Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
Speculation Already as to Justice
Jackson's Successor.
EX- POSTMASTER GENERAL BISSELl,
He is the Most Likely Eastern
Man.
AN IMPORTANT FACTOR

speculation as to the successor of Jus.
tice Jackson is being indulged in very gen.
orally today, but, Of course, there is very
little light on the subject. AS a matter of
fact this speculation has been more or less
active for several months. Justice Jack
sens health had been such for a long time
that 1t was thought there would be a va
cancy On the bench caused either by his
resignation or death. 1t was believed last
winter that he would resign and the mer-
Its of number of men available to sue
ceed to the vacancy were then extensively
discussed. The opinion then was and now
is that the vacancy will be filled by the ar-
pointment of an eastern man. since after
the failure to secure the confirmation of
either Hornblower or Peckham of New York,
the last vacancy was given to the south
through the appointment of Mr.. White of
Louisiana.
Ex-POstmastcr General Bissen.
The impression is that the appointment
will go to New York, but it is not
thought that Mr.. Cleveland will run the
risk of a repetition of the Peckham-H Horn
blower experience. The man whom gossip
mentions most frequently as likely to secure
the appointment is ex-Postmaster General
Bssell 1t was understood among New
Workers just before Mr.. White was ap-
pointed that Mr. Bissell was to be select
ed. 1t was said that Mr.. Cleveland had de-
cided on that selection. but for some rea-
son, probably because he did not want to
give the place to New York after Hill had
defeated two men from that state. Mr..
Cleveland changed his mind. When Justice
Jackson'S resignation was expected last
winter, the belief became general among
democrats in Congress that Bissell would
succeed him. Now that the vacancy has
occurred. gossip has naturally taken up the
Postmaster Generals name again.
For every vacancy that has occurred
when Mr.. Cleveland has had the power to
appoint the name of Secretary Carlisle
has been mentioned. This time there is
less talk that way. for some reason. While
Mr.. Carlisle's name is mentioned, a great
deal of doubt is expressed. 1t is believed
that both Mr.. Cleveland and the Secretary
himself have other plans for the future
1t is thought that if Mr.. Cleveland should
go to his cabinet for justice he would
be more apt to select Olney or Hoke Smith.
1t is said that Representative Josiah
Patterson of Tennessee will probably be
pressed for the appointment. He is enc
of the most devoted Cleveland men of the
south, and it is said that the President has
great respect for his ability.
An Important Consideration.
One question in connection with the selec-
ton of a man for the place, to which inn
pcrtance is attached, is whether the cam
didate'S views on the income tax and
kindred questions will be taken into con-
sderation. There is liable at no very great
distance to be a further agitation Of the
income tax question in the form of new
legislation; If not that, of some kindred
proposition TO make taxation bear most
upon successful industry and wealth. Ii is
believed that in making his selection Mr..
Cleveland will take this into consideration,
and Will prefer a man holding different
views from those expressed by Justice Jack
son in his vote to sustain the income tax.
1t is thought that he will select man Of
most conservative views all great ques-
tions, and one not tinctured to the least
degree with the id eas of populism.
Secretary Olncy Not Likely.
A gentleman near to Secretary Olney said
this afternoon that he did not believe Mr..
Olney would be transferred to the Su-
preme bench, for the reason that it IVES
settled several weeks ago that the next
vacancy on the bench would go to the state
of New York. He would not divulge his
authority for this statement, but said sig
nificantly that the future would prove its
accuracy:
Lindsay and Harmon Suggested.
CINCINNATI, August 9.-The Times
Stars special from Frankfort, KY, says
that Senator VIM. Lindsay will be pressed
for the supreme bench, to succeed Justice
Jackson, and that Secretary Carlisle will
then be reelected to the Senate.
In this city there is movement for the
appointment of Attorney General Harmon
to the Supreme Court bench.