(SENATOR BAYARD'S PLANS)
The following Associated Press despatch appeared at about this time:
"When Senator Thomas F. Bayard came to Albany and paid his respects to President-elect Cleveland, it is understood that he left for home with the assurance that he could make his choice of any position in the cabinet, and he would receive the appointment. It is said on good authority that, after having duly deliberated over the matter, the Delaware Senator sent a note to the Governor, which was received yesterday, indicating his preference for the portfolio of Secretary of the Treasury. It is rumored that he will be accordingly appointed."
"House of Representatives, U. S.,
"Washington, D. C., Dec. 17, 1884.
"My dear Sir,—Unless you interfere at once and with determination, I apprehend Mr. B. will be selected as Secretary of Treasury. That means an end of your friends.
"Yours truly,
Sam. Randall."[30]