Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-05-22

Others-Hanna Namea tterrlck for Kun
ming Mate With Roosevelt-The Russian
China OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES German Ad-
vocated for the Democratic Nomination.
The Postal Frauds.
(From our regular correspondent
WASHINGTON, May ii, 1903.
There is considerable concern mani
tested among members of the Cabinet
and other prominent officials in Wash
ington regarding the extent and the
emphasis with which the President, in
his western speeches, is dwelling upon
the Monroe Doctrine. 1t is believed
in the East that the Monroe Doctrine
is most expensive to maintain and
brings with it no adequate return. 1t
has been pointed out that whenever a
European nation secures control OF a
colony the commercial status OF the
newly acquired territory becomes fixed,
the demand for foreign goods increases
and the United States secures its share
of the commerce. In South America,
however, the integrity of numerous
petty governments is preserved by the
United States and the result is that
these little countries are constantly at
war; that they repudiate their com.
mercial obligations without hesitation
and to the serious loss of every Ameri-
can business man who attempts to deal
with them, and that even when the
United States has q favor to ask, as in
the case of the Panama canal, it re-
ceives even less consideration than ia
accorded European nations. Under
these circumstances the officials re-
ferred to regard it as ill-advised for the
President to dwell with such marked
emphasis upon the subject. The
facts are, of course, that Mr.. Roosevelt
is afraid to discuss the tariff because
OF the factional differences on that
subject in his own party, is unwilling
to discuss trusts and monopolies for
fear of further offending the Wall
street interests and finds the Monroe
Doctrine a safe topic because few peo-
pie understand it and most regard it
as sort of patriotic duty to uphold it.
Incidentally, Mr.. Roosevelt wants a
larger navy and the alleged necessity
of maintaining the Monroe Doctrine
furnishes an excuse for his coveted
"big stick"
1t is learned on authority OF men,
Der of the Cabinet that the President
and Senator Hanna have made trade
whereby the former will welcome as
his running mate, provided he secures
the nomination, MIR. Myron T. Her
rick, whom Mr.. Hanna is just now
booming for Governor of Ohio. The
Cabinet officer alluded to was invited
into the Presidents official family be-
cause of his political ssgacity. He
says, "Colonel Herrick is one of the
strongest possibilities for the second
place on the ticket. 1t seems now
that the likelihood of his being nomi-
mated will become much stronger if he
is triumphantly elected Governor of
Ohio next fall. Should his majority
fall far below normal, however, his
availability will be seriously affected"
Secretary of State Hay is now
thoroughly convinced that there was
no foundation for the reports for
warded here last week by Minister
Conger at Pekin to the effect that the
Russians had occupied Niu Chwang in
Manchuria. 1t appear that United
States Consul Miller, at Niu Chwang,
heard that the Russians were to occupy
the forts at that point aud Immediately
communicated with Minister Conger
who cabled the statement to this
country. There had been some move.
ment OF Russian troops in Manchuria
but nothing in violation OF the treaty
stipulations. Although it is stoutly
maintained at the State and Navy De-
partments that nothing has occurred
to necessitate the presence OF a strong
er naval fleet in Chinese waters, it is
regarded as somewhat significant that
within the past week the Wisconsin,
the Raleigh, the Albany and the Gin
cinnati have been ordered to attach
themselves to the Asiatic squadron.
Representative Swanson of Virginia,
one OF the Democratic leaders on the
floor OF the House, is in Washington,
and recently expressed some views on
the Presidential situation. Mr.. Swan.
son regards Senator German As the
most available man in the party, but
names Judge Parker of New York as
his second choice. He sees encourage
ment in the enthusiasm with which
Mr.. Cleveland has been received on
several occasions as demonstrating
more than usual interest in the Dem
ocratic nominee and auguring success
for the Democratic ticket, but he does
not believe Mr.. Cleveland stands the
slightest chance OF being nominated.
The most important development in
the Postoffice situation during the
past week has been the summary re-
moval of August w. Machen, General
Superintendent of the Division OF Free
Delivery, and the appointment as act
ing superintendent OF NJ. G. Fosncs,
who is regarded as the most able Post
office Inspector in the service. 1t will
be remembered that il WAS NJ. Fosnes
who cleared up the Cuban postal SER
vice after Estes c. Rathbone had got
ten it into an almost inextricable
muddle. Since Machen's removal
some important discoveries have been
made although their character will not
be revealed until Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow completes
his report. 1t has been announced
that the appropriation for rural routes
has been exhausted and no further
routes will be established until after
July l.
There have now been removed from
Office four officials against whom
charges have been preferred, Judge
Tyner, Mr.. Christiancy, Tyner's assist
ant, Machen and Superintendent Beav-
ers, although the latter was permitted
to resign. 1t is not believed that any
one of these officials will be permitted
to resume his duties. In thu case OF
Machen there appears to be no occa-
sion for his Office. There is now a