The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-11
Chief the ''PoOr White Trash" Now
Attempting to Befriend His Former
Enemy, Wade Hampton.
NO MINISTER TO SPAIN YET
PRESIDENT HAS SEVERAL NAMES
UNDER CONSIDERATION.
John r.. Leonard, of indianapolis, in
Trouble Over Alleged Leniency
Towards Broker Chapman.
special to the adianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHING ON, June TO- - "Pitchfork'
Tillman hasrcreated a sensation by appear
ing in heroic of the friend and advocate
of General Wade Hampton for reappoint
ment to the position of government railroad
commissioner, which he now holds. Gen
eral Hampton was one of the first patri-
clans TO go down under the attack of Till
man, who was and is still regarded by the
aristocracy of the South as a barbarian and
but one remove from poor white trash. .
1t is not considered strange that Till
man should want to champion the cause of
his ancient enemy, but it is horrifying
TO the blue bloods of the South that man
like Wade Hampton should descend so far
as to permit himself to be under obligations
to one so plebeian and so thoroughly detest-
ed as "Pitchfork" Tilman. There has been
no time that Tillman has not been ready to
make terms with the arisocracy, but this
is the first time that the aristocracy has
shown a willingness to go into partnership
with the lower classes" 'fPitchfork" Till
man has not been able to secure promise
of reinstatement. but it was as proud Il mo-
ment for him to go before President Nc
Kinley and ask favor in Behalf of General
Hampton as it was when he was elected to
the United States Senate to supersede his
bitter enemy, Hamburg Butler. Time and
politics bring their compensations.
General Cox's declination OF the Spanish
mission has given more work for the guess
ers, and some still think Col. j. j. Nc
Cooks chances good. A dispatch from d
correspondent who is accompanying the
presidential party to Nashville was received
here tonight, but it throws no light on the
toI, ic Il cd
w. Va. and says: President Mckinley is
still earnestly considering the appointment
of a successor to Minister Taylor at Mad
rid, and this, of course, recalls that the man
has not yet been definitely decided on. lie
regards as essential that his selection shall
not be only self-poised man of affairs, but
acquainted as Well with international and
commercial law. For various reasons, per-
sonal and general, the names of several who
are evidently fitted have been eliminated
from further consideration. Recognizing
the fact that Mr.. Taylor's successor may be
maker of history, and that the Nation at
large is more than ordinarily interested in
his choice the President wants to be as
sured of two things before a final decision
Is reached: First, will the man be satisfac-
tory TO the United States and second, will
he be willing, if asked to accept the great
responsibility of the post. Judge Cox was
very highly regarded. but his declination
removed his name from further considera-
ton. Ex-Secretary Tracy, ex-Mnister Kas-
son, Ex-Governor Edmunds and Hon Stew
art l. Woodford are ALI regarded as well
equipped for the mission 1t is believed a
general expression through the press as to
the deSlraDility for appointment of one or
other q the gentlemen named might not be
ungratetul 10 the chief magistrate while it
would be Well for personal friends of each
VI hot nr . h..
Iered, would be accepted OF course it is
Wlthln the bounds of possibility that some
eminent gentleman who has not yet been
ndhed IN TINS connection may be chosen
put that is not likely. since the winnowing
process mas been going on for several
weeks. and available timber has been care
fuIiy scanned. In brief. the President, be-
lore MAKING the appointment, must be as
s = IN his own mind, that the man chosen
Is equal to the place. is satisfactory to the
people and is. willing to accept"
John r. Leonard. of Indianapolis. warden
of the District JAIL has been under investi-
cation for week past on a charge of bav-
ing allowed Broker Chapman. of Sugar
Trust fame uncalled-for and illegal nriyi-
leges and liberty while in confinement in
his charge. The grand jury has NOT vet
made its report, but the understanding is
that it will find against him and suqgast
his dismissal. The report will be made 10
PROBABLY slumber, inasmuch as he is under
the control of the Supreme Court of the
District, which has approved informally his
treatment of the imprisoned broker. War
den Leonard is in the hands of his friends
'0'
Among the fourth-class postmasters an
pointed to-day were the following Indian
ians; Laurel, Franklin county. Jasper
Lockwood, vice w. p SudIer, removed.
New London, Howard county. C. G. Tav
lot vice L. NJ Leach removed: Nineyeh
Johnson county, VIM. Keaton vice A M
Dunham, resigned; Oldenburg, Franklin
county, A. w. Romweber, vice j. H Haver-
Kos, removed; Spartanburg, Randolph
county, j. w. Clark, vice jeremiah Horn
removed; Whitestown. Boone county, l. d
lull, vice 5. r. Reese, removed; Window
Martin county, Columbus Waggoner vice
X }. Sherick, resigned.
The President to-day nominated Maurice
ID. oConnell, of Iowa, to be solicitor of
the treasury, and William NJ. Griffith. of
Arizona, 10 be marshal for that territory
Representative Johnson announces that
he has decided to recommend for appoint
ment as postmaster at Hagerstown, Ind
William Pittman. Mr.. Johnson and Mr.
Wayne county.
CONDITION OF CROPS
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