Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-02
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Renewed Extra Session in the
Spring Talk.
Mr.. DARLING RESIGNS
WILL BE APPOINTED COLLECTOR
AT BURLINGTON, VT.
REPRESENTATIVE L.entz Talks About Gov
eminent Control Of Telegraph Busi-
ness-Where Americans Fought.

While President Roosevelt has not told
any one that it is his intention to call an
extra session of Congress early in the
spring to consider railroad legislation. nor
even intimated as much there would be no
considerable surprise at the White House
among congressional visitors to the execu-
tive offices if such a call should be issued
The President finds that the whole country
is greatly stirred over the question and Is
insistent on something being done without
being indefinitely put off, The country
concludes that IL an extra session is post
poned to next fall, close to the regular ses-
sion. it will mean more killing of time,
and possible postponement of action Tor
another wear, together with chances of de-
feat of the purposes and intentions now In
view.
The President has been convinced for
some time that it would be practically I'M
possible for the Senate TO act upon rate
legislation at this session. sThat Is, he mas
accepted the Senate view of the matter
rather than that held outside that the Sen
ate could do something if heartily inclined
Taking the Senate claims at their full value
and realizing the deep earnestness OF the
people of the country, the President may
overturn some of the calculations that have
been made. AS Is well known, he had not
intended calling an extra session OF Con
Der He had agreed upon that time in his
own mind and entered upon plans ofnclai
and personal that would be interfered with
should he change his mind. But he Will
not let his personal convenience OF aesires
influence his decision in any way. If, after
thoroughly looking into the whole matter,
he should conclude that the best interests
of the country would be served by an extra
session in the spring, he Will not hesitate
upon that plan.
MI. Darling Resigns.
Assistant Secretary Darling of the navy
will leave his position some time in the
fall and return to his home in Burling-
ton. Vt, to take up the practice of law.
At the same time he will be appointed as
collector of customs at Burlington. a po-
sition that will not Interfere with his
law practice. The following correspond
ence relating to his resignation was made
public at the White House today:
WASHINGTON, February 1, 1905.
ITO the President:
4 deem it best that I should retire from
the office of assistant secretary of the
navy at the expiration of four years
service, or as near that time as best suits
your convenience. While the position has
been one of sacrifice, it's duties have been
pleasant and interesting.
TT has been Il special privilege to have
held this office under your administra-
ton. conspicuous for the great develop
ship has been an inspiration and an in
centive to ones best efforts.
Il shall also live happier because of
the friendship of Secretaries Long, Moody
and Morton, under whom have served.
Il greatly appreciate the personal kind
ness and consideration which you have
shown me and shall retire from the Office
with deep regrets ,a.
I Il beg to remain,
Most respectfully,
CHARLES III. DARLING.
Assistant Secretary"