The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
RETIRENENTS.

Herbert Knox smith, Commissioner
OF Corporations.
RETIREMENTS.
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, from Inte-
rior Department, March 4, 1907.
william A. Richards, Land Commits
sioner. March 4, 1877.
President Roosevelt yesterday an
nounced that Secretary Of the Interior
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, of Missouri, had
resigned from the Cabinet his retirement
to take place March 1, 1907; that Commls-
sioner Of Corporations Garfield, OF Ohio,
has been chosen 10 succeed Mr.. Hitchcock,
at that time, and that Attorney General
Moody. OF Massachusetts. has accepted
the appointment Of Justice Of the Su-
preme Court TO succeed Justice Henry B.
Brown. of Michigan.
Mr.. Moody's appointment Occasioned no
surprise. as his selection for that post was
forecasted in The Herald some time ago,
the statement being made then that the
formal announcement might be expected
Immediately after election.
The retirement of Secretary Hitchcock
and the naming of Mr. Garfield, who is
one Of the coterie Of young men close
TO the President, came absolutely without
warning. and occasiOned great surprise
throughout the departments
Hitchcock Tired of Place.
It has been known that Mr. Hitchcock
was not eager to retain the portfolio.
which lie has held since 1S9S, as he has
tired of his Ions term Of public service,
and was anxious 10 get back to private
life. bat there had been no intimatlon that
he had finally persuaded the President TO
allow him to resign. He wished 20 quit
at the time 8Ir. Roosevelt was .naugu-
rated, but was urged TO stay in the new
Cabinet. and much against his own wishes
and incIinations ne finally consented TO do
So
Since then. however he has been re-
nswing his request that ne be allowed to
make way for some one else. and now
nas succeeded.
Failing 10 induce Secretary Hitchcock
to remain a member Of his official family,
the President. it is said. rendered him
the post Of Ambassador TO France. This
Mr.. Hitchcock likewise declined.
Richards Also to Leave.
He will be accompanied in his retire
rnent by William A Richards, Of Wyo-
ming, General Land Commissioner, whose
resignation has also been handed in. to
take effect at the same time as that Of
his chief AIr. Richards has also been in
the government service a long time his
record including four years as assistant
land commissioner, and four as chief OF
that bureau.
His successor has not yet been named.
Commissioner Garfield is a typical rep
Tesentative Of the class OF COMPARE
lively young men who have been brought
10 the front by the President and given
positions Of responsibilities.
His first position in the government
service was as Civil Service Commission
er, and in connection with his appoint
ment 20 that post q very interesting
story has gone around. Il is stated that
at the time Of the vacancy occurring, for
which Mr.. Garfield was finally chosen, the
President was talking over the question
Of a good man fOT the place, and express
ed MS perpleXity over the proposition.
While several possibilities were being
discussed. Mrs. Roosevelt. who happened
70 be present at the informal conference,
went to him and whispered in his ear.
The President. so runs the story, imme-
d.ately exclaimed:
That's the man. will name Jimmy
Garfield
At any rate. Garfield got that post and
made good. Then he was elevated to the
post Of Commissioner of Corporations
when the Bureau Of Commerce and Labor
was formed, and in that capacity he has
been called upon to bear the RESPONSE
biities OF the investigations that have
been carried on into the various big
monopolies OF the country
His successor as Commissioner of Cor
pOrations viii be his present assistant,
Herbert Knox Smith. Who viii I'LL Mr
Smiths post has not yet been deter
mined.
President AccOmpIishes Desire.
IN naming Mr. Moody as justice OF the
Supreme Court. the President has ac-
complished something that he has earn
estly desired for a long time He has
frequently intimated strongly IN the past
how much he wished to place Mr.. Moody
there. and has said the only reason hold
ing him back from doing so was the
fear that objections might arise owing 10
the fact that this action would place two
Massachusetts men on the bench
Final consideration OF the question Of
d proper successor TO Justice Brown, and
consultation with leaders In the Senate,
convinced him that he could not find a
man better suited for the place.
His fears Of objections on the part of
the Senate that would be sufficient 10 de-
feat the approval Of the Presidents
choice were also removed, and his de-
termination was then made to name Mr..
Moody.
The Presidents Announcement.
The text of the Presidents announce
ment detailing the various changes is as
follows:
The President announces the appoint
ment of Attorney General Moody as JUS
tIce Of the Supreme Court to succeed Mr..
Justice Brown.
The Secretary OF the Interior. Mr..
Hitchcock. has informed the President
that he would be unable 20 stay after
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