The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-17
The Anti Cleveland Senate Gives
Its Ultimatum.
THE PRESIDENT NOT AFRAID.
He 1s Prepared to Meet the Issues
Fairly and SQuarely.
Hhl' German seA Briss Already show
Ing Their Power and Creating an
Els9ant Rew-Senatof Allen VIII
Represent Aimself In ssst Centsss.

WASHINGTON CrrY. March 1e.-[Speciai.Y
ALI sorts of rumors are atloat tonight be.
cause Of President Cleveiand's failure 70
send to the senate today nominations for
some of the big Federal offices. One rumof
is that he has decided to hold back all pos
sible appointments in order that he can
secure pledges from certain congressman
that if he calls an extra session OF congress
they will vote to repeal the Sherman
silver purchase act. Another story, that
seems to be more plausible, is that the
president is so much dissatisfied with the
makeup Of the senate committees that he
has served notice upon certain Democratic
leaders in the senate that if some changes
are not made in the assignments of men,
bers that he will not send in another
nomination until these changes arc ade.
He is said to be particularly wrought up
over the fact that Hill 10 q member of the
judiciary committee and chairman of the
committee on immigration. and that
Murphy is also on q committee that Cleve-
land does not desire him on. Further
than this. Bryce is placed at the head Of
the Pacific railroads committee, and the
president considers this An impoli4io
assignment because of Bryce's raiiroad
connections.
The fact is. the anti Cleveland men have
complete control of the senate, and can
make it unpleasant for the president at
every turn unless they are given due con-
sideration at his hands. The president
realizes this, and has served notice that IL
1t is to be fight. it will bs battle to the
finish. Senator Villas carried the presi-
dents message to the Democrat senatorial
caucus committee early today. II is said
that word was sent back to the presidents
that no might have control of the White
House and ali other powers accredited 70
the chief executive, but that he did not
have control Of tho senate. nor could he
run that body. The indications are that
merry war 10 on between tho presidents
and the senate, which il now controlled
BY Gorham, Bryce and HILL
Senator Murphy. Of New Yofk, was
asked tonight II the report was true that
he would attempt 70 prevent the sonfirms-
ton Of President Cleveland's appoint
ments. 70 which hs rsplieds
"Thsrs 10 No trutA IN it vhatsvsR."
"How about the eenArmst1oa Il 0obege =
Maxwell and Edward \ Whitnsyr
'New York ssoaexs v11l % aotAi1g - 1elay
their confirmation, but % tho eonnn1h tAeY
will aid In having them eoaAxN1d"
After . ten minute eeoeion 1o6uA che
senate adjourned until xondaE
From this action Il u evident ne senate
intends taking IT. time In the matter Of
confirming sppointmsnt9 Is was sup
posed that - soon - the committee were
recognised. the nominations % tar mado
would receive prompt action, and that an
executive session would b had today. At
the previous session it Was ordered that q
soon - the committee were appointed,
the nominations would b referred, and
those sent in by the presidsnt mp to date
are now In the hands Of committees.
These might have been considered this
morning in the committees and confirmed
today. but the adjournment Of the senate
until Monday makes IL impossible for any
of the officials named by the president to
assume their duties until the middle Of
next week. A prominent senator
on the Democratic side this morn.
ing said that the senate was not in
any great hurry to go into tho business Of
confirming nominations, and intimated
that possibly 1t would wait until the elec-
tive officers Of the senate had been reor.
ganixed il 1t was determined to do this at
once. As soon as this was done, he said,
the senate would confirm every nomina-
ton sent in up to that time. Immediately
after the senate adjourned the Democratic
caucus committee resumed its sitting and
took up the matter Of reorganization Of
the elective officers of the senate. The
committee will be ready to report to the
full caucus early next week, possibly Tues
day morning. Whether the Democrats
intend to reorganize or not Is an interest,"
ing question. Ii the Democrats attempt
to reorganize at this session 1t is almost
certain that The Republicans will show
fight to prevent the contamination Of the
plan if it be within their power.
Senator Allen will be in this city ready
to look after his own case when it comes
up before the senate committee on cleo
tions. He is expected to arrive on Satur-
day or earlier. If seated assignments on
good committees have been reserved for
him by the Republican committee. This
is an indication that they now believe that
Mr.. Allen will secure his seat under Gov.
McGraw's appointment
There was a noticeable falling of In the
number of callers at the White House this
morning, but notwithstanding this fact
there have been enough to keep everyone
busy, from president to ushers and door
keepers.
Postmaster-G General Bisseii stated today
that whenever there was contest for any
postoffice the person who held the Office
under Cleveland's former administration
would not be considered. He further
stated that the full power of this rule
would be applied to fourth-class postofhces.
and he, not President Cleveland. was re-
sponsible for it. This statement leaves no
open prospect for the reappointment Of
postmasters who held Office under C.ove.
lands former administration.
Secretary Of the Interior Smith today
accepted the resignation of Green b. kaum
as pension commissioner. and appointed
Andrew Davidson TO take charge of the
Office until the appointment by President
Cleveland Of Raum's successor.
Z hint OF Cieveland's policy OF building
up new party has been given Follow
ing the selection Of Judge Gresham for .
cabinet position. it is said ne is going 70
appeal to sentimental Republicans by
keeping Minister Lincoln at London and
Minister Fred Grant At Vienna
Extraditi0n Treaties Ratified.