The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-04-18
Things At The Capital
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young administration is an exceedingly
interesting study To the thoughtful
observer, it is the NEST interesting Adj
ministration that has been seen since
Gen. Grant first became President. Mr..
Cleveland is not only new President,
and the first Democratic President for
twenty four years, but he came into
Office as the antagonist of Il large section
of his own party, and his appointments
are subjected to the approval of a Repub-
lican Senate.
In his five weeks course Mr.. Cleveland
has shown himself as free from the COM
monplace as are his surroundings lie
has been q law unto himself original
and independent. He is a President
whose acts cannot be predicted. He
has amused some by letting great COM
missions of the Government fall in out
Of the way places. Others he has be-
wildered; Others disguised. 1t cannot
be said that he has shown perfect judg-
ment, but it is probable not too much TO
say; that even with his mistakes he has
strengthened himself with the public in
the past few weeks
Before his Inauguration confident pre-
dictions were made in the vortex of Wash
ington politics, he would soon sink out
of sight, with all his plans and his indiv-
duality completely wrecked But this
has not been the history of the past FIVE
weeks Mr.. Cleveland has influence with
Administration, cxcrts il, and gives no
evidence yet of breaking down.
The President and his Cabinet are be-
ing closely watched by the Republican
managers, particularly those who are
close to Mr.. Blaine, and they are disposed
to make the most of the dissatisfaction
in the Democratic ranks. The other day
Republican Congressman congratulated
a Democratic Senator on having a presi-
dent who pleased both Republicans and
Democrats. rs it your opinion that
everybody is pleased? asked the Sena-
tor. 'NIy opinion is", replied the other
that Mr.. Cleveland is going TO give a
very good administration for the country
but very bad one for his party Gle
made up his mind to resist party pressure
and refuse to recognize party claims.
This will met the approval of the people
but will bring about party disruption"
For the most part Republican Office hold
ers here are in excellent humor, because
they are still in Office, with the prospect
of holding on for good while. Other
Republicans applaud Mr.. Cleveland, be-
cause they think that what he is doing
as well as what he is not doing, will help
their party.
There has been no political action of
consequence during the past week The
Administration is at present making up
its mind concerning some rather impor-
tant appointments, among which are
several that will change very decidedly
the personel of the Treasury Department
| Bureaus.
In view of the constant pressure upon
his time the President has determined to
discontinue his daily receptions to the
public in the East Room of the White
House. He has been in the habit of re.
ceiving business callers from 10 until
1880 o'clock, and then enduring hand
shaking ordeal. He had hoped that the
the crowds of callers would decrease as
the fourth of March receded, but finding
himself mistaken in this idea, he feels
compelled to put an end to this cncroach,
ment upon his time.
On Saturday Postmaster Pearson call
ed at the White House to express hi.
gratitude for the confidence which The
President had shown in re-appointinl
him. He was followed by a delegation
of colored people, who called to invit,
Mr. Cleveland to review their procession
on Thursday, Emancipation day, and t.
be present at other exercises for which
preparations have been in progress TO
several weeks. They presented an ad
dress welcoming the President to tn
Capitol in the name of 20, 900 colored mel
and asking equal rights throughout tn
United States. Mr.. Cleveland lstenc,
attentively TO their address, promised t
review their procession, and, if possibl
attend their entertainment in the even
ing when Frederick Douglas will be tn
: orator, and ex-senator Bruce, coloreC
/ the presiding officer.