Evening star., 1896-11-04
TlG Apparent Feeling in Ad-
miniStrati0l Circles.
OFFICIALS HESITATE TO TALK
Some, However, Frankly Express
Their Opinions.
some CITIZENS and BUSINESS MEN
All Believe That Times Will Be
Much Better
RESTORING CONFIDENCE

Although neither the President any
member of his cabinet will say anything
today for publication in regard to the re-
silt of the elections they are and all
known to be secretly rejoicing over the
failure of the movement to change the
financial system of the country. AS
gentleman put it: The President is natur
ally gratiiied that the arte-election con-
fidence expressed by him in the patriotism
and integrity of the American people on
question affecting the honor and financial
credit of their country is fully vindicated
10y the story of the ballots
Consequently there was an air of undis-
guised satisfaction in administration cir
cles this morning over the results of the
election; yet in several instances this feel
ing was tempered with pity. From the
President in the White House down to
the lowest democratic official. there was
apparent indisposition to eXult over de-
feat of their old-time associates of the
democratic faith and the members of the
Presidents official family, one and all,
maintained a dignitied silence on the sub
ject of the election, in the possible hope
of thus making easier the task set for the
future of healing the existing break in
the party
At the White House Last Night.
All the members of the cabinet who We're
in Washington last night remained with
the President In his private office at the
White House until about o'clock this
morning listening to the reading of the
election bulletins furnished by the As
sociated Press and the telegraph COM
panes. The distinguished audience in
Cluded the President and Mrs. Cleveland.
Secretary and Mrs. Olney, Secretary and
Mrs. Carlisle. Secretary and Mrs. Morton,
Secretary Lamont, Postmaster Genera!
Wilson and Private Secretary and Mrs.
Thurber. The returns were read by Mr..
Thurber. and the President Joined with the
members of his cabinet in calculating the
effect of the incomplete returns on the final
votes Of the various states. Secretary
Lamont particularly expert in his
arithmetiCal analysis of the vote regard
less Of the state concerned. a substantial
luncheon vas a pleasing feature of the
evening II was served about midnight
and was thoroughly enjoyed by all
BY > o'clock the members of the party
had entirely satisfied themselves of the
election of the republican sound money tick
ct and separated in a contented frame of
mind When they reached their desks this
morning. shortly after the usual hour of
beginning business their interest in yes
terday's battle at the polls practically
confined to a consideration of the beated
returns from few congressional districts
and such states as Kentucky, in which
cabinet officers had made personal efforts.
For the reasons already stated none of
them would today make any statement of
their views of the election. Secretary La
mont gave expression to his political senu-
ment yesterday by voting in New York
city for Palmer and Buckner and the In
dianapolis platform-a document which.
ore of his admirers said. may well be
read by all democrats this morning.
Private Secretary Thurber said to Star
reporter this morning that the President
has commenced the preparation of his an
nuai message TO Congress. and. as has al
ways been the custom. will be Obliged to
deny himself to the public until it shall be
completed. He added that the month of
November was usually devoted to this
work which this year will probably be
done at the White House instead of at
Woodley. as has been the case in previous
years.
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Today the President is engaged in putting
the finishing touches to the Thanksgiving
proclamation. and that document will prob
ably be iGsued late this afternoon or tomor-
row. Thursday. November %, will most prob
ably be set aside as day of national
Thanksgiving and praise. The Issue of the
proclamation at this time has no applica-
tion to the result of the election and that
II comes on the heels of a sound money VIC
tory Is a mere COincdence-at least that Is
what Is said on the subject in official circles
Mr Preston. director of the mint: THE
election of Mckinley will undoubtedly hav.
good effect business. 1t insI,res a
SOUND hnanclal system. and that Is what
the country wants. The silver craze de-
served crushing defeat, and it has got it,
Ihe business outlook is most encourage
ing
Some Expressions of Opinion.
Star reporters interviewed minor officials
OF the government and citizens generally
as to their views upon the result of the
election. with the following result:
The Election All Right.
Judge Miller-'The election was all right.
and think his victory will meet with the
approval of every citizen of the country
who is desirous of the restitution of peace
and prosperity. In my opinion prosperity
Is now assured. and the situation is not
other than promising. 1 do not know as 7
ture of democracy
Clerk Potts-"I think the American neo-
pie would have displayed yery noor ini
ment had they not chosen as they did Oh
yes the selection was the proper one hx,
all means ~
An Improvement in Business
John Joy Edison: There will now be An
Improvement in business circles. money
Will be taken out of its hiding places. and
enterprises will again be put on foot
Hallet kilbourn: Il believe that every
one feels at ease now that this contest has
peeh ueciueu. ne straln being over
money will be let loose and there will he
Frightening in business circles The dr.
ference between US and the republicans is
that We believed In bimetallism without
the aid of England. and they wanted the
assistance of England. They can now
proceed with their plan. but when 1t comes
to floating any more gold bonds then there
Will be another story"
MIR. r. Ross Perry: Il have regarded this
crisis as the most vital which our country
mas ever mad to face. 1t was no mere
question Of finance. The very foundation
stones of government were attempted to be
uprooted and overthrown. That SO large a