The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-11
PLATT WITH THE PRESIDENT.
THE NEW YORKER RECEIVED
WITH MUCH CONFEDERATION.

lie Calls TO Suggest TO the President
That He Has Few Names which
He Would Like to Present For His
Consideration When the New York
Appointments Come Up For Com
sideratiOn--The senator Hedges
His CalI About with "A Great Deal
of Dignity.
Washington, March Ex-senator Thomas
Collier Plat had a short talk with Presl-
dent Mckinley this morning relative to
the federal patronage 10 be distributed
among the faithful In the state of New
York
MIR. Plat arrived at the white house
about 1890 o'clock, when the tramp Of tine
army of ofi1ce-seekers and casual sight
seekers was heaviest In the corridors and
the stairways of the executive mansion.
1t was rather a strange experience for
the junior senator from New York to find
himself within the portals OF the Presi-
dents mansion, and he remarked to a
friend that he hardly knew the way to
the Presidents office, because so many
years have passed since he last visited the
white house.
In the bustling and pushing crowd,
Senator Platt was recognized by but few
persons, as he assembled the stairway lead
ing to the Presidents office. When he
reached the top floor, he paused for mo-
ment to get his bearings, for he hesita.ed
to Join in the surglng mass of place hunt
ers around Secretary Porter's door.
Charlie Loeffler, the veteran doorkeeper,
who stands outside of the cabinet room,
at once recognized Mr.. Platt and invited
him to step into the cabinet room, thus
avoiding the crowd. The invitation was
graciously accepted and a few minutes
later, the President and Mr.. Platt were
chatting pleasantly together In the Presi-
dents private Office. 1t was the first
meeting between the President and Mr.
Platt since the Inauguration, and those
present in the room during the interview,
looked on with curious eyes. President
Mckinley greeted MIR. Platt cordially and
drew him aside SO that those present
might not hear the conversation that fol-
lowed. MIR. Plat said he realized that
the Presidents time and patience has been
severely taxed since he entered the white
house and for that reason he had not called
before. He said he wished It understood
that he was not present TO join In the mad
scramble for patronage, that was apparent
from the crowd out in the corridor but
he desired to make few suggestions rel
ative to New York appointments at the
proper time and under more convenient
circumstances. He added facetlously
bof h. 10
present a few names for the consideration
OF the President before all the available
places are disposed of. He briefly reviewed
the political situation In New York and
added that he would be glad TO make an
appointment to discuss the subject fur
ther at the pleasure of the President.
President Mckinley said he thoroughly
appreciated the considerative spirit of the
senator from New York, and added that
he would be very glad to have his advice
and assistance in the consideration Of the
New York appointments. In the general
conversation that followed IL was under
stood that the President is not ready to
proceed with the subject of state ap-
pontments, but when New York is reach
ed Mr.. Plat will be consulted
Senator Platt said he was entirely sat-
sied with the friendly manner in which
he was received and added that there is
no reason why his relations with the
President should not continue cordial
throughout the Presidents adminlstra-
tion. When asked II he had suggested to
the President the names of any New
Yorkers which were entitled 10 recogni-
ton, he said no, no names were mention
ed because It was understood at the be-
ginning of the inter yiew that the Presi-
dent was not prepared 70 consider the
subject of appointments al this time. II
simply called to suggest to the President" :"
continued Senator Plat, THAT / might
have an opportunity to present a few
names for his consideration before the
supply is exhausted. l am not going to
hang around the white house day after
day and importune the President for a
few appointments He Is aware that I
have few suggestions TO offer and when
he Is disposed 70 hear from me on the
subject l will call and give him such in
formation as consider will assist him I'm
selecting the right men for the right
places. We understand each other fully,
and / expect New York will have q fair
proportion OF the Offices In sight"
In leaving the white house Senator
Piatt showed his unfamiliarity with the
plan Of the building. for he attempted to
pass out through the private part Of the
house. He was put on the right track by