The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-10
BLASTED HOPES BEGIN.
A. PEACEs ARE FYLIED DTs4p-
POTNTHENTS ARE CREITED.
Those in yirs'nis and North Carolina
who are Likely to Receive Recog-
nition--Mr. Mcrediths Activity.
IIHrs BUErAu. RlFLxI BUrLpIre,
WARRINGTON, March Q. 1923.

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Galleries were well filled. and a dozen
lides could not have kept the visit ors
posted ON the names Of the various sena-
'ors as they entered the Chamber. A large
number OF the visiting contingent are ap-
phoants for ofices. ranging all the way
from envoy eXtraordiary and minis er
plenipotentiary to England down TO the
fourth-class postmastcrship in the Indian
Territory and stnl the greater number
Il ihom viewed the august body for the
0fst time with all Of the surprise and
nondermcnt that characterized De Soto
and his followers upon the banks Of the
Mississippi But most all OF them are
frm in the conviction that they could soon
set acquainted with the affairs Of the ma
tio1. with tho language and the customs
0t any country OF earth. and would prove
beyond doubt a credit 10 the country and
~ value 20 The Democratic party.
The message of the President 10 the
Senate was much Of a surprise. In that 50
few nominations we're made, and the most
~ these have already been forecasted IN
The Times
The appointment ~ Mr.. Maxwell as
fourth assistant Postmaster-General VAS
something Of a. surprise. as u had been
generally conceded that William Dun
Haynie. formerly private secretary 10
General A. f. Stcv.l son when ne was
the first sistant Postmaster General.
would receive this agreeable position. Mr..
Maxwell was one ~ the anti-sDapps-s.
and his appointment Is considered 10
show tho general drift Of the patronage
distribution of the Empire State.
Tho appointment Of Judge Gray 10 the
fruran mission drops out Of lina quite
a long list OF aspirants. Virginia falls
in This case 20 enjoy the success OF Mr..
Basil g. Gordon. and North Carolina re-
grsts the perished ambitions Of two Of her
N-Coueressnien Nessrs. Robbins and
Green.
10 is thought that Mr Cleveland will
vet Justify the wishes Of the Old Domin-
ion by Offering 10 Mr.. Gordon some other
POSITION 20 which his talents and in
dorsfments entite him.
This leaves the field for Virginia COM
p4rativey open 10 the claims Of Hon.
John Goode and Mr. s. Wexford Corbin.
However. new men may come up that
now arc not known I'm the regular line
Dr J. T. ". curry. cx-Mnister to
spain. and General Dabney II. Maury
arc both in The city. and while not strict
N speaking. looking for recognition they
arc both highly esteemed by Mr.. Cleve-
land and may be accredited 10 Virginia
by political appointment az any time.
The smaller State Offices will not he
speedily fllcd, and the Virginia dele
cation win not make its recommendations
for them until the 22d Of this month.
II Is virtually conceded that the North
Carolina positions Tor the Eastern dis
irict viii go as follows.
District Attorney Charles II. Aycock,
Of Goldshoro; United States Marshal
the drummcrs candidate .. j. Carroll,
- Raleigh. and Collector ~ Internal
Revenue. +. NJ Simmons. The collectors
ship OF the port of Wilmington is a sub
iect % contention between Messrs. i. W.
kirchner and ". f. keenan,. Both are
gentlemen Of the highest plane and both
are recommended by host Of staunCh
almirers.
Tho appointment OF Mr. Collins as Ton
sul-GenerM 10 London has blasted the
opos Of Editor Hale. OF the FAYETTEVILLE
Observer. bat 10 is not unlikely that he
may be otherwise rendered position com
monsurate with his talents
The colored population of the country
arc much encouraged at the progress
'hey are making with the administration
With the exception OF his Cabinet. out
of the first four appointees that Air.
Cleveland made two of them were col
n'ed pne very black, and Qne q Simon
pure mulatto showing that be was not
drawing the color line at all. and the
hances seem TO he that he will adhere
o some Of his former inclinations to re-
nard tho "Colorcd .roops whose repre-
sentathes now here are still hghting
noblv for everything In sight There is
ono big thing in favor OF the colored
candidate he does not come and submit
ri- claims for any parti ular job. but he
presents petitions signed by all Of his
.ace. from Dan TO Bersheba. and candidly
saws. 7 amt very pcrticler bout dis
'rng. bat am gwinc ter lebe de matter
Nln De boss. an take anything ne sees
Nf 10 eib my race" This is a sure winner
'n these times. and generally pans out
pretty good place, while the average
ro, and girl are requested TO stand, the
CIVIL Service examination, .
IL was stated last night by gentleman
very close 20 the President that Mr.. Cleve-
land would positively not reappoint the
'ormer ofnce-holders ia their old posi-
TONS and a great deal Of jest has been
made to-day among the anxious members
se t0 he fact that Mr.. Clcvelaud seems
'o consider himself the only Democrat
ofthy of little official rotation in
office. II is also said that 10 candidate over
sixty Years OF age VIII he appointed
This II strictly applied, would also let
orr NOT few II the gentlemen who have
claims pending
Congressman Meredith of the Eighth
district, As building for himself a uillar
of popularitN. whose base Is his courte-
nus and untirng devotion TO the cause
~ Nireinians who may apply TO him for
AID. Mr. Meredith lives at the National
Hotel. ana viii very likely remain here
for some titne yet. as his district touches
ffe boundaries OF the District OF Colum-
bic Ills constituents find il very easy
10 run into Washington and they do so in
dr1ies Their first aim Is 10 see Mr..
Meredith and no is always ready and
0tlng 20 give them such aid and advice
ar D. iu his power. The applications for
n9I.- are MOI now confined to Virginia
from the Eighth district but this makes
20 difference 10 Nj. Meredith, and such
80 he has he willingly gives He was at
the White House yesterday with Mr..
Hunton and others OF the Virginia dele
cation in the interest Of :. Wexford Cor
bins candidacy for the Office OF Assis-
taut Secretary OF Agriculture. and also
fnr Hon. John GoOde. and had very
pleasant chat win President Cleveland.
Auothcr case in which Atr. Meredith Is
taking great interest IS that of Colonel
T.. " Reed. OF Alexandria, who was
Assistant REGISTRAR % the Treasury under
General Rosecrans, who was displaced
nF President Harrison and Harry smith.
Hf Incumbent put m his place. Colonel
I'r-C vac afterwards Senator Barbour 5
Ititats scticlaiy. hcp. ht ish She
.C4sHff thc cmolo es no were under
"i,a 1ic-tnted hlin Win .hdlid@oine
altcg service. Sir. Meredith has ALREADY
sc,u secretary Carlisle, and has strong
hopes q getting Colonel Reed back In his