The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14
LASSITER THE WINNER.
uF 6ETS THE EASTERN DISTRICT
ATTORNEIsHIP PRIzE.
so,,r.l Nircinians Pressing Their Claims
FOR once Postal APP
pOintments.
TINS BUREAU, RAPLEY BUIIDINo. [
WASHINGTON. April Is. 1898. (

came this morning in the appointment
G. Mr. Francis r. Lassiter. of Peters
~. to he the United States Attorney
a. the Eastern district
10 has teen known for some weeks
Tat Colonel Catlett Gibson would not
l. reappointcd and the strong fight was
virtually between MIR. Lassiter and Col
o.. Meade Haskins. Of Richmond Mr..
Ilssittr received the Endorsement OF the
Ct.e.auon. as the congressman indorsed
NJ William Ryan IN Difference 10 the
Presidents wishes, and. therefore, Of
course. could not name two officers from
Richmond. 10 was at first thought that
Nlr George Mason. Of Petersburg, would
have been the collector. then Colonel
Easkins would have been the attorney
Sir Lassiter refused TO become a cardi-
date until ne found that his friend Mr..
Mason. would not be indOrsed. Colonel
Haskins received certainly magnificent
ln4orscmcrts. and his friends were
earnest in his behalf but a combination
o. circumstances made his candidacy
without avail. Mr. Lassiter is young
man. full Of vim and vigor, is a graduate
90 The University Of Virginia, ana VIII
make splendid officer. This appoint
grsnt was FASTENED by the resignation
% Attorney Boriand. OF Norfolk, and the
letter of Judge Hughes requesting imme-
dlate action.
Several OF the congressman spoke Of
The appointment and expressed them
selves IN the belief that the entire lot
n Endorsements would now go through
but this does not necessarily follow
though some Of those who had been
estimating had pat this appointment
down as being hardest fought with the
F0--lnlc' exception Of Captain sheppard.
There IS often heard here the charge
faIF mi fflta h4f
there has been no concerted or even dis
connected effort on the part Of its officers
end wnbers 10 appeal TO Mr. Cleveland
o. 0intments. based upon anything
DIES. O. strengthening Of the party in Nir-
l.rs on the lire Of any weil-consiGered
and definite policy.
When the sun went down on the last
election day. or rather came up on the
following morning. they flew from their
D.Lr retreat IA the. mountain nook, whose
beauty eutranced the soul Of jefferson,
ana Ike the prancing steeds Of the fire
er-.ne rushed al the touch Of the first
l.I and have ever since been urging
personal claims irrespective Of party
good Il would be unjust 20 believe that
any hut good men and Democrats have
l.en iudlrs 4. that is as far as their full
names arc Known in the State, but
number ~ very strong party men have
freely talked in Washington lately 0f the
miftee as such fo consult with the Presi-
dent rs 20 line Of action. which would
prove O. lulwark in the Commonwealth
INST The forces now 10 be mobilized pre-
plratory 10 an invasion. and an attempted
overthrow Of the Democratic rule.
The question of the appointment of
Captain Ham Shepherd is as yet upde-
cided. and every few days some new
knight plumed with fatterlng indorse-
ments and armed with various records
of r0od deeds done in the flesh. shes
his caster in the arena and begins n
battle for the Collectorship. All is fair
they say. I'm love and war. but some of
-1e warm supporters Of Captain Shep-
r.rd DO not seem 10 consider it just the
proper thing for his opponents 70 persist
in bringing 20 the mind Of President
cleveland the facts and incidents of The
personal reproacheS which he expressed
against the "boss' before the nominating
convention: neither can they see the
legitimate force of attempting 10 deriie
Dis party service 10y proclaiming that
ae secretary of the committee he was
literally paid This manner Of opp1si-
zion Yields nothing unless II be 10 Felp
ffa man against whom such reports are
used. However. some of his friends Tear
that in choosing from the long list Of good
mon before him the President may select
"a man whom he knows was In absolute
sympathy with his aspirations.
Congressman Marshall Is expected 10
RETURN in p fegv days and viii then begin an
active fght for the postm astership at
fhr Bristol office. his efforts being prin-
Cipallv ~ get this office again as por-
WON NJ The Virginia patronage.
Noesrs John Bcrkey. r. G. Humphries
and p f. y. Stewart. Of Norfolk county,
are here in the interests Of Mr.. Hum
Inries who desires to be postmaster at
Terkev They report that the Second
district uil Doe very strong in its support
n Colonel t. @. Marshall Of Portsmouth.
for the lonc-term senatorship, and claim
That hts long and tireless party fights
acainst the overwhelming odds In the
early Bowdcn DAYS should meet now
with approval. when largely through |
him the district IS redeemed
Congressman Paul Edmunds arrived i'm |
t'e city last night and was accompanied |
D. Mr W. ". Wvsor. editor Of the |
LFnchhurg News Farmer Paul said that |
fNe newspapers always printed such !
stories about him that he concluded 10 |
f'r'ify himself by bringing an honest |
One along. The two gentlemen visited all |
~ fhr departments this morning. and
completed the tour Nv a call upOn Mr.
cleveland. Farmer Paul said that the
PRESIDENT was very urbane when he found !
f they were not asking for an office.
when he mentioned his fifteen ap-
fnis for various consulships, the
rs drew in his head like a turtle
e'i closed the scance."
representative Swanson has filed a re-
Guest for the appointment Of Mr. O. b.
'i'her u Henry county. for a position
it me Treasury Department.
senator Daniel. Colonel O'Ferraii and |
''.'nel W. r. Atkins. Of Mecklenburg
county called upon Secretary Carlisle
Ns morning and formally solicited the
'ntment Of Colonel Atkins TO be
tor u Internal Revenue. This posi-
"'n Us really an assistant Soiicltor-Cen-
'' assigned 20 the Internal Revenue
Iff'ment. The Attorney-General had
iF assured them that he would ap-
A' amy one who was recommended by
secretary Carlisle for this place. They
''' fhceedingly well pleased with their
.'.'i'lNw and seem much encouraged by |
""f 'ouyersation with both officials
.'hrl Atkins was also introduced and
"%i pleasant chat with Mr. Cleveland.
r senator HuntOn called at the White
'-.- with Messrs. George Mcintosh, |
.4ffick s. Taylor and Hugh n. Page |
N"rioik. IN regard 20 Mr. Pages cam
'.'a'y Tor the Norfolk pOstoffice. Sena-
luhi'n In introducing the gentlemen,
''. 'hat he was not indorsing Mr.. Page. |
IL. had already indorsed Mr.. Glennan !
me same place. The President then |
1.,gl ,.ll Mr. Hunton's attention TO the
,n's'ency with which the Virginia dele
l''N was ursing The denomination Of !