The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-07-07
WASHINGTON NEWS LETTER


ernor r. S. Lewis, and Judge SpalG
ing, Of Fargo, and John E. Green,
Of Minot. Judge Pollock of Farg'
did not make the trip, nor did forme
Senator Gronna, though in this column
it was previously reported that h
would be in the delegation.
The committee conferred with Pres
ident Harding and Attorney Genera
Daughtery, as we'll as Chairman
Adams, Of the National Committee
presenting their views upon the forth
coming appointment. It is under
stood that a strong protest was LODGED
against the names of both AttOrne!
Seth Richardson, of Nonpartisal
League affiliations, and Andrew Mill
err, former Attorney General, both Of
whom have been among the leading
candidates for the judgeship. They
are also said to have presented en-
dorsements from the central commit.
tee and the bar association in favo,
of men considered available and quail.
flied for the position by those organ.
izations, as well as numerous testi.
monials from leading citizens regard
ing the standing of the men in ques.
ton.
The committee was given a good
hearing by both the President and the
Attorney General, over an hour being
spent in consultation with the latter.
1t is not known that any definite state
ment was asked of either of the exc
cutives nor is it believed that one
was given although the members of
the delegation appeared every we'll
pleased with the general aspect of
things. The fact that they were ac-
corded second interview with the
Attorney General at Mr.. Daugherty's
own instance would seem to strength
en- the impression.
Although Seth Richardson must be
considered in the running, with the
endorsement of Senator Ladd, and the
backing of many of the state admin
istration, Andrew Miller, of Bismarck,
with both Senator McCumber and
Gunder Olson, national committee
man behind him, has been considered
to have an edge on the other candi-
dates. Gunder Olson has been nom
mated for the office of Collector Of
Internal Revenue, and the under
standing has been that Jud LaMoure,
of Pembina, would be Collector of Gus
toms at that place, with James R.
Shea, of Wahpeton, succeeding S. j.
Doyle as United States marshall. 1t
is also known that Senator McCumber
has promised his support to former
State Senator Mcbride of Dickinson,
for the office of U. S. Attorney, which
would seem to balance things up quite
well in the western corner of the
state. Of course neither the office
Of U. S. Marshall, nor that of U. s.
District Attorney, are now vacant and
the present incumbents both have
some time yet to serve in their pres
ent capacities. That is to say unless
their terms are suddenly cut short.
In Mr.. Hildreth's case there has al
ready been some little speculation to
the effect that his term of office might
end rather soon since officials of the
Department Of Justice do not seem to
be satisfied with his administration,
and since the confirmation of a sue
cessor will automatically vacate his
office. In the case of Mr.. DOYLE,
little has been said, and again, it is
understood that U. S. Marshall can
not be removed unless it is proven
conclusively that his conduct of the,
office has been unsatisfactory. !
In fact the cases Of Hildreth and
Doyle seem to have little in common.
Mr.. Hildreth has very good friend
in the person Of Senator Laid while
Mr.. Doyle has been considered a stead
fast opponent Of socialism and a fac
tor in the Republic Democratic ele-
ment in the state that has maintained
the chief opposition to the Nonpar-
tisan League. Nevertheless it has
been rumored here that the office of
Y. 5. Marshall was likely to come in
for its share in the general review of |
hold-over officials, soon to come: al
though nothing definite is known to
this effect.
In the matter of the u. S. land Of
fees nothing will probably be done
toward the naming Of the new Of
ficials until pending legislation is dis
posed OF one way or another, or until
the Secretary of the Interior has an
nounced his policy of reorganization.
Senator McCumber is continuing his
fight to have the soldiers adjusted
compensation act brought on to the
floor of the Senate for action. The
maternity, or so-called "babies" bill.
is now the unfinished business and will
have to be disposed of before any
other legislation can be considered.
There is a possibility, however, that
the soldiers bill will be next in or
der
Senator Borah, while maintaining
his respect for the service-men. is
voicing much opposition to the bill up-
on general principles. Borah, with
Hiram johnson, is the co-leader Of
very powerful faction in the Senate,
and while they may not be in accord
in this instance if they are their on
position must be reckoned with. as
President Wilson and others have
learned in the past. In his present |
stand, however, the Idaho Senator
may have slightly over-stepped HIM
self. The McCumber bill has the
unqualified backing of the American
Legion and the Legion has power
full organization in every state in the
union. Hence it may not be easy
for Mr.. Borah to pose as friend Of
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