to abolish the Unite,
States marshals and deputies and supervisor
of elections, and take care of the Mexican
and Spanish treaties. The two last, he saws
are of vast importance, and will oecup
much time. The Mexican treat,
Thich has already been ratified an
ssprovei by the senate, awaits only the &C
zion OF the house. So far as it affects III
sevenue, be thinks it viii be quickly di;
posed OF. but the Spanish treaty will hav
maLy ardent supporters and some bitter OF
bonents, and the debate will occupy muc
time. Mr.. Herbert is an earnest advocat
OF the abolition OF the marshal system. Th
national defense, he thinks, win be care
for and the navy increased.
Mr. Stockslager, OF Indianp, says he think
hat there will beyond doubt be an effo
s1aae to reduce the revenue at once. Il
ahinks lumber, salt and coal will be put o
tie free list and the duty on sugar reduce
spe bali. Mr.. Alexander, Of Missouri, woul