The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-10-07
NO PRE-ELECTlON PROMISE,
BUT MN. aUaeENHErMEB's FRIENDS
ARE DISAPPOINTED.

Macy ThouEht His Past WORT for the De-
noaraey, and Especially the Help He Gave
In tho Last Campaign, Merited Sone
Recognition from the Pre-idsnt-rhe Mis-
sion TO Switzerland Has been Suggested.
According to an article printed in the Tribune
Yesterday Mr.. Randolph GugRenheimer. the
head OF the law firm OF Gugaenheimer * I'm
termeyer OF 40 Wall street, had an experience
during the recent campaign not unlike that
attributed to Mr.. Van Allen. The article
alleges that Mr. Guggenheimer induced his
German Hebrew friends to contribute funds
which. together with his own check. amounted
to $4,000 This was handed to the Demo-
cratic National Committee. and Mr. Cleveland
In recognition invited Mr.. Guggenheimer to tea
On that occasion Mr.. Guggonhemer received
an implied promise that his name would be
remembered when the proper time came to
fll vacancies. According to this story either
the mission to Switzerland or Belgium would
have pleased Mr.. Guggenheimer. and his
friends believed that one Of them would surely
60 to him.
Mr.. Guggenheimer said to q Sun reporter
last night:
II have read the article In question. and the
vague assertions implying that l made and
collected contributions to the campaign fund
that would receive or be offered any office
under the Administration. are absolutely with
out foundation. have been for many years
interested in politics as q Democr and did
no more toward the raising Of funds at tho last
Presidential election than I had done on
previous occasions. and no moro than 1 re-
garded as my duty as q good citizen to do. or
than l shall continue to do SO long as my
means permit. l have always contributed
moderately. but without promise or expecta-
ton OF or desire for office.
II never spoke with the President or with
any OF his friends or advisers on the subject OF
Office for myself or friends. either before or
after the election. and never knew or heard
Of the subject Of my candidacy or prospective
candidacy for any office being mentioned or
suggested anywhere before the election. After
tho election saw from time to time state
ments in the papers to the effect that was to
be appointed an Ambassador. sometimes
locating me In one country and sometimes in
another Apart from the offensive tone OF the
article In question. 1t is without the semblance
/" Is it true that your personal contribution
to the campaign fund was $5.W'Op"
1t is not" replied Mr. Guggenheimer. nor
German Hebrew friends. but, from brewers.
This work did at the gersGnpa rY3uest Of Mr.
have never worked for a foreign mission.
Some Of my friends. however. Interested them
selves in my behalf with view to r securing
att ner eeeon judss Morssn obren
J. Ellery Anderson. Henry Ciausen jr. Daniel
land urging such an appointment, was not
consulted In the matter and l knew
W Gsf M wsn to see
Tor tie swiss mission was ne only favor he
Did Mr.. Cleveland invite you to tea 2"
%Sat ,hat is Fspsd I'M Nj, Gus-
sss ca On tRe f1es
dent had talk and smoked = cigar with
him. but there was nothing significant about
During that call made no reference to a mis-
sion for myself nor did Nj. Cleveland refer to
Mr.. Guegenheimer said that there was
asnt Wa had 4 been ssrsS to
%Sateyss M feelings may
Rs wsrs sap
pointed because he was not made Minister. to
not 81 any implied
definite %nderssandine between S them w Snd Mr..
elect was at Lakewood. Mr. Gnggenheimer
has always contributed generously to the cam.
naign fund and he has been an active worker.
This past campaign was no exception and Mr..
demanded no favor in return.
His friends however. thought that 1t was about
time that his work should be recognized. Four
Of them. men who are consplcuous Democrats
In this city. called on Mr.. Cleveland ut Lake
wood to talk the matter over. One OF them
S aid last night
Mr.. Cleveland expressed his appreciation
OF Mr. Guggenheimer's loyalty. and ent husiusm.
and said that II New York did not get the mis-
sion to England or France Mr.. Guggenheimer
should have the mission to Switzerland. New
did not get Switzerland
we have been disappointed. though
| understand now that Mr.. Guggenheimer does
not want a foreign mission This Is the true
version OF this story. There was no promise
made before election nor was any asked for.
and what was done at Lakewood was done Lby
Mr.. Guggenheimers friends Of their own ac-
nd