The Washington times., 1895-01-13
He Will Be Hale Fellow Well Met
With Leaders Of Both Parties.
SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL EVENTS.
Friendly Relations with Democrats and Re-
uublicars to Be Secretary
Lamont Gives Advice That Will Be I'M
meaiatsly acted -JacksOnian Pro-
csdent 10 Be Upset by New Combinations.

Interest IN the currency bill has died out in
the House and the members generally think
that i. is only wasting lime to talk any fur
ther about passing bill during this session
OF Congress. 1t is so apparent that the op-
posing IA items hold distinct views and can
not be reconciled, that the men OF business
sense Say that The few weeks that still exist
should be devoted to measures for the pas
sage o. which there is some reasonable hcPe.
Indeed Tie administrat on recognizes This
fact and IS now adopting course that was
not before thought OF. President Cleveland
knows very well that Republican Congress
can make matters pretty disagreeable TO him
if the leaders make up their minds. Not long
ago there was a conference at the White
HOUSE at which TINS was suggested 10y Col
Daniel Lamont, il is said, and the willy ex-
private secretary. now head Of the War De-
partment. told the President that life in the
administration would be intolerable unless
soneih NJ were done 10 open up friendly re-
lations between Democratic officials and Re-
pubiicaa leaders. From nOw on social events
in administ: alton ciictes WI lee carried ca
largely with the idea OF bringing about these
friendly relations. The President will, 10
greater extent than he has ever attempted,
make the point that be IS President OF the
United states an Office that should know 10
party lines when the prosperity OF
THE PEOPLE Is Ar STAGE.
The truth is that very many men high in
official circles fear that the Republicans may
take some course 10 embarrass the adminis-
tration. and this they expect to avert. Ex-
Speaker Reed. Senator sherman. and otner
statesmcn. who are looked upon as leaders Of
the Republican party may as well prepare 10
be lOnized from now on. Tor they VII have
either TO accept or refuse invitations galore.
both from the White House and from cabinet
circles.
For the first time in his life President
Cleveland proposes TO make an effort 1T be-
ing a diplomat. even at the expense Of mis-
reputation for Uutdoing jackson. although he
has taken much satisfaction oyerthe ID -aihat
the irit Of the reverend statesman o! nick-
Ory propensities is supposed to have again
taken up headquarters at the White House.
Il viii not be surprising if Mr.. Cleveland IS
quoted in the future as saying nice things
about everybody in general and about has
strongest enemies and critics in particular.
This view OF the situation has been talked
about at the Capitol, aud Republicans smile
and say that the President may develop a
phase OF character which in the past he was
never supposed to possess. There is Little
doubt that they will accept invitations. bet
that they will be used TO the ends of the ad-
ministration is not likely unless they see that
the Republican party is to have all the glory
that mary result from legislation
ENACTED AFTER TIE 4TH OF MARCH.
To all intents and purposes Congress has
now adjourned. No measure Of any conse-
quence except the appropriation bills will be
passed. There will be plenty OF talk at both
ends OF the Capitol, but the only result of il
viii be- II it has any effect at all, to post be
Republicans on the course they should take
when they are in charge OF legislation.
About the only measure that Republicans
would consent TO become allies of the Demo
crats in passing would be bill to raise reye-
nue. by increasing the tariff rates. There are
a few Republicans who entertain hope that
the Democrats may consent to measure oi
this kind, and they think it would be the
greatest Joke Of the century If the Democrats
after having walked up the hill, would so sooI
be ready and glad to walk down again. The
question of revenue is really the one now be
fore the country. but it would make the Dem
ocrats too ridiculous TO become party tC
such an act.
No one expresses a doubt that there will be
an extra session. Something must be done
in order TO have the expenses Of the govern
uenr paid without the sale of bonds. and tbs
President knows this very well. The extr;
session will be called Immediately after the
4fh OF March. and Republicans predict Ihatsi
viii be short and business-like. They vii
pass a currency bill and go home.