The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
CABINET.
VERY little KNOWN or MIR. oLNEY.
THE ATToRSEY-GENERA
Appointment of Mr.. Herbert for the Naval
Portfolio Unanimously Consid-
cred a Good Ono.
TIsEs BUREAU, RAFLEY BUILDING. !
WASHINGTON. Feb %. 1898.


political seers and prognosticators may
lay aside pencils and broken states with
the profound satisfaction that nobody
GUESSED t." and Mr.. Cleveland may smile
his ccntcnted and wide open smile. happy
IN ths knowledge that they never touched
me-" Even the bis daihes Of New York
With thousands Of cuts and photographs
we're compelled to come out without a cut
Of the doubtless very distinguished gem
ueman who receives the portfolio sought
by the friends OF Hon. J. Randolph
Tucker and Hon. d. B. Culberson; at
least the papers would have had cuts of
these two gentlemen of national reputa-
ton. Air. Richard Olney. Of Boston, who
is now the Attorney General, is very lit
tie known, and inquiries about him at
the Capitol this morning resulted about
as those OF Hoke Smith and my law
partaer" Il ssel. There is no doubt, how
ever, that Mr.. Olney is far superior in
teiiectually to either OF the others.
The strong rumors afloat here yesterday
az the intention OF Mr.. Cleveland TO ap-
goint Hon. George jerks. of Pennsylvania,
now leads a great many 10 suppose that
Nr. jerks will be rendered his old posi-
uon Of Solicitor General. This would de-
feat the hopes Of the supporters of Hon.
John Goode. who certainly has very good
reasons to believe that an atonement will
be made for the shabby manner in which
tile Republican Senate treated him in 1885.
One thing is sure. and that is that the
..4ims Of the friends Of Mr. Tucker have
NOT been recognized. but this final out
c1me Was not wholly unexpected when Il
Was developed that he had opposition in.
or at least could not control the entire
virginia delegation In the lower house Of
Congress. To what extent any opposition
was carried. no outsider can possibly tell,
l4t committee of the nearly unanimous
delegation and the element of non-support
both certainly visited Mr. Cleveland be-
fore the nomination Of the Attorney-Gen-
-rIl was made.
Whether or not this will be carried
back into the State as a factor in the
fall elections remains TO be seen.
ierberts selection as Secretary Of the
Navy has been well received by Demo
crafts and Republicans as well. and he
las been overwhelmed By congratulations
all day. When he arrived at the Capitol
this morning and went TO the room Of
.as Committee Oh Naval Affairs. his first
caller was Senator Hale chairman of
the Naval Committee in the Senate. who
rendered him his heartiest congratuia-
lions. The Senator was followed by
stream Of people--senators representa-
tives. naval officers and others. Soon
after the House met. while Mr.. Outh-
waite. Of Ohio. was speaking on q CON
ference report, Mr.. Herbert entered the
main door and started down the aisle TO
his seat. His appearance was the signal
for a burst of applause. which spread over
both sides Of the hall. and was taken up
by the people IN the galleries. II con
for nd NJ
Speaker had restored a degree OF quiet
Mr. Cultivate said: MIR. Speaker, l
yield FIVE minutes. or so much time as lie
may wish, TO the gentleman from Ala
bama."
Mr.. Herbert was much embarrassed by
the warmth Of his reception, and, with
his voice trembling with emotion. he
thanked the House, saying II was partc-
uiarly pleasing 20 him 70 have such ex-
presslons of appreciation and confidence
from men who had known him so long.
When he had finished his remarks mem
hrrs OF the House crowded around Mr..
Herbert. hearuy shaking him by the
hand Among the naval officers who
called on the New Secretary of War
was bluff, hearty, old Admiral Jouett,
Who said he Congratulated the country,
the navy and MIR. Herbert socially. The
appointment. ne said. would do more 10
wipe out the last remnants of sectional
feeling than any other Mr.. Cleveland
could have made.
The secreiaryship Of the navy is the
one place in the Cabinet, above all 9TH
ers. where "a man of experience and
hnical knowledge is needed and Mr.
reveiand could not have found another
~8n in the Democratic party so well
.,ted for it as Mr.. Herbert. who. by his
long service on the House Committee on
ElFal Affairs. has become thoroughly
familiar with the organization OF the
navy and is prepared 10 take up the
task Of continuing the work OF building
4r the navy without having to devote the
tl.t year or so Of his term 20 learning
-.- duties Of his office.
Tho report is gaining currency here
tttt Colonel a. s. Buford, Of Richmond,
r be IN the gubernatorial race next
iI HIS friends here claim that HIS
s'eadfast interests in the agricultural
apartments Of the State would probably
extend TO the Withdrawing Of any regular
Alliance candidate. and as his position
.r silver is thoroughly IN accord with the
great agricultural classes. he may de-
y.lop a great strength before the conven-
t41 comes.
The appropriation bills are greatly be-
Bind A rush win occur with them in
t.. few remaining days Of Congress,
watch is neither creditable TO the coun-
f.s nor beneficial in any conceivable way.
Huge and unreasonable sums will be
Aed on by the reckless and expiring
Republican Senate that will not be con
cred iy the House at all. but passed
.s % lola lot. and left TO taunt the al
legged advocates Of economy and pat
r.m in the same position which con-
..mned the bnlion-dollar Congress. Sena-
f.r German has already called for halt,
t.. The majority heed him not. and the
t..an8ered hours since December 1st
N1 haunt many a Congressman, when,
amer the 9TH Of March, he sees for the
'.t time "a wasteful extravaganza that
b might have prevented.
3d. Hatch. with his famous Anu-Op-
t.r fN. was turned down again this
ralnr and the measure has now no
u.r. sure Of passing than has the re-
peal of the civil Service law.
Senator Chandler IS still harping on
t.. Immigration Restriction bill. His
l...sl report and bill bar from landing
.I Ulf.fafe over twelve years OF age;
sD physically unable 20 perform manual
....r. and the third class are the An
tf.lIsts.
Nr snringer's resolution calling upon
ffe President for information regard
iH- fhe treaty now before the Senate
.'ttlyc % the annexation OF Hawaii
Dad "a dampeniug effect upon the auVo-
Gates of annexation u is not considered
here that action VIII be taken on the
treaty az this session.
Colonel A. S. Buford. Hon. r. Taylor
5 Sltt and Hon. j. Randolph Tucker are