The National tribune., 1909-08-19

Roosevelt made such appointments, and
got into numerous quarrels with the
Senate. Under the Constitution the
Senate has coordinate power with the
President. He is to nominate men to
office "by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate.
AS a matter of practice the Senate
does not grumble If the President nomi-
mates a Postmaster, Collector of Gus
toms or a District Attorney or any one
of several other officials during re-
cess of Congress. Many such officials
have to work during the recess of Con-
gress, and public business has to halt
unless vacancies are filed. But most of
those officers are appointed for four
years, while Judges are appointed for
life. Then, Judges do not go to work
till the October term of court begins,
and it is no great hardship If a place
on the bench Is kept vacant for a few
months till Congress assemblies and the
President has opportunity to consult
with Senators and ascertain whether the
Senate will confirm a given nomina-
ton.
Judicial Matters.
President Tafts attitude in judicial
matters is regarded as very wise, and
contributes to better feeling among
Senators. They have argued that when
a President nominates Federal Judge
during recess and the. Judge goes up
on the bench during the october term
it is humiliating to the nominee if the
Senate then refuses to confirm him.
But If the nominee does not enter upon
his service by the time his nomination
is forwarded to the Senate, Senators
are free from any embarrassment in
voting their judgment of him, and there
is no undue humiliation about defeat
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man for Judge.
Ever since the President left for Bev-
erly rumors have been current about
the new ambassador to the Court of
st. James. but one who heard it direct
from the President says no name has
been seriously considered and no ap-
pointment is expected for some time.
The President is looking for the right
man, and would be thankful il any one
could suggest a good nomination. Ex-
President Roosevelt's friends have
brought his name, but President Taft
knows that is about the last office Mr..
Roosevelt would ever think of for him
self. The ex-President could not be
persuaded to accept any such place.
Then a rumor was started in behalf of
Secretary of the Navy George Won L.
Meyer. Mrs. Meyer would not object
to her husband filling that office, but
Mr.. Meyer has no idea whatever sf taxi
ing it. He is well satisfied where he is.
and wants to make reputation as a
capable Secretary of the Navy Then.
President Taft does not purpose to give
the place to Mr.. Meyer, because he
wants him, of all the Cabinet officials,
to remain where he is and have long
tenure. A long tenure is necessary at
the head of the Navy Department to
get things in ship shape and to encour-
age the highest efficiency.
Now rumor is running away with the
name of ex-Mayor Seth Low, of New
York, as ambassador to ST. James, but
that has about as much foundation as
the other two suggestions His name
was first brought forward in connec-
ton with that mission several months
ago, as was that of Secretary Meyer.
ambassador Reid will remain at Lon
don till well along into the Autumn or
early Winter, by which time the Presi-
dent hopes to find a man suitable to
succeed him.