Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-18
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Seoyille, counsel for Guiteau, in the
District Criminal Court today suggested
that both he and the District Attorney
were desirous OF having decision upon
the question Of allowance for the ex.
pensss of prisoners Witnesses. DE said
he did not see how he could get along
with depositions alone, and he would
like to know as soon as possible whether
or not the co1rt would order the allow
ancs TO cover the expense OF bringing
the witnesses here in person. In reply
the court said there was fund under
control of the Attorney General from
which allowances OF this kind have
been made. He would address q COM
munication to the Attorney General
upon the subject, He could do no
more than this at present.
An Interesting Party Fight.
WASHINGTON, Octobers l7.-Ex-Sena-
tor Mcdonald is here to fight the con-
firmation of Dudley, Of Indiana, as
Commissioner of Pensions. Mcdonald,
representing the Indiana Democrats,
charges that Dudley as United States
Marshal exceeded the dnties and pow
ers of that office in political work; that,
in fact, he prostituted his office to poll
teal purposes; that he appointed 526
deputy marshals in Indianapolis and
others in other portions OF the State to
work for Republican success. That these
marshals were, in fact, political
agents and we're appointed
TO do that work. Mcdonald
expects to rally all the Democratic Sen
ators against Dudley. Several Demo-
Gratis are embittered against Dudley be-
cause they allege he discharged compe-
tent and faithful clerks from the pen
sion bureau simply because they were
Democrats. This fight will probably
become party question, and II 1t does,
Dudley's confirmation or rejection VIII
depend upon the vote OF Davis, OF I'LL
nois. Dudley's friends claim that there
are several Democratic Senators who
will vote for him, while on the other
hand his opponents say that number
of prominent Indiana Republicans de-
sire Dudley's rejection, and will infiu-
enee Republican votes against him.
David Davis and the psmoe rats.
WAsHISGToN, October l7.-Ot all the
absurd stories telegraphed from Wash
ington Of late, the most absurd Is the
tale Of Democratic plan for unseating
David Davis in favor Of Anthony. I'm
doubtsdly the better sort Of Republicans
are disgusted with the Davis dicker, and
even the worse sort of Rep plblcans have
small confidence in Davis. who Swns no
allegiance to anybody, though he has
close personal relations with Conkling
and will make it uncomfortable sooner
or later for the half bre dds. But no
Democrat proposes to give aid or com.
fort to Il Q Republicans III this matter.
They have made their hei and must lie
in it. 1t was the duty of the Democrats
to choose President pro tem., and they
chose the leader Of their party in the
Senate. With that their concern In the
premises ended.
Calling on the President.
WAsHISGToN, October 1.-The Gov
ernor OF Michigan and staff, accom-
panied by about one hundred and fifty
citizens OF that State, paid their respects
to the President this morning. Sena-
tors Ferry and Uonger arranged for the
reception, and the lattor iotreauv1u tho
callers.
Secretary Blsine's Desire to Withdraw.
WASHINGTON, October I.-That At
torney General MacVeagh has insisted
upon being relieved, at the earliest con-
venient date, to the President, has in
duced Secretary Blaine TO address let
ter to the President in relation to the re-
tirement Of the Cabinet officers. The
Secretary wrote that he thought it due
to those retiring that all should be treat
ed alike and permitted to go out at the
same time. He intimated in the letter
that no would gladly be relieved at once,
and that his desire should receive as
much consideration as that Of any other
Cabinet officer.
The Senate secretaryship.
WASHINGTON. October 1.-THE DEM
ocratic caucus this morning was attended
by only q quorum. After discussion on
the question OF the Secretaryship, it was
decided TO defer the whole subject until
the Ssnate rsassembles next Friday
evening. Should the Democrats move
to elect their candidate for Secretary, II
is said the Republicans would then sub.
stitute q motion to make Shaffcr acting
Secretary and the latter would be adopt