New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-11

way & Long of which he had been for years
a member. On his return to his desk in the
Navy Department this morning he wrote his
resignation, and took it to the White House.
where. after a short conference with the Presi-
dent. the following correspondence was made
public:
Navy Department. Washington 7,rft March 10 1902
My Dear Mr.. President: VIII you accept this as
TO take effect the first day of May next, soon
has been 10 me a iciiEhtful service I leave the
oficial circle of your Cabinet. in which my aSsoca-
ton with you and its members has been happy
MIR n69 5 oI y9Hr @ m ana
for you personally Very truly YOURS
JOHN D. LONG.
Ny Dear Mr. Secretary: II is with very sincere
regret that accept your resignation I shall al
w you S during he last %' @ohs Bat to 6SSe
served under you at the outset Of President McKin
lations. and IL has never been my good fortune
minded in his devotion to the public interest Our
relations have been not merely official but also
those OF personal friendship. May all the good
fortune you so richly deserve attend you wherever
THEopoRE ROOSEVELT.
To the Hon. John D Long. Secretary OF the Navy
OTHER CABINET CHANGES
Secretary Long is the third member Of the
Cabinet 10 retire since President Roosevelt en-
tered the White House Postmaster General
Smith was the first. He was succeeded by
Henry c. Payne. Secretary Gage followed Mr.
Smith. and his place was taken by ex- Governor
Shaw. Of Iowa. Only one member OF President
McKinleys original Cabinet Will be left when
Secretary Long retires. He is Secretary VIII
son. and the chances that he will remain
through this administration Next to Mr. VIII
son, the oldest in service of any Cabinet mem
her is Secretary Hay. He succeeded Judge Day
on September 20. 1898 Secretary Hitchcock
was nominated and confirmed by the Senate
in December, 1895. but did not assume his du
ties until February 20 1899 Secretary Root
took the oath of Office on August l. 1899 while
Mr.. Knox succeeded Mr.. Griggs as Attorney
General on April 9, 1901. Except for the talk
Of Secretary Hitchcock's retirement, the outIook
IS thdJ the CABINET as now composed is a per
manent one.
MR.. MOODY's CAREER.
The choice Of Mr.. Moody for membership IN
the Cabinet is commended everywhere, and par
uculaTly in Congress where for the last few
years he has made an enviable record as an
interchangeable and brilliant worker, winning pop
ularty and renown on every hand His vigor.
cIearheadednoss, fcarlessHess and honesty are
among the prominent characteristics that at
tracted the Presidents admiration and did more
70 lead to his invitation into the official execu-
i've family than all other considerations.
Mr.. Moody. now in his forty-ninth wear Is
hVe years older than the President, who en-
tered Harvard the year Mr. Moody was gradu-
\
OF the Eastern District of Massachusetts from
1880 TO 1899. and came to Congress to fill tht,
vacancy caused by General CogsWelTs death
IN 1919. Speaker Reed took a great fancy to
nm, ana encouraged him by an appointment To
the important Appropriations Committee and
Tor the last three Congresses Mr. Moody has
taken prominent part in all legislation TO meet
the expenses of the nation the experience IA
miliarZing him with all the details of the fed
eral government. In this capacity he has paid
particular attention To naval affairs. Two wears
ago, in the debate over an appropriation for
photographic surveys he opposed the detach-
ment Of naval officers for survey work but
vessels on their regular cruises. and il was he
who secured the adoption of a rider on an ap-
preparation bill which revived the grade Of
admiral for Dewey. For the last four sessions
Mr.. Moody has been a member of the Insular
Affairs Committee and has taken great interest
in its work. He is regarded s one of the
strongest members of the House His commit
tee assignments place him in direct touch with
all great questions and his mastery of them. to-
gether with his scholarly attainmentS his ability
Of concise statement easy and pleasant address
and well mOdulated voice. make him one Of the
most entertaining Of speakers. 1t has been his
custom while in Washington to occupy quarters
chuseIts. who is his closest friend.
The news that Mr.. Moody had accepted the
Navy portfolio reached the Capitol shortly after
noon. and Mr.. Moody, who the floor of
the House, showered with hearty congratu-
lations. For several minutes he held a regular
leVee in one of the aisles on the Republican side
Democratic members noticed the demonstration
and crossed over TO join in it, the congratula-
lions from that quarter being fully as hearty
and sincere as those from Mr.. Moodys side of
the House