Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-12
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. THR PRESIDENT FIRM. Positively No Withdrawal of Robertson's Name. OVERTURES MADE TO HIM. A NUMBER OF ADVISERS CALLING
 UPON HIM. Other Nominations aken Up. The Robertson Fight Laid Aside for
 Awhile.
Other Nominations Taken Up.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.


 The Chinese Treaty-Senator Hoar Anx- ious to Publish His Speech-The Matter Discussed in Executive Session-COnlz- Iing's Fight With the Administration The President Determined not to Re- cede-Other Matters.
 WASHINGTON, May 1.-The first two hours of the executive session of, the Senate to-day was consumed in debate on motion to re- consider the resolution permitting Senator Hoar to publish his speech on the Chinese treaty question. The rules of the Senate for keeping secret the proceedings of executive sessions were discussed pro and con, and the motion was finally tabled SO that Hoar still has permission to have his speech printed and published. Then followed the consider ation of few uncontested nominations, after which the nomination of Stanley Matthews for associate judge of the Supreme Court was taken up. The adverse report of the Com mittee on Judiciary was defended by Messrs Conkling, Bayard, Logan and others, and arguments were also made in his favor. The debate continued until half-past four o'clock, no action being reached, and at that hour the Senate adjourned to meet again at noon to- morrow. The Senate in executive session confirmed the following nominations Mich ael J. Crammer of Kentucky, now charge d affaires at Denmark, to be charge d affaires to Switzerland, vice Nicholas Fish resigned; George Pomeroy of New Jersey, to be secre- tary of the United States Legation at Paris.
 When Stanley Matthews nomination came up Senator Edmunds took the floor and de-
 ivered strong speech against his confrma- -k04s, 1r, 4A1Sy Ll1 A1o& fuenced the Judiciary committee in report ing against the nomination. He was fol lowed by Senators Conkling, Bayard and Edgerton on the same side. Senator Ingalls, spoke in favor of the confirmation. Senator Sherman spoke briefly on the same side and will, it is understood, speak at length when the case comes up tomorrow. It is under stood that Senator Lamar, the only member of the Judiciary committee who voted in favor of Matthews, will deliver speech fa- voring his confirmation. Senator Don Cam eron is working hard, with Governor Foster, of Ohio. and other friends of Matthews, to secure his confirmation. They feel somewhat less confident tonight, but think Matthews will pull through in the end. They do not ex- pect vote this week.
 Strong efforts are being made to effect compromise in the Robertson case and 8 more hopeful view is taken of the situation to- night than has prevailed at any time since the contest began. The President account of the illness of Mrs. Garfield is unable to de- vote himself to the consideration of the mat ter. AS soon as Mrs. Garfeld's health i'm proves it is understood, the President will confer with those Senators who are interest ing themselves in behalf of 8 compromise. In the meantime Robertson's case will be laid aside and other executive business will be considered.
 There are no developments tonight in re- gard to the efforts being made to effect a rec ,-Nf EI4 a1r, ling in regard to nominations. The Presi- dent has been besieged with callers, though few were able to see him. It is understood that he will never withdraw Robertson's nom- nation. An intimate friend of Conkling, fresh from New York, said tonight that the stalwarts would say nothing about the nomi nations that had been withdrawn if Merritt could be left alone. The same per son said New York was now out of the list of doubtful States, but if the present Execu- tives plan was insisted on no one could say what party would carry it in the next cleo tion. No caucus has been called and none is likely to be held this week. The discussion on Stanley Matthews nomination is likely to last out the week. Meanwhile the Robertson matter will be left in soak.
 Commodore Shufeldt, naval attache to the American legation at Pekin, left here to day en route for China via San Francisco. He s accompanied by his daughter, Miss Mary Shufeldt, most accomplished lady, who will act as her fathers amanuensis. Con- modore Shufeldt carries with him the rati- fled Chinese treaties His final instructions were delivered to him last night by the Sec- retary of State. The mission of Commodore Shufeldt is one of the most important mis sions ever yet undertaken by this government in the East. There is no doubt entert aimed here but what his mission will prove success full Negotiation for opening tbe ports of Corea is not contemplated in the instructions given to the Commodore, it being left entire ly discretionary with him whether or not he will attempt any negotiations with the Cor cans.
 President Garfield has received letter from Samuel Strong, 8 well known politician of the old school, who comments the action of the Executive in insisting on Roberson's nomination being considered and calling the Presidents attention to the fact that during the Presidency of Zach Taylor the same question which is now disturbing the equa- nimity of the Senate was 'effectually set at rest when President Taylor appointed Hugh Maxwell as collector of the port of New York in defiance of the wishes and strongest pro- tests of the Senators from that State Hon. W. H. Seward and Preston King, Thurlow Weed, ex-Mayor Woodruff of New York city, 1 and Hon. George Briggs McAnedevery, Whig members of Congress from the State at that time, advocated the nomination and appoint ment of William Brady for that position, and even Vice President Fillmore himself warmly endorsed him, yet President Taylor needed knew to be firm, tried and fast friend and whom he knew also was beyond reproaeh as to character.
 Mrs GarfeIds condition is somewhat i'm. | proved tonight. She is not considered to be 1 in any danger, but the President is anxious and devotes himself almost exclusively to her comfort.