The National tribune., 1892-03-03

Quoting the prosecution, suggested that a the
Committee would likely want TO examine en-
ployes Of the Pension Bureau a room should be
provided in the Pension Office for the use Of the
Committee. Tx. Congressman Payson. of Illi-
nois. counsel for Cen Baum. said that the Com
missioner would willingly provide room for
the use OF the Committee. hut asked days no
tice as TO when the room would be needed.
Certain parts Of the record Of the rve,tiga:io1
made by the last Congress regarding appoint
mentS and promotions in the Bureau was then
offered in evidence By Mr.. Euloe No ohjec-
iion was made By Mr. Payson to this but when
bIT. Euloe proposed 10 offer the testimony Of
Green b. Raurn. ir.. in evidence Mr.. PaysOn
said that he dil not wish to say that there was
anything in this testimony to which he would
object, but he suggested tho proprety Of limit
ing to some cxtcn: the testimony which would
go in the record. Mr Enloe then said that he
thought the clause in the resolution relative to
improper influence IN appointments and promo
tions in the Pension Bureau covered an inquiry
with reference 10 the refrigcrating company
with which Gen. Eaum was connected, and he
wanted TO offer this testimony 10 furnish basis
for the examination Of other persons. IL was
finally agreed between Messrs Enloe and Pay
son that certain parts OF the record should be
put in evidence other parts being left for fu-
ture disposition. Secretary Of the Interior
Noble had been summoned by the Committee
to this meeting. but as he could not get certain
papers in order which he wished to have with
him the Committee adjourned.
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When the Committee met on Friday, Feb.
%, Secretary Noble, Of the Interior Depart
ment, was examined. The Secretary com
planned that when the specially apPointed Ser
geant-at-Arms had served the subpoena upon
him, lie insisted upon reading the papor to him
after being told that this was unnecessary, rs he
would Of course appear He said he was willing
TO appear, but did not want the impression to
go abroad that he was forced TO appear. Con-
corning the forced resignation of Green b
Raum, jr., he said there were no written
charges against him made by the Pension Office
but Mr.. Lyman, Of the Civil Service Commits
sion, had presented charges based on an inves
tigation by the Commission. The Secretary
produced papers from Mr.. Lyman, showing that
there had been violations perpetrated upon the
Commission in the Pension Office. which showed
that young Raum had taken money for using
his influence Tor obtaining positions in the Pen
sion Bureau. Al the time Of the investigation
the Secretary said he had 10 leave Washington
and he left the matter TO his Assistant, Gen
Bussey. and the latter accepted the resignation
Of young Baum, who ceased to have con
neetion with his Department thereafter. HC
also said that Mr. Lyman's charges were filed
May o 1891, and that RSum's connection with
the Pension Bureau ceased in the following
June. In answer to a question, Secretary No
bic said he thought ii was for the good Of the
service that young Ranm should tender his res
ignation. The Secretary also told how two
employees came 10 him with complaints against
young Raum, and that he told them 10 put the
charges in the shape OF afIidavits and file them
with him, which they did. He did not know
that Commissioner Raum had asked the inter
vention Of the President in the case Of his sons
dismissal. In reply to question as to why h,
had removed Mr.. Taylor from the Pension Bu,
reau, he said that Mr. Taylor and the Commits.
siOner could not get along together, and he
thought il would b. beneficial for the service
10 remove Taylor. lie stated also that he gave
particular attention 70 the removals in his DE.
partment aud If a man was removed it was foI
what he considered good cause. In answer to
questions the Secretary explained the reratinl
system Of the Pension Bureau. SIR. En!o'
asked about the cases Of the Pennsylvania Mill
tia who were out for two months at the time o.
the battle OF Gettysburg, and the Secretary told
him that 81 OF these soldiers had been pen
stoned up to the act Of June 80. 1890, but that il
WAS not likely that any more would reeeiv'
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! President Harrison, accompanied by Mrs