St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-24
HIS SISTERS HUSBAND.
CleTeland's BrOther-in-Law POurs
Some Home Facts Into q
Reporters Ear.
The Secrets of the Family Circle Throw No
Light Upon His Policy.
Senator Bayard Writes a Hopeful Letter
Regarding the Next Ad-
ministration.
Ispecta! Telegram 70 the Globe. |

Bacon have recently returned from a short
visit in Buffalo with Mrs. Baeon's brother,
President elect Cleveland. There has been
30 much matter printed in the newspapers
about the inner life Of the next president that
I determined to have Mr.. Bacon talk, as
knew be could. with correct knowledge
Of the subject This was a difficult task, as
Mr.. Bacon breads above all else to appear as
IeekIng notoriety through his relationship.
would not do him the injustice Of putting
him in the light of Offering me the informa-
ton contained in this letter. 1t was OBJ
tanned by constant interrogation.
at is astonishing the number Of people
there are in the country who want an office"
said Mr.. Bacon. or course Cleveland does
not see the letters that are sent him from
these aspirants. except few which be looks
over, more because they are literary curios-
ties than anything else. Despite the fact
that almost every newspaper correspondent
in the country has written about the worry to
which Cleveland is put by the Office seeking
class, there is in reality very
little worry. He has determined to take no
notice whatever OF letters, petitions and
otherrequests, and be strictly adheres to that
policy. He takes no more notice OF them
than if they had never existed. In this way
and no other could he have a minutes peace
Of mind"
Don't some of the statesmen who call on
him bore him with their desiresl'
mo much. He will not let them, and do
not believe there is a man who has discussed
politics with him who has had the hardihood
to speak of himself By this do not mean
that he is not seriously considering the
weighty questions Of the day, but he does not
consider Office seeking as one Of them. He
says nothing of what he intends to do even
10 his own family:''
"Tell me what sort Of a man President
Cleveland is--that is, as you, member OF
the family, see him."
Gov Cleveland is a man who puts bust
ness above everything else. He is not a
society man as society is constructed, but he
Is man Of social feeling, what you might
call home man. He will be forty-eight
gears old next March, and weighs 25O
pounds"
"Of what religious faith is hel"
''He was brought up Presbyterian. His
LAluti h1o a Atsbl AtAAah AhAAASNtA"
"How are his hubitsf''
ale IS a man Of very regular habits. He
s not tectotaler, and is very moderate
eater. He has always been very sound
man physically l believe he had one severe
attack of typhoid fever about twelve or -FOUR
zen years ago"
'Why has he never married."
''Wel, he has never had any very marked
attachments"
"A great many reports have been clrcu-
lated about his matrimonial intentions, but
those vino have the best opportunity to know
him have no faith In such reports. believe
he will go into the White house a bachelor
and will come out such"
"Isn't he very careful in what he saysl'
ayes, he is, and TO only his most intimate
friends, in whom he has the fullest conf
dence, does he talk freely. presume nine
tenths Of the fellows whom you correspOn-
dents rush into print as particular friends of
Cleveland actually know very little about
him. In fact, the stuff may be said to be
manufactured"
ale viii naturally draw around him a set
OF men like himself, will be notl"
''Yrs; his confidential advisers will be
men more noted for their sterling iDtellec-
tual qualities than for any other outward
show they may make. Who these men are
doubt il his most intimate frieuds know set.
am confident ne is considering them in a
certain way"
as he much Of partisanl'
Gle is a Democrat, and will DO all he can
In the interest Of the Democratic party, but
he will see that that interest conforms 10
the good Of the people. People who imagine
be is anything but Democrat are iguorantly
sr wilfully mistaken"
Your visit to Buffalo was shortly after bis
civil service letter was published Did YOU
ever hear him express an opinion as to what
his views were on that subjectr'
Yes; We were talking one evening in the
family circle about the curiosity expressed
concerning his policy touching the Offices,
aud believe the question was asked him
what he would do. He asked II we had read
his letter on that polut We said, yes We
had Then said he, that is all have 10
Say on that subject"
From what YOU know OF HIM, don't YOU
think he will save money while in the White
huusei"
Gov. Cleveland Is a liberal man 10 money
as well a. in views. At the same time he is
a prudent man and viii not spend his salary
for the sake of making a show, that is in os-
tentatious display. He gives away great
deal OF money in different ways that nobody
knows anything about"
Has It been decided yet who will assist
him in the domestic relations Of the White
aouseir
His sister, Elizabeth"
branching Of onto another theme, Mr..
Bacon said be believed everyone must read
the Eggarr-, or every other paper must use
The shears literally upon its columns. Since
The E,g'drr mentioned him in connection
with the supervising architects office
h. has received letters OF congratula-
ton from almost every state in the union.
Some of the writer's who thus bestOw their
best wishes upon him, he never knew or
heard of, yctthcy claim him as an old friend,
50 great Is their respect Tor Il man as near
the president as his sisters husband. Some
OF the writers are content % extend their
congratulations on what they deem GER
taipiy, but the major portion ~ them have
an underlying thought Of gathering post
Die nest through Mr.. Bacon influence. Mr.
aud Mrs. Bacon will be IN Washington dur
Ing The inauguration week, aud will assist
their worthy relative 10 tue house cleaning
process.
A Letter from Bayard.
rSpecisl Telegram 10 the Glohel
WARRINGTON. Jan. 2G.-- senator Bayard