Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-05
CLEVELAND And MURPHY
Washington Comment on the
Formers Views.
THE OPPOSITION TO Mr.. MURPHY
Senator Hill and Governor
Flower Silent.
Gossip of the Politicians at Washington
Over the New York Senatorial situation
--Ihey Think Gray viii Go Into the
Cabinet and Bayard Into the Senate, as
Mr.. CleVelnnd's Friend.

terances of President-elect Cleveland in
reference to the cahdidature of Edward
Murphy for senator from New York was
the general theme of conversation to-day
among the few congressman remaining in
the city. While opinions differ as to the
wisdom of MIR. Cleveland's utteranccs a
majority of those who discussed the mat
ter are inclined to the belief that the Presi-
dent-elect has made Il mistake in inter
ferlng in the choice of senator. No mat
ter who may be chosen to succeed MIR.
Hiscock by the New York legislature, il Is
feared the utteranCes of Mr.. Cleveland will
cause considerable feeling among the poll
ticlans Of the Empire State, and perhaps
lead TO differences which will be detri-
mental to party harmony. 1t must be adj
United, however, that what Mr. Cleveland
says touching the character Of the man that
should be selected to represent the greatest
state in the Union has special force and
application. Among some Of the New York
men the opinion is expressed that the con-
test is likely to result in the choice Of a man
from New York city, and that Bourke
Cochran may be the man chosen. Mr..
Cochran has the qualifications described by
Mr., Cleveland, and 1t is intimated that the
President-elect would be pleased with the
selection of man from the metropolis.
Whatever antagonism there may have been
between Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Cochran
ton, there is no bad feeling now, and the
manly action of Cochran after the noinl-
nation in giving Mr.. Cleveland loyal and
efficient support has won the admiration,
if not the gratitude of the President-elect.
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITAL.
WAsHINGToS, Dec. 2S.-Reprcsentative
De Witt Warner was the only member of
the House from New York city who could
be found at the Capitol to-day. When
asked for an interview on Mr.. Cleveland's
expression with reference to Mr. Murphy's
candidacy for the Senate he said 1.-THE
published opinion of Mr.. Cleveland is pre-
cisely what has long been understood
throughout the state of New York, and,
therefore, to my mind, does not change
the situation at all, 1t conveys no news
to any of us. 1t has been understood for
a long time throughout the length and
breadth of the state of New York that Mr..
Cleveland's views were such as have been
expressed in the interview. There has been
no secret made of Them
what effect will it have on Mr.. Muir
phys chances ?'
Il do not know what the situation up
there is. This statement so far as | can
judge, adds nothing to the essentials of the
situation in New York, although it may
emphasize or call the attention of out
siders to it.
what do think about Mr.. Cleveland's
making such statement? | think the
President of the United States has got the
same rights AS any other citizen to express
his views whenever he sees fit. and. so far
as the great mass of the American people
is concerned who respect his views and
want TO know them, think that they will
be glad to be assisted by his direct state
ment,"
The Star this evening SAYS:
Politicians here do npt bnlinya that Mr.
Murphy can be defeated, and they believe
that Mr.. Cleveland appreciates the fact.
AT present Mr.. Cleveland has no per-
sonal representative in the Senate who is
long experienced and in position to act
as leader Should he succeed in the cleo
ton of a personal friend in New York it
would not improve the situation greatly,
as no new man, however capable can
figure very prominently in that body.
Mr.. Cleveland will, however, have
strong personal friend in the Senate by the
time the Fifty-third Congress will be or
ganiZcd, unless all present plans miscarry.
This will be Mr.. Bayard Of Delaware, in
all probability. 1t is expected that Senator
Gray will so into the cabinet, though he is
at present disinclined to do so Ills retire
ment from the Senate will mean the cleo
ton of Mr.. Bayard.
1t is reported to-day that the question of
Mr., Dickinson going into the cabinet has
been settled. and that he will be Secretary
of State. The slate thus far made up Is
said to be Dickinson, Secretary of state;
Carlisle, Secretary of the Treasury: Gray
OF Delaware, Attorney-general; Lamont,
Secretary of the Navy, and Morrison, Sec
rotary OF the Interior.
MURPHY WILL ne OPPOSED.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 2S.-Among President
Cleyelands visitors to-day were ex-Mayor
William X. Grace and State Senator
Charles McClelland. The purpose of their
visit, it is positively stated, was to discuss
plans for the defeat of Edward Murphy,
Jr., for the Senate. They remained with
Mr.. Cleveland for some time, and when
they came away both were interviewed
Senator McClelland said: Il am not at
liberty to tell you what passed between
the President.elect and myself think
can safely say, however, that MIR.
Murphy will be opposed in the legislative
cauCus.n
After stating that Mr.. Clevelands oppo-
sitlon to Murphy was not personal, the
said that he had no doubt that the
nomination OF Bourke Cochran would be
L. MIR. Cleveland. To the sug-
geslion that Tammany was pledged TO
Murphy he replied rs it? Do you think
its delegation would vote against one of
its own members Cochran stands pretty
well with the wigwam, does he not? The
truth is New York city Is entitled to the
anyway. She has not had it
since was born"
EX-Mayor Grace would not say word.
us it tue he was asked, that Congress
man Cochran has been suggested as u COM
promise candidate for the United States
~ should not wonder if that
were true, 'Ireplied Mr.. Grace, and then lie
excused himself. il. Ellery Anderson said
that Mr.. Cochran would make an admir-
able senator.
Richard Croker would only say that the
people knew what he thought of MIR.
Murphy, and that he could not speak too
highly of him. Senator Cantor Demo-
cratic leader OF the senate, said: Tam
many has but one candidate, and his name
is Edward Murphy, Jr."
THEY HAVE NOTHING TO SAY.
ALBANY, n. Y. Dec. 2s.-The interview
with Presldent-elect Cleveland on the SUBJ
iect of the sennt0rslip was much discussed
here to-day. This is all the three persons
whose opinions are of prime interest
would say. Senator David Il. Hill: II do
not care 10 discuss the senatorial question.
have not said anything on it yet, and do
not care to do so now
Governor Flower: II don't want to say
anything about the scnatorship.''
Judge d. Cady Herrick declined to cx-
press himself.