New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-03-12
ORGANIZING AGAINsT MR. CLEVELAND.
FORMER SUPPORTERS OF THE PRESIDENT BITTER
AGAINST BIM-IGNoRING OLD FRIENDS IN THE
MATTER OF APPOINTMENTS - THE sHEEHAN
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FORMER SUPPORTERS OF THE PRESIDENT BITTER
AGAINST RIM-IGNoRING OLD FRIENDS IN THE
MATTER OF APPOINTMENTS - THE sHEEHAN
BROTHERS LEADING THE OPPOSITION.
BUFFALO, March 11.-Political matters arc indeed
getting very interesting in this city, the former home
Of President Cleveland. If the way people talk is
any indication OF what the result Will be- the shee-
han bOys' will have things pretty much their own
way in the contest for delegates to tho Democratic
Rational Convention. The sheehan boys" as they
are known here, John c., secretary of the Aquc-
duct Commission of New-York City, and william f.,
Democratic leader of the Assembly Following their
lead there arraycd against the President some
Of the wealthcst and most influential residents OF
this city, who have heretofore been his ardent
supporters
The Germans are especially bitter against him.
In no way have they been recognized. On tho con
trary, they have been systematically snubbed 1t
supposed that Solomon Schou some other prom
inent German would be appointed Collector Of the
PORT but that place given to the brother of law
partner Bissell. His politics were unknown at the
time Of his appointment
Failing to obtain this place. the Germans presented
Augustus +. Scheu for Collector Of Internal Revenue
for this district Mr.. scheu the candidate of his
party for Sheriff the preceding year, and showed his
popularity by running considerably ahead of his tick
Ct He had done good service for Cleveland and was
supported by prominent citizens Instead OF appoint
Ing Mr. Scheu or Other German, he insultcd all
the people of this city by selecting James H. Hanlon
OF Orleans County, tool of Insurance Superintendent
Maxwell This is of the largest Internal Revenue
districts the State, and Buffalo being the centre Of
II and place where most of the business is done
the place should have been given to resident OF this
city. Mr. Cleveland thought otherwise.
Then, again in the selection OF postmaster he
appointed John b. sackctt whose prejudice against
the irish and Germans Is well known. 1t IS only a
few that he went so far as to say that the
cross ought be put the City Hal' because some
| Irish and German American Catholics were holding
office under tho city government 1t is we'll known
here that Mr.. Cleveland believes that the Irish are fit
only for policemen and the Germans to keep lager
| beer saloons
But delegates are wanted now, and from the many
letters that being sent out by Mr. Bissell, asking
persons with pull" to call at his Office 1t Is ap
parent that effort s being made to repair the Clevc
land fences. within the last week or two number
| Of changes have been msdo that never would have
been II no fight was looked for. Cornelius DonoIue
| Deputy United States Marshal was removed to make
room for Thomas J. Cavanaugh. Donohue was ap
pointed by Cleveland, and Is well known throughout
| Democrat for many years. Donohuc's ward, how
ever, is thought to be sure for Cleveland, and Tho
| Prominent among those who will be found opposed
to Mr.. Cleveland may be mentioned Franklin d. Locke
Ie worked for Mr. Cleveland In 1884, gave freely
his money and raised thousands of dollars besides
Curss is another. IIe is Of the elegant gentle
men who we're used TO give Mr. Cleveland standing
in Buffalo society. Ilc is wealthy, and freely con
tributes each year TO the Democratic campaign fund
This especially the case during the last Presi
Dental campaign. Solomon Scheu IS another. ii,
has identified with the business Of tho city fO
years, and Is Of Buffalo's prominent Democrats
and distinguished citizens. Then the DINO
cratic "war horses' Captain John Wright and Captain
Thomas Collins. 1t was supposed that one or III
other OF the two last named would be appointed In
spector OF steam Boilers for Western NewYork b!
the President. But Mr.. Robinson ap
pointed. a stranger TO The people Of this city and
Mugwump.
TO those named be added William Jacus Franl
ROurke Leonard Dodge, lanes Mooney, Michael Mel
lany aud James A. Campbell. Mr. Mooney Is the ex
president OF the National Land League and IS wei
known throughout the country.
Irishmon In general Ia this locality considerably
worked up over tho fishery controversy. The fact IS
the people Of this city take stock whatever In Mr.
Cleveland This Is apparent from tho fact that u
evaded the payment Of a small personal tax that wa
assessed against him and Withdrew his citizenship II
the city and State. thus dcprIvng himself Of th
right to vote anywhere.