New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-11-24
THE NEXT SURVEYOR
NO DECISION MADE.
WI BE a Ne5c YOrker-Pdrr
Not Considered.
From The Tribune Bureau. J

Washington. Nov 23-There is an IN
known New York man who seems to be
very popular in Washington Just now.
William Loeb. jr.. Collector Of the Port Of
New York. suggested this mysterious Re-
publican for Surveyor. to succeed James 5.
Clarkson. who is TO retire on January l.
His suggestion was made to Secretary Mac
Nesgh Mr.. MacVeagh was highly please
and said he would be glad 20 make the
proper recommendation to President Taft
He did so to-day, and Mr. Taft said that
the man recommended would be a splendid
selection. He would be glad to appoint
him. he said. were il not for the fact that
" was his purpose 20 offer him another
place, which he thought would he more
suited 70 his taste and ability
No Information as to the Identity Of this
much sought after New Yorker could De
obtained here to-day. II is not known
whether he has been recommended for ap-
pointment by the New York organization.
nor could IL be learned what place is to
be offered TO him by President Taft There
are not many places in the government
service more desirable than that OF Sur
veyor Of the Port OF New York OF course,
the places on the Court Of Customs Appeals
are among the best within the gift OF the
named New Yorker who came so near TO
having the surveyorship offered to him is
slated for judge OF this court
President Taft and Secretary MacVeagh
have given considerable thought 10 the
selection OF Mr.. Clarkson's successor. They
have reached no decision, but. as told in
these dispatches yesterday. il is practically
certain III Il the place will go 70 an up
state or a New York City man There is
no ground for the report that Richard
Parr. the New York customs service en-
ploye, who was so prominent in the detec-
ton Of the sugar frauds. will be appointed
70 succeed Mr.. Clarkson. Mr.. Parr is re-
garded as an efficient public officer by the
Treasury officials, but neither President
Taft nor Secretary Macveagh has his name
under consideration for Surveyor
When an effort was made IN the early
spring by New York political leaders 70
have Surveyor Clarkson's successor ap-
pointed without delay George ". AIdridge.
OF Rochester. was suggested. II IS under
stood thai Mr.. Aldrige's name is not being
considered az this time.
II IS believed that Senator Root vii ex-
ercise an important influence in the selec-
ton OF the new Surveyor. Secretary Mac
Veagh said to-day that Mr. Root was deep
" interested in the rehabilitation OF the
New York customs service and would do
everything in his power 10 assist Collector
Loeb and the other Treasury officials in
their efforts to make the port OF New York
a model for the country. Mr.. Root was in
Washington yesterday and had 2 confer
ence last night with President Taft
Collector Loeb was White House caller
this morning. and talked for more than
hall borr ME, Ha Il HaI
luncheon with Secretary MacVeagh, and
also conferred with John z. Wnkie. chief
of the Secret Service Division. and Charles
P. Montgomery chief Of the Division OF
Customs. Mr.. Loeb said he was doing 4
lot Of chores in the Treasury Depart
nent OF the sort that he usually did by
correspondence. He expressed his pleasure
al the manner in which he is being sup
ported by all Treasury officials who are
charged with the administration OF the Gus
toms laws.
II is understood that in the next few
days Mr.. Loeb win make about a dozen
more dismissals of employees at New York.
This will clean the slate for the present.
and Mr.. Loeb will then begin his task OF
thorough reorganization. In his dismissals
and demOtiOns he has given each Individual
case personal attention. and feels that he
has done no injustice. II is expected that
many Of the discharged men will make an
effort to obtain reinstatement, and that
some OF them will appeal 10 the President
through their Representatives in Congress.
Mr.. Taft will not interfere. for he is I'm
thorough sympathy. with The efforts of
those who are trying 70 improve condi-
lions at New York. and 1t is not his pur-
pose 10 em5arrass them in any way. Ef-
forts for reinstatement viii have to be
mads through the regular official channels
in the usual way. and the President will
follow the recommendations Of Secretary
MacVeagh and Collector Loeb
James 5 Clarkson, Surveyor OF the Port
who. according TO q dispatch from Wash
ington. viii be retired on January 1. was
at his office as usual yesterday lie hsd
no statement ready. but may give one out
before he leaves the place. which he has
occupied since 1902 He had received no
Official word Of his retirement 1t was
learned that when President Taft took of
fee Mr.. Clarkson sent a letter 10 the
President. which in effect said that he was
ready 10 step down and out whenever ne
was required
AR Clarkson had warm words OF praise
for Richard Parr. the acting deputy col
lector, who, il was reported. may succeed
him. The latter said yesterday that he
had not been spoken TO about taking the
surveyOrship.
Collector Loeb will return from Wash
ington to-day. and x was reported that he
would have a list Of twelve government
weichers slated for dismissal That n
was said. represented all the changes that
would be made for some time 70 come.
More indictments Of government employees
or former employees will be made soon. a
government official said