New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-10
GRESHAM AND THE CABINET.
A REPORT THAT HE WILL BE SECRETARY
OF STATE.

.,,n TO HAVE ACCEPTED THE POST RELuo
rAYrLY-THE JUDGE NoN-ooMMITTAL-
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS PLEASED.
Chicago. Feb. e.-"The Herald this morning printed
A,snatch dated New-York February 8, substantially
as follows:
aJudse Walter O. Gresham. Of Chicago is to be
Secretary OF State in the Cleveland Administrator
This fact became hero to-day to rev persons
The offer Of post has been made to Jndse 0resha
ana he has accepted It. Mr. Cleveland himself VIII
m.h. m. fact known In q day or two. The rumor
that the place was offered to Gresham was circulated
hare some time ago. and received with lncreoui'y
by many Democrats. But the unexpected nas haP'
pened and Judge Gresham will In two weeks resign
his seat on bench and prepare to remove to wash
ington to take up his duties as Secretary OF STATE.
Thus q man who four years ago was y canoloa'e Io'
the Republican Presidential nomination Is 10 De pre-
mier under the incoming Democratic Administration
"Mr. Cleveland's position from the first has been
that In the selection OF Secretary OF state ne od NOT
propose to stand strictly by party limits lie mas all
along said that he wanted the best man that coWu
be found In the country. He wanted a man strong
and learned Of perfect personal and public integrity
and one who held to an unusual degree the confidence
of the people. This ideal more closely hlied oy
Judge Gresham than by any other man MI. CieVe'anu
could think OF. While Mr.. Cleveland was In TINS
frame Of mind Judge Gresham happened to come 10
Whitney, who informed him that his name had been
under consideration for Secretary OF State Judge
Gresham was surprised at this and said to Mr. WHIT
ney that he could not think 1t possible that he was
In earnest. But Mr.. whitney urged him to call on
Mr. Cleveland and within an hour or so an invitation
from Mr. Cleveland to the Judge to call at his house
was presented by a messenger. The two men had
never met, and they spent pleasant two hours ais
cussns the general political situation. and the favor
able impression which Mr. Cleveland had already
formed of bis visitor was confred by this interview
"Soon afterward Mr.. Dickinson made a trip to Chi
cago and carried MIR. Cleveands offer. Judge Gresham
was not surprised It, but he had thought the matter
over and concluded to decline. 1t is reported that
be said: Mr. Cleveland cannot afford to offer me this
place and cannot afford to take It,
"Nr. Cleveland then asked Senator Gray. OF Della
ware TO take the Secrearysp Of state; but Senator
Gray, who had Just been reelected by his legislature
declined. Mr.. Cleveland then turned again to Judge
Gresham and Don Dickinson was once more sent on
q secret mission to Chicago Finally Judge Gresham
was persuaded to accept the place. He did so only
when Mr.. Cleveland's great need and the country's
great need OF his services were pointed out TO MIN.
Tho argument which had most effect with Judge Gresh-
am was that the new Administration would De
brought face face with some Of the most important
questions Of tho age-questons OF delicate and posi-
bly dangerous paturenvoving the peace and welfare
of the country that the President had almost
rfsht to command the services OF any distinguished
citizen whom he might think most available Tor tne
duty Of the hour. With much reluctance Judge Gres-
am gave his consent, and Mr.. Dickinson carried inc
news back to this city, greatly to bis own and Mr.
Cleveland's delight
"The Herald this morning had also the following
Washington dispatch. dated Feb. 8:
aGreat interest was manifested here to-day In
rumor which came from New-iork to the effect that
Judge Gresham was be Secretary Of State under
President Cleveland. Don Dickinson. when asked
Van Vutn hnV
Mr.. Cleveland about that. 1t is his business, ana
not mine But feel Of one thing; and that
Is II Judge Gresham should 60 into the Cabinet he
would make q strong Minister and help to give the
people confidence IN the Administration. KNOW
Judge Gresham very well, and look upon him as
being now a. good Democrat as there Is IN ,ne
country II Mr. Cleveland has succeeded In inducing
judge Gresham to be his SECRETARY Of State 1t IS
fortunate thing for the party and tho country. But
vou win have to see Mr. Cleveland as to the truth OF
the runner
aMr. Dickinson declined to discuss the matter
further, and refused to say whether or not ne mao
made a visit to Chicago within the last week.
am the Senate Chamber. particularly among the
immediate friends of Senator Carlisle. the rumor that
Judge Gresham to be Secretary OF state became
the subject Of much discussion. senator norman
WAS one Of the prominent Democrats who expressed
himself as hopeful that the rumor would prove correct
He said to associates that there was little pouc
IN the State Department, and that what was most
.sded there WAS strong man TO assist the Fresden'
IN the mana gement OF foreign affairs rather than
'notciau Mr. German said he believed the country
and the Democratic party would approve tho selecu2a
of Judre Gresham II the Judge had Indeed accepteo
the place. other Democrats expressed themselves
IN the same strain. notably Senator Gray
asenstor voorhees,, who is o warm personal irene
a. Judge Gresham, said the appointment maae
vmh be received with great enthusiasm among 'n
democrats of Indiana and the West generally. "hei
the democracy rises to the height In which IL cal
,she within its ranks such distinguished converts,
sid Senator voorhees,. and mako use OF them
the MANAGEMENT Of the Government, the inture o
the party is safe. party That can attract suci
m.n On principle and hold them within the organ
eaton cannot be defeated"
.Tbe Herald also said to-day that Judge 1resha"
..,ssd last night discuss the dispatch from rev
VorIS relative to his acceptance OF Caolhe' Poi'
folio. Ill. .oa.r xben reporte
..tsd him for confirmation or denial OF Lne IepX
that he had accepted place In President Cevetat
Cahinst al have nothing to say on the suo!e. ~
=. noiteiv remarked. Urged TO- dictate even u
ha.{est statement he again made the same rePH, an
sdSed al am not doing any talking at the presei
time
A as,rrr DAY FOR MR.. CLEVELAND.