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To President Cleveland, February 5th	421
Apprehends that the President misunderstood a recent letter—Urges him to issue Executive order that “hereafter in every case of removal the reasons therefor shall be put upon public record”—Much criticism on the part of Independents.
To George F. Edmunds, February 27th	425
Favors publicity in all things connected with appointments and removals—Moral authority of the Senate hampered by secrecy.
To George F. Edmunds, March 12th	426
Is following with interest the debate on removals and suspensions—How the lost prestige of Senate might be regained—Scheme of Republican Senators to force Cleveland to acknowledge partisan removals and appointments, so as to justify spoils system.
From George F. Edmunds, March 17th	428
Not at liberty to discuss what passes in secret session—Cases in which publicity would be advantageous—Instances where privacy during discussion is essential.
To George Fred. Williams, March 18th	429
Points out lack of discrimination in speeches at Reform Club dinner—Independents must never be partisans—Commends Williams for denouncing Democratic “office-mongering” in Massachusetts—Favorable opinion of Edmunds—Need of a strong, searching but high-toned opposition.
To George F. Edmunds, March 18th	431
Secrecy in the Senate and secrecy in the Cabinet very different—Secret sessions to consider nominations often serve only party interests.
From George F. Edmunds, March 23d	433
Failure of the President to keep his avowed intention to make “removals for cause only” attributable to irresistible party pressure.
To George F. Edmunds, March 25th	433
By referring each case of suspension or removal to the proper committee for open inquiry, the Senate could determine the public judgment—The people have no confidence in the Senate's secret proceedings in such matters.