The Washington times., 1902-01-12
LEVI P. MORTON
MAY BE ENVOY.
Name Of EX- Vice President
Urged by Friends.
CLEVELAND'S CHANCES GOOD.
Sole Objection to the Former Demo-
cratic Chief Is That He Would Not
Represent Politics of the Admin
observation-disclosures Reid Would
Like the Billet.

Another prominent public mans name
has been brought forward as a suitable
recipient of the honor of representing the
United States at the coronation of King
Edward VII. 1t is that of Levi P. Nor
ton, Vice President during Harrisons Ad-
ministration.
His friends have indirectly urged his
name upon the President. They assert
that he is thoroughly representative of
the country, and that the fact that he
was once accorded the second highest
position in the gift of the Republic would
give him the high public standing desir-
able In the one who shall represent Amer
lea at the greatest coronation festivities
OF two centuries.
MIR. Morton Well Known In England,
Mr.. Morton .is we'll known in England,
where he has of recent years spent much
time, and where he has many friends.
His selection would prove a popular one
as FAR as the American colony in London
is concerned, although that of Whitelaw
Reid would, of course, meet with quite
much favor there
One consideration, not at all a minor
one. is the fact that Mr. Morton is n
wealthy man, and would not hesitate to
make the financial sacrifice necessary to
maintain the prestige of such a mission.
The expense Will be quite large, and
doubtless in excess of the appropriation
allowed by this Government
Mention of Cleveland Meet. Eoyor
The possibility of Grover CIevelaud's
being designated as envoy to the coron-
alton meets with favor in many sources.
The one great objection to the selection
OF the former Democratic chief is that
he is in his political views adverse to the
Administration, and would not be polit-
icaiiy representative Of the present
executive regime.
1t is generally conceded by public men
OF both political faiths that Mr. Cleveland
would be commanding figure mt an event
OF such dignity as the coronation and that
his elevation twice to the Presidency
would give him standing which could be
attained by no one in the United States
save President Roosevelt himself.
Attitude Toward England No Bar.
The fact that Mr. Cleveland while presi-
dent was most outspoken to the British
Government in his support of the Monroe
Doctrine as applied to threatened Vene-
zuelan embroglio is no bar to his selec-
eioH' iin dctlou Ut LHdI time, while II
was not exactly satisfactory to England,
evoked plenty of admiration from Eng
lishmen on account of It's sincerity.
Ever since the subject of civil en-
voy to the coronation ceremonies came UP
the name OF Whitelaw Reid has been at
the front. An objection, and a strong
one, too. to Whitelaw Reid Is the fact
that he was representative Of the United
States at the Diamond Jubilee in London
in 1897
1t is pointed out by those who have
other candidates under their wing that
II would hardly be proper to appoint
Whitelaw Reid to such a mission twice
Mr. Reid Would Like the Place.
There is little doubt that Mr.. Reid
would like to get the place. His position
as envoy at the Diamond Jubilee gave him
even more prestige In the English can't
tai than he had possessed before He is
quite popular In London, where he spends
considerable time each year.
Ex-senator Wolcott of Colorado has
been frequently mentioned In connection
with the Presidents selection of an en-
voy. There is, however. thought to be
little prospect of Senator Wolcott's desig-
nation for this important diplomatic duty
He is, however a close personal friend
of President RDOSpVplt