Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-27
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Prospects as to the New Dis
trict Judge.
OUTSIDER INDICATED
SENATOR McLAURIN FOR THE
COURT OF CLAIMS.
Representative Jackson's Views Re-
garding the Maryland Collectorship
Permanent Census Bureau.

ne prospects are not aS ldNpi dbit ioi
the nomination of a District man for judge
of the Supreme Court of the District as
Washington people could desire. The Pres
ident has given no intimaton that he will
make his choice from the three District
men-Gould, Leighton and Duval-whose
names have been placed before him. He
is considering several outside men for the
vacancy caused by Judge Bradley's death,
and the indications are that an outsider,
one whose name has not so far been men,
toned will receive the nomination. OF the
local men the leading candidate in the
Presidents estimation is probably Mr..
Gould, with Mr.. Leighton next, but as the
situation now stands outsider seems
likely to be appointed.
The name of Representative Sherman of
New York, who has been talked of for the
New York judgeship. is thought TO be
among those put before the President and
to be under consideration by him.
Senator McLaurin for a Judgeship.
Senator John l.. McI.aurin of South Caro-
lima will probably be nominated judge of
the Court of Claims to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Judge John Davis
President Roosevelt is known to have a
warm feeling for Mr.. McLaurin and high
opinion of his legal abilities. Mr.. McLaurin
was attorney general OF South Carolina dur
ing the second term OF Senator Tiliman as
governor of that state and has had wide
legal experience. The suggestion has beer
made that Senator Tllman would probably
attempt to obtain democratic aid in the
Senate and fight McLaurins confirmation
Against this, however, it is stated that some
of the strongest influence behind Senator
McLaurin is from democratic senators who
may have opposed Mr.. McLaurin's : political
course, but are personally cordial rela-
i'm ar,I holt too l.
for this position. Another suggestion is that
the judgeship is not political in any sense
and that there would be political grounds
for opposition in the Senate. The Presi-
dent looks upon the judicial appointments
as peculiarly his own and would no doubt
insist on that point if test were to be
made.
The favorable prospects for Senator Nc
Laurin's selection have diminished the in
terest that was at first felt in the matter
Senator McComas was at the White
House this morning and again urged Gist
Blair of the local bar for the place The
West Virginia senators are still pushing ex-
Gov. Atkinson Of that state and continue
to be hopeful.
1t is stated on excellent authority that
Henry NJ. Hoyt, assistant attorney gem
eral of the Department of Justice, was Of
fered the place by Attorney General Knox
but declined. Mr.. Knox thinks most highly
or Mr. Hoyt. who is regarded man of
fine legal attachments.
Inc maryland OtceS.
Representative Jackson of Maryland
who, with Representative Mudd. has in
sisted that he should be allowed to name
the collector of internal revenue of Mary
land talked with the President today. Il
don't object to Mr.. Goldsborough having a
federal office" said Mr. Jackson .but I do
object to his being selected for internal
revenue collector and charged to nv dis
trict. l would rather pick a man to suit
me. l am going to fight the selection right
along and l have informed Senator McC,o-
mas of my intentions. | told the President
all about the case and stated my obiec-
tions fully
Director Merriam Calls.
Ex-Governor W. R. Merriam. director Of
the census was with the President this
morning. 1t is generally believed that the
President will place Mr.. Merriam at the
head of the permanent census bureau as
recognition of his able work in his present
position.
The Case of Gen. Crozier.
Senator Warren of the military affairs
committee was another caller at the White
House. His call related to some minor mat
ters, but when asked regarding the con-
firmation of General Crozer as chief of ord
nance he said that much of the objection
to General Crozier had been removed, and
he would be confirmed before the close of
the present session of Congress.
President Roosevelt stands by the nomi-
nation of General CroZer but ii is under
stood that the President will not reappoint
this official at the close of the session if
his case has not then been acted upon The
Presidents policy will be not to attempt to
force the confirmation of any man unon
the Senate. In the case of all persons who
have failed Of confirmation by the Senate
the President will not make a recess an
pointment unless the circumstances are out
OF the usual and warrant his belief that
the Senate will, without doubt confirm in
case of a denomination.
Flowers for McKinley's Casket.
beautiful floral tribute is to be sent
from this city tomorrow by the Department
of the Potomac, G. A. r., to be placed on
Decoration day the casket containing
the remains of President Mckinley at Can
ton. George E. Davis, quartermaster gen.
eral of the department, conferred with Sec
rotary Coltelyou today, and it was decided
tC send the remembrance to Mrs Mckinley
to be placed upon the grave by her.
President Roosevelt will also send beau
tiful floral tribute from the White House
to be placed on the casket OF the late Presi-
dent
The Presidents Guest.
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid OF New York is a
guest of President Roosevelt at the White
House. He will probably remain here to
attend the funeral of Lord Pauncefote.
Indian and Omnibus Bills Signed
The cabinet spent much time today in
discussing two important bills-the Indian
appropriation bill and the omnibus claims
bill. Both We're found to contain objec-
tionable items, but these after fun discus
sion were decided to be of trivial import
ance compared with the other features of
the bills. Both measures were signed by
the President.
Presidential Nominations
The President today sent the following
nominal lions to the Senate:
Charles c. Haupt, United States attorney
district of Minnesota.
Army-Francis J. Bailey, Oregon assist
ant surgeon, with rank OF captain of vo,ua-
teerS