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net will formally tender their resigna-
lions to President Mckinley before the
eth OF next March. Some OF them will
10 SO with the earnest desire that they
may be accepted, while others will do
10 as a matter OF courtesy and more or
less indifferent to what action the pres
dent may take. All OF this Is neces-
sary to the reorganization OF the cabi-
net which another term OF office for the
president brings about. The terms OF
office of the present members expire on
the 4th OF March, and the president
will then have to send the names of a
new cabinet to the senate before the
government can move along with the
proper number Of heads to the execu-
tive branches.
There has been gossip about the prob
able retirement Of members of the cabi-
net for some time, but there is basis for
more than speculation as to the pros
pectlve personnel OF the presidents
cabinet advisers.
These May Retire.
1t is generally U.derstood that Presi-
dent Mckinley v. Il have to look for a
new attorney general. Mr.. Griggs re-
signed the governo. ship Of New Jersey
and came here as head IF the depart
ment OF justice largely to please his
personal friend and business and politi-
cal associatr ilie late Vice President
Hobart The president would be de-
lighted 10 have him remain. but now
knows that this will be impossible. The
president will find il next to impossible
to keep Secretary Long In the cabinet.
He has held his position for four years
because he thinks there Is no man In
the country like his chief. II Is not be-
Iieved that Postmaster General Smith
will stay in the cabinet, certainly not
In his present position. There Is some
talk that upon the retirement OF Secre-
tary Long be might accept that depart
ment II the place is offered him. Sec
rotary Hay Is another man who will
not long stay in the cabinet. Ii Is be-
Iieved in well informed circles that II
he does not go out in March he will do
so before n great while. 1t Is believed
that Secretary Gage will resign the
treasury portfolio ut an early date, not
waiting until March 4. In all probable
ity he will be succeeded by Charles G.
Dawes.
These May Remain.
The president will make every effort
consistent with his position to have
Secretary Root remain In his cabinet
as secretary OF war or have him accept
some other portfolio. Secretary Hitch
cock will probably remain in the cabi-
net for portion Of the next term at
least. The general belief in all direc-
tions is that Secretary Wilson will hold
his present place by the wish Of the
president.
Admiral Dewey's Collection.
Admiral Dewey has removed his
great collection OF gifts. which have &C.
cupied the most prominent place In the
Hall Of American History in the Ma
tional museum. to his home in Rhode
Island avenue. The collection has as
sumed very large proportions, repre-
senting hundreds of thousands of dol
lars in money value. and is almost dali
ly added TO by some admirer Of the
great sailor. 1t was placed In the mu-
scum for the double purpose Of sharing
It's beauty with the public and as
whom were children or represented
the hospitality of our great cities as
well as from the admiraPs private
friends. After extending the privilege
of seeing the collection to the public
through the officials Of the National
both the admiral and Mrs. Dewey
wished to see the collection f1ttingly
placed in their winter home, which
was also the gift Of the American peo-
pie. While its removal will be q mat
ter OF disappointment to those who
may go to the museum to see the col
lection its removal to their own home
Is a compliment to the American peo-
pie In general which must be appre-
ciated.
wu Ting Fang at the Polls.
Mr.. WI Ting Fang. the Chinese min
Ister, whose intelligent observations on
American affairs have already attract
ed wide attention, appeared In a new
role on election day. In order to fully
acquaint himself with the Australian
ballot system and to make a practical
study Of Its workings he went to Rock
Vile that day and devoted fully half
IN hour to observing the casting Of bal
lots In the county seat of Montgomery
sounty.
1T was very interesting and instruc-
tive to me-" he said. Il saw the two
parties. Democratic and Republican,,
represented; the judges for both, the
clerks for both and watchers for both,
seeing that neither side could be dis
honest. Before | went to Rockville l
thought there might be flaws and loop
holes for fraud. do not now see how
there could be any serious fraud. One
side checks the other. Your election
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