The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-02-13

urged his friend Allison to an DER hasty
decision. soon regretted and controverted
by that gentleman. BE that as IL may, OF
one thing there is no doubt. and that is that
the Iowa Senator exercised man preroga-
tive OF changing his mind-not once. but
several times-iInd Mr.. Harrison is cha
grined and Inundated. The latter still per-
sists in asserting. however, that no one
from the Hawkeye State can have cabinet
portfolio but Allison. Messrs. Mckinley.
Farwell. Cullom, and John G. New are
among the Western men whose friends are
crying their merits in hope OF attracting the
rejected honor their way.
james G.. Blaine and John Wanamaker
are named for places in Mr. Harrisons cab
met. while Senator Palmer, of Michigan. is
favorably mentioned for the new Depart
ment Of Agriculture. but it Will probably go
to New York.
Other changes in the Changers Executive
Department are contemplated and now
under discussion before the House. Chief
Of them is the abandonment of experimental
sugar stations and the distribution OF seed
from the department TO experimental sta
tons, instead OF by the members OF Con-
gress, n custom which has Disseminated
against country in favor OF city members
Congressman Weaver is again happy. for
the Oklahoma bill, after six years of dilly
dallying under the wing OF Mr. Springer.
has at LAST passed the House of Representa-
tives by tho surprising majority vote of 145
90 103 But SO great n victory Is without its
disadvantage. and the news Of the passage
OF the bill even through one branch OF the
Legislature has been sufficient 10 set the
Oklahoma boomers wild. They are not
tame set at best, and the question Is now
how to imbue their souls with patience. and
deter them from invading the territory
under advisemcnt before the bill becomes
law. and thus lessen its chance for such dis
tinction. According 10 the provisos Of the
measure, as il pas sed the House. what is
aG n or
land strip. at the north end OF the Texas
panhandle. together with an Irregular
shaped tract occupying the central and
northwestern portions OF Indian Territory.
will be erected into n now Territory. open
TO settlement in part by homesteadcrs and
i'm part by presumption under stricter regu-
lations than usually apply in such cases
Ample means are designated for its govern
ment and for the satisfaction OF all Indian
claims. IL is hardly expected, however.
through the House will pass the Senate and
be indOrsed by the President In the brief
period between now and the inaugural.
When Mr.. Weaver assumed the captaincy
Of the Oklahoma bill Mr.. Springer found
bigger fish TO fry. as is evidenced in his
"omribus" bill. upon which the Senate and
House conference committees have finally
reached an agreement. This means, no
doubt, that acts providing for the admis-
sion OF the two Dakotas. Washington. and
Montana Territories to statehood will pass
tho Fiftieth Congress, and the number Of
States in the Union he accordingly in
creased.
The Senate and Mills tariff bill stu hang
fire. and the Ways and Means Committee
are now interesting themselves in obtaining
comparisons from the Treasury Depart
ment as 10 their relative effect on the reve-
nue.. or course this revives all the talk
about an extra session of Congress, as
Democrats and Republicans alike consider
rpHnptiOn
ciate the fact that it Will not be accom-
plishcd during the present session.
The second day OF the coming admins
tration il the one which is interesting rail-
road companies now; for then the Inter-
state Commerce Commission contemplate
meeting here with the various State rail-
road commissioners. at which the veXing
questions which have arisen under the inter-
state commerce law will be discussed. and,
it il hoped, remedicd.
By the way II is understood that the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company have Sc
cured the honor OF furnishing President
elect Harrison with special inaugural train
10 carry him from Indianapolis TO the ma
tons capital free OF charge. A President
is greater man than "a railroad company.
Since the Senate have relieved them
selves OF the incubus OF the tariff bill, work
has moved along smoothly with but one
notable tilt. That was when Messrs. Hoar
and Edmunds measured forces over the dis
cussion of the Phelps extradtion treaty.
Then flint struck flint. and fire flew, so TO
speak. for n time. IL has now been more
than two years since the treaty was given
over 20 the tender mcrcies Of the Senate,
and the vote Of IL 10 ~ by which IL was de-
cined was a surprise to its most bitter
enemies. Formal notification OF the rejec-
ton of the treaty Is now being prepared for
presentation to Great Britain.
Ii looks as il the cxpcctaGt naval army
were TO be disappointed over the Samoan
affair. for Bismarck is relenting; concila-
tory proposition j. expected from him daily,
and peace. no doubt. will soon hang her
amer on the outer wall OF the Samoan
Islands. The Senate, led by Mr.. Shor-
man. carefully considered the matter
and agreed 10 appropriate S6OO,OO0
to maintain the obligations OF
our treaty with the Islands aud otherwise
protect ourlintorests there. the apportion-
ment To be expended under the direction
of the President az may be necessary. and
the House concurs in the measure.
What is OF primary Importance in society
circles just now. and throws the Presidents
elects $3.50 shirts In the shade. IL the dis
covery that Mrs. Harrison and Senator
Allison resemble each other-she changed
her mind. too; and instead OF the decollo.e
dresses being eschcwed by the next lady of
the White House they will reign supreme.
IL required, however. all tho persuasive
power OF Mrs. Morton. and Ghormlsy. the
manteau designer. who has her dresses in
charge. as we'll aS toilets for Mrs. Mckee.
ST.. and Mrs. Mckee, Jr., Mrs. Senator
Saunders. Miss Mckee. Mrs. Woodwork
and Mre Russell Harrison, 20 convince Mrs