New-York tribune., 1884-12-31
MR.. CLEvELAND'S LETTER.
WHAT Is THOUGHT OF IT IN WASHINGTON.
DEMOCRATS nECEivE fr wirIr SOUR sMliEs-MR
HofMAN's APPROVAL.
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WAsntNGroN. Dec 30 by Republicans hore, tho
professions OF love for Civil service Reform contained
In Governor CloyclnnGs ottor to George William
Curtis and Others aro received with suspicion. Tho
docnta,ion that officials who have taken active part IN
politics must go" Il generally construed ~ leaving
tho door open by which tho future President will Try Ia
Escape any attacks ,pon him on The ncofc Of ncoo'
rlsicncy should he decide to mako clean sweep, of
oourno. there h no Government official who holds amy
position oi yauo that has not taken or loss active
part In politics Upon ~ alr construction of the letter.
Republicans think. every could, aud most probably
will, DO turnod out Among Democrats tho feeling
produced by the lottor II twoiold II Ia safe 10 say
that tho majority have been dsguned by II, though
thoy try their best to hide their disappointment On
the other hand, there those who praise 1t without
moderation whether sincerely not, 1t would be hard
to tell Safe 1t Is to say that the attempt of Mr. Curtis,
at this early stage of the game, to play the part Of
political wetnurse to the Democracy II not its chosen
chief, Is received with resentment.
Two Democratic Senator'S, who were talking Of tho
letter to-day agreed that 1t ought not to have been
written 1T was most foolish thing to do" said
The other assented and remarked that instead of
spreading his views at length Governor Cleveland
should simply have referred tho Civil Service League
his letter of acceptance and in general have
expressed the hope that his administration would
prove acceptable to the best people of tho country.
Mr.. Ellis of Louisiana looks upon the letter tho
most magnificent production that has como from
Ccyelands pen.
1t is grand" excaims Mr.. Puscy, of Iowa, and he
adds =" Every Democrat man-must he proud
of Cleveland has grown upon us. read the letter
before breakfast. and 1t furnishes with food tor
week. the cheapest board yet suggested to the hungry
democracy, whose tramp will be heard In the streets
Of the Capital three months hence
Mr. Hopkins, of Pennsylvania, thought that il a
fine letter and gracious enough to say he tired
to concea. smile which fitted his feat
ures. that it fully met with his approval
Mr.. Springer well pleased with 1t as with his
button hole boquuet.
Holman, the Great Objector this time had nothing
to object TO- lie thought the letter timely manly
and proper" He said that the Independents gave
Cleveland valuable support, and it was eminently
proper for him their inquiry to his course
with regard to removals from and appointments TO
Office Z" believe" added Mr.. Holman, that Gov
Cleveland IL entirely honest and sincere. and
that he will faithfully carry ont the civil service law.
Among Republican Congrcsnsen, Mr.. Brown, of
Pcnnsy ylyania thought it sharp thing ." There 3
n hole there as big Il house"
Mr.. Miller. of Pennsylvania said that Cleveland
would have go out OF this country to get non-par
tsans to hll his Offices he would have to Import them