Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-18

The Secretary Of Agriculture appeared at the
White House this morning wearing a paiS of
bright yellow shoes Of the new spring STYLE
well, now. he's just the right kind Of Sec
rotary of Agriculture remarked a horny
handed son of toll standing in the lobby, as be
gazed adniringly after Mr.. Morton HE has
got mud on his shoes and amt ashamed OF it
The principal feature of the one hour set
apart for callers at the White House this morn
ing was the visit Of party OF Virginians who
desire to create a vacancy in the Office Of COM
missioner Of education for the purpose of filing
the vacancy. They were Senator Hunton, State
Senators Harrison, Winchester and Walton Of
Shenandoah and Judge W l.. Clarke of VIM
chester. They came 20 urge the appointment
OF Rev. Dr.. John P. Hyde Of Winchester
as commissioner Of education DIR.
HYDE is said To have the Endorsement Of the
entire Virginia delegation and OF Senator
Faulkner ard Represen tative Wilson Of West
Virginia.
NE. SPRINGER on TREASURY GOLD
Representative Springer OF Illinois called to
present a party Of friends and fellow citizens
DESTROYS Of paying their respects to the Presi-
dent They we're Mr.. Dennis Hogan OF Chi
cago and Nessrs. Cantrell Lape. Yantis and
Gahan OF the Illinois board OF railway and
warehouse commission. in attendance upon the
convention OF railway commissioners, which
meets tomorrow.
Mr.. Springer said to STAR reporter that he
does not anticipate the calling OF an extra ses-
sion OF Congress to meet the trancia! situation
which confronts the Treasury Department He
does not regard the condition alarming.
IF l were the Secretary OF the Treasury"
he said. Il would put my hands down into ;hat
800 O0O, 900 ofgo!d reserve and pay II out That's
what it is there for. The depleted condition of
the gold balance is easily explained. 1t Is due
to the fact thai $50 COO 900 worth Of con-
sumeble commodities came into this country
more than went out and we must pay the diff
ference"
PERNICIoUs PARTISANsHIP IN NEW MEXICO.
Delegate Joseph of New Mexico was among
the Presidents callers this morning lie is
somewhat discouraged at the prospect of effect
ing desired changes in the federal patronage In
New Mexico and fears that the republicans will
not be removed from Office rapidly enough.
Mr.. Joseph said that charges Of pernicious par
tisanship may be brought against some of the
lncumbents and proofs presented of their
activity III politics to the detriment of the pub
lie service.
THE CABINET MEETING.
The cabinet met at II o'clock, all the men,
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1t is said that the cabinet sessions have become
a sort of clearing house III the matter OF New
York appointments. II is whispered among
the gossips that even the most minor appoint
ments, where they concern Now Workers,
are brought by the heads OF departments. he
fore acting thereon, to the attention OF the
President and Secretary Lamont, and the
cabinet meetings furnish occasions for the con-
sideration Of these little matters.
RFcRYTARy LAMONT
The gossips say that Secretary Lamont BY
reason Of his thorough acquaintance with New
York politics has become the patronage referee
Of the administration. and that when an
application for appointment involves an anti
snapper" on one side and a Tammauy man on
the other, or il the applicant is a Tammanyite,
the papers are sent to Mr.. Lamont.
They say that few days ago one Of the New
York Senators wanted = fourth class postmaster
appointed in certain small place in northern
New York, and, in the course Of events, the
papers found their way to Secretary Lamont,
the result being that yesterday word came from
him that no change will be made il this Office
for about year"
THE POLICEMEN IN UNIFORM
The policemen on duty at the White House
appeared today in full uniform and favorable
comment was made upon the change. The
proposition to provide a distinctive dress
for the civilian ushers and as
sistants is still under consideration and
it is said the plan is likely to be carried out.
Some unssvorable comment has followed the
announcement Of the latter proposition. It is
said that distinctive dress for the civilians,
unless a Uniform is selected, would have the APP
pearance Of livery, which would be distasteful
to many people.
THE PRESIDENT AND THE NAVAL BALL.
The President has not decided whether or
not he will attend the naval bail in New York
on April q, but it is probable that he
will do so. He has placed all arrange
merts for his visit to the review in
the hands Of Secretary Herbert, and as
Mr.. Herbert has the interests of the naval
ball at heart, it is likely that he will arrange
for Mr.. Cleveland TO go there. This is as near
a positive statement as can be obtained on