Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
MUST STICK TO JOBS
Secretary BaIIinger's Order to
Territorial Officials.
TOO MUCH GADDING ABOUT
Governors Lobbying Trips to Wash.
ington Not Desired.
PRESIDENT BACK AT HIS DESK
At Work Within an Hour After Ar
irving From New York-Sum.
mers to Be Reappointed.
PRESIDENT BACK AT HIS DESK

Territorial officials in Alaska. Arizona.
New Mexico, Hawaii and Porto Rico are
going to get a little shock in . few days
when they receive an Official order from
Secretary Ballinger OF the Interior De-
partment informing them that in the fu-
ture they must remain in their territories
except In cases OF emergency.
Secretary Ballinger called at the White
House today and his contemplated order
no doubt received the approval OF Presi-
dent Taft
No explanations will be given IN the
order Of the Secretary but 1t will be en-
phatic enough for territorial ofncials to
understand that they are to make their
headquarters at their respective stations
and not in Washington and other points.
The order Is intended to put an end TO
governors and other territorial officials
coming to Washington during sessions OF
Congress and spending many months here
for statehood.
Some Notable Instances.
During the session Of Congress just
ended Gev Hogatt of Alaska spent three
months in Washington. frequently ap-
at the White House and being
seen almost daily in the halls of tho
Capitol. He appeared as representing the
interests of Alaska as to legislation. Gov.
Curry of New Mexico, who was a rough
rider. spent several months hustling for
statehood for New Mexico. and q number
of other officials OF the territory Joined
him. Gov. Kibby Of Arizona was in evil
during the efforts for statehood
A few days ago Elias Clark. attorney
general of Arizona, arrived in Washing
ton and did some work for the reappoint-
zona, and visits are frequently made to
Washington for this and similar Pur-
poses.
Delegates Enter Protests.
The delegates in Congress from the re-
spective territories have complained about
the work OF territorial ofacials for many
years Thomas Kaie. who was the dele
gate from Alaska in the last Congress.
did not conceal his objections to the pres
ence of Gov. Hosgax in Washington The
delegates have claimed that they were
sent to Washington to represent the terri
tories, and that their efforts were often
attorneys or others from the territories.
thereby causing conflict and generally
failure in putting through legislation.
From the territories also there have been
complaints of the absence of the govern
ors and other officials, business being
sometimes suspended for weeks until the
return OF the absentees. Mr.. Ballinger be-
lieves the territories are entitled to bet
ter service from their officials than this.
and his order will break UP q habit that
had begun to attract much attention.
President Taft's Return.
President Taft got back to Washington
from New York at TIP O'Clock this morn
ing. Early breakfast was ready for him
upon his arrival at the White House. and
by $50 O'Clock he was in the executive
Offices beginning the days work. His
early arrival at the executive offices sur
prised the employees, some Of whom were
not on duty. Secretary Carpenter was not
among the absent. though, being on hand
for whatever was wanted. Assistant Sec
retary Mischler. who accompanied the
President to New York, returned with
him. Capt. Butt. his military aid. also
came back with him.
Mrs. Taft and Miss Mabel Boardman
remained I'm New York. 1t is said they in
tend to look around the seaside resorts
near Boston for a summer home.
Summers to Be Reappointed.
u. P. Summers. collector of internal
revenue of the western district of Vir-
ginia. will be nominated for four years
more in his present position. according
to Virginia republicans controlling patron
age there. Mr.. Summers was introduced
to the President today by Representative
Slemp, the only republican In Congress
from Virginia Mr.. Summers four-year
term will expire in a few days. and he
is the choice OF the organization for an
other term.
Virginia republicans claim that they
will come nearer electing one OF their
party Governor of Virginia this fall than
ever before. The prohibition question Is
to tho front. The two democratic candi-
dates for governor are favorable to local
ontion. so that whichever one is nomi-
mated will support local option as tie
party platform. The republicans are
leaning toward straight prohibition
platform. and may 60 to the state on that
issue Mr.. 6lemp. who 10 the state chair
man Of the party. said today that tne
state committee would be called together
early this year. and that It was probable
the state convention OF the party would
be held prior to the democratic primaries
which will nominate the democratic can
dtdate.'
Hepburn Talks Judgeshfps-
Senator Hepburn of Idaho saw Presi-
dent Taft today az to two Judgsships. One
Of these Is in Alaska, Congress having
provided an additional judicial district for
the territory. Senator Hepburn Is trying
to get the position for ex-Judge Warren
Truitt OF Moscow, Alaska Senator Hey
burn also spoke to the President in behalf
of ex-senator Fulton for the judgeship
created by Congress in Oregon. knew
Fulton long before he came to the Sen
ate,' said Senator Hepburn. He is q
fine lawyer and an upright man. and no
mistake could be made in appointing him
judge" said the Idaho senator.
Gen. Miles Makes Call.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles. U.S.A.. retired.
today saw the inside OF tho executive
offices of the White House for the first
time in his life. Seven years ago he was
made q charter member of the Roosevelt
In Bad" Club. and since then he has
never entered the White House. The
executive offices ere built since that
time. Gen. Miles paid his respects to the
President and went away In h4a automo-
bile. When some one made comment
about his long absence from the White
House. he iaughingly remarked. There
are others"
Senator Hale had long talk with Pres
ident Taft today regarding certain leeis-
lative matters.
Senator Talliaferrc of Florida called
with friends.
A eenuni.sse Sam pp Union Veteran