The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
views or CONGREssMEy
On Mr.. Cieveiand's Cabinet-Many Com
pliments for Mr.. Herbert.

PihtHas iof WIS
WASHINGToN, Feb. Ex-senator Pugh,
Of Alabama, made the following COM
ment on the appointment of Mr.. Herbert
and Mr.. Cleveand's purpose in making
it,:
My relations with Mr.. Herbert have al
ways been OF the most friendly and pleas
ant character. He is man Of ability,
and well equipped by long service in the
House Naval Committee for the efficient
discharge Of the duties OF the Secretary
Of the Navy. | am constrained to believe
that the ruling motive for Mr.. Herberts
appointment was the courage he display
ed in being the only member from Ala
bama who voted against 95 per cent. Of
his constituents on the free coinage of
silver. Mr.. Herbert is the Only Democrat
OF prominence in Alabama who agrees
with the enemies OF free coinage. There
is not n man in Mr. Cleyeland's Cabinet,
from the South or West, who represents
his state or the Democratic party on the
silver question. If IL is Mr.. Clevelands
purpose in making his Cabinet a unit
against 99 per cent. 81 his party TO dis
rupt or muster it into the service OF the
money kings he Is doomed TO the most
signal failure
left no reason 10 question how 1t would
be received by Democratic congressman.
The fact Is also that he has been so
overwhelmed by kilograms and letters OF
congratulatiOn from others than his az
sociates In Congress that he finds 1t ut
terIy impossible to answer them, except
through the medium Of a press dispatch
Of thanks.
Mr.. Olney's selection was equally as
we'll received by Northea stern Democrats,
who said that il was fine appointment.
Members from the South and West were
dlsarpointeI. but would not criticise II,
simply saying that the sppOirtee was en-
t,rely urkncwn TO them, and might be a
good man.
In speaking Of the entire Cabinet. Mr.:
RIount. one OF the oldest members or
Congress, said:
"Mr Herbert Is well qualified for the
Navy Department. Mr. Smith Will. l
think. make an able Secretary Of the
Interior. Mr.. Carlisle Is the peer OF any
man in public life. Doubtless the other
gentlemen chosen will be successful in
their departments. Mr.. Cleveland is
man Of rare wisdom. His Endorsement OF
the Cabinet gives assurance that his Sc
lecti0ns are wise"
Other comments were as follows:
Sneaker Crisp: ut Is a very good Cabi-
net and a satisfactory one, | guess.
am very glad that Mr. Herbert was taken
for the Navy portfolio.
Mr. Turner Ga.): 1T is a very good
Cabin ct"
Mr. Bingham Pa0: 1T IS a strong
Cabinet. / am very much delighted with
Mr. Herbert's appointment. The Cabinet
has this peculiarity and this satisfac-
ton. 1t is the first which has ever been
announced before the 4th Of March. |
liked that II is a personal Cabinet, and
is chosen for the fidelity of its members.
So it is a point about it which is not al
ways apparent in cabinets"
TO these comments ex-Speaker Reed,
Of Maine, added this characteristic cap
sheaf: II think that Mr.. Cleveland
changed his mind about appointing me to
place I'm the Cabinet because Of some
speech. which Mr.. Hill or some other
Democrat made about me. ! am disap-
pointed"
The selection Of Representative Her
bert TO be Secretary Of the Navy In Mr..
Cleveland's Cabinet is the cause Of much
satisfaction among the bureau chiefs and
other officers of the service on duty at
the Navy Department. MIR. Harrity's leg
islative service as chairman and as a
member Of the House Committee on
Naval Affairs has given him a personal
acquaintance with n great number of
officers, and the sentiment is universal
among them that he Is admirably equipped
for his new duties.
Mr. Herbert to-day received the follow
ing letter: No 1910 Thirteenth street,
Washington. February 23 1S93-Hon. II.
A. Herbert: My Dear Slr,-First | wish
10 congratulate the country; second. the
navy. and third, yourself. upon your noni-
nation 10 the navy portfolio. This broad
gauge appointment obiterates the sec
tional and war estrangement and II
gives the country and the navy a man
familiar with the needs OF the country
and one who understands the best inter-
ests Of the navy irsures honest and eco
nomical legislation and the continuance
OF the new navy" And last, allow me
to congratulate you personally. Sharing
the country's pleasure, | beg 10 remain.
Very respectfully yours,
JAS. Il. JOUETT.