Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-29
THB NATIONAL CAPITAL.
WHAT TREASURY OFFICIALS SAY
ABOUT FOLGER'D APPOINTMENT.
Just the Man for the Place-A Lawyer, Not
a Financier, Needed-An All-Night Ses
Caused by the Lynchburg POst-O Office
Cnse-Minor Matters.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-Heads of divisions
in the treasury department are unanimous in
feeling pleased with the appointment of Judge
Folger, as they say that what is needed i'm
peratively there is good lawyer rather than a
great financier. Very little is
left for secretary to do
in shaping policies for dealings with revenues
and congress does not look to him for sug-
gestions as to ways and means. While the
departments have settled inlo routine regu-
lated strictly by law, and the real labor of the
secretary comes in the form Of declsions'upon
appeals on cases of dispute between i'm
porters and manufacturers and GUS
toms and International revenue officials
1t is said that there are now accumulated a
very large number of such appeals which have
passed from one division officer to another I'M
til finally submitted to the secretary. Sher-
man was very rapid, clear and concise work
er on such appeals, but Window was much
Kindred in these decisions, first by the necessi-
ty of giving much time to refunding opera
tions, and by the illness of the president
Judge Folger will come well trained to the
legal consideration of cases of disputed con-
struction, having learned as judge to sift
evidence, and as a business man in the great
commercial center of the country to under
stand the details as presented by the mer-
chants, importers, manufacturers and corpora
tions of the country.
Judge Folger says he will not enter on the
duties of secretary of the treasury till cases
argued before the present term of the court of
appeals have been considered-about a fort
night.
THE LYNCHBURG PosToFFICE.
The open session of the senate to-day lasted
only half an hour, when the doors were closed
and the executive session commenced. The
undecided contest over the nomination for the
Lynchburg postoffice was at once resumed.
Senator johnson read telegram giving an
extract from the Peoria Transcript,
containing a description of Wilson's wounds
and the fact that his name is enrolled on the
Peoria monument as among the honored dead.
The dispatch says in the battle before Vicks
burg, under Gen. Grant, Wilson was shot
through the forehead and another ball passed
through his shoulder. His comrades left him
for dead, but the rebels found him and nursed
him to recovery. His left eye was destroyed
and his left shoulder paralyzed. Another tel
egram from Lynchburg says Wilson is en-
dOrsed by all business men There.
A NIGHT SESSION.
Hill, of Georgia, spoke in opposition to
confirmation two hours. The debate was then
continued by Morgan, Morrell, Hoar, Sher-
man and Others at great length, the discussion
running substantially upon the same lines of
argument as yesterday. 1t is a political case,
and Importance is attached to its probable
bearings upon the result of the impending
election in Virginia, being, however, more
openly expressed and distinctly emphasized.
The speeches were interspersed with number
of roll calls on motions to adjourn and other
dilatory proceedings, and were also diversified
by spirited colloquy between Logan and
VOORHEES,, as to which of the two had hereto
fore shown himself the better friend of union
soldiers, and about 6 o'clock vote on a mo-
tion to adjourn disclosed no quorum, and on a
call of the senate all proceedings were then
suspended, while the sergeant at arms and
deputies were hunting up aOsentees. Lunch,
meanwhile, was served, and another
hour or so whiled away.
soon after o'clock upwards of fifty men,
bers were present in the senate chamber but
when a vote was taken upon another motion
to adjourn it was found less than a quorum
responded, a large number present being
paired. AT 1880 business was still suspended
with no indications of Il speedy break of the
deadlock.
At II o'clock the sergeant alarms was di-
rected to request the attendance of senator's
away from Washington. kilograms were ac-
cOrdingly sent 10 senator's who paired and left
Washington.
At 1:30 a. IN. there are no indications of aG-
journment. Bayard and Vest have made
speeches, the latter intimating the intention of
the Democrats to stand firm and prevent the
Republicans securing a political advantage
sought to be detained in Virginia by the ap-
pointment of Stratham. 1t is understood
call has been issued for Republican caucus
tomorrow morning. 1t is conjectured the
motive of the call is a desire to dissuade GER
tain Republicans from abandoning the present
struggle by leaving the city for
home. 1t is privately argued by these Repub-
licans that every advantage expected to be OBJ
tanned by the confirmation of Stratham's nom
ination can just as well be secured by his ap-
pointment by the president Immediately after
the adjournment of the senate sine die, and as
the Democrats threaten to prevent final action
until after the Virginia election, the Sth prox-
imo, it is contended that persistence in the at
tempt to confirm may sacrifice the principal
benefit indicated.
THREE A, M.-The executive session closed
at $50. No decided action was taken on
Strathan's nomination, and when the doors
were opened the senate adjourned to meet at
noon to-day.
TOO MUCH NEW YORK.
The selection of Folger and James both of
New York for the new cabinet will have the
natural effect of injuring Hiscock's strength as
candidate for the speakership. 1t is reported
that Hiscock appreciates the fact and has said
that defeat if it comes will be largely due to
this cause. Western members claim that to
let New York have the president; two men,
bers of the cabinet and speakership will give
that state disproportionate share of honor
and power, If the west can agree on a candi-
date therefore, he will find strong support
as against New York representative.
HowGATE.
In the criminal court to-day Capt. Howgate
was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the
indictment for forgery. He was then formal
ly surrendered by his bondsmen
ORDNANCE
General Bennett, chief of ordnance U. s. A..
in his annual report states that last year s163,-
759,379 were expended, and recommends an
increase of appropriations for arming and
equipping militia, and says the well being and
efficiency of the army require peremptory re-
tirement of officers at the age OF 62.
HATToN's COMMISSION.
Frank Hatton received his commission as
first assistant postmaster general. He goes
to Burlington to settle affairs there before as
suming the duties of his new office
Some of Tyner's friends asserted that Gen.
Grant came here recently to back Tyner, but
this was not correct. Grant sent Hatton
NrA hn Aar-