The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-24
Especial to News and Courier.

" ANSWS oNO SOuiISAsl
! WASHINGTON, May l6.-Represen-
tative Brawiey has been here for several
weeks looking after the interest of his
constituents at the White House and
in the various departments. He does
not play politics with a brass band ac-
compartment, but he is an indefati-
gable worker, and his personal rela-
tions with the President and the MEM
bess softhe Cabinet are such as to render
him an exceeding valuable member Of
the House. He is the natural leader
Of the South Carolina delegation in the
House and his influence will undoubt-
edly~ be felt. when the Administration
proceeds with the distribution of the
federal patronage in the State.
Last evening I called upon Repre-
sentative Brswley at his apartments in
the Metropolitan Club chambers and
found him hard at work with mass
of official correspondence. His friendly
attitude toward the Administration
and his high standing in Congress is
we'll understood at hone,. and he has
to pay the penalty of his popularity.
His correspondence is probably more
yolumincus than that of any other
member of the delegation. He en-
deavors to reply to every communica-
ton be receives, and his only regret is
that be cannot always send such a
reply as his constituents hope for. He
tries to be frank with them and avoids
misleading them in the slightest de-
gree.
suggested to him that the readers
of the News and Courier would like to
hear some of the details of his recent
conference with the President, which
was briefly referred to in these dis
patches. He paused in his work, and
in 3 manner that indicated that he
was weighing his words very carefully
answered the questions which put,
and which are suggested by his replies,
as follows:
Mr.. BRAwLEY's INTERVIEW WITH THE
PRESIDENT.
"Yes, have had IN interview with
the President concerning affairs in
South Carolina and long and full con-
versation concel ming men and meas
ures. II is subject in which he natur-
ally feels concern, but the pressure
upon him has been 50 great that ne has
not been able to take it up for serious
consideration. do not think that it
would be proper to repeat anything
that was said by him, but it cannot be
improper for me to say that the intlu-
ence of the Administration will, in my
opinion, be directed towards aliay ilg as
far as possible factional bitterness ard
strengthening the Democratic party.
Think that be understands the dangers
which menace it and that no act of his
will give just excuse to those who seek
to lead our people to look for relief
from present evils to any other combi-
nations or organizations.
Mr.. cLEvELAND's DISPOSITION.
"No, did not refer to the action Of
the May Convention nor to the resolu-
tions denouncing him, nor did he, and,
while do not doubt that he will be
firm aud unbending in maintaining
those principles which were the subject
Of denunciatfon, do not think that he
cherishes any personal resentment to-
wards those who may have opposed
his nomination, and will not endeavor
to use the power of the Administration
to punish or put down any men or set
of men who have differed honestly
with him on public opinions. He bad
profound faith in the good sense of the
people, and believes that however
much they have been led astray upon
financial questions they will ultimately
come .oright conclusions. He thinks
that the financial troubles in which the
) s.se.,.fry is now involved by reason of
the unwise legislation on silver will
serve to bring our people to sourder
views. l therefore look to see him
adopt policy calculated to strengthen
those who are in accord with him in
the principles which be regard; as
vital to the country at large"
THE FEDERAL OFFICES.
Can you give me any information
as to who is likely to be appointed to
the chief ofices?"
mo. It is not likely that the ap-
pointments will be made for some
time, as the policy of the Administra-
,tfon seems to be fixed that all officers
will be allowed to serve their terms un-
less some special cause for removal ex-
lists. There is some uncertainty as to
whether the time shall be considered
as to have commenced with the first
entry into office or from the date of
confirmation. That is a matter not yet
absolutely determined"
IRBY's SLATE.
"Do you think that the slate pro-
posed by Senator Irby and his associ-
ates will be accepted by the PRESIDENT"
''No, don't think so, bat, SIS it was
not referred to, I have no authority to
speak upon the subject"
TILLMANITES.
'Do you think that no Tillmanites
will be appointed?'
"lf you mean by that that, the line
will be drawn against all who voted
for Governor Tillman and in favor Of
those who voted for Governor Shep-
pard in the last cs mpaign I would say
that in my opinion no such line will te