The evening times., 1896-09-11

Charles Francis Diggs is one man in wash-
ington who received his appointment to a
position under the present administrator
by virtue of woman's Influence. The
lady is no less a peersonage than Mrs.
Cleveland.
Mr.. Diggs is usher at the White House,
the man whom every one must meet when
they go to pay their respects to the Presi-
dent. The secret of how Mr. Diggs Sc
cured this office c1ine out recently when he
becoming tired of snglc-blessedness, mar
ried Miss Mary Alice Probey, ihe pretty
daughter Of James K. Probey, OF No
1904 Thirtieth street northwest. The
wedding occurred the first OF September,
when Mr.. Diggs took leave of absence for
thirty days. before the return OF the Presi-
dent and his family from Gray Gables,
and White the White House is undergoing
Some internal repairs and the annual house.
cleaning.
FRIEND OF MRS. CLEVELAND.
Ar. Diggs' mother, who lives in Baltimore.
and Mrs. Cleveland, have been friends
for some time, and when President Cleve-
land returned to Washington to reign for a
second time, the mistress of the White
House requested that lie appoint young
Diggs to the position of usher. Her request
was granted and the son of Mrs. CIeveIand's
friend was installed as uster Of the White
House
The newly married couple, who are at
present spending their honeymoon in Chi
cago and the West, were the recipients of
a handsome present frcm the first lady of
the land and the Chief Executive on their
wedding day.
There is a question in the minds OF Mr..
DIggs' friends II it isn't really Mrs. Cleye-
lands influence with her husba nd that IS
the cause OF the White House attache
holding his position at present. Not that
Mr.. Dirgs has neglected TO perform his
duties faithfully, for he has always been
most courteous, and given the highest de-
gree of satisfaction to the President Bot
Mr. Diggs is an ardent free silver man and
a strong supporter OF Mr.. Bryan.
To curry favor at the hands OF the Presi-
dent is mott espouse the cause OF the young
Nebraskan- In fact, as "a wei known,
such advocacy OF the Democratic creed
is highly dispieasing to Mr.. Cleveland.
Some high officials have even lost their
positions on account OF their free silver
belief.
ing that he is uDqualifiedly for the Boy
orator OF the Platte. He is a voter in
Maryland, and will cast his ballot In Balti-
more for the democratic candidate.
WARM ADMRER OF BRYAN.
While Mr. Diggs is a great admirer OF
President Cleveland, he is no less warm
friend OF Mr.. Bryan. aud firmly believes he
Will be elected by large ma ajOrity. or
Maryland's vote he says there is no ques-
ton. In his official capacity the White
House attache has had occasion to become
acquainted with all OF the prominent men
who have been freQuentcrs of the Executive
Mansion.
In former days, before Secretary Norton
barricaded the White House against his
visitor there. Being genial and pleasing
in his MANNERS. Mr.. Diggs formed strong
attachment for him and the two became
friends.
There is policy in Mr.. Diggs' support OF
the Democratic candidate. He is counting
on his election to the Presidency, and when
the past friendship Is considered that means
that Mr.. Diggs will secure re-appoint-
ment at his hands. Should Mckinley be
elected he could not hope to retain his
office.
Mr.. Diggs will return with his bride Oh
the lst OF October, and does not anticipate
any trouble because he kicks over the
Administration traces and supports the
Democratic candidate. AS his friends put
it, his pull is too strong.