The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-24
WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, July 20, 1875.
THE QUESTION OF SECRETARY DELANo's Re-
TIREMENT BEFORE THE CABINET -FoUR IN
FAVOR OF HIS RETENTION AND TWO oP-
PosED-ATTITUDE OF THE PRESIDENT.
Az the meeting Of the Cabinet on Wednesday
last, alter Secretary Delano mad retired, the
other members formally gave expression to their
opinion whether Mr.. Delano ought TO remain In
the Cabinet or yield to the pressure made upon
him through the press and tender his resig-
nation. The conversation continued for some
time. and although vote was taken the opinion
OF the members, as derived from an authoritative
source Is as follows secretary Brlstow thought
MI D9lano should retire Immediately, and Post
master General Jewell, while 1avoring his with
oraWal ala not express himself as positively as
Mr. Bristow. 1t was thought that Attorney
General P1errepont would side with Bristow and
Jewell, but he with Secretary Fish and Robson,
was unqualinedy in favor OF Mr.. Delano's re-
naming. Secretary Belknap. who Is absent,
would have added his voice in favor OF the Teten-
ton OF Mr.. Delano. The President does not think
there is any public reason for the resignation or
Mr.. Deano. SO the sentiment or the Cabinet is
four in favor and two opposed to the retention OF
the present Secretary OF the Interior. Mr. Delano,
IL Is understood, is personally aware of Mr.. Bris
tow's hostility, and is not disposed after many
years spent in public ile to be driven into retire
ment by one who, 1t Is said, he has befriendsd on
former occasions.
RESIGNATION OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY USHER
MR. wELLEs HIS sUcCEssoR-FEELING OF
REGRET AMONG CERTAIN CLASSES IN WASH
INGToN
After days OF persistent appeals, personally and
through friends of the President, District Attor-
ney Fisher concluded to-day That Ii would he folly
to insist upon retaining the ONCE against the Will
or members OF the Cabinet. He has been unwell
for some time, and has been annoyed and vexed
at the attacks made upon him. This much he ex-
/ planned TO the Attorney General this Afternoon,
| and AID he could not do less than promptly ten.
| der his resignation, which he handed 10 Mr..
Plerrepont to take effect upon the appointment
| or his successor. AS has already been stated,
that gentleman will be Ii. II. weles formerly Of
Virginia, but who for several years has been res
ident OF Washington.
| 1t can be stated that at no time has the Presi
! dent attempted to interfere with the Will OF the
| members OF the Cabinet, who knew that The good
OF the service required Mr.. Fisher to vacaLe hi!
! once. The President firmly informed Mr.. Fisher
that he could resign, or his successor would be
| appointed without further delay. Mr.. Welles
| however, could not Immediately enter upon the
duties OF the ofce, and for that reason alone Mr..
Fisher has been tolerated in his Office. The reslg
nation, or rather the cause which operated to
bring 1t about is regretted by members OF the
District Bench and Bar. Mr.. Fisher had the es-
TEEN OF all the owners of gambling establish
ments as well as the prosperous members of the
District ring, who have enough confidence In his
legal ability to assure him or their support II he
remains In Washing ton to practise his profess
sion.