The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-06
TENNESSEE WILL
SHARE L|BERALLy
IN c. 0. P. PLUMS
National as Well as State
Recognition Will Satisfy
Faithful Workers Of Party.
Many Already on Slate.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 6.-Just
what recognition is to be given Ten
nessee by the national Republican ad-
ministration for the part she played
in the recent election remains to be
seen, but Indications in political cir
cles hereabouts point to at least one
cabinet position. The man in this
connection is G. II. Houston, of Chat
tanooga, who was chairman of the
ways and means committee and who
is responsible for raising the funds
in the state for both national and
state campaign. In this same con-
nection, Jesse Littletons name is
also heard.
Former Congressman Sam r. Sells
is also mentioned for a nice place in
Washington or in the federal reserve
in Tennessee. Indications now are,
however, that Mr.. Sells services will
be Of more value in the national cap
ttal and the postmaster general has
been mentioned in connection with
his name. Incidentally Mr.. Sells in
dorsement of the applications of sew
eral aspirants for federal office in
Tennessee will carry considerable
weight, 1t is understood.
In connection with the appointment
of new federal judge in tennessee
the names of James S. Beasley and
Harry Luck are being mentioned. Mr..
Beasley, it is understood, has the
Endorsement Of the national commit
tocmatt and also the state chairman,
and he Is t,lso classed as a strict or
ganization man. On the other hand,
Mr.. Luck was defeated for commit
teeman from the Sixth district and
this opposition to the organization
NAV handicap him somewhat.
Gore May Get Post.
The position Of United States dis
trict attorney for Middle Tennessee
Is slated to be given to John j. Gore,
chairman of the state executive COM
nlittee. Mr.. Gore was very active in
state headquarters, and this may
give him the edge over A.. M. Till
man, who has once held the office.
Il is also rumored that John w.
Overall, once candidate for governor
and ex-United States marshal, is
anxious to enter the diplomatic ser
vice, and it may be that he will as
pire to a position such as that now
held by ex Gov. Benton McMillin. In
this connection, the gosstps have 1t
that Mr.. Overall doesn't want any
thing other than place in the dip
lcmatic service.
While several names have been
heard with respect to the Nashville
postmastership, the man who seems
to. have the edge In this tight ~
none other than Tom r. May, presi-
dential elector from the Sixth dis
trict, and former member of the state
committee. Mr.. May has devoted his
entire time to work at state head
quarters, and it Is understood VIII
have the Endorsement of those men
1tzo in00fgGS
nent will carry the necessary weight.
1t is understood that in the ap-
pointment of revenue collector this
plum will go to an East Tennessean:
Mr.. Sells name has been mentioned
in this connection, but those who
claim to he in on the know, are of
the opinion that Mr.. Sells would
prefer a place in Washington. .,
A. V. McLane and K. G. X. Mccall
are mentioned as logical men Tor the
post Of United States marshal, and
il is believed that one or the other
of these men will land the job.
Connection with state offices, 1t
seems to be the opinion that the old
Hooper lineup will be closely follow
ed In many of these appointments;
Cant. T. 4. Peck, who held the
Lace Of commissioner of agriculture
under Hooper, Is slated for the same
post under Col. Alf Taylor in the
events he wants it. Capt. Peck en-,
tered the gubernatorial race and
Withdrew in favor Of Col. Taylor and
is undet stood that this is lien on
his part and in consideration of his
worS during the campaign that he
can have most any place in the state
administration he wants. Both DEM
orrats ard Republicans are willing to
give him credit for splendid work in
this Cepartment under Gov. Hooper.
DR.. George White, who held the
post Of state veterinary under Gov.
Hooper Is slated for the same job If
he wants II.
der J. VIII Taylor, during the Hoop
er administration, is mentioned as
the prObab,e appointee as insurance
commissioner OF the state under Gov.
Taylor. Mr.. Joseph was a Give in
the present-csmpaign and his friends
are busy il Lis behalf.
Carter for Board.
Most any place in the state admin
igtration he wants will be given w.
n. Carter, campaign manager of Col.
Taylor's race. 1t is reported that
Mr., Carter has said he didn't want
any office, but in the event he should
Dspire to become general manager
of the state board of administration,
his friends claim that this post Will
be held for him.
Then there is w. w. Taylor, mem
her of the state committee from the
Sixth district. Bill is said to be in
line for O. juicy plum.
There are others, also. who have
done splendid work and who have
been consistent organization men
and these will doubtless make appli-
cation for places under Col. Taylor.
In the language of prominent Re-
publican leader today: There will
be sufficient loaves and fishes 20 be
distributed under the national and
state administration to satisfy near
ly every party man who is compe-
tent to hold office"
W. D. Howser, state game warden
the only Republican officeholder in
the present administration, is sit
ting pretty" after contemplating the
returns of the state, and will in all
probability continue in his presan:
position.
G. A.. Ware, who was formerly con-
nected with the state auditors Of
flee will, in all probability, be named
as state auditor.
Frank Maloney formerly adjutant-
general under Gov. Hooper, will be
named to his old place in the EVEN
he is an applicant, according to his