Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-11

THEY DISCUSSED THE CABINET QUESTION, But NOT
DEFINITELY
f. A. Richardson in Baltimore Sun.

F. A. Richardson in Baltimore Sun
WASHINGTON, December Ex-senator Bayard's
recent visit TO Albany is still the subject OF gossip
In and about the Capitol representative or the
Sun saw Senator Bayard at the Capitol to-day, and
from him obtained the following facts in connec-
ton with his visit to the Presdent-elect: Senator
Bayard received an intimation that Gov. Cleveland
wanted to talk with him about public affairs, be-
eving that his long service in the Senate and his
familiarity with national questions would enable
him to make some practical suggestions The Del
aware Senator proceeded to Albany, and had a long
and satisfactory talk with Mr.. Cleveland. Mr..
Bayard had not met Gov. Cleveland previously, but
they soon established friendly relations and dis
cussed public matters and public policy without re-
serve. Mr. Bayard says the question OF what char
acter OF men shall compose Mr. Cleveland'S cabf-
net was, OF course, referred to, but no names
mentioned In way that could be regarded as final
selections
Mr. Bayard says Governor Cleveland has con-
cluded to lay aside his gubernatorial robes about
tho 9Th OF January, after which he will probably
course. just he has very little time to discuss
presidential affairs but whenever an opportunity
Is offered he Will invite persons who are well in
formed on national subjects and interested In max
ing his administration q success to come TO Albany
and give him the benefit OF their experience. Gov.
Cleveland talked to Senator Bayard very freely and
unreservedly concerning the policy which IL would
be best for his administration TO pursue. He viii
endeavOr to look upon all sections OF the country
as DelOnRlnR 10 one common people. he proposes
to recognize no NORTH no south, no east and no
west in any sense in which those terms are used
politically.
Upon being asked the question, "1f Gov Cleve-
land fnt1mated In his conversation how many
southern men would be invited into the cabinet" !"
Senator Bayard replied that he gathered from all
that was said on the subject or the cabinet that
men who were known to be in harmony with the
ideas and desires OF the incoming administration
would probably be selected without regard TO the
section OF the country In which they may live All
friends OF the principles OF democracy are TO be
treated alike be they In the north or south. In
answer to a further question regarding the south,
Senator Bayard said that IL was probable that Gov
Cleveland will carry out such q southern policy as
is advocated by men like Hampton, ColQuitt and
Gordon.
While Mr.. Bayard said he had no aspirations for
cabinet position, but was contented to serve his
state IN the Senate, he did not Indicate that he
might not be q member OF the cabinet. He win do
everything IN his power, he said, to make the
Cleveland administration success, regardless Of
the post OF duty that may be assigned him.
On the question OF civil service Senator Bayard
said he could give no better Idea OF Gov. Cieve-
lands views on civil service than 70 state that
Sas n Burt, who rs considered one OF the or1gina-
tors OF the civil service act Is at the head OF the
New York state civil service commission. Mr..
Burt was appointed naval onrcer BY President
Hayes, and when hts term expired during Arthurss
administration the latter did not think enough OF
the civil service law TO reappotnt him. As an In
dication OF Gov. Clevelands admiration for civil
service reform be appointed Nj Burt 70 the posi-
taon he now holds