Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-13
Speculation as to His Retirement
From the Cabinet.
COULD He RETURN TO THE SENATE?
No Democrat May Be Able to
Succeed Mr.. Blackburn.
M A Y P r A G T I G Z L A w

isle and the cabinet is not the first time
that rumor has suggested the probable
early retirement of the kentucky states
man from the Treasury Department Twice
before this a change has been predicted
and yet nothing followed that seemed to
justify even the starting of such a report
Will the present rumor prove to be as
groundless?
Two things are assumed in all this talk.
One is that Mr.. Carlisle is very much dis
satisfied. and would be glad enough to lay
down the treasury portfolio; and the other
is that he has only openly to signify this
wish for the cards instantly to'be shufiied
and new and satisfactory hand dealt
him.
Is He dissatisfied Now:
Well informed politicians hesitate to eX-
press themselves on the first proposition
for lack of information. Nobody seems to
be in Mr.. Carlse's confidence 10 that eX-
tent. The Secretary is said to be the kind
of man who keeps his greatest discomtt-
ures to himself. He may regret having
left the Senate. Many of his friends be-
lieve that he does. Many of his friends
predicted that he would. Some of them
tried to prevent the step. and pointed out
to him the difference between a seat in Il
body where his leadership on economic
questions was assured ana a seat in the
cabinet, where matters at best would be
at risk, and where in case the administra-
tiOn failed to score he woulI have TO share
in whatever losses of prestige might be
sustained. But these men We're finally won
over, as Mr. Carlisle was himself, by ar
gumentS which made the kentucklan con-
spicuously the man for the post.
Mr.. Cleveland urged acceptance. and was
supported in his appeals by democratic
leaders in every section or the country.
This view of the case represents Mr.. Car
Ii.ln x-iv,y fi...,1l 1lNT tod
the cabinet and those who entertain IL
sympathize with the Secretary all the
mere deeply in whatever embarrassments
and annOyanCeS his present Office may
have brought him.
Could He Return to the Senate:
As to how easily Mr.. Carlisle, if dis
posed. might clear himself of his difficult
ties, and secure a commission more TO his
liking, is the subject of more discussion,
and this discussion brings out some inter
esting points. 1t seems to be the belief In
some quarters that Mr.. Carlisle could
turn to the Senate at once by only lifting
his hand But Kentucky politicians de-
clare that the situation in that state war
rants 10 such conclusion. They laugh at
the suggestion that Mr.. Lindsay would be
willing to give way for Mr.. Carlisle, and
hims elf take up the portfolio of the Treas
ury Department. Mr.. Lindsy has just been
elected for q full term in the Senate, and
will enter upon it III March next. 1t would
be amazing indeed, So his friends declare.
If he should signify a willingness to give
up that commission, which runs for six
years. for one that runs for only two
years more, and the burdens Of which are
well known.
The Contest i'm 1896.
This. then, narrows Mr.. Carlise's chances
for a return to the Senate down to the con-
test on the cards for January, 1896. when
Senator Blackburns successor will be chos-
en-. That will be an interesting race. the
kentuckians declare. The legislature that
will perform this function will be elected
next year. There are already entries enough
to insure a stirring time. Senator Black
burn aspires to succeed himself. and is con-
Ceeded to be very strong man. Gov.
Brown, the most brilliant man in the COM
monwealth. wants to come. Ex-Gov. Buck
ner, very popular with the eX-confederateS,
many of whom he led in battle, has his flag
up, and, it is predicted, will have a large
following. Then there are Congressman
Stone, Ellis, McCreery and others, not out
of the calculation. in case the leaders de-
stroy one another and compromise man
becomes necessity. So far there has been
no hint that Mr.. Carlisle is likely to enter
this race.
ter il is necessarily a matter of conJectu
Those who are friendly to the men in the
race as the list now stands admit that Mr..
Carlisle is still greatly admired Mt home,
lost no ground among his old constituents
because of his course in the Treasury De-
partment Eastern criticism has rather
strengthened him in the blue grass coun-
try, where Wall street is as much gus
pected and detested as in the more eX-
treme south. 1t is regarded as not unlikely,
therefore, that, In the event of collision
between the active leaders in the contest
year hence, and of Blackburn. Brown and
Buckner making a selection from among
them impossible. the legislature. rather
than turn to the regular compromise list,
might turn to Mr.. Carlisle because of his
intellectual eminence and put the commits
sion into his hands. However. this ap-
plies to a situation SO far in the future 1T
does not involve in the slightest the keep
ing or giving up by Mr.. Carlisle at this tire
Of the commission he now holds.
Republican Possibilities.
But will any democrat succeed Mr. Black
burn in the United States Senate? This in
Quiry upon its face seems humorous. Still
there are Kentucky democrats of eminence
and influence who think 1t a fair matter
of discussion. They admit that the re-
suit Of last weeks election was astounding
to them, and that the revolution effected in
their state was far reaching. Not only
did the republicans elect five Congress-
men-an unheard of thing before-but they
made the most tremedous inroads on the
local county offices. Nor was all Of this
accomplished while the democrats were
asleep. The state was energetically and
thoroughly canvassed. Senators Blackburn
and Lindsay heading the democratic pro-
cession Of stumpers. But the eloquence
went for nothing. The tide had turned,
and not all of the old favorites pulling to-
gether could stem it. The democrats lost
from the Big Sandy to the mouth Of the
Ohio, and landmarks were obliterated that
had delighted the party eye for a quarter
Of u century. Naturally enough, therefore
many of the democratic leaders are asking
themselves about next year, and what may
be expected then.
VIII He Quit Public Life.
A prominent Kentuckian, an admirer of
Mr.. Carlisle, and one who believes him to
be intellectually the greatest man in the
democratic party, made this prediction to
q representative of The Star today: That
the secretary will remain at the head Of
the Treasury Department until the 4th of
March, 1897, and then retire permanently
from politics, taking up the practice Of law
either in New York Washington. AS
this gentleman looks at the matter, Mr.
Carlisle has had all of the honors and
more than his share Of abuse. He is first
Of all a lawyer, and never 50 happy or so
useful when trying great causes in the
higher courts Like Bristow. therefore, he
will go from politics back to the law, make
a fortune. and enjoy private life during a
81 cen old age.