Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-22
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Cuban and Havaii Discussed by the
Cabinet.
An Important Meeting The Pfesi.
dent Not to Go to Utah
July 23.

All the ear-marks point to the cabinet
meeting today as an important one. The
abinet officials were unusually reticent
That Cuba and the Hawaiian annexation
treaty were both discussed Is a fact which
is not denied. The Japanese protest against
the Hawaiian treaty is thought to have
been the principal topic discussed.
The talk over Cuba is the result Of the
appointment of Gen. Woodford, his early
sailing for Madrid and all the affairs sur
rounding the intentions Of the President.
1t is not believed by the President or cab
met that Spain will enter any complaint
against Gen. Woodford as a result Ct his
speech twentyseven years ago.
Referred to the President.
Senator Plat Of New York and Repre-
sentative Sulloway of New Hampshire were
callers at the White House today, and in
their visits, not made together. is said to
be an exceedingly interesting story. Away
up in New Hampshire, in Mr.. Sulloway' S
district. lives married sister of Governor
Black of New York. She Is an applicant
for the fourth-class post Office of the town
in which she resides.
Her husband is democrat of the deepest
dyed hue. For this reason, along with
others, Representative Sulloway opposed
: her appointment. representing it is said,
the sentiment of the patrons of the office.
AS rule, whoever Is named by congress-
man for fourth-class office Is immed!a tely
appointed, without question. This was not
the case In this instance. Senator Plat of
New York appeared on the field as an ad-
vocate of the sister of New York's govern
He and Mr.. Sulloway at once locked
horns. Senator Platt, it is alleged, went
so far as to make the appointment of the
lady personal one. The differences grew
so full of importance that 1t was agreed
oil rfg H.
President, he to act as an arbiter. The
President now has the case under consider
alton. The reference to the President is a
high compliment to the esteem in which
he is held. He has nothing to do with
fourth-class offices.
Will Not Go to Utah July 23.
The President has abandoned the hope OF
going to Utah on the 23d of July, but has
not abandoned his intention to visit the
west at the first opportunity. Some time
in August he may start on a trip through
the west, his main idea being to visit Vel
lowstone Park. Secretary Porter is re-
ceiving invitations from all over the west
for the President to stop at and become
the guest of cities and towns.
There were a few more than the usual
number of callers at the White House for
cabinet day, and a good many of them OBJ
tanned audiences with the President.
Representative Foss of Illinois introduced
DR.. Wilson of his district DIR. Wilson
wants to be consul to Client.
Representative Prince and Mr.. Deer of
Illinois saw the President in behalf OF
Adam Lieberknecht for German con-
sulate.
Senator Cullom was caller with Prof.
Langley of the Smithsonian institution
Special Commissioner Calhoun vas with
the President for more than thirty minutes
this morning.
Missions to he Filled.
sions and Russian embassy are the ones
yet untitled in European diplomatic posts
Denmark is said to he practically filed So
is Sweden Russia and Greece are open for
candidates to strive for. Brutus Clay, the
Kentucky man who was said to have had a
chance for the Chilean mission is now IN
6erstood to have shifted his application
ara ambitions to Russia, believing he has
an equal chance with other candidates.
To Attend GeOrEetOwn's Commence
ment.
The President will leave the White House
early tomorrow to attend the closing ex-
ercises of Georgetown College He will
receive few. if any, callers before leaving
for the institution.
The work of lifting up the reception
room west of the vestibule has not been
finished. This room has not been used as
a reception room for long time but as
the President has good many visitors at
a place where they may walt until their
cards are sent in. The room is to be COM
pletely changed in appearance and made
as attractive possible,