Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-25
Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue, s255 032. 6s; customs, 16,219.39.

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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., SIS, ,OS2. 6s; customs, $5l6,219a9.
RUNoR THAT Ex-Gov. MORGAN DECLINES THE
TREASURY PORTFOIIO.-Secretary Window said
this afternoon to the STAR reporter that he had
idea at exactly what time he would leave the
Treasury department. He had been up to PreSi
dent Arthurs during the morning but the President
had received nothing from ex-senator Morgan as to
his acceptance OF the position OF secretary OF the
Treasury. There was no doubt whatever, Secre-
tary Window said, but that the matter would be
settled before the adjournment OF the present
special session OF the Senate. That much he knew
beyond question. Word was received rec at the Treas
that ex-senator Morgan had declined the Secre-
tlryship OF the Treasury.
LGter.-The President said at 80 that Morgan
I'd not accepted, and a Cabinet officer said 1t
amounted to declination. Everything is in the
air again and hence Howe's name was not sent in
as Attorney General, and new names may now be
selected for both the existing and the contem-
plated vacancy.
1t can be stated almost without reserve from
sources OF information entitled to credit that ex-
Gov. Morgan, of New York, has positively de-
clined the Treasury portfolio 1t was learned
day that exGOv. Morgan had positively refused
the Secretaryshfp OF the Treasury. 1t was also
learned from the same source that the choice Of
York. and Treasurer Gilfillan, the place to be first
offered to Judge FOlger.
THE CONTESTED CASES OF SENATORS MILLER
AND LAPHAM.-The Senate committee on privileges
and elections held a meeting this forenoon for
the purpose of considering the petition OF certain
members of the New York state legislature against
the new Senators from that state.
The petition was disposed of for the present by
referring it to subcommittee of two democratic
members-MeSSrs- Pugh and Hill Of GeOrgia-whO
are to investigate and report to the full committee
THE SENATE sEcRErARYsH1P The unanimous
election OF Capt. Shober as acting secretary was
quite compliment to him, and his selection is
spoken of with satisfaction On both sides of the
chamber. He is a capable officer and OF genial
manner and pleasant address. He was formerly
member Of Congress from North Carolina. The
opinion is entertained by not few that this ap-
pointment finally disposes Of the question OF the
SecretaryShtp until some change shall occur
which will give one side or the other in the Senate
working majority. 1t is no secret that the re-
of all the nominees OF that party for Senate Off
GERS, and for this they willing to vote
TO elect democrat acting secretary.
AMONG THE RUMORS AFLOAT yesterday, by way of
explanation OF the fact that the nomination OF
Senator Howe for Attorney General had not been
sent In as expected, was one to the effect that
representations had been made to President
Arthur that it would be improper to nominate for
Attorney General a man whose sOn-in-law (COl.
Enoch TOtten) is counsel for the star route men,
made these representations to the President, de-
clared to STAR reporter that there was no truth
whatever In the statement.
SECRETARY BLAINE REASSERTING THE MONROE
DocTRINE.-The United States of Colombia having
declined to renew the convention Of 1916, whereby
the United States of America guaranteed the inde-
pendence OF the Colombian states and their control
OF any line OF communication across the Isthmus
of Panama which might in the future be con-
structed, and having 1ntimated to the government
secure joint guarantee of the neutrality of the
Panama canal by the powers of Europe, together
with the United States, Mr. Blaine sent circular
letter TO the ministers of the United States in El-
rope requesting them to inform the governments
to which they are accredited that any such Joint
action in the matter will not be permitted This
is the letter laid before the Senate yesterday, as
Stated In the STAR last evening.
THE CAPITOL TO BE ILLUMINATED TONIGHT
Secretary Blaine has requested that the Capitol be
Illuminated tonight, inside and out from base
ment to dome. In order that it may be fully shown
to the French and German visitors
PRAISE FOR THE TROOPS ENGAGED IN THE APACHE
WAR.-Gen. Pope, commanding the department OF
Missouri, has issued general order, in which he
says the operations OF the troops engaged in the
district OF New Mexico In July last In pursuit of
and conflict With the band Of raiding ApacheS
commanded by Name, were characterized by great
zeal and activity and cheerful confronting Of
danger and ,priyaton In his order Gen says
Hatch, Capt. Parker, LeutS ValOiS, Taylor, Wright
and Gulfoyle, OF the 9th cavalry, his thanks and
ited by them during these operations
A TESTIMONIAL FOR STEWARD CRuaP-Mr w. T.
Crump, steward at the White House, has received
handsome gold and silver badge from Hansel-
mann Commandery, OF Cincinnati. The badge is
Maltese cross pendant from ribbon and gold
crOsSbars. On the diverse side Of the is the
the following inscription: .Sir VIM. n CrmnI hV
HanSemann COmmandary, No. 16, X. OF. T., Ohio,
as testimonial OF their appreciation OF his
a
lamented frater, Sir James A. Garfield, late
President OF the United States, during mis- long
suffering at the hands OF base assassin. Cincin-
natl, October 18th, 1884,"
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL FREEMAN.-The
Postmaster General denies the report that Judge
ONCE department, will be removed or that the
President cOntemplates his removal. Judge Free
man has been an active stalwart and labOred for
Grants nomination last year.
THERE WAS No INVESTIGATION made by the Treas
ury committee into the division Of stationery,
printing and blanks, though when the committee
first organized its chief appeared before it and
asked for it. The reason for this was that no
Charges had been made then nor since.
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT-The long de-
layed iron needed in order to continue building
operations at the Washington monument arrived
yesterday To-day arrangements were being
made to make the "shift" 1t is expected to add
fore the building season closes.
THE RUMORED ASSASSINATION OF THE GAR
Inquiries at the State department, the Russian
legation and elsewhere, fail to elicit any informa-
tion as to the rumored assassination OF the Gar
The story is generally regarded as a canard, par
ticularly by the representatives OF the Russian
government
THE HUNGRY OFFICE-sEEKERs.-Theh hotel lobbies
are beginning to I'LL UP with hungry patriots who
want place. The majority of the applicants,
strange as it may seem, are from Ohio, with Ken
tucky good second. These gentlemen might as
well go home, the President has quite evidently
determined that he will not make any appoint
mentS until Congress meets, except to till absolute
vacancies
PERsoNAL--Vice President Robert Garrett, OF the
B. & o. r. r., with number OF friends, lett on his
private car attached to the limited express train
on the b. & p r. r., this mOrning.-Emory A.
StOrrs, or Chicago, Is at the Riggs.-COunt HOyos
formerly Austrian minister here, arrived In New
YORK from Europe yesterday Representative
round is In town, staying at the Ebbitt-COl j.
IL Estiii, proprietor of the Savannah fGa.) Nelrs
town. ~ wa
About the District COmmissioners.