The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-04-12
Mr.. BYNUM RETURNS
Highly Pleased With the Way the
Administration Starts Out.

Congressman Bynum arrived in the city
Sunday at noon from Washington and
registered at the Grand hotel. His pres
ence in the city was not a secret for long,
as late in the afternoon and from that
time until 1920 o'clock at night ne was
continually in consultation with influen-
tisl men of the party or aspirants for po-
sitions ct the hands OF the national adj
ministration. Mr. Bynum had written a
few gentlemen who he particularly desired
TO see and the levee which he held wac a
total surprise
Among has callers were Edward Hawk
ms. John T. Frenzel, Maurice Donnelly
and J. l. Keacn. OF the Office seekers,
DR.. K. 5. Stone. an applicant for appoint
ment on the pension examining board,
and DR. Long, another applicant for the
position, called. f. B. Swift, who il after
the superinteudency OF mails, and Mr..
Gallagher. who wants to ofiiciale as post
master at Haughville. were other visitors.
Relative 10 his visit Mr.. Bvnum said:
81 returned home to investigate the senti-
ment Of the people in the different Iocali-
ties and to consult their wishes as to
whom they desired me TO recommend for
the different positions. There have been
quite a number of designations rendered
by fonrth-ca ass postmasters. for which po-
sltlons there are no applicants. IL
il necessary that competent persons
who are willing to accept these places
be suggesle and intend 10 visit the dif-
ferent counties of the district for the pur
pose of securing the names Of such as will
be acceptable 10 the patrons of the offices
and TO the department | shall also visit
those places where there are controversies
over the Dostotlices to ascertain by per
sonal investigation what recommendations
ought 10 be made"
On the matter of appointments Of the
administ- alton Mr.. Bynum said: 81 have
been in Washington all of the time since
the Inauguration. excepting day or two.
and | have closely observed the
sentiment of the democrats in
the different sections OF the country,
and from nv knowledge of previous
administrations | think there has been
less complaint against the present one
than OF any | have known. In my judg-
ment Mr.. Clevelands cabinet is com posed
of exceedingly strong and able men. Its
great strength consists in the tact that IL
is composed of men OF vigor and practical
business knowledge. In the position Of
secretary of state Judge Gresham is ex-
cesdingiy popular. and Inithe treasury Mr..
Carlis Is acknowledged TO have no SUI
perioTs. In the war and navy depart
ments Col. Lamont and Mr.. Herbert are
especially suited aud will make brilliant
officers. Secretary Smith of the depart
ment of the interior has already demon
Ia mia ~ hi oh I ha-
came personally acquainted with Mr..
Smith eight wears ago and was probably
as well acquainted with him as anybody
outside his own state when he was sp-
pointed, and / did not hesitate TO pro-
nOunce the appointment a most excellent
one In ms judgment he will make me
greatest secretary of the interior that that
department has had for q long time.
Postmaster General Bissell has inaugu-
rated number OF reforms which vii i'm
prove the service and correct a great
mRnv abuses in that great department.
Mr.. Morton of the department OF agrlcul-
turs is probably as we'll equipped as any
man could be found for the position.
1T is q notorious tact that great abuses
have grown up in all the departments, and
that to accomplish reforms new blood was
absolutely necessary. The selection of the
lite instead of from that class of politicians
from which they are usually taken has al
ready proven the wisdom OF the change.
Every department is being overhauied and
abuses which have crept in aud long ex-
listed are being corrected and reformed.
ready disieTent atmosphere pervades
a I Of tile departments and before the end of
the year a record will be presented that
will be astonishing. This administration
is thoroughly democratic and predict it
will 90 down into history as one of the
greatest that the country has ever had"
Nv nat will be done toward the calling
of a special session of congress" was
asked.
II have heard nothing personally from
the president az regards the matter. The
sentiment Is divided upon the question.
| 10 not think there is any necessity for
ca ling one as l do not think anything
will be gained by il. The tariff measure
is the only thing that would make the
session necessary. but this can DO formu-
lated at the regular meeting DO not
favor a special session earlier than
october, anyway"