Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-10
Mr.. G0RD0N'S CLAIMS
WILL THEY BE PRESSED FOR SOME
OTHER FOREIGN MlsSlONl
Colonel GrenviIle Gaines and the Assis-
tant tSecretsryship of War-Goode and
Corbin- Virginia vs. Tennessee.
fFrom Our Regular Correspondent

wear IN the way OF salhIY. Oh ShluIuay
last rumors were flying about, and these
reports considerably agitated the friends
and hackers of Mr.. Basil B. Gordon, OF
Virginia, though at first il was not be-
lieved that q selection had been made.
Monday when Mr. Gray loomed up here
the gossip got red-hot and nearly every
body tum bled 10 the opinion that there
was some basis for the story. by tuesday
most people accepted the report as Doth
reliable and authentic. The name Of MIR.
Gordon was not formally presented TO the
President by tho Virginia delegation.
lt is not vet known whether or not the
friends Of Mr.. Gordon will press his claims
for any other mission, but he has so many
strong and influential friends 1t would not
be strange if they were TO ask bis consent
to put him up for the Brazilian or some
other mission. II is conceded that Nir-
gnia cannot secure any OF the nrst-olass
missions in Europe. The Spanish mission
is said already TO be pre-empted, and there
/ are lively contests gong on tor the ltailah
and the Austrian missions.
DUE TO GRESHAM.
Fx-Congressman Robbins. of North
Carolina, was also an asplrant for the Mex
ican mission, but his papers were not MED
either. The friends OF the various canal
dates seem TO think that the selection OF
Governor Gray was due 10 the ehorts OF
Secretary Gresham more than the endorse
ment OF Senators Voorhees, and lurple.
HANDSOMELY ENDORSED.
A movement was started more than two
months ago by the leading officers OF the
National Guafd in all parts OF the South
as well az in many other sections III behalf
Of Colonel Grenville Games, OF warren
| Ton. for Assistant Secretary Of War, ana
| he received some of the handsOmest en-
| dorsements ever given to any man. 1he
idea WAS that inasmuch as the M
tlonal Guard is So strong 1t would
! hc only right and proper TO have
! that clement represented by one Of
/ the officers in the organization IN the
/ War DEPARTMENT. Generals. cOlOnels, and
| staff officers all over the country, but par
! ucularly III the South, endorsed Colonel
| Games. and his papers have been pre-
sented hy Congressman Meredith. Colo
mel Gaines was also endorsed By the VIZ
/ GlnIa Senators and representatives ana
! any number Of State officials.
Colonel Lamont. however, very frankly
! told Mr.. Meredith that the selection of
| Assistant Secretary had practically been
made, though be did not state who the
! lucky man would be.
HARD PULL.
Virginia is pulling hard for two places
| that come next to the Cabinet, but with
/ wha. show of success II cannot now be
| stated. except that Hon. John Goodies
| chances for Solicitor-General are believed
| 10 be more than fair. and Colonel 5. Well
| ford Corbin. of King George, Is being
pressed vigorously for Assistant Secretary
| of Agriculture.
| The Senate will not meet again until
| MONDAY. Between now and then the
| claims of Mr.. Goode will be considered by
the President and the Attorney-General.
| It's known that Mr.. Cleveland feels as
| kindly as possible toward Mr. Goode, anu
| il is believed that he wants to appoint him
again. In so doing he would honor n
! gentleman that is generally endorsed by
/ his fellow-Virglnians and who was out
raceously rejected by Republican Senate
! durl,g Dir. Clevcland's first admlnistIa-
ton. If no nomination ls sent IN
next Monday 1t does not .neces-
sarly mean that Mr.. Goodies chances
are waning. There Is so much 10 90, TO- ana .,.i
! the President Is besleGed constantly by the
| friends If the applicants he may not have
| time 10 dispose of this matter.
! Secretary Morton Will have big say as
/ to who will be his assistant IN the Depart
meut of Agriculture. Colonel Corbins
! LOCALITY IS IN his favor. 1t IS thought the
appointment will be given TO some man
IN tins portion OF the country. IL VIII
hardly go to the West.
Virginia and North Carolina are figuring
most extensively IN the contest tor the
position Of Secretary OF the Senate, and 1t
/ is believed that the Democratic caucus to
be held next week will agree upon all the
| officers. Colonel i. q. Washington has
tho backing of many loyal supporters, and
| General Cox. Of North Carolina, Is IN the
| fight to tho finish. Senator Ransom is
| working hard for General Cox. and Colonel
> g, 4 NO hu.
! liant chance There are other candidates,
and until the caucus takes vote 1t -
| LARGELY Guess work as TO who Of the as
/ pirants will show the necessary strength
| to bag the prize.
| The BOUNDARY DISPUTE.
The Virginia aud Tennessee boundary
| SUIT was again argued to-day IN the Su,
| preme Court. 1t has occupied two tull
| days. and the august tribunal has had all
| TIE light possible thrown on the points at
issue. The justices to-day seemed TO
| eyiuce the hvehest interest in the argu-
ments. and really asked more questions
| than on Yesterday. The questions in
volved have been gwen repeatedly, hence
| II Is not neces. now TO 90 INTO any
| further explanation. If Virginia WINS
| Tennessee will lose considerable popula-
| ton.
To-day Judge Rhea and Attorney-Gene-
| raj Scott argued IN behalf Of Virginia.
| The case has been strongly presented on
! behalf of that State. ald from many IN
qurIes made by the judges 1t Is far to ln-
| fer that Virginia IS making good case,
and the belief of many outside lawyers
who heard the arguments IN the court
room is tnat Virginia has the better SIDE
| of the controversy.
A decision is not likely to be rendered
until next fall.
Senators Hunton and Daniel, Attorney
! General Scott, anG others of prominence
| left for Marrenton to-day to attend tne
! funeral there tomorrow OF the late GAP
| tam Aleck ID. Payne, whose death has
caused such a shock among his friends.
| UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
| Colonel j. Hampton Hoge. OF haciord,
who is being pressed for United States
Attorney for the Western District
of Virginia. was at the Capitol to-day and
had a conference with Senators Daniel and
| Hunton.
There are about twenty candidates for
this position, and the settlement OF the
case Will be one Of the most embarrassing
that the Virginia delegation Will have TO
deal with. Ex-COngressman Cabell, MI A.
j. Montague, and Judge Green OF pan
vile. ex-Congressman 1rigg OF Abingdon,
| CAPTAIN John Opie Of Staunton, Mr.. James
| Stephenson. OF Rockingham. Mir. James
| Baker OF shenandoah Mr. II. II. Down
ING Of Front Royal, Mr. Richard :. Byrd
of Winchester, and Mr.. George Perkins
of Charlottesville are among the
fifteen or more candidates. The Virginia
delegation are expected to meet IN confer
ence toward the latter part OF the month,
and then they will make an effort TO agree
upon the recommendations for the lead
ING Federal positions in the state, such as
attorneys, marshsls. and collectors OF IN
ternal revenue. -.
Fx-Congressman Thompson, or Can,
fornia. who was born in Virginia and
whose ancestors lived IN the state iOf
generations, is IN the city.
| MAIL MATTERS
Post-oiiices have been established IN
Virginia as follows:
Grace, Princess Anne county, William ID.
Nalbone postmaster; Robinett. Scott
county. Florence J. Robinett postmaster;
From July l, 1898, mail service is ordered
TO be established in Virginia as follows
Canova, by Leinstrong, to Manassas brit-
tain, Va. by Jumbo and Georges Mil; 10
brunswick, Md, and Hillsville, by ii Edi