Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-12
JOHN SHERMAN.
Especial Telegram to the Globe. ]

brary tonight, when a GLOBE representa-
tive called upon him to ascertain definite
| ly his views as to the possibility of his
leading the gubernatorial race for his
party in the state of Ohio. Mr.. Sherman
was frank and emphatic. Said he: "No, I
am not candidate, nor do I want my
friends to have my name go before the
convention. To my mind there is not at
present any issue to present to the people
of the state. The legislature has practical
ly effected settlement of the temperance
question which will give the people a
chance to vote directly upon it. This
issue out of the way, there is now no
prominent question to be discussed before
the people. OF course 1 feel graft
fed because of the suggestion that
l should be candidate. l see no necessity
for it, and so far as am concerned 1 will
never encourage it. There are number
of good men already named as candidates
either of whom will make good race.'
''Whom do you think the Democrats will
nominated"
sit seems to me that the sentiment is
settling toward Judge Geddes. There is
some talk of General, General, let me
see''
''Durbin Ward?"
eyes, General Durbin Ward" said the
senator. GAS to Geddes he will make a
strong candidate in one sense and weak
one in another. For instance, the saloon
element, or what is called the saloon ele-
ment, may oppose him, because there is no
doubt that Geddes was in the
temperance crusade. It is a question
in my mind, though, if Geddes should be
nominated, If it would be wise policy on
the part of the Republicans to assail him
because of this, inasmuch as it would have
the effect of transferring to him probably
votes!o !of Republican prohibitionists. Geddes
would no doubt also receive q largo vote
from the Methodists OF Ohio, of which
church he is q member
CROwLEY's RESIGNATION.
The denial of the attorney general that
the resignation of Mr. Richard Crowley, as
prosecuting attorney in the South Caro-
lima cases, was caused b. a misunder-
standing with the Departmental justice,
and the additional statement that Mr..
Crowley had resigned because Of per-
sonal difference with the president, is
partly confirmed by a story repeated here
to-day by New York politician,
who claims to be posted. The explanation
he gives of the affair is as follows: Last
winter it was current gossip in society
circles that Alvin Arthur, the presidents
son, was engaged to be married to Miss
Crowley, daughter of the Hon. Richard
Crowley, of New York. The report coming
to the ears of the president, he is said to
have informed his son that while there was
no objection to his forming an alliance in
the future with such an estimable young
lady, he was scarcely old enough to think
of such thing just now, ana he thought
that, if the young man wished to make
progress in his studies at college, he would
be better enabled to do so by not enter
tanning such thoughts in his head as mar
rage. A denial of the engagement was
given out by the friends of Mr.. Crowley,
but out of those intimate association of
names grew the report that Mr.. Crowley
was to be rendered a position in the cabi-
net and that he was to succeed Judge Fol-
ger as secretary of the treasury. Those
questioning Mr.. Crowley on the subject
are said to have received answers which,
while not confirming the statement, did
not give them to understand that it was an
impossibility. The president was much
annoyed at the reported assertions of Mr..
Crowley's friends in regard to his certain
political advancement and he is said. to
have determined to put an end to all stor-
les of the character already stated by
giving Mr.. Crowley to understand
that his constant visits to the White
house were not agreeable at that time,
as they tended to confirm re-
ports which had no foundation and
should have been promptly denied. Ac-
cordingly, at the first opportunity, which
came very soon, Mr.. Crowley was allowed
to cool his heels in the ante-room at the
executive mansion among a crowd of mis-
cellaneous visitors for over half an hour,
and was finally astounded by the appear
ance of the president, dressed for an out
ing, who coolly excused himself on account
of previous engagements, and passed out
WAthOUp AuALhOA SOAOhAOhgs 1ucI0 was uO
mistaking such broad hint, and Mr..
Crowley, much offended, Withdrew, never
to return. After waiting a reasonable
time for an intimation of reconciliation.
or some explanation, ..the resignation
was written, and the administra-
tion sallowed to battle along without Mr..
Crowley's able support,
ppp IOx, rr-rr
Score another fat fee for the thriving
governor of Massachusetts,. On the rec
ommendation of the attorney general
Commissioner Raum has accepted the
offer of compromise of $4,000 made by
Gen. Buffers New York clients, Bayeud &
PerreanG These are the gentlemen who
for series of years, received the crooked
whisky of Bush, the Massachusetts dis
tiller, also client of Gov. Butler. The
New York partners in the conspiracy
pleaded guilty. They then offered $4,000
compromise, and, on this being refused
they asked to be allowed to withdraw their