The times., 1897-03-21
The Army of PlaceseekerS Con-
tinue to Make Life Unpleasant.
MIR. PALMER FOR PRINTER
1t Is Believed That EX-PreS,dent
Harrison's Request to Have Him
Appointed VIII Be Acceded To.
Geographical Considerations VIII
Govern Appointments.

McKinley's induction into office were re-
pcated on yesterday. A hungry horde Of
officeseekers and politicians, with lakes
TO grind" pushed and jostled each other
in their efforts to reach the Chief Magis-
trate's ear Senators and Representatives
helped to swell the crowd, and at one
timeit looked as if a quorum of both honseS
could have been gathered in the ante
room adjoining the Presidents private
office. Congressman came, utterly regard
less of Secretary Porter'S manifesto that
new rules would have to be promulgated
to check the raid upon the Executive
Mansion A number of Senators and
Members, when they beheld the immense
crowd that was waiting to see the Presi-
dent, went away very much disgruntled.
The President is considering the adj
Instability of curtailing the freedom given
officeseekers and others who think they
can best advance their interests by per-
sonal visits. Several Of his friends, in
cluding some Senators and Representa-
tives, have suggested this to MIR McKin-
lev and il is stated on the best authority
that he is looking for way to carry
out the idea. Yesterday morning the
President was subjected to a constant
strain, physical and mental, throug h
handshaking and listening To explanations,
objections and opportunities. One Sen
ator, who entered his office this morning
and saw Mr.. Mckinley surrounded by
four score of eager men, did not hesitate
to ex press his Indignation that the PTesi-
dent of the United States should be oblig ed
To go through such an ordeal six days
in week.
The President managed, however, TO
see a number of people who called in quest
OF office. EX-Secretary OF the Navy, Ben
janin F. Tracy, who has been in the city
several days, called upon Mr. Mckinley
to urge the appointment Of Henry w Ray
mond, of Pennsylv ania a A ssistant Secrc-
tary of the Navy. Mr.. Raymond, who is
a son of Henry Raymond, the war-editor OF
the New York Times, was private secretary
to MI Tracy during the Harrison regime.
Senator Frye, or Maine, saw the
President in the interest of DR.. W. w.
Thomas1f Maine, who wantsto be appointed
minister to Norway and Sweden. Mr..
Thomas has the backing of the entire New
England delegation
SeildbOE MdSOL, VI AiHhDas. WIN NOS
largely instrumental In securing the sp-
potntmenu Of C. U Gordon as postmaster
of Chicago, was again visitor at the
White House yesterday. Senator Mason
urged the appointment OF Mr. Coyne, who
wants to be collector OF internal revenuefor
the city of Chicago Gen Longstreet, OF
Georgia, who Is an applicant for the posi-
ton of United States railroad Commis-
sioner saw MI McKinleyin reference To his
appointment The position which the noted
Confederate leader covets is now held by
Gen. Wade Hampton.
Another notahle caller at the White House
Yesterday was Perry S. Heath. lately ap-
noirited First A ssiStant Postmaster Gen
eral Mr. Heath remained with the Presi-
dent for some minutes during which
time Mr.. Mckinley took occasion to sign
his commission.
Senator Kyle. of South Dakota, urged
the appointment Of Col. II. Ray Myers,
Of Huron. S. D., who wants TO secure
consuIsilip in Germany. Senator Kyle also
introduced Hon. j. D. Elliott, another
resident of Huron, who desires TO be ap-
pointed district attorney for his State.
Henry G. Payne. national committee
man OF Wisconsin. who is slated as min
lister to Berlin, again saw the President
vest erday To Times reporter AR.
Payne said that he simply called on busi-
ness and that his mission to the White
House had no political Significance.
John c. Dancy of Salisbury. \. C., who
wants to be appointed recorder of deeds for
the District OF Columbia, spent several min
utes with the President. Mr.. DaRcy, al
though a colored man, has the backing OF
the entire Republican delegation Of his
State, who called at the White House yes
terday in his behalf. The delegation was
headed by Senator Pritchard and Repre-
sentative White. Dancy now holds the po-
stion of recorder of deeds for his dis
trict, and was for some time collector OF
the port of Wilmington, N. C. The North
Carolina delegation also recommended the
appointment Of John H. Hannah, who
wants to be recorder of the General Land
Office.
1t is said that President Mckinley has
about decided to appoint Frank W Palmer,
of Illinois. as Public Printer, and that
his nomination will be one of the first
that will be sent to the Senate. Mr.. Palmer
held the position during President Harri-
SON s administration. 1t Is rumored that
Ule eA-t tTpsIueilI lOlu MI hChIlllCy uulh hlS
his call at the White House few days ago
that the only request he had to make OF
the present administration was that 'his
OLD friend,'' Palmer, should receive the
appointment OF Public Printer. The gen.
eral impression is that the remark worked
greatly to Mr.. Palmer's benefit, and the
President then and there determined TO
appoint him to the office.
Editor Pease, of Woonsocket, R. l.,
is making a strong fight, however. for
the place, and paid another visit to the
white House Yesterday. Mr.. Pease is in
dorsed by the entire New England delega-
ton. including Senators and Representa-
tives, and hopesto secure the position. Hon.
Roger @. Mills, of Texas, called upon the
President to present his daughter and some
friends who accompanied her Ex-Rep-
reseptative Bynum, of Indiana, who took
such an active part during the last cam
paignin the interest of sound money called
to pay his respects. Mr. Bynum said that
he was not an applicant for office and his
call upon the President was pureis social
in its nature.
Representative Dingley, Of Maine, chair
man of the Ways and Means Committee,
saw the President for a short time
Senator Cullen saw the President in
the interest OF Hon. John z. Thomas, Of
Illinois, who is a candidate for the posi-
ton of Assistant Secretary Of the Navy.
Mr. Thomas was colleague Of both Nc
Kinley and Secretary Long i'll Congress,
during which time he was a member Of
the Committee on Naval Affairs of the
House Thomas is backed by the entire
Republican delegation of Illinois, and his