The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-25
IOWA MAN RESIGNS.
Edwin n. conser, American Ambasss
dor TO Mexico, Quits Diplomatic
service.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 24.-Edwin
H.MConger, of Iowa, has resigned his
post as American ambassador to Mex
leo to take effect October 1S next, and
President Roosevelt has accepted the
resignation.
Mr.. Conger's retirement from the
diplomatic service was foreshadowed in
the dispatches for some time. 1t was
indicated that he might be sent to
SPekin as a special commissioner Of the
president, to adjust, if possible. the diff
which have arisen between
this country n China over the boy
colt Of American goods by some of
the Chinese commercial guilds. While
no Official statement is o~btainable here
regarding the mission, there are reasons
for the statement hat it has either
been abandoned by the president or
declined by Mr.. Conger. At any rate
1t is believed Mr.. Conger will not go
to China. It has not been determined
definitely vet who will succeed MI.
5Conger as ambassador to Mexico, but
al heretofore stated, it probably will be
David q. Thompson, of Nebraska, now
known that Ambassador Thompson de-
eires the Mexico post.
In connection with the appointment
the name of Francis B.. Loomis, assist
ant secretary of state, has been men
toned, but it can be said practically
4Cl y NJ
appointed. His resignation as assistant
secretary of state may be expected at
any time. 1t is certain he is to retire
from the state department, but whether
he will receive ar appointment in the
diplomatic service, as has been sug-
gested, Is thought to be somewhat
problematical.
Correspondence Is Made Public.
The president authorized the publt-
cation of the correspondence which
passed between him and Ambassador
Conger with regard to the latter's res
ignation. The letter follows:
HWashlngton, D. c., Aug. 16, 1905.-To
the President: For reasons pertaining
to my private business and personal
affairs I nave h honor to tender, here
with. my resignation as ambassador
extraordinary and plenipotentiary to
Mexico, to AXE effect on the expiration
of my leave of absence, which will ter
inmate October Is, 1905, or at sue date
as will suit your convenience.
SIT is with feelings of regret that ]
leave a service the duties of which ]
have found so interesting and In which
have received so man evidences of
your confidence and such invariable
courtesy n kindness at our hands,
Ssof which I shall always cherish most
valuable and pleasant recollections, for
all of which I thank YOU. Mr.. Presi-
dent, with all my heart, ana I nave the
honor to remain, your obedient servant,
e. H. Conger."".
oyster Bay, N. T., Aug 10, 19O5.-
Ny Dear Mr.. Conger: ! have received
your resignation to take effect October
18, 1905, and accept it for that date. In
thus accepting it l desire to express to
You my cordial appreciation of the
work that o nave performed in
China, as previously in Braz.;. In zeal.
efficiency and singleininded devotion to
public duty you nave been the kind of
official of whom Americans have a
right to feel proud, and i congratulate
the country upon having had your serv-
ices. With all good wishes for your
future. believe me sincerely yours,
Theodore Roosevelt"