New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-14
STplyGE COMBINATION.

Il is reasonable to credit the statement mat
Mr. Cleveland has invited Judge IreSha" ~
the foremost place in his Cabinet. Inc Proo-
able motive for the selection Is not dlliicui' ~
6nd, and it cannot he called altogether cred
table. Mr.. Gresham was invited TO accept Il
nomination of the PopuliSt party for the freS'-
dcncy. This one fact sufficiently indicates the
impression which prevails among adhercnts OF
that Marty about his opinions lie could not
afford to accept, because the nomination woui"
deprive him of permanent ana proh'ao'e
office. bnt if he consents to assist the coming
President for a time As member or MS Capi'e'
Mr.. Cleveland will have power to transfer MIN
TO another life Office of higher rank and larger
compensation than the one he now holds. II
docs MT seem unfair to assume that Judge
Gresham has been informed. on behalf OF MI
Cleveland that his political future will be thus
providcd for if he consents TO enter inc
Cabinet.
Il is not because of any proved skill in diplo-
macy that Judge Gresham is selected for Secrc-
tary of state. lie is not only without expert
ence in that field, but has qualities Of mlnd
and temper which apparently render him less
fitted than many other men for such duties
been such as to explain his selection lie has
been in tho Cabinet twice already, ana Is ho'
known 10 have particularly distinguished him.
self in that capacity. lie is lawyer OF dis-
tinction, and yet some of his decisions as Judge
have excited more interest than confidence III
their soundncss. Ii is safe to say that he has
not been selected because of his ability aS a
LAWYER. rs an executive officer or as dplo-
matis.. but for political considerations eX-
clusivcly.
Judge Gresham has the ear OF the PopullstS.
II matters not here whether he shares most OF
their notions or only part. few Senators OF
this mischief making class will hold the pal
ancc of power in the Senate The apparent
meaning Of Judge Grcsham's appointment Is
that he i, expected so far to influence tho
populists as to render essential service to Mr..
Clcvclands Administration How much this
involves Of surrender Of Democratic opinions
or indcpendcnt position by Mr. Cleveland, IL
what extent Mr. Gresham will he expected -
abandon the opinions which caused his seic'-
ton by the Populi.tS, or those which mldc
him declare only about three months ago that
he was ga Republican except a Il the tarli'
tbouch he should vc.c for Mr.. Cleveland. can
only be conicctmcd. But every such comblna-
ton of previously separated political forces
implies more or less yielding Oh both sides. and
a such is open 70 c'it c>m.
Democrats Of high position cCnSurc this So
lection severely. Mr.. talislc is even report ii
10 have declared that. il he had not already
resigned his scat in the senate and agreed -
accept the place of Secretary OF the Treasury,
he would not do So Naturally il does not
crafty consistent and sincere advocates OF
Democratic principles t, find that in the Cab
met Office Of greatest distinction man is II
be placed over them who has never been with
them at all, and whose opinions will have Il
be much revised before he can act in harmony
with a Democratic Administration. Compact :
of that nature have been made before, but
have not often resulted in shining success.