The Washington times., 1901-11-10
A SCRAMBLE TOR OFFICES.
Aspirants for the Virginia Bench
and Kentucky COllectOrship.
The President Not Likely to Make
Appointments Before Congress AS
sembIes-Senator Burrows Opposed
10 Reduction in the Revenue.

Appointments BeIoEe tohSreHs AS-
sembIes-senator Burrows Opposed
TO Reduction in the Revenue.
Following the resignation of c. E Sapp
collector of internal revenue for the
Louisville district, rendered the President
Yesterday by Senator Deboe, the contest
among the factions of the Blue Grass
State to name his successor becomes even
more animated. Washington is the very
centre Of the turmoil of the contest
livery prominent candidate for the posi-
ton has, or will have by tomorrow, an
influential champion to look after his IN
terests before the President. The Presi-
dent will confer with all of them. The
appointment will probably not be made
until Congress meets. a deputy diseharg-
ing the duties of the office in the mean
time But a decision will probably De
reached this week Before a selection is
definitely made it is not likely that any
Of the office-seelLing Kentuckians viii
leave the field
Abuse Of the civil service laws is the
most serious charge made against Sapp-
The cry for his removal has been per-
sistent for several months. President Nc
kinney had decided upon his removal. At
1eas, that is what many told President
lkngEENElt
tention 10 the matter. With characters
tic independence. the new President
looked into the rumors regarding Sapp 3
conduct of his Office, and several days
ego It became generally known that
Sapp's head was doomed to the basket.
Tho. .coflectorship has more patronage at
Is disposal than all of the other offices
in the State combined. Its control means
mastery Of the lately dominant Repub-
lc:tn party. Hence the factional strife
with the coHectOrship the prize.
\ dozen candidates are in the field.
Samuel II. Stone, of Louisville, stands
well TO the fore when chances are reck-
oned. John w. Yerhes, Commissioner ot
Internal Revenue. who wields powerful
influence with what is termed the SILK
stocking faction in Kentucky. is sald 10
srnrort Stone. Senator Deboe is resolved
that he will not be defeated in this con-
test. even II the Democratic victory OF
TUESDAY did sound his knell as a Sen
ator lie champions the cause OF Ed
ward Green.
J-W. Graft has long been prominent
candidate for the place. Behind him
stand Ex-Governor Bradley and Repre-
sentative Boreing. The latter gentlemen
will be in Washington this week. EX-
Governor Bradley will walk into the
White House for the first time since 1sr-
risou's Administration, at the request Of
President Roosevelt, who desires TO gain
his views on the Kentucky situation.
Representative Boreing will also confer
with the President on the same matter.
Senator Deboe will see the President to-
morrow morning. Representative Irwin
came On 10 Washington day or so ago,
al the request Of the President. TO confer
with him in regard to the collectorshlp
situation. Mr.. Irwin wants Sam d.
Brown appointed to the place.
Colonel Stone is in Washington with
leslie Combs pension agent Of Kentucky,
one Of his strong supporters. who works
hand in glove with Yerkes in the Ken
tucky political field.
The prospective appointment Of sue
ocssor 10 Judge Paul, of the Federal Court
of the Western District Of Virginia, was
thrown a little into the background yes
terday by the advent OF 50 many Ken
tucJ<iaus at the White House and the in
terest awakened by the resignation Of Col
hector Sapp Nevertheless there were
large number Of politicians ana others
from Virginia with stronger or weaker po-
litical affiliations al the White House.
Judge l.. J.. Lewis. Of Richmond, who
81 Is said could have the place II he would
make an effort, called at the White House
in response to an invitation from the
President Judge Lewis said that lie does
not desire TO become candidate This
announce ucnt. however, does not appear
10 affect the opportunities OF his frttnts
that he be given the place.
The political friends of Q. p. Gillespie. Of
Tazewell County. are putting up brave
fight for their candidate. a delegation
from TazeWcu County saw the President
again Yesterday in Mr. Gillespies behalf
j Hogc Tyler. another candidate, WIS
also al the White House The name Of
Walter s. Poagc, of WTthevilie, was also
presented 10 the President for cOnsidera-
fiou Mr. Poagc is a law partner OF the
late Gea. J. II. Walker. Henry Clay
McDowelrs interests were looked after By
A. g. Waiter. of Orange County, who
strongly endorsed the man from Big Stone
Senator Burrows called at the White
House yesterday, and when he left eX-
pressed a sentiment adverse TO reduction
of revenue Senator Burrows is also Op-
posed TO any alteration of the existing
farin schedule and is heartily in favor OF
the policy OF reciprocity advocated in
President McKinley's great Buffalo
speech.
Senator Fullom presented the names OF
Majors balance and McCiernand as can
diGafas for promotion 10 the grade of
brigadicr general. The Presldent told
S,n-C0r CLliom mat nc would make pro-