Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02

IMMEDIATE ACTION THEREON M
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
BROWN ALLEN AND HAMPTON HOCE
Situation Points to Them for Mar.
shall and Attorney, Respectivery-,
Pre-E'eetion Promises-Brady-Gag
Correspondence.


shall and United States Attorney for tho
Western District. Some progress has beea
made in the settlement OF these ap-
pointments since the adjournment OF Con-
gress. and tho situation now points plain,
~ to Brown Allen for marshal and ].
Hampton Hoge for attorney. The CHARGE
filed against Allen. 1t is said upon goo(
authority. viii not be considered eithe,
by the Attorney-General or the President.
Judge Paul, who came here a few days
In Aliens interest, was so informed by
the Attorney-General. Judge Paurs visit,
the Allen adherents say. settled Allen'l
appointment. The Judge left here. It "a
said. with that understanding.
But the other candidates do not con-
cede Aliens appointment. by any means.
II the desperate effort TO defeat his ap-
pointment fails. the matter will be car
ried. they sag, to the Senate They expecu
TO defeat his confirmation. Aliens sole
claim to tho appointment. II is alleged.
Is promise made by Mr.. Osborne, the
Presidents cousin, 10 the Republican Vir-
glnia State Convention last year.
Allen came to Washington, the story
goes, as pronounced Reed man. to sea
Joe Manley, Reeds manager. He did noe
see Manley, but did see Osborne, the Nc
Kinley manager. He made the marshal-
ship, II is asserted, tho condition OF his
allegiance TO Mckinley. 1t was promised.
and the question now IS, will the Presi-
dent stand by questionable dicker, mada
without his knowledge or authority7 In
the event he does, will the Senate ap-
prove the transaction by confirming AL
lens nomination? Representatives Walker
and Yost assert positively that they Will
be able to defeat his confirmation.
Whether the President believes all this
or not, 1t seems certain that he has nou
made up his mind to appoint Allen.
Though ignoring the charges against him.
the Attorney-General refused to recom-
mend Aliens appointment. and the Presi-
dent hesitates to announce his conclusion
in the matter.
1t is believed that Internai-Reve nue.
Commissioner Scott has been consulted
by the President about this appointment.
and he Is quoted as having no opinion on
the subject. He went with Judge Paul 10
see the Attorney-General. but the visit,
he says was simply a perfunctory call.
Assstant-Attorney- General Boyd was also
present. and gor the impression. he says,
that Allen will be appointed.
PROMISE TO HOGH.
The prediction promise to Mr.. Hoge Is
not regarded as parallel case to Aliens,
and Commissioner Scott who arranged
Hoge's withdrawal from the congressional
contest last year so understands It, Be-
Sides Mr.. Scot. Hoge is earnestly sup
ported by Vice President Hobart, who ia
credited with the appointment Of Gov
ernor Griggs as Attorr ~y-General Nc
Kenna's successor.
The rev Attorney-General viii qualifY
on the 12th and ii is probable that the ap-
p0lntment of attorney and marshal VIII
be deferred until after that date.
No intimation has been made by tho
Virginia senators, OF course what they
will do I'm the matter of Aliens confirma-
ton. but referring 20 IL recently a promi-
nent Virginia representative said be made
his campaign last year on Aliens record
as State Auditor.
At the time Of writing about the GroS-
venor resolution calling for the Brady
Gage correspondence, l was inadvertehe
to the fact that Senator Gallinger intro
duced and had passed similar resolution
through the Senate. 1t was learned at
the Treasury Department to-day that the
correspondence will be sent 10 the senate
upon Congress reassembling next week.
The inspiration and purpose or the reso~
luton will then be disclosed.
IL was learned at the Civil-Service Conn
mission Office to-day that Collector Brady
has failed 10 sead IN his November report,
the fact that two re-
quests for it have been made by tnd
commission.
CONFEDERATE RECEPTION.
Among the many pleasant entertain-
ments and receptions OF the New Year,
that Of Colonel Robert /. Fleming, presi-
dent of the Confederate Veteran Assoc
citation of the District Of Columbia, sur
passed all, and was the occasion or great
pleasure and happiness 10 the many old
comrades that paid their respects 10 him
as a whole-souled gentleman ana brave
and gallant officer.
The splendid hall Of the association was
decorated for the occasion,
the Confederate colors and Old Glory
being conspicuous. Weber's fine band was
present and give zest and liveliness 10
the old boys by their rendition or Dixie
and other war songs.
The reception lasted from IL A. M. tn
| Z. NJ, and In the evening reception
was held at the COloneis nne rssidence,
to accommodate his friends who were
unable TO get down TO tho hall. Rerresh-
ments and cigars were served In abun-
dance, stories OF war-times werc tolds
and the old vets were as happy as school,
boys in their froiics.
Invitations were extended 20 tho cora-
manders OF Lee and Pickett camps. Rich
mond, to be present, and also 70 Colonel
Charles II. Bigger, OF the Richmond Soi-
diers' Home, who sent the following lets
ter:
Richmond. December S0th.
Colonel Robert I. Fleming, PRESIDENT
Confederate Veteran Association OF
Washington, ID. c.:
"My Dear Comrade. Allow me 20 thank
you for extending to me so Kind an IN
yltatlon 10 be present at the New-Years
greeting Of your association on Saturday
next. l regret that cannot be with you
In person. but be assured / will be In
heart Hoping that your future life may
be happy and prosperous. and with
true Confederate shake. i am, surely and
squarely yours.
CHARLES p. BIGGER"
The following reply was sent colonef
Bigger by telegraph: Happy New Year,
Cordial greetings to our old comrades OK
The Home and 20 the members OF Lee ana
Pickett camps"
The following tender sentiment was re-
,eiyed from a weli-known ana popular
gentleman OF this city: '1S9S-E'rom the
coming in until the going out thereof.
may peace, prosperity. and the richest
blessing OF our Father be thine. J. G.
raylcr, Inspector-Gcneral"
Among the members OF the Confederate
Association present were Generals L. l..
-.omex and Marcus Wright, Hon. Holmes
conrad. Hon. Silas Hare. Major Albert
,kers. l. B. Littlepage. T.. G. Crump.
md a large number Of visitors from Bal
IL.