Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-15
Several Fat Plums to Be Given Out
soon-cF airman Mecombs and Pres
idsnt Discuss Stat. Patronage
North Dakota Man to the United
States Treasury.

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public works.
The presidents conferences for today
indicated that some important ques-
tions Of appointments might be settled
Henry F. Hollis, the newly elected
senator from New Hampshire. greeted
the president, who offered his congratu-
lations. Associate Justice Mahlon Pit
ney, a ciassmate OF the president al
Princeton, was another White House
caller. Justice Pitney said his visit was
purely personal.
Dixon Meets Wilson.
Former Senator Joseph M. Dixon, OF
Montana, manager of Colonel Roose-
velt's presidential campaign, met Presi-
dent Wilson today. Dixon was in Sec
retary Tumultys office when the presi-
dent left his own office to shake hands
with some visitors.
Here is q man want you to meet, y
said Mr.. Tumulty as he led the presi-
dent to where Mr.. Dixon was standing
Mr.. Wilson smiled and put out his
hand for hearty clasp.
EMeconabe Calls Again.
Dudley Field Malone, OF New York
]. who has been offered the position Of
assistant attorney-general in charge Of
first on President Wilson's list Of call
erc. National Chairman William F.
McCombs followed. It was reported
that something definite might be known
as to whether Mr.. McCombs would ac-
cept post as ambassador.
Carl e. Gramner, president of the In
dians rights association; James Horace
Mcfarland, and Richard B. Watrous
11y nf
the American Civic Association, and
Speaker Byrd, Of the Virginia legisla-
ture, who managed Mr.. Wilson's pre-
convention campaign in that state were
among the presidents callers.
George Foster Peabody was an early
White House caller. He had declared
he had not been offered the post of
collector Of the port of New York.
Dudley Field Malone declined to dis
cuss his visit. 1t was intimated by
friends that he might finally decline
any public service.
Joseph E. Davies. Of Wisconsin, sec
retary of the democratic national COM
mittee. probably will accept the post
of assistant secretary of war which
the president has offered. Mr.. Davies
had been offered diplomatic post and
was considering 1t when Secretary
Garrison offered to make him his as
sistant.
Discusses State Patronage.
Mr.. McCombs took up the situation
In various states as to appointments.
The president consulted with Mr.. Nc
Combs on what he thought the senti-
ment Of the country was with respect
to legislation and asked him about
some Of the men to whom foreign posts
might be offered. Mr.. McCombs did not
discuss his conference specifically but
said he was glad to learn that former
Governor Burke of North Dakota, was
4 to be United States treasurer as he
had been urging his appointment.
The president and Mr.. McCombs
Z .:,atted q long time and the frequent
paign manager was one Of the evil
dences that the burdens of state had
been put aside for at least a part Of
lesconference.
Mr.. McCombs said he was not yet
ready to announce his final decision as
to taking the post Of ambassador to
France.
Burke to Bs Treasurer.
Announcement was made at the
White House that the nomination of
former Governor John Burke. of North
Dakota. to- be United States treasurer,
would be sent to the senate today.
Nomination Sent to Senate.
The nomination Of Burke, to be treas
nrer, was sent to the senate by Presi-
dent Wilson this afternoon.