Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-01
President Preparing for His
Departure Monday.
A MARSHAL RESIGNS
lie WAS OF PORTO RICO AND HIS
DEPUTY WILL SUCCEED HIM.
Undue Excitement About Richmond
Post Ofice-Mr. Roberts Successor
Will Take Charge July 1.

VIII lake CnarSe July L.
President Roosevelt denied himself to all
,isitors today except those having pressing
business. But there were so many people
Who had pressing business that the Presi-
lent was kept extremely busy from 10
I'clock In the morning until nearly o. CLOCK
u the afternoon. at which time he went 10
lis luncheon. He had conferences with
senator's. representatives, cabinet officers.
ambassadors and other foreign representa-
ives not to mention many others not hoid-
ng such lofty official positions
The President will leave Washington
Monday morning at o o'clock in special
rain for the southwest. making his first
stop at Louisville, Ky. He goes right on
through to San Antonio. short stops at
various places preventing his reaching San
Antonio for the reunion of the Rough
Riders until the evening of April 6. The
eunion will take place the next day. About
week will be spent in Texas, most of 1t
n hunting and then the President will go
o Colorado where he will stay several
weeks enjoying the same recreation. Best
wishes for a pleasant journey were extend
I'd by numerous callers.
Eight Years for Postmasters.
Representative Hinshaw of Nebraska
,alked to the President today about post
,ffice appointments. Mr.. Hinshaw believes
hat eight years is long enough for a man
% draw salary as postmaster of any city
or town, and that new men ought to have
| chance Mr. Hinshaw said that the du-
ties of postmaster did not require spe-
,fal training, as some other government
Dositions The President did not commit
.,fr on he ono
Mr. Hiushaw talk to the Postmaster Cen
,ral which he will do.
Porto Rico Marshal Resigns.
Edward S. Wilson, the United States mar
shall of Porto Rico. former editor of the
lronton, Ohio, News. recently resigned his
position and the President offered to ap-
point an Ohio man to the place. Senator
Foraker and Senator Dick agreed upon A.
d. Alderman, editor of the Marion, Ohio.
Register but he has declined the office
rhe President has decided to give the
marshalship to the present deputy marshal
The Richmond Post Office.
Virginia politicians are much concerned
over story that the President has In mind
the appointment of Arthur Sedden, for
mer democrat, as postmaster at Richmond
in place of Wray T. Knight, the present
postmaster. Sedden is said to be related
in some manner to John s. Wise, who. it Is
claimed has asked the President to make
the appointment. The facts are, however,
that the second term of Postmaster Knight
does not expire until year from next May
and that there is nothing against his rec
ord. Besides this, he has large influence In
the state. The organization has not made
any recommendation as to the post office
and will not do so for a long time. 1t Is
doubtful if the organization will agree with
In lNa
of New York. He has known the Pres
ident a long time and in the last few
months has been making a number of rec
concentrations at the White House, some OF
which have been carried out by the Pres
ident The organization resents what 1t
considers the interference of Mr.. Wise, and
some of the leaders say that 1t will not
benefit things In party way in the state.
Mr.. Roberts Successor.
Charles H. Treat, who is to succeed Ellis
II. Roberts as treasurer of the United
States, was a visitor at the White House
today Mr.. Treat said he would not take
charge of the treasurer's Office until July
1, as Mr.. Roberts desired tG round out a
full eight years in his present position. That
date will also mark the end of one fiscal
year and the beginning of another.
Senator Piles of Washington presented
some friends. Senator McComas of Mary
land called to bid the President goodbye.
Senior Quesada. the Cuban minister, called
to say goodbye and extend best wishes for
the coming Journey Mrs. Quesada Is not
in good health and the Cuban minister will
leave here on the 18th of this month for a
trip to Italy and other points in Europe.
Ambassador Durand called to present
i hugn " Beirne' the new first secretary of
the British legation here.
Another dlsplomatic caller was Federico
damooa. charge d'affaires of the Mexican
emna ssy Mr.. Gamboa called to express to
the President the thanks of the Mexican
soNerhment. the Mexican embassy here and
the family of the late Amba ssador Aspiroz
tor MS sympathy and kindness before and
tollowing the death of the ambassador
John AIDE, the father of George Ado tho
numorlst, was presented TO the President
py jerry Matthews. and the President ex.
pressed great pleasure at meeting him Mr..
Abe lives at kentland, Ind
Col. and Mrs. William L. Distin of Sitka
Alaska, were presented to the President
IheS are guests of Mrs. John A Logan.
Mr.. Martin of New Mexico.
w T. Martin, chairman of the finance
committee of the senate of the New Mexico
legislature. which has just adjourned after
a busy sixty days session, is in the city ON
trip of recreation. and called on the Presi-
dent TO pay his respects Mr.. Martin Is a
warm friend OF Gov. otero. Mr. Martin has
been interpreter, chief clerk and member of
both the house and senate numerous cos
sions. and is one of the best transIators
and interpreters In the United States.
Mrs. Roosevelt's Departure.
Mrs. Roosevelt and three of her children.
Miss Ethel. Kermit and Archie left WASH
ington last night at $40 o'clock on the At
lantic Coast line Florida special for Jack
sonviile, Fla At Jacksonville they
will board the yacht Sylph for cruise OF
some days. They do not expect to touch
at any ports and will be on the water
practically all the time in the vicinity of
Jacksonville. Mrs. Roosevelt and her chill
dren will return to Washington in about
ten days.