New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-17
APPEASING MR.. TILDEN.
MEANING OF MR.. BIGELows NOMINATION.
THE NOMINATION SURPRISE TO NEw-YoRKERs-
CHENOwITH LIKELY TO BE REJECTED,

THE NOMINATION A SURPRISE TO NEw-IORkERS-
CHENOwITH LIKELY TO BE REJECTED.
WASHINGTON. Dec. Is (Specian. New-York
Democrats now here were surprised by the nomination
of John Bigecw for Assistant Treasurer III New OK
to succeed Mr. Acton. They agreed that 1t was done
to paciiy Mr. Tilden, who is said to have been much
aggrieved because his advice concerning scacoast de-
fences was not accepted tv the President. Mr.
1ildens letter designed to help Mr. Randall IN his
contest for retention of power as chairman OF the
Appropriations Committee. but it seems to have had
no effect. The President recommended a reduction OF
the tariff. but be had nothing IN particular to say
about seacoast defcnces Mr.. Tilden apparently has
not much influence with the NeTlork members "a
they nearly all against Randall. Mr.. Hewitt sad
tonight II shall vote for the change But 1t Is only
makeshilt though it is better than the present state
of affairs 1t will lead to another change. The
English system where appropriation bulls are consId-
cred in Committee of the Whole House and not III
special committees, is the true ole. We must have
change to get through necessary legislation. we are
hero legisatc and not to obstruct legislation as MT
Holman seems TO think 1t will lead to larger appro-
priations and ought to do because i'll manJ cases
the appropriations have been insufficient"
"Seyen-M Mule" Barnum, chairman of the Demo-
cratic National Committee. came here this week 10
supplement Mr. Tildeni efforts for Randall but he has
not made much impression. Barnum denies that he
has any personal interest iron manufacturer IN
the scheme for largo expenditure for seacoast de-
fences; but "as patriot he is opposed to change
in the rules If Barnum is good authority Mr.. 1iden
was displeased with the Presidents Message and the
nomination of Bigolow it is supposed, Will appease
him.
Another patriot" Aquilla Jones, of Indianapolis
was here to-day. He is said 10 have been called upon
by Mr. Villas for exploitation of his recent violations
of the Civil Service law Jones is one OF the pos.
masters who will probably be rejected.
Auditor Chenowith, whose nomination went IN TO-
day. is also likely be rejected. 1t is reported that
Secretary Manning would be glad to get rid OF him IN
that way.
The other nominations sent in to the Senate to-day
follows:
Ernest p. Baldwin. OF Missouri to be Deputy FIRST
Auditor of the Treasury; Albert b. Ste arms OF Mass-
chusetts to be Appraiser of Merchandise III the bS-
trct of Boston and CharestOwn, Mass; franz SlSei
OF York to he Pen ion Agent at New-l ORR 'ity;
To be Supervising Inspectors OF Steam Vessels
David H. As5ury of Missouri, for the lNth District
George HAYS of Minnesota for the Nth DlstIict
Irwin Dugan, of Kentucky for the With District W Ill
iam NJ DAILY of Michigan for the With District ;
and William ID. Robinson, of York. for the lAth
District.
Among the nominations sent to the Senate to-day
are about 500 postmasters all of which are believed
to be rtappointments bnt the White House officials
say this cannot he absolutely determined III each IN
without long search OF records Tor when they
have inc