The Washington herald., 1910-01-10

- the intention Of clifford Piachot,
ester OF the Agricultural Depart
make a public statement yestoT-
response to the letter cent 20 him
ay night BY President Taft, K
why the President had directed
,retary Of Agriculture 70 dismiss
ichot from Office.
At IL o'clock last night r was an
nounced in behalf Of 8ir. Pinchot that he
had been unable 10 get his statement into
shape. and that i probably would not be
given out FOR two or three days.
Occupied with Callers.
In explanstio Of the failure OF Mr.
Pinchot 10 complete his statement. II was
said that his day was so much occupied
with callers, who came 20 rroHer their
support and express admiration OF his
course that he was unable 20 find time
to give 20 the subject the careful atten-
ton that II deserved.
It was said also that NIr. Pinchot's day
was constantly interrupted by the receipt
of kilograms congratulating him on the
turn things had taken.
A great many OF these kilograms. II was
said, were from individuals and organiza-
tions in the West interested IN the con-
servation movement, and all OF them were
complimentary to Mr.. Pinchot and as
sured him OF the support Of the senders.
Mr.. Pinchot was happy over the char
aCter Of the information conveyed 10 him
BY callers and in letters and kilograms.
In fact, he has been happy ever since
Friday night-or, az least, his whole de-
meanor has pointed 10 a happy frame Of
mind-when he got word that President
Taft had directed that he be removed
from the office Of Forester.
Statement Not Disclosed.
What Mr.. Pinchot viii say IN his state
ment 70 the country was not disclosed.
He managed. In spite OF all his inter
ruptions to make rough draft OF an
outline Of his forthcoming pronuncia-
mento, but It is probable that the filing
IN process will require constant attention
for the next day or two, IN order that
the statement may be put IN shape for
newspaper publication
There was a hint given that Mr., Pin
chot might decide not to Issue the state
ment at all, but II was merely a hint
and was not followed by anything def
mite in the way Of explanation.
The Interpretation placed on this hint
was that Mr.. Pinchot might be per
suaded that with the Congressional investi-
CATION into the conduct Of the eonser-
walton movement about 20 begin, It
might he unwise for him to have anything
to say:
There were no developments OF i'm
portance yesterday in connection with the
removal OF Mr. Pinchot, and the Con-
gressional inquiry, except that Congress
leaders, both Senate and House, have
agreed that the resolution for the inve5-
tiEation shall be changed IN the Senate
so as to conform TO the amendment OF
the House that the House committeeman
shall be elected by the House itself, in
stead OF appointed by Speaker Cannon.
There was report that Secretary Bal
linger intended to resign voluntarily from
the office OF Secretary Of the Interior
but Mr.. BaIHnger declared that this was
absurd.
StiII Under Discussion.
Washington, that is. official Washing
ton, is still discussing President Tarrs re-
moval Of Mr.. Pinchot with no sign Of
lessenng interest
Washington is also waiting to hear
what the country will have TO say.
People connected with the administra-
ton express thu hope that the country
will understand that the removal OF Mr.
Pinchot was entirely distinct and apart
from the issues involved in the investl-
cation.
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