Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 15 /

Anst utSut WltucSScu tHc SfculcSs
Democratic parade ever seen in this
city. 1t was marshalled by Bill,
Dickson, who was prominent as a
Juror in the Star route trial, and was
afterwards tried himself on the
charge of having accepted a
bride from the Star route defendants,
l mention this only to show what
kind of men the party of reform ~
is bringing to the front in the morn
ing freshness of its victory.
1t is understood in political circles
here that Southern Democrats ex.
pect to have much to say in the for
nation aud the policy of the new adj
ministration. They will demand
their full share OF the loaves and
fishes, and occupy prominent places
at the council table. They say they
have taken back seats and eaten
humble pie long enough. They
have voted in a solid mass through
years ofpolitical adversely. 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 it. They know
that they furnished about three
fourth of the electoral vote that made
Cleveland president, and they will
be satisfied with that proportion OF
the patronage.
The Republican Office holders here
are at loss to know what to do
Some of them are lulled with the
talk that Mr.. Cleveland is commit
ted to civil service reform, and can
not consistently dismiss honest and
competent public servants. But thu
majority of them are preparing t.
travel in the spring or early summer.
1t is believed that Mr.. Cleveland
will not be able to withstand the
pressure that will be brought To-
bear upon him by the hungry van
dals who have made HIM president.
His Cabinet will begin by appoint.
ing as their chief clerks aud immedi-
ate assistants, personal and political
friends. Then they will appoint
the friends OF certain senators and
members. This will open the way
to unlimited removals, and, sooner
or later, Republican Office holder
will have to go. Some clerks are
well of, and quite q number have
saved little money but the great
majority have not only not a dollar
ahead, but are hopelessly IN debt.
Economy is the watchward here
now, and it is felt is every avenue
and artery OF commercial, industrial
and social life. Merchants say that
trade was never before so dull at
thus season. Tailors report a great
increase in the business of removal
ing and mendlng old coats and pan
falcons. Fashionable dress-makers
and milliners are in despair. Even
butchers, grocers, and saloon keep
ers feel the pinch of retrenchment.
Ten thousand government employees
and five times as many who are de
pendent upon them are endeayoring
to save little money for the rainy
day predicted 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 comparatively
cheap in Washington this winter
Boarding houses and restaurants
have adjusted themselves to the new
order Of things. The hungry demo
Gratis who are already pouring into
the city win be able to find subsis-
teuce at a cost OF from seventy five
cents to one dollar day. The bet
ter class of hotels viii maintain
their old prices but they expect a
diminution of patronage.
There is no end to gossip in polit-
ical circles about the Cabinet aud
policy of the new administrations
The Democrats are not entirely sure
of the man for whom thsy gave
their votes and money. The sug-
gestion that Schufz will have place
in the Cabinet is gall and worm
wood to them, aud it is not all i'm.
probable that the first month of the
new administration win develop a
democratic split as wide aud as fatal
as that which followed the inaugura.
tion of Garfield, in the Republican
party. They are not y happy family
BY any means. Clouds, storm
winds, and dangers are in their sea
roads.
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