The morning call., 1892-11-12

FOR LOAVES and FISHES.
Democrats Who Are Already
Seeking Offices.
AFTER THE FEDERAL PLACES
Sons Of the Fattest Plums and What They
Pay-Those Who Are Striving for
Ihsm.
AFTER THE FEDERAL PLACES

Although the smoke of battle has not vet
cleared away the Democrats are putting
lotth their claims 10 the numerous Federal
positions OF patronage in this city.
There is a scramble for the heads of all
.he departments, and from the number of
claimants already in the field the contest
Promises to be hot one.
Cleveland has learned from a costly ex-
peTience. remarked a prominent Demo-
cTat 10 CALL reporter yesterday, 'that it
viii not do 10 delay in these matters. He
made enemies enough to defeat him the last
time by keeping the men out of Office who
elected him. This time he will know bet
ter Yes. the men Of both parties believe
that 10 the victors belong the spoils."
This appears to be the prevailing senti-
ment among the winners, as they are rest
less 10 be once more installed in positions of
responsibility. aud thus render four years
of service to their country.
The Mint is the main bonanza, and a
regiment of supporters are behind number
of candidates for the superintendency.
There are three in the field already for
the position now held by General Dmond,
and each one is likely to develop much
strength In the contest.
d. A. Macdonald, the president of the
",
has been put forward by his friends. who
have already In circulation a petition to the
President-elect in his behalf.
The gentleman was seen about the mat
ter yesterday, but he appeared TO be some
what reticent about talking about it.
81 have been approached on the subject"
he said. by a number Of gentlemen, but
cannot say that | have agreed to endeayor
10 secure the Office. In fact have been in
California for forty years, but never in all
hat inn tod an -
my party. This matter, / presume, will be
in the hands Of the State Central Commit
tee"
Mr.. Macdonald left the impression, how
ever that he would not reject the place if it
were rendered him. though he gave no sign
OF being in very hot pursuit of it.
Frederick Kaufman, the merchant and
property-owner doing business on the cor
ner of Fifth and Mission streets, is In hot
haste for the management of the COIN
producer.
Yes, sir" he observed at the rooms of
the State Central Committee Yesterday II
am out for IT and l cannot be stopped with
the backing that is behind me. You see, in
the first place claim the Office by virtue of
the relative positions Of the Government
edlhce and my place OF business They are
only across the street from each other.
Again, have served the Democratic
party for long time and spent my
money in the WORK. Twice | have
refused the nomination for Sheriff. was
one of the original organizers of the Pond
Club, and for years il has used my hall |
have been given 10 understand already that
the place is mine the moment my petition is
placed in the hands of Dir. Cleveland after
he takes his seat
Adam Herold. the ex-State Treasurer.
will not yield up. however, without making
a desperate struggle, and he is regarded by
many shrewd politicians as sure winner.
The salary of the superintendent of the
Mint is not very large. but there are many
places under him. He receives $4,000 per
annum. Following are the principal posi-
tons with salaries attached.