Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-28
TO BE FIRST ASSISTANT SECRETARY
OF THE INTERIOR.
MAYBE NoMINATEDTO-MORR0W
THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
BLISS AGREED UPON 1T.
kansas Place Hunters in Washington
Not Altogether Pleased That
Ryan Has Won His Fight,
Because 1t Injuries
Their Chances.

Washington, March 27.-(speciai) All in
dications point to the nomination of ex-
Congressman Thomas Ryan, of Kansas, to
be first assistant secretary of the interior.
Unless there is an unexpected hitch, his
name will be sent TO the senate for con-
firmation early next week There is
widespread supposition that all obstacles
have been overcome and that his name will
grace the yellow senate bulletin Monday
morning.
Mr.. Ryan himself has had no assurances
to that effect. but the report comes from
the White House through a number of
channels whose reliability is above par. 1t
comes direct to The Journal correspondent
from one of the leading Missourians, who
was closeted with the president for up
wards of two hours on Thursday night.
to whom he announced his intention to
name Ryan for the place.
Mr.. Ryan expressed no great surprise
when told trat his chances were very IA
vorable, as he expects to be appointed.
The president several days ago assured
his friends that he would make the ap-
pointment if the suggestion met with the
approval of Secretary Bliss. The latters
views were well known at that time to be
altogether favorable to the Kansan, but
at the brief cabinet meeting on Friday the
secretary found an opportunity to tell the
president that, in his opinion Ryap's ap-
pointInent would be a decided point in
favor of the successful management of
the interior department, and to this the
president readily assented, 1t is, therefore.
looked upon as practically an assured thing
that he will be named.
The Kansas lay delegation affects the ut
most indifference as to what Ryan gets. but
a few said they Were glad of it. His ap-
pointment will cross the plans OF some of
the Kansas candidates, who see barrier
In Ryan's success to theic own personal am
I bitionS. If the state gets the first secreta-
ryship, in addition to the fourth assistant
postmaster generals berth. applications for
less be turned down, and, beyond few
foreign jobs, there will be nothing in the
grab bag left for Kansas but the federal
assignments in the state
/ Topeka, Kas., March 27.-(Special) The
fight being made on ex-Congressman Ryan,
who aspires to be first assistant secretary
proval of many Republicans in the state.
The claim is made that it is apparent that
no other Kansan can get the place if Ryan
is turned down. 1t is observed that Mr..
at this time than some other Republicans
in the state, but IL no one else in the state
can get the position, or anything half as
good, it is the impression that Ryan should
be allowed the place.
T. 1t is observed that 1t is not a question
of doing favor to Ryan or adding addi-
tional honors. but many others are inter-
ested. Ryan is a place" getter- There are
many positions in the control of the first
:assistent secretary of the interior. They
relate to the whole country and are not To-
cal. 1t is insisted that Ryan in that. posi-
ing from s.. 900 to s. 900 salary This will all
be lost II Ryan is prevented from taking
the position. .
Word received here to-day from RYAN
shows that he believes he will be appointed,
despite Sthe fight being made.