Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-23

by the president. All members of the cabi-
net were in attendance. It is learned .hat
no reference was made to the case of Chief
Justice Vincent, and no further action has
been taken in the matter.
--4s--ssss REINsrATED. .
j. +. Meline, who was recently transferred
from Office of chief clerk of the treasurer's
office to be teller in the cash rooms, was to-
day re-appointed to his former position.
THE TURF.
Following were winners in to-day's races:
Jim Douglas, Celia Doe, Swift, Tony Fos-
ter and McBowling.
NOT AAfENABLE.
The civil service commission has addressed
letter to the president, calling attention to
an attempt by the Pennsylvania Republican
committee to collect political assessments in
the departments, and suggesting the propri-
ETY. OF making an investigation Of the mat
ter, with view to Furnishing all parties con-
nected with it that can be reached by law.
They say that it is their belief that Chair
man Cooper, who is responsible for the
begging circular, is not an employee of the
government, and therefore cannot be reached
by law, and discuss the propriety os asking
congress TO extend the law so as to cover
such cases.
Civil Service Commissioner Thoman re-
turned from the west to-day. He declines
to say whether he contemplates resigning.
LITTLE FISHES.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed to-day: In Kansas-At Fall
Leaf, Geo. W. Bauer; Collier, B. o. Richards;
Cleveland, Reuben F. Ring.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 21.-Gov. Wat
son, of Washington Territory, has sent
special report to the Secretary Of the Inter-
ior upon the Anti-Chinese agitation in the
territory. The governor says that there has
been much agitation on the subject OF fore
ing the Chinese residents to leave the coun-
try, particularly in the counties bordering
on Puget sound. Several public meetings
have been held, at which were present dele
gates of the Knights Of Labor, and violent
and incendiary speeches were made. The
principal point for these demonstrations has
been at Seattle, and there has been q great
deal Of agitation at Tacoma. Thus far there
has been no outbreak, although serious
trouble has been threatened.
The persons accused Of killing the
CHINESE HOP PICKERs
near Seattle have been arrested, and one is
now in Jail under an indictment for murder
in the first degree. Strong efforts have been
made to intimidate Chinese employees at the
Franklin and New Castle coal mines and
many of the Chinese are leaving. These
places are now quiet, but the coal compa-
MES are anxious in regard to the safety OF
their property. The Chinese consul at San
Francisco was informed that the persons ac-
cused of numbering Chinese have been ar
rested. The governor says that it has been
his desire
TO MAINTAIN ORDER
without the employment of troops, and
strong organization of the better class of
citizens at Seattle has arisen under the law
for the preservation of peace. The situation
has been improving from day TO day and it
is concluded that no necessity exists for CALI
ing out the military. 1t is not improbable
that other developments on the part Of the
lawless element may occur on or about
November LIST, when the period allowed BY
the anti-Chinese commissioners for the
Chinese to vacate, will expire. If serious
trouble arises the secretary will be notified
by telegraph, and if troops should be re-
quired there is an ample force at Vancouver
barracks, within few hours of the disturbed
locality"
NOTABLE EXCEPTIONS.
ue lcEIuS Vi stENlCc VI SOuAauOuOiC os
G.. Walker as chief of the bureau Of naviga
ton, and Commodore Montgomery Sickards
as chief of the bureau of ordinance in the
navy department, will expire tomorrow.
Both officers will tomorrow be re-appoInted
for another term of four years. Secretary
Whitney is in favor Of rotation among naval
officers, but these cases are notable excep-
tions to that rule on account of the excel
lent service rendered by them and their en-
tire mastery of the duties of their respective
bureaus Commodore Walker is next to
the secretary in the management of the at
fairs of the department. He has charge of
the detail of all officers and his services
could not well be dispensed with at present.
Commodore Sicxard's ordinance matters are
considered invaluable in connection with
the matter of arming the projected new
ships for the navy.
Rev DR.. Curry, the newly appointed
minister to Spain, spent the day at the state
depal tment. and had q consultation with
the secretary and assistant secretaries OF
state, with his predecessor, General Foster,
and with Mr.. Williams, United States con-
sui general to Cuba
To reporter the associated press DR..
Curry said he expected to leave for his post
on the 5th of November.
IL
you were once in command at Anderson
vile and was in part responsible for the
cruelties practiced toward Federal prison.
ers?"
81 never was in Andersonville in my life,
replied DR.. Curry. 81 never had command
of Federal prisoners in my life
except such as l captured myself, and those
turned over at once. l cannot imagine
how such story got a start"
The president, this afternoon, appointed
Rudolph Kleberg, of Texas, to be United
States attorney for the western district of
Texas.
LUCKY FoURTHs.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed to-day: In Missouri-At
San Antonio, Jos. II. Taylor; Dampville,
Andrew Hangle; Elm Grove, E. II. Young;
Easton, John +. Keys. In Kansas-At
Altamont, Andrew j. Gorst; Coalvale,
Arthur Bell; Ackley, Joel Edwards; AL
mena, Mrs. Jennie Chord, and Lenape, VIM.
B. White.
Ohio Election Middle.
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