The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-11-11
TENNESSEANS TO GO
AFTER LOAVES AND FISHES

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to be seen, but indications in political
circles point to at least one cabinet
position. The man in this connection
is G. H. Huston, Of Chattanooga.
who was chairman of the ways and
means committee and and who is re-
sponsible for raising the funds in the
state for both national and state cam
paigns. In the same connection, the
Hon. Jesse Littleton's name is also
heard.
Former Congressman Sam R. Sells
is also mentioned for a nice place in
Washington or in the federal ser
vice in Tennessee. Indications now
are, however, that Mr.. Sells services
will be of more value in the national
capital and the post of first assistant
postmaster general has been mem
toned in connection with his name.
incidentally Mr.. Sells endorsement
of the applications of several aspir-
ants for federal office in Tennessee
carry considerable weight, it is I'M
dertood.
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 en-
dorsement Of the national committee
man and also the state chairman. and
he is also classed as a strict organi-
cation man. On the other hand Mr..
Luck was defeated for committeeman
from the Sixth district, and this OPP
position to the organization may
handicap him somewhat.
The position of United States dis
trict attorney is slated to be given to
John ]. Gore, chairman of the state
executive committee. Mr.. Gore was
very active in state headquarters, and
his activity NAV give him the edge
over A. M. Tillman, who has once
held the office and who is said to be
an applicant for the post.
1t 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 aspire
to a position such as that now held
by ex-Gov. Benton McMillin. In this
connection the gossips have it that
Mr.. Overall doesn't want anything
other than place in the diplomatic
service.
In connection with state offices it
seems to be the opinion that the old
Hooper lineup will be closely followed
in many Of these appointments.
Capt. T. F. Peck, who held the
place of commissioner of agriculture
under Hooper, is slated for the same
post under Col. ALT Taylor in the
event he wants it. Capt Peck entered
the gubernatorial race and withdrew
in favor Of Col Taylor and it is
understood that this action on his
part and in consideration of his work
during the campaign that he can have
most any place in the state admins
tration he wants. Both Democrats
and Republicans are willing to give
him credit for splendid work in this
department under Gov. Hooper.
DIR. George White who held the
post of state veterinarian under Gov.
Hooper, is slated for the same job if
he wants it.
Mort Joseph, who held place under
]. Will Taylor during the Hooper adj
ministration, is mentioned as the
probable appointee as insurance com
missioner Of the state under Gov.
Taylor Mr.. Joseph was active in the
present campaign and his friends are
busy in his behalf.
Most any place in the state admin
istration will be given w. F. Carter,
campaign manager Of Col. Taylor's
race. It is reported that Mr. Carter
has said that he didn't want any Of
flee, but in the event he should as
pire 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
Der of the state committee from the
Sixth district "Bill' is said to be in
line for juicy plum.
w. B. Howser, state game warden,
the only Republican office-holder in
the present administration, is Sitting
pretty after contemplating the re-
turns OF Cne SJaCe, and VIII IN all
probability continue in his present
position.
G. "A. Ware, who was formerly con-
nected with the state auditors office,
will in all probability be named as
state auditor.
Frank Mahoney, former adjutant-
general under Gov. Hooper, will be
named to his old place in the event
he is an applicant, according to his
friends.
There are others, also, who have
done splendid work and who have
been consistent organization men and
these will doubtless make application
for places under Col. ALI Taylor
In the language of prominent Re-
publican leader today: "There will
be sufficient loaves and fishes to be
distributed under the national and
state administration to satisfy nearly
every party man who is competent
to hold office.