The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1921-07-08

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WARDWELL a THOMPsoNs Pubs.
WASHINGTON NEWS LETTER
Exclusive Is the Pioneer Express)
NJ Ia delegation from North Dakota
representing the regular Republican
state central committee arrived In
Washingt gton last week to confer with
administration officials in regard to
the new Federal judgeship, the Office
recently created by Senator McCum-
ber's bill. The party included Judge
N. G. Young, former Lieut.. Govern
@or r. S. Lewis, and Judge Spalding
Of Fargo, and John E. Greene Of
Grand Forks. Judge Pollock Of Far
60, did not make the trip, nor did
former Senator Gromta, though in
this column it wa, previously re-
ported that he would be in the de-
, legation.
The committee conferred with
President Harding and Attorney
General Daugherty, as well as with
Chairman Adams of the National
Confnttee, presenting their views
upon the forthcoming appointment.
It is understood that strong pro-
test was lodged against the names
of both Attorney Seth Richardson,
Of Nonpartisan League affiliations,
and Andrew Miller, former Attorney
General, both of whom have been
among the leading candidates for
/ the judgeship. They are also said
to have presented endorsements
from the central committee and the
bar association in favor Of the mert
/. considered available and qualified
for the position by those organiza-
tions, as well as numerous testimo-
malls from leading citizens regard
ing the standing Of the. men in ques-
tion.
The committee was given 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 de-
finite statement was asked of either
Of the executives nor is it believed
that one was given although the
sznembers of the delegation appeared
very well pleased with the general
aspect of things. The fact that
they were accorded second inter-
view with the Attorney General at
Mr.. Daugherty's own instance might
seem to strengthen this impression.
Although Seth Richardson must
be considered in the running, with
the endorsement /, Of Senator Ladd,
and the backing Of many Of the
state administration, Andrew Miller
of Bismarck, with both Senator Nc
Cumber and Gunder Olson, national
committeeman behind him, has been
considered to have an edge on the
other candidates. With the ap-
pointnent Of Mr., Miller from Bis
marck the Federal patronage would
seem to have been we'll allotted geo.
graphically. Gunder Olson has been
nominated for the office of Collector
Of Internal Revenue, and the un-
derstanding has been that Judson
LaMoure Of ,Pembina, would be Col
lector of Customs at that place,
with James R. Shea Of Wahpeton,
succeeding s. J. Doyle as United
States Marshal. It is also known
that Senator McCumber has promis-
ed his support to former state sena-
tor Mcbride Of Dickinson, for the
Office Of y. 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.
Marshal, nor that Of u. s. District
Attorney, are now vacant and the
present incumbents both have, some
time yet to serve in their present
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 10
the effect that his term Of office
might end rather soon since officials
in the Department Of Justice do. not
seem to be satisfied with his admin
istration. and since the confirmation
Of successor. will automatically va
cate his Office. In the case Of Mr.
Doyle little has been said, and again
it Is understood that q U. S. Mar.
shal cannot be removed unless It I,
I proven conclusively that his conduc,
Of the Office has been unsatisfaetory
In fact the cases Of Hildreth ane
Doyle seem toN have little in com.
mon. Mr.. Hildreth has very poot
friend in the person Of Senator Ladt