Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-07
HARRIsON's TROUBLES BEGUN.

Already month has passed since Gen eral Harrison was chosen president and his troubles have but just begun. In fact it is now that they begin to crowd upon him. The composition of his cabinet pre- sents difficulties that could wiring sympathy even from his bitterest enemies. Blaine is the elephant that looms up in his path.
 What to do with the magnetic man from Maine ia problem that may wreck Gen. eral Harrison's administration, as it did President Garfeld's, from the start. There is no doubt that Blaine's ambition is still very much alive The reports that come from Augusta are convincing proof of this. And that ambition ban be satisfied only in one way-the portfolio of the state department, Will he get it ? If General Harrison follows party usage and appoints MT Blaine secretary of state he is going to ruffie his nest with trouble from the beginning. MT Blaine is regarded to-day even more than he was previous to November as the real leader of the republican party. As part of the administration he would be looked upon still as the leader, and his po- stion in the..party would naturally rele- gate General Harrison to 8 place of second ary importance. And as secretary of state he would shape and manipulate the policy of the administration to the end of main taining that favored prominence which he las held over his party associates for sev- eral years. His jingo policy of Huff and buster while he held the state portfolio under President Garfield would in all prob ability be repeated to the discredit and de- triment of the country in order that his own personal importance may be increased. Can General Harrison afford to give MT Blaine this chance! The president-elect was completely overshadowed during the campaign, but he may object to play ing second fiddle any longer. And if he exalts MT Blaine he is going to antagonize the strong and influential ele- ment of the party that is opposed to the Maine mans continued domination.
 There is much favor expressed for John l Sherman as the man who will take up Secretary Bayard's shoes. The Ohio states man, while lacking the brilliancy and magnetism that characterize MT Blaine, is unquestionably superior in ability and those qualities that go to make up-a sue cessful guardian of state affairs. He would be safer man in the state department MT Sherman is less anxious, on personal grounds, for cabinet distinction than his Maine rival, but he may possibly feel that the best interests of his party and the country demand the suppression of Blaine and this will be an inducement for him tc take the state portfolio if he is invited te do so by General Harrison.
 | The selection between Blaine and sher man-and it seems to be inevitable-i. going to be a trying test to General liar rison. In the choice of the former he risk his own individuality in the administra tion and breeds endless trouble for him self; in the selection of the latter h, offends the most powerful leaders of tn, party and an element that may shelve hin four years hence. If General Harrison steers his bark safely between this Scyll
 and ChaIybdis he will show tact ant ability that may be depended on to carr,
 him through any crisis that may arise i,
 the administration of the government He has a mighty problem on his hands and on his solution of it will depend no
 his own interest alone, but possibly tn welfare of the country.
 In making up his mind the democrati party and President Cleveland can wisl
 him very pleasant time.