Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-03

to see whether the last line OF each
page connected with the first line of the
following page. BY this means they
discovered the omission of the Hot
Springs amendment, and that was the
first that was known of it. Adams will
defend his subordinates from imputa-
tons of corrupt intent.
THE MONEY CONGRESS.
The president and cabinet have de-
cided that, inasmuch as the monetary
conference originated in this country, it
would be proper for the Representatives
to that congress from the United States
to take the initiative in the conference.
or at least to have prepared some legit-
innate programme to present. Accord
ingly, the president has directed the
secretary of state to request the Ameri-
can members of the conference to meet
here as early in July as practicable to
consider programme or memoran-
dunn to be submitted to the conference
as the views of the United States as to
the proper basis of action.
A number of affidavits have been
filed in the treasury department. charg-
ing collector Thomas and other custom
house officials at Baltimore with set
ting at defiance the executive Order
No. l." byparticipating and manipulate
ing the republican primary convention
in Baltimore last week The treasury
department Will investigate the charges.
In consequence of the interfer-
ence Of the cnstom-house officials,
the ticket issued by them,
e
at the head, was successful. There is
division in the party in consequence,
and two Republican tickets will be run.
APPOINTMENTS.
s Ex-Lieut. Gov. Hahn, of louisiana,
viii be appointed Superintendent of the
New Orleans Mint. eE
Henry Ruggles, of Connecticut, was
to-day appointed United States Consul
at Malta
POST ROADS.
A Washington dispatch of June Goth
says the assistant attorney general for
the pOstotfice department has had under
consideration whether a road that has
been established as mail route can be
closed by the local authorities of
county, and has decided that the ques-
ton of highways is to be determined
by the authorities of the state; that the
establishment Of past routes simply
means the designation of such h Oh
ways as are already in existence and
duty does not therefore desolve upon
the government Of either opening the
roads or keeping the roads open.
THE SOUTH. !
Advices from Washington under date
of June 25th say that the department
of the south and gulf are consol-
ldated under the name Of department
of the south, Brighter c. c. Augur
commanding, to take effect July LIST.
ORDER NO. l IN FULL FORCE.
Inquiries continue to be made of the
president from persons occupying fed |
eral offices in different parts Of the
country, as to whether the presidents
civil service order remains in force, or
it has been modified. Il
can be stated on authority
that the order will be enforced. This
order prohibits persons holding federal
positions from taking part in caucuses,
primary meetings, or canvass, while |
they will be permitted to support
any candidate they choose and assist in |
any way that will not interfere with the
proper discharge Of their official duties.
Voluntary contributions to campaign
funds are not considered by the presi-
dent to be a violation of this order.
COUPON BONDS. a
T The secretary Of the treasury has
the payment Of the July
interest on coupon bonds, to begin to-
without rebate. =
ANOTHER WEDDING. "a. a
Washington advices of the oath say
that Senator Bruce (colored) will be
married at Cleveland to morrow to Miss
teacher iii the public schools |
Of that city. She is said to be highly |
accom- lished and very beautiful, show
ing no trace of African blood. She is
the daughter of dentist in Cleveland |
and is only about 20 years of age. Sen
ator Bruce is 81 years OF age, and the
youngest senator IN congress. Their
honeymoon will be spent in Europe.
SECRETARY sCHURz ON POLITICAL CONTRI-
BUTTONS.
the following is the letter Of secre-
J
mas referred as expressing his views
about political assessments:
DEAR SIR: [ have received your let
ter submitting to me the following ques-
tons connected with the circular re-
ceived by you from he con-
gressional campaign committee, |
asking for contributions to
the campaign funo: Whether you are
obliged to pay such contribution;
you are permitted to do SO;
and whether you are doing so or not |
doing so will affect your official stand
ing and prospects in this department? l.
You receive your salary as an employe
Of the government for GER
tain services rendered in your
official capacity, not as a member
of political party. The salary 80
earned belongs to you, and. unless taxed
by law, it is IN no sense subject to any
assessment for any object whatever. In
return for it you are expected to per