Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-11
PUBLIC OPINION DID IT.
Maryland Politics Cleveland the Az.
tocrat Gen. Miles.
| From our regular Correspondent

WASHINGTON, May o.-AbOul tie
coolest thing of the season, and it has
been cold spring is the attempt Of
the administration to make it appear
that it was its diplomatic representa-
tons which prevented the loading Of
Nicaragua upon the British war YES
sells and its removal from the map of
Central America, This attempt does
not come directly from the admins
tration, which still keeps up its poll
cy OF mysterious silence upon every
thing relating to our foreign relations
but from the Washington sources it
usually makes use Of when It wishes
to get something before the public IN
in the way Of "taffy' for itself Just
to show how the matter is viewed ia
diplomatic circles, the following is
quoted from private observations
Great Britain, said a diplomat Of
wide reputation, seems To have had
the Cleveland administration under
its thumb, SO to speak, from FIRST to
last; but there was something il fear
ed more than the administration aud
that something was public opinion in
the United States, which it was thor
oughly posted upon aud knew to be
dangerous to trihe with. That is the
reason for John Bulls evaeuatiHg Nj
caraguau territory. lie doesn't waut
war with the United States, and he
now knows that public opinion IN
this country would have made war
inevitable had he followed his usual
policy aud held on 20 what he had
Washington has for years been the
favorite resort of the German and an
tiGormau forces in the hot campaigns
they have waged for the eoutrol Of
The State of Maryland, and it is in
Washington that the plans OF the
present contestants are being drawn
up and perfected These contests
have ended in a series Of victories for
Senator German, and were il not that
the Republicans have achanca for it
this time--a good chance, many be
'ieve--there would be little doubt Of
this one having the same ending.
German, like every other man who
has built up large and strong per
sonal following, has made it rule to
stand by those who stand by him;
consequently he has one Of the best
organized and most effective State
party machines in existence. which
has easily defeated the efforts of some
of the most prominent Democrats OF
Maryland to break Gorman's hold on
the Democratic party OF the State.
This year the National administra-
ton will cast the weight of its inilu-
ence against the German machine.
while the autis are being led by ex-
Representative Rayner, Hebrew,
who represented one Of the Baltimore
districts in Congress for three terms.
and who makes no secret Of his desire
to succeed Mr.. German in the Senate.
The older Democrats who have fought
German for years have allowed Ray
ner to come to the front as leader this
year. which is Of itself a pointer.
The Republicans OF Maryland say
they are thoroughly alive to the stu
alton, aud that they expect to elect
the governor this year.
Representative Baker, Of New
Hampshire, who is now in Washing
ton. says Of some recent events so
far as the administration has permit
ted the peopleto know It's policy in
regard to Nicaragua, it is pusillani-
nous in the extreme, and should be
reprobated BY every man, woman and
child in America 1t is strange
commentary upon a government by
the people and for the people. that
the people are compelled 10 secure
their information in regard 10 the
purposes Of their own government
from the London press It 50 hap
pens that under our Constitution tie
President is for nine months in auto
cratic control Of the government He
can commit us to any policy he pleas
es; he can outrage all cur feelings Of
patriotism, and the representatives Of
the people duly elccted,ar powcfiess
during that period think Congress
ought to be in session now There
ought to be an amendment 20 the
Constitution, authorizing the ptesid-
ing officers OF the Senate and House
to convene them in session Upon the
written application Of one third Of the
members. II we had some such rule
in force now an application for an ex-
ira session Of Congress to preserve
and uphold the American nation ard
keep il from being made a laughing
stock among the nations would e
signed in no time, and the represent
atives Of the people, as well as the
President, would lave a voice in pub
lie affairs.
It is well known that Mr. Cleveland
has the bad habit Of allowing his rer-
sonal likes and dislikes to enter large
~ into his public acts. more largely,
perhaps, than any other President.
Still, it il, difficult to believe the cur
rent rumor, that be intends 70 appoint
Maj. Gen. Kruger to the command o.
the Army, when Gen. schoneld re-
tires next September. although Mai.
Gen. Miles, who is the senior officer,
is clearly entitled to the honor.
The reason that Gen. Miles is 20 be
deprived Of the honor he ought to
have is said to be that his report on
the Chicago railroad strike--it will he
remembered that Gen. Miles was in
command Of the troops ordered out to
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