The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-21
Special Dispatch to tho 1n,cl,lcencer,


WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 20.-Sen-
ator-eect n. Z. Scott to-day received
4 most pronounced compliment from
President Mckinley. in acknowledge
ment Of the tender of the formers res
ignation as commissioner Of internal
revenue. The President said:
my Dear Mr.. Scott:-I have received
your letter rendering your resignation
as commissioner of internal revenue.
tn take effect February 2S. While I
regret very much that the administra-
tion will lose your valuable services In
the very important office which you re-
sign. and In the affairs which you have
Sc honestly and ably directed. l beg TO
assure you that you have my best
wishes in your new field OF public duty,
with the assurance that you will be an
honor TO your state and your coun-
try"
Mr.. Scott has received many compli-
ments upon the success attending his
administration OF revenue affairs. but
zone which he prizes quite SO much as
this from the distinguished occupant of
the white house.
The junior senator goes Tomorrow
to New York, in response to the invi-
tation received several days ago TO at
tend the annual dinner OF the cigar
manufacturers OF the United States.
He will respond to the toast Our In
ternal Revenue"
Among the probabilities OF the future
is the appointment OF Hon. ]. Z. Dana.
of Charleston, rs a member of the gov
ernment board of directors OF the Mica
ragua canal. This is, Of course. con-
tinGcnt upon the passage OF the bill be-
fore Congress authorizing the construc-
ton OF the canal. and OF this result
there seems now to be no doubt.
As to an Extra Session.
In case Congress should fail at this
session to pass the army reorganlza-
ton bill in q manner agreeable to the
President. there will be ar extra ses-
sion called. This much can be stated
with positiveness. 1t is understood,
however. that assurances have been
given of the success OF the measure
practically in the terms OF the Hull
bill.
President Mckinley received calls
to-day from many of the leaders, MEM
bers OF both houses, and the matter
was discussed. 1t was also consid-
cred at several -previou; conferences.
and willScome- before the cabine. to-
morrow. The Democrats are opposing
the bill. in the hope OF having an issue
made OF it Tor the next campaign. 1t
Is a part of the scheme, also, 10 force
an extra session. in the belief that par
~ capital may be made of that. The
Republ!canG are giving themselves no
concern about ii, however. They say
they are willing 10 face the issue, and
trust the people TO endorse them. The
responsibility for the extra session
viii rest with the Democratic fi!ibus-
ters, and the Republicans say they can
afford to have 1t so.
III Bchalrofa Patriots Son.
Senator-elect Scott is making 4
strong effort in behalf OF a grand son
of General +. C. Smith. now Il private
In the ranks Of the First Washington
regiment of volunteers, ut Manila. Mr..
Scott wants him appointed a second
lieutenant In the regular army. Cen
eral Smith was one of the most con-
spicuous OF the Union officers In the
civil war, and was one OF Gen. Grants
right hand men ut Fort Donelson. He
died early. when his distinguished ca
recr seemed to be well under way.
IeneIhI bTant paiu II nlSh tflDute 10
his galiantry. Senator Scott has his
sympathy aroused by his knowledge OF
the young mans patriotism. and is gov
erned by the further fact that he is
possessed OF all the qualifications JUS
tifying the request for his promotion.
Senator Elliins and Senator-elcct Scott
| together with Representative Dovener.
are cndeavoring to secure an appoint
nIent for afr. G.. s. McFIddeu, OF
| Muundsvllle.
The Second West Virginia regiment
OF volunteers has been designated for
muster out, along with about dozen
| other regiments. some Of which are in
| fnp1