The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-27
Assistant United States District
Attorney Named as Louis c.
BOhle's Successor.
REGARDED AS KERENs VICTORY.
Akins- -Bartholdt-Joy Combination
Had Indorsed George P. Vein
brenner-Morsey's Stand
ing in Politics.
The Republic Bureau,
18th st. and PannSyIya Az,

18th st. and PENNSYLVANIA Ave
Washington, May 26.-President Roose-
welt to-day settled the long-drawn-out fight
over the ST. Louis marshalship by the ap-
pointment of William l.. Morsey in place of
l.. c. Bohle. 1t was fight to finish but
the outcome was outlined clearly in FRI
days Republic.
AS stated then, the papers had been made
out for the appointment of Morsey, but
We're withheld for time at the request
of Congressman Joy and Barthodt. who
insisted on Weinbrenners appointment.
This delay merely an act of courtesy
to them and did no; alter the final de-
cision in favor of Morsey He was recon-
mended by Postmaster General Payne, who
is vice chairman of the National Repub
lican Committee, and the political expert
of the administration in. contested cases
of this kind.
Some time ago the papers were referred
to General Payne by the Attorney General,
Mr.. Knox, who was unable to decide what
should be done. The decision of Mr.. Payne
was based on a desire to give Colonel
kerens, who is a colleague on the National
Committee. a little better show than he
has received heretofore from President
Roosevelt 1t reopens some very interesting
questions, which We're thought to have been
settled by the rundown of Smith, the
kerens candidate for the st. Louis ap-
praisership.
Payne's Advent FavOrs Kerens.
The Missouri Republicans now will be in
fresh doubt as to whether Eerens or Atkins
has the better pull with President Roose-
velt. 1t is certain that the advent of Payne
to the administration has greatly improved
the standing OF kerens in important con-
tests. Whether Secretary Hitchcock is to
retire from the Cabinet yet remains an open
question, but it seems certain that his word
as to appointments is not final as against
that of
1t would seem also that the official an
nouncemeht given out from the White
House when the appraisership was settled
Is to be taken in a Pickwickian sense only.
This dlctum was that In St. Louis appoint
ments the St. Louis Congressman would
control" They did not control in that case,
because they We're for Boyd, who was not
chosen; nor have they dictated in this mat
ter. having been turned down in Their sup
port port Of Meinbrenner. The consideration
they are receiving seems to be of a negative
KIND and certainly not such as need dis
tress the kerenS men.
Morsey, it is said. has made a fair record
tour years ago, but the fight became so
warm that either he or Rozler must be de-
ieated and Morsey gracefully withdrew. al
lowing Rozier to get the attorneyship. Nor
sey tnen accepted the place of Assistant
District Attorney, with the understanding
mat he would have the kerens support for
promotion at the first opportunity
Bohle's Remarkable Document.
Bohies retirement calls attention to a re-
markabie document he filed explaining
me charges against him. This paper PROB
ably has caused as much snickering in
Cabinet circles as any of the astonishing
literature which from time to time has
come from Missouri Republicans. Bohles
explanation Of taking companions on his
official trips, and using passes, while at
the same time charging transportation to
the Government. is said to be not only In
genious but original.
Bohie was the one man from Missouri
seking an important office who was able
to come here and have it cnched at sight.
President Roosevelt remarked to him:
Bohle. you are the one man against
whom no charges have been filed. You are
appointed" When the charges. then over
due. arrived soon afterward. and were fol-
lowed a few days later by 6ohle's explana-
tion. it is said the President was thunder
struck. Bohle was the personal choice of
D. NJ. HouSer. and ii is said the latter has,
since the development in this case. decided
to recommend no other applicant for office.
One part of Mr.. Bohle's explanation was
that a companion accompanied him at the
wish of member of his family. but, rather
than have any unnecessary discussion of
the matter. he would decline reappointment