The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
VIRGINIANS RETURNING
ONLY 4 FEW MESSENGERS OF DE
FEAT LEFT ~ WdsHINGTON.
John u. wise Appointed Collector of Gus
toms in Caiitornia-MoreA Appli-
cations Filled.
Tnfs BUREAU. RArLEY BUILDING, |
WAsnlNGIoN. Anril Is. ls93.

eftc seekers. With many of the congress-
men. have left for their homes in the
Commonwealth. and the edict OF the
vast majority as they wave their hands
rom departing trains. is: and the LORD
saii. a mighty wind arose, and there
Was nothing in it,
The fact has been apparent that our
state is not going TO set great deal but
there is no reason on earth why our people
should not ask for all they want, even IL
Che boss does not choose TO grant II,
and The words found written on the walls
ot COL -- rooms are not right. inasmuch
as they indicate a regret Of application,
which surely is as free TO Nirginians as
g. any other people. The words written
above the mantel. when all prospects OF
the Office was gone were: Now is my
dream but a sorrow, and my heart hath
sense Of shame"
Congressman Swanson left for Danvllle
lasf night. and was accompanied by
Nessrs. a. j. Montague and George J.
Nlnford. Mr.. Swanson thus closes his
first session at the Capitol. and in the
past few weeks has gained for himself
reputation for Judgment, discretion and
cncrSy that would be enviable by any
member Of Congress lie is a young man
certainly has the sound sense not to be
led into a foolish over-estimation Of his
own wcll-deseryed successes.
Air. James T.. Jordan. of Pulaski coun-
~. who is a strong candidate for the
marshalship OF the Western district, left
for his homo to-day. Mr.. Jordan's ser
vice 81 only two years in this position,
coupled with the magnificent record he
made, presents him 10 the consideration
of the President I'm a very positive man
ror lie has made his fight I'm an open
and manly way mOdestly presenting his
merits, and urging the demerits Of no
other applicant. and no matter what
r- may follow. II is certain that the
STATE viii not get his superior. and the
l nt indications the that his equal will
r' De found.
Tile positions Of Secretary Of Agricul-
t.r@ and state Statistician have remained
during the week without much disturb
ance. although the claims OF Mr. S. Well
ford C0rhn for the former was men,
toned more than once TO the President.
representative Henderson. Of North
Carolina who has been successful 50 far
ST. landing Offices for his constituents
said last night: we don't work on the
Ilan ~ the Virginia delegation. but l
don't know that we do any better. vet
We stand ready 20 say a good word
for each and every one of our consti-
tuents without prejudice 10 any one Of
them-N This is mighty good Democratic
tlIk and sounds much sweeter to Demo-
cratic ears than star chamber deterInina-
unns. which leave an Introduction a mat
ter of hesitation. and good word" not
found in the political lexicon
II ls Well-known here in the closer politi-
cal circles that q number OF the lieuten-
ANS or Mr. W. G. Whitney at the last
shicaso convention have been in Wash
ingion for the past few weeks. Each
one of them Is familiar with the attitude
at the convention Cf some Of the appli-
cants from the several States, and il
IS certain that this method Of drawing
the line on political opponents is being
followed by the President. A candidate
from Virginia has recently had a little
experience on this line. and found Out
without seeing the President that certain
il-advised hotel talk last spring stood
between him and any possible recognition.
The Nireinians did not ask much at
the White House this morning and Il
now looks as II almost everything they
wanted of this administration had a.
ready been asked for. and large ma
jority Of those who will now see the Presi-
dent and the heads OF the various de-
p4rfmcnts will he those who desire to
r-itorafe their previous claims and keep
themselves before the powers that he
Nifsinia's big work for Cleveland during
the late campaign and on election dav
has not as vet had the recognition II
deserves. especially when IT is taken into
consideration that she was considered
possibly one Of the doubtful States Of
the solid South The old Domnion's
time may come yet though il is doubt
fnl
There will be shortly 2 regular shaking
up of dry bones. as it is now recognized
here thar Mr.. Cleveland is anxious 10
q no
do Some head chopping on his own ac-
count of course 20 decapitate any promi-
r0nt Republicans at this time and TO
generally rcvolutiouize the various de-
rar'ments with one fen swoop would
tn 90 Irecipltate a fght I'm the Senate
over the matter Of combinations that
might possibly lcnPthcn ont the present
extraordinary session indefinitely, as the
Republican minority-its leaders espe-
oaIif seem 10 be masters in the matter
% tIlhlf'ering. and the Democrats have
showed already that they fear the DOW
'rfnl minority by apoogizing 10 It for
r'nfranlzinc the Senate and agreeing 70
allow tho present Republican officers
i1 hold over for some time yet and have
thus got rid Of a bothersome fight. while
ai the same time they have practically
f0f n.rranizod at All. Indeed what has
f.e1 done amounts really TO simple
ls action. for the actual results will
I'I ho seen for such "A long time. the
i0pubiicen inCumbents in the meantime
drawing fat salaries for doing nothing
Tho appointment by the President to-
dav Of Alr- John II Wise 10 be collector
'' custom for the District Of San Fran
cisco viii be heard with delight by large
numbers Of Nireinians Mr.. Wise is a
brother ~ Congressman George -. Wise
'' fae Richmond district. and will have
tfen resid M of California forty years
nn tnc l-fh Of May He was at the White
House this morning with Congressman
Wise for the purpose OF saying goodbye
f0 fhc President befo-e leaving for home
WHOM ho was informed by MI Cleveland
i.fi his 1ame had Just gone to the Sen
On. f7r the position OF collector at san
CISCO and both OF the gentlemen
came ont with faces wreathed in smiles.
ar Wise is a worthy member Of IA
nous family. the male members of which,
almost without exception, have left their
'iress on the pages Of the history Of the
'l commonwealth.
Congressman -. Gardiner Tyler. OF the
second district took 20 the White House
ms morning Mr. Arthur G Freeman, Of
Norfolk. who is an applicant for the
'onsuship at ST. Paul. Switzerland. Az
tfr"ard, accompanied by Senator Hunton,
lhty went 10 the state Department
Congressman Meredith went up 10 see
Mr. Cleveland this morning to ask him
10 appoint Leonard Horner, Of Fauquier
county cadet az West Point.