Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-02
Forecasting the Coming Message Of
the President.
MONEY and FOREIGN RELATIONS
Attorney General Mckenna's Sue
cessor Not Selected.
JUDGE GOFF'S ATTITUDE

problem. 1t will be unique in one respect,
in that 1t ignores the great bulk of matters
usually constituting the departmental por-
uons OF presidential annual messages.
Ihefe ls scarcely reference to the sub
Ject matter of the annual reports of the
cabinet, the Presidents purpose being to
call attention only to the more important
anairs of the government. For this reason
the postal savings project of the Postmas-
ter General is not discussed in the message
While the details of the currency plank
are not definitely known. it can be authori-
tatively stated that it is in the main an
incorporation of the views submitted by
Secretary Gage, though as to details the
President leaves himself freedom of action
by not taking any position with reference
to several features of the Secretarys plan
While indorsing its main object.
Hawaiian Annexation Urged.
strong presentation of the Hawaiian
question is made, and Congress is urged
to take immediate action by ratification of
the treaty of annexation. This part of
the message strongly depicts the necessity
of making the island part of the domains
of the United States, and reviews adyant-
ages that would accrue to the country by
It's possession. AS to Cuba, the message
calls attention to the recent trend of
affairs on the island; refers to the scheme
OF autonomy just offered by Spain, and
after rcciting other developments in the
SITUATION, reaches the virtual conclusion
thdt tAiStlnS circumstances do not warrant
interference in the affairs of the island.
considerable attention is paid to the sub
Ject OF the reciprocity negotiations with
various countries in Europe. Special Com
missioner Kasson has been working on
.nis SUBJECT for scme time. and the mes
sage deals with some OF the developments
or negotiations already had. ana expires sses
tne hope of the administration to secure
satisfactory results in the future The
policy of the administration on this sub
Ject is outlined, and, citing French cham
pagnes as an Illustration he point is
made that If special concessions are given
any foreign products the United States
must lie given equal treatment by recip-
rocal concessions.
The Alaskan problem is discussed at
sCme length. and plan is made :or con-
gressional legislation, including the ex-
tension OF the operation IF the public lpHd
laws ana the granting of rights of way for
may be made more accessible.
Two tnlngs that seem to be accepted as
certain are that the President will suggest
MS own particular recommendation as to
flnancial legislation. while indorsine the re-
port OF Secretary Gage that the law with
respect to the ressuance of greenbacks be
SO amended as not to require the reinsurance
except In exchange for gold and that he
will advise against any hasty action with
relation to Cuba and suggest that time h,
allowed for test of the new Spanish
policy.
No Selection for Attorney General.
Trustworthy authority Is that the Presi-
dent has not decided who will succeed At
torney General McKenna when the latter
Is nominated as justice of the Supreme
Court, to succeed Justice Field. The Presi-
dent Is not in hurry, as there is no i'm
mediate necessity Of filling the Supreme
court vacancy. 1t is untrue that Judge
GoH OF West Virginia, who was in the city
several days ago. called at the White
House and talked with the President about
becoming Attorney General Judge Goff
was offered the place in January last and
declined. as is known. The President, it is
believed. would offer the position TO him
again II he thought he would accept The
PRESIDENT has sounded some of Judge Goff's
ir.enus as to what the West Virg,nian
1s %ould 90 II again offered the position
These friends. intimate ones at that, have
been unable to answer. They know that
for cabinet position itself Judge Goff is
not anxious. If 1t would serve, however
as stepping stone to the Supreme Court
Judge Goff would probably accept
The President has glanced over a few of
the papers filed in the interest of candidates
Tor police judge, to succeed Judge Kimbal
put lie mas not taken the case up with the
view OF making an immediate appointment
He says there Is no hurry and that he will
take his time
Representatives Mcintyre and Booze and
Steven X. Mason, head of the city republic
can committee of Baltimore had an inter-
View with the President today to ask the
appointment of Mr.. Bradford colored of
Maryland, as register of the treasury The
President informed them that he had de-
cided on the selection of ex-senator Bruce
District Callers.
Among the District people who were call
ers at the White House during the day
We're ex-Mayor Emery, DR.. Reyburn and
Mr.. Hensey The two latter were together
and wanted to see the President it is un-
derstood, in regard to change of form of
government for the District.
Governor Otero of New Mexico spent
some time with the President talking over
territorial matters.
George A. Lawrence Of Illinois, a candi-
nate 1or interstate commerce commissioner
mad talk with the President. He was ac-
companled by Representative Prince
Senator Shoup of Idaho, Senator PIatt ut
connecticut and Representative Skinner of
North Carolina were received by the presi-
dent during the day.
The President ANNOYED.
The President is annoyed at stories that
ne Will leave the Metropolitan Church he.
cause OF the Thanksgiving sermon preach
ed by DIR. Johnston. The President has no
idea Of doing this. As a matter of fact
he has never decided. it is said to attend
that church wholly. He intends now. as
all along. to attend different churcnes or
ms denomination. While the President NAV
not have approved of DIR. Johnston's ser.
mon as whole he will not give The sensa.
tionaiists a chance to spread on this sub
ject.
The New Minister to China.
Col. Charles Page Bryan, the new minis
ter to China, reached Washington TO-DAY
and called at the White House to thanh
the President for his appointment. Col
Bryan was accompanied by Captain Cook
Of the army Col. Bryan was at the state
Department later. He has not. dec,dea
when he will leave for China.
Senator Jones of Arkansas presented to
the President the statement of a constitn.
ent who is interested In q naval matter
Senator Mason of Illinois, accompanied by
John c. w. Rhode of Chicago, saw and
talked with the President. Mr. Rhode is q
leading republican. He is not q candida re-
for specific office. but would like a good
place.