The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-27
And Congressman Bynum and MIR. Creelman
Go Into Mourning-Eigorous Expression
of Opinion by the Former.
Hendricks Pleaded with Tears in His
Eyes for JOnes's Appointment.
Astonishing and Dangerous Development Of
Swelled Head in the Case of the New
Chief of the Postofice Department.
BYNUM's DEFEAT.

BYNUMS DEFEAT.
What the congressman and Others Say of
the Appointment Of Jones.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-There was no bounds
to the surprise expressed at the Capitol this af-
ternoon, when the nomination of Aquilla Jones
to be postmaster at indianapolis received
People here were worked up to high pitch OF
interest, and the struggle over the appointment
had passed quite beyond that of local matter
Mr.. Bynum had for some time, the entire SYM
pathy> of the men in congressional life, while
there were but few of any other standing who
had not expressed a belief that the Vice-presi-
dent had no more right to interfere in the selec-
ton of an officer for his own city than for place
in the furthermost part of the country. 1t
was conceded by almost everyone that
the President had determined to stand
by Mr. Bynum and Postmaster general
Villas, and appoint Mr.. Creelman; in fact, it was
stated this morning, by those most conversant
with the inner workings Of this contest. that
assurance had gone forth from the White House
to Mr. Bynum that it had been determined by
the President that he should dictate the appoint
list of nominations, all tongues asked 'How
does this Gomez and then there was blank
amazement. Indianians were, for the moment
transfxed, No one could explain it. There was
nothing said against Jones; not word has been
said against him. 1t was not question of men,
but question of principle. In no way was
the fitness or popularity of the applicants in
volved.
The Journal correspondent found Mr.. Bynum
sitting lounge in the lobby of Willard's, to-
night There was crowd around him. Some
essayed to congratulate him upon the termina-
ton of the unpleasant struggle, while others
were offering him consolation upon his defeat,
for such it is considered in some quarters.
"You are satisfied with the appointment in
quired the Journal correspondent.
NO. 1 cannot say that 1 am" replied Mr..
Bynum, with great earnestness, "for / wanted
Frank Creelman to be postmaster"
''Were you confident of Creeman's appoint
ment up to the time Joness name was sent to
the Senatel"
~ could not have been more sure of anything.
/ had the hearty support of Postmaster general
Villas, and was given to understand that the
President thought l should name the postmas
ter at Indianapolis. Mr. Hendricks must have
got down on his knees to the President and
begged for the place, even with tears in his
eyes, to have succeeded. It was pretty near that
thing when he went to Villas, recently; to get
him to indorse Jones. l am satisfied the Vice
president made it a personal matter with the
President, and represented that he would be
ruined in indianapolis if Jones was not appoint
ed for no ordinary plea would have changed the
Presidents mind"
"Will Joness appointment give satisfaction at
Indianapolis"
"Not entirely So"
SWELL how do you reconcile the fact that
quite number of wholesale men sat Indianapo-
lis telegraphed protest to Mr.. Hendricks, yes
terday, against Creelman's appointments
"They were worked up, and came solely from
wholesale grocery men. You see, Creelman
controls very large share of wholesale grocery
trade at Indianapolis, and these remonstrants
are simply jealous
''Is it true that Creelman does not live in In
dianapolis and has no sympathy with her vel
fare. as charged here9'
'.No, it is not. He lives there, with his family,
and has lived there for two years, and intends
remaining there. He will not be disappointed,
however, for he does not care about the office"
Nov that Mr., Hendricks has tasted of the
sweets of victory, will he not be likely to put his
oar into other matters in Indiana involving ap-
pointmentsl"
"Well, he won't put his oar into any more of
my affairs" replied Mr.. Bynum with emphasis,
land hardly think he will interfere with any
body else. / should think this ought to satisfy
him, and it must"
Judge Holman stated that he was surprised
that Jones should have been selected that he
told Bynum, some time ago, that objection
would be made to Creelman on the
ground that he was not identified with the
interests of Indianapolis, but Bynum thought
not "The question, however" said Mr. Holman,
twas not of men, but of principle, and don't
think it was Joness strength or Creelmans
weakness that brought about the final result
1t was question of the Vice-presdent con-
trolling the postmastership of his own home. |
am we'll satisfied that Jones is a good man,
and / at no time opposed him on personal
grounds
Representative Matson said the result was
very satisfactory and no surprise to him.
Vice president Hendricks said he was very
much gratif ed at the result of the contest that
It had been somewhat interesting one,
but not nearly so fierce as represented
He thought the people at indianapolis
would approve Mr. Jones's appointment, be-
cause he was good and worthy man. and would
make very efficient and accommodating officer
He had not spoken word against any mar in
this campaign, and believed that no ill-feeling
would follow. Mr. Jcnes's commission, Mr.
Hendricks thought, would be sent out tomor-
row.
Mr.. Bynum has universal sympathy here
Nearly everybody thought he should have con-