Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-19

tGTIIJ. mi. Bruce WAS OfS VI tLc oli6ihdi
Wilson men in Maryland, and took just
as active part in the fight for Wilson
before the convention as did Mr. Mar
bury, who has fallen heir to the support
of the administration for the long term.
Mr. Bruce does not wish White House
assistance, although knowing that the
President feels kindly to him, and he is
perfectly willing that he and Senator Lee
shall have the bout all by themselves
Mr.. Bruce's wish will be granted, as the
President did not contemplate interfer-
ence.
Fight for Public Printer.
Representative Finley. chairman of the
House committee on printing. discussed
with the President the appointment OF a
democrat as public printer in place of Sam
uel B. Donnelly. This Is one of the choice
federal plums that does not come under
cabinet officer and must be settled by
the President direct. The government
printing office is an Independent estab-
lishment Mr.. Finley, who knows condl-
tons there better than any other man IN
Congress, told the President that II would
be necessary to get a man of exceptional
ability for the place, owing to conditions
in the establishment that are not gen
orally understood.
Mr.. Finley told the President OF the
candidates who have been mentioned
tiil-Turley of Chattanooga. Lillard oil
Florida or Christy of Brooklyn. Either
| of these men, Mr.. Finley believed, would
make good In the office.
Mr.. Finley did not mention one can
didate who is said to stand good chance
Cornelius Ford of HOboken, n. j., head
| Of the Federation of Labor OF that state
| and a warm friend OF the President. Foro
/ is well known for his work in New jersey
| for the President. He is q printer and his
name will undoubtedly be considered be-
| fore an appointment is announced.
Many New Jersey Candidates.
There are going to be a number OF
| New Jersey candidates for positions
under the President. One interesting
incident has already taken place in
connection with New Jersey aspirants.
One of the Presidents closest friends
| in that state Is George NJ Lamont.
banking and insurance commissioner
OF New Jersey. He felt that he might
like to come to Washington as con-
troIler of the currency to succeed
are that he would have been selected.
His name had hardly been mentioned
however. before w. l. Edwards. cashier
| of the First National Bank of Jerse,
CITY. became a candidate for Lamont
| ioh as commissioner Of banking and in
surance in New Jersey. Edwards is sup
posedly identified with the old Smith ma
chine in New Jersey. and as an Impor
tant state officer would have neen
! Rather than see the Office pass to one OF
| the old machine. Lamont has withdrawn
his own name from consideration as con-
| troller of the currency and will remain IN
New Jersey
Senator Smith Wants Judge Named.
Of ri
President Wilson today to name fed
eral district Judge for Arizona as quickly
as possible, referring to the fact that
former Gov. Sloan. who was nominated
for the place by President Taft. has
never been confirmed. Senator Smith
and his colleague, Senator Ashhurst, have
agreed on w. III. Sawtelle of Tucson for
district Judge. His name was laid before
the President few days ago by Senator
Smith Senator Fall of New Mexico cali
ed with Senator Smith to pay his re-
spects.
BY special appointment Edmund t. Per-
kins of Chicago, chairman OF the eNecu-
tive committee of the National Drainage
Congress-: D. E. King. honorary vice
president for Missouri. and w. j. Doyle,
honorary vice president for Arkansas,
called on the President at IL 80 o'clock.
The President was invited to attend the
third meeting of the National Drainage
C0HRTSSSe 10 DC HSlu at 81 lAOulS <ApIu
10 to r. His attendance at the meeting
and his support of the platform" of the
drainage congress were urged upon the
ground OF public welfare, public health
and the betterment of living conditions
OF millions of residents of the United
States.
President Not to Attend.
The President declared that the gath
ering Of the congress was of impor-
lance, but stated that he would not be
able to leave Washington at that time.
He may. however, write letter to the
congress-. and send one of his cabinet
off1cers-Lane or Houston. The demo-
cratic national platform of 1912 in it's
waterways plank recognized the ne
cessity for national action in connec-
ton with the control of the Mississippi
river.
The President will not go to New
York Memorial day and has reiterated
his purpose to stay in Washington I'M
til Congress has adjourned after pass
age of the tariff bill and other meas
ures. Gen. James Grant Wilson of
New York thought the President would
go to the dedication of the Maine
memorial May 80.
Guided by Red Card.
The little red card that is attached to
certain pieces OF the Presidents outgoing
mail, prepared for his signature, is a
s.hurry up sign. 1t is intended as an in
dica ton to the President that the espe-
cial piece of correspondence should have
right of way, be signed promptly, and
consigned to the mail or the messenger
Mt the earliest moment possible.
It does not mean important" nor does
it mean read with care. 1t is not a
danger sign. as the blazing hue would
suggest but is merely a suggestion for
haste
Mail requiring the especial considera-
ton Of the President in regard to its
Importance or the necessity for his own
particular scrutiny is accompanied by a
memorandum epitomizing the high points
In the letter or suggesting close perusal.
Even more frequently Secretary Tumuity
or his assistants in person take up the
consideration of the letter directly with
the President, and are thus better quail
faed to make corrections, If necessary, a.
| the President may indicate.
Takes Up New Jersey Matter.
Rsturaing late yesterday afternoon