The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-11


Not Take Long to Warm Up-ScOtt
Believes the Republicans Would
Have a Hard Time to Hold West
virginia with German as Can
dtdnte for President - senator
Scott's Mention of Cleveland Like
manning a Match in Pile of
Powder-TaIk of Judge Peckhan,'s
Retirement
BY r. NJ. Larner.
washington, D. c., May Ex-senator
Daniel, of Virginia, and Senator Scott,
of West Virginia, are political enemies,
hnt outside of national arena, they are
warm, personal friends. They met in
me White House Park few mornings
ago. Senator Scott had just come
from an unsatisfactory interview with
President Roosevelt, about the chair
nanship of the National Republican
Committee. Senator Daniel had that
same morning read Former President
Cleveland's explanation of the latter's
much criticised bond deal, during the
last administration of Cleveland.
Now. Senator Daniel dislikes Cleve-
land as cordially as Scott dislikes
Roosevelt, consequently, when the two
senators met and began to discuss ma
tional politics, it did not take long
for them to warm up on the subject
of cleveland and Roosevelt, and give
expression to some high temperature
views.
senator ScOtt's Compliment.
senator Scotts complaint was that
the work of the Republican National
Committee is suffering for the want
of an experienced, practical politician
to clear up much of the preliminary
work, so long neglected, since the death
of Senator Hanna. Failing to get any
sympathy from Senator Daniel, be-
cause of political troubles in the Re
publican household, the conversation
turned to general politics.
What is West Virginia going to do
if German is our candidate?" inquired
Senator Daniel.
Hard Fight to Hold West Virginia
1T would be very hard fight for
us to hold the state" replied Senator
Scott without hesitation. German
is not only strong in West Virginia,
but he would make a better run in
New York and New Jersey than Park
err" continued the West Virginia Sen
ator.
These friendly expressions in behalf
of Senator German pleased Senator
Daniel, who is a strong advocate of
the Maryland Senator. A moment later,
however Senator Scott shifted his po-
litical compass from Maryland to Mis-
souri, and said:
IF you Democrats expect to win you
should nominate that man Folk, the
reform Mayor of St. Louis
Before Senator Daniel had a chance
to enter his protest, Senator Scott,
added: you don't seem to care for
Folk. Well, the only man next to
Folk, who stands any chance Of win
ming, is Cleveland"
Wepeland Upset Him
Up to that point Senator Daniel had
displayed admira BILE self-control, but
the mention of Cleveland's name was
like dropping lighted match into a
pile of combustibles.
You are talking nonsense" remark
ed Senator Daniel sharply. Il have no
doubt" he added, that way down in
your partisan heart, you would be glad
to have us run Cleveland against your
much-loved Roosevelt"
Senator Scott took the next car down
Pennsylvania avenue.
Talk of PecI1ham's Retirement.
One of the summer fancies cooked up
York city, is the report that Associate
Justice Rufus w. Peckham, one of the
three Democratic judges on the Su-
preme Bench is weary of his position
and intends to retire. Such an act on
his part would deprive him of the priv
ilege of going on the retired list, with
full pay, and it would also give Presi-
dent Roosevelt the opportunity to fill
the vacancy.
In Supreme Court circles the story
of Judge Peckham's retirement is de-
MED upon the highest authority. Not
only does Judge Peckham enjoy the
life of an associate justice, but he also
has the distinction of being regarded
as one of the ablest members of the
court.
1t will be remembered that there was
a bitter struggle during Cleveland
administration to get a member of the
Peckham family on the Supreme
Bench, in opposition to the personal
hostility of David Bennett Hill, then
Senator from New York. Wheeler H.
Peckham, brother of the present JUS
tice, was nominated and his nomina-
ton was hung up in the Senate for
long period. Reluctantly President
Cleveland withdrew the name of
Wheeler H. Peckham and substituted
the name of his brother, Rufus.
President Roosevelt would doubtless
regard a Supreme Court judgeship
valuable campaign asset just now,
which he might dispose of with good
results either in New York, Illinois,
or some other doubtful state. All kinds
of temptations have been held out to
Chief Justice Fuller, who is eligible to
retirement on full pay, but he is in
vigorous health and hopes to remain
on the bench until he can retire in ia