The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-21
Evidence that Voorhees, Pulled the
String Again and Danced the Presi-
dent Till He Promised.
WAYNE M'VEAGH CONFIRMED
Nomination of Associate Justice
HOrnblOwer Not Considered.
Many Hungry Democrats Presented
with Offices by Santa Claus Cleve-
~land-Judge Waugh on Pensions.
to the indianapolis Journal.


WASHINGTON, Dec. W.-C0nsiderable eX-
element was created in the Hoosier colony
at the capital to-day by a report that Post
master Z. p. Thompson. of Indianapolis,
had been removed, and that the President
would Immediately send to the Senate the
nomination of Albert Sahm for the vacancy.
Inquiry at the Postoffice Department failed
to elicit any reliable information upon the
subject, beyond the fact that charges had
some months ago, probably last spring,
been filed against Postmaster Thompson.
The charges related TO alleged offensive
partisanship. Senators Voorhees, and Tur-
pie had a number Of times called upon Post
master-general Bissell and requested and
then demanded action upon the charges
demanded the removal Of the postmaster
forthwith. Mr.. Sahm stood solitary and
alone as the aspirant for the position, and
had the united recommendations, the most
cordial Endorsements, Of Senators Voorhees,
m Turpie and Representative Bynum.
1t was also learned at the department by
the Journal correspondent that the two Sen
ators and Representative Bynum had a
number of times called upon the Postmas-
ter-general and the President with refer
ence TO the charges. and urged action and
the appointment of Mr.. Sahm. Mr.. Bynum,
as reported at the time, called at the White
House shortly after the recent municipal
election and added to the charges against
Postmaster Thompson the statement that
he had rode around Indianapolis all OF the
night following the city election blowing q
horn and otherwise engaging in the offens-
i've jolliication over the Republican vic
tory 1t was learned at the Postoffice De-
also that Postmaster Thompson
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year ago last June, and acted IN an Of
fensive manner in laboring for the renom-
inatiCn of President Harrison and that,
during the last campaign, he had handled
his office in the interest Of the Republicans,
and to the disadvantage of the Democrats.
as a party" 1t was not charged that he
was derelict of his duty. or was inefficient.
His integrity as an officer was not, it was
stated, attacked.
Later during the afternoon the Journal
correspondent called on Representative By
mum and inquired what he knew of the ru-
mored removal of Postmaster Thompson" IT
cannot say that l know anything" was
the reply of the indianapolis Congressman,
land if / did | wouldn't like to talk on the
subject. Charges of a partisan character
were filed at the department last spring,
and there the subject was probably dropped.
L cannot say what is the condition at pres
ent. When a change is made | have no
doubt that Mr.. Sahm will get the Office"
Mr.. Bynum was reluctant TO talk on the
subject to any extent whatever. He said
he did not know what the two Indiana Sen
ators had been doing about the office.
TURPIE REAL MAD.
When Senator Turpie was approached on
the subject he flew all to pieces" and fair
ly paved the air. The old gentleman is
very irascible at best. and mention of the
Indianapolis postmastership had about the
same impression on him as a gory-colored
flag before a male bovine. He said he had
nothing to say and would not be quoted.
Furthermore, he thought ii iHpudence for
a newspaper mar TO mention such a sub
ject TO a United States Senator. His in
tense anger over the fact that his antici-
pations had leaked out and were to be pub
lished created suspicion
1t can be stated on reliable authority that
it was the expectation of the two Senators
and Mr.. Bynum that the nomination of Mr..
Sahm would go to the Senate to-day. They
had arranged, if not with the Senate COM
mittee on postofices and post roads. then
in their own minds, to have the nomination
acted on promptly in the Senate so the
transfer of the office could take place at the
end of this year. 1t can be Surther stated
that the nomination is confidently expected
TO arrive at the Senate Tomorrow. But
that will no doubt be too hate for confirma-
ton before Congress takes it's holiday re-
cess tomorrow afternoon, as the nominal
ton would have TO go over a day and, con-
sequently. till after the holidays, upon a
single objection by a Senator. Knowing
this, the President may defer the nominal
ton until Congress ~reconvenes on Jan. 4.
The Postmaster-general and the President
have both promised the Senator's, if not
also Mr.. Bynum, to make the removal and
appoint Mr.. Sahm. 1t was hard work to
induce the acknowledgement TO make this
promise, and then to 'bamboozle'' the Presi-
dent into it. but it was finally accomplished.
These three supporters of the unconditional
repeal OF the silver law, these three old free
silver men have. in view of the coming
struggle on the tariff bill and financial
measures, a strong pull on the chief ex-
ecutive at this juncture.
There seems TO be little doubt tonight
that Thompson must go and Sahm chosen
without much. il any, further lelay. There
have been rumorS OF this accomplishment
afioat frequently of late, but they were
mum x Co, and were too unreliable for pub
LEGATION. but this one sticks 1t is not de-
MED and, unless a cog slips sOmeN here, In
dianapoiis will have named as her post
master Mr.. Albert Sahm within a fortnight,
possibly Nthis week.