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Editorial
February 22, 1893
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Compilation of quotes from Southern Democratic newspapers criticizing President Cleveland's appointment of Republican Gresham to a high cabinet position, emphasizing need for loyal Democrats.
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HOW THE SOUTH LOVES GRESHAM.
The chief officer of the Democratic administration should not be a Republican.
—New Orleans (La.) Times-Democrat.
The people want men who have made the Democratic party the hope of the Republic. —Memphis (Tenn.) Appeal-Avalanche.
A good Democrat might have been found somewhere, if not in Illinois, for the most important place in the Cabinet.—Senator Palmer.
It is a pity that the Democratic party does not afford material enough to furnish Mr. Cleveland with a Cabinet.—Lynchburg (Va.) News.
Gresham's appointment to such a high responsible position would be a gross injustice to the party in power.—Birmingham (Ala.) News.
Gresham is, no doubt, an able and worthy man, but he recently declared that he is with the Democracy only on the tariff question—Mobile (Ala.) Daily Register.
The rumor has developed great disappointment to thousands of the most enthusiastic admirers Mr. Cleveland has among the Democratic salt-of-the-earth,—Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser.
The Democracy of the country has no other expectation than that Mr. Cleveland in the selection of his Cabinet will surround himself with able, tried and true Democrats.—Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun.
The chief officer of the Democratic administration should not be a Republican.
—New Orleans (La.) Times-Democrat.
The people want men who have made the Democratic party the hope of the Republic. —Memphis (Tenn.) Appeal-Avalanche.
A good Democrat might have been found somewhere, if not in Illinois, for the most important place in the Cabinet.—Senator Palmer.
It is a pity that the Democratic party does not afford material enough to furnish Mr. Cleveland with a Cabinet.—Lynchburg (Va.) News.
Gresham's appointment to such a high responsible position would be a gross injustice to the party in power.—Birmingham (Ala.) News.
Gresham is, no doubt, an able and worthy man, but he recently declared that he is with the Democracy only on the tariff question—Mobile (Ala.) Daily Register.
The rumor has developed great disappointment to thousands of the most enthusiastic admirers Mr. Cleveland has among the Democratic salt-of-the-earth,—Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser.
The Democracy of the country has no other expectation than that Mr. Cleveland in the selection of his Cabinet will surround himself with able, tried and true Democrats.—Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Gresham Appointment
Democratic Cabinet
Southern Democrats
Party Loyalty
Cleveland Administration
What entities or persons were involved?
Gresham
Mr. Cleveland
Democratic Party
Senator Palmer
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Southern Democratic Opposition To Gresham's Cabinet Appointment
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Appointing A Republican To Democratic Cabinet
Key Figures
Gresham
Mr. Cleveland
Democratic Party
Senator Palmer
Key Arguments
Chief Officer Of Democratic Administration Should Not Be Republican
People Want Men Who Made Democratic Party The Hope Of The Republic
A Good Democrat Could Have Been Found For The Cabinet
Pity That Democratic Party Lacks Material For Cleveland's Cabinet
Gresham's Appointment Is Gross Injustice To Party In Power
Gresham Is Able But Only With Democracy On Tariff Question
Rumor Causes Disappointment To Cleveland's Admirers
Democracy Expects Cleveland To Surround Himself With True Democrats