The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-10-21

WAsHINGTON, October la.-Mlnlster COX called
on the president to-day, and afterwards had au in
teryjeW with Secretary Bayard in regard to the
Turkish mission. 1t is understood the minister is
willing to return to Turkey to close up some diplo-
matte mateTs, if Mr. Bayard thinks it NECESSARY.
Otherwise he will resign and again enter politics.
CABINET MEETSG.
The session of the cabinet to-day was devoted
mainly to the consideration of the estimate to be
submitted to congress for expenses of the govern
nent during the next fiscal year. The treasury
department was represented by secretary Man ling
for the first time since he was taken elck Secre-
tary Whitney was the only absentee
The president to-day appointed Crosby 5. Noyes,
editor OF the Evening star to he trustee OF the
district reform school, vice. Goo W. Adams, de-
ceased
CLEVELAND GOING 10 RICHMOND.
WAsnNGToN October 9Arrsngements for
the presidents visit to Richmond Thursday are
not yet complete. The president party Wlll CON
sist Of about twelve persons, including the presl
dent and Mrs. Cleveland; Secretary Bayard and
Mrs. Eudicott and Postmaster-General and Mrs
Villas.
Williams have Just concluded critical reeXauin-
alton of the accounts of the signal service from
September l, $780, to Jnly !, 1885. The eNpendl-
lures during that period aggregate Sl,SG5333, and
Of this amount the accounting officers have dlsal-
lowed and suspended items amounting 70 81 Oo',-
COG The disbursements were made Ivy Lieut..
Robt. Craig, Fourth Artillery; Captains NJ Nj.
Mills Fifth Artillery, and +. i. Jones, assistant
qUarteImaster general, VINO coneecutiyely held the
Office of dshursing officer during the time mention
ed. The expenditures disallowed as unauthorized
were principally for teleTapding, purchasing sup
plies and for signal service.
DUTIES OF DEPUTY MARsHALs.
WAsHISSToN, October l9.-The department of
Justice has senta copy of the following circular
letter to each United States marshal.
@ir:--In pursuance of the letter of the jh inst,
from the president directing the attorney general
20 fake charge Of the appointments Of special dep
uty marshaa, the performance OF lheir duties'
and their compensation together with the com,
pensation of supervisors at the. congressional
election in November next, your attention y IL
rected to the provisions of titles "a and ~ ohapter
Z, title 70, revised statutes, Under sections S,oZ@
tie power to keep the peace, protect
supervisors, preserve order, prevent trands;
also to enforce the law 10 towns OF 2O,OJO lnham-
tsnts and upwards. You shOlld make yourself "a
lniliar with the systems referred to, and see that
they are understood by your deputies, who should
be discreet men, impressed with the importance OF
honest franchise. The manner OF dlscharslng
these duties by yourself and your depu-
ties is largely left to your discretion In
matters involving questions of law you are
directed to consult the attorneys OF your district
for the needed information and advice Its as
suned duties can be performed without intring-
ing upon the rights of any citizen, IN a manner
that shall be firm, at the same time free from un-
necessary display Of authority
1t is not expected supervisors and deputy mar
shals will receive compensation FOR more tnan fVe
days service; and they should should pc csO so
informed. Within thls uhle al can
be done. You need Yig1ant men
who are conscientious workers. AMI no others:
Before payment each deputy and supervisor viii
present to you his commission, oath and badge Of
Office with affidavit that he is the person to whom
the commits sion was issued: that he performed the
day s services as charged which shall be annexed
by you to the pay roll as vouchers for its adjust
ment
Some facts should also be known to
you through other means Upon payment
being completed these vouchers should be ap-
proved by the court and forwarded to this depart
inent for action under the executive order men
toned in the circular letter to the nited States
district attorney on the same subject The. at
tlrney- Invites their attention 20 the letter
address ID 20 the marshal, and asks them to assist
the marshal in the execution of this without fric-
ton