New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-17
A QUEER SENATORIAL MIND
MR.. MCPHERSON AND THE JERSEY DIS
TRICT-ATTORNEYsHIP.
HE ENDORSED CAPTAIN JAMES PARKER IN
THE CLEAREsT AND MOST UNEoUIvocAL
TERMS. AND THEN. WHEN THE NoMI-
NATION WAS MADE. SECURED
ITS WITHDRAWAL.

ITS WITHDRAWAL.
Politicians and others who are interested In Al
fairs In New-Jersey are at present discussing
the withdrawal by President Cleveland OF the NOM
nation OF Captain James Parker as United States
D.strlc,-Attorney for New-Jersey. Captain Parker
lives In Perth Amboy. and he has a Jaw Office In
this city at No. So Wa,l-s He was recommended
for the nomination by such men as Frederic r.
Coudere. ex-Governors Ludlow. Green and Albeit,
Of New-Jersey; william r. Grace Everett p.
Wheeler and Senator Mcpherson
Mr.. McPherson's peculiar attitude in the case 10
what people talking about. and II seems that
he has got himself tangled up the nomination
and Its withdrawal in a way which. while not II
al unusual for Senator Mcpherson. is causing COL
siderable criticism of him.
II may be that Senator Mcpherson has got him
self mixed up in this affair under conditions some
what similar to those which prevailed in his house.
ho.d when he specializing in Sugar At any
rate, he has covered himself with about the same
kind OF glory he did when he decided 10 stop
enjoying the tips Sugar. Senator Mcpherson
might observe the Scriptural Injunction: Unstable
water thou shalt not excel" He has the repu-
tation of saying thing at moment and then
saying just the opposite, for" fear he will be put
I'm a false position; and he carries this to such an
extent as 10 put himself In an extremely ridiculous
light.
Il seems that Captain Parker solicited the two
New-Jersey Senators for support in his applicable
Tor the ONCE or Dstrlct-Attorney. senator smith
replied that he had already Endorsed another ap-
plicaton and could not therefore hep Captain
Parker but Senator Mcpherson letter to
President Cleveland recommending Captain Parker.
1t follows:
Senate Chamber. Washington, April T. 1894
To the President.
Sir | am informed that the bearer Captain
James Parker. of Perth Amboy. n. j. is DESTROYS OF
obtaining some position under your Admnistra-
ton. Captain Parker is a lawyer OF good abilities
and much experience. and will fill the Office Of
nit oh A II oP
any other office whose duties are OF legal char
acter that he will undertake to ILL., with great
credit. | indorse and commend Captain Parker In
every way, and ask for him such consideration az
i "'"' J. r. MCPHERSON
The President accordingly nominated Captain
Parker and then the trouble began. Miles Ross
the New Brunswick politician who controls votes
that will be valuable TO Senator Mcpherson in his
effort TO reelection. wanted the disposal Of
the place. lie and others protested against Cap
tain Parker's nomination. and Senator Mcpherson,
becoming uneasy. announced that he was displeased
at the nomination. Now. II is said when Mr.. Nc
trembes, and low rumblings are heard IN the
nelghborhood OF his desk; and some say that Sena.
tor Call with his shoes OF Is as n1thlng com I
man had pondered over the affair he thought that
he had the privilege OF changing his mind, SO he
FASTENED to the White House and called on his
recommendation OF Captain Parker, and asked Tor
the withdrawal OF the nomination. President
Cleveland did as Senator McPherson advsed' ana
again. Miles Ross Will probably be ap-
pointed. IT., ao g., u-au.t
vssferday He would not discuss the withdrawal
Of his nomination TO any extent. He said that ne
hoped 1t would be reconsidered py me and
that he did exactly understand senator NC
Phersons action. There has been big mistake, Sc.
he said. "and don't want to hurt my case py d's-