The record-union., 1892-02-12
Special to the REcoRpUNrox.

opecl1l 10 Lne RECORD-DNION.
WASHINGTON, Feb. II. = President
Harrison to-day sent to the Senate the
following nominations: Joseph Nc
Kenna of California, United States Circuit
Judge for the Ninth Judicial District,
and Rowland p. Mahany of New
York, Minister to Ecuador.
The other names mentioned in connec-
ton with the Circuit Judgeship besides
Morrow's were those of Judge Works of
San Diego, Mcfarland of Sacramento,
Patterson of Stockton and Spencer of San
Jose. For time it was thought Spencer
would surely be appointed. One of the
California delegation said tonight that he
had reason to believe that the President
had at one time decided to appoint Spen-
Ger, but serious opposition to him was
manifested, and his chances were dimin-
ished, and other candidates entered the
field.
Judge Works name was considered at
one time, but not seriously, by President
harrison. 1t Is said that the latter has not
much love for Judge Works, who was
formerly an Indiana polititian, and when
IN the Indiana Legislature as a Green
backer voted for Daniel w. Voorhees, the
Tall Sycamore of the Wabash) for United
States Senator.
1t has not been considered here that
Mr.. MOrroW's chances to secure the APP
pointment were very good at any time
since he was appointed District Judge, al
though the California Congressman were
loyal to him, and stayed by him until
they ascertained that President Harrison
would not appoint him, having already
given him an honorable judicial position.
Mckenna has not at any time been a
candidate for this place. Your corre-
SpOndent has it upon the authority of a
California Representative in Congress
that when Mckenna heard that his name
was being mentioned as a candidate for
the JudgeShip, he Immediately went to
President Harrison and told him that he
was not a candidate in any sense of the
word, and that he wanted Judge Morrow
to be promoted. From the very start
MIR. McKenna has been very modest
about the matter, and his appointment
is due solely to the kind interest taken by
his friends, who urged him for the place
only after it was ascertained that none Of
the other gentlemen mentioned above
would receive the appointment. Mr..
Mckenna's most active friends III this in
stance were. besides Senators FELTON, and
Stanford and other California Congress-
men, Senators Shoup, Squire and Carey,
together with fine Endorsement from
the legal profession in California.
Mr.. McKenna was at the White House
this morning, and it is believed that he
went in response to note from the Pres
ident, who at the interview informed the
Californian that he intended to appoint
him. The appointment was, however, a
complete surprise to many OF Mckenna'S S
most intimate friends.
The news was a complete surprise to
Mrs. Mch emma. Her first intimation OF
it was through Mrs Stanford, who offered
TO congratulate her upon her husbands
success. Mrs. Mckenna afterwards said
that she was never SO much surprised in
her life, and that neither herself nor Rep
resentative McKenna had any idea that
he would be appointed, although they
were aware that his name had been can
yassed in connection with the appoint
ment.
Representatives Geary and McKenna
walked from the Capitol nearly a mile
down Pennsylvania Avenue together, but
such was the modesty of Mr.. McKenna
that he never mentioned the fact of his
appointment TO Geary, and the latter
only heard of it later from others.
On the House floor Mckenna had a
regular hand-shaking levee for a con-
siderable time after his appointment be-
came known.
''McKenna has been appointed United
States Circuit Judge" was the word
passed around among the members, and
Democrats and Republicans alike show
cred hearty and sincere congratulations
upon him. He is one of the most popu-
lar members of Congress, and is liked
and respected first of all because of his
sterling integrity, and second because OF
his ability and faithfulness to the trusts
imposed upon him by friends and by the
constituents of the district which he rep
represents.
Hon. Thos. B. Reed said to-day: INC
kenna'S appointment Is one of the best
this administration has made I am
heartily glad of McKenna's deserved sue
cess, although | shall be extremely sorry
70 lose him from Congress, where he has
lent such valuable aid, not only TO our
minority in this Congress, but to the Re-
publican party, and especially to Califor-
MIA in past years. California has way
Of retiring her best men as soon as one
gets into position to do something for
aer. He is either turned down or else
given another field for his usefulness.
Mckenna's place will be hard to fill.
California will sorely miss his influence
N Congress-
Judge Harvey W. Brown said: SIT is
an excellent appointment, and will please
our people"
Senators Stanford and FELTON, and each
member of the California delegation said
the same thing, and everybody has a good
word for the new Judge.
Mr.. Mckenna says it is probable he
viii remain here for few weeks yet, to
1iN up some matters in and out of Con-
gress that ought to be attended 10 before
nc leaves. He is extremely anxious to
get favorable action on Oakland's public
building bill and upon his wine bill Mrs.
Mckenna would like to remain here for
several months yet. on account of her
three daughters being at school at George
TOWN Academy. Miss Belle the eldest OF
the three, viii graduate next June, and ii
IS desired that she should remain here
until then, If possible.