The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-22
TILLMAN IN THE CHAMBER.
THE sENATOR-ELECT GIVEN :
FLATTERING GREETING.


Washington. Feb. l.-senator-elect
BENJAMIN Tillman made a very successful
debut I'm the Sanate chamber to-day. Sem
ator lrby returned from South Carolina
this morning. accompanied By senator-
elect rAlman and GOV. Gary Evans SEN
ator lrby presented the credentials Of
Mr.. Tinman, and they were read ana
placed on file. Senator Butler was pres
ent. but ne made no objection to the Gre
dentials OF his SUCCESSOR taking the usual
course. a few minutes later senator Irby
escorted Senator-elect Tulman and Gov.
Evans into the Senate chamber and gave
them seats over on the back row Of the
democratic side. TO the right of the Vice
President. Several democratic senators,
including Senators McLaurin Of Missas-
sippi ana Pugh of Alabama came forwgrd
and were presented 20 the newcomers.
While Mr.. Tillman was getting acquainted
with Senator George of Mississippi. Sem
ator lrby moved about the chamber and
invited democrat tic and republican SEN
ators to come over and meet Senator-elect
Tillman. Nearly all of .the members Of
the Senate were familiar with the incl
dents of the Buticr-Tiiman campaign.
ana they expressed some curiosity to meet
tho man who could defeat the gallant
Butler IL was observed that the free
silver men were particularly gracious to
MIR. Tillman, and they were pleased TO
find that he was right in touch with them
on that subject. Senators Teller. Dubois.
Stewart, Carey, Power, Pettigrew. Chand-
Ter and many Of the leading republicans
came over and chatted pleasantly with
the South Carolina contingent AT one
time the buzz of conversation around Mr..
Tillman and Gov Evans was SO pro-
nounced that the Vice President was
obliged to request order.
While all this demonstration was going
on over Mr.. Tnlman, Senator Butler was
sitting but few seats away. apparently
oblivious to what was going on in tho Vi
cinity of Senator Irbys desk. lie was
interested In a few items in the Indian
appropriation bill and as soon as they
We're disposed OF he arose and left the
chamber to meet some friends in the
lobby.
In the mean time, Mr.. Tillman joked
pleasantly with Senators Hill, Allen, Mar
tin, and other democratic senators about
state and national politics. To the Morn
ing News correspondent he stated that he
came on to Washington with Senator
Irby and Gov. Evans for a few days rest
and recreation. and also for the purpose
of meeting some of his future assOci-
In
the ways or that august body. lie says
he hopes there viii not be an extra ses-
sion, because he has made his arrange
ments upon the idea that he will not be
called TO Washington to assume his sena-
torial duties before next winter.
Senator Irby says he has been down
home attending n conference Of demo-
constitutional convention. He says the
leading democrats in the state, including
many Of those who have heretofore diff
fered on state affairs. are disposed to bury
the past and unite in an effort TO preserve
the supremacy OF the white mans party
He says they realize that nothing is TO be
gained by continuing the factional war
that has been going on for several years
past
While Senator Elect Tnlman was receiv-
ing a cordial greeting on the democratic
side Of the chambe., the republicans were
HEIdfOI=tlGGt
North Carolina, a warm reception. His
credentials We're also presented and read
but Senator Ransom did not take part in
the reception given him. 1t was also no.
ticed that none Of the democratic sena-
tors went over to greet him. Senator Pef-
fer, Representative Jerry Simpson and "a
few pOpulistic members Of the HOUSE
came over to welcome the North Carolina
"populist," who has oYerthroWn the gal
liant Gen. Ransom.
Representative Wilson Of West Virginia
does not aspire to the Mexican mission
and he has requested his friends to cease
their efforts in his behalf, so far as that
appointment Is concerned. ~ Is under
stood that he is now considering a pro-
position to enter upon the practice of law
in the city Of New York. There are two
reports in circulation as to his probable
destination after his career in congress
terminates upon March 4. Some Of his
friends assert he has been offered a hand
some compensation 10 look after the Gus
toms law business Of Macy & Co, the
firm Of which Representative Strauss rs a
member. Mr.. Wilson's long study Of the
tariff laws and his connection with the
existing law Is said to have made a pro-
found impression upon afr. Strauss, and
1t was at his instance that the tender was
made Mr.. Wilson. on the other hand, 1t
is said that AFR. Wilson has been invited 10
enter the law firm Of stetson x Co. with
which President Cleveland stiil retains a
business connection. Some Of the over
jealous friends Of Mr. Wilson in the House
started a petition in his favor for the
Mexican mission, and circulated It among
certain members for their signatures. 1t
is said that as soon as Mr.. Wilson was
Informed Of the existence Of such a doou-
ment he requested that it be at once de-
stroyed.
IN connection with the Mexican mission.
it is stated, upon excellent authority, that
the President has no intention Of making
an appointment to ill the vacancy until
after the remains Of the late Minister
Gray have been laid to rest at his old
home. A friend Of the President in com
menting upon the subject, remarked to-
day that the scramble for the Mexican
mission IS unsecmly and not calculated 10
further the prospects Of those who are
aspiring to succeed the late Minister GRAY.
President Cleveland wouldn't be git2ty Of
the discourtesy, not to say disresFect, to
the dead minister's memory, 10 make an
appointment so soon after his death The
prominence attained by Gov. Gray, and
the fact that he was once regarded as a
presidential possibility, would naturally
prompt the President 10 observe the high
est order Of propriety IN the selection Of
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