The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-10
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. June 8. 1891.
Another scandal has cast the shadow of its
black wings over this Immediately clean and
honest admin istration. Russell Harrison. not
satisfied with travelling more than nine thou
sand miles free. with meals and refreshments
Included, on the " Presidents Special'' has been
writing letters to railroad managers in all Sec
tions of the country, begging for free passes for
himself over their roads. BAIL 1t is almost as
nauseating spectacle as that daily presented
by the Prince of Wales in q London court room,
where he appears as witness against one of
his friends charged with cheating at cards.
Since when has being Presidents son given
man the righi to ride free on railroads while
ordinary folks have TO buy tickets2 In furnish
ing the President with royalty equipped
special train free, the railros IDS of course had
right to expect in return official favors, but
what can Russell Harrison give them in return
for tickets furnished himl
1t was positively stated last week by the At
torney General that the judges of the new land
court would be appointed this week, but as the
week has nearly gone without the announce
ment. it looks as though there had been hitch
somewhere in the program.
Secretary Gardner of the National Associa-
tion of Democratic Clubs. whose word always
goes" here, W here everybody knows him. says
there was not particle of truth in the state
ment published that the executive committee.
of which he is member. had met in New York
last week for the purpose of booming Senator
German for the Presidential nomination.
Representative Wise, of Virginia. is the latest
Southern democrat to declare in favor of select
ing Western man for Speaker of the House.
He says, however, that he isn't committed to
anybody and that he will not be until he has had
an opportunity TO consult his colleagues He
favors Cleveland for President although strong
ly opposed to his silver views.
Representative McCreary, of Kentucky. spent
several days here this week. He is close pol
itical student, and seldom makes mistake in
his predictions. He thinks it will not be very
long before U. S. Senators and the President ano
and Vice President will be elected by direc
vote of the people. and he is in favor of boti
changes. Gov. McCreary says he feels certain
that II Mr. Cleveland has the slightest doubt o
his ability to carry New York he will not be
candidate next year.
Commissioner Raum has been absent from hi
office all this week. and it appears to be gener
ally understood that he is away arranging hi
private business for the purpose of havin
something to do when he retires from the Pen
sion onice. as it is thought he will certainly dc
at or before the close of the present fiscal year
Representative Bynum is here gathering fact
for an article he proposes writing for one of tn
reviews. showing that the much talked OF reel
procity agreement with Brazil is exactly tn
reverse of beneficial to the United States.
The committee of artists appointed to exam
inc the designs and models for our metal cul
rency, threw them all out-about SOc-becaus
none were any improvement on those In use.
Secretary Foster is in New York consult1n
his w all Street friends about the announcemel
he has made OF the extension of the AZ per Gel
bonds which mature next September at II. pc
cent. interest.