New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-11
SENATOR HANNA CHOSEN
HEADS CANAL COMMITTEE
Senator Morgan Displaced by i'd
ministration Representative.

Washington. Nov 10-The proposition to
place Senator Hanna at the head of the COM
mittee on Interoceanic Canals. which has been
for some DAYS under consideration. was hnaiiy
determined upon to-day at the Repuphcah
caucus which followed Immediately after the
session Of the Senate. out OF respect to the
feelings of the Senator from Alabama whose
feelings 1t is desired to spare in every way pos
sible no formal resolution was adopted. but the
chairman of the caucus. Senator Allison. was
unanimously advised that II was the sentiment
~ the Republican members of the Senate that
this important committee should be under the
direction of a man In entire sympathy with the
administration As a result of that sentiment
Senator Allison will inform the chairman OF the
Democratic steering committee of the facts as
practicable
The Craftsmanship Of the Interoceanic Canals
will be perfunctorily rendered to Senator Haw-
ley. Of Connecticut, who will decline on the
ground Of ill health then TO Senator Platt, or
New-York who has already signifed his prefer
ence for his present committee-Printing-
the final offer will be made to Mr. Hanna, who
will accept. The propriety Of this appointment
is regarded as obvious in view Of Mr.. Hannas
earnest advocacy of the Panama route and his
entire sympathy with the administration.
The only other work performed by the caucus
was the instruction of the chairman to appoint
Committee on Committees. 1t is stated that
Senator Hale viii be chosen for chairman of
this committee. but other selections have not
been determined upon.
There are numerous vacancies in the Senate
committees some Of which are eagerly sought
Senator Gallinger is slated for the Committee on
District Of Columbia, Senator Penrose for that
on Postofhces and Post Roads, and Senator Dill
ingham will probably succeed Penrose as chair
man Of the Committee immigration, although
that appointment has not been definitely agreed
upon There is vacancy on the Finance Com
mittee which is earnestly sought by several
Senator'S Senator Penrose being one of the most
active aspirants. while the friends of Senator
Kean. Of New-Jersey, regards him as admirably
suited Tor the place. Senator Elkins is also be-
heved to have a covetous eye on the finance
plum, but he has not thus far expressed him
self Senator Hanna has voluntarily relin-
quished his claim the position The deposit
ton of Senator Morgan will leave two Republi-
can vacancies on sthe Committee on Inter
oceanic Canals. and. in view Of the probable
/ Importance Of that committee in the near future
the other vacancy will be much coveted Senator
McCumber. Of North Dakota now chairman of
Manufactures will probably be regarded as hav-
ing earned the Craftsmanship of Pensions made
vacant by the proposed promotion of Senator
GaliInger.
on Committees its chairman will send out cir
cular letter asking each Republican Senator
what assignment he desires. if he wishes to re-
| linouish any assignment. etc, and the tenor of
the replies received may upset some Of the APP
| pointments now regarded as probable.
The appointment Of the Committee on Com
! mittees has placed Senator Cullom in a dilemma
! He is welcome to an assignment on this COM
/ mittee on condition that he relinquish his seat
/ on the Committee the Order Of Business
! which. il is understood. is desired by Senator
Lodge, and which some Of the most influential
/ leaders believe should so to the Massachusetts,
man. Senator CuIlom has no desire to re-
/ linquish his seat on the Committee on the Order
. Of Business. but his appointment on the Com
/ mittee Committees would doubtless enable
! him TO obtain a better assignment for his COL
! league, Senator Hopkins than the latter could
ordinarily hope for. Therefore the senior Sen
/ ator from Illinois is torn with conflicting emo
tons