Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-06-05
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WASHINGTON, ID. G. juno ., 50,
The report that the Republican
senators, in caucus prior to the
adjournment of the extra session OF
the senate, had decided TO reject
the nominations Of Democrats
made to succeed Republicans
whose terms of Office have not yet
expired, is without foundation.
Several caucusses were held soon
after the 18th Of March, at which
the subject was discussed, bat no
decision in relation thereto was
reached.
The announcement of the Prcsi.
dent that he did not intend to re.
move federal officers before the cX-
piratiOn Of their commissions, cx.
cept for cause, undoubtedly will
arouse more opposition to his APP
pOlntmcnts than if removals had
been made boldly and not upon
the flimsy prctense that partisan
service in good cause for removal
Of faithful officers. The Senate, it
will be remember, d, refused to
confirm several consular appoint
ments, because no reason was
given for the removal of these men.
The Presidents own declarations
had led the Senate TO believe that
when men were removed, under
such circumstances, the why and
wherefore would be communicated
to the confirming power.
Some Republican senators be-
lieye that the Democrats are en-
titled to the principal Offices, and
that nominations tor these places
should be promptly confirmed, but
nothing like a policy on this sub
lect has been adopted.
When Congress meets next De-
cember, all the appointments made
during the recess will be sent to
the Senate for confirmation. The
majority can then judge of the true
intentions of the Administration,
the character of the men chosen
for prominent positions and what
plan will be wisest to adopt for the
interests of the public service.
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The fact came ont in court lately
that tue net profits of the Bell
Telephone Company amounted last
year to 81 100000. | don't know
what Senator Cameron, of Penn
sylvania, must have said to him
self when he heard of it. He told
friend the other day that in con-
nection with the telephone he lost
the greatest opportunity OF his
life. When Professor Bell went
about the country endeavoring to
induce people to take stock in his
company he also called on Gamer
on. SENATOR he said, "for
$4,000 you can have a controlling
interest in my company Cameron
hesitated. Professor Bell said:
" Have you no faith in the inyen-
ton p ayes, | have" said the
Senator, "but do not think the
will prove as remunera-
tive as you imagine After more
talk Cameron declined making the
venture. Bell left the house a dis.
man. 1t took a good
deal of trouble AMI cost him many
a sleepless night to raise the money
necessary to launch his schemes.
Now Senator Cameron says: "
would have advanced the 10000 if
| could have spared it at the time.
| believed the investment would
prove remuncrativc, but
was unwilling just then to risk
that much money Strange to
say, Senator Cameron and Pro-
fessor Bell are now near neighbOrs.
They both live in Scott Circle.
Professor Bell is fond Of society
and cntertains handsomely during
the season. His house is the rem
devious every Thursday evening
of musical people who 80 there to
listen to chamber music excellently
performed by amateur musicians.
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