The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-13

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torshp. deep was his chagrin at Don's defeat until
the names Of the Cabinet were announced, with
Mr.. Evarts In the For some reason Mr..
Cameron dislkes the Secretary of State.
The friends OF Mr.. Cameron account for
his luminosity toward Mr. Evarts by saying that he
does not believe him to be good enough party man,
but the spirit he exhibits is very bitter When tho
names of the Cabinet read In executive scs-
sion and the motion was made to imme diaicly con.
firm them, 1t was Mr. Cameron who made tho FIRST OBJ
lection to SIR. Evarts When the nomination Of Mr.
Evarts taken up In Dir. Cameron's committee, to
which II referred. he is said to have fought 1t Bit
terly and voted against It, majority OF the COM
mitlec. however, was against Mr. Cameron and he
directed to report the nomination back TO
the Senate favorably In the Senate he voted Tor the
confirmation, but said he did in Difference to tho
wishes Of the committee. II was then that the
Lochie chief Is credited with forming tho resolution
to resign. Tho story that his pride had been
wounded by the rejection OF his and the install
at the head Of the Cabinet OF q he dsliked
and with whom as chairman OF the Foreign Relations
Committee It would be incumbent upon him to
hold the closest official relations. To have
kept his place as chairman OF the Foreign Relations
Committee, would be simply TO place himself toward
the Secretary Of State in precisely tho position
his predecessor, Mr. Sumner, found himself re.
CARDS Mr. Fish, and that no was resolved to do.
the affair
Tho politicians who profess to know the rest OF bis
motives say that he saw behind him in Penn.
sylvania u possible rupture in the republican
organization, which he was determined at all
hazards to prevent The way out Of
the difficulty to reform the party lines his State
to throw tho mantle Of leadership the shoulders OF
his while he had the power TO place It there aud
nominay retire from the political field himself The
mt rOn tn hc nved nj
sacrifice. Tho information received here tonight by
Senator Wallace aud others Is that Mr. Don Cameron
will receive tomorrow tho caucus nomination
coed his father, and that he will DO elected
for two years. the remainder Of the SENATOR'S term. II
Ii also reported that the caucus will adopt
utions ndorsng the policy OF President Hayes far
as announced The effect OF this procedure on the
part OF tho Cameron faction will be TO place Don In
position where he support the administration of
Governor Hayes and will hope to control for the bene
1T Of the family and Its followers tho Pennsylvania
patronage and offices.
The above Is the gossip about the matter which is
current here tonight Naturally Mr.. Cameron's own
version OF his resignation and the inducing
would be most interesting know, and no
dinghy waited upon this evening by the HERALD re-
preventative desrous of learning thom. The veteran
statesman found quietly enjoying a conversation
with friend and reclining sofa the library OF
tho Cameron mansion. He asked what was the
meaning OF the report of his resignation and II there
was any foundation for It, He answered quite
frankly
eyes, am going to resign. l have resigned. to
take effect upon the election OF my successor. 1t
comes about because am tired OF public life need
rest. All the stories about my great dissatisfaction
and being exasperatod oil humbug especially as re-
CARDS President Hayes. have not called upon him
yet but will do SO tomorrow have mono but tho
kindliest feelings IL presidant Haves 7 for
him and will earnestly support with all my energy and
influence the present efforts OF his admin s ration.
wish HIM success. and Will do all in my power to aid
him In that direction. l wish this distinctly UNDER
stood, because have been very much nsre presented
and people have taken great pleasure in sneerins
me. But don't care anything about that Though
do not pretend TO be a great speaker, think l can
discuss inteigently any subject connected with the
history Of our country and It's public affairs True,
not what you call an educated man according to
professional parlance but tho fact is have
been in public life have read much, II more
will venture to say, than any other Of my brother
Senators in regard TO the history and literature Of
country, and have, perhaps, he'd varied useful
experience"
Pausng q moment he went on-s'There are. how
over, some things IN President Hayes policy which
do not approve Of, and propose to frankly and
honestly Tell him tomorrow, when hope TO have
that no is right In placing cx-Coufcderate In his
Cabinet: but, as said BEFORE intend 10 support his
policy, and think rs President he Is entitled to
choose his own course and advisors. He certainly
should have a fair chance and trial In what he
intends to do. and therefore he should not
be condemned beforehand. l hope he will succeed,
and that good results will iron the experiments
he Ia trying. though confess my doubts about
them. Still am not going to place any obstacles in
Vyav nj ha sfn ont ohou 4 hu,r
and Incorporate expressions in regard to President
Hayes are made out Of whole CLOTH and there is
scintla OF truth in them ! trust l am too old and
have had too much experience to behave myself in
that way.
In regard to my retirement and the succession of
my son to my place, only say that hope no will
be elected to IT, II certainly would be very gratifying
to mo. There Will DO caucus OF the Legislature at
harrisburg tonight and he left the city yesterday to
attend It, Should he be selected there would be in my
old days an additional qualification to feel that.
cannot live long, he Will have succeeded me in both of
the two important positions have held
under tho government Secretary Of War
and Senator IN trying times Ho
has already called President Hayes in tho most
friendly spirit alter having sent in his resignation as
Secretary OF War, and given him his most hearty as
OF satisfaction with his and of
future support. which | know he will carry out, IL
elected to the Senate Although he Is not much more
OF speaker than am, he is an educated man, being
graduate Of Princeton, and is, besides, business
man. ana am sure he will acqun himself with credit
and show his ability and worth any place no called
to nl.
AS for myself have not determined what shall
do. have thought would go travelling for pleasure
ana take tripto Europe, but as have always be-
seasck the am somewhat apprehen-
sivo about It, However, l bought the farm of my
grandfather the other day. and II nothing better
DO done can go ana enjoy myself there for the Of
my days lie came there hundred years
ago from Scotland with -Presbyter clergy
and settled down. shall be glad to
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