Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-19
An Irate Senator.

y lew weeks ago senator Van Wyck heard
that the postmaster of Il little office in Ne
Dlaska was about TO be removed. and he
protested against it, The man was, howcv-
er, removed during the Senator's absence.
Upon his return he called upon First A. sis
tant Postmastcr-GeneralH Hatton and learned
that it had been done upon the rccommcn-
dation of the contingent CONGRESSMAN:
Nlajors-an additional Congressman whom
the people Of Nebraska have been clectinu
ON the ground Of their large population. in
lhc hope of his admission In the meantime
Malor's credentials had been rejected by the
House committee. The new postmaster
had resigned after Il few days service, and
after learning how small the compensation
OF the Office was. Senator Van Wyck sug-
%csled that the old postmaster be rcinstated
and Mr.. Hatton promised that this should
he done. 1t was not done, however, and
Tuesday Senator Van Wyck called at the
IoSt Olllcc Department to see about it. He
was informed by Mr.. Hatton that the mat
ter had been referred to Poslmaster-G General
Howe, and WAS requested to 90 into the lat
teI'S room and see about it. Senator Van
Wyck did so, finding the Postmaster-Gen-
cral Howe ut his desk and two orthree 9TH
cr gentlemen. including Secretary Teller, al
so present. The interview is reported To
have been both interesting and amusing.
The Senator made known his GRAND, and
Mr.. Howe in reply made some criticism upon
the Senator'S course in the Senate, .,rf..
What's the NATTER" qucricd the Sena-
tor in surprise. .a-r
why" rGjoincd the Cabinet officer, 'you
don't stand by your friends
L do stand by my fi'ionds,' said the Scna-
tor What do you mean ?' s1e-.s.
We'll, how did YOU vote upon the Worth
ington casc?'
''Oh, didn't vote at all upon that. I was
absent. ! was opposed to Worthington and
did all could against him. paired. What
neXt?''
well, how about the Buckner case?r
The Senator did not recall the Buckncr
clsc at once, having been absent from town
when ii was brought up.
When the Po3tmastcr-Geneml had con-
cludcd his catcchism, the Senator, who.
though exceedingly good-natured, has no
hesitation in expressing his opinions in lln-
equlvocal terms, turned upon his gucstioncr
and said: This accounts for the delay.
does it? | want to know if YOU intend
me TO understand that because I vote
according to my convictions in the Senate
my suggestions arc to be lmheedcd bv
this Administration ? Is that what You
mean? If it is, tell Inc so plainly and
will never darkcn your doors again lust
want to know the fact, so it NAV be made
known to my constituents that. simply be-
CAUSE Of my votes in the Senate, their repre-
sentative is to be denied all influence in the
departments under this Administration.
'Why, interposed Secretary Teller, 'that's
what Hayes did for me because didn't sup
port his nomination."
And" shouted the now indignant Scna-
tor, you called him dirty, snealiing loafer
for it, didn't you? That's what my opinion
is of this Administration. if this is Il speci-
men of its policy. How is it with your de-
partmcnt Undressing himself to Secretary
TcllcrJ? / want to know all about this thing.
We are interested in few land Offices in
our State. Am to come and see YOU or
stay away?"
Secretary Teller who was about leaving
the room, rcjoined: ''Oh, come over and see
me about them by all mcans.''
Turning again to the Postmaster-G General
the irate Senator continued $50 YOU keep
spies upon US, do you? And YOU take the
word of sncalls who violate their oaths and
come here to lie about us. That's another
reason why want the executive session abo-
ished. | tell YOU there is no need of any
spies upon me. All do is open and above
board, and you can know all about by ask
ing me-" With that the Senator babe the
Postmastcr-General good morning and de-