The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-06
MR.. CLEVELAND'S VIEWS
he Is VERY SOLICITOUs ABOUT THE
TREASURY.
Personnel of His Cabinct-Siim Attendance
of the Members OF Congress-Wssh-
ington News I'm General.
TInEs BUREAU, RAPLEY BULDINo,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. 1898.

TINS BUREAU, RAP1EY BUnDNo,
WASHINGTON. Jan. 5. 1898.
The broad avenues OF the city wre
covered with snow to-day. the sigh
bells rang out merrily in the frostyair'
and the crystal pendants that hungupon
the branches OF the trees glisteed In
the gorgeous sunlight. The attndance
in both branches Of the Nations Legis-
lature was very small, not q quorum
being In either house during th morning
hours. Consequently no bus less Of
very startling nature was Transacted.
The Democrats of the Hose had an
opportunity to call halt "A the pension
legislation and they prom,tly and enec-
tu0lly stopped number II pension Diils
which were offered for passage.
had long talk las evening with
gentleman. who has tst returned from
q personal visit 10 Prsident-elcct Cieve-
land. and he informedme that MI CleVe-
land was outspoken on several matters
that are OF interest just now. The gen
tleman himself is member OF Congress,
and is interested Considerably in the az
fairs of the nay. He said that Mr.
Cleveland strongly advised that no
further appropriations be made at this
time for the building Of vessels aside
from those Already under contract, as
the condition OF the Treasury, he thought
would not warrant further expenditures
IN this line for the present time
There is no doubt but that the Presi-
dent-elect IS advising a similar line Of
action 81 regard 10 all the departments
Of the Government. that Is. he is evil
IDENTIFY fearful of the condition Of the
Treasury when II comes into Demo
cratic hands. and is advocating among
all the members of Congress who visit
hin, the exercise Of tie greatest care in
The matter Of appropriaticns
Mr. Cleveland is doubtless acting upon
this uolicy in order that the finances OF
the country may not prove "a Necessity lor
the calling Of an extra session OF Con
rress in the spring On the point or an
extra session, the CONGRESSMAN said that
Mr.. Cleveland spoke freely. and stated
positively that none would be called un-
iii the fall unless the condition OF money
Lffairs rendered it imperative.
The gentleman then referred TO the
formation OF the Cabinet. but OF course
positively asserted that he had no positive
KNOWLEDGE on the subject lie laughingly
safd hovever. "You can put it down for
about certain that Mr.. Carlisle has ac-
cepted the Treasury portfolio, and that
Dan s. Lamont Will be the TeXt Secre-
tary OF the Navy"
some of the latest states that 1 have
seen have ex-senator Eusus OF
Louisiana for the Secretary OF state
Some objection, however. Is raised by
some of the Southerners 10 this appoint
mont being credited 10 the South, as the
ex- Senator has not resided lin his former
home since his term expired, and they
claim that II MIR. Cleveland wants 10
honor the South I'm Cabinet positions he
can get an officer more in touch win
the interests of the South now
The wisest slate makers are putting
Hon. Edward j. Phelps. of Vermont at
the head of the State Department. Mr..
Phelps was minister 20 the Court or 81
James under Mr. Cleveland's former ad-
ministration. and is warm personal
friend of the next President
Almost all Of the political seers nave
Hon William r. Morrison. of Illinois
slated for the Secrctaryshlp Of the IN
terror. and the names of Congressman
Culberson Hon. j. Randolph Tucker ana
Ex-Governor Gray. of Indiana al out even
ly divided for the Attorney Generalshlp'
Messrs Jones and Tucker. Of the Nir-
ginia delegation. arrived last eVeillS' m'u
we're I'm the House this morning IIils
compleies the delegation with the eX-
ceptions Of Messrs. Epes and Lester
Tho demand for the official ReSisiei
Olue book continues to be very great
and Mr.. James r. Fisher. assistant libra
rian II the House. said this morning tha
his supply had been entirely exhausted
Captain Ham Sheppard was al the Napl
fol today. He has secured the indorse
ment Of almost the entire number OF VIZ
c1nia representatives for tha United State'
Internal revenue collectOrship Of The
western district. and seems confident OF
his appointments
Senator Chandler. chairman Of th'
immigration Committee, has introduced II
the Senate another bill with some ne"
restrictions and provisions relating 10 I'm
migration. The Senator is thoroughly
worked up on the subject, and anybody
would be who had studied the question
and insists that some Of the pending
measures viii be passed al this session.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon. this morn
ing called up a bill appropriating S28oN
10 the heirs Of John Roach, the snip
builder. This amount was withheld 10y
Secretary Whitney as the Dolphin was
pronounced "structurally weak by {
board Of naval officers. and ne only ac
cepted her with this deduction made
Now a long report Is made setting tortf
the number of miles the Dolphin has
steamed, and saying that Mr.. Whitney
was wrong. etc, etc. Senator Chandler
who was for eight years a lobbyist here
for the Reaches advocated the bill, anC
Senators Mcpherson and Vest spoke
against IT, making the point that though
the vessel steamed $1,000 miles, she was
never tested as the law required Mr.
Whitney 70 do. Senator Chandler, in his
speech. said that the money could not b'
recovered in the court of claims. but the
matter must be tried in the forum OF
conscience" This caused a smile from
those who remembered Mr. Chandler.
forum Of conscience" in the Hayes stea
of 1876 II. L. w.