Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
Gratifed Over Appointment of Us
Clarkson.
IOWA DELEGATION SHARES FEELING
Twenty Years Ago When Struggling
Attorney Iowa's Junior Senator Was
Given Substantial Encouragement
at Time When Most Needed.
Washington, D. C., April II, 1902.


smile extends far out towards the ear
on either side of the cheek and there
is a twinkle of keen pleasure in his
eyes. This particular qualification ex-
perienced by the senator is due to the
appointment of General ]. S. C"Ret')
Clarkson to be surveyor general OF the
port of New Yor, to succeed Silas G.
Croft, who died Saturday.
Shaw Put in Word.
This appointment, while perhaps af-
fording Senator Dollivcr more genu-
inc personal qualification, on account
of early day associations and condi-
tons, is most thoroughly pleasing to
Senator Allison and the entire Iowa
delegation and officials, big and little.
the emoluments are such in connec-
ton with this position that lowans
feel that for the first time General
Crarkson is receiving recognition long
since due him, the opportunity for the
bestowal of which has not hitherto
offered. The death of Surveyor Croft
presented the opportunity and Sena-
tors Allison, Dolliver, Plat of New
York and others took immediate steps
to cinch the place for General Clark
son. In this connection it may be
said that Secretary Shaw took occa-
sion to intimate to the President that
the appointment of General Garrison
would be most agreeable to him, and
to cordially endorse the candidacy of
Iowas distinguished citizen-journalist.
Clarkson Brilliant Man.
1t would seem almost unwarranted
assumption to refer in detail in the
presence of an Iowa audience of
Iowans, to "Ret" GARRISON. Up to
the time of his leaving Iowa to assume
the position of assistant postmaster
general, under the Harrison admins
tration, he had been actively identi-
fed, as editor of the Register, with ev-
cry detail of development of the state.
He was the editor of the great state
paper, and it is no disparagement of
the present management to say that it
is pleasant "Reminiscences for Iowans
to tell of the days when "Ret" Clark
son was the editor of the Register and
of the ringing editorials with which
the paper was daily filled. There
would be little debate upon the prop
osition that Mr.. Clarkson was the most
brilliant editor Iowa has produced
and certain recent events have clear
ly proved that his facile pen has lost
none of its eloquent virility.
Little History.
Nearly twenty years ago, when Sen
ator Dolliver was a struggling attor.
ney in Fort Dodge, unknown outside
of his own county, General Clarkson
heard him speak and was impressed
with the possibilities of the young
man. He became interested in Dolli-
i ~ 4
value to him rendered substantial as
sistance in the way of affording Mr..
Dolliver an opportunity to demon
strate his capabilities. For this SER
vice Senator Dolliver has ever been
profoundly grateful ana has treasured
the hope that one day he might ade-
quately recompense his good friend
for the service There has been no
lack of disposition nor effort but the
opportunity his seemed to be lacking
The vacancy at New York seemed to
present an opening of the nature de-
sired and no time was lost in arrang-
ing for its occupancy by General
4 Clarkson. Another Iowa man in a po-
sition of trust and great responsible
ity.
Attend "Amen Corner" Banquet.
General Clarkson was guest at the
great banquet given in New York last
week by the famous club known as the
Amen Corner" of which President
Roosevelt is a member and Of which
Senator Platt of New York is the pat
ron saint. General Clarkson said il
was one of the bost notable gatherings
he ever attended and that a speech
was made by former Governor Blacl
of New York, so full of meat, sound
sense and political wisdom that nc
New York paper printed it.
Possibilities for DoIIiver.
Senator Dolliver was an interested
visitor in the house during the deliv.
cry of the recent famous speech OF
Congressman William Alden Smith, of
Michigan. Senator Dolliver regards
MIR. Smith as one of the most brilliant
men in congress. These gentlemen
formed companionship years ago,
when each came to congress for the
first term, and they have been fast
friends ever since. When Senator Dol
liver was chosen a senator among the
first telegrams of congratulation was
one from William Alden Smith. The
latter believes Senator Dolliver is only
at the threshold of his public useful
ness and lame; he sees in him great
possibilities and great future. Con
gresham Smith has the senatorial bee
and has inuimated to Senator Dollivel
that he is coming and to select a con
venient seat, and at the close of Mr.
Smiths address, which electrified tht
house and gave the author a great up
ward impetus in public esteem, Sena
tor Dolliver congratulated his frient
and placing his arm about Smiths
neck in brotherly way, Whispered
something in the latter's ear whicl
caused his face to beam with pleasure
It is not unlikely some reference to
seat at the north end of the capito
was contained in the whispered re
marks.
Candidate for Speaker is Amusing.
The receptive attitude of Congress
man Littlefield, of Maine, who succeed
ed Mr. Dingley, in relation to tn
speakership of the house year and
half hence, amuses practically the en-
1 tire membership of that body. MI
Littlefield stands about the sam