The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-22
THE GARY RESIGNATION
LETTERS IN THE INCIDENT ARE
 MADE PUBLIC.

LETTERS IN THE INCIDENT ARE
 MADE PUBLIC.
 HIT. Gary in His Letter of Resignation Calls Attention to the Fact That He Was Not in Good Health When He Accepted the Postmaster Gseneralship-Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia Confirmed to Succeed MT. Gary.
 Washington, April 21.-Postmaster General James A. Gary resigned to-day from the cabinet, and Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia was at once nominated to succeed him. The resig- nation, 1t is reported in some circles, was the continuation of the differences which began in the cabinet over the is- sue of peace or war, but some well in- formed persons say that this is hardly true, laying the cause for the resigna- ton to the i'll health of MT. Gary. MT. Gary has been from the outset a strong peace man, in thorough accord with the business interests of his state.
 The following letters were made pub lie to-day:
 Washington, D. O., April IS. My Dear MT. President:
 At the time you rendered me the honor of a place In your cabinet you will remenl- Der frankly stated that my health had not been robust and I expressed the fear that 1t might not be equal to the demands that would be made upon it. Recently these fears have been realized. The duties of the department over which I have pre- sided have been so constant and arduous, admitting of no relaxation, that l find my health is seriously affected and jeopardized-, l am admonished that to preserve 1t I tion. l tender my resignation with deep regret, for have been greatly interested in my work and my. association with this May also add that Write this this letter With special reluctance because I have from first to last been in such entire accord with your administration, especially at this most trying time Your kind personal consider ation will ever remain pleasant memory.
 James A.Gary. To the president.
 Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., My Dear MT. Gary:
 I canot express the deep regret I feel ignation as postmaster general. I had hoped that you would be able to remain with me until the end of my term. Your resignation is accepted most reluctantly, but believe that in your condition of health I am not justified in asking you to remain longer in office. I beg to assure you of my appreciation of. the, value of your services in the eXacting department over which you have so ably presided and in the councils of the cabinet. With pleas ant recollections of our association, which I shall always carry with me, and with best wishes for your restored health, l am,
 Your friend,
 William Mckinley. Hon. James A. Gary.
 Some years ago MT. Gary was taken with a severe attack of Bright's disease of the kidneys, but he finally rallied and it was thought he had fully recov- cred. Of late, however, the old symp- toms have again returned, complicated with heart trouble. Recently he has had a number of sinking spells that has seriously alarmed his friends and upon the insistent advice of his physician, he concluded to resign. He made two short calls at the white house before noon and was one of the first of the members to arrive for the cabinet meeting at o'clock. During the ses- sion the postmaster general came out of the cabinet room and announced that he would later give out state ment which he thought would set at rest any sensational stories that might be sent out as to the cause of his resig- nation.
 Washington April 21.-Charles Emory Smith has been confirmed as postmas- ter general. The senate committee on postoffices and postroads was boiled and agreed unanimously to report the nomination of MT. Smith favorably. It was reported that Senator Quay was going to fight the confirmation, but he told several senators that such was not the case. The nomination was not rec commended by him and was wholly per- sonal with the president. The an- nouncement that Mir Gary had re- signed and that Charles Emory Smith had been nominated to succeed him came with startling suddenness to his friends in the house. None of the Maryland congressman knew of MT. Gary's prospective resignation. None of the house leaders had had any in- ti1nation of the change. MT. Dingley expressed great surprise, as uld MI. Grosvenor. The latter said: "No bet ter selection, however, could have been made. MT. Smiths appointment is a glorious one."
 Philadelphia, April 21.-Charles Em- ory Smith, who has been made post master general, was born in Mansfield, Conn.,, in 1S42, and removed with his parents to Albany, N. Y., in 1849. He graduated from the Albany academy when sixteen years of age and imme- diately entered into journalism. Mr. Smith purchased an interest in the AL bany Express and became joint editor with MT. Dawson. In 1876 he was a delegate to the republican national con- vention at Cincinnati and was repre- sentative from the state of New York on the committee on resolutions. In February, 1890, MT. Smith was appoint ed by President Harrison minister to Russia. In May 1892 MT. Smith re- turned to this country, and on the ninth of that month formally rendered his resignation as minister and re- stunned his labors as editor of the press. When the Mckinley cabinet was in process of selection MT. Smiths name