The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-15
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reason l0r the spread Oh bue
unbslief of his personal verify in
this community is the fact that since the
publication in the Posr-INrELLIGENcER of
De frances letter stating that ne had
been ordered here to investigate the
damnabie outrage that led to the turning
down OF Henry Keeling. he has not made
his appearance. So far IS his reality in
the minds of the whee!horses is dependent
upon his appearance for this purpose here
he is still as much Of myth in this COM
muni,y AZ Cinderella or Abe Slupsky.
The Bill Dumphey court Of investigation
has been looked for with lively interest by
the old-line Bourbon Democrats Of the
county. and much disappointment has
been felt because it has failed to material
ixe. The party machine il bAdly out OF
gear over the turn matters pertaining to
Federal patronage have taken. and If the
Bill Dumphey tribunal ever sits here
many grievances will be brought before il.
and much soiied party linen washed. A
prominent leader Of the county Democracy
said today:
Dem ocratic nomination for the next election
win not Be worth the ballot V IL printed on.
The county organization 10 entirely demorai-
lied and party lines will Do ohlterased in future
elcctionA Every Democrat will 60 In to get
even"
Another prominent Democrat said:
Henry KEELING hiss devoted his time and
means to the service OF his party ever since he
has been . voter. aad Is now broken down in
heath and fortune. W. o. Falion 10 personal
friend OF mine and man against whom not the
slightest personal objection can be urged, but it
looks to me as though his appointment over the
application Of such u man o. Henry Keeling. in
dorsed by the men who have made the party
organization OF this county. 10 . mighty queer
way of rewarding party service, and the prcsi-
dent has shown BY this act that he thinks he 10
better than his party.
Walla Walla Democrats are as much or
more incensed over the appointment OF
Judge Brinker to the position that John
l. Sharpstein aspired to fill. Sharpstein
has lived here since 1855 and has been an
active Democrat ever since he has been
voter. He is extremely popular here with
all classes, irrespective of party, and the
causes that led to his turning down will
not cry in vain for vengeance In future
state campaigns.
But the last straw that broke the camel's
back. and likewise the hearts of Demo-
cratic wheel horses of this community, is
Grover Cieveland's refusal to grant the
modest request Of Col. +. ]. Parker for the
appointment as collector Of customs in re-
turn for his distinguished party services.
The genial colonel had not the slightest
doubt of his appointment. and to this day
is not prepared to believe that Saunders
has been appointed. 1t is not a week ago
that his paper contained an editorial sug-
costing the theory that the report Of Saun-
der's appointment is a cruel hoax. And
again, the colonel complains that he wired
q conRratulatory telegram to Mr.. Saun-
ders. and the latter has lacked the courtesy
to acknowledge it. Parker has fought the
battles of his party without reward for
years, and now sees the little that he asked
given to . newcomer and man who has
before had his fingers in the flesh pots Of
Egypt Parker's paper has supported the
administration through all its devious
ways while the appointment of collector
was pending. and its editor tempted Grover
even rs the serpent tempted Eve, with the
fairest and most luscious apples that ever
grew in this Edens sent prepaid by fast ex-
press. When George Hazard wrote his
famous letter denouncing the turning
down Of Henry Kalling, Parker imme-
diaiely threw himself into the breach. de-
nounced Hazard As pestiferous aud sup
ported the administration.
PoRr TOWNSEND, June H-tSpeclal.l i
The new collector of customs. J. {. Saun-
ders, has nearly completed his list of pros
pective appointments. He declines to
make any premature announcement ofthe
chan es in the Office force before taking
charge OF the Office. 1t is about definitely
settled that Waiter Bowen will be special
deputy at salary of $1,000 per annum. ali
of Tibbais' opposition to the contrary not
withstanding. John Payne. brother
to Representative Payne, will become GUS
toms auditor. recompensed by an annual
salary Of 1000. James c. Canstin. city
engineer. il assured Of the appointment Of
statistical deputy. salary 81 500. One of
the Van Size brothers and J. Il. Miller,
city tax collector. will be provided with
cierkships paying annual salaries of 81. 900.
For the position of boatmen Patsy
O'Brien and J. A. White will prob
ably get the appointments at = salary
of $50 per month. J. II. Schoonmaker is
certain to receive an inspectors billet.
Two or three other Port Townsendites
stand good chance of being appointed,
and if there are any offices left they wilt
vrohsblv On IN annnntees from east of the