The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-10

In regard to the recent appointments OF
Teller and Chandler to the Cabinet, the
Washington correspondent of the New
York Sun expresses himself in this wise:
The appointment of Mr.. Teller is due
wholly to geographical considerations The
Pacific slope has over and over again assert
ed its claims for representation in the Cabi-
net. There is little doubt that the President
in listening to these claims listened also to
the suggestion that ex-senator Sargent be
appointed. This nomination was as good
as made at one time, but Gen. Arthur very
soon learned that the best public opinion
was against Sargent's appointment. Then
the names of other lights from the other
side of the Rockies were considered.
Chaffee, Rhoutt, Booth, and others were
all weighed, and found wanting. Finally
the slim Colorado Senator was pitched
upon. Teller's name aroused no opposi-
ton, especially as it was possible for sever
al political combinations tofollow his re-
moval from the Senate to the Cabinet
Teller has had small chance of being re-
turned to the Senate from Colorado, and
he has been quite willing to give up the
few months remaining of his Senatorial
career for position in the Cabinet.
Chambers nomination was determined
on two months ago, and, although it is
said that Gen. Grant made strong effort
while here to dissuade the President from
his purpose and to secure the appointment
of Gen. Beal, yet such influence never
moved the President. 1t is regarded here
as significant of Arthur's purpose to be Pre-
sident himself that he has resisted the earnest
appeals of good many Stalwarts not to
appoint Chandler. Gen. Arthur regards
Chandler as one of the keenest and
most energetic men in the country. His
business methods are as thorough as his
political ones. Chandler is driving team.
There is no doubt that he arranged the
preliminarles by which the bolt was made
in New York against Grant by Judge Rob-
e1tson and several others, a bolt which un
doubtedly defeated Grants nomination.
Since last spring. when Garfield nominated
Chandler for Solicitor General, and then
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Chandler has been little cool politically
toward Blaine. He has felt that Blaine
could have spared him the modification,
had he cared to do so. He has always been |
a warm personal friend of the President,
and each has had healthy respect for the
other
No doubt John Roach is very glad Chan
Her is to go into the Cabinet as Secretary |
Of the Navy. Chandler has been Roach's
attorney here for some years. No doubt |
title Mr.. Rollins is glad because formid- |
lble competitor for Mr.. Roilins's seat in |
he Senate is out of the way. The repub
leans generally will be pleased that so
Keen a political manipulation will have the
chance of disposing of Secor Robeson's ten
million, subsidy for new navy if Con-
yress votes the sum. 1t is generally be-
ieved that Chandler will be confirmed.
Secretary Hunt had to face the issue
his morning. The President sent for him,
md said that he should send Mr.. Chan
Hers name in to-day, and also asked Hunt
whether he would like to have his name
Ilso sent in as Minister to Russia. Hunt
lid not dare to hesitate, and he accepted
t once and so his name was sent to the
senate.