Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1904 — In the National Capital. [ARTICLE]

In the National Capital.

Assistant Postmaster General Bristow denies personal knowledge of alleged violations of postal laws by members of Congress. House committee- on judiciary voted to impeach Charles Swayne, United States judge for the district of Florida, and charges will go to the Senate. Bill increasing postal clerks’ salaries lias been introdue. 1 by Congressman Mann of Illinois, who threatens to oppose similar advance for rural carriers if his measure is rejected. Attorney General Knox advises ths President that he is authorized at any time now to make payment for Panama canal property. The title is held to bs satisfactory. The investigation of the affairs of the division of correspondence of the Postoffice Department has been concluded and it is understood that nothing irregular has been found there by the inspectors. Thli office was included In ths general order issued months ago by the Firet Aseistant Postmaster General for a thorough investigation of all the offices unfcr his jurisdiction.