The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-22
His Eminence of Baltimore Call
ed to Pay His Respects.
MINISTER CLAYTON ALSO
senator Wolcott Sees the Executive.
Says the Administration Is Kindly
Disposed Toward Colorado, Not
withstanding 1t Is Silver State.
Gov. Atkins0n's Call.

Cardinal Gibbons called at the White
House this morning in company
with Postmaster General Gary, TO
eninence remained but a few minutes, 10y
ever, and jocoseiy remarked as he was
leaving thai he would make room for those
who desired office
Col. ID. S. Sills, who wants to be ap-
praiser OF merchandise for the port OF
Cleveland, saw the President again today.
Col. Silis took a deep interest in the last
campaign, and delivered a number of
speeches for Mckinley and sound money
throughout the West.
De has Reimbursement of Secretary Sher
man, Senator Hanna, and the entire Re
publican delegation of Ohio Over 400
of the leading capitalists Of Cleveland,
whose business interests represent over
1896, 900 900 have signed petition TO
the President, advocating Col. Silfs ap-
pointment. Col. Sill is also interested in
securing the appointment of Grant II.
Burrows as consul to Montreal. MIR. Bur
rows formerly lived in Ohio. but now re-
sides in Broekviile, Ontano
Ransom as minister TO Mexico, called to
pay mis- respects TO the President. and also
to thank him for the appointment with
which he was favored. Mr.. Clayton told
a Times reporter that he expected to leave
for Mexico about May /: unless" he
added, they chase me out of the country
earlier than | expect
Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, called IN
reference TO securing some minor appoint
mentS in his State. As he practically has
the distribution OF all the patronage in Col
orado il is reasonable To suppose tn at he
will be frequent visitor at the White House
during the next four years. Mr.. Wolcott
said that Notwithstanding the tremendous
majority that Colorado gave Bryan, the
present Administration WAS kindly dis
posed toward the State.
Senator Elkins, accompanied by West
Virginia delegation. called upon the Presi-
Gent to urge several appointments.
Another notable visitor to the Executive
Mansion from West Virginia was Gov. At
kinson, who has beea n the city several
days. The governor was accompanied by
several members Of his staff, including Col.
Cox and Col. Horkheimer.
The delegation had several appoint
ments to urge upon the President. among
them being DR.. Daniel Mayer, who wants
30 be appointed minister TO Sweden and
Norway; Judge John A. Campbell, who is
a candidate for United States district at
torney for West Virginia, and Major L.
A Martin, who also wants to obtain the
same position.
Gov Atkinson also recommended the
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Register OF the Treasury. and Judge j.
It. Hoke. OF Preston county. W. Va, who
is candidate for the position of First
Assistant Attorney General.
Representative Pierson, of North Car
olina, called in the interest OF c II. Bar
nard, whom he wants appointed district
attorney for the Eastern district OF North
Carolina.
Charles R. Braden, of Providence, who
is the Republican leader in Rhode Island,
urged the appointment Of Col Pease, of
woonsocket, who wants to be Public
Printer. In case the President decides
not to appoint Mr.. Palmer, it is said that
the name Of Col. Pease will be sent to the
Senate
President Mckinley arose early this morn
ing apparently very much refreshed by the
rest which the Sabbath brought. He began
the labors OF the day shertl after O'Clock,
when, with Private Secretary Porter, he
went into his office and disposed OF a large
amount OF mail that has been accommodating <
during the past week. There were numer-
Gus other matters that demanded the Pres
ident's attention, and he was kept busy
until the time usually set apart for the re-
ception OF the officeseekers. The latter
were not at all backward in coming for
ward,'' so to speak, and long before 10
O'Clock thronged the corridors and ante
rooms adjoining the Presidents office.
Senator Burrows. of Michigan. was one
of the first callers at the White House to-
day. He urged the appointment of o. L.
Spaulding, or Michigan. for Assist ant
Secretary OF the Treasury. spaulding
held the same position during Harrison s
Administration, and it is said that Mr..
Mckinley has about made up his mind to
| reappoint him.
Senator Chandler, of New Hampshire,
called upon the President, but denied
| that his visit to the White House was for
the purpose OF obtaining any appointments
J. Edward Addicks again sought an in
teryiew with the President, and urged
the appointment of Benjamin Ward, OF
Wilmington as United States circuit
Judge
Senator Mason made his customary call
at the White House The Illinois politician
| is anxious to nave F. E. Coyne appointed
collector of internal revenue for the Cit
of Chicago. L. E. Hamburg, who wants to
be made assistant collector, also saw the
President in reference to his appointment
Mr.. Hamburg is committee clerk of the
Illinois senate, and is warmly indorsed by
both Senators Mason and Cullom.
Representative Gibson, OF Tennessee.
wanted to have James F. Rule appointed
consul TO Calcutta
The ''easy boss" Thomas c. Platt, drop
| pedinto the White oHuse for few moments
this morning to whisper few words in The
Presidents ear. He declined positively