The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-22
DEMOCRATIC FIGHT.
The Griggs and Drum Factions
at It Hammer and Tongs.
CHAIRMAN DRUMS OPINION.
O0so Sookors Overlook . Pat Oomnie.
sionssship for which I've Pert
Townsend Men Are Cunning.


the only man receiving the indorsement
Of the Democratic state central committee
is candidate for United States attorney
for Alaska, Mr.. Crews. This indorse-
ment came about in this wise: Crews was
told by the Democracy Of Oregon that If
he could get the approval of the Washing
ton Democracy for the position which he
sought Oregon would indorse him. He
had lived in Oregon and received consid-
cradle support from that state. Having
tie support of the Democracy of both
states, it 10 taken for granted that he will
receive the appointment In . formal
way w. H. Dunphy. Of Walla Walla. was
also Endorsed for United States labor
commissioner. Therefore. % far - state
patronage il concerned, the committee has
not acted.
In due time Saunders, Malonsy ana
enively will receive their letters from the
Observation-Disclosures, Drum and De
France, and they will take their dedarture
tor Washington City. Some Of them:may not
60 in person to the Federal capitol. As re-
CARDS Warner for the position of surveyor,
the situation 10 this:
county. Geographically it il held that the posi-.
ton should 90 to either Whitman, Spokane or
Walla Walla counties. In measure Spokane 10
considered subject almost similar to Seattle in
the matter OF bsiug made IN example Of. Walla
Walla has not pressed any candidate, and,
herefore, the question geographically II sim.
mered down to whitman, aud Warner 10 the
choice of that county.
Besides, G. II. Warner represents the
pioneers of Democracy, and as he has
come to tho conclusion that it is not well
ga % Int To- en-
ously. no will stand in line for the appoint
ment, and the four big Federal prizes will
be distributed by the state committee ex-
actly a. was stated in the Posr-INrELLr-
GKNcER last Friday morning before the
meeting of the state committee.
As rule that state committee will not
interfere in local appointments. Chair.
man Henry Drum, Of the state central
committee, says:
We do not propose to dictate or oct the part
OF a boss just how We shall oct in the matter
of land ofices We have not definitely decided,
but - general proposition We shall leave each
locality to choose for itself. So far - ] am
personally concerned, I should say We would
endorse one Of two candidates In case q
locality being able to decide upon . man. A.
regards the ofices e6scting the whole state.
such - collector, attorney. marshal and sur
veyor, We shall endorse. Should IN appoint
msnt b referred to us. We would give it our
consideration. While in no sense assuming to
dictate in the distribution Of patronage, the
state organisation, having been for year In
active politics ought to exercise it, best judg-
ment a to what appointments are best for the
entire party in the state. We certainly should
have IN opinion - TO what recognition would
be for the best interests OF the party - party.
We do not propose to arrogats to ourselves any
power for the sake of amply exercising II for
our individual purposes. A. IN officer of the
state organisation. ! deem it my duty, to con.
duct such Affairs - come under my care In .
manner - will best build up the whole party
and In the interest Of no individual
It has been said by the Griggs faction
that Mr.. Drum was laying pipe for the
gubernatorial nomination, or for the honor
Of being named United States senator. He
was asked today if such was the case, and
he replied very emphatically - follows:
am positively seeking no ONCE. or favors, or
honors. do not wish TO dictate or build up
myself politically. The party stands for no in
diyidual. but for the people. and my desire 10 to
build up the party. The men who show the
greatest ability and capacity In carry
ing out the policy OF the Democ-
racy, that 10, those who best
represent the administration viii receive my
liberal Endorsement. II an Endorsement 10 given.
will not recommend . man whom would not
appoint II had the appointive power. Candi.
dates must have other qualifications besides In.
duencing elections in order 70 secure the state
EXAMINATIONS Endorsements.