The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-12
RANSOM FORMALLY RESIGNS.
SECRETARY SHERMAN AND HE THE
BEST OF FRIENDS.

The Secretary Insists That the Min-
lister Continue in Omee Until His
Successor Is AppOinted-JsIniste
Ransom Takes Gloomy View OF
the Position of the Democrats jn
North Carolina, But Hopes TO Sec
Them Get Into Line AgaIn-sena-
tor Pritcbard Having an UncOm-
Portable Time as Boss.
Washington, March 11.-Gen. Matt W.
Ransom, United States minister to Mex
ico called at the department Of state to-
day and personally rendered his resigna-
ton to Secretary Sherman.
There has always been a strong bond
Of personal friendship between Secretary
Sherman and Gen. Ransom and the cir
cumstances attending their meeting re-
called many incidents of their service to-
gether in the Senate.
Gen. Ransom said he realized that the
new administration would have many de-
mauds upon it for recognition by faithful
members of the party. and. therefore, he
desired to create a vacancy without de-
lay. Secretary Sherman replied that mis-
old friend from North Carolina was ex-
ceedingly considerate, but he insisted thad
he should continue in office until his suc-
oessor is appointed.
Gen. Ransom remarked that he under-
stood that his successor has already been
selected. Secretary Sherman laughingly
responded that there are a number %
gentlemen willing to go to Mexico
The incident was closed by Gen. Ran>-
he mill
there await the announcement that his
successor has been appointed.
Referring to North Carolina politics.
from a democratic standpoint, Gen. RAM
sam says the situation is very discourage
ing. The party is in very bad shape and
the outlook is not bright for the democ-
racy at the present time. He says he
hopes the party leaders may be able to-
reorganize their forces and get into line
again for the purpose of redeeming the
state from republIcan-populistic domina.
ton.
Senator Pritchard's troubles as repub-
lican boss of North Carolina are rapidly
multiplying and unless he can make his
peace with Gov Russell and some of the
members of his delega ton, all of the fed
eral appointments in that state Will bs
hung up for an indefinite period. He was
at the white house again to-day, but he
could get no satisfaction from the Presi-
dent.
Representative Richmond Pearson, who
is very anxious to have Representativ
Settle appointed to the vacant United
States judgeship contrary to the wishes
of Senator Pritchard, does not like the
senator's attitude.
Representative Cheatham, (colored)s
& 60 oF~
lister of the treasury, a place once held
by Senator B. K. Bruce of Mississippi, Is
in a dilemma, for he does not know which
faction to take sides with. He claims to-
have the recommendation of all of the re-
publican members of the delegation In con-
gress, besides many of the leading repub-
licans throughout the south.
The North Carolinians of republican,
faith are eager to see the spoils belonging
to that state distributed, and they cannot
understand why there should be any delay
On the other hand President Mckinley
says he does not propose to recognize any
particular faction in North Carolina, or
in any other state. He says all factions
must unite and then he will consider what
disposition shall be made of the Offices
to be filled.
Such a suggestion Is easier made than
fulfilled, ard there is a row In the North
Carolina camp that cannot be settled un-
less IL is handled in the most delicate man.
ner by those in authority. 1t is believed
that Senator Pritchard is committed tor
the appointment of Thomas Parnell, to the
vacant judgship, Notwithstanding tho
strong pressure made in behalf of Mr.. Set-.
tie The other North Carolina places ara
said to be slated as follows providing
| Senator Pritchard has his way.
]. S. Leary, postmaster at Charlotte.
J. 3. Hill, marshal for the eastern disc
trict.
w A. Bailey, member of the present
| legislature, marshal for the western dis
| trict.
| Representative Duncan of the legisla>
ture. collector of internal revenue for the
| eastern district.
W. W. Rawlins. collector for the west>
ern district.