Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-02-21
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

WASHINGTON, req. 10 hon. d. d.
Richardson, democratic national COM
mittee-man for the state of Iowa, has
been here during the past few days ell
deavoring to secure the appointment
of supervising architect of the Treasury
for William Foster, of Des Moines. Mr..
Richardson says: "The strongest man
that the republicans can nominate for
the presidency in 1896 is Senator ALI
son. l believe that the strongest man
that the democrats can nominate is
William G. Whitney, of New York.
With these honorable men as standard
bearers of the two great parties, there
would be very active aud very clean
campaign"
Congressman Hull, OF Des Moines
has been working for three years to
secure al increase pension for Thomas
Corrigan, q worthy old veteran Of the
Civil War. He has been unable to get
Il favorable report through Demo
cratic committee and finally consented
to an unfavorable report by the COM
mittee Of the whole. In that way he
brought the case before the House of
Representatives and secured the pas
sage of the bill. On the following day,
however, by action of the House, the
bill was recalled and placed upon the
calendar so that the old soldier is still
deprived of his pension. 1t is as GER
tain as death and taxes, that the demo-
Gratis in the House of Representatives
and in the Senate will not grant pen
sion to any union soldier if they can
prevent it.
Hon. Jacob Rich, and wife, of Dubu-
que, after spending one day at Fort
ress Monroe, and one day in this city,
left here OH Wednesday last for New
York and have now sailed for two
months trip in Europe.
The whole number of postOffices in
Iowa is 1856. Since the commence.
ment of the present administration,
1856 republicans have been Ousted,
and democrats appointed in there
places. This work has been done prin-
cipally by Mr.. Richardson, outside of
the second congressional district which
was manipulated entirely by Judge
Hayes. 1t is very good showing of
partisan activity on the the part of Mr..
Richardson.
Although there has been a great
many interesting discussions concern
ing the confirmation Ofmen nominated
to presidential pOstoflices in the various
states, very little controversy has been
permitted in the Senate concerning
Iowa appointments. The Cedar Rapids
case was held up a long while in the
senate committee but as soon as it was
reported, Senator Allison secured the
iRnntiDp af hn 10
mediate confirmation of Mr.. Charles.
Congressman Bob Cousins, has re-
turned from Chicago where he spoke
in honor of Lincoln's birthday. He has
received number OF congratulations
from his colleagues in the House who
have heard from numerous sources
that the Grafton Of Mr.. Cousins was the
feature of the occasion before the Mar
quette club.
The candidacy of Mr.. Charles Mullen
of Waterloo, for the supreme bench
seems to meet with the hearty concur
renee of all Iowa men of prominence
in this city. He is regarded as good
man, a strong man, a good lawyer, u
veteran of the union army and in every
way worthy candidate for the position
to which he aspires.
Inc TWO mOSC Important committees
of the senate are the committee on ap-
preparations, and the committee on
finance. Senator Allison is leading
member of both these committees and
his duties are such that his time is so
occupied that it is impossiable for any
one of the throngs of people who call
upon him daily to have an opportunity
to see him. He will be buisly engaged
day and night until after congress
adjourns.
Since the blizzard which swept this
city last week has passed away, and
nearly all of its effects have gone,
Senator elect Gear is again out walking
and driving every day. His physician
has now permitted him to attend to
business and to receive callers when
ever he desires to do SO. He is practic- |
ally as well to-day as he ever was.
Senator wilson is very frank in pX-
pressing his delight and pleasure over |
the fact th2t his term Of public office is |
soon o expire. lie is honestly anxious /
to retir to private life on account Of
the enfeeDIed condition Of his health.