Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-30
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For the sake of suffering and sweltering
office-seekers. Secretary Porter today had
two elect fans placed in the big hall
way, where White House callers congre-
gate to wait for a word with the President
or secretary. The act was not done too
soon, the office portion of the execu-
tive mansion was crowded. For the first
time in a long time the President saw and
talked with the crowd which waits for ad-
mission to him at noon.
The President had busy day from the
opening. He saw many congressman ard
talked for an hour with Secretary Alger,
and then spent an hour with about one
hundred ofhce-seekers who are not SO for
tunate as to have congressional backing to
accompany them.
The visit of Secretary Alger was to COM
municatc to the President a telegram from
Brigadier General Coppinger regarding the
attitude of the Bannock Indians.
The President today received a telegram
from Canton that his friends and neigh
hors there are preparing a demonstration
when he arrives there to spend his Fourth
o. July holiday. The President wired back
his appreciation, but expressed the hope
that he would be allowed to quietly spend
his vacation.
Civil Service Reorganization.
1t Is officially stated today that the Pres
ident has the civil service and the civil
service commission under consideration and
Is giving to both subjects a great deal of
thought. That he will make changes in the
commission is not denied How soon the
PRESIDENT will act is matter Of specula-
ton. The story In The Star yesterday that
Capt. Tonner of Canton is to become chair
n a p1yp1iC 10 not fn1 md
excites general interest.
Commissioner of ImmixratfOn
The President dropped a hint today which
does not indicate that either T. v. Powder
ly or ex-Representative Kiefer will be-
come commissioner of immigration, but in
dicates that a new man will win. VIM. G.
Edens of Galesburg, ILL.,, is said to be
favorably considered. He was a promi-
nent Mckinley adherent in the nominating
campaign last year, and was backed by
National Committeeman Dawes, Judge Cal
houn and Others
His name was some time ago withdrawn
for position for which he was applicant,
and then he became an applicant for COM
missioner of navigation. 1t was for this
position tn 1t he called upon the President
today in company with Senator Cullom.
His friends urge him as good man for
commissioner Of immigration. Mr.. Edens
is a prominent, official Of the Brotherhood
and popular in labor circles
The President, 1T is said, desires to ap-
point representative of the laboring men
to this place, and was anxious to befriend
7. V. Powderly, but the protests against
Powderly from labor organizations have
heen SC great as to be detrimental to his
chances.
Colorcd Aspirnnts.
Cyrus F. Adams, the prominent colored
Chicago politician, who wants to be min
lister to Bolivia, spoke to the President
today about his case, but received no as
surances. Adams speaks four languages,
and is one of the most accomplished rep
resentatives of his race
NJ w. Lawson, colored republican Of
Texas was pushed by his friends today for
minister to Liberia. D. r. Stokes, colored,
is in charge of his case.
REPRESENTATIVES Payne and DalZell, House
leaders had a conference with the Presi-
dent this afternoon, and later Chairman
Cannon Of the House appropriations COM
mittee, talked with the President
President Mckinley has granted par
don to Charles r. Fleschman of Illinois,
sentenced in d december of last year to tive
years in the Milwaukee house of correc-
ton for embezzling funds of the National
Bank of Illinois.
Internal Revenue Commissioners.
N. B. Scott Of West Virginia, who has
been selected for commissioner of internal
revenue when lLc dpDOll.lHiSIl IL
has told the President that he will go
abroad with his family in few days, to
be absent during the summer, and has re-
quested that the appointment shall not be
made until the list of December This
course is to be taken and Mr.. Foreman of
Illinois will remain in OH &c until that
time.
The Key West COllectorshlp.
Some of the Florida politicians, who are
IT.,
about the Key West collectorship. One
thing which cxcites their ire more than
anything else is the charge that National
Committee man Long has formed a combi-
nation with his d-time opponents for the
disposition of the Key West office. II. s.
Chubb, one of the Florida leaders who has
come on here. emphatically denies that
John F. Horr for collector. as against
George w. Allen. Mr.. Allen Is said to
have the Endorsement of majority OF
the Gunby faction, to which Mr.. Chubb
belongs, while Mr.. Horr has the indorse-
ment of only one of the Gunby men.
Mr. Chubb d. MES that National Commit
teeman Lcng has formed a combination
with the Gunby people in this matter or
any other. He says that Judge Long has
taken the position that both factions in
Florida shall be recognized. that the party
may be united and harmonious. Judge
Longs position is approved by all except
a few republicans, who desire to dictate the
distribution of offices, he said.
The supporters of Mr.. Horn say that he
was the original Mckinley man of Florida
while Mr.. Allen strong for Morton
They also say that National Committeeman
Long was the true and tried friend Of Nc
Kinley. i:
The Horr people also attack ]. N. Strip
ling, who is one Of the leading sup
porters of Mr.. Allen. Mr.. Strip
iing's own congressional district. they say,
has passed resolutions indorsng the hon
orabie position of Judge Long. They de-
clare that Judge Long will be upheld by
the President and by his party In Florida
THE DRIiM sON sHIPBOARD.
1t Plays an Important Part in the
Daily Routine of Duty.
.rhe Last Of the Drums" is the title of
an article written by Lieut.. Con Marrast