The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-18
JOHNNY RAILS SELECTION
Friends of His Opponents Protest to
MIR. Bynum Without Avail.
Statesman Was Hiding at the Sherman
House-Chickamauga Commissioner
Governors Appointments.

The announcement in the Journal yester.
day that John Rail is to be the next survey
or of the port of this city. created conster-
nation among tho Democrats who had other
preferences. Friends of Smith Myers and of
Donnelly hurried TO Bynum. who was
found at the Sherman House. near the
Union Station, and protested. Bynum of
course denounced the attacks upon Rail by
other candidates rs due to disappointment
He said that the stories about
his illiteracy were false. using. however.
his own particular style of billingsgate in
the denial. 1t was finally shown him that
these reports had some foundation in fact.
and he then said In an evasive way that hS
had really not made IN his min to appoint
Rail. and that he was still considering the
matter. This did not convince the friends
of other candidates, however. that he meant
what he said. In fact. they were just az
certain as ever that Rail is TO draw the
prize. and they set about to CONSIDER what
TO do. Out of it all there is
nothing more certain In politics than
Maurice Donnelly. Bynum seems to have
taken a dislike to him and takes pleasure,
1t Is thought. In turning him down"
Another thing developed yesterday after
Rail was the fortunate applicant. 1t was
decided not TO abide by the decision and
steps were initiated for opposing RaiPs
confirmation. The importing merchants
Will be asked to join in a petition for Rails
rejection on the ground of unfitness.
Mr.. Bynum caused his office-seeking
friends q great deal of trouble yesterday
by his keeping in hiding. A delegation
came to the city from Anderson and from
other out-of-town points. but were dissp-
pointed In their quest Some Hancock
politicians went to the Hotel English and
asked for him. They were told
he was not there, At this they
s sns" cle ,p1'e Wss LIVING fnS to aD'' sns@. ' Tns
statement was reiterated. Then they
pulied'a letter from their pockets. making
an appointment to meet them at this hotel.
But 1t was no use. He did not want to SEQ
not even calling for his mail at the Grand
Hotel. Taking the 8 o'clock train he left
for Washington. to rid himself. 1t is CON-
monty believed by those aware of the fact,
OF the persistent office seekers. The only
ones VINO found him were the friends OF
candidates for the place which goes to
Rail. and they received small satisfaction.
Rail wore q satisfied look on the streets.
yesterday. ami received the congratula-
tons of party associates with q confident
air.
Will Appoint Ch.cksmauga Commissioners.
Governor Matthews Will probably ap-
point commissioners TO represent Indiana
In the lay ing out of the government parks
on the battle fields of ChickaInauga and
Chattanooga. This action was determined
after receipt yesterday of the following
letter from General Boynton. of Washing
ton:
hon. Claude Matthews. Governor of Indiana.
Sir-You are doubtless aware OF the fact that
the government Is establishing a national mill
tary park on q great scale at Chickamauga and
Chattanooga. A circular herewith Enclosed
gives you the present situation OF the project.
Indiana was second In the number of Union
organizations on the Chickamauga field ard third
at Chattanooga! Seven States have provided
commissioners 10 assist the national commits
sioners In locating the positions of the troops.
These serve without pay, though their expenses
are paid
The part taken by Indiana soldiers was so i'm
portant and brilliant on both fields that we are
very anxious 10 locate their positions and pre-
serve their history on our map and on our tab
lets.
This letter Ia to inquire whether you would he
willing 10 authorize q commission from Your
State TO assist in the work. provided they would
agree to do IL at their own expense. We think
IL would be easy To find ten veterans OF two
fields who would do that for the state at your
sion, and esteem it O great compliment to be
thus honored by you.
Hoping that you will be able to do this, with
great respect. I am your obedient servant.
III. V. BoYNToN.
Assistant in Historical Work.
There will probably only be five members
of the commission with power TO act at
both battle fields. There ia q commission
desired also TO assist in laying ont the Get
tysbnrg Park. -