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Show CHAFFEE PLACED OVER CONGER New York, Aug. 22. A special to the "World from Washington says: The war department sent General Chaffee a cablegram of four words late this afternoon, which practically takes things out of Minister Conger's hands i and puts General Chaffee in the posi- : lion of the utmost resoonsibility. The message said: "Report operations, situation, re- , qulrements." There is no intention of depreciating Minister Conger; the government has the lieveliest sense of gratitude for him: but it is not deemed expedient to act on his dispatches because, after his terrible experience, he is naturally embittered, em-bittered, and possibly unconsciou "y biased, and because he needs and deserves de-serves a rest. It is proposed to have Mr. Conger come home at the first opportunity and enjoy a long period of rest and recuperation. |