The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-03
NO SUDTREAS.
Mr.. Fletcher Compelled to
Abandon His Efforts for
Minneapolis.
Introduces a Bill for an Ap-
preparation for Public
Building.

From The journal Bureau Room AZ Pos,
b"'tdasag, Washington.
washington, Dec. 3.-Representative
FLETCHER has abandoned the idea of Sc
curing a subtreasury for MINNEAPOLIS and
ne VIII devote his attention this session
to other legislation.
The treasury department is solfdly
against the establishment of that sub-
treasury" said Mr.. Fletcher to-day. s"The
latest official to go on record is Controller
OF the Currency Ridgely, who complained
that large sums are tied up in subtreas-
urles at times when it is needed in busi-
ness channels. He advocated the entire
abolition of the subtreasury system and
extension Of deposits in national banks.
think that his views will be adopted
by congress in time and that government
funds will be put in circulation through
national banks under suitable restrictions
to safeguard the governments interests. -
Mr.. Fletcher introdced a bill to appro-
pirate funds for the construction of an
addition to the Minneapolis public build
ing. other measures will be introduced as
opportunities present themselves.
South DakOtans in and for Office.
The South Dakota delegation called OF
the president to-day, and paid their re-
spects. At the same time they introduced
Colonel r. w. Stewart Of Pierre, United
States Marshal Kennedy and Nye Phil.
lips Of Sioux Falls. R. S. Person O.
Howard, auditor for the interior depart
ment, was with the delegation and the
president was urged to send his name t.
the senate for confirmation. He was giyer
recess appointment by President Nc
hlnley, and is one Of the officials whose
records nave been under scrutiny h,
PRESIDENT Roosevelt since he entered thu
/ White House. The senators and renre
| sentatives stated that Person had mad,
a good record and their Endorsement ~
that point is backed up by Secretar,
cage. The delegation also urged the re.
appointment Of United States Marsha
kennedy and District Attorney Elliott
winch was decided upon last winter. Thei,
terms will expire in January.
Second Lieutenant Arthur Fuller n
Plerre, recently appointed to the regula,
army was recommended for promotion
70 nrst lieutenancy Lieutenant
ruller STOOD very high in his examina.
tion for original appointment and nro1,o.
I!oh was urged on the ground of merit
alone. Apparently the only objection tc
promotlon is Lieutenant FulIer's age He
IS only r. and it is unusual to give such
youngsters so high rank as his friends
want him to have
He MOurns With Rising.
Judge Thomas Howard of ST. Pau1 whc
was removed from the rural free delivery
service, Is IN Washington, seeking rein
statement. His case Is different from that
OF II. q. Rising of Faribault, who can be
relnstated because he was a soldier in
the CIVIL war. Howard was removed be-
fore his position was placed in the clas-
s1hed service by the presidents order
Postofnce department officials say he can
not get back in the service without pass
ing an examination. He will make his
fight through Senator Nelson.
POstOffice Appropriation.
Representative Stevens called at the
treasury department to-day and agreed
to have favorable report made on the
proposition to make a deficiency appro-
priation for the completion of the new
fedral building at St. Paul. The con-
tractors completed the building on the
promise of payment from future appro-
priations by congress. Mr.. Stevens thinks
an emergency appropriation bill will be
passed before Christmas, even though no
appropriation committee is named by the
speaker.
w. w. Jermane.