Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-08

net of Grover Cleveland'S second admin
istration, is to be ambassador of the
United States to Great Britain, II he will
accept the position and if Great Britain
will accept him. There is some question
as to the attitude Of Great Britain in
view Of the celebrated Venezuelan case
Of which Mr.. Olney was the center many
years ago.
Mr.. Olney has been rendered the posi-
tiOn of ambassador or will receive the
tender within few hours. Great Britain
will not be sounded as to it's acceptance
or rejection Of the appointment until Mr.
Olney has made known his response to
the offer Of appointment. An impression
prevails that he will prefer not to UNDER
take the work Of ambassador.
1t was learned today on exceedingly
high authority that President Wilson and
as to Mr.. Olney. There arose the sus-
picion that as Mr. Olney had gtron&iy
opposed Mr. Bryan's election In 1896 and
had gone over to the gold. democrats the
new Secretary OF State would seriously
object to his having any place Of honor In
the new adm .nlstration. This, however,
IS positively known not to be true. Mr..
Bryan, having the success OF the admin
istration at heart. wants to see harmony
all along the line, 1t Is said, and will
HOL MAKE dll Issue dS u dppOlllI1uGIIS III
the foreign service, where the influence
Of the appointee has no bearing on do
mestic questions.
Times When He Will Speak Out.
Whenever an appointment touches the
great political questions in the United
States Mr.. Bryan. it is declared by
friends. II his opinion We're asked, would
insist that men belonging to the progress
siye wing OF the party should be named
I'm every instance. He will not overlook
his friends in the State Department, Of
course but as the old Cleveland element
Of the party was not recognized in the
cabinet it is a thoughtful tribute to
recognize some of them to important
foreign posts, according to the view to-
day.
Former Gov. David r. Francis of Mis-
souri,, another member of the Cleveland
cabinet in. the last administration, but a
consistent democrat through all the
changes since the Cleveland days. Is
strongly considered for high diplomatic
post. Edward F. Goltra, democratic ma
President Wilson today. but declared that
he did not mention the name of Mr..
Francis
..What do know" said Mr.. Goltra, "is
that Mr.. Francis Is not an applicant for
any Office. but is a sincere we'll wisher Of
the administration"
While Mr. Goltra would admit that he
had not mentioned Mr.. Francis to the
President or Secretary Bryan, ne did not
say that he was not going to do so, ana
there is an impression that Mr.. Francs
will be offered a position abroad If he de-
sires to leave his business in this country.
At the White House today 1t was said
that next to Chairman McCoHbs or the
democratic national committee, Augustus
Thomas, the playwright, was foremost in
President Wilson's cons deratlOn for the
post of ambassador to France. Mr.. Nc
Combs, 1t was said, had not mace up MS
mind whether he would take the post
of ambassador or remain as chairman OF
the committee. In any event ne plans q
trip abroad.
Objections Possible.
Mr.. Olney, who is positively slated for
Great Britain, is confronted by the seri-
Gus possibility that Great Britain will re-
ject him in view of the memorable posi-
ton as to Venezuela, when he induced
President Cleveland to notify Great Brit
ian that an attempt to invade Venezuela
would result In a declaration of war by
| the United States. The incident stirred
| the world at that time and was the most
direct application of the Monroe doctrine
| this country has taken in many years
| Mr.. Olney Is seventy-eight years old
| but is vigorous and keenly interested
In diplomatic matters. Great Britain
! it vas pointed out today, would dc
| a graceful thing by forgetting the
Venezuelan incident and accepting
| Mr.. Olney, is his name is sug.
gested by Secretary Bryan. 1t would dc
much to cement the friendly relations be-
/! tween the two countries. Mr.. Olney. him.
! self. has done nothing since that time to
| incur the displeasure of the Britons.
| Some Massachusetts, democrats have
/ felt that their state was slighted in the
makeup of President Wilson's cabinet
and 1t IS believed that this fact had some
weight In bringing Mr.. Olney's name tt
/ the front.
| Secretary Bryan conferred for fifteeI
/ minutes with President Wilson this morn
| Ing and is believed to have presented
/ matters relating to Mt. Olney. On leav.
ing the White House Mr.. Bryan wal
asked about this particular case and
said:
.'You will understand that It will b.
| impossible for me to discuss the names
i of any OF those under consideration fo
| diplomatic or other appointments In tn,
State Department. This is manifest, In
| asmuch as something might occur Il
| cause the rejection Of those being con
| sidered.'
Blair Lees Recommendation.
State Senator Blair. Lee of Marylans
has asked President Wilson to appoint
W. II. Lamar OF Montgomery county
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