The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-20
NEWS TO MAKE
ALBRIGHT BEAM
Two of the Sub Commit
tee are for Him,
SIM MONS NOT OF THEM
If the Full Committee Recommends
Confirmation the Fight Will Go
to the Floor OF the Senate.
Barclay to be Named
Anain
Again..
Speial to News and Observer.)


Washington, Jan. ia majority of
the Subcommittee of the Senate Postof-
flee Committee that has been investigat-
ing the charges against Postmaster AL
full committee in favor of his confirma-
ton n
The subcommittee is composed of Sen
ators Burton and Scott, Republicans and
Simmons, Democrat. Senators Burton
and Scott drew up their report and sent il
to Senator Simmons this morning He
will not sign it, but will make a recon-
mendation adverse to Albright lconfirma-
ton.
The report of Senators Scott and Bur
ton recite that there are three charges
against Albright: Q) That citizens OF
Mount Airy do not want him for postmas-
ter This is overcome by the statement
that former Congressman Blackburn
stated that nine-tenths of the people
there wanted him. (2) That he is not
resident of Mt. Airy. The report says
he has paid tax there for the last three
years. 90 That he made a business of
carrying birds, produce and whiskey in
his mail car. Senators Butron and Scott
said Albright denied that he ever did this
except for accommodation, that he did
not know he was violating the law, and
that there is nothing against his charac-
ter. Therefore, they recommend to the
committee a report in favor of his con-
firmation by the Senate
Senator Simmons, asked what he would
do regarding this report, replied: I will
fight it.. 1t is understood that in this
he Will also have the active assistance of
Senator Overman. Of course, the fight
Is now transferred by this report to the
full committee, or will be as soon as
Senator Simons is ready with his report.
Then if the full committee recommends
confirmation the contest will probably go
to the floor of the Senate.
The President today decided to send in
the nomination OF Postmaster Barclay, of
Lincolnton, his term having expired all
opposition to him having been removed
by the appointment of Mrs. Shipp to a
place In the revenue office at Raleigh.
Governor Russell having left the city
without explaining that lend" and
send note to the Presidents S satisfac-
ton, the dispenser of it in North Caro-
lima may now look around for some one
other than Mrs. Russell to recommend
for postmaster at Wilmington.
A member of the committee before
which the Moody-Gudger contest was ar
gued today said that in his opinion the
committee would be unanimous in favor
of Gudger. He does not expect a formal
report to be made to the House before
next week
Congressman Small today appeared by
invitation before the National Association
of Marine Masters and Pilots and spoke
concerning the proposed githouse on
Outer Diamond Shoals, nea.' Hatteras.
The association passed resolutions en-
dorsing the project and urging Congress
to pass the bill The BILL which carries
an appropriation of $590,000 has passed
the Senate and will probably come up
before the House at an early date.
THE way these Republicans shift
around on this Panama business remlLda
me OF a trial / attended once down in
South Carolina" said Senator Tillman.
The prisoner was being tried for Bur
glary. The learned counsel for the de-
fepse built up and proved an alibi by
succession of witnesses who could not be
impeached. The prisoner was acquitted
After the trial the friends of the pris
oner crowded around the lawyer and con-
graduated him. The judge came down,
tCo. He said. That was an excellent
alibi you proved
Yes, said the lawyer; 4 thought
pretty well of it. 1t was easily the best
OF the four that were offered to me-"
IF we ratify that canal treaty, what
are you going to do for something to
talk about?" asked Senator Spooner, of
Senator German.
oh" said German, Providence will
provide
That" said Spoonor reminds me of
the man out in Wisconsin who went to
revival and was pressed to repent. He
Wavered for a time and finally arose and
sad
Friends, l want to repent and tell
how bad l have been, but l dassn't do
1t when the grand jury is in sess' on.
The Lord will forgive, the revivalist
shouted
Probably He will answered the sim
ner, but He amt on that grand jury. y
FRED l.. MERRITT.