New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-10
POINTS ABOUT FOLGtR AND ARTHUR.

prominent Republican, who has close relations
with the Administration, said yesterday to re-
porter of HE TRIBUNE:
There is one thing that you may announce as
settled That is that Judge Folger will not resign
his position as Secretary of the Treasury before the
November election. Another thing you may deem
settled In case Secretary Folger should resign
after the election, the position vacated Dy hiD VIII
not be rendered TO John &. New. Finally, you may
say-and this have on the authority OF the Pre.i-
dent himseIf-that Mr.. Arthur Is not troubled WIN
Bright's disease OF any other kidney complaint 80
far as he knows. There has been no consultation
Of physicians any other real or imaginary COM
plant affecting him. lie had cold some tlIhe ago,
and his physician prescribed fSr that. When he
left Washington he was troubled with malaria, bnr
not in a severe form. His physician advised him to
go inland 70 get rid OF IT. ihlS waI te pSaSoh hol Ut
self very much while there, and has come DacA
fully restored TO health Any stories Of the Presi-
deni having chronic disease OF any KIND are pure
tabricai0ns"
WAsHINGrON, Oct. 9-Secretares Lilccla,
Chandler and Teller at the request OF the President
left here tom ght for New-IOrk. where SaDineI
meeting will be held Tomorrow. IL is understood
that the objec, of the meeting Is 10 take action
on Secretary Folger's resignation.
CLEVELAND, HILL AND RUGER ACCEfT.
VIEWS OF THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR Cow
ERNoR on VARIOUS TOPICs-POLifIcAL AS
sEssMENrs AND OFFICIAL INTERFERENCE con-
DEMNED - HOME RULE MR.. HILLS LETTER
BRIEF.
The following is Mr. Cleveland's letter accepting
the Democratic nomination for Governor:
BUFFALO Oct. 2, 1882.
The Hon THOMAS G. r. ECCLEslSE, Chairman, etc.
Letter Informing Ine of my nomination for Governor by
Democrac state Convention lately held al the Sy
me- aud trust that, while gratefully sensible Of the
conferred am also properly Impressed wi'h tas
responsibilities which II invites.
The platform of principles adopted by tho convention
meets with my hearty approval The doctines therein
enunciaed are distinctly aud explicitly stated thae
their ampucation scarcely necessary. III elected
10 the oiHce for which have been nominated shal!
endeavor impress them upon my Administration and
make them the policy Of the state Our citizens, fo tho
most part attach themselves to one or the cher OF thc
great political parties and under ordinary elrcnn-
they support the nominees or the party ~ "hoa
they profess feay. 1t Is quite apparen that undsr
such circumstances, the primary election or caucus sohc
be by such safeguards Will secure abse-
ntey free and uncontrolled action Here, the peope
themselves supposed to speak here they rlt tsir
own hands the machinery Of government aud IN this
place should be found the manifestation OF the popular
tonabe practice the voice Of the people Is here hoth
ered direct blow is aimed at most pre,ous risht ana
one which the law should be swift to protect AZ to
primary election Is uncontamluatcd ana ialry con,
ducted those there chosen y represent me people Nj"
go forth with the impress OF the people VIII upon n.in,
aud the benefits and purposes of Truly representative
government Will be attained. -
Public officers ae the servants ana agents OK the pe0
ple execute laws which the people have aade ana
within tue limits OF constitution wmSh .hey nav 10
tabshed Hence the interference OF olhciais OF any as
gree and whether state Federal for the purpose o
thwartinR or controlng the popular "ish' rnvuu pVs
be tolerated Subordnates in public places shoub 20
selected aud retained for their efficiency; and no'
because they may be used TO accomplish partisan ends
Tue people have right TO demaud here as In cases OF
private employment, that their money DC pala % .so
who VIII render best service in return and tlat tn
To OF such places shond depcno
upon ability ana merit II the clerks aud assistants
PaOlc departments Were, were Pai1s ths ths same same
eonp ,,t ~ work as those employed in prudently
eonducted private estabshments the anxiety y, noia
tHes, mimic places would be much dipnishei and u
sas,"s In me- The cause OF Civil Service kelorin s..
ser,av aided Tbe system Of levying assessments or
| partisan purposes On those holdnAx 'lnSs VI HASs