The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

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cecrefHry E03ber ftGtfvou mist
unexpected set back this week. He
had made al bis arrangements 70
attend the Ohio Republican conven-
ton a. the chief representative OF
the administration and manager OF
the Sherman senatorial side show.
1t was on the cards for him to have
secured the passage Of resolution
enlorsing the administration, 30
worded as tc practically commit the
to Harrison for '92, thus
shutting out Ohio's ''favorite son."
Mckinley, who, II he can be elected
governor, fully intends entering the
lists against Harrison or anybody else
that may appear. And in addition
to that Senator Sherman expected
his assistance in the passage Of .
resolution that would have placed
Sherman astride the shoulders OF Mo
Kinley.
Bat all plans are now off. Secre-
tary Foster did rot attend the Ohio
convention. Why? Because Sena-
tor Sherman sent him word by .
rusty personal messenger not to
come, IS his presence would only
initiate the Foraker men who had OBJ
tanned control Of the convention. It
was then suddenly discovered that
the business Of the department was
90 pressing that Secretary Foster
would be compelled to defer his in
tended visit to Ohio, to look after
s,me private business until Thurs
day, and was so announced to the
ndear public" which is always
assumed to be gullible enorgh to
believe anything II is told, il the
teller be IN official; but at the
treasury department they know
better; they know that Mr.. Fosters
grip sack was all packed and all ar
engagements made for bis trip, when
he received . telegram telling him
not to come, and that an explana-
ton had been sent to him by mes
senger; and they know that when
that messenger arrived the next day
he was for two mortal hours closeted
with Mr.. Foster in his private Office,
to the exclusion OF every body even
his private and confidential stenog-
rapher.
There are rumors here OF com
bination between Mckinley and For
aker, the object Of which is to make
Foraker Sherman's successor In the
senate, and Mckinley the presiden-
tial nominee Of his party next year,
provided OF course that the R, publ
cans can elect Mckinley governor and
control the legislature this year.
It is believed here that 1t was this
combination that forced ex-Repre-
sentative Grosvenor to resign his re-
cent appointment - chairman CT the |
treasury commission which is to
make . delightful summer tour OF
Europe for the alleged purpose Of in
vestigating immigration. There has
been q more or less bitter feeling be- |
tween Foraker aud Grosvenor ever
since the congressional investigation
of the ballot box forgeries last year.
Democratic prospects for next year
are certainly very encouraging, a.
seen through the eyes of visitors to
Washington, and the man who pre-
diets Democratic success In such
states as Iowa, Michigan and Wis
consin is no longer regarded as po-
litical RAINBOW chaser as he was
not SO very long ago, and Repub-
licans from those states have, By |
the score, recently admitted that they |
them doubtful.
representative Oats, OF Alabama,
proposes, Ike Mr.. Mills, TO turn au-
thor, and he is now here for the pur-
pose Ut verifying dates, ETC., in
volume Of war "reminiscences which
be has written, the official records
being all on file in the war depart
ment.
was told to day that Commits
sioner OF Pensions Itsum, with the
assistance OF the pension attorneys,
had ma le hins II s.lid with tho ad-
minis,. ion, and that, in considers
ton OF t,c and the pension attorneys
having agreed to swing the G.. A. r.
into Inc for Harrison, that gentle
man had agreed to forget all the
damaki & charges brought against
Raum, and allow hin 10 continue ia
charge OF the pension Office. This
deal gives Mr.. Harrison the active
support OF The National Tribune,
Lemons paper, and also oi new
soldiers paper, which Is 10 be arted
at Chicago by the pension RUG. II
true, 1t may in the end turn out TO be
dearly bought support.
Elk Congressman Grosvenor has
been appointed special Worlds Fair
commissioner in charge OF foreign ex-
hibits, as sslve for being forced off
the immigration committee. As the
sa' airy Is the same and both places in.
clud trip to Europe at Uncle Sans
expense Grosvenor isn't shedding |
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