New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-11-18
WASHINGTON LETTER.

exception to the rule. The smiling
countenances to be seen everywhere in
dictate that the success of the Democrats
in electing their State tickets in New
York and Virginia has caused the men,
bers of that party, of all shades OF
opinion, from the earnest supporters OF
the administration to those who firmly
believe in the motto, ''to the victors be-
long the spoils,' to rejoice together.
The friends of the administration claim
that the result in New York State is a
splendid Endorsement of Cleveland's
policy. The expressions heard in the
hotel Hobbies are highly amusing. The
Democrats are everywhere INVITING the
Republicans as means Of getting even
with them for their own rejoicings when
the Ohio result was announced.
The President says that the rule re-
Gently established denying audiences to
office seekers is to be rigidly enforced,
and that even members Of Congress
will not be excepted from it's provisions,
though there are many persons who
predict that when Congress convenes
the pressure will be SO great that it will
be found absolutely necessary to either
modify or abolish the rule.
After long search the President has
at last found couple of gentlemen
who are willing to accept places upon
the Civil Service Commission. 1t is to
be hoped that the selections made are
good ones, and if we can Judge by the
highly favorable comments of the press
upon the subject, it would seem that
they are. The appointment OF Mr..
Dorman B. Eaton to be member of
the Commission was very much OF a
surprise, as it had been generally un-
derstood that when Mr.. Eaton resigned
his connection with the Commission a
few weeks since, that it would end his
civil service career. To a representa-
tive of the press the President stated
that ''the reorganization of the Commits
sion had been accomplished with the
approval of the old members, and the
supporters of the law generally, with a
view to securing men possessing the best
qualifications, and whose political views,
as well as the localities from which they
were selected, would tend to make
friends for the work of administrative
reform, and overcome opposition end
prejudice. .
The controversy between the Govern
ment and John Roach, relative to the
construction of the despatch boat Dol.
phin, has at last been settled, and the
vessel will be finished by the Govern.
ment.
Since the result of the elections have
become known it is thought that thu
prospects of harmony among the Demo
cratic members Of Congress is mucl
improved. There will probably be NJ
contest over the Speakership, and very
little over the organization of the House
Very little will be done until after thu
holidays, when pretty active time ma,
be expected, though the fighting Is like
" to be mainly between the Republic
an and Democratic sides of the House
There is much braggadocio anon!
Democratic Congressman to the effec
that there will be perfect harmony il
their ranks in support of the President
That will depend entirely upon the posi-
ton Mr.. Cleveland takes upon severa
leading questions. 1t is not possible
that majority of his party in Congress
will stand by his silver policy. as for
mulated in the letter that created s.
much commotion in the House las
spring. Then there are several othe
issues upon which the Democratic par
ty is sure to clash.
The President is having quiet tim
at the White House now, since his orde
excluding Office holders went into e1
feet. No Senators or Members call, an
the messenger at the door states t
each caller that he is compelled to as
every visitor to state his business. Non
but Cabinet officers are permitted
enter without first declaring that the
business is not place hunting.
j Secretary EVarts has taken han'
some house here for the season. He il
tends to entertain extensively, and
make his home the Republican heat
quarters for the winter.
The most important social events
the week we're the dinners given by Il
Japanese Minister. At the one give
to the Cabinet, only two Cabinet office
were present, Secretaries Bayard a.
Lamar. Each member Of the Cabin
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