Show director Directo of mint resigns washington jan 25 the resignation of R E L preston as director of the mint has been tendered to the president to tate take effect upon the appointment and qualification of his successor mr preston has been connected with the treasury department for more than forty two years during the last four years year ho be has been director ot the mint the president has sent to the senate the name of george E roberts of lort didge D idge la ia for the vacancy created by tile the resignation of mr preston |