The record-union., 1893-03-11

with Democratic administration had
never entered their minds. but when they
stopped to think of it they remembered
that President Cleveland is very indie.
pendent man, that he did not hesitate tC
go outside of his party for a Secretary
OF State and that there was no telling
| what he might take it into his head to dc
In regard to Federal patronage on this
coast. Therefore CONSERVATION ruled
when they read the dispatch referred to
which contained the following:
An incident that occurred to-day may
convince the delegation of the Importance
not only OF recommending the very besi
men for Office, but Of being harmonious
In short order. Senator Stanford drew
up to the White House this morning and
was seen by President Cleveland, who
sent word for him to come upstairs by
the private elevator. When Stanford
entered the Presidents room there was a
crowd OF prominent Democratic Senators
there, including Bate Of Tennessee,
Tur2ie of Indiana, Jones of Arkansas
and voorhees, Of Indiana.
ne president LETT them to greet STAN
lord, calling him by name. Stanford
SAID: Il hardly thought you would re-
member me-" The President smiled and
S''AN'' hSNSI lulHh OF l1lliOfnla With
out you coming into my mind, and that
Is not To be wondered considering The
large part you have taken in the develop
ment of that State''
stanford thanked him, and Cleveland
continued in hearty way: what can
90 ior you, Governor? What do you
oh, only called to pay my respects,
Mr.. PRESIDENT" replied Senator Stanford
L drove up here twice before. but both
Ilnes noticed you were besieged and
tlo not wish TO add to your troubles. |
40 not doubt you will find Il large num-
Der OF gentlemen from California pre-
senteu Tor your consideration, who are
nrst-c4ass II men with smile, if they are
democrats. Two-thirds of the candi-
oates, judging from the names J see in
tne newspapers, are men competent to
M any position and any selection from
!hein Will insure tirst-class public serv-
Ice. Ofcourse l would not obtrude on
such subject, for l do not consider that
am In 1t at this time"
ASKED STANFoRD's ADVICE.
Then President Cleveland did some
thlng that sent thrill of terror through
several Democratic souls. He placed bis
arm around Stantords shoulder and said
in voice heard all over the room:
GoVernor, there is no man in California
'AtS'S JtNs L nave Il nIRleG re-
spect than yourself, and no man whose
opinion on candidates from California l
would so highly esteem.'
Senator Stanford thanked the President
and said:
AS THAI is your feeling, I shall be
pleased to be at your service at all times
and to give you any information you de-
sire, whether personally or by telegraph
or mail. Call on me at any time and you
VII! hnd me ready to serve you"
Cleveland is notorious for not flattering
any one, and his remark to Stanford
must have been made in good faith. 1t
was so accepted by those who heard it.
and Stanford's mail will now be filed
with petitions from of1ice-seekers. But
they will only be wasting their stamns.
for Stanford will not sign any petitions
and will wait until he is asked. As this
is likely to happen if there is deadlock
in the delegation, the Importance of har-
mony Is discernible even by blind poll
ticianS