Evening star., 1902-01-15
Representative Burke Opposed to
Leasing Indian Lands.
WANTS A HEARING BY PRESIDENT
Several North Carolina Appoint
ments Discussed.
9TH Err CALLERS TO-DAY

on behalf of himself and other representa-
tlves, spoke to the President to ask that
approval be withheld from the contem-
plated action of the Interior Department
IN leasing about 100000 acres of surplus
indian lands of the Standing Rock agency
or Sioux Indians until they have been given
nearing. 1t is the intention to enter Sc
rious opposition to this leasing by the In
terror Department A large number of sur
plus acres belonging to~the Cheyennes are
about to be leased also, and this will enter
into the opposition that is to be made
Besides the objections that have been
made on other grounds, Mr. Burke and his
colleagues object to the disposal of the
lands in this way because it will tie up
many acres Of valuable ground that might
be opened to entry and home-seekers. They
think that the leasing puts a stop to allot-
nlents, Which, If made, would leave a good
zeal OF ground open to cession. 1t is claim
ed that the Sioux Indians have not been
so unanimous as reported in recommending
that the surplus lands be leased.
A Beautiful Present.
Representative Young and Major j. NJ
carson presented to the President today
two handsomely bound volumes, sent him
by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Of
Philadelphia. One Of these contained reso-
lutions adopted by the society in Septem-
Der last. on the death of President McKfn-
ley. The resolutions are engrossed in beau
tiful style, and the volume Is Handsomely
bound in green. The other volume con-
tained a history of this ancient society to-
gether with history of the Hibernan So
ciety.
The President told his callers that his
fathers mother was Irish and was from
Pennsylvania and that he was proud Of
this strain of his blood.
North Carolina Offices.
Senator Pritchard introduced to the Pres
ldent Judge r. NJ Douglas Of the supreme
court of North Carolina and c. A. Cook,
a prominent republican of that state. These
two men wanted to see the President to
urge him to nominate ex-Gov. D. L. Russell
as United States attorney for the eastern
district of North Carolina to succeed e.
NJ. Bernard, the incumbent. Senator
Pritchard has recommended ex-Represen-
tative Harry Skinner for the place, but he
always Introduces constituents at the
White House, regardless of whether they
favor some candidate other than his own.
Mr. Bernard, the incumbent, has strong
backing, and the fight is going to be a hard
one Senator Pritchard is strong at the
Whlte House, and his recommendation
would be sufficient were not the other can
didates exceedingly strong men,
The ups and downs of politics are we'll
Illustrated in this case. Four years ago
Mr.. Skinner was in Congress and 1t was
solely through his recommendation that Mr.
bernard was appointed by President Nc
kinley: Mr.. Skinner now wants the place
himself, and is opposed by the man he
put in office four years ago.
Senator Pritchard introduced a delega-
tlon of ladies from Winston Salem, N. c.
They came to Washington to invite the
President to attend the centennial cele-
bration Of the Salem Academy, one of the
Oldest rSe educational Institutions in the south.
vi {r,
Ihe President will not be able to go.
The Wilmington Collectorship.
The collectorship Of customs at Whining
ton, N. c., is about settled, and it is
thought the next collector will be B. F.
Keith. Mr.. Keith was presented to the
President today by ex-senator Marion But
Ter. Senator Pritchard will recommend him
tomorrow, and there is little doubt of his
selection. Mr.. Keith will succeed John C.
Dancy, colored, who comes to Washington
as recorder of deeds Of the District. Mr..
Keith Is white man, and was indorsed by
the business men Of Wilmington. Senator
Pritchard had decided from the beginning
to present either Mr.. Keith, who is a citi-
zen OF Wilmington, or A. H. Slocum who
lives In Fayetteville. President Roosevelt
was asked whether he would rather nomi-
rate Wilmington man or one from the
outside. He thought a local man would
be better for a local office, and this led
Senator Pritchard to at once decide upon
Mr.. Keith.
leader Of North Carolina for years, is work.
ing closely with the republicans of that
state now. Senator Pritchard's personal
popularity has led the elements opposed to
the democrats to believe that by getting
together they may be able to elect q legis-
lature that will return Mr.. Pritchard to
the Senate
Some Florida Nominations.
The Florida Offices have about been de-
ctded upon and the organization will be
permitted to control affairs. M. B. Mac
farlane has been nominated for another
term as collector Of customs at Tampa, and
the following other selections have been
made: United States attorney of the south
ern district. ]. N. STRIPPING; collector of Gus
toms at Pensacola, John e. Stillman; col
lector at Apalachicola, DR.. Tip" Warren.
These are all reappofntments except in the
case Of DR.. Warren, who succeeds w. B.
Sheppard.
The latter was objectionable to the organ
ization. Mr.. STRIPPING was also fought for
denomination, but his record for four years
was good, and the organization could not
control the naming Of his successor.
The Texas Organization.
Ex-Representative Hawley Of Texas had
a talk with the President about Texas af-
fairs, all of which are unsettled. 1t is
stated that the President has decided to
recognize the Texas organization Of which
Mr.. Hawley is the head in disposing of
most of the offices. This will mean that
many of the Office holders will get renomi-
nations. Two Texas Offices that are caus-
ing a fight are the customs collectorships
at Brownsville and Eagle Pass, on the Mex
ican border. c. H. Maris, the collector at
Brownsville, was with Mr.. Hawley this
morning c. C. Drake is collector at Eagle
Pass. Charges have been made against
both men, but 1t is not known whether
they are material enough to effect changes
at those places.
The Postmaster at Paducah.
President Roosevelt today decided to give
Frank M. Fisher another term as postmas-
ter at Paducah. KY. This Is the home town
of Representative Wheeler, democrat, and
he wanted Mr.. Fisher retained Senator
Deboe wanted some one else 1t is said, but
the President this morning told Mr. Fisher
and Representative Wheeler that he would
make the nomination.
Representative Lassiter Calls.
Representative Lassiter, who defeated
Perry Belmont of New York few days
ago. was at the White House today and
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