The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-03-06
THE OLD AND THE NEW.

The Republican party, which has con-
trolled the political destinies Of this Nation
for nearly quarter of . century, on Wendes-
day surrendered that control to the Democ-
racy. There Is theme for volumes In the
grand history 1t has made and for congratu-
lation in the renewed evidence that this
great Government Of the people passes the
reins Of power from enc party to the other
1t the popular behest without friction, jar,
or tumult. This Is the victory Of peace not
less renowned than that of war, which
proves Its strength and permanency, and
shows monarchy the Republic has no weaker
part where continuity may be broken.
The Inauguration Of Cleveland and the
demonstrations incident to the event con.
stituted q magnificent pageant which, In
point Of numbers, display and enthusiasm,
has never been surpassed, If equalled, on
the continent; and the new administration
assumes control under most favorable aus
pices. Cleveland's inaugural address Is
brief and general In Its nature. II Is open
to the objection Of "glittering generalities,"
but contains nothing to which either Demo-
crat or Republican, except 1t be the extreme
ly practical politicians, who may not ap-
prove his views on civil service, can reason
ably object, and Republicans even less so
than Democrats. Cleveland accepts condi.
tions as he finds them, and doing so, IL
would require q microscopic qusrulousness
to discover and discuss any great issues ex-
isting between the two parties as strictly
party issues.
His recent letter in reply TO that of one
hundred Democratic Congressman who ask
ed him To not declare against silver coinage,
and the fact that the real West is ignored in
his Cabinet, while four out of seven men,
hers are chosen from the Atlantic seaboard, ,
aud tive of them beside himself hail from
New York, are matters that will not COM
mend themselves to Western men, and espe-
cially those Of the silver producing section;
but as Congress Is constituted 1t will make
little difference what the Executive Depart
ment may think Of silver. The geographical
distribution Of Cabinet officers remains bad.
Bayard, for Secretary of State, brings a scion
of an old, aristocratIc and talented family to
the first position in the Cabinet. Manning,
as Cleveland's best man, and probably an
ADLER man than his chief, naturally fell heir
TO the Treasury. The selection of Endcott
for Secretary Of War, and Whitney for Sec
rotary Of the Navy, were the surprises Of the
nominations. The appointment of Lamar
and Garland from the South is worthy
recognition OF the best Southern element.
They were leaders In the Confederacy while
the struggle lasted, and when It ended that
ended 1t with them. Both are able men, of
fine culture and advanced, progressive views,
and their influence will be In the right direc.
ton. Villas has been conceded Cabinet
place ever since the Chicago Convention,
contingent only On Cleveland's election, and
he has it. He is Q live man, Of large exc
cutive ability, and will handle the Post
Office appointments In the interest of the
Democratic party. As an entirety the Cabs
net is good one. Cleveland has surround
ed himself with advisers who are better in
formed on public affairs and public men than
he is himself. We shall see II he has the
strength to manage his political family.