Edmunds Chosen By M'kinley

Washington, May 25. - The president has determined to offer the post of minister to Spain to ex-Senator George F. Edmunds of Vermont. Mr. Edmunds has not yet been consulted and it is not known whether he would accept. In the president's opinión the Spanish mission, in view of the questions of monumental importance arising out of the Cuban war, is by far the most important within his gift. It is a case where the office must seek the man. Political or geographical considerations are not involved. The man must be a statesman in every sense of the word, eminent in legal ability, experienced in international affairs, and above all coolheaded under the most trying conditions. The president realizes that a man with these qualificatioris must make some personal sacrifices if he accepts the office. Mr. Edmunds possesses all of these qualities to a high degree, and it is sincerely hoped by all the members of the administration that he can be induced to accept the mission and aid the administration in solving what in all probability will be the most difncult problem that will confront President McKinley during his present tenure of oífice.