The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-04-03
KANSAS NAY CIT /
Pension Commissioner to
Come to SunhoWer State.
PETERS Is The CHOICE
But Dick Blue Would Be
Acceptable.

Washington, D. C, April 2.-The posi-
ton Of Commissioner of Pensions will IN
doubtedly be given to the state of kan
sas. It is learned from a reliable source
that at a conference on Friday between
Senator Burton, Congressman Curtis and
Long, the president informed the Kansas
! delegation that he would like TO have the
names Of at least TWO Republicans from
/ Kansas in considering a successor to H
! Clay Evans
He said that he desired to give this Of
! fee to the great soldier state of Kansas
/ The president required that the names
submitted to him be ex-Union soldiers
lawyers ana men who rad held positions
! that gave them reputation outside their
! own state.
The president rendered the position to
| Senator John c. Carpenter of Neosho
county Mr.. Carpenter had been an appli-
cant for the position Of Worlds fair com
missioner and made a good impression on
the president When offered the pension
commlssionership, Senator Carpenter de-
Glued, stating that his business affairs
would not admit of a removal to Wash
inSton The name Of ex-Congressman
Case Broderick was also discussed.
Senator Burton suggested the name of
son Of the fact that Mr.. Smith is not
lawyer, the president could not consider
him.
Names of a number of other prominent
Kansans were mentioned. but the presi-
dent IS seriously considering the name
Of Hon. S. r. Peters, of Newton and
Hon. w. r. Blue. Of Columbus. either of
whom is acceptable to the Kansas dele
CATION.
The appointment viii not be announced
for a week or two. 1t is well understood
in Washington that Mr.. Evans is to re-
tire at the end of his term and it is be-
heVed that he viii be appointed minister
TO Japan.
Tt is said that President Mckinley is
inclined to favor Judge Peters, who was
in the same congress as the president
Mr. Mckinley has always held Judge Pet
ers in high reSaru and thought seriously
of appointing him United States judge at
the time of Judge Hooks appointment
Colonel Dick Blue also stands well at
the White House. As congressman-at-
large, he was an active member of the
5sth congress. He was a member of the
subcommittee on pension appropriation
bills, and was known as one of the ablest
champions Of the interest of the cid SOL
diers in that session.
The records of the war department
show that Mr. Peters served tour years
III the army anu Was promoted several
times while Colonel Blue also served
about four years, and was prisoner of
war. Both men have excellent military
records.
The appointment Of either of these gen.
uemen would give general satisfaction
to the soldiers at Washington.
Senator Burton declined TO be inter
viewed on the subject. Congressman Cur
tbs and Long have both left for Kansas.
If this change is made it will be some
what of a compliment to Congressman
Curtis. who made a strong fight on Com
missioner Evans in the last congress.
There is no dou5Jt but the change will be
made, and it is practically certain that
Kansas will get this plum.
Topeka, Kan, April 1T is generally
conceded among Republicans here that
Colonel r. w. Blue, eX-cOngressman at
large will be the next commissioner of
pensions in place OF II. Clay Evans. Con-
gresham Curtis. who returned yesterday
from Washington, said today that the
choice was between Colonel Blue and
State Senator Carpenter. President Nc
Kinlev has agreed to appoint the COM
missioner from names submitted by the
Kansas delegation, and the names of
Blue and Carpenter are the only ones be-
ing considered.
Congressman Curtis says that II. Clay
Evans, the present commissioner, VIII
probably be minister TO Japan.