Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-31
MR.. RANDALL IN ALBANY.

lie Has Long Conversation with Mr. CIeve-
iand-Nr. Carlisle 20 visit the Presidenf-
Eject
Especial 10 the New York World.l
ALBANY, January 29.-Ex-Speaker
Samuel j. Randall arrived here late last
night and was Immediately driven to
President-elect Cleyeland's residence,
on Willett street. Mr.. Randalls visit
had been semi-ofiicially announced, but
he was not expected until to-day. He
remained a guest of ffie President all
night. and did not leave the Towner
Mansion until this afternoon in time
to catch the 2:40 o'clock train for
New York. Mr.. Randall did come
to Albany at the request Of Pre-
sident-elect Cleveland, but was not
hurriedly summoned by telegraph as
has been enormously announced. He
received letter from the President
elect stating that he would like to con-
fer with him. and that. if convenient, Mr..
Randall's presence here at this time
would be very agreeable to the Presi-
dent-elect. When this letter wa,
mailed there was another mailed
cOuched in the same language, to
Speaker John q. Carlisle. Mr.. Car
Isle will arrive tomorrow. and will
probably spend the evening with Mr.
Cleveland.
The visits Of the Speaker and ex-
Speaker TO the Presnlent-elcct have no
special political or party significance.
They were asked to come here for the
purpose of allowing the PreSident-elect
to have a chat with them and to gain
certain knowledge about National Gov
eminent affairs with which both have
had ample opportunity to acquaint
themselves. If the PreSident-elect de-
sired such knowledge there are not two
more prominent men in the councils of
the nation and the Democratic party
who are better qualified by expert
ence to render him service. lie
no doubt recognized this when he.
wrote them an invitation to visit him.
1t is understood that when Mr.. Ran
dali and Mr. Carlisle were invited To
come here Mr.. Cleveland did not do so
with any intention of comforting with
them on the formation Of the Cabinet or
of discussing the tariff question. 1t was
merely for the purpose of having 4 gen
cral interchange of views with them on
public affairs and the workings of the
National Government. During the Pre-
SldCnt-ClCCtS conversation with Mr..
Randall to-day nothing was said about
legislation between now and March Eth
which might affect the incoming Admin
istration. The PrcNidcnt-elect no doubt
wishes TO begin his Administration on
the day named by the Constitution. 1t
comes from authority that Mr.. Randall
was very careful not to offer any in
formation that might be construed a,
showing any personal desire on the
subjects preached or that would con-
dict with the views Of other leaders of
the party who have differed with him in
the past about the policy to be pursued
in Congress.
Before Mr.. Randall departed, it is I'M
dcrStood, he frankly told Prcslcnt-clcct
Cleveland that he wished it to be known
to the public that he had not been All
aSpirant fora Cabinet position, WAS not
and would not be one. and under no
consideration would he accept portfO-
Ito, even if such an honor was offered !
him. He said he preferred to remain in
Congress, where he was at home and |
where. it had been limited. he had been !
of service to his country and to his |
party. The interview between the PrcSi-
dcnt-elcct and Mr.. Randall is said to !
have been very pleasant and agreeable |
to both. The announcement Is made on |
the best of authority that President
elect Cleveland will not ask the presence !
of any other prominent Democrats here !
prior to his departure for Washington.
Colonel Daniel ). Lamont will resign |
as private secretary TO Governor Hill on |
Saturday. and will thereafter devote his |
entire time and services to President
elect Cleveland.
WAsHTNGToN. January 29.-Speak |
er Carlisle left for Albany this after
noon in answer to special invitation
from Mr.. Cleveland. Mr.. Carlisle'S |
invitation means simply recognition
of his position. lie is not a subject for
Cabinet offers. as he has the speaker
ship of the next House practically as
Sured him. He is very anxious. how
ever, that the next Secretary of the
Treasury shall be reyenue-reformcr
and in harmony with his policy. If |
that point is conceded him, he would be
and would not care to go be-
yOnd that III the way Of suggestions.