The New York herald., 1877-10-24


cato was worthless then IL certainly be 80 now
But II II shall turn out that Mr. Packard is conceal
ing his claims TO tho governorship behind Mr. Kcl-
ocgs pretcnsons TO the Senate there not the least
doubt that the fact viii seat Nj. Sponord, bccause
thero not iew republican Senators Who whatever
their sentiments toward tho President or toward Mr.
Kellogg, are happy that tho Louisiana question Is
tied, and will vote promptly against intrigue
open this Statcscandal These will vote to admit M
SpoHord under such circumstances y o.na
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FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON, Oct 23, 1877.
EX-SENATOR CAMERON AND THE ENGLISH MIS-.
sIoN--A sPECIMEN OF sECRErAny EvARTs'
4 DIPLOMATIC ITy--QUAsr-INDoRsRMENr OF
THE ADMINISTRATION FROM PENNSYLVANIA
The question whether the secretary or State is
practical Joker is quicsy discussed tonight In connec.
ton with tho following story- "
One OF the republican Cobgressmen from Penn.
syvania called on the Secretary or State
last week in regard to the appointment
Of constituent TO- consular position
Ho reports that Mr. Evafts heard mis- statement and
without changing the subject, automatically suggested
that the great State OF Pennsylvania was entitled to
something better than nero consulship that il.
some one for instance, for tbc English Mission. The
Congressman says he was surprised at this intimaton
and that he might DO Mistaken asked plainly II It
had decided to give this Pennsylvania.
Mr. Evarts he says, replied F
"You know New York cannot havc It, and Pennsyi-
vania, Il has been decided by the President, must
have IT," andthen suggested expression OF choice
from the republican members OF the delegation. Ac-
cordingIy they called together night at tho
room or oac OF the members. and were there told
what Mr.. Evarts had suggested, that IL would not
be wise TO ritter away their efforts aspirans for
minor Office With unanmity which, they
say, surprised eac member, tho choice OF tho whole
Tell upon ex-senator Simon Cameron, and having thus
agreed they adjourned body and proceeded TO tho
residence OF senator Dos Cameron TO consult with
him. Tho Senator wa, IT M said, delighted at tho
compliment paid hts father, but expressed doubts
about his accepting sthe position al his timo OF life.
He said he 10 his seyenty ninth year and had
m orbid horror OF sea-sickncss 1T might - "a
question with him whether ii would pay to
tho ay his advanced age but no
could best speak for himself whom the ofice
was formally rendered him. At this stage OF tho pro-
ceedings Of The party took alarm lost their ac-
ton should be construed as approval Of the Prcsi-
dents policy, when II was merely an expression Of
the good viii Of the delegation toward Mr.. Cameron.
the matter was iutruatcd the duty OF convey
ing the intelligence 10 tho State Department
that collectively the delegation had but
ohoco. viz. Simon Cameron, and that
individually they would be very glad II the President
would show as much regard for their opinion on the
selection OF post routes, mail agcnts, pos,masters and
federal officers generally, and not snub them on such
vital points So ended the conference, and tho men,
bers retired TO theirrooms Several of,ho delegation
discussed their action pubioly IN such way rs TO
lead to the bojief that the mission had actu-
ally boen rendered to tho ex-senator, and 1t
was so reported about town. nights rest however,
convinced Tho Pennsylvania men that shcy had boon
cntrsppcd In dangerous not, and they all at onco
began TO make and deny all knowledge or she
meeting Or of their Endorsement oiany such scccion
Congressional delegation. OF the twenty seven
Congressman from Pennsylvania nineteen rcpubli-
cans and all wero present at this so-caled Evarts
conference. No sooner was It discovered that
country member had leaked and It reported that
Simon Cameron was unanimously indorsed by the
pubIicans from Pennsylvania for the English mission
than the Philadelphia members began to DO ashamed
Of their action. One afte. turned on their
hccls whcr asked for information. Tho father OF the
House actually blushcd and hcsitatcd whom po,ntedly
asked the selection met the appreciation OF republi
members from Pennsylvania II Of no usc to de-
his presence ana Endorsement Of the appointment,
that tho President should teuoer the mission TO Mr.
Cameron would only DO in furtherance OF his civil
service reform policy, Mr Cameron having been for
years chairman Of tho Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittce and the senior Senator when he voluntarily rc-
tired 10. private life last spring. emtnently
6t to be the successor Of Jamos Buchanan
or George ii. Dallas. s'Then" said another
quict member, confden,ially, ..you know It is re-
ported that The old gentleman fccls little cool
toward President Hayes because he didn't keep Don
in the Cabinet, and We thought TINT II would mellow
the feelings Of the Camcrons II tho father could go
abroad. Just think OF his being Minister to England
at age of eighty But you musnt quote mo, be-
cause the members don't want to be understood as
committing themselves to anything Mr.. Hayes docs
that Is to soy, just at present."
When Senator Wallace heard Of tho action OF the
republican members OF his delegation he remarked
.sThey have trumpcd the Presidents best card Hc
dreamed Of their agreeing upon Cameron
Morton. McMcbncl or possibly Governor hartrauft or
anybody, in fact. except Mr.. Cameron, would have
pleased him better"
General Banks said It was great compliment to tho
venerable statesman aud would round an eventfu lfe
In most honorable way Tho announcement Of Mr..
Cnmcron's proposed selection was discussed at tho
hotels and regarded preposterous and without tho
shadow oil foundati0u. .ft.. .4. -....4. EIaa
THE NEW TREATY WITH MEXICO --PRoonEss OF
NEGoTIATIoNs-AN EXTRAORDINARY DEMAND.
FROM SECRETARY EvARTs-sENoR MArA SAID
TO DE DIsGUsTED.
Tho negotiations between the United States and
Mexico for a revised treaty have reached an impor.
tant stage and constitute most interesting chapter
IN tho current history OF tho Mexicen ques-
ton. II Is now some thrce or tour months
since tho subject Of new treaty was
mooted by Minister Foster In his in
tercourse with Senior VatIarde, tho Mexican
Minister OF Foreign Affairs. to whom he suggested
tho proprie,y Of a revision OF existing stipuIa-
tons in view Of tho failure OF tho old treaty to
meet tho difficulties arising SO frequently on the Rio
Grande River. Under Instructions or the Washing.
ton government Minister Foster was restrained
from communicating with President Diaz as
tho Chief Executive oi Mexico and dealt
directly with sohor vallarde, with whom a
convention WINS soon after arranged. Mr. Eyarts