Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-30

The third reason arises from the novel
experience of the last few weeks in the
time-consumfng, perpleX'ng and wearying
care coming from the enormous pressure
for employment in the new library, which
deprived him of the time and ability to
devote himself to the highest utilities Of
the library.
Mr. Spofford's duties under the new sys-
tenn viii be distinctly to represent the con-
tinuaice of that information and aid to
senators and representatives to scholars
and to the general public which BELTS his
long experience and services. In this con-
nection the selection of accesslons 10 the
stores of the great library. so much needed
in many departments of science and htera-
ture. viii naturally fa!l to him. None CT
the varied interests of this collection will
fail to receive his constant cooperation
and advice.
1t is fortunate that complete Sympathy
will exist between Mr.. Young and Mr.
Spoffcrd in their official relations. They
have been friends for thirty years. and II
is understood that when the President first
broached to Mr.. Young the subject of his
taking charge of the new library, Mr..
Young said he would not consider the mat
ter at all unless IL was absolutely accept
able to his old friend, Mr.. Spofrord. Under
the arrangement of their duties there will
be no clash, and Ii is expected that the!r
official relations will continue .n harmony
with their personal relations OF long stand
irg. Mr.. Young's salary will be $4,000 per
annum and Mr.. Speffori will receive the
mands $4,000 per annum.
1t is understood to be the Presidents
desire. we'll as the wishes of the libra
rian and II e chief assistant. that all
lections of employees I'm the new library
shall be On grounds of fitness. shall be made
slowly. and after due examination of the
applicants capability and experience.
Mr. John Russell Young, the new libra
rian is well known in literary. diplomatic
and newsp- per circles Of This country. de
has been connected for many years In
editorial ard advisory capacities with the
greatest journals of the land. During the
early year of the war he was stationed In
this city as the correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Press He wrote a large share OF
nature of Occasional" and which were
usually attributed to Colonel Forney. Sub
sequently he was managing editor oil the
New York Tribune and afterward an edl-
torial writer on the New York Herald. he
has always maintained, as he does at the
present time. a connection with literary
and newspaper work.
Mr.. Young was one OF President Grahi
warm friends. General Grant held him IN
the highest esteem and Mr.. Young accom-
panied him upon his tour around the worid.
Mr. Young was appointed minister to CHINA
by President Grant. and served In the
diplomatic branch of the government with
distinction. He is man OF wide knowl-
edge marked polish of manner and ci
broad and liberal views.
Mr.. Young's appointment met with gem
eral comnendation at the Capitol, and the
Presidents selection was praised from
every side.
II am delighted with the nomination.,
seiG Representative Babcock to a Star re-
porter 81 told the President when the
matter was uIder consideration that L
considered Mr.. Young an ideal selection.
and l think that the President could not
have found a better man for the place"
The President today also nominated Mr..
Bernard Il. Green to be SUPERINTENDENT OF
the new library building. This will con-
tinue Mr.. Green in the duties which he
has been performing for some time, and
his appointment is regarded recognition
of the conspicuous and invaluable services
" hich he has rendered in the construction
of the new library building.
1t has not been decided when Mr. Young
will take charge of his new post but ii
will probably be after Congress adjourns
and when the time arrives to remove the
of books. His first Official act
will be to appoint Mr.. Spofford chief as
sistant librarian.