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President Roosevelt does not think he can justify refusing to accept Senator Joseph Ralph Burton’s nomination of Wilder Stevens Metcalf as Commissioner of Pensions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
President Roosevelt tells Marcus A. Low that he does not see how he could justify refusing to accept Senator Joseph Ralph Burton’s nomination of Wilder Stevens Metcalf for Commissioner of Pensions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
President Roosevelt is happy to hear from Charles S. Gleed. He explains his position regarding the appointment in Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-17
Henry Clay Evans sends a copy of a telegram he sent to Colonel Wilder Stevens Metcalf in regard to printing services for the Department of the Interior. Evans believed that a proposed change in printing from the Topeka Agency of William Allen White would be a mistake.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-01
William Allen White is concerned that an article he wrote which portrays President Roosevelt favorably will be “misconstrued or misinterpreted” because of the recent episode with Senator Thomas Collier Platt. White believes the appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf has been well received.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-26
Article argues that the fight over federal positions in Kansas was just and that the populace is ready for clean politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12
President Roosevelt made a wise decision to appoint Wilder Stevens Metcalf as pension agent in Topeka, Kansas, due to the dispute between Senator Burton and the previous agent, Cyrus Leland. Metcalf will be a reliable agent but the appointment could increase infighting among Kansas Republicans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12
The article reviews the political wrangling and infighting over the appointment of a pension agent at Topeka, Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-24
Article argues that recent political infighting amongst Kansas Republicans over appointments will have little lasting impact on the rank and file of the Republican Party or the convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-24
General Wilder Stevens Metcalf’s name has been submitted to the Senate as United States pension agent at Topeka, Kansas. Cyrus Leland had gathered considerable support for the appointment and Senator Burton’s recommendation of Metcalf could be damaging politically.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-19
The “old soldiers” opposed the initial appointment of Cyrus Leland as pension agent and supported the recent appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf as Leland’s replacement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12
The appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf as pension agent shows that Senator Burton’s influence and Senatorial privilege will be respected by President Roosevelt. With this issue decided, Kansas Republicans should ignore factionalism and unite as “good Republicans.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12
William Allen White and Marcus A. Low need more time in order to influence Senator Burton to withdraw Wilder Stevens Metcalf and endorse Cyrus Leland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-16
It is expected that Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be appointed to succeed Cyrus Leland as pension agent in Kansas. Senator Burton supported Metcalf and the appointment will be a personal victory for Burton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
Senator Burton leaked a rumor of Wilder Stevens Metcalf’s appointment. Cyrus Leland will meet any charges leveled against him. William Allen White requests that the matter be deferred until his letter arrives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-13
Lieutenant Weaver, Captain Bruner, and many other veterans recommend the appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-13
Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be an acceptable pension agent to all Republicans and “old soldiers.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-12
Alpheus K. Rodgers, commanding officer at Topeka, Kansas, tells Representative Curtis that Wilder Stevens Metcalf is suitable to his regiment as a pension agent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-12
If Cyrus Leland is not to receive the appointment because of his civil service record then Leland should be given the opportunity to refute the charges. William Allen White is confident that Leland is innocent. The appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be viewed as a personal victory for Senator Joseph Ralph Burton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
William Allen White argues for the appointment of Cyrus Leland and reviews the state of politics within the Kansas Republican Party. William McKinley promised to appoint Leland while James Hulme Canfield and Charles S. Gleed are opposed to Leland’s appointment for personal reasons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-18