Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-04-28
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The president regretfully declined an invita-
ton to attend the grand Mason celebration to
be hell at Louisville, by the Kentucky Masons
June "a
Chas Heath has made statement regarding
his treatment in Louisiana saying that Judge
Bridger, being in sympathy with his persecu-
tors, could not make a fair statement. ~z
The receipts of the treasury for the past
nine months have been a little over million
every day. For three-fourths..of the present
fiscal year, ending April 1, the receipts have
been S267, ,0O6, ,7O5, an increase of about 22,-
O00 900, or at the rate of nearly 80, ,OOO, 900
for the year.
Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood, well known fe-'
male lawyer, of Washington, D. c., has filed a
communication at the White House offering to
accept the Brazilian mission if rendered her.
She alleges her fitness for the position upon
various grounds, but it is considered certain
that ex- congressman Monroe, of Ohio, will re-
ceive the appointment
The secretary of the interior is Of the opin-
ion that colored persons have no more right to
to settle on Indian lands than white citizens of
the United States, but he has referred the sub
ject to the law officers of the department and
the commissioners of the land Office. A deci-
sion adverse to the claims of the Freedman's
association is expected in few days.
The removal of Gen. Brady, as Second Assist
ant Postmaster General was accelerated by the
recent discovery of evidence of startling char
acter against him in connection with the Star
route service. Those who ought to know init
mate that a first class scandal is impending
over this business, and that many prominent
public officials and contractors will be affected
by the Developments. 1t is even asserted that
criminal prosecutions may follow the promised
exposures. .--
The fact that Gen. Longstreet, would be nom
mated for United States marshal of Georgia
was announced long ago. The administration
of Fitzsimmons has not been satisfactory He
is Democrat, and was appointed on the solic-
itation of Gordon and Hill The president has
intended to appoint Lorgstreet since he first
came into Office, but the matter has been de-
layed on account Of the deadlock; but at last
he sent in his name. OF the confirmation of
Longstreet there is no doubt.
There are very ugly rumors af1oat touching
the mail routes and Gen. Brady's connection
with the contractors One of these is land it is
not denied at the postofice Department. that
the end will be an indictments He has been
peremptorily requested to resign by the post
open to the department Brady would have been
removed The senate deadlock preventing the
immediate appointment of successor, he was
requested to resign in order to relieve the de-
partment of his further services
A prominent New Jersey Republican had a
long talk with the president to-day on the sub
ject of Robertsonfs nomination. He says the
president will neither withdraw Robertson, nor
consent to any sort of compromise; that the
president says it is q case to test whether the
executive or the legislative power of the govern
ment controles nominations for officials, and
the matter had better be decided ut the very
beginning Of the administration; that the presi-
made, he thinks the sooner it is decided the
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