The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-08
Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.

Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.
SAN Francisco, April ALTHOUGH the
customs officials are very reticent regard
ing the result of the investigation made
by Solicitor Hepburn and other Wash
Angton officials at the Custom-house and
appraisers building, it was pretty well
known that Appraiser Leayy was one of
The officers whom the lightning would
strike. This was shown to have been well
founded on the reception this afternoon
Of the following telegram from Washing
ton:
The President to-day directed the re-
nioval of Charles NJ. Leavy, Appraiser of
Merchandise at San Francisco. for COM
llicity in frauds at that port, in connec-
ton with the characterization of silk goods
imported by Neuberger, Reiss d Co. This
action is the result of the investigation
by Solicitor Hepburn and Special Agent
Jingle. The case of Mr.. Leavy is in the
hands of the United States Attorney at
san Francisco"
REPORT CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON, April T. Charles M.
Leavy loses his place as Customs Ap-
praiser at the port OF San Francisco, as
She elimination Of the alleged fraudulent
differentiation of silks imported by
\ euberger, Reiss & Co. The President
Today ordered his dismissal. The Treas
ury Department officials have received a
report from Chief Special Agent Mccoy
Of New York. Mulkley, who has been
SJatloned at Seattle, Williams of Ohio,
and Evans, stationed at San Francisco.
nave been at work investigating the San
francisco Customs Office for several
weeks. 1t is said these special agents
have hanI1 y N to
Appraiser Leavy as conclusive as that
against eX-Deputy Collector Cashin. 1t
IS believed that most Of the evidence
against Leavy and Cashin was furnished
by Bernard Reiss. 1t will be remem-
bered that the latter was let off with fine
of $1,000, the consideration being, as is
generally understood, that he would turn
states evidence against Leavy and
Cashln. The latter got badly frightened
and threw up his Job.
criminal prosecution will at once be
instituted against Leavy, Cashin and
perhaps others by District Attorney Gar
Ter, who will have all the evidence at his
disposal worked up by special agents
Jingle ct al.
The RECoRD-UNIoN's correspondent
conveyed the first intelligence of the latter
sensation to members OF the California
delegation tonight. Although they had
reason to believe that there would be
some SIarIllng developments soon, thew
were not looking for the elimination so
soon. They suspected that Tingle and
his corps of assistants were working
up this matter, but thought they would
be advised by the President before he
took summary action. 1t can be stated.
however, that the result would have been
the same whether they had been advised
or not The Treasury Department is
thoroughly convinced of Leayy's guilt.
and would have dismissed him
under any circumstances. Beside.
the delegation would not have
interiered, for they have been
disposed TO regard Leavy's actions in the
Neuberger, Reiss IL Co. case with sus-
picion, which was heightened by facts
placed in their possession, presumably
by Bernard Reiss or his attorney, J. Nj.
Rothchild. The latter, in their anxiety
TO secure Reiss' release upon payment of
a $1,000 line, brought all the influence to
bear they could, and it is presumed they
gave some of the California delegation to
understand that Reiss would turn States
evidence if let off with such fine. This
is why Reiss was able to effect a compro-
mise so favorable to himself and firm.
Considering that he might have been
criminally prosecuted, the natural infer
ence is that mem bers of the California
delegation used their influence with the
department to this end.
Lit is not known yet who will be recon-
mended to succeed Leayy,