Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-03
Has Not Interfered in New Jer-
sey Affairs, Says Presi-
dents Secretary.
MEETINGS OF CABINET
GOING OUT OF STYLE
Wilson Consults Individual Members.
Names Safety-at-Sea
Delegates.

Accusations that Secretary Tumulty has
been ''bossing' New Jersey democratic
politics from the White House today re-
Ceived emphatic and pointed denial from
MIR. Tumulty himself in a statement he
made public. As lively, red blooded
American citizen Mr.. Tumulty takes an
active interest an individual in New
Jersey party affairs. goes to his home
there to vote whenever he believes good
citizenship and good government to be at
stake, and does not hesitate to say what
he thinks and feels. AS to dictation in
the bigger affairs of the state his denial
is complete, as shown in his statement.
Tumulty's Statement.
The article in New Jersey news
paper" he said. Sto the effect that
tried to dictate the choice OF IL demo-
cratic state chairman is untrue in
both its substance and in its infer
ences. Ii is the elimination of a series
Of stories the purpose of which has
been to make il appear that from my
post IN Washington ! was attempting
10 control political affairs in New Jer-
sey MI of them We're untrue.
II have not attempted. directly or in
dire city. even by the slightest sugges-
tion or intimation. with GOV. Fielder
or with any one representing him, nor
with any of the parties or representa-
tiNes Of the parties to the controversy
over the state chairmanship to inter
fere with or influence the selection of
Il state chairman.
NO one knows this better than does
Gov. Fielder. or than do Messrs Grosscup
and ktnkead and the members of the
state committee.
10 far 7
any OF them, are free TO give to the
public any statement or communica-
ton they may have received from me
with regard to these matters.
Never Talked With Fielder.
II have never discussed the state
chairmanship or the Essex county sftu-
alton with Gov. F8lder-whether in
person, by telegraph, telephone. mail
or any other means of communication,
with the exception that on the night
of the recent primary 1 inquired of
him. by telephone. as to the result, and
telegraphed him a few days ago my
congratulation upon his declaration of
independence.
II welcome this occasion to say.
further. that / have scrupulousy adhered
TO the policy unswervingly maintained by
the President. from the hour of his ar
i'm New Jersey affairs. The only devia- |
tions from that policy were In response
10 specific and urgent requests by the
leaders of the party i'm New Jersey.
Gov. Fielder and the democratic or
ganiZa ton in New Jersey. as now consti-
tuted have shown themselves abundant
~ able TO manage the affairs of the party
in the present campaign. without inter
ference from the White House. although
their efforts in behalf of decent govern
ment at home will merit and receive
cordial approval. and any legitimate sup
port which they may seek"
Cabinet Meetings. Not in Style.
REGULAR cabinet sessions have almost
-on.. out Of style at the White House, due
- the summer absences of some OF the
rrr~id, nts advisers. and President Will
sun LAS fallen into the habit of discussing
departmental and wider subjects with in
di luusl cabinet officers. He spent more
thau TWO hours today with four members
- his cabinet-Attorney General Mercy
uoidS Secretary Redfield. Postmaster Gen
eIrI BGrltson and Secretary McAdoo
secretary Bryan was q guest at luncheon.
There are no indications that regular
EuSS!ons Of the cabinet Will be resumed a
aN early date. and IL they 90 the sessions
may not be held twice each week, as for
twenty-five or thirty years past.
fifteen is devoted to a general discussion
Of big problems. The members sit 1T
their respective places at the cabinet
meeting and take up with the President
departmental questions in turn. nine of
the advisers having little concern in
what thy other is doing or saying
col. Cosby has reported TO President
Wilson that 300 loads OF wood were dis
tributed 10 as many poor people of
Washington as result of the August
storm. This wood was cut from fallen
trees in the public PARKS.
Wilson Names Delegates.
President Wilson today appointed the
delegation which Will represent the
United States at the International con-
ference on safety at sea. growing out of
the Titanic disaster. to be held at Lon
don November II, 1913. Il will consist
Of the following: Representative ]. W
Alexander OF Missouri. chairman of the
committee on merchant marine; Senators
Fletcher of Florida and Burton Of Ohio.
r. T. Chamberlain OF New York. com
missioner OF navigation. Captain Com
mandant f. p. Bertholf * New Jersey,
revenue cutter service; Rear Admiral
Washington l.. Capps. L. $. N. Cant
George r. Cooper. photographer OF the
navy. Capt. W. III. @. Bulard superin-
tendent naval radio service: Homer L.
Ferguson OF North Carolina, general
manager Newport News Shipbuildlng and
Dry Dock Company: Albert Gilbert Smith
OF New York, vice president of the New
YORK and Cuba Steamship Company: An
drew Buruseth Of California, head of the
Seaman's Union, and George Uhler, su-
peryising inspector general of the steam
boat inspection service.