The age-herald., 1901-12-17
People Resent Verdict
 In the Schley Case

commentators from the department or other sources.
 Diligent inquiry of sources likely to be of reasonably accurate information re- veals the apparent fact that the status of Postmaster Hughes Is much the same as Vaughan. If Dr. Hughes Is not reap pointed, his failure will be in the White House itself and not apart from the Pres ident
 The President keeps everybody in doubt about everything until he is ready to act. and then he acts boldly. 'It is impossible to say what the President will do." Ia the invariable answer given by every Senator and Congressman when asked concerning any specified matter. There was never before so uncertain and un- knowable man in the White House, with regard to public offices. as MT. Roose- welt. He seems to absolutely keep his intentions to himself. Cabinet officers themselves know as little of what he is going to do. until he makes up his de- cisions for immediate action, as the out side public knows; that is to say. they know nothing.
 The impression Is that Collector Bing- ham will be retained. and that Marshal Lee J. Bryant at Montgomery will be re- appointed. Marshal Bryant is said to have as strong endorsements as were ever brought to Washington by an applicant for marshalship.
 There continues to be a great deal of gossip relating to the presence here of former Governor Johnston, former Gov ernor Oates, and Capt. Reuben F. Kolb, all three of whom are understood to be strongly opposed to Vaughan and to fa- vor Oscar R. Hundley of Huntsville. Unquestionably Vaughan is having to bear the brunt of the fight against ''the ins' in Alabama, and 1t is believed that upon his official fate hinges in large measure the strength of the new anti Democratic alliance now in process of formation in Alabama. In respect to this new politics in Alabama, several emil nent Democrats are regarded with grave suspicion. Printed reference has been al- ready made to Governor Johnston and Captain Kolb in this relation; but there are others whose names it would not be just or proper to mention upon mere suspicion. The occasion for that, if it come, will come quickly.
 The holiday flight from Washington Is already begun though Congress will not adjourn for the recess until next Thurs day. Congressman Banl1head and Con- gressman Taylor left for their homes last night both having paired against the Philippine tariff bill. Congressman Burnett, whose election contest with MT. Spears comes up January 15, has been at home several days. Congressman Richardson will leave for home Monday, if he can secure pair against the Phil ippine bill Mir. Underwood may not be able to spend the holidays in Birming- ham, as he will be kept here late. Col onel Wiley, Colonel Thompson and MT. Clayton expect to go home towards the end of the week.
 Former Congressman William F. AL drich and Mrs. Aldrich. who have been here for ten days, left for Alabama yes terday. By the way there is a story here that MT. Aldrich is being led to see a United States Senatorship through the recasting of party lines in Alabama. It appears that the new alliance is going out after Senator Pettus' seat as well as the Governorship. MT. Aldrich is a rich man. See?
 LUCIEN JULIEN WALKER.