The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-24
RULES THAT MEAN LITTLE.

Many Exceptions TO CIeveiand's Ofhce-Giv-
ing Reguiations-A Chance for "Ex's."
WASHINGTON, March 23.-The rush for
Offices continues. and the number Of callers
on the President to-day showed no falling
of as compared with previous days. Sena-
tors and Representatives formed the bulk
of the visitors. but their missions were
mostly in connection with local offices. But
little was said to tho President concerning
his noted rules They have come to be so
well understood that few points in regard
TO them remain 10 DO cleared up. The no.
reappointment rule is. of course. the princi-
pal one, and In it the greatest interest," Is
manifested. From what Mr.. Clevel and b as
said it is understood not TO apply In oer-
tain cases, as follows: :
First-To those who have no opposition for re
appointment.
second-To those candidates for postmaster
ships who have opposition. but are Endorsed al
most unanimously by citizens or their city or
town.
Third-To those who were removed by the
their terms.
Fourth-To those who were nominated for Of
flee by Mr.. Cleveland and just prior TO General
Harrisons Inauguration. but who failed TO be
confirmed then by the Senate.
Since the exceptions TO this rule have be-
come more familiar 10 office seekers. there
has been rush of the 'ex's' to the White
House. They have received little satis-
faction from the President. however, unless
they enjoy his personal acquaintance or
were known 10 him by reputation. They
have received some comfort from another
exception 10 the rule, which 10 reported to
provide that an applicant for appointment
TO the Office formerly held by himself may
apply for another position with as good
chance for selection as any other
candidate. This exception has not
yet been clearly defined. but it
Is perhaps not so broad in It's
provisions as SOME candidates suppose.
bIr Hinerichsen, the Secretary OF State of
illinois, has spoken to the President about
II. and his understanding was that appoint
meDt TO position other than formerly held
by the applicant was open to the latter
through the usual channels of influence
and fitness. To a gentleman who saw him
to-day with reference TO the reapp0lntment
OF two former othceholders who are in
dorsed almost unanimously by their CON-
gressional delegation and by o large num-
Der of prominent people, Mr.. Cleveland in
minated that II be made the appointments
desired he would do SO with tho under
standing that the people of the community
would assume the responsibility for his
action.
>rnator Camden and REPRESENTATIVES
Anderson, Pendleton and Capehart. OF
West Virginia. saw Mr.. Cleveland to-day
IN reference to the nomination OF Mrs.
kenna, the widow of Senator Kenna, to be
postmistress at Charleston. w. Va. Her
claims are being urged by nearly every
prominent West Virginian, irrespective of
political utilization. and 1t is believed she
will get the position.
Postmaster general Bissell stated to-day
that no editor was placed under an IRON
clad rule. IF a postmaster chooses to SIT
ND until late in the night writing ed
Itorisls." he said. I'VE certainly will not
object nor will we il q postmaster writes
anything after Office hours for weekly
paper"
Mr.. Carlisle said to-day that no pressure
could be brought to bear on him which
would induce him to abolish good rule,
even If IL had been made under o Repub-
lIcRn administration.