New-York tribune., 1900-04-14

friends had expected. Mr.. Porter went to New
York nearly a year ago, and made his final decision
since then. His family has been earnestly opposed
for long time to his remaining IN official life, and
their protests have been successful Mr.. Porter
will probably enter business for months and
will take active part in Connecticut politics this
year. heretofore.
The appointment of Mr. Cortleyou is what has
been looked for since the retirement OF Mr..
Porter has been talked of. Mr.. Cortelyou has been
the confidential secretary OF President Mckinley
since the latters incumbency. and step by has
shown his usefulness. capacity and great natural
ability. The President quickly il. and by his
request Congress provided additional assist
ant secretaryship designed especially for Mr.. Cor
telyou. 1t in measure a compensation for
the duties which had been performed by Mr.. Cor
telyou. who then acting stenographer. This
in July, 1898. and Mr.. CorteIyou has since
ranked assistant secretary. He has continued to
In a confidential capacity to the President, and
has performed the part of the delicate work
of the Executive Mansion. In MIR. Porter's long
absence in Europe the entire work OF the Executive
Mansion fell Mr.. Cortelyou. and was handled
smoothly and with satisfaction all concerned.
Mr. Corteyou is we'll known in Washington and
throughout the country. having served in important
confidential capacities for many years.
THE NEW SECRETARY
George Bruce Corteyou born in New-York
July 26 1862, and IS a member of one OF the
oldest and influential families in that State.
He studied various public and private schools
At sixteen he entered the state Normal SchOol at
Westfeld. Mass. pursued advanced course OF
study and graduated with honor nineteen,
preparing for Harvard University. His plans were.
however. changed upon graduation. and he entered
before ITnon refmrnn1 tn SaWSnrk he rontinnad
Pos a % 70 ors oh IN g nans
at the WaIworth Stenographic Institute. and upon
inh5 IN the Te
year he b became car associated with James E. Munson
assisted him in his duties as official stenographer
York
vice S has been rapid i In the fan Of 1859 he was
nS MasS
hdental secretary to the Surveyor OF Customs at
secretary TO the Fourth Assistant Postmaster-Gen-
E n M M his oa hs s Of
reappointed by Assistant Postmaster General Max
OF his term during this period being designated
acting chief clerk Of the Fourth Assistant Post
Assistant General. His services IN the
anG o nf @ M ef
you was transferred to the ESscq5ive Mansion a.
months later he was appointed executive clerk to
Mr.. Cortelyou's training and experience greatly
facilitate his easy handling of his duties. He can
ing after the mass of executive work. ne has had
charge of Mrs. MeKinley's correspondeEce. arrang-
ineton Mr. Cortelyou studied law, being graduated
with the degree Of Ii. B., and in 1895 from the
Columbia University Law School with the de-
alumni ASSOCIATIONS of these institutions and has
been for many years member of the New-York
Press Club and has been a frequent contributor to
leading newspapers and periodicals.
MR.. PORTER's CAREER
John Addison Porter who retires from the Office
of Secretary to the President was born in New
Haven, Conn. April II. 1856. the eldest son of
Professor John Addison Porter a noted scientist
first dean of the sheffied Scientific School of Yale
University, and Josephine Earl Sheffield daughter
Of the founder Of that institution He was educat-
ed at General Russell's Collegiate and Commercial
School and Yale University. where he was gradual
ed from the academic department in the class of
1878 After leaving college he studied al CIeve
land Ohio. in the office of his uncle. William J.
Boardman afterward leaving the profession 10
engage In newspaper work on the local stars OF
Hartford Courant. In 1885 Mr. Porter purchased an
interest IN The Hartford Post" Two years later he
secured controlling interest in that paper and be-
came editor-in-chief.
He represented the town OF Pomrret in the pop
ular branch Of the Connecticut General Assembly
and was elected an alternate delegate the Re
publican National Convention AT Minneapolis ON
several occasions he has been a candidate for the
Governorship Of Connecticut, in each Instance re-
celving a large majority of the cast at the
primaries.
In the Presidential campaign Of 1896 Mr. Porter
earnest advocate OF the nomination OF Nr
Mckinley and a result largely OF his anersst,c
work in Connecticut two-thirds OF the vote o. that
Ohio candidate. McKinley's plurality In C'onnec:i~
cut the following November upward OF Is oo
Mr. Porter. without solicitation his part was
chosen for secretary TO the President I'm February
1897. and assumed ofics on March l. 1897 He Is a
member OF numerous social and fraternal organiza-
lions ana clubs. including the Masonic order
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