New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-02
TALKS AND TALKS IN THE CITY.

Among the leading politicians hear good deal OF
talk about vermonts prominence in political way be-
fpg much greater than her geographical size warrants
One of her Senators chairman OF the Judiciary CON-
mttee of Senate and for three years has been acting
Vice President while the other Senator is chairman OF
the Finance Committee and one OF her Democratic
AIMS reeeves the most important post In the foreign
service of tho Congressman Stewart OF Ver
mont said TO me this subject: IL shouia make no
difference whatever whether man comes from small
Stne or large IL he Is the man Tor the pace ne
Ga called TO I'LL But there always cry that the large
at.es shoud ha all the big places and the small States
only the little places The opposition to Mr. Cleveland
ON the part of certain Democrats is almost wholly De-
he has made his selections with reference to men
rxther than geography. Senator sherman shares some
thing of idea. which Is an Ohio idea as we'll
Yam told that Senator sherman's refusal to on
ths Finance Committee Of the Senate was because ne
thought the precedent the of Secretary and SEN
stor Fessenden ought TO be followed in bis own. Mr..
Fcssenden was chairman OF the Finance Committee oil
the Senate when he was called to the Cabinet On his
return to the Senate after Cabinet service he was
stored TO the chairmanship.
At an road station yesterday the Irish gate
man was talking about the possibility OF war between
England and Russia England has never been whipped
YETI said he d" and she win be while she has as
much brains and money she has now. She can get all
tho men with her money that she needs I've notion
10 enlist myself" where In the Fenian army y was
asked by gentleman, who overheard his talk Not at
ALL mean in the British army that's how I'm gated
when its England against Russia. When its Ireland
against England I'm for Ireland; but that's family
affair" wonder how much OF this sentiment really
psrvades the Irish
Charles NJ Bliss of Burlington. VT. who has devoEed
large part OF time for years 10 securing he
ection OF monuments 20 mark principal batefelds
of the War of 1872 tells that already ten such mon
urnents been erected. There is bill before Con-
gress the passage of which the Government would
engage contribute onehaf the amount raised by any
local association monument OF this kind, the limit
being 100000.
Washington gentleman who is IA keen observer OF
public affairs said yesterday Senator Edmunds was
very quick interpose in Central American affairs for
the protection of American interests which all right
But IL somewhat in contrast with his course, when
ever Cuba is involved. He cruising down there on
summer "trip on the Powhatan when Americans were
being shot and their property confscated few
ago An appeal made to him TO interfere when the
Bonate reconvened, but he was silent"
Ihear pretty good story at the expense of that good
natured but somewhat secretive politician Of the
Tnden school, Congressman W. L. Scott. Of Erie He
was telling witty friend, the other day. that Washing
ton climate agreed with his throat and lungs much
better either Erie NewYork City, which was the
cause OF his remaining at the capital " Oh, exactly"
said his friend of hay fever But should think
sstant Postmaster General was appointed"
The curious letters received by President Cleveland
remind me Of one that Thomas NJ. Nichol told me
osntiy was received by General Garfield shortly after
his election 1t from Indiana man, and ran
about ike this after long Introduction: at has al
WAYS been NY ambition, dear Mr.. President to own
saddle horse that had been ridden by President IL
you have saddle horse that you willing to sell when
Won 20 to Washington please let know the price OF it,
II you haven't any such horse, wish you would lo-6
around among your neghbors aud find and ride II
awhile and then let have IL. Please don't buy 1t
until know the price AS don't want any one 10
work for for nothing inclose one dollar for your
trouble to look up good horse"
said to There is no mistake in such appointments
him for long time. He able No one will be
able to get the better of him."
Mr. Deshler WEIGH. OF New-York, who has been
toned by papers for the Liverpool consushp Is
the author OF O successful Life OF Grover Cleveland
published by worthin gton Mr. Wech is of NJ.
Wech Of Buffalo, and grandson OF the late d. W. Desh.
Ter. wel-known banker Of Ohio He Is young jour
nast of good local repute and was for several
editor and publisher Of The Buffalo Every Saturday
am told that the first Cabinet Day at Washing
ton, 676 cards piled up the card table at secre
tAry whitneys, each Of which represented caller on
Mrs. Whitney gentleman who was present says that
~ one time the Whitney house full Of people, In
81 the hss and thrown open to callers. that 1t
was impossible to get out 10 the street, except through
~ ssryants' door.