Evening star., 1901-11-07
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Considering the Vacant Virginia
Judgeship.
MANY RESIDENTS OF THE STATE CALL
New Collector of the Port of
Wilmington Chosen.
SOME OF TODAY'S CALLERS

The vacant Virginia judgeship occupied
much of President Roosevelt's time today,
as there were a number of VirginianS who
talked with him on that subject. The va
cancy was made by the recent death of
Judge Paul Of the western district of Vir-
ginia, and all the politicians in Virginia are
much interested. The names of democrats
are being presented to the President with
the same freedom as republicans, and the
President has not yet reached any conclu-
sion.
An important Virginia delegation to see
the President today was composed Of Will
lam R. Trigg, DR.. George B. Johnston and
Egbert G. Leigh of Richmond and G. F.
Ryan, former speaker of the lower house
Of the Virginia legislature. They presented
the name of Daniel Trigg of Abingdon for
the judgeship and urged his appointment.
Daniel Trigg is a relative of William r.
Trigg of Richmond. The President made
inquiries about the various candidates.
Gen. Rosser next saw the President, and
it is said that he is friend Of Judge Lance
ford L. Lewis. Judge Lewis is republi-
can and was formerly chief judge of the
court Of appeals of Virginia. Gen. Rosser
says that as he is not lawyer he does
not care to make recommendations.
John T. Harris of Harrisonburg was a
George e. Sipe of Harrisonburg, a repub-
lican, although until recently democrat.
Thomas Nelson Page was consulted by
the President as to the same appointment.
The President knows and likes Mr.. Page
and desired to get his Views.
Still another caller was Gen. John r..
Roller of Harrisonburg He was accom-
panied by several Virginians and by w. 5.
Odell of this city. Gen. Roller Is a candi-
date for the judgeship. He is an ex-con-
federate soldier and a wealthy man.
Col. ]. Hampton Hoge, who was the re-
publican candidate for governor of Vir-
ginia, is now in the field l.. l.. Moore of
Radford is said to be candidate, and one
of the strongest candidates up to this time
has been Henry c. Mcdowell Of Big Stone
Gap. former Kentuckan and a grandson
of Henry Clay. He is Loyalty backed by
Kentuckians.
Blow to Addicks.
President Roosevelt today showed clearly
by an appointment that he will not recog-
nze Mr.. Addicks as the head of the Della
ware republicans. The blow to Addicks is
one that President Mckinley himself hesi-
tated to deliver and held off even to the day
of his DEATH
President Roosevelt today appointed Rob-
ert G. Houston as collector of the port Of
Wilmington, the most lucrative position in
Delaware, and one that both of the Della
ware factions have desired to fill The in
cumbent Is William H. Cooper, who was
appointed in the last part of the last term
of President Cleveland. AS President Nc
Kinley did not desire to recognize either
faction in Delaware he would not make an
appointment to this position. All the post
offices were filled on the recommendation Of
the representative in Congress. President
Roosevelt has gone farther and has recog-
nized Representative Ball In all federal ap-
pointments, including the best Mr.. Ball is
not friendly to Mr.. Addicks and in all the
grtr ha
lected antf-Addicks men. Mr.. Houston is
not friend of the gas magnate and all the
appointments made under him. will be Of
the same class.
The appointment does not indicate that
there is to be any attempt at Cancellation on
the part of the administration, which can
not be considered hostile to Mr.. Addfcks be-
cause it insists on recognizing some one
qualified to make recommendations respon-
sible for his actions.
The President is evidently opposed to al
lowing factional disturbances preventing
federal offices being filled by republicans,
and is willing to take the responsibility for
his actions.
Talking With Cabinet Officers.
President Roosevelt had talks with four
members Of his cabinet before he began re-
gan receiving other visitors Secretary Hay
was the first caller and presented the new
Belgian minister, Baron Monchowe.
Secretaries Long, Root and Hitchcock
were next with the President talking about
departmental affairs. The President is still
seeking facts for his message.
After the cabinet officers had been re-
ceived the President began receiving other
visitors Of which there was a long list,
including Senators Burrows and Mason and
Representative Irwin Of Kentucky Cen
eral E. " Sumner saw the President. Cen
eral Sumner wants his son, E. V. Sumner,
jr appointed to a cadetship at West Point.
Commissioner Powderly presented the
commissioners Of immigration Of the vari-
Gus ports. The commissioners are in ses-
sion in this city.
Favoring the Memorial Bridge.
Gen. Ell Torrance, commander-in-chief
of the G. A. R., has sent to President
Roosevelt copy Of the resolutions passed
at the last meeting of the G. A. R. favor
across the Potomac. In forwarding the
resolutions Gen. Torrance adds his hearty
Endorsement to the scheme.
New York Appointments.
Senator Platt was with President Roose-
welt for some time last night talking over
New York appointments. Senator Platt
took dinner with the President.
At o'clock the President received by
appointment Mr.. Charles A. Moore, the
president of the Montauk Club; Mr.. Thorn
as Achalis and several other New Workers
interested In the appraisers ofhce. 1t is
understood that the delegation desires the
retention of Mr.. Wilbur F. Wakeman in
that office.
AS Congress will soon meet, 1t is likely
that the President will wait until then 10
send in the nominations Of New York men.
To make the appointments now would re-
Quire two official bonds for each Official
one following the appointment and another
the nomination. 1t is now thought there
will be few changes in New York.
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THE NEW BELGIAN MINISTER.