New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-06
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THE PRESIDENTS CABINET,
NOMINATIONS MADE AND CONFIRMED.

The PRESIDENTS CABINET,
NOMINATIONS MADE AND CONFIRMED.
HARMONIOUS AND PROMPT ACTION by THE SENATE
mo OPPOSITION MANIFESTED.
The President sent to the Senate yesterday
afternoon the names of the gentlemen he had
selected for. bis Cabinet, and the nominations
were confirmed in executive session. There
were indications that an effort would be made
to delay confirmation in some cases, but such
purpose, if it had been entertained, was soon
abandoned. The appointments give general
satisfaction; though some disappointment is
felt by gentlemen who think their own States
should be represented in the Cabinet. Sketches
of the members follow.
THE PRESIDENTS ADVISERS.
NOMINATIONS FOR TIE CABINET SENT TO THE SEN.
ATE AND PROMPTLY CONFERENCE.-THE ISTRN-
TON TO DELAY ACTION SOON ABANDONED.
GENERAL SATISFACTION AT WASHINGTON.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON, March 5.-The Senate met in ex-
ecutive session at IL o'clock to-day. Information
was received that the President would send in the
names of the members Of his new Cabinet for con-
armation at O'Clock and a recess was taken until
that hour. On reassembling the message Of the
President was received. The following is the list Of
nominations made:
Secretary of State-James G. Blaine, OF Maine.
Secretary Of the 1Teasmy-NDIiam Window, OF
Minnesota
Secretary Of the Nary--w William Fl. Hunt of Louisi.,
ana.
Secretary Of War-Robert T. Lincoln, of Illinois.
Attorney General Wayne MacVeagh, of Pennsyl-
vsnia.
Postmdster- -Generdl-Thomas L. James. of New
York.
Secretary Of the Inter ior-Samuel j. Kirkwood, of
Iowa.
discussion Of some length followed the reading
of the message Several Senators were very anxious
that the names should all go over. Senator
Cameron, whose displeasure with regard TO the
nomination Of Wayne MacVeaRh, OF his State 10 q
Cabinet position has been openly manifested ever
since the name was first mentioned in that con-
nectou took the lead in the movement to delay the
combinations. Senator Davis, of Illinois. who
probably represented the opinions of Mr.. Conkling
to some extent also made speech in favor Of Lit.
tie delay.
A single objection would have carried the whole
list of nominations over for one day. Senator
Garland did object but afterward withdrew his OBJ
lection. Finally suggestion was made that the
nominations of Senator Blaine, Senator Window
and Senator Kirkwood be confirmed at once as an
act of courtesy to three of their own associates;
and the suggestion, after some further desultory
argument was acted upon.
When these three nominations had been confirmed
an effort was made to have the rest go overs bnt no
Senator ventured to make a formal objection to
present consideration. Finally Mr.. Voor.
hees moved that the nomination of Mr..
Robert 4. Lincoln be confirmed He heart
lily advocated the confirmation, in brief
speech. Senator Jonas, OF Louisiana, moved that
the nomination of Judge Hunt be confirmed. and
spoke of him in highly complimentary terms, pre-
dieting that his management OF the Navy Depart
meut would be very successful.
By this time the disposition Of the majority to
confirm all the appointments had become manifest.
and Senator Cameron himself moved that the nomi-
nation of Mr.. MacVeagh be confirmed. Sena-
tor Conkling made the motion that the nomination
of Mr.. James to be Postmaster General be coufmed,
and supported it with q brief speech. paying high
eulogy to the nominee. All these nominations were
unanimously confirmed as the motions were made.
notable incident is said to have occurred in the
executive session when Senator Beck OF Kentucky,
spoke of the possibility of this Cabinet not being
confirmed. He suggested that. if the Democratic
party wanted to make perfectly that it should
not under any possibility succeed to the control OF
this Government for the next twenty years all II
had to do was to raise one whisper against confirm
ing the nomination of the son of Abraham Lincoln.
With few exceptions Senators and those members
of the House Of Representatives who still remain in
Washington generally express themselves we'll sat-
isied with the new Cabinet. Even Mr. Springer. Of
Illinois, said that President Garfield has formed
strong and ingenious Cabinet; and Chairman
Atkins, of the Appropriations Committee, considers
the selections an sugury that President Gartelds
administration will be fair and frm."
Of course there is some dissatisfaction. An In.
diana Representative said to TRIBUNE correspond
ent to-day The entire Indiana delegation in Con
gress including Senator Harrison feel that Indians
has been unfairly treated. Our State was the bat
tle-ground in the October contest, and the Republ
can victory then insured success in November. In-
diana Republicans have therefore felt that ths State
ought to receive Cabinet appointment.
We informed General Garfield over and
over again that We were willing to unite
in recommending any man in the State
if he would intimate what man he wanted; but it
was of no use. No later than this morning wecalled
upon him and again urged the claim Of our State.
but it was in vain. About the delegation again
met and determined to unite in recommending Rep.
Calkns for a Cabinet appointment; but
then of course it was late for the appointments
had already been made. We do not like II az all."
JAMES G. BLAINE.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
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