The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
BUCK WILL STILL BE BOSS.
TO CONTROL GEORGIA's FEDERAL
PATRONAGE FROM TOXIC.

There Seems to BE Little Doubt of
This Among RepubIicans-COI. De-
veaux's Friends Look Upon Him as
the Leader in the Custom HOuse
Race-Mr. Doyle Making "A Strong
Fight-Mr. JOhnsOn's still Hunt.
The POstmastership Race a Very
Quiet One so Far.
Col. A Z. Buck has left Georgia for
Japan, via Washington and Maine, his
old home, perhaps not to return for several
years, and without having publicly ex-
pressed himself in favor of any one of
the several candidates for'the collectorship
and the postmastership of Savannah. In
Georgia or Japan, Col. Buck, it is pretty
generally believed, will direct the disposal
of the federal Offices in the. state. This ac7
ton shows that already IN effort is being
made to secure delegates favorable to Nc
Kinley in 1900. To that end Col. Buck. it
is said, will remain at the head of the
state central committee in order to see
that none but the influential and hard
workers are to be rewarded. Up to date
the Georgians who have been appointed or
who have assurance of appointment are
in line with Col. Buck.
Regarding the local offices, it seems Col
Buck is in no hurry to commit himself to
any one of the candidates, Collector Beck
with's term not expiring until late next
January, and Postmaster Haines' four
years ending three months later. There
seems to be little doubt that for the col
lectorship, Col. John H. Deveaux, secre-
tary of the state central committee, is far
away in the lead, and were the appoint
ment to be made this month, that he
would be appointed. In Atlanta, he is
looked upon as being the most successful
republican politician in the coast counties.
His strength consists in having been with
the organization for a period of about tif-
teen years Senator Hanna has decided
weakness for recognizing the machine and
may put in some quiet and effective work
in Washington for the candidate he be-
lieves will be useful to him in the future.
On the other hand, the quallty tnat
makes Col. Deveaux strong also operates
in favor of Mr.. Joseph F. Doyle. He
and his father have always been with the
organization. Capt. w. J. Doyle was Tor
Mckinley for years and years back he
never ran counter to Bucks dictates ana
turned up as a delegate in several national
conventions. He voted for Harrison, even
though he had a warm feeling for McKin-
ley. 1t will be remembered that at the
convention in Minneapolis, at which Nc
Kinley presided, when Ohio cast its full
vote for him, he protested by casting his
one solitary vote for Harrison. Gen. Har-
rison was nominated, and Capt. Doyle re-
turned to Savannah a candidate for col
lector of customs. He was opposed by Mr..
T. F. johnson, who secured the appoint
ment. He is now using his influence for
his son for the place.
In deciding between Deveaux and Doyle,
the President, it is believed, will be apt
to weigh the services of one against those
of the other, and be influenced by the re-
suit. The outcome of the postmastership
fight in Augusta may have some bearing
on the choice of candidates. Judson Ly-
ons, q colored man, aspires to be postmas-
ter there, with seemingly good prospects
of securing the place. Should he be APP
pointed, it is thought the President would
hesitate to appoint Col. DeVeaux collector
or postmaster here. This is considered
unlikely by well-informed colored men,
who point to the fact that 50 per cent.
of the republican party in Georgia is made
up of their people, and if delegates are
needed in 1900 the colored people must do
the electing at their primaries
Not much is heard of the other candi-
dates, Dillashan of Bowman and Mr.
Johnson of this city, though 1t is not be-
lieved the latter is idle by any means.
William Pease. Esq, and Harry Blum
are the only avowed candidates for post
master. 1t was stated in Atlanta last
week that Mr.. A. E. Sholes had not given
| up all idea of applying for the place. and
that his entry might be received at any
| moment.
1t is rumored in Washington that Prof
| r. II. Wright, president of the Colored
| Industrial College, is, or will be, an appli-
| cant for position of register of deeds for
the District of Columbia, place that
| carries with it considerable power and
| distinction. The place used to pay about
| $4,000 per year under the fee system, but
| now yields a salary of only $1,000. 1t is
| held by J, H. II. Taylor, a colored man
| from Missouri, who was appointed BY
| President Cleveland. AS Taylor stumped
| New ork and New Jersey for McISin-
| ley, he will probably serve his full term.
| Then the famous Isaac b. Allen, who is
| member of the governors council OF
Massachusetts, may be made recorder, as
he is, or will be, candidate for the
place, which will prove fatal to Prof
Wright's hopes This place will undoubt-
eddy go to an eastern man, and a colored
| man at that.
1t is a surprising fact that besides the
known applicants for office under the
| administration, there must be about a
! dozen Others in Savannah who are look
ing for consulships. clerkships, or some-
thing equally as genteel. They are pro-
| ceeding on the theory that secrecy may
/ cause them to succeed. Should they fail,
they will have the satisfaction of know.
ing that their disappointment will be
known to few; but If they succeed their
| eXaltation would be great and excusable.
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