The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16
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WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 15,-sen-
ator ElkIns was at the white house
again this morning and remained with
the President more than an hour. He
was accompanied by Senator Fair
banks, OF Indiana From the discussion
OF state matters and politics the con-
versatIon drlfted to the Presidents
forthcoming message. Each made sug-
gestlons touching the state paper, Mr..
Elkns particularly as to the currency
question, and possible legislation con-
cerning st. The President Is anxious
that something shall be done.
Senator Elklns Is OF the opinion that
such legislation as is promised by Sec
retary Gage cannot be had at this Con-
Eress nor at any time until the Repub-
llcans, and Democrats who believe with
them upon the money question, are in
the majority In that body. AS at pres
cnt constituted the senate would not
vote TO sustain Secretary Gage. Both
Senator EllSins and Senator Falrbankh
agreed with the President on the ques-
tons affecting the relations between
this country and her neghbors. Cuba
and Hawaii were discussed and ali
agreed that In dealing with Spain on
the Cuban question the measures must
be pacific. AS to the annexation OF ia-
wall there was again unanlmity, all be-
ing in favor OF It,
Representative Stone, OF Pittsburgh.
to-day filed the application Of S. d.
Hublcy for appointment as surveyor OF
the pogt in that city
The near approach of the time for the
opening OF Congress is having the eff
feet Ot bringing many senator's and
representatives TO the city and the topic
most heard Is future legislation. Three
weeks from to-day Congress win con-
vene and 1t win be long session.
Among the many questions TO come be-
fore II win be the immigration question.
the bankrupt law. the Hawaiian issue,
amendmsnt, 10 not the wholesale aboll-
ton. OF the civil servide law, and not
least. the proposition which Senator Ell
kns advanced at the last session for a
dIscriminative duty on imports for the
benefit OF American carrying vesselS.
II is the understanding that Repre-
sentative Dorr, among others, will in
troduce a measure radically amending
the ciyI1 service law. That or some
other similar bill win have a good deal
Of support, II not an actual majority
but It is not believed bill to abolish
the law will be seriously considered.
What Is complained Of most is what Is
alleged to be an unwarranted extension
Of the law. the inclusion In the classi-
fed service Of offices and branches OF
the service which, from the nature OF
things. were never intended TO be pro-
tected.
Representative Grosvenor, OF Ohio. Is
classed with those who favor modlfl-
cation Of the law, and 1t is believed that
a bill which will restore the lines OF the
classified service to about what they
were before President CIevelands last
order OF extension was issued will re-
celve greatest favor. That will leave in
the protected column all clerical posi-
tlons below 1880 per year, including
also the messengers.
The measure in which West Virgin
ians will have o. personal interest VIII
be Representative Daytons bill for Gre
ntlng two judicial districts In the state,
heretofore outlined in the TntellIgencer,
There will be no legislation needed in
the way OF improvements 10 West Vir-
glnia rivers, but the states representa-
tlves may find II necessary 10 get be-
hind the machinery to keep the appro-