Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

KING ALFONSO CONGRATULATED

The early retirement Of Judge william J.
Wallace Of the second circuit of New York
has brought to the White House q warm
contest for the vacancy. H. w. Taft of
New York talked with the President today
about the filing Of the vacancy. saying that
he is interested only in getting frst-class
man. Representative Parsons, chairman of
the New York republican county committee,
has already discussed the subject with the
President, and others have talked 1t over
with him. He has also received numerous
letters. 1t is understood that he will care
fully consider the suggestions made to him
before he takes action.
The plan Of most of those who are using
their influence at the White House is to
elevate one Of the district judges OF the
circuit to the vacancy and appoint new
man district judge. So far the strongest
support seems to be for Judge Holt of the
southern district, although number Of the
other district judges are willing to receive
the promotion.
The district judges in the second circuit
are Judge George w. Ray of Norwich
former representative In Congress from
that state. holding court in the northern
the southern district; Judge Thomas I.
Chatheid OF the eastern district, and Judge
John, R Hazel OF the western district. Any
one OF these is eligible to promotion. Judge
longer than any Of the others. with Judge
Adams next, then Judge Ray and Judge
Holt.
It is declared that the appointment is
likely to provoke charges of political inf1u-
ence. but the President hopes to avoid this
contingency and has determined to give
careful consideration to the subject. Upon
the elevation Of district Judge to the cir
cult bench he will probably select dis
trict Judge from one Of the following men:
]. Addison Young. at present prosecuting
attorney of Westminster county; F. w.
Longfellow, who was at one time the at
Kingsbury. Oliver C. Semple and William
NJ Bennett, all Of New York county
John LIS Second Visit.
John L. Sullivan visited the White House
again today to urge executive clemency for
his nephew, John L. Lennon. who il con-
fined at Governors Island. New York, for
desertion from the Marine Corps. Accord
ing to Sullivan, the boy got into bad COM
pany and overstayed his leave three days
Technically he was guilty OF desertfon and
he has been found guilty of that charge.
He will have 20 serve time in prison unless
he Is granted a pardon. 80
John L. said that he will end his theatre
cal engagement In two weeks and then go
to the mud baths in 1ndana-tO get rid OF
his rheumatism.
why don't You stop eating meats apd
potatoes and drink milk, lithia water and;
such thingse" some oone. asked the; ex-
champion. I'D
:::oh. I'm not one Of them vegetable, fell.
lows" declared John L., "and must have
a good beefsteak, some mutton chops or
something of that kind. dead sure can't
and rice buildings"
He made an earnest plea to the President
to pardon the young man and permit him
to serve out his enlistment in the corps.
The President has the application under
consideration. Mr.. Sullivan said the Presi-
dent had not made any promises
New Treaty Claims Commission.
The President today announced the APP
continent Of Lawrence Y. Sherman, lieu
tenant. governor of Illinois, as member
Of the Spanish treaty claims commission,
to succeed g. J. Diekema. who was elected
to Congress from Michigan. 1t has been
expected that this commission would wind
up its business In few months. but 1t il
said to still have year or 90 Of work on
hand, possibly more. The appointment OF
Mr.. Sherman was Recommended by Sena-
latter having called on the President to-
day in connection with the vacancy,
\. The Hague. Conference.
william /. Buchanan. former minister OF
this country to Argentina, and special CON-
ductor Of negotiations between the United
States and South American countries. called
on the President today. MT. Buchanan il
one Of the delegates from this country to
The Hague conference, and he will. leave
the United States about June /. The Pres
ident has not yet communicated to the
delegates from this country his instruc-
lions as to the attitude they shall take on
the questions to be discussed at the con-
ference.
King Alfonso Congratulated.
Through the State department the Presi-
dent yesterday sent to King Alfonso OF
Spain the following cablegram Of congrat-
ulations: