The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-22

Mr.. Cleveland Defines His Views on the
Subject IN "A ForcIbIs Manner.


WASHINGTON, March 2.-President
Cleveland defined his views on ncpotism
to-day in manner so forciblc that he
left no doubt I'm the mind Of his hearer
that he was irrevocably opposed to the
practice. a gentldman. 10 whom Mr.
Cleveland outlined his views on the
question: Is a Western Congressman, who
came TO secure the appointment Of a con-
stltuent TO Office He told Mr. Cleveland
that The applicant was a good Demo-
crat good fellow. and, furthermore. a
.elatlve or the President himself.
mat settles IT," Mr.. Cleveland is re-
ported as aging. His name cannot be
considered. ana tnen the President IL
sdid 10 have given the congressman A
lecture On the danger Of appointing reia-
yves 10 oi'ice, In which he placed himself
on record as against nepotism in all its
shades' meaning and application
Congressman Springer learned some
thl's more about the nucleus OF appoint
neht this morning. he spoke 10 Mr..
NleNeIahu about the application Of a
former ofiicehOlder for reappointment TO
the postmastership al Petersburg. ILL.,. and
atter explaining the facts in the case re-
celNed an answer favorable TO the appli-
cailoh. Ihe explanation was this: The
Idhdiddte Is woman and a Democrat
VINO was appointed postmaster at Peters
purS by President Arthur just prior 10
MI CleVelands first term. She was re-
appointed by Mr.. Cleveland after General
Harrison's election, but the Republican
Senate refused TO confirm the nomination.
ana Republican OF Harris0n's selection
secured the place. Cleveland. afteR hear
ing thls statement Of the case with the
additonal Information that the applicant
Is almost unanimously indOrsed, gave
MT Springer 10 understand that he would
reappoint the lady.
His reason for making an exception 10
the no-reappOintment rule in this case,
barring the strength which general com
mendation gives the lady's ease is that
she failed to serve the term for which
she had been appointed by Mr.. Cleveland
after his defeat i'm 1855 ana is, therefore
quite as much entitled 10 serve now as
then. Mr. Cleveland has made several
like statements in connection with similar
cases 10 other Congressman, and his Ian
guage on these occasions and this morn
ing indicates that former appontees who
We're prevented from serving their terms
through lack OF confirmation by the SEN
ate Will be given preference in applca-
tions for the offices for which they were
selected under Alr. Clevelands first in
cumbency.
The Cabinet meeting, which began at
! o'clock, curtailed the time for receiving
callers TO one hour.
A delegation from Norfolk, headed by
Colonel George W. Johnson president Of
the Hampton Roads Naval Rendezvous
Association, and Editor Kent Murray.
of the Norfolk Nirginian, called in the
afternoon TO invite the President TO Nor
folk TO witness the naval display az the
rendezvous and become the guests OF the
above Association and Of Virginia gen
orally. The delegation was introduced by
Secretary Herbert. and feel very good
over their reception, although they don't
say they received any promise from the
President. Another Of the afternoon call
crs was Patrick Walsh. of the Augusta
Ga.) Chronicle, who was admitted and
had an interview with the President.
Previous 70 calling upon the President
this evening the HAMPTON Roa Il rendez-
Vous delegation called upon Mr. Her
bert. Secretary Of the Navy, and invited
him 20 be their guest when the occasion
arrived. 60 which Norfolk is looking for
ward with so much interest. The Sccrc-
tary promptly and heartily accepted the
invitation and his presence is assured.
Among those who accompanied Colonel
Johnston and MIR. Murray were pr. j. l..
NJ. Curry and Lawrence Gordnor. of the
local board of promotion of the naval
General Wight, of the War
Records division of the War Department.
and number OF other prominent gentle
men. A troublesome TumOr has got
abrOad that the vessels of England and
Russia may not come TO Hampton Roads.
owing TO a disputed question Of prece-
ience in rank. The delegation took oc-
'asion to impress upon the Secretary and
ater uuon ;he President. that the invita-
lion extended 20 foreign nations 10 par
icipate in the naval demonstration part |
II the Columbian celebration would not |
De complied with by the appearance Of the |
vessels OF those nations in the review In !
New York harhor alone; but that the |
Hampton Roads rendezvous forms an |
essential part Of the programme 10 which |
he foreigners are invited. They found |
he Secretary and the President in sym |
)athy with their views The Dolphin IS |
)eing placed in readiness 10 convey Sec |
.etary Herbert 10 Hampton Roads, and |
ne Nirginans are very hopeful that they !
vill have the pleasure OF seeing the |
President also on board that vessel.