The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-15
GEORGIANs AFTER OFFICES.
1t Is Not Thought That Savannah 7,
Involved ut This Stage.

Involved at This stage.
IT would be naturally presumed that the
assemblage in Washington of the repub-
lican leaders from Georgia, which was an
nounced in the dispatches yesterday would
cause some stir among local poll
ticians who have their hands in the
grab bag and are expecting to pull out
prize.
The fact that Walter johnson, who is
said to have assumed the republican pre-
miership of Georgia since the departure
of Col. Buck for Japan, has established
headquarters in Washington and is sur
rounded by a coterie of Georgia pol
itlcians, has, however, caused no partic-
ular alarm here, and the local. republicans
who are out for Office do not attach any
great significance to it so far as Savan-
nah is concerned.
There have been few changes in the To-
cal situation. and everybody has been
holding off since the announcements from
Washington that the present incumbents
in the collectors Office and the postoffice
would not be disturbed until their terms
have expired. 1t is thought that the
gathering in Washington has other OBJ
jects in view than any concentrated move
ment on the Savannah patronage, and
among them it is said an effort is being
made to put Judson Lyons into the Au-
gusta postoffice. Lyons is in Washing
ton, and so are several other prominent
Georgia republicans But the determined
and persistent fight against Lyons is still
in progress, and the outcome of it is be-
ing awaited with great deal of interest.
The Augustans have had assurances that
Lyons would not be the man, and they
are insisting upon the assurances being
carried out
One of the well-known Savannah repub-
licans, an applicant for an office, said he
thought it was about time for the author
tiles at headquarters to turn their atten-
ton in this direction. He did no indicate
what he meant by the remark but he
thought the Savannah end of the line
would hear something drop within a short
time.
None of the Savannah applicants for Of
flee are inclined TO talk at the present
Stage of the game. They are resting on
their oars, they say, and do not want to
say anything that may affect their
chances.
Friends of Mr.. T. f. johnson say he is
still in the lead in the race for collector,
though he has not been heard from him
self in sometime. Others, however have
reported that Mr.. johnson has changed his
position somewhat, and may take the post
office, which they say they believe he can
get without any difficulty. Messrs Henry
only avowed applicants for the postoaice.
and both appear as bright and smiling IS
If everything was looking their way.
Mr.. Joseph +. Doyle is still pushing his
claims for the collectorship for all they
are worth. His Endorsements have been
read by President Mckinley and his
| friends are firm believers in his chances
of success. Mr.. johnson has large num-
| Der of Endorsements from business people,
| and it has been int mated that they would
| be presented at the proper time. Col. j.
| Fl. Deveaux is also making persistent eff
| forts IN the pull for the collectorship and
there ore many, especially among the col
| ored contingent who seem thoroughly sat
| isfied of his CHARGES.
The gathering of the Georgia contingent
| in Washington may or may not have
something to do with the Savannah end
| of the line. AT least efforts may be made
| TO secure early appointments. But from
the assurances which have been received
| by the present incumbents and by their
| friends it is not believed that they will be
| disturbed until their terms have expired