Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-24
GEORGIANS ENCOURAGED.
Once Seekers Rejoiced to Find Prospects of
Success.


Success.
Correspondence of The Evening Star
ATLANTA, March %. 1898.
Georgians have turned their eyes with such
intent gaze on the offices to be distributed from
Washington that many cases of strasblsmus
give promise of being corrected 1t has been
a long time since this state was in close touch
with an administration and the faithful are
eager to get positions where the emoiuments are
liberal and the honors recognized.
There was rush to the Inauguration, but the
applicants for missions and consulates returned
disappointed upon learning that there was no
prospect Of sweeping removals. Now all at
tentiOn is given to the candidates for the local
Offices, district attorneyships. marshalships and
postmasterships. 1t is noticeable that the class
Of applicants for appointment is higher than
that which presented itself to Mr.. Cleveland
four years ago. Among all the candidates from
this state there is hardly man who would not
make an efficient official in the position which
he seeks. Georgia has developed some odd
nomenclature, but it goes with ability.
The contest for the district attorneyship of
the northern district Is being watched at home
with deep interest. Now that the choice seems
to have narrowed down between Joe James and
Tinney Rucker the case il simplifed. Mr..
James is entitled to the credit Of having done
more physical work in the campaign than any
other democrat. He made more speeches than
any other member OF the democratic party
Stump speaking In Georgia is not all intellect
ual labor, either Physical exertion counts
and helps to carry conviction. At least once
the third party men attempted to assault MIR.
James.
His opponent. Mr.. Rucker. is an exceptionally
brilliant man. Henry Grady, who vas class
mate, used to say that Rucker was naturally the
smartest man in Georgia. He shines In repartee
and more OF his epigrams are afoat than can be
credited TO any OF his fellow-citizens
ast in Tn 70
provoke more contention than any other place
in the state. Three candidates applying
Maj. Couper. who was the first in the field, has
a strong Endorsement and is backed by Senator
Gordon. He has not beeu identified with At
lanta very long, however, and that seems to be
operating against him. He is capable. but is
not well known TO the citizens beyond those act
lively engaged in business. Knowing this. an
effort made TO get the candidates to go into
primary election and abide by the result the
weaker Candidates retiring. This was suggested
as method to follow the Postmaster Generals
policy Of ascertaining who the people want.
Since that plan has been upset by Mr.. C.eve-
lands statement that he does not approve it,
the three applicants will renew their fight on
the usual lines.
Dr. Amos Fox is a confederate veteran and
has always been prominent in benevolent
measures.
Ex-Mayor Kontz. the other applicant, is q
business man of fine ability
Any one Of the trio would make the city an
efficient postmaster.
Mr.. Smiths appointment to the cabinet and
Mr.. Bount's confidential mission to Hawaii
have impressed Georgia with the idea that she
Is nearer the national government than she ever
was before.
These honors are appreciated by the state
collectively, and they seem rather to encourage
the individual applicant to press his claims.