Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-09-17


WASHINGTON. ID. O.. Sept. Z, 1891.
The President has put things in an un-
usual hustle at the White House by send
ing word that he and his family would re-
turn about the 18th inst, having doubtless
found the continued rainy weather dis
agreeable at the seashore. Extra men
have been put to work and no effort will
be spared to have the improvements as
nearly completed as possible on the upper
floor hv that time, but the painters fres-
coers and decorators cannot finish their
work on the lower floor before the first of
October, aud it is very doubtful if they
can be got out so early as that. The
White House, although far from being a
model residence, will, when the improve
ments now under way are completed, be
for many years.
Secretary Noble left this morning for
Cape May Point, where he goes to con
fer with the President upon number
of important matters pertaining to the n
terror department, including the opening
of the oklahoma Indian Lands for settle
ment. 1t is expected that the conference
will result in the issuing of AN executive
proclamation setting date for the open
ing of the Indian lands.
The promotion of j. S. Durham of
Pennsylvania, from u. $. Consul at San
Domingo to Minister resident and Consul
General to Hayti. seems to give general
sa tisfaction. 1t has put an end To a lot of
Democratic Misrepresentation made sole
y with a view to create dissatisfaction
among the colored people. The present
critical condition Of affairs in Hayti caused
the appointment TO be made sooner than it
otherwise would have been made. Mr.
Durham is said to be thoroughly familiar
with Haytan affairs.
Those Democrats who have been pre-
dieting the failure OF the negotiation for
the repeal of the German prohibition Of
the importation Of American pork pro-
ducts because of the several aggravatinc
delays which occurred at different times,
are now at a loss for something to say on
the subject, the imperial decree of En-
prror Of Germany having been issued re-
scinding the former prohibtive degree.
By the way, Secretary Ru-k has whether
Intentionally or not Is not known, given
Representative Hatchs Speake:ship boom
4 big boost by writing that gentleman a
letter which. after informing him OF the
good news, says The thanks of the
farmers Of this country are due to you for
your efforts In their behalf. and especially
your advocacy before the House OF Repre-
,entstivcs of the Fifty-tirst Congress Of
the meat inspection bill, without which the
above result could not have been ob-
tained." As Mr.. Hatch is political op-
pouent Of the Secretary the writing of
such a letter makes him all the more de-
serving There should be no politics in
the enlargement of the market for Ameri-
can products, and Uncle Jerry" is fully
aware OF that fact.
Gov. J. W. Fifer of Illinois, ard his Of
icial Stah. spent several days in Washing
ton after they had officially dedicated the
Illinois monuments on the battlefield Of
gettysburg, and Saturday night the Gov
truor was given rousing reception at g.
A. X. Hall, which was attended, not only
BY all the citizens Of Illinois. temporarily
residing here. but by hundreds OF other
people anxious TO see ard honor "Pri-
vate Joe" Fifer. whose name and reputa-
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were speeches of welcome ana rat,llng
response from the Governor.
Ii cabinet rumor> were chickens multi
tude could be fed with the present supply.
One of the latest is that Hon. Stephen B.
Elkins, of West Virginia. is selected as
Secretary ProCtors successor. From the
best Information obtainable your cores
pondent doubts neither any one Is vet Sc
lccttd for Secretary Of War The Prc~i-
dent has until the first Of November to
make the election, for while Secretary
Proctor might prefer retiring before the
date of the beginning of his Seuatorship it
is certain that he will remain if it is any
accommodation TO the President until the
last minute. There i also lots Of talk
about the probability of Secretary Blaine :
re-igning, but a the State department he
Is expected to resume his duties about Dc-
toher |. Secretary Tracy's name has also
been flying around, it being stated that he
would resign If nominated for Governor
of New York by the Republican State Con
ventiOn. He is at his desk to-day, but he
positively refused to discuss what he
characterized as idle rumors.
By direction of the President Acting
Secretary of State Wharton has instructed
Minister Egan By cable to formally recog-
nlze the new Chilian government.