St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
BUSTING BARNUM.
He Asseverates That Providence Was
On the Side Of the Democrats,
And Discusses Campaign Arguments From the
Tariff to Brother Burckard-

things political be unbosomed himself as
follows:
From the moment of Clevelsnd's nomina-
tion felt confident Of his election, and as
the campaign progressed saw dothing 10
make me apprehensive that the Democratic
party would not be triumphant at the polls.
The result shows that Cleveland was the
strongest man that could have been selected
As TO the line Of policy which ne viii pursue,
believe that 1t viii meet with the approval
OF the country. BE viii, in my judgment,
give US wise, conservative and honest ad-
ministration, and will call around him men
Of integrity and ability"
''Has he selected any of those as yeti"
$40. do not think he has given the sub
jet serious consideration. He has dsnbtIess
thought of many names that have been sug-
gested TO him, but am Of the opinion that
he has selected none and done nothing be-
yond canvassing in his mind their available
ity. Unless one visited Albany he eau form
no idea Of the demand upon Mr.. ClevelAnd's
time. From the moment he arrives at the
executive chamber until he leaves
there is one constant stream Of
visitors. How he manages 10 see
so many people and attend to his duties as
governor surprises every one, and yet things
seem to move along smoothly. He is GER
tainly . man Of wonderful endurance, as hts
every days work demonstrates. He is fire.
quently occupied for hours with affairs Of
state at his residence. II he cared to give
any attention TO the selection Of his cabinet,
il would seem impossible for him to find
time. presume that he viii not decide
upon it until be has resigned the office Of
governor to his successor"
"Have you any idea as to what its person
mel will bel''
Il have no means Of knowing more about
bis intentions than any other man, as have
seen him but once since the close Of the cam
paign. / believe he viii call about MIN the
best, ablest and most representative men in
the county,"
evil any particular interest receive espe-
cial reeognition!n
II believe he will make such appoints as
will satisfy all the different interests in the
Democratic party"
"How about the Iudependentsl''
''We do not know that the Independents
want anything from the Democratic party,
To be sure, the Democrats feel very kindly
toward the gentlemen who have so kindly as
sisted them"
''What position viii the southern Democ
racy take.'
'In common with every other Interest
they will receive recognition"
'Will he satisfy the expectations of the
partyr'
Eyes; feel confident that he will not only
satisfy the expectations Of his own party, bu
viii SO conduct affairs so as to bring to him
self the esteem Of the best clement of tn,
country"
''What win be his policy toward the eivi
service lawl''
81 told Mr. Pendleton before his bill wa:
passed that civil service was q very nice
thing, but he ought to wait until the Demo
Gratis should first get into power and ill the
offices with good, reliable men before h
urged any such bill on the country. Seri
ously, however, would say that there is NJ
reason to suppose that good, compcten
Democrats can't be obtained to fl
N1N bAAANNS NANaeC4 SAC NhdhE
and look to Cleveland'i
administration being in every sense Dem
ocratic one. The only place where 1 do no
look for wholesale changes Is In the city o
Washington. think that many Of the de
partment clerks will very likely be retained
at least where they are well qualified anC
have proven their ability and honesty by pas
work"
''Was St John promised anything TO
staying in the feld.''
81 don't pretend to know anything abou
what the Republicans may have promised
but am sure the Democratic National com
mittee never promised anything. 1t is no
natural to suppose that should know all o
he influence which induced Mr.. St. John I,
remain q candidate.
''Did not the Democracy fear the result al
to the announcement of the New York officia
count,''
''They were naturally afraid that the Re
pubIicans would attempt to claim the election
just as they did in 1875, but the Democrat
were on the alert this year, determined tina
nothing should thwart the will Of the peopI
at this election"
''Still, New York was carried BY YER
close vote. and but for a combination Of az
pareutly Insignificant reasons would hay
been lost to the Democrats.
Il tell you that 1t was foreordained tina
the Democrats should win this time. Provi
deuce was on our side, and, even II Brothe
Burchard had kept silent, there would hay
been no difference in the result.''
"what were the direct causes which led t
Democratic success this year.'
at is easy to say. The people all over th
country wanted change. They were tire
OF twenty years of Republican rule, and the
we're also determined to administer a rebuk
to the party which had condoned 1.-THE gres
fraud Of seating Rutherford B. Hayes. II
necessary to refer to the thousands Of Reput
lican voters alienated by the nomination {
| Blaine.n
''Do you look for any radical changes f
the tariff.i'
II do not think that any changes viii b
made at this session of congress, but uu
dOubtedly measures win be advanced whic
will do much to promote the business welfar
of the country. The absurd cry which ha
been raised, that the Democratic party Is
party Of free trade, scarcely deserves notice
1t has the prosperity Of this country as niue
at heart as has the Republican party, and, 4
my judgment, will do nothing to disturb res
business interests, nor take any steps whic
win have tendency toward alarming an
disquieting the people. What steel and iro
and other manufacturers have to fear froI
any reduction of the tariff can't see Stee
rails, for instance, as well as many othe
manufactured articles, are sold to-day 8
prices lower than English manufacture