St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-28
Democratic Leaders of Long Service Find
Themselves Without Power With
Democratic President.
The Administrator Anxious to Build
up a New Party of Reform Demo-
Gratis and Mugwumps.
Gen. Bragg's Contempt for the New
Idea - Dickson Acquitted -
Brewster Sued for Libel.
The Presidents Policy.

WltuOuG Will u OtlllOCIdtlC plCoi-
dent. None are so wise as to guess what
the presidents plans may be. President
Cleveland has, it would seem, strongly dis
appointed both parties. When his election
was assured the whole mass of Republican
office holders expected to go into private
life soon after the 4th of March Moreover
they were reconciled to the going. Only
two glimpses of the moon have elapsed
since Democratic ascendency and these
same patriots not only do not expect to give
up their trust, but refuse to let them go
when asked. 1t may very pertinently be
asked why the change. 1t may very truly
be answered because of policy inaugurated
to please two political parties instead OF
one. The so,ealled independent press,
while it lauds the reappointment OF a Re
publican postmaster in New YOrk,
DENoUNcEs THE SELECTION
of those Democratic revenue collectors in
New England.
From this point of observation there is
this strikingly noticeable coincident with
President Cleveland inauguration. There
assembled in this city as manly
and enthusiastic body of men
as ever congregated at one point
under Gods canopy. They were full OF
party loyalty and enthusiasm. The new
president was inaugurated amid ceremonies
and eclat beyond the memory Of the oldest
resident, and yet with the change not sixty
days old wall of discomfort, if not absO-
lutte disappointment, comes up from every
Democratic quarter. In hotel lobbies in
this city one hears from the lips of Demo
Gratis, criticisms upon the presidents pro-
crastination which are full of bad auguries
for the future of the Democracy. In the
White house of course Mr.. Cleveland does not
hear these .droppings. Those who seek him
there go for political favors. They tell him
his course meets the applause of those who
elected him and emerge from his presence
to damn him at the first opportunity. He is
constantly surrounded by men who dare not
tell him the truth, and meanwhile the dis
trust is growing and the
X DEMOCRATIC BREACH Is WIDENING.
( 1t is somewhat curious to find leading
Democratic senators and members discuss
ing the question as to whether or not Demo-
Gratis are to have the offices. The burden
of the campaign in which President Cleve-
land got the preponderance of votes was
that the Republican party, through more
than two decades of power, had grown cor
rupt.
This led to shibboleth in the battle
which was, ''Turn the Rascals Gut"
If the rascals are not turned out it is to
be inferred that the Democratic battle was
waged on false issues. Indeed, it is an abb
solute confession of judgment. From one
who is political observer, as well as prom
inent in Democracy, was CLEANED what may
be the political policy the president is driv-
ing at.
First" said politician, 81 am satisfied
hot ic tn hic
administration to suit himself. He imag
ines he can build up new Democracy.
That is, he can so conduct his administra
ton as to retain in
AFFILIATIoN WITH DEMOCRACY
those who look beyond the offices, and draw
to it a large element of the Republican
party. In that he seeks to eliminate what
he calls the spOils hunter from the party.
Let me give you an instance: There was a
vacant office in Oregon recently. The en-
tire state delegation united upon candi-
date and presented him to the president.
Instead. however, of choosing him,
the president selected from among the
applicants one who did not have the politi-
clans behind him and ignored the one who
did. This will apply as general rule.
Take all the important appointments made,
and with but few exceptions, those who
have been honored have been the men the
politicians did not want"
''What think you such policy will lead
to-" was asked.
sit will lead to political war ON the adj
ministration within the party. If the men
who carry the banners and do work in cleo
ton are to be ignored they will take the
very first opportunity presented to rebuke
the president | believe, in the election to
be held next fall in New York, unless
there is
A DECIDED CHANGE
in the administration of patronage, that the
state will give an Overwhelming Republican
majority. 1t is quite probable the Repub-
licans will nominate ticket for state Off
GERS which the mugwump press will support
as against the Democratic or administration
candidates. If then large body of Demo-
Gratis do not vote at all, as they will not, it
is quite easy to see how a big majority can
be rolled up for the Republicans"
''But, is not the president going to give
the offices to the Democrats?"
''Yes and no. He will, when the va
cancies occur, appoint Democrats; other
wise he intends to regard the tenure of
Office act and will not turn an incumbent
out unless upon the charges filed, signed
and authenticated. l will give you an illus
tration. A few days ago an editor of an in
dependent Democratic newspaper, with
mugwump sympathy. called upon the presi-
dent and was with him three hours. He
told Mr. Cleveland his policy was meeting
with
GENERAL APPROVAL.
Then he said: 81 think, though, you ought
to remove the federal Office holders In nv
CITY,"
''Why?" asked the president.
Because said the editor, 81 know one
of them to be corrupt"
Thereupon the president said: ''You
put in writing such charge and will re-
move him Tomorrow" This the editor de-
clined to do. 'sNow. from this infer,n the
politician said. THAT the president does not
intend to make single removal except
upon charges. Then when the nomination
of an appointee to take the place of one
thus removed is sent TO the senate, the
president will accompany with the nomina-
ton the charges upon which he made the
removal. In other words, the president
calls upon those who want to displace Re
publicans with Democrats. for good and
sufficient charges upon which to act, to be
used before the senate as cause for re-
moyal. Again, the president is not gov
erned in the matter Of appointments by his
cabinet. In all important Offices wherein
the vacancies occur he takes time to make
an inquiry as to all applicants. He Is some
what annoyed because of the mistakes of
Secretary Bayard, and you viii find IN the
future that nominations Of the secretary Of
state viii be more closely scrutinized."
Dickson Not Guilty.