The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-09-10
THE DELEGATIONS WORK.

1HE CHRONICLE mas 1fSteneQ WIFI
patience to what has been said pro
and con about the recommendations
made by the Oregon delegation for
federal appointments, and with due
regard to the feelings of defeated
candidates and their friends, we
have little doubt but that the recon-
mendatlons made are as satisfactory
as any that could have been named.
Wasco county naturally feels disap-
pointed because its candidate for
United States marshal, Sheriff Driver,
did not receive the plum, as Driver
had strong Endorsements, not only
at home, but IN all parts of the state.
However, the gentleman selected,
Sheriff Houser of Umatilla county,
is undoubtedly well qualified for the
position, and halls from a central
place in Eastern Oregon. Locally
his appointment, when individual
feelings are lain aside, can be called
satisfactory.
The appointment of John I'll. Hall
of Portland to be United States at.
torney probably gives more satisfac-
ton than any on the list. There
were many worthy men seeking this
favored Office, but among them all
Mr.. Hall ranks with the first as a
good lawyer and Republican. His
genial qualities have made him hosts
of friends, and Eastern Oregon has
cause to remember him gratefully
for many special favors shown while
a member of the legislature from
Multnomah county.
OF CO.. Summers, the gentleman
named for appraiser of the port of
Portland, we know very little, but as
he was the candidate of the Grand
Army for the marshalship, his recog-
milton was no doubt wise move.
A great effort has been made to
make it appear that great injustice
has been done Hon. I. Z. Geer of
Marion county, who was an aspirant
for the collectorship; butit would be
well to bear in mind that there were
certain circumstances, which needed
to be taken into consideration in
making a recommendation for this
important office. 1t is true that a
large petition, bearing signatures
from all portions of the state, re-
quested that Thomas j. Black. the
present collector of customs, be re-
tanned in Office as a recognition of
the sound money Democrats, and it
must be conceded that the men who
threw aside their party traditions and
aided so effectively in carrying Ore
gon fol Mckinley, are entitled to
substantial recognition Without
their assistance the tables might have
been turned the other way. 1t is
possible the delegation is taking this
view of the matter, and that Mr..
Black is to be retained in office, and
this being so, Mr.. Geer was rendered !
the registership at Oregon City as
the best position vacant. Mr.. Geer !
undoubtedly understands the situa- |
tion and will accept the favor shown |
him as the best the circumstances
could offer. His friends, which are
many in all parts OF the state, need |
not worry as to- him being side
tracked, as there is no disposition on
the part of the Republican leaders to
adopt any such course, nor would 1t
be successful If attempted. Mr..
Geer is a man of too much worth
and ability to be anywhere but in
the front rank of Oregon statesmen,
and the people have yet further need
Of him in positions of honor and
rust.
Taking fair view of the situation,
il would seem that the delegation,
lnder the unusual complications that
nave arisen. has done its work wisely