Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-25
DECIDED UPON TODAY
HAS REFUTED THE CHARGES
BROUGHT AGAINST HIM.
President Invited to Boston Celebra-
tion, but Cannot Attend-Some
Of Today's Callers.

Of Today's Callers.
The President. on the recommendation OF
Senator Hepburn Of Idaho, today sent
to the Senate the name OF II. Sm1th
Woolley, former bishop Of the Mormon
Church. as assayer of the mint at Boise,
thus disposing of case about which there
has been a great deal of comment and, In
Idaho, much bitter political and religious
feeling. The matter was settled at the
White House this morning at conference
Senator Hepburn had with President Roose-
welt and Secretary Shaw, at which the
whole case against Woolley was carerully
gene over, and a decision reached. Wooiiey
was appointed as assayer in the sumner
and was serving IN the office when Congress
met In extra session. At the CONCLUSION
of the extra session, Mr.. Woolley's con-
firmation not having been acted upon. II
was decided that he no longer held once
under the laws relating to combinations
Prior to this, however. charges had been
filed against Woolley in the treasury Oe-
partment alleging Improper MANAGEMENT
of a business in which Woolley had been
engaged number Of years ago. The Treas
ury Deps rtment made a careful investiga-
ton of the charges and had about reacheo
the conclusion that Woolley was not Mt
person to be named for assayer again; IN
fact, the determination had been reached
that he would not be named to succeed
himself. Before the official announcement
Of the fact could be made. however. Senator
Hepburn and Woolley succeeded In bringing
up facts to disprove those that had been
submitted by Woolley's enemies to the
Treasury Department. The investigation
was continued, and the charges were de-
clared to be based upon political hatred
of the deepest kind. A good deal Of III
Sbo n oYfet fhrOrNhOnf the
entire affair. Senator Hepburn presented
the matter in such a favorable light for
Woolley that the President this morning
etermined to send the name Of the Mormon
leader to the Senate without delay.
The old threats of fierce fight against
Woolley are expected to be put into exc
cution and everything possible will be done
against the confirmation Of his nomination
by Senator Dubois and q contingent of
republicans of the Borah faction In Idaho.
The democrats of Idaho are making fight
against alleged Mormon domination in po
htical affairs and the fight has been get
ting more intense in its bitterness for some
time. All the old charges against Woolley
will be revived in the Senate and given an
airing there.
The Denver Post Office.
Upon the recommendation of Representa-
tive Brooks of Colorado the President has
selected T. ]. Sours as postmaster OF Den
yer to succeed John B. Twombly, who took
charge Of the Office upon the death Of the
postmaster some time ago. The selection OF
Sours is said to be satisfactory to both OF
the factions that are fighting for control
of the Colorado republican machine. Sours
is business man with a good record. The
followers of ex-senator Wolcott favor mis-
nomination, while the Anti-Walcott faction
makes no opposition.
The death of Gen. D. r. Collier, pension
agent of the United States at Louisville,
leaves vacant the best federal position IN
Kentucky and there will be scramble for
it. Leslie Combs, who is now the minister
Of this country to Guatemala and Hondur-
as, was formerly pension agent at Louis
vile. When he was sent to the South
American mission General Collier was ap-
pointed. The President looks to John w.
Yerkes, commissioner Of internal revenue,
for all the recommendations for Kentucky
offices, and Mr.. Yerkes will name the man
for this vacancy.
Representative Dalzell saw the President
today about the appointment Of a man as
appraiser Of the port at Pittsburg Mr..
Dalzeu made recommendation.
The Fight at Malabon.
A painting of the fierce fight at Malabon,
Philippine Islands, March Is, 1880, was
shown to the President today. 1t is owned
by J. H. Threw Of New York and was paint
ed by Isidro Diez, Filipino. The painting
represents the burning Of Malabon and the
attack of the United States forces. The
painting contains the I'd Oregon Regiment,
the Utah Battery, one company of the 4th
Cavalry and the 22d Infantry.
Invited to Boston Celebration.
Representative McNary Of Boston pre-
sented to the President a delegation of
South Boston ciuzens-E. B. Barry, E. J.
Powers. D. v. McIsaacs. David L. White
and Benjamin White-who invited the Pres
ident to attend the celebration Of the 12Sth
anniversary Of the evacuation of Boston by
the British. March II Is the date for the
celebration. which will be an imposing one
this year. The President was pleased to re-
ceive the invitation. but said that he would
not be able to accept it. AS heretofore stat
ed, 1t is not his purpose to go out of WASH
ington while Congress is in session, and he
will make few visits Of any kind this year.
His plan is to go to Oyster Bay soon after
Congress adiourns and to remain there un-
I'll the fall. The President will go to Oyster
Bay prior to the meeting of the republican
national convention. June 81, unless he
changes his plans.
Senator Lodge and Representative Law
renee saw the President about Massa-
chuSettS matter.
Some Of Today's Callers.
Senator Hansbrough introduced Dr. Kues-
ter. an official Of the interior department of
Prussia. who is In this country studying
the municipalities Of the United States. He
has spent some time in New York and other
cities and Is now on his way south.
Representative Lacey of Iowa presented
some friends.
Representative Curtis of Kansas present.
ed constituents one of them being Albert
T. Reid. the cartoonist OF the Kansas City
Journal and the Topeka Star. Senator Long
of Kansas. Senator Blackburn Of Kentucky
Senator Overman of North Carolina, Sena-
tor Cullom of Illinois. Senator Dillingham;
of Vermont. Senator Hale of Maine, .Sena-
tor Kearns of Utah and number Of men,
bers Of the House were callers during the
morning.
called on the President to ask that the ap-
pointment of postmastefat at Mexico, Mis-
souri,, be held up until one Of the candi-
Mr.. Clark received a telegram from one Of
the candidates asking him to delay the ap-
pointment until his own papers could be