The sun., 1893-10-04
THE YAN ALEN SCANDAL.
Various Views Expressed by Democratic
Friends OF Mr.. Cleveland.
from hs Nee York Erenins Pc,

From the Nte rork Erenns Por.
1t would be mistake to suppose that II Mr. Van Allen
should be confirmed the manner OF his selec ton would
drop from tho public memory as "an old. unhappy
far'of thing We trust that neither the President
Mr. Van Allen will deceive himself this point II Mr.
Van Allen should get tho place and keep It, tho scandal
will be a continuing one, like wanamaker's presence
in the Cabinet. All the Presidents enemies will ring
changes on in the press time there tele
gram about Mr. Van Aliens doings in Rome any ques
tion of venality comes up and Mr.. Cleveland well
knows his enemies Tot all in the Republican party.
The bitterest are among those whom he has OF
late been trying to concitate by his of patronage
and all the patronage in his gift will not esp them
from stabbing him under tho NTH rib whenever ley
get chance They are all chuckling to-day ever tho
Van Allen blunder 1t disposes. they say. OF more
"reformer" Tho worst OF it is too. that II has
been committed hastily but after months of discussion
and reflection. and after the receipt of numerous pro-
tests from OF his faithful frends and
been defended by arguments and explanations which
MIR. Cleveland In hts earlier and better hours would
have been the nrst to tear to shreds and tatter NO
bargain" he would have cried; "only an expression
of wishes and qualification OF the after the
eventl Do you take me for Tombs lawyer"
From n. Eeto Fork Erening Post.
On what theory WAS Mr.. Van Allen nominatedi EvI
deny not for piomatc training. Evidently not as
party worker or as the rival of Senator or Congress
man who must be got rid OF or provided for. Evil
IDENTIFY not to please the American colony in Rome
any Ilcn man OF RoOu euuChton ana breeding
would suit them well The only theory that nts tho
Van Allen appointment is that which Mr. Whitney has
no frankly stated viz. his patriotic generous and
cordiA. support in the canvass when friends were few
and calls were great" which means cash.
From he Erc Hnren Ao,nin3 Eera
One thing noticeable In reference to tho Van Allen
matter Is that most OF tho opposition to the appoint
ment comes from Democratic sources.
from the Phiiad,lphm Record
He could not have given better proof of hts fitness
for the place than by refusing to ac2ept 1t under tho
circumstances
fror. he R.h,a,r Union aud Aio,rt.sr
Answers to two queries will show tho perfect
transparency of Van Aliens case Did any ono ever
hear OF him as Democrat as participating In Demo.
cratic politics. or as contributing large sums OF money
TO secure Democratic success prior 10 the
campaign OF 1897 Would he have contributed large
had not had the Italian mission In viewf Would Mr.
whitney have urged his appointment upon the Pres.
dent and would the Pres dent have yielded TO tho
Torunty. II Mr. Van Allen had not made his "gener.
Gus" contribution OF 10000 or more TO the Demo
cratic campaign fund OF 1927
From ne Lpne'I,1s Daiy Adpanos.
II Ia neither more nor less than corrupt bargain.
and painfully reminds Democrats OF the circUm.
stances connected with the appointment OF John
WAnAmAker as Postmaster General. as a reward for
his iberality in contributing 100000 TO tho Repub-
lcan campaign fund. The honest Amsrcsn citizens
do not like the idea OF Cabinet positions and foreign
Appointmsn being put up TO tho highest bidder
bestowed upon men whose chief qualification Is tho
possession OF great wealth.
Jron, n, Tnr,pova P,.S- R,oord
We rely our senators from this State TO that
the appointment IL not confirmed until the matter has
been thoroughly investigated