Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-13
Small Probability of the Admission
of the Territory
INTO THE GALAXY OF STATES.
The Trouble Hewitt is Having With Dog
Discussing the Spanish Treaty
---The Pension Bill.
GRAND KICK ON BAYARD.
Spooial 10 ne GepiSter.

will oppose all measures to admit new States
from the northwest Probably there will be
q tendency to keep up the balancing of
power so far as the admission of new States
is concerned, which formed so striking q
featureosall such legislation up to 1852, so
long as the two sections are divided by
party line Certainly such division is un-
Fortunate and the best men at the north and
ana at the south would be glad to get rid
Of it. But it is, perhaps too much to ex-
pect that Democrats should submit to hay-
ing the representation of the United States
Senate and in the Electoral College by the
introducing of new States from the western
Territories while an equally strong
Republican opposition would be presented
to the dividing of Texas into -four new
States, as has been proposed. Unless one
party shall gain unchecked control of the
government, the probable final result will
be as it was before the war, the admission
of a new State from the South necessarily
foiyasanow from the territory Of Texas to
balance each Northwestern Territory.
The Military Academy appropriation bill
was passed yesterday without difficulty.
The Academy at West Point is something
in which every Congressman is interested,
and which rarely has any difficulty in secur-
ing an appropriation when it is wanted. By
common consent the discussion OF the color
line and its attendant difficulties at West
Point appears to have been dropped as
subject to be handled by Republican Con-
gregsmen. Democratic Congressman never
had any anxiety to discussi it.
Washington, in the void of any transcend
emily interesting topic Of legislation, IS
engaged IN diligently talking over the
trouble which Congressman Hewitt is hav-
ing with the dog Of a Dutchman who lives
near the quarters of the New York member,
and who apparently makes no effort to pro
tect the ears Of the latter from the discord-
ant but energetic bsying Of the moon in
which the brute finds nocturnal and pecu-
liarlv canine satisfaction. Hewitt swears
by all that is holy, that barbarism is too
weak Characterization for the carelessness
of Washington officials in letting that dog
bark after 10 clock at night The Dutch
man, who is known as Kaiser, stands on the
proposition that if Hewitt will hire night
watchman to protect his property from pred
atory negroes he will dispose Of his canine
property. An epic might we'll be written on
the impressible conflict between Congress
sional ears and dogs who never sleep.
Representative Follett, Of Ohio, has def
nitely announced his intention to contest
the seat of ex-Congressman Butterwofh in
the next Congress which will have Demo,
cratic majority in any event. He has been
driven TO take this course by the attacks OF
the Republican press which has held that
he was showing inconsistency in charging
fraud which effected the result in the Con
gressional election and at the same time re-
fusing to make such contest. 49,.
Senator VanWick, of New York, will
bring in an amendment to the rules Of the
Senate permitting the Spanish treaty to be
discussed in open session owing to the
great interest in the subject expressed
by growers OF tobacco and OF
sugar as well as manufacturers
and rcfners are expressing in the svbject.
Senator Van Wyck Is known as man OF
many wild notions, but in this case he is
only protesting against an evil which the
country at large has recognized for long
time. The weakest point about his PROPOSE
ton is the fact that it does not strike at the
general subject Of the confirmation OF trea.
ties, but only at the specific case of the
Spanish treaty.
A Louisiana member told me to-day that
be was confident the treaty would be defeat
ed sni if not defeated it would destroy the
whole sugar planting industry, He con-
ceded that without protection the growth OF
sugar could not be kept up in Louisiana,
because hotter climate was far better for
the sugar cane.
The Republican Representatives, in eau
Gus assembled, have decided to support the
Mexican pension bill. 1t is rumored that
there was also caucus decision that 1t
would be wisest to defeat the Spanish treaty
| if possible, but as the House would have no
OPPORTUNITY to take official action on the
matter it would also be better TO mention as
a profound secret the fact that 1t had
been mentioned in csucus at all. This
would not have leaked out but for the VIC.
lation of pledge of secrecy on the part OF
! Congressman who opposed the action taken.
| The Republican Senators have not acted
on the subject as yet
It's asserted that the Southern leaders
who took no part in the military OF the late
| Confe6eracy are somewhat "cut up about
the decision OF Governor Cleveland as
outlined in an interview held by Senator
B4,ard who, fresh from Albany, al
loved his impression, as TO the incoming
Presidents intentions TO he published yes
terdcy morning in the Baltimore Sun. Ex-
Governor and Senator Brown, Of Georgia,
who did not fight on either side during
the war, and who joined the Republi-
can party soon after 1t was
over. although he has since seen the error
of his ways, says that Cleveland will make
the greatest mistake OF his life II he allows
himself 10 imagine that the South is fairly
represented BY Messrs. Gordon, Lamar and
Hampton.
Mr.. Lewis Baker, Of Wheeling, left Wash
ingten tonight for home He has been
s;oppine at the National Hotel and accord
ing TO rumor about town he has beer trying
10 buy the Critic Of this city. That paper
is in The hand Of General Brady, who holds
it at somewhat stiff figure, considering its
circulation. Mr.. John Mclean, Of
this city. offered $4,000 for it
some time ago and the offer was refused.
Il is said that Mr.. Baker offered $40, 900 in
cash and note for $4,000 more. but that
Brady would NOT sell. The paper is not
considered by newspaper men here TO be
worth more than $35, COO to any one.
Congressman Eustace Gibson, OF West Vir-
ginia. has returned from Albany, where, it
Is said, he wen. to file his protest with Pres
ident-elect Cleveland against the appoint
ment of ex-senator FL. G. Davis IS q mem
Der of the next Cabinet. Mr.. Gibson says
he was very favorably impressed with the
President-elect and believes he will prove
himselfto be sound Democratic President
He is, however, reticent relative to the re
suit Of the alleged object OF his visit.
NJ. T. Frame, of Wheeling, p. Poulkaca
and James ID. Britt and wife, OF West Viz
ginia. are at the National Hotel IN this ei'J
II. 7. Harris of Parkersburg, is al The Es
bitt House. Congressman SnJhsc sn
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