The Press., 1884-11-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Washington, D. C., Nov. Is,

Washington, D. C., Nos 15, 1884.
 Last night witnessed the greatest demo- cratic parade ever seen in this city. It was marshalled by ssBilP' Dickson, who was prominent as juror Tn the star route trial, and was afterwards tried himself on the charge of having accepted brlbe from the defendants. E
 It Is understood in political circles here that southern democrats expect to have much to say in the formation and the pol icy of the new administration. They will demand their full share of the loaves and fishes, and occupy prominent places at the back seats and eaten humble pie long enough. They have Hotedin asolidimass through years of political diversity. The day of official usufruct has come. They want the offices. They had no part in civil service legislation, and they do not believe in 1t. They know that they, fur nished about three-fourths of the electoral vote that made Cleveland president, and they will be satisfied with that proportion of the patronage. S '
 The republican office holders here are at a less to know what to do. Some of them are lulled with the talk that MT. Cleveland is committed to civil service reform, and cannot consistently dismiss honest and competent public servants. But the ma- jority of them are preparing to travel in the spring or early summer. It is not be- lieved that Mir. Cleveland will be able fo withstand the pressure that will be brought to bear upon him. His cabinet will begin by appointing as their chief clerks and immediate assistants personal and political friends. Then they will appoint the friends of certain senators and members. This will open the way to unlimited removals, aud sooner or later republican office hold CTS will have to go. Some clerks are well of, and quite number have saved a little money, but the great majority have not only not dollar ahead, but are hopelessly in debt. Many of them borrowed money to bet on the election. I know a number terest per mohils for no5rley lstaksd on the election of Blai11es E kQA $ 1 AJ3
 Economy is the watchword here now, and it is felt in every avenue and artery ot commercial, industrial and social life. Merchants say that trade was never before so dull at this season. Tailors report a great increase in the business of renovat- ing and mending old coats and pantaloons. Fashionable dress makers, and milliners are in despair. Even butchers, grocers and saloon-keepers feel the pinch of re. trenchment. Ten thousand government employees and five times as many who are dependent upon them are endeavoring to save little money for the rainy day pre-. dicted after the fourth of March. ~.
 The capitol is in readiness for congress which will convene in two weeks. The hotels, boarding houses and restaurants are ready too. Mere living will be com paratively cheap in Washington this win ter. Boarding houses and restaurants have adjusted themselves to the new order o things. The hungry democrats who arc already pouring into the city will be able to find subsistence at 8 cost of from sev enty five cents to one dollar day. The better class of hotels will maintain theil old prices, but they expect diminution o patronage.
 There is no end to gossip in political cir cles about the cabinet and. policy of tho new administration ' The democrats afe not entirely sure of the man for whom they gave their votes and money. The sug gestion that Schurz will have place 1T the cabinet is gall and worm wood to them and is not at all improbable that the frs month of the new administration will de velop democratic split as wide and a fatal as that which followed the inaugura tion of Garfield in the republican party They are not happy family by any means Clouds, storm-winds and dangers are il their sea road.