The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

islature has given its assent. The Repub-
| licans made no objection to its enactment
II wa thoroughly understood by all what
its pmport was. And those who have al
ways iOyally supported you look TO you
now to come 10 their assistance
III they supported me with any such
idea, they did not know me. If Repub-
| leans. through some secret understand
ing. have supported II. they are untrue to
| their party as well as the State. These
| considerations carry no weight with me.
The bin is bad. and / shall veto IT,"
II was the same principle he applied
later on to party measures Of national
importance Of which he could not approve.
Straight Talk for Croker.
One Of the Characteristic episodes Of the
campaign Of 1892 was Cleveland's inter-
view with Richard Croker. Il was ar
| ranged by William G. Whitney. and took
place az Mr., Whitney's city house. 1t
was considered important by Clevelands S
campaign managers that he should con-
ciliate Croker. and this meeting was look
ed upon as a fitting time for the exchange
OF promises. Cleveland consented 70 the
/ Interview with reluctance The three men
dined in a provate room at Mr.. Whitney's
After the coffee. when both the ex-Secro-
tary and the Tammany chief were seeking
an opportunity 20 lead UP diplomatlcally
70 political questions. Cleveland suddenly
faced Croker, squared his shoulders. and
launched, Of his own accord into fear
ful arraignment OF Tammany men and
Tammany methods.
The candidate rose from his chair, and
lowered above the Tammary chief who
sat dumb with amazement while Cleve-
land. now thoroughly aroused. punctuatee
his remarks with repeated blows on the
table. Croker attempted no reply. con-
tenting himself with declaration that he
did not seek n quarrel Nothing what
ever was gained by the interview. and
Croker found but scant satisfaction I'm
Cleveland's declaration that past occur
rences should not influence him IN the
future.
Won IrishmRn's Regard.
Among the interesting anecdotes nlus-
trative Of Mr.. Clevelonds refusal 10 give
pledges Of any sort Is that which de-
scribes an incident Of the campaign Of
1892. A literary friend OF Mr.. Cleveland
brought together as If by chance the
Democratic nominee and q prominent
Irish-American contractor who was sup
posed 20 have great influence with the
much-coveted Irish vote" The inter
view was so managed that the two men
were left alone In the literary mans
library for an hour. At the end OF that
time they were discovered swapping
stories with each other like old friends.
We'll. asked the host OF the con-
tractor, after Mr.. Cleveland had LEFT.
what do you think Of hiIn?"
sure. replied the contractor, beamiug
all over, hes the greatest man ever
saw. He's a fine mana grand man. He
wouldn't promise 20 do wan id thing
l asked him"
II was said that the contractors inlu-
ence was effectively exerted In behalf OF
Mr.. Cleveland
Knew Better Than Senator.
The repeal OF the sllver-purchase clause
Of the Sherman act was accomplished by
the President with the aid OF Republican
votes, twenty-slx Republican Senators out
Of thirty-seven voting for il. The Presi-
dent was at once charged with having
purchased support for his repeal measure
oy promises Of patronage. At least. the
President made sure Of its passage be-
fore the vote was taken. and his assur-
e-lNo NeS hAtlLlillltu Ll conversation
he was reported 20 have had with one OF
his despairing ueutenants.
Why Mr.. President" this friend com
planned. Senator -, whom I have inst
seen. says this bin won't pass till HI
freezes over"
Did the Senator say that?" replied the
President. with a smile Then please
say 10 him, with my compliments. that
III VIII freeze over in exactly twenty
four hours"
And on the following day the repeal
was carried.