Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-31
GEN. JACKsoN's RESIGNATION
Rumors That he VIII be Succeeded
in Mexico by Gen. Lawton.


in Mexico by Gen. Lawton.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30,-Now that
Cutting has been released there 10 no par
tlcular necessity for Minister Jackson to
remain in Mexico, and he is expected, 1t
is understood, to return home next month.
The President is expected to appoint his
successor when ne returns, about the
middle OF September. A report current
tonight is TO the effect that Minister
Jackson will be succeeded IN the Mexican
mission oy his old law partner, Gen. A.
r. Lawton, OF Savannah. Since Gen.
Lawton declined the Russian mission on
account of his political disabilities, the
latter have been removed by Congress, and
he 10 now entirely eligible for appointment
to the public service. Gen. Lawton was
here last week and talked with Secretary
Bayard, returning home subsequently. 1t
is stated that at this interview the Mexi-
can mission was offered to and accepted
by Gen. Lawton. Secretary Bayard went
out of town this afternoon or night, and
SO the report cannot be verified.
MR.. sEDGwIcK's MISSION.
Secretary Bayard said to-day that he
had not made, and would not make, any
inquiry as to the truth Of the published
story about A. G. Sedgwick. He said he
considered 1t silly, anonymous scandal
unworthy his notice. The publication at
this time Is peculiarly unfortunate, be-
cause Mrs. Sedgwick Is in very delicate
health. Mr.. Sede ewick was 10th TO GO to
Mexico on this account, and only went
upon the theory that he could transact
his business and get back within shOr t
time.
NATURE OF THE REPORTS.
CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. 30.-Reports
faI nh not
Special Envoy Sedgwick has disgraced
himself by drinking and carousIng with
some Mexican club men and had made
such an exhibition of himself that he had
become notorious and had been cut by
Minister Jackson and the better class of
Mexican society. The facts are that on
Friday evening Mr.. Sedgwick attended a
ball gwen by an aristocratio club, where
| he was made the object of special atten-
/ rooms and MIR. Sedgwlck amongst
| others was toasted and replied.
but nothing occurred to warrant reports
| derogatory to him as gentleman or an
official representative of his government.
| The members Of the club etrenuously deny
that any dlscourtesy was intended or
practiced toward Mr. Sedgwlck. who
made an excellent impression. 1t Is pro-
! posed by leading representativ OF the
| highest society of Mexico to give him a
! series OF dinners and receptions in order
to make 1t evident that he has the esteem
of the Mexicans. Since the rumors be-
came current large number OF
entirely ridiculous reports have
been In circulation, but no per-
| son OF reputation or standing in the
community cenversant witt the matter
supports them. Last evening Mr.SedgwIck
was guest at private house at a dinner
at which were present Minister Marjscal.
of the Department of Foreign Relations,
and Minister Romero Rubio, of the lnte-
riOr Department. Mr.. Sedwick is con-
| ferring with Minister Jackson and inves-
tigating the laws Of Mexico bearing on
the Cutting case. He ia having transla-
tiOns Of the laws made and when
through here, he will so to Chihuahua
and then TO Paso del Norte.