Evening star., 1902-03-19
At THE White HOUSE
The Garfield Boys and Mr..
Rodenberg's Place.
ONE HAS DECLINED IT
THE OTHER MAY BE CIVIL SER
VICE COMMISSIONER.
J. II. Manley and the First Assistant
Postmaster Generalship-some
Of Today's Callers.

to succeed w. A. Rodenberg as civil serv-
ice commissioner he can have the position.
1t is believed to be doubtful whether Mr..
Garfield would care for the place.
Senator Hanna was in conference with
the President today regarding the offer Of
this position to Mr.. Garfield, but 1t was
not definitely learned whether an offer had
been made to Mr.. Garfield or would be
made. Whether the offer is direct or
through Senator Hanna is not known.
The President is said to have first had
under consideration the name of Harry A
Garfield but it is positively known that
Harry Garfield would not accept the posi-
tion. although greatly interested in civil
service matters. The office is believed to
have been rendered to Mr.. Garfield and de-
clined with promptness.
The Garfield boys practice law at
Cleveland. and both are popular men. Jas
r. Garfield was state senator for num-
Der of years. and is a factor in Ohio poll
tics. He was candidate for Congress, but
was defeated owing to factonal differences
Harry A. Garfield is connected with a
number OF important business establish
ments in Cleveland. He is vice president
of the Cleveland Trust Company and was
president Of the Cleveland chamber of COM
merce many years.
The Offer to Joseph Manley.
Postmaster General Payne was with the
President today. probably regarding the
selection of a successor to Mr.. Johnson.
the fourth assistant postmaster general.
1t is learned that Joseph Manley OF Maine
still has under advisement the offer of this
place and that he is expected to give his
decision in a few days Until Mr. Manley
takes action nothing further will be done
at the White House There is a belief
that Mr.. Manley may accept
The Case of Mr.. Evans.
Publication of stories that H. Clay Evans
will probably soon retire from the head Of
the pension bureau has produced a large
crop of early bird" candidates for the
prospective vacancy. The names of these
candidates are being presented to the Pres
ident by senators and through other sources
mail and telegraphic From what the
President said this morning the rush is de-
cidedly premature and possibly ridiculous
The North Dakota senators and representa-
tive have for some time been trying to
locate Major A. w Edwards of Fargo in
good position, but vacancies have beeli
few. 1t was decided a few days ago TO
present Major Edwards name for pension
commissioner, and Senator McCumber did
SO this morning.
The President intimated to Senator Nc
CImber and to others that there is some
question about what he will do In Mr.
Evans case. Apparently the President
has reached no definite conclusion and will
make no announcement for some time. The
Kansas republicans are believed to be MAX
ing preparations for descent on the White
House at the opportune moment. They
want a kansan for pension commissioner
and will probably present the name of ex-
Representative Richard Blue. The name
of eX-Representative Peters of Kansas was
talked about. but some arrangement seems
to have been made by which Mr.. Blue will
receive the united support Of the Kansas
republicans.
Apostle Smith Caller.
]. H. Smith Of Utah, one Of the twelve
apostles of the Mormon Church, was one
of President Roosevelts visitors today
With Apostle Smith was Elder Ben E.
Rich, the missionary of the Mormon Church
in charge Of the work in the south. Elder
Rich is stationed at Chattanooga. Apostle
Smith and Elder Rich are on their way to
Richmond, where there Is congregation
of Mormons From Richmond they will
go to New York to look after the work Of
another congregation of the church.
I'VE called on the President to pay our
respects said Apostle Smith. who is cne
of the council of twelve of the Mormon
Church. 1--WE were with him a good deal
when he made his western tour in the
campaign of 1900, and he invited us to talk
with him awhile
Fought Together at Santiago.
Capt. Henry A. Barber, U. s. A., called
on the President this morning. and later in
the day took lunch with him. Capt. Barber
was lieutenant in troop Of the 9th Cav
airy at the time of the San Juan fight. The
day Of the famous charge up San Juan hill
the 9th Cavalry was stationed between the
Spaniards and Rough Riders Gen. Carroll
sent word to Col. Roosevelt apprising him
Of the position of the 9th Cavalry and ask
ing whether any orders had been received
to charge. This message was taken to Col.
Roosevelt by Capt Barber. Col. Roosevelt
answered that he had not received orders to
charge, but that he was then going to do
so; in fact, the Rough Riders were then in
motion. The 9th was likewise ordered to
charge. and both went up the hill about the
same time.
Senator Plat Of Connecticut had a talk
with the President about the condition Of
affairs in the Indian territory.
Texas Applicants for Office.
Two candidates for United States attor-
ney Of Texas districts saw the President to-
day. They were A. p. Mccormick, who
wants to be United States attorney of the
northern district of Texas in place of w.
H. Atwell, and Judge L. Mcdaniel Of Hous-
ton, who is an applicants for attorney Of
the new southern district. There are many
the President Is receiving numerous visits
from them.
Representative Alexander Of New York
presented Mayor knight of Buffalo and
Mrs. Knight. They are on their way to
the Charleston exposition.
Senator Foster of Washington presented
Col. VIM. Ridpath, Patrick Clark and H. j.
kressler. prominent citizens Of Spokane.
Devaux Will Be Renominated.
The President has decided to give another
nomination to ]. H. Devaux, the colored
collector OF customs at Savannah, Ga. A
fight was made on Devaux by the Lilly
White republicans Of Georgia. headed by
Maj. j. F. Tanson Of Macon, because they
wanted the office for themselves. Devaux
had no opposition from the white democrats
OF Savannah, who were satisfied with his
management OF the ofilee. w. A. Pledger.
one of the colored leaders OF Georgia, saw
the President today about Georgia affairs.
An Investigation to Be Made.
An investigation win be made by the De-
partment of Justice Of the charges that
have been fled at the White House against