St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-04-07

GLOBE from time to time during the
past two weeks. the ap pointment of the
Minneapolis iurist was simply depend
ent upon his willingness to accept the
grave responsibility of the office, and
make the sacrifices required. for in
aking this position, Judge Lochren
makes the greatest sacrifices as far as
personal interests are concerned, but he
does it willingly because ne considers
1t his duty. Although he had a
long talk with Mr.. Cleveland yesterday
afternoon,it was not settled at that TIM
that he would accept, or that the presi-
dent would send in his name to the SEN
ate today; in fact, another appointment
was made for late this afternoon, at
which time Judge Lochren expected
the matter would be settled. Evidently,
the president made up his mind that a
delay might be dangerous, and so he
sent in the nomination at noon, and the
interview this afternoon was devoted to
an interchange of views on the policy
to be pursued by the new commits
sioner.
A Little Surprised
81 am just little surprised to learn
that my name has been sent to the SELL
ate," said Judge Lochren when he was
informed of the fact. 81 am to see the
president again this afternoon, and 1
had expected that the matter would be
settled at that time"
"Will you accept the appointment"
~ have made up nv mind to do so,"
was the reply. Il will start back to
Minnesota tomorrow and proceed to
wind up my court duties. Luckily.
have but little court work to do. and so
| expect to return about the first of
next month and take charge of the
office. l do not think my family will
come to Washington until later, but
this has all to be arranged, and l can
not tell exactly what our plans will be-"
Seldom has an appointment received
such manifestations of approval from
the people regardless of politics and
locality. The magnificent manner in
which Minnesotans of all parties in
dorsed and urged the appointment of
Judge Lochren has been almost dupli-
Gated Ill the East. On all sides only
expressions of satisfaction are heard,
and the president and his friends feel
that one of the most popular acts of his
administration has been done. With
record as private soldier. with success
siye promotions for bravery on the field
of battle and in addition to this the pos
session of -
Rare Judicial Atfainments,
Judge Lochren is the one man above all
others in whom the president feels the
interests of the pension bureau will be
safe. He has plans matured for
and far-reaching reform of the
abuses that now exist and have existed
for so long in the bureau, and he feels
that no man can carry them out so we'll
and with so little adverse criticism as
man with the record, the temperament
and the ability of Judge Lochren. All
the afternoon the Minnesota jurist was
kept busy receiving the congratulations
and good wishes of men from his own
state, as we'll as from many other parts
Of the UniOn.
Il would not be human" he said, 'sif |
did not feel touched by all these mani |
festations of good will and friendship"
Among the first to congratulate him |
we're National Committeeman DOran, |
Chairman Lewis Baker, Hon. Dan w. |
Lawler, Senators Davis and Washburn, |
Gen. Tracy, of New York; Senator
Palmer, and host of friends and ac- |
luaintances from almost every state.
Naturally enough, the Minnesota men |
If both parties feel particularly jubilant
over the appointment. 1t is a great
honor for Minnesota and the Demo-
,ratic party, and every one feels happy
)ver the result.
ut is tribute to the old-line Demoe-
'acy," said Dan Lawler. 'The people
VI Minnesota know Judge Lochren too
we'll to need any eulogies at this time.
lie was supported with