Evening star., 1901-11-21
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
CLAYTON McMichael to Be Philadel-
phia's Postmaster
CON DIPIONS IN PORTO RICO
Gov. Hunt Tells the President
About Them.
TODAY'S APPOINTMENTS

Nelt nad decld6O upon Clayton MCMlcnael TO
succeed Postmaster Hicks as the head of
the Philadelphia post office. The term of
Postmaster Hicks will expire early in jan
uary. This announcement will prove of al
most as much interest in Washington
in Philadelphia. Mr.. McMichael was agreed
upon by Postmaster General Smith and
Senators Quay and Penrose, and the fact
is given out now to put stop to any fur
ther fight for the position.
1t was decided some time ago that Posi-
master Hicks should not be reappointed,
and hard fight has been going to
who would succeed him.
Mr.. McMichael was marshal of the Dis
trict of Columbia from December. 1882 to
December, 1885, when he resigned, to be
succeeded by Marshal A. A. Wilson. Mr..
McMichaePs administration of the mar
shals office was characterized by executive
ability of a high order
Mr.. McMichael was heartily commended
by President Arthur for his work in the
office. President Cleveland wrote Mr.. Nc
Michael letter, speaking most approx
ing1y of his administration of the office,
and all of the United States judges of the
District united in letter eulogizing in the
highest terms the business-like methods in
stituted and maintained by Mr.. McMichael.
Mr.. McMichael was born in Philadelphia
June 80, 1874. He was a first lieutenant in
the army in 1861. and marched with an ex-
pedition from Omaha across the plains to
Fort Walla Walla. He was comm: :ssioned
as second lieutenant in the regular army
August ;, 1861. He resigned in 1863 as a
captain and brevet major He had a splen-
did army record.
In 1873 he was assistant commissioner
from this country to the exposition at
Vienna In 1897 he was nominated the
republican candidate for city treasurer of
Philadelphia and was elected.
Mr.. McMichael is a companion of the
Loyal Legion member of the Grand Army
Of the Republic, Union League and Ritten-
house Clubs of Philadelphia and of the
Metropolitan Club of this city.
Conditions in Porto Rico.
Governor Hunt of Porto Rico, who is in
this country on a vacation, called upon the
President today and will be his guest at
dinner tonight. Governor Hunt reports
that conditions in Porto Rico have i'm
proved so much until the prosperity that
exists there is no longer a question of gilt
iering generaIities.
We can now prove it by the figures"
said Gov. Hunt. For the first time since
the American administration began, the
last four months show a balance of trade
in favor of the island. The people are not
only acquiescing in American rule, but they
are becoming enthusiastically American"
Gov Hunt, in answer to questions about
the case of Santiago Iglesias, the represen-
tative of the American Federation of La
Dor, VINO was recently arrested upon his ar
rival at San Juan, explained that the charge
against lglesias was that he had conspired
to raise the price of labor, a crime under
an old Spanish law still in force The rec
ord showed that the summons to appear
Tor that charge had been served and ac-
knowledged before Iglesias came to the
United States. Upon his arrival at San
Juan he was arrested for his failure to ap-
pear upon that charge, another offense
against the Spanish law
Bail was fixed at $1,000, but by Gov
G,o. ernoE hunts personal act just before he
sailed TO New York it was reduced to $500
That amount, It has since appeared Igle-
slas was not able to raise, the authorities
declnlng to accept bond. Governor Hunt
sS saSS lhe1e IS no objection to lglesias' mis-
sion to Porto Rico, but rather to the man
himself, charges of various kinds having
been made against him in the past
IOwa's New Governor.
GoVernor-elect A. B. Cummins of Iowa
one of the cleWerest politicians deveIoped in
the west in many years, called on the
President today. Mr.. Cummins will be
inaugurated as governor in January, sue
ceeding Leslie NJ Shaw.
I'VE are enjoying the great prosperitv
that prevails all over the country" said
Mr. Cummins when asked about affairs in
his state. I'VE not indulging in poli-
tics, but there is great interest i'm matters
to come before Congress. Yes / am for
reciprocity There is certainly room for
the genius of a diplomat, although great
conservatism and great care should be used
not to disturb satisfactory conditions
Senator Burton of Kansas talked about
appointments for his state with the Presi-
dent today NJ. W. Sutton has resigned as
collector of internal revenue for Kansas.
and Senator Burton has recommended Jas
NJ Simpson his successor 1t is under
stood that the senator's recommendation
will be accepted.
Junior Republic Mass Meeting
John T. Doyle and John W. Holcomb saw
the President this morning to Invite him
to attend the mass meeting to be held in
the National Theater Sunday night in aid
of the Junior Republic. The President said
that he was greatly interested in the work
Of the organization and had visited the
George Junior Republic in New York
Mrs Roosevelt had also shown her deep in
terest by sending check to the local aux
iliary of the republic. The President felt
that he would be pleased to encourage the
work. bu: he was sorry that he would no;
be able to attend the meeting.
Statehood for New Mexico.
Frank W. Clancy, prominent lawyer OF
New Mexico, talked with the President
this morning about the territory's affairs
particularly urging statehood. Mr.. Clancy
is friendly to the reappointment of Gov
Otero. and so informed the President.
James Hill, for years the head of Missis-
sippi republican politics. talked to the
President today. Mr.. Hill is looking out
for himself in his position of register o1
the land office at Jackson. and his friends
expect TO see him reappointed He is one
of the noted colored republicans of the
south.
Appointments by the President
The President has made the following
appointments:
Navy-Remus c. Persons, to be medical
director in the navy. with rank of captain
Edward H. Green, to be a medical inspec
tor in the navy. with rank of commander
Charles A. Crawford. to be passed assist
ant surgeon in the navy. with rank of lieu
tenant. junior grade; Dominick GIynn Il
be a chief boatswain in the navy, to ranl
with but after ensign.
Want War Taxes Reduced.
delegation from the Consolidated Stool
and Petroleum Exchange of New Yor]
called on the President this morning to la
before him resolution of the board of di
rectors of. that body requesting repeal o