St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-05-22
RANDALL,s STRANGE ATTITUDE

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Serving Notice That He Is Not a
Presidential Candidate.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, May ,21.-There are two
recent events which have made an impress
sion in Washington. The first, the re-
nomination of President Cleveland by Sam
Randall. The second, the reelection of
Black Jack Logan to the senate. The one
affects the Democratic class, the other their
political opponents. Randall is looked
upon as rather a cold-blOoded but sagaciOus
political soothsayer. He has ability, craft,
great powers of organization and triple
plated moral courage. He moves heaven
and earth to conquer usually, when he gets
in fight. Outlines he uses the keen
damascus blade. Rarely indeed does he re-
sort to sugared words. Because of this
there is much speculation as to Randalfs
sentiments. 1t is well known that while
he has had some
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he mas not by half the full measure he
seeks. In his own city there has been
change Oh the federal slate. The offices
there are of value and of great political
powers There are those who have two
well-defned views as to RandalFs hopes.
One is that he anticipates the administra-
ton to be antagOnized when congress meets
and that he is putting himself en- rapport
with the new deal to be is champion. Those of
this faith feel assured that the president
will make a positive recommendation to
congress to suspend the silver coinage. In
deed Secretary Manning's policy now
squints in that direction. If such recon-
mendation be made, no matter as to it's wis
dom the president will be in minority.
The silver bill was passed over the veto Of
President Hayes because OF an irresistible
pressure which came from the people OF the
South and West. 1t can never be repealed
or its operations suspended until a like
pressure is made for such repeal. From
the Eastern section the president would
have almost
SOLID SUPPORT,
but It so happens that the South and West
are IN the majority Of Democratic votes in
congress-. Another view is that Mr.. Ran
dalliS growing somewhat FESTIVE because of
Mr.. ICarlsle's favor at the White house.
This would seem, though, to be far-fetched.
Mr.. Carlisle may have considerate social
treatment at the presidents hands, but as
yethe has failed to secure any important
appointments in his own state, and in the
matter of one applicant has been put to
complete modification. MI. Randall can
not be jealous of Mr.. Carlisle because of the
coming speakership contest, for he has
openly and above board declared he would
not enter the race. This he means. Mr..
Carlisle does not represent Mr.. Cleveland
on economic questions. If there could be
selected candidate who could defeat Mr.
Carlisle, and who would more universally
REPRESENT THE PRESIDENT,
there is but little doubt but that the admin
istration would go into the contest and aid
the election of one who would be its eX-
ponent. The fact that there is no such
available man leaves an open race for Mr..
CarlisleS reelection.
Mr.. Randall's interview is extraordinary,
because he of his own accord
announces to his friends, and they
are legion, that he is not candidate for
the presidency in 1888. He goes the full
limit. Not only does he withdraw, but he
places in nomination President Cleveland
To one whose chances for the nomination
were as fairly promising as Mr.. RandalPs
his voluntary retirement passes the under
standing of his friends.