New-York tribune., 1869-03-08
WASHINGTON.

JUDGE PIERREPoNT OF NEw-YoRK TO BE
ArToRNEY-GRNERAL-THE NEW CONGRESS
sIoNAL coMAiITTREs-TIIE BAVARIAN MAX
RIAGE LAWS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON. March 7, 1909.
The greatest excitement prevails here In poltlcal
circles since Yesterday caused by the peculiar and
extraordinary situation of affairs in regard to Presi
dent Grants new Cabinet, and especially in relation
10 the case of Mr. Stewart Since the 1act Oh MI
stewasts neligiblity has been discovered every one
has had it under discussion, and has been deylsng
plan of escape President Grants message ASKING
for the repeal or modification of the law, in order
that Mr.. Stewart might become eligible was unex-
peced and created great CONSERVATION Previous 10
the delivery of the message Senator Patterson had
Introduced a bill providing for the repeal OF the
statute in question, and tried to put 1t on its passage
immediately, but Mr. Sumner objected, stating that
Il was too serious matter to pass upon without its
frst being considered by Committee. 1t was
thereupon referred to the Finance Committee
When the Presidents wishes were made
known, Senator Sherman attempted TO
have a resolution adopted to modify the law, so
rs to allow Mr. Stewart to qualify but to this also
there was objection, and all further attempts were
abandoned The House was not in session, and the
Senate soon afterward adjourned. The situation OF
affairs soon became known to all. and ever since
there has been the liveliest canvas&ng and caucus
ing among Congressman and others that has
oceurred m a long while. Prominent Senators and
Laov, in
President has been called upon and advised, and Mr.
Stewart has called and been called upon by all his
pojtcal friends from the President down. From
CAREFUL survey Of the field your correspondent OF
the opinion that President Grants desires, as set
forth in his message will meet with strong
and decisive opposition in both the Senate
and House In fact, this OppOsion appears
40 great that if the message is not withdrawn
lis recommendations viii be non-conCurred in. Even
Il this should prove erroneous it is evident that
long delay may occur, making trouble and embar-
rassment for the President in the outstart. The
House does not meet until Tuesday. majority
might favor repeal of tho law, but one-fth Of the
members could postpone its consideration TIL the
following Monday The rules cannot be suspended
except on Mondays, and the power to delay and
hinder is in the hands of very small minority.
But it is hardly probable that any
necessity will occur for such action No spirit of
captiousncss or III feeling toward Mr. Stewart is
expressed but members seem adverse to establish
ing precedent so dangerous and apparently so un-
necessary President Grant, on the other hand, has
sought advice. and shows no signs Of obstancy or
over desire to push the matter when SO much oppos
ton is manifest Some of the most prominent Con-
gressmen have been advising with him, and to-mor-
row new turn of affairs, which viii free
from embarrassment all concerned, viii
probably take place. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Stewart, fully appreeiating the peculiar
situation in which he has been placed, viii to-mor-
row formally offer bis resignation of the portfolio of
TIE Treasury, thus relieving all concerned from the
embarrassing aud delicate position in which the
force of circumstances had placed them. Gov. Bout
well wiz be offered the Treasury Department, and
he viii undoubtedly accept This turn of affairs has
been communicated to Judge Hosr, and it is ex-
pected that he, too viii tender his resignation to
President Grant to morrow and the Attorney-Gen-
eIalship viii then be offered to Judge PieTepont of
NeW-York The President viii tomorrow send to
tho Senate message withdrawing his message Of
Saturday, and will at the time send in the new
nominations referred to above.
An error in these dispatches in Saturdays paper
made it appear that Mr. Boutwell, had been offered
the appointment of Secretary of the Treasury by
Gen. Grant, and that be had deelinedit. The secre-
tsryshp Of the Interior was the post ion which Gov
Boutwell, declined. Your correspondent is now ena-
bled to state that Mr. George H. Stuart of Philadel-
phia was rendered the Treasury Department, but de-
eined on account Of i'll health. The declination OF
these two gentlemen necessitated change in the
Cabinet at the last moment and hence the substitu
ton Of the names of Alexander T. Stewart and Judge
Hoar for those above named.
Gov. Cox has telegraphed his acceptance Of the
Interior Department, and announced his intention
Of arriving here on Tuesday. Apartments have been
provided for him at one Of the hotels.
In the Senate, yesterday, quite large number of
memorials were presented. Mr.. Sumner, for the
third time, introduced the bill to strike the word
white" from all laws and charters relating to the
District of Columbia, and the same bill which has
twice failed by of the pocket veto of Mr. John
son. No such fate can befal it now. There was some
debate over the proprety of considering the Indian
treaties in open session. and the removal of
political disabilities but the feature Of the day was
the Message from President Grant, asking for the
passage Of joint resolution to allow Mr. Stewart to
take the Treasury Department. Both Mr.. Patterson
and Mr. Sherman introduced a bill for the same oh