The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-02
LIVE WASHINGTON TOPICS.
Ell SENA TOR PAEM2R WITHDRAWs
FROM THE CONTEST FOR GOVERNOR.

that ex-senator Falmer OF Michigan, now the
American Minister to Spain. had determined
TO withdraw from the contest for the Governor
ship Of the Wolverine State was great sur
prise to his many friends in Washington. Mr..
Palmer is now In Paris on his way to his home
In Detroit. When he went to Spain year ago
he was accompanied by Capt Hamilton OF the
United States Army. who was appointed mill
tary attache TO the American Legation. The
vile OF Capt. Hamilton was niece
OF Mr.. Palmer. and went to Spain
with her husband She was on her
way to the United States when attacked with
pneumonia She died few days ago She
was the last direct relative OF MIR. Palmer liy.
ing and her death was such a shock to him
that 1t has forced him to give up the cherished
ambition OF his life. which was to end his politi.
cal career as Governor OF his native State. For
the purpose OF seeking this honor Minister
Palmer was on bis way to the United States
on leave Of absence. He had not de-
termined whether. he would return to
soSlp 1bS or hi not but nut, i Is He probable
from the contest for the Gubernstoriai nomi.
nation simplifes the political situation in
disturbing factor. az there was GROWING Ss sen.
timent In the State in favor OF the nomination
q q practical farmer, and yet the friends OF
him The little Spanish lad whom MI Mr. and md
i mTs' Palmer have adopted will Be brought to
possession Of the child. lie parents viii have
Palmer's expense Whenever they feel an incii:.
nation to see the youngster. This was the
PRy SGnd hS S Sha ns h. hSS Ba
heart set on adoDtnRi It he agreed to tho terms,
which may some day prove to be embarrassing.
Senator Stanford returned from California
early this e. morning; and was in the Senate
about clock he called Carriage and da foot
party OF his colleagues to the race track, where
one OF his famous Electioneer colts was to try
his mettle. The Senator thinks that this horse
will prove q world beater. and he dispiayed
him to his colleagues. with much pride The
senator Will soon sail for Europe for the benefit
OF his health.
Representative Biggs of California will soon
leave for home not to return this session. Mr..
BigRs made his last few hours In Washington
memorable by introducing to-day a bill pro-
vidinR Tor the outright repeal Of the Civil Ser
vice law In discussion which was had in
the House q rev days ago over the motion to
cut on the appropriations for the Civil Service
Commission Mr. Briggs was the, most promi-
Commission In the most severe terms, and re-
lated to the great amusement of the House.
had with on The sabect e o
civil service reform; He complained to Mr..
csn gsssd % bem
ocrat not to gveit his endorsement. Mr. Cleve.
and SAD he could Id not TIE law and asked
pro%by replied that he would not . vi RiSFs
very SsGss f bis B%as Cog Ssesass
the victors belong the snoiis." and created
great amusement by solemnly reading from an
9a t bs to his assertion
kill the law BY starving 1t to death and wanted
the HOUSE to take direct vote upon its re-
BY the bill which he has Introduced, and
Messrs Houk. Cummings, and other promi-
effort to- - wv '4'''' Will a''''' N'n III lib
In the Supreme Court to-day Mr. Roger Eos.
ter argued the appeal Of Charles Palliser Of
Palliser, Palliser & Co., a leading firm Of
architects in Now York, from an order Of Judge
Lacombe dismissing Q writ Of habeas corpus
obtained at hts petition. Mr.. Paliser was ar
the following circular sent to about sixty Po st
masters In the Nutmeg State
NEw YoRK, Oct %, 1888
DK.R sIRi We desire in each county place through
every aud real estate n man AMIN in
s's BY p x TO you
y sIon. STATE say ZOO LOGO ercu4rS In 90.
the same your careful attention sending out daily 50
amen .ssS = S
ySTI' and i !. EsrfeStIy sGmS,e and We await yoar
once send elsewhere Yours p very truly .co
Solicitor General Taft claimed that II was
unlawful for the Postmasters to sell stamps on
credit. that this circular was equivalent to a
upon credit. and that. as the Postmastors'
compensation depended upon, the amount OF
an attempt to bride them TO commit breach
Of their oflcRl duty and. Consequently. a
Mr. Wanamaker has dropped the axe upor
the neck o. every democratic postmaster who
sold to Palliser; Palllser 4 Co. postage stamps
rested were discharged by Judge Shipman on
payment OF costs and nominal fine. Mr..
Lad the right TO sell stamps on credit provided
they held themselves responsible 10 the Cow
Sone that IN no could H. hsP GSe
ts nSeo S o be Of The
constitutional right 10 trial in New York,
where the circulars were written Rnr mailed.
instead oi In Connecticut. where they were 10.
CeiVed.
President Cleveland went fishing on Decora-
ton Day ~ II is said. and President Harrison
will go 10 Cleveland. The various solder or.
gRnIzEtions IN Washington that make 40 mush
oi Memorial Day are greatly disappolnted that
the PIssl, .sni viii lie HbssGt HE year 10th from
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