Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-21
No Objection Made by Spain to Min
lister Woodford.
Els SYMPATHY FOR The CUBANS
Many Failed to See the Presi-
dent.
SELECTION CONSULS

Not the slightest tntimation has reached
the President that Gen. Stewart L. Wood
ford will be Objectionable to Spain as min
lister to that country because Of sympa-
thetic utterances Cuba twenty-seven
years ago. The President has seen the
statements about Gen. Woodford, and
awaits any action by the Spanish govern
ment.
April 4, 1870, Gen. Woodford addressed
meeting in Cooper Union. New York. the
ten years war; being then in progress, in
which he expressed sympathy with the
struggling insurgents, and predicted that
IN the course of time they would secure
their independence. He justified the Gu
bans In their engaging in war; and thought
the people OF this country ought to give
their sympathies to the patriots Gen.
Woodford's name was prominent on the
list of the Cuban League which existed
lnen, and is now ON the list of the new
league, whether by his knowledge is not
known.
Among members of Congress who visited
the White House today there was no feel
many years ago could be urged against
him now. THE statute of limita tons
ought to cover that said a senator who
voted against the Morgan resolutions.
Several congressman were glad they
SAID, that Gen. Wcodford was on record
that Ear, but did not believe ally objec-
tlens Spain might hold would amount to
anything.
President Mckinley did not speak about
the matter during the day to his callers
Secretary Gage and Attorney General Nc
kenna were with the President during the
Gay, but the chief executive said nothing
10 tnem about the matter. He cannot see
anything so far in what Gen. Woodford
said that would make him persona non
grata to Spain. Gen. Woodford expressed
sympathy which is universal in this
country.
Spain has q pretext it is felt, for making
objections, but she may be too discreet TO
90 SO. The incidents which might arise
from such objections, it is said, might not
be to the liking of the Madrid government.
Failed to See the President,
The President has had enough of the
crowds of office-seekers who daily inves,
the White House. He thought he wouId
have obtained a rest long ago. but, with
all his experience with the tenacity of Of
ice hunters, he had underestimate their
staying power. They are with him morn
lrs, noon and night. The question of again
changing the rules as to further limit
the attendance has been under serious con-
sideration by White House officials. but
nothing may be dole. the fervent hope ami
matihg all breasts that there will be a
lel-up Wnen Congress adjourns.
Ioday all rooms were filled with patient
waters, but patience received no reward
iiS iCSidtHl Hdu business all through the
day, and when l o'clock rolled around the
anxious ones were notified that there was
no nope; Ihey filed away TO return tomor-
row. The President will be too busy then.
ana ms labors are not likely to be Iightened
enough any time soon to see all callers
every day.
After an hour with lis dentist this morn
ing, me PRESIDENT began receiving con-
g essmen and cabinet members Secretary
Gage called early with Col. Georpe -
leighton, prominent business man of ST
Louis. Col Leighton sees an imnrovemant
President. >o'u INC
Secretary Gage is every day receiving on
ccurae1:g news. He said to Star reporter
today That the outlook is fast improving
anu was hopeful to an encouraging degree.
appointment of COnsuls,
1t Is said today that the President has
no intention of taking I'D the appointmen.
OF consuls and consul generals until a later
period. The appointments recently made
nave been to I'LL vacancies and no places
have been given out requiring removals
Irese appointments have brought an infiux
or candidates to town.
Senators Burrows Spooner and Nelson
were at the White House today hunting
places for constituents from their resnec
tive states.
Adjt. Gen. Cowles of North Carolina. an
applicant for the Greek mission has ar
rived In the city to keep his case before the
PRESIDENT.
Unable to Go to philadelphia.
President Mckinley is being urged to 90
to Philadelphia to attend the Saenger-
bund. the great musical festival. which
opened today. The President was some
time ago formally invited to attend. tut
did not respond He is exceedingly
anxious to attend the great festival. h,it
Will not be able to &c owing to pressure
OF business Mrs. Mckinley's love for
music also inclined her to the hope that
the President could go over
Ex-Mayor Swift of Chicago ana Senator
Mason were among the days callers Both
spoke good word for DR.. Kerr, who is an
applicant for consular place. Dr. Kerr