The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-18
WISE is THE MAN
Likely to Succeed T. Guy
Phelps.
HAD A VERY STRONG PULL.
Cleveland Was Going to Appoint Him
Anyway, and so the California
Delegation FelI'In.
HAD A VERY STRONG PULL.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE probabiii-
ties are that John Il. Wise will be the next
Collector of Customs at the port of San
Francisco. but the responsibility for his Sc
lection will not rest with the California
delegation, although be has received its in-
dorsement. Mr.. Wise had a stronger pull
than that. His brother, George D. Wise is
representative in Congress from Virginia.
and was one of the,very few Old Dominion
politicians who supported Cleveland for
denomination. The President feels very
grateful 10 him for this. Besides, Judge
Gresham and John II. Wise are old-time
friends, and call each other by their first
names. The members of the California
delegation. when they called at the White
House, we're given TO understand by Mr.
Cleveland that he favored Wise for Col
lectOr, and the Californians had nothing 10
do but TO fall into line. Consequently Wise
received the Endorsement and will be ap-
pointed.
1t is not a fact definitely settled to be
sure, but ii is possible that in the interest
of harmony English may he recommended
for b-Treasmer, il he will signify his
willingness to accept the appointment.
1t is said that Colonel John P. Irish sent
note TO the President to-day asking to be
appointed Naval Officer at San Francisco.
The old Irish-English factional fight fire.
quently crops out, notwithstanding the as
sertions that there is complete harmony"
among California Democrats who are after
Offices. English's friends declare that Colo
mel Irish refused to consider the Japanese
Mission. the Census SUPPLEMENTARY or any
other appointment as good, which he might
have had for the asking, because he wished to
ba int cd IN irC
a sort Of "yindicatlon" as to his standing in
the State. One of English's friends said
tonight that the California delegation
would never recommend Irish for any po-
sitlon in the State.
California does not want Irish OF any
one else for boss" said this friend Of Eng
lish.
Colonel Irish says he does not wish to be
candidate for any Office. he says he will
start for California on Monday. and will be
glad to get home. From this it might ap-
pear that Colonel Irish is disgruntled.
1t transpires that after all the talk of
Frank McCoppin for the japanese Mission
he is really not a candidate for that place
and never has been, notwithstanding the
general belief of Californians here Mr..
MeCOppln wants to be Postmaster at San
Francisco and his chances are said to be ex-
ceedingiy good. Postmaster Backus has a
considerable while to serve yet, however.
AcCoppin is still in the city. Mrs. McC0p-
pin, no accompanied him 10 Washington,
has been, and is yet, quite Ill, as the result
of a fall
There seems to be no immediate prospect
Of an agreement upon q successor to Gen
eTal Dimond as superintendent Of The Mint.
It is thought no change will be made in the
Office until after what is known as the June
cleanup"
Thomas L. Thompson OF Santa Rose IS
here yet, waiting for some Office to run him
down.
Del Valle's chances to be Minister to
Chile are said to pc fairly good.
If the conspicuous merit" rule shall ap-
plY in the case Of George J. Denis of Los
Angeles, that gentleman will be appointed
United States District Attorney for the
southern district; but Senator White, who
is to have this appointment will recon-
mend some one else very soon If Denis is
barred out on account OF his being an ex-
Office holder.
Major Rathbone of California is here. He
was at the State Department to-day. It is
announced with some postiveness among
California Congressman that he will be ap-
pointed Consul to Paris, although ne recon-
mendation has been made by the California
delegation.