The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-06
THE CABINET.
Something OF the Democratic Opinion
With Reference to Mr.. Cleve-
lands Advisers.

The announcement of Mr.. Cleveiand's
Cabinet yesterday was we'll received by the
local Democracy, and the opinion on all
eides was freely expressed that he had called
nround him . class of men in when
the country as we'll as the party repose the
utmost confidence. Some thought that the
Cabinet Offices could possibly have been
better distributed, but no one appeared 70
feel the least doubt regarding the ability,
Abe patriotism or the special htness
of Mr.. Clevelands advisers for
had been called upon to I'LL With the ex-
ception OF one or two, they are all men OF
long experience IN public life, and are con-
1essedlv in the front rank OF American
ststesmaaship. The opinion prevails among
the local Democracy that the selections of
Inc President are an earnest to the people
that his administration will be progressive,
honest and economical.
1t can not be denied that there were many
citizens OF Indianapolis. Republicans as well
as Democrats, who hoped psrsisteDtly to tbs
last hour that Ex-senator McDooalds
There Is no question bat the disappointment
over his not being in the Cabinet is wide
spread in Indiana. Perhaps OF all the Demo-
crats in the State Mr.. Mcdonald feels the
least disappointment. and the little be does
feel, If any at al, is on account OF his
4 Sentinel representative, with the list of
sppointees in hand, called on Mr.. Mcdonald
for 81 expression OF opinion on the CON-
plexion OF the Cabinet. He had already
seen the nominations. Being satisfied that
the unofficial announcements published on
Wednesday were authentic, he was not sur
prisfd al ye'terday's confirmation OF II. The
President had exercised his undoubted
right ne said, ir ! making his selections and
so far as the material Of which the Cabinet
was composed no well grounded objections
could be made. Mr.. McDjnald thought
that in geographical distribution the Presi-
dent had been less fortunate. and might ex-
pect more or less expressions OF dsappoint.
ment from the sections of the country that
seem 10 have been neglected. The individ
nal members OF the Cabinet he pronounced
men of acknowledged character, aud held
those OF them with whom ne was acquainted
10 be beyond question gentlemen OF ability
and integrity.
You do not appear, Senator, to be suffer
ing any personal disappointment from your
meme not appearing in the list Of appoin-
ices" remarked the Sentinel.
Then my appearance does not deceive"
responded Mr.. Mcdonald, with one of his
hearty laughs. 81 am profoundly grateful
to my friends. especially to my late
associates in Congress and the Demo
cratic party of Indiana; for the earnestness
with which they have pressed my name Tor
place in the Cabinet. and If it had been
rendered me my acceptance would have
been sclely on their account so as not to dis.
appoint them. and against my own inclina.
7ion and interest.
1T has been repeatedly stated in the press
5hat Mr.. Hendricks has not favored your
appointment. Have you any com ments to
make upon this?'
Nothing that has heretofore appeared on
1hat subject pro or con has been either ut
tered or inspired by nie--and all that have
20 say il that from the best information |
have Mr.. Hendricks has said nothing in my
favor. though possibly nothing against me.
In this respect his course has differed from
that OF every other leading Democrat of In
hiaDs, 30 far as know"
What of President Cleveland's inaugu-
rail-"
81 am very much pleased with it. 1t was
modest and brief, but full of earnest words,
uttered by one who seemed fully conscious
Df the weiehty responsibilities he was sssum'
Eng and determined to devote his best ener-
gies to their faithful discharge"