The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-18
PRESIDENT PROVOKED.
NE UILL NOT REG1RD THE SOUTH'S
WISHES ~ THE JUDGEsHIPS. Il
He is Angry with the south Because She Pre-
vented the Passage OF His Force Bill-Tho
Exchange Of Gold Bars for Gold Coin.
Blaine May Refuse 20 See the Italians.

Exchange Of Gold Bars for Gold Coin.
Blaine May Refuse TO See the Italians.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Mar r7-lSpeciall-
Each succeeding day adds newnames to the list
Of persons recommended for appointment to
the Circuit Court Of Appeals, but as yet
the most influential Republicans who are
urging friends for these places are unable 20
learn from tho President what his intentions
are.
The latest indications are that the President
is inclined 10 appoint the judges and submit
their confirmation TO the Senate next Decem-
ber In nmaking the selections he will proba-
bly, recognize the South. but as be is in q very
peevish mood toward that section just now the
danger is that lie may appoint the most
Objectionable men q the places
President Harrison ]. neither a broad nor
liberal man mentally. lie is extremely sore
over the defeat Of the Force bill. as he had
persuaded himself that rs passage would
facilitate his reelection. He Is disposed TO
hold the South chiefly responsible for the de-
feat Of this measure of his, and besides ne
is somewhat aggravated at the recent disturb
ance IN New Orleans. saying that II has nn-
posed an embarrassment upon las admins
trAtion.
VIRGINIA FOR JUDGE LEWIS.
So far as Virginia is concerned, II popular
expression and commendatiOn has any lnfu-
ence. should Judge be selected from that
State il would be Judge Lewis. According 10
general comment Judge Paul. whose name
has been mentioned D. not yet m the race.
The President makes no concealment oi
his purpose % appoint none but lte-
publicans. and indeed the very suggestion
that he might make the bench non-partl-an
has plainly Iritatedhim It's estimated that,
directly and indirectly. not less than forty
names have been submit ted for his cOnsldcra-
tion. While Southern Democratic leaders
recognize that 10 ls not for them ID endorse
any man for the appointment. they are desir-
ous of procuring the selection OF man vino
would do credit % the bench and the South.
EXCHANGE OF GOLD BARS Fon coIN.
II appears not to he generally known that q
law passed March 3d last, under which the
Secretary Of the Treasury has imposed
charge of four cents on the hundred dollars
for exchanging gold bars for gold coin. also
authorizes HIM 10 suspend 40 his discretion
such exchange upon any terms what
ever The language OF the law. which Is con-
tained in the Legislative Appropriation bill.
i as follows. Superintendent Of coinage
mnts. and Of the United States assay
Office at Now York. may. with the
approval Of the Secretary Of tho Treasury,
but not otherwise receive nlted States gold
coin from any holder thereof IN sums not less
than So and deliver in exchange therefor
gold bars iu value cquallng such coin SO re-
ceiyed. provided. the secretaries may impose
for such exchange a charge which IN his ludg-
meut shall equal the cost Of manufacturing
the bars.
THE sECnTTARY REFUSED.
The exchange thus authorized cannot be
made il the Secretary refuses TO approve n.
and IT was the expectation Of the trainers OF
the law that he would refuse 10 sanction the
az ull1 Bnrl when gUrl refusal
necessary T. prevent the drain Of gold from
this country Just a. the Bank Of England
raises It's rate OF discount 10 prevent gold from
leaving England. The lawallows the secretary
10 charge four cents per 500 premium tor
gold bars 20 be- used by domestic manuiactur-
crs and 10 refuse absolutely 10 furnish gold
bars for transportation. II Is sad that HE
Secretary Las avalcd himself # this
authority and has refused To- sanction
the export Of gold but Secretary
Foster is i'm OHIO working up the
Harrison boom for re-nOmlnation and his
subordiuates decline 10 give information on
the subject A private telegram received
from Philadelphia this afternoon stated that
the mint officials have declined % make the
exchange. asserting that they were So ordered
| blythe Secretary OF the Treasury.
MAY REFUSE TO REcEUE THE IrALIANs.
Secretary Blaine may refuse to receive the
delegation of italians appointed 10y q meeting
/ III litdIp 10 Nl~lt MN dItt iNIiHfi ll'lf0t
against the killing of the Mana prisoners ~
New Orleau, The leaders Of this delegation
have INDUCED IN the most extreme
and iucendiary expression. one of
them even threatening 10 organize
an army Of Italians To destroy New Orleans.
The Secretary feels that the informal accept
ance of party uttering such sentiments
would only serve 10 stil further mfame public
sentiment. and that his functions are with
only the Italian Minister. the authorizes Of
Louisiana and New Orleans
THE REMOVAL OF LETTER cARmEEs
posimaster-General Wanamaker's removal
Of four letter carriers from tine force If Wash
ingtOn postolfco and the suspension of four
teen others has already had a most magical
effect upon the free delivery service in thi,
city. The removed carriers. IT was proved.
visited saloons while ON duty, knocked
down car tickets and omitted collection,
from certain boxes on their routes. All of
the removed and suspended men except one
have been guilty of charging Tor overtime
under the eight-hour scheme for car
r.ers. The POstmaster-GenerA has
been aware Of tins fact for some
time. but has only Just now succeeded IN
having the dclinQuents ferreted out. The
free delivery service" the Postmaster-Ge
eral said to-day to n reporter. is peculiar
10 is without counterpart IN the United
States. Ten thousand men are employed IN
AlilN iiNlil "a til' pi'-lth So N4't. flNh llld4
goes his routes alone. with no one but himself
10 know with what honesty and integrity of
purpose. with what assidUity and faithiunos5
he performs his duties.
A1EAyE or ABsFNcE
In June, 1888, rs YOU know. Congress grant
ed letter carriers fifteen days leave OF absence
annually with pay This cost the Govern
ment this wear ~. COO In Nav, lSSS. as you
also know. Congress reduced the hours of
service Of letter carriers 10 the minimum eight
hours per Gay. This cost the Govern-
neut more than a million dollars annually
The cight-hOur enactment also provided
that for service in excess OF the eight hours
Der day letter carriers should receive addi-
tional pay pro rata This clause providing
pay tor overtime l. such a temptation to tardi-
ness and lettering, all al the expense of prompt
and efficient service. that many carriers have
not been able g. witbstond H. IL il a
serious matter Eight million, four hundred
and sixteen thousand dollars, are paid an
nually in salaries ~ lctter-carriers, and IN adj
dition thee overnment expends sllsO00 in
street car tickets and .222.O 600 for horse hire
and wagons. This is not alone 10 expedite the
carrier service and improve It's reliability, it is
also 10 alleviate the duties If carriers"
THE MARITIME DISASTERS.
Nothing new was received al the Navy De-
partment to-day about the disasters to the
lielena and naval Jugs Nina and Triana.
peculiar coincidence in connection with the
wreck s that ON March iG 1883 two years