New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-01
GEN. RAUM DEPENDS HIMSELF
STORIES OF HIS SONS INFLUENCE II SECUR-
ING PROMOTIONS DENIED.
ALLEGED ATTEMPT OF PENSION EMPLOYEES TO
GET THE COMMISSIONER INTO TROUBLE

HE DEMANDS THEIR DISMISSAL
Washington, sept 30.-For days past a story
been in circulation here to the effect that Green D.
Raum 1r the son OF the Commissioner of Pensions
whose resignation as assistant chief clerk In the Pension
Bureau was demanded some months ago by Secretary
Noble because Of certain alleged Irregularities ID con-
nectOn with the conduct still retained sufficient lnnu-
in the bu.eau 10 promotions o. MS irehas
who would reciprOcate By lending him money. These
allegations, it Is said have been supported by tvs
afdavits which have been fled with secretary Nobe
and the facts having come the knowledge Of General
Baum, he has decided to bring the whole matter TO an
issue lie has demanded the dismissal Of three prom
inent employees In his Office. who, he believes, arc
plotting TO niure his character and compel his retire
ment from the pOsitio OF Commissioner. These men
arc j. Edgar Enge. OF Pennsylvania, $1,000 clerk
+. NJ. Taylor Of Illinois. special examiner, and Ed
ward Howard, OF Connecticut.
General Ksum, in his Letter to the Secretary, gives
1t is stated account OF the efforts made by the per
named 10 bring him into disrepute. lie mann
tans that their influence in the Office IS dcmoFa!Zm.
in the extreme. While General Ranm, in his review OF
thir conduct refers to occurrences Of some time ago
yet it is understood that Of the immediate causes
OF this action, in the case Of Enge and Howard nj
least, is the afdavts recently filed with secretary
Noble charging the young Mr.. Raum with attempting
to obtain money fIOm them in consideration OF MS
influence with his father in securing their promoor
General Raum CARDS these charges base attenpt
made an affidavit which he has sent to the Secretary,
denying the statements made by Engle and Howard.
lie states that the idea of his attempting to carry on an
brokerage business is prcpOsterous. and that his
entire energies are devoted to establishing himself in
business His father charscteriles the allegations
that his son either While assistant chief clerk or LATER
Influenced promotions appointments in favor Of his
friends, entirely without foundation in fact. 1T Ia
understood that young Mr.. Raum has prepared state
covering the entire period Of his connection with
the Pension ONCE, and that he hns obtained letters
nom the heads Of division OF the Office e1oncatnS
him from the imputaOn that lie has in any acted
cOuupiy. This statement has been sent to the Pres
idcnt, with review Of the entire General Raum
believes that the charges made against his not
only untrue but that they cruel, the evident
intention is to strike down the father through his son.
lie said TO-DAY. in speaking Of the matter, that he
told when he entered the Pension Oflice Com
missioner that there were number Of employees who
ought TO be removed for The that heretofore
they constantly causing trouble and interfering
with the proper administration OF the Office From his
past experience he was aware that this more or
trdc Of every Government bureau. lie concluded
to try conduct the public business in spite OF the
presence Of men who were by nature and association
malcontcnts. lie found, II Wcvcr that men from his
own Office following him. spying upon his actions,
and that there evidently conspiracy to get him
Of Office. lie had concluded that the time for for
bcarance ended, and that the interests OF the
public service demanded that the activity OF such men
should end at least rs their connection with his
Office was concerned. General Raun said that he was
always ready and willing 70 meet criticism upon
administration OF his office. lie not afraid Of
ms record al any time since he had been Commissioner
but he believed in fair methods, even in fight. lie
did propose 10 be driven ont of Office. and said that
the who seemed most u desire his retirement had
adopted policy which was most likely TO defeat their
object. General Raum further said that he is graed
% DE able TO say that he has heard word Of
dispanremegt Of himself coming from secretary Noble
the President.
Commissioner Baum does not seem to be aware of
the fart that Secretary Noble is personally conducting
the Investigation. agd that il In consequence Of
peWmptOry order issued 10y him that the afdavtS re
ferrcd fled by Mc>sIs. Howard and Inge."