-24th-
A new wrinkle now - McCumber
of North Dakota has given notice that
he wishes my confirmation postponed
two weeks so that he can read the record
- affidavits, &c. and can oppose me in
the open Senate. Kittredge is acting
with him. Had a talk with Senator
Foraker today & he told me that I had
the greatest array of vigorous enemies
that he had met for some time -
Piles is working to get McCumber to
withdraw his opposition - but I think
we are now up against a Nelson-
McCumber-Heyburn combination
- whether Carter is in it or not I cant
yet tell - but think he is.
Wrote situation to Mr. Ralph &
told him that the Hill railroad influence
- if exerted - could make the opposition
withdraw - Also wrote to Debbie.
Recd. telegram of congratulation from
Judge Day & answered in kind -
Nelson is playing the baby now -
says that I attacked him & that
