The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-04
BULLYING SHERMAN.

Congressman white and Thompson Let out their
Opinions -IIayes's Administration "Lylng, Hyp.
OcrltiCal and TrinIng."
Especial Dispatch to Pittsburgh Gazettel
Washington, March 26.-The filling of
the vacancy IN the office Of Register of
the Treasury was to>day the cause Of a
lively scene in the office of Secretary
Sherman. Last evening Representatives
Harry White and John M. Thompson
called upon Secretary Sherman with docs
uments indicating the almost unanimous
wish Of the Pennsylvania delegation for
the appointment of Collector Sullivan,
of the Allegheny district, as Register.
The matter was discussed pleasantly and
Secretary Sherman asked why the gen.
tlemen had not called upon the President,
and urged them to do so. This morning
they did call upon the President, and
presented the name above mentioned, to!
gether with the reasons why the appoint4
ment would be proper one to cmakeI
The President, after listening attentiyely;
observed that another Pennsylvania
now in the department had been urged.
As in the case Of Secretary Sherman, the
President treated the question as still
open,and inquired as to the qualifications
ofseveral Pennsylvanians. Amongst the
number he mentioned that of Mr.. Scho-
field, but stated nothing of his appoints
ment, and as usual took notes, The gen.
tlemen left the President, thinking that
a decision would not be reached for sevs
eral days. They then repaired to Secre>
tary Sherman's office to inform him Of
the result of their interview, when they.
were greatly astonishedt to learn from the
Secretary that the President had appoint
ed Schofeld the day before, and at the
time Of their visit had in his possession
telegram from that gentleman accepting
the position. Upon recovering from their
surprise, General White, with considera.
BILE vehemence, said to Secretary Sher>
man: "Well, sir, this being the fact,
why were we not told Oft before? When
we called upon you last night, you asked
us why we did not call upoA the Presis
dent You knew then that this appoints
ment had beenmade. We saw the Pres
ident, Why did he not state frankly that
the matter was ended? Such treatment
was due to US as members of a co>ordinA
ate branch of the Government. Ifyou
persist in treating Representatives in this
manner, can youwonder at any estranges
ment between Congress and the Execu-
tive, We do not complain that you have
not acted upon our recommendation, but
we have right to be treated with cour-
tesy and fairness. Such conducts is triAing
with those who desire to treat the admin
istration with fairness in all its measures.
II this is the character of your dealing,
where do you expect support to come
from?
Secretary Sherman, surprised at the
emphatic, language of General White,re>
marked that the Administration had
done well by Pennsylvania, whereupon
Mr.. Thompson, who was impatiently
waiting for an opportunity, said; "What
in the--have you done for u.s." The
Secretary, looking astounded, mentions
ed the names of Welsh and Taylor.
Mr.. Thompson said that he would like
to know who in Pennsylvania was res
ponsible for those appointments.
Mr.. Sherman asked; "Are they not
good men2"
Mr.. Thompson: Certainly, there is
no question about that, but we think you
will pay the penalty for trampling upon
the people whose support you will want"
General While then said again: II
want an answer to my question. Why
were we not informed of the appointment
without being trihed with?"
The Secretary replied 1--WE did not
know Mr.. Schofeld would accept"
Eyes you did, said Cen. White, "the
appointment was already made when we
first called upon you"
Mr.. Thompson here spoke up again,
and said 1T looks very much as if this
were nothing but lying, g,hypocritical and
triAing Administration. Let's CO."
Whereupon thetwo Representatives turn
ed upon their heels and left the Secreta-
ry to digest their remarks.