Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
Appointments in the Diplomatic and
Consular Service.
TEE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSULTED
Every Caller Had a Chance to See
the President.
INVITATION TO NORFOLK

Early this morning, before the callers
had begun to appear. the President made
the following appointments:
William r. Finch Of Wisconsin, envoy ex-
traordinary and minister plenipotentiary of
the United States to Paraguay and Uru-
quay.
To be consuls James S. Dodge of In
diana, at Nagasaki, Japan; George w.
Dickinson Of New York. at Belleville, On
tario; Alvin Smith of Ohio, at Trinidad,
West Indies; Percy McElrath of New York,
at Turin. Italy.
Joseph Perrault of Boise. Idaho. surveyor
general of Idaho.
Mr.. Finch, who Is named as United States
minister to Uruguay and Paraguay, is edi-
tor and proprietor of the La Crosse, Wis,
Republican and Leader. He has been prom
inent in republican councils in Wisconsin
for many years. and has the reputation of
being man of literary attainments and
general ability.
Percy McElrath OF New York named as
United States consul at Turin, Italy. held
the same place under the Harrison admin
lStrauon. lie was appointed in 1892 and
niied the consulship only nine months.
Attorney General McKenna was with tie
PRESIDENT this morning probably discuss
Ing the remaining details of the sales of
the Union Pacific road. Ex-Governor Hoad-
turn here tomorrow for a further confer
ence with the Attorney General. Until all
arrangements in the interest of the govern
ment are completed the details of the sale
VIII not be made public by the administra-
tion officials
Ex-senator Warner Miller of New York
talked with the President of Nicarauguan
canal affairs.
Invited to Norfolk.
Representative Young and ex-Representa-
tive George E. Bowden of Virginia extend
ed the President an invitation to attend
the interstate fair, which begins at Nor
folk tomorrow. They urged the President
to accept, saying that Virginia wanted
to see and entertain the President The
invitation was regretfully declined, the
President saying he would be unable to
get away from the White House again for
good while to come He expressed a
desire to visit Virginia some time next
year ana said he would go then if possible
Inc various candidates for register of the
treasury and their friends are trying to
obtain from the, President something def;
mite regarding his selection for this place
some or them were at the White House
vile, was amcng the number. He is sim
Ply trying to learn what mis- chances are
with view to leaving the field if some one
else has been selected
-
Wakeman, appraiser Of merchandise. were
New York visitors. Mr.. Bennett is looking
a1ter an appointment. Mr.. Wakeman is
mere taking over customs matters with
treasury officials.
Tne appointment Of Dr. w. Godfrey Hun
ter as minister to Guatemala Is said to-
day to hinge entirely on his acceptance.
AS soon as he notifies the President of his
Willingness to accept his commission will
be made out
The democratic assistant district attor-
ney for the middle district of Alabama has
sent in his resignation. 1t is said that
James ID: Judkins of Matumpka has been
selected by republican leaders for the ap-
pcintment
Neither the President nor any of the
Georgia republican leaders has seen Isaac
Loftin. the Hogansville postmaster, who is
reported to have come here to talk to ad-
minlstratjon officials about the recent
shooting affair. National Committeeman
Lyons Of Georgia has not seen Loftin, and
mas heard nothing of the story that Loftin
has resigned as postmaster and will be
given position in Washington.
Z. o. l.. Cooper. for years the private
secretary and stenographed to the Presi-
several months. He has been under treat
ment Tor that length of time and has
undergone two or three operations.
Senator Foraker, Representative Smith of
LIMOS and ex-Repfesentative Aldrich Of
Alabama were visitors who saw and talked
with the President.
President Saw Every Caller,
For the first time in months the Presi-
dent saw and heard the story Of every WIS.,
itor who called in the regular hours. The
breath was almost taken from the old
stagers who have waited for months to
see tie President when they were invited
into his room shortly after u o'clock. He
had then finished with official callers and
was In position to give the other callers a
Few minutes. 1t was a great occasion for
the boys" who haven't congressman to
take them to the President and who have
tnelr own little stories to tell and places
TO ask for. Each man got a handshake
ana respectful attention for his story. The
President inclined his head to each visitor
ana gravely and carefully listened.
the city this afternoon. -.