The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-22
And the Hon. Charles Emory Smith,
Ex-Minister to Russia, Is APP
pointed i'm His Place.
PROMPT, ACTION BY SENATE
NOMINATION of THE PHILADELPHIA
EDITOR CONFIRMED AT ONCE.
MIR. Gary's Letter to the President
and the Latter's RepIy-The Res
ignatiOn Accepted Reluctantly.

WASHINGTON, April q. - Postmaster
General Gary has resigned and will be sue
ceeded by Charles Emory Smith, editor of
the Philadelphia Press. The announcement
was made when the President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate:
Charles Emory Smith, of Pennsylvania, to
be postmaster general, vice James A. Gary,
resigned.
Samuel A. Wells, TO be receiver of public
moneys at Spokane Wash; Perry M. Ly-
tie. surveyor of customs, district of Phila-
delphia; William II. Luden, register of the
land office. Spokane, Wash; William j.
Pollock, of the District of Columbia, to be
aSent for the Indians of the Usage agency
in Oklahoma. To be consuls--Frederick ii.
Allison. of New York, at Tegucigalpa, Hon
duras; Hans J. Smith, of South Dakota, at
Port Louis, Mauritius; William F. Balm
bridge Of Iowa, second secretary of legation
at Picking, China.
1t was stated at the White House that
Postmaster General Gary's resignation had
absolutely nothing whatever TO do with cur
present foreign complications. 1t was owing
entirely, it was stated, TO the condition or
Mr. Gary's health. He has suffered great
deal of late from general breaking down
Of the system, which has continued to pro-
gress until finally Mr.. Gary reluctantly
reached the conclusion that he was unable
longer to carry the burden of his office.
Postmaster General Gary was seen at the
Postoffice Department as he was about to
leave for the White House to attend a Cab
met meeting He was asked as to his res
ignation and said: YES, have resigned,
and Charles Emory Smith will be my sue
cessor. The ground of my retirement is my
i'll health, which has been growing worse.
steadily until l regarded it as imperative
that / should lay down the labors of the
Postoffice Department. Some time ago l ac
ouainted the President with my desire TO re-
tire indicating to him that l would, CT
course await his selection of a suitable man
as my successor. He found such u one in
Mr. Smith Ny resignation was thereupon
renewed. taking final form last Sunday,
when / submitted to the President my writ
ten resignation, expressing the deep regret
l felt in giving up my work and seVerlns
agreeable relations, and stating that my ac-
ton was impeled out of regard for my
health. The transfer of the department VIII
be made as soon as this can be done con-
veniently to all parties CONCERNED. II mas
not occurred yet. as you VIII see from my
going to q Cabinet meeting.
Mr. Gary was asked If his resignation,
coming at the time of Spanish W war efis rs
said: That has not entered INTO the con-
sideration in any way whatever l nave at
policy on the Spanish question, and sup
port it now. My Cabinet relations have
been most agreeable. and there have been
no differences Of policy.
TWO LETTERS.
The following letters were made public to-
day: - %
i my Dear Mr. Presidential the time you
| rendered me the honor of place i'm your
|. Cabinet you will remember | frankly stated
i that my health had not been robust, and
!. expressed the fear that il might not be
equal To the demands hat would be made
upon IT, Recently these fears have been
realized The duties of the department
over which | have presided have been so
constant and arduous. admitting of no re-
| taxation, that | lind my health is seriously
affected and ieopardZed. am admonished
that 10 preserve IL ] must ask you to relieve
me from the position. | tender my resisna-
ticn with deep regret, for have been great
~ interested in my work and my associa-
tor with your administration has been
most agreeable. May ! also add that I
| write this letter with special reluctance be-
cause have from first 20 last been In such
| entire accord with your administration. eS-
peciaIly at this most trying time. Your