Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-11-15
THE REPUBLICANS
In the House HOpelessly Divided ON the
Question of a Leader In the
Next Congress.
What the Republican Majority In the
Senate viii DO-The Admission
of Dakota.
The President and the Office-Seekers-
Troubles On the Isthmus-Our
Capital Letter.
ESPECIAL TO TIE APPEALI

ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.l
WAsHINGToE, November 14.-White-
House employees say that the report OF
the revoking of the Presidents order,
which excludes office seekers after Decem-
Der lst, is incorrect. The order distinctly
states that its restrictions sre only for No
vember. On December lst another order
will be issued excluding office seekers, but
which will be more liberal to Senators and
INDIAN COMMISSIONER ATKINS
to-day from his recent inspection
OF Indian agencies, and reports the Indians
generally in good condition and contented,
owing to the fact that under the new
Indian teachers they are getting goods
cheaper and more promptly. The COM
missioner was much benefited by his
trip, and is in excellent health and spirits.
SECRETARY LAMAR's ORDER
disbarring employees from practice before
the Interior Department until two years
after resignation or dismissal has been car
ried TO higher court by Mr. Harrison, VINO
has applied for a mandamus on the Secre-
tary.
IsTHMU5 TROUBLES.
1t is not true that the Navy Department
has information of an aiarmiUg character
from Panama, or that the recent orders OF
Admiral Jouett were prompted by reports
that outbreaks are en- sicipsted. Secretary
Whitney stated to-day that naval force
is ordered to the Isthmus because it is far
preferable to have force on hand in case
of anticipated trouble. He hes no informa-
ton that an outbreak is imminent, but
thinks TlracautiOyls are necessary
REPUBLICANS ARE At SEA
over the question OF leader in Congsess.
They are hopelessly divided on the sub
but little timber to choose from. Keifer
W as about the best material and ne was
full of knots. The choice lies between
Hiscock, Reed and Gov. Long. Whoever
gets the caucus vote will, to large extent.
be the party leader, and great anxiety is
felt over the matter. Reed is a Blaine
man; Hiscock is also a Blaine man, and
Long is a Republican mugwnmp. Who
ever is chosen is bound to have hard
time with the opposing factions.
THE TREASURY CLERKS
are greatly frightened by Secretary Man
ning's order, requiring them to register the
time OF their arrival and departure each
day, and threatening dismissal in case OF
continued refraction. The order is already
having a wholesome effect, only twenty
nine being tardy to-day against 250 before
the order was issued.
WHAT THE REPUBLICANS IN THE SENATE
WILL DO.
The Republican Senators have called g.
caucus to meet in Washington on the 10th
instant, and it is expected that at least
thirty will be present. At this meeting
there will be an interchange Of views be-
tween the leading men as regards the
political situation, which the Republican
Senators fear is not very 1atteTing for the
future of tbs Senate maj 0Tity and the
party. The 2000 appointments TO Federal
offices which have been made by the
President since April Iill come before the
Senate as Presidential nominations for
confirmation in December, and this i'm
nense list Of civil changes, the greatest at
any one time in the history of the govern
msnt, will be one OF the subjects of para
mount inteTest in the coming caucus.
This meeting will be only preliminary to
more formal cauCuses later On, but viii,
nevertheless have an important bearing
upon the subsequent action of the Senate
ma ority toward the administration.
1t is conceded that many nominations
will fail OF confirmation, for various
reasons. y~l,ieh are eol4Llon to all admins
trstions. Republican ofnco-hOlders who
have been removed upon charges % Of
isnsive pRftisanship have been, IN many
instances, active ali GUNNER, and the new
appointess will be astoUuGed to learn that
their past lives, with every blot upon their
characters, heye been carefully collected
and presented to the Senate committee.
The Senate majority nae not discouraged
this system, because 1t is deemed but falT
retaliation for the offensive manner -
which some on! cials have been bounced.
The Republican Se1ctors feel that they
are about all there is left t6 the party, and
their mai ority is the only check 60 Demo
cratic methods not pleasing to the rams
and f ise OF Repu hiicanS. The present ma
iority in the Senate must &c maintained al
all hazards, they say, to prescrye the
equilibrium OF politics. About every hc.
publican Senator disGlaims any intention
of placing stumbling BLOCK in the way
of the President, and they maintain that
no cautious opposition viii be interpossd
in the regular order 0S changes in the
offices, but Notwithstanding these asser-
tions, a feeling has been gradually harden
ing into a determination that they must
show their hands soon 60 encourage the
disconsolate Republican workers This
determination is much strengthened by
the lostile attitude of Senator Eusiis snc
: 20 or three others toward Mr.. Cleveland
These disaliectee Democrats Will make
trouble if they eau. and Republican ears
in nigh places have already iisteAed 20
their plans. If Senators Eustis and Black
burn have any grievances against the man
st the White House tt>e public may rest
| assured that it will be manifested in q
| thoroughly practical manner whea Con
| gress assemblies.
The solid South, with its l53 electoral
votes," said Senator Evarts the other day.
"has only to combine with the saloons Cl
New York and Brooklyn to capture The
Empire State and control the government.
Ii must be broken up, to the end that a
free and fair vote can be had in every
State O. the Cnionn This exclamation OF
the distinguished New Yorker. shows that
the Republican lea6er1 ere sorely troubled
for the future. II this intense partisan
feeling should develop into an opposition
TO the Presidential appointments there
would be . good deal OF uneasiness among
the unconfirmsj officials who have taken
hold since May LIST.
The admission Of Dakota VIII be the
iirst legislation which the Senate ma5 oTity
will insist upon, and bill is already
framed for that purpose. The Republican
caucus will settle the details of the terri
Gratis reject Dakota, which is appealing to
enter the sisterhood of States, it will be at
re enormous expense Of hundreds OF
nopsiDstions unconfirmed and appropris-
tio,f bills blocked all over the north end
of tho Napjtoi. Republican Senators are
aroused to The !DsIhiRsnt danger of the
I,arty. and they are ecRvlReed that If a
fight were precipitated over baAota II
would serve q useful purpose in Keeping
in line the great macs Of Republican
voters until the next election.
The Senate majority is esZes tor the fray,
and the great issue OF the FoIty-ninth Con-
gress will be the question Of the admission
into the Union of Dakota. The Senate
majority, speaking for the Republican
party, is prepared to go before the people
on this issue. If the Democrats yield, then
there sre other questions for sg,tatioD, and
agitation "a necessary for Republican co
hesion.
American shipping, the Republicans say
| is asking for fair play, and tins Senate ma.
| iority may attempt to Tehabiitate Roaoh's
ehip-yard, while asking that the national
flag he not crowded off the seas. The
| Postmaster-6eneTal viii be directed to dis
| tribute the subsidy voted to American
steamships, and that foreign lotions bS
| dispensed with in carrying United States
mails. It will be to keep in fighting trim
that the Republican Senate will invite {
conflict with the EaYy and Postofiee De
partments.
| Meanwhile, the President is seteae j.
/ the belief that no Troublesome sntago
nisn will 6eEelop between the two houses
| of Congress or between the Senate anC
| himself. He has many frieads among tht
| Republican Senators, and he is not iis
turbed by any shadows which alsrmist