The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-28

quietly said that ne hoped in this par
ticular case Mr.. Cleveland would prove
stubborn and stand by him.
The Senator not only felt highly fiat
tered when his associates so generously
proposed his name, but from the start
be liked the idea Of becoming minister
to our sister republic. In other words,
when the movement commenced the
General was in for success, and for the
past few days his manner and CONVEX
sation have indicated clearly that he
had intimations from the White House
of success.
There is not the slightest doubt that
heavy work was put in for other candl-
dates, but the elimination shows that
General Ransom was the favorite by
long odds.
Two hours before the nomination was
received at the Senate to-day it was re-
ported about the Capitol that Senator
Ransom had been appointed, and the
news spread rapidly. When the nom
nation was received the Senate imme-
diately went into executive session tor
the purpose Of taking action. In less
than ten minutes the doors were open
ed. General Ransom had been unan-
imouslv confirmed, without even refer
ring the papers to the Foreign Rela-
tons Committee. The brief talks in
executive session are understood to
have been of the pleasantest nature,
and the North Carolina statesman was
the recipient of the heartiest congratu-
lations.
When Senator Ransom emerged from
| the cham Der at the conclusion of the
executive session he was surrounded by
friends and acquaintance and again
congratulated Among those who
grasped his hand and expressed bis
satisfaction was ex-senator William
Malone, of Virginia. The General
said he was truly glad. Indeed, the
Republicans were as cordial as the
Democrats. The handshaking was
kept up all the afternoon at the Capitol
and at the hotel where General Ransom
resides. 1t is likely to continue unit
the new Senator-envoy gets a pain il
the right arm.
Many were the comments heard al
the Capitol on the nomination. "He
lands on his feet every time" remarked
one gentleman, who was heard to dis
cuss the appointment of the Senator
Its hard to down Senator Ransom,
exclaimed an enthusiastic admirer from
the State OF North Carolina.
Senator Ransom will serve out hi
term until the 4th of March, and no
until that day will he qualify as Min
lister to Mexico. He will then begin tt
draw salary of SIT 800 per year, tina
being the amount paid at the Mexican
post. The salary was raised few year
ago, but the rank Is not as high as tina
of our diplomatic representatives t.
some of the European countries. TIL,
pay, however, is as large as Great Brit
ain, Russia, Germany, and France
Owing to the monetary system of Mex
leo, the place will be worth actual,
over thirty thousand dollars a year
and it is taken for granted that ever
though General Ransom would not vot.
for silver in the Senate, he will no
refuse to swap his American gold 70
Mexican silver, and reap a handsom,
premium.
| 1t is generally conceded by men O
all parties that Senator Ransom viii
make an ideal minister. He will max,
a highly-creditaple representative, ant
is chock full of diplomacy. He is still
IN the prime of matured life, and ha
not an ailment outside of a slight lame
ness, as lingering result OF an acciden
while out driving near his home il
North Carolina last fall The CLIMATE
at the City OF Mexico is fine, and tn
new minister is SO courtly and dignifie,
that it goes without saying he will
make friends rapidly at the Mexican
capital.
Most of our people who have beel
sent to the CITY of Mexico have mad