The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-10
HARRlqY and KERR'S FIGHT.
These Two Pennsylvania Democrats Ire
Not In Accord Nov.
EX-CLERK OF THE HOUSE TALKS NOW
Secretary Carlisle Issues an Order Which
Creates Surprise--kspresentative Elicit
Looking After His Constituents.
TINES BUREAU. RlpLEY BUILDING.
WAsHINGToN, April 10. 1855 |,

NAsHINGToN, April ~. ioso-
For some months past there has been
a strong fight among the Democrats OF
the State of Pennsylvania. The great
record of Hon. James Kerr, clerk OF the
present House of Representatives, who
as chairman of the Democratic party in
the Keystone State has done more TO
organize. consolidate and succeed. than
any other living man. has made him
more than rival of Mr.. Harrity for the
leadership I'm his State. Mr.. Kerr work.
ed and labored and planned when Demo-
Gratis were few. The President is fully
aware of the methods of the two men,
and Kerr is consulted justly and rightly,
as being the best informed Democrat in
his party. in this Republican State.
A few days ago Harrity was in WASH
ington, and gave out an interview, stating
that Mr.. Kerr was in favor of free sill
yer. and was In league with its advo-
Gates in Pennsylvania. Mr.. Kerr to-day
said
Mr.. Harrty has endeavored to leave
the impression that the movement on
my part was not i'm the interest of sound
money but rather scheme in the in
terest of the silver people. who have late
ly tten growing aggressive in the
East In this he is mistaken. The I'M
preston one would gather from his inter-
view Is that Mr. Cleveland does not
favor harmony In the Democratic party
In Pennsylvania: that he does not favor
a reorganization OF the party that would
bring better results. This compels me
to say that Mr.. Harrity has gone FAR
ther I'm this matter than he Is warranted.
The President should not be dragged in
to the matter or made an issue among
Pennsylvania Democrats in their organi-
zation but that he has grown tired of
the dictation Of Mr.. Harrity Is certainly
evident. in his failure to listen 10 ms
recommendations for appointments TO OF
flee during the last three or lour
months.
MR.. HARRIry's FIGHT.
"The issue framed against Mr. Harrity
and his methods In Pennsylvania VIII be
carried to the next State convention, and
to each subsequent convention until
the Democracy OF the State nave the
opportunity 10 be heard
''The President is fully aware of my
position on the money question. lie
knows | am for sound money, and that
/ have made no combinations on the
silver question.
"As have before stated. / am not in
favor OF a factional organization of the
y. l.
manship OF the State central committee,
for the reason that 1t might be construed
as the success of one faction over an
other We want something more than
that i'm our organization. The Demo
cratic party IN PENNSYLVANIA has heeu
on the down grade ever since the intro
ductiOn OF one man power. The organi-
zation, dominated as 1t is In our State,
can hardly be called a political party at
81, for nd
spoils. / do not know what the result of
the meeting OF the State Central Com
mittee will be. The Information from
over the State would indicate that
large majority are opposed TO this state
OF things and II we can get the honest
expression of the committee at its next
meeting. we will endeavor to have them
say So"
THE CABINET NETTING.
To-day was cabinet day. and other
than sightseers there were few visitors
at the Executive Mansion. Judge sipringie
was the first official visitor. but notwith-
standing ne called at an unusually early
hour, he did not see the President. as he
was closeted with Secretary of State
Gresham, who went over 20 the White
House at the Presidents request some
time before the regular hour for conyen-
ing the cabinet fectng.
The principal subject of discussion at
the cabinet meeting to-day was the de-
cision of the Supreme Court IN the in
come-tax cases.
The administration is not at all dis
appointed at the decision, and the Treas
ury Department will so ahead and col
lcct the tax as rapidly as possible
SECRETARY cARLIsLEs ORDER
Secretary Carlisle, who has lately been
-
detail works OF his department, yesterday
issued the following order:
Hereafter no resignation Of any officer,
clerk, or other employe in this 1spart-
ment. or any service or bureau thereof,
will be accepted. when the cause for sucn
resignation is for any delinquency or
misconduct.
"ln all such cases recommendation for
the removal OF the offending person must
be made, and not the acceptance of
resignation recommended"
The order created considerable surprise
among the heads OF The various bureaus
of the Treasury Department. who are
rather at loss to conjecture the reasons
which prompted its issuance.
The regulations which are to govern the
examining board which Is to create a
retired list for the Revenue Marine Ser
vice were promulgated to-day.
REVENUE CUTTER OFFICERS.
Among the officers OF the United States
Revenue Cutter Service, Who are TO be or
dered before the examining board for
physical examination, under the provis-
ions Of the act of Congress. approved |
March 2 1895. are several Virginians, who
have seen long and honorable service In |
the Revenue Marine, who will be COM |
PEELED 20 make way for younger and more |
active men.
Congressman Tyler. the only Virginia |
i'm Washington at this
time, called at the Navy Department this |
morning ana requested the loan of flags |
and bunting from the Norfolk navy-yard i
to the Portsmouth Junior Grays, for the |
purpose of decorating their armory, on |
the occasion OF the fair 10 be given by |
them commencing tomorrow evening. |
He JAILED TO see the Secretary but Is |