The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16
ONLY TWO NOMINATIONS
STNT IN TO THE SENxTE ny PREsI-
DENT CLEVELAND.
senators Adopting Cunning Methods In
order 10 Eiude the Rush of Aspiring
Virginia Candidates.
TINS BUREAU. RLPLYY BUILDING,
WASHINGTON. March 10. 1898.

Nls morning brought a great gathering
20 the Capitol ns it was fully expected
tl4t a large number OF ministers and
cnsols would be sent in for confirmation.
l4c galleries were packed with ladies
..I the lobbies were crowded with anx-
!ols men eager in many Instances to
laarn Of the result and. in large num-
Der OF cases, very desirious Of seeing
some senator. at whose hands they anti
Dgate some strong political assistance.
The senator's seem 70 be thoroughly dis
inclined TO be button-holcd about the
Capitol. and now begin TO resort 20 cum
uius little tricks to avoid being solicited
for Endorsements. At the end OF the
senator's lobby the elevator runs from
The gallery 10 the lower floors. but down
beyond the hoor upon which the res
tluraut and document rooms eTe located,
there is narrow back passdseway that
extends through a long. ccnented hall
and hnds an exit upon the terrace at the
bach OF the Capitol. The senators are
using THIS escape extensively these days
ana this morning the Senate went into
executive session with fun attendance
and when the doors We're thrown open
81 Was discovered that the Senate body
"a adjourned some hftccn minutes be-
fore. and the last gray head had dis
appeared down the dimly lighted corridor
cat into the light and freedom they
cravcd and two hundred anxious consti-
tlents swore and calmly walked away.
The news-gathorers and ofice-seekers
we're treated this morning to another dis
appointment. for when the "communica-
ton from the President" was read there
were only two officials named.
EX-Conlrossman William McAdoo. OF
New Jersey was appointed Assistant
S. rctary of the Navy. ana Edward y.
whitney. Of New York, was named for
te Assistant Attorney -Gencralship.
Nr. McAdoo served IN Congress from
Sew Jersey. hut. having married a lady
from Lyuchburg. Va. and owning a
farm near that city, he spent a great
deal Of LIS time there. and finally failed
OF denomination, on the grounds that
n- was "a resident Of Virginia and not OF
Nt" Jers ~. Tho appointment. how
ever is charged 90 the latter state.
There Is strong desire upon the part
oi the Republicans I'm the Senate TO have
the majority put of the reorganization
Of the Senate as far as the officers and
clerks 20 until the next regular session
This would OF course allow all OF the
Republican appointees 10 draw their
salaries until Congress again assemblies
The Democrats do not take kindly to
who We're I'm that body I'm the memorial BILE
extra session in 1SSl when the Ropub-
lcans, aided by the ChiCanery Of General
Malone. fought for over two months to
accomplish exactly what they now claim
that the Democrats should not do. II
is safe however. u predict that the
Senate VIII not adjourn until the long
roll Of desirable herths are comfortably
iiled by the weary and long suffering
patriots whose ambitions lie in the direc-
tion Of serving their country through
these means
Hon. Basil y. Gordon arrived in the
city This morning and spent several hours
az the metropolitan. In speaking Of
the fact that his papers were filed for
a. poiniment 10 the Mexican mission
he said. in substance. q found that I
was being eccentric in not wanting an
Office of some kind. so I determined 10
apply for the mission 10 Mexico. I
was Of the impression that II was n
mission of the second class. but after
ward found that 10 had been made a
frst-class one within a very recent pc
riod | did not assume that my party
services warranted my asking for a
nrst-class mission"
"rhe fact is." he continued "the ap-
pointmcnt of Mr.. GRAY was made be-
fore my papers were ever filed. but hav-
In had them i'm complete form / decided
90 present them anyhow. as the indorse-
ments We're numerous and gratifying to
mo-"
Have YOU any idea Of changing the ap-
plication for another mission? he was
asked.
go" ne replied. Il shall simply let
the matter rest where it is. and. Of
course. If Il shall be the pleasure Of
the President 10 consider the situation
should boz honored I'm his action"
Mr Gordon spoke with "a great deal OF
confidence I'm the result OF the candi-
oacy of Mr. John Goode. and also declar-
Ell that Captain Ham Shepard should be
reaprointed as a reward for his labors for
tho party.
lt has been known here for some time
rat the leading consulships have been
very generally spoken for, and in some
Instances. as I'm that Of Mr.. Patrick Col
lins now consul 10 London. promises have
been made Tor several months.
personal friend of Mr.. Cleveland
asked him q few days ago If II would be
advisable for him To secure a strong
Endorsement for "a friend who desired the
Liverpool consulship. and the President
told him frankly that the position was in
The hands Ot Ex-Governor Campbell. OF
ohio. who would name the man. Ii is
believed that the consul will be Mr.. James
J. Neal. Of Hamilton, O.. who Is chair
man ~ the Democratic party in the state,
and who twice gracefully stepped out of
the way and allowed the nomination Of
Air. Campbell for Congress.
This Is the position wanted by Mr.
James Lindsay Gordon. Of Virginia. 1t
IS not known whether or not the consul
ship 10 Paris has been previously prom
isDd hat the leaders In many Of the
doubtful or close States are claiming
these valuable positions for those who
have been distinguished for especial party
services General Peyton Wise is GER
tauly strongly indOrsed for this position,
and if the office Is not already mortgaged
De will surely receive fair consideration.
The passage by Congress OF the amend
Inent 20 the Naval Appropriation bin for
the rendezvous at Hampton Roads and
the naval review az New York has had
tho effect OF stimulating the local com
mlttees who have charge OF the matter
o. the rendezvous. and also encourages
those who worked 50 hard TO get the
appropriation through. Every effort is
now making 10 secure the success OF the
arair at Hampton Roads. fine pro-
gfamme has been arranged for attractions
outside Of the rendezvous, 50 that visitors
Will have the full limit OF enjoyment
Quite a fund for this purpose has been
raised by the local committee at Norfolk
and 70 Is being expended wisely Mr. al
Tor sharp one OF the hustlers OF Nor
folk. who has always the city's interests
Gt heart. Is ia Washington working the
matter mp. The rendezvous ana the at