Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-05-04
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Washington Letter.
WAsHINGToN, ID. c., Apr. "a, 1898

washington Letter.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Apr. "a. 1898
What Is the financial policy Of tue ad-
ministration, or has 1t such thing? These
are questions that a good many people
have asked during the last week, and they
are still unanswered. and will probably re-
main so for some time to come That
the cabinet was divided upon the question
of what should be done when the gold in
the Treasury fell below the SlO0, 900 600
held as a reserve fund is not denied, Sec
retaries Carlisle and Gresham and Attor-
ney General Olney advising that no more
gold be paid for what are known as
Treasury notes, which are payable in
Com" aud Mr.. Cleveland and the rest of
the cabinet Secretaries Smith and Her
bert were absent) fayoriDg their continued
redemption In gold which was done.
Whether the adoption OF Secretary Car
isles Idea would have resulted In gold
going to a premium Is question The
plan adopted was simply carrying out
what Secretary Foster, when at the head
of the Treasury, said he would do II the
necessity arose therefor, rather than issue
bonds. The reserve was only impaired
one day, and the Treasury now has suf-
ticient free gold to meet ell the demands
expected this week Thoughtful people
regard the disposition, which unquestion-
ably exists, to make the financial question
sectional, as a source OF future danger. 1t
can certainly do no good to have Secretary
South and West as against Mr. Cleveland,
who is claimed to stand for the East.
Any financial policy that is not for the
entire United States is bound In the end to
fathers it. A political party may, as
every Intelligent person knows, succeed
In securing power by claiming In different
sections OF the country to represent dif
financial policy cannot be conducted on
any such basis without a smash-up
The administration declined to act upon
a hint that Max Judd. of st. Louis,
formerly OF Austria would not be accept
able TO the Austrian government as I. 5.
Consul General at Vienns. and 1t now
finds itself confronted with the positive
refusal of that government to receive him.
1t cannot leave the place vacant, as was
done in the hrst Cleveland administration
when the Austriau- declined 10 receive the
[. s minister appointed by Mr.. Cleveland,
because large business interests require
the constant presence at Vienna "
American Consul General This is a
clear case Of obstinacy, as Mr.. Judd
might easily have been given another
place as soon as 1t vas known that he was
Objectionable 10 the Austrians, which WAS
as soou MS his nomination was made pub
lie
Few Republicans have any love for the
man who changes his politics for the pur-
pose Of retaining or getting an office. The
action Of Postmaster General Bssell 10
notifying S. j. Watt. postmaster at
Columbus, Georgia who was originally
appointed a. a Democrat by Mr.. Cleveland
during his first administration, Ie-appuiut-
ed four years ago by gen. Harrison as
Republican, and is now here seeking
that he would be removed as soon a. his
successor was selected, gives general
satisfaction.
The much talked about decision Of
week be brought before the Supreme
Court on a writ Of habeas corpus for the
release Of Engineer Lennon, who was
sentenced to prison Hereunder The
labor organization will be represented by
f. W. Harper, Of Indiana, and ex- Con
gresham Hurd, OF Ohio.
Christopher Columbus Is on top this
week, His distinguished descendant, the
Duke Of Neragua, is at present in Wash
ington, the guest Of the nation. He was
given a state reception at the White House
to-day, and on Wednesday he and his
party will accompany Mr.. Cleveland and
the Official ceremonies attending he closing
of the international naval review in New
York harbor. The Duke IS delighted with
America well as with his reception by
the American people. and he anticipates
much pleasure in attending the Columbian
Exposition.
Mrs. Gen. Grant, now in Washing
ton, it is said To remain permanent
ly, paid Mrs. Cleveland social visit
Saturday, at the White House. and en-
joyed renewing her acquaintance with the
scenes amid which she spent eight happy
years. Mrs. Cleveland paid her marked
attention; she has been her personal
friend aud admirer for some years.
The proposition to put the ushers at the
White House in livery has been so severe
ly criticised that it may not be carried out.
although it was at first announced that it
had been fully determined upon. Americans
are not fond of wearing liveries.