Arizona republican., 1903-11-20
HAY AND THE SENA7 OR
How the Wiley Secretary Disposes of
 Office Seekers.

It is not alone on the chess board of international politics that Secretary of State John Hay displays hisdiplom- acy. lie is a strategist Of no mean order in tOiling the moves of powerful opponents in the game of congressional spoiis.
 Not long ago a well-known western representative in congress was chosen United States senator. He immediately began to figure what was really due him from the government in the way Of patronage. Already powerful in the republican councils of his state. the new senator hethought himsolf Of the added glory of government plums that would be plucked by his party workers and their friends. Their name was legion. There was in fact, a glut in the market of available timber for official siHecures. The clamor for of flee was deep, loud and insistent. The new senator pondered over the preroga- tiVes that rightfully or unrightfully, belong to the toga- bearers of the na- ton. He finally saw his opportunity. At least he thought he did.
 Straightway. with true senatorial dig nifty he summoned four of his hench- men. He promised them choice berths in the consular service. Such appoint ments are recognized senatorial per quisites. He took his four friends to the state department, and brushed past the sable-hued messenger, WLo Vainly tried to explain that Secretary Hay was bUsily engaged on pressing international matters. The senator and the quartet of would-be ohicehold- CTS stalked by single file toward Sec rctary Hays desk.
 T am Senator Blank" said the Sen. ator
 "Good-morning," replied the autho. of Little Breechcs."
 And these are Mr.-." etc, "os my state,' added the Senator
 The Secretary quietly nodded recog- hilton.
 Now, NIT. Secretary" continued the Senator, "I have been examining the consular list and | find that my great commonwealth is not adequately rep. resented there. My state hasn't it's quota of places, and I have selected some of the desirable posts for some of the deserving men of my state"
 A cold. impenetrable expression stole over the face of the premier of the Roosevelt cabinet. II was look he assumes on occasions of grave moment, and one that d number Of the diplomatic corps have learned to recognize as a sign to look to the,r laurels.
 For instance?" suggested Hay.
 Well heres Stuttgart. It's gool post pays well, and desirable all around l would like that appointment made ;irst"
 Certainly. Wait q moment. 1 will look into it." And Secretary Hay pressed a button. Send for the ap- pointment clek-' he ordered. g'he lat ter hurried i'm
 MT. Hays face became as solemn as the visages of the Goths in the olden days. MT. Moshcr," he inquired, why did not you report to me that the con sul at Stuttgart is dead?'
 But. MT. SecretarS-"
 T want to know. sir, why you failed to report that fact to me-"
 But, MT. Secretary we have no sucn adyices even to indicate that he had been ill"
 "Sure2"
 Certainly, sir"
 Hay turned to the senator. Senator" " he said. there's been some mistake You have been misinfOrmed. The con sul at Stuttgart is still alive"
 There was an awkward silence. The secretary stood grim and sombre. The four who had coveted the foreign posts shifted position uneasily. The sena- tor boiled with indignation. But sud denly. from somewhere in the inner usness, there came a reaIiza- ton of the situation and of the futility of the argument. He and his beVy of political adherents lost no time in fl- ing out, while Secretary Hay, ed with problems of world wide mom- ent, but none the less d friend of con- sular reform, smiled and resumed the of treaty making