Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-27
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Judge Wing Sends in His
Resignation.
THE RAILROAD RATES
ATTORNEY GENERAL DISCUSSES
QUESTION WITH PRESIDENT.
Will Be No administration Measure"
Cabinet Meeting Longer Than
Usual Today.
THE RAILROAD RATES

United States judges of the northern dis
trict of Ohio. has turned in his resignation
and that this resignation has been accept
ed. There Is no admission that the resigna-
ton Is the result of charges or allegations.
1t is said Judge Wing wants to resume his
law practice.
An additional judge for the northern dis
trlct of Ohio was created a few years ago,
Senators Hanna and Foraker cooperating
In Congress to that end. Francis j. Wing
was appointed to the position January -,
1901. and his resignation at this time is so
unexpected as to create surprise. It Is ex-
ceedingly rare for federal district judge
to resign his position, and there are numer-
Gus hints that a resignation this time fore
stalled the filing of charges. but this Is con-
sldered inaccurate. Judge Wings standing
Is of the highest.
Railroad Freight Rate Question.
President Roosevelt embraced the oppor-
tunity to take up with members of the cab
met many questions of detail in depart
mental administration, the semi-weekly
meeting of the cabinet being longer than
usual. At the conclusion of the meeting the
members of the cabinet said, In response
to inquiries, that little business of serious
Importance was considered.
After other members of the cabinet mad
left the executive offices, Attorney General
Moody discussed with the President some
phases of the railroad freight rate question
Both the President and the Attorney Gen
eral recently have devoted much time to
that problem.
The latter is giving particular attention
to the legal side of the question, so that he
may be prepared to advise with the PreSl-
dent on the subject and with such members
of Congress as may wish to consult him.
1t Is understood not to be the intention OF
the President and the Attorney General to
Tho v,ci6 orn
gress of an administration measure deal
ing with the railroad freight problem. Such
bill, it Is thought Ito quote member OF
the cabineD, would be destined to de-
feat"
Both the President and the Attorney Gem
eral 1t is said, are proceeding on the as
sumption that the committees OF Congress
are amply able to prepare their own meas
ures, although the President in conversa-
ton with senators and representatives has
presented clearly his own ideas. The At
torney General, too. has discussed the sub
ject with members of Congress, o1erme
to them such suggestions as they desired
TO have from the chief of the governments
law department.
Extension of the Civil Service.
The visit of F. P. Sargent, it is sug-
gested, was probably in connection with
a proposed extension of the civil service
regulations to a number of the employees
of the immigration department who have
not heretofore been under the regula-
tions The President is said to have in
view the putting of practically the entire
list of employees into the hands OF the
civil service commission. BY reason of
special requirements and fitness inspect
ors of immigration have not been wholly
under the civil service regulations, and
this may be arranged for.
Mr.. Sargent is doing much work in
which the President is interested, immi-
grafton frauds and Chinese smuggling
being among the number. The smuggling
of Chinese into this country by way of
Canadian points has been an important
Canadian industry for many years, but
Mr.. Sargent has discovered some new
schemes in that direction and will put a
force of men to work unearthing the
facts.
Hartman Didn't Say It.
New York papers have published a
credulous story that E. H. Hartman,
when he called on President Roosevelt
two months ago confidentially told the
President that Gov. Odell had privately
asserted that he was for Depew for sena-
tor and would bring about his election at
the proper time. 1t is stated at the White
House that there is no truth in the story.
Mr. Hartman did not make any such
statement to the President, who would
probably have been metaphorically taken
off his feet had he heard 1t.
The White House, as often announced,
is taking no part in the New York sena-
torship fight and does not expect to do So
1t is not hard thing, however, for the
White House to understand that Gov.
Odell is not for Depew and that he ap-
parently favorS Black. Many New York
visitors to the White House believe that
Odell is playing to bring about such q
state of opposition and bitterness be-
tween the Depew and Black forces that
he Will be able to have himself elected
senator on the grounds of harmony or
put in Hartman or some other man Of
his choice.
Before the Cabinet Meeting.
President Roosevelt had few visitors pri-
or to the assembling of the cabinet Sem
ator Cullom was with him discussing pro-
spective legislation. Representative Lacey
OF Iowa called with few friends. and l..
p. Sargent. commissioner of immigration,
was visitor. Secretary Hay. just before
the cabinet began work presented to the
President Charles Waldstein. Salde pro-
fessor of fine arts In Kings College, Cam
bridge, England. Mr.. Waldstein will de-
liver lecture this afternoon at the home
OF Herbert Wadsworth on the excavations
Of Herculaneum. and will remain in the
city for a day or two Mr.. Waldstein was
a guest of the President at luncheon.
William Cowan. a former citizen Of this
city. but now connected with the Brook
his friends at the White House.
May Become a Judge.
James C. McReynolds. assistant attorney
general OF the Department of Justice may
be appointed as Judge of the federal dis
trics court In Tennessee. Judge Hammond
of the western district of the state died
recently. and this has left vacancy. Rep
resentative Browniow of Tennessee, the
head of the republican organization of
the state. has recommended the appoint
ment of John E. Mccall. collector of in
ternal revenue at Nashville and a former
member of the House of Representatives.
He was the republican nominee for gov
ernor of Tennessee several years ago. Nc
Call does not live in Nashville and is TO-
Gated in the district where the vacancy
exists. Mr.. McReynold's home is at Nash
vile. which Is In the middle district of
the state. and there is objection to his
appointment for this reason. although 1t
is admitted that there is not a better quail
lied man mentioned for the position. Mr.
McReynolds has informed the President
that he does not wish his name considered
IL there is to be a fight of any kind. Mr..
McReynolds was appointed to his present
position as a gold democrat although he
had twice voted for Mckinley. In No
vember he supported the republican ticket.
President Gets a Hawk.
There has been no end to the queer
Christmas presents sent to the President.