The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-30
His Pronunciamento Against the Election Of
Murphy TO the Senate Intended to IDfu-
ence Elections in Other States.
Hill Likely to Prove q Thorn In the
Side of the Mugwump President
The Democratic Situation as Viewed BY Rep
reseniative Dolliver-0ver Fifteen Mill
ions of Paper Money Lost or Destroyed.
WHAT CLEVELAND MEANS.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-"And next tho
empire" That is the comment of Repre-
sentative Dolliver, of Iowa. upon Presi-
dent-elect Clevelsnd's open declaration
against the election of Mr.. Murphy to the
seat in the United States Senate now oc-
oupied by the Hon. Frank Hiscock. Thers
are not many etatesmen of either party in
Washington just now, but Mr.. DollIver.
who is always bright. and who has the
faculty OF anticipating public opinion.
summarizes accurately the current belief
here as to what the meaning of Mr. Cleve-
lands interference with the wish. as to the
sena torship, of the boss of New York
city. Mr.. Croker. the boss of
Brooklyn. Mr. Mclaughlin, and the various
subsidiary bosses in the interior of the
State under the leadership OF Senator Hill.
Governor Flower and Lieutenant governor
Sheehan.
Mr.. Dolliver interprets Mr.. Cleveland'a
pronunciamento to mean that he intends "a
assume an absolute dictatorship. HE in.
tends" says Mr.. Dolliver. mot only to bs
President of the United States, but to use
his power of federal patronage to build up
an administration machine in every State
whore Senator Is TO be chosen and 10
control the Office of those Senators The
executive branch of the government
has in the opinion of Mr.. Cleveland,
put forth it's hand, mailed with patronage.
to strangle the freedom of the Legislative
branch. The most dignIfied Legislative
body in TIE world, the United States Sem
ate. is either to be gagged or to be bribed
into submission to the executive. / say
nothing about Mr. Murphy or the merits Of
his candidacy. | am speaking merely Of
the astonishing assumption by President
elect of party representing the ola doc
trine of States rights that his wishes
should interfere with the election Of SeDa-
tors. for it Will be at once inferred that the
next Presidents personal preferences as TO
Democratic Senators will not be confined
to the State Of New York;
HILL NOT LIKELY TO RESIGN.
It's not believed here that either Mr..
Hill or Mr.. Murphy. If the latter be chosen
Senator, will undertake a repetition of the
contest between the Senate and the admin
istration which was made SO memorable
by the battle between President Garfield
and Senators Conkling and Platt Both
CeDutOFS Hill anu 1uIpOy ore d6tute WlTe-
pullers. and they well know how TO com.
bat President Cleveland In the Senate
and compel him to recognize their
claims upon the distribution of pat
ronage without taking such q step
as resigning. and appealing TO tho
Albany Legislature for reelection. That.
it is thought, is the last step they will
take. Mr.. Hill has friends enough and in
f1uence enough in the Senate TO seriously
embarrass Mr.. Cleveland in many Ques-
tions, not only of legislative policy. but of
the confirmation OF nominations It must
not be forgotten that almost every South
ern Senator opposed Mr.. Cleveland's nomi-
nation. and in several Southern States the
Democratic electoral ticket was chosen not
by concHn tion of white disatfected Demo-
Gratis, but through either the bribery
or the suppression Of the colored
vote. This fact gives to Mr. Cleve-
land a certain feeling OF independence
toward the Southern Senators. At the
same time it makes them feel lndifferent
and disposed TO JOIN the anti administra-
tion cabal. which it now seems likely Will
be led by Mr.. Hill and his future colleague.
The only Democratic Senators upon
whose loyalty Mr.. Cleveland can count
with any certainty are Messrs. Villas, of
Wisconsin. and Palmer, of Illinois. The
reported offer of place in the Cabinet to
Mr.. Carlisle Is merely intended TO add
other forces to these administration re-
cruits. Senator Carlisle, however has
never recovered from his cbagrin when
Prcsdent-elect Cleveland bluntly refused
to appoint him to the bench of the United
States Supreme Court, during the last ad-
minIStratiOD.
CARLISLE WILL STAY IN THE SENATE.
There is good deal of quiet discussion
just now as to whether Senator Carlisle
will accept the invitation to enter the
Cabinet as Secretary of the Treasury.
which Mr.. Cleveland is reported to have
stating that Mr.. Carlisle does not wish to
enter the Cabinet. There are several
reasons for his hesitancy. In the first place
the kentuckian does not believe that he
will gain any glory by becoming Secretary
Of the Treasury without being permitted
any independence of thonght or action.
Then. Nf. Carlisle Is not rich man, and be
could not well afford the scale OF living
which 10 expected of Cabinet officer.
As to the tariff bill, II IL is 10 DO framed in
the Treasury Department and sent TO the
next Congress for ratification. Mr. Carlisle
might be expected. as o tariff expert. "a
feel particuiarly at home in the treasury,
| but Mr. Carlisle does not believe that the
| next administration will be able wholly To
| ignore members of Congress who have
| given much time and study TO the tariff.
| ing dictator will be oblige6 TO consult with
some OF his party leaders. IN that case
Mr.. Carlisle would prefer 10 be in the Sen.
| ate. where he can make his ight TO impress
his own individuality upon the new
tariff. He and Mr. Mills are known as the
| extreme free-traders OF the Senate. but
| there are many details upon which they do
| not agree, ana Mr.. Carlisle would like to be-
able to combat his old friend upon these
| points in committee and on the floor. More
! over. If Mr.. Carlisle was to resign from the
| Senate a light might be precipitated be-
| tween the followers of Watterson and
| Breckenridge TO succeed him. It is believed
! that Mr.. Carlisle has already advised Mr.
4 Cleveland not to weaken the Senate, and
20 select his Cabinet so far as possible from
outside that body. Mr.. Cariisle's warning 2
/ that the Democratic side OF the Senate
should be as strong as posi- BILE. Is a part OF
the advice which precipitated Mr. Cleve-
lands declaration against Mr.. Murphy.
| 1t 10 not thought probable that action
| upon any OF the various proportions look
ing TO the repeal of the Sherman silver
| purchasing act OF 1890 will originate IN the
Senats at this session. The reason for this
10 that there IL no disposition on the part
! Of Republican Senators TO relieve the DEM
ocrats from their responsibility. 1t il
/ claimed that MIR. Cleveland. If he wishes
any action. has but 10 indicate his policy
aud the obedient House will send to the
Senate a measure representing tho finan-
cial plans Of the incoming administration.
This. it 10 urged. is q good opportunity for
! Mr. Cleveland TO exhibi his own skill in
originating policies," an art at which be
does not consider Edward Murphy. ir.. ol