The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-15
DEMOCRATIC "LEADERS."
~ TNTTMtTTON THAI THEY ARE
100 NTMEROJS IN THE SENATE.
Mt. HoSch Courts an Investigation by
the Senate-EGect of the Nomina-
uOps on Virginia.
Tn,rs BuRrAu, RArLnv Bur1Dlxo.

The kcpNhllcaNS IN the senate this
morning clearly evidenced the fact that
ta.y were intent upon either investigat-
lus Senator Roach or putting the ma
jorlty ON record as refusing 10 allow an
investigation.
Senator Roach was among the first
Senators on his feet this morning, and
p.hl,'y stated that when the question
arst arose ne was anxious for an inves-
usauon. but did not ask it because Of the
advice OF older Senators than himself.
bat that he was now not only as willing
As before. but Courted an Investigation.
This might possibly have been construed
AS a slap at the alleged leaders who
kept him silent before, hut rather indi-
Gates the persistency and chicanery Of
tAc Republicans, even when in "a mi
luuty 20 embarrass and perpleX the
multitude of Democratic leaders. II the
Democrats had only a little longer rank
ana nile and fewer leaders" they would
be al right. but the fact Is. and was
clearly demonstrated even in the days OF
o. TO o. that We have too many lead
trs" Even Senator Can, OF Florida, who
barely got I'm the Senate at all the last
time. now rises on every occasion. makes
long and uresome speeches on every
subject. and possibly fondly fancies he is
d leader"
As 1 wrote a few weeks ago after
very pleasant talk with Senator Roach.
whom i have personally known for a
decade OF more and with his private
secretary. Mr.. James y. Brooke. former
Ia OF Narreuton. Va. he had, and has
no fears Of an investigation, and was
not al an responsible for the delay
threats
at the Republicans. who are known 10
t- even in the Senate under aliases, ana
then succumbed. Even with the enor-
nous majority in the last House OF
representatives the Democrats were
weak. and il the situation had been SINH
l.r 20 the majority in the Reed Con-
..-ss We would have had nothing, simply
use OF a positive fact that the Demo
..t- viii not be whipped into party lines
ans too many want TO be leaders
The appointments by the President
to-day gave nothing 10 Virginia or 10
N0rh Carolina. The judges OF the new
art.is Court Of the District were ap-
r..rt.I Though Colonel Thomas Smith.
l.i.e Keith and Major Holmes Conrad
lsl au been mentioned, none Of them
,t-ra selected. and even Congressman
H.~ghiu. Of South Carolina, was over
looked iu the general makeup.
Th, Republican postmasters or the
state Of Virginia have grown TO believe
f- fi. theory of the fun service OF their
four years. and are generally inclined TO
offer some remonstrance when a moloh
made for their disclnunuance In OIL
f.. Their faVorite method seems TO be
"a notification 20 Nh. Cleveland OF JUST
bow the compiainants stood regdrdihs
tI- nomination Of Hin or Cleveland ana
some very ridiculous letters have oeen
slap cen.
tive 10 these subjects the most unique
coming from the Second district.
Alr. Strowther, the Republican post
MASTER at Warreuton. is here to-day IN
RESPONSE 10 a letter sent him by one OF
the Senator's and politely stating that
CHARGES had been preferred against Nun
F5e h. rightly accused of being the county
chairman OF the Republican party III
Fau0uier county. and also Of being Cen
oral Nahone's former appointee Tor the su-
,.srintandencv of the schools OF his coun-
-, AIR Str0vthor reviews the former
-,o majority Of Mr. Cleveland, and com
,,.,ts unon the last $1,000 majority TO
.ro,y Cor himself and all other Repubil-
cans that they were not perncousy ac-
tive. - .,,o
Nr. Henry Yates. the chairman OF the
Democratic committee or Fauquler' II
slated for this Office r.
r~ s. Pryan. Of Franklin, who for
Ga many wears was the party chairman
of SOUTHAMPTON county, called upon tle
President to-day in company with MI,
e,rareoo. Alr. Cleveland again expressed
himself as being delighted 10 meet VIZ
eIrian who did not want an Once
rfr T. D Blair. Of DanVllle VINO LOT
many wears was treasurer of PittsylNania
D,rnty i- in the city. The candidacy OF
,fr Montague. from that city, prevented
his fght for one of the State Federal
oaces hut he is now hopeful OF other
rerosnition.
Air T. b Beverly. Of Loudoun county
WAS I'm the city Yesterday looking aIteI
rho interests of his stone quarues IN thal
Nr Il G Miller. Of Danville. and Mr.
James T. Branch Of Richmond. seem 10
te the two leading candidates tor
National Bank Examiner for virginia.
When \ party Of gentlemen spoke this
morning 10 Comptroller OF the currency
TrEe.s in behalf of Mr. Miller he said'
"ar~ Branch. of Richmond. has some
strong Endorsements for this place. lie
save no intimaiion, however, as 10 What
le would do.
The appointmcnt ~ the President yes
'-rIav ~ one Of the indorsees OF the
Virginia delegation ia Congress should not
i- taken as indicat ye of any intention on
bis u4rf 10 make tne other appointments
Immediately and 4 is understood that
Nr Cleveland intends 10 look into the
political needs Of the States and give
such aid AS he can in the matter Of ap-
rninfments rather to keep them IN the
Democratic line than 70 help personal |
ambitions and the fact that he VIII 20 |
SLOW In Virginia may be somewhat at |
tHhuted 10 the majority Of 5000 rolled |
up for Democracy last November.
Among those who visited the White |
House This morning during the one hour |
before the regular Cabinet meetirg al |
lafed % visitors were Congressmen !
Swanson and O OFerrall. who had with |
Hem Mr. a. j. Montague. Of Danville, |
who is Endorsed by the Virginia delegation |
ln Congress for attorney for the Western |
district. and Dr j. r. Bryant. Of South
amrton county The object Of the visit |
was The Introduction 20 the President OF
i'r Montague. Ia introducing bin Col
o.- OFerrall said that Mr.. Montague
Was "a Young Democrat.
80 Cleveland replied YES, sir, | think
hr is about the youngest Democratic as
ifant for such an office l have had pre-
s.u'sd % me-"
Nr. Swanson than said: "But. Mr.
Cleveland. ho Is not as young as he
l09ss ilc Is thrty-one years old.
hf. Cleveland then said: Il am IN favor
oi these young Democrats. ] would Ike
% give them the ilrst stepping-stone TO
ininre prominence"
Colonel OFcsrail then took up the con-