Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-19
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, January l6, 1898,
Mr.. Harrison and his Secretary of
State have had very serious disagree
ment, and nothing but the nearness of
Secretary Fosters resignation and de-
parture for Europe, where he goes as
counsel for the United States before
the Behring Sea Arbitrators, has pre-
vented an open row much more seri-
Gus that that which led to the retire
ment of Mr.. Blaine from the Cabinet
last summer. The disagreement be-
tween the President and his premier
was over the policy which this govern
ment should pursue in South and
Central America, concerning the eff
forts of various European nations to
to acquire interests there. Mr.. Harri-
son believes in an aggressive enforce
ment of the Monroe doctrine, while
Sec. Foster believes in to certain cx-
tent letting things alone, and he car
ried his belief to such an extent as to
actually obstruct certain plans of Mr..
Harrison's. Then it was that he dis
covered that Mr.. II. was bossing the
machine, 1t is said to be q direct re-
suit of Mr., Harrisons action that the
Republic of Columbia has positively
refused to renew the French conces-
sion for the Panama Canal, which will
shortly expire by limitation.
1t is probable that the House COM
mittee will favorably report a bill pro-
viding for an amendment to the Inter-
State commerce law permitting rail-
road pooling, whenever, in the judg-
ment Of the Interstate commerce
commissioners, it will be to the inter-
est of the public to allow IL, and au-
thorizing the commissioners to put u
stop to it whenever 1t becomes neces-
sary to protect the interests of the
public.
Hon. Henry Willard, who has been
conspiciously mentioned as probable
member Of Mr.. Cleveland's cabinet, is
in Washington, endeavoring to per-
suade Congressman to support bill
for the suspension of the purchase Of
silver. lie says that whatever his
personal inclinations might be, his
large business interests would compel
him to decline seat in the cabinet,
should It be rendered to him by Mr..
Cleveland.
A report that President t-elect Cleve-
land was considering the name of SEN
ator Morgan, Of Alabama, for Secre-
tary Of State, was received with pleas
ure here. Senator Morgan's long and
conspicuous service as member Of the
Senate Committe on Foreign Relations
has qualified him to make an ideal
Secretary of State, If he would consent
to leave the Senate.
There Is an evident intention in
Congress to go slow in that Nicaragua
Canal legislation. The last move was
to direct the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations TO ascertain the ex-
act amount the Canal Company has
spent up to this time, and what 1t was
spent for. This is on the theory that
"it il better TO be slow than to be
sorry"
Decidedly the busiest place in
Washington at this time Is the head
quarters Of the Inauguration commit
tee. A large force is now constantly
at work perfecting the details and
answering questions and correspon-
dence. Mr.. Richard Croker Of New
York, has been appointed marshal OF
the first division Of the Civic organi-
cations in the inaugural parade, which
will be composed exclusively Of New
Workers, with Tammany at the head.
There Is much rivalry between militia
ry organizations Of various States for
the honor Of acting as Mr.. Cleyeland'f
personal escort in The parade.
SENIX.