New-York tribune., 1873-03-17
WASHINGTON.
MIR. BOUTwELEs SUCCESSOR.

MR.. BOUTWELLS SUCCESSOR.
MORE RUMoRs CONCERNING THE SECRETARY
sHIP-THR MISUNDERSTANDING DEFINITE
KNOWN.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUYRl
WASHINGTON, March 1G.-The question Of sue
cessor 10 Secretary Boutwell, is one which continues
to excite more discussion here than any other sub
ject of interest connected with public affairs. Mr.
Boutwell, has given little attention to the business
of the Treasury Department for the past two days.
and has arranged his personal affairs that he need
not return to the Department in order to leave his
duties in such a condition that they may be fully
understood by his He will be present in
the Senate tomorrow, but whether he will
take the oath or not will depend
somewhat on circumstances. As TO his
successor, the friends of Judge Richardson less
confident of his than they have been hereto
fore 1t appears that large number of Senators
have protested verbally against his promotion, and
recommend that man of greater personal reputa-
tion and standing in the party shall be chosen. 1t is
urged that he is not a man Of such acknowledged
standing as to justify his selection for such high
compliment. II also appears that he is not suf-
ciently backed by the State of Massachusetts,, and
particularly by Boston, TO warrant his appointment
On the other hand, it is suggested that President
Grant has no respect VIII ateyer for the backing OF
politicians but that he viii select whom he chooses
for the place without regard to the politicians The
same ones saw that if the President had consulted
respected the voice Of the people, he would not have
selected single officer holding position in his
Cabinet that he will continue in the same way, and
that Judge Richardson is his choice, inasmuch as
the present financial policy meets the approval OF
the President and Judge Richardson represents that
policy. The name of Mr.. Dawes of Massachusetts
having been suggested for Mr.. Boutwelps place, 1t
was asserted by high authority to-day that the same
influences that defeated him for the Senate and
elected Mr. Boutwell, would prevent his selection as
Secretary of the Treasury.
The New York money influence is divided between
ex-Gov Morgan and John J. Cisco. There is also
silly little claqle for Henry Cews. who, from being
a third-rate broker and the laughing stock Of the
Street has come by dint of tunkeyismstO Thomas
Murphy & Co.. to be really talked about
in their circles as a fnancier. Mr.. Morgan
stands first and Mr.. Cisco next, but 1t is
believed that the same objections exist to Mr. Nor
gan's appointment that made it impossible for Mr..
A. T. Stewart TO accept it. The Philadelphia poti-
clans. who indeed seem 10 embrace the whole State,
appear to favor Pennsylvania man, and as no bet
ter name has been suggested. have fixed upon that
of Mr. Drexel. The West claims the place, and has
nothing better than Mr.. Columbus Delano All these
names are mentioned because tneV are ID the houths
of the politicians and the public IN Washington
and not because there is any information that they
have been considered by the President. There are
many who believe that no permanent appointment
of Secretary of the Treasury will be made until
after the adjournment of the present session OF the
Senate and that Judge Richardson Will act pro tom
pore. On the other hand, a member of the Cabinet
expressed the belief to-day, but said he was without
knowledge on the subject, that the nomination
would be sent TO the Senate tomorrow OF next day.