St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-05
TOO MUCH WASTE WORK.
By the Lobbyists for the Opening Of
the Reservation.
WHAT KLINER REMARKS
About the Situation, Which Is Not
Altogether Favor
able.
KLINER REMARKS
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Gl0De.
WASHINGTON, Jan. An converse
ton with Hon. John j. Kleiner this
evening, that gentleman concurred fully
in the idea expressed in his correspond
ence again aud again that there has been
too much OStentatiOn or appearance
thereof in the lobby work for the Sioux
reservation bill during the past few
years. OF course, as he said, it would
be undignified for him to state his
views upon this subject, lest others
might think that he desires to drive
them away. But 1t is true as gospel
that there is too much work wasted by
the energy and misdirected efforts of
parties who do not understand the sit
uation as fully and thoroughly as is de-
sirable. For my own part" said Mr.
Kleiner, 81 have no desire to secure
public recognition of my work. 1t is
simply labor for my own interests, as
we'll as the interests of my fellow citi-
Zens, that brings me here. 1t would
please me very well to remain at home
and let others attend to the matter If
the work could be assured to be
WISE AND PRACTICAL
in all respects" There can be nodOubt
that the gentleman means all that he
says and more. He has had legislative
experience and is diplomatic worker.
He has no enemies and many friends.
Being an eX-member of congress, he has
the privilege of the floor of the house,
and can be on hand at critical moments,
tight in the midst of the fray. | can
not say that he has ever used this priv
ilege, and he has certainly never abused
it. Nevertheless he has it. and his
presence here is undoubtedly beneficial
to the measure in hand. He is ON good
terms with Peel, Clifford, Dawes, Ord
way and every one else. Whatever he
says to members Of either house of con-
gress is accepted as truth and carefully
considered statement. Such man has
weight in any matter to which he de-
votes attention. Referring to the claim
of certain parties that "the bill can be
passed over the head of Dawes" Mr..
Kleiner. making a gesture of Impotence,
SAID: Senator Dawes is the senate in
all matters touching Indian affairs. Not
a member of his committee, of either
party, would vote against his Judgment
under any ordinary circumstances. In
private conversation with certain per-
sons, they might make such promises,
but they would not carry them out, and
no one ought to expect such
LEGISLATIVE FOLLY
of them. The senate never ignores any
of its charmen of committees, and it is
unthinkable that they would ignore SO
wise and prudent, and honorable man
as Senator Dawes, at any time. FOrtu-
nately for US all, Mr.. Dawes is broad
guaged man, a wise legislator, and he is
never moved to action by resentments,
no matter how they may come, nor by
whom created. Our bill may not pass
during this session, but believe that it
will. If it does not, it cannot be laid to
the fault of Senator Dawes. He is all
right, and no sane man will question his
motives. nor quarrel with his actions.
In the entire senate, there is no honester
man than he, and he is with us in
sympathy. He ia good man."
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