London, 17th September.
The "New York Herald" states that Col. John Hay intends to resign the portfolio of Secretary of State, and will be succeeded by Mr. Elihu Root, of New York, now Secretary of War.—Special service.
Bombay, 18th September.
Col. John Hay has resigned the Secretaryship of State, and it is re-jotted that Mr. Root succeeds him.—
Later.
At the meeting of the Cabinet, President Roosevelt requested the members to retain their portfolios. Colonel Hay has not resigned—Reuter.
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