Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-02
PUBLIC PRINTERS SUCCESSOR
CANDIDATES DOOMED IN EX-
PECTATIoN OF CHANGE.
Oscar J. Ricketts, Friends Active in
His Behalf-Others in
the Race

Now that the report of William s. Rossi-
ter. covering his investigation of the gov
eminent printing office. has gone to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, the employees of the Office
are on the tiptoe of expectancy as to who
will succeed Mr.. Stillings as public printer.
Friends of Mr.. Stillings declared today
that the Rossiter report will not cast any
reflection upon his personal integrity or
honesty. but they have no hope, it is said,
that he will be retained at the head of the
office.
Milo Shanks has received the indorse-
ment of the republican members of the
Kentucky legislature for public printer,
and this Endorsement was handed to Presi-
dent Roosevelt today by Representative
Langley of Kentucky Mr.. Shanks' back
ing for the position is growing formidable
each day. The Kentucky republicans tell
the President that If they can get some
recognition from the administration in the
way of patronage they will be able to turn
their state into the republican column.
Objection to w. s. Rossiter as public
printer by organized labor leaders has
begun to manifest itself. James w. Con-
sidine, treasurer of Central Labor Union.
has sent to President Roosevelt protest
against Mr.. Rossiter, not on personal
grounds. but on the broad ground that he
IL not a practical printer. as the law
says he should be il nominated. Mr..
Considine says that under the law. which
ne quotes in his letter. Mr.. Rosster is
ineligible. Mr.. Stillings, the former pub
lie printer, Mr.. Considine says. was not a
practical printer. and much Of his trou-
bles In the ONCE arose from that fact.
Mr.. Considine tells the President that
there are any number Of practical printers
who would make good heads of the Office.
Good Word for Mr.. Ricketts,.
An ohlcial Of the office said this after
noon that Mr.. Oscar ]. Ricketts, seemed
to be leading in the running. and it was
his opinion that Mr.. Ricketts, appoint
ment would mean a speedy restoration
of order and harmony. as well as eff
6ciency in the big establishment
While Oscar J. Ricketts, has not put
himself forward as a candidate for the
place." he said, This friends who have the
interests Of the present administration at
heart have entered his name for the
place. He is familiar with every detail
u the ONCE, from cellar to garrett, and
would. In my opinion. If appointed. speed
lily bring order out Of the present rather
printing office. Besides. I know that
leading republicans. in and out Of Con-
gress. have full confiI-,ice in his ability
to do things right
The latest name to be entered on the
list of prospective public printers Is
that Of Capt. George L. Snider Of Col.
Theodore Roosevelt Garrison. Army and
Navy Union. Like Mr.. Ricketts,, it is
declared. Capt. Snider is not seeking the
place. but his friends today brought out
his name. They point out that he has
had long experience as printer in the
army. and that he came up from q news
boy. thence as a printers DEVIL" COM
position and all along the line. He is also
said to have thorough knowledge of
bookbinding. His record as a soldier in
the United States army is said to be a
particularly long and honorable one.
Mr.. stillings Awaits Results.
Public Printer Stillings is said to be
still in this city, and will remain here
until his successor is appointed and he
can close UP his official affairs.
1t Is understood that MI. Rossiter is
resting up" after his arduous expert
ence as an Investigator. He was not at
the government printing Office today. but
1t was stated that he may be there to-
morrow to make arrangements for sup
Elemental report to be sent to the Presi-
dent, covering some matters that were
omitted from the main report