Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-01

ina appoiutment OF Melville W. Fuller 10 the
t.h,et Iu,ticsshio. while somewhat q surprise,
illustrates anew Nr. Cieyeland's policy OF making
his own choice; but that choice was undoubtedly,
IN the present case, modified by circumstances
Tne prominence OF Minister Phelps as a candidate,
ana the well known admiration entertained BY the
President for his character and learning, led TO
the acceptance by many Of the report that he was
10 have the honor; but the unexpected warmth Of
the opposition aroused in one wing OF the party by
the mention OF Mr.. Phelps name may have
changed a plan already pretty well laid.
Mr.. Fuller's appointment, whether political con-
sferstions had anything 10 do with IL or not, will
undoubtedly have It's influence upon the situation
at Vie outset OF the coming campaign. The north
west, rs has been remarked before, vii be OF more
importance as a party battlefield next fall than
ever In the past, as the strong current
OF low-tarin views there, 1t is believed, Will
bring many republicans and new voters
over TO the support Of the author OF the revenue
reform message. The bestowal OF several execu-
tive ofioes Of consequence upon Northwestern
men followed by the selection Of q citizen OF ILL.,
nois for the highest judicial ONCE in the Presidents
Gift viii tend 10 increase the Cleveland sentiment
OF that section and to improve the chances OF the
democratic party In the next trial OF strength az
the polls In the Northwest The new chief justice
Il warmly commended as q lawyer OF great ability,
and he will undoubtedly be confirmed.
The governors OF the thirteen original states"
rs described in the Philadelphia papers-or, In
strict truth. Governor Beaver, OF Pennsylvania,
nve other governors, and seven persons OF various
other callings who were understood TO represent
the governors OF the majority Of the "thirteen
orfSinal"-had a meeting In the Quaker city yes
tsrday and resolved that the United states ought
20 join IN building q fine monument in Phiiadel-
paia commemorative Of the signing OF the Decla-
ration Of Independence and the adoption OF the
constitution; also, that the Federal Government
ought to pay back the money which the Centen-
NAL commission OF 1875 borrowed OF the Treasury
and which the loyal Philadelphians refunded; and,
finally that the thirteen original" states ought
10 take part In the New York celebration OF
washingtons nrst Inauguration. The SIX
governors and seven other citizens seem 10
have overlooked the fact that the ma
tional capital also proposes TO have
commemorative entertainment next year, in
which not only the states that happen to be OF the
thirteen original" but the thrifty, thoroughly
American states and territories which have been
organized since the adoption OF the Constitution.
will be urged 10 take part Without wishing 10
d,sparage In any way the merits Of the other eele
bratiOns or the special virtues OF the 'thirteen
original" states IL may not be improper 10 suggest
that the Constitutional celebration OF 1880 at
Washington TO be observed by the entire Union
should not be overlooked Philadelphia and New
York have claims upon the respect OF the whole
people as the cradle and the christening font Of
mighty nation; but Washington IS the chosen
home OF its maturity, as well as OF IT'S infancy,
and as such, is after all the ftteSt place for q
1ubiiee gathering which takes in the whole Union
and not merely the thirteen original" states.