The Washington herald., 1909-02-18

Before leaving Washington at 0 clock
yesterday afternoon for Cincinnati. VIII
lam H. Taft had a talk with Representa-
tive Theodore (. Burton, OF Ohio, who is
TO succeed Joseph b Foraker in the
United States Senate.
Il was their first meeting since Mr..
Taft and Mr. Burton had the difference
which resulted in Mr. Tafts Withdrawing
his tender Of the Treasury portfolio to
Mr.. Burton. Nothing became known aft
erwards 10 Indicate that their meeting
was anything but cordial
Mr. Burton's purpose in calling on Mr..
Taft vas 20 urge the appointment OF an
Ohio man IN the Cabinet. and particu-
larry TO set forth the qualifications or ex-
Gov. Myron T. Herrick for the ONCE OF
Secretary Of the Treasury. Owing 10 a
complication which has arisen IN the case
Of Judge Willis Van Devanter. Of Chey-
enne Wyo., whose probable selection FOR
the Secretsryship OF the Treasury was
told recently. those who are pressing Tor
Mr. Herrick's appointment feel encour-
aged. It IS understood Judge Van De-
vanter has It within his power TO over
come the complication, but IL is doubted
that he VIII care to DO so
Talks with Senator Knox.
Mr.. Taft had another conference Al
the White House with Mr. Roosevelt
senator Knox and senator AIdrich were
present Another conference was held
with Senator Knox, his Secretary ol
state. Mr.. Taft went over his entire IN
augural address with the Senator
Another subject discussed vas the So
Election OF man TO Gu TIE newly created
/ Cnde- Secretaryship ot sfria- william
! 4. Day. vice president OF the Eqaitsbls
+ Life Assurance Society. has been men
toned for thfs place bat it IS under
stood ar. Day feels ne cannot make ths
financial sacrifice that would be involved
Mr Day was Assistant Attorney Genera
when Senator Knox was at the heas
Of the Department of Justice. II is IN
lderstoOd Solicitor General Henry " Hoy
was among those considered at the con
ference He was classmate OF Mr.
Tafts az Yale.
. The Taft Cabinet is practically com
pleted but che President-eIect decline,
, 70 make any official statement IN Te
gard 20 IL The Treasury portfolio is IN
. one that had been giving Alr Taft III
= most trouble. but il Is generally &C
cepted here now that the post Is Z
J go 10 United States Judge Willis Vai
J. DevsUter. OF tie Eighth Circuit
) Mr Taft and Senator Knox. after thei
conference at the Boardman house. wen
r together 10 the White House. where the.
had talk with Mr.. Roosevelt. Mr. Tsf
said there were several matters which n
. wished &c discuss with the President. bu
{ he declined 20 go into details.
, Mr. Taft also saw Senator Hale at IN
r Boardman house. Senator Hale brough
= the suggestion Of the Senate and III
> House leaders that the extra session b
called on March 10 That date was en
tirely satisfactory 10 Mr. Taft
Frank 2. Kellogg. the trust buster
1-as another caller on the Presldent-elec
Mr. Kellogg said he had just droppe
around TO pay his respects
Taft Leaves the Capital.
b Mr.. Taft left Washington over tn
Ches5 5peake and Ohio Railway. He wi
be made q Mason az sight" in CInciu
natl to-day Kuwinning Lodge, No. 3S
is the one that viii have the honor G
/ counting the next President OF the Unite
, States among its members. Mr. Taft
father was worshipful master Of thi
lodge. and his brother, c. P. Taft. is
= member Of Il
s Tomorrow night the Presideut-eIeD
s will attend banquet given by It
5 Knockers Of Cincinnati in his homo
I This banquet win be modelled after Il
, famous Gridiron Club banquets in Wasl
T, ington. The Knockers" are prepariu
a 10 have q IOt of Fun with their distil