New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-26
DISAPPOINTED SENATORS.
CABINET SELECTIONS DIspLEAsE THEM.
The ALBANY CLIQUE IN PossEssIoN-MR. LAMAR
FREK-rRADERs AND MR.. MANNING.
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The ALBANY CLIQUE IN PossEssIoN-MR. LAMAR
FREE-rRADERs AND MR.. MANNING.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The dlsappoint-
mcnt, irritation and disgust OF Senatorial ring be-
come daily more apparent The members have realized
Mt last that Cleveland is completely under the control OF
the Albany crowd. and that the influence which tho
trained and experienced leaders Of the Democratic party
seemed at one time to have upon him is thing Of the
past Lamars selection for place in the Cabinet which
Is to-day considered as being beyond dispute. was made
against their advice and In the face OF their earnest
test Manning too, hard dose to swallow. but
they we're preparing to mako the best OF 1t. IL is
not two days since the appointment OF Frank Jones was
threatened, and Democratic Senator made to ex-
claim IN supreme disgust: Frank Jonesi What next
Who Ia he man that has been in the habit Of drink
ing beer with Cleveland I Whom will he draw next in
this lottery Of political eventsi" This reflects but
family the feeling Of many Of the Democratic statesmen
here To the whole series OF ourages committed by
Mr. Cleveland I'm defiance of the wishes OF the " ring"
there comes the announcement to-day that Judge End
cott OF Massachusetts, has been decided upon to repre-
sent NewEngland in the Cabinet. This made the Con-
nectcut men furious. Why should Massachusetts,. they
be given this distinction when did not contribute
"a Democratic vote to swell the electoral column for
Cleveland Why should Connecticut. which did, be
neglected
A dsgruntled statesman from the Nutmeg state
who was Endicott aud what record had he as party
mani He half suspected him to be "Muswump" In
disguise, and scarcely satisfied with the assurance
that Judge EndIcott dycdn-the-wool Democrat,
q that had been selected by the party to run for
Governor because his nomination promised to unite the
different factions of the Massachusetts, Democracy.
While Judge Enlicotts name is given greater promi-
the talk OF the Cabnet-makers likely to rep
resent New England la Mr. ClevelInds council those or
ex-governor CASTOR and John Quincy Adams are also
mentioned Mr. Morse. whose experience In the cloth
ing trade seemed to point to him an Ideal Secretary OF
the Navy. looked decidedly thoughtful to-day, while the
handsome countenancc of Mr. Mitchell, whose money
bags and socia influence would been considered
acquisition in the Cabinet OF any other Democratic Pres
ident. did not exhibit its accustomed cheerful smile
Both gentlemen think that Grover Cleveland will cast
his eye upon them although the chances arc the other
way Just At the time the chances OF Congress
Collins OF Massachusetts, for recognition are dis-
cusscd with langud interest lie Is OF ability and
much promise although the Cabinet ligh thing does not
seem to point In his direction. The question which port
folio Mr. Lamar Il 10 be rendered still puzzles the
Cabinet The general Impression IL that he VIII
| bo Mr. Cleycland's Postmaster-Gcncra. IL that be
| so tho news will be hailed with delight
by the jobbcrs schemers fraudulent contractors and
others who always hang about TINS great department
Iherc is ior ,ntrs, ,n, ,h o,rction Of the Cl
net with interest. IL |, not Thought nprooapc
that they will have word "a In the appontncnt oi
the Assistant Pos;master(icner II not the very head
o, the department himself. The dissatisfaction among
the more cautious Democrats with Cleveland on account
OF his apparcnt deter rmlnatOn To- put Lamar AT te hct
of the Post Once Dcparmcntis Is Freely exprc,,eh W pI
vaie ON other hand the friends of the Msslssipp,
senator assert tnat he will prove wachfu aud efficient
officer lie s not by any means they say, as uoicn W
as great dreamer as ne mas be.h rcpi.s."',,o ps ,o
II depends entirely upon the work that he Is engaged on
II 1t suits his tastes he will .t!ek to t win rnrests %
and perseverance,. He wants Cabinet position; hnc
h must have some srss1n ,a TOR he ap raa. s as liz
and would look upon seat In the Cabinet Tor
four the crownlng point oil his locai career
Taking of Mr. Iamars htness for the Postln.ster
xsrsnee .o" an have FOR the
place Why should he even have talent FOR executive
s"nsdcrniioa. iSa: in the selection OF members
the cabinet. We want men, representative men, VINO
stump elsewhere. the course OF the Administration,
defend II necessary and strengthen t IN every way
possible The executive work II done " suooIdinaes, &
should consider II positive defect IN secfe'y Oh tne
Navy 10 know anything about vessel or In secretary
OF War to know the difference between smooth bore
and n rfcd gun. We Southern men want Lamar In the
Cabinet and have no doubt he will be there , -,
IfMr Lamars selection has excited considerable Ill,
feeling among the Democrats. that OF Manning has
sul more so. Not because he Is inaeh,ne ~.
man. for that fault even snc,s" me" IKE s fearei
That he may he Protectionist and that hts views may
influence the President Tn. Frce-taders are more de.
icrmined than ever to renew the hght on lhe Ins
upon which they beaten last year As secretary o
the Treasury they that Mr.. Manning, In his anhai
report the President December next VIII not rec
oinnend revision Of the arn In their present temper
however, they bound To attempt such move Al
ready there IL talk the Freetradcis OF the House
of clear majority OF 10. which they claim In the lopi,
lar branch OF the legislature aud which they say VIII
make them masters OF the situation II their threats
are to believed they ready to precpiate spnt
with the Executive ON the meeting OF Congress rather
than Yield In their de signs to tinker with the arn
wilson s. Bsse his former law partner. for pac. IN
the Cabinet Is here regarded to 6e without Iouhuao
Also the statement that TWO Cabinet places arc 10 80 W
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