The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-10

ness, and that as soon as relieved from
the duties of his official position he
would return to his old home at st.
Paul.
Mr.. Castles letter of resignation fol-
lows:
Washington, Oct. Z, 1903-To the Pres
ident-Sir: Early last spring 1 informed
the honorable secretary of the treasury,
my official chief. of my desire and intention
to retire from the position 1 had held for
six years. The postal investigations came
on and 1t seemed desirable that 1 remain
during their continuance to give all nee
essary cooperation.
81 now, in accordance with the purpose
mentioned. respectfully tender my resig-
nation as auditor for the poStoffice depart
ment, to take effect when my successor is
appointed and qualified.
Please accept my thanks for courtesies
extended, and my best wishes for the
continued success aof-yeur administration.
Henry A Castle"
Following is the reply:
Washington, oct. 8, 190S.-My Dear
Sir: L am directed by the president to adj
wise you that your resignation this day
rendered has been accepted, to take effect
when gonr successor is appointed and
I'm this connection, I desire to thank
you for the marked courtesy you have
always extended me during the term Of
our official relations. Very sincerely
yours, L. NJ. Shaw"
In reply to question as to whether
his resignation had been induced by
any charges connected with the in
vestigation into the affairs of the post
office department, Mr.. Castle replied
in the negative.
81 know of no charges" he said "If
there were any, 1 would not, of course,
be allowed to resign. The only
criticism of myself of which 1 am
aware was made by Mr.. Tulloch and
1 made reply to his statement last May.
I have, of course, seen the newspaper
statements that I would be reflected
upon by the reports to be made by
Mr. Bristow and by Messrs. Bonaparte
and Conrad. 1 know nothing as to the
accuracy Of this report, and can only
say that l shall be prepared to answer
any criticisms when made.
MY only reason for resigning is that
which has been given. 1 wanted to get
out of official life, and was especially
anxious to avoid spending the last
summer in Washington. was urged,
however, to remain until the investi-
CATION could be made, and now that
it Is over, want to get out before the
congressional inquiry commences. That
may go on indefinitely, and I do not
care to wait upon its termination"
Mr.. Castle said the report that he
is director of a mining company
which Is reported to have been en-
gagged in selling stock to postmasters,
was not true, but added that If he had
been director in a mining company
there would have been no ground for
criticism in that circumstance.
Christiancy Is Out.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 9.-The
postmaster general today accepted the
resignation of G. A. G. Christiancy as
assistant attorney in the office of the
assistant attorney general for the post
office department.
Mr.. Christiancy's letter of resigna-
ton, which was addressed to Post
master General Payne, was filed on the
18th of last July. The reason assigned
in Mr.. Christiancy's letter was bad
health
The postmaster general. when he re-
ceived Mr.. Christiancys letter, took
no action upon it beyond referring Ii to
Assistant Attorney General Robb with
request for advice as to the proper
course to pursue. Mr.. Robb's reply
was not made until the investigation
into the conduct of the assistant at
torney generals office, under Mr..
Tyner, had been completed. His reply
was dated yesterday and in it he says:
THE investigation being completed,
now have the honor to advise you
that, in my Judgment, no evidence has
been adduced impugning the honesty
of Mr.. Christiancy and that, therefore,
there is no good reason why his
resignation should not be accepted"