Evening star., 1902-01-22
Cigar Leaf Delegation Talks to the
President.
LOUISIANA SUGAR MEN CALL
A New Superintendent of Instruc-
ton in Porto Rico.
S o NJ E 9TH ER CALLER S

The delegation of the National Cigar
Leaf Associa ton that has been before the
ways and means committee of the House
to argue against the admission of Cuban
tobacco at a low rate of duty called on
President Roosevelt this morning, being
presented by Senator Hawley and Repre-
sentative Henry of Connecticut. John r.
Young of New York, president of the as
sociation, spoke to the President about the
position of the association, and argued that
the admission of Cuban tobacco at a low
duty would cause great loss to the rapidly
developing and important tobacco interest
of the country. The association desired to
enter a protest against such a course.
The President gave his attention to the
arguments presented and then stated his
own position. 1t was his desire, he said, to
do the right thing by all concerned, and he
hoped that there would be great care
shown in the legislation to be enacted. He
felt that the obligations of this country to
Cuba were such that the interests of that
country must be considered along with
our own.
Louisiana Sugar Interests.
Senators Foster and McEnery presented
G. w. Mott, president of New Orleans
national bank. Mr.. Mott presented the
President petition of the New Orleans
bankers, declaring that a low duty on
sugar would cause serious harm and great
financial loss to sugar and allied interests
in Louisiana,
Porto Rican Appointment.
The selection of Prof Samuel McCune
Lindsay, assistant professor of sociology in
the University of Pennsylvania, as COM
missioner of education of Porto Rico to sue
ceed Mr.. Brumbaugh. was announced at
the White House today Prof. Lindsay is
a native of Pittsburg, where he was born
May 10, 1869. He graduated from the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania in 1889. After
graduation he went abroad for advanced
study. spending three and one-half years at
the Universities of Halle Berlin, Vienna,
Rome and Paris, and in 1892 taking the de-
gree of doctor of philosophy at the Univer-
sity of Halle, Germany. Upon his return to
the United States in 1894 he was appointed
instructor and since September, 1896. he has
been assistant professor of sociology at the
university. Prof. Lindsay is a member of
the Philomathean Society and acted as
chairman of it's Seventy-fifth anniversary
committee. He is a member of the Ameri-
can Economic Association, the British Eco
nomic Association, president of the Ameri-
can Social Science Association, the National
Conference of Charities and Correction, the
American Academy of Political and Social
Science. of which he is first vice president
and acting president, and of other literary
and scientific bodies, to whose publications
as well as to current periodical literature
he Is frequent contributor. Prof. Lindsay
has written number of books.
Representatives Joy and Bartholdt of
Missouri presented Louis c. Bohle, marshal
of the eastern district of Missouri. Mr..
Bohle has been agreed upon for another
term and his nominate is being prepared.
Kentucky's Political MuddIe.
The Kentucky republican leaders have
been engaged in a mighty struggle for
about two weeks tho of
of the port of Louisville. Ex-Gov Bradley
| and his friends, Representative Ewin and
others, have been at the White House a
| number of times to bring about the nomi-
nation of former Adjt. Gen. Daniel R. Cel-
her, while Senator Deboe stands in the
way of this and is loyal to Surveyor C. NJ.
Barnett for denomination. For some time
ex-Gov. Bradley, who is a brother-in-law
of Mr.. Collier, felt that his candidate stood
good chance of securing the position. In
the last few days the President has in
formed some Of the Collier supporters that
he does not desire to oppose the wishes of
Senator Deboe in this matter. This is be-
lieVed to end the candidacy of Mr. Collier
Among some of the Kentucky leaders there
is an inclination to dispute the right of
Senator Deboe to distribute the patronage
of the state, and the consequence is that
a fight is made over every Office Of i'm
portance.
Senator Deboe saw the President today
about Kentucky offices. He continues to
press Tie nomination OF MI. Barnett who
will probably succeed himself.
1t is said that Senator Blackburn would
fight Mr.. Golfers confirmation because of
the latters active participation in the po-
litical struggle which eliminated in the
assassination Of Goebel. Mr.. Collier was
adjutant general when this took place.
Against n COlored Postmaster.
A delegation Of citizens Of Athens Ca,
called ON the President with Representative
Howard to protest against the renomina-
tfon OF M. B. Morton as postmaster at
Athens. The grounds of the opposition to
Morton, who is a colored man, is that his
conduct of his Office has been distasteful
to the patrons of the Office and that Nor
ton is inefficient. The President did not
express any opinion.
Another colored man who is having trou-
BILE is ]. H. Devaux, the collector Of GUS
toms at Savannah. He was at the White
House today to see the President to present
his case. 1t is not the white democrats SO
much as the white republicans who are
after Devaux's scalp.
Representative Pugsley of New York in
troduced Capt. William J.. Smith of that
state. Captain Smith wants an army ap-
pointment.
Representative Richardson OF Alabama
introduced delegation of influential citi-
zens Of Huntsville, Ala. The members of
the delegation talked to the President about
the establishment Of an army. post at
Huntsville, and urged the denomination of
w. 7. Hutchins as postmaster at Hunts
Vile.
President Roosevelt has approved the bill
appropriating $4,000 for payment of the
expenses of the government exhibits at the
Charleston exposition.
Governor Murphy's Call.
Gov. N. o. Murphy of Arizona had con-
ference with the President this morning
about political and other affairs in that
state. Gov. Murphy is not candidate for
another term as governor, has not been
and will not be, and when his term is out
next year he will be succeeded by Col. A.
o. Brodie, who was lieutenant colonel OF
the Rough Riders after President Roosevelt
was made colonel. COL Brodie's selection
is approved by Gov. Murphy.
Introducing Senator EIkins.
Senator Scott of West Virginia waited at
the White House some time today and was.
Joined by Senator Elkins, who has been to
the White House seldom recently that
the President had expressed a desire m