The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-12-28
POOR JAMES BLAINE!
HON. S.F. PHILLIPS FO Z THE CAB
n E.F--R NSCG'S ENG:.I sSCE.
senator Vance Hits EN- Hard--COlOMel
CoWies' Bill, Another Effort by Our
D*leSatiOn-- Ad infant General Jones.
Especial Cor. STATE CHRONICLE.

w ASfflNGIoN. u. \ Dec. 70, 1855.
Blaine's star is evidently waning Har-
risen does not seem disposed to give him
a place in the Cabinet. Nor does he think
the incoming Administration owes him d
mission to England l am told, by first
class authority, that outside OF political
considerations, there is an actual feud
between Mrs. Blaine and Mrs Harrison
In fact, Mrs. Blaine was once actually
rude to the future NJ Il ress of the White
House. These things may not amount to
much, on the surface, but you will find
they count III the long run Malone is
also losing prestige as Cabinet probabil-
ify. The Southern Republican who de-
serves the highest recognition of this sort
is Hon. S F. Phillips, of North Carolina.
He is head and shoulders above any other
Southern Republican mentioned for a
Cabinet position He has the ability to be
Attorne! General, or anything else the
South has any chance of securing. He is
able, honest, upright, and an unfinching
Republican, He is a gentleman on whose
advice Harrison could absolutely rely in
making his Southern appointments. If
North Carolina a-Repubiicans and Demo
Gratis would unite on Mr.. Phillips and
induce Senator Ransom to present his
claims to the President elect. l believe he
would be made a member of the Cabinet.
Some narrow minded partlsans may think
it strange for Democrat to present these
views. ! 80 It from practical stand
point. ! admire and respect NJ. Pm Hips,
but this has nothing 10 do with what am
writing. What influences Ine is this: Is
it better to be overrun during the next
four years by a mongrel horde Of such
collectors, f"nnties, attorneys and post
MASTER rs bl.iy Malone would recon-
mend, or such men as Sam Phillips would
endorse. Is i better for Virginia to be
represented in the Cabinet, or North Caro-
lima to have that honor2 1t does not alter
the ca 5e to say the Republican party is in
power. 1t IS npower. 1t has the patron
age, and will hold it Cor four years.
would rather set. MIR. Phillips in the Cdbi-
net that any Virginia Republican, from
motives CT State pride. And there is no
comparison between Phillips and Malone
as men. hope North Carolina will act
in this matter with the promptneos which
never fails To characterize Virginia and
SOU = Carolina when these two States
want power and position for her sous.
Mr.. Phillips is closely Identified with all
our States best interest He knows our
people He IS loyal to the old Common
wealth and would reflect credit on her, 10
the Legislat are, soon to be in session, re
quest Senator Rams III to have this dis
tinguished North Carolinlan put in the
next Cabinet Senator Ransom viii have
great influence with Mr.. Harrison. They
sat as colleagues in the Senate Chamber
for years, and senator RanS0m's courtesy
is as strong rs his Democracy He makes
friends by his generosity and commands
respect by his unsweryin,. party loyalty
ard abi ty. He can get the aid of Sher
man, Edmunds, Allison, Quay and al the
leading Republicans in presenting the name
OF Mr. Phillips FOR a Cabinet place. 1t is
policy for our people to consider this.
ANY foo! can see what inestimable her efta
will accrue 70 the State by adopting this
plan. The late accomplished Judge Settle
would have had q chance of appointment
Mr.. Phillips Is the next most probable can
didate for the place. w1ite so much i'll
earnest about this matter that must add g.,
l barely know Mr. Phillips, aud have never
hinted at the subject referred TO, IN his
presence. | know his reputation here, !
know my fathers estimate Of him as a
lawyer and a gentleman, and know it
would be greatly to North Carolina'S in
terest for him to be in the incoming
Cabinet
Congress has adjourned for the holidays
to meet Jan. End. The vote on the Senate
substitute bill will be taken Jan. Goth.
Senator Vance has spoken nearly every
day during the discussion Of his h:Il and
has borne off all the honors. His collOquy
with EdinundS was the most brilliant of
this session, and our Senator easily got the
better of the astute Fermonter. The city
and New York papers have been fall OF
praise of Senator Vance, and he has done
| much IL the past two weeks TO enhance
| his national reputation as one OF the abieSt
| tariff dehaterS IN this country. He seems
to be abb TO meet any and all of the lie
! pubii3aA members of the Finance Com
| mitt,e ana to out-general them theil
| own ground When replying to Edmunds
| he can De rs logical, judicial, ctearcut and
| impassive as that legal iceberg When he
| locks horns with Sherman the Jesutica
| giant from ohio finds he has 40 opponent
| who is as shrexd as artful, and better pre-
| pared than himself. Added to this, after
| legitimate argument is exF austed, and
| Senatorial tinesse carried to its limits
| Senator \ance can turn the tables on al
| of them with the most cutting sar
! casul, irresistible wit, bri SHIT .epartee ans
| an Uuf;,lins fund OF humor. The Star o
yesterday, winch seldom gives much spac,
| to any one mal., has half a column tribute
/ to The ability Of Senator Vance. It woulC
make you proud to he here and listen K
| him. lie is easily the leader Of the minor
, ity in this debate, and has done his tutN
nobiy ana faithfully TO himself and Il
his party. He has not been absent from
the Senate Eve inmates, and has watched
| every phase ct the discussion, closely.
Col. Cowles has introduced bill wnict
is calculated 10 bri < out the sentiments O
the members Of the Ways and Means Com
mittec, and 20 commit them on Interna
| Revenue legislation. It is to make tha
par: Of the Mills bill pertaining to thi
subject separate issue. The bill was re
ferred to the Ways and Means Committee
Whether the gentlemen composing thi
committee will keep Col. Cowes' bii
buried as they have several of hi
other bills bearing on this subject, re
mains to be seen. one thing is certain
If the Ways and Means Committee vii
favOrably report the bill it will pass III
House and will undoubtedly pass the Sen
ate, also f nothing is done during til
present session Of Congress with the In
terual Revenue System, it viii not be til
fault of oar delegation. Messrs. Hendel
son, Cowles and Johnston have been es
peciaily urremitting in their efforts t
ameliorate the burdens Of the tax
The Secretary of the Treasury has sen
to the Speaker of the House letter frol
e 4l,.1V V,<a a.,