The split in the Republican party at Washington has not
yet been made up. Mr. Hayes has not appointed Mr. Simon Cameron to the London Mission, but has nominated Mr. John Welch, the Chairman of the Philadelphia Exhibition, and a general favourite. The Senate, however, has not yet confirmed the appointment, and seems inclined to make bargains. The Republican majority in that body will, however, shortly be disorganised by the Free- trade question. The Committee of the House of Representatives on Ways and Means has reported strongly in favour of a lower tariff, and no exemptions except of materials for shipbuilding. They propose to tax tea and coffee, and to reduce all existing duties by 25 per cent. They estimate that this measure would produce an increase in the revenue . of £4,000,000, but the majority of the Senate wants Protection, rather than a more rapid paying-off of debt.
