The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-05
.N0sBY NAY SUCCEED Lee
Famous Confederate Leader Said
to Have Been Selected.
PRESIDENT HAS FAITH In HIM
Message to He Sent to Congress- Urg-
ing an Appropriation for the Re-
lief OF Southern Flood Sufferers.
NcKinIey's Conference With the
Forestry Commission.

It is confidently predicted at the Capitol
has selected the successor of Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee as consul general at Havana. 1t
is stated that he has determined to name
the famous ex-guerrilla, Gen. John S.
Mosby, of Virginia, for this very inn
portant consular post Mosby has hong been
an ardent Republican, and 1t is the hope
of the President that the ex-Confederate
will be as much of success III this
office as Gen Fitzhagh Lee has been.
President Mckinley will probably send
a message to Congress tomorrow, recon-
mending immediate relief for the suffer-
ers of the flood now devastating the Mis-
sissippi Valley
1t is expected that at least $15e.0o0
will be appropriated for this purpose The
previous appropriation of $3.50, 600 is
not available, and will have to be used in
repairing the broken levees.
All day long there has been continued
exchange of kilograms between the Pres
ident, Secretary Alger, and the governors
of several flooded States An Arkansas
delegation, which included Senator Jones
and Representative McRae Brundidge, and
Mccullough, saw Mr.. Mckinley early this
morning, and presented to him true con-
dition of the great damage that has been
done by the flood, especially in their own
State.
The President informed the committee
that he was fully cognizant OF the neces-
sity for speedy legislation, and his mes
sage to this end will be terse and TO the
point Senator Jones informed the Presi-
dent that he thought 81 80, 900 would be
sufficient 10 relieve the suffering, and that
OF this amount Arkansas would need at
least $50, 900. Senator Jones said tnat a
similar appropriation was made in 1890,
when the floods were not near 50 disas-
trous as they are at the present time.
After Jhe c0uHlltoee hau taken their
departure CHIEF Clerk Pruden was closeted
with Mr. Mckinley for some time, and the
first draft of the message was then pre-
pared. The amount Of tn" proposed ap-
priation can only be surmsed, but will
be amply sufficient to cover existing needs
Messrs Webster and Mank;n, who were
lately appointed by the Memphis Board OF
Trade to present the flood situation 10
the President, are expected to have au-
dience with him today
It seems to be the prevailing impression
in financial circles in New York that there
will he no appointment in the immediate
future of a successor to Conrad n. Jordan,
whose term as Assistant United States
Treasurer expires on April 20. So far as
the bankers are aware, there is not a single
prominent candidate for the place in the
field
The bond required is $500, 600, and that
fact frightens those who would apply for
the place, SO it appears that there is strong
possibility OF Mr.. Jordan's reappointmFnt,
as he is being urged by his friends 70
become All applicant. The deputy as
sistant treasurer Maurice L. Muhlemann,
who is well qualified to fill the position,
refuses to allow his name to be used Unless
Mr.. Jordan declines the reappontuent
Mr. Jordan is gold Democrat, and il is
understood that he voted the Republican
ticket at the last election. Hence he has
theindorsemelto of all the Democrats ia Wall
street, as well as many OF the Republicans,
who argue that { would not be unwise 10
grve the office to Il man.who has managed
lis affairs in a bUsiness-like manner. The
bond Of the present A Assistant Treasurer he
comes void after the term of his appuint.
ment. Unless there is an appointment be-
fore April 90 it will be necessary for the
United States Treasurer to take charge
OF the subtreasury until an appointment is
made. Twice before such an arran cement
has been made, the Treasurer coming from
Washington formally to take charge, and
then leaving the office under the manage
ment OF the deputy assistant United tates
treasurer
Senator Mason has net forgotten the way
to the White House nd saw the President
again today in reference 70 the appoint
ment OF W. b. Mann for the marshaiship
of the southern district OF Illinois. Sena-
tors Chandler and Gallinger accompanied
10y the entire New Hampshire Congressional
delegation. urged the appointment Of Col
John 6. Crawford, of Manchester, n. II =,
as minister 20 the republic of Colombia
Senator Nelson wanted ex-Representative
Dunnell of Minnesota appointed to an
auditors position in the Treasury Depart
ment.
Senator Wolcott, who has the distribution
of the patronage in Colorado, saw MIR. Nc
Kinley in reference TO several Federal an
pointments
Representative Smith, of Michigan,
urged the President to revoke an order of
Mr. Clevelands abolishine several general
pension agencies in that State The De-
treit pension agency was included in the
number. Representative Smith is backed
up by the entire Republican delegation OF
his State, as well as the majority of the
members of the Michigan assembly.
Representative Gibson wanted James F.
Rule, leading Republican of Knoxville,
Tenn, appointed as consul to Calcutta
Representative c. w. Stone, of Pennsyl-
vana, saw the President in reference to
the appointment of Dr. Hares as minister
to Denmark. DR.. Hares is strongly backed
by both Senators Quay and Penrose, and
will in all probability get the nomination
The question of the Arizona governor
ship was again brought to the attention
of the President today, when ex-Delegate
Murphy called at the White House to urge.
the appointment Of Myron T. McCord Mr.
Murphy saidthat McCord was in every way
qualified to fiji the position and his ap-
pointment would meet with the approval
of the majority of the citizens of the Terri
tory. Mr.. McCord's most formidable oppo-
nent is Burt Dunlap, who viii, in all prob
ability, get the appointment.
Others who are candidates for the posi-
ton are Isaac T. Stoddard, L. H. Goodrich
and R. A. F. Penrose. The latter is a
brother of Senator Penrose, of Penns VI
vania, who was also a visitor at the White
House today to speak good word for his
| relative.
Representative Lacy, of Iowa, wanted
Gen. Patterson, of Tennessee, appointed
consul to Kingston, Jamaica. Col William