Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-22

Representative Holman Of Indiana, who
called at the White House todAy, 10 authority
for the statement that there will not be an extra
session Of Congress unless some condition not
now existing and unforeseen arises
An interesting struggle is said TO be progress
ing over the appointment of United States
pension agent at Knoxville, Tenn. Senator
Harris has asked for the appointment of Mr..
Carpenter, Representative Enloe has named
Mr.. Moore, Representative McMuin has put
forward Col Jordan OF Carthage, while the
President himself has taken q hand in the mat
ter and is said to favor Mr.. Patterson. The
outcome is awaited by the delegation with
more than usual interest
MINNESOTA HAS A HEARING.
Minnesota had q hearing before the Presi-
dent today. Congressman Hall, Representa-
tive-elect Baldwin and Mr.. Dan Lawler pre-
sented the name of Hr. Lewis Baker. editor Of
the st. Paul Globe, for minister to Brazil. Mr.
Harry Hawkins Of Duluth for governor of
Alaska and Mr.. c. f. Mcdonald receiver OF the
land Office al St. Cioud.
Senator Kyle of South Dakota and ex-Csoy
Ordway presented the name OF Judge Thomas
OF the Black Hills for appointment; as minister
to Chile.
twas reported at the White House this morn
ing that ex-CongreSsman Wheeler. who has
been leading candidate for commissioner Of
pensions, has withdrawn from the contest.
WHAT ME- WASHINGTON WANTS.
Representative Washington of Tenn
essee called with several of his con-
stituents. He introduced TO the Pres
ident Col John overton of Nashville, who
Endorsed the application of Col. Thomas Clair
borne for marshal of the middle district of
Tennessee.
Mr.. Washington also presented Mr.. B. NJ.
Hord. ex-commissioner Of agriculture OF Ten
nessee, who would like to become assistant sec
retary of agriculture. Also Mr.. VI. A Spur,
who wants to be consul at bradford, England
Accompanying Mr.. Washington were Mr.. Wal
ter Game of Nashville and Mr.. Thomas Spofford
Of Pulaski, who indorsed Mr. Ernest Pillow for
appointment as assistant attorney general of the
Interior Department.
HAS INDoRsED ME- MARTIN r. MORRIS.
Representative Washington Of Tennessee.
who has always taken an interest in District
affairs and who is a firm believer in the home
rule doctrine. has iudorsed Mr.. Martin T.
Norris Of this city for appointment on the new
District Court of Appeals.
Congressman Kilgore called to introduce Mr.
Jacob Hodges of Paris. Texas, who is said to
have an eye upon tine attorneyship for the Paris
district.
Senator Jones OF Arkansas presented Judge
l.. A. Byrne Of Texarkana, who would like to
be minister to one Of the South American re-
publics.
Representative Tupin Of Alabama called
with Mr.. Ben Carter of Birmingham and Mr..
II. c. Smith the latter q weil-hnown colored
lawyer OF Birmingham. Mr. Smith is highly
indorsed throughout Alabama ard Tennessee
for appointment as minister TO Liberia.
THE PRESIDENT AND >~E coLoREp MAN.
Among the cs>Sers on the President this
morning was Representative Murray, the coll
ored Congressman from South Carolina. who
made speech 70 the President suggesting a
line of conduct toward the colored brother of
the south. After complimentary references TO
air. Cleveland and a tribute to the loyalty of
the negro Mr.. Murray said: "The Inauguration
OF a President o. yoar political faith has always
been regarded by the. great mass of colored
people throughout the south with alarming ap-
prehensions.. and you now have an oppor-
tuniry to perform an act of patriotism whose
far-reachirg influence and effect would stand
next the great emancipation proclamation,
should you utilize the occasion to force upon
US the conviction that the change OF admins
trstlon from republican TO democratic rule
does not mean special harm TO us. such conyic-
ton would crush forever the present formation of
political parties In the south. wipe out in great
measure political fraud and murder. and cause
the reorganization OF parties in the wake of
principle and not race. As political Office Is
the highest insignia os citizenship intelligent
black men seek IL more AZ a shield os protection
than for the greed of enoiumenI. for very
many interpret the denial of Office to them TO
mean that they are less than other classes OF
citizens and may be maltrested and outraged
with impunity, just as lust might crave, preju-
dice dictate or selfish greed demand
About 400 people attended the Presidents
public reception. After O'Clock the mansion
was practically deserted by callers.