The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-08
FIRST EDITION
THE CABINET
Messrs. Stewart and HOar Ex-
pected to Resign-Their Pro-
bable Success0rs-The
Law Of 1889 OPP
position to its
y Repeal.

TIE N. Y. Tribune publishes Washington
correspondence of yesterday, from which we
The greatest Excitement prevails here in
POLITICAL circles since yesterday, caused by the
peculiar aud extraordinary situation of affairs
in regard to President Grants new Cabinet, and
especially in relation TO the case of Mr.. Ste wart.
Since the fact OF Mr.. stewards ineligbiiity has
been discovered, every one has had 1t under
discussion, and has been devising plan OF
escape. President Grants message, asking for
the repeal or modification OF the baw, in order
that Mr.; stewart might become eligible, was
unexpected and created great CONSERVATION.
Previous 10 the delivery OF the message
Senator Patterson had introduced bill pro-
vidtng Tor The repeal OF the statute IN ques-
tion, and tried to put 1t on its passage imme-
diately, but Mr.. Sumner objected, stating that
1t was too serious matter to pass upon without
its fist being considered pv a committee. 1t
was then referred to the finance Committee.
When the Presidents wishes were make known,
Senator Sherman attempted TO have a resolu-
tion adopted 10 modify the law, SO as to allow
Mr.. Stewart TO qualify; but to this also there
abaDdo The House was not in session, and
the Senate soon after wsrds adjourned. The
situation OF affairs soon became known to all,
and ever since there has been the liveiest eau.
vassiDg and caucusing among Congressman and
others that has occurred in long while. Pro-
mibent Senators and Representatives have been
in consultation. The President has been
has called and been called upon by all his
political friends, from the President down. From
careful survey of the field your correspondent
is 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 the House. In fact, this opposition
appears so great that IL the message is not
withdrawn its recommendations will be non
cOncurred in. Even IL this should prove erro-
neous, 1T is evident that a long delay may
occur, making trouble and embarrassment for
no Hnnsn Anao
not meet until Tuesday. maj jority might favor
repeal of the law, but one 'dith fthe mem bers
could postpone Its consideration till the. follow
ing Monday. Tue rules cannot be suspended
except on Mondays and the power to delay and
hinder is 10 the hands OF very small minority.
But 1t ls hardly probable that any necessity will
or i'll feeling TO wards Mr.. Stewart is expressed,
but members seem adverse to establishing
precedent go dangerous and apparently so
unnecessary. President Grant. on the other
band. has sought advice, and shows no signs of
o6stinacy or over desire to push the m after
when SO much opposition is manifest. Some of
the most prominent Congressman have been
advising with him, and to morrow new
turn OF affairs, which will free from en-
barrassment all concerned will probably
take place. 1t is understood that Mr.
Stewart, fully apprecIating the peculiar
situationin which he has been placed, will to-
morrow formally offer his resignation of the
portfolio of the Treasury, thus relieving all
concerned from the emb 4rrassing and delicate
position in whichthe force of circumstances had
placed them. Governor Boutwell, will be offered
the Treasury Department, and he will un-
doubtedly accept. This turn OF affairs has been
communicated to Judge Hoar, aud it is expected
that he, too, will tender his resignation. and
the Attorney -Generalship will then be offered
to Judge .P.errepont, of New York. grhe Presi-
dent will to morrow send 10 the Senate a
message withdrawing his MESSAGE of Saturday,
and will at the same time send IN the nomina-
tions referred to above,
A COnts adlctOry Report.
The N. Y. Heralds CORES pom lent denies the
Tribane;s report as follows:-
The story that Stewart intends to resign
tomorrow. aud that Boutwell's name will be
sent into the Senate for the Treasury Depart
ment, turns out to be a canard There is not a
word OF truth in it, Grant has not changed his
mind, nor has Stewart, but should q contest
grow out of the hitch between Congress and
the President, Mr.. Stewart will probably with.
draw. The latter and Judge Hilton were with
the President to late hour to-day, so th at
nothing OF the kind could have occurred. Grant,
up to the moment OF the termination of the In
teIview, was still fixed IN his purpose to hold on
to Stewart for the Treasury. The story about
Boutwell, was doubtless manufactured by
people who desire to shove Boutwell, ahead by
keeping his name before Grants eye constantly
Another false rumor was also circulated to-.
night to the effect that a deputation of New
Workers had called uoon Stew art to urge him
TO resign, and that's ewart consented. 1t has
about as much foundation as the Boutwell, stsry.
People well posted here believe the eighth sec
by the Senate, and by the House on Tuesday or
7 Wednesday. Some Senators who opposed the
repeal yesterday have sluce changed their
views, after careful study of the law. Conkling
10 among those who have thus changed. Fes-
sender Is ou,spoken for repeal.
Congress, it is proven, will at once engage In
the consideration of the Presidents recon-
mendation that joint IesolGtion be passed
exempting the new Secretary OF the Treasury
from the operation OF that clause 10 the act
the Treasury Department which
provides that NO person shall be appointed to
any office instituted by the act who is connected
directly or Indirectly IN carrying on the busl.
ness of trade and commerce. Since the mes
sage was sent to the Senate there has been much
copsultation among members OF Congress upon
tie subject. Some OF the Republicans have
n openly declared that they Will vote ior sue "a O
RESOLUTION; others express their reluctance to do
y I'd, but say they will do nothing to embarrass
Z the President at the commencement OF his ad-
ministTatlon. Mr.. Stewart was, II Is said, IN
/ consultation with various Senators to-day.
Will the Law OF 1850 be Repealed?
The N. Y. Words correspondent doubts Its
repeal, and says:-
The TACT that the New York Senators are
against the repeal shows that they are against
M. Stewart, and confirmed him Under re-
sfraint The ultimate result OF course can only
be fpecuated upon, but the speculatlons all are
against the Likelihood of repeal passing. lu.
deed, the only Senators who have committed
themselves TO repeal are sherman, Patterson,
and Thayer who have always been witt to
serve and ouick 10 obey the will aud wish
of Grant Mr.. Ferry to-day declared that
New England was solid agalnst repeal, ana
gpencer. of Alabama, heads, he saws, united
esyoet bapgery In favor OF the OLD law. Ine
West has not expressed itself yet except as 10
ebfrma an for repeal, and as to Schurz aud