The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22
CLEVELAND'SNEW PLAN
yOsTERTNG THEPRACTICEOFLOCAL
SELF GOTERNMENT
In the Matter Of Appointments to the Full.
est EItent-where is whitney,
Virginia Aspirants.
Tnys BURrAu. RIPLrY BUILDING, /
WARRINGTON. March q. 1898.

The appointment or democrats 10 office,
and there is now apparent disposition
o. foster the practice OF local self
government to the fullest extent
The idea upon which the President
ms to be working is an entirely new
one. and is an innovation which ma
'ri;y Of the congressman do not seem TO
fully enjoy. although they are going
r.ht ahead and arc making all Of the
fm4iier nominations with IL confidence
born of the old-time practice.
The policy Of Mr.. CleN Gland. as outlined
LAST night at the Arlington by Mr. VIII
jam T. Harrity is that IN all congress
sonal districts the members Of Congress
shall name the fourth-class pOsloficers
arl other minor positions in the Republi-
can counties. and in such counties as
gave them undivided support in their
nominating conventions. but where II is
shown in district that the Democratic
organization IN any of the counties IS
iim al TO the congressman that their
So lsA.s viii be considered in these ap-
j..rtmcnts 10 the exclusion OF the re-
lamentations OF the representative in
Congress. This the President holds for
bids the building up by a congressman
of strength peculiarly his own, at the
expense Of the wishes Of the regular Dem
o.ratc forces OF the county. TO what
extent this will work in some Of the
counties of Virginia.. VIII ere the predomi-
nance OF the Democrats are In the So
called Alliance movdment, It is now
dihcult 20 determine but a mighty pro-
test has gone in from the regular Demo-
cratic organ I'm Kansas against the en-
courarcmcut Of the Fusion Democrats
and I0pullsts.
The Democratic senators yesterday be-
pau the day hy the introduction Of a Sc
Ii,s Of resolutions providing for the pay
urnt OF number Of clerks 10 com
uIuees which heretofore were without
clerks. This looks very much like they
were inclined 10 take the bit in their
t..th and proceed at a pace that will
leave no doubt as to their being in a
comfortable majority. This too. confirms
The fact that the Senate will be re-Or-
elnized without much delay, and that the
la-urrou wall Of the Republicans against
thr reass enment of officers as clerks has
ie.n u1hecded by the Democratic sena-
tre who recall the exciting and spirited
debates uI0n this very subject I'm 1851.
amen the deseTticn Of senator Malone
made 10 possible for them to install their
partisan friends and followers.
Ihe mills Of the Gods grind slowly,
i1f they grind exceeding small" and
a.. Minority viii md out before very long
That that means defeat all along the
lHe and In place contests there is a vir-
ile IN being able 10 take your medi-
ale Ike a man" and brace up and be
UeeriuL at least be as cheerful as you
cen. The senator's are all Ight, and will
come TO the front solidly. even n the
boys do find It littls slow 10 get in
around the White House.
The senate Committee on Elections met
yesterday AFTERNOON, ana, by ma jority
vote OF 10 &, agreed 10 report favorably
on the seating of Mantle Of Montana.
Beckwiih OF Wyoming and Allen OF
washington. IL would naturally be SUD-
posed from the make up of the committee
thdt this was strictly a party vote. but
such is not the case, as two OF the
Democratic members voted agairst the
seating of the nominated senators. and
i"o Republicans toteti TO seat all OF
iarn Two of the contested seats are
aimed 10y Republicans Allen and Mantle
"AIe Beckw.th, Of Wyoming, is named
Dr d Democratic Governor
lhe Democrats as a party are wholly
i.1liie;ent as 10 the result OF This
N. ''imination. and the whole question
ID solves upon the mooted question as
i' whether or not Il Governor has tb.
i.ht 10 appoint at the beginning ~
.'!m When The Legislature has failed
10 elect.
a great many Of the senator's have
thrlr individual Views in the case. and as
minority report viii be submitted. il is
Dot az all certain as 10 what win he tbe
final action Of the fun Senate. as the sc-
crptauce Of these senator's would set a
precedent Tor years TO come which na,.
nave very important bearing upon tn. |
dttdlocks OF subsequent LEGISLATURES.
In the Senate debate yesterday II was
uroutht our mat the appropriation bills |
rushed fnTnIffFh IN g..
the henate were fun OF clerical errors |
ln iheir engrossment. Senator Hale de- |
carng that i'm the Indian ApproDriation |
hill alone he had discovered ninety errors. |
one instance being the making of an |
item Of $500 read s37
This was followed by a very wise reso- |
luiion which provides that hereafter in |
stead Of AN Of the bin going 10 ne An |
Wopriations Committee. they shall be |
sent 20 the committee having charge of
iIat particular subject to which the bill |
relates. For an instance. bill making
appropriations for the District OF Colum.
hia shall 90 20 the District Committee
aud so on. This will insure possibly
more careful consideration, and consId-
viably facilitate matters
There is quite a howl made here every
now and then at the absence from the
seat Of war OF Mr.. William c. Whitney
" New York. Almost every dav some
Democrat. who was prominent in the Chi
'deo convention. comes 10 Washington |
I'm quest Of a fulhlment OF the alleged
Promises made 10 him in Chicago by Mr.
whitney and his RULED spirits clamor
loudly when he finds that no provision
has been made to supply his demands
II is said that in his intense anxiety 10
secure the nomination OF Mr. Cleveland.
thai his efficient lieutenant was prolific |
ln his promises Of substantial rewards in
ne shape Of good official positions. hut
mat after the result was obtained. and
anw that the time OF settlement OF pO-
Nucai obligations has come. that the
energetic hustler Of last spring IS idly
naskiug In the warm sunshine that falls
upon the placid waters OF the Florida
coast and is leaving his aids and help
'iH az Chicago with unwritten pledges
." night the good fight with the Boss" at
IN. White House The once confident
i"iiioian is mighty in hts wrath and in
inr clmer hours Of evening sghs from
,.' depths Of desolate heart: "Oh,
" lNlc we have missed YOU
. 4hc Virginia contingent of ofiice-seekers
mas the bulge on things to-day, and the
N'"h-town hotels are crowded and the
I} silll they come" In many ways
N was wise for the delegation 90 decide
on certain day FOR the consideration OF
tne claims Of all ofice-seekers. for II
gives chance 10 look into the endorse
'Nehif ~ each. and 10 compare them in a
'"eF hardly possible under other condi-