The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-02-06
Washington Letter.
lFrem our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb'y 1, 1889.

VIM. b. Allison has for more than fifteen
wears been prominent member OF What
has been called the most distinguished
Legislative body Of the world, the United
States Senate, but never before has his
presence been as eagerly songht by his
Republican colleagues as since his
r,turn from indianapolis early this week
THAT Senator Allison is fully in
the confidence OF Gen. Harrison is
fact well known, and that is why his
COMPANY is considered so very desirable
NV those who want 10 know who Will 20
into the Cabinent Mr.. Allison knows
how to hold his tongue in nlnelern
languages, so that little Information Is
gained by talking with him. except py
inference. A man whose relations WIN
Senator Allison verge closely on me con-
fidential, informs me that he considers II
certain that Allison will be Secretary "i
the Treasury, although he has NOT !e'
fully accepted, and would personally much
prefer TO remaip in the Senate AS hNe
slready written you, Blaine is to be oecr',
tsry of State, and it is generally o'i'e''
bsre ,ba, Wunamaker and Alger have
been selected as members Of the Cabinet
although their positions have not been
definitely seitl'd.
The Congressional debate on me o"'ho"n
question has cleared thai subject oi mnch
of'the mystery with which it has been
surrounded, and has brought out the lac 5
IN n manner that the general publlc can
understand. No treaty has been violated
by Germany; no American itg has Dren
fired on intentionally, nor has the interest
OF any American citizen on those ls'anuS
beer inlerlered with. The only question
TO be decided by Congress is whether III
using the "good offices" in faVer oi TIE
Independence of the Samoan government
which the United States promises IN 'h'
treaty with said government, we shall 20
to the extent Of making demand on Ger
many that might lead to war. The pres nj
administration lacked the courage neces-
sary 10 make the decision, and have re
ferred It TO Congress The whole matter
is tempest in tea pot anyway, other
islands in the South Pacific Ocean OF lar
more importance than the Samoan, or as
they are properly known, Navigator
islands, have been taken possession OF by
European governments without a protest
from the United States. This little group
of islands is oi so little importance that
they are not mentioned in scarcely any OF
the aliases OF the world, although they
will be found on all authentic maps Of The
South Pacific Ocean.
The Senate has decided by vote OF 20 |
to "a that the representatives OF the
United States at London, Paris, Berlin and
st. Petersburg, shall he known as ambas-
sadors THIS is aping after roy al govern
ments, which reflects no credit upon the
United States. Senator Plumb stated that
instead Of passing such law the senate
had far better repeal the law creating the
diplomatic corps, which he regards as n
useless expense.
The American Shipping League, which
held its annual convention here this week,
was a notable gathering OF prominent
business men from every State and Terri
tory in the Unsn. Every good citizen
can heartily wish a God speed to the OBJ
lect Of the League--the increase Of Ameri.
can shipping.
FlOrida's election certificate, which
mould have been delivered to Mr. ingalls,
On or before Monday last, by special mes
senger, failed 10 arrive, and the Secretary
af State, in accordance with law, dis
patched a messenger 10 that State to
obtain the triplicate certificate deposited
with judge Of the State court. All the
other certificates arrived on time. Four
Years ago special messenger had TO be {
tent to Oregon on the same crrand. /
If Allison still declines TO become Secre.
.ary Of the Treasury, the impression is
hat it will be rendered to Representative I
Gen. Harrison having, il is }
laid, fully made up his mind that no \
lastern man shall Gil this position.
Senator Chandler, who for several years
las been making a study of the negro and
lis political status In the South, has
reated considerable feeling among q
'outhern Democrats by an interview on Q
he subject made public here several days q
g.. He predicts that Gen. Harrison's =
administration will insist on strict ole. b
ience to the Constitution, and advises 7
be South TO take heed lest "they that SOW {
be wind should reap the whlrlwind.n :
Ringing Noises e