Evening star., 1897-04-03

already selected a man for the office in case
it should not suit the fancy OF the son of
the ex-President
Although the identity of this gentleman
has not yet been officially disclosed it is
known that he has a good record as a
gallant soldier. Gen. Curtis Of New York
answers that description, but there is no
certainty that he Is the man that the
President has in mind.
Probably Mr.. Roosevelt.
1t is more than probable that Mr. Theo.
Roosevelt of New York will be appointed
assistant secretary Of the navy to succeed
Mr.. McAdoo Of New Jersey. An official
very close to the President said today that
he guessed" Mr.. Roosevelt would be ap-
pointed for the reason that the President
and Secretary Long both wanted his SER
vices in that capacity.
They are both personally We'll acquainted
with him. Mr.. Roosevelt has written a
history of the navy, and is thoroughly in
formed in regard to the service and its
needs. He has a natural leaning toward
naval affairs, which in a measure explains
why he should prefer an office in the Navy
Department to his present place at the
head of the New York police department.
His strongest competitor for the assistant
secretaryship is Mr.. Henry w. Raymond,
formerly private secretary to Secretary
Tracy. He is a son of Mr.. Henry j. Ray
mond, the great editor of the New York
paper business in Germantown, Pa. 1t Is
said that ex-Representative Robinson of
Pennsylvania has withdrawn from the con-
test for the assistant secretaryship, and
that Senators Quay and Penrose have
transferred their influence to Mr.. Ray
mond.
Murat Halstend Calls.
Murat Halstead had a conference with
the President this morning before 10
-,
that he may be sent abroad. His own
wishes in the matter are not known.
Senator Mason of Illinois, one Of the best
natured callers at the White House and
for a while one of the most frequent vis-
itors, went up with the crowd this morn
ing, but didn't care to undergo the crush
and departed with jovial remarks. M. Is.
Mann, a candidate for marshal OF the
southern district of Illinois, was with him.
Serator Cullom was among the visitors,
taking State Senator Littler with HIM
Public Printer Palmer talked with the
President today about matters pertaining
to his establishment. Major Butterworth
the new commissioner of patents, likewise
visited the White House.
Park Agnew to Win.
1t is said to be highly probable that PARK
Agnew has won the collectorship of his
Virginia district over Col. Pat. McCaui
and the other candidates. Col. McCaul
has assured the President that no matter
what is done with him he Is not sulker
and will be found in republican harness
when the fight is over.
There were many democrats among the
visitors of the day. Senators Berry an6
Lindsay Representatives SayerS, Dockefy
Livingston and Tate were among the mum
Der.
The New England visitors were Senator:
Hale and Frye of Maine Proctor of Yer
mont, Hoar of Massachusetts; Representa-
tives Sulloway and Grout.
Notwit outstanding the assertions of Gen
Stewart Woodford that he Wants nothing
for himself or his friends, and that hi.
visits to the White House are purely per
sonal, there is wonder why General Wood
| ford goes to the Executive Mansion so often
| He was visitor today bn: said that hi
visit was altogether perSonals
Isaac Allen, the Massachusetts colorel
| politician, was a prominens s9olored visito
| today
Reform School Trustee.
President Mckinley today reappointe,
VIM. S. Thompson as a trustee for the re
| form school The term is for three years
| beginning February y, 1897.
The President Studying Cuba.
! The President is greatly interested in tn,
Cuban situation, and recently has hat
| long talks On the subject with those sup
posed to be in position to know wha
they are talking about. He shows muci
| eagerness, 1t Is said to understand every
detail. He is acquiring every bit Of In
| formation possible, and Is sitting it dowr
| in his Cwn way The President had
| visitor today with whom he talke of CubaI
| affairs.