New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
MR.. CLEVELAND SECLUDED.
HARD Al WORK on HIS INAUGURAL-A MESSAGE
TO Mr.. THURMAN.

TO Mr.. THURMAN.
TBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUSE.l
ALBANY, Feb. 19.-President-e Clevc-
was alone to-day until late In the afternoon, when he
was joined by his private secretary Daniel s. lamont
and the two plod together upon tasks related 10
their coming Washington life. No Democratic states
men from washin gon appeared to obscure Mr. Ceve-
lands view he glanced from his books to the snow
covered park opposite the Towner mansion There
few visitors OF them politicians, but they were
denied admttance 10 the house. Colonel Lamont, at
10 D. m informed the reporters that one had visited
Mr.. Cleveland, and no one was expected.
Cleveland is believed, from his former remarks
the subject, have been busy to-day writing his nau
gural message Several days ago he said tfat he
had it begun and as soon as he should
get few hours Of time he would make rapid
progress For week past he has been SO actively ell
gagged in conversation with visitors from Washington
that he could not gain opportunity TO work
the message The last two days, however, he has had
few visitors here There rumor to-day that Mr.
Manning had told OF the officers OF the bank Of which
he president the Commercial that he would not
oept office Of Secretary OF the Treasury The
said been given by Mr. Manning Is that he is not
In robust health and that his physician had warned him
that he could net endure the labor Of such
Office The physician, 1t was said had told him
that doubtful he could long continue his work
- president of the bank Some credenoe
was given to this owing to the gen
eral knowledge IN Albany that Mr.. Manning
year ago compelled, Of Illness take
Q trip ia midwlnter Cuba. He absent that time
also his presence this state much desired by
his political friends Mr. CevelaDds nomination for the
Presidency put IN jeopardy by Mr.. Mannpg's alb
sence, the Democratic machine III THIS state mol being
we'll by the lattcrs licuteDants. When Sir. Manning
returned IL required all his skill boss 10 secure
majority OF the New YORK delegation 10 Chicago Tor MI
Cleveland.
Still there no reason doubt that Mr.. Manning
has accented the office of Secretary the Treasury
There Is trustworthy evidence that the stockholders OF
the Argus Company, OF which Mr Manning is manager,
had meeting to-day and arranged for the election OF
Mr.. Manning himself also said TO a friend
Tuesday. when asked II he had accepted
Cabinet position: Suppose I should meet you
the hill Is long ana steep and slippery owing 10 the ice
am not very secure my ieet won't you help up
ton Is interpreted as meaning that Mr Cleveland has
said him: II Incl xpcrienced in National politics
and National affairs. / am gong place where my
footing will be slippery on such matters. Won't you
come into my Cabinet and help mer' Mr.. Manning,
when this personal appeal made TO him, is said to
have given his conscut to becoming Secretary Of the
When william C. whitney was here yesterday the
Presidenteect is said TO have asked him 10 get
some truslwOrthy messenger, as he desired -
send letter senator Thurman OF Ohio Mr. Whit
ncy reported TO recommended rs TINS messeng
Francis y nde Stetson. OF New York His mission Is
said to have been bear letter from the PRESIDENT
eiect inviting Mr.. Thurman member OF the
Cabinet secretary OF the Interior - asserted MI
1burmaI II hc gave an affirmative answer, was also 10
ing his views subjects that should be touched upon III
tho message II expected that MT stetson
Will return here from Columbus to-day OR tomorrow.
OpD0scd Mr. McDo AIDS being In the Cabinet des
onacnt to-day foeng that their arguments against MIN
ssss not saae an Impression some Of the inalzns
&r. Clovsisads issds iAist that GaDSasia u siIsAdy