Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-04-13
LINCOLN DON'T WANT IT
The Secretary Of War Says That
the Mention Of His Name
for the Presidency
Arises from Affection for His
Father and Should Not b,
Considered for a Moment.
A Texas Man on Federal Outraass
and How They Can be Rene
d,ed by Legislative Action.
Sen. Adam BadeaE Undsr acIoud
Addresses in Memory OF a
0ssd Congressman. a...
Special 10 he REGISTER.

WASHINGTON, April l2-Mr. Lincoln has
sgain shown himself to be Q modest, unas.
suming but very sensible young man. In
an interview to-day upon the frequent
mention of his name in connection with
the Presidency, he said he was not fright
ened at the talk in favor of his nomination
for President He thought 1t was Q mere
suggestion hit upon in the general specu-
lstion, and that ali thoughts Of such q
thing would soon vanish from the minds
Of the few who had mentioned 1t. ~ real
ize fully" said he. that the thought Of
such thing ls not tribute to my own
character or ability, but grows ont of that
Surprising affection for my father which
seems to grow stronger with time, and
which am most grateful for. But it would
Cot do to forget this fact and blind myself
10 the truth, and l am not vain or foolish
enough to DO so"
1t Was suggested to Mr. Lincoln that,
though attention might have been first
directed 70 him owing to his being the son
Of Abraham Lincoln, yet, If his conduct Of
the wsr Office had not been able, judicious,
and deserving Of commendation, that fact
would have been lost sight If, and his na ne
ould hardly have been mentioned as q
prospective nominee for either the frat or
second place upon the Presidential ticket
"Thst may be So" he replied, "but tn
War Department is not the Presidency
This Office is absolutely non political. That
is essentially political, and has multitude
Of duties that demand for their discharge
ripe experience, enlightened judgment
ana genuine statesDanahip. have hardly
q moment Of leisure even here. Some
thing is constantly demanding my atten-
ton, but this is nothing beside the duties
Of there (poiatiDg 10 the White house)
Business of all kinds and visitors OF every
degree are pressing themselves On the at
ten ton Of the President find 1t necss-
ssry almost every day to go there with pa
pers Gf some kind, and when do not some
Of the cabinet must necessarily demsnd bis
sttention. Senators and members, otfic.
tails OF every station, and delegates and Wis.,
tors from fifty millions OF people are wait
ing upon him, many of them with the
ost vexstious and difficult questions. To
20 into the presidency means TO bid good
by to quiet and peace from the day OF the
nomination till the end otthe term, should
the nominee be elected. do not want 70
underestimate the great honor OF being
chosen to such an office, or Of even being
seriously considered for it, but would
much rather pursue my quiet way tntn
meet the trouble aud risk the perils Of such
place"
General Adam Badeau has resigned his
position as United States Consul General at
Havana, and thereby hangs tale. His ac-
counts as Consul General at London where
ne was posted are said at the Treasury
Department to be considerably in arrears
1t is claimed by Mr.. Bsdesu that the Gov
eminent is indebted to him for notsrial
fees to 3 large amount, which claim has
been disallowed by the Government &C
counting officers, and the First Comptroller
has called upon Mr.. Badeau to square his
accounts without as yet receiving any sat.
isfactory answer. 1t is probable that
Conversational investigation will follow, un'
less the demand of the Treasury officials Is
promptly complied with.
-
The motion by Phil Thompson to rescind
the special continuing order OF the House
for the consideration of the calendar Of
public building bills was voted down by a
large msjority. The ring will now, on the
drst occasion, 60 TO work with renewed
yigor to make a grand grab and divide ~
The surplus in the Treasury, and were only
prevented from beginning to day by the or
der fixing this afternoon at 2 O'Clock as
he time for the eulugies OF the late Rap
resentatiye Thomas Fl. Herndon, OF As
osms.
Public busini IS was suspended this
afternoon and resolutions expressive oi
regret at the death of the late Thomas H.
Herrdon, Of Alabama, passed. After;euio'
gies ty Jones, OF Alabama, Forney, Horr,
Oowd, Culberson, OF Texas, Henderson
HerSert, Shelly aud OATES, the House as q
mark of respect to the memory OF the de-
roase6 a6icurneQ,