Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-15

A quartet Of right reverend bishops Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church called at the
White House today for an interview with the
President They were Bishop Paret OF Mary
land, Bishop Potter Of New York. Bishop Whit
taker Of Pennsylvania and Bishop Hare Of
South Dakota
They were introduced 70 the President by
Mr.. Bancroft Davis of this city, and were re-
ceived in the resident portion Of the mansion.
The bishops called to urge the President TO
take some action to mitigate the execution O,
the Chinese exclusion act. which prohibits the
entry of Cinnamon into this countrr.
They represented to the President
that the operation Of the law
is affecting the interests of American fesi-
dents in China and stands in the way Of the
spread Of missionary work. China is inclined
to retaliate upon Americans and there is dan
ger that missionary work representing years of
labor and sacrifice may be nu,lited.
The President replied that he is obliged to
execute the law as he finds it. but that he will
be glad 10 lend all the assistance in his power
to their efforts.
fIDDLING TAYLOR.
After the departure of the bishops the Presi-
dent had a secular caller. He was .'Fiddling
Bob" Taylor. as Tennesseans lovingly call one
Of their most popular ex-governors on account
of his proficiency with the fiddle and the bow.
'Mr. President, have headed your electoral
ticket twice in nv state, said the ex-governor.
The President looked anxious.
But / have simply called now, sir, TO have
the honor of shaking your hand. do not want
office"
The President looked relieved.
Representative Meredith called to present
the name Of George 3. Snnckeiford of Orange,
Va. who wants to be consul at Lyons.
WANTS TO BE A SOLICITOR.
Representative McCreary presented the name
Of Thomas Bell of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, to
be solicitor of internal revenue.
The only Illinois applicant mentioned today
was Chatfeld Taylor. son-in-iaw of Senator
Farweil, who would like to be secretary of lega-
ton Paris
Mr.. Paul Neuman, the representative Of ex-
Queen Liliuokaiani. called TO pay his respects
In an unofficial way.
Col. Dan Ransdall. marshal Of the District of
Columbia, also came on social visit. In the
course of his conversation with the President,
however. he said that while he in great
hurry to cease drawing salary his resignation
was at the Presidents pleasure.
MEssRs. BRUCE AND LYNCH.
Recorder OF Deeds Bruce and Fourth Auditor
Lynch called to pay their respects.
Senator Kyle, accompanied by DR.. Flick Of
Rapid City, s. D., and Judge Thomas Of the
Back Hills district called. Judge Thomas is
hot in good health and would like to exchsnge
his judgeship for foreign billet.
Representative Patterson OF Tennessee en-
tered J. A. Manson of Memphis for the mar
shalship Of the western district and +. Z. Bond
for collector OF internal revenue for the middle
and western district.
TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS.
Ex-vice President Levi p. Morton came to
pay his respects, and District Commissioner
Ross appeared on the same errand.
Ex-Attorney General Garland. Senator Jones
and Representative Mciiae represented Arkan-
sas among the callers who saw the President
At IL o clock the reception of officials closed
and the President went down to the east room
to meet several hundred visitors VINO attended
the public reception.
Chief of Police Moore has detailed Officers
Austin, Edwards, Lvden and Gilbert to form
an addition to the White House police force.
The force has been inadequate heretofore
and this detail will provide sufncient protection
to all parts of the mansion and grounds.
A PROBABLE FIRST AUDITOR.
1t is said that Louis Gordon of Indianapolis
has good chances of being appointed first
auditor Of the treasury.
Augustin E. Ivey of the Cherokee nation has
presented his claim for appointment as United
States marshal Of the Indian territory. He is
the oniy Indian cand idate for the Office
Senators Voorhees, and Turpie of Ir.sliana
saw the President to day in behalf of Mr.. Gil
Shankliu of Evansville asking that he be recog-
nized with an appointment The President
said that he has MIR. Shankiin under his favor
able consideration.
1t is reported that the President will not ap-
point commissioner of pensions for at least
two weeks.