Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-16
BLAMING BAYARD.
Curtin Cha6ng Because Little Bel
mont Was Elevated to the For
eign Craftsmanship.
Charges by Eastern Representatives
that the South and West Have
Combined to Conquer.
a gcanessee Postmnster's Tribute 10 tho
Acoinisiretion--A Hare rirth of the
senate Favoripg suspension.
caFIl.le snoullere ta9 l.e.l.oa.lsnIlr.

Cnriisio shoulders tue ncsfoaslhni,y.
snecinl 10 the Gazette.
WAsNNGroN, Jan. l5.-Goy. Curtin
charges Secretary Bayard with the ~
| sponsiepiW OF Belmont's appointment
70 tne Foreign affairs committees, aud con.
Steers ine Interference OF cabinet officers
with representatives aud their notions as
unwafranyed aud usurpatlon OF power
lie contrasts Bayardis action with tho
presidents declaration that the exncutive
departments and congress should BIO indie
pendent. Carlisle has authorized the
statement that Bayard had nothing 10 do
with Belmonts appointment or non.np.
pomtment OF Curtin, aud he assumes MI
responsibility OF this action himself
THK EAST KIcKING.
Inc promotion of Miller OF Texas "a
the craftsmanship of banking aud currency
gives the South thirty.nve out Of fifty.four
chairmanships. The Eastern districts
members say that they are convinced that
tne western and Southern Democrats
nave formed combination against them
to control legislation.
NO MORE FooIIsnNRgs NOW.
The postmaster at Ripley, Tenn. In his
monthly report OF the mail service states
that the ofllce is being conducted
In tlrst-class Democratic style ana
that the Cleveland administration
means business. He further
Informs the department that the carriers
no longer stop TO gaze upon dog-nghts or
steal watermelons and chickens, while
anxious crowds await the arrival OF mail
at the crossroads postofllce.
THE SENATE SENTIMENT.
prominent Democrat who has can.
Nassed the senate says there are not more
tnan ilteen senators who will favor the
suspension of silver coinage.
PERSONAL MOTHS.
Senator Miller of California is better
to-day and resting easter.
The desk of Deputy Comptroller Ms.
Mahon was ornamented with a beautiful
bouquet yesterday morning In honor of
his confirmation by the senate.
FIRST Auditor Chenoweth also found on
mis- desk beautiful bouquet and a floral
horseshoe, also confirmation presents.
The condition of Representative Ran
KIN OF Wisconsin shows a slight improve
ment to-day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5-The meeting Of
the house naval affairs committee took
sensational turn to-day. The Boutolle
resolution inquiring about the dismissal
OF ex-Union soldiers and sailors from the
Norfolk navy-yard and the ap-
polntment OF ex-Confederatcs in their
places and as 20 the statement that ccr-
tain inscriptions commemorative OF the
victories over the Coufederates have been
defaced, was called up and led to u heated
political discussion. MIR. Wise Of Vtr.
GINA made speech denouncing the reso-
luton aud iinpugning the motives Of It's
mover. lie Insisted that the resolution
was introduced from desire TO make
party capital and expressed the opinion II !
should be amended 40 as to allow |
a general inv, stlgation into the conauct
of th navy-yard. He urged that mere
newspaper report was the sole foundation
for the proposed inquiry, and that II was
not becoming the dignity OF congress to
heed such stories.
Mr.. Boutelle vigorously defended the
resolution, He said he had been assured by
brother member that the publication
was substantially correct. lie wanted
the matter investigated
Mr.. Thomas pointed out that the roso- |
lution was not for an investigation. I'll
was simple inquiry, and II the story
was without foundation the navy depart- |
ment could easily prick the bubble.
Mr.. McAdoo also contended that the |
investigation should be general. Repub-
Means Dnu Deen discharged from other |
navy-yards on the Eastern coast, and why |
not at Norfolk?
Mr.. Hewitt inquired II IL would be con-
tended that the yictors were not entitled |
to the spolls.
Mr.. Thomas acqulesced in that as
sumption, but said in the case under con-
sideration II was a question not OF poll |
tics, whether Republican had been dis |
placed by Democrat, but whether the
statute giving preference to Union !
soldiers had been violated. lie |
wanted TO know whether Union soldiers |
had been discharged 10 make place for
rebel soldiers, and whether the memorial
stones commomorating Union victories
had been obliterated.
Mr. Hewitt inquired II the general |
would have tolerated Confederate monu-
ment commemoratng the victory Of Bull
Run.
Mr.. Thomas replied he would have II |
pulled down. Fortunately, the rebels |
failed In their object, and he was not yet
ashamed of having fought for the Union.
Other members oil the committee ex-
pressed themselves IN strong language,
and the session ended without acton on
the resolution, which will come up for
consideration at the next meeting.