Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-15
Arrival Of General Garfield.
HIS MOVEMENTS THIS wEEK-HI3 LETTER OF AC-
CEPTANCE NOT YET READY.

HrS MOVEMENTS THIS WEEK-HI3 LETTER OF AC-
CEPTANCE NOT YET READY.
General James A. Garfield. the rep lbl.can
candidate for President arrived In the city this
morning. He left his family at his home In
Ohio, and is now a guest at the Riggs House,
where he has a couple OF pleasant apartments.
He was called upon during the day by a large
humber OF people who desired to pay their re-
and Judging from the pleasant impressions left
on those who called on him to-day he seems to
have as much personal magnetism" as Senator
Blaine.
General Garfield said to THE STAR reporter
that he would remain here until next Friday.
In answer to the question how he would Oc-
cupy his time, he said he would be engaged In
gathering up his papers. After he gets every
thing In good shape he will leave direct for his
home In Ohio next Friday. He has good deal
OF private business to transact here this week.
erals and the republican organizations Of this
District, and will make a short speech. The
members OF the Army OF the Cumberland in the
city will also call upon him In fraternal and
Gen. Garfeld'sletter of acceptance will not, it
Is Understood, be " ritten until after he returns
to Ohio.
General Garfield called on Secretary Sherman
this afternoon at the Treasury department, and
later had long interview with the President at
the White House. Secretary Sherman cOngrat-
ulated him very heartily On his nomination.
Nominations To-Day.
The President this afternoon sent to the Sem
ate the following nominations: Jno. NJ. Morton,
of California, to be surveyor Of customs in the
district OF San Francisco, CAL; Eugene L. Sulli-
van to be collector of customs in the district of
San Francisco Cal; also, number of post
masters; also, Geo. w. Manypenny, of Ohio, to
be commissioner to ratify agreement with Ute
Indians; Alfred b. MeachaIn of Washington.
ID. c., do; Jno. B. Bawman, OF Kentucky, do;
Jno. j. Russell, of Iowa, do; Otto Mear5, OF
Colorado, do; Richard II. Fay, OF oregon, to
be Indian agent at Umatilla Agency, oregon;
Otis P: G. Clark, of Rhode Island, to be deputy
commissioner of pensions; Col. Richard C.
Drum. assistant adjutant general to be adju-
tant general; Lieut.. Col John c. Kelton, assis-
general with rank of colonel; Major d. Ruggles,
assistant adjuJant general, to be assistant ad-
]utant general with rank CT lieutenant colonel;
Capt. Henry c. Corbin, oath infantry, to be as
First Lieutenant Max WeSendorff to be captain
1st L. s. cavalry; Second Lieutenant Robert P.
7. wainwright to be 1st lieutenant 1st .;
II. Clark to be a passed assistant paymaster
TO be assistant paymasters:-Jacob D. Doyle, OF
District OF Columbia; Charles S. Williams OF
Wis; Leeds c. Kerr, OF Maryland; Thomas j.
Cow1e, OF Iowa; Richard T. N. BAH, of Va;
Harry r: Sullivan, OF Ohio: To be second lieu
tenants in marine corps-Frank Lee Denny, of
Ind; Carroll Mercer, OF District of Columbia; T.
Glover Fillette, OF S. c.; Howard K. Gilman, of
Me-; Littleton w. Taller, of Va; James Ashley
Turner, OF Texas; Samuel l. Jackson, of Mass.
The Cabinet Meeting To-day.
All the members were present at the Cabinet
meeting this afternoon. Most of the meeting
was taken up In a discussion OF large number
OF minor appointments to be acted on before
adjournment
SPANISH FIRING ON AMERICAN VESSELS.
secretary EvartS laid before the Cabinet the
statement OF Captain Baker, of the Ethel c.
Merritt, Oyerhauled and fired into OF the Cuban
coast by Spanish cruiser, May 30th The state
ment OF Capt. Baker Is similar to that published
In the newspapers. He says in addition how
ever, that he was about six miles Off the cuban
coast. The custom OF nations is that a vessel
may approach within league of foreign shore
without permission. Spain holds that foreign
vessels cannot approach nearer her ceast than
TWO leagues. Upon this point OF difference the
adjustment OF this difficulty will very PROBABLY
hinge. Secretary Evarts is taking steps looking
TO an explanation and adjustment.
THE .HOwGArE EXPEDITION.
Inc Gulnare was again talked about. Secre-
tary thompson was very decided in his opinion
tnat she would not do for theArctlc service. Sec
retary Ramsey said that 1t was perhaps safe TO
SEND Out'men In her. 1t was decided that an
other inspection of the vessel by board of
officers be made.