St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-25
And Says That the Appointment Of Bass
ford is an Incontrovertible
Fact.
he Also Talks Entertainingly Of a Number
OF Matters and Things
Political.
Assault on an Unoffending Citizen on
Rice Street--Other Police
News.
Memorial Day Sermon--Notes About
Firemen--A Supporter OF
Shadricks
Pungent Opinions ON Important Al
fairs.

PunEent opinions ON AInPoA ss n
fairs.
The Hon. P. II. Kelly arrived yesterday
afternoon from Washington, and after a
brief call at his store proceeded to MS resi-
dence on Hoffman avenue. Mr.. Kelly was
somewhat fatigued by the journey, but was
in excellent spirits and seemed greatly
pleased at the general results Of his visit to
the national capital, as well as with the po-
litical situation throughout the country.
Mr.. Kelly was seen by GLOBE reporter
last evening. He was unwilling TO speak
on politics. but on being assured that mis-
reports of his opinions on local and national
affairs NAV be put in circulation he c0urte-
ously offered to give some Information on
such matters.
SIS there any basis for the report that
Mr.. Bassford's appointment was reconSlo-
ered?" Mr.. Kelly was asked.
mot the least" he replied. Mr.. Bass
ford was appointed after due consideration
because he is qualified for the position and
is in all respects thoroughly IN accord
with the qualifications which Secretary
Manning required for such appointments.
l simply discharged conscientious duty
without intending to discriminate against
anyone. Had l known any Minneapolis
architect as well as know Mr.. Bassford,
would undoubtedly have named him. NOT
having heard from Mr.. Oswald in time, l
had to name some one; accordingly named
Mr.. Bassford and the more have thought
over the matter since, the more have felt
that was justified in doing So"
''FRoM THE WAY THE BIRDS FLUTTER,
continued Mr.. Kelly, 1--WE must have hit
somebody under the wing. Ihls clamor
about local party pride is all bosh; for there
is not city in the United States, claiming
to have 1875, 900 people, which has not pub
lie spirit enough to have a Democratlc or
gan. What will those who are so SENSITIVE
say when they are asked by Secretary Man
ming for the name OF the Democaatic organ
in Minneapolis in order that he may insert
therein the official advertisements connected
with the new building? They will have to
saw we are all good Democrats when a
change of administration comes about, but
so far we have been supporting republican
organs. such as the Minneapolis Tribune,
but we hope to start paper later on, pro-
yided we have everything our own way.
The story that Mr. Bassford's appoint
ment was reconsidered after it was made
out was probably a hoax on the Washing
ton correspondents of the Pioneer Press
and Tribune, and was put in circulation
after the commission had been mailed to
Minneapolis in place Of st. Paul by mis-
take. Mr.. Bassford is good architect and
entirely trustworthy. He comes up IN all
respects to the Jeffersonian standard OF fit
ness"
MORE LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT.
s'The objection is still made that he does
not reside in Minneapolis"
81 know it is, but it should be borne in
mind that Secretary Manning, like his pre-
decessor, has decided as rule to appoint
architects from one city to supervise gov
eminent work in another. He considers
that this precludes all local temptations to
jobbery and secures greater efficiency and
independence on the part OF the appomtee.
Mr.. Manning is thorough Democrat in his
respect for local pride and regard for local
rights. but he is also thorough business
man. and there are certain limitations
which he has established. Even the last
two collectors of customs in New York, 1t
\ should be remembered, were from the IN
terrier of the state, although their duties
were more bound up with local interests
than those of a supervising architect. MI.
Bassford will do his work well, for
his professional reputation is at
stake: yes. do it as well as if he were born
ana raised at Mllill6dpOllo'
THE sHADRICK CLAIM.
ssMr. Shadrick expected this position,
Mr.. Kelly?"
ssMr Sandwich would do the work of
suberintendent to the best of his ability if
il were intrusted to him, but he does not
claim to be an architect and only such
could be appointed"
"a story has been current that you have
formed some coalition with AmeS and
Shadrick with the view of being elected
to congress. What is there in it?"
.sThere is nothing in it. 1t is fabrica-
ton such as the supposed annulment OF
Bassford's appointment, which as have
said. was concocted at Washington and
published foolishly by the Pho
neer Press. Coalitions do not
elect congressmen; the people have some
thing to say in such matters"
THE ADMINISTRATION ALL RIGHT.
ssWhat is your opinion of President
Cleveland and the prospects OF the admins
tration?"
Il am more than ever convinced that Mr..
Cleveland means to give the country an
honest. sound administration which will
merit and receive the hearty support OF the
people. His experience as governor OF New
York gives him confidence in his ability to
carry out reforms and re-eStabliSh Demo-
: cratic principles as our national policy"
chow does the administration feel in re-
gard to appointments, Mr.. Kelly?"
II found Mr.. Cleveland and for that mat
fer all the cabinet ready to receive with due
consideration opinions of trustworthy DEM
ocrats in making federal appointments"
Ibid YOU hear of much discomfort among
the Independents, alias Mugwumps, Mr.
Kelly?"
mo. on the contrary find that those
who acted with us in the last campaign are
content to see Democrats appointed
to all the principal offices, pro-
vided that they are able and
thoroughly qualified. They desire, in other
words. a strong, efficient administration. !"
NO TARDINEss SHOWN.
SIS there not unusual delay in making
the Minnesota appointments"
mo. because no recommendations had
been received until last week. Moreover,
the president will strictly adhere to his civil
service policy, and will not remove any of
the present incumbents whose terms have
not expired except for just cause and often
sive partisanship."
Mr.. Kelly spoke throughout with perfect
composure, except when he had occasion to
allude to what he regarded as unwarranted
clamor on the part Of the Minneapolis
folks. His manner indicated the perfect
contentment which comes of the assured
possession of influence at headquarters.
A SERIOUS ASSAULT.