The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-06
gpecIal Dispatch to tho Inteillgeacpr.

Social Dispatch to the Intslllgencrr.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-The re-
assembling of CongyeSs dispels the fear
Of serious opposition to the ratification
Q. the treaty of peace now In course Of
preparation at Paris. True, 1t was be-
lieved to be scarcely possible that a ma
tority OF the senator's would vote to hu-
mllIatc the country, and IN measure
the magnificent work of its army and
navy, but the sudden coming of pronun-
,amenros OF prominent statesmen In
duced the antlclhation of considerable
friction. The concensus OF expressed
opinion to delay IS that the so-called ex-
panslonlsts will have a large majority.
The Presidents message, by the way,
Is receiving the highest eIicomiums II is
the belief also. that there viii be but llt-
tie legislation, II any, on finances at this
session. Indeed, but few expect Con-
Gress to do more than to pass the appro-
prlatlons bills The money question can
wait. Representatives, and senators are
satisfied with the present statutes. es-
pecially when It Is self evident that the
any bill that can be framed which gives
silver the right of way. The emphatic
Endorsement OF the administration In hhe
recent elections Is accepted as authority
70 proceed on these lines, and permit the
Fif.y-slxth Congress to settle all present
aud prospective problems.
West VirgiuIams satlssed.
The West Vlrginlans in Congress are
well satisfied with the outlook in the
state. The losses are regretted. but they
are not regarded as lrrecoverabie, nor as
a reflection upon the Republican policy.
The OF year In politics was the Demo-
Gratis opportunity, and they took adyan-
tlge OF II. II was go In other states,
yet, despite the many precedents the
other way, the administration won
majority In both houses at the first cleo
tlon subsequent to Its Inauguration. The
West Virginia members say the cam
paign OF 1900 in the state will see the
Third district redeemed by an over
whtiming majority. and in every county
where there were Republican losses the
tables MIL be turned.
Representative Dayton's desk was to-
day the observed OF all observers. There
were many members who received fiow~
ers, but Mr.. Dayton's desk was sur
mounted by n huge anchor, about four
feet In height, composed OF rare exotics.
OF various hues. 1t bore the inscription:
with sincere congrat atulaiions. OF
friends. and constituents" The symbol
was suggestive OF the West Virginia
members connection with naval afIairs,
he being prominent member Of the
house committee having that branch OF
the service In charge.
Senator Elklns was the recipient OF
handsome floral piece in the form OF
mound composed OF roses and ferns.
Among the prominent West Yirginians
present at the opening Of Congress were
Governor Atkinson and Hon. James II.
Hullng, both OF them eX-representatiyes
ana Joseph n. Gaines, United States dis
trict attorney. all OF Charleston. The
latter was accompanied by his bride.
They are registered at the ShOreham.
Governor Atkinson Is firmly convinced
THAI the Republicans have majority
on Joint ballot in the incoming legisla-
;ure, and equally sure they will main
tain that majority and elect successor
10 Senator Faulkner.