The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-03-06

University OF Mississippi, but a year later was
transferred 10 tha law profesSorshiD. He was
elected 20 the Forty-thir1 aud Forty-fourth
Congresses Of the United States. He first at
tracted consi 1ef sbls attention by his msmo4a-
bic ealogy on Charles Sumner, and he bag
ever since held a proGinentplace in public lie.
Il e vas elected 10 the United States Senate ia
1876, aud was Reelected 10 1882. Mr.. Lamar
viii no % Vssrs Old this fati, bat he looks
younger He is q peculiar looking mar, above
the medium height, With a studsBi-st1op in
the shoulders aud inclined to be stout, though
not strong man physically. He has large,
long head, aud bis taicS, brown hair IS
com6ed up str Aight upOu each side OF mis- head
into thick Dass, which cGrls at the back OF
his neck. A long, gIayish brown mustacho
aud beard hide his mouth and chin, bat the
sides OF his sallow face are smooth sbsven. He
is poor man, with the simpls, inexpensive
habits OF student, with no effort at show or
display, and his leisure hours are given to
reading and study.
The Attorney General.
Augustus ii. Garland of Arkansas has had
long and varied training in public affaira.
he was delegate to the state convention that
passed the ordinance of secession in 1861 and of
he provisional Congress that met at Mont
somery, Ala, the same year. He also served
hoth houses Of the Confederate Congress,
being in the Senate when the war closed. Af-
ter serving one term as governor of the State,
he was elected to the United States Senate in
1876, taking his seat March 5, 1877, and he was
/ reelected again in 1883, his present term ex-
piring March g. 1889. In politics, he is known
as conservative Democrat. Mr.. Garland was
born in Upton County, Tenn, June IL, 1882.
His parents moved to Arkansas a year later,
and he has ever since made that State his
home. Young Garland was educated at Bards-
town, KY. then the most famous seat of learn
ing in the Southwest. He was admitted to
practice at Washington, Ark, where his par
ents had originally settled in 1858; but in 1856
he removed to Little Rock, where his home
now is. Senator Garland is q strong, vigor-
GUS man, intellectually and physically. He is
in the prime of life, being in his ffty.third
year. He is sociable and full of humor, with
keen appreciation Of the ridiculous. In de.
bate he is strong and clear speaker. He is
credited with high executive abilities and
great readiness in the despatch of business.
Mr.. GarlaHd's wife died soon after he was
elected to the Senate, and he has since re-
mained widower, his mother presiding over
his household.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-All the gentlemen
whose names were sent to the Senate today by
President Cleveland to be members of his
Cabinet, called on him this evening.
Another Despatch.
Special Despatch to the Boston JournaD
WASHINGTON, March 5.-The Senate adjourned
without confirming any of the Cabinet This is very
unusual in the case of Senatorial nominations. A
single objection throws them over one day, and Mr..
Riddleberger made objection. He publicly stated
last night that he should object to Bayard on the
ground that he is not a friend of Ireland. No in
stance is recalled when Senator nominated for the
Cabinet, or for any important Office not at once
confirmed. 1t has been the custom to confirm them
without reference to committee. This is a court
esy considered due to former member of the body.
The Senate did not sit with closed doors than
fifteen minutes. The only difficulty is that Riddle
ad Ia aaid hail rd {c
Engishman than an American. The Republicans
gathered around Ridileberger and urged him to
withdraw his objection. They stated that to decline
to confirm was violation of precedent and of court
esy. But Riddleberger was 0bdurate SO it was nee
essary that the names should lie until to-mor
row, when they will be confirmed without difficulty.
Riddleberger said last night what follows. 1t is
probable that he said the in executive session
today: 81 learned about hour ago that the
Cabinet nominations woold be sent in tomorrow.
There will doubtless be Republican caucus to con-
slider them. will oppose Mr. Bayard for Secretary
of State on the ground that he is un-American.
There is no prospect, however, that there will be
any caucus action against Bayard. only speak for
myself and simply propose to emphasize convic-
tions which have expressed in the Senate. Mr..
Bayard's resolution of sympathy for England on the
occasion OF tho LoAdon explosions c0nvinces me
that he is rot the man TO be at the head of the di
plomaes of this Government. This is why oppose
him. He i not the man tor III 1t place."
Rldolebe ger If course. has NO power to defeat
the conDrmation of any person named for the Cabi-
net. but he IN y 10 much TO delay confirmation. 1t
viii be re mberett shat he delayed the confirma-
ton Of McGulloeh for nearly three weeks. The
ruts of executive session p rniit unlimited debate.
kifdeberger then reao all the repyr,s oi McCuloch
Secretary OF tue Treasury anu other public docu-
ments and commenced upon taem. 1T lie shall de-
Iefmiue upou such iufse this with res ect to
Alr. Bayard The senate Wi be in very embarrass-
log position. Il is ittcult TO now the Senate
could exGficate itself from such situa ion except
by some change OF Is exe;utise session rules. Iae
Sc stOls are very anxious tn have short
special session. they will become very restive at
any attempt Of RiddlebsIger prolong the session
ID SSI n 10
personal sleTS when TIE uitimabe salt caunot be
ch hanged. J u the Senate Is also gre IT sLicksr
tor Its r4les, asu has repeatedly refused 10 adopt
any substitute for the previous question, either
open or ia secret session.