Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-04-04
AssAI1rna HAUsrnAn
Haistead's Nomination Again AS
sailed In tbo senste, Friday.

tiso boontuu VI INC oouhto tubteu between
two and three hours this afternoon, and
was confined largely to q discussion of
the nomination Of Murat HaIstead, to be
minister to Germany. Before that came
up the nominations Of John O. New, to
be onsul-general at London, and OF
Lewis Wolflley, to be governor of Ari-
IONA, were confirmed. A final attempt
OF the opposition TO defeat Mr.. Nevis
confirmation was based upon the asser-
ton that his paper (the indianapolis
Journa!) had published articles rejecting
upon the private character of President
Cleveland. This charge was warmly de-
nied by Senator Voorhees,, of Indiana,
and the nomination was confirmed.
The committee on foreign relations
fayorably reported all the diplomatic
nominations of yesterday, but in the
case OF Mir. Halstead the report was not
unanimous. On O motion to confirm his
nomination the nays were in the majority,
Senators Teller, Plumb, Ingalls,, Fsrweli
and 0ullom voting with the Democrats.
Mr.. Sherman moved TO reconsider the
vote, and on that motion q long debate
ensued, in the course Of which the ground
of objectionto Mr.. Halstead was disclosed.
When the Senate refused to enter upon
an investigation of the election Of Sena-
tor Payne of Ohio, Mr.. Halstead, whose
paper (the Cincinnati Commercial. Gdestte)
had strongly urged the investigation,
made uncomplimentnry illusions to the
who voted against the inves.
tigation. The feeling against him on the
part OF the senators who fell under his
ut that time is very bitter and
one OF them is reported to have said to
President Harrison this morning that Mr.,
could not be confirmed--that
the senators whom he criticised would
not vote for him.
when the Senate adjourned, The vote
on confirmation was taken before there
were any speeches.
Halstead's personal representatives here
say that he will be confirmed to morrow,
although he failed by two-thirds vote
to be confirmed to-day. But his oppo-
nents in the Senate assert that he will
never be confirmed, and that If hig nomi-
nation shall not be Withdrawn it will be
rejected tomorrow, and this is the gen
erGl expectation, the only question being
he will ask TO be withdrawn or
not. His representatives aay he will not.
Henry Watterson has telegraphed Beck
and Blackburn, urging them to vote for
confirmation. His friends
think they will do 80, and that this will
pull HaIstead through, but Evarts will
break pair, and other Republican SEN
ators will break silence, if necessary, TO
beat him.
A diGpatab Frop, Niyn;,n,t; atnlza a. "a
Mr.. Haistead is so Ill that his physician
forbids him seeing anyone. He is suffer
ing from cold caught at the Harrison
Up to 10 O'Clock tonight
he had not been informed OF the Senate's
action. His partner, Deacon Smith, las
not seen him tonight, and refused TO
talk, except 10 say that the Commercial
Gdsette had decided not to refer to tho
affair editorialIy.
LINCOLN MAY NOT AeckPr.
CHICAGO, March 2S.--The Hon. Robert
L. Lincoln was in receipt of kilograms
from all parts of the country to day, con-
graduating him upon his nomination to
the Court of st. James. He says he has
not yet made up his mind as TO whether
or not he will accept the nomination. A
friend OF MIR. Lincoln is OF the opinion
that he will decline il, for the reason,
chiefly, that his wife is a confirmed in
valid.
w. 'srgE WING.
q nagtat2 Hs John Fiel6 a.
M Na.l.s.ae@s4a apeuls. 1GJuast, noe
consented to be postmaster of Philadel-
phia at the expiration OF MIR. Harrity's
term. Senator Quay, it is said, shows no
determination to press Leeds. Indeed, a
report comes by way of Philadelphia that
Quay and the other Philadelphia leaders
have no real intention of trying to get an
Office for Leeds ii philadelphia, but have
determined to try to make him clerk Of
the House Of Representatives in the next
Congress-.
WAsuINGToN, March 29.--In the execu.
tive session of the Senate, this afternoon,
there was an exciting debate over the
attempt to secure q reconsideration OF the
adverse vote ON the motion to confirm the
nomination Of Murat Halstead u.s. minis.
ter to Germany. Senator Blackburn
opened with stirring appeal for MIR.
Halstead, bnt his remarks mnde no i'm.
preston whatever upon the Democratic
senators.
On the Republican side Senator Eyarts
spoke on the broad subject of journalism
and the rights OF free press, but he de.
MED that MIR. Halstead was Representa-
tive of that GLASS Of journalism which
respectable people would indorse. lie
declared that he would not support any
man who would indulge in the mode OF
warfare he had pursued for years and
particularly in impugning the honor and
integrity, not only of senators as indi.
vidnals, but Of tue whole body.
Senators Sherman Hoar and Spooner
replied in spirited speeches defending
the reputation Of MIR. Halstead az q
journalist, Senator Teller replied in 1
speech reviewing Mr., Halstead's career.
tie was followed by Senator Stewart
who, having voted fer confirmation yes.
to-day, spoke against reconsideration 10.
day.
Senator Payne then took the floor and
detailed the circumstances attending hia
election aud showed how AIR. Hslstead
mad gone out of his way to pursue line
OF argument outside OF the facts and fol.
lowed il mp by UNANIMOUSLY attacking
people innocent OF all completely in
political affairs in Ohio. He said if the
nomination had been TO Russia, with o
proyiao that the nominee should 90 on ia
Siberia and never return, he would gladly
vote tor confirmation.
at $50 o'clock senator Sherman asked
a postponament Of further consideration
for tbs day, with the understanding tina,
If Mr. HAlstead'a nomination was moi
withdrawn he would permit vote to bs
taken.
When tho vote Of yesterday was taker
senator Farwen made buried visit to
tie Executive Mansion and informed this
President OF the rejection of Mr.. Hal
stead. The President directed that Mr.
hals!ead's Wishes be aseertained. Hi