Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-22

from the N. 4. MAIL and Express August II.
Rumors of q bad break between ex-Gov. TIL
| den and the administration have been rife for
| several days. They first gained currency at
Saratoga early In the week, and are now openly
discussed In this city. The local statesmen
who visited the Spa as delegates TO the demo-
cratic state committees meeting, or az pilgrims
drawn there by curiosity alone, brought the
story back, but were unable 70 vouch for its
truthfulness enter into details; all they
seemed to know was that there had been .
split Of some SORT Those naturally expected to
know something OF the matter when appealed
70 either pooh-poohed the story or endeav-
c cred to ,,s dodge the Questions Appre-
ernatorial contest, they have. moreover, In
dustriousy exerted themselves to smother the
porter for the Mail and cypress succeeded in
obtaining more than a confirmation. He found
| that Mr.. Tilden had not only turned his back
snubbed both President Cleveland and Secre.
| tary Manning. This Information was obtained
from a thoroughly reliable source on promise
| not to divulge the name OF the Informant, who
| Is loyal Tildenite and prominent In both local
and state politics. "The story is an old one by
this time" said he, settling down 10 tell IL 70
the repofyer, ''And am surprised that il has
not leaked out before, as there is no desire on
As You are no doubt aware, IL has for weeks
been an open secret that the ex-governor and
President were widely at variance on certain
strained"
HOW THE TROUBLE BEGAN.
"In the first place, the appointment OF Post
master Pearson to succeed himself did not meet
with Mr.. Tilden's approval, but he eventually
became reconciled TO IT ass necessary conces-
sion to the mugwumps, with the understand
Ing that nothing more would be bestowed in
the same quarter until the proper demands OF
dent subsequently sought Mr.. Tilden's counsel
regarding successors for Collector Robertson,
surveyor Graham and Naval Officer Benedict
a mr. daSi nf al ~
for his recommendations. President simmons,
OF the stock exchange, was accordingly named
by the Greystone sage. who also suggested that
IL would be good policy to select a represents
tive Brooklyn democrat for naval officer"
How did the = esident appear TO receiv
these SUGGESTIONS"
The answer was that he did not seem TO regard
them otherwise than favorably. At this point
the narrator Of the story was Joined by another
gentleman, who, although Of lesser prominence,
stands quite a. high in the estimation OF M
Tilden. He freely Joined in the conversation
and furnished some points which might other
wise have been overlooked. From the two it
Mr.. T1lden, to make assurance doubly sure,
wrote to both Secretary Manning and Secretary
Whitney TO urge the President to carry out his
According to the story neither OF the cabinet
officers thus appealed to by their political crea
wrote to President Cleveland himself with the
same result This was on the eve OF the APP
{ointments. When the selection OF Messrs.
Hedoen, Beatt1e and Burt was announced the
old mans Indignation knew no bounds. II
proved to him that Cleveland. Manning, and
Furthermore, Burt's selection was additional
evidence OF Cleveland's disposition 70 pander 20
the mngwumps. When President Cieve.and
came To this city TO attend Gen Grants fune.
raj, IL was loudly announced In advance that
he contemplated a visit TO Greystone and Q
conference with Mr.. T1lden.
THE PRESIDENT sNUBBED.
He started in due time, but on arriving at
Yonkers was met oy messenger from Grey
stone who informed him that Mr.. Tilden was
indisposed and could not be seen. Thus rebuffed
diately autographed Mr.. Manning whom he had
lett in this city to visit Greystone and see what
allied T TIC Mannin $500; osa a. directed out
bly, frigld. He made his way to the library
with confidence and there encountered Mr.
Tilden and Smith NJ. Weed, both OF whom met
him In the most formal manner.
Finding the atmosphere OF the room too chilli
da followed by Mr. Weed. Once pot Of one esrssot
of the ex-governor, Mr.. Weed proceeded TO pitch
into the Secretary. He reminded him that he
den's friendship, and that without the same in
fence Cleveland could never have been elected.
Whitney, and gently logged his bearer s memo
~ regarding the liberal contributions made by
Nh. nlden and himself to the cause when CAM
personal efforts In Mr.. Clevelands behalf
THE SAGE SHOWS HIS TEETH.
Manning tried toexplain that Cleveland alone
was 70 blame, but did not succeed. Mr. Weed
proceeded to add 10 his discomfort by telling
him that Tilden would hencefortb be found ar
rayed against the administration, saying In con-
clusion: In such fight Mr. Tiiden win come
out on top every time"
The interview was ended by the appearance
81 servant, who summoned the pair 70 dinner.
The master OF the house was not at the table.
Mr.. Manning Inquired for him, only 70 be in
formed that he was indisposed, and had retired
TO his room. The Secretary expressed Q desirs
70 see Mr.. Tlden before leaving.
He does not wish TO be DISTURBED" Was the
lackey's reply, land instructed me 70 tell ell
who might inquire tor him that he could not b
SEEN"
Thus dismissed, Mr.. Manning exchanged
parting courteSie6 with MI. Weed and Wa9
driven 20 the depot How and when he reported
ms nnmiiiasing experaenoe 70 Cleveland u NOS
smith N. Weed has sor years bean aevoesd
follower Of Ar. Tlden. At present. hs = under
cloud On account Of his oonnoct,un With the
1876 business. He u known % b Q most lib
ernl campaign contributor, end desired the once
of surveyor moro - q vinoioattou end pofDo0ol
eonpliEnsot than for tts pro0tA
Omar HnAf AZ PxrxnspuRo.-Ihs heax st
thsrnoms2sr e 6:8O O'Clock In the evcnins
Eog1ster1ng 90 0egrees In the shade, With no
bl6eeo sttrrlng. While no eunstrokes occurred
those va general prostration from the hoet
which Wes 50 great that II expanded the raiIs
o. IL rn1lFoad switch near Appomattox depof
% eno1 u wouid not operate, and the switch had
% % removed with crow bar % allow tho
ponDog of trainR