The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-06
The Colored Bishop Frequently
Advises the President.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY
He Declares a ColOred Man Will Be
Recorder of Deeds-Ex- Congress-
man Cheatham the Probable Nomi-
nee-Patrick Egan Again Desir-
GUS Of Entering Public Life.

transacted il yesterday. The regulars who
] never Miss a day were about the only
callers at the White House this morning,
and the few who did see the President
did not have the appearance when they
came out Of having accomplished much
Senator Platt and Gen McCook, OF New
York, came separately early in the day,
and went away together in a some what
portentOus way, but nothing could be
learned of their game, Ii they had one
Senator Platt said a word for ex-MlnisteT
Patrick Egan, who would like to try
official life again.
He suggested TO Mr. Mckinley also that
New York people wouldlike To have some
good New York city business man go to
Hayti. Possibly Mr.. Egan would like to
go to Hayti Mr.. Platt also introduced the
venerable Editor Francis, OF the Troy
Times And finally Mr.. Platt wished to
have Mr.. ames Kennedy go to Dundee or
Leith.
Senator Hoar introduced DIR. Conaty
Shortly after Father ConaJy and Senator
Hoar left Bishop Hurst had short audi
ence with Mr.. Mckinley.
Congressman Sherman. of New York,
who is regular and successful visitor.
brought this morning Mr.. George A Rey-
nolds, of Utica, who wants to go To
Halifax, and will probably obtain bis
desire. Mr.. Reynolds had other desires,
but at The suggestion of the President
modified them some what and was finally
entirely in accord with him His appli-
cation was indorsed by Mr.. PIatt. Mr..
Sherman. Chairman Hackett, Gen. Tracy
and others.
Mr.. Gaudius Dockery. of South Caro-
lima. is said to have sure thing in his
desire to go as consul general to Rio. Sen
ator Pritchard introduced him to the Presi-
dent this morning.
DR.. Hunter. who has the very fair pull
of a defeated candidate, besides being q
pretty good Eepublcaa without that, had
two friends to introduce this morning.
Mr.. F. Grider. member of the Kentucky
Legislature. will become United States
marshal, it is said Mr.. n. d. Miles Is
candidate for minister TO BOLIVIA.
Congressman Henry, Of Connecticut, In
troduced W. Htnckley. one of the strong
candidates for a deputy authorship
Gossip at the White House is still con-
Meeting the name of Mr. John Russell
Young with the mission to Madrid, 1t is
said that if Mr.. Young has ever had any
doubt about occupying the mission, he
will now be entirely complaceut If it is
offered to him.
Ex-Muister 60 Sweden and Norway
Thomas was one OF the early callers this
morning 1t is believed that he will land
in Scandinavia again.
Commissioners boss and Wight and Mr.
B. H. Warner were among the Washington
men who called today. Mr.. Warner came
with ex-senator John B. Henderson Ito
call the attention OF the President to the
excellent services during the recent cam
paign'' or Judge J H EmblIC, Of Ken
lucky. Judge Embrtc would like a for
eign mission or the assistant commission
ership OF Indian affairs.
Mcssrs. Ross and Wight were up to pay
their respects after being confirmed Mr.
Ross made an appointment for an inter
view late this afternoon, but said that
his matters were not of general interest
A delegation OF Georgetown and Wash
ington business men called a little after
12, in the interest of L. c. Bailey. the
Georgetown Colored man who is trying FOR
the Recorfership. Mr. ]. H. Wilson Mt
IOAlh l. , ~ u' Nj AlClli ouu1OA, MI JUN
Mitchell and Mr. F z. Hackney were In the
party.
Mr Edward P Burket is another appIi-
can't for the Recordership The only thing
against him is that he rs white man
He is said to have the Endorsement of many
of the important business interests
The District Knights Templar arc to be
reviewed by the President this evening at
6 o'clock
The second annual inspection and review
of the several subordinate Communicates in
the District Jurisdiction Will he held on the
White Lot at o O'Clock. After the drill
the knights will march in front of the
White House. The President has arranged
to review them from the White House
porch.
1t was District day at the White House
today more or less, though it is probable
that nothing important was accomplished
ex-Recorder B. K Bruce, Gen j H. Syphax
and several others called during the day
It is understood that the recordership
matter is still undecided as a finality,
with the chances, however, in favor of
ex-Congressman Cheatham. Mr. Mckinley
has conferred with District people over the
matter, but will make the choice himself
finally, as the candidates and their sup
porters are many.
Bishop Arnett, of Columbus, is, in a
peculiar way, Mr. McKinley's adviser
as to the problem of the colored appoint
ments. 1t is probable that no colored man
before in the history Of the race in this
country has had the influence in this way
that he is welding.
He has come on from Columbus two or
three times to discuss the question with
the President and to give his advice.
Bishop Arnett was at the White House
today and had quite an extended inter-
view. Times reporter saw him for a
few moments after his chat.
1.-THE President will give the race excel
lent recognition be said. "He is dis
posed to be very generous. There is no
question that coIored man will be made
recorder of deeds for the District. for one
thing No. l cannot tell you his name
II I suspect. there is many slip. The
Haytian mission has not yet been decided"
Bishop Arnett is said to be in favor of
Mr.. Cheatham for Recorder
Mr.. E. p. BuTket, real estate dealer
on F street. saw the President this morn
ing in his own interest. He wishes to be
Recorder OF Deeds for the District Mr.
Burket's application is said to be indorsed
by a large number of financial and bust
ness men,
WhceIman CoIlides With a Carriage.