The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-12-24
WANT THE SPOLS.
T. p. Burns Is to Succeed
Sam Ruddell.
MANY TRADES SUGGESTED.
The Iroquois Club Demanding
JerOme'S Discharge.
WISE WILL DISAPPOINT THEM.
The Collector Severely Censured for
Non-AttentiOn to Business.
Coming Storms.
MANY TRADES SUGGESTED.
WISE WILL DISAPPOINT THEM.

1t has been definitely settled that unless
death intervenes Thomas p Burns. cashier
Of the United States Sub-Treasury, will
displace Sam Ruddell as Deputy Surveyor
of the Port upon the assumption of the
Office of Surveyor by William ID. E. glish.
the appointee of President Cleveland.
Without disparagement of any other Off
Gals it can be said that of all the officers
in the customs service none stan DIS higher
than Sam Ruddel. He has risen 10 his
present place from the ranks, and in pass
ing through every grade of the customs
service has not only fully acquainted him.
self with the duties Of the various posi-
tiOnS which he has filled, but has made
study of the customs laws until to-day he
is con sidered one of the best-in formed men
regarding the laws and customs of the GUS
toms service in this city in the department.
The committee appointed by the lrO-
quois Club TO demand of Collector Wise
the removal of Deputy Collector Jerome
because lie is Republican would be salts
fed, it is said, with the appointment of
Mr.. Rnddel to his place, the latter being
not only Democrat but man we'll quail
fed to I'LL the position which Mr.. jerome
has occupied with credit To himself and
DTOUb 10 the OOFeT0tUeD6 LOT 50 many
years. Concerning Mr.. JerOme's fitness
for the place, his honesty, his attention so
business and his ability 10 handle the
thousand and one things that constantly
pass through his hands, no one, not even
the men seeking his removal. have dis
paraging word 10 say. All that there Is
against Mr.. Jerome is that he is a Repub-
lcan. He has been, and his successor
If one be appointed Will have to be, not
only the right hand of The Collector of the
Port at all times but on many occasions
will be forced into occupying. for the time
being at least, the Collectors position.
Consequently if Jerome is to go because
he is a Republican some Democrat emf
nently fitted 10 step into his shoes should
take the place if the customs business is
not TO be seriously hampered.
Another trade has been suggested by
the Democrats WIN have the good OF the
customs service at heart aud that Is that
Ruddcll should be left where he is and
that Burns should take JerOme's place in
case Collector Wise should consent to the
latter's removal This would satisfy the
Democrats aud would probably not inter-
fere in any way with the work OF the ser
vice, for Mr. Burns is acknowledged, even
by his enemies. TO be an exceptionally
competent man.
The IroQuois Club committee will prob
ably call ON Collector Wise at noon on
Wednesday next to ask him the plain
question whether or not he intends to re-
place Mr.. jerome with Democrat. 1t is
not at all unlikely that Mr.. Wise will say
10 its members that he considers the ap-
pointment of his chief deputy one that en-
tlrely rests with himself and with which
the theory that ito the victors belong the
spells" has nothing TO do. He will very
likely say to the committee that in the
selection of his confidential clerk he will
consult only his own interests. and he will
decline to remove MIR. Jerome. In fact
those who are closest TO Collector Wise
and Tho have his confidence cay positively
that Wise will refuse To remove Jerome at
the dictation of the Iroquois braves.
Collector Wise, unfortunately for his
peace of mind officially, is in anything
but good odOr with the local Democracy.
They complain that he has given little of
his time, comparatively speaking. to his
official business, aud has at such times as
be is in his office, so surrounded himself
with red tape that it has been impossible
for ordinary men to reach him. This
complaint has good foundation, for
there have been days aud DAYS
when the Collector would visit his
office for only one or two hours a day, and
that late in the afternoon. So frequent
were his absences that about two weeks
ago several Democrats holding positions
in and about the Federal building went TO
him and protested against his absence at
hours when no should be serving the Gov
eminent. and Mr.. Wise promised to dc
better in future.
Now. If he denies the demand, for it is
not going to be request, of the IroQuois
braves, the smOthered fires of opposition to
his manner and method of conducting his
office will break forth anew. Deputy Col |
iector Jerome has been the buffer between
Collector Wise and disgruntled Demo-
Gratis, and upon his devoted head will be |
poured walls of Democratic wrath that
were originally bottled up for the Collector
himself. 1t is probable, from the present
temper of the Iroquois braves delegated to |
confer with him, that Collector Wise will |
hear some very unpleasant truths in case |
he refuses their request.
All in all the situation at the Custom. |
house is not serene, and the indications |
are for numerous and violent storms with |
in few days.