The Washington times., 1902-08-08
ConmissionerShip Situa-
ton Remains in
Statu Quo,
ALI is NOW EXPECTANCY
Mr.. Greed M Fulton Said to Have
Strong Backing for Coveted Place
Much Interest in Fight of Mr.. Albert
A. Wilson, Former U. S. Marshal.

The Corcsissionership situation yes
terday remained very much in statu
quo. The friends Of the various candi-
dates have done about all that lies with
in their power to obtain the coveted ap-
pointment for their favorites. The city
has been quite thoroughly canvassed.
and nearly every man OF position and IN
fuence who cares te take sides has in
dorsed one or another of the various as
pirants.
At the present time all is expectancy
and the candidates are awaiting the
word from Sycamore bidding some one to
be Commissioner. When the summons
comes, it may be set down for certain
that the man selected will not refuse
the call. but will respond with alacrity
to accept the position. In fact, there is
no one who is not more or less in re-
ceptive mood and who would not con-
slider it call to duty If the President
should in his wisdom see fit to invite
him to become Commissioner for the
District of Columbia.
Urged Mr.. Fulton.
Representative Littauer Of New York,
who is one of the strongest political
supporters Of Mr. Greed VI. Fulton, and
a warm personal friend of the President.
! is said to have lunched yesterday at the
. Roosevelt home in Oyster Bay. and dur
ing the repast to have urged the ap-
| pointment of Mr.. Fulton. and advised
the President of the wishes of other per-
sonal friends in this respect.
Mr.. Fulton is said to have strong po-
litical backing, including men who are
close to the President.
Considerable interest centers in Mr..
Albert A Wilson, formerly United states
Marshal of the District. 1t has been
suggested that very strong friendship
exists between Mr.. Wilson and eX-
President Cleveland. The latter ap-
pointed him United States Marshal, and
it is believed that possibly Mr.. Cleve-
land might indorse the candidacy of
Mr.. Wilson. In that case it is believed
that he would become at once a strong
possibility.
Auditor Petty's Claims.
A very strong influence is at work 20
secure the appointment of Mr.. J. T.
Petty, the Auditor of the District. He
is understood not to be candidate In
the ordinary sense of the term, but it
is well known that his name has been
presented to the President, and that his
claims are being taken care Of by pow
erful friends.
Il is urged in behalf of Mr.. Petty that
he has been a long time in the District
service, and that he has in reality a
larger acquaintance with municipal mat
tiers than even the late Commissioner
Ross. He has been associated with the
affairs of the District OF Columbia for
more than thirty years, and everything
connected Herewith is thoroughly ia
miliar TO him. II is also claimed for
Mr.. Petty that he deserves the pro-
motion. and that the higher Office would
be well administered by him.
Pleasantries in Conversation.
In the talk about the Commissioner
ship little pieasantries are often inter-
iected. One of the visitors at the District
building yesterday made the remark
anent the Democracy of the candidates
mentioned for the place:
"If you want to find out how many
people there are in town, start dog
fight, and IL you want 10 find out how
many Democrats there are in Washing
ton. throw them a bone
Friends OF Mr.. Clayton were actively
at work yesterday in securing indorse
ments for their candidate in Georgetown,
where Mr.. Clayton, while a student at
Georgetown University, made many
friends at Tenleytown. Mr.. Clayton's
friends divided the field with the sup
porters of Mr.. James L. Norris.