Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
TIE OFFICES SEEKERS
WASHINGTON oVERRUN WITH
MEN WILLING TO SERVE.
VIRGINIA CONGRESSHEE.
Good work Done by Mcssrs. Tyler.
EIictt. Turner, Meredith, md
TucI,cr--Swnnson on the Financial
views of Mckinley, Etc.

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ovcrrun with odice-seekers. No one can
form any conception of the number Of
applicants FOR office until he visits the
halls and corridors of the various hotels.
Here IS seen every species OF humanity.
from the poriumed dude TO the vagabond
r,cro. each with his petition for appoint
went. soliciting the endorsement OF Re-
rlhicau congressman and prominent
politicians. Persons are applying for
positions next to Cabinet officers who are
scarcely ht 20 be messengers. 1t will be
tho same old story OF hope and disap-
roiu,menL Applicants arrive. put up at
the best hotel, linger there until their
last dime Is spent and wind up their
Washington experience with meals at
f-ec-soup counter. one can easily trace
disappearing cash and departing hope by
tac daily increasing shabbiness Of the
applicants.
The old-fashioned negro politician Of
the south. with diapidated beaver
hat v0rn-out Prince Albert coat. and
expansive umbrella. is I'm evidence on
every street corner. These furnished
most Of the enthusiasm which greeted
Mckinley ON lnauguration-Day.
THE CINIL-SERNICE LAW.
On ali side are heard mutterings from
the Republicans OF discomfort and dis
gust with Mckinley for his declared pur-
pose OF enforcing the civil-segvice law
lu this intention on the part OF the Presi-
dent the ignorant negro and the illiterate
white Republican see disappearing all
hope of "a fat livelihood at the expense
OF the government. One cannot fai! to
perceive that a fierce storm is brewing.
which will inevitably bring disaster TO
uis administration before its termination,
four years hence.
In this connection, it is well for all
Republicans TO clearly understand that
tuey have little chance for office unless
taey come TO Washington and make per-
s0nal application and remain until the
matter is determined. In otiice-seeking
more than any other business, do per-
sonsl application and persistency count
When one IS on the ground he cannot
Doe deceived by ambiguous promises and
compliments. contained I'm letters. 1t is
safe to predict that those VINO come to
Washington and remain with and cling
20 the appointing power will pluck the
plums.
TYLER AND ELLETT.
There IS great regret here. especially
among the Democrats, because of the re-
-rcment Of the congressman from Nir-
En.a- They had ell made warm friends
on both sides OF the House, and were able.
ediCient, and well-eXperienced In legisla-
t.on. Hon. ID. Gardner Tyler reuires as
representative from the Second District.
Nr. Tyler had served during the Fifty
talrd Congress with distinction on the
naval Committee, and did much and
valuable service for his district. lie was
studious attentive 20 work, both in COM
m.ttee and House, and was universally
liked The affairs OF his district received
prompt and careful ancntion, and he met
With remarkable success in the accom-
Iushment of what he desired. He was
an earnest advocate OF silver during his
two terms. and his entire record shows
him 10 be in touch with the aspiration
hopes, and betterment Of the masses.
Colonel Tazewell Elicit viii not return
from the Richmond District. "Iaze,' as
everybody soon learned to call him, will
be greatly missed I'm the House. Warm
hearted genial. affable, and courteous,
he made hosts of friends on both sides OF
the House. His term of two years save
indication that if continued here his ca
reer would have been one Of brilhancy
and distinction. His service upon the
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Com
mittee was highly appreciated and hat
teringly commented upon by all his asso-
c.ates His popularity and efficiency IN
MANAGING matters became so evident that
upon the Richmond College and Richmond
locomotive and Machine-W w orks' claims
Speaker Reed refused to recognize him TO
present +hem. giving as reason for so
doing that he knew Elicit would be able
20 push them through.
TURNER AND MEREDITH.
Hon. smith Turner of the Seventh Dis
trlct. will not be IN the next House Mr..
Turner acquired much reputation by ser
vice upon the Elections Committee. he
s. one Of the best lawyers OF the House.
and this was exhibited in q marked degree
!l his committee work upon the many
hoty-contested election cases, mVolVlhg
many intricate questions of law and tact'
Ee d.d very little speaking IN the House
lat won an enviable reputation for SOUND
Judgment and ability. These qualities,
combined with his frankness, honesty, ana
frmness made for him many friends ana
admirers.
The familiar form Of Hon. r. z. Mere
9Th VIII be missed i'm the next House
Hs always occupied a seat Immediately
iu front Of the Speaker. Nearly every
BODY in both branches OF Congress, all
the departments. and it might be said
everybody IN Washington, knew Llsne
Nr. Mered.th's nightly dreams and oally
work We're 10 serve his constituents Of
the Eighth District Even in his seat
h. responded 10 every call and demand
Of his people IL is safe 10 say that
DE- secured for his district as many OF
fees as an the other districts combined.
30 constituent was too humble TO get
DIS aii in obtaining a position. Ihe
bills passed by him for the beneht or
Individuals are too numerous 70 be here
mentioned
Tie participated much I'm the proceed
irs.ff The House. and was an able ana
c.ofIent speaker He was ever a staunch,
ana earnest advocate Of the free coin
,qse OF silver. and in touch with his
/party upon an popular questions. He
was universally liked and will be great |
ly missed
il. ST. GEORGE TUCKER.
Hon. IT, ST. George Tucker. Of the |
Tenth. also retired from Congress on !
TIE 4th OF March. MI Tucker has had |
quite "a distinguished career in Congress.
lie has been potential I'm much impor-
irt and far-reachiug legislation lie Is !
tn eloquent and forceful speaker. and !
was always listened 20 with rapt at /
ieluon by the House lie prepared the !
statute aboIshiEg the F&leral election /
.H"s. and Jed the fight for their repeal. |
During the last two years when our |
foreign affairs have been very cOmpli- I
Gated and important he has served with /
great distinction upon the Foreign AT /
iIlls Committee. Few members Of that /
committee were more influential or evil /
ue'.oi more ability iu dealing with the /
matters before II than Mr. Tucker.
$50 member on either side had more !