The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-03
WASHINGTON.

WASElNGTON Muy
Tho Vienna Commissioners and the Case
OF General Van Buren,.
Several days ago a telegram was pubished-the
fact having been obtained from an official source
giving the names OF eleven gentlemen or the
original Vienna Commission who are free from the
charge OF irregularity. The names OF the other
three Commissioners who are implicated in the
charges OF Improperly receiving money are william
Mayer Robert Sergeant and A. L. Stiasny, together
with Cher Commissioner Van Buren,. SO far tele-
grams only have been received by this govern
ment, but the full report is expected in few days.
1t is understood all these Commissioners were ap-
pointed on the recommendation Of General Van
Buren, before Congress made an appropriation to
defray the expenses attending the American dis
play at the Exposition, and that he was eau
toned to be particular in the designations.
General Van Buren, WILL however, have o
fair opportunity to be heard IN reply
to whatever charges have been made against him,
when 1t is hoped, he will be able to establish his
innocence. The statement made heretofore that
the present action OF the Secretary OF State
against General Van Buren, originated in unfriend-
ly personal relations has no foundation In
TACT, as these gentlemen had been pleasant
ly intimate previous to the late scandalous
disclosures. The present investigation was or
dered in consequence OF grave charges against
character OF this country from even suspicion Of
having improper representatives at the Vienna
Exposition.
The Remains OF Mr.. Brooks To BE Es-
corted to Now York.
Mr.. Ordway. the Sergeant-at-Arms OF the House
OF Representatives, in view OF the fact that the
late Hon. James Brooks was one OF the Oldest men,
bers in service elected to the Forty-thrd Congress,
and following the precedent In the case OF the late
Thaddeus Stevens, who died In Washington during
the recess, has rendered. in behalf Of the House OF
Representatives,, an escort to take charge OF the
remains until after the funeral ceremonies in New
York city. detail from the capital police under the
charge OF Captain BLACKBOARD, will remove the re-
mains from the residence OF the deceased at seven
O'Clock on saturday morning to the depot, when
they win be conveyed by the eight O'Clock morn
ing New York train to that city, ana be deposited
In Grace church, where they will remain until the
funeral ceremonies which will take place on sun
day. The Doorkeeper, Mr.. 0. S. Buxton, win rep
resent the Sergeant-at-Arms. and the remains Will
be in charge OF Mr.. John T. Chauncey, one OF the
oldest employees OF the House OF Representatives,
until they are removed to their final resting place.
Representative Merriam, OF New York; Governor
Mccormick, OF Arizona; Hon. Samuel J. Randall. OF
Pennsylvania, and Hon. J. H. Soss, OF Alabama,
have expressed their intentions to accompany the
remains and attend the funeral.
Why Minister De Long Was Recalled.
1t Is ascertained that the recall OF Minister De
Long from Japan was owing TO his having repeat
edly made presents to the Mikado. On first doing
so, the fact coming to the knowledge OF this gov
eminent, he was reminded that under the instruc
tons to our Ministers such proceedings were for
hidden, as all presents to q sovereign must be
made through his own diplomatic representative;
but Minister De Long, instead Of desistng, re-
peated the act, and was again reminded OF his
Instructions. Besides these objections to Mr. Dc
Long 1t was thought that some other person should
be appointed who would more faithfully represent
the United States In Japan The President will, on
his return, appoint successor.
The New York Central Railroad Scrip
Dividend Tax.
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue Is In
formed to-day that the New York Central Railroad
Company has cited Collector Bailey to appear be-
fore Justice Woodruff tomorrow, to show cause
why an injunction should not be issued restrain
ing the collection OF the scrip divide nd tax. So
lcitor General Phillips at the request OF Commits
sioner Douglass, will go on tonight to assist Dis
trct Attorney Crawley in resisting the motion.
The ComptroIcr's receipts yesterday were