The morning call., 1893-06-20
SEEKING OFFICE.
A Scramble for Federal
Places.
Members of the Congressional Dele
CATION Hold Different Ideas as
to the Deserving Ones.

That little conference which was held
in Oakland last Sunday did not pass off as
quietly as is generally supposed. To the
contrary, 1t was quite stormy affair and
lasted until about the time that the sun
began to make itself visible on Monday
morning.
The cause OF the trouble was the in
ability of the Congressional delegation to
agree on many selections. For instance.
all we're not unanimous in the selection of
Richard Whalen as Shipping Commits
sioner; in fact. so strong was the opposi-
ton to him that it is more than probable
he may not receive the coveted office.
Then little disagre ement occurred over
the selection Of some one to draw salary
as Collector of Internal Revenue. Every
man with voice in the proceedings had
some one whom he desired should receive
the place. In consequence no one has
really been centered upon as yet
There was little fight over the apprais-
ers and assistant appr aisers.
| a Congressman or two favored ex-Sena-
tor p j. Murphy for Office while a few
opposed the appointment of Magure's
friend P. j. Tomalty. AS result no
recommendations were really made for
pers0nS were mentioned.
The greatest fight of the session, it is
understood, occurred! w hen Sammy Braun
hart's name came UP for consideration.
! Every person whose enmity Braunhart
had ever gained, it appears. interp posed
an objection to his appointment to office.
and IL was only after hours OF debate that
it was finally determined to 1iud q place
| for him.
When the conference broke u9 those
who had particip+ ted in it were as much at
sea concerning many places as they were
before he meeting was called, ami it is be-
lleved that another meeting will soon be
| held and at which all existing differences
will be healed.
The patronage of the Mint will occupy
| the timn Of Office seekers and politicians in
| the future. for Sundays work pretty well
! settled affairs in the Custom-hOuse, and
there is assured some balm in Gilead for
five of the great host of anxious patriots
eager to serve their country by holding
| down choice positions in the San Frau
CISCO Custom-house.
This number were made happy by Col
| lectnr Wise yesterday. when he finally
made known his decision, making the fol-
lowing important appointments:
Newton .. Farley to be Deputy Collector,
vice John L. Dare.
j. j. Tobin to be Deputy Collector, vice
| Max Webber.
0oolSo NOpo w Dt duultuE, Nlc6 II. Il.
| Farmer.
j. j. Chappell to be cashier, vice Harry
! Hook.
+. P. Troy TO be assistant cashier, vice
Charles S. Swasey.
Tie salaries are as follows: Deputy col
lector S3625, auditor $500, cashier 5000
and assistant cashier $500.
! Newton s Farley is a bookkeeper en-
ployed by j. ID. Spreckels & Brothers.
John j. Tobin is resident of Alameda.
| HIS appointment WAS recommended by the
| Congressional delesatiOn.
GeorgeW. Cope is a son of ex-Judge Cope
and partner OF Warren B. English. car
ryng on business as stock brokers in this
city under the firm name of Cope 81
English.
| Joseph j. Chappel is confidential agent
for Christy & Wise. He has long sus-
| tained the most Intimate relations to Col
lector Wise. His selection, like that of
Mr. Cope, was dictated by personal, not
| political, considerations.
| K. 2. Troy is secretary of the Democratic
! State Central Committee. His appoint
| ment was also recommended by the Con-
! gressional delegation.
The terms Of office of these children of
! fortune are all TO begin on July l. Mean.
| whllo they will be introduced to the iD-
cumbe3ts OF their assured berthS and make
! themselves familiar with the arts and mys-
! teries OF their future employment.
The question in regard to the distribu-
| tion of the effices " hich are TO be filed by
! laborers will be considered next by Mr.
| Wise and disposed of before the end of the
| month.