, 1881-03-13

of the city, and hence should be left to the
rural portions Of the judicial district. Sena-
tor Logan is disposed to insist upon the ap-
potntment Of his special friend Jones. Rep
resentatiye c. B. Farwell not merely has a
! candidate of his own in the person of Deputy
Marshal Stilwell, but is uncompromisingly
opposed in any event to the appointment Of
sLong" Jones, and claims to be backed by
the nine anti-third term districts of the State
which made successful contest for repre-
sentation In the Chicago National Convention.
Formal protests against Jones have been
filed In the Presidents Office from nearly all
the de]egates from these nine districts to the
Chicago Convention, and Mr.. FarWell is pres
ent in Washington to take care Of his side OF
the fight. But 1t is claimed by the ."Long"
Jones crowd that President Garfield will not
recognize this avowed antagonisln from the
anti Grant districts in Illinois, because 1t has
been his policy to discourage ali such disscn-
sions, and to harmonize all factions in the
party. The struggle over the MarsEals!lip is
bound to be bitter before it will be settled,
and the result may have all important bear
ing upon the other Chicago places.
i. There will probably be a change In the Of
fee of District-Attorney. The present In
curnbent, Gen. Leake. was appointed by ex.
President Hayes without consultation with
any patronage-dispenser In particular, be-
ciuse Mr. Hayes had known him personally
III Ohio. Personal acquaintance IN Ohio was
the strongest possible recommendation for
appointment under the last Administration,
but when such appointment was made with
T1.H ho7 inn
strongest possible recommendation for con-
tinuance in office where changes are clam
orously urged under new Administration.
There do not seem to be any important
candidates pressing for the place Of Dis
trict-Attorney, and the final allotment Of:
the position may depend on the expression
Of the Bar OF Chicago, IT the lawyers see fit
to exert their influence. The commission Of
the Collector Of Customs, Mr.. William Henry
Smith. does not expire for several months.
Mr.. Smith has some strong friends and
some determined opponents among the
politicians. Powerful Ohio influences
in favor Of his retention will be
brought to bear upon the President, and he
will have the active support Of Mr.. Farwell
and many Of the influential people in Illinois
politics. II Senator Logan succeed III secur-
ing the Marshalsllp for his friend ''Long"
Jones he may be disposed to look with more
favor than lie does now upon the retention Of
Mr.. Smith, but if Jones fail to get uildrup's
place Mr.. Smith may anticipate some Stub
born opposition from Logan, backed by other
Senatorial antagonisln that has grown out Of
the differences between the New York and
Chicago Custonl-Houses pending the anti
Conkling war Of the Hayes Administration.
There are a couple of obscure applicants for
the Office Of Appraiser, now held by Mr.
Charles II. Ham, but unless more formidable
competition shall come UP than any that has
yet been manifested Mr.. Ham will not be
disturbed. 1t is conceded on all sides that
lie is an excellent officer. There are several
applications also for the Office Of Collector OF
Internal Revenue, now occupied by J. D.
Harvey. Mr. Harvey has Senator Logan's
good will, but the success OF failure
Of Mr.. Jones In his candidacy for the
Marshalship may affect Harvey's place as.
well us that OF the Collector of the Customs.
The most prominent candidates for the office
are Mr. Brainard, Of Evanston, who is Pres
ident of the "Call Board ~ in this city, and
has the support OF Mr.. Farwell; and Mr. ].
II. Gilbert, who is supported by Mr.. Aldrich,
and WHO has strong claims for efficient serv-
ice in the late campaign. 1t is to Mr. Ear
vey's advantage, however, that the commits
sions in the revenue service are continuous,
and, as his tenure does not expire by limita-
ton at any particular date, it will be the
easier to ward off any effort to make a
change. Mr.. Frank Gilbert, the Sub-Treas-
urer, will probably remain for q number Of
reasons. His retention is asked by Col. Bob
Ingersoll, and, under such circumstances,
none of the local politicians willbe inclined
to oppose him; moreover, the bond required
from the Sub-Treasurer is so immense and so
to the compensation that
there is 10 great demand for the place. The
consideration Of the Pension Agency, Miss !
Sweets place, will probably not come up for |
some time yet, but there will be severe
struggle to take the office away from her. |
There is one condition which the present |
Government ofiiceholders may regard as |
favorable to them to the extent that they |
are satisfied their several administra- |
lions have been successful-yiz.: it is an
nounced that the new President is indis- |
posed to make changes where faithful and !
efficient service has been rendered. It is
worthy of note, however, that in all the coli
;ests over appointments in Washington,
whether over offices i'll this city or those of /
other localities, the influences pro and con
ire almost entirely political, and the question |
IT past service Except party service) or per-
;onal fitness seems to cut but little figure |
I'M mong the various raids Oh the White House. |
TIE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
In three weeks the people Of this city will
'e called upon to elect Mayor, a full corps
# nitv officers and nna.hotf tha mon, horo ~ |