The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-03-20
THE U. S. MARSHALSEIP.
ROBERT 8. Kelley, of Deer Lodge, the Prob
able Successor of Alex. C. Botkin.

The United States Marshalship of Montana
mas occupied considerable share of public
attention in the past few months. 1t looks
now as though the matter would soon be
given rest. Advices published in the Rive,
Fress state that Senator Cameron was the
man who defeated Kriedler's confirmation
not SO much that he cared to help Botkin as
ne ala to Illustrate Crosby, who had angered
MIN In an interview. Prior to that he had
only intended to make a proper and formal
defense of Botkin. 1t is further stated in
the advices referred to that the Wisconsin
| Senators will not now oppose Democratic
nominee, who will be promptly confirmed
From what has developed of Cleveland's
character in office, we do not think the per-
sonal friendship of Postmaster General Villas
for Marshal Botkin can be relied On to save
the name of Democratic nominee from be-
Ing sent in. This appointment belongs in the
Attorney Generals Department, and Cleve-
land has indicated that each one is expected
10 give his exclusive attention to his own
Department duties.
In this state of affairs, if the previously re-
ported conclusion of the judiciary commit.
tee was correct, there will doubtless be an
appointment within q month and, as the
policy of the President is expressed, it will
be made from Montana. There have been
considerable number of Democratic appli-
cants for it-so many, in fact, that the prom
inent Democrats in Washington, including
Delegate Toole, each found themselves with
friend on hand whose appointment each
w nxtn IA -rIn H..
was opposed by all the others. The Repub-
licans know just how this kind of thing al.
ways turned out-all applicants were thrown
overheard by the President and an outsider
appointed. But the Democrats protited by
our experience and the knowledge that a
Montanian might be secured, If agreed upon.
So the matter was talked ever among promi-
nent men and resulted in an agreement on
Mr.. Robert S. Kelley, of Deer Lodge, who
had not been an applicant for that or any
other position. Delegate Toole telegraphed
Mr.. Kelley a week ago that that he had sent
in his name to the President for U. S. Mar
shall of Montana. We have no doubt in due
time he will be nominated and confirmed.
Mr.. Kelley is an excellent choice for the
position. We congratulate him. AS a Dem
ocrat he is an tout and outer" and deserves
well of his party. As a man he possesses all
the qualifications the position demands, and
will do his duty. He is a good citizen and
an honest man.
The selection Of Mr.. Kelley may not have
been influenced by his place of residence.
But that is a matter which should have
weight. This is the proper place of residence
Of ii q U. S. Marshal of Montana. The PEN
iten;iary is situated here 1t is "under care |
and control" of the Marshal. He receives |
therefor 81 200 per annum. The history of |
this penitentiary demonstrates that scare |
and control" should be, to a large extent, |
personal and direct. Our Marshals have not |
closely enough exercised that supervision. |
We do not know of any law or rule requir- |
ing the Marshal to reside at the Capital the |
necessity is moro frequent for his presence
here than at any other one point. We trust,
therefore, that if Mr.. Kelley is appoisted, he |
will see proper to continue his residence
here and that the action will be approved.