The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-02
AFTER THE PLUMS.
Gossip in Regard to the Police
COmmissionership.
Prominent Candidates Mentioned Governor
Markham viii Arrive Tc-Day-Ihe
Fire Commission Middle.

Political crcles are all agog regarding the APP
polntnieut Of a successor 10 ths late Police Com
missioner, Major Il, =. Hammond. Governor
Markham was expected in this city last night
from the south, but the late train did not bring
lhn.
His coming was known, and in consequence
large number OF politicians hung about the eoFfl-
doris Of the Palace HoIel hoping TO reach the ear
OF the States Chief Executive, They did not
give him up until late hour. and finally the
crowd dwiudied away, g'eat disappointment be-
ing manifested.
NH. Higgins, the Governors private secre-
tary, came down from Sacramento on The 10 40
O'Clock train and II WAS after II when he reached
The hotel. He came on 10 meet tie Governor
aud when seen stated that he had received let
iei fiom Governor Markham on Monday. stating
that lie would come 10 This city before going TO
Sacramento.
Later lie received telegram informing him
that the Governor was SICK Win bad cold and
could not start at The time he expected. Mr..
Higgins thought that be would reach this city
ether this afternoon or Tonight.
NOTHING DONE IN THE MATTER.
When questioned in regard to the Police Com
niSsonership, Mr.. Higgins said that nothing
had rs yet been done in The matter There we're
10 applications on baud for the position, and he
did not know anything about telegram having
been sent 10 this city from Pasad, IA by the Gov
The vacant CommsSonerShip. Mr.. Higgins
mind represented perfect vacuum on This sub
leet, bun on all other matters lie was fluent and
Eolube.
During the evening considerable speculation
was INDUCED IN regarding The appointment.
which Is regarded 2s plum OF more than the
usual dimensions The general Impression was
that Governor Markham would move SLOWLY IN
the matter, aud that lie would not select poiiti-
clan fni lie place.
II was believed that he would not appoint any
man who sought the position 100 aExiouSly, but
that his appointmeut would be as much OF sur
Prise As his late selection OF Judge OF the SUI
peTior Court II not thought that lie
recommendations Of any caucus would have any
weight with Tie Governor.
+ :. On dbouTue, whose name was mentioned
so prominently in connection with the vacancy,
LETT Tor lie East with his wife for lengthy trip
last evening Before going he Is said 10 have
had conversation with several Republicans,
among whom WAS john l. Sabin, IN which he
stated tuat he did not seek the place. and that II
never had been even suggested 10 him by the
Governor that lie waula tender The appointment.
Candidates for The place hesitate 10 have their
names mentioned In connection with The Uf1ce
because they think II VIII ruin their chances.
SiIl. among the new names mentioned for the
position are Irvine Graham, Secretary OF The
present Grand Jury; Wendell EaSI0n and Major
George A Fisher
Wendell Easlon was questioned In regard TO
the matter, and slated that he had not heard his
name brought forward. From his manner, how
ever Il was apparent that be would not refuse
tie Office II II we're offered.
Major Fisher is commission merchant,
member OF TIE q. a r. and of the Loyal Legion.
He was Provost Marshal during the war.
FIRE BOARD MIDDLE.
The Fire Commission muddie continues m
solved, anu will not be settled until the meeting
OF The board on Monday, when under the law the
new board viii organize. Morton SIN states
lie viii retire, and Parsons is said to adhere
10 lis determination to remain. Parsons, by ae-
ceptng the nomination OF the Board OF Super
ylsors, has placed himself Ia very embarrassing
and Inconsistent position.
Some years ago The Solid Nine reappOinted
Commissioners Mahoney and Edwards Gov
Clarke 10 the places. The later brought suit to
Gust Edwards and Nahoney. aud eX-JudGe
Shailer decided Ia favor OF the Governors ap-
pOintmeat, TIE suit WAS Ap called ana is pend
lug Parsons Is, therefore, still engaged 10 fight
ing SUIT IN which lie claims that the Governor
has the power 10 appoint
Notwithstanding Ihis be accepts nomination
from the Supe yiSorS, thereby admitting that
they lave tie power 10 elect Commissioners. II
Is also worthy 10 note that Crimmius aud Kelly
Ia lie case mentioned also upheld Parsons and
Clarke ard claimed Tie power 10 appoint rested
VIII lie Governor. This is matter of political
history. Now they hold thai The Supervisors
have tile power Such are the principles OF
uoltics. 7. l. Jones, who was appointed a Fire
Commissioner by tue Supervisors OIL Monday
night, flied his bond with Mayor sand arson yes
teIday, the suretes being William K. Phillips
aud Frank Dunn. He says he intends TO take
lis seat
II IS limited that Brown. Daily and Proli are
likely 10 organize board By themselves ID The
event ul Parsons refusing 10 recognize the Gov
etnof.