Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-16

Up 10 the present time, said prominent
anti-snapper democrat to Tue STAR representa-
tive in the corridor Of an uptown hotel this
morning, "Tammany has not been in il in the
distribution OF federal patronage.
'Tammanyites are very free in their asser-
tions Of the extreme cordially that exists be-
tween their organization and Mr.. Cleveland but
the way Mr.. Cleveland has been bestowiug
Offices upon regular anti-snapper representa-
tives ought to demonstrate to the most obtuse
Tsmmanyite that the snti-snapper and not Tam
many Hall will get the cream OF the federal pa
tronage. The claim that Tammany doesn't want
this patronage is all bosh. Tammany wants all
she can get and will take il every time.
First came the appointment of Mr. Maxwell
a red-hot anti-snapper and anti-Hill man. and
now follow the appointments Of Mr.. McAdoo
and Mr.. Whitney. McAdoo. il is true Is q
member OF the Iammany Society. but he il not
one OF the Iammany machine. and his appoint
ment is In no wise a recognition OF that branch
of the New York democracy. In fact il is a
| recognition OF New JERSEY rather than New
York. because McAdoo has not lived long
enough in the empire state TO become really
identified with the democratic party in it,
But the great test of strength and the tug OF
war to decide definitely which faction is on top
in New York will come when the President con-
siders the collectorship of the port for Mr.
Hendricks having resigned, that position will be
speedily filled. Tammany is pushing o'Dono-
hue for all II is worth. while Senator Poucher is
the anti-snapper leader. Paste this in your hat
that the unsuccessful faction In the contest
over this office will kick like a Texas steer and
there will be a row. The report that the anti
snsppers do not favor unanimously Poucher il
absurd on its face for the reason that he is one
Of the leaders of that faction and chairman of
the state central committee.
Things are going to be very hot in New
York state over the question Of federal patron
age very shortly and you will see some very
lively exhibitions of political hair pulling
Maxwell was put in to clean out the Hill ma
chine as represented by postmasters, and he
will do il. Again, the anti-snappers want the
post Office of New York city. and when that ap-
pointment comes up for discussion there will be
another row. Gen. Isaac {. Catlin is Nc
Laughlins man for pension commissioner. and
the sort of treatment which he will receive will
indicate Mr.. Cleyelands attitude toward tho
Kings county machine"
Francis I. Hord Of indianapolis. Q promi-
nent young democrat of that city, is in town.
His father. Oscar b. Hord, was Vice President
Hendricks law partner. Mr.. Hord has served
in the legislature. and probably about the
only member Of that body who returned the
passes OF the railroad companies. Another
unique act of Mr.. Hord was in the contest
over the labor organizations in the legislature.
bill was introduced in the interest of labor
unions prohibiting employers from discharging
men upon the ground that they were members
of unions. Mr.. Hord thought that non-union
men were entitled To Legislative protection, so
he introduced bill to prohibit employers from
discharging men upon The ground that they did
not belong to the union. The first measure,
however. triumphed, but Mr.. Hord became
known throughout the state for his stand taken
on this question.