New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-16
THE WHITE HOUSE THRONG.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY's CALLERS AND
WHAT THEY WANTED
WESTERN CANDIDATES FOR ASSISTANT sECRE-
TARYsHrPs-RIvALRY FOR THE SWEDISH
Mrss1oN-A HOST OF OTHER
AsPIRANTS.
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wasbirg,o, March 15-No nominations were sent
by President Mckinley to the Senate to-day. and
the pressure OF callers at the Nhlte Rouse was
consequently as urgent and constant az ever sena-
tor Mason of Illinois, was among the earnest ar
rivals He - still pushing Captain Thomas. OF
Chicago for Assistant Secretary OF the Navy SEN
ator Burrows saw the President little later IN
behalf OF General Spaulding who Is a candidate
for Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury. General
Spauldng was with the Senator. who feels perfect
" confident that his friend will get the appoint
rnen. IL Is understood that Senator Burrows does
not look for a-speedy appointment bun thinks thdt
General Sp1uldng will be dlty by April
DR. W W. Thomas OF Maine. who has powerful
backing for the mission TO Sweden. saw Secretary
Porter I'm regard to his papers. which are delayed
in arriving Or. Thomas claims 10 be backed by
not only the majority OF the Swedes In the Unlteu
States but Of President McKinley's State as well.
Ex-state Senator Ericsson. OF Iowa. is candidate
for this mission. and Representative Henderson
was on hand TO press his claims
Ex-senator Higgins, Of Delaware and large
delegation OF Republicans Of that State called on
the President to ask the appointment Of W I.
Spruance of Wilmington, United states circuit
Judge 20 succeed the late Judge Wales ME-
Spruance is the son Of ex-senator SIruance II VIII
be remembered that President Cleveland originally
wanted Senator Gray 10 take this place. and then
made an appointment OF a Democrat. who was not
confirmed
Senator Penrose. of Pennsylvania. was again
visitor This time he was accompanied by General
Bingham The latter Is asking for the appoint
nent Of Penrose McClan as Collector Of Internal
Revenue OF Philadelphia. and Senator Penrose IS
backing General Bingham. The two Pennsyl-
vanans also directed the Presidents attention 10
the fact that Pennsylvania wants Charemagne
Tower Of Philadelphia, to have one Oh the lour
Misunderstanding They believe they will secure
for Mr. Tower the place he seeks. After talking
over these tw, cases Messrs. Penrose ana blng-
ham said a good word for William 5. Shalenbar-
ger ex-member of Congress lie wants 10 be First
or Second Assistant Postmaster-General Repre-
sentative G. W Stone of Pennsylvania. called 10
urge W W. Brown, OF his State. for a good place.
Early in the morning Representative Berry OF
Kentucky called on the President with Jonn u.
Slater and o. G. Staples. OF the District of Column
a. Messrs Berry and Staples urged upon the
chief Executive the appointment OF Mr. slater 10
succeed Commissioner Ross. The President II Is
understood did not intimate when he would make
the appointments Of Commissioners.
Ex-Representative Bellamy Storer about whose
ambitions and aspirations there is much mystery,
did not go in TO the President, but whispered
few words in Secretary Porter's ear ana hur-
redly departed.
Representative Hemingway. Of Indiana. presented
James n. McNeeley. OF Evansville. 70 the Presi-
dent. Mr McNccley IL the Editor Of the Evans
willie Courier" and IL candidate for Supernten-
says H. has learned from Secretary Cages private
secretary that this place is not under Civil Service
rules, has been stated lie. therefore, believes
he Will have a good show for It. William NJ Mere
dth Of Chicago. who wants 10 be Chiet OF the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing. presented his
claims.
Ex-senator Blair presented c. r. Swinehart, W.
A. Kelley and ]. q. Brad, Of Alaska. They called
to ask consideration OF Alaskan citizens for the APP
pointive Offices for that Territory.
Ex-Representatve Tracey Of Missouri was
caller He Is candidate for a cOllectOrship Of in
terna revenue IN his State, but said mat he called
discuss other matters. IT,,
Colonel y. l.. Sills. OF Cleveland. presented his
appncat0n and papers for appointment as dD-
pi4lser u merchandise at the port OF Cleveland
dliigg r6e backiSg of senator Hanna Colonel sills
also wants mis- friend. Grant II. Burrows
OF Ontario. but formerly OF ONO appqYi .
Consul Montreal: II Is positively stated th r
Mr Burrows nas the F Engagement oi
Two Ohio men want TO go as consul 10 BeIaa ~
southard OF the IXth District The other Is John
e5 ras al Bromwe Of cinciTna Mi Plat
vas Consul to Dublin under President Harrison
of Cincinnati who wants the Consuship at Vienna
National Committeeman Henry c. Payne. OF
morning. He was promptly admitted 10 the Presi-
dent. Mr. Payne reiterated the announcement ne
once and would not ask FOR any. Il further de-
sire 70 say Mr. Payne continual ma rne s,U ,
seif and Senator spooner is false Ny call to-day
ia 10 pay my respects. ! go from here 10 New
Colonel Chase Of Ohio who Is an applicant for
the place OF Fourth Assistant PostI's
The appointment will not be made for some Time
Judge A T. Wood. OF Kentucky. WHO was ap-
noinfed Senator by Governor Bradley, had a short
conference with the President IL - learned ina
Judge Wood is seeking an appointment as a United
$50 CtrcTt T1dge wherever there is a vacancy
The Judge Will return TO KENTUCKY tomorrow,
an going to help elect Republican senator he
General Grosvenor presented to President Nc
RADIO, and who wants Office He il NJ. e. Cranston
son OF Bishop Cranston; Nj Crahs'oh VENTS 10 DC
REPRESENTING Hooker Of New-York presented
three visitors from his state Iney "eITe zen .
Dean, Oscar Oleson ana u /. JO""90'' MI NUM-
said they did not want o1lse. 49, ,-,.oii.o ,,.os ,
senator Pritchard Of Eorh Sarona I Tas
fjsntenant-G overnor Reynolds. eX-State senator
Moody and Thomas Rollins. law partner Oh senator i1
f1-j1eta III Mr. Holton wants to be Distrct-Attor-
nev Of North Carolina. Ex-Representatiye Bineer
Hermann of oregon presented 10 .t t TenSe HE
Senators fairbanks Baker and Proctor, Repre-
sentatives Harmer klrkpatrlck MCAssI. H.
Nteikieiohn OF Nebraska, were among the other
callers Justice Harlan also spent d rev minutes
Ni Rncorder Taylor of the District and Professor
Booker r WASHINGTON the weI-Knowh n, Sda , q,
teacher. saw the PRESIDENT A'''o' say an ~
IL 20 be let alone. ,,.,. -, ,rio,,
shortly after noon a deegati9rn Oh Maryia no
colored men consisting Of James l. bradford me
p",, Caorpe r Bragg and Alexander Williams, were
admitted 10 see the President Ihelr puTpose Ws 10
hank the President for appointing Mr. Cary 70 the
Sabinct An engrossed resolution OF thanks was
Ex-Attorney-G General Garland paid his respects
during the day a., i,o- 81 Tho C.ol,i-
rot Who called on President Mckinney THIS morning
Ie had IN walt some time before getting an audi
ence owing 10 the rush. ,,,. \,
on Thursdav afternoon. at o'clock. President Nc
rytriev will informally receive the women OF the
Diplomatic Corps This was arranged FOR by Sir
Julian Pauncefote. 1900. -. G.
Mr. Palmer continues 70 address notes TO score
ta~v Palmer trying 10 arrange for an hour for Her
EIaiestv' Iiuokalani to call on the President lie
ms not been relieved OF his anxiety and Her
Majesty" will have 10 take her turn with al other
callers. ,,.., -, ,,-,.,.
Ex-Representatiye Butterworth visited the White
House and saw the Chlef Executive ior Few
minutes
THE YELLOWSTONE PARK DESCRIBED.
For the third in his ive-weeks' course OF Illus
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