The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-13
WHITE HOPEFUL.
California Will Not Be
Forgotten.
THE JAPANESE MISSION.
The Senator Explains How 1t Was
Lost-The San Pedro Harbor
Mess.
THE JAPANESE
MISSION.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

Los ANGELES, April Ex-senator Stephen
ri. White, accompanied by Mrs. White, ar
rived home from Washington this evening
They left Washington A prll for San
Augustine. Fla. where they remained few
days, after which they visited relatives in
Pensacola and New Orleans. From the
latter city they came direct to Los Angeles.
When asked what he had TO say in regard
to sthe Examiners recent expressions re-
garding the alleged unharmonious feeling
among the Congressional delegation, Mr..
White said:
1T ought to be unnecessary 10 make any
explanation. 1t is evident that those who
are managing that journal have not recov-
cred from the castigatOn they received
when l was elected Senator. That paper
has persistently attempted to convey the
idea that the California delegation is not
only unharmOninus, but that good deal of
Ill feeling exists among its members, ALI OF
which is wholly untrue. or course. each of
us has his favorites, but there is not
single member of the delegation who is
now, or who has been prepared 10 sacrifice
the Interests of the party or State in order
to maintain his individual views"
When further interrosated about Cleye-
lands attitude in regard to California ap-
polntments, the Senator said:
There has been some talk concerning
the appointment OF an outsider as Minister
to Japan. Mr.. Dun was selected at the re-
quest of Judge Thurman of Ohio. His son
went to Washington and Informed Mr..
Cleveland that the Judge had only one
request to make of the administration,
namely, the appointment of Mr.. Dun. 1t
might be observed that the fortunate gentle
man is related to the Thurman family. This
pressure was too much to be resisted. l
venture the suggestion, however, that Cali
fornia will receive recognition in the diplO-
matte line. Mr.. Cleveland appreciates the
efforts of his California friends, and has at
all times received us cordially, and there is
no reason to doubt that we will be fairly
treated. As to Guatemala, MIR. Cleveland
was personally cogniZant of more than the
common fitness of the gentleman whom he
selected, and he had evidently made up his
mind at an early date on this subject. There
are two Caliiornians, either of whom. in
my Judgment, might have been successful
had they applied for the Chilean mission.
but they neither of them would accept it,"
In speaking on tie subject of Congress
sional Endorsements, Mr. White said:
"As 10 the value Of Endorsements, ] can
ohiS JANEC b9 lHu4CAllbIS lLdl MI NleNt-
land evidently does not cons der the iu-
dorsement of n delegation conclusive, but
does give it great weight. he prefers facts
to mere demand for an appointment.
have net observed anything arbitrary or
peculiar in his treatment of these ques-
tions. Pers oually, certainly have 10 rea-
son to feel aggrieved. He is proceeding
slowly and. believe, wisely"
In rPfpreucp to tna reapptfv ravivad die
cussion regarding the permanent improve
ment of harbor in Southern California,
the Senator said:
with reference to the subcommittee of
the Senate Committee on Commerce. which
has been authorized to visit San Pedro and
Santa Monica. there seems 10 be some mis-
apprehension. Several members of the
committee stated that they personally
knew nothing regarding the merits Of the
two ports, and that, in view of the report
OF the engineers and the conflicting opin-
ion of Senator FRYE and some of those who
agreed with them, they desired to person.
ally inspect the premises. A debate on this
question occurred in committee. l stated
that we would be glad to see the entire COM
mittee in California, but it soon became ap-
parent that general attendance could not
be secured.
"lt was finally resolved that Senator
Ransom. the chairman. should select five
Senators as a sub committee, and thar
neither Senator Frye nor l should be
among the designated number. 1t became
necessary to obtain the consent of the
Senate, and to secure this Senator Frve
made his speech. Senator Ransom will
notify me whenever the subcommittee is
appointed and a date will be fixed, of
which the parties interested will be advised.
1t is designed that the subcommittee shall
visit the most important points upon the
coast, seeking Federal aid for harbor i'm
prOYements."
In conclusion Senator White said that
when he left Washington there was no
more important business remaining to be
transacted. and that those Senators who
found it convenient to remain are merely
waiting until Mr.. Cleveland sends in few
appointments which he desires TO have
onfirmed. at once.