Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-22
PreSident-EIect Ends Day of
Long Conferences and is
Wearied by Talk Over Po-
IiticaI Conditions.
BRYAN DISCUSSES
PLATFORM PLEDGES
No Tip Given as to Likelihood of
Nebraskan Having Position
in Cabinet Of the Next Adj
minlStration,
n, Morning sonrnai special Leased wire,

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Princeton, y. J.. Dec. 21.--After u
day of long conferences In Trenton
the most important Of which was with
william Jennings Bryan. President
elect Wilson Returned to his homo,
tired and ready for a rest.
So far as shedding light on the gos-
sip as 10 Mr.. BrAnns future relations
with the administration, the confer
ence between the Two men today was
productive af nothing more than spec
ulati,n. Mr. Wilson said very frankly
that while he had talked about men
for his cabinet with Mr.. Bryan. the
name OF the NebraslSan was not men,
toned As to future conferences with
Mr.. ryan. none was arranged or
TALKED Of MIR. Wilson said
While discussing in general way
tonight the subject OF patronage. the
prosdent-clect made it evident that
those who expect to get political APP
pointmepts from him had better not
trN TO manifest thcir ambition to him
in person or apply directly to him in
any way.
81 have a sort Of general principle. ="
he said thar those who apply for Of
ficog viii be The lonst likely to get
them.
"Then Il great number have been
disqualified already he WAS asked.
YES was the smiling reply
The question reminded the presl-
dont-elect of a letter he had received
from an office seeker.
zone man wrote me-" related Mr..
Wilson, Saying he was thinking Of
applylng and would like to know from
me personally what was the best way
TO so ahout IT, +
Thes governor was asked what his
reply to the leiter was,
There was no reply" he said. He
added that ne, oi course, expected TO
take ndvice about patronage ana
would be guided IN great many ap-
pCintmeats by members of congress.
The summoning of Mr.. Bryan to dis
cuss legislative policies ana the per-
sonncl Of the cabinet was, the prosi-
dent elect indicated one of series of
steps which he Is taking to determine
upon tho fitness Of individuals for the
cabinet.
Mr.. Wilson intends moreover to
carry out literally his plan of being
the best listener in the United
States" ana expects to continue ITO
takc common councir' for some time,
perhaps as late as March 1st before
making final decisions or aannouncc-
mcnts. In view Of Mr.. Ilryans con-
nection with the drafting of the demo-
cratic platform, the conference con
cerncd largely plans for carrying out
platform pledges. The governor was
asked If Mr.. Bryan seemed TO be IN
favor Of any precedence 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 lust before his
departure that he planned 70 attend
The Inauguration. 'if the weather is
fine"
II hope he'll go TO the Inauguration,
and | hope the weather viii be fine,
too" said Mr.. Wilson approvingly.
Judge Robert $. Hudspcth, national
committeeman from New Jersey, and
Edwin T.. Grosscup. democratic state
conferred with the governor
lbout state business. in the afternoon.
rhc long dav Of conferences ended Il
week Of harder work than Mr.. Wilson
mad done since the campaign ended. |
When he reached home he showed a |
ittle fatigue and looked forward 70 |
'esiing sunday.