St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-28
Various Newspaper Editors Do
ing Their Level Best to
Solve 1t,
And Several Of Them No Doubt Feel
That They Already Hold the Key
to the Situation.
Few OF the --latest Gupsses ard Some OF
the Advice That is Being Gratuitousiy
ShOwsred Upon Nr. Cleveland.
Charles A. Dana and whiteIaw Reid
Make an investigation OF Associated
Press Matters and Report
Mr.. CIereland,s Cabinet.

MI OIeVelAnoB CaDlneC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Nov. GA gentle
nan just returned from New York, who
While there conversed with some OF the prom
lnent leaders of the Democratic party, ex-
presses the opinion that no cabinet selections
have been snally determined upon or, that
any offers of cabinet portfolios will be made
unit January or early in February. Mr..
Cieveland's own movements are not abso-
lutely certain. The prevailing impression
was that he would not come to Washington
until some weeks before the Inauguration,
cay the 18th Of February. But another view
was taken by very eminent and thoughtful
politician.
This gentleman, who has very high APP
probation of Gov. Cleveland's force and pa
triotism, and who is, therefore, very anxious
for the success of his administration, said
that everything depended upon Gov. Glove
lands judgment in the choice Of his cabinet.
He believed that Mr.. Cleveland realized this
fact, and KS he had comparatively but little
acquaintance with public men outside Of
New York, that he would not only consider
the matter very carefully, but would also, be-
fore coming to a conclusion, endeavor to OBJ
tain the opinions and suggestion Of
the best minds in the Democratic
party. This advice and cons derstion of
opinion it will be almost impossible to obtain
at Albany. Most of the visits to Albany SO
far were to be regarded as visitors of com
pliment aud respect merely, and the serious
work of considering who should be the cab-
net officers could not he performed there.
A
party, whose opinions would be most valu-
able, would not care TO 90 to Albany aud
thus be subjected, however unjustly to the
charge in the public press of obtruding ad-
vice upon the president-eleet.
The gentleman in question thought that
letters would also be poor communication
for the candid opinions Of men in regard to
cabinet selections. He, therefore,
thought that the best thing that
the president elect could do
would be to 60 to Washington early in Janu-
airy, stopping en- route at New York city for a
brief period, and on reaching Washington to
have a suite of rooms at some public hotel
where he could be as private as he pleased,
receive such persons as he pleased aud
where the public men Of the country could
have ready and pleasant access to him.
Other gentleman, who did not discuss This
matter OF arrange ment, were quite free in
their expression touching the prospective
cabinet. The state department is generally
regarded az tie place frat to be filed,
though 1t is probable the president will really
attach more importance to the treasury de-
pArtment than any other. The man OF all
others most spoken of for the state depart
ment is Senator Bnyard, OF Delaware There
is very strong opinion among the leading
men in the Democratic party that Mr.. Bay
ard will be rendered this position and that he
ought to accept IL for toe success OF the ad-
ministrstion. That appointment would give
great satisfaction to the business men, the
Indepen dents and even to many Republi-
cans who desire = conservative policy in our
international relations. In case Mr.
Bayard should decline, which by
most persons is assumed to be probable, but
by no means certain, there are other names
which have been spoken of in the most fa-
vorabls nanner. Among these are Allen G.
Thurman, of Ohio; Senator Gibson, OF
Louisiana, aud John I. Bigelow, OF New
York. Nobody seems to think that Mr.
Psndleton will be chosen for this or any
other cabinet position.
The treasury portfolio is only spoken OF in
connection with the name of Samuel J. Ram
dali, and while some few politicians from
personal motives may oppose him, ths gen
eral sentiment Of the party, and especially Of
the business men, is in his favor, The ap-
Oiptr ho Il
The leading Democrats of New Jersey, in
case the state is given a cabinet place, are
generally united in favoring the selectioR Of
ex-senator John P. Stockton for the post Of
secretary of the navy, for which he has spe-
cisl qualifications.
Some New Jersey politicians are trying TO
work up boom fer Gen. Mcclellan to be
secretary Of war, but the general practice
and sentiment of the Democratic party has
always been adverse to the selection of West
Point men for cabinet officers, and it is
feared that the selection even of so excellent
a man as Gen. Hancock would provoke jeal
ousness, trouble and dissatisfaction in the
army, besides being bad precedent.
1t is generally thought that the Office of
attorney general Will be given to the south,
and though the names of ex-senator Nc
Donald, Of 1ndiaka, and Hon. w. G. Whit
ney, Of New York, have been mentioned for
this position, 1t is very improbable that the
idea Of according this department to the
southern states will be departed from, Sena-
tor Garland 10 the person most prominently
mentioned for this position, but some other
names have also been suggested, though not
so prominently as his. Senator Garland
will, no doubt, be supported by his own state.
aud he has the favorable opinion Of many
members Of the house and senate.
The poStofice department is another cabi-
net appointment which is claimed by the
south. 1t Is the abuse of the service of the
postoffice department which has inflicted the
worst mischief and annoyaHees upon the
southern people, and they are, therefore,
quite willing to relipquish any claims to
more distinguished places In the cabinet if
they can secure the two which come home to
them. For really representative men for the
postofice department the names of John s.
Barbour, of Virginia; Eppa Hunton, of the
same state, and ex-senator h. G.
Davis. of West Virginia, have been
the most ulBcusseo' FhSiHiS "ll pFooaDly
unite upon some candidate for a cabinet po-
sitlon and the West Virginia influence will
be thrown in favor of ex-senator Davis.
Judge Reagan, of Texas. has alse bsen men,
toned for the postofHce department. but
there is not the slightest reason to suppose
he has any am bition in the direction Of
this cabinet appointment The name Of
John Hancock, of Texas, has been suggested
but what support he would have,if he desired
it, is Rot known.