Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-04-03
OUR MINISTER TO ENGLAND.
what the Leading state Papers Think of
the Appointments.
[Rutland Herald. ]

respects, by all odds the best that could
be made in Vermont and one of the best
in the whole country. Mr.. Phelps is
very brilliant man, as well as one of char
acter and solid ability, and is by training
well-fitted to the post
tSt. Adams Messenger
The appointment of Hon. +. j. Phelps
of Burlington to be minister to England
is the fittest thing yet done by Cleveland's
administration, and will be hailed with
delight by his many friends in this State,
of both political parties. The appointment
will also command the respect of the peo-
pie of the country, of all shades of opinion.
Mr.. Phelps is man finely educated, thor
oughly posted, and is well known through
out the nation for the leading position he
holds as n lawyer. He will make Il shrewd,
sharp, conservative and safe diplomat.
bennington Banner.l
This is conceded to be one of the very
best appointments in the administration,
and that little Vermont should be chosen
to furnish the ambassador is very com
plim entary to her people in the light of
the great West with its large number of
talented sons.
Montpelier Waterman
Vermonters, without distinction of party
will be gratifed with the selection of Mr..
Phelps for the highest of the diplomatic
mission.
bellows Falls Times.l
Mr.. Phelps is well qualified for the posi-
ton, both by ability and culture, and the
President has conferred a distinguished
honor upon Vermont in the appoint
ment
Woodstock Standard
The Presidents independence is most
strikingly shown in the appointment of
Mr.. Phelps to Great Britain, who, though
admitted to be emnently fitted for the
position is vet no politician and halls from
a sure Republican State where no amount
of patronage can help the Democratic
party.
West Randolph Hcrald.l
Mr.. Phelps is one of the ablest and witt
est men at the bar. His geniality and
elegance are the pride of Vermont, and he
will come as near filling MI. Lowells
place as any man in the Democratic party
though his selection will not in the least
please the 'dynamters.
lMomisville Ctizcn.l
The appointment of Hon. f.. J. Phelps
of Burlington as United States minister
to the court of st. James is one of the best
appointments President Cleveland has
made. NermOnters of both parties are
highly pleased with the selection.
montpelier Argus and Putriot.l
There was a thrill of justifiable pride in
the veins of every true Democrat in Yer
mont, when. on Monday, the news was
flashed over the wires that President
Cleveland had nominated, and the Senate
confirmed Hon. Edward j. Phelps of
Burlington, to be envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentary at the court
of st. James. With one accord, from
men oi az parlies cdnle Uhe tthanii,lous
verdict. the appointment could not have
been given to any man in the country
tn himself and honor to tbe countrv
rs, Johrshurv Ro,rblioon
As for os ability ,ooo, kro,y1od,o 20
miliaritv With nnbIIic Affairs c,,lture and
ali the Social Graces are concerned Mr.
phelns is nualitied 70 An anv nosition nm.
dor this oovernnnnnt M m3ttar how av
allied m tbe resnacts we have indicated
there are few nuhlic men WHO ore his sl1.
narioro MAJ ara ,,nGarStood 70 va NJ.
PbaIns;s own Sentimants foo
-,
vermont Journal
The nomination of Mr.. Phelps is par
ticularly acceptable to the country at
large, and gratifying to NermOnterS re-
gardleSS of political faith. No man in the
Democratic party is better qualified by
taste, culture and ability, to fill the place,
and beyond Il doubt his success will con
firm the wisdom of the Presidents choice
rvoroorros vormortor1
nv, m
Inc selection OF Mr.. f.. j. Phelps OF
burlington as minister TO the court OF 81
James Is one OF Ile very pest th't could
nave peeli hlitue 'ls IL Is uouDtlul II there
coutd De louhu IN the Democratic party
ah1lher man VINO possesses IN so eminent
uegree Che requisite quailt!eS lor the
position
lMiddebury Register.I
OF his fitness for the English mission
the highest diplomatic position under our
government-there can be no question.
TSt Johnsh,,rv C,Iedonion
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me iuei lnat me PRESIDENT shotld come
10 'he niue teplpllcah state OF vermont
Ipr au ambassador 10 Ihe COURT Oh -.
lanes, tne most holored appointment III
ms Silt, Is an a eSs-3Peher 10 tIie aveIa9e
politician Mr; fhelps IS IN the hlSheSt
sense a pOllshed ana cultivated gentleman,
Drllllant orator ana one OF the most ur-
pane ana graceful presiding oincers which
decidedly aristocratic When in Wash
ington his associates have mostly been
those of gentlemen as distinguished