The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-17

lids beneath. He speaks in an easy but
forcibe manner, and when engaged in
his favorite task OF dilating upo the
deeds and influence of the great political
faction of which he is practically The
helmsman, he becomes the genuine
orator and sways his audience as few
men today can. When worked up TO the
proper pitch Of enthusiasm he betrays his
Irish parentage by a noticeable accent
his voice becomes the roar of an aroused
lion, his heavy black locks nod and sway
with the die atorial movement of his
massive head aud his arms beat the air
with an eloquent swing.
Mr.. Cochran is good Democrat, as
wei as leader Of Tammany. When at
Chicago last summer, after opposing for
seventy-six weary hours the nomination
OF Grover Cleveland, the whipped Tiger
iimped doletully ont of the wiswam aud
down Michigan avenue to the depot.
Bourke Cochran was the
First to Dry His Tears
and announce undying fealty to th e
cause OF the successful candidate. From
that bitter moment until Nov. he
goaded the reluctant beast into the thick
OF the battle. aud probably accomplished
more than any other man in swinging
the pivotal state of New York into line
for the election Of the Democratic nomi-
nee.
With newspaper men, Bourke Cock
ran is hail fellow well met. He is
nothing, il not communicative, and is
not ashamed to elucidate his principles,
however much they may expose him TO
the criticism Of those VINO hold opposing
views. When he wishes 10 avoid ex-
pressing opinioa OH any particular
issue he does u OF say 20; he simply talks
on and on, and the luckl'ss interviewer
Naf sIfrFs. faat
say anything until he attempts to
write up his Interview in the
seclusion OF the Office. When o does
choose TO talk Cochran can say
great deal and say 1t right to
the point. During the lull yesterday he
was cornered al induced to divulse his
opinion on some of the leading issues
confronting the new administration.
Concerning the appointment of Maxwell
ana whitney, who are most decidedly
out OF touch with Tammany, he had but
little TO say. He conceded that it vas
President Clevciand's InaIienable PriviI-
to appoint whomsoever he pleas ed, and
he did not care TO criticise his action or
m pugn his motives.
81 am not Ia the business Of mauufac-
turing appoiptees myself said he. "and
do not wish 20 pose in that role before
the American public. ! have b Ell re-
ported as saying that j am desirous OF
supplementing the labors OF the president
In this respect, but the charge is ground
less. 1 have no personal lat TO fry aud
none TO Try for my friends. Neither
am l opposed to other Ieople
holding public Office IL they are well
enough hx.d financially 10 do so without
suffering Tor the common necessities OF
life. But draw the line whel / am
asked TO pull string attached TO the
administration. have no such string
aud have no desire to acquire one"
What is your opiulOn as TO tue possi-
bilitv OF an extra session OF congressl"
he was asked.
80 Tar as i can penetrate the future.
there - no reason 70 expect an extra
session" replied the chief. There Is
nothing that demands such action. The
silver bill
wants to Soak Awhile
before the people will be ready for an
ultimatum Ia regard TO its continuance
or discontinuance. We can survive the
tariff until the silver problem is disposed
OF, even IL IL takes months 10 accomplish
the result. The Sherman act will eyentu-
ally be repealed, when the people have
had good opportunity 10 look at the
question from all Sides
How about new tariff bill , II II true
that Ellery Anderson and tie Tariff r.
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