St. Paul daily globe., 1885-02-02
FIXING THE FAT OFFICES.
The Slate as Marked Out by Members Of Con
gress-The Probable Cabinet.
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gress-The Probable Cabinet.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Democratic con-
grsssmen whose terms will expire ON the 4th
Of March next are quietly laying wires to
manipulate themselves into comfortable
places under the new administration. Penn
sylvania Democrats in congress will unite in
asking Cleveland to appoint Congressman
Hopkins as minister to Italy. Congressman
Bagley, of New York, wants to be Com mis-
sioner of pensions. Kentucky will present
no candidate for cabinet konors, but faithful
Democrats of that state will demand
that the Mexican mission shall be
given to Senator Williams, and the
commissionership Of internal revenue to
Congressman Thompson, both of whom will
retire to private life at the expiration of the
present congress. Representative Cassidy,
of New York, will be contented if Mr.. Cleve-
land shall appoint him director of the mint
or commissioner of railroads. Speaker Car
Isle has not yet returned from Albany. He
is expected in time to preside over the house
tomorrow. The report from New York that
Gov. Cleveland criticised the career of
THE REVENUE REFoRMERs IN CONGRESS
because of their advocacy last year of the
Morrison tariff bill is not credited. 1t is the
opinion, however, that Mr. Cleveland called
Messrs. Randall and Carlisle to Albany with
a view to get the opinion of each concerning
| tariff reunion, to the end that the Democratic
party might find some common
Orpunl uhiph all Q0Tl1
unite without being torn up into
factions as now. As soon as Mr.. Cleveland
reaches New York dozen or more members
Of the house intend to call upon him and give
him tips" as to how the government ma
chine should be run. 1t is not expected that
the new president will reach here until the
morning Of March IL. Rooms have been
Annex of Arlington hotel, in full view OF
the White house. On the 2nd Of March
PRESIDENT ARTHUR IS TO ENTERTAIN HIM
at din ner, at which leading senators and
! members of the United States supreme court
will be invited. On Wednesday, March 4,
be will be inangurated, aud so far as al
present arranged, he will remain at his hotel
until Saturday following, when he viii take
! possession of the White house In his in
| augural message It is not antici-
pated the president viii make
/ known his views as to public
policy, but will rather express his hopes as tc
what his administration may be able to ac-
complish. He will have considerable expe-
rience before congress again meets and will
/ in bis first message to that body enumerate
his views as TO the Democratic policy. From
all that can be learned of him be is not al
all 10th to confess his endorsements IN as
suming his new office, because Of his limited
acquaintance with public men and is always
willing gladly 10 accept advice and instruc-
ton. 1t is for this reason be is to make q
plgramage to New York City. It Is
evident that the cabinet states made six
weeks ago havei been smashed. There Is moi
that nder current Of belief which formerly
preveiled that Mr.. Garland is to be Of the
presidents advisor. So far as
CABINET POSSIBILITIES
now look,the slate will be something like
this: Secretary Of state, southerner; see
retary Of the interior, Joseph E. Mcdonald
! postmaster general, W. F. Villas; secretary ol
the treasury, W. c.. Whitney. 1t is thought tha
those named win be In the cabinet certain
although their designations given above may
be changed. 1t is said for the important
| position of the secretary of the navy the new
! president is to be extremely cautious in bis
| selection Of the incumbent, as III,
new administration will probably bt
called upon to build up our shattered
navy. The president wants to place at it
head young man with good business quail
/ tiles and that he does not want anyone from
that class known as professional politicians
! Mr.. Villas was first in the mind Of Gov
| Cleveland for this place and may land there
! Talking few days ago with one who is Init
mately acquainted with Mr.. Cleveland anC
/ who now represents a New York district II
( congress. he gave It us his opinion that ther,
would not be a man iD the cabinet over eft,
years Of age. He says, in asking as to pub
! lie meu, Gov. Cleveland always inquiries al
! TO their ability to do hard days work.