The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-16
PECkHLM'S CASE fOyrINUED
The Matter Taken Up in Exr cutive Session
and WI be Settled To-Day.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-At an unusu-
ally early hour for United States senator's
tne advocates and opponents Of the con-
irmation Of Wheeler II. Peckham, nOmi-
hated TO be associate justice of the United
states Supreme Court, were astir this
morning. Mr. Hill being among the first
10 reach the Senate wing of the building
senators Villas and Lindsay were not far
penind him. and then began the preimi-
nary struggle to present a solid front for
the contest which had been agreed upon
LOT TINS afternoon. Mr.. Hill did some
active work, and was In conference with
senators in committee-rOoms corridors
and cioak-rooms. and in this missionar,
work was assisted by several Republicans.
| Ihe friends of the administration were
| not less energetic, but lacked the helping
hand of Republicans. such as had de-
clared their intention OF supporting the
| nominee contenting themselves with that
and making no effort TO make proselytes
among their colleagues. The cloak-rooms
! or the Senate filed up al an earlier hour
than usual, and the tariff gave way fin
the cloak-room talk TO gossip about the
omcome of to-day's battle. Both sides
stu progressed confidence, but there were
'Nluences OF anxiety on the part Of the
opposing leaders
Last night careful canvass was made
OF the Senate by leading senator. ana |
Inc vote as compiled by him shows A. /
votes against Peckham Fl for him and /
il doubtful. If this list be accurate the \
nominee would be defeated. even if ali |
the doubtful voted for confirmation. OF |
course. In such poll account is taken of
the absentees who are paired Those
marked doubtful in this list are Allison.
Hale Hoar, Kyle, Lodge. McNillin, Nc
iaurin, Morrill,, Squire. Stockbridge. and
Nashburn. According to the list Dixon
and sherman are placed in the affirmative
conilrm. Allison voted against Horn
blower, and II Is expected that he will
vote IN the same way now
senator Dolph. who has been counted
as being opposed 10 Peckham. it is now
SAID Will vote for him. But this f.
onset py the fact that Mr.. Hoar has
'pme OUT against the nominee and de-
cared ms intention of voting 10 reject
IN this way. also Mr. Lodge. and pos sibIv
MI Morrill,. will be transferred from
the doubtful column to those in active
opposition.
As the hour for the executive Sos
sion approached, the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
i,'eH became more aggressive. When the /
uoo,s OF the Senate were closed Mr.
fush at once called up the nomination
and proceeded to address the Senata IL
iaid before the Senate the matter CON
tanned IN the letters that had besn
sent TO the committee. and made on ,
argument against the fitness OF Mr. PecIr |
nam Tor the high place to which he had {
been appointed. calling the special atfen- I
ton OF the Senate 10 what he termed ~ c
preJudieed character Of the mind of the ,
nominee. - '''0 l
Mr. PuSh's speech was addressed mainly
10 the legal qualifications OF MIR Poet. I
ham, which. he said with much ncst- y
liveness, were entirely Inconsistent with &
the duties Of a jurist. The nominee Wa =
ne sad more the biased and prejudiced .
special peader than the impartial i,,dyc :,
capable OF looking on both si5es ~ a ~
essd question. lie also opposed him for r,
ms attitude In certain elections. when Y
nr' fugh said, Mr. Peckham had PROV =
a by his actions that he was not a COCA G
Democrat. e0'i ci
Mr. Pugh spoke for an hour. making a.
temperate. but. as senator's pronounce n.
!. STRONG speech. He was followed &C
rieny by Mr.. Harris Dem. rennS a. ca
Import OF confirmation. '|' az m
Al 40 Mr. Lindsay Oem.. Ky), a MEM "
or {" the Judiciary Committee. replied 10