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Show DICKEY VINDICATED. State Department Exonerated Him and He Will Be Reinstated. Washington, July 2. United States Consul Con-sul William B. Dickey has been completely complete-ly vindicated of the charges brought against him by Richard R. Neill, secretary secre-tary of the legation at Lima, as a result of which he was relieved from his post at Callao. Consul Dickey came to this country a few months ago on a leave of absence. When he arrived here he found that he had been removed from his post as a result of Mr. Neill's charges, and that Charles Herdliska. formerly secretary secre-tary of the legation at Vienna, had been nominated as his successor. The charges made by Mr. iNeill Included padding the expense accounts. Senator Frye. of whom Consul Dickey is a constituent. Interested himself in the case, and Dr. Hill, then acting secretary of state, instituted a quiet investigation, investi-gation, assisted by Chief Clerk Michael, which resulted in the entire exoneration of Mr. Dickey. As a result of his vindication. vin-dication. Mr. Dickey is to be reinstated in the consular -serv ice, and it is believed that an arrangement can be made with his successor at Callao allowing Mr. Dickey to regain his old position, Mr. Herdliska being provided for otherwise. |