The Portland daily press., 1881-10-12
WASHINGTON.
The Star Route Cases.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1l-Several of the
counsel Tor defence in the star route cases
were III court this morning and one presented
motion to rescind the order made some days
ago authorizing the information to be filed
and also motto asking for an order on the
District Attorney to bring the records and
files of the Postoffice department relating to
this particular route to some place where the
defence Can see them. He said: I'VE have
made three applications to the Postmaster
General for leave to look at these documents
aud papers which are essential aud have been
earch time refused"
The court adjourned without day for ar
gument being agreed upon.
Nominations of President Garfield
Adopted bv President Arthur.
The knowledge of the fact that President
Arthur contemplates sending to the Senate
the names of nearly all, il not quite all, the
persons nominated by General Garfield after
the Senate adiourned, and which were not
confirmed. will doubtless be received with sat
sfaetion by the country. 1t is known that
persons selected by General Garfield for these
positions we're not chosen until after the most
careful scrutiny of their character and qaaiifi :
cations. President Arthur, during the short
lime that has elapsed since he assumed the
duties of the Presidential chair, has had the
papers in nearly all of the important cases pre-
sented to him, has gone over them carefully
in connection with officers who have made
previous study of the cases, and has informed
nlmS6lI personally OF the merits OF Inc persons
now in office. His conclusions agree with
those of President Garfeli that the persons
named were proper persons for office. He will
signalize his administration by sending in
most of the names for confirmation. The law
requires that nominations made in the recess
hall be sent to the Senate within thirty days
after its next assem- bling This fact has iln-
posed very onerous burden upon President
Arthur, and he has been extremely busy with
these details, so much so. in fact, that he has
scarcely found time for necessary sleep.
1t is now ascertained that the resignation of
Secretary Window has been accepted, to take
effect upon the qualification of his successor.
Caucus OF Democratic Senators.
A Democratic caucus was held after the ad-
journment of the Senate, which lasted until 3
o'clock. The election OF Secretary and APP
pointment of new committees was discussed in
a very informal manner, but no definite plan
of action or decided action WAS reached on
either question. The caucus finally adjourned
10 meet again at 10 O'Clock Tomorrow when it
is expected both questions will be definitely
determined Senator Anthony tonight issued
a CALL for Republican caucus which will
meet at the capitol at IL O'Clock tomorrow
forenoon.
Cabinet Meeting.
The Cabinet remained in session to-day
about an hour and quarter. 1t appears the
meeting was unimportant and that the time
was devoted principally to an exchange of
stands Secretary Window when asked short
ly al ter the Cabinet meeting was over if it had
been determined who was to succeed him as
Secretary of the Treasury, replied that the
matter was still in abeyauce far as he
knew. Speaking further regarding the meet
ing the Secretary iutimated that there was
nothing of special interest considered.
Another Cabinet officer is authority for the
statement that no alusion whatever was
made as to who would be retired or retained
The Secretary of the Treasury and At
tornsy General.
While Secretary Window and Attorney
General MacVeagh are both desirous.of being
released from their present duties it is GER
tain that up TO late hour this afternoon
neither of the gentlemen had received any
official communication on the subject At
turuey General MacVeagh is OF the opinion
that his retirement from the Cabinet will not
in any mat ner emharrass the President mas
much as Solicitor General Phillips is not only
competent in every respect 10 discharge the
duties appertaining to the Department OF
Justice but is by law substitute for the At
torney General during his absence and may
assume the duties of the office any time. At
torney General MacVeigh regards his ten ure
of Office as Attorney General of the United
States as at an end when President Garfield
died and he is now merely waiting the Presi-
DENTS action upon his request to be relieved.
Secretary Blaine Anxious to Return.
WASHINGTON, Oct 11.-Secretary Blaine de-
MES THAT he he has ever made any efforts to
remain in the Cabinet. he asserts, on the con-
trary, that his efforts have been in the contrary
direction, and that while he shall leave the
Cabinet he will leave it with the most friendly
feelings toward President Arthur, and for
r. asons that will be entirely satisfactory TO the
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