The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-17
FORTY AFTER YHE PLACE.
Numerous Candidates Tor The Western
District ColleclOfShip.
4 HALF 1 DOZEN MORE EXPECTED
Senators Dane and Martin Have Not En-
dorsed Any Ose Yet-Mors Clerks Dr.
charged by the southern Rail-
wy Company.
TINES Bureau. RAPLEy BunprNo.
WASHINGTON, April 16. 1885.

The question of a vacancy in a Federal
position in Virginia, paying very liberal
compensation, has not failed TO elicit
numerous candidates, and as a matter
of fact nearly forty are already in the
field for the position OF the internal
revenue collectorship OF the Western dis
trict.
Even college boys. who made their
maiden speeches last fall. are claiming
recognition for their party fealty, and the
claims of many other reconstructed
Democrats and rejuvenated administra-
ton men are equally as absurd.
1t has transpired that Hon. Henry III.
Downing, Of Front Royal. would accept
this position, and the Treasury Depart
ment has received quite a rush OF en-
dorscments along this line. The very
earnest support of Mr.. Cleveland for the
last nomination, by Mr.. Downing is well
remembered. and the work he accom-
plished was highly regarded py even
the more prominent leaders who after
ward compelled him to submit to a COM
promise.
There are few men in the State whose
individuality has greater impress than
that of Mr.. Downing. who as a Demo-
crat and member of the House of Dele
gates has always enjoyed the confidence
OF the people and the respect OF his
party. AS business man of energy and
capability he has few equals, and his
record for just discernment and personal
probity is unimpcachabe
The wide reputation of Mr.. Downing,
embracing the admiration of even his
former opponents 10 Mr.. Cleveland. is
very pronounced now and while the Vir-
ginia senator's and representatives have
not committed themselves as to a candi-
date the Indications are very strong that
the party services OF Mr.. Downing ap
peal very strongly TO them. There is but
little doubt that ex-Senaor Hunton will
interests himself most actively for Mr.
Downing. as he was one OF his most ac-
tive leaders in his senatorial fight.
The name of General FitZ. Lee has
also been very prominently mentioned
In this connection.
The list OF applicants at the Treasury
Department this morning was not in
creased beyond Messrs. Opie and Rogers.
but the friends of more than half a dozen
candidates are daily expected here.
Both Senators Daniel and Martin and
all OF the representatives. left town to-
day without making any endorsements
whatever.
AIr. S. NJ. Ncwhousc, general deputy
for the Sixth district of Virginia. was
seen in the hotel lobby. and when asked
who the officers were backing for the
position of collector, ne promptly re-
piled:
I'VE are at present united in prayer
that the successful man will not turn
any OF them out, upon the ground that
they were offensive partisans OF any spe-
cial candidate for the position of col
lector"
AT the post-ofiice this morning Post
master-General Wilson was seen, and
stated that he was feeling I'm fine trim,
and that he would leave this city to-
morrow TO attend the alumni banquet
given in his honor. He left the Depart
mcnt at an early hour, it being Cabinet
day at the White House.