Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-24
WILSON ORGANIZES A
DISQUALIFIED CLUB
PreSident-eIect Doesn't Like
to Be Approached by Office
SeekerS-MemberS Enrolled


PRINCETON, n. j., Dec. 21.-After q
day of lengthy conferences in Trenton
the most important of which was with
w. J. Bryan, President-elect woodrow
Wilson returned tonight to his home
here, tired and ready for rest
So far as shedding light on the gos-
sip as to Mr.. Bryan's future relations
with the administration, the conference
between the two men today was pro-
ductive of nothing more than specu-
lation.
Mr.. Wilson said very frankly that
while he had talked about men for his
cabinet with Mr.. Bryan, the name of
the Nebraskan was not mentioned. AS
to future conferences with Mr.. Bryan,
none was talked of or arranged, Mr..
Wilson said.
While tonight on the subject of
patronage, the president-elect made it
evident that those who expect to get
political appointments from him had
better not try to manifest their ambi-
ton in person or apply directly to
him in any way.
II have a sort of general principle, "
he said, chat those who apply for
office will be the least likely to get
them"
Then a great number have been dis
qualified already" he was asked.
yes" was the smiling reply.
"The questioner reminded the presi-
dent-elect of a letter he had received
from an office-seeker.
"One man wrote me-" related Mr..
Wilson. Saying he was thinking of ap-
plying, and would like to know from me
personally what was the best way TO
go about it,"
There was no reply" he said. He
added that he of course, expected to
take advice about patronage and would
be guided in a great many appoint
ments by the recommendations or
members of congress.
The summoning of MT. Bryan to
discuss legislative policies and the per-
sonnet of the cabinet was, the presi-
dent-elect indicated, one Of a series or
steps which he is taking to determine
upon the fitness Of individuals for IN
cabinet.
Mr.. Wilson intends moreover, TO
carry out literally his plan of being
the best listener in the United States
and expects to continue to take COM
mon counsel for some time, perhaps
as late as March ], before making
final decisions or appointments.
In view of Mr.. Bryan's connection
with the drafting Of the, Democratic
platform, the conference concerned
largely plans for carrying out plat
form pledges.
The governor was asked If Mr.. Bry-
an seemed to be in favor of any prece-
dence in the order Of legislation.
I'VE went over the platform in a
general way" replied the governor,
with no special emphasis on one plank
more than another"
Mr.. Wilson was told tonight that Mr..
Bryan had said just before his depart
ure that he planned to attend the in
auguration, IF the weather is fine"
ST hope he attend the inauguration,
and / hope the weather will be fine,
too" said Mr. Wilson approvingly.
Judge Robert S. Hudspeth, national
from New Jersey, ana
edward E. Grosscup, Democratic state
chairman, conferred with the governor
about state business in the afternoon.
The long day of conferences ended
a week of harder work than Mr.. Will
son had done since the campaign ended.
When he reached home he showed a
little fatigue and looked forward to
resting on Sunday.