The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-11
THE sPRINaRIELp POsTOFFICE.

Inc disposition Oh tne pOstoiuCe al
Springfield. the capital of Illinois, has
been under discussion so long, that the
reading public have become pretty well
acquainted with the status of the case.
Mr.. Paul Selby, republican editor. has
held the position for several years. and
soon after the Inauguration of President
Cleveland it was decided that he would
have to 90. Congressman Springer, rec
ognizing the valuable work performed
TO-. democracy by the Illinois State Regis
Ter, selected one OF its editors, Mr. ii. w
Clendenin, for the place. MIR. Selby's
time was not out. however, and he adj
vanced the proposition. that if he were
allowed to remain unmolested. he would
resign on the 1st OF January, 1886. Mr..
Clendenin signiiied his willingness to wait
until that time, with the explicit under
standing that he should receive the an
pointment when one was made. Now a
different aspect is thrown on the affair,
ms the following Chicago Times Wash
ington special will show
WASHINGTON. Jan. SIT appears that
previous to the interview between MIR.
Springer and President Cleveland relative
To the Springfield postoffice. which was
commented upon in last nights DIS
patches TO the Times, Senator Cullom
called upon the president. and explained
ut some length to the chief executive the
condition of affairs relative to Mr.. Selby's
position. Mr. Cleveland was given "a
understand that Mr. ClendenIn's appoint
ment would by no means be satisfactory
10 certain citizen of Springfield. Senator
Cullnm, by inference at least, suggested
that possibly Mr. Clcndenin's name nigh
meet with some opposition in the senate
Mr. Selby and Nj Cnllom had been rathcl
cavalierly treated by Mr., Clendenen. ant
Mr.. Selby WAS by no means disposed
10 vacate AN office which would inure L
the pecunnry benefit of hIs adversary
MIR. CuilOm then mentioned the name o
Gen McClernand, aud said the gentle
mans war record and standing anon!
the citizens of Springfield entitled him Il
recognition at the hands of any admins
tration. He would be pleased to see til,
poslmastershIp given to Gen McClernard
and delicaieiy limited that The generals
confirmation would meet with no opposi
ton. President Cleveland, who is wei
acquainted with Gen McCfrnanG's rec
ord seemed pleased with the suggestion
aud the interview came to All end. TIT
democrats in the Illinois delegation, will
tue possible exception of Mr. Springer
now regard Gen. McClernands appoint
ment as a certainty Mr. Springer how
ever. is loyal 10 Mr. Clendenin, and ma,
be able to induce the president To give hi
friend the position
The ARGUS will be much disappointed
if President Cleveland appoints Gen. Nc
Clernand to the position. True, he has
good war record, is respected and honore'
among his ncighbors, and holds II from
place in the ranks Of democracy. Bat i
all fairness Nj. Clendenin Is entitled L
the place, He was promised it, and Il
editor Of one of the leading democrati
Journals of the state he deserves reeog
milton for the eminent services rendcre
by that paper Mr.. Clendeniu and hi
associates have labored long and faith
fully for the cause, and they should b
accorded credit by The democracy Of San
canon county for the very eXcclien
paper they furnish them. 1t would onl
be IL slight recognition OF his labors l.
award Mr. Clendenin the postoflice. |
Gen McClernand must have an Office an
President Cleveland desires to honor him
there should be no trouble in gratifyin
his ambition other than with the Spring
field posioilice We are pleased to Sc
Congressman Springer stand by his candi
date, and trust that he will succeed in sc
curing his appointment.