The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-24
THE VIRGINIA QUERIES.
yR.cIEYEIASD NOT ITILL PLEds-
IN WITH THEM.
clam 40; EcIinquishing Ny Prcrogatives
e. uybody." Says the President.
Virginia Candidates.
TINTs BunTAU. EAFLKY BUILDING,
NassiSuJoS. March p, 1893.

ness about the Virginia aspirants this
rarnine especially upon the faces Of
those Who felt reasonably sure that they
would have been named for the unani-
moas support OF the delegation last night
Those who we're less confident OF secur-
ne favorable action from the Congress-
men are a triGe encouraged. as they are
very hopeful that there Will be no con-
certed action. but that The field will be
left open 90 the equal chances OF all.
The committee appointed by the dele
raiion 60 visit the President and obtain.
n possible. his views upon certain mat
fers relative 10 Federal appointments, has
agreed to call upon him on next Saturday
mormns.
With the idea OF trying to find out
how the President stood In regard 10 the
three questions 10 be propounded to him
by the committee Of three from the Viz
gnla delegation. ] called on Private Sec
retary Thurber to-day. Mr.. Thurber did
not want 20 be quoted as speaking OFF,
cially. bat said that Mr.. Cleveland had
ep0kcn too plainly to be misunderstood
in regard 20 the application Of ex-oihce-
holders for the same places they held be
fore. nor did he intend 20 give up his
power OF appointing 10 Office az the sug-
gcsfion Of even entire delesations. In re
gard 20 Mr. Cieveland's pledges Mr.
Tlurher said he knew nothing. II seemed
10 be his idea. however. that II Nj.
Cleveland had made any promises ne
would not be likely 20 make II known,
end II he bad not he would in all proba-
binty say 80.
The onice-eeekers here 1nd themselves
in a peculiar position this morning. They
.re absolutely undecided as To what
would be the best for them tn do. II is
certain that the delegation will take no
action regarding these state Federal
Offices until their next meeting on the
Nst instant. Then the majority Of them
are not particularly confident that they
will be selected. and the serious trouble
arises in their minds as TO whether or not
If is advisable for them 70 ME theH petl~
lions and then n endorsed by the dele
cation. an right If not. they viii stand
mt" and make the best night they can
Some Of the aspirants fear that II they
proceed TO file their papers the dele
cation may look upon il as an independent
movement and Withhold, possibly. from
them an endorsement which by holding
OF they may receive.
II Is dificult, however, for some OF them
e. refrain from Ming. For months they
have carried about long petition and
gathered every available signature. and
now 10 have TO 70 away carrying the
preclous burden back 20 their homes Is
irving. indeed. 80 they just file anyhow
"for luck" and are leaving the city by
every train. closing. as II were, the hrst
chapter in the romance Of political en-
desvor.
The lun IN the fight for these state
offices gives a beautiful chance Tor the
gentlemen on the ground who are seeking
missions aud consulates. and they look
advantage Of the situation this mornint
by arranging endorsements and provldlhg
for visits and introductions al the Nhite
House As no two Nirginians are con-
ficting in their hopes for foreign OFFICES.
the course Of the delegation Is easy, ana
they are endorsed without delay.
The candidacy Of Colonel Thomas SnWh
FOR a position on the District supreme
Court bench seems o be fayoraoly pro-
crossing. although there may he slight
change made in the programme IN INC
event Of his appointment II may De
found desirable by the President TO ap-
point two Democrats and one Republican
10 this new court and as two Democrats
have already been virtually agreed upon
tne Pres ident may take Repubhcan
from the lower district court which now
has only one Democrat on it, and thus
make a vacancy in the lower court TO
which he could appoint Colonel smith.
There Is something eXhilalatins IN the
buoyant confidence of the office seeker
and tile generous way in which ne con-
strues a little poiiteness on the part Of
a Cabinet officer to absolutely mean a
positive promise Of appointment Is de-
ughtful and refreshing. Those, however.
Who have been often to the President
himself have about made up their minds
that when he SAYS IN a nice, kind, little
way. "Oh, yes. yes. certainly know him
/ need no recommendation for him; /
have great regard for his ability and
esteem him highly" that this means
trouble ahead. As an off-hand phrase
maker the President is par excellence,
and when ne puts IN pretty words and
soft speeches ne is generally entwining
lovely garland about the head OF his vic
tim, as is usually done with the patient
OK that is marked for the slaughter. Sc
lected 10 furnish the juicy viands for the
r0lhcking barbecue
The Virginia delegation In Congress was
more largely represented At the White
House to-day than that of any other
State during the two hours from 10 10
u O'Clock, set aside by the President for
the reception Of senators and representa-
lives. This unusual attendance on the
part Of the Virginia delegation Was due
TO the conference Of last night though
the presence In the city OF the full dele
cation. according TO the agreement and
the consequent attendance Of candidates
for Federal Offices made II easily possible
TO get up the large representation that
called 10 pay It's respects TO the Presi-
dent and present the claims OF faNoTite
candidates
The first OF the Virginia delegation 10
visit the President was Congressman
George - Wise. who went up TO present
Mr Meredith Montague. OF kichmond,
who wishes 20 be Recorder OF Deeds here
in the District Of Columbia. This is the
place held by James NJ Trotter (coloied).
q Massachusetts. who was appointed by
Mr. Cleveland during his former admins
tfation and for which there are now
several colored applicants. Mr. Wise was
also accompanied by Mr.. James r.
Branch. OF Richmond, who IS strongly
indorsed by the banks OF the cities in
the state for Uni'ed States Bank TX
amiuer and Mr George Lee. OF Rich
mond, who desires 70 be sent as consul
at Rome
Senator's Hunton and Daniel and Repre-
sent0tives Jones. Marshall and O'Ferrall
went up In a body 10 present again to
Mr Cleveland the claims and peculiar fit
ness Of Mr.. Basil b. Gordon Tor foreign
mission, and incidentally 20 mention some
Other prominent candidates. Senators
Daniel and Hunton aud Representative
Jones left about II o'clock. the senator's
being driven direct 10 the meeting Of the
Senate. Representative Marshall remain
60 behind. as II was his first visit 10 the
Itesident, and he. with Representative
OFerall. had several talks with Mr..
Cleveland. As another visitor expressed
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