The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-30
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Statham's nomination is unconfrmed. The
result is regarded here ~ great victory
over Malone and the Coalitionists.
The Democrats are cxultant.
Senator Johnston has received a great
many congratulations over the gallant fight
he has led in the Senate.
ASSOCIATED Press Reports by telegraph to the Dis
pstch.l
REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
WASHINGTON, October 29.-The Republic
can senators held caucus this morning to
define what course should he pursued in
regard 10 the existing deadlock over the
Lynchburg post-ofice nomination. As .
result OF the brief Interchange Of views, it
was decided 10 appoint committee TO con-
fer with President Arthur, and to he
guided by his wishes whether 10 continue
their struggle for Statham's confirmation or
30 dispose OF other unfinished executive
business this afternoon, and 10 allow the
Lynchburg nomination 10 20 over without
action unless il be Withdrawn by the
President), and adjourn the senate sine de,
leaving Stathsm's induction into Office to
be effected by presidential appointment ini-
mcdiately thereafter.
TIE LINCHBURG NOMINATION. LAID ASIDE.
WASHINGTON, d. c., October 29.-The
senators who conferred with the President
in relation to the Lynchburg nomination
were Messrs. Ferry and Malone. After
their return the nomination was laid aside
and the Senate dispatched the remaining
business rapidly, and q number Of n0mina-
tiOns were confirmed before final adjourn
ment.
COTToN-GGOwERs' CONVENTION.
WASHINGTON, u. c., October 29.-Dr.
L0ring, Commissioner OF Agriculture, has
issued call for cotton-grOwcrs' conyen-
ton, TO assemble ut Atlanta November ID,
in connection with the Exposition now
being held there. Notices have been sent
TO all agricultural societies in the cotton
growing States, with the request to send
delegates.
/ Commissioner Loring will deliver az
/ address at the opening OF the Convention
on Wednesday, after which general discus
/ sion will follow. Arrangements haVeb
made with Mr.. kimball, directOI-Senera
/ Of the Exposition, for the management Of
/ the Convention, and the main questions Of
/ interest be proposed and discussed.
ApJUrANT-GESERAL DEUx's REPORT.
WASHINGTON, October 20.-Adiutsnt
General Drum has submitted to the Score
tary Of War his annual report for the veal
ending September Both. Among other re-
commentators he suggests change in th'
method of promotion to the rank 81 helt
officers below the rank OF colonel
which can he attained, he thinks
by promotion in the army, instead OF b!
commission TO particular regiments; tn
appointment OF a board TO act on applicn
tions OF dismissed officers for restoration u
the army, and an addition Of 1909 soldier
to the strength Of the army. The repor
gives some interesting statistics relative 4
losses in the army by reason OF death
discharge and desertion, showing
large increase in the number o
discharges and slight increase il
the death-rste over the figures 0
the preceding year. The Adiutsnt
General advocates the repeal Of the statute
providing FOR retirement after thirty years
service, and recommends the passage OF
law prohibiting the placing on Tie retire.
list OF army officers against whom an,
chsrges are pending.