New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-19
FIint'S Fine Furniture
HOSTS OF RICH AND
ORIGINAL SPRING DESIGNS.
FACTORY PRICES.
LOCAL FEDERAL OFFICES
MR.. JORDAN LIKELY TO REMAIN AS
SIsTANT TREASURER.
PROBABILITY THAT ELLIS H. ROBERTS WILL BIZ
MADE TREASURER OF THE UNITED
sTATEs-sENATOR PLArr RE

sTATES-sENAToR PLATT RE-
TURNS TO WASHINGTON.
Senator Plat returned 10 Washington yesterday
afternoon His usual Sunday-schoo class gath
cred early and there was much running to and
fro previous to his departure, and the air was
full of gossip OF all kinds. Patronage was mainly
the talk of those who called upon Mr.. Platt while
he was in this city. Among those whom Mr.. Patt
saw and talked with Edward I.auterpach.
Louis f. Payn. State Chairman Hackett George
r. Bidwel Cornelius Van Cott Lemuel f. Quigs
and Ellis H. Roberts
There seems to be no doubt IN the minds Of those
who have talked with Senator Plat and have come
in contact with the Administration at Washington
that President Mckinley is fully determined 10 re-
tain Conrad ~ Jordan as Assistant United states
Treasurer in charge Of the SubTreasury here.
aypr Gf the W sseno ree Of ana M
It Is now admitted that the President intends 10
keep Mr. Jordan In the ONCE and dsregar1 80 ad de
on behalf OF Ellis r. Roberts, formerly hsslstant
Treasurer and now president OF the frankIn "a ~
tional Bank. II learned yesterday tnat Inc
President feels most kindly disposed toward DIT.
Pos Of and that only the
strongest reasons cause lin to refuse tne @
ported. and upon trustworthy authority that me
President has suggested tlat MI Rooerts acSep oe
coed d. r. Morgan The Presidents suggestion
was made known to Mr.. Roberts, and he is reported
have said that ~ the ONCE SnOulu tcnocicu
him he would accept it, Mr.. Roberts, II Is KNOWN
has expressed preference for living IN New,
York but on the suggestion OF the President; ana
In view Of the wishes of Secretary Gage. VINO Is
a warm personal friend OF Mr.. Roberts, he mas
said he would go to Washington. In the event OF
Mr. Roberts taking the Treasurershlp. Cnarles r
lanes who is vice-presdent OF the Franklin Ma
tional Bank and OF Thomas L. james, pr'sl-
dent of the Lincoln National Bank. VIII propaply
succeed Mr. Roberts president. None or those
interested would confirm the report yesterday Dut
such a programme Is known 20 be under considera-
tion and proba bic OF fulhlment. -,
The appointment OF George r. Bowel as Sol-
lector OF the Port is another matter that was wa,
talked over. Mr.. Bidwell is confident that ne VIII
he chosen 10 ill this Office. He says that ne saw
Secretary Bliss while in Washington. and that the
latter assured him he would place no obstacle IN
the way of the appointment Mr.. Bidwells s trlenos
saw that the main opposition 10 him VIII coins
from up-the- State Republicans who are credlleo
with a desire to fill the place. -. eoo ~,
Cornelius Van Cotts candidacy 1or Ine onice W
Postmaster TO succeed Charles ". Dayton was
talked over and Mr. Van Colt was told ina. hiS
chances were excellent. The selection OF Wnour
p Wakeman as Appraiser ana Silas =. , Nro,Lt a.
Surveyor was also commented upon as likely U"
be effected. . , 49,. W. TT E,n,
hall would give way as National Bank Examiner
va some other Republican. Mr. Kimball was APP
nonted in the course OF the Harrison A1IniiiisL
ZION and was held over by President Cleyelana'
Ills successor was not mentioned. Inc app1oIi...
ments OF internal revenue collectors Ios the @
and second districts and the Naval OHcer 9, We
por, the strict-Attorney. the United otates
Narsbai the Immigration Commissioner ana othef
cficss are said to be yet undecided