The times., 1897-03-26

| II is stated on excellent aut uthority that
| the principal and perhaps the only direct
official recognition which the gold Demo
Gratis Will receive from the Mckinley Ad
Iministration will he the retention in office
| OF William 5 Forman as Commi sSicner oi
Internal Revenue. Mr. Forman Will ploha-
bly, be permitted to hold office for the full
| four years from the date OF his commission
| This report is borne out by the fact hat
| ex-Cummissioner John w. Mason, OF West
Virginia, who has heen an active candi-
date for reappointment, has received some
| kind Of Tip from the Executive Mansion,
| sufficiently strong TO cause him 10 promp ly
| shift his application and stand out FOL
something equally as good"
| The ) tate OF California not content with
| securing Il Cabinet position, is reaching
| out for several foreign appointments, chief
among them being the Italian, Brazilian
| and Japanese missions. delegation
! OF Californians, headed by senator Per
| kins and Representatives Rarham and
Loud, called at the White House yesterday
to urge these appointments upon the Presi-
| dent II N be Young, OF San Fran Isco,
editor and owner of the San Francisco
Chronicle. and a man OF great wealth,
is being pushed as ambassador to Italy.
Frank l.. Coomhs, OF Napa city, Cal. as
American representative to the MikH'lu s
court, and ex-Gov. Pacheco, Of California,
as minister to Brazil.
The Californians are also anxious t. Sc
cure the appointment of Judge Dudley as
minister TO Hawaii. The delegation that
visited the President was also de-
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pointed as collector OF the port OF San
Francisco. Mr.. Mckinley took the several
appointments under consideration, but gave
the representatives of the Golden Gate no
intimation OF what he would 10 in regard
to the several applications.
DIR. W c. Boteler, OF Kansas City. who
is an applicant for the position aS auditor
of the War Department. again saw the
President.
James Hin. member of the national com
mittee from Mississippi, called TO urge tie
claims OF Perry Carson. Perry Is said TO
be anxious to secure u good. Juicy plum
from this Administration, and would not
object To being appointed recorder Of deeds
for the District OF Columbia
Representatives Ellis and Tongue 0f ore
gon saw the PRESIDENT in reference II the
appointment OF John f CapleS. of Port
land. ore. who is anxious TO secure q for
eign cOnSulship.
Ex-senator Frank Hiscock. Of New York,
remained with the President for some
time Senator Hiscock'S call was by Spe-
cial appointment Sena tors Clark and
Warner. Of Wyoming, saw the Presidential
regard to the distribution of pa atronac,. in
their state Hon. s Bradford Prince. for
merly governor tof New Mexico. gave
the President TO understand that his old
place would be acceptable.
The President at this iunCture took
occasion to sign the papers of Hon Ringer
Hermann, of oregon, who was lately ap-
pointed Commissioner of the General Land
office.
Repres sentative Cook Of Illinois called
with Hon. Fred Bussey, memberot the leeis-
lature froIu the same State. who was de-
sirous of obtaining a foreign consulate.
George j. Corey, Of Chicago, an applicant
for foreign mission, also saw the Presi-
dent in reference to his appointment.
c. II Mcdonald whose chief distinction
lies in the fact that he notify sang the
patriotic song, "Hlinois. during the
recent campaign. was another representa-
tive from the Prairie State, who asked the
President for an office. Secretary of the
Navy Long remained with Mr. Mckinley
for some time, discussing matters con-
nected with his department.
Ii is understood that President Mckinley
will probably appoint Hon. Andrew D White,
of New York, as ambassador at Berlin.
Since Henry C. Payne, national commit
teeman, Of Wisconsin, who was slated for
u
the country, several men prominent in ma
tional affairs have been mentioned for the
place. Among them was Charlemagne
Tower, OF Philadelphia. Mr.. Tower was
Endorsed by both Senators Quay and Pen
rose, and the entire Pennsylvania Repub-
lican Congressional delegation. The
President. however, is said TO lean toward
the candidacy Of White.
While Senator Platt was at the White
House on Wednesdayit it is said that he men
toned Mr.. Whites name to the President
and intimated that his appointment would
not only be entirely acceptable to the
organization in New York State. but
would reflect great credit upon the Ad
ministration. In case Mr.. White secures
the coveted position it is said that Mr.
Tower will be appointed to a minor mission
The candidacy of Col. Il. H Thomas, of
Pennsylvania, for Public Printer, is also
attracting considerable attention. Col
Thomas isindorsed by Senator Penrose, and
every effort is being made to secure him
the position.
The President yesterday signed the
commission of Hon. Powell Clayton as
minister to Mexico. The new diplomat
was afterward sworn in at the State De-
partment. Gen. Clayton in conversation
with 4 Times reporter, stated that he ex- |
pectedtoleavefor for hisnew post a bout May l.
A committee of five ciergymen, repre- |
senting the various denominations of |
Philadelphia. called upon President Nc |
Kinley this morning and presented petit |
ton favoring the proposit tion advocated by |
Mr.. David Lubin, of California.
On being handed the document the Presi. |
dent remarked: Il receive it, Being in |
formed OF its contents he remarked: Il |
know of it, and being requested to send |
his reply before April II next, he handed |
1t to his secretary and said: You will |
please call my attention to this natter