New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-05
Mr.. LINCOLN ACCEPTS.
r,7E NEW MINISTER TO GREAT BRITAIN
CALLS AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
so,xr ar THE OTHER NOTABLE VISITORS TO THE
EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MEN IN THE LINE.
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EXECUTIVE Observation-Disclosures
MEN IN THE LINE.
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washington, April 4.--The most distinguished
..,l,r at the White House to-day was Robert T.
sinsoIp Of Illinois, appointed Minister to Great
p-;tair He arrived shortly before noon in COM
,anv with Senator CuIlom. His interview with
she President did not last long, but those who
-ttnessed IL describe it as having been unusually
cordial Mr.. Lincoln thanked the President for
~ distinction conferred upon him and formally
scented the appointment. To his friends Mr..
Lincoln said that the appointment came 20 him
Altogether unexpectedly. He seized the oppor-
ENTITY as he came out Of the library with smil
ine eouatsnsnce 20 greet number of the old en-
ployss OF the White House with whom ne was
personally acquainted.
The friends Of Mr.. Lincoln feel and not with
out reason. somewhat wounded at the continued
references TO his having received the appointment
.;s,plv on account of his being the son Of his
sstber.s Such comments are altogether unworthy
and ~ eonrse. not justified. AS matter OF factj
Mr. Iiucoln has never in his life been an applicant
IN, Office of any kind at the hands Of anybody.
III. office of Secretary Of War was rendered TO
him by President Garfield as Unexpectedly as was
thu Mace of Minister to Great Britain by President
Harrison. After the assassination OF President
Garfield. Mr. Lincoln fully intended to return to
the practice of law at his home in Chicago. It
was only at the earnest request OF President Ar
thur that he consented TO remain. Those acquaint-
Id with the record which he made in the admins
tration of the War Department are well aware that
the tender Of the Office of Minister 90 Great Britain
Il no mere compliment to the memory Of his father,
bas Is based upon Mr.. Lncoh's ability and fitness
fer the place.
Mr. LINCOLN WILL SAIL ABOUT MAY Is FOR
ENGLAND.
There were comparatively few callers at the
White House to-day ON business. Many came
simply to pay their respects. A number were resi-
dents Of the DISTRICT. who wished to say word
or two regarding the appointments of Commits
sioners. Representative Butterworth called early
with Lewis Seasongood. Representative Brewer
also called in company with some Of his constitu-
ents. Representative Colman acted as conductor
to 3 few Louisianians, among them Colonel Z. L.
Kurscheedt whose nomination TO be United States
Marshal for the Eastern District OF Louisiana the
Senate failed to confirm Gener James A. Ekip
introduced Dr.. John S. Cooper, the Rev. DR.. w. w.
Barr and the Rev. DR.. d. W. Collins, the two
strucsor" Of Philadelphia, and Representatives of
the Board Of Foreign Missions Of the United Pres
byterian Church. Walter Howard, who does bust
ness in the Tar away region Of Alaska, talked TO the
President about the ideal administration he could
give Alaska IL ne was only appointed Governor.
Mr Howard, apparently, is not ashamed of the fact
that he wants an office, Tor upon the face Of his
card was written in bold characters Applicants
for the 9ovemorship Of Alaska." Following him
came Samuel u. Lee, the managing editor Of the
Rochester. N Y, Morning Herald accompanied
by Harry L. West, city editor of The Washington
POST
Others who called about that time were Justice
William Strong, General Schenck, Delegate ALI a,
Of Washington Territory; Representatives Burton.
Stewart Osborne. John r. Thomas, and Buchanan
Ex-Governor ]. x. G. Pitkin, Of Louisiana; Editor
john H. Deyeaux, Of the Savannah Ga, Trib-
unes and q. Jelison Of Brooklyn, the latter armed
with letter OF introduction from Representative
Wallace. Mr.. Je ellison wants to be q Consul, and
was referred 10 the State Department..
At / o'clock the President stopped receiving, but
the rule was suspended to admit Patrick Egan, tho
new Minister TO Chill, who had long conference
with Mr.. Harrison.