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CLEVELAND AND STANFORD
A Reciprocity of Feeling Between the Two Men.

The following incident clipped from an exchange, shows that notwithstanding political differences, there can still be reciprocity of feeling between men who are by nature and the character of their surroundings truly great:

"An incident that occurred today may convince the delegation of the importance, not only of recommending the very best men for office, but of being harmonious in short order. Senator Stanford drew up to the White House this morning and was seen by President Cleveland, who sent word for him to come up-stairs by the private elevator. When Stanford entered the President's room there was a crowd of prominent
Democratic Senators there, including Bates of Tennessee, Turpie of Indiana, Jones of Arkansas and Voorhees of Indiana.

"The President left them to greet Stanford, calling him by name. Stanford said: 'I hardly thought you would remember me.' The President smiled and said: 'I never think of California without you coming into my mind, and that is not to be wondered at considering the large part you have taken in the development of the State.'

"Stanford thanked him, and Cleveland continued in a hearty way: 'What can I do for you, Governor? What do you want?'

" ' Oh, I only called to pay my respects, Mr. President,' replied Senator Stanford. 'I drove up here twice before, but both times I noticed you were besieged and did not wish to add to your troubles. I do not doubt you will find a large number of gentlemen from California presented for your consideration, who are first-class men (with a smile), if they are Democrats. Two-thirds of the candidates, judging from the names I see in the newspapers, are men competent to fill any position and any selections from them will insure a first-class public service. Of course I would not obtrude on such a subject, for I do not consider that I am in it at this time.'

" Then President Cleveland did something that sent a thrill of terror through several Democratic souls. He placed his arm around Stanford's shoulder and said in a voice heard all over the room: 'Governor, there is no man in California
for whose judgment I have a higher respect than yourself, and no man whose opinion on candidates from California I would so highly esteem.'

"Senator Stanford thanked the President, and said:
" ' As that is your feeling, I shall be pleased to be at your service at all times and to give you any information you desire, whether personally or by telegraph or mail. Call on me at any time and you will find me ready to serve you.'

"Cleveland is notorious for not flattering any one, and his remark to Stanford must have been made in good faith. It was so accepted by those who heard it, and Stanford's mail will now be filled with petitions from office seekers. But they will only be wasting their stamps, for Stanford will not sign any petitions and will wait until he is asked. As this is likely to happen if there is a deadlock in the delegation, the importance of harmony is discernible even by blind politicians.

"If Maguire forces the fight on Barry and presents his name whether the delegation indorses him or not, there may be a case in which Cleveland would defer to Stanford's judgment, and the same may be said as to the Collectorship.

"Senator and Mrs. Stanford on their way home to California this month intend to vary the journey with a trip to Mexico, where they have never been. They expect to remain longest of all in the City of Mexico and to make short stops at other interesting points. They will stop at the prominent resorts in Lower California and will be two or three weeks on the way to San Francisco."

Vindicator April 1st {93 ?}