The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
SEEKERS AFTER OFFICES.
Virginia Republicans Have Made No
Efforts 10 See Mckinley.
COLONEL LAMBS RUMORED COMBINE.
y. u. Scott. of West Virginia, siateo ior
Con missioner OF the eRsvenue-Coio>
mel Brady Was spoken Of forihis
PIace-Colorett Cand. at.

WASHINGTON. D. c., March o.
special.-Yesterday being tho expiration
of the time limit for railroad tickets for
the inaugural ceremonies, the last batch
OF visitors left for their homes
This is not true, however. Of the office
seekers, although there is noticeable
| depletion in the ranks Of those from the
nearby Southern States. These gentle
men have evidently reached the conciu-
sion that IL not yet their inning, ana
glance at the personnel Of the crowd that
for the past three days thronged the lob
bies. corridors and ante-rooms Of the Ex-
ecutive mansion, shows that they have
sized up the situation pretty accurately.
Ever since the President opened the
doors Of the White House for business 4
steady and uninterrupted stream OF Of
fetal visitors has poured in upon him,
and while senators and representatives
from every State that gave its electoral
vote TO Mckinley have made themselves
conspicuous by their hunger and thirst
after patronage. the Southern representa-
tive Republican is equally noticeable by
his absence.
SETTLES AMBITION.
Representative Settle and Senator
Prtchard, Of North Carolina are thus
far the only representatives from that
State who have reached the ear Of tha
President. Representative Settle called
with n delegation from one or the mid
die Western States. and II IS said that
his visit had no significance beyond his
own aspirations for the United States
District Judgeship made vacant by the
death Of judge Seymour. I'm the first in-
stance and later by The failure Of the
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appointment of Mr.. Clark. of New Berne
Senator Pritchard. who ia known TO
be very close 10 the President il is said
only desired TO pay HIS respects. but it Is
earnestly believed that the arrangement
WAS made for an Interview later on. lie
was accompanied by several Of his con-
sttutonis. among them Mr. Boyd. who
WAS unsuccossfuliv urged by the Senator
for n Cabinet position.
Up TO this timc. mono OF tho gentlemoa
who are expected to dispense the pat-
ronaee 10 multitudos from Virginia have
personally sought executive favor.
The Executive Committee OF the State
OF Virginia whose unofficial gathering
hero last week has already been frequent
ly noticed. made no effort whatever 10
SEQ tho President and 10 is said will not
do so until after an official meeting Of thu
whole committee can be held.
COLONEL LAMB.
Colonel Lamb. the State chairman, al-
though expected here has not yet ar
rived. and rumOr says that he is wait
ing now hoping TO form a combine with
tho elected members Of tho next con-
gfess. Mcesrs walker and Yosc. ami
several OF the gentlemen who were uOmi-
mated for Congress on the Republican
ticket. but We're defeated at the polls.
or course. the combination. If effected.
will be solely with the intention Of con-
trolling the patronage for the State.
and will have an eve not only on the
Federal offices necessarily belonging 10
the State but will look closely after what
is known among spoiismon as trimmings
such as Consulatos Indian Agencies In
spectorships. departmental positions here
&C.. SC. OF course this IS AN rumor
and as II is well known that both Mossrs.
Walker and Nost are possessed OF n
fair share OF political acumen and fore
sight it is hardly probable that secure
I'm their seats I'm Congress. with the ad-
mlnistration pleading for immediate tariff
legislation either Of them will forget his
own Importance at this time.
y. p. SCOTrs PLUM
Tho announcement to-day that National
Committeeman n. b. Scott of West Vir-
ginia. has undoubtedly been slated for
poses Of n fat appointment 10 West Vir-
cinia. that was thought nc One time
might be given 20 Virginia. The pos
tion is by no means "a sinecure. but o
one Of Importance that is sci lom given 20
anyone not familiar with the det1il work
OF the Internal Revenue system For
tho latter reason. IL has oeel frequently
stated since the election that ;tere was q
strong probability OF the Office berg
rendered 10 Colonel James H. Brady who
has spent many years in the Revenue
service and is said 10 be thoroughly IA
miliar with the workings OF tho entilc
system.
Mr.. Scott Il IS remember d was fp-
pointed by tho National Committee re-
ferec I'm the prize mill that was had he
tween tho Republican leaders in Nir-
einia nj the beginning OF the last y csi-
dental campaign.
COLORED CANDIDATES.
Professor John c. Dancy, Of Salisbury.
Y. c.. is rapidly forging 10 the fiCnt
rank Of the prominent colored candida tcs
Tor the Recorder of Deeds of this city
Ex-Represontative Langston. formerly
I'm Congress from Virginia IS one OF lis
chief supporters. while ne has a strong
endorsement from his own State 'osa-c-
less OF race or color.
judge Whisaker. Of Raleigh. is among
the latest arrivals from North ~arolra.
on Office seeking bent.
He IS another aspirant FOR the vacant
United States Judgeship I'm ihe We-isia
district, and has prominent local backing.
Editor Haywood. OF the Trib Inc" of
Raleigh. arrived here to-day. II wants
no office for himself. but has friends.