The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
The Cabinet.

Elsewhere we give biographical sketch
of the Cabinet Of President Cleveland, as
confirmed by the Senate on the 9th inst.
1t is as follows:
Secretary Of State-Thomas f. Bayard,
of Delaware.
Secretary of the Treasmy-Daniel Man
ming, of New York.
Secretary of the Interior-L. q. G. La
mar, of Mississippi
Secretary of War-Wm. E. Endicott, of
Massachusetts.
Secretary of the Nayy-Wm. c. Whit
ney, of New York.
Postmaster General William f. Villas,
of w isconsin.
Attorney General-A. Fl. Garland, of
Arkansas.
This selection means the opening of the
campaign for 1888. They are all men of
ability, but apart from their personal
qualifications for the position assigned
each, there is vast deal of political sa-
gacity in the selections. We interpret it
to mean that the States which cast electo-
raj votes for Cleveland and Hendricks are
to be held for 1888, if possible. 1t has been
known for some time that there was dis
satisfied element in the Democratic party
of the South. The more progressive and
conservative of the Democratic party
have been in state of disquietude for
several years, occasionally manifesting a
disposition to revolt against machine tao
tics and protest against party excuses. -
That element has confidence in such men
as Lamar and Garland, and through their
influence the intimations of dissatisfaction
may be suppressed and the entire strength
of the party crystalized into solid polit-
ical force. They may not only bring into
full party association this following but
hold the extreme faction OF the Democra-
cy, which has been the cause of the pro-
testing tendencies of a large force in
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia
and other Southern States. The probable
effect will be to keep the South solid for
1888.
In the North the selections of Messrs.
Manning and Whitney look to holding the
States of New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut in the Democratic column.
They are both able men, experienced pol.
iticians and sagacious leaders, and with
the added influence of their several de-
partments. the promise is not discouraging
for keeping the States named well in hand
for 1885.
| Judge Endicott, Of Massachusetts, rep,
resents the independent element Of the
| Republican and Democratic parties, or at
| least he is acceptable to that class of mer
who are not disposed to submit to party
drill OF follow blindly party leaders. With
this element in each Of the parties, an
influence will be exerted not only in New
Jersey and Connecticut, but in New
Hampshire and Massachusetts, with Dem
ocratic possibilities in both States.
| Mr.. Villas represents the progressive Ell
ement of the great Northwest-the youns
and vigorous force in politics. In his owl
State there is large contingent Of ''kick
ers'' in both parties, offering good terri
tory for fostering care and judicious cul
tivation. A former Republican, yet nov
in full accord and sympathy with thu
party in power, he is well calculated t.
strengthen the tone of the Democrat.
and add to its moral force by the wis.,
use Of the influence his position give
him.
i Mr. Hendricks is depended upon t
hold Indiana faithful in the embrace Q
the unterrifed. s.
I 1t is these Influences the Republican
will have to face and consider. AS apoliti
cal disposition of power it is formidabl
and offers possibilities which it may b
difficult to overcome. Much will Deepen
upon the use of power within the mex
four years. 1t is situation that both pal
ties may study to profit and arrange the1
plans to suit emergencies.