Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12

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fecting all classes of people and the
country at large. II he could do so he
would throw every job out of the back
window and wish never to see it re-
turn.
broadly speaking, his instructions to his
cabinet officers are to make recommends
tons to him for ONCE almost wholly upon
merit. He does not propose to recognize
any particular brand OF democrat. al
though he will naturally not permit pro-
gressives to be Disseminated against in
states where the recommendation for
patronage will presumably come from
men charged with being conservative. He
will not worry about solution OF these
things. however. giving the bulk OF his
time to bigger problems.
ceeds Joseph Bailey in that body, talked
for ten minutes with the President today.
He Is somewhat In sympathy with the
Texas progressives. who seek to get what
they think Is their share OF the good
things in that state.
Accommodation Filed.
Senator Overman of North Carolina has
recommended to the President and Secre-
tary Bryan the nomination of Whitehead
KIuttz Of Salisbury for ambassador to
Great Britain.
George w. Guthrie, former mayor Of
Pittsburgh. has the backing Of A. Mitchell
Palmer for ambassador to Italy. He il
believed to stand an excellent chance Of
receiving the honor.
The three Iowa democrats in the House
today asked President Wilson not to,
overlook Iowa in the handing out OF
Kirkpatrick and Conley-stand together.
they will control the patronage all
through the state. The request made Of
the President was that he care first for
w. r. Cleveland in a good place. Mr..
Cleveland was urged for fourth assistant
postmaster general. He didn't get that.
and the Iowans want something lust as
good for him. They also ask that s.
w. Mercer, q newspaper man Of Iowa
City. be made public printer, and that I.
T. Jones Of DeS Moines be made an audi
tor Of the Treasury. They have many
other candidates, but they are present
ing these first.
Agreement in Florida.
The Florida democrats have agreed that
the two senator's shall fill the larger
places, but that the representatives from
each congressional district shall have the
post Offices. These representatives were
for Underwood at the Baltimore conven-
ton, and the Wilson originals are already
moving to go over the heads OF the men,
bers Of Congress.
Joseph E. Davies of Wisconsin, who had
charge Of the western headquarters Of
the democrats in the last campaign. saw
with vehemence that he did not want q
federal job Of any kind, and proposed to
stick to his law practice in Wisconsin.
While Dudley Field Malone. son-in-law
not became collector of the port Of New
York. he is certain to receive post at
least equally important He is not
eliminated as a possibility for the posi-
ton. it was stated at the White House
this morning.
The President entertains the highest re-
gard for Mr.. Malone His youth-he is
not yet thirty-and his comparative mex
perience in public affairs are not consid-
cred as weighing against his Intelligence
and ability.
Post Not Yet Designated.
For what post other than the New York
coIlectorship Mr.. Malone is being con-
sidered is not stated. AT this time It Ia
hardly possible to conjecture.
Mr.. Malone. who was at the White
blouse this morning, declares he is not
New York or for any other public Office
in the gift of the President He explained
that he had asked for nothing at the
hands OF the new administration.
John Purroy Mitchell, president of the
board of aldermen OF New York. who is
mentioned this morning as the possible
choice of the President for collector
of the port of New York. was given a
high tribute to Mr.. Malone.
Mr.. Mitchell is my best friend" said
Mr.. Malone. I'm for him IL he would
have the collectorship. He is my candi-
date, and the President. in my opinion.
could make no wiser choice.
The collectorship is the most impor-
tant federal post in New York.
Former Senator Obediah Gardner of
Maine and ex-Gov. Burke of North d.
kota are receiving favorable considera-
ton for important posts in the gifts Of
the President. Their appointments will |
probably be announced in the course of |
the week. Whether they are slated for |
diplomatic missions could not be ascer-