Middletown transcript., 1895-05-11

NJN diplomatic repre-
ssntations which
prevented the loading of Nicaragua
upon the British war vessels and its
removal from the map of Central
America. This attempt does not
come directly from the Administra-
tiGn, which sill keeps up its policy
of mysterious silence upon every
thing relating to our foieign rela-
tions, but from the Washington
sources it usually makes use Of when
it wishes to get something before he
public in The way uf "taffyn for it.
self. Just to show how the matter is
viewed in diplomatic circles, the fol-
lowing is quoted from II private con-
versatioi: 'Great Britain" said
diplomat of wide reputation, "seems
to have had the Cleveland Administra-
tion under its thumb, so to speak,
from first to last but there was some-
thing it feared more than the Admin:
istratioE, and that something was pub
lie opinion in the United States, which
it was thoroughly posted upon and
knew to be dangerous to trifle with.
That is the real reason for John BULBS
evacuating Nicaraguan territory. He
doesn't want war with the United
States, and he now knows that public
opinion in this country would have
made war envitable had he followed
his usual policy and held on to what
lie had"
Washington has for years been the
favorite resort of the German and
anti-Gorman forces in the hot cam
paigns they have waged for the con-
troll 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 Sena-
tor German, and we've it not that the
Republicans have chance for it this
time-a good chance, many believe
there would be lii tie doubt of this one
having the same ending, German,
like every other man who has built up
a large and strong personal following,
has made it rule to st and 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 promi-
nent Democrats of Maryland to break
Gormah's hold on the Democratic party
of the State. This year the National
Administration will cast the weight of
its influence against the German
while ihe anti's are being led
by ex-Representative Rayner, a 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 Rayner
20 come to the front as leader this year,
which is Of itself pointer. The Re-
publicans of Maryland say they are
thoroughly alive TO the situation.
Representative Baker, of New
who is now in Washington,
'ays Of some recent events: $50 far
Is the Administration has permitted
he people to know its policy in regard
Nicaragua, it is pusillanimous in the
and should be reprobated by
very man, woman and child in Amer
ca. 1t is strange commentary upon
! government by the people and for
he people, that the people are CON-
,ellsd to secure their information in
egard to The purposes of their own
government from the London press.
t so happens that under our Constitu-
ion the President is for nine months
n autocratic control of the govern
lent. He can commit us to any
olicy he pleases; he Can outrage all
ur feelings of patriotism, and the
representatives. of the people, duly
Iscted, are powerless during that
eriod. think Congress ought to be
D session now. There ought to be an
mendment to the Constitution,
uthOrizing the presiding officers of
ie Senate and House to convene them
/ session upon the written application
I one-third of the members. If we
ad some such rule in force now an
Dplcation for an extra session of
ongress TO preserve and uphold the
merican naticn and keep it from
,ing made laughing stock among
ii iol s would be signed in no time,
I'd the representatives Of the people,
well as he President, would have a
,ice in public affairs"
1t is we'll known that Mr.. Cleveland
IS the bad habit of allowing his per-
nal likes and dislkes to enter largely
to his public acts, n.ore largely, lel-
Ips, Than any her President. Still,
is difficult 20 believe The current
NOR. tiat he Intends to appoint
ri + Gen. Rueer 10 The command of
e army, when Gen. Schofield retires
xt Sci t'nber, although Major Ger.
lies, who is the senior officer. is
.arly entitled to the honor. The
ason that Gen. Miles is to be deprived
the honor he ought to have is said
be that his report on the Chicago
ilroad strike-it will be remembered
ut Gen. Miles was in command of
. troo.s ordered out to pro-
It mail trains and government
some language
lich Mr.. Cleveland considered
flaefiOn uuan his orders no IN how