Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Cox's Pronouncement for Taft
Cause for Comment.
SECRETARY MUCH PLEASED
Senator Warner Says Taft Could Garry
Missouri.
PAUL NORTON SEES PRESIDENT
Announcement Of Appointments Pre-
viously Determined-Gifford
Pinchot's Trip.
PAUL MORTON SEES PRESIDENT

Pinchot's Trip.
There was something Of Taft boom
around the White House today. 1t all came
about over the publication Of dispatches
that George B. Cox. the Cincinnati boss,
had come out for Taft for President and
Foraker for senator. and that Ohio people.
as well as many others, construed this as
giving that state beyond a question to the
Secretary of War. Omcially the White
House had nothing to say regarding the
news. Secretary Loeb looked unusually
solemn when quizzed on the subject. and
II there was any rejoicing on the part Of
the chief executive and his subordinates at
the success Of the Taft people. it was car
ried on behind strictly closed doors.
One thing was certain. Secretary Taft
himself looked remarkably contented after
an interview with the President He went
by the White House on his way to the War
Department and spent half an hour with
the President. He said he was merely ar
ranging with the President for the recep-
ton to be given tomorrow afternoon to the
foreign visitors to the Jamestown exposi-
ton.
It is regarded as reasonably certain,
though, from tips coming from the in
side, that Secretary Taft was heartily
congratulated and that President Roose-
veit was not absent when the congratu-
lattons were extended
Paul Morton and the Third Term.
Ono man who was there was Paul
Morton. ex-Secretary OF the Navy, for
mer cabinet colleague of Secretary Taft,
and now head OF the Equitable Life As
| surance Society. He felt sure Secretary
Taft was much pleased. he said Upon
being reminded that he had recently
term for the President he said: THAT
Is mistake. What I did say was that
the President could have the nomination
ne wanted 1t. but that I did not be-
iieve for minute that he would accept
1t. l am absolutely sure that he would
not accept" Mr.. Morton was one Of
those present the night of the election
in 1904 when the President dictated and
gave out his anti-third- term Statement.
now historic.
He said there was no news in his call,
that he was In the city on business con-
nected with the insurance company of
which he is the head. and that he simply
called to pay his respects.
A Push From Missouri.
Senator Warner Of Missouri pushed the
Taft cause along to some extent. He
didn't commit himself or his state to
Taft delegation in the next national con-
vention. but he did say: Secretary Taft is
very popular in Missouri and there is a
strong sentiment for him for the republic
can nomination. Yes, he could carry the
state. especially il Attorney General Had
ley should be named as the republican
nominee for governor. which I think will
be the case. It is probable that Mr.. Had
ley, who has made an excellent officer,
will be named for governor by reclamation.
Taft and Hadley would be able to carry the
state"
Against Bryan and Folk?'
We'll. against Bryan. although the Ne
braskan Is popular In Missouri. I do not
think the nomination of Folk for vice presi-
dent would make much difference: Vice
presidential nominations seldom do. Mis-
souri, is close state, and that might as well
be understood, but the republicans can
carry IT,
Mr.. Bonaparte Sarcastic.
Attorney General Bonaparte was in con-
sultation with the President some time
today. On departing he said laughingly to
newspaper men: Have You gentlemen
fully arranged for my retirement from the
cabinet?'
ANY trust news?' he was asked.
mo. not thing. The trusts. you know.
are rejoicing over the languor Of the De-
partment of Justice \
r. A. Ballenger, commissioner of the land
Office, today handed the President a tele-
gram from the OmCerS OF the YUKON
Alaska exposition at Seattle inviting him
to be present June l at the breaking of
the first ground for that big exposition,
which is to open its gates in 1909. The
to accept the invitation, but 1t would be
impossible for him to do SO.
Presidential Appointments Announced.
The White House today announced the
following appointments
William X Wilton INV NJ fbo =. 80
Columbia to be secretary Of Porto Rico.
Samuel D. Gromer of Missouri to be
treasurer of Porto Rico.
Oliver d. Street to be United States at
torney for the northern district of Alaba-
ma.
T. B. Murphy to be postmaster at Alma,
Ark
Claude r. Ferguson to be postmaster at
Huntington, Ark.
James F. Treat to be postmaster at Les
tershire. N. Y
Most of the appointments have heretofore
become public. Among the new ones Is
that of Oliver Street to be United States
attorney of the northern district of Ala
bama. Mr.. Street takes the place of
Thomas Roulhac, whose term had expired
Oscar Hundiey was nominated to this
same position last December, but the SEN
ate did not confirm the nomination. and
short time ago the President appointed
Hundley United States Judge for Alabama,
the Senate having provided an additional
judge. Hundley's nomination is to be
fought before the Senate.
Other Callers.
Col. John Biddle, the retiring Engineer
Commissioner Of the District, called on the
President today to say goodbye. He pre-
scented his successor. Capt. ]. ]. Morrow.
The President. according to a statement
made by DR.. A. T. Cabot Of Boston. after
visit to the White House today, con-
scented to become the honorary president
of the American School Hygiene Associa-
ton. The association has just finished its
first annual session here In Washington.
Its members were anxious that the Presi-
dent accept the position because Of the
prestige which 1t will give In furthering
the aims and objects of the American
school.
Mr. Pinchot's Trip.
OXFORD Pinchot. chief forester. dropped
in at the white House today to say good
bye to the President and Secretary Loeb
prior to his departure for the west, where
he Will remain until the fall. He is to ac-
company the inland waterways commits
sion ON its trip on the Mississippi river. and
will afterWard attend the public land meet