Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-27
WASHINGTON.
More About The Quarrel In the Depart
ment of Justice Over the Star Route In
ves,igatiOns-What the Grand Jury is
DoiDg-Treasury and Other Department


ment of Justice Over the Star Route In
ves,igatiOns-What the Grand Jury is
DoiDg-Treasury and Other Department
Notes.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ga. NJ Gibson,
who made report on the investig alton of
star route cases, has written long letter to
acting Attorney General Phillips, in which
he says that the chief clerk of the department
of justice states in letter to him, that there
is nothing on record in the department of
justice to authorize the title appended to the
slggant sgnatute tdoev to s fns the rsPSt Pgsed spss
Mr.. Gibson gives detailed history of his
connection with the cases, and says he was in
vited to assist in the prosecution by the at
tOrney general and postmaster general, and
with the approval of the president. Gibson
farther says: ''The attorney general gave direc-
tiOns to submit report to the postmaster
general, who gave the directions to have the
nual report, and designated when
the same was to appear Immediately after the
report of the second assistant postmaster gen.
eral, and Col. Geo. Bliss was fully aware of the
fact that / had prepared that report, and in
formed me that he would stand behind it. 1
respectfully suggest that you, at as early
date as practicable, communicate with the at
torney general on the subject, and if he agrees
with my statement of facts and circumstances,
that you will direct the chief clerk to make
record of my report as special assistant attor-
ney for the United States.''
In reply the acting attorney said s'The
title assumed by you is justified by nothing
upon the records or which can be justified in
no other way. There is neither commission
nor oath of Office upon the files of this de-
partment, and both are necessary to the Gre
of nf MI ofto Nf 1nsf
States"
NOT FEASIBLE.
The computation recently ordered by Sec
retary Folger with view to ascertaining the
premium which might be paid by the govern
ment for 4H and 4 per cent. bonds and still
protect the government from loss, has been
completed, and shows that the government
cannot buy 4E's and rs at the present market
rate without a loss as compared with the call
of3H's.
TESTIMONY AS TO LILLY.
John Bestman, book-keeper in the sixth
auditors Office, w. D. Bashaw, clerk in the
same office, M. E. Fisher, former mail con-
tractor. and A. NJ. Gibson appeared before the
grand jury to-day It is stated their testimony
was in the ease of ex-Deputy Auditor Lilly but
it is believed the cases against ex-Second AS
sistant Postmaster General Brady and Others
were under consideration by the grand jury.
CHILL AND PERU.
A high official who knows whereof he
speaks, says the United States government
will enter remonstrance against the policy
pursued by Chill toward Peru and intimate in
strong terms that this government cannot
look on quietly and see the PERUVIAN govern
ment divested of all its powers as a nation and
that the time has come for Chill to cease its
policy of humiliating Peru and forcing it in
to position where it cannot recover. It is
believed the opinion will also be expressed that
our government regards the terms exacted of
Peru as both oppressive and unjust, and con-
fidently expects some moderation in the pol
icy now pursued by Chill towards her con-
quered foe.
In regard to the action of Ministers Kill
patrick and Hurlbut and the unfortunate quar-
rel in which they have become engaged, it is
learned that supplementary letters of instruc-
tion have already been forwarded to each,
which will adjust differences and enable the
ministers to comprehend more clearly their
duties and the policy to be pursued in refer
ence to each government.
COMING CHANGES.
1t is understood Judge Bancroft Davis will
enter the state department with Frelinghuysen
as assistant secretary, relieving Hill, who
will be given another position, and the vacan-
cy thus created on the court of claims bench
will be filled by the appointment of Secretary
Hunt.
CAPITAL MISCELLANY:
Geo. F. Brott appeared in criminal court to
day and gave personal recognizance In 81 900
to appear when wanted in the case OF ex-
Deputy Auditor Lilley.
At the close of business S10,310,42) United
States bonds was received at the treasury de-
partment for redemption under the 105th
call.
During the week S94,997 standard silver
dollars were put into circulation against 49O,-
997 corresponding period in 1880.
The resignation of Assistant United States
Treasurer Hillhouse has been received at the
treasury department. 1t is understood the
office has been .endereda gentleman of high
standing in commercial circles in New York
city.