Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-10-14
WASHINGTON LETTER


The long truant Cabinet Of this
not very exemplary Democratic Ad-
ministration is coming in one by one.
Two SO called Cabinet meetings
have been held, and although ques-
tons of great national and inter
national Importance are pressing for
consideration, not more than half
the Presidents constitutions! ad
visers we're present. This, hdwerer,
is a matter of no great concern to
the Buffalo phoenix, who with Dan
lei Lamont and the Mugwump ed
itors, thinks he knows how to steer
the craft.
Mr.. Manning will be here in few
days to resume charge of the Treas
ury portfolio. Mr.. Garland has al
ready returned, and when Mr.. Bay
ard comes back, the Cabinet will be
complete.
The recent rejoicings over the
capture of Geronimo have been
turned into chagrin since it is learn
ed that Gen. Miles accepted his sur.
render on conditions that will save
his loathsome life. 1t is said that
Gen. Miles disobeyed orders in al
lowing the Indian any terms. A
court of inquiry will be called, and
Gen. Miles will have to answer for
his disobedience of orders.
The month of September was a
remarkably prosperous one for the
Government finances. The reduc-
ton of the public debt was over
$lO,O00,000, and the entire revenue
aggregated S32 100000. The Treas
ury gold fund, and its accumulation
of lega. tender notes, were increased,
and about S6,O00,O0O of silver was
sent out. The circulation of silver
dollars has now increased to nearly
$50, 0,000--an amount greatly eX
ceeding that of any previous period,
and there is still a steady demand
for the recently issued ten dollar
certificates.
The fair given here by colored
people, to show the advancement
and cultivation of their race since
their emancipation, has attracted
considerable attention during the
week. Though the number of ex-
hibits is not large, the specimens of
work done are in many cases quite
remarkable, and deserve much com
mendation. The fair will be con
tinued for several weeks, and Mr.
Cleveland has promised to visit IL
before it closes.
With the frosts of October fash
ionable and official absentees are
turning their faces homeward. Mrs.
Cleveland, together with her mother,
went to Buffalo about a week ago,
and is expected to return in a few
days. 1t is predicted that the com.
ing season will be very gay one.
Public curiosity regarding Mrs.
Cleveland is still as strong as ever.
Whenever she appears in public she
is as much stared at and commented
upon as if she were wild animal
She does not seem to object to this
general attention, however, or at
least she does not devise means to
escape it, as Mr.. Cleveland does.
Secretary Lamar has leased d
modest looking house in a quiet
quarter of the city, which he will
occupy with his son and daugh-
ter, and, if rumor speaks Alright
sooner or later with his wife. The
house is near Thomas circle, and
about a square from the fiat which
the Secretary has occupied ever
since he entered the Cabinet. This
seems to be a favorite section of the
city with Cabinet officers, for two
Others besides Mr.. Lamar--Secretary
Bayard and Postmaster Genera
/ Nilas-have houses near there.
Mr.. Manning has larger anc
more snowy house than any Other
member of the Cabinet. 1t Is big
hotel like building, stu ated in the
ultra-fashionable part of the city
Mr.. Whitney lives in a spacious
comfortable looking old house, thai
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