The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-08-23
Mr. Smiths Books and Papers Al
VIII Resume the Practice Of Law.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 22.-For some time
rumors have appeared In print on the
probability OF the early resignation OF Sec
retary Hoke Smith. There is now no doubt
but that he has resigned and that his res
ignation has been accepted. For some
days past shipments have been made 10
Atlanta of his books and papers. and IL is
learned that he has declined TO set any
departmental business 20 be heard by him
for a date later than this month. 1t can
safely be assumed that a successor will
be in charge in a very short while. After
the nomination of Bryan and Sewall IL
became known that Secretary Smith was
the only member OF the Cabinet who an
nounced the purpose to support that ticket.
and that this action on his part, while not
in any way affecting the personal rela-
tions between himself and the other MEM
bers of the Cabinet seemed so material to
him that he felt constrained to tender his
resignation. The Secretary declines to dis
cuss the subject in any way
Ever since the rumors OF the probable
resignation of the Secretary there has been
more or less gossip concerning his prob
able successor, and at the Interior Depart
ment the name of John NJ. Reynolds, the
Second Assistant Secretary of the depart
ment, has been mentioned frequently for
the place. Mr.. Reynolds has made an ex-
cellent executive officer. He has had
charge of the difficult work OF review OF
pension decisions of the Pension Bureau.
and has given general satisfaction. He is
a native of Pennsylvania. The new Cabi-
net officer will have only little more than
six months to serve. and IL is regarded
as probable that Mr.. Cleveland would pre-
fer TO fill the vacancy from the depart
ment rather than hll the place by appoint
ing some one who would be new TO the
work. which involves acquaintance with a
great variety of matters affecting directly
the public welfare.
A dispatch from Buzzard's Bay, Mass,
says: president Cleveland was fishing
with DR.. Bryant all day. He would make
no statement concerning the report of Sec
retary Smiths resignation when seen this
evening"
The Star this evening says: Secretary
Smith will probably retire either just be-
fore or Immediately after the indianapolis
gold Democratic convention. Those who
are familiar with the relations which exist
between Mr.. Cleveland and his Cabinet say
that there never has at any time been the
least friction between Secretary Smith and
the President, or between any members OF
the Cabinet, and that the personal rela-
tions between the President and Mr.. Smith
are still most cordial. Mr.. Smith has en-
joyed the respect and confidence OF Mr..
Cleveland at all times. and has been Given
the broadest latitude ever given any Cab
met officer in the management OF the af-
fairs of his department. IT is known to all
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the Presidents confidence in this matter
that il is with sincere regret that he sees
Mr.. Smith separate officially from the ad-
ministration. but the Secretary's sense OF
the fitness OF things would not admit OF
his remaining In the Cabinet after he
found himself not in political accord with
the President and the other members OF
the Cabinet. and that he could not yield his
opinions on account Of his position or his
personal friendship for the President"
VIII Practice Law Again.
ATLANTA. Ga, Aug. 22.-The rumored
resignation of Secretary Hoke Smith occs.
sions no surprise here. as il has been un-
derstood among the Secretary's intimate
friends. ever since he came out for the
Chicago ticket. that he would. sooner or
later, retire from the Cabinet. Ii is un-
drawal ne will return 10 Atlanta and re-
sumo the practice OF his profession here.
The Secretarys law Office has not been
closed si7ce his departure TOR Washington,
his partner Judge John T. Pendleton re-
manning in charge. The sign. Hoke
Smith," has remained on the door, and the
Secretary's desk has been kept waiting his
return. Ii Is well known that Mr.. Smith
on entering the Cabinet. left a law prac-
tice which paid him several times the SAL
ary of "A Cabinet officer ana he Will re-
| turn 10 enter upon one which VIII be much
more profitable still. The Secretary owns
a handsome home on West Peachtree
street which the tenant holds to be va
Gated on demand. His law Office and home.
| therefore, being ready for reoccupancy,
| Secretary Smiths return TO Atlanta need
not be delayed long after his resignation
takes effect.
Case Of George w. Agufrre.
| WASHINGTON. Aug. 22-The State De-
| partment has received word under date Of
Aug. Is, that the Captain General OF Cuba
has informed consui-gcnerai Lee that the
| ferred 10 the civil Jurisdiction. Aguirre IL
charged with rebellion against the govern
ment.
Colonel Crofton Not Retired.
WASHINGTON. Aug 22.-The proceed
| ings OF the Chicago army retirement board,
which recently examined Col II. A Crof-
| ton. has been received at the War Depart
Crofton for retirement. The officer is now
in command at Fort Sheridan.
strike Ordered at Chicago.
CHICAGO. Aug. 22.-After a long session
| lasting from oc clock In the evening until
mittee OF the Building Trades Council
finally decided TO order out all other arti-