Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-30

"But, Mr.. President, what are Won going 70
do with the States that the congressional dele
cations are fixing mp about the distribution Of
local PATRONAGE
II am going to smash them"
This is the question reported to have been
put to the President by Congressman and the
reply Of he President II is said to have fol-
lowed conversation which had proceeded for
some time between the President and several
members Of certain delegation in Congress
over the question Of local ap pointments They
wanted to know where they were at" and
they found that they were simply parties and
not principals in the game; that they did no.
trick. but that they would be allowed to play to
the Presidents suit.
TO MAKE IT CLEARER.
To make the matter . little clearer. thew
learned that while the agreement Of delcsa-
ton upon local officers may have weight the
President will not be bound by it.
So plain has this policy Of the Presiden,
become that the Alabama delegation has de-
cided to abandon its slate heretofore agreed
upon. This lead will be followed by other
delegations with the result probably that the
contest for office will become q free for all
race and each candidate will run on his merits.
This will probably be satisfactory to many
Congressman, for it will relieve them OF con-
siderable responsibility. They can indorse
Tom. Dick and Harry, and say Now 60 it. and
let the best man win."
THE PENSION coMMIssIoSERsKIP.
1t was learned today that the President was
still undecided about the pension commission
ership. He has not been able to decide upon
just the man he wants 1t is likely that sn east
ern man will be selected. however. for there is
said to be feeling that an eastern man would
be further removed from the pressure OF pen
sioners than q resident in the west and would
thereby be more inclined to appreciate the
growing sentiment Of pension reform. which
probably has a stronger foothold in the east.
NO LET Up on THE RUSH.
There were no signs Of a letting up in the
rush Of Office seekers at the White House TODAY.
They came early and stayed late, and some Of
them would have stayed later il opportunity
had been presented. From 10 until IL the
Senators and Representatives. with the con-
stituents they brought with them occupied the
Presidents attention, and from IL to l o'clock
1--WE, the People, were admitted.
Among the new entries in the patronage
derby made today was the name Of Mr.. B. J..
the new District Court of Appeals.
Mr.. Hall was Endorsed by Representative
Hayes Of Iowa, who also presented Nj. ID. r.
Richmond Of Muscatine to be minister to
Greece. and Prof. Rogue of Iowa to be consul at
Copenhagen.
SENATOR STEWART CALLS.
Senator Stewart, the advocate OF the expau-
sion Of silver currency, called to see the Presi-
dent this morning. 1t is rumored he heard
that the President retired silver half dollar
from circulation yesterday when he accepted
Congressman Washington's luck piece and be
wanted to see about it.
Representative Patterson Of Tennessee
called with Judge Snead Of the Tennessee SUI
preme court, who would like to be consul at
Edinburgh; Col Richardson, who would like to
be an assistant attorney general and Capt. F. B.
Montana. who is heavily Endorsed for appoint
ment as inspector Of steamboats,
Representative Richardson Of Tennessee pre-
sented the name Of Mr.. Thos. R. Myers of Shell
byville to be district attorney for the middle
district.
Senator Daniel introduced Mr. W. A. Young
and Mr.. A. P. Thorn Of Norfolk, who advocated
the interests OF Mr.. W. r. Mayo in his candi-
dacy for collector of the port at Norfolk.
Ex-Gov. Watt Hardin OF Kentucky introduced
Mr.. T. Logan Hooker Of Lexington, who would
like to be internal revenue collector Of that
district.
During the afternoon there were no callers
and the President remained in his Office.