The morning news., 1889-03-27
AFTER THE BIG PLuMs.
3. e. Cobb the Latest Candidate for
Postmaster of Savannah.

Postmaster of Savannah.
A new candidate for postmaster has en-
tered the field in the person Of Richard K.
Cobb, superintendent of the Coast Line
railroad It is understood that Mr.. Cobb
was induced to become a candidate upon
advice from friends in Washington, and
growing out Of the opposition among the
colored politicians to Col A N. Wilson.
1t is thought by Col. Wilson's friends that
Col. James Atkins and Col. j. II. Deveaux,
who have been in Washington for nearly a
month, are the friends who have brought
Mr.. Cobb out.
Acting on the advice impaired, Mr.. Cobb
is circulating a petition for his appoint
meut.
Friends of Col. Wilson in this city, after
they learned yesterday Of Mr.. Cobb's can
didacy, promptly communicated the fact to
Col. Wilson at Atlanta, and close and in
teresting campaign between the two is ex-
pected. Col. Wilson, it is understood, had
been depending on Col. Atkins support in
the race and if it should prove to be true
that ne has been deceived in the matter,
there is likely to be some recrlmina-
ton. The friends Of Col Wilson
claim that Mr.. Cobb has not
been identified with the Republican party,
and is hardly domiciled in Savannah vet
while those opposed TO Col. Wilson say
that the latter is not a resident of Savan-
nah, and has no right to the appointment.
1t is thought by many that factional fight
will follow, and as a result, either a dark
horse will carry off the prize, or Capt.
Lamar will be permitted TO serve out his
term, or at least until the war Of the fac
tons subsidies.
There islttle new to note in the campaign
of Mr.. johnson and Capt. Doyle for collector
of customs. It is now believed about the
AI.A Ill
be removed at present, and consequently no
nomination will be made until the expira-
ton of his term Of office. 1t is understood
that both Mr.. johnson and Capt. Doyle
have their recommendations on file in the
treasury department, and that thus far Sec
retary Window has not committed himself
to either, or even to removal Of the pres
ent incumbent. Coils. Atkins and Deveaux,
who are on the ground, are friendly to Mr..
Johnson's candidacy, but Capt Dovle, it is
understood, has some friends in Washing
ton looking after is interests. Both sides
are confident that there will be change in
the collector of port because Cleveland re-
moved Capt. Wheaton's predecessor before
the expiration of the latter's term OF office.
1t is thought by those who claim to be
posted, that the reported withdrawal Of
Walter P. Johnson as a candidate for col
lector of internal revenue, means the ap-
polntment of Col. James Atkins and pro-
visions for the colored politicians, l.. M.
Peasants and Col Deveaux
Mr.. Frank Lamar is a candidate for
special revenue agent, and is circulating a
petition among his friends for appointment.
The republicans, as a general rule, are
already impatient because the Harrison ad-
ministration not turning the rascals
out" fast enough to suit them. They are
anxious to be in a position to patrio5icaliy
serve their country depicting the surplus
by drawing fat salaries that are now going
into democratic wallets