Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-07
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WASHINGTON, July cit now looks as
though the disgust of Assistant Secretary
Bacheller, of the Treasury Department,
which was referred to in these kilograms
some time ago, will result in his resignation
next week, thus gaining for New York, the
pivotal State in politics. the distinc-
ton of making the first break in
the administration. Mr.. Bacheller, in
his official capacity, has charge of
tine appointments. He is the political end Of
the Treasury Department. He is not supposed
to know anything about finance or to want
to know anything about it. The Office was
originally constituted to have oversight Of
the working force of the department, and
make keen analysis of the personnel Of the
appointees. In more recent years it
has borne the brunt Of the charges
made for political reasons, and since it seems
that an administration is not certain OF more
than four years lease of life it becomes
important that the incumbent should be
alert and courageous, kick out offensive par
tisans as rapidly as convenient, and relieve
both Secretary and President as far as possi-
BILE from the criticisms that attach 10 re-
movals.
HIS WINGS WERE CLIPPED.
Mr.. Bacheller started in with all the en-
thusiasm of one who thoroughly believed in
kicking the fascals out, and he made prog
ress which delighted himself and his su-
periors As o political bouncer he was
voted an immense success, and each act met
with hearty encore. But when criticism
began to pile upon criticism from the Mug
wump press the President and Secretary
Window hinted that it would not do to 60
kl1 o@ he lx,,s sek-
to keep in line with the declarations of the
Republican platform. To cut this story
short, Mr.. Bacheller's wings were clipped,
and as political bouncer he could soar no
more, but only flop about like a hen in a
barrel. Mr.. Bacheller protested, but his
protest fell on deaf ears. he went home to
New York and counseled with Republican
leaders who emphasized his protest, but
without effect. To make matters worse to
put on the last straw, as it were, Senator
Hiscock began to usurp his prerogative even
in the little fenced-in field that was left for
him. He found that appointments were be-
ing made even in New York without his
knowledge or consent. Sometimes they
were made by one person and at other times
by another; but Bacheller always found
that Hiscock, ''the prize OK of Syracuse, as
he is called, was the instigator of the crime
against his official right. Mr.. Bacheller
complained to Secretary Window, but that
gentleman professed ignorance and declared
neutrality.
POLITICAL COMPLICATIONS.
Bacheller was left, wrecked, and stranded
at the mercy of Hiscock. The offensive in
reference of the Senator has been more ag-
gravating than usual during the last few
days, and to-day the Assistant Secretary
could endure the humiliation of his posi-
tion no longer. To his friends he declared
his unalterable resolution to offer his resig-
nation next week. 1t is just possible that
the President, when he discovers the
gravity of the situation, may inter-
fere and smooth out the ruf1ed surface
of affairs. But Hiscock Is net one who
compromises easily, and as he has started
forth with the intention of forcing Bachel-
Ter out of Office, he will doubtless win his
point.
Mr.. B. is very strong politically in New,
York. lie is said to have been one of the
gifts of the administration to the faction
which is not particularly friendly to His
cock, and in case of his enforced resigna-
tion, in the interest Of self-respect the Incl
dent may have on important effect on the
political future of the Empire State.