Mohave County miner., 1888-11-24
WASHINGTON LETTER.
tFRoM QUE REauLAk CORRESPONDENT
WAsnINqToN, Nov. 1Ith, 1888.

i lhe FFsiueht 6cceptA the result with
becoming equanin,ity. He does not re-
gard it as personal defeat, but rather as
the victory Of one great party over an.
other. lie holds that while there were
minor factions tending TO injure his cam
paign, such ~ the Msyoralty fight in
New York, the tariff question was the
issue that the voters considered. He be-
lieves that the working man has been
scared by the buabear Of free trade. In
conclusion, he says that he has made no
specific preparations rs TO his residence
after the 4th Of March, and adds that
there Ii one ray ef comfort in the verdict
lit will enable him to get acquainted
with his wife, . thing that has been inn
possible in the hurly.burly Of state and
political duties.
Mrs. Cleveland appears TO receive the
result with elual composurs, though Of
course, not with indifference. To her
nervous organization the strain Of excite
ment 80 long sustained had become al
most unbearable, and she says that she
now feels the relaxation Of certainty. Her
hold on Washington il firm one. Few
women in the history Of the history Of
the White Hous, have maintained 20 In.
dividual social reign and made 90 few
enemies. And this in 80 young woman
is remarkable. Her social leadership will
TO great extent be maintained wherever
she may reside, and if her husband has
political future in any return TO power.
his success would be a. much due to her
efforts as was that Of Lord Bsaconsfeld's
Endymion 10 bis graceful vile.
In his opinion that the defeat Is due TO
the tariff issue, Mr.. Cleveland is endorsed
by leading Democrats. without other
complications" says Senator Morgan,
'the free trade scare would have been
sufficient" "Added TO this" remarks
Sunset Cox, 'the Republican campaign
management was the ablest ever seen in
this country. Money went exactly where
it was needed, and speakers made no
blunders. Mr.. Harrison united his party
the Republicans realized what the Demo
Gratis forgot--tflat it WAS . fight to the
DEATH"
President Cleveland's distinguishing
characteristic has been his courage in ad-
ministering his Office. He has dared to
speak his honest convictions without fear
of friend or foe. He carried an Herculean
load without faltering. Leading Inde-
pendents believe that his great mistakes
were made in the selection of bis advisers.
He bowed to the will OF the party and
made Bayard Secretary Of State. Bsyard
is notoriously weak man in great emer-
gencies. Mr.. Cleveland attempted to
favor another wing Of the Democracy by
making Garland Attorney General.
While Garland's administration of his
Office has been less scandalous than
alleged his prior reputation was unsayory
and his knowledge Of law by no means
profound. He may be honest, but--and
it has the same etfect-the public is not
pursuaded OF it. "The heart Of England
says Thackery, "still beats kindly for
George the Third, because according to
his lights he worshipped Heaven" Mr..
Cleveland has done his best, and he is
respected.
Many amusing incidents distinguished
election night in Washington, A very
important policeman, weighed down by
the responsibilities Of his position and a
ninety pound colored boy about twelve
years old, rushed into the central station
at midnight. The policeman had heard
the boy threaten TO kill Cleveland. Iuas-
much as the President very properly de-
clined to 90 10 the police court the next
morning and swear that he stood in NOR
tai dread OF the lad, the blood-thirsty pris- |
oner was discharged.
In the political white heat Of the last
week of the campaign, came the strange |
story that Senator Bowen, Of Colorado,
the best poker player In the Senate, had
written brochure on "The Feet as Mas
cots" In which the ingenious statesman
not only shows that men can be judged
by their gait, but that people can influence
their luck by changing their manner Of
walking. Washington poker is notorious
for its debilitating effect upon the mind,
but no one had thought that it had %
greatly affected the Colorado statesman.
The Republican National League has
taken time by the bangs. Twenty-one
members have already been appointed q
committee TO arrange the details Of in
auguration day. The League il detirmin-
ed not to be forestalled:
.r One OF the first society events of the
season will be the marriage Of Miss Mary
Endicott, daughter of the Secretary Of
War, to Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, NJ. r.,
the English politician, who was the lion
Of Washington society last winter while
he was here negotiating for the Fisheries
treaty: As President Cleveland will be
one Of the few guests present it is said
that Lord Sackville-West will send his
regrets.
H0w's This.