The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-06
THE CABINET.
The Extra se..lo. or the senate.
ni.eell.aeeas News from the Capita
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Washington, March 5.-The war and
navy departments closed at noon to-day.
The executive mansion has been sur
rounded all day by large crowds anxi-
Gus to see the president. A reception Of
about two hours was held by President
Garfield this morning. The executive
departments were all crowded with
visitors and the various organizations
are marching to and fro on Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
A special cabinet session convened at
1o'clock. Present. Secretaries Evarts,
Goff, Ramsey. Schurz; Postmaster
Gen. Maynard, Attorney General
Devens and Acting Secretary of the
Treasury French. Garfield informed
the cabinet that he would probably
send to the senate, about 3 O'Clock, a
list of nominations, comprising those
OF his cabinet. In making this an
nouncement the president spoke very
feelingly, assuring the gentlemen pre-
sent that 1t caused him sincere regret
TO part with their valuable services. In
referring to their respective designations,
which have all been rendered, the presi-
dent hoped each one would do him the
service Of remaining in his position
until his successor should qualify, which
would probably be several days. After
some further remarks on this subject,
the president inquired after the business
of the several departments in general
way. The only matter of Importance
to a.mention OF the meeting was pre-
sented BY Acting Secretary French, be-
ing request by the national banks,
recently received at the treasury de-
partment, that they may be allowed to
deposit the bonds withdrawn and taks
out of the treasury the legal tender de-
posted for the retirement of circula-
tion. The subject was discussed to
some extent but without coming to
conclusion.
Senator Window when first offered the
treasury portfolio declined it. Then
when Allison declined Window was
again urged to accept 1t and did SO.
Window said to several senators this
morning that his only regret was at
leaving the senate.
Senator Blaine said to-day that,
strange as it might sound, the great
difficulty in the formation Of the cabinet
was in finding men adapted to the posi-
tions who would accept, and that there
had been number Of declinations.
A democratic caucus this afternoon
decided to confirm the cabinet promptly
and to maintain the old organization
OF the senate, the rule of promotion to
be observed in the committees and the
vacant chairmanships will be filed by
new senator's. Theorganization will be
postponed until Monday. "
Mr.. Blaine this afternoon mailed
Gov. Plaisted his resignation as United
States senator, to take effect this day.
He also mailed his resignation to the
speaker Of the Maine house of repre-
sentatives. Both communications
should be received next Monday which
will enable the legislature to elect his
successor on the second Tuesday follow
ing.
Senator Window will delay signing
his resignation until Monday next.
As the Minnesota legislature ad-
journs to-day and the governor will
then have unquestionable power to ap-
point his successor Immediately, where
as the resignation dated on q day when
the legislature was in session, although
not received until after adjournment,
might give rise to doubts as to the gov
erners power to appoint.