Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-12
The opposition to the Corporal Too
Great to be Withsto..d


The Opposition to the Corporal Too
Great to be wIthstoad.
WASHINGTON, September Ilth. - The
rumors OF the past few days that Tanner
was to be removed were confirmed to-day,
Attempts were made in official circles 10
keep the matter a secret but il is learned
that on Monday night Tanner was re-
Quested to resign, but refused emphaticallv.
This morning he was officially notified
not TO touch any more papers in the Pen
sion Office, and that the Department would
not recognize any of his acts done officially.
At the same time Deputy Commissioners
Smith was instructed TO take charge of the
office by Secretary Noble. Tanner is at his
rooms with nothing to say, but hoping for
reinstatement. The friends of General
Brown of Ohio, and Poole of New York
are hard at work for the place. Senator
Hiscock and Secretary Tracy are support
ing Poole, while Ex-Governor Porter is
looking after Browns chances
The statement made in the dispatches
from this city to the effect that Tanner was
to take the place of General Rosecrans.
Register OF the Treasury, is without found
alton. Rosecrans will retire from bis posi-
ton 1t is true, bat it is not TO be rendered
to Corporal Tanner.
STILL IN DOUBT.
WASHINGTON, September Ith.-The crisis
IN the relations between Secretary Noble
and Pension Commissioner Tanner con-
unues without settlement at late hour to-
night. Upon the best authority il has
been said, that the Commissioner has not
been removed, nor has his resignation been
requested by the President The same au-
thorlty says that though it has been patent
for some time that serious differences have
arisen between Secretary Noble and Com
missioner Tanner over questions concern
Ing the administration of the Pension
Office it was not in anywse affecting the
Commissioners personal character in the
sense OF imputive or showing any corrup-
ton IN his acts. This same authority con-
ceded that these matters related principally
to reratings. The unanimous opinion is
that change is imminent.
The Commissioner spent most of the after
noon at the White House in consultation
with the President and Secretary Noble.
The Secretary is reported to have said that
the President must decide which one of the
two he will retain in his present position.
the Commissioner or himself. But he will
not talk of the matter to newspaper people,
and the Commissioner, at this time is
equally non-communicative since yester-
day.
The disposition of the case has been un-
der advisement at the White House. Sec
retary Noble has had several conferences
with the President and Secretary Tracy,
who is generally accepted as the Commits
sioner's friend and advocate.
1t is generally believed that the principal
topic OF discussion at these conferences was
what to do with Tanner in case change
shall be made in the office of Commissioner
OF Pensions. Two appointments have been
discussed in this connection outside official
circles, United States Marshal for the
Southern District of New York and the
Register of the Treasury. The first, it is
said, Commissioner Tanner can have if he
leaves the Pension Bureau, without any
doubt. As to the other office, the
President is quoted as saying that he.
had no intention of removing General
Rosecrans. 1t was said to-day, however,
that the President was ignorant until yes
terday of the fact that Rosecrans is draw
ing two salaries from the Government, one
as Register of the Treasury and one as a
retired Brigadier General The gentleman
who mentioned this to him says the Presi-
dent was much surprised at learning it.
TANNERS SUCCESSOR.
With the rumors of change has come the
discussion of possible successor to Com
missioner Tanner. Senator Hiscock is
credited with pushing the claims of ex-
Pension Agent Poole, of Syracuse, for the
place. Ex-Governor Foster, of Ohio, who
was alleged to have originated the scheme
to provide for Commissioner Tanner by
making him Register of The Treasury, is
said to be supporting General Charles
Brown, of Cincinnati, who was prominent
candidate for the appointment Tanner re-
celved. 1t is the general impression that
New York will not again be favored if the
change is made.
1T IS TRUE.
WASHINGTON, September 12th.-1 Ann
The President has received the resignation
of James W. Tanner as Commissioner of
Pensions. In the letter conveying his
resignation the Commissioner writes that
he recognizes that differences exist between
himself and the Secretary of tie Interior,
respecting the administration of the PEN
sion Bureau, and these differences being
radical in the interest of thoroughly sat
lsfactory administration, hence he should
resign.
Commander Harringtons Sentence.
WASHINGTON. September 11th.-The Sec
retary of the Navy to-day acted upon the
findings of the court martial in the case of
Commander Harrington, charged with
stranding the practice-ship Constellation
near Cape Hatteras on June 18th last. The
SOuIt lOuuu ulLu Sulltg, anu SSuNeuUSu nlill
to suspension from duty for two years on
waiting orders pay, but united in unani-
nous recommendation to clemencv, in view
of the high character and distinguished
professional services of the accused Be-
cause of this recommendation, Secretary
Tracy, after approving the findings, added
a commutation of the sentence to one
years suspension, to date from January
23d, the day the record was received at the
Navy Department.
President Harrison's Movements
WASHINGTON, September 11th. = Mrs.
Harrison and father. Dr. Scott, returned to
Deer Park to-day The President will not
go before Friday or Saturday. II is under
stood he was detained here in considering
Commissioner Tanners case and also the
appointment of new Land Commissioner.
Funeral of Cox.
WASHINGTON, September 1lth.-Clerk
Clark of the House of Representatives has
appointed Congressman Carlisle, Randall,
Holman, Campbell, seney, Heard, Mutch-
Ter, Kelley, Reed, Mckinney, Cannon, Bur-
rows and O'Neil as a committee to attend
the funeral of the late Congressman Cox.