Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-13
HOW IT LOOKS.
The Men Who Are in the Lead for Coasl
Federal Positions.

WASHINGTON, Marcn l2tn.-Ihe Republican
members of the California delegation in Con-
gress held another conference to day to discuss
the distribution of the Federal patronage in
that State and to unite if possible, upon some
offices. 1t is said that, while no final under
standing was reached, to-day's conference
makes it possible that an amicable adjustment
OF the differences of opinion will be reached.
Another conference will be held tomorrow
The members refused to say what transpired
at the meeting this afternoon: The fight over
the Collectorship of the Port of San Francisco
seems to be between L. B. Miner, Timothy Guy
Phelps and Colonel ]. P Jackson. For Post
master w. B. Chamberlain. President of the Di-
rigo Club, seems to be far in the lead.
There is lively contest over the Naval Office
Gen. Vandever Isl backing Paris Kilburn, of Sa-
linas, while Mr.. Morrow is stoutly pressing the
claims of Z. P. Danforth of San Francisco
Meantime Colonel w. y. Carr, Of st. Helena, is
For Surveyor of the Port, II. w. Byington,
Mayor of Santa Rosa, and John Morton, son OF
the late o P. Morton. of Indiana, are the lead
ing candidates.
General John F. sheehan and F. c. Franck, of
San Jose, are both working like beavers to Sc
cure the appointment as Collector of Internal
Revenue of the San Francisco District, with the
formers prospects the brighter of the two.
General w. II. Dimond is thought to have the
best chance for the appointment as supern-
tendent of the Mint. although Z. G. Waite and
Mr. Sandiford of Alameda are in the running.
n. w. Spaulding is at work for his old place
OF Assistant United States Treasurer.
Z. w. Blasdell of Oakland would like to be
appointed Surveyor General, and Walker
Holmes and j. G. Edwards would be satisfied
with the Pension Office
The leading candidate for Collector of Inter-
nal Revenue In the Northern California District
is George W. Ficks of sacramento. his petitions
are the most numerously signed of those of any
candidate, and he seems TO be far in the lead OF
his competitors.
filed in Southern California, OF which there are
quite a number.
Death of Admiral Davis.
WASHINGTON, March l2th.-Admirsl John Lee
Davis, of the United States Navy, retired, died
in this city this morning.
His wife and daughter. Mrs. ]. NJ. Wright
Miss Kate Davis), of New York were with him
at the time OF his death, as was his son-in-law,
Mr.. Wright. Rear-Admiral Davis was retired
on September g. 1887, after twenty-six years Of
He was one Of those entitled to advance pay
under the Act approved March s, 1873.
Congressman Townshend's Funeral.
WASHINGTON, March l2th.-The funeral of the
late Congressman Townshend, of illinois, was
held to-day at the st: Matthew's Church. Upon
the top and at the sides of the casket were floral
tributes, forming beautiful masses of fresh and
fragrant flowers A large piece was sent by
Illinois friends of deceased. and another by
Mrs Senator Stanford. Roses from the White
House conservatory, were sent BY the President
and Mrs. Harrison. The intermeut was tenn
porarily in the vault at Oak Hill Cemetery
Mail Route Changes.
WASHINGTON. March 12th.--The following star
service changes are ordered Napa City to
Monticello, from April, 1889: fxtend the route
via Fem Zem 70 end at Knoxville.
Oroville to Susanville, from April l. 1859: In.
crease the service 70 six times week between
Oroville and Powellton the entire year
Brooks to Lower Lake, from April l, 1889:
Omit side supply from Knoxville to Fem Zem
BIaine's Chief Assistant.
WASHINGTON, March l2th.-Colonel George s.
Bachelor of New York, who is nominated for
First Assistant Secretary of state, is grand
nephew OF Roger A. Herman, and belongs to
one of the oldest families in New York. He
entered public life in 1855, as a member of the
New York Legislature. He entered the army in
1851, and served until the close of the war.
Since then he has held many important posi-
tions-
To Inspect The Railroads
WASHINGTON. March l2th.-At meeting of
the Senate special Committee on Pacific Rail-
roads to-day 1t was decided to proceed
at once, after adjournment of the Senate,
10 make an inspection of the roads. The mem
bers will meet in Chicago on April 9Th, and
make trip over the Union and Central Pacific
Railroads. and their branches and leased lines,
occupying about six weeks time.
Noble Hamilton to Have y Place.
WASHINGTON, March l2th.-It is reported to-
night that President Harrison intends offering
to Noble Hamilton. formerly of Alameda but
now living in San Francisco, some important
position either Solicitor of the Treasury or Sur
Feyor OF the Port OF San Francisco Mr.. Hamil-
personally known 10 General Harrison.
Another Resignation.
wAsHrSeToS. March l2th.--Julius ]. Feeks
Chief Clerk of the Bureau of Steam Engineering
IN tie Navy Departments. has resigned.