The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-04-12
THE FIGHT ON SENATOR ROACH.
Democrats and Republicans Indulge
in Caustic Comment
The HresiAent Receives oir Jalian
Pssncefots ~ AmbsssaAer ef Her
Majesty, the Queen Of Great Britain
-AeKinlsy Calls at white Heuse.

adjournment OF tho present special session
of the senate. 1t 10 now believed that even
if the senate itself was able to adjourn at
this time that President Cleveland would
not be satisfied to have such action taken,
for the reason that he indicated to Sen.
ator German today that he could scarcely
make all the appointments he desires so
as to permit adjournment before next
week. Then, too, the senate has got into
such . tangle over the Roach case and
other divisions Of party line that may
keep that body together for an indefinite
period.
The Roach case came prominently to
the front today in the executive session Of
the senate, and WAS the cause of. some
rather plain talk. It was declared by
Democratic leaders that if the Roach case
is to be gone into this session others
should he taken up as we'll. The Republi-
cans retorted that they were afraid Of no
investigation concerning any other men,
bers. but they insisted that some positive
action should be taken in this particular
case. After long discussion of the two
views SO vehemently adhered to BY the
respective sides, the question was laid
aside without any definite action being
taken.
Tho Martin case was given share Of
debate, and from the discussion that en-
sued, the senate will, if possible. refuse to
look INTO the question of the legality of the
seat now occupied by Martin. The nomi-
nation of Eckels to be comptroller of cur.
uency was reported favorably. but con.
frmstion did not follow. 1t going over for
the day under the rules, there being objec.
ton to its present consideration. This
objection found expression in some caus-
tic remarks by Republican senators in re-
gard to what they called the lack of wis
dom manifested in the selection for 80 i'm
portant an Office of . man who, by his own
admission, knew absolutely nothing of
the business Of banking.
Sir Julian Pauncefote became dean Of
the diplomatic corps in Washington City
this afternoon by virtue of his reception
by the president as ambassador from Great
Britain. As Sir Julian is the first ambas-
sador from any country to the United
States, the presentation Of his papers to
President Cleveland made the function
more than usual ceremony. Sir Julian,
with Hon. Michael Herbert and other At
taches of tn . British embassy, met Secre-
tary Gresham at the state department
shortly before 8 o'clock. All the British
representatives were in court uniform.
The party proceeded to the White House,
and at once went to the Blue room. When
the president entered Sir Julian stepped
forward, and. presenting his credentials
to him, made the following brief remarks:
Mr. President: / have the honor to place in
your hands letters from the queen, my august
sovereign. accrediting me al ambassador to the
United States of America In raising . repre-
sentative at Washington City to the rank Of am
bassador her majesty manifested . constant
desire to draw closely together the bonds which
happily unite the two countries 1t has been
my privilege to serve her majesty for several
years - minister plenipotentiary to the United
States and ! venture to tender my grateful
Acknowledgements for the courteous considers
ton and kindness which, during the whole of
that period, has been extended to me In the dis
charge of my important functiona In the
higher office of ambassador ! hope the same In.
dulgence may be accorded to me, and I beg to
assure you that my utmost efforts will be de-
voted, in the past. to the maintenance aud
improvement of the relations of friendship aud
good will which, ! trust, will never cease to
exist between the two countriea On this au-
spicious occasion of your being called upon
once more to fill the exalted Office OF president
Of the uited States. permit NE, sir, to offer you
my sincere wishes for your personal welfare and
for the continued prosperity OF the great nation
whose mighty interests are committed to your
charge
In reply the president said:
Mr. Ambassador: 1t affords mo sincere pleas
ure 10 receive IRON your hand the letter OF her
Brittanic majesty accrediting her ambassador
to tho United states of America. On behalf of
our government aud people, desire to express
the satisfaction with which we interpret the
action Of her majesty in conierriug upon her
representative a. our caritol the highest rank
known to the diplomatic intercourse Of nations
rs q marked proof of the friendly consideration
that tends to draw into closest amity two people
having common ties OF blood, of speech and of
history. The esteem you 60 deservedly won
during your residence here a. nj mister plenipo-
tentiary, and the agreeable association it ha-
been the privilege OF the officers of this govern
ment TO cultivate with you, furnish a pledge
that in your new capacity. You will in the fu.
ture, q % less than you have in the past. eftici
emily promote the important interests of the
two countries. And beg to assure you that a,
ali times you will be met with our earnest co.
operation owsrd strengthening and perpetual.
ing the mutual friendship now happily existing.
Desiring you 10 convey 10 her majesty. the
queen, IN my name and IN behalf OF the peopls of
he United states our heartfelt wishca for hsr
ulsje.ty's welfare and for the continued PROS
persi,y and peace OF the British people, offer
TO you. Mr. Ambassador. my hearty personal
congratulations
The president met one Of the greatest of
his political enemies this morning. and
the champions OF hl gh tariff and low tariff
exchanged courtesies. His caller wa.
none other than Gov. Mckinley, OF Ohio.
A pleasant and somewhat touching part of
the interview TO the governor was when
Cleveland offered his sympathy upon bus,-
ness Affections which had recently he.
fallen him. Altogether the meeting of
the giants vas almost enough TO furnish a
tex, for q treatise upon the decadence of
partisanship.
Two more Washington state annlica-
,ions were flied at the treasury tepar,.
ment today. J. A Munday, of Van
couver. Tor collector OF internal revenue,
and Frank Z. Dow. of Whatcom. wants n
be collector of customs al Bellingham bay.
II. Lambert has been appointed post
master at Benston, Pierce county. vice
Joseph Barnoe. resigned.
President Cleveland sent to the senate
the following nominations today:
E. K strope.t. OF New York, third assistant
secretary of state.
H v. Johnson, o! Colorado, United States a.
torney for Colorado.
C B. Bell. niger. of Oregon. United States cis-
sriet judge for oregon
u. N. Browning, oil Illinois, commissioner Of
Indian afairl
p. C. ArmstronG, Of Washington City, assistant
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