Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-23
win Probably Not Go to China as Special
Commissioner.
PRESIDENT EXPRESSES HIS REGRETS
Pays Compliment to Iowa Mans Service !
Diplomatic Posts.
GOSSIP As TO HIS sUccEsst
David Y. Thompson of Nebraska WI
Probably BE Appointed-Assistan
Secretary LOomis Appointed
for the Place.

OYSTER BAY. Aug. 22-Edwin II. Con-
ger Of Iowa has resigned his post as
American ambassador to Mexico. to take
effect October IS next, and President Roose-
welt has accepted the resignation.
Mr.. Congers retirement from the diplo-
matte service was foreshadowed in these
dispatches last week. 1t was indicated
then that he might be sent to Peking as
special commissioner Of the president
70 adjust, II possible, the differences which
have arisen between this country and
China over the boycott of American goods
by some Of the Chinese commercial guilds.
While no oficial statement is obtainable
here regarding the mission, there are rea-
sons for the statement that II has either
been abandoned by the president or de-
clined by Mr.. Conger. At any rate It is
believed Mr.. Conger will not go to China
II has not been determined definitely yet
who will succeed Mr.. Conger as ambassa-
dor to Mexico. but, as heretofore stated
II probably will be David Z. Thompson
Of Nebraska, now American ambassador
to Brazil. It is known that Ambassador
Thompson desires the Mexico post.
In connection with the appointment the
name Of Francis b. Loomis. assistant sec
retary Of state. has been mentioned, but
It can be said pretty definitely that Mr.
Loomis will not be appointed. His resigna-
tion as assistant secretary OF state may
be expected at any time. It is certain
that he is to retire from the State de-
partment, but whether he will receive an
appointment in the diplomatic service, as
has been suggested, is thought to be some
what problematical.
Correspondence in the Case.
The president tonight authorized the pub
lication Of the correspondence which passed
between him and Ambassador Conger with
regard 10 the latter's resignation. The let
ters follow.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s.-The President:
For reasons pertaining to my private bus
mess and personal affairs, l have the honor
70 tender, herewith my resignation am
bassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary
TO Mexico, TO take effect on the expiration
OF my leave OF absence which will ter
inmate October IS, 1905. or at such date as
VIII suit your convenience.
IL lie with feelings of regret that leave
a service the duties of which have found
so interesting and in which l have re-
deHce. ana such invariable courtesy and
Kindness at your hands, of which l shall al
ways cherish most valuable and pleasant
recollectons, for all Of which / thank you,
Mr. President with all my heart and |
nave the honor to remain. Your obedient
servant, Il. II. CONGER.
Congsr: i haye received your resignation
70 take effect October IS, 1905, and accept
II for that date. In thus accepting II / de-
tion of the work that you have performed
In China, as previously in Brazil. In zeal
efficiency and single minded devotion to
public duty you have been the kind of off,
cial Of whom Americans have a right to
teel proud, and 1 congratulate the country
upon having had your services.
=, With all good wishes for your future. be-
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.