The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-30
SENATE ADJOURNMENT.
,y1>RriffTED MG. CLEVELAND rs
WItEl or CANDIDATES,
Ana viii soon Notify the senate lie Has
NoTurihcr Commuuications--The
"Ex" appointment.
TnuS BvErAU. RArLFY BruDrNa
WAsHIN0IoN. March 20. 1899.

seem % Indicate that they We're not
thinAne much of finally adiourning. nor
in much ol hurry to complete the or
sanitation o, that body by the election
Of the office rs already agreed upon in
the Democratic caucus
Senator Hoar called up the report of
The Vommiuce ON Elections regarding
the admission of the senators from Mon
fana. Wyoming and Washington. wh ere
the appointments have been made by
he governors. the legislatures having
failed 90 elect Senator Pugh took q g
Goor ana made "a strong speech. defending
the rislts OF the governors TO appoint
u such cases.
lt is evident that this mootcd question
wan take up considerable time as it las
done in sessions Of senates now almost
orgotten. and as there arc prccedsnts
touching both sides or IL. the result may
te long deferred.
10 was said last night on very good
authority that within the week the Presi-
dent would announce TO the Senate tfat
he had no more matters 10 place before
them at present ana would. therefore,
enable the Democrats 10 push an ad-
loWnment without delay
This would OF course prevent the in
VcStication Of Democratic Senator Roach,
and would furnish the majority with an
opportunity 10 push the immediate ap-
poiutment OF the officers and clerks, in
order 10 get ready for adjournment.
The Cabinet and a majority Of the
larger appointments requiring the confir-
nation having been made. Mr.. Cleveland
would undoubtedly rather have the Senate
adjourn. ana thus temporarily at least
avoid any wrangle that might come up
over his subsequent appointments.
There is, Of course. very little delay
geuerally about the confirmation Of .uch
officers as the President has already APP
pointed. but when lower grade of ap-
pOntments is reached 10 be hlled bv
men Of less famous reputation there are
frequent efforts made to delay and TO
.thWart combinations Then. too. the
President and an of the Cabinet officers
are weary Of the daily personal solicita-
uons OF the army OF office seekers and
believe that II the Senate adjOurns and
the members so home that letters will
suppiant the enormous crowd that daily
thrones the corridors Of every denlrt-
lnrnt and fingers about the White House
as long os a soul remains 10 receive them.
The few appointments now going TO the
Senate would seem that the President is
paving the way 20 this very end II
IS true that the Senate will adjourn at
its own pleasure. but this suggestion from
the President would give the Democrats
cover under which they might adjourn
without criticism.
The peculiar remark Of the President
some time ago regarding the fact that
Colonel Ham sheppard had no opposition
fpr the reappointment to his former
position Of internal revenue collector OF
The Western district seems TO have
awakened many citizens OF that district
20 The fact. and there are now several
applicants who are determined not to
compel Mr. Cleveland Ito send 10 the
district for candidate who has not
served before"
Captain NJ ~ Rogers. Of Roanoke is
pronounced candidate for the place and
has fled his papers with Secretary Car
Isle. He was anxious TO talk personally
with the President but all Of the Nir-
ginia delegation were committed TO Cap
tain Sheppard. none ~ them wanted TO
undertake The Introduction This morn
iug. however. Captain Rogers went up to
the White House alone introduced him
self and presented his case. I'm addition
90 handing the President a letter from a
personal friend Mr. cleveland took in
the situation in q moment but did not
commit himself on the subject.
If ans man on earth is fully satisfied
that there is great deal OF meaning in
SIR. CleVelaud's determination regarding
eX-ofhceholders that man is Congressman
Meredith He had explained the situation
f1 "a delegation of his constituents yester-
day. but they We're uncOnvinced. lie then
took them % the President direct and the
-ouowing interview occurred.
Mr. President" he asked. "if two men
have about equal Democratic Endorsement
and one held the office before, TO whom
would you give the place.?
"To the new man beyond all doubt,
replied SIR Cleveland.
"But." continued Mr.. Meredith, suppose
the county organization and the congress
man indOrse the eX-Ofilcial?'
Even thcn" said the President. Il
should appoint the new man. ne having
an equal share Of the local support.
This entirely satisfied the candidates.
both N whom were present ana neard
the dialogue without the President
knowing that they were the interested
parties This is putting the case very
strongly. hut the Presd mt certainly
seems I'm earnest upon the subject.
The only appointment not local which
va- sent in by the President to-day was
ttlf Of Congressman Herman stump, OF
NaFFi land. 20 Doe superintendent oil lnilH-
,.ratfln Mr.. Stump was first elected 70
CONGRESS at its Fffty-hrst session. and
was reelected 10 the F1fty-second. he
has given much attention 10 the question
o.. Immigration and introduced a bill
last winter which. with amendments was
finally adopted. lie is a lawyer and lives
at Pei Air. Maryland.
air. Roger chew Dlassccck. native OF
Fauouier county IS one Of the NirGinla
esfoidatts for a high and responsible
place. whose aspiration appears 10 have
o.er somewhat overlooked in the general
fatigue and Jrowsiness which Is beeinning
20 bear down tho public interest IN the
rer,lexfng patronage question Mr
otssec3ck came TO this city some years
ego and engaged in large confectionery
hl-iregs he was successful ana aiier
while began TO take an active lana IN
rltv. state and national politics lie
worked for "a purpose for MS parry
and was aprointed. through the influence
- the late Senator Barbolr aud other
friends. 10 a clerkship IN ihe Geoioslcai
Survey. Hcis row q candidate Tor super
'rt.rfeqt of thc Bureau or Engraving ana
Printing Hon. r. Meredith, his repre-
sentative IN Congress headed delegation
~ friends who a few days ago saw the
president in behalf Of Mr. Glasscock' A
few davs previously this same gentleman
had been part OF a delegation .hat
won't 10 the President in the Interest OF
H0n. John Goodies appointment 10 thf