The Press., 1886-06-17
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Washington D. C., June 10, 1S86.
 Now that the hot days have come, congress seems to be realizing the fact that there are still many bills to b considered, and unless hard work is done in the next few weeks, the prospect is good for remaining in Washington all summer. Tue usual effort will be made by the house of Representatives to crowd into the last end of the session congressional busi- ness that ought to have been attended to dur ing the winter. To 8 casual observer it would seem that several months would not be too much time for properly finishing the amount of work that will be made to get through in as many weeks. A congressman remarked the other day, 'It may be done, but none of the bills, of course, will receive due consider ation." 2tGj s. N4
 There is probably no way of preventing this. Every winter warnings are delivered against delay and innumerable good resolu- tions are formed, but as the close of each ses- sion draws near, the work is found to be ap- palingly in arrears, and the customary crowding takes place.
 The enemies of the oleomargarine bill are trying to injure it's chances in the senate by loading down the agricultural committee, to which it has been assigned, with other busi- ness. Senator Beck recently introduced an amendment to the bill, which, when exam ined, was found to be the Morrison tariff bill entire. Several other measures have been in- troduced and referred to the agricultural committee, with the idea that that committee will be under the necessity of considering all these measures at length, which will delay the report on the oleomargarine bill
 MT. Winston, of Illinois, our late minister to Persia, says the reason of bis resignation is that he finds nothing to do at his post. It is somewhat puzzling to know what he expect ed to do there. Having accepted the respon- sibility of going there to do nothing, Mir. Winston ought not to shirk his duties at this early date. But many are curious to know why the government wishes to maintain dip- lomatic relations with Persia at all. We have very little commercial or social relations with the Persians, and minister to the north pole would be about as useful. z -.s,--.. ;.
 Col. B. Spencer Pratt, of Alabama, is men, toned as the possible successor to Mr. Win ston. He is polished gentleman, who has spent many years in travel, and filed several public trusts, and if he does not find the duty of being idle too irksome, he will probably fill the place very we'll.
 The senate finance committee has agreed upon bill to create the office of the third assistant secretary of the treasury. The ten ure of the new office is year, but it will be extended from time to time, and probably be made permanent eventually. The office is to be the same in every respect as the two assist ant secretaryships now in existence, and when MT Manning returns, he will find his duties much frightened. - -,sf~4,
 Since his return to Washington the presi- dent has settled down as if nothing had hap pened. He has been working hard in dispos- ing of his mail, which had accumulated large ly during his absence. On Wednesday after noon he hel his usual informal public recep- tion. Among other visitors at this reception were the members of the ot. Vincent de Paul society Most of the calles congratulated the president and wished him much happi- ness. He responded to each by a simple word of thanks. The ladies seemed to take a particular interest in the new benedict, and beamed at him beneyolently through their glasses. One old man said, as he grasped the presidents hand: 'I used to go in swim- ming with your father, when we were little boys" The president smiled and nodded, but said nothing a4 .es54
 No defnite-p plans have yet been made by MT. Cleveland for his projected trip. Of course there are any number of rumors, and the preside t wou indeed be ubiquitous person if half of them were true. One of the latest is that he and his bride will take short trip on the United States steamer Despatch. ? The most credible statement, however, is that after the adjournment of congress the bridal couple wi spend some months in visiting various summer resorts in the White Noun tains. -t. t--g f