Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-10


1t is positively settled that Judge Gresham is
to go into the cabinet Of Mr. Cleveland. The
declaration that he is surely to be Secretary of
State is overstating the case little. inasmuch
as that is not positively settled, though
there is little doubt of that being
the Office he will fill. The things settled are
that he is to go into the cabinet and that he is
to be regarded the representative of the in
dependent allies of the democratic party.
DEMOCRATS AGITATED.
The statement, coming in a way to carry
conviction, that Judge Gresham is to go into
Mr.. Clevelands cabinet has greatly agitated the
democrats in Congress. This coming immedi-
ately after the fight over silver, which has
strained the relations between a section Of the
party and Mr. Cleveland, has excited a great
deal of apprehension on the part Of some.
There are many democrats in Congress who
speak with great satisfaction Of the selection
but the great mass of old line working politi-
clans acceptthe statement reluctantly, and shak-
ing their heads over it, say that it is injus-
tice to the democrats of the country and that
they fear that it means that there is not going
to be all the harmony there should be between
the new administration and the rank and and
file of stalwart democrats.
Indiana men speak favorablv Of the
selection. Representative Brown who is one
of the strongest democrats in the Indiana dele
CATION said that he was SO pleased with the ap-
pointment that it seemed to him to be too good
to be true. Judge Gresham, he said. was one Of
the ablest men in the country one Of the most
popular among men of all parties in Indiana,
and do not think that he was ever anything
but a democrat in principle on all important
questions that divide the two parties His Sc
lection will meet with almost universal favor
among Indiana democrats.
The postmaster Of the House, Mr.. Dalton,
who is one Of the best informed democrats of
Indiana, speaks in the highest terms of the Sc
lection, and says that his only fear is that it
may not turn out true that the selection is
made. He says that it would be impossible to
make a better selection.
NOT JUSTICE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Representative Tarsney said he did lot think
Judge Greshams appointment would be JUS
tice to the democratic party.
Representative Heard said that if the state
ment we're true it would be great surprise to
him and to democrats generally. He would
not undertake to say that it would not be
good selection. but it would certainly be very
surprising
Representative Fitch of New York said that
he hoped there was no doubt about the selec-
ton having been made-that he regarded
it one Of the best possible appoint
ments Mr.. Cleveland could make. 'Ihere is
nothing" he said, lin the talk of his not
being democrat, of his having too recently
come from the republican party. That is the
way they used to talk about me. When | left
one Congress, to which | had been elected as a
republican. and came back to the next Congress
as a democrat there was great deal Of talk
about my not being a democrat, but l am a
democrat, and no one questions it now, as FAR
as know"
MR.. OATES EXPECTED DEMOCRAT.
Representative Oates said: have not be-
lieved up to this time that it was possible
that Judge Gresham was to be appointed.
l had thought democrat would be
appointed. l read Judge Gresham 8
letter explaining his vote for Mr.. Cleveland and
in IT he said that he was a republican and had
always been one. but that he differed with the
party on the tariff question
Representative Bynum said: 81 like the selec-
ton and it will be received by most of the dem
ocrats in Indiana with great favor. small
faction will not like it. but most Of
the democrats and many besides will be
greatly pleased. Judge Gresham will make
great cabinet officer and will be very popular
in that position. His appointment will be
good thing for the democrats Of Indiana and
will hurt the republicans greatly"
Representative Mitchell said simply: 1T is
certainly surprise"
Representative Andrew said: II dou't be-
lieve it."
THE BEST OF THE INDEPENDENTS.
Mr.. Castle said: Judge Gresham is fit
for a position in Mr.. Clevelands cabinet
or any other mans cabinet, but had not
thought OF his being appointed. I suppose
Cleveland should give recognition to the indie
pendents who supported him, and they may
have claim to cabinet position. Judge
Gresham is certainly the best representative Of
them"
Representative Cowles said: II am willing to
leave that matter to Mr.. Cleveland. hope it
will turn out all right"
Representative Bryan said: Judge Gresham is
an able man and l have no doubt will dis
charge the duties satisfactorily. / am sur
prised. if this is true, at the selection OF a man
who is not clearly recognized as a democrat
but there is no possible objection to Judge
Gresham as a man."
Mr.. COMPTON REGRETs 1T.
Representative Compton said: 81 regret
it if it is true that this selection has
been made. because l cannot help believing
and feeling that the country can furnish enough
men who are democrats to run the government
undera democratic administration without the
selection Of one who but few months ago in a
letter explaining his vote for Cleveland, said
that he was not democrat"
TRIAL OF THE DETRoIr-1he cruiser De-
troit. building at Baltimore, will have q pre-
liminary trial in Chesapeake bay tomorrow.
Her ofiic iaL trial will take place in March.